Al Jazeera World - Songs of War

The film, Songs of War explores the relationship between music and violence.

The film's main protagonist is Christopher Cerf. The award-winning musician is a composer for Sesame Street, a popular American children's educational series.


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Killuminati : Tupac exposing the illuminati pt3/18

Watch the entire vid it gets better as it goes on. Killuminati pt 3

The New American Order: Using Weapons of Compliance to Stamp Out Protest

Once entrusted to serve and protect the people, America's law enforcement has sadly shifted its allegiance from the citizenry to the state. With their foreboding uniforms and phalanx of lethal weapons, today's militarized law enforcement officials act preemptively to ward off any possible challenges to governmental power. And in such an environment, warns John Whitehead in this week's vodcast, free speech is little more than a nuisance to be stamped out.

All Eyes on Ireland: Austerity on referendum knife-edge

Voters in Ireland head to the polls today, in a referendum to decide whether or not to approve the European Union's Fiscal Treaty. Driven by Germany, it controversially plans strict central EU control of the national budgets of member states who've signed up. But opponents see it as a permanent austerity charter - with many angry about surrendering power and sovereignty to Brussels.

'Ireland year away from Greek devastation unless austerity stopped'

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With close to 500,000 unemployed and 250,000 children living in poverty, Ireland is feeling the burden of austerity. Now the traumatized Irish economy is faced with even more cuts.

Richard Boyd Barrett is a member of the Irish parliament and will vote "no" in a referendum on a fiscal pact with the European Union on Thursday, May 31st. The pact would impose further austerity cuts on the already reeling Irish economy.

GENDERCIDE IN AMERICA: Undercover in NYC

Planned Parenthood NY Headquarters Counsels for Sex- Selective Abortion in Second
Video: As Congress Mulls Ban, Video Unmasks Growing Trend of Sex-Selective
Abortion

NEW YORK, May 31 -- Today, Live Action released a new undercover video showing Planned
Parenthood's Margaret Sanger clinic in New York City helping a woman determine if her unborn
child was female so she could have a sex-selection abortion. The video is second in a new series
titled "Gendercide: Sex-Selection in America," exposing the practice of sex-selective abortion in the
United States and how Planned Parenthood and the rest of the abortion industry facilitate the selective
elimination of baby girls in the womb.

The new video can be viewed at www.ProtectOurGirls.com, a hub of research and information on sex-
selective abortions.

In the video, Planned Parenthood social worker Randi Coun advises the woman on an early, definitive
method to tell the gender of her child in the late first or early second trimester: "So if you were to have
what's called a CVS test, which is, do you know what that is?" she asks, referring to the genetic Chorionic
Villus Sampling test. "It's done between 11 and 13 weeks, so it is a test that you could do now." CVS tests
have a risk of miscarriage of about 1 in 100, which Coun did not mention, and are typically done to test for
genetic disorders in a pregnancy.

Coun also reassures the woman that she can carry her pregnancy farther into term before her
abortion. "An abortion at any stage up to 24 weeks is considered a safe procedure," she asserts. " It's not

that it's unsafe, or that there's a lot more risk involved, it's just there's more steps involved and
it's just a little more complicated." Planned Parenthood's Margaret Sanger Center in New York City

does abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy and is the organization's national headquarters.

"I can tell you that here at Planned Parenthood we believe that it's not up to us to decide what is a good
or a bad reason for somebody to decide to terminate a pregnancy," Coun adds concerning the woman's
request for a sex-selective abortion. Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards yesterday opposed a ban
on sex-selective abortions on the grounds that it would "limit [a woman's] choices as she makes personal
medical decisions."

"Planned Parenthood has built their abortion empire on their belief that any abortion is a good abortion,
even if it is motivated by the very discrimination against women that they claim to abhor," says Lila Rose,
president of Live Action. "Planned Parenthood's abortion-first mentality leads them to defend targeting
baby girls for extermination. When any of Planned Parenthood's other ideological commitments comes
into conflict with their abortion-first mentality, it's clear that abortion always takes priority."

Six studies in the past four years indicate that there are thousands of "missing girls" in the U.S. from sex-
selective abortion. The U.K., India, Australia, and other countries ban sex-selective abortion, but the U.S.,
save for three states, does not. This afternoon, the House of Representatives will vote on the Prenatal
Non-Discrimination Act (PRENDA), which would ban sex-selective abortions nationally.

Live Action is a youth led movement dedicated to building a culture of life and ending the human rights
abuse of abortion. They use new media to educate the public about the humanity of the unborn and
investigative journalism to expose threats against the vulnerable and defenseless. More information at
LiveAction.org.

For further information, please contact Dan Wilson or Jameson Cunningham with Shirley &
Banister Public Affairs at (703) 739-5920 or (800) 536-5920.

Emcee of the voiceless?

Underground rapper Immortal Technique joins us on the couch to discuss hip hop activism.

Another mass execution uncovered in Syria

In Syria, another mass execution has been uncovered - 13 victims said to be defectors from the Syrian Army. Allen Pizzey reports on the latest in an unending cycle of violence.

Re: PEOPLE'S SURVIVAL PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE BOYCOTT OF APPLEBEE'S IN HARLEM!

THE PEOPLE'S SURVIVAL PROGRAM (PSP) SUPPORTS THE HARLEM BOYCOTT OF APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT IN HARLEM FOR DISRESPECTING MALCOLM X!

For Decades The Harlem Community Has Continued The May 19th Store Closings Which, As Seen In The Photos Below, Began In The 1960's

THE PSP WILL PROMOTE THIS ACTION UNTIL APPLEBEE'S MEETS THE FOLLOWING (3) DEMANDS:

- A PAID FULL PAGE PUBLIC APOLOGY WRITTEN IN THE AMSTERDAM NEWS TO THE PEOPLE OF HARLEM FOR DISRESPECTING MALCOLM X ON SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012

- A PROMISE TO BOTH THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & PEOPLE OF HARLEM TO HENCEFORTH HONOR THE ANNUAL MAY 19TH BUSINESS CLOSING IN 2013 AND EVERY YEAR AFTER.

