Minimalist NYT Cover: 1 Israeli Is Worth 1027 Palestinians

This is the Nov 13th cover of The New York Times Magazine that illustrator Tim Enthoven drew out by hand. It’s a beaut! Which is conflicting, because it’s serious stuff. The cover story addresses last month’s prisoner swap when one young Israeli soldier who was kept by Hamas-affiliated captors since 2006 was returned in exchange for the release of 1027 Palestinian inmates, many who have been in Isreali prisons for years, their crimes ranging from involvement in terrorist activity to throwing rocks.  (Click to enlarge) Read more »

NYC Won’t Implement Screening Policy for Homeless

An obscene measure that would have required homeless people seeking shelter to prove they have no where else to go is being scrapped by the city… for now. And it’s not because officials had a sudden change of conscience, but due to the possibility of a judge issuing an injunction against the practice. Read more »

Photog Critisized for Taking Photos of People In Public

A photographer who went to Zuccotti Park and shot portraits of protesters is having an exhibit and some people aren’t so happy about that. Andrew Piccone’s “Faces of Occupy Wall Street” debuts at the Frontrunner gallery tonight and he’ll be selling prints. The Metro appears to be outraged by the show, so they splashed the photos on the front cover and headlined the article: “Hawking Occupy Wall Street images.” Several demonstrators, none of whom appear in the actual photos, think it’s really shitty of him to try and exploit OWS. Word. The only one allowed to make money from the movement is the movement.

Disgusting Smokeable Substance Might Cause Heart Problems for Teens…

Or maybe it doesn’t. The Texas doctor who proposed the theory linking K2 and other crappy brands of smokeable incense to heart problems admits the results of his vast test group, three teenagers in all, are still inconclusive. But hey, there’s no harm in a little speculating. Similarly, the DEA used its emergency powers a few months ago, to ban the chemicals used in making the herbal blends, potentially staving off mass deaths or more likely, lots of headaches.

Occupation Roundup

Keeping up with the Occupy Wall Street protest movement is a daunting task for news outlets big and small, so from here on in, we’ll be doing a daily roundup of the latest goings-on. (Photo: Joe Holmes/flickr) Read more »