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Two US police officers have been ordered to stand trial in the death of a mentally ill homeless man following a violent arrest last summer....
Two US police officers have been ordered to stand trial in the death of a mentally ill homeless man following a violent arrest last summer.
California's Orange County Superior Court Judge Walter Schwarm made the ruling after a hearing that included surveillance video of the confrontation between the officers and 37-year-old Kelly Thomas in the city of Fullerton.
Officer Manuel Ramos is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Jay Cicinelli is charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault or battery by a public officer. Both have pleaded not guilty.
The officers confronted Thomas while responding to reports that a homeless man was looking into parked cars at a transit center.
"This is another victory, on another battle," said Thomas' father, Ron. "We're going to start a new one with the trial."
John Barnett, Ramos' attorney, said he would seek another court's review of Schwarm's ruling and did not expect his client would end up facing a jury trial.
"We're disappointed that they were held to answer but we will seek review in an appropriate manner," he told reporters after the ruling. "He believes, and he is innocent."
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said during the hearing that Ramos bullied a shirtless Thomas with his menacing remarks and aggressive stance — actions that would have led anyone to fear they were about to get beaten by police.
"Any person, any creature on this earth would have fear at that point," Rackauckas told the court during the preliminary hearing.
"You're going to fight or flee because this is an imminent threat of a serious beating by a police officer who is there with a baton and a gun and other police officers.... This is going to be a very bad deal," the prosecutor said.
Defence attorneys countered that police — who are authorised and trained to use force when necessary — viewed the incident as an encounter with a man who refused to give his name and continued to resist arrest even as multiple officers rushed to assist.
The three-day hearing was marked by repeated showing of clips from surveillance video and audio recordings of the confrontation. The footage includes scenes of officers pummelling and pinning down Thomas as he screams that he can't breathe and moans for his father until he goes silent and is taken away by medics, leaving behind a pool of blood.
Barnett, Ramos' attorney, said during the hearing that the video — which was introduced by the prosecution — shows that his client made a conditional threat during his conversation with Thomas, stating he wanted the man to start listening and following police orders, such as sitting with his legs stretched out and providing his name to officers.
"All that Kelly Thomas had to do was simply comply," Barnett said. "Officer Ramos just lifts him up, he's going to arrest him. ... Not only can he do it, he must do it. He is bound to do it."
"Officer Ramos didn't do anything that should or could kill Kelly Thomas," Barnett said, pointing out that his client is often seen on the video at the man's feet.
Prosecutors have argued that Ramos punched Thomas in the ribs, tackled him and lay on him to hold him down while Cicinelli — who arrived later on the scene — used a Taser four times on Thomas as he hollered in pain and hit him in the face eight times with the Taser.
Thomas lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital. He was taken off life support and died five days later.
The coroner's office found that Thomas died from compression of his chest that made it difficult for him to breathe and deprived his brain of oxygen, and facial injuries stemming from his confrontation with law enforcement.
In court, Schwartz, Cicinelli's attorney, challenged those findings, noting that testimony by a paramedic who treated Thomas at the scene indicates that Thomas was breathing, although with difficulty, during the confrontation.
Schwartz also defended his client's use of the Taser on Thomas, who was still struggling and resisting officers' efforts to handcuff him, and said Cicinelli only swung the Taser at Thomas' hand when the man made an effort to grab the weapon.
"To call that a crime is to effectively handcuff our police officers out in the field from dealing with any combative suspect," Schwartz said.
The hearing in a Santa Ana courtroom was marked by lengthy testimony from medical experts and graphic photos of Thomas' injuries, including multiple bruises and a bloodied eye, while he was lying on the autopsy table.
Attorneys repeatedly played portions of the grainy surveillance video, which was paired with audio from digital recorders worn by some of the officers who were present and which brought some of Thomas' supporters to tears and prompted them to leave the courtroom.
The incident last July prompted an ongoing FBI investigation to determine if Thomas' civil rights were violated, an internal probe by the city, protests by residents and an effort to recall three Fullerton councilmembers that is slated for next month's ballot.
The recall was sparked after angry residents chastised the council members for failing to take significant action regarding the incident.
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[Clip] Ali Reza Panahian\'s conversation with a young man whose death...
A young man came to me and said, “Haj Agha, I have a problem and I want to talk to you.” I said, “Go ahead.” So we talked together. He...
A young man came to me and said, “Haj Agha, I have a problem and I want to talk to you.” I said, “Go ahead.” So we talked together. He said, “My first problem is that my death is certain. Because of a problem, I will certainly pass away.” I said, “No, with God’s grace. The length of one’s life is in God’s hands. Many have had the worst disease...” He said, “No, this is different.”
Maybe it was my first time meeting a person who was passing away. I was wondering, “So he won’t be alive shortly?” It was a strange feeling. He said, “I’ve accepted this. In the beginning, it was very hard to accept this truth. One morning when I woke up, I told myself, ‘You’re going to die. Live for now. Go out. Work. Talk. Communicate with people. You’ll eventually die!’ So I got up and started living. After that, when someone bothered me, I wouldn’t get upset. I would say, ‘I’m dying! I wasn’t bothered at all. I wasn’t jealous. I would say, ‘I don’t want anything. Let others collect these things.’ If a car with a bride and groom passed by, I was happy for them like their mothers. [I would say,] ‘Aww, it’s their wedding. I hope they’ll be happy.’ I would pray for young people like older people do. If a person stepped on me to move up, I would say, ‘It’s fine. Let him take it.’ If I helped someone, I wasn’t trying to become known because I wouldn’t be alive that long to benefit from such fame. I’ve become very relaxed. I don’t see any badness. My understanding of good words has increased.”
He mentioned these things one by one. I felt he was talking about the pious people’s features that are mentioned in Nahj al-Balaghah. I said, “I see.” He said, “If I pass away, will God accept these from me?” I said, “Yes.” He said, “But I’ve become like this due to my thinking of death.” I asked, “Don’t you believe in God?” He said, “Yes! I do. But I haven’t become better because of that. I love God very much too. God is the only one that I have now. No one will remain for me. But death is what has corrected me. Is this ok? Won’t they tell me, ‘When you found out you’re dying you corrected yourself’?”