- A MONTHLY DONATION OF FOOD TO THE PEOPLE'S SURVIVAL PROGRAM'S "SERVE THE PEOPLE DAY IN HARLEM" WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDES OVER (300) HOT MEALS TO THE HARLEM STREET PEOPLE FROM OTHER HARLEM RESTAURANTS WHO REALLY CARE & GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.

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GRAPHIC Video: Syria Massacre

"A video uploaded to YouTube by Syrian activists purportedly shows the bloodied bodies of dozens of small children lying on a carpet floor following a massacre in Houla. On Friday, Syrian security forces reportedly assaulted the town in Homs province, killing at least 108 people including dozens of women and children...Witnesses attributed the killings to thugs loyal to the regime of Syrian president Bashar Assad...".* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down.

*Read more here from The Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/29/syria-houla-massacre-video_n_1552936...

Calls to end detention of children in Australia

To mark 20-years of mandatory detention for asylum seekers in Australia, an international campaign has been launched to end the imprisonment of children.

Australia is the only first world Country with a policy of mandatory indefinite detention for asylum seekers who arrive by boat.

Some 4000 people are held under this policy.

Campaigners say locking children up in prison is unnecessary, unethical and harmful.

Video: UK Supreme Court backs Assange extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has lost his marathon court battle in UK Supreme Court. The judge has granted him 14 days to make an application to reopen the extradition case - READ MORE http://on.rt.com/4krcuo

Standing Up for the Innocent

Our mission is to end the practice of waiving/adjudicating, sentencing and incarcerating youth under 18yrs in the adult Criminal Justice System, to put faces and stories to victims of these laws by exposing the truth of what happens to children when they are held to an adult standard in the Court room and sent to adult prisons, eliminating Life Without Parole for children and to reduce the harm caused to children in the adult system by supporting 2nd Look Legislation.

'2nd Look' means youth serving long sentences get their sentences reviewed at some point in their incarceration. Would you consider 2nd look Legislation?
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Be The Voice of the Voiceless

Second Look: The Federal Bureau of Prisons is operating at 149% over capacity. A 10% reduction in the federal prison population would save taxpayers $1.2 billion dollars per year. Put that against the President's pay freeze for Federal employees that will save $28 billion over the next five years--the measure is a continuation of the administration's Accountable Government Initiative, designed to cut cost and save taxpayer dollars.

Bipartisan Support: Republican's (www.RightOnCrime.com) and Dem -

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Free Wesley Snipes! | Music: 'Injustice' by Tizzy

The Free Wesley Snipes Movement is a grassroots colition of activist, artist, social media bloggers and intellectuals that want to abolish the criminal injustice system... We audaciously believe that the criminal injustice system is modern-day slavery and we must all become abolitionists. We believe that ordinary people are Harriet Tubmans and Malcolm Xs of today. Ground zero of the struggle is ending the enslavement of 1.1 of African American prisons around america. We have choosen the name of Mr. Snipes because he is a well known African American framed in the system. If miltimillionaires can be wrongfully accused and imprisoned, their is not a lot of hope for persons unable to afford lawyers and lenghty trials. We dedicate our movement to God and to the unborn transcended into the spritual realm, and those living today. We give special thanks to the gifted musican Tizzy Southpole who was divinely inspired to share this of freedom to the world.. No slavery refrains let us break all jokes and chains.. www.freewesleysnipesmovement.webs.com

AIYANA JONES ACTION RALLY....

Pastor Omar Wilks


AIYANA JONES ACTION RALLY.... Please Stand with me (thursday June 14, 2012).... Location; Sean Bell Way near 143-08 94th Jamaica Av./ Time: 11:30am-1pm..... WE WILL PROTESTING FOR THE IMMEDIATE ARREST and IMPRISONMENT OF Detroit Officer JOSEPH WEEKLEY WHO MURDERED 7 YEAR OLD AIYANA JONES.. WE WILL BE DEMANDING THAT ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER TO STOP PUNCING OUT AND FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION... Aiyana will never be forgotten..

(CALL IN MONDAYS) justice for Aiyana Jones


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New Face of Terror: FBI creates bogeyman out of Occupy

From disorganised slackers to terrorists - the Occupy movement has seen its media image go from bad to worse over its nine months of existence. Protesters now even face accusations that they pose a threat not just to Corporate America, but to the country as a whole. But activists say it's all just scaremongering to stifle the movement.

Second Look

Second Look: The Federal Bureau of Prisons is operating at 149% over capacity. A 10% reduction in the federal prison population would save taxpayers $1.2 billion dollars per year. Put that against the President's pay freeze for Federal employees that will save $28 billion over the next five years--the measure is a continuation of the administration's Accountable Government Initiative, designed to cut cost and save taxpayer dollars.

Bipartisan Support: Republican's (www.RightOnCrime.com) and Democrat's (http://www.besmartoncrime.org/) and members of Congress agree that the current prison system is way so ineffective and that we have been wrong on crime for the past 28 years. It has been a escalating burden on taxpayers who are footing the bill for more prisons. The penal model enacted by Public Law 98-473 (Sentencing Reform Act of 1984) of "incapacitation" in lieu of "rehabilitation and reentry" has failed miserably. We can and must do better.

Our economic crisis is due in part to the state of our judicial system where so many first time non violent offenders are given Draconian sentences and no means to redeem themselves. Once in the prison system, they have no reason to desire rehabilitation or work towards early release.

Americans want to see results, not stiffer sentences. We can change they way the judicial system enforces punishment and how inmates serve their time in a way that would benefit both the inmate and society. The Barber Amendment would benefit the following:

* The Barber Amendment allows the Federal Bureau of Prisons to maintain correctional worker staffing and help relieve overcrowding of prisons.

* The Federal Bureau of Prisons has a budget that exceeds $6.8 billion dollars a year. After the FBI, the BOP has the largest budget of any unit in the Department of Justice.

* The Barber Amendment saves taxpayers $1.2 billion dollars per year.

* Releasing 10% of the federal prison population pursuant to existing Federal Bureau of Prisons policy and procedures poses no risk to public safety.

