12-02-14 Athens: Banks on Fire // Atenas: Los bancos on Fire // 雅典：消防银行 // Афины: Банки в огне

12-02-07 Manning nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize // Manning nominado para un Premio Nobel de la Paz // 曼宁提名为诺贝尔和平奖 // Маннинг номинирован на Нобелевскую премию мира

WikiLeaks: Bradley Manning Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Icelandic Parliamentarian

By IBTIMES STAFF REPORTER:

February 7, 2012 12:25 PM EST

On Saturday, Icelandic member of parliament Birgitta Jónsdóttir posted a nomination letter on her blog on behalf of the three-member parliamentary group The Movement, proposing suspected WikiLeaks source Bradley Manning as a candidate for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. Nobel Peace Prize nominations can be submitted by any member of a national assembly, among others.

READ MORE: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/294531/20120207/bradley-manning-wikileaks-iceland-julian-assange-nobel.htm

12-02-08 IBM, ESD, and corruption of governments // IBM, EDS y la corrupción de los gobiernos // IBM，ESD 和政府的腐败 // IBM, EDS, и коррупция правительства

     Over the past decade, US corporations IBM and EDS have been involved in development of the electronic record systems of the courts of the State of Israel.

According to the State Ombudsman 2010 report (60b): [1]-         The corporations were awarded contracts with no bidding;
-         Development was initiated with no written specifications;
-         No state employees were involved in core supervision, only individuals on personal special consulting contracts;
-         The state customer did not perform any independent examination of the systems prior to implementation;
-         The servers are located on corporate grounds, not under the courts administration;
-         Unknown number of persons issued double smart ID cards.

Previous reports documented that the systems, developed by these corporations undermined the integrity of court records in Israel.  [2]
Below are search results regarding involvement of IBM, EDS in other cases of corruption of governments. 

As is often the case with high level corruption, one can assume that most cases are never exposed.

Although the systems implemented in the Israeli courts and the US courts are very different, the nature of the fraud in their systems is similar, and the end results are identical: conduct of simulated litigation and publication of simulated court decisions and judgments, and refusal of the offices of the Clerks of the courts to certify the courts' decision. [3-5]
"A court, which refuses to certify its own decisions, is certified corrupt," concludes Joseph Zernik, PhD, of Human Rights Alert (NGO).

LINKS:[1] 10-00-00 State of Israel - Ombudsman's Report 60b, Ministry of Justice Computerization (2010) p 693 Et Seq
http://www.scribd.com/doc/50624862/
[2] 12-02-07 PRESS RELEASE: False Dates, Certifications in the Electronic Records of the Supreme Court of the State of Israel
http://www.scribd.com/doc/80759783/
[3]  "Simulated litigation", "simulated decisions", "simulated service" here refer to conduct defined in the Texas Criminal Code as follows:
Texas Penal Code §32.48. SIMULATING LEGAL PROCESS. 
(a) A person commits an offense if the person recklessly causes to be delivered to another any document that simulates a summons, complaint, judgment, or other court process with the intent to:
        (1)  induce payment of a claim from another person;  or                      
        (2)  cause another to:                                                       
            (A)  submit to the putative authority of the document;  or                
            (B)  take any action or refrain from taking any action in response to the document, in compliance with the document, or on the basis of the document.
(b)  Proof that the document was mailed to any person with the intent that it be forwarded to the intended recipient is a sufficient showing that the document was delivered.
[4] 12-01-29 Table Summary II: Refusal of the Supreme Court of the State of Israel to Provide Clerk’s Certification of Decisions, Records of the Court s
http://www.scribd.com/doc/79770852/[5] 11-02-09 Press Release: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’  the US Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit Insists on Conducting a Simulated Appeal from a Simulated Judgment of the US District Court
http://www.scribd.com/doc/49070315/
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IBM
1) IBM Fined USD10 Million For China Corruption

March 21, 2011 | By Editorial Staff
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged IBM with funneling gifts, cash, and entertainment to government officials in South Korea and China.
Specifically, IBM was charged with violating the books and records and internal control provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 as a result of the provision of improper cash payments, gifts, and travel and entertainment to government officials in South Korea and China.
http://www.chinasourcingnews.com/2011/03/21/252665-ibm-fined-usd10-million-for-china-corruption/

2) IBM pays $10 mln to settle briberyMarch 19, 2011 6:03 AM EDT
IBM has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a complaint its employees bribed South Korean and Chinese officials with cash, gifts and entertainment in return for business for more than a decade.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleged emloyees of IBM Korea and a local joint venture with LG Electronics paid bribes to South Korean government officials, according to a court document on Friday.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/124579/20110319/ibm-pays-10-mln-to-settle-bribery.htm

