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Big Business of Baseball w/ Joseph Guzman: The High-Stakes World of MLB Agents Big Business of Baseball w/ Joseph Guzman takes center stage in this episode of The SLIDE Podcast, where we explore the challenges and rewards of being an MLB Players Association-certified agent. Joseph Guzman shares his journey from a college athlete to representing top major league and minor league players, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of baseball representation. Breaking into Baseball Business, Representation and Management Joseph Guzman's transition into the business of baseball came after a health scare in college ended his playing career. Determined to stay connected to the game, he turned his focus toward player representation and contract negotiation. Today, he represents over 20 players across professional leagues, guiding them through the intricacies of the MLB draft, contracts, and career planning. “Nothing is impossible in baseball. If you have the work ethic and mental toughness, you can make it to the top.” – Joseph Guzman The Big Business of Professional Baseball Being an MLB agent is more than negotiating contracts. Guzman explains how player career development, mental health support, and relationship-building with MLB executives are key parts of the job. Managing draft negotiations is a critical skill. Supporting players through career highs and lows ensures long-term success. Balancing relationships with MLB scouts, front offices, and team executives is essential for creating opportunities. Scouting and Talent Development in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic has become a powerhouse for baseball talent, with young athletes signing with major league organizations as early as 16. Guzman shares his firsthand experiences working with elite Dominican players and explains how scouting academies prepare them for the big leagues. Many players come from difficult backgrounds and see baseball as a way to change their family’s future. The stakes are high, and international scouting is a crucial part of baseball's global business. College Baseball and the NIL Revolution The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era has redefined college athletics, allowing players to monetize their brands before turning pro. Guzman breaks down the financial and legal challenges associated with NIL deals and how they affect recruiting strategies for universities and MLB teams. The transfer portal and the growing popularity of JUCO baseball are shifting how players move through the ranks. College athletes now have more power than ever to shape their careers before entering professional baseball. What MLB Scouts and Agents Look for in Future Stars Character and mental toughness play just as big of a role as raw talent. Guzman emphasizes that MLB organizations look beyond batting averages and fastball velocities when scouting future stars. Work ethic and discipline set great players apart. Handling adversity and mental resilience are key to long-term success. Social media presence and personal branding impact draft stock and professional opportunities. Final Thoughts & Walk-Up Songs To close the show, Joseph answers our classic final question: Game 7 of the World Series. Bases loaded. Bottom of the ninth. Your last game ever. What's your walk-up song? His answer? Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. A perfect choice for an agent who never backs down from a challenge! For another inspiring story, make sure to listen to 6'6” Lefty Phenom: UGA Baseball with Alton Davis II Follow The SLIDE Podcast! Please email us for any questions or feedback. Please help us grow!!! Email: TheSlidePodcastShow@gmail.com Make sure to leave us a review!!!! Leave us a 5-star review and a question, and we’ll answer on the show! Get a chance to host an episode as a guest. Website: www.theslidepodcastshow.com All Links: https://linktr.ee/theslidepodcastshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theslidepodcastshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSlidePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theslidepodcastshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theslidepodcastshow?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theslidepodcast X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/theslidepod

     This week- two movies about living your life authentically to yourself in the face of societal pressure.     When a performance art trio take up residency at an enigmatic and remote artistic institute, a journalist with gastric issues, Stones, is hired to document their day-today creative process. The trio, led by narcissist Elle di Elle, perform "sonic catering", making ASMR with culinary sounds. Stones finds his issues worsen as he is drawn ever deeper into their petty disagreements, power struggles, and complexly sordid history. A delicacy from Peter Strickland, a filmmaker for acquired tastes, Flux Gourmet.     After a pair of cross country Bible selling Catholic schoolgirls knock on the wrong door, they are pulled into nightmare of torment, fear, and death. Lobo is a dealer and pimp who loves a little bit of excessive violence. Maria is his favorite employee with a habit of killing anyone she is alone with for more than 5 minutes. Catherine and Rebecca are just in the wrong place at the wrong time. When their paths intersect, blood flies and revenge will be doled out without hesitation. The feature debut of writer-director Joseph Guzman, Run! Bitch Run!     All that and Craig, tired of Americans being unable to pronounce his name, makes a not so stunning accusation. Join us, won't you?   Episode 391- Flanger Abuse

Way back in May, a good friend of the show, Joseph Guzman, introduced me to the Tampa Bay Rays Strength and Conditioning Coach, Joey Greany. We decided to wait until the season ended to get him on the show and we finally got to dive deep into the world of elite performance training. Joey has worked with some of the top athletes in the game, helping them reach new levels of strength, speed, and durability.

In this episode of the Are you in the Book Podcast, Eric Wubbena sits down with Darren Everson, the hitting coach for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies - AA affiliate of the New York Mets. Darren shares his journey through the ranks of professional baseball, from playing in the minors to coaching at various levels, including his role as a hitting coordinator. He discusses the impact of technology on hitting strategies, the importance of observation and communication, and how he tailors his coaching approach to individual players. Joseph Guzman from Empowerment Sports Group also joins the conversation, offering insights on navigating advice from different hitting coaches and staying true to one's own strengths. Whether you're a player, coach, or baseball fan, this episode provides valuable perspectives on developing effective hitting techniques and understanding the game at a deeper level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark sit down with Joseph Guzman from Empowerment Sports Group to discuss everything from the MLB Draft to international scouting and development to the way teams and agents use data for talent evaluation. Joseph has amassed a wealth of expertise on a variety of topics, and we dig into lots of exciting areas. What do different MLB teams look for in the draft process, and how does that differ for domestic vs. international talent? How does the simple availability of data affect decision making in the front office?(0:00) Intro(2:08) Joseph's Baseball Career(6:21) International Development & Signing(10:50) What Metrics Do MLB Teams Value?(12:42) Data, Feel, and Sample Sizes(15:47) MLB Draft Decisions(23:49) Advanced Analytics, Raw Tools, and Intangibles(30:00) Advice to Young Players(32:33) A Return to Contact?

