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Spain and its most robust and profitable district will be going to a showdown, with law enforcement attempting to shut down polling areas to halt this referendum along with activists, college students and parents taking up educational institutions specified as voting sites try to ensure that they’re wide open. What Does the Government have to say you ask? Catalan government bodies have promised to make the voting doable regardless of whether or not police try to stop them, working on judges’ instructions, the police seem to be closing polling areas and close off ballot containers. Some 5.3 million individuals are qualified for vote in the community, considered one of 17 in Spain. Then there’s the perplexing. Catalonia’s authorities, or Generalitat as it is termed regionally, assures this vote will occur. Nevertheless, an appropriate political election campaign continues to be noticeably missing. With youngsters back in the home for the weekend break can educational institutions

Within the late Nineteen-eighties and early 1990 s I journeyed to Hong Kong / China on business a couple of times a year. 20 years later me and my wife spent several weeks wandering the Himalayas as well as Tibet, traveling to Buddhist monasteries, and then coming to the base camp to go up Everest to the Tibetan side. These experiences led me to grasp directly the societal variations involving China and our Traditional western way of life. The geopolitical ramifications of such variations, and China’s economic and political origins, form the bothersome disputes advanced by Graham Allison within his substantial new book “Convicted to Conflict” – Can the united states and China Get away from the Trap of Thucydides? Professor Allison can take through the History of the Peloponnese Battles of Thucydides the final outcome in which “it was the rise of Athens and also the fear this implanted in to Sparta what made warfare unavoidable.” Therefore, the “Thucydides Trap” symbolizes the ines

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision allowing religious exemptions to providing contraceptives to women, a popular progressive rejoinder is: “But they cover Viagra!” If this is supposed to be a hypocrisy gotcha, it’s a muddled one. Banning contraception and promoting a fertility aid seem entirely consistent. But let’s go past that and consider the deeper message. The subtext of “But they cover Viagra!” is that American men enjoy bountiful and perhaps unwarranted access to Erectile Dysfunction treatment. The bountiful part is entirely untrue, and the unwarranted aspect depends on whether one thinks sex involving one or more males can be a worthwhile activity that should be supported by health policy. As usual, in a teachable moment in American politics, the wrong lesson is taught. * * * Denying women access to family-planning capabilities, especially on blatantly patriarchal grounds, is an abomination that impinges on their personhood, health, and pursuit of

Immigrant authorities on thursday said they have made 500 arrests in 42 cities across the country. The 4-day nationwide operation called “Operation Safe City” targeted cities that doesn’t cooperate with the immigrant officials to enforce Federal immigration laws. 107 Arrests in Philadelphia and 101 in Los Angeles The cities that contributed most to the illegal immigrants that were arrested include 107 arrests from Philadelphia and 101 in Los Angeles. Declared as Sanctuaries- a loose term used to describe communities that refuse to cooperate with federal deportation rules. The officials and local authorities of these cities shield the undocumented immigrants from deportation. Local police limit the access of federal officials to interview the criminals arrested for crime in local jails and fail to provide proper information. This act of ICE is just an enforcement of Trump Administration’s immigration laws that the “sanctuary cities” refuse to enforce. President Trump and U.S. Att

California: After a Rockfall the size of a building killed one person and injured another on Wednesday , the danger continued with a massive rockfall on Thursday. The rockfall was 10 times larger and injured 1 person whose name has not been revealed yet. Rockfalls are a common occurrence in Yosemite National Park “Rockfalls are a common occurrence in Yosemite Valley and the park records about 80 rockfalls per year; though many more rockfalls go unreported. The rockfall from El Capitan [on Wednesday] was similar in size and extent compared with other rockfalls throughout the park, though it is not typical that that there were victims. It has been 18 years since the last rockfall-related fatality in Yosemite National Park. In that incident, rock climber Peter Terbush was killed by a rockfall from Glacier Point June 13 1999. There have now been 16 fatalities and more than 100 injuries from rockfalls since park records began in 1857″ – Park officials on the Wednesday Mishap.” – Park