* The Barber Amendment - Good Time Allowances rewards those inmates who have shown positive behavior.

* Although early release would not be guaranteed, it would allow a Second Chance to those who prove they are deserving of it.

* The cost to house an inmate for 12 months is almost $30,000.00. Costs rise significantly for all inmates over age 60 and nearly double or quadruple for inmates with medical issues.

* People in prison do not receive the same health care as free people and lengthy non-parolable sentences cause medical emergencies for those in facilities; and huge indigent health care costs upon release.

* The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is the largest police force in the United States. The AFGE.org, the FBOP's labor union, is battling on the Hill to add 15,000 correctional officers because of safety concerns due to overcrowding and budget cuts. Both Republicans and Democrats agree that building additional bed space in prisons will not resolve the systemic issues of the prison system. We can not build our way out of this.



* The BOP has been triple bunking because of lack of bed space, which heightens tensions and makes it more dangerous for both staff and inmates.

Federal Sentencing data collected, post Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (over 25 years) provides the gold standard of evidence on what works and what does not; and when is the proper time to release an offender from a sentence while posing no risk to public safety. I would also direct you to these facts:
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The government's experts on these issues all support reforms, as evidenced by the FedCURE NEWS Presentation on Second Look. Take the time to watch U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer (Video #1), U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder (Video #2) and most of all, Patricia Cushwa, Commissioner of the United States Parole Commission (Video #11) and Harley G. Lappin, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Video #8). I would be remiss, however, if I did not strongly urge you to view all of the video's on "Panel Four: Good Time, Community Corrections and Re-Entry." See the exclusive videos here: http://www.fedcure.org/SecondLook.shtml

Since inmates "earned" the right to be in prison, why can't they also "earn" the right to be out?

The Barber Amendment of 2011 would greatly contribute to the healing of our economy and the healing of our nation. There are almost 211,000 people incarcerated in federal prison today and the majority of these are first time non violent offenders, whom under current Federal Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Probation Office procedures, can be safely released via increased good time allowances, with no threat to public safety.

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Saudi woman: We dream to live in freedom

The Saudi activist who made headlines by sitting behind the wheel has raised the ire of the Riyadh regime. This time by openly speaking about the harsh realities of women's situation in the Saudi Society. Manal al-Sharif was speaking at a forum on human rights in Oslo, Norway. She was an unknown 32 year old mother until last year. But when she posted a video of herself sitting behind the wheel, she had to spend nine days in prison.

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Clive Henry lives in Nottingham, England. He is 39 yrs. old. His father died when he was eleven years old.
During our interview, he gives us the story on why he took UPS to court where he accused UPS of racial discrimination in March 2010 and how he is sharing his story with people around the world. He is currently waiting the European Commission for Human Rights in Belgium to decide on his appeal.
Clive also shares with us how has life has changed because of the case, where does he get his vision and drive from and what his future holds.
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Me My Self & I !

When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking. Albert Einstein

Tu Amore

Love Shouldn't Hurt

I created this video, wrote and sung this song to raise awareness of Domestic Violence.

Top ten reasons the Irish make a success of themselves as immigrants

A reflection on why the Irish have always done well abroad

By

BERNIE MALONE,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

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Emigration is part of Irish history and very much a reality of present day Ireland. From a tiny island on the periphery of Europe, for centuries Irish people have ended up in far flung corners of the world.

The contribution of the Irish Diaspora abroad is often celebrated. Here are just a few reasons why we continue to prosper.

1. We have a great work ethic. We are a race of people who do not shy away from hard labor. Working long hours and getting results is a trait that most Irish people have.

2. We will do most jobs (within reason!). Most people who immigrate, do so to find work and build a new life for themselves. As a result, the Irish have ended up working in and contributing to a wide variety of industries.

3. We are great conversationalists and we are not afraid to strike up a conversation with a randomer. As a result, we make friends easily and foster great connections.

4. We are not fazed by leaving home. An adventurous streak means we are not afraid to leave the familiar soil of home and look to new horizons for opportunities.

5. The Irish abroad have always looked out for each other. There is a great camaraderie and solidarity among those abroad, who provide endless help and advice to new emigrants.

6. Irish people are resilient. We thrive in the face of adversity and a constant hunger propels us to do so.

7. We have a highly skilled workforce; thanks to free education in Ireland, most people were fortunate enough to progress onto third level college.

8. A rich cultural heritage means we are a creative race of people.

9. We adapt easily to new surroundings. Many immigrants arrived in the U.S. with only the clothes on their backs and managed to build a life for themselves.

10. At the end of the day we are pretty laid back and know how to enjoy ourselves. Striking the balance between work and play is essential and the Irish excel in both!

