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Ex-Abu Ghraib detainees file a lawsuit
Former detainees of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq are suing U.S. contractors in four states, alleging the contractors' employees tortured them.
The first complaint was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Others are being filed in Detroit; Columbus, Ohio; and Greenbelt, Maryland.
The complaints allege that innocent people who were arrested and taken to the prison were subjected to forced nudity, electrical shocks, mock executions and other inhumane treatment by employees of defense contractors CACI International and L-3 Communications, formerly Titan Corp.
The plaintiffs are represented by law firms in Philadelphia and Detroit and by the Center for Constitutional Rights.
In case you are wondering what happened at Abu-Gharib, go to this link: http://www.mindfully.org/Reform/2004/Abu-Ghraib-Prison-... Former detainees of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq are suing U.S. contractors in four states, alleging the contractors' employees tortu... more -
"World is failing" on human rights, says Amnesty International report
Human rights and freedom of the press in China, the detention of terrorist suspects by the United States and Russia's treatment of political dissent are the focus of scrutiny in Amnesty International's annual report, released Wednesday, which looks at the state of human rights around the world.
The 398-page report comes 60 years after the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Amnesty says governments still need to act on their promises.
"The biggest threat to the future of human rights is the absence of a shared vision and collective leadership," the organization said in a statement.
Irene Khan, Amnesty's secretary-general, said that in particular, "the human-rights flash points in Darfur, Zimbabwe, Gaza, Iraq and Myanmar demand immediate attention."
The report, the group said, "reveals a world riven by inequality, scarred by discrimination and distorted by political repression."
According to its count, people are tortured or subject to other ill treatment in at least 81 countries, face unfair trials in at least 54 countries and are not allowed to express themselves freely in at least 77 countries. Human rights and freedom of the press in China, the detention of terrorist suspects by the United States and Russia's treatment of pol... more -
ROMANIPE' - Being Roma
The Gypsies of Rome are being pushed out of the shadows - out of their homes - and into a spotlight they have never wanted. With immigration from Romania soaring in Italy in the last few years, concerns for security have increased in the Eternal City. Local government is reacting to crime bulldozing shantytowns than in the last few months have attacked the spine of the city, the river Tiber. We followed the destiny of different Roma at a very uncertain time for their community. The Gypsies of Rome are being pushed out of the shadows - out of their homes - and into a spotlight they have never wanted. With immig... more
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American Government is paying for over 240 Canadian Inmates doing time in Florida ...
As the title of this article states: “American Government is paying for over 240 Canadian Inmates doing time in Florida Prisons”-
Canada is refusing the return of their own Citizens back via International Transfer Requests in order to serve the remainder of their time in Canadian Prisons.
This number of over 240 inmates is for Miami Dade area Only, rest assured that there are Thousands of Canadians across the U.S.A. which are in the same situation.
Since the Conservative Government has been in power in 2006 the Canadian prisoner doing time outside Canada and charged for a Felony is deemed “A Threat to the Security of Canada and it's Citizens” which is the same label as a “Terrorist or Serial Killer, which these inmates are NOT.
Think about it; the cost of keeping one inmate incarcerated in a Florida Prison is:
12. How much does it cost to incarcerate an inmate for a year?
In Fiscal Year 2005-06, it cost $19,002 a year or $52.06 a day to feed, clothe, house, educate and provide medical services for an inmate at a major prison, which is only $894 more per year than it cost the previous fiscal year. For more inmate cost per day information, go to www.dc.state.fl.us/ pub/annual/ 0506/budget.html.
Miami Dade: $ 19,002.00cost per year X 240 inmates = $4,560,480.00
1 year for Miami Dade area back in 2005-06 the cost has gone up since then.
This cost is much more for prisoner needing Special medical attention as Mental Disorders, AIDS, Diabetes etc.
It costs Corrections Canada $110,223 to keep a male inmate in a maximum -security institution for a year (150,867 for a woman)
Medium- and minimum security- inmates cost more than $70,000.
These monies are paid by the Canadian Government in full.
The Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Stockwell Day is Denying the return of over 85% of International Requests. By Refusing all these residents access back to to Canada he is saving the Canadian Tax Payers Millions of dollars. Why have Canada pay the bill for these offenders if they can have the US or which ever other Country pay.
