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Front Yard Burial

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/23/us/a-front-yard-burial-in-alabama-no-matter-what.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&ref=todayspaper&

Russell Brand May Have Started Revolution

http://gawker.com/russell-brand-may-have-started-a-revolution-last-night-1451318185

Pepper Spray Cop Gets Settlement

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/23/pepper-spray-cop-settlement_n_4152147.html

New POS Turns Bitcoin into Cash At Restaurants

http://www.coindesk.com/softtouch-pos-helps-restaurants-turn-bitcoins-dollars/

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You’d think the government would leave you alone after you’re dead, but in Alabama, an elderly man is resisting busybody bureaucrats because they won’t let his deceased wife rest in peace. The reason? James Davis promised his wife he would bury her in the front yard. And when she died of old age 4 years ago, that’s just what he did. He installed a vault, the funeral home put his wife in the coffin, and on a Saturday morning, Mrs. Davis was laid to rest before a gathering of family members. It was a lovely ceremony, the plot is maintained with colorful decorations and flowers, and the neighbors have no complaints, saying, quote, “it’s his right.” But the bureaucrats at city hall can’t leave well enough alone. They want James to dig up his wife and move her to a, quote, “properly licensed and approved cemetery.” Less than a month after burying his wife, city hall bureaucrats sent James a letter informing him that he was being sued by the government. Now, years later, the grieving widower has spent thousands of dollars protecting his wife’s burial plot. He lost in Circuit Court, then again this past weekend in the State Supreme Court. Defeated, he warned the bureaucrats that if a government agent so much as set foot on his property with the intention of disturbing the gravesite, quote, “there will be an incident.” So instead of allowing the government to take his wife’s body out of the ground, James offered a compromise: allow him to cremate her body and bury the urn. The bureaucrats agreed. So now if Mr. Davis fully complies with the government’s order, the yard will end up looking exactly as it does now, only with an urn rather than a coffin underneath, leading reasonable people to ask, “What’s the point?” Tell us your thoughts on the Peace News Now Facebook Page.

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Actor/Comedian Russell Brand is shocking and delighting millions with his guest-edited edition of the New Statesman. On the BBC this week, Brand shared his views, which called for a recognition that the old world is dying and that a new one must be envisioned. Brand hints that in this new paradigm, authority is not bestowed upon aristocrats but instead derives naturally from the self-authority of all individuals. When asked what authority he has as a political commentator who is admittedly disinterested in voting, Brand said quote, “Why is that not my right because I’m an ‘actor’? I’ve taken the right. I don’t need the right from you. I don’t need the right from anybody. I’m taking it.” Some may (rightly) slam Brand for saying things like, “profit is evil,” when he has clearly profited in order to amass a net worth of approximately $15 Million. But while Brand’s lack of philosophical grounding is somewhat discouraging, his attitude toward the old-world aristocracy is positively refreshing. Watch the interview and tweet us your thoughts @PeaceNewsNow.

Speaking of the old-world, remember John Pike, the cop who sprayed a group of peaceful UC Davis students with pepper spray? He was fired for his unconscionable actions, but not before receiving almost a year’s worth of pay while on “administrative leave.” But a year’s worth of pay for not working wasn’t enough for John. Adding insult to injury, he came after the university for money next, complaining that he experienced depression and anxiety after the video of him spraying protesters went viral. A judge agreed this week and approved a settlement between John Pike and the University of California wherein he was rewarded $38,000. What do you think about this?

In other news, A Florida-based company called SoftTouch POS builds Point-of-Sale systems for restaurants. This week they’ve announced that they’re integrating bitcoin into their flagship point-of-sale payment system. SoftTouch POS’s President Michael Paycher said, quote, “We believe bitcoin popularity is inevitable” The company uses BitPay as its payment processing gateway. Paycher says the system is suitable for restaurants of any size and can even integrate with a website, allowing customers to place orders online. What do you think? Share your thoughts on our facebook page!

