Officials at Columbia University, facing surging tensions on campus that raised safety concerns, have announced all classes will be virtual on Monday as Passover begins. A rabbi linked to the university even urged Jewish students to stay home due to concerns about their safety as Passover, a major Jewish holiday, is set to begin Monday evening. Tensions at many universities have been high ever since the October 7 terror attack on Israel by Hamas. However, the situation at Columbia escalated in recent days after university officials testified before Congress last week about antisemitism on campus and pro-Palestinian protests on and near campus surged. read more
"It's not just because of [migrants], but because of a myriad of other things too, like people breaking into cars, that kind of stuff," he said. The guarded New Rochelle lot was quiet and no migrants loitered there when The Post visited this week, however, seven miles away in The Bronx, at least 30 male migrants hovered at the doors of Home Depot. Many aggressively confronted shoppers, trying to sell them phony Apple Airpods or soliciting tips for lifting items from shopping carts into cars " even when uninvited. read more
An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting an Uber driver who thought she was picking up a package from the man's house. read more
The woman accused of helping her husband sell human body parts online has entered a guilty plea to some of the charges against her. The woman's husband, is the former manager of the morgue at Harvard Medical School. He's accused of taking human remains back to his New Hampshire home and selling them online for a profit. Prosecutors said he stole everything from heads, skin, bones and even brains. read more
An IDF reservist who was home on temporary leave was wounded after kicking a Palestinian flag in the West Bank and setting off an explosive charge. read more
When they claim the protests at @Columbia University are peaceful, show them this video.The coward with the covered face holds a sign that reads: "Al-Qasam's Next Targets" with an arrow pointing to students holding Israeli and American flags. Al-Qasam is the military arm of Hamas, the terror group that murdered, tortured, and raped 1,200 people in one day. pic.twitter.com/v8zDizxkP9" Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) April 21, 2024
"Video shared on social media captured a protester Saturday holding a sign that said "Al-Qassam's next targets," referring to Hamas' military wing. An arrow on the sign pointed up to counter-protesters waving Israeli flags. New York Mayor Eric Adams described the sign in a statement Sunday and said the display, which he characterized as antisemitic, had him "horrified and disgusted." He also described chants of "we don't want no zionists here" as "hate speech."" www.yahoo.com
"Rep. Ilhan Omar's, D-Minn., daughter says she has nowhere to go and nothing to eat following her suspension from Barnard College after taking part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University last week. Isra Hirsi was among more than 100 people arrested and issued a summons for trespassing on Thursday after protests at Columbia University." www.msn.com
Don't piss off a crow. A crow can hold a grudge against people who are mean to them for 2 years. And they will teach their friends and family to hate you and "scold" you, too. [...] And. On the other hand.. If you feed a crow it may bring you gifts! #12 | Posted by donnerboy
Guy playing tic-tac-toe vs a crow. I think he threw the game, though.
Some other dude trained a myna bird to bring him money.
What you state dovetails with what Wardog wrote in #4, but I don't think you see it. #8 | POSTED BY MEMYSELFINI
No, I don't see it.
These thefts are because there are no ramifications for stealing.
Are the people who steal poor? Often, as is generally the case in organized crime, whether it be boosting cigarette trucks by the mob or stealing cars. With many of the perpetrators choosing a criminal lifestyle because it's easier and more profitable than working for a living with their skill-set.
And then there are those who turn it into a comfortable lifestyle. Because when society turns a blind eye to certain activities, rational operators will exploit that to their benefit.
"They made some $4.2 million over the last 10 years, according to prosecutors." www.reuters.com
"Father-daughter duo sentenced in multimillion-dollar shoplifting scheme.' www.marketwatch.com
"23 charged in multi-million dollar shoplifting ring in New Jersey" abc7ny.com
Jesus. The criminal-coddling-libs really are in denial.
This is organized crime. Stores lock up laundry detergent because it's easy to steal and sell. Not because the thieves lack soap to wash their clothing.
"Tide, he noted, is often targeted by thieves along with baby formula and energy drinks because those more expensive items can be readily resold on the black market." www.ctinsider.com
"Man who fatally set himself on fire outside Manhattan courthouse has both kidneys donated [...] Despite the circumstances surrounding his death, Azzarello's decision to register as an organ donor has saved the lives of two people in need." www.msn.com