Month: December 2019

Domestic Terrorism Grips New York as Incidents of Hate Crimes Plague NY Communities

December 31, 2019 Osbourne Drea

Domestic terrorism has once again reared its ugly head when a horrific stabbing spree happened right in the home of a rabbi during a Hanukkah celebration last Saturday.

The attacker, Grafton Thomas entered the home of Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg in Monsey, New York and gave the order: “No one is leaving!” After which, the man pulled out a machete and started attacking people; slashing and stabbing those in his path, seriously injuring five people, including one who remains in critical condition due to a skull fracture.

Thomas who seemed intent in continuing his act of terrorism had ran to the nearby synagogue, which someone had the good sense to put under lock before Thomas arrived. About an hour later, police apprehended the assailant and was immediately charged. Despite all evidences and witnesses to Grafton Thomas’ hate crime, the 37-year old resident of Greenwood Lake pleaded not guilty. The pastor of the United Methodist Church which Thomas attends, attested that Grafton was not a violent person nor a terrorist.

The FBI team who raided his home found journals that revealed Thomas’ anti-Semitic leanings, while his Internet search history disclosed queries looking up “German Jewish Temples near me,” for “Zionist temples in Staten Island and in Elizabeth, N.J.” as well as “Prominent companies in America founded by Jew” and “Why Adolf Hitler hated the Jews?”

Rising Incidents of Hate Crimes in the U.S.

Hate crimes have finally been acknowledged as a growing and ongoing concern in the U.S. The FBI has ramped up investigations on “white supremacist groups, including one called Atomwaffen, which FBI agents say is the most violent organization they have uncovered. The bureau is quite concerned with this group because it has recruited dozens of members across America, all agreeing to the group’s mission of starting a “race war.”

Threats of domestic terrorism looms large and near, now more than ever. Mainly because President Trump who stokes sentiments waged by white nationalists and Muslim bigots, has been impeached. In fact Donald Trump is putting much of the blame on violent crimes against video games. An assumption that has not been proven true, since none of those who have committed hate crimes and other acts of terrorsim were video game fanatics.

NY Governor Cuomo to Propose Law that Would Define Hate Crimes as Domestic Terrorism

Inasmuch as the Hanukkah is only one of many incidents of hate crimes that recently occurred in New York, Gov. Cuomo vows to push for legislation that would declare such types of crimes as domestic terrorism. According to the governor, the Hanukkah stabbing spree was the 13th anti-Semitic hate crime that occurred in New York during the past three weeks, while numerous other hate-incidents had targeted the black, Latino and LGBT communities.

On the other hand, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has directed the New York Police Dept. to boost its patrols, by stationing more officers in front of places of worship. In particular, Mayor de Blasio mentioned the streets in Borough Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg, where a disproportionate number of hate attacks have taken place in recent weeks. According to the NY mayor, the patrol boost is necessary because the government has work toward giving people a sense of security.

Speaking of boost and of video games, players seeking to improve in rainbow six siege as a ranked player should get on with it before Ubisoft launches its Season 5 installment in 2020. The tactical shooting game in which R6 Operatives launch offensives against terrorists will be adding two new recruits, Kali and Wamai of the Nighthaven private military outfit based in India. The new additions can make formidable offensive (Kali) or defensive (Wamai) operators out of players when playing ranked multiplayer games.

YouTube Channel Marketing Practices to Try

December 25, 2019 Tisha Abbey

Are you struggling with your YouTube channel marketing? Then maybe you should experiment and try new YouTube channel marketing practices.

It doesn’t come as a surprise to know that YouTube channel marketing is becoming very popular nowadays. Most consumers are even likely to discover new brands because of YouTube channel marketing. However, maintaining an effective YouTube channel marketing practice can be harder than you think.

Some marketers think basic YouTube channel marketing will be enough to properly boost their channel, but it isn’t, as they find out later. I know a lot of businesses doing YouTube channel marketing or ytools who make this common mistake. I’ve also seen how doing so can compromise a YouTube channel’s potential to grow.

Engage with Your Subscribers

Remember, YouTube is still a social media platform, so do your best to “socialize“. It isn’t optimal for an online business owner to just upload content on YouTube without involving the audience.

So, you should upload content that encourages discussions or replies in the comment section. Maybe you could start a poll in your video, or ask for your subscribers’ opinions on the topic. You can also ask your subscribers about what your next video can cover. That way, they can actually help you with your YouTube channel marketing by stating what they want to see.

Keep an Upload Schedule

You need to have consistency in order to have a successful YouTube channel marketing strategy. You can’t keep growing your audience if you barely produce content for them to watch.

So, try to keep your uploads as consistent as you can. This way, your subscribers can be assured that you will be able to provide them with content regularly. Your subscribers expect content about your business after all. Plus, you mostly just need to be consistent with your time and quality of uploads. Your videos don’t actually need to belong.

Start Using Keywords

Now you may have already heard of Search Engine Optimization or SEO before. Commonly, you’ll see SEO being used on content such as articles on blogs or websites.

You might even be using SEO already. And if you are, your SEO knowledge can be of great use to your YouTube channel marketing. This is because SEO still applies to YouTube. Implementing SEO is actually one of the best ways to drive traffic to your YouTube channel. Doing so can increase your views and grow your audience.

 

Bad Effects of Political Dynasties

December 17, 2019 John Bowser

When does one household eventually turn into a dynasty? There is a dynasty based in two cases. To begin with, if a member of the family succeeds an elected government officer up into the initial degree of affinity or consanguinity. Secondly, when members of a household inhabit positions in government.

There are 250 families who dominate the nation, 56 percent of whom come in older elites such as Roxases, the Osmeñas and Magsaysay’s and 44.

As are 70 percent of their members of Congress From the Senate, 16 out of the 24 members belong to political dynasties. An analysis of the statements of obligations and assets demonstrates while people who don’t belong to households raise their riches that raise their net value.

One of the authorities, dynasties controls 73 from 80 states. Statistics reveal that the normal incidence of poverty from European most American states controlled by political dynasties is a staggering 29.15 percent while people not under dynastic dominate endure at just 18.91 percent. Abject poverty is currently in 2.31 percent in dynastic bailiwicks and just 1.96 percent in non-dynastic localities.

The figures imply that dynasties interrupt the incidences of poverty instead of improving them.

INHERENT CONSEQUENCES OF DYNASTIES

When members of the exact identical family occupy numerous places within a town or municipality, many are most very likely to consolidate power at a pseudo monarchial method. In this setup, the preservation of electricity becomes a priority important than economic and societal growth. As they hamper political fairness, choices and reforms are averted. The adoption of policies been the standard at the price of development.

Political dynasties are somewhat more inclined to use their funds doling out universities, funeral help, and basketball courts instead of investing in social development plans, economic infrastructure, and initiatives.

These dynastic households can easily be known — they function in locations where “tarpaulin politics” is widespread. Politicians who face every corner through tarpaulin banner ads and catch credit is an indication of land that is badly managed.