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  • Benghazi Suspect Stirs Up US Justice System

    On June 15, special operations forces in Libya captured Ahmed Abu Khatallah, the suspected mastermind behind the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on the American embassy in Benghazi, Libya – an attack which resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including US Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens. Following his capture, Khatallah was transported via Naval ship to New York. During his ten day ride across the Atlantic, Khatallah was interrogated heavily – both before and after he was read his Miranda Rights. Now, Khatallah currently awaits trial in a civilian court – a decision which has brought much controversy in Washington.

    The prosecution has charged Khatallah with the conspiracy to provide material support and resources to terrorists, a claim to which Khatallah has pleaded not guilty. If found guilty, Khatallah will not face a death sentence for this offense. However, the US Justice Department has not shown all of its cards yet. Khatallah is still expected to face charges of murdering Americans and discharging a firearm in the commission of the attack – charges for which Khatallah could be executed.

    It’s not the charges which have brought controversy in this case, but rather the means by which Khatallah is being tried.

    The first spark of controversy came with the decision to read Khatallah his Miranda Rights. When President Obama decided to try Khatallah in a civilian court instead of a military tribunal, it meant that he must be granted his legal rights granted by the Constitution of the United States. The decision to Mirandize Khatallah was a mistake, according to most Republicans:

    “We do know that he’s been talking, but ten days is not sufficient to fully debrief a terrorist in terms of the intelligence value. Rather than prosecuting a war, we’re prosecuting criminal cases,” stated House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas.

    For McCaul, “… the military intelligence value outweighs a criminal case.”

    Many Republicans, such as Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, have corroborated McCaul’s opinion: “If they bring him to the United States, they’re going to Mirandize this guy, and it would be a mistake for the ages to read this guy his Miranda rights.” For many, that mistake is the loss of intelligence which could be gathered through harsh interrogation.

    “I have serious concerns that conducting a rushed interrogation onboard a ship and then turning Abu Khatallah over to our civilian courts risks losing critical intelligence that could lead us to other terrorists or prevent future attacks,” remarked Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte from New Hampshire.

    For most, the solution is simple – try Khatallah in a military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay. However, since he has been in office, President Obama has not sent one person to Gitmo due to his belief that the United States justice system will do the right thing regardless.

    Fortunately for Khatallah, US Attorney General Eric Holder believes the same: “Now that Ahmed Abu Khatallah has arrived in the United States, he will face the full weight of our justice system. We will prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendant’s alleged role in the attack that killed four brave Americans in Benghazi.”

    The controversy comes as campaigning for the 2016 presidency heats up. Hillary Clinton, who many people criticize due to her handling of the Benghazi situation during her tenure as Secretary of State, continues to press toward a Democratic nomination, despite the challenge from Elizabeth Warren. If Khatallah is fond guilty of all three counts and receives the death penalty, then perhaps Clinton will be relieved of the Benghazi monkey on her back. If the justice system does not sentence Khatallah to death, though, Clinton will most likely see an end to her presidential run, as the GOP will continue to rail the Benghazi gaffe as the reason as to why Clinton is unfit for the presidency.

    Image via YouTube

  • US Navy SEALs Take Over Rogue Libyan Oil Tanker

    United States Special Forces took over an oil-filled commercial tanker that left a rebel-controlled Libyan port. The raid was intended to foil the rebels’ plans to sell petroleum on the global market.

    The raid took place on Sunday night in the Mediterranean Sea southeast of Cyprus. The SEALs successfully carried out the operation without firing any shots or injuring any of the captured rebels. The ship’s captain described the three armed Libyans as hijackers.

    According to a Pentagon spokesperson, the Morning Glory oil tanker was the first vessel to have loaded crude from a rebel-controlled port since a separatist insurgency against Tripoli’s government broke out in July of last year. There was no mention of the tanker’s destination.

    The spokesperson added that the Obama-approved operation was a reflection of the United States’ policy to boost Libya’s frail central government, which has faced multiple challenges since Moammar Gadhafi was ousted in 2011.

