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December 31, 2022

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The NY Subway attack probably could have been prevented…

Many have questioned social media giants for not flagging and alerting the authorities about NY Subway train shooter Frank James’s deeply troubling behavior on social media James had detonated smoke bombs and opened fire in a packed subway train in Brooklyn during rush hour. Over two dozen people were wounded. Fortunately , there were no casualties because James’ gun jammed. Following a massive 30-hour manhunt James was apprehended. The police say that James will be charged on several counts , including the violation of a federal law which prohibits "violent attacks" against mass transit systems. James had nine prior arrests for larceny, disorderly conduct, and criminal sex acts. If found guilty, James could face life in prison James had a significant social media presence. He had uploaded myriad videos on YouTube that include racist diatribes, and even threat against Mayor Adams. Among the prevailing theme in James’s posts was racism. In one video, James says, "the

The Insurmountable Trump

June 16, 2015 marks a red letter day in the history of US politics, it is the day that the foundation of establishment politics was shaken to the core, it was also the day that grass root US politics received a potent shot in the arm and discovered they had a new voice, it was the day Donald J. Trump launched his campaign for the White House. It’s been over six months since his candidature was announced and Trump still finds himself on the top of every poll nationally and state wise, this includes polls conducted after TV debates. He still draws massive crowds at his rallies, with thousands of folks queuing hours before and his TV appearances draw huge audiences. So let’s take an in depth look at the reasons behind the massive Donald Trump wave that seems to have engulfed the United States and beyond. First a look at the state of affairs in the United States and the world over. The premature withdrawal of US Troops from Iraq lead to the savage Sunni extremist

Ghoomer

Anina (Saiyami Kher) is a talented batter on the verge of making her debut for India and is on the brink of stardom. Sadly, fate lands a shattering and indelible blow that results in the amputation of her batter’s arm. Just when Anina assumes her cricketing career is history, former ace cricketer and coach Padam Singh Sodhi aka Paddy (Abhishek Bachchan), who is also battling with his own demons, gives Anina hope. Can Anina attain success and will Paddy manage to conquer his demons through his pupil is what the film is about. I remember my differently-abled college lecturer, who said the following as he introduced himself to all of us during his first lecture: 'Just treat me the like you treat anyone else, pay no extra attention. I don't need pity. Don't offer support, I'll ask when I need it. I prefer the most vicious of insults to that abominable gaze or those horrendous words of pity" He would have been pleased by the depiction in Ghoomer . Redemption is th

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