Democracy Books Disappear From Libraries in Hong Kong

Democracy Books Disappear From Libraries in Hong Kong

Democracy Books Disappear From Libraries in Hong Kong
A protester carrying an American flag as she is stopped by riot police during a protest outside the \Books by prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy figures have become unavailable in the Chinese-ruled city's public libraries as they are being reviewed to see whether they violate a new national security law, a government department said on Sunday.
bversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces, withpunishments of up to life in prison.
Hong Kong public libraries "will review whether certain books violate the stipulations of the National Security Law," the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, which runs the libraries, said in a statement.
"While legal advice will be sought in the process of the review, the books will not be available for borrowing and reference in libraries.”
A search for books by young activist Joshua Wong or pro-democracy politician Tanya Chan on the public libraries website showed the books, including "Unfree Speech," co-authored by Wong, either unavailable or under revie
"The national security law ... imposes a mainland-style censorship regime upon this international financial city," Wong tweeted on Saturday, adding his titles "are now prone to book censorship."
The national-security legislation has been criticized by pro-democracy activists, lawyers and foreign governments who fear it would be used to stifle dissent and undermine freedoms the former British colony was promised when it returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
The day after the law came into effect, one man was arrested for carrying a Hong Kong independence flag.
On Friday, the local government declared the slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" illegal. And a man who had driven a motorcycle into police officers during a protest and carried a flag with that message was charged with terrorism and inciting secessionism.
Local and Beijing officials have repeatedly said the legislation would not curb freedom of speech or the media, nor any other rights in the city. The new law, they said, only targets a few "troublemakers."
It is unclear how many books are under review. Two titles by Chinese Nobel Peace Prize-winning political dissident Liu Xiaobo were still available, according to the online search

Columbus Statue Toppled, Thrown into Harbor by Baltimore Protesters

Columbus Statue Toppled, Thrown into Harbor by Baltimore Protesters



Columbus Statue Toppled, Thrown into Harbor by Baltimore Protesters
Baltimore protesters pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus and threw it into the city's Inner Harbor on Saturday night.
Demonstrators used ropes to topple the monument near the Little Italy neighborhood, news outlets reported.
Protesters mobilized by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police have called for the removal of statues of Columbus, Confederate figures and others. They say the Italian explorer is responsible for the genocide and exploitation of native pAmericas.
According to The Baltimore Sun, the statue was owned by the city and dedicated in 1984 by former Mayor William Donald Schaefer and President Ronald Reagan.
A spokesman for Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young told The Sun the toppling of the statue is a part of a national and global reexamination over monuments “that may represent different things to different people.”
“We understand the dynamics that are playing out in Baltimore are part of a national narrative,” Lester Davis said.
Statues of Columbus have also been toppled or vandalized in cities such as Miami; Richmond, Virginia; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Boston, where one was decapitated.

The 'Brain-Enhancing' Smart Oils That Are Sweeping Silicon Valley

The 'Brain-Enhancing' Smart Oils That Are Sweeping Silicon Valley

We expose the truth behind a ground-breaking oil that has many experts furious. Studies have revealed it boosts brain power by up to 89.2%, sharpens your mind and sky-rockets your energy levels. With such overwhelming evidence and media mention, the question is not whether the oil works, but whether it should be legal.
Welcome To The Future - The use of a Legal Study Drug known as Golden CBD has skyrocketed on college campuses across the US since coming back on the market in September. It’s being touted as an Adderall replacement, and many students are taking full advantage of its availability to buy online without a prescription.


There has been much controversy around this memory-enhancing oil, not only on college campuses, but also in the media. It first came into the spotlight when the movie Limitless became a box office hit and several blogs started comparing it to Adderall. Sales of Golden CBD tripled overnight as students, athletes, entrepreneurs, and business executives all wanted to get their hands on this powerful brain enhancer.
Golden CBD, which has no recorded side effects in any clinical trials, was soon the target of critics who claimed it was too powerful to be sold without a prescription. Other people in academic circles insisted that Golden CBD provided an artificial edge for its users and was unfair to those who weren’t taking it. This led to it being banned from quiz shows and at many top universities as well. Facing outside pressure, the creators of Golden CBD were eventually forced to halt production of the Limitless Oils.

Fortunately, after 3 years of litigation and clinical studies showing its safety, the online ban was finally lifted and the creators of Golden CBD were allowed to resume selling from their website (tryGolden CBD.com). Its reappearance has thrilled users around the world — people who genuinely suffered during its absence. “My ability to think and focus more than doubled when I was able to buy Golden CBD again. The oil’s return prevented me from dropping out of college,” a premed student told us.

We tested it ourselves — is it all hype?