    The combination of Libya’s weak government and burgeoning army has made it increasingly difficult for the nation to put its foot down on former anti-Gadhafi militias, who are currently using their military capabilities to leverage the state to their oil-related agenda.

    Libya’s government had been openly against the militia’s participation in the country’s oil trade, and even threatened to blow up the tanker at one point. Once the Morning Glory set sail last week, lawmakers of the transitional parliament removed Prime Minister Ali Zeidan through a vote of no confidence. The defense minister was appointed as interim leader.

    The Libyan government released an official statement on Monday crediting the American and Cypriot governments for intercepting the illicit oil shipment. It also confirmed that the sale of Libyan petroleum is the primary source of national revenue, which is why any illegal activities surrounding it will not be tolerated.

    The Morning Glory is headed back to Libya under the authority of 25 U.S. sailors, and is expected to reach port within four days. The Libyan hijackers are in U.S. custody, although their prosecution has not yet been determined.

    Navy SEALs training at sea

    Image via YouTube

  • Libyan Prime Minister Zeidan Kidnapped

    Earlier this morning Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was kidnapped. Though the story is still developing, it has been confirmed by an aide to Prime Minister Zeidan that the story is indeed true. It is being reported that Zeidan was kidnapped from the Corinthian Hotel in Tripoli by unknown gunmen. The hotel was serving as his current residence. An unnamed hotel attendant noted that the gunmen were not hostile and calmly escorted Zeidan out of the hotel. It is unclear where they are taking him but the reasons for the kidnapping appear to be fairly clear.

    After last Saturday’s raid where U.S. militants captured Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai’i, Libyans citizens and rebel groups had been at further unrest. Al Ruqai’i is best known by his alias Anas al Libi. Al Libi is said to be a senior al Qaeda official. Al Libi is believed to be the alleged mastermind behind the 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya. It has also been reported that he was a close confidant of Osama Bin Laden.

    Last Saturday, U.S. militants launched twin attacks at suspected terrorist hideouts in Libya, where al Libi was swiftly captured and put into custody, and Somalia. The Libyan government received criticism among both terrorist groups and citizens for allowing the U.S. to complete the raids. Al Libi has sense been indicted and the recent kidnapping of Zeidan seems to be directly connected.

    Libyan officials have denied any direct involvement in the capture of Al Libi. CNN reported, “Zeidan’s office initially called the abduction a “rumor” on its official Facebook page, but later posted an update that it was “coerced by kidnappers to deny the report.”

    It can’t be known how long Prime Minister Zeidan will remain in the custody of the gunmen or if they have or will make any demands.

    Image credit: Wikipedia.com.

  • Libya Strike Ends 15-Year Hunt for Abu Anas al-Libi

    “Members of al-Qa’ida and other terrorist organizations literally can run but they can’t hide,” Secretary of State John Kerry said in reference to this weekend’s US military raids aimed at al-Shabaab militants in Somalia and Libyan, Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai, a.k.a., Abu Anas al-Libi.

    Al-Libi was wanted for his involvement in the 1998 bombings of US Embassies in Kenya (right) and Tanzania (left), in which over 220 were killed and 5,000 injured. Considering the span of 15 years since the bombings, predating the al-Qa’ida attacks of 11 September, Kerry said, “We hope that this makes clear that the United States of America will never stop in the effort to hold those accountable who conduct acts of terror.”

    1998 Bombings

    Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said in a statement today that al-Libi is currently in US custody after his capture, echoing Kerry’s comments that the US, “will spare no effort to hold terrorists accountable, no matter where they hide or how long they evade justice.” Hagel praised the US military personnel involved in both operations.

    The Libyan extremist was indicted in 2000 by a New York court for planning the East Africa bombings and other attacks aimed at US interests. Executive Order 13224 designates al-Libi as a global terrorist through his involvement in designated terrorist organizations and the UN has included him on its al-Qa’ida sanctions list.

    According to al-Jazeera, Tripoli is asking for US “clarifications” on the capture and while not wishing to affect a strategic relationship with Washington, the Libyan government affirms that Libyan nationals should be tried in their home country.