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Joseph Guzman graduated from Florida Memorial University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Minor in Aviation. He graduated with Cum Laude Honors and part of the National Honor Math Society Mu Alpha Theta. He has over 6 years' experience as adviser, mentor, and talent recruiter. His coaching positions include work with the Kansas City Royals organization at their Dominican Academy giving instruction, as well as mentoring their recently signed Latin American prospects. He was also an assistant Cultural Development Coordinator with the Royals, teaching the young prospects English. Following the opportunity with the Royals, Joseph was an assistant coach for the Covington Lumberjacks of the Valley League where he helped them to a playoff appearance. During the same time, he worked on coaching many players who ended up signing professional baseball contracts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

Contact UsIf you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.comFollow UsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysicsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_PhysicsWhere to find Michael's work!https://www.instagram.com/michaeljjaramillo/https://www.instagram.com/michaeljaramillophotography/Master's ThesisIf you want to keep up with the programLinks (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast)APS Bridge Program:https://aps.org/programs/minorities/bridge/Details on Bitter Electromagnets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_electromagnetHow to get healthcare (in the US) when unemployed: https://www.healthcare.gov/unemployed/Narcissism (and their communal variants):Crash Course on Narcissim by Dr. Ramani: https://youtu.be/V87G95bGTTkVideo focusing on Communal Narcissm: https://youtu.be/aF8fiHTbGtYArticle on Communal Narcissism: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/communal-narcissism/Rough Timestamps (hh:mm:ss)Introduction: Start to 00:02:20Why pursue physics / astronomy: 00:02:30 to 00:06:00Beginning Observational Astronomy: 00:0600 to 00:11:30Time-domain Astronomy, Gravitational lensing: 00:11:30 to 00:13:00Astronomy in Alabama to Michigan: 00:13:30 to 00:16:10Ancient people having connection with the sky: 00:17:00 to 00:18:30Brazil travel: 00:18:30 to 00:19:30Back to why astronomy, Connecting to the universe: 00:20:00 to 00:25:00“Putting numbers to things”, Learning the physics:  00:25:00 to 00:37:00“So much work to enjoy one of my five classes”: 00:33:00“Theme that echoes into grad school”: 00:33:25 In Grad School, when do you get to do what you love?: 00:38:00 to 00:43:00What did you learn in school vs on the job? : 00:43:00 to 00:50:00Masters in Neutron Star astrophysics: 00:46:45What's next? : 00:51:00 to 00:53:00New school, New problems Advisor, Research opportunities (Bait and switch): 00:53:00 to 01:02:00 “Stink” associated with being a bridge student“Left more meetings in tears than not” : 00:57:00Jaded on the bridge program: 00:57:00 to 00:59:00Forced into condensed matter, research experience: 01:02:30 to 01: Counseling (in and out of school): 01:13:00 to 01:15:00Near death experience: 01:15:00 to 01:34:30At the present, so to speak, Finding Balance, Confidence, Counseling: 01:35:00 to 01:50:00Connection to Joe's break “I don't know who I am after I leave”: 01:51:30 to 01:54:15What is your purpose without astronomy? (Bird, astrophotography. Skateboarding): 01:54:15 to 2:00:00Expectations to provide and be emotionless: 02:00:00 to 02:08:40Suffering leads to compassion: 02:08:40 to 02:10:00Joe's experience with his advisor: 02:10:00 to 02:26:00How would you view your past experience now? : 02:26:00 to 02:30:00How do you feel now that you are out of grad school?: 02:32:00 to EndFree Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Contact UsIf you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.comFollow UsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysicsYoutube:https://youtube.com/@beyond_the_physicsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_PhysicsIf you want to keep up with the program.Links (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast)Case Study of Serum Sickness in Dog due to Antivenin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9aTDO4I3U3T_Pre3XPXVKD62mu6KQF9/view?usp=sharingBCG Therapy Info by American Cancer Society:https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/bladder-cancer/treating/intravesical-therapy.htmlCommunal Narcissism:https://www.choosingtherapy.com/communal-narcissism/Dr. Ramani Video: https://youtu.be/aF8fiHTbGtYRough TimestampsIntroduction: Start to 00:04:00Irene Doctoral Candidacy + Summer School in Pittsburgh: 00:04:00 to 00:10:00Dealing with Anxiety / Panic Attacks: 00:10:00 to 00:16:00Sage Emergency, Snake Bite, Kidney Failure (+ Joe Qualification Exam Prep): 00:16:00 to 00:35:00Joe Qualification Exam: 00:35:00 to 00:40:00Irene Father Health Emergency (Lack of space to Mourn): 00:40:00 to 01:03:30Spring 2023Irene Playing music again + Rock Climbing: 01:03:30 to 01:09:10Joe Spring 2023, Prospectus + Rock Climbing: 01:09:10 to 01:16:50Irene Scholarship: 01:16:50 to 01:19:00Joe “Incident” with Advisor: 01:19:00 to 01:47:50Summer 2023, Travel, Summer school in Brazil: 01:48:00 to EndFree Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Contact UsIf you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.comFollow UsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysicsYoutube:https://youtube.com/@beyond_the_physicsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_PhysicsIf you want to keep up with the program.Links (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast)Internal Family Systems Information : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapyDissociative Identity Disorder Information:https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/dissociative-disorders/what-are-dissociative-disordersWhere to watch Moon Knight (Not a sponsor):https://www.disneyplus.com/series/moon-knight/4S3oOF1knocSRough Timestamps (mm:ss)Start - 08:00: Introduction & Catch