It is a Travesty to have the U.S. Government accept such decisions to keep these Non-Residents / Non Citizens in their Prisons.
The Florida C.I.s get next to Zero money from their government in order to run their institutions and they have no say as to wanting to return the non-residents back or not. The US government accept the decision of the other country if their country refuses to take them back home and serve their sentences.
The reason that I am aware of this eventhough I am a Canadian Citizen, is that my youngest son who is now 23 years old is serving a 20 years sentence in Florida and have been twice refused his International Transfer Request his Return to Canada. My son suffers from a Mental Disorder, he is Bipolar and this was no recognized in the Florida Court. My son is not receiving the medical attention / therapy and medication. My son was only 19 years old at the time of his arrest in 2004.
We ,his family and friends have been fighting the Canadian Government in order for him to get the Basic Human Right "Come back to his Country" where he can serve the remainder of his 16 years of his sentence close to his family and friends and receive the support and love that he needs in order to help him through these hard time.
Please help us bring my son back home
This is the Truth and it is a Travesty,
Diane A Levesque
Google search my son name: Sacha Bond
You can view my son's story ONLINE ON
CTV.CA THE VERDICT THE SACHA BOND STORY SEE LINK BELOW:
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/200...
Please Visit: www.justice4sachabond.org
Facebook: Bring Sacha Bond back to Canada
Thank You for your Attention!
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Who are the acoustic polluters in San Francisco? - The Series for World View.
Warning: ***Please control your sound volume, because these beep signals are very high in amplitude! Imagine have to hear this stuff every day, several times a day! It is human created madness on display!
This is an example of High Acoustic Modular Frequency Shoot Performed every Day by SFMTA-Muni.
Our first exposure is with no question; SFMTA-Muni City of San Francisco Public Transportation. We are intent to report some of the intersections of Union Street going up Mason, Taylor, Jones and Leavenworth. If your question is why only these three intersections? This is the statistical example and evidencies that can be used in Court for a Law Suit against the Public Transportation, SFMTA-Muni. Here the truth! The body of evidence. No games, no lies, just the plain truth.
These are the acoustic polluters in San Francisco doing the same thing since 2001 when these horrific acoustic torture vehicles was introduced in the City.
Your next question: "Does Acoustic Torture and human rights violation is happening in the United States right now?"
You see, everyone in this planet need to know the dangers of letting people have power using a machine to acoustic abuse inhabitants; (humans). Please pass these news ahead as I am going to take all evening uploading videos of Today's Muni Acoustic Violations. Obs: All these videos can be used by an attorney to file a Law Suit against SFMTA-Muni; San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority-Muni.
We got to arrest these acoustic psychopaths. Not Yesterday, not Tomorrow, it must be done now, Today!
If you are an Environmental and Criminal Attorney on pro bono wishing to make a difference to change this cruel reality, please, contact me! We can plan the take. You actions will be a part of a movie we can show the whole world about the biggest human mistakes in history. Do it Today!
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Stand Up For Your Rights, Proof It Works: FBI Backs Off From Secret Order for Data...
In this Washington Post article they state that this is the third time the FBI backed off. I know they are trying to protect the USA and are probably under White House orders, but enough is enough! Why can't the FBI stand up for our rights as well? They're there to protect and serve. Not protect and serve madmen that believe the Constitution is "...only a piece of paper." (there may have been an expletive there in that quote from a high ranking person in the white house, I have not researched the authenticity of that!)
What I'm saying is that the US Government should not be trying to find every which way to remove and step all over our rights. The police, the FBI, the CIA all should have the guts to say: Enough is enough, we will not destroy the Constitution, so play by the rules or go to jail! In this Washington Post article they state that this is the third time the FBI backed off. I know they are trying to protect the USA ... more -
Construction Trucks Beep Signals
***Warning, Please, lower your keyboard speaker!
These Beep Signals are true events (filmed); from near by a construction side from the interior of a building. Those that have an aversion for these wrong acoustic issues, please take a big breath, relax and try to follow the analysis process. You might learn something today that can help your personal health for a life time ahead.
Today, through the Topic Tag: "Network News Launch - Earth Day Week"
I am compiling all the environmental news I picked here and there and some of my own production.