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Snipers at the Keene Pumpkin Festival

http://www.informationliberation.com/?id=45255

http://freekeene.com/2013/10/19/pumpkinfest-snipers/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZpQqrEdDLk

Govt Preps for Food Stamp Riots

http://thelibertarianrepublic.com/u-s-government-preparing-possible-food-stamp-riots/#axzz2iaUyLl6J

http://thelibertarianrepublic.com/food-stamp-glitch-causes-welfare-shopping-chaos-louisiana/#axzz2ia4XfDn4

Woman Defends Home with Gun

http://thelibertarianrepublic.com/wichita-woman-whacks-home-intruder-protects-kids-handgun/#axzz2iaUyLl6J

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The Pumpkin Festival is an annual family-fun event in Keene, NH featuring thousands of artistic pumpkin carvings. FreeKeene.com reports this week that this year, 4 sniper teams dressed in plain clothes looked down on attendees from the rooftops. Police refused to answer any questions regarding their presence, leading reasonable people to ask,

Who hired the Snipers at Keene Pumpkin Festival? James Cleveland, Garret Ean, Graham Colson, and TalleyTV reported for http://SpiritofArcadia.org   

Graham Colson, an area resident for 15+ years who has been to Keene Pumpkin Fest for just as long, said the presence of snipers was unprecedented. He was able to take the above image of a two person sniper team on the rooftop of the Keene Apartments building overlooking Roxbury & Central Square. They are standing next to what has been identified as an M-24 Sniper Weapon System, the kind the Army uses. Despite their refusal to answer questions the night of the festival, after FreeKeene.com posted the pictures online, an agent of the Keene Police confirmed on video, quote, “The pictures you put on your website were police officers.” But of what agency? That’s unspecified, and the cops aren’t talking. That’s why the Spirit of Arcadia is calling on YOUR help to identify the snipers. The best photo available shows two unidentified males standing in front of a sniper rifle and a map of downtown Keene as they overlook thousands of Pumpkin Fest celebrants.  An open door reportedly led to the stairs and a ladder behind these two mysterious individuals in civilian clothing. They were likely too focused on the people filled streets to notice the photojournalists behind them.

@LightSpeedLiberty was first to post video of these two men with a nearby sniper rifle overlooking the PumpkinFest attendees while Keene Peaceful Streets has an image featuring the front of the would-be sniper and his spotter.

Can you help identify these people? Use the comments or contact TalleyTV directly at 678.TALLEYTV or talleytv@gmail.com.

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As the US Empire falls into its inevitable decline, it’s reportedly spending $80 million dollars on hired guns in anticipation of riots in America beginning on November 1st, when the government cuts food stamps. CNSNews.com reported earlier this year that 101 million Americans receive subsidized food assistance from the federal government, roughly a third of the U.S. population. 40 million of them are children. Remember what happened in Greece when politicians started cutting back on the goodies they promised the dependent classes? It can happen here, and indeed it already is. Last week when there was a glitch with government assistance cards, WalMart compassionately accepted them anyway. A flurry of entitled government dependents emptied the store shelves in just hours, only to abandon their shopping carts and flee the store as soon as the glitch was fixed. 76% of Americans report having little or no savings. Can we expect the same animalistic behavior from them when hunger threatens their babies? Take personal responsibility for your food supply, and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same. The fewer the people dependent on handouts, the less likely the chances of violence.

In a related story this week, a mother shows how to take personal responsibility for her and her children’s safety. She was home with her two children, and wasn’t going to let them come to any harm. She heard a burglar in her home, grabbed her gun, and stopped him in her living room. She told him to “get out” and that’s when she said she saw him reach for something. She fired, hitting the man in the shoulder. He ran out the door and was arrested at the hospital. Do you think the mother was right to shoot? Is preparing to defend yourself against intruders a prudent move in the tumultuous times ahead? Do you have a plan of action in case of emergencies? A little thoughtful planning today can go a long way in the event of a sudden catastrophe. If you can read the writing on the wall, do the responsible thing and prepare yourself so that you can be in a position to help others when the time comes.

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Govt Fines Mom for Breastfeeding

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2013/10/breast-feeding-mom-laura-trickle-held-in-contempt-of-court/#.UmZ5QdfBEWE.facebook

You Break Lots of Laws

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/you-break-the-law-every-day-without-even-knowing-it/#AVwkL3XmKFQe8zYZ.01

Types of People Targeted by Government Agents

http://worldtruth.tv/72-types-of-americans-that-are-considered-potential-terrorists-in-official-government-documents/

Amusing Artwork Sends Message to Politicians

http://www.businessinsider.com/czech-artist-sends-subtle-message-to-politicians-with-floating-artwork-2013-10

Yuan Goes Global

http://rt.com/business/china%20singapore%20currency%20trade-539/

CrytoSeal Closes Amidst Fears of Govt

http://rt.com/usa/cryptoseal-vpn-close-grant-nsa-521/

Google Invents Proxy for Encrypted Internet Use

http://rt.com/usa/google-uproxy-uncensored-encrypted-internet-524/

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Laura Trickle breast-fed her 5-month-old son while on jury duty. For that, the Judge charged her with a crime. Now she has to defend herself from the government’s lawyers, who allege that she, quote, “willfully and contemptuously appeared for jury service with her child and no one to care for the child.” But were Laura’s actions willful? Jury Duty isn’t a choice. For Laura, neither is nursing.

