Patricia Ange's Blog, page 21
August 7, 2017
Watch “Blockbuster Video’s unexpected sequel” on YouTube
After the way Blockbuster ran Mom and Pop video stores out of business I wasn’t said to see them go. Especially since almost everyone I know got hit with those crazy late fees. Do I think the video streaming services we have now are going to be limit of where we go with video rental? No. As most can see streaming is still in development and only growing. For that reason I still have a collection of DVDS and Blue-Ray movies but I will admit that I don’t purchase too many movies that don’t also offer a Digital Copy.
What is behind Israel’s attempt to ban Al Jazeera?
Does Netanyahu need a smoke screen for his corruption scandal or is there a more sinister reason for banning Al Jazeera?
http://aje.io/vjnfb
Katie Yow refuses to testify amid activist ‘witch hunt’
North Carolina social worker and anarchist risks jail by not complying with order to attend federal grand jury.
http://aje.io/pxcye
Mexican LA: History, culture and resistance
Los Angeles continues to serve as a representative of Mexican culture and heritage in a “hidden gem” known as the Campo.
http://aje.io/fgtdl
US: Anti-Muslim attacks on the rise
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says the number of anti-Muslim attacks has risen sharply across the country.
http://www.aljazeera.com/video/news/2017/08/us-anti-muslim-attacks-rise-170806105232007.html
August 5, 2017
German techno band faces charges for Crimea concert: Ukraine envoy
“German techno band faces charges for Crimea concert: Ukraine envoy” – http://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-germany-band-idUSKBN1AK2IG
Tesla lowers price of Model X, saying margins improved
“Tesla lowers price of Model X, saying margins improved” – http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-modelx-idUSKBN1AK2DH
German publisher complains to EU court over Turkey detention of journalist
“German publisher complains to EU court over Turkey detention of journalist” – http://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-turkey-journalist-idUSKBN1AL0AQ
July 31, 2017
Trump risks US being seen as ‘kleptocracy’, says ex-ethics chief Walter Shaub
A government with corrupt leaders (kleptocrats) that use their power to exploit the people and natural resources of their own territory in order to extend their personal wealth and political power.
Trump risks US being seen as ‘kleptocracy’, says ex-ethics chief Walter Shaub