I said, “No, the Commander of the Faithful, Ali (as), said, ‘Death is enough to advise one.’ You were advised and corrected yourself.” [He said,] “Thank you. I’ll go.” [I said,] “Wait! Let’s become friends. I’ve found a real person.” He said, “No, I don’t want to put you out.” “No, sit down. I want to talk with you more. What’s your illness?” “I’m not ill.” “But you said you’ll certainly die.” “I said I’ll certainly die, but I didn’t say that I’m sick.” “What? What do you mean that you’ll certainly die?” “I’ve asked if there’s anyone who can help me so that I won’t die and they said no.” “So when?” “One day, 1000 days, 30,000 days from now. I don’t know.”
I thought a little and saw that I’ll die too - either in a day or a thousand days… I said, “So you’re not sick.” “No.” How many days from now will you die?
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Sandals, Robes, Clerics, and a Divine Revolution | Keepin\' It Real |...
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In this episode, we\\\'re \\\"Keepin\\\' It Real\\\" by talking about \\\"Sandals, Robes, Clerics, and a Divine Revolution\\\".
And so we tell you a story of a far-away land, full of Khans and Kings, evil intelligence agencies, global mafias, and pure public protests; all topped of with \\\"Sandals, Robes, Clerics, and a Divine Revolution\\\".
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The Rukraissiane Conflict | Keepin\' It Real | English
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In this episode, we\\\'re \\\"Keepin\\\' It Real\\\" by talking about the ongoing conflict/war between Ukraine and Russia, a.k.a. \\\"The Rukraissiane Conflict\\\".
Apparently, \\\"The Rukraissiane Conflict\\\" started on the 24th of February 2022.
Yet is this actually when this conflict/war started?
When did the Donetsk People\\\'s Republic and the Lugansk People\\\'s Republic declare their independence from Ukraine?
And why is it called the Donbas Region?
What is the resume of the President of Ukraine like when compared to the President of Russia?
Finally, what role does NATO have to play in all this?
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The Rukraissiane Conflict II | Keepin' It Real | English
With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it...
With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it all.
Sayyid Shahryar\'s here to humbly shed a little insight into all that\'s going on around the world; past, present, and perhaps even future.
In this part 2 episode, we\'re \"Keepin\' It Real\" by continuing to talk about the ongoing conflict/war between Ukraine and Russia, a.k.a. \"The Rukraissiane Conflict II\".
In this part 2 episode, we answer the following questions and much more; with a pinch of laughter.
What do the people selling millions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine say about putting boots on the ground?
And what was the little slip up that was announced in the United Nations regarding biological testing laboratories in the Ukraine?
Who is Roman Abramovich and why was he boycotted?
Finally, what role do certain countries in the world, which include the western world, have to play in fueling the Rukraissiane Conflict?
Oh, and can you trust the Western world; what are some examples of them backstabbing various countries?
And one last finally; just in case you\'re wondering, the pronunciation is \"Thu Ru-kray-shi-aine Con-flic-tuh\".
And finally, finally, what is the current stance of the mass media when it comes to the Rukraissiane Conflict?
Hey, we\'re just \"Keepin\' It Real\".
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What is Faith | Agha Ali Reza Panahiyan | Farsi Sub English
I’m not infatuated with anyone but God.
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What is faith? Faith is something that eliminates your useless entanglements and makes you ready to understand this point that the only thing worth living for is the excitement of getting close to God. How close have I become to Him?
Our likings and fears are keeping us busy. These don’t let us see our high goal in life, which is getting close to God. What does faith do? Faith wants to give us peace of mind so that we can abandon the games they have designed for our minds and our hearts’ entertainments. It keeps you safe in calamities and fears. It keeps you safe from the harms of the sweet points in life! Do you know what is one of the harms of this sweetness? When you experience this sweetness, you’ll be repelled by it afterwards. This is one of its harms.
[One might think,] “Having too much calm is not good either! If I’m too calm, I won’t work anymore. If I’m too calm, where will I experience excitements? People want a life with excitement. But by talking about faith, you are calming everything down. The excitement of marriage! Thinking about what will happen! The excitement of having a relationship. Excitement…”
But God says, “These excitements are not enough for you. I’m not against excitements. I want to give you a deeper excitement.” People pay money to be in an exciting atmosphere. One says, “If we don’t have such excitements, we’ll rot.” He’s right. One cannot live without excitements. But what does God say? He says, “I want to give you a deeper excitement.” Nothing will remain from these excitements for you afterwards, and you’ll feel upset. And they’re not useful for you. What happens? You became rich? You used all your money. What was added to you? And you’re bored by these too.
One says, “I’ve seen this show before and I’m tired of it. Couldn’t we go to a different show?” “I’ve seen this movie before.” “I’ve gone to this amusement park before.” So he goes to do something else. He is constantly trying different things. People say, “Islam is against us having excitements.” But Islam is against our wrong lifestyle. Islam has announced many relations are unlawful. Why? They have some sort of excitement, but Islam says, “Why do you waste yourself for such excitements? You won’t gain anything afterwards. Instead, have a serious excitement.
Pure Lady Fatimah Zahra (as) would pray in such a way that she experienced spiritual excitement and its effects could be seen in her appearance. Even if we have the best worldly life, we won’t have such excitements even once a year. The spiritual excitements are without harms, but those excitements have many harms. Spiritual excitements are useful, but those excitements are harmful. Spiritual excitements are eternal.
I confess to you that I don’t believe in a god whom when one goes to him for the second time, it feels like the first time again [in terms of enjoyment]. I don’t believe in such a god. God is not like this. It is said in the traditions that on the eve before Fridays, the Friends of God receive a new understanding of God. Their new understanding is such that when they look back, it’s as if they didn’t know God before. But such a thing doesn’t happen in our lives even once! See what excitement they experience.
What does having faith do? It takes away false excitements so that there is space for the main excitement. What is the name of that main excitement? “Getting close to God.” I want to get close to God. How should we communicate with God? The way is to have faith. Faith cuts your dependance on others. That is why the main dhikr of faith is«لا إله إلّا الله» [There is no god but Allah]. What does “Ilah [god]” mean? It means whoever you’re infatuated with.«لا إله إلّا الله» I’m not infatuated with anyone but God.
Faith gives a person this safety. Faith tells a person, “Forget the sweetness and bitterness of the world. You don’t want the small excitements from the sweetness of this world, nor do you want the useless fears. Let me give you safety.” Faith wants to give us peace of mind so that we can abandon the games they have designed for our minds and our hearts’ entertainments.