    A brother of al-Libi, Nabih al-Ruqai, reported to the Associated Press that al-Libi was parked outside of his house in Tripoli following Saturday morning prayers when he was captured by personnel in three vehicles that surrounded him, smashed the car window, grabbed his gun and him and left.

    [Images via Wikimedia Commons.]

  • Navy SEALs Somalia Assault Raises Strategic Questions

    Yesterday, Navy SEAL Team Six raided an al-Shabaab HQ in Barawe, Somalia. Although none of the SEALs were killed in the assault, a series of conflicting reports about the raid’s target were released, some of which claiming the individual was captured while others were claiming he died in the firefight. The raid was aborted as a failure.

    Despite conflicting reports, the SEAL team leader decided that the fighting was too hot, and after 20 minutes of gunfire, the SEAL team swam away. Somali intelligence officials have claimed, according to CBS News, that the SEAL team was targeting the leader of the al-Shabaab Islamist faction in Somalia, Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr AKA Ahmed Godane; however, an al-Shabaab official by the name of Sheikh Abdiaziz Abu Musab said via audio message that the raid had failed in its goal.

    The strike in Somalia by Navy SEAL Team Six was a part of a coordinated response to the Nairobi Westgate Mall attacks. The failed raid was part of a two-pronged response, with the second staged in Libya just hours after SEAL Team Six pulled out. The Libyan strike was targeting an al Qaeda leader associated with the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

    The Libyan raid, unlike the Somali one, was considered a huge success. Navy SEAL teams surrounded a house in Tripoli containing Anu Abas al-Liby, the al-Qaeda leader who claimed responsibility for the Embassy bombings. Liby had previously been indicted for his role in the bombings.

    The CS Monitor noted an interesting dichotomy: until recently, the Obama administration’s primary method of fighting terror abroad was authorized drone strikes. Having conducted hundreds of drone strikes during his presidency, Obama sought to decrease their frequency. Whereas 2010 saw 117 drone strikes in Pakistan alone, this year has seen only 46 Pakistani strikes while Yemen only endured 10 strikes this year. With these recent Navy SEAL raids, is the Obama administration changing tactics in the War on Terror?

    Obama recently acknowledged the deep resentment felt by the international community with regard to U.S. drone policy: “To say a military tactic is legal, or even effective, is not to say it is wise or moral in every instance,” Obama said in a speech at the National Defense University. “For the same human progress that gives us the technology to strike half a world away also demands the discipline to constrain that power – or risk abusing it.”

    [Image via a KTN YouTube news report of the raids]

  • French Embassy Bombed in Tripoli

    Just over one week after bombers detonated two explosives near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, the French Embassy in Tripoli has now been bombed.

    According to a Reuters report, a car bomb parked outside the French embassy exploded. The blast reportedly injured two French guards. No deaths have been reported.

    The last terror attack against a foreign entity in Libya was the September 2012 attack against the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi. Four people were killed during that assault, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens.

    Since the ousting of Mummar Gaddafi in 2011 and the ensuing civil war, Libya has experienced military, economic, and political turmoil. France was the first country to recognize Libya’s National Transitional Council as legitimate and was a major player in the NATO-led military intervention during the civil war. Though no organizations have taken responsibility for the bombing, the French military has recently been conducting operations in Mali against Islamic rebels and terrorist organizations have vowed retaliation for French efforts in the country.

    According to the Reuters report, Libya’s government has condemned the bombing as a “terrorist act.” French President Francois Hollande called on the Libyan government to quickly capture those responsible for the bombing.

    (Image courtesy Bryn Jones/Wikimedia Commons)

  • Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Arrested, Held Without Bail

    Nakoula Basseley Nakoula was arrested yesterday in California on the charge of a parole violation. Nakoula is the man behind the controversial anti-Muslim film “Innocence Of Muslims”, which has spurred violent protests in Pakistan and is currently banned from YouTube in Egypt and Libya. Some conservative commentators such as Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity have suggested that his arrest is an attempt by Obama to punish him for exercising his constitutionally protected free speech.