My goal is to show you many positive and human health environmentally clips, research and suggestions from all of us. (Sorry the ones I left out), I know I probably did but I have limit time for research during this production project. I will catch up with you during this continued Year Display. My best to you!
The Show Style I am producing at the present moment will be initially divided in (5) Five Sections.
a. Environmental Works of The Current Community
b. Good Innovations and Suggestions
c. Wrong Doings - Litigation Process
d. Discussions and Analysis
e. Line of Action to ABATE the Wrongs
My introduction and Welcome to You:
Hi! I am "Stopnoise!" The Art of ABATE WRONG DOINGS it is an efficient form of Journalism, Activism and Production geared to the side of; (Criminology Sciences); where anyone with the drive for these issues are welcome to participate. I will be the happy one to welcome you to this task. Be willing to step up to the next level of Enforcement Lab and Analysis, Social Judicial Division.
I am welcoming;
1. Judges and Commissioners members of the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary.
2. Lawyers and Attorneys
3. Members of The City Public Transportation Commissions.
4. Members of Industry Contractors and Commerce.
5. Members of Public; (Anyone can participate); There will be through a Process of Selection to select the most motivated towards resolving issues and a Spiritual and Psychological Analysis on those that wants to create chaos and conflict. Therefore we are not leaving anyone's out of this equation but each one will receive the chair that best fits to their contribution to (ABATE NOISE POLLUTION). My best to all of you!
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Clinton Statement On NY Airspace Czar Appointment
On April 8, 2008 presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton's statement regarding the appointment of Director Kennington-Gardinera included directing the new NY airspace czar to include the environmental impacts on residential communities in any criteria to address the metro area's congestion and delays (see below).
The New Jersey Coalition Against Aircraft Noise (NJCAAN) appreciates Clinton's statement that includes consideration regarding the health impacts generated by the aviation industry in the metro area. One clear way to address delays would be to utilize the restricted offshore military airspace for commercial aircraft. The military utilizes this airspace for training purposes. The unintended consequence is to force more commercial aircraft over residential communities.
Robert Belzer
President, NJCAAN
www.njcaan.org
April 8, 2008
Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Regarding the Appointment of
the Director for the Federal Aviation Administration's New York Integration Office
"I am pleased that the FAA has finally taken action to appoint someone who can take a comprehensive look at the problems with our airspace. I certainly hope that Director Kennington-Gardinera will immediately begin the critical task of evaluating congestion at every step of the flight process, including the impact of flights over residential areas. While we must take action immediately to end the problems that plague our airports and airspace, any plans moving forward must also consider the quality of life for those people living in current and proposed flight paths. This is a quality of life issue for travelers as well as residents and this is our best chance to make sure everyone's concerns are heard."
Late last year, Senator Clinton joined her colleagues in the New York and New Jersey congressional delegation in calling for the appointment of an "airspace czar" to evaluate congestion at every step of the flight process - from tower control, to the TRACON, to the routing center.
Jack Saporito, President
The American Working Group for National Policy Executive Director, The Alliance of Residents Concerning O'Hare Board member, Mothers Against Airport Pollution Past-president, US-Citizens Aviation Watch Association (dissolved)
(1997-2002)
Phone: (630) 415-3370
Fax: (847) 506-0202
Email: jack@areco.org
www.areco.org
"The fact of the matter in Europe is more and more often environmentalists are calling aviation a 'rogue industry', lumped together alongside Big Tobacco."
Marion Blakey, Federal Aviation
Administration Administrator.
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Trains are coming back in style!
In the future, there will be the return of railroads and I couldn't be happier!
I've already explained in another article that I think it's time that U.S. really starts considering a larger network of high-speed railways because of our current airline problems. I know it's being implemented in California and in Texas but with all the problems lately with air travel from masturbating passengers to too hot fliers, we need a new mode of transportation across the board.
Also, well established high speed rail systems in use today are more environmentally friendly than air or road travel. This is due to lower energy consumption per passenger kilometer, reduced land usage for a given capacity compared to motorways, and displaced usage from more environmentally damaging modes of transport. In fact, I'm sure more study into it could make it even more eco-friendly.
I don't know why Americans think flight is our only mode of transportation. I know it's quicker but the prices are rising and the courtesy you once got on a flight is now diminishing. Flight understandable when going overseas or even across country but we've got find new efficient ways to get around.