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Thanksgiving Special | Can You Please Pass the Turkey?! | Keepin' It...
With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it...
With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it all.
Sayyid Shahryar\'s here to humbly shed a little insight into all that\'s going on around the world; past, present, and perhaps even future.
In this episode of \'Keepin\' It Real\', we\'re going to be talking about Thanksgiving in our Thanksgiving special, so \'Can You Please Pass the Turkey?!\', as you watch our part 1 of 2 episode titled \'Can You Please Pass the Turkey?!\'.
But seriously, what is the reality of this almost mythical event that is celebrating yearly in the United States of America, and is commonly known as \'Thanksgiving\'?
And according to the \'Thanksgiving\' myth, where and when did the first glorious \'Thanksgiving\' take place?
According to the myth of \'Thanksgiving\', who were the people that attended this mythical first \'Thanksgiving\'?
And despite it being an incredibly derogatory term, who does the term \'Injuns\' refer to?
According to the myth of \'Thanksgiving\', how long did the first mythical \'Thanksgiving\' take; i.e. how many days?
Yet, despite this crazy colonialist propaganda regarding the mythical \'Thanksgiving\', what is the actual historical truth about the first \'Thanksgiving\'?
And if the accurate history of the Native Americans was taught in American universities and schools, would we at \'Keepin\' It Real\' even have to talk about the subject?
What does Mr. Phillip Deloria, scholar of Native American History at Harvard\'s History Department say about the aforementioned question?
According to certain historians, for how many years were the Native Americans living in the Americas, which includes the United States of America?
(hint: well over 10,000 years!)
What was the name of the Native American tribe that lived in the area of Massachusetts when the infamous Pilgrims arrived and were present in the area when the first historical \'Thanksgiving\' took place?
Who was Chief Ousamequin and what does the Native American term \'Sachem\' mean?
What does Illuminative.org have to say about all this?
What was \'Indian Fever\', where did it come from, and approximately how many Native Americans were killed by it?
What was \'King Phillips War\', who was \'King Phillip\', approximately how many people died in this war, and why would we bring it up in this episode where we\'re talking about the myth of \'Thanksgiving\'?
What in the world is a \'Moniker\' and what is its relation to white racist supremacism in the context of \'King Phillip\'?
And why are Native Americans incorrectly known as \'Indians\' and what does Christopher Columbus have to do with this colossal mishap?
And finally, [thank God], who is Chief Metacomet and why do we call him Chief Metacomet ibn Ousamequin, and in the end, what happened to his head and his tribal allies?
And please forgive the Islamic Pulse team, because we really do try to keep the host of \'Keepin\' It Real\' from talking this much.
And yes, we know, the correct spelling of \'Thanksgiving\' is not \'Tanksgiving\'. but thanks for your help anyways.
And kindly don\'t forget to watch our Thanksgiving Special conclusionary episode titled \'Can You Please Pass the Turkey Again?!\' [Emphasis on the \'Again?!\'], which will be released much sooner than you expect.
Hey, we\'re just \"Keepin\' It Real\".
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See God’s kindness toward His servants | Agha Ali Reza Panahiyan |...
“Can anything else be a response to a favor but a favor?” [Qur’an 55:60]
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We are not supposed to abandon any of our needs, and besides our needs, any of our interests. We are supposed to increase ourselves each moment. We are not supposed to forget ourselves. Forgetting oneself is in fact a divine punishment. “Those who forget about God, He will make them forget themselves.” [Qur’an 59:19] Since they forgot God, God does something that they forget themselves too. When you look at a sinner, you see that he has forgotten himself, what benefits him and his enjoyments.
Each sin means you have forgotten and abandoned your own interests, enjoyments, likings and entertainments. Seeking benefits is not bad, but which kinds of benefits? Your small benefits or the great, lasting benefits? In fact, doing any good action is a kind of being self-seeking! But it’s a good way of being self-seeking and not bad. When is self-seeking bad? If you want your own benefits and others to sacrifice for you, this is wrong.
When is self-seeking good? It’s when you seek your own benefits by sacrificing for others. In the end, you’re seeking good for yourself! By sacrificing for others, you’re seeking good for yourself. This is a correct way of being self-seeking. [You may ask,] “I thought if I forget myself and my benefits, God will reward me. Now you’re telling me to be self-seeking?! Why should God love me if I am self-seeking?” If I want to give you a nice answer, I’ll tell you, “You don’t understand. You don’t understand that God loves us more than our mothers do.”
When we are self-seeking and are successful, the first one who rewards us is God Himself. When a child gets accepted for entering the university, his mother sheds tears of joy. “Mother, you haven’t been accepted. He’s been accepted.” She says, “Yes, he’s my child. He’s dear to me. His success is my success.” “Mother, you won’t be given anything. He’ll leave. She/he will get married and leave.” She answers, “That’s my child! I love to see his/her success.”
How does one get close to God? When you seek benefits for yourself, since God loves you very much, He gets happy and rewards you with Heaven. “Good job!” “Why do You reward me with Heaven? This was to my own benefit!” Shall I tell you the answer for you to be greatly affected by God’s intense magnanimity and affection?
God says, “I have created a creature by the name of ‘human being,’ and you have respected him. So I thank you. You have done Me a favor.” Where in the Qur’an does it say, “You have done Me a favor and I want to thank you”? Tell me the verse in the Qur’an.
It’s truly effective. “I’ve done You a favor?!” “Yes.” “Can anything else be a response to a favor but a favor?” [Qur’an 55:60] “You’ve done Me a favor, and I want to do you a favor.” “God, I’ve done You a favor?!” “Yes, you didn’t waste what I created. You did Me a favor as much as you could, and I will do you a favor as much as I can. You were able to do Me a favor this much. How much am I able to do you a favor? I’ll give you Heaven for an eternity.”
Each sin means you have forgotten and abandoned your own interests, enjoyments, likings and entertainments. When you seek benefits for yourself, since God loves you very much, He gets happy and rewards you with Heaven. “Good job!”
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New Year's Special I | Hello 2023, Good Riddance 2022!! | Keepin' It...
With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it...
With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it all.
Sayyid Shahryar\'s here to humbly shed a little insight into all that\'s going on around the world; past, present, and perhaps even future.