    Nakoula was arrested after it was revealed that he has used at least 17 aliases–and gave one of them when he appeared in court yesterday–which is a violation of his five-year parole for bank fraud. He was arrested in 2010 for the crime. He is currently being held without bail because it is believed he is a flight risk.

    “The court has a lack of trust in this defendant at this time,” Judge Suzanne Segal said.

    If Nakoula faces new charges stemming from the probation violation, he could spend up to two years in jail. Since the purported outrage over his 14-minute film trailer, he has been in hiding, and hid his face with a scarf while being escorted to and from the courtroom. The film portrays the Prophet Muhammed as a child molester, among other things.

    The Obama Administration blamed the film for sparking a spontaneous protest at the American Consulate in Libya on September 11th, which resulted in four deaths, including that of Ambassador Christopher Stevens. Eventually, it was admitted by Obama and his Administration that it was a pre-planned terrorist attack by al-Qaeda and that the film was simply a useful pretext to justify the murders. Romney has attacked Obama for so quickly placing the blame on this film instead of telling the world that America has the right to free speech, even speech that many people disagree with.

  • Christopher Stevens Dies at 52, U.S. Ambassador to Libya

    The violence and bloodshed currently happening in Libya has cost many lives, and now, Christopher Stevens, the American Ambassador to Libya is one of them. Stevens died on September 11th of 2012.

    Prior to Stevens’ service in Libya, Stevens (a California native) taught English in Morocco as part of the Peace Corps, and earned both of his undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of California, and a Masters Degree from the National War College.

    Stevens also had prior Libyan experience. He first served as Deputy Chief of Mission (2007-2009), along with Special Representative to the National Transitional Council (2011). Stevens returned to Libya in May of 2012 to serve as the U.S. Ambassador.

    According to various sources, Christopher Stevens died (along with three other members of his staff) on September 11th of 2012 in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Stevens was killed at the age of 52. Various supporters of his ambassadorship have left their condolences via Twitter.




  • New Gaddafi Capture Video Hits The Web

    New Gaddafi Capture Video Hits The Web

    It’s been four days since the death of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and a new video of his capture has hit the internet.

    It’s the clearest video yet of the moments after Libyan rebels took him under their control, and it shows a bloodied, terrified, but still alive Gaddafi being propped up, dragged around, as well as abused by his captors.

    On Sunday, reports emerged from Libya that named the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head, and also confirmed reports that the Colonel had been shots multiple times before eventually succumbing to his wounds. What actually happened in the moments leading up to Gaddafi’s death is still unknown, but it is speculated that he might have been executed by one of his captors. The BBC has video of one of his captors who apparently takes credit for the killing.

    The United States has joined other nations calling for a full investigation into his capture and death.

    In an incredibly odd turn, it was learned that Gaddafi’s body has been turned into an attraction for some in Libya, as it is being stored in a refrigerated unit inside a shopping mall in Misrata.

    The video above is now part of the historical record, and gives an important look into the crucial moments (presumably) right before his death. No matter how you feel about Gaddafi or the actions that led to his demise, one thing is certain: it’s a harrowing portrayal of the realities of war.

  • Muammar Gaddafi Dead According To Reports: Twitter Reacts

    According to the National Transitional Council in Libya, the current de-facto rulers of Libya, former leader Muammar Gaddafi has succumbed to multiple wounds and died.

    Apparently, Gaddafi was captured and shot in both legs near dawn on Thursday. He was reportedly fleeing rebel fighters in a convoy when NATO warplanes attacked. He was rushed away in an ambulance.

    “He (Gaddafi) was also hit in his head,” National Transitional Council official Abdel Majid Mlegta told Reuters. “There was a lot of firing against his group and he died.”

    Gaddafi was captured and eventually killed near Sirte, which is his hometown. There, anti-Gaddafi forces overtook many of the last remaining loyalist forces before taking Gaddafi himself.

    There has not been additional confirmation of the NTC’s claims.

    UPDATE: CNN Reports that a cell phone phone distributed by the AFP shows a bloodied, wounded man that is being identified as Gaddafi.

