The Guardian has an update on the case of Scott Olsen, the Iraq war veteran who suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a projectile fired by police during the Occupy Oakland protests Tuesday night. He will undergo brain surgery within the next 48 hours. Donations collected here to help with medical costs. Updates on responses by Oakland's mayor and chief of police, and reaction from the Obama administration are here and here. (TL;DR: they're pathetic).
Scott Olsen, Iraq veteran injured at Occupy Oakland, to undergo brain surgery
Assessing Occupy's legacy
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Jamie Dimon is getting fed up with the protesters who "occupy" him everywhere he goes
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The OMNIA Q5 5-in-1 Wireless Charging Station will make sure you never run out of juice
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While you can, get the 2021 Microsoft Office training bundle and license for only $70
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This mystery box is a gamer's dream and it's on sale for $99.99
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