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When Everyone Else

 When everyone else.... limits themselves in what they can do, break the limitations and go above and beyond to see how far you can go. doubt their potential, have faith in your abilities, knowing you have the power to help change the world and make a difference. choose to stay in the safety of their own comfort zone, venture out into the unknown and find out what life holds. judges those who are different based on their own assumptions, show them what love and acceptance are all about by seeing what lies in a person's heart and soul. try to be like someone else and imitate their lifestyle, dare to be yourself for you are a unique individual who is one of a kind and the best role in life for you to be in is the one you all ready star in which is being yourself. only see a person's past, see the person for who they are today and everything that makes them who they a focus and point out your "flaws and weaknesses", concentrate and focus on what you know to be your strengths in life. trades in their passion for glory, stay true to yourself and use your passion to make your dreams happen. remain silent about important issues, believe your voice means something and speak out about the truth as you stand up for what you believe in follow the same road as others are taking, break away and pave your own path in life as you follow your heart to where you should and want to be. just see the surface of things, be willing to look beyond to see and discover a world of endless possibilities and untold beauty. attempt to prove to others how great they are, prove to yourself you can overcome anything by getting out there and knowing you're all ready great for just being the person you are. make excuses as to why they can't do what they think impossible, ask yourself why not you and achieve the impossible. think it's weakness to cry or show emotion, don't be afraid to release your feelings because through our tears we find strength to build ourselves back up again. give up on their dreams and hopes, hold onto your dreams and hopes as you ignite the spark of faith and keep the will to survive burning within your heart and continue to rise above in life. see the world in shades of gray, add color to it by painting a portrait of love, kindness, and compassion that shows its beauty takes their life for granted, find pleasure in and appreciate the small things in life that give it meaning and make it all worth it. forget about those who play an important part in their life, make sure to tell the ones you love and care about how much they mean to you, refusing to let the moment pass you by. tear down others with their words, use your words to help heal and build them up as you use faith, hope and love to put back together the pieces of a broken heart. walks away from those hurting and in need, reach out a hand and be there for them, listening and showing you really care by staying with them and walking by their side down life's road. tries to keep you from moving on in life and discourages you from moving on, write new chapters in your life by turning the pages ahead and closing out previous chapters as you work on an even better sequel. runs away from their problems, stop and confront each challenge, knowing that the trials you go through make you that much stronger and that from each life experience you gain more wisdom and knowledge that you can take and use to help teach others by sharing a bit of yourself with them. leaves broken fences in their lives unrepaired, repair broken fences in your life by using lessons learned as the foundation and strength, courage, hope and faith to repair and hold them together. wish they could go back and change their past, live in the present and make the most of it, working to create a better future and life for yourself and doing what you can to make the world a better place for generations to follow. doubts you and what you can do, believe in yourself, knowing that after everything you've been through and survived in your life you are still here standing strong and you do have a purpose and play an important part in the world. looks down on you because of your age, know that it doesn't matter how old you are because none of us are ever too old or too young to make a difference in the lives of others and have an impact on someone else's life for we can all learn from each other. walks out of your life and leaves you behind, look beside you and you will see the faces of the true friends in your life who are there for you and choose to stay through the good and the bad, never giving up on you but always having faith and believing in you for they accept you for who you are and know that with friends like that you are never alone in life because they will always be right there by your side. has a negative attitude about life, take the negatives that have happened in your life and turn them into something positive that will not only help you get through those hard times but will also give others hope, letting them know they don't have to go through hard times alone and that they too can make it in life. abandons their morals and values, hold onto yours and never back down or surrender but stand strong and steadfast for what you know is right. just live your life and be yourself, regardless of what others say or think about you and live it to the fullest, embracing every part of yourself and taking pride in who you are because you are a special, beautiful person who makes the world a better and brighter place :). 'When Everyone Else' Copyright © Jenna Kandyce Linch

james prindle update

Here is the latest news from Memphis from our Redemption Project advocate, Stephen Sydebotham:

I have spent the last four days (Sunday thru Thursday) in Memphis, Tennessee, visiting James Prindle and meeting with the attorney we hired for him.

There had been a plan in place for a ride to pick me up at the bus to take me to my motel so I could freshen up and then go down to the jail to see James, who had been awaiting my arrival all day. However, my ride got lost and I ended up waiting several hours before I called a cab. After arriving at the motel, I got cleaned up, fretting all the while that I would let James down because I was so late and might not be able to see him that night.

I called the jail, told them who I was, and they said James was waiting. I said I would be there ASAP, and they said they would relay a message to James. My ride finally arrived at the motel, and we drove down to the jail. After checking in at the jail and pleading with the authorities to let me go upstairs where the glass and phone hookups are, I finally won them over, and they allowed me to go up.

James and I have been communicating with each other by letter and phone for 15 months, and with all the anticipation and buildup to this event, you would think there might have been a let-down, but there wasn’t. James saw me before I saw him, and he had the most enormous smile on his face and held out both arms, as if showing me he wanted to hug me through the glass. He ran over to the chair, picked up the phone and pointed at it like, “let’s talk.”

That was the most special hour-long conversation I have ever had. I was allowed a second visit the following day, which was even more special. At the end of that hour, I put my hand on the glass, he put his hand in the same position on his side of the glass, and he said to me “I love you,” and I said “I love you too, James.”

James is everything I had hoped he would be, and even more. His spirit is like a breath of fresh air. None of his family ever spent any appreciable time with him or made him feel wanted. He thoroughly lights up when he knows you care about him.

The meeting with our attorney Claibourne Ferguson went well too, and he answered all the questions I asked. He and his investigator both affirmed their belief that James is absolutely innocent. They even submitted James to a rather brutal test which convinced them of this fact. Claibourne and his investigator spent about 3½ hours with me and encouraged me to make certain we keep James in a positive frame of mind through the whole trial. The way James appears to the jury will have a big impact on the outcome.

Even though the state has no evidence linking James to the sexual assault of his baby sister, the trial is not going to be a slam-dunk for our side. The state requested a delay to collect additional “evidence” and is now coming to court with videotaped testimony from an unreliable witness whom we will be prevented from cross-examining except on appeal. The judge in this trial is a former prosecutor named Bobby Carter, who has a reputation for favoring the prosecution in his rulings on motions presented. The court system in Memphis has a proven track record of being discriminatory against juveniles (see http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/spl/documents/shelbycountyjuv_findingsrpt_4-26-12.pdf). Our best hope is that we will be able to seat a fair jury.

I will end this update with a plea for help. We need approximately 15 people who live in the Memphis area, or who would be willing to travel there for James’ trial, to sit on his side of the courtroom. We need to show that James has a large support group. If the jury sees this, it will help our cause.

Thank you.

~ Stephen Sydebotham

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Groove of the Day

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Restoring The True American Dream's

Teen’s NFL Dreams Squashed By Fake Rape Claim, Woman Confesses 10 Years Later::
The kidnap-rape conviction of a once-promising prep football star was dismissed Thursday following a recantation by his accuser.
Brian Banks collapsed in sobs on the counsel table during a court hearing where a prosecutor quickly conceded the decade-old case and moved for the dismissal.
In the summer of 2002, Banks’ future looked bright: He was a 17-year-old high school football star being heavily recruited by a number of colleges. But in a single day that changed with the accusations of kidnapping and rape by a female student.
He maintained there was no rape and their sexual contact was consensual, but his lawyer urged him to plead no contest rather than risk a sentence of 41 years to life in prison if convicted. He followed the advice and went to prison for six years, shattering his dreams of gridiron glory.
In a strange turn of events, the woman who accused him a decade ago friended him on Facebook when he got out of prison. Wanetta Gibson explained she wanted to “let bygones be bygones.”
According to documents in the case, she met with Banks and said she had lied; there was no kidnap and no rape and she offered to help him clear his record.
But she subsequently refused to repeat the story to prosecutors because she feared she would have to return a $1.5 million payment from a civil suit brought by her mother against Long Beach schools.
She was quoted as telling Banks: “I will go through with helping you but it’s like at the same time all that money they gave us, I mean gave me, I don’t want to have to pay it back.”
Justin Brooks, a lawyer who heads the Innocence Project, said that Banks has remained on probation, under electronic monitoring, has had to register as a sex offender and has had trouble getting a job.
He said Banks continues to train for what he hopes will be a future chance at a football career.