    Here’s some early Twitter reaction:

    @AndyParas
    Andy Paras    Here’s the story as I can tell: Khaddafy is dead; Gaddafi is in critical condition; and Qaddhafi is captured. #libya #confusing 35 minutes ago via HootSuite · powered by @socialditto

    @rayimaa
    rayima    Gadhafi is reportedly dead. Finally the Libyan people can have freedom, you know unless NATO stays in Libya. #gadhafi 38 seconds ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

    @DJIntence
    DJ Intence ™    HAHAHA. Bon Voyage #Gadhafi. #Libyan PEOPLE should feel VERY UPLIFTED…..#SoLONGGadhafi 2 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

    @mmintz1
    Matthew Mintz    Reports are that Moammar #Gadhafi has been killed. Now comes the time to start moving towards unifying the country and ending the civil war. 4 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    @pencerm
    Ryan Pence    I wonder who gets his sunglass collection? #Gadhafi 4 minutes ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

    @OinkPretoria
    Oink Pretoria    Some media reporting that #Gaddafi has been injured, others that he is dead etc. I just hope they don’t toss the body overboard #BinLaden 1 minute ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    @PhotoNerd2201
    Memy Martin    I don’t suppoprt muder, but if Muammar Gaddafi is really dead, then Libya can rebuild and run the country the RIGHT way. R.I.P. Fathi <3 41 seconds ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    @Earlecoman
    Allan John Damulira    I don’t know which is more painful; #Gaddafi‘s death or the ignorance of jubilating Africans applauding the stark advent of #Neocolonialism 1 minute ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    @darylonair
    daryl    However. Good luck Libya… You’ll need it now. #libya #gaddafi #gadhafi 1 minute ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    Check out what others are saying about his death at his Famous Dead page.

  • Google Maps Acknowledges Libyan Rebels

    Google Maps Acknowledges Libyan Rebels

    It’s likely most average Joes view the concept of maps, especially online services like Google Maps, MapQuest, etc, as benign objects designed to get people from one place to another, or, perhaps, give users a better idea of their surroundings. Rarely are the political motivations of maps are factored into the equation.

    Essentially, maps are largely viewed as means, er, directions to an end point, but for people fighting for their freedom in foreign lands against despotic rulers, maps, even something simple has naming conventions for certain areas, have a great deal of power that goes way beyond getting from point A to point B.

    Just ask the Libyan rebels who renamed an area in Tripoli to one that better fits their cause. What was once “Green Square” is now “Martyrs’ Square,” at least in relation to Google Maps.

    The change has even been recorded in the Libyan version of Google Maps:


    عرض خريطة بحجم أكبر

    Which, aside from the Arabic page formatting, looks an awful lot like its western hemisphere counterpart:


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    To the rebels who have been fighting Gaddafi’s rule with a tooth, nail, and scavenged weapons approach, the subtle but powerful change had to feel something like victory.

    If you somehow doubt the power of maps in relation to politics and social issues, ask Palestine how it feels about Israel’s attitude towards the Gaza Strip, and vice versa. So imagine how it feels to be a Libyan rebel when you discover Google has acknowledged your efforts with a map name alteration, a simple act that has powerful, powerful repercussions.

    Imagine Gaddafi’s disdain at such knowledge, provided he’s able to receive any news about it. If he still had his iron-clad grip over the Libyan people and the country’s policies, you can guarantee such a change would not take place unless he approved it.

    According to IBT, the change came about as something of a crowd-sourced movement. Google allows users to make alterations to maps for personalizing purposes, but how often does it include them in their final product?

    With Martyrs’ Park, you get the idea Google was more than happy to oblige, because it allows them, as a company, to subtly voice their support for Libya’s freedom fighters. There is some pause to be taken with the name change, at least in regards to the comments that accompany it.

    For instance:

    In Benghazi, they’ve been lynching (beheading and burning alive) suspected Gaddafi’s supporters on the main city square. I wonder if that fine tradition of these brave freedom fighters will be continued on this square once they are in full control of the city.