up08:00 - 09:15: Value of mental excercise09:15 -  13:55 : Context from the show14:15 -  24:00 : Context from my life & My Existential CrisisQuote: "My Body on Railroad Tracks": 17:5524:30 - 37:20 :  "Who's My Mark and Who's my Steven?"26:35 -  31:00 : Defining Mark31:00 - 33:00 : Chink in Mark's Armor33:00 - 34:45 : Who am I?34:45 - 37:20 : Defining Steven37:20 -  42:20 : The conflict between Mark and Steven42:30 - 46:00 : Steven's right to exist ( despite what society may say )46:00 - 48:33 : Take aways, Moving towards integration48:33 - 50:30 : Homework for you!50:30 - End : OutroFree Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Episode 119 In this episode, I speak with Joseph Guzman, former professional baseball player now sport agent with Empowerment Sports Group. He has over 6 years' experience as adviser, mentor, and talent recruiter. His coaching positions include work with the Kansas City Royals organization at their Dominican Academy giving instruction, as well as mentoring their recently signed Latin American prospects. He was also an assistant Cultural Development Coordinator with the Royals, teaching the young prospects English. Following the opportunity with the Royals, Joseph was an assistant coach for the Covington Lumberjacks of the Valley League where he helped them to a playoff appearance. Joseph recruited, draft and has worked with dozens of players in the MLB. Topics Discussed: Athletic Performance & Sleep Life on the Road Evolution Coaching and Support Importance of a Support System Paying It Forward Empowering the Youth Sleep & Recovery Social Pressures Instagram: @empowermentsg @josephrguzman Website: www.empowermentsportsgroup.com Reading: How to Rewire the Vagus Nerve Be Like Amazon Listening To: Podcast: Head of the Curve, Crush Performance R&R: Blue Light Blocking Glasses SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW *Anything discussed in this episode is not medical advice and you should always check with a health professional prior to taking any actions. Please leave a rating and review Connect with me on YouTube , Instagram and Twitter Website: www.berestedbewell.com Mighty Meals: https://eatmightymeals.com/order/r/berestedbewell/ BioStrap: https://biostrap.com/order-evo/?ref=scottshortmeyeru BiOptimizers: www.bioptimizers.com CODE: BERESTED for 10% Discount Condition One Bars: www.goconditionone.com/rest or Code: REST for 20% Discount HVMN https://hvmn.me/rest - Code REST for 10% OFF Therasage Infrared Saunas - www.therasage.com Code REST for Discounts EnergyBits: www.energybits.com **20% DISCOUNT CODE: REST Xendurance: http://shopxnd.com/berestedbewell Clearlight Infrared Saunas: https://qj959.isrefer.com/go/restandrecovery/restrecoverypodcast Tusol Wellness (Smoothies): https://tusolwellness.com/?rfsn=5207570.45dc97 CODE: SCOTT20 Nitric Oxide for You https://no2u.com Code REST for 10% OFF

Episode 119 In this episode, I speak with Joseph Guzman, former professional baseball player now sport agent with Empowerment Sports Group. He has over 6 years' experience as adviser, mentor, and talent recruiter. His coaching positions include work with the Kansas City Royals organization at their Dominican Academy giving instruction, as well as mentoring their recently signed Latin American prospects. He was also an assistant Cultural Development Coordinator with the Royals, teaching the young prospects English. Following the opportunity with the Royals, Joseph was an assistant coach for the Covington Lumberjacks of the Valley League where he helped them to a playoff appearance. Joseph recruited, draft and has worked with dozens of players in the MLB. Topics Discussed: Athletic Performance & Sleep Life on the Road Evolution Coaching and Support Importance of a Support System Paying It Forward Empowering the Youth Sleep & Recovery Social Pressures Instagram: @empowermentsg @josephrguzman Website: www.empowermentsportsgroup.com Reading: How to Rewire the Vagus Nerve Be Like Amazon Listening To: Podcast: Head of the Curve, Crush Performance R&R: Blue Light Blocking Glasses SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW *Anything discussed in this episode is not medical advice and you should always check with a health professional prior to taking any actions. Please leave a rating and review Connect with me on YouTube , Instagram and Twitter Website: www.berestedbewell.com Mighty Meals: https://eatmightymeals.com/order/r/berestedbewell/ BioStrap: https://biostrap.com/order-evo/?ref=scottshortmeyeru BiOptimizers: www.bioptimizers.com CODE: BERESTED for 10% Discount Condition One Bars: www.goconditionone.com/rest or Code: REST for 20% Discount HVMN https://hvmn.me/rest - Code REST for 10% OFF Therasage Infrared Saunas - www.therasage.com Code REST for Discounts EnergyBits: www.energybits.com **20% DISCOUNT CODE: REST Xendurance: http://shopxnd.com/berestedbewell Clearlight Infrared Saunas: https://qj959.isrefer.com/go/restandrecovery/restrecoverypodcast Tusol Wellness (Smoothies): https://tusolwellness.com/?rfsn=5207570.45dc97 CODE: SCOTT20 Nitric Oxide for You https://no2u.com Code REST for 10% OFF

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Prepare to have your FACE MELTED in another riveting installment of the Local Obscene! We interview Joseph Guzman of the band Flow State who put together a massive festival called Psychedelic Panther coming up this weekend April 15-17th. Also, we head on over to Growl and interview Radical Operations who played at the Psychotic Spring Breakdown on their Sister Act 3 III tour. Be sure to follow both of these incredible bands on allll the social media and stream their music. Head out to Main at South Side this weekend and catch a ton of mind blowing band and artists. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/localobscene/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localobscene/support