It started with an innocent-looking piece of mail from the government, informing her of Jury Duty. She responded that she wouldn’t be able to participate because she’s still nursing her son. The government lawyers insisted she must come anyway. Her son doesn’t take a bottle, so she nursed him quietly during the trial. That’s when the Judge stopped the trial to draw attention to Laura, as if *she* was inconveniencing *him*. Do these bureaucrats realize the disturbance they’re causing in people’s lives? When she got home, Laura received another not-so-friendly piece of mail from the government lawyers ordering her to come to court Thursday, under threat of arrest, to stand trial for the charges against her. Laura says she plans to plead not guilty. She said, quote, “It is not right. It is not fair for us. We’re just trying to do what is best for our children, and we shouldn’t be penalized and fined for it.” What do *YOU* think? Is this a case for Jury Nullification? Should people obey orders because they’re backed by a threats, or because they come from men in robes? Share your thoughts on the Peace News Now Facebook Page.

Maybe you think that Laura’s wrong — that she deserves the consequences because she broke the law, and law-breakers deserve to be punished! But consider this:

The Congressional Research Service admits that it doesn’t know the current number of federal crimes. The United States Code is over 27,000 pages, and even if you could count all the crimes contained within, you’d have to look up all the references made to all the other endless bureaucracies’ code books.  If the federal government can’t even count how many laws there are, how can you be certain you’re not in violation of one of them right now?

Are you a conservative, a libertarian, a Christian or a gun owner? Are you opposed to abortion, Communism, or the United Nations? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are a “potential terrorist” according to official U.S. government documents. This is *not a joke*. Check the link in this episode’s show notes or visit http://PeaceNewsNow.com to see the government’s own documents for yourself.

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As politicians in the Czech Republic are gearing up for elections, artist David Cerny drifted a not-so-subtle piece of artwork along the River Vltava. The artwork features a large purple fist extending its middle finger about 7 stories in the air, directly at the seat of the president. Does the Czech Republic have more free speech than the US? What do you think would happen if the same thing were done by an artist in the States?

RT.com reports that China and Singapore are now directly trading Yuan instead of using the US Dollar as the medium of exchange. Put another way, politicians in one part of Asia have agreed to trade a different piece of paper with politicians in another part of Asia. Those holding US dollars will lose purchasing power. Bitcoin users are not affected.

In other news, CryptoSeal announced that it’s closing shop rather than comply with information requests from the US government. CryptoSeal is a VPN, or Virtual Private Network, which uses encryption to give users privacy on the internet. To protect its customers information from the US government, CryptoSeal said, quote, “it is impossible for us to continue.”

Speaking of tech news, Google is working something called uProxy. It’s a peer-to-peer service that allows you to set up an encrypted internet connection with someone you trust. Google hopes the new technology will outwit government officials by allowing users to bypass their restrictive censorship forever.

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Nazis Vs Gays at Philly Rally

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131020_Urging_tolerance__not_hate.html http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/23736534/skinheads-opposing-groups-face-off-in-fairmount-park

Texting Immigrants to Leave?

http://rt.com/news/outrageous-text-program-immigrants-uk-404/

“Obamacare: Don’t Even Bother”

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/21/consumer-reports-dont-even-bother-trying-obamacare/

NYPD Fail Broadway Bomb

http://www.networka.com/videos/police-try-to-stop-longboard-skaters-during-the-2013-broadway-bomb?source_id=skate&source_type=tag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRHKX7-nujY

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A group calling themselves the Keystone State Skinheads participated in their 7th annual march this weekend in Philadelphia. This Saturday was Leif Erikson day. About 40 people gathered, some from out of state, just to walk with flags and banners to a statue of Leif Erikson in Fairmount Park. There, they spoke about their proud European heritage.

As in past years, counter-protesters were also present and vocal. Some came independently; others came from the Philly comedy group “The Panic Hour.” It wasn’t long before the counter-protesters outnumbered the marchers. Protesters linked arms to block the path and shouted insults at the marchers, attempting to drown out their message with air horns and chants. Comedians Steve Miller-Miller and Kyle Prouty wore dresses and other drag attire, quote, “to make some Nazis uncomfortable.”