Yosemite, California: One person has died and another has been injured in a massive rockfall in Yosemite National Park in California. There were about 30 climbers when a hunk of rock, the size of an apartment building, fell off the granite monolith of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park on Wednesday. It is climbing season in Yosemite and the rock fell on the “Waterfall Route” on East Buttress of El Capitan. I don’t know how anyone below the rockfall would have survived 57-year-old Peter Zaybrock told the associated press how he was on the sixth day of the climb when the rock fell. He also shared his concern over the incident saying how he’d have been dead, had he been climbing at the usual leisure pace. He also said he doesn’t know how anyone below the rockfall would have survived. Search & Rescue Team is currently inspecting the place After the incident was reported by climber Ryan Sheridan and shared on his Facebook, the Park Rangers and Search & Rescue team quickl

Hugh Hefner, the founder of America’s iconic brand Playboy died in his Playboy Mansion on Wednesday. He was 91 years old. Playboy Founder, Hugh Hefner Died Due to Natural Causes The eminent personality died due to natural causes according to a spokesperson representative of Playboy. “Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognizable American global brands in history, peacefully passed away today from natural causes at his home, The Playboy Mansion, surrounded by loved ones”. American Icon and Playboy Founder, Hugh M. Hefner passed away today. He was 91. #RIPHef http://pic.twitter.com/tCLa2iNXa4 — Playboy (@Playboy) September 28, 2017 A Walkthrough to the Memory Lane Born in Chicago as Hugh Marston Hefner to parents Grace and Glen, Hugh served in the Army and later worked in Esquire Magazine as a copywriter. While working at a publication house, Hefner was lit up with the idea of

If you are a nonprofit or even social business innovator, it isn’t too soon to start to anticipate what is waiting for you for 2018. The agencies which improve constantly are the ones looking through the car windows and never a rear-view mirror. At this stage, you already know that technological innovation as well as social networking tend to be developing and transforming at a rate that’s exceptionally rapid. Furthermore, i believe that at this point you recognize that it is necessary for durability to keep up a unyielding focus on what’s developing within the electronic digital era as it truly does affect the way we work. Therefore, what exactly are several of the tendencies you need to be on the lookout for around 2018 which can help you stand above your competition for all-important brand name awareness along with fundraising money? 1- Growth Hacking: All businesses heads, which includes not for profit professionals, recognize that it’s important to the lifeblood of your bu

Canada’s access-to-information system has become even worse under PM Justin Trudeau’s federal government, along with a brand new Liberal bill meant to fix problems has “worrisome” components, the latest review finds. The freedom of information review coming from News Media Canada, a nationwide organization which represents the Canadian press sector, provides the government with a failing grade for well-timed disclosure of real information. Additionally, it mentioned it’s overall performance within this year’s review “was a whole lot worse in comparison to aforementioned years of the previous Stephen Harper govt.” Viewpoint: Trudeau has to produce on the access-to-information guarantees “The outcomes are NOT inspiring and demonstrate a system that appears as ruined as it ever was,” explained a written report within the audit by way of journalist, educator Fred Vallance-Jones and Emily Kitagawa, an independent reporter as well as social staff member. Nathan Cullen, NDP democrat

The devastation of Puerto Rico after the passing of Hurricane Maria has reunited singers Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, to mention a few. Both artists of Puerto Rican origin announced Wednesday the creation of “Somos una voz”, a humanitarian aid initiative that seeks to “bring water, shelter, medicines, generators and communications to affected areas.” The other 30 plus Hispanic celebrities of the world, will include “Alejandro Sanz, Chayanne, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Ricky Martin, Bruno Mars, Romeo Santos, Juan Luis Guerra, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Pitbull and John Leguizamo” to name just a few of these superstars from the Entertainment world that are loved so much by the Spanish community. Jennifer Lopez asks for help for Puerto Rico Through her Instagram account, Puerto Rican singer Jennifer Lopez recorded a video asking for help for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria passed the island as category four. The post Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez together again in Puerto Rico a

My city was broken but my people were not. I returned to Mexico just to find some of the streets I grew up on, and not recognize them. There are dozens of buildings slumped by the 7.1-magnitude earthquake which pieces of burbled cement are covered by a blanket of blue, red and white helmets. The workers stop, raise their fists and ask for silence. It is the sign that, perhaps, they have found someone alive among the rubble. Then, they lower their arms and that multicolored blanket moves again looking for another opportunity. Not far back, behind a police tape, are waiting hundreds of relatives. It is two o’clock in the morning and they have not left. Nor will they leave, until they know if their mother, if her brother, if her son, is among the dead. The behavior reflects the best of Mexico. In addition to marvelous solidarity, Mexicans have demonstrated an extraordinary response capacity following the earthquake. And I’m sure this will extend to many other things. We Mexicans c

