Seattle PD is blocked from using tear gas on protesters: judge

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June 13, 2020

Seattle PD is blocked from using tear gas on protesters: judge

A federal judge temporarily banned Seattle police from using tear gas, pepper spray, and flash-bang devices against peaceful protesters in the city.

The verdict, from District Judge A. Richard Jones, came when the city and state faced increasing pressure from President Trump and from the right to dissolve the so-called Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone.

In short, known as “CHAZ”, an open protest room six blocks was formed late Monday after the Mayor ordered the police to go up and leave their police station in the Capitol Hill neighborhood after days of rioting protesters there.

The area, bounded by makeshift barricades and boards reading, “You are now leaving the United States.”

The atmosphere of the festival has been going on for four days, with protesters dancing, giving speeches, distributing free snacks and showing films at night as they demand the dissolution of the city police forces – a cause inspired by Memorial Day prisoners, George Floyd’s death in prison. Minneapolis.

Trump, however, has called the demonstrators “domestic terrorists” and called on Governor Jay Inslee and Mayor Jenny Durkan to break up the demonstration.

Judge Jones sided with the Black Lives Matter group who sued the Seattle Police Department this week.

Jones said the plaintiff made strong reasons that weapons such as tear gas and pepper spray were unconstitutional because they failed to target “single agitators or criminals.”

Michele Storms, executive director of ACLU Washington, praised the judge’s decision.

“This city must allow freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, and it must discuss police accountability and excessive use of force,” Storms said in a statement.

Last weekend, Seattle officers used tear gas, pepper spray, and other forces against the crowd of protesters who were criticized from the left. Jones’ order banned the action for two weeks.

Both Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best have apologized to residents who were beaten with chemical weapons during a peaceful protest because they both faced calls for their resignation.

Durkan on Friday visited CHAZ and pushed back against Trump’s characterization of the demonstration as an “anarchist takeover.”

“Seattle is fine. Don’t be afraid of democracy, “Durkan tweeted.

“As far as I can remember, Capitol Hill has been autonomous – it has always been a place where people go to express themselves freely,” Durkan wrote in a follow-up tweet.

As far as I can remember, Capitol Hill has been autonomous – always a place where people go to express themselves freely. Today at #CHAZI spoke with the committee and community about how we can move forward and keep our community safe together. pic.twitter.com/XhtXHiIl9K

– Mayor Jenny Durkan (@MayorJenny) June 12, 2020

But Best accuses some protesters of cruelly attacking police and blaming the autonomy zone – and leaving the police station – for hampering police response time.

He said on Friday that the department hoped to regain control of the police station “as soon as possible.”

“People are looking for a plan, but we want to make sure we modulate whatever we do,” Best said.

“We do not want to exacerbate or intensify or incite problems that will cause damage to officers or people who stand aside.”

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

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December 20, 2022

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda on Thursday, December 29 at the Underwater Research Institute of Bermuda.

A spokesperson said: “Method Media is proud to bring Bermuda Fabric: Portugal History to Bermuda for its 5th and 6th showing at the Bermuda Underwater Observatory. In November and December 2019, Cloth: A Portuguese Story in Bermuda had four sold-out screenings. Now that Bermuda has reopened after the pandemic, it’s time to bring the film back for at least two screenings.

“There are tickets Ptix.bm For $ 20 – sessions at 15:30 and 18:00. Both screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session.

Director and producer Milton Raboso says, “FABRIC is a definitive account of the Portuguese community in Bermuda and its 151 years of history, but it also places Bermuda, Acors and Portugal in the world history and the events that have fueled those 151 years.

“It took more than 10 years to implement FABRIC. The film was supported by the Minister of Culture, the Government of the Azores and private donors.

“Bermuda Media Method [MMB] Created in 2011 by producer Milton Raposo. MMB has created content for a wide range of clients: Bermuda’s new hospital renovation, reinsurance, travel campaigns, international sports and more. MMB pays special attention to artistic, cultural and historical content.

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS ‘There will be room’

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December 20, 2022

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS 'There will be room'

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

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December 19, 2022

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

Maestro Filipe Cunha, Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Braga, has been invited to conduct the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, as announced today.

According to a statement sent by O MINHO, “he will be the first Portuguese conductor to conduct this orchestra in its entire history.”

In addition to this orchestra, the maestro will also work with the Lyceo Mozarteum de la Habana Symphony Orchestra.

The concerts will take place on 4 and 12 March 2023 at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana.

In the words of the maestro, quoted in the statement, “these will be very beautiful concerts with difficult but very complex pieces” and therefore he feels “very motivated”.

From the very beginning, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by an Italian pianist (Luigi Borzillo), whom the maestro wants to bring to Portugal later this year. In the same concert, Mendelshon’s First Symphony will be performed.

Then, at the second concert, in the company of the Mexican clarinetist Angel Zedillo, he will perform the Louis Sfora Concerto No. 2. In this concert, the maestro also conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

“This is an international recognition of my work. An invitation that I accept with humility and great responsibility. I was surprised to learn that I would be the first Portuguese member of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This is a very great honor,” the maestro said in a statement.

“I take with me the name of the city of Braga and Portugal with all the responsibility that goes with it, and I hope to do a good job there, leaving a good image and putting on great concerts. These will be very special concerts because, in addition to performing pieces that I love, especially Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, I will be directing two wonderful soloists who are also my friends. It will be very beautiful,” concludes Filipe Cunha.

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