25 year-old A.J. Olsen is a member of the Keystone  group who organized the rally. He said, quote, “This is a heritage celebration, nothing more. It’s no different from having a Columbus Day festival. They say we’re hatemongers, but there’s nothing like that on our website. I don’t know why they bother coming here – we’re not here to bother them.”

What do you make of this? Are the counter-protesters hurting their own cause by spewing hate? Do you believe in free speech and freedom of association for ALL people, even those with whom you disagree? Share your thoughts on the Peace News Now facebook page.

On a related note, RT.com reports that a UK Border Agency sent text messages to tens of thousands of suspected illegal immigrants, and others in error, warning them to leave the country. The texts have already reached approximately 40,000 people. The message reads, quote, “Message from the UK Border Agency: You are required to leave the UK as you no longer have the right to remain.”

British Prime Minister David Cameron quote, “agrees with the principle” of sending such messages. The texting campaign has cost taxpayers $64 million dollars so far and has plans to continue indefinitely. In just the first few days, hundreds of complaints have come in about messages that included smiley faces and wished immigrants a quote, “pleasant journey.” What do you think? Should people obey text messages instructing them to deport themselves? Tweet us your thoughts @PeaceNewsNow

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Consumer Reports is warning readers to stay away from Healthcare.gov. October 1st, the day of the launch of the Obamacare website, they reported, quote, “If you’re planning to use the marketplace to get health insurance for 2014, don’t worry if you can’t sign up today or even within the next couple of weeks.” A week later they reported, quote, “One week in, Healthcare.gov is barely operational.” After trying to sign up multiple times per day for weeks, now they’ve completely given up: Quote, “Don’t bother even trying … Stay away from Healthcare.gov.”

In other news, the annual Broadway Bomb took place last week. The event draws in thousands of longboarders from around the world to come together and skate down Broadway. A unique video was captured from above as a swarm of over 2 thousand skateboarders fled past the NYPD, who attempted to capture the skaters in a big orange net. From above it was comedy, but down below, some skateboarders were being grabbed by police and thrown into paddy wagons. Are skateboarders criminals? Is a big orange net the solution? Share your thoughts in the youtube comments section.

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Weed Fairy

http://www.hightimes.com/read/weed-fairy-loose-nyc

Friends Hold Protest for Man Fired for Carrying Gun

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/1018714-469/friend-of-fired-shell-worker-to-hold.html  http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/10/15/nh-clerk-fired-after-pulling-gun-on-armed-robber/

Cheap & Legal: Uruguay Pot

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/06/uruguay-legal-marijuana-price_n_3713826.html

Banksy in Bloomberg’s Crosshairs

http://reason.com/blog/2013/10/17/nyc-mayor-bloomberg-vows-to-bring-myster

Escaped Florida Inmate

http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/19/justice/florida-inmates-mistakenly-freed/index.html

Thrown in the Hole for Anarchist Lit

http://www.vice.com/read/prisoner-sent-to-solitary-for-copious-amounts-of-anarchist-publications?utm_source=vicefbus  

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Attention! The Weed Fairy is on the loose in New York City! People all over Brooklyn are seeing posters taped to subway walls and other public places with a message reading, “These are tough times. Take this weed!” And there was actually cannabis attached! So far, reports have indicated that the bud is high quality! The anonymous pot-giver is sending out Twitter Messages under the name The Weed Fairy. Follow along on twitter @TheGardenBreath for more updates!

In other news, Shannon “Bear” Cothran was working alone inside a Shell gas station around 3 a.m. when a man brandishing knife entered and demanded money. Cothran pulled a concealed handgun from his pocket, and the robber immediately fled. The robbery attempt was thwarted, but Shannon was fired a few hours later by the owner of the gas station, Nouria Energy, because they prohibit employees from carrying guns. The store manager and district manager both pled with Nouria Energy to save Shannon’s job, but in less than 24 hours, they had fired their employee of 10 years.

Outraged by the news, protesters rallied outside the gas station Saturday. They believe it’s wrong to fire Shannon for defending himself and the business. One of the protesters said, quote, “Maybe we’ll make them realize that they need to fix their policy and fix the safety of their employees.” What do you think about this? Should a company be free to fire employees who defend themselves? Should your employer be able to tell you that you can’t conceal a firearm? Share your thoughts on the Peace News Now facebook page.