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Stop and frisk

Stop and frisk

In the United States, a law enforcement officer may briefly detain a person upon reasonable suspicion of involvement in a crime but short of probable cause to arrest; such a detention is known as a Terry stop.^[1] When a search for weapons is also authorized, the procedure is known as a stop and frisk. To justify the stop, a law enforcement officer must be able to point to “specific and articulable facts” that would indicate to a reasonable person that a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed.^[2] If the officer reasonably suspects that the suspect is in possession of a weapon that is of danger to the officer or others, the officer may conduct a frisking of the suspect’s outer garments to search for weapons. The search must be limited to what is necessary to discover weapons;^[3] however, pursuant to the “plain feel” doctrine, police may seize contraband discovered in the course of a frisk, but only if the contraband's identity is immediately apparent.^[4]

Questionable use of “stop and frisk”?

Main article: New York City stop-and-frisk program

The New York City Police Department has come under scrutiny for its use of the Terry stop. Supporters say that it reduces crime, but civil rights advocates say it is racial profiling. John A. Eterno, a former city police captain describes: “My take is that this has become more like a ‘throw a wide net and see what you can find’ kind of thing. I don’t see it as targeted enforcement, especially when you see numbers that we are talking about.”^[5] Looking at “eight odd blocks of Brownsville, Brooklyn, a study found that between January 2006 and March 2010, the police made nearly 52,000 stops.”^[6] In a later review of that article about NYC’s “Stop, Question, Frisk” program, as well as the larger issue of blacks’ welcome in the city, a columnist wrote “there were a record 580,000 stop-and-frisks in the city in 2009. Most of those stopped (55 percent) were black (a large portion were also Hispanic), most were young and almost all were male. For reference, according to the Census Bureau, there were about only 300,000 black men between the ages of 13 and 34 living in the city that year. A mere 6 percent of the stops resulted in arrests.”<sup>[7]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisking</sup> 

Former UPS man takes his case to the Court of Appeal.

Clive Henry vs UPS Clive Henry Accuses UPS Ltd of Racial Discrimination, Lawsuit Now Pending Before Court of Appeal in London & the European Human Rights Commission in Belgium. Clive Henry Vs UPS Ltd - Race Discrimination Case I worked at UPS Ltd for 11 years, with 100% attendance for seven years. I had NEVER received any disciplinary action before. In January 2008 I was asked by Manager A to supervise the merge of all the Lynx Courier accounts in our department. In July 2008 Manager B who was a director at Lynx couriers became my manager. In October 2008 I was placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) which was never authorised by HR. I hit the £3000 department monthly target. This was raised to £4000 the next month. I was shouted at and given a written warning on failing this target. I was also given a smudged warning letter. I was signed off with occupational stress because of these events. The warning was revoked after my appeal but I was advised in writing that I would be placed back on the PIP. I emailed HR to escalate to the corporate office. I was quickly contacted by HR to arrange an emergency meeting at this point. UPS HR and management were trying to cover this up. In that meeting I was told to ignore being placed back on thePerformance Improvement Plan. At this point I raised a grievance. I again asked for the corporate office details but was given a false HR contact. The Race Discrimination Tribunal hearing was March 23, 2010. I represented myself as I thought it was an open and closed case. I resigned from UPS on March 11, 2010. I was the only Black male and the ONLY person EVER to be placed on a PIP. UPS are an official supporter for the 2012 Olympics and an equal opportunities employer. I am fighting an appeal after the judge dismissed the case in a perverse way by removing vital information in his biased judgment reasons.

Racist Tweets From New Orleans School Psychologist

*Via Huffington Post "The Jefferson Parish school system is investigating Mark Traina after some of his postings -- including "Young Black Thugs who won't follow the law need to be put down not incarcerated. Put down like the Dogs they are!" -- were highlighted by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports." Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/22/school-psychologists-twee_n_1536870....


http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2012/05/civil_rights_group_protests_r...

America: The land of the death penalty?

As of now, 137 people have been pardoned from death row through DNA evidence. GlenChapman is one those individuals who was found innocent after 15 years on deathrow. Some states compensate individuals who have been wrongly convicted, butlegal loop holes have prevented almost half of them from receiving a dime.Rania Khalek, independent journalist, joins us with more.

Bereaved sister accuses the police of murder

Janet Alder, sister of Christopher Alder, speaks about her fight to secure justice after her brother's death in police custody.

Justice for Cyntoia Brown

Cyntoia Brown is serving a life sentence in Tennessee Prison   Cyntoia has some mental and emotional disorders as a result of being abused s a child. Please help her get a re-trial so that the mistake of giving her a life sentence can be corrected.
http://www.change.org/petitions/tennessee-state-attorney-general-department-of-justice-give-cyntoia-brown-a-new-trial

https://twitter.com/#!/CyntoiaBrown

 http://cyntoiabrown.wordpress.com/

  http://theobamacrat.com/2013/08/07/irishgreeneyes-bodysnatchers-cyntoia-brown-begins-a-life-sentence-at-age-16/ …

  http://www.facebook.com/groups/192470997459888/348915888482064/?notif_t=like

You can write Cyntoia Brown at
Cyntoia Brown #410593. 
Tennessee State Prison
Nashville, Tennessee

IJM Celebrates 15 Years of Justice

15 years ago, IJM began in response to one massive problem: poor children and families around the world desperately needed a defender.