In this episode of \'Keepin\' It Real\', we\'re going to be talking about New Year\'s since we are on the cusp of a New Year, in our New Year\'s Special, so all together let\'s say \'Hello 2023, Good Riddance 2022!!\', as you watch our part 1 of 2 New Year\'s Special episode titled \'Hello 2023, Good Riddance 2022!!\'.
But on serious note, according to what calendar do some people of the world celebrate New Year\'s Day on the 1st of January?
And what are just some of the multiple other calendars that have been followed all across the world in the past and even in the present-day?
What does \'Jan dot one\' mean?
What is the \'Keepin\' It Real Calendar\', and what is based upon?
What is our most favorite and most accurate calendar?
And what are just some of the very many \'New Year\'s Days\' that are celebrated all across the world?
Do all the New Year\'s Days that are mentioned in this episode, occur on the same day or even in the same month, or for that matter, in the same epoch? (And yes, we know what epoch means)
And based upon all this incredible overdose of information, why in the world is the only popular and commonly known New Year\'s Day, the day celebrated by some people on the 1st of January; perhaps there\'s some cultural infiltration going on, huh?
And in what present-day calendar, does the at-hand New Year\'s Day move approximately 11 days prior to the previous New Year\'s Day; and what can this potentially mean?
According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, what was year 2022, 2023, 2024, and for that matter, 2019, and 2020 named after?
What is the \'Keepin\' It Real Calendar\' episode update regarding Afghanistan, America\'s Withdrawal, Yemen, The Yemeni Resistance, the Russia Ukraine Conflict, and Bahrain?
Who in the world are the Saudi Americans, the Europ-icans, the Saudi Emirati-cans, and the Saudi America-natis?
What is eventually going to happen to the Saudi American coalition in Yemen, at the hands of the Yemeni Resistance?
What happened to the Europeans when they trusted the calculations of the Americans as regards to Russia and Ukraine?
Where does Europe get a large portion of its natural gas from; and approximately what percentage is it?
And with this ultra-secret information widely available, why in the world would the Europeans get into an armed conflict with no end in sight, with the nation that provides them that large portion of natural gas? (We can\'t seem to figure it out either)
Who is blackmailing the al-Khalifa regime in Bahrain; and how many dishdashas does the al-Khalifa have remaining?
What was the first and last episode of the \"Keepin\' It Real Calendar\', and on whose land are the Amerikanskis living on; and what might happen one day real soon to the sneaky squatters?
And there are a whole bunch of other questions and answers in this end-of-year episode of \'Keepin\' It Real\', so go ahead, watch, and enjoy, even though we know you love to read the descriptions.
And kindly please don\'t forget to watch our New Year\'s Special conclusionary episode titled \'Good Riddance 2022, Hello 2023!!\', which will hopefully be released before the end of 2022 Gregorian Calendar; and in which we\'re going to be doing some \'Nostradamus style\' post-telling 2022 Gregorian Calendar and fore-telling 2023 Gregorian Calendar.
Hey, we\'re just \"Keepin\' It Real\".
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New Year's Special II | Good Riddance 2022, Hello 2023!! | Keepin' It...
With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it...
With all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it all.
Sayyid Shahryar\\\\\\\'s here to humbly shed a little insight into all that\\\\\\\'s going on around the world; past, present, and perhaps even future.
In this episode of \\\\\\\'Keepin\\\\\\\' It Real\\\\\\\', we\\\\\\\'re going to be talking about a real quick update slash recap of Year 2022, non-Keepin\\\\\\\' It Real Gregorian Calendar, since we are on the cusp of a new Year 2023, non-Keepin\\\\\\\' It Real Gregorian Calendar.
So we thought it was wise to chat about some of the highlights of 2022 Gregorian Calendar, before it changes over to 2023 Gregorian Calendar.
So welcome to our New Year\\\\\\\'s Special part 2, and let\\\\\\\'s all together say \\\\\\\'Good Riddance 2022, Hello 2023!!\\\\\\\', as you watch our part 2 of 2, New Year\\\\\\\'s Special, where we\\\\\\\'re gonna be doing some post-telling regarding 2022 Gregorian Calendar, and some fore-telling 2023 Gregorian Calendar; Nostradamus style!
So now that the pleasant pleasantries are done and over with, what are some of the awesome highlights of the year 2022 Gregorian Calendar?
And what are just a few of the many things that we should expect in the year 2023 Gregorian Calendar?
But most importantly, and finally, what\\\\\\\'s it gonna take for us to create a better world for us all to live in; and the sooner the better?
And kindly please don\\\\\\\'t forget to pray for us, because this could very well be our last 20-plus minute episode of Keepin\\\\\\\' It Real.
[That\\\\\\\'s why the description is so short and sweet, this time around]
Hey, we\\\\\\\'re just \\\\\\\"Keepin\\\\\\\' It Real\\\\\\\".
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Yemen Update 2 | Barefooted, But Deadly II | Keepin' It Real | English
There was so much more incredibly important stuff to update y\'all on that we couldn\'t fit it all into the first episodes intro, so we give you...
There was so much more incredibly important stuff to update y\'all on that we couldn\'t fit it all into the first episodes intro, so we give you friends a \"Yemen Update 2\" in order to finalize this really important update on Yemen that was all too necessary.
But please try to remember that with all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it all.
So Sayyid Shahryar is here to humbly shed a little insight into all that\'s going on around the world; past, present, and perhaps even future.
So in this episode part 2, we\'re starting off with a really important update, and then we\'re \"Keepin\' It Real\" by continuing to talk about the brave people of Yemen and how they are \"Barefooted, But Deadly II\".
The barbaric and cruel imposed war on the Yemeni people has been raging on for 8 long years.
A Saudi-led coalition, supported by and with a green light from western powers, has embarked upon the total destruction of the already impoverished nation of Yemen.
But who all was dumb enough to join the Saudi-led, western sponsored coalition?
And who are the western sponsors who are selling billions of dollars in weapons to the Saudi-led, western sponsored coalition?
And what is the current humanitarian condition of Yemen that has come about due to the Saudi-led, western sponsored coalition?
And someone please answer for us, why in the world are the brave and courageous people of Yemen \"Barefooted, But Deadly\"?
Hey, we\'re just \"Keepin\' It Real\".