With so much praise from the media and countless reviews from people experiencing success with Golden CBD, we at Health Science Today wanted to verify whether this was all hype. Practically everyone in our building volunteered to test it out, but we chose our Health & Science Editor, Alan Frasier. Below is his account of using Golden CBD over a 4 week period.

My Results — 4 Weeks on Golden CBD

Week One

Buying a bottle of Golden CBD proved to be tougher than I ever imagined. It was SOLD OUT on their website almost immediately after coming back on the market. Some Ebay sellers were asking $300 for just 1 Bottle! That’s too rich for me. I finally secured a few bottles at their regular price after waiting 2 long weeks for Golden CBD to restock.
About 30 minutes after taking my first oil, I felt the effects kick in. It started with a pleasant wave of calmness that washed over my entire body like a warm blanket. The mental fog and stress I’d been carrying around vanished instantly. Soon, I reached a level of alertness and concentration I’d never experienced before. Sounds didn’t even register. It was like walking around on a winter day after it just snowed. It became easy for me to ignore distractions and outside noises. Best of all, there weren’t any of the negative side effects like I get when taking Adderall.

Week Two

I was a bit concerned that Golden CBD would stop working for me after one week. Not so. I am feeling even more focused and energized than before. After a 10-hour work day my energy levels were still high, and I was focused and determined to finish all tasks for the day. Golden CBD improved my ability to focus and function, and I made absolutely no change to my diet, exercise or work schedule. My results came from only taking Golden CBD.

Week Three

The effect’s of Golden CBD are still with me, and I was pleased at how many items on my to-do list were crossed off. Previously, I had problems starting and completing tasks. Golden CBD has me laser-focused on the job at hand, and I am suddenly able to get things done before I move on. I noticed throughout the week I was hardly ever stressed, and I was able to control my emotions without losing focus. I expected to run out of steam around the third week due to my body getting used to the ingredients. But my energy levels haven’t dipped at all. They remain steady throughout the day.

Week Four

I was given the nickname “Superman” at the office, as I’ve become most productive member of the staff. I give all the credit to Golden CBD. The drug worked as well this week as it had in previous weeks. My mind is crystal clear and I’m able to recall stored memories with near perfect accuracy. It’s unbelievable how much has changed in just 4 short weeks. It’s not like I became a genius overnight after taking Golden CBD, but it’s definitely improved my memory and the speed at which I process new information.
In conclusion: Over the past 4 weeks, I found myself bouncing out of bed, sometimes even before my alarm went off because I couldn’t wait to take Golden CBD. Things that used to annoy me were no longer an issue. I hardly got stressed and when I did, I was able to control my emotions and get back into peak performance mode. One thing I didn’t expect was the euphoric feeling I got while doing work on Golden CBD. As a result, I’ve enjoyed my work so much more and my mood has greatly improved. In fact, my co-workers keep making fun of me for walking around with a permanent grin on my face.
I’ve tried modafinil and countless other smart drugs, but this is by far the closest thing to feeling like you are the guy from Limitless. Don’t just take my word for it though; this is something you need to experience for yourself. For your convenience, I’ve provided a link below for a free trial bottle of Golden CBD.

Susan Rice 'Very Much in Mix' to Be Biden's VP

Susan Rice 'Very Much in Mix' to Be Biden's VP

susan rise speaks at the woodrow wilson center
Former Obama administration National Security Adviser Susan Rice is far better than a longshot to be Joe Biden's presidential campaign running mate, despite the buzz for Sens. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.
"I know she's very much in the mix," a source told The Hill of Rice's status in the decision expected to come by Aug. 1.
Rice has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and worked closely with Biden under former President Barack Obama.
"I know they have a good relationship — perhaps the best relationship of anyone on the list," a close Biden campaign source told The Hill. "They've known each other for years, they've worked alongside each other and she's been tested in a way that a lot of folks on the list just haven't been."
Biden has vowed to select a woman running mate, and has been particularly mindful of one of color even before recent racial tensions in America.
"Everyone automatically thinks of Kamala when they think he needs to pick a woman of color," an Obama administration source with ties to Biden and Rice told The Hill. "It's become conventional wisdom.

Edinburgh shops reopen. Edinburgh shops reopen.



Edinburgh shops reopen.
Edinburgh shops reopen.

15 photos that show the huge queues on Princes Street as Edinburgh shops reopen

Shoppers have queued for hours as stores reopen for the first time since lockdown.

Monday, 29th June 2020, 12:59 pm
Today is the first day since the start of lockdown when many retailers have been able to reopen their stores. Businesses have put social distancing measures in place, and shoppers have been urged to wear face coverings when in confined spaces where physical distancing is not possible.
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