Thanks to Jessica Wu of nma.com.tw for pointing us to this (inevitable) video explainer of yesterday's news in the Bradley Manning trial. I was there, right in the courtroom as the verdict was read, and I can tell you it looked exactly like this.
Yes, there's a Taiwanese animated explainer video of the Bradley Manning verdict
Julian Assange appeals against extradition to U.S.
Following the British government's approval last month of his extradition to the U.S., Wikileaks founder Julian Assange today filed an appeal to London's High Court. The U.S. government hopes to prosecute Assange for publishing leaked evidence of misconduct by U.S. forces abroad. The High Court in London confirmed to the BBC an application by Mr… READ THE REST
Assange extradition approved by UK government
Julian Assange, the alleged sex pest and confirmed poseur upon whom the most shocking relevations of government misconduct in decades were wasted, was nonetheless right about one thing above all others: the reason they prosecuted him there for other things was to get him here on that thing. Today UK Home Secretary Priti Patel gave… READ THE REST
CIA made plans to kidnap or assassinate Wikileaks' Julian Assange
The CIA made plans to kidnap and assassinate Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, report Zach Dorfman, Sean D. Naylor and Michael Isikoff, while he was holed up at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. The "sketches" for disappearing Assange were reportedly made at the pleasure of Mike Pompeo, Trump's CIA chief and later secretary of state. Though… READ THE REST
Here's your sign to learn beginner ASL
It may seem evident that acquiring non-verbal communication skills will benefit you and those you care about. So why aren't more of us learning American sign language (ASL)? Though it isn't taught as frequently as spoken languages, knowing ASL, even at a beginner level, could significantly impact your life. There are plenty of reasons to… READ THE REST
Spend an intimate night with Maroon 5 to close out the summer
Summer is beloved by most people as the greatest season. With just a single trip to the beach or even to a local park, it's easy to see why. The warm weather and time off from work and school make real life that much more bearable. That's why the summer stands alone as a time… READ THE REST
This power scrubber will unlock a whole new level of clean in your home
Life's expensive these days, which likely means you've picked up an extra side hustle or two. And while that's great for your bank account, it's not so great for your home since putting aside time to clean has dropped to the bottom of your to-do list. When it comes to cleaning your kitchen, bathroom, and wherever else, efficiency… READ THE REST