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We Are All Awake In The Battlefield | Surood | Farsi Sub English
\"We’re the enemies of darkness,
we’re the people of Haqq (Truth),
we’re the people of Noor (light).\"...
\"We’re the enemies of darkness,
we’re the people of Haqq (Truth),
we’re the people of Noor (light).\"
\"We don’t fall for deception
and oppression
because we are brave.\"
\"We stay loyal to our friends
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\"We are all awake
in the battlefield
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\"Until Imam Ali (A)’s son will come
with Zulfiqar (Imam Ali’s sword).\"
This is and more in this heart-warming Surood in ode to Imam Hasan ibn Ali al-Mujtaba (A) by the Fedayane Wilayat children\'s Surood group.
Salutations upon the believers upon the birth anniversary of Imam Hasan ibn Ali al-Mujtaba (A).
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Bibi Yahoo's Top 10 Fears | Keepin' It Real | English
Everybody loves a good Top 10 Fears; and most especially when it's a person who's in the limelight.
And it's even better, when it's the holy...
Everybody loves a good Top 10 Fears; and most especially when it's a person who's in the limelight.
And it's even better, when it's the holy month of Ramadhan and we're talking about al-Quds Day; well kind of.
So in this episode of Keepin' It Real, we fantasized about what it would be like if we listed "Bibi Yahoo's Top 10 Fears" in ode of the International al-Quds Day.
But before our Top 10, please try to keep in mind that with all the different current events going on in the world, we all really need a funny, relaxed, refreshing, and yet eye-opening commentary on it all.
So Sayyid Shahryar stepped up to the plate to hit a home run and humbly shed a little insight into all that's going on around the world; past, present, and perhaps even future.
So, back to our Top 10. This is so exciting, because we've never done this before, and we might never do it again!
First of all, who in the wide world is 'Bibi Yahoo'?
And in a Top 10 list, is 10 supposed to be the best/worst/whatever, or is number 1? (good question)
What are just a few of the names that a famous israeli PM has gone by throughout his 70-plus year life?
So cutting to the chase (if that's a term) what is the number 10, of the Top 10 Fears of Bibi Yahoo?
And don't worry, we won't ask the aforementioned question another 9 times? (sorry for the question mark)
What are some of the ultra-extremist and borderline terroristic statements of present-day israeli governmental officials?
What is a 'settler rampage' and according to the United Nations, approximately how many have occurred in Gregorian Calendar year 2021?
What happens when oppressed people go from having stones to having weapons?
What does the Karish gas field incident have to do with what we're talking about?
Please pay close attention to the Top 10's numbers 6 and 5.....
What do the recent protests by israelis living in israel tell us about the current state of the israeli regime in israel?
Who is the King of Jordan, and who is the Custodian of the Christian and Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, and why in the world are both of these people so quiet when it comes to Palestine?
And finally, what are another 13 Top 10 that we wanted to include, but couldn't due to brevity of lifespan?
And another finally, what is Bibi Yahoo's Number 1 Top 10 Fear... and please don't fast forward to the end, because there's no fun in that, and it's cheating; just stay calm and wait for it?
Well, we truly hope you all had an eventful International al-Quds Day, wherever you are!
And may you all have a blessed rest of the holy month of Ramadhan, wherever you are!
And remember, Palestine Will Be Free, From the River to the Sea, wherever you are!
Hey, we're just "Keepin' It Real", wherever you are!
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Top FAKE NEWS About The Al-Aqsa Storm | Keepin' It Real | English
One thing we\\\'ve all learned about the mass media after the al-Aqsa Storm on the 7th of October 2023, is that the mass media and social media...
One thing we\\\'ve all learned about the mass media after the al-Aqsa Storm on the 7th of October 2023, is that the mass media and social media absolutely love Fake News, especially when it\\\'s against the Palestinians.
So in this episode of Keepin\\\' It Real, we\\\'re going to be talking about the \\\"Top FAKE NEWS About The Al-Aqsa Storm\\\"?
What are those top fake news which went so viral that people almost believed they were true?
Well, you\\\'re going to have to watch to find out.
And by the way, we did y\\\'all a favor and told you what the real news was as well.
And our hearts and prayers go out to the brave Palestinian people.
God willing, you will be victorious.
Hey, we\\\'re just Keepin\\\' It Real, wherever you are!
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Of All Places, Why America!? | Keepin' It Real | English
So a hearty congrats to all freedom-loving people out there, wherever you are, on the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution....
So a hearty congrats to all freedom-loving people out there, wherever you are, on the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
And in ode to the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, we\'re talking about America.
And yes, we know, we know; everybody keeps asking us why is Sayyid Shahryar always talking about America?
So in this episode, we\'re \"Keepin\' It Real\" by talking about \"Of All Places, Why America!?\".
So, \"Of All Places, Why America!?\".
Well, it\'s time to find out \"Of All Places, Why America!?\".
And hopefully, if you watch the whole episode, you\'ll begin to realize \"Of All Places, Why America!?\"
Hey, we\'re just \"Keepin\' It Real\".
And please remember, it\'s not our fault, it\'s America\'s fault.
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Tehran Sermon - Rehbar asked for the meaning of HUMAN RIGHTS ? - English...
No rigging in Election. Ahmedineejad \"Our enemies and their media have hired some opportunist and mischievous elements and have misused the...
No rigging in Election. Ahmedineejad \"Our enemies and their media have hired some opportunist and mischievous elements and have misused the simple-mindedness of some people to cause unrest,\" the government said in a Thursday statement.
It further accused the Western media of \'spreading lies and rumors\' to create doubts over the health of Friday\'s presidential election.
Iran\'s European Union envoy criticized the Western countries for their \"support for these trouble-makers and anarchists under the cover of supporting democracy and the voice of the Iranian people\".
In a Thursday statement, the Iranian embassy in Brussels said, \"All foreign involvement will have a damaging impact and is rejected by the people and the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran\".
Incumbent Ahmadinejad was re-elected as the Iranian president on June 12 with almost two-thirds of votes, but his main rival Mir-Hossein Moussavi has rejected the result as fraudulent and demanded a re-run of the election.
In the statement, the Ahmadinejad administration called on the security forces to take measures to uproot vandalism and the frightening of the public.
Hundreds of thousands of Moussavi supporters have staged daily rallies since the announcement of election results on Saturday, asking the Guardian Council to nullify the election.