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2008 Olympic Torch Run in San Francisco
On April 9, 2008 thousands of pro-Tibet protesters and supporters of the Beijing Games gathering at Justin Herman Plaza to celebrate and protest. All expecting the torch relay only to finally realize it was never coming...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puoHWuqmBho
On April 9, 2008 thousands of pro-Tibet protesters and supporters of the Beijing Games gathering at Justin Herman Plaza to celebrate a... more -
Human Anatomy and Physiology
The study of human anatomy and physiology.
Is not a question to say that I have never done it, but observing people through history I sense how many take their body for granted. Man and Women takes their bodies for granted when they move or do the simple daily tasks of living. Because we just do it we do not stop to think about how marvelous is to walk, to talk, to see, to hear, to smell, to taste and so forth. Just think about that for a moment here, and follow me into this conversation, that will takes us to learn and understand our body physiological function, making life happening every day. We get cut and our skin repair itself miraculously, next day or two, nothing, sometimes not even a scar left behind and we are ready to go. Think about this! The study of human anatomy and physiology. ... more -
Civil Arrest of Acoustic Violation, Trespassing Report:
Civil Arrest of Acoustic Violation, Trespassing Report:
Saturday, April 12, of 2008, 5:00 PM
Vehicle: Pick Up Truck
Licence: California License Plate [5X53124]
Charges: Arrested and Abated for Neighborhood Acoustic Trespassing, Acoustic Nuisances.
Description of Event:
Pick up truck mentioned above had its noise alarm going off every time a Motorcycle or a Car with modified muffler passed by. The aware time of the Acoustic Violations begin at 11:00 AM and continued until 4:55 PM. Vehicle was disconnected by a civilian at 5:15 PM.
Obs: The Unusual Alarm mentioned above was going off for more than 30 seconds at the time.
Abatement was made observing the right of California Civil Rights Law.
The Movies and Photography Evidences are on Files.
***Warning: If you have a car alarm that makes noise, and your alarm goes off falsely, you are violating the acoustic rights of inhabitants in the City and we will at our discretion apply the rule of Law of Enforcement and Abatement According with the California Civil Code.
CALIFORNIA CODES
CIVIL CODE
SECTION 3479-3484
3479. Anything which is injurious to health, including, but not limited to, the illegal sale of controlled substances, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property, or unlawfully obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of any navigable lake, or river, bay, stream, canal, or basin, or any public park, square, street, or highway, is a nuisance.
3480. Section Thirty-four Hundred and Eighty. A public nuisance is one which affects at the same time an entire community or neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons, although the extent of the annoyance or damage inflicted upon individuals may be unequal.
SECTION 3501-3503
3502. A person injured by a private nuisance may abate it by removing, or, if necessary, destroying the thing which constitutes the nuisance, without committing a breach of the peace, or doing unnecessary injury.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
It is a jungle out there! Civil Arrest of Acoustic Violation, Trespassing Report: Saturday, April 12, of 2008, 5:00 PM Vehicle: Pick Up Truck ... more -
San Francisco MTA-Muni Acoustic Trespassing Case
Years 2001-2008
Dear Mister HERRERA,
- What about if we show San Francisco Transportation and the World about Acoustic Property Lines Trespassing and Human Rights Violation to SFMTA-Muni and its Commissions?
Sir, We need to be the teachers of Ethics and the Law, observing Human Rights principals, and not this actual denial and submissive entity of this actual Environmental and Human Health abuse and corruption living inside of San Francisco Government Body.
I appreciate your help with this matter so we can continue to other City Crime Cases also happening right now.
Sincerely yours,
Stopnoise
Years 2001-2008 Dear Mister HERRERA, ... more -
San Francisco City Attorney's Office
http://www.sfgov.org/site/cityattorney_index.asp DENNIS J. HERRERA, City Attorney of San Francisco
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Acoustic Trespassing
Acoustic Trespassing it is a Legal term to identify Acoustic Pollution and Its Human Rights Violation and Torture.
If you are going to enter with a Legal Litigation Process against Public Transportation Acoustic Violations, or any other ones that fall into the same category, the Legal Term to use is:
"Acoustic Trespassing."
No one is trying to re-invent the wheel on this one and the legal principals and response for this human rights violation and urban menace falls into the same Laws of Physical Trespassing. No one have the right to trespass anyone's habitats property lines, being that physically or with any type of unwanted energy.