3) Former Illinois governor guilty in corruption caseFormer Gov. George Ryan was convicted of steering state contracts and leases, including a $25 million IBM computer deal, to political insiders. The Seattle Times, April 18, 2006.
http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/scandals/political.html

4) Lawmakers hail arrest in IBM bribe caseThe ex-president of Argentina´s largest bank, Aldo Dadone, was arrested on charges of "illicit association" in connection with a high-profile 1993 corruption case involving IBM. Reuters Feb 9, 2001.
http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/scandals/political.html

5) Swiss Banks Turn Over Millions to Argentina in IBM Bribery ScandalSwiss banks turned over $4.5 million to Buenos Aires authorities. These funds were traced to accounts held by several local central bank officials who admitted to accepting bribes from IBM-Argentina in 1995 in connection with a $250 million contract awarded to IBM Argentina by the state-owned Banco Nación for a computerized information system.
http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/scandals/political.html

6) Suspicious death adds to IBM scandalMarcelo Cattaneo - an entrepreneur involved in the IBM bribe scandal was found hanged. October 1998.
http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/scandals/political.html

7) IBM Cleanses Its China Ranks Of Corrupt Staff
June 21, 2010
IBM's recent anti-corruption campaign in China has reportedly resulted in the resignation or downgrading of more than 120 employees in the company's Chinese offices.
The Chinese media reported that about a month ago, over 120 employees from IBM China were investigated. Of them, about 100, including two top executives, were downgraded to a lower position and more than 20 others were asked to leave the company. According to China's CBN Weekly, most of the employees involved are from the company's sales and service departments.
http://www.chinatechnews.com/2010/06/21/12228-ibm-cleanses-its-china-ranks-of-corrupt-staff

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EDS

1) U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONLitigation Release No. 20296 / September 25, 2007
SEC v. Chandramowli Srinivasan, Civil Action No. 1:07-CV-01699 (RBW)(D.D.C.)
Former President of EDS's Indian Subsidiary Settles SEC Injunctive Action Relating to Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
http://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2007/lr20296.htm

12-02-09 Where should Occupy go next? // ¿Dónde debe Ocupar a continuación? // 凡应占据下一步呢？ // Где должна занимать идти дальше?

An American Spring is in the Air

By John Iacovelli

I had the privilege of moderating (a glorified term for an on-air switchboard operator) anInterOccupy call a couple of nights ago. Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers, two of the movement's best known organizers, both very active in Occupy Washington DC, answered questions about "Occupy Phase 2," the directions that the movement should take in the Spring. The main point was that "Phase 2" should involve setting up alternate economic structures designed to weaken the "pillars of power." An illustration of this is setting up local alternatives to the banking system. During "Phase 2," non-violent protest, the hallmark of "Phase 1," was said to be important to continue. It was noted that non-violence is even more important now, amid signs that those in power may be worried that some of the pillars that keep them in power, such as local police forces, may be sympathetic to the Occupy movement. NowDC, the National Occupation of Washington D.C., slated for April, will an important step in coordinating separate occupations nationally, and for its actions to be taken to pressure Congress, when it returns from Spring recess. In addition to "Phase 2," miscellaneous questions were addressed, including whether the movement should focus on the 2012 elections, and what to do in the period afterwards.

InterOccupy hosts several national conference calls each week to promote communication between individuals, Working Groups and local General Assemblies, across the Occupy movement. The conference calls focus on organization and special topics. The contacts allow for cross-fertilization between local groups. Tips such as "what works for us," can be discussed, or advice on how to cope with setbacks can be shared. This particular call was in a category called "Hot Topics," which brings in a weekly speaker (or speakers, in this case) to address issues of interest.

Alternative Economic Structures

As an introduction to the talk, Margaret Flowers referenced the "Pillars of Support" defined by Robert Helvey in his book "On Strategic Non-Violent Conflict." The idea is that "when important pillars of support are sufficiently undermined, the government, or the opposition, collapses just as a building will collapse upon itself when its support structure is weakened and gives way." In our society, those pillars are the police, the military, civil servants, media, the business community, youth, workers, religious organizations, and NGOs. Not every pillar has to stand at the same time, of course.
...
Continuing the Pressure
Non-violent protest, the hallmark of "Phase 1" should continue, as per Zeese and Flowers. Particular attention was paid to the importance of non-violence. The police are one of the "pillars." By being non-violent, the public perceives the movement as exercising its right to free speech. When the police or other forces use violence upon a non-violent protest, the movement gathers the public's sympathy and respect. Any violence on the part of the movement, even if provoked, hurts the movement.
...
The National Occupation of Washington D.C.
NowDC is in some ways an effort to kindle an American Spring. More than just an occupation in the style of OWS, it will feature planning events centered on the alternate economic structures described above, a social component to lay the groundwork for ongoing national communications and coordination, and possibly an event or action upon the return of Congress from Spring recess.
...
2012 and Beyond
Though not strictly part of the discussion, in response to caller questions, Zeese provided a perspective on the 2012 Presidential auction. Simply put, the conversation between President Obama and the Republican nominee is a false conversation, for what will be said is only what those nominees' contributors allow them to say.
...All of us can spread the good news. An American Spring is in the air.