Despite Moussavi\'s insistence on the peaceful nature of protests, violence flared in early stages of demonstrations. At least eight people were killed in Tehran and many others sustained injuries.
Iran has revoked all foreign media accreditations and foreign reporters are not allowed to cover gatherings which are banned as illegal.
Moussavi\'s camp has stressed that the post-election rioters are \"not supporters of, or linked to\" the former prime minister, who suffered a crushing defeat in the June 12 poll.
The Moussavi camp says that a number of \"miscreants\" are attempting to de-fame the popular figure and his supporters \"by conducting acts of vandalism\" in his name.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has also shed light on the situation. The Leader said on Tuesday that those who vandalize public property and stage violent riots are not related to any of the presidential candidates or their supporters.
On Thursday, dozens of Ahmadinejad\'s supporters staged a rally in front of the Justice Department in the capital, Tehran. They also called for strong action against the rioters.
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Press Cofernece with Embassadors - Mottaki says West dramatizing riots -...
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki speaks out against Western efforts that seek to dramatize the post-election unrest in the country....
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki speaks out against Western efforts that seek to dramatize the post-election unrest in the country.
Washington and a slew of European powers, in recent days, have lashed out at governmental moves to restore security in the country.
"We call on the Iranian government to stop all violent and unjust actions against its own people" The Iranian government must understand that the world is watching," said US President Barack Obama said in a Saturday statement.
Britain, France and other European countries have also taken a similar stance on the Iranian elections.
In a Sunday address to foreign reporters, Mottaki responded to "irresponsible and intrusive remarks" made by certain Western countries.
He focused much of his criticism on France, Germany and Britain, advising them to "think twice before questioning the democratic process of the recent election."
Mottaki criticized the British foreign secretary for his inappropriate and illogical comments on Iran's elections. He blamed Britain for causing insecurity in the Middle East by helping create the Zionist regime decades ago.
The foreign minister also criticized France for what he called irresponsible remarks on Iran's elections and demanded an apology from Paris. Germany also came under criticism. Mottaki said Berlin's position on Iran indicated that German officials were intimidated by Israelis.
He said policymakers in the West need to have "a clear picture" of the historic elections, which saw Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad re-elected for a second term in office.
Presidential contenders Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi reject the result as fraudulent and demand a re-run.
Their supporters have staged rallies, which have largely grabbed headlines in most media outlets.
In response to recent claims of election irregularities, Mottaki said that the election process and the whole structure observing the polls is such that makes the possibility of vote rigging 'close to zero'.
Mottaki, however, asserted that due to the government's respect for democracy, Iranian authorities would look into the protests lodged against the election results and present the findings by the end of the week.
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The Illusion - The Diamond Empire - English
"The Diamond Empire" is a documentary produced by Media Education Foundation in 1994. To purchase conflict-free diamonds or not, that is...
"The Diamond Empire" is a documentary produced by Media Education Foundation in 1994. To purchase conflict-free diamonds or not, that is not the question. It is actually to re-think if we need diamonds at all to feel happy about ourselves or express our love toward others? More regulations on diamond trade - to purchase only certified diamonds - would only inflate its demand and reinforce the monopoly of De Beers and its likes. Even if somehow we manage to address the problem of "scarcity" by dismembering the diamond cartel and etc., would that solve the problem? If today we address diamond scarcity somehow, tomorrow the hearts-with-illness will desire for some other “precious” metal or material. Instead of De Beers, you will have some other unscrupulous, profit-driven company doing similar exploitation. This is not to suggest that people don't engage in political activism, pressuring politicians and companies through protests and boycotts. Just that doing that won’t be enough. What is needed is a deep cultural shift in how people think and desire and somehow re-orient the focus away from the rat race for bigger, better, faster, and more that you see in almost all parts of the world - those in the middle and upper classes that can afford such luxuries and among the working and poor classes who can't afford but their hearts long for these luxuries, and if tomorrow they become rich, they would join the rat race with similar enthusiasm.
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Would you buy a diamond if ... - English
More regulations on the diamond trade - specifically, to purchase only certified diamonds - would only reinforce the monopoly of De Beers and its...
More regulations on the diamond trade - specifically, to purchase only certified diamonds - would only reinforce the monopoly of De Beers and its likes.
Human beings are exploited on both ends of the diamond trade. From the poor miners in Africa to those people who are made to believe that their love could only proven by diamond. They probably do not know how much blood is on that diamond. And some, despite knowing, have simply become indifferent and cold (and therefore, in-human).
We need to re-think if we need diamonds at all to feel happy about ourselves or express our love toward others?
A related question to consider is that Are diamonds really that rare. Is diamond scarcity real or artificial? See another clip on this site by the title "The Diamond Empire"
Even if somehow we manage to address the problem of "scarcity" by dismembering the diamond cartels and etc., would that solve the problem? If today we address diamond scarcity somehow, tomorrow the hearts-with-illness will desire for some other “precious” metal or material. Instead of De Beers, you will have some other unscrupulous, profit-hungry business doing similar exploitation.
People should definitely engage in political activism, pressuring politicians and companies through protests and boycotts. But just that doing that won’t be enough. What is needed is a deep cultural shift in how people think and desire and somehow re-orient the focus away from the rat race for bigger, better, faster, and more, that you see in almost all segments of society around the world - those in the middle and upper classes that can afford such luxuries and those among the working and poor classes who can't afford but their hearts long for these luxuries, and if tomorrow they become rich, they would probably join the rat race with similar enthusiasm.
Change has to start from within ourselves, from transforming our hearts, from changing our standards of beauty and value. More than just sympathy we need to get angry at our complacency and at the exploitation of people and environment and turn our passivity into concrete action.
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[26 May 2012] West policies doomed to fail in Syria - English
NATO-supported politicians in Syria are isolated since the national election. Meanwhile the UN has about-turned to announce the presence of...
NATO-supported politicians in Syria are isolated since the national election. Meanwhile the UN has about-turned to announce the presence of al-Qaeda inside Syria.
Press TV has interviewed Webster Griffin Tarpley, author and historian from Washington about the admission by UN and US heads that al-Qaeda is attempting to destabilize Syria from inside the country after so long refusing to admit its presence and surmises on why the announcement would be made at this point in time. What follows is an approximate transcript of the interview.