A twist in the tale happened when the Alabama Elections results were announced late Tuesday night. Former Chief Judge Roy Moore defeated opponent Luther Strange and caused a huge blow to GOP establishment and President Donald Trump. Despite widespread campaign and support from the President himself, Strange couldn’t win the GOP nominee elections in the Yellowhammer state. Moore won a comfortable victory in Alabama due to the majority of Christians in the state. According to pew forum , 86% of Alabama Residents are Christians. Moore enjoyed the following of Christian base that confirmed this miraculous win over Sen. Luther Strange. Trump Realised His Mistake Even Before the Election Results When Former Sen. Jeff Sessions became Attorney General to Trump Administration, Luther Strange took the vacated seat. Trump’s decision to support Strange was condemned even by his allies and White House advisors. The advisors suggested Trump way before that it was a wrong move. Trump himself

Saudi Arabia King announced a decree on Tuesday lifting off the ban and allowing women empowerment by letting women behind the wheels. This decree comes as a part of the plan to improve the stature of the Islamic kingdom by the year 2030. According to the ambassador and son of the ruling King, Crown Prince Khaled bin Salman, this decree is not just a social change but a big part of economic reform as well. Saudi Arabia was the only country that didn’t allow women to drive and the ban of this oppressive law was welcomed by everyone from around the world. Women Driving Ban Lifted Off as Part of Vision 2030 Ambassador Khaled said in a statement an hour later how it was a “historic and big day for the kingdom.” He also added, “I think our leadership understands that our society is ready. I think it’s the right decision at the right time”. Under the vision 2030 envisioned by Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, he wishes to reform the country with gender equality, youth empowerment, and

Joel Ward isn’t ruling out the likelihood that he might turn out to be the 1st National hockey league player to become part of the demonstrations taking place across the NFL, by taking a knee during the playing of Americas national anthem in an upcoming Sharks NHL game. Among roughly Thirty black gamer’s within the NHL, Ward received first-hand exposure to racial discrimination. He sure knows just what it’s like to be racially showcased with the police force, and now with the over stated claims used by US President Donald Trump towards Dark-colored PEACEFUL protesters within the National football league and National basketball association. “It’s undoubtedly some thing I would not cross out,” Ward reported whenever questioned by the CTN News Media whether he’d take a knee during the anthem in a future Sharks game. “I’ve experienced a great deal of racial discrimination myself personally within hockey as well as on a day-to-day occurrence. I haven’t genuinely sat right down to thin

On Monday, 25 September 2017, Apple Inc. announced a new free update for Mac called MacOS High Sierra Update . This free update comes just a few days after the iconic iPhone X reveal and iOS 11 upgrades that are getting quite an attention in the iPhone fanatics community. High Sierra is an important update for Mac users which introduces new technologies for high-efficiency video streaming, VR, advanced storage technology and more. Also, native apps like Photos, Safari, Notes, and Mail have been refined to make users fall in love with their Mac all over again. “macOS High Sierra is an important update that makes the Mac more capable and responsive while laying the foundation for future innovations.” says Craig Federighi, Senior VP of Software Engineering. The new update introduces Mac with an advanced file storage system called APFS, short for Apple File System. With APFS, common tasks like copy-paste are almost instantaneous and the users get enhanced reliability, performance, an

California: An 8-year-old boy in Third Grade was killed with a hammer while trying to save his sister from lewd acts of 28-year-old Chaneyy Jr. Dante Daniels, his mother, and sister were hospitalized after they were attacked with a hammer and fluid lighter. Dante died a week later and his heart has been donated to a 4-year-old in Southern California. 28-Year-Old, Chaneyy Jr. was performing lewd acts on 7-year-old girl On 1st September, the mother of deceased child Dante had left her two children in the care of her ex-boyfriend Chaney while she took her brother to work. Chaney was performing lewd acts on 7-year-old girl when 8-year-old Dante stepped in to save his sister. “Trying to save his sister from this child molester and that’s why he was beat the worst”, told the grieving grandmother Ms. Brown to the Associated Press. When Elizabeth Salone returned home, she heard one child crying and ran to see what was happening. Deandre Chaney beat the young Dante brutally with a hamm