These unwanted energy can be:
1. Sound Waves - Acoustic Pollution
2. Radio Active Particles
3. Electric Magnetic Energy AKA (EMF)
4. Or any other form of harmful human created energy.
AKA= "Also Known As"
Be prepared to explain yourself in Court. Acoustic Trespassing it is a Legal term to identify Acoustic Pollution and Its Human Rights Violation and Torture. ... more -
Uncensor - Activism Against China’s Net Censorship
While China vowed to end human rights abuses in seeking to host the 2008 Olympic Games, Amnesty International is actually claiming that quite the opposite is happening.
It has released a report that alleges abuses have increased rather than decreased as a result of it being awarded the Olympics.
The Guardian reports that "China: The Olympics Countdown" details how peaceful protesters and critical journalists have been targeted in a crackdown intended to allow China to use the Games to portray a harmonious image to the world.
Read the Amnesty page now, and sign up to the Facebook group if you believe in freedom of speech. While China vowed to end human rights abuses in seeking to host the 2008 Olympic Games, Amnesty International is actually claiming tha... more -
Iraq War Protest: Assassination Eyewitness Returns to Grassy Knoll
Dallas, TX. 03/19/08. Almost 45 years after the assassination of President Kennedy, Ernest Brandt returns to the grassy knoll to protest the 5th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Brandt was 15 feet away from the motorcade when the first shot was fired. The turnout was small in Dallas, the future home of President George W. Bush and his library. Dallas, TX. 03/19/08. Almost 45 years after the assassination of President Kennedy, Ernest Brandt returns to the grassy knoll to pro... more
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Soldiers Testify at Winter Soldier Hearings
Whether you agree with these soldiers or not, their first-hand stories of tours of duty in Iraq bring home the chilling reality of the war and what it means to follow orders as a soldier. Audio and video of the testamony is available from yesterday and today's shows. It is bone chilling fact and without prejudice...Five years ago tonight, on March 19, 2003, the US launched the invasion of Iraq. Half a decade later, as the occupation continues with no end in sight, some of the most powerful voices against the war have been the men and women who have fought in it. For four days this past weekend, soldiers convened at the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Maryland for Winter Soldier, an eyewitness account of the war and occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan. We broadcast their voices. JImmyP's comment: Amy Goodman, considered to be a left-wing agitator by a few is considered by many to be one of the last true journalists in the US. My opion is the later...Bill O'Reilly can't handle her truth. If you like Current, you should be checking in at DemocracyNow.org on a daily basis to get more FACTS in an hour than the main stream delivers in a week. The show is an eye opener. Best - JimmyP Whether you agree with these soldiers or not, their first-hand stories of tours of duty in Iraq bring home the chilling reality of the... more
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'At least 80 dead' in Tibet protests
Indian-based officials said the figure was confirmed by several sources, even though China put the death toll at 10.
The Dalai Lama called for an international inquiry into China’s crackdown, accusing it of a “rule of terror” and “cultural genocide”.
Chinese troops were out in force in Lhasa, Tibet’s main city, on Sunday.
Hong Kong Cable TV reported that about 200 military vehicles, each carrying 40 to 60 armed soldiers, had driven into the city.
Loudspeakers broadcast messages, such as: “Discern between enemies and friends, maintain order.”
China tightly restricts Western journalists’ access to Tibet and it is sometimes extremely difficult to verify what is going on.
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Iraq Disabled Veterans Often Must Sue to Recieve Benefits - NPR story by Ari Shapp...
Veterans health status is often grossly misstated resultsing in denied benefits...audio is available on NPR.org. Folow the link. The story details how the disability rating recevied by a soldier affects his/her medical care. Very important info for members of the armed forces and their families. Give this a listen and store it away for reference should the unthinkable happen...Shappiro talks to veterans and survivors forced to use the courts to make the military recognize disabilities which qualifiy them for approriate and adequate health care. One such veteran with massive abdominal injuries requiring 3 months of open abdominal therapy was denied benefits because his chart said he had a "hernia". Other stories linked from NPR expand on this continuing story. Veterans health status is often grossly misstated resultsing in denied benefits...audio is available on NPR.org. Folow the link. The... more
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