Press TV: How surprising is it to you to see UN Chief Ban Ki Moon expressing concern about the situation in Syria? And what does Ban Ki Moon's breaking of his own silence mean to the UN Security Council?
Tarpley: In the case of Ban Ki Moon we must always suspect ulterior motives i.e. an evil intent. And in these circles that Ban Ki Moon speaks for, that is to say NATO and imperialism in general, the new line is no longer to deny the presence of al-Qaeda in Syria, but to begin to cite al-Qaeda as yet another reason why an invasion and bombing will be necessary that is to say, if this terrible situation goes on any longer that al-Qaeda might get the upper hand.
We heard Hilry Clinton in a rare moment of candor in the past week also conceding the presence of al-Qaeda in Syria.
However, we need to point out that the reason al-Qaeda is there is because these NATO heads of government, heads of state and other officials have brought al-Qaeda into the picture.
Al-Qaeda is what it always was, the CIA Arab Legion and in particular some of the most experienced al-Qaeda operatives were brought from Tripoli in Libya all the way to southern Turkey to Iskandaron and other places in kind of an airlift by NATO some months ago.
So much so that when Ambassador Jafari of Syria showed his CD at the UN - he said that the Syrian government has these confessions of foreign fighters including Turkish and Libyan foreign fighters and I think we can assume that's the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, which is therefore al-Qaeda.
So, Ban Ki Moon is just as morally bankrupt as he always was, it's just that he has had to change his mode of attack.
The entire situation of this resistance is of course desperate. As a result of the Syrian election a couple of weeks ago when more than half of the possible voters voted under the worst possible conditions, the Syrian National Council is breaking apart and the leader (Berhan) Ghalioun has now resigned, he's out.
So, there is no coherent opposition so now they're less worried about trying to pretend that there's a political opposition and more with let's get on with the invasion.
Press TV: Just imagine if those armed gangs who claim to be the saviors of the Syrian people, yet kill civilians and use the human population as a human shield according to reports - just imagine if they came to power, I mean, what kind of a government would we see? Isn't it paradoxical?
Tarpley: This is of course the essence of the imperialist policy, it is partition, mini-states, micro-states and failed states. It's more or less what you see in Libya.
We notice that the Western media have been much less interested in showing us the wonders of democracy, the singing tomorrows of the National Transitional Council in Libya because that country of course is tragically breaking up and you've got terrorist gangs and the beginnings of a separation of different parts of the country.
This is what they would like to bring to Syria using NATO bombing, invasion… and the shock troops i.e. the people NATO has on the ground at the moment are these al-Qaeda types supplemented of course by mercenaries from France, turkey and other countries.
The specific emphasis we have right now though is to try to cut a corridor - and it won't be a humanitarian corridor, it will be a terror corridor - starting with Tripoli to northern Lebanon and this Kleyate airport, which NATO would like to seize.
That's why we've had an increase in terrorist assassinations in that area; we've had the kidnapping of the pilgrims… This is a thrust to try to get a corridor from the Mediterranean into Syria through Tripoli and the Kleyate airport.
Press TV: What lies ahead for Syria in the long term especially in terms of the Assad government? How long can the Assad government resist and maintain its power?
Tarpley: I think the Assad government politically is better off in the last two weeks than it was before because they've successfully carried out a national election, a multi-party election; the Constitution has been changed so that the Baath Party no longer has a monopoly of power.
I think anybody who is sincerely interested in democratic reforms has participated in that election; some of them did get elected. The people who have been boycotting it have isolated themselves - they're now exposed as either al-Qaeda or fellow travelers with al-Qaeda.
So it seems to me the NATO political situation has gotten desperate and the only way out of that is to try to escalate the military side. But there once again they risk the collision with Russia, China and others who are not going to allow them to do that at least under the UN cover.
One of the places to look for a possible resolution for this is the Bilderberg-er meeting here in Washington SC at the end of next week, would typically be a place where a solution to that dilemma might emerge and therefore bears very, very careful watching.
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[20 June 2012] Coup in Egypt - News Analysis - English
[20 June 2012] Coup in Egypt - News Analysis - English
A year since Egyptians enthralled the world with the ouster of Hosni Mubarak, more and more...
[20 June 2012] Coup in Egypt - News Analysis - English
A year since Egyptians enthralled the world with the ouster of Hosni Mubarak, more and more people are fearing they're back to square one, facing the former regime minus Mubarak. On this edition of News Analysis we're asking whether the Egyptian revolution has become the target of a coup d'état.
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Tutorial 03 - Friendship Bracelet - Beginner - The Zig-Zag...
MATERIAL: Six Stranded Embroidery Floss (DMC BRAND)
INSTRUCTIONS:
You will need 65\" (inches) of string if doubling the...
MATERIAL: Six Stranded Embroidery Floss (DMC BRAND)
INSTRUCTIONS:
You will need 65\" (inches) of string if doubling the strings, 35\" (inches) if you\'re using individual colors.
Basically you just need to make a bunch of forward knots from left to right and then when you want to reverse just start making backward knots from right to left.
It\'s a very simple bracelet and can be done with as many strings as you want!
NOTE: I realized after I had completed this video that the girl who requested it actually asked for the FLIP-FLOP zig-zag pattern- so I need to re-do this and go get the flip-flop done.
That\'s not an issue, though. I\'m sure there was someone out there that was wondering how to do the plain zig-zag bracelets so I am going to post the video anyway!
So yeah, I\'m off to make the flip-flop version. If that\'s the one you want just click the annotation at the end of the video and it will take you right to the pattern! Thanks for watching!
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[21 Oct 2013] Assad sees no obstacles to reelection bid in 2014 - English
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he doesn\'t rule out running for president in 2014.
In an interview with a Lebanese TV network, the Syrian...
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he doesn\'t rule out running for president in 2014.
In an interview with a Lebanese TV network, the Syrian president said he sees no obstacle to making a bid for re-election next year. Assad has stated time and again that he is not holding onto power and only the Syrian people will determine the destiny of the nation in elections. Commenting on the proposed Geneva II conference, Assad said -- factors not yet in place for peace talks. He cited the threats from al-Qaeda affiliated groups, fierce infighting among the militants, and the widening divisions in the fractured opposition. The US promptly responded to Assad\'s remarks. Secretary of State John Kerry said any attempt by Assad to be re-elected would extend the Syrian conflict. Kerry added that the Syrian opposition would never agree to Assad staying in power.