READ MORE:http://www.opednews.com/articles/An-American-Spring-is-in-t-by-John-Iacovelli-120205-942.html
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    Boycott the vote! It only legitimizes the illegitimate... 11-12-10 Where Should #Occupy Go Next? Civil Disobedience in the Footsteps of Thoreau and Gandhi!
http://www.scribd.com/doc/75348301/  
Secede! The US in its current form is simply unmanageable...12-01-01 Secession - A Smart Business Move!
http://www.scribd.com/doc/76877453/

12-02-07 Florida Patriots Speak Out against Abuse by Government! // Patriotas de la Florida Movilízate contra el abuso por parte del Gobierno! // 佛罗里达州爱国者大声疾呼反对政府滥用！// Флорида патриоты выступают против жестокого обращения со стороны!

Florida Patriots Speak Out Against Government Abuse

By Bob Hurt, 7 February 2012 - for immediate release and broad distribution

Foreword.  If you want to “cut to the chase,” watch this two-hour uncut video of a patriot meeting and this one-hour video on loyalty oaths in Florida.   Find this document at http://www.scribd.com/doc/80878142

ABC News Producer Dan Lieberman called me in mid-January 2012 to tell me he come to Florida the following week and wanted to interview.  He had read articles I had written and posted to my blog and Lawmen group.  I hadn’t known him as any particular news producer.  I said “Sure.” 

Dan came into my home and interviewed me on his small camera.  He seemed interested in sovereign citizen.  I told him I thought myself the wrong person, and he said he thought I was exactly the right person.  I explained that I didn’t consider myself a member of any “sovereign citizen” group. Dan asked me to round up others willing to be interviewed. 

Dan proceeded to ask me whether I believed any circumstances justify violence against government.  I explained that violence means unlawful physical force, and that both the Constitution of Florida and the Declaration of Independence fully justify the use of physical force to “alter or abolish their form of government”.


READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE:  http://www.scribd.com/doc/80895582/

12-02-04 OCCUPY DC : Cops attack McPherson Park! // OCUPAR DC: Policías ataque McPherson Park! // 占据直流：警察攻击麦克弗森公园！ // Занимайте DC: Cops атаки Макферсон Park!

 

OCCUPY DC : Cops attack McPherson Park! Multiple Updates, w/Livestream video Embed

By Brett Redmayne-Titley (about the author)
Update 4:25 pm: At least two protesters from Freedom Park who went to the McPherson Park to offer assistance have been injured. It has been reported that an occupier named Mike has a hairline fracture in his arm, resulting from being hit by police. Another occupier, Taylor, has reportedly been tased and arrested.

A GA (General Assembly) is scheduled for 5 pm at Freedom Plaza. Sgt. Beck from the DC Park Police will reportedly be giving further instructions for compliance, although it has been noted that the police did not seem to honor the fact that many tents or areas in McPherson Park were in compliance, and were removed or destroyed anyway. (Mab)

Update 4 pm: Barry Knight, our contact at the Freedom Plaza camp in Washington DC, reports that currently there is no police presence at Freedom Park, and camping continues as usual. (mab)

update at 12:25 live feed reports police are unloading rubber bullet weapons. Reporting "what looks like a military humvee there."

Update at 12:04 EST. All tents have been removed from the southeast section of McPherson Park. Six arrests now. One man tazed for holding sticks, not threatening, not doing anything. 
Police in process of removing one of many tents at Occupy DC, McPherson Park


Mike Check at gate. Occupiers cursing out police. That may be sh*t on the pavement, possibly from horses. Man in orange is speaking.
"Mike Check. We love this Park. This is our park..."
READ MORE: http://www.opednews.com/articles/OCCUPY-DC--5-35AM-Cops-a-by-Brett-Redmayne-Tit-120204-961.html 

12-01-08 The American Gulag // El Gulag estadounidense // 美国古拉格 // Американский ГУЛАГ

 
The Economics of Incarceration
By Nile BowieFor every 100,000 Americans, 743 citizens sit behind bars. Presently, the prison population in America consists of more than six million people, a number exceeding the amount of prisoners held in the gulags of the former Soviet Union at any point in its history. 
 

READ MORE: http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30469.htm