Today, because of your partnership, we have thousands of reasons to celebrate -- from girls rescued from brothels, to families freed from slavery; from traffickers and rapists held accountable to justice systems changing to protect the poor.

Over the next 15 years, we are embracing a bold vision to protect millions. Thank you for walking with us -- as we celebrate 15 years of justice, we celebrate this movement of friends and supporters.

Dissenting Opinions in the Joesph P. Brown Mississippi Death Row

There was a 5-4 decision
 DICKINSON, PRESIDING JUSTICE, DISSENTING: Under Mississippi Rule of Appellate Procedure 22(c)(4)(ii), Brown unquestionably was entitled to the files and discovery he requested. But because a procedural statute conflicts with the rule, the majority says the statute must control. I do not believe the Legislature has the authority to pass procedural rules in the first place; and I certainly do not agree that procedural statutes should control over conflicting Court rules. The majority is in a different view, so I respectfully dissent. CHANDLER, J., JOINS THIS OPINION. KITCHENS, JUSTICE, DISSENTING: I am unable to agree with the majority's finding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying Brown's discovery request. Brown argues that he is entitled to all records pertaining to his conviction and sentence, as well as the investigation and prosecution of his case, pursuant to Mississippi Rule of Appellate Procedure 22(c)(4)(ii). The majority finds that Rule 22(c)(4)(ii) is inapplicable because it pertains to matters "Preliminary to Proceedings in the Supreme Court," and because the rule is intended to allow a petitioner to gather information to support an application to this Court for leave to file a motion for post-conviction relief in the trial court. Maj. Op. At 7. Thus, the majority finds that, once Brown was granted leave by this Court to file his application for post-conviction relief pursuant to Mississippi Code Sections 99-39-13 through 99-39-23, he was required to show good cause in order to obtain discovery to Mississippi Code Section 99-39-15. Maj. Op. At 8. I agree with the majority's analysis of Rule 22(c)(4)(ii) and its applicability to matters before this court; however, I am persuaded that Brown has shown good cause under Section 99-39-15 for the discovery of all files pertaining to his conviction and sentence, as well as files from the investigation and prosecution of his case. Without these files, Brown is without the means to develop an evidentiary basis to prove his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. Accordingly, the majority is remiss in concluding that Brown failed to show that he received ineffective assistance of counsel, given that he did not have available to him all of the information that pertained to this case for possible development of that claim. Brown was granted leave of this court, in part, to appeal on the issue of whether his lawyers' failure to seek an independent mental evaluation constituted ineffective assistance of counsel. Brown v. State, 749 So. 2d 82, 93 (Miss. 1999). This court directed Brown to file all discovery requests with trial court. Id. In the interim, Rule 22(c)(4)(ii) was revised in 2000 to include its present-day language, which provides: Upon appointment of counsel, or determination that the petitioner is represented by private counsel, the petitioner's prior trial and appellate counsel shall make available to the petitioner's post-conviction counsel their complete files relating to the conviction and sentence. The state, to the extent allowed by law, shall make available to post-conviction counsel the complete files of all law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies involved in the investigation of the crimes committed and the prosecution of the petitioner. (Emphasis added.) Pursuant to this rule, Brown filed a motion with the trial court seeking discovery of all the filesof his trial counsel, as well as the complete files of law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of the capital murder charge against him. Brown's motion was denied by the trial court. Because Brown did not have benefit of the current version Rule 22(c)(4)(ii) at the time he applied for leave of this Court to file an application for post-conviction relief with the trial court, even if Rule 22(c)(4)(ii) does not apply at this stage of the proceedings, I believe Brown has shown good cause for discovery pursuant to Section 99-39-15, as he has never received the complete files related to his conviction and sentence. The majority reasons that, since the case was remanded on the issue of whether counsel was ineffective in failing to obtain an independent mental heath expert, then Brown was entitled to his mental health records only. However, without benefit of one hundred percent of the files pertaining to the investigation, prosecution, conviction, and sentencing of the charged crime of capital murder, Brown did not have access to essential material with which to attempt to develop and assert his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. Because discovery was withheld from Brown, I cannot agree that his ineffective assistance of counsel claim can be decided on its merits. The appropriate disposition for the instant case is a remand to allow for discovery, followed by a new evidentiary hearing on the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel, as it relates to a lack of mitigating evidence via an independent mental health expert of Brown's choosing. KING, J., JOINS THIS OPINION. DICKINSON, P.J., JOINS THIS OPINION IN PART.

BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS

BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS DAVONTAE SANFORD AIYANA JONES TRAYVON MARTIN & MANY MORE  NO JUSTICE NO PEACE !

Zimmerman on drug that causes "paranoia"

Among the questions being asked in the shooting death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin is what was George Zimmerman's intent before the confrontation with the unarmed teenager?

Leo's law

The state is close to passing a law that would change the way protective services is allowed to take children from their parents.

Do you think the NYPD is here to protect you ? ... You'd better think ag...

Always record the police if you know whats good for you !

— threatening them with his gun even while condoning their criminal behavior, The Post has learned.

The surly sergeant apparently was angry over a car that was illegally parked on Ditmas Avenue in the Kensington section.

His rant against the men was recorded on a 20-minute cellphone video obtained exclusively by The Post.

The footage includes Charles berating a young man in the roadway near a silver BMW, telling him: "This is my street. All right? If you got to play tough, that's your problem . . . I do whatever the f--k I want."

A short time later, Charles followed the group into the nearby No. 1 Chinese Food restaurant, flanked by two plainclothes cops.

"I have the long d--k. You don't," the cop bragged.

"Your pretty face — I like it very much. My d--k will go in your mouth and come out your ear. Don't f--k with me. All right?"

After the target of his tirade insisted, "I didn't do anything," Charles retorted, "Listen to me. When you see me, you look the other way. Tell your boys, I don't f--k around. All right?"

"I'll take my gun and put it up your a-- and then I'll call your mother afterwards. You understand that?"

For good measure, the sergeant added: "And I'll put your s--t in your own mouth."

