I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker in this cause. The example of great and pure characters is the only thing that can produce fine ideas and noble deeds. Money only appeals to selfishness and always tempts its owners irresistibly to abuse it.” - Albert Einstein”
The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained to liberation from the self.” -Albert Einstein”
“I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker in this cause. The example of great and pure characters is the only thing that can produce fine ideas and noble deeds. Money only appeals to selfishness and always tempts its owners irresistibly to abuse it.” - Albert Einstein”
“The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained to liberation from the self.” -Albert Einstein”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17435776
George Zimmerman gunned down Trayvon Martin as the 17-year-old was walking through a gated community in an Orlando suburb while visiting relatives.
Mr Zimmerman, 28, says he acted in self-defence. A 2005 state law allows deadly force if a person believes their life is in danger.
The incident has raised concerns among civil rights leaders.
Student rallies have been organised on Monday in front of a criminal court building in Sanford, the community where the shooting happened, and on the campus of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
Civil rights leader and television host Al Sharpton plans a rally on Thursday at a Sanford church.
‘Real suspicious guy’
Martin’s parents told reporters on Friday that they want the FBI to take over the case, as they no longer trust the Sanford police.
“I feel betrayed by the Sanford Police Department and there’s no way that I can still trust them in investigating this crime,” his father, Tracy Martin, said.
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This week, the American Spring began. You may not have heard much about it yet, because the media seem mostly to have missed it (much as they missed the original occupation of Wall Street at first). But the seeds of the occupation have started to flower into a movement reborn.
Last night, the…
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