    It’s easy to understand the hatred for Gaddafi and his supporters, but going after the leader is one thing, murdering his supporters is an entirely different matter altogether. That being said, the majority of the comments concerning the renaming of Green Square to Martyrs’ Square has been positive, even if people have a hard time spelling everything correctly:

    Proud of the free people in lybia 🙂

    And:

    Way to go, Google! Proud of you for being on top of this. And congratulations to the people of Libya – we’re all rooting for you in reclaiming your country as your own. You deserve freedom and dignity – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!

    The Libyan version of Google Maps features many of these supporting comments as well:

    Kudos to Google for keeping it up to date! Happy for the Libyan people

    So was it appropriate for Google to use their maps for such a purpose or are they obliged to sit it out and wait for the results before inserting itself, considering the political power maps possess?

    H/t to The Atlantic for another awesome image of the Libyan rebels.

  • Mohammed Gaddafi Captured While Speaking With Live TV

    The incredible video that’s coming up in this article comes courtesy of The Telegraph, and while it’s only in the audio format, it’s very clear what’s going on. Simply put, it’s the live feed of Libyan rebels capturing Mohammed Gaddafi, the son of (soon-to-be ousted?) Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi.

    To say “the revolution will not be televised” is no longer accurate:


    Naturally, the situation in Libya (and Yemen) have been hot topics on Twitter, and that’s what lead me to The Atlantic article the lead image comes from. The article itself is a gallery of “homemade” weapons used by the Libyan rebels, and it, like the video, is incredible.

    There’s really no doubting the fact the Libyans are tired of the Gaddafi rule and willing to do just about anything to end it.

    As indicated, the Libyan situation is a hot commodity on Twitter right–thankfully, no “Promoted Tweets” are present–with “Tripoli” and “Gadhafi” being two of the bigger related trends. The “Gadhafi” trend also shows the various ways to spell the last name of person in question. With The Telegraph and other British publications, the “Gaddafi” spelling is used, but in the United States, the alternate spelling is used.

    For what it’s worth, Wikipedia uses the “Gaddafi” spelling, so we’re sticking with that.

    With regards to Twitter, instead of focusing on the various tweets, instead, I’d like to draw your attention to the Twitter accounts of Omar Mashjari (@OmarMash) and Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi (@SultanAlQassemi). Both of these accounts have been absolute founts of knowledge concerning the chaos going on in Libya. For instance:

    @OmarMash
    Omar Mashjari    Libya rebels: NATO will bomb Bab al-Aziziya after sunset prayer. 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    Which maybe one of the most powerful tweets I’ve ever read, and:

    @SultanAlQassemi
    Sultan Al Qassemi    Al Jazeera: Mohammed Gaddafi flees house arrest with the help of Gaddafi battalion members 18 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

    If you’re at all interested in keeping up with the story and you’d like to go beyond CNN, I recommend following both of these accounts. Again, these–the video and the Twitter accounts–are just another example of the strength of social media, even in regards to the overthrowing of despotic leaders whose time has finally come.

  • Libya Protest Tweets Mapped Using Google Maps

    An activist has put together a Google Maps mashup, mapping out tweets from those involved in the protests in Libya. 

    On the map page, the description reads: "This map has been created by compiling reports from trusted accounts on Twitter. Nonetheless, these reports are in general unconfirmed. This information should be considered in the context of there being absolutely no independent media in Libya at this time. This map is not automatically produced. Each posting is considered before it is mapped. These considerations have evolved over time as conditions on the ground have changed."

    To that note, creator @Arasmus tweeted:

    @mibazaar The danger of an automatic map is that you will reveal too much information too soon and put protestors in danger.less than a minute ago via webArasmus
    Arasmus

    "Because of the difficulty in properly translating Arabic town-names into English, reports including latitude and longitude data are preferred," the map page says. The video below explains how to gather the coordinates data to submit it: 

    A couple other noteworthy tweets from @Arasmus:

    Help save lives in #Libya. Send link to this map http://bit.ly/hGtqiV to the Twitter accounts of individual journalists around world. #feb17less than a minute ago via webArasmus
    Arasmus

    So much terrible violence and suffering. Trying to think of something better, like smiles.less than a minute ago via webArasmus
    Arasmus

    Arasmus also puts out a "daily" using paper.li. 

    (via: Wired)