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Caniba: an Infuriating and Disgusting Case of Injustice




This fresco-like documentary is a very disturbing portraiture of the reality of cannibalism among humans as seen through the eyes of Issei Sagawa (Born: 1949, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan). The filmmakers interview him along with his brother Jun.

In 1977, Sagawa immigrated to Paris, France in order to pursue a Ph.D. in literature at the Sorbonne. By 1981, he had developed a close friendship with 25-year-old Dutch classmate Renée Hartevelt. On June 11th, 1981 she accepted his invitation for dinner at his apartment. He convinced her on the pretext of assisting him in translating poetry for a school assignment. When her back is turned, he shoots her, then rapes her, and subsequently, cannibalizes her. On the 13th, he is caught red-handed attempting to dump her body in a lake in the Bois de Boulogne. The judge rules insanity. Sagawa is deported back to Japan. The Japanese authorities declare him sane but are unable to prosecute him. Thus he profits while his victim’s family must live and suffer with the loss – an infuriating and disgusting case of injustice.
As well, the apparent attitude of both brothers showed no remorse, shame or regret and in fact Issei seemed proud of what he did and Jun reflected envy. At one point, Jun showed a video of one of his aberrant behaviors and asking Issei if he approved. During the whole film, Issei tended to wallow in self-pity due to his current living conditions and his ill-health. A bit of poetic justice perhaps?
Not a film for the weak-hearted or the overly sensitive. Bound to be controversial, and in my mind, this crime is in the same league as those of Hitler, Stalin, Jack the Ripper and others of that ilk.

Caniba: un Cas d'Injustice Exaspérant et Dégoûtant


Ce documentaire à la fresque est un portrait très inquiétant de la réalité de cannibalisme chez les humains comme on le voit à travers les yeux d’Issei Sagawa (Né: 1949, Kobe, Préfecture d’Hyōgo en Japon). Les cinéastes l'interviewent avec son frère Jun.
En 1977, Sagawa a immigré à Paris, en France, afin de poursuivre un doctorat en littérature à la Sorbonne. En 1981, il avait développé une amitié proche avec sa camarade de classe Néerlandaise de 25 ans, Renée Hartevelt. Le 11 Juin 1981, elle a accepté son invitation à dîner dans son appartement. Il l'a convaincue sous prétexte de l'aider à traduire de la poésie pour un devoir. Quand on lui tourne le dos, il tue d’un coup de feu, la viole, puis la cannibalise. Le 13, il est pris en flagrant délit d'avoir tenté de jeter son corps dans un lac au Bois de Boulogne. Le juge décide la folie. Sagawa est expulsé au Japon. Les autorités Japonais le déclarent sain d'esprit mais ne sont pas en mesure de le poursuivre. Il profite ainsi que la famille de sa victime doit vivre et souffrir avec la perte un cas d'injustice exaspérant et dégoûtant.

De même, l'attitude apparente des deux frères ne montrait aucun remords, aucune honte ou aucun regret et, en fait, Issei semblait fier de ce qu'il a fait et Jun reflétait l'envie. À un moment donné, Jun a montré une vidéo d'un de ses comportements aberrants et a demandé à Issei s'il approuvait. Pendant tout le film, Issei a eu tendance à s'apitoyer sur lui-même en raison de ses conditions de vie actuelles et de sa mauvaise santé. Un peu de justice poétique peut-être?
Pas un film pour les faibles d'esprit ou les trop sensibles. Surement d’être controversé, et dans mon esprit, ce crime est dans la même ligue que ceux d'Hitler, de Staline, de Jack l'Éventreur et d'autres de ce genre.
This film was presented during the 20th edition of RIDM in collaboration with Fantasia.
Ce film a été présenté lors de la 20ème édition du RIDM en collaboration avec Fantasia.

Are Advances made in Civil Rights and Liberties Being Reversed?

Are the principles and concepts that have been established by The Constitution of the United States being threatened?  As a desired destination for many seeking a better life - is this still possible? Is the American Dream being replaced by an American Nightmare? Should the citizens of Canada, United Kingdom, Israel and other allies be fearful of losing their rights? Many in America (Muslims, Mexicans - all ethnicities, plus LGBT, women and marginal minorities)? Canada and the U.S. have always had much in common (with very few exceptions).
Will Donald Trump build a wall along our border as he is threatening to do with Mexico? WE DON'T NEED WALLS ... WE NEED BRIDGES! Walls divide ... bridges unite. Much of humanity has family, friendships and loved ones around the world. Many of us are now separated due to current border restrictions, travelling and passport/visa requirements. All of these tightened oppressive rules are in response to the threat of terrorism and criminal activity. Quite frankly, the current measures and those proposed  do not work against the intended; rather they seriously harm the innocent and ordinary citizen. 



This has already begun. On Friday, January 27, 2017, an executive order 'temporarely/indefinately' banning entry from seven countries in the Middle East (issued in the first week of Trump's administration). This has caused much confusion, suffering, chaos and even trauma, as many were detained and turned back, even if they had valid documentation.
Further more, policies that discriminate against certain groups based on colour of skin, nationality, religion and sexual orientation only fuel the fires of hatred and intolerance, leading to an increase in anger, violence and disorder. This vicious never-ending cycle of bloodshed, vengeance, inhuman atrocities, genocide and total devastation must end and be replaced with tolerance, understanding and love. It is only when all of humanity, irregardless of skin colour, creeds, opinions or orientations, comes together and cooperates in peace and harmony will all of our problems be solved. Oppression, imposition and bloodshed only leads to more of the same. The current vicious circle that plagues us now, MUST BE BROKEN, NOT NOURISHED!

ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL”


presumed innocent until proved guilty”

Many of Trump's statements during his campaign and his actions since becoming President are in total opposition to fundamental human rights. His type of delusional, xenophobic and extremist statements and reactions will not make America "GREAT AGAIN." Could this the beginning of a fascist brutal and world-threatening dictatorship? Will Trump follow in the footsteps of Hitler, Franco, Stalin, Assad and others? Or, be even worse? Will Americans mysteriously begin to disappear (as with many dictatorships in South America in the 1970s)?
Further to his 'executive order', banning entry into the U.S. from seven Middle Eastern, predominately Muslim countries – what crime(s) have the following committed against the American people – what threat do they pose to National Security:
  • A 75-year-old woman, who has lived in States for 20 years, returning home from visiting her family in Iraq, who is MURDERED due to this Hitlerian racist order?
  • A five-year-old boy from Syria traumatized by seeing his parents handcuffed and further traumatized by being handcuffed himself?
  • Award-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi and actress Taraneh Alidoosti, who are unable to attend the Academy Awards? He had won an Oscar for his previous film “A Separation”; and his latest “The Salesman” has also been nominated.
  • And, no doubt, many others. Please leave a comment below, if you have any.

[Note (03/02/2017): A U.S. Judge has temporarily granted a restraining order. The three judges of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals have since upheld the restraining order.]

Remember the horrors inflicted by Nazi Germany during Hitler's dictatorship, the 'final solution' and his expansionist militaristic policies? Add to this, the near invincibility of the Imperial Roman Army. It offers some glimmer of hope that Trump will not succeed in attaining “absolute power”, when I hear about the strong resistance to his unconstitutional and hateful policies, and his apparent desire to reverse every achievements made in the advancement of civil rights and freedoms. Since his inauguration, there has been a march or protest against Trump's policies, statements and 'executive' orders practically everyday. We have all heard about his 'temper tantrums' on Twitter. How much longer can he hold out from venting his rage on those who oppose him? How much longer before he calls in the troops to put a stop to the marches and protests?
According to Global Firepower the United States is rated number one among the 126 countries listed on its database in regards to relative military strength. Using its unique analytical formula, the GPF incorporates data concerning modern military powers to display a list that puts the military powers of the world into full perspective, allowing for a broad spectrum of comparisons to be achieved concerning relative military strengths.
As Hitler sought for a greater Germany through military strength, does Trump have the same desire for America? Let us hope and pray that Donald Trump can be impeached before he takes America and the rest of the world down a dark, foreboding and destructive path.


For Roman Empire: HERE and HERE.


Dream Aria's Note to All Bands



Top of Form
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“This is a note to all Bands:

Hi 
This Note Is to All Bands
Be CAREFUL before signing anything !!
Dream Aria has been doing music now for over 10 years 
and have been offered many different record deals as well
as all kinds of related music deals 
We almost signed a deal that once again was Hot Air 
but looked great  and very hard to tell the difference from this fake company to the real company
and it came from people on ReverbNation 
so, please before signing anything: 
#1 google the hell out of it 
#2 make phone calls 
#3 ask other people in the industry that You can trust 
#4 ask others about their relationship with the people you want to sign with
#5 if it all looks great go to a Music Lawyer 
we have now gone to a music lawyer 5 times, and each time they have recommended us not to sign. 
this is costly but will save you lots of time and money in the end.” 

Reprinted and posted with permission from email sent by Dream Aria (an indie band from Grimsby, Ontario, Canada) on March 14 2016.

To contact Dream Aria: donstagg1@gmail.com  

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[Translated to French by Sylvain Richard – editor]
« Ceci est une note à toutes les groupes:

salut
Cette note est de toutes les groupes
Soyez prudent avant de signer quoi ca soit !!
Dream Aria fait de la musique maintenant plus de 10 ans
et ont été offert de nombreux records différentes offres ainsi
que toutes sortes de transactions de musique connexes
Nous avons presque signé un accord qui a été une fois de plus du blablabla
mais avait l'air super et très difficile de faire la différence à partir de cette fausse entreprise à la société réelle
et il est venu des gens sur ReverbNation
donc, s'il vous plaît avant de signer quoi ca soit:
# 1 google l'enfer
en dehors de ça
# 2 faire des appels téléphoniques
# 3 demander d'autres personnes dans l'industrie a qui vous pouvez faire confiance
# 4 demander d'autres au sujet de leur relation avec les gens que vous voulez signer avec
# 5 si tout ressemble bien consulter un Avocat de Musique
nous avons maintenant passé à un avocat de la musique 5 fois, et a chaque fois ils nous ont recommandé de ne pas signer.
ce qui est coûteux, mais vous permettra d'économiser beaucoup de temps et d'argent à la fin. »

Reproduit et affiché avec la permission de l'email envoyé par Dream Aria (un groupe indépendant provenant de Grimsby, Ontario, Canada) d’un courriel reçu le 14 Mars 2016.
Pour contacter Dream Aria: donstagg1@gmail.com

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Our Vets Have Been Voided!


by Nancy Snipper

In Canada’s fields the souls now fall
of those who risked their lives for all.
And now these vets are left behind
with other heroes of great heart and mind.
No gathering place to call their own,
All they get is to suffer alone.
Can’t be with others to share those times
Where bravery and fear were their only life-line.
To war they went, now home they die
Not by the enemy but by the Harper cry.
So cold of heart, so bleak of mind
A leader whose only care
is to kill their pride.
It’s so unfair.
Is this the way to thank them all?
Bleed them dry and take their dough
Oh Steven Harper, you reap what you sow.

“Oh Canada, our home and native land,
True patriot love”  
(in a song, but not for man!!)





{Written in response to Canada’s closing veteran offices}
{Écrit en réponse au  fermeture des bureaux vétéran par le Canada}