Contact UsIf you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.comFollow UsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysicsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_PhysicsIf you want to keep up with the program.LinksWhere to find the Eigenbros: https://www.youtube.com/c/Eigenbros/featuredhttps://www.patreon.com/eigenbroshttps://eigenbros.com/ReferencesAt the beginning of the episode Juan tries to recall the "Sandia National Laboratories" in New Mexico.Rough Timestamps (hh:mm:ss)Start - 00:02:07: Introduction00:02:07 - 00:03:52 : Where'd We Leave off00:03:52 - 00:09:07 : Eigenbros is changing, New jobs, Catching Omicron00:09:07 - 00:21:37 : Recap on events since last interview00:21:37 - 00:24:22 : Why apply to schools?00:24:22 - 00:28:22: Working for Uber Eats and the Post Office00:28:22 - 00:31:37 : Struggles with interviews00:31:37 - 00:36:22 : How is Eigenbros changing?00:36:22 - 00:42:07 : Conflict between the bros?00:42:07 - 00:51:07 : Producing Higher Quality00:51:07 - 01:05:07 : Honest thoughts about leaving program00:52:51  : “Feelings leaving grad school” Quote00:54:29 : “Stillborn” Quote01:05:07 - 01:13:22 : Philosophy of the Physics Department01:13:37 - 01:43:22 : Centering Your needs, Equity01:21:10 : “It's their loss” Quote01:26:07 : “We never see you” Quote01:39:25 : “Controlled Rage” Quote01:43:22 - 01:48:37 : Difference in perception after passing Qualifying exam01:51:07 - 2:02:37 : Treatment of students by teachers02:02:37 - 02:19:55 : Appreciation of empathy in professional spaces02:19:55 - End : Outro Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

There are many baseball players that for one reason or another that do not get noticed by scouts or recruiters. Player advisor and player agent Joseph Guzman of the Empowerment Sports Group joins us for a conversation that will help youth, high school and college players understand what it takes to get to their next level.

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On Episode 13 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing Grindhouse and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and dissecting the ultraviolent new age Grindhouse flick "RUN! BITCH, RUN!" from 2009.  The film was directed by Joseph Guzman and features a cameo appearance from genre actor Daeg Faerch.  Join our regular hosts Cameron Scott and Tom Komisar for a gritty tale about a pair of Catholic schoolgirls selling bibles that knock on the wrong door running afoul a nasty group of felons. This story proves that payback is indeed a bitch! Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!    

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BookclubOur first assigned reading is: "Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind" By Annaka Harris, you can find a copy to purchase here: Amazon(We are not affiliated or sponsored by this product)Message us questions using the email under "Contact Us" if you're interested in participatingContact UsIf you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.comFollow UsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_PhysicsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysicsIf you want to keep up with the program.Rough TimestampsIntro: 00:00:00 - 00:04:30Background (First scientist in family): 00:08:15Journey before physics (psychology, medical doctor): 00:08:30 - 00:14:30Dropping in on engineering classes, switching majors: 00:14:45 -  00:18:45Going back to community college after “graduating” (choosing physics): 00:19:15 - 00:22:30Physics Tutoring Job: 00:24:15 - 00:25:30CSULB: 00:26:15Why was psychology a bad fit? : 00:27:30 - 00:34:45Starting LB physics: 00:34:45 Finding Graphene: 00:36:30 - 00:39:15CSULB SPS (presidency): 00:39:30 - 00:41:30Research and its culture: 00:42:15 - 01:01:15(Mentor in a coma: 00:55:00)(Hazing: 00:57:30)Long Beach vs UML (and Knoxville) culture: 01:01:30 - 01:32:45Physics Relies on engineering: 01:32:45 - 01:43:30Why go to UMass Lowell? : 01:46:30 - 01:53:30Getting started with research: 01:54:00 - 01:59:30Qualifying Exam: 01:59:30 - 02:11:45Family’s Feelings Now: 02:13:15 - 02:23:00Irene’s BA time: 02:23:30 - 02:29:30Csulb Memories: 02:32:30 - 02:34:30Unhappy during 20’s: 02:38:30 - 02:41:30Finished Psychology?: 02:43:15 - 02:45:00Psycho physics?: 02:45:00 - 02:49:30Book Club (Conscious): 02:50:30 - 02:53:30Ghosts (using radar) and Bigfoot: 02:53:30 - 03:01:30Radar in tech: 03:01:30 - 03:07:30Final Questions (goal after phd, what makes a perfect mentor): 03:08:30 - 03:15:15Title: 03:20:45Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any State University, or Scholarship program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Relevant LinksTrump administration rescinds rule on foreign students (AP)US now says new foreign students can't enter if courses online (Aljazeera)Follow UsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_PhysicsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysicsIf you want to keep up with the program.Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position  any State University, or Scholarship program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.Contact UsIf you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.comRough TimestampsJavier’s background: 00:03:30 Visit from NASA: 00:16:30Household Growing up: 00:20:30 Mexican Education/ Colleges: 00:23:30Should America adopt Mexico’s college system: 00:27:30Access to quality education: 00:31:30Professionals difficulty finding jobs: 00:37:30“Shoving” our way to change: 00:50:30Importance of Networking: 00:58:30Feelings on family/Irene in science: 01:02:30Why move to America: 01:07:45Into and Out of Management: 01:12:30Discrimination at work: 01:14:30Gratitude and Luck: 01:19:30Trump and international students: 01:33:30Retirement projects: 01:40:30Anti-Science movement: 01:48:30Register to Vote + Vote by Mail: 01:59:30Advice for raising kids: 02:04:30Wealth and Happiness: 02:11:30Best practices for Father’s from Irene’s experience: 02:25:00Closing Remarks, advice for younger generation: 02:33:30

