Berlin is home to many musicians, both homegrown and imported, making indie pop, rock, punk, post-punk, New Wave, and art rock. The second annual Berlin Pop Kultur festival, held in the melting-pot neighborhood of Neukölln, featured dozens of bands from other countries (the festival opened with a set by Scottish band Mogwai; multi-instrumentalist Barry Burns owns Das Gift, a popular bar in Neukölln). American and British imports appear frequently on German rock radio, and many German-based bands, whatever their nationality, sing in English. There’s a wealth of exciting pop talent thriving in Berlin, so here is just a taste.
Daily Archives: 16. September 2016
It‘s time to legalize and regulate marijuana in California. Yes on Proposition 64.
In November, Californians will again consider whether to legalize pot, this time with Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. Voters will have to ask themselves whether the time has come to treat marijuana less like heroin and more like alcohol — as a regulated but acceptable product for adult use. Do the risks of legalization outweigh the costs of prohibition? Does Proposition 64 strike the right balance between allowing adult Californians to make their own recreational choices and protecting their health and safety?
Senior Israel and EU officials meet in Jerusalem on counter-terrorism
The delegations included representatives of different agencies that deal with counter-terrorism from a wide range of perspectives such as defense, legislation, intelligence and law enforcement.
Russian central bank cuts key interest rate
MOSCOW: Russia‘s central bank cut on Friday (Sep 16) its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 10 per cent, but warned it couldn‘t provide another quick jolt to jump-start stalled economic growth.
The Bank of Russia said in a statement that the cut, the first since June and widely expected by analysts, was possible thanks to a „decrease in inflation expectations and unstable economic activity“.
US declares French militant Diaby ‚global terrorist‘
„Although assumed killed in August 2015, Diaby re-emerged in May 2016, claiming his death was a ploy to allow him to travel to Turkey for an operation,“ the designation said.
Werber, Journalisten, Presseverleger, Bullshitunternehmer!
(14.September) Wer davon lebt, Menschen zu überrumpeln, zu belügen und zu manipulieren, darf sich nicht darüber wundern, wenn er vor die Tür gewiesen wird. Genau das macht ein Adblocker mit euren verachtenswerten „Kommunikationsversuchen“.
Abschiedsbrief des Eifelphilosophen: vielen Dank und auf Wiedersehen
(15.September) Wie ich erst heute morgen erfahren habe, werden wir von gewissen „Jugendschutzprogrammen“ als „rechts“ eingestuft. Haben sich diese Scharfrichter, die sich wie Hinrichter am Volksgerichtshof gebärden, eigentlich eine Vorstellung davon, was das für meine Kinder bedeutet – und deren berufliche Zukunft? Oder meine?
Al Qaeda’s Ties to US-Backed Syrian Rebels
The U.S. is demanding the grounding of Syria’s air force but is resisting Russian demands that U.S.-armed rebels separate from Al Qaeda, a possible fatal flaw in the new cease-fire, writes Gareth Porter.
Das Geständnis
Im letzten Jahr der DDR geraten die Genossen der Ost-Berliner „Morduntersuchungskommission“ an ihre Grenzen. Es türmen sich Kriminalfälle, die es im Sozialismus gar nicht geben darf. Die tägliche Entscheidung zwischen Vertuschen und Ermitteln wird für Erstvernehmer Micha mehr und mehr zu einer existentiellen Frage.
A short guide to the harvest moon lunar eclipse
Friday night is going to be great for sky watching no matter where you are. The full „harvest“ moon will light things up, except for those few moments when Earth blocks it out during a penumbral lunar eclipse over much of the world.
Uber investors aren’t paying for innovation anymore
It’s increasingly obvious that Uber’s $69 billion valuation makes sense only in a world where it’s the only player in town—with workers who are either squeezed or replaced with robots. Is that really the kind of disruption that investors want to bet on?
See a Spooky Harvest Moon Eclipse, the Last Until 2024
The lunar orb will fall into Earth’s pale shadow on September 16 during an event known as a prenumbral eclipse.
If You Thought Obama Was Giving Less Military Gear to Local Police Departments, You Were Wrong
Despite President Obama‘s much-touted 2015 executive order, an In These Times investigation reveals evidence that police departments are still receiving as much military hardware from the Pentagon as ever.
we who are imagined by black_ops
What if myth is imagining us?
Indian academics held in Sirte freed; US air strikes against IS continue
Meanwhile, the US Africa Command (Africom) has said that up on Wednesday it carried out three further air strikes against IS positions in Sirte, hitting six positions and a “vehicle-borne improvised explosive device”. It brings to 42 the number of US air strikes against IS this month. Last month there were 102.
The Bunyan Marsous operations room, with which the strikes are coordinated, consistently avoids any mention of them.
South Africa: Outrage over 36 psychiatric patients’ deaths
‘‘If you’re mentally ill, poor and black in this country, you are destined for doom,” Senathi Fisha founder of the Fishawellness Hospital said in a tweet, reacting to the news.
South Africa’s national health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has called for an investigation into the matter.