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[06 Jan 2014] Syrian troops regain control of over a dozen villages in...
Syria\\\\\\\'s military has gained the upper hand over the foreign-backed insurgents in the northeast of the country.
Army units have re-taken...
Syria\\\\\\\'s military has gained the upper hand over the foreign-backed insurgents in the northeast of the country.
Army units have re-taken over a dozen villages on the road between the two cities of Qamishli and Tal Hamis. The victory came after fierce fighting which ended with several militants killed and their weapons seized. Tal Hamis, which is located near the Turkish border, was re-captured earlier in the day by local Kurdish fighters who have been battling insurgency alongside government forces.
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[21 Jan 2014] The Debate - israeli Settlement (P.1) - English
Israel approves plans to build more than two thousand new settler units in Jerusalem al-Quds and the occupied West Bank. As Israeli soldiers hand...
Israel approves plans to build more than two thousand new settler units in Jerusalem al-Quds and the occupied West Bank. As Israeli soldiers hand out more eviction orders to Palestinian families, we\'re asking is Tel Aviv under enough international pressure to stop its settlement activities that the UN has called illegal? Are the US-brokered talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority doomed? I\'m Homa Lezgee and you\'re watching the Debate.
Guests:
- Political Activist & Commentator, Kevin Ovenden (London).
- Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute, Richard Weitz (Washington).
Subjects:
1- Some observers say Israel\'s settlement expansions at this point in time are in fact meant to undermine talks since Israel is not interested in a two-state solution...do you agree?
2- Is a two-state solution possible?
3- Israel\'s economy minister Naftali Benner has said a two-state solution will harm Tel Aviv and that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state will destroy Israel\'s economy...what does that say about Israel\'s willingness for talks to get anywhere?
4- There was some friction between Tel Aviv and Washington when an Israeli minister said John Kerry\'s proposal on the Jordan Valley wasn\'t worth the paper it was written on and suggested that Kerry was naïve. How have the settlement expansions effected US-Israeli relations?
5- Is the US going to put enough pressure on Israel to stop the settlement expansions?
6- \"Israel teaching the US a lesson since the Obama administration is being a bit too serious\"...
7- What do you think about the EU position against settlements? Will a growing boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign help?
8- Should Israel be taking the academic and economic sanctions more seriously?
9- Similarities between Israel and South African apartheid regime...
10- How long is this stalemate going to last? How long can Israel continue to defy international law?
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[21 Jan 2014] The Debate - israeli Settlement (P.2) - English
Israel approves plans to build more than two thousand new settler units in Jerusalem al-Quds and the occupied West Bank. As Israeli soldiers hand...
Israel approves plans to build more than two thousand new settler units in Jerusalem al-Quds and the occupied West Bank. As Israeli soldiers hand out more eviction orders to Palestinian families, we\'re asking is Tel Aviv under enough international pressure to stop its settlement activities that the UN has called illegal? Are the US-brokered talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority doomed? I\'m Homa Lezgee and you\'re watching the Debate.
Guests:
- Political Activist & Commentator, Kevin Ovenden (London).
- Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute, Richard Weitz (Washington).
Subjects:
1- Some observers say Israel\'s settlement expansions at this point in time are in fact meant to undermine talks since Israel is not interested in a two-state solution...do you agree?
2- Is a two-state solution possible?
3- Israel\'s economy minister Naftali Benner has said a two-state solution will harm Tel Aviv and that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state will destroy Israel\'s economy...what does that say about Israel\'s willingness for talks to get anywhere?
4- There was some friction between Tel Aviv and Washington when an Israeli minister said John Kerry\'s proposal on the Jordan Valley wasn\'t worth the paper it was written on and suggested that Kerry was naïve. How have the settlement expansions effected US-Israeli relations?
5- Is the US going to put enough pressure on Israel to stop the settlement expansions?
6- \"Israel teaching the US a lesson since the Obama administration is being a bit too serious\"...
7- What do you think about the EU position against settlements? Will a growing boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign help?
8- Should Israel be taking the academic and economic sanctions more seriously?
9- Similarities between Israel and South African apartheid regime...
10- How long is this stalemate going to last? How long can Israel continue to defy international law?
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Easy Loom Knitted Scarf - English
For this easy scarf, I used a long rectangular loom with 18 pegs across, but only used 8 of them so a shorter loom will work just as well.
These...
For this easy scarf, I used a long rectangular loom with 18 pegs across, but only used 8 of them so a shorter loom will work just as well.
These work up so quickly and are easy to do while you\'re watching something on TV as they don\'t require too much intense concentration! :)
You can do these with either bulky weight yarn or two strands of worsted weight. Then all you need is the loom and the pick-style tool that comes with it and you\'re good to go!
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The Spark of Supreme Sacrifice (A Documentary on Martyr Aitizaz...
Shaheed Aitizaz Hassan: A Pakistani school boy from Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province who sacrificed his life while preventing a...
Shaheed Aitizaz Hassan: A Pakistani school boy from Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province who sacrificed his life while preventing a suicide bomber from entering his school on January 6, 2014. The school is located at the Ibrahimzai village of Hangu and it is the primary source of education for 2000 students.
Aitzaz\\\\\\\'s action to save his classmates captured the hearts of many in Pakistan; he was hailed as a national hero and awarded with the high civil award of Pakistan Sitara-e-Shujaat (Star of Bravery). Amidst the existing paralysis of action and amidst the purposeful ambiguity being created in Pakistan to not only exonerate Taliban but to make them out into Islamic heroes , the likes of Shaheed Aitizaz Hassan must proudly be raised as a flag under which the forces of correction gather together to assert its will against the gathering Khariji and Takfiri storm.
It is not only a way to remember the great sacrifice of our martyrs but it is also a practical step to gain center stage in the battle of wills that is unfolding; the narrative must be won before the war is won.
To achieve this purpose we produced a documentary with re-enactment of his martyrdom. This documentary with re-enactment contains the footage of real people, his family, his neighbors, his teacher speaking about him and also about the incident.
This Documentary is Presented by Al-Haadi Media - Toronto, Canada, contact us at
[email protected]
HD Version of this video can be found at http://youtu.be/W4tMNzrSIoY
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