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Visit agreatbigcity.com/support to learn how to support New York City local news and allow us to keep bringing you this podcast. If you are a New York-based business and would be interested in sponsoring our podcasts, visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. The ridership on crosstown buses at 14th Street has increased to more than 32,000 daily riders, an increase over last year's 26,000 daily riders, and now the city is looking at increasing service along the route. Now that buses are moving faster thanks to the clear streets and the installation of bus loading platforms, some are beginning to need to hold at bus stops to avoid getting ahead of schedule. The 14th Street buses will also be getting on-board camera systems that photograph any bus lane blockers and send that info to the Department of Transportation. Any scofflaws caught blocking buses by those on-board cameras or street-mounted cameras will be subject to fines. These are the same on-board cameras that made a dramatic debut recently when the Transit Authority posted a video on social media showing the bus camera zapping a delivery truck out of the bus lane. Although there haven't been any reports of disintegrating delivery vans, the cameras have been operating on the M15 and B44 Select Bus routes. Good and bad news for any holiday shoppers hoping for some traffic relief in Midtown this holiday season: City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said the success of the 14th Street busway should lead the city to expand the program to similar streets like 34th and 42nd, but Mayor de Blasio's view is still that instituting busways on other streets would be a premature move before the 14th street pilot program has completed. The current busway pilot program is scheduled to last 18 months, after which the DOT will examine the results and decide whether the program will continue. Midtown bus riders may still be stuck behind empty Ubers on 34th Street, but visitors to Rockefeller Center will get a bit more breathing room. The city announced on November 22nd that, beginning Friday, November 29th, movable barriers will be installed to close streets around Rockefeller Center and add more pedestrian space during the holiday season. The plan is to completely close 49th and 50th Streets from Fifth to Sixth beginning in the afternoon until midnight, when most shoppers and visitors will be in the area. Along Fifth Avenue from 48th to 52nd, a lane of the road on each side will be reclaimed for pedestrian traffic with movable barriers. On Sixth Avenue, a similar barrier setup will take over one lane of traffic, but only when the NYPD and DOT observers see that crowds are growing and more pedestrian space is needed. According to State Senator Brad Hoylman, the Rockefeller Center area attracts 125 million visitors during the holiday season. When news of the potential street closure plan leaked at the end of October, Mayor de Blasio emphasized that it had not yet been approved by City Hall and that someone at the DOT may have accidentally or intentionally leaked it "trying to further their own agenda". The plan will take effect the day after Thanksgiving. You may notice one problem when you combine the previous two stories: In response to news of the Rockefeller Center street closures, Transit Authority head Andy Byford released a short statement criticizing what he called a unilateral decision by the city that will slow down buses in the Rockefeller Center area since they are not given priority in the current plan. Fifth Avenue is a major north-south route for buses, and it remains to be seen how the four-block narrowing of the street will impact traffic or transit times. This week, the Port Authority announced this week that they hope to use autonomous vehicle technology to more closely space their buses through the Lincoln Tunnel. While they plan realistically wouldn't eliminating drivers, the technology would allow the buses to drive close to each other and maintain a higher speed by closely monitoring the surrounding environment and avoiding collisions with greater accuracy than a human driver. Today's podcast is brought to you by City Survival: The AGBC Holiday Gift Guide — Whether it's a tiny replica of a fire escape to hang on your wall or a gadget that may one day help you escape a stalled subway train, find all your gifts this year through our Gift Guide at agreatbigcity.com/gift-guide and your purchases will financially benefit AGBC. Coming up November 28th, the 93rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving parade will fly 16 giant balloons from 77th Street to 34th Street, with new giant balloons this year of Astronaut Snoopy, Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, a new Spongebob Squarepants design featuring Gary the snail, and the reappearance of Smokey the Bear, but those new balloons will hopefully stop to pay their respects to some of their fallen comrades. Over the 93 years of Macy's parades, there have been three major balloon crashes: 26 years ago in 1993 — The Sonic the Hedgehog balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade knocks down a streetlight in Columbus Circle, injuring a child and an off-duty police officer 22 years ago in 1997 — Four are injured, two seriously, when a Cat in the Hat balloon from the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade knocks down a streetlight on Central Park West — Hear more about the Corey Lidle plane crash on Episode 44 of the podcast 14 years ago in 2005 — Two are injured when an M&M balloon from the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade knocks down a streetlight in Times Square Safety limits are now set on where balloons may only fly if sustained winds are below 23mph and gusts are below 34mph. For this Thanksgiving, the winds are predicted to be in the 20mph range, so it remains to be seen if high winds may ground the balloons this year. No matter what happens to this year's Macy's balloons, it won't be as exciting as the parade's end from 1927 to 1932, when parade balloons were simply launched into the sky after the parade, where the helium-filled balloons would rise into the air and Macy's predicted they would deflate and land, so they attached a note that offered a $100 reward to anyone who returned the balloon's remains. The tradition ended, however, when one of the loose balloons finally ended up getting stuck on the wing of an airplane and sent the plane into a tailspin. 