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Bureaucrats in Uruguay have proposed a law that gives them the power to control and regulate cannabis. The new law would set the price at $2.50 per gram, but don’t spark that blunt just yet! According to the Huffington Post, the new law, quote, “provides for government control over the entire marijuana industry, from cultivation to consumption.” Bureaucrats set limits on the amount of cannabis individuals can produce. It can only be sold by state-run pharmacies, and buyers have to register with the state and are limited to 40 grams per month. Does this news excite you or frighten you? Share your views by tweeting @PeaceNewsNow!

Bansky is a UK-based graffiti artist who produces art on public buildings. His work centers around social commentary, anti-corporatist, anti-surveillance state, and anti-war messages. Banksy recently announced his move to New York City, where he has already begun producing his signature-style art. But Mayor Bloomberg wants Banksy arrested! Where do you stand on this issue? Is Banksy a menace to society who should be caged for his crimes? If nobody owns public property, can defacing it be called criminal? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Are you an anarchist? Mark “Migs” Neiweem is asking for your help. He wants you to send him pictures of people places and things. But be careful what you send. Prison guards just threw him in solitary confinement as punishment for what they’re calling, quote, “Anarchist literature.” He had a piece of paper that had a capital “A” with a circle around it. For this, they put him in a cell so small he can touch both sides of the walls with wingspan to spare. They also revoked his good time, meaning he no longer qualifies for early release. Mark hasn’t been accused of plotting to harm guards or other prisoners; his beliefs alone are the alleged threat. His punishment includes six months of segregated housing, no access to the prison yard, and no contact visits for six months. He still has 10 weeks left in solitary confinement, but your letters of encouragement can help! Mark said, quote, “All of these acts of solidarity continue to prove how beautiful our humanity and ‘the people’ really are.”

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Cruizer Crusher Stands Trial

http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/burlington/alleged-cruiser-crusher-found-competent-to-stand-trial/-/8869880/22471956/-/l95q6tz/-/index.html

Hell’s Angels Resist Govt

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/10/11/critics-warn-civil-forfeiture-gives-government-a-licence-to-steal-as-hells-angels-gear-up-to-fight-legislation/ http://deanoftea.blogspot.ca/2013/10/bc-hells-angels-seek-judicial.html

IsoHunt Gives Up Hunting

http://business.financialpost.com/2013/10/18/canadian-bittorrent-site-isohunt-to-shut-down-pay-us110-million-fine/?__lsa=b455-2fc1

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Roger Pion made headlines in August 2012 when he drove his tractor over six police cruisers and a van at the county sheriff’s department in Derby, Vermont, causing about $300,000 in damage. Roger pled not guilty to the 13 criminal charges that stemmed from this action. In January, he was hospitalized and found incompetent to stand trial. Now a new psychiatrist has found him competent, and the case will move forward as normal. Lawyers in the case are expecting to select a jury in February. Stay tuned to Peace News Now for the latest on this living symbol of frustration with government.

You’ve heard of civil forfeiture. It’s when armed bureaucrats claim ownership over something. Through the magic of government, your private property, your home, your car, your cash, even your cell phone, could all become the property of Uncle Sam. Critics of this approach this gives ordinary folks extraordinary power, and that power may corrupt them to steal from others without consequence. Most people cave when faced with civil forfeiture cases, and so they have continued for as long as there have been governments. But finally, along comes one group that’s not going to put up with it: The Hell’s Angels.
Okay, so they’re not the most sympathetic group. But they’ve got 3 clubhouses in Canada, and now because some government agents claim there’s criminal activity happening there, now the government owns their clubhouses. Not so fast, say the bikers. They’re taking the Mounties to court. They say Civil Forfeiture gives government agents license to steal. For example, they arrested bikers and took their cash claiming connection to crime, but then they released the bikers without charges and kept the money. Not pocket change, but tens of thousands of dollars!

Sure, this raises ethical questions in the minds of many. But don’t worry, the highest and court of justice has decided that the government can sell anything it steals, whether “the primary use of [the] property was unlawful,” or not. What do you think of civil forfeiture? Is there anything civil about it? Share your thoughts on the Peace News Now Facebook Page.

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Gary Fung ran isohunt.com, a search engine for BitTorrent files. Until this Friday, the site helped users find music, movies, software, ebooks and porn. The site linked to over 13 million active BitTorrent files, and had over 51 million users either uploading or download them. Alexa.com ranked it in the top 500 most trafficked websites in the world and top 200 in Canada, where the company is based. Clearly, the world finds IsoHunt.com a valuable service that enriches lives. Why, then, has IsoHunt.com mysteriously closed its doors and agreed to pay $110 Million dollars to the Motion Picture Association of America? Owner Gary Fung would tell you, but then he’d be thrown in prison. Unfortunately, thanks to the way governments handle dispute resolution, we can’t know the details of this case. I guess you’ll have to just accept that the government knows what is best for you and the 51 million others who used the site.

