They’re so lucky it wasn’t much, much worse in Charlottesville. It had the potential to be a bloodbath. The lines of communication were poor between the various protest groups and the Charlottesville authorities tasked with keeping people safe. But it nearly came unstuck. At the moment this man aimed his gun at a counter-protester using an improvised flamethrower, the C’vill police were up the street to the left and behind barricades. They were out of position for keeping the two groups of protestors separate. This man has been identified and arrested. Fortunately, his safety was on the first time he…
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Charlottesville: Gunman Arrested, Police Faulted For Slow Response As White Nationalist in Charlottesville Fired, Police ‘Never Moved’ – The New York Times Pleas for help and a safety plan were ignored at a rally that turned deadly on Aug. 12, participants said. Both sides feel betrayed by law enforcement. Read at Google+
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No Tinc Por Barcelona turns out in hundreds and thousands in a march of solidarity against terror and for tolerance. However, Catalonia still has an uneasy relationship with the rest of Spain. Spain attacks: thousands march through Barcelona in show of defiance | World news | The Guardian Read at Google+
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The ‘Money Fight’ in the Age of Trump The image these men project is disturbing. The controversy that swirls around them is troubling. The culture that celebrates them is disgusting. I can't wait until the ads and movie trailers stop. The ‘Money Fight’ in the Age of Trump The McGregor/Mayweather fight is a stew of racism, sexism, homophobia, and economic injustice. Read at Google+
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For the first time in forever, we will soosh tonight.
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The Eagle and The Swan Yes, people are doing serious science. The photographs are a welcome side benefit. APOD: 2017 August 24 – The Eagle and The Swan A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation. Read at Google+
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Any headline beginning "Trump Makes A Mess" is fine, but is a distraction from Any headline beginning "Trump Makes A Mess" is fine, but is a distraction from #TrumpRussia Trump makes a mess for Arizona GOP with Arpaio pardon In just nine days, President Donald Trump might have badly hobbled Arizona Republicans headed into a competitive Senate race and hurt his own re-election… Read at Google+
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We are the Wall. We are a chorus of many voices. #WeAreTheWall
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Detailed View of a Solar Eclipse Corona There was a lot of intense science being done. That the observation was beautiful is secondary. APOD: 2017 August 13 – Detailed View of a Solar Eclipse Corona A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation. Read at Google+
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 Word is that the bridge construction may start next year, complete the year after. This will make Tour de Cure routing interesting! LSource: Pedestrian bridge over Fox River in Aurora in spotlight – Aurora Beacon-News