13 years ago on November 25, 2006 — Sean Bell is shot and killed by police in a controversial shooting that raised protests over how police handled the encounter and whether anyone in Bell's bachelor party was actually armed — Sean Bell is shot and killed by police in a controversial shooting that raised protests over how police handled the encounter and whether anyone in Bell's bachelor party was actually armed. Upon leaving the bachelor party at a strip club, undercover police testified that they heard one of Bell's friends say he was going to get a gun, so police, who were outside the club investigating possible prostitution at the location, drew their guns and fired on the group, killing Bell and severely injuring two others. The NYPD response hinged on whether a gun was mentioned or displayed, with witnesses saying no one in the bachelor party mentioned a gun and none being found at the scene. Mayor Bloomberg called the shooting unacceptable and said it looked like a case of excessive force, with five officers firing a total of 50 shots, hitting Bell four times, Trent Benefield three times, and Joseph Guzman 19 times. Protests took place comparing Bell's death to similar police shootings of unarmed men and protesters called for the officers to be held accountable. Three of the five officers involved in the shooting were indicted and went before a judge in a bench trial where all charges were dropped on April 25, 2008. Despite their acquittal, all officers and their commanding officer were fired or forced to resign by 2012. Liverpool Street from 94th to 101st Ave in Jamaica, Queens was named in honor of Sean Bell on what would have been his 27th birthday. 109 years ago on November 27, 1910 — The original Penn Station opens to the public, with an estimated 100,000 visitors on the first day — The original Penn Station opens to the public, with an estimated 100,000 visitors on the first day The city operated a bit differently in those days, with the New York Times noting the increase in pedestrians on a Sunday in the "usually very quiet" area in Midtown between Penn Station and Times Square, and that the crowds were "impressed with the lack of confusion" at Penn Station on opening day. One aspect of the opening day report did seem all too familiar: The new station caused a notable increase in subway passengers at both the Times Square and 33rd Street stations, causing passengers to question why there had not been extra capacity added to the Seventh Avenue cross-town trolley. The increase in train traffic also relocated a large number of support personnel to the city, with many settling in southeast Queens near the newly-constructed Sunnyside train yards. This increased the population of Long Island City by at least 2,000. The original above-ground structure of Penn Station would remain until 1963, when it had fallen into disrepair and was torn down and replaced with Madison Square Garden. The loss of what was once an architectural wonder led to the formation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission that would save Grand Central Terminal from a similar fate just two years later. Today, the Moynihan Train Hall near Penn Station is being renovated into a modern version of what Penn Station once was. The new train station will service Amtrak and LIRR customers and feature a soaring glass atrium ceiling about the size of Grand Central's main hall. A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: Every evening, just before sundown, A Great Big City checks the Empire State Building's lighting schedule and sends out a notification if the tower's lighting will be lit in special colors for a holiday or celebration. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Bergen Triangle — E. 181 St., Anthony Ave., Grand Concourse, the Bronx — Named for William Bergen, one of the largest developers in the Bronx, who spotted vacant lots and bought them, constructing over two hundred homes on his land. One of Bergen's most notable achievements as a developer was the construction of the Bergen Building, built in 1915 at the intersection of Tremont and Arthur Avenues, about one mile southeast from Bergen Triangle Park. Parks Events The city will be hosting Black Friday Hikes on November 29, 2019 as a way to clear your mind from any holiday stress and avoid any ravenous shopping crowds. There will be one official hike in each borough, but you're encouraged to visit any park and take your own hiking adventure. Concert Calendar Here's the AGBC Concert Calendar for the upcoming week: Snoh Aalegra with Baby Rose is playing Webster Hall on Sunday, November 24th at 7pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Sunday, November 24th at 8pm. Hozier with Angie McMahon is playing Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday, November 25th at 8pm. Jaden Smith and Willow Smith are playing Terminal 5 on Tuesday, November 26th at 7pm. Hozier with Angie McMahon is playing Hammerstein Ballroom on Tuesday, November 26th at 8pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Tuesday, November 26th at 8pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, November 27th at 8pm. Lil Tjay is playing PlayStation Theater on Wednesday, November 27th at 8pm. Mega Bash with Luis Fonsi, Reik, Ozuna are playing Prudential Center on Friday, November 29th at 7pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Friday, November 29th at 8pm. Fobia is playing PlayStation Theater on Friday, November 29th at 8pm. Madeon with Instupendo is playing Brooklyn Steel on Friday, November 29th at 8pm. Pentatonix is playing The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 30th at 7pm. Guster with Rubblebucket is playing Terminal 5 on Saturday, November 30th at 7pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Saturday, November 30th at 8pm. Hot Tuna is playing The Town Hall on Saturday, November 30th at 8pm. