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New Mini-Documentary Online: Peace and Justice in Colombia? The Impact of the International Criminal Court

Are peace and justice being achieved together in Colombia? In this 6-minute video, Colombia’s senior government officials, civil society leaders, and scholars debate that question. Gustavo Gallón, Ivan Cepeda and Eduardo Montealegre argue over Colombia’s “Peace & Justice” law, and if it is being used as an amnesty to shield those who have committed serious crimes. General Óscar Naranjo, Colombia’s National Police Director and ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo consider whether the prosecutor’s preliminary examination is helping strengthen domestic justice.

via hausercenter.org

GM's phony loan repayment | Video Cafe

General Motors has been running ads on all the major networks claiming the company repaid its $6.7 billion U.S. government loan "with interest five years ahead of the original schedule." General Motors Company CEO Ed Whitacre can be seen in the ad walking through an auto plant as he touts the company's progress.

via videocafe.crooksandliars.com

Daily Show: “Arizona Is the Meth Lab of Democracy” « SpeakEasy

On Monday’s Daily Show, Jon Stewart singled out Arizona for its draconian new immigration law. Consulting soon-to-be-arrested correspondent Wyatt Cenac, Stewart underwent (and failed) an immigrant identification test.

via blogs.alternet.org

Immunisation - Science - Herd immunity - animation

Herd immunity - animation This animation demonstrates how herd immunity is achieved. If you can't view this animation, you may need to download: Adobe Flash Player version 7 or aboveA Javascript capable web browser. For details of compatible web browsers, go here.

via www.immunisation.nhs.uk