Charles added, "I'm here every f--king day. I don't go home. I have no life. No kids. I do what I do.''

The 21-year-old man who shot the video — and provided it to The Post on the condition of anonymity — was arrested that night and charged with disorderly conduct, which court records show was for ignoring the cops' orders to leave.

Police sources said he has been arrested more than 20 times, including for petit larceny and weapons and pot possession.

An NYPD spokeswoman said the department is investigating the incident.

The man's lawyer, David Zelman, said it was troubling that "there were other cops by [Charles'] side, and they seemed to take it in stride."

Charles, reached at home yesterday, said, "I'm just doing God's work. You know I can't comment . . . Have a blessed day."

A source close to the sergeant said that in the past, "all efforts at civility failed'' in dealing with the men. They are known to loiter and play loud music, prompting complaints from local businesses, law-enforcement sources said.

"The sergeant was trying to get the message across in a way they could understand,'' the source said.

Sgt. Lesly Charles even indicated that some criminal activity is apparently OK on his beat — as long as he's paid proper respect.

"You guys are hustling or whatever, I ain't got no problem with that. Listen . . . do your thing," Charles barked during the April 28 diatribe, which is now being investigated by the city's Civilian Complaint Review Board. "But when I come around and I speak, you f--king listen. Tell your boys."

"Stop-and-Frisk": A Violation of Legal Rights

Protesters continue legal battle for stop and frisk policy

New York City's police department is fighting a legal battle for its Stop and Frisk policy. Last year 685,724 individuals were searched and of those frisked 88 percent were innocent. Civil rights leaders say that the policy is targeting minorities and isn't preventing crime, but claim the policy itself is a crime. NYPD alleges this policy has helped remove dozens of guns from the streets. Carl Dix, co-founder of the Revolutionary Communist Pary, and Dr. Cornel West, author activist and professor, sound off on the controversial policy.

Punishable by death

Is the death penalty ever justified? As the world turns away from capital punishment, a select group of countries continue to execute at alarming rates.

A new book by legal scholar and civil rights advocate Michelle Alexander argues that although Jim Crow laws have been eliminated, the racial caste system it ...

Re-Abolish Slavery

Go to www.NotForSaleCampaign.org for more information.

BP Coverup, Coverup

Greg Palast: US corporate media ignoring evidence of BP foreknowledge of problems that led to Gulf disaster

Morality, socialism, and people- my opinions

This is another video of my opinions on socialism and society. Please leave me a comment and let me know how you feel about this topic.
I'm on twitter @NubianTribesman check me out there too.

Sex in the Army - USA - May 2009

Statistics show that nearly one in three female soldiers are sexually abused whilst serving their country. For some the consequences are tragic. One victim's family is determined to find the truth.
Just 5 weeks into LaVena Lynn Johnson's Iraq tour, the 19-year-old was found dead in a contractor's tent. It was concluded to be a 'self-inflicted gunshot wound'. But LaVena's family believes she was raped and murdered by another soldier, and the army is trying to cover it up. LaVena's father claims 'somebody murdered my daughter. I couldn't give up on my baby. So I'm going to fight this until I get justice for her.

Two Child Policy - China - July 2010

Under the strain of a rapidly-ageing population, China has eased its one-child policy. Yet a two-class system endures for the migrant workers whose children are not welcome in the city of Shanghai.
Despite labour shortages and a rising demand for care for the elderly, many city couples say they won't be taking advantage of the two-child allowance: "raising one child is expensive enough". Meanwhile, the migrant nannies so common in Shanghai, pine for their children, forbidden from the city. According to the Family Planning Burea, "they're not our responsibility".
ORF

Memories of Torture - Northern Ireland - October 2010

After years of silence, the truth about what went on inside the police stations of Northern Ireland is finally emerging. This report reveals the disturbing legacy of an officially sanctioned torture policy.
Hundreds of men and women found guilty of terrorism offences in Northern Ireland plan to appeal their convictions. Now, after 20 years, the truth about what happened inside the police stations of Northern Ireland during the troubles is being revealed. Not only are the victims appealing but several RUC officers have admitted to the use of force to extract confessions, "there was plenty of slap and tickle. No doubt about it, people were being assaulted," in the words of one ex-RUC interrogator. Charlie McMenamin, who confessed to a string of terrorist offences after a series of brutal interrogations, is just one example of the extreme violence used against suspects. However, it is the systemic and authorised application of this policy which is so disturbing. Despite a change of policy among senior police officers at the end of the 1970s, brutality remained a problem up until the early 90s. It is only now that those who suffered torture then and in some cases were wrongly convicted, are seeing justice.
Guardian Films

Blacks Seek to Find Their Own Missing

POLICE BRUTALITY - Cops Beat & Taser Man 4 Times To Death

Juvenile Justice History in a Flash.mpg

A few facts about Juvenile Justice laws over the 40 years from 1968 to 2008

2Pac Baby Don't Cry

Imam Jamil Al-Amin on El Hajj Malik El Shabazz

Imam Jamil Al-Amin on El Hajj Malik El Shabazz
(To listen to this excellent 2005 interview, click on the image below)

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Free All Political Prisoners!
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Mothers Demand End to Stop and Frisk

"A Mother's Outrage" organized to denounce the separation of
families due to mass incarceration

More news at http://therealnews.com

Stand Your Ground: Justice for Marissa Alexander

Fourteen Days in May (Full documentary)

Fourteen Days in May is a documentary directed by Paul Hamann. The program recounts the final days before the execution of Edward Earl Johnson, an American prisoner convicted of rape and murder. Johnson protested his innocence and claimed that his confession had been made under duress. He was executed in Mississippi's gas chamber on May 20, 1987.

Benjamin Jealous on Trayvon Martin

Marissa Alexander's Twins

Marissa Alexander's Twins Invite You To March/Rally In Support of Her Release.
May 29th 2012 at Hemming Plaza Jacksonville, Florida @ 8:00AM

9yr old student beaten on playground suffers concussion

The mother of 9 year old Rama Road Elementary student Roman Davis is upset. She says her son was attacked by bullies on the playground just days after she reported her son's problems to the school.