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. Today's fact about New York Here's something you may not have known about New York: You can call, text, or chat with a trained counselor 24 hours a day at the city's NYC Well program Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 77°F on November 20, 1985 Record Low: 13°F on November 22, 1880 Weather for the week ahead: Light rain this weekend, with a chance of wind on Wednesday and Thursday Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify, Player FM, Pocket Casts, or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast. If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit our podcast site to see show notes and extra links for each episode. 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Un ami chanteur, également critique ciné et musique.Enregistré le Lundi 5 Octobre 2015 à Paris.Les films de Walt Disney, Le Retour du Jedi, Blue Velvet, les vidéo-clubs, les films d'horreur dans les vidéos club, les magazines Vidéo 7 et Vidéo Jaquette, le gore et l'épouvante, le genre du slasheur, la jaquette d'Evil Dead, celle des Griffes de la Nuit, celle de Zombie, la diffusion de Zombies sur Canal+, Martin de Romero, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, George Romero, Tobe Hooper ou la génération des cinéastes d'horreur des années 70, la politique des auteurs intuitive, les journaux Mad Movies et l'Ecran Fantastique, Thriller de John Landis et son passage à l'émission Les Champs-Élysées, un palier supplémentaire dans l'art du clip, Bad taste de Peter Jackson, de la comédie dans les films d'horreur, Brain Dead, la surenchère dans les films gore, l'humour d'Evil Dead, Réanimator de Stuart Gordon, Cannibal Holocauste de Ruggiero Deodato, les Mondo Carne, les réalisateurs d'horreur italiens, Anthropophagous de Joe D'Amato et sa femme Laura gemser, l'attirance pour le morbide, Street Trash, Elmer le Remue-Méninges, Evil Dead 2, Predator, l'été 86 puis le désintérêt pour le film d'horreur, Hellraiser, Faux-Semblants de Cronenberg, Robocop de Verhoeven, la disparition des films d'horreur pure, Blue Velvet de David Lynch, le côté "menstruations féminines" de The Descent, Jeeper Creepers, Freddy sort de la nuit de Wes Craven, Scream 4 son dernier film, la mort de Wes Craven, les réalisateurs qui vont le suivre, les chroniqueurs de Mad Movies, James Cameron, la défense des blockbusters dans Mad Movies, les numéros spéciaux de Mad Movies, les Cahiers du Cinéma, Paul Verhoeven en couverture, les bonnes plumes des Cahiers du Cinéma, les Cahiers du Cinéma et le cinéma de genre, Olivier Assayas et Clint Eastwood, les Inrockuptibles, Lana Del Rey en couverture des Inrcks, Positif, Michel Simon et son côté universitaire, Délivrance de John Boorman, la politique des auteurs, le dernier Godard, Film Socialisme, Mad Max, le retour de George Miller, ses film "pour enfants", les films d'action aujourd'hui, le problème du dernier film de George Miller, le mixage du podcast, les plus gros films d'action de tous les temps, John Woo, Die Hard, Alien 2, Terminator 2, Matrix 2, The Blade de Tsui Hark, Croix de Fer et La Horde Sauvage de Peckinpah, le final de Scarface, Police Story avec Jacky Chan, Bruce Lee, le final de Bonnie and Clyde d'Arthur Penn, Full Metal Jacket, Les Sentiers de la Gloire et d'autres films de Kubrick, dont Barry Lindon et 2001 l'Odyssée de l'Espace, Zulawski dont entre autres L'Amour Braque et Possession, le thème du double dans son cinéma, sa richesse et la constance de la photo malgré des chefs opérateurs différents, le mauvais festival de Cannes 2015, Weerasethakul, Maiwen, le réalisateur Audiard est-il bon où doit-il être expulsé aux États-Unis, son utilisation ambiguë des personnages, Dheepan et son utilisation problématique de la banlieue, Tarantino et ses mélanges, son amour pour ses personnages, Christophe Waltz en nazi, ses dialogues filmés comme des scènes d'action comme dans Inglorious Bastard, les accidents filmés par Cronenberg dans Crash, la première scène de dialogue dans Reservoir Dog, la bande annonce de The Hateful Eight, la fin de Django, ceux qui se réclameraient de son cinéma, Ti West, le générique de House of The Devil, le réalisateur du remake de Cannibal Holocaust Eli Roth, Hostel, le genre du Torture Porn, le viol au cinéma, Un justicier dans la Ville de Michael Winner, le mauvais Joseph Guzman et son Nude nuns with a gun, la scène de viol dans Cannibal Holocaust, la scène de sexe entre documentaristes dans le village des indigènes et la critique de la société du spectacle, Gaspard Noé le petit malin qui veut choquer le bourgeois et qui n'est sexuellement pas très mature, la photo dans ses films et ses artifices de mise en scène.

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Enregistré le Lundi 5 Octobre 2015 à Paris. Les films de Walt Disney, Le Retour du Jedi, Blue Velvet, les vidéo-clubs, les films d'horreur dans les vidéos club, les magazines Vidéo 7 et Vidéo Jaquette, le gore et l'épouvante, le genre du slasheur, la jaquette d'Evil Dead, celle des Griffes de la Nuit, celle de Zombie, la diffusion de Zombies sur Canal+, Martin de Romero, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, George Romero, Tobe Hooper ou la génération des cinéastes d'horreur des années 70, la politique des auteurs intuitive, les journaux Mad Movies et l'Ecran Fantastique, Thriller de John Landis et son passage à l'émission Les Champs-Élysées, un palier supplémentaire dans l'art du clip, Bad taste de Peter Jackson, de la comédie dans les films d'horreur, Brain Dead, la surenchère dans les films gore, l'humour d’Evil Dead, Réanimator de Stuart Gordon, Cannibal Holocauste de Ruggiero Deodato, les Mondo Carne, les réalisateurs d’horreur italiens, Anthropophagous de Joe D’Amato et sa femme Laura gemser, l'attirance pour le morbide, Street Trash, Elmer le Remue-Méninges, Evil Dead 2, Predator, l'été 86 puis le désintérêt pour le film d'horreur, Hellraiser, Faux-Semblants de Cronenberg, Robocop de Verhoeven, la disparition des films d'horreur pure, Blue Velvet de David Lynch, le côté "menstruations féminines" de The Descent, Jeeper Creepers, Freddy sort de la nuit de Wes Craven, Scream 4 son dernier film, la mort de Wes