Will this mean the end of torrents? Have agents of the government successfully stopped people from copying and sharing files once and for all? No. We can be sad for Gary Fung, but not too sad. He made his money and chose not to fight the state. Others who are more courageous and more principled take his place. As we’ve seen with the Silk Road copycats, these websites are hydras. Take one down, and many more rise up in its place. What will be next for the world of torrents? Share your thoughts by tweeting us at PeaceNewsNow.

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Glenn Greenwald Forming News Agency

http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmith/exclusive-glenn-greenwald-will-leave-guardian-to-create-new

Philly Cop Phired

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20131017_YouTube_cop_Philip_Nace_pulled_off_the_street_as_second_video_surfaces.html

Big Rally Against NSA Spying

https://rally.stopwatching.us/

Surveillance Footage

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dallas/surveillance-footage-disputes-dallas-police-affidavit-officer-involved-shooting–mentally-ill-228252551.html

Pay with Bitcoin and Skip the Line

http://mashable.com/2013/10/17/google-glass-bitcoin/

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Glenn Greenwald is leaving the Guardian newspaper. Greenwald is the reporter who has been releasing formerly unknown information thanks to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. He wasn’t ready to announce this news, but the info leaked. Greenwald said: quote,

“My partnership with The Guardian has been extremely fruitful and fulfilling: I have high regard for the editors and journalists with whom I worked and am incredibly proud of what we achieved. The decision to leave was not an easy one, but I was presented with a once-in-a-career dream journalistic opportunity that no journalist could possibly decline. My role, aside from reporting and writing for it, is to create the entire journalism unit from the ground up by recruiting the journalists and editors who share the same journalistic ethos and shaping the whole thing — but especially the political journalism part — in the image of the journalism I respect most.”

A philanthropist has put up the money for the new venture, and Greenwald said he looked forward to creating a new organization with quote, “no pre-existing institutional strictures on what you can do.” This is sure to be a game-changer for the old establishment.

In other news, Philly Cop Philip Nace has been pulled off the streets. No, he’s not one of the dozens of Philly cops who has been arrested for assault, theft, rape, drug dealing, or fraud. Not one, but two separate videos of him surfaced this week, acting in what a police spokesman described as, quote, “idiotic behavior.” Philly.com reports that Nace was recently recorded knocking down a basketball hoop and telling the guys with the ball to “have a good day” as he drives away in a police van. Just a week before, Nace was filmed in the same neighborhood mouthing off and pulling random people off the sidewalks for searches. No, he’s not being fired. Instead, he’s being transferred to a useless department where he will continue to collect a paycheck on your dime. Are you willing to pay for men with guns to harass you or your neighbors? Share your thoughts on the Peace News Now Facebook Page.

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GlassPay is a Google Glass app that lets you pay for things with Bitcoins. The app scans the UPC of any product in a store and keeps a running checklist of items in your shopping cart. When you’ve got everything you want, just walk out of the store without waiting in a checkout line. It’s all good–you already paid with bitcoins. This is a win for businesses and consumers: There’s next to zero transaction fees compared to credit cards, plus stores can track items more accurately. The app is slated to be released in 9 months. Will you use it?

On October 26th, the 12th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Patriot Act, the largest rally ever against NSA surveillance is happening in DC. The Rally Against Mass Surveillance will involve marchers handing the half-million petitions to members of Congress declaring they won’t tolerate mass surveillance any longer. According to the website at http://Rally.StopWatching.us , thousands of people from across the political spectrum will attend the rally. Over half a million people have s igned the petition at http://StopWatching.us and more than 100 companies from across the political spectrum have joined the campaign. The group is demanding Congress do the following: To change the law to forbid warrantless spying, to create a committee to investigate the spying and figure out how to end it, and to hold individuals responsible for spying accountable for their actions. There will be lobby day trainings on Friday morning, in which legal experts will give an overview of NSA surveillance. They’ll also share helpful talking points and handouts, and prepare attendees to personally lobby the secretaries of Congress people. The group has already pre-scheduled meetings for this purpose. Some say this is the most effective way for an individual to influence Congress, besides bribes.

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