Former Turkish counter-terror chief exposes government’s support for ISIS
In interviews with INSURGE intelligence, Yayla exclusively revealed that he had personally witnessed evidence of high-level Turkish state sponsorship of ISIS during his police career, which eventually led him to resign. He decided to become a whistleblower after Erdogan’s authoritarian crackdown following the failed military coup in July.
First Global Conference on Sustainable Transport
Ashgabat hosted an international media forum organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan dedicated to the first global Conference on Sustainable Transport.(photos)
American commandos ‚forced to run away‘ from US-backed Syrian rebels
The incident illustrates the complex web of alliances and enmities in Syria, where many of America’s allies are fighting each other and some rebel groups that receive US support still harbour strong anti-American sentiments.
Hinkley Point: 3 Gründe, warum das Briten-AKW wahrscheinlich nie gebaut wird
(15.September) „Damit gibt die Regierung dem Druck Chinas nach, das mit massiven diplomatischen Verwicklungen gedroht hatte – und mit dem Entzug von Investitionen in die marode britische Infrastruktur“, so Dr. Reinhard Uhrig, Atom-Experte von GLOBAL 2000.
The road to Guantanamo [FULL Documentary]
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„ZWEI Kampagnen – EIN Ziel: Bewahrung unserer Öffentlichen Daseinsvorsorge!“
Beides, die Freihandelsabkommen CETA, TTIP und TiSA sowie die Privatisierungspläne der Bundesregierung gefährden massiv unsere Daseinsvorsorge. Um die beiden Vorhaben und den Zusammenhang zwischen ihnen klar zu machen, haben attac und GiB einen gemeinsamen Flyer erstellt.
Sino-Russian strategic dialogue will run into Indian policies
(14.September) Suffice it to say, BRICS is running into headwinds that could not be foreseen even a year or two ago, and that will be cause for worry for both Russia and China. The ‘regime change’ in Brazil means that the US gets a toehold within the BRICS tent. South Africa may be the next in line to qualify for ‘regime change’ if ANC keeps surrendering political space at the present rate to the pro-western alliance opposing it.
Mercosur stellt Ultimatum an Venezuela
Darüber hinaus haben sich die Außenminister Brasiliens, Argentiniens, Paraguays und Uruguays als wichtiges Ziel gesetzt, die Verhandlungen zu einem Freihandelsabkommen mit der EU schneller voranzutreiben. In diesem Thema hatte sich Venezuela in der Vergangenheit skeptisch geäußert. Venezuela befürchtete, so der Vertreter des Landes vor dem Mercosur, dass ein solches Abkommen wegen der großen Asymmetrien zwischen den südamerikanischen Ländern und der EU von Nachteil sind.
CETA: Neue Studie erwartet Jobverluste
CETA – das Freihandelsabkommen zwischen der EU und Kanada – bringt uns mehr Jobs, Wachstum, Wohlstand – so verkünden es unisono der BDI (Bundesverband der deutschen Industrie), Sigmar Gabriel, Kanzlerin Merkel und die EU-Kommission. Eine neue Studie der angesehenen Tufts University (Boston, USA) bringt diese Erzählung ins Wanken. Insbesondere Gewerkschafter sollten sich diese Ergebnisse ansehen:
Kein Fracking in der Heide!
Die unendliche Geschichte der Täusch- und Tarnfirma Kimmeridge Energy und des dabei hilfreich schweigenden Landesbergamts geht weiter. Auf die Anfrage an das LBEG, wer denn Eigentümer der Kimmeridge Energy sei, hat dieses erneut ausweichend geantwortet. Kernsatz der Auskunft:
Am 17. September gilt: Alle auf die Straße!
Ein bundesweiter Trägerkreis aus 30 Organisationen ruft zu den Großdemonstrationen in sieben Städten auf – gegen CETA und TTIP und für einen gerechten Welthandel. Demonstrieren Sie mit!
Am kommenden Samstag: Der Kampf gegen TTIP und CETA erobert die Straße
„Wenn die Rechtsauffassung der Kommission Bestand hat, heißt das im Klartext: Der Bevölkerung sind bei der Entwicklung internationaler Verträge jedweder Art die Hände gebunden. Internationale Verhandlungen der Kommission dürfen durch Bürgerinnen und Bürger nur bejubelt, nicht aber kritisiert werden.“
Waffenteile der Bundeswehr in Rheine gestohlen?
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Jill Stein: Hillary Clinton Wants To Start An Air War With Nuclear-Armed Russia Over Syria
Dr. Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, joined Fox News Channel‘s ‚Special Report‘ on Thursday, where she answered a question from Charles Krauthammer about whether or not she is worried about helping Donald Trump get elected.
„I will feel terrible if Donald Trump gets elected and I will feel terrible if Hillary Clinton gets elected,“ Stein said.
Alexander Lukaschenko: Letzter Diktator oder Partner?
Auch diesmal war nur die vorsichtige Kritik an Minsk zu hören. So sagte der OSZE-Sonderkoordinator für Parlamentswahlen in Belarus, Kent Harsted, man hätte mehr tun können.
Ist das alles, was die eifrigen Anhänger der Demokratie sagen können?