Craven, les réalisateurs qui vont le suivre, les chroniqueurs de Mad Movies, James Cameron, la défense des blockbusters dans Mad Movies, les numéros spéciaux de Mad Movies, les Cahiers du Cinéma, Paul Verhoeven en couverture, les bonnes plumes des Cahiers du Cinéma, les Cahiers du Cinéma et le cinéma de genre, Olivier Assayas et Clint Eastwood, les Inrockuptibles, Lana Del Rey en couverture des Inrcks, Positif, Michel Simon et son côté universitaire, Délivrance de John Boorman, la politique des auteurs, le dernier Godard, Film Socialisme, Mad Max, le retour de George Miller, ses film "pour enfants", les films d'action aujourd'hui, le problème du dernier film de George Miller, le mixage du podcast, les plus gros films d'action de tous les temps, John Woo, Die Hard, Alien 2, Terminator 2, Matrix 2, The Blade de Tsui Hark, Croix de Fer et La Horde Sauvage de Peckinpah, le final de Scarface, Police Story avec Jacky Chan, Bruce Lee, le final de Bonnie and Clyde d'Arthur Penn, Full Metal Jacket, Les Sentiers de la Gloire et d'autres films de Kubrick, dont Barry Lindon et 2001 l'Odyssée de l'Espace, Zulawski dont entre autres L'Amour Braque et Possession, le thème du double dans son cinéma, sa richesse et la constance de la photo malgré des chefs opérateurs différents, le mauvais festival de Cannes 2015, Weerasethakul, Maiwen, le réalisateur Audiard est-il bon où doit-il être expulsé aux États-Unis, son utilisation ambiguë des personnages, Dheepan et son utilisation problématique de la banlieue, Tarantino et ses mélanges, son amour pour ses personnages, Christophe Waltz en nazi, ses dialogues filmés comme des scènes d'action comme dans Inglorious Bastard, les accidents filmés par Cronenberg dans Crash, la première scène de dialogue dans Reservoir Dog, la bande annonce de The Hateful Eight, la fin de Django, ceux qui se réclameraient de son cinéma, Ti West, le générique de House of The Devil, le réalisateur du remake de Cannibal Holocaust Eli Roth, Hostel, le genre du Torture Porn, le viol au cinéma, Un justicier dans la Ville de Michael Winner, le mauvais Joseph Guzman et son Nude nuns with a gun, la scène de viol dans Cannibal Holocaust, la scène de sexe entre documentaristes dans le village des indigènes et la critique de la société du spectacle, Gaspard Noé le petit malin qui veut choquer le bourgeois et qui n’est sexuellement pas très mature, la photo dans ses films et ses artifices de mise en scène.

It's boy's night out, and a group of brothers are having a bachelor's party at a neighborhood club. One of them is particularly thrilled, because his marriage to the woman he loves is just hours away. But he will never marry, because a pack of wild, undercover cops will execute him, and unleash a deadly rain of 50 bullets on he and his friends. The crime? Cruising While Black ... Sean Bell, unarmed, was 23. And the corporate media merely explains it may've been a case of "contagious" shooting -- one cop fires, two cops fire, three cops ... get the picture? It's a kind of social illness, like alcoholism. But neither Sean Bell, Trent Benefield, nor Joseph Guzman were armed. According to some reports, one of them *said* he was armed. Like the madmen who launched a preemptive war on the unsubstantiated suspicion of weapons of mass destruction, undercover cops launched an urban preemptive war on unarmed young Black men, reportedly based on unsubstantiated suspicions. *50 shots*. Death, and serious injury. No cellphones; no wallets; no threatening candy bars -- for such trifles are no longer deemed necessary. In America, blackness is sufficient. Even maleness isn't required, as shown by the recent shooting of an elderly woman who allegedly allowed a drug dealer to use her home. Katherine Johnston, having lived almost 9 decades, was shot to death while trying to defend her Atlanta home after it was attacked by undercover cops. According to a neighborhood snitch, he never claimed her house was a drug site, despite police pressure to do so. No significant quantities of drugs were found at the home. What was her crime? Trying-to-survive-to-90-while-Black? What's more dangerous -- drugs, or armed undercover cops kicking in doors allegedly on drug raids? Police suspicion, it seems, is a weapon of urban war. Several years ago, writer Kristian Williams noted a case where a whole community was held under siege, because of police suspicion. In his remarkable 2003 book, Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America (Brooklyn, NY: Soft Skull Press), Williams recounted an amazing story: "The racial politics of police suspicion are well illustrated by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's 'Operation Ready-Rock.' In November 1990, forty-five state cops, including canine units and the paramilitary Special Response Team, lay siege to the 100 block of Graham Street, in a black neighborhood of Chapel Hill. Searching for crack cocaine, the cops sealed off the streets, patrolled with dogs, and ransacked a neighborhood pool hall. In terms of crime control, the mission was a flop. Although nearly 100 people were detained and searched, only 13 were arrested, and one of them convicted. Nevertheless, and despite a successful class action lawsuit, the cops defended their performance and no officers were disciplined. "When applying for a warrant to search every person and vehicle on the block, the police had assured the judge, 'there are no 'innocent' people at this place ... Only drug sellers and drug buyers are on the described premises.' But once the clamp-down was underway, they became more discriminating: Blacks were detained and searched, sometimes at gunpoint, while whites were permitted to leave the cordoned area." [p. 121] How many of the armed maniacs who shot Johnston, Bell, Guzman or Benefield will ever see the inside of a cell? How many will reach the confines of Death Row? We know the answer -- because we've seen this movie before ... Paid leave (which amounts to paid vacations), a whitewash of an investigation, and a 'they-were-doing-their-jobs' is all that ever happens. It's a damned shame. Copyright 2006 Mumia Abu-Jamal