Laura Davis says her son was chased and attacked and claims his teacher didn't protect her child.

"His teacher was sitting on the bench talking." the mother said.

After the incident Roman's father was called to the school.

"I was angry that the story I was being told about those three kids chasing my son," Roman's father Ryck Davis said. "Who is doing nothing but minding his own business, but from out of nowhere there are going to pick on him and jump on him. He was choked, knocked to the ground."


The fourth grader suffered a concussion and facial injuries. http://www.wbtv.com/story/18510026/cms-student-with-special-needs-bullied-on-...

"STOP! STOP AND FRISK!"- RDACBX (feat. Rebel Diaz, Vithym, Luss)

BE PART OFF THE MOVEMENT BE A VOICE ! TAKE A STAND 2012
Stop and Frisk policy! Fund Schools Not Prisons!

For more info:
www.rdacbx.org
www.occupythebronx.org
www.rebeldiaz.com

Dark Knight Rises Hurt by Morgan Freeman Tea Party Comments?

Via The Guardian: "A Time Warner shareholder has accused the Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman of using a press tour for the film Dolphin Tale to forward his own political agenda rather than promote the movie. When Freeman appeared on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight show in September 2011 while promoting the family drama, he made a statement in which he labelled the US rightwing Tea Party movement racist over its opposition to president Barack Obama.

Citing statistics suggesting that US filmgoers of all persuasions are less likely to view films featuring stars who express political opinions differing from their own, a spokesperson for shareholder David Ridenour said Warner Bros, a Time Warner subsidiary, should take steps to ensure Morgan buttoned his lip while promoting his next movie with the studio, comic book tale The Dark Knight Rises...".* Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur discuss on The Young Turks.

*Read more from Ben Child: http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/may/16/morgan-freeman-dark-knight-rises?c...

Is Hollywood liberal or conservative? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el-FTjfWYwc

Uncovering Spain's baby trafficking ring

Thousands of women believe they are victims of an industrial-scale baby-trafficking racket in which they were told their infant died so that it could be sold to other parents. Mark Phillips reports.

Breaking News in Trayvon Martin Case - gerorge zimmerman's Racist

More information is slowly coming out about george zimmerman's character and history, as well as information about some of the evidence.

WACPtv: I'M EVERY WOMAN TRIBUTE

Zimmerman Evidence Released in Trayvon Martin Case

In an update in the Trayvon Martin case the Prosecution has released evidence including evidence of injuries George Zimmerman allegedly suffered during the altercation with Trayvon Martin. According the the evidence George Zimmerman was treated for black eyes, two cuts to the back of his head and a broken nose by a family physician. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss this update and whether or not they believe this evidence should have any effect on the case.

Subscribe to The Young Turks: http://bit.ly/eWuu5i

Are we responsible for our "leaders"?

For about 7 minutes I share some thoughts about our responsibility for the leadership in our country and communities.
Do you agree or disagree, let me know.

Marissa Alexander Needs You

 

by Jamila K Wilson
 This Friday May 18, 2012 at 8pm a national conference call will take place to discuss the next steps for organizing to demand Marissa's release from jail. Conference dial-in number: (530) 881-1400 Participant access code: 272072 Please share this information with other people you feel would want to join this campaign. The time is now to end racist and sexist bias. Marissa Alexander is a mother, wife, daughter, human being, and she deserves to be home with her family and friends. Let's organize now to Free Marissa! If you have not already, sign the attached petition and share it with your network.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/503/600/056/dont-imprison-marissa-alexander-for-standing-her-ground/

The Hump Day Show with Advocate Darcy Delaproser

Listen to internet radio with Inner Child Radio on Blog Talk Radio

The Hump Day Show with Advocate Darcy Delaproser by Inner Child Radio Our friend Darcy is an International Activist and Advocate for Justice. The Wrold is her platform. Darcy Delaproser has been working for many years advocating equality, justice while speaking out against Racism in the Justice Systems of the West, especially Great Britain and America. Join us as we speak about the various factors that affect us all and some of the ongoing challenges we continue to face as a Humanity.. Darcy Delaproser, Davontae's mothers Taminko Sanford and the family of Leon Benson, LIVE 7pm Weds nite 5/16 on Inner Child Radio

NINA SIMONE- "DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD" (1964)

Louisiana: The world's prison capital

In the US, one out of every 100 citizens is in prison and a bulk of the inmates are minorities. America holds a quarter of the world's prisoners and Louisiana alone has thousands of inmates and is considered by some to be the prison capital of the world. The prison industrial complex has a vested interest in keeping people behind bars because they can bring in billions of dollars in profits. Rania Khalek, independent journalist, helps us take a closer look at the growing prison industrial complex.

Tami Chynn - Over and Over Again (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

17/3/2012

POLICE BRUTALITY - Cop Kicks Pregnant Woman In The Stomach For Questioni...

Trayvon Martin Gun Range Targets

Via WKMG/The Raw Story: "A person selling gun range targets modeled after slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin says that their "main motivation was to make money off the controversy." WKMG's Mike DeForest reported on Friday that the unidentified seller told him that the targets "sold out in 2 days." "The response is overwhelming," the seller said. While the item appears to have been removed from GunBroker.com, a cached version of the page was still available at the time of publication. Photos of the item, which was titled "10 Pack Trayvon Martin Targets," showed crosshairs over a hoodie similar to the one Trayvon Martin was wearing when he was shot by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman in February. The figure has a bag of Skittle in his pocket and is holding what appears to be a can of iced tea, similar to what Martin had purchased before being gunned down. The pack of 10 targets was being sold for $8...".* Ana Kasparian and Huffington Post Science Correspondent Cara Santa Maria break it down on The Young Turks.

*Read more from David Edwards: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/05/11/trayvon-martin-gun-range-targets-sold-o...

Read Cara's Blog: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/talk-nerdy-to-me

Population Control: UK aid funds forced sterilisation of India's poor

Tens of millions of pounds of UK aid money has been spent forcibly sterilising Indian women. Many have died being mistreated, causing outrage from those who suspect Britain simply wants to curb the country's population for alterior motives. RT's Priya Sridhar has the details of this controversial programme