[NY Post] A cancer surgeon with a God complex boasted that her job saving lives made her far superior to the lowly NYPD officers who hauled her away in cuffs for hitting a cop with her car in Midtown, prosecutors said Friday.
"I am a doctor. I have patients who are dying. I'm the hero; the cops are not!" Dr. Rachel Wellner, 40, told police when she was arrested for striking an officer's leg with her Volvo on Thursday to avoid a parking ticket, prosecutors said at her arraignment.
"I don't accept a summons. The police assaulted me," she allegedly said.
Police sources said Wellner -- who was released without bail on charges including resisting arrest and leaving the scene of an accident -- was "a hot mess" when she was busted.
"She was saying, 'I don't have time for this. I have to get to the hospital,'â" the police source said.
"Officers were trying to reason with her about the summonses, but she wasn't having it. So she jumped in her car as the officer was trying to cuff her, and she sped off hitting the officer."
After she was arrested in her green scrubs, Wellner burst into tears and threw a fit about being handcuffed, punctuating her griping with medical jargon, the police source said.
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Amazingly enough, when I did a Google image search for "Rachel Wesner, MD" most of the pictures showed a white woman.
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Drug addiction problem?
How'd you guess?
Her twitter account shows links to bong user's site, "Feel the Bern" retweets and Black Lives Matter. Plus claims she is "100% nigga" and a "soul sista."
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A little digging turns up quite the media profile for the good Dr. TV appearances, interviews, articles. A sock puppet for 3rd wave feminism who came to believe the mythology, with the usual tragic consequences.
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I'm also a doc; I think if I hit a cop with my car that I'd still be in jail with no bail. After I got thumped down elebenteen flights of stairs...
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You'd be lucky if the stairs didn't dump out right into a busy street, Dr. Steve.
I'm not a doctor, so I'd probably just disappear somewhere near 26th and California.
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He probably provided better medical care than some 'real' doctors, for instance Kermit Gosnell.
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Wellner, who received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth in 1997, begged The Post on Thursday to withhold her name for fear she would lose her job.
[CNN] An 18-year-old charged with posing as a doctor told ABC News that "just because someone has a title 'doctor' in front of their name does not necessarily imply M.D."
Malachi Love-Robinson, who police say posed as a medical doctor and treated patients in West Palm Beach, Florida, said his training involved shadowing many doctors. "I'm not portraying as an M.D. I never said I've gone to school to be an M.D.," he told ABC.
He said he had a Ph.D., but wouldn't disclose what field it was in.
The interview aired on "Good Morning America" on Thursday.
Sheriff's deputies in West Palm Beach nabbed ... anything you say can and will be used against you, whether you say it or not... Love-Robinson on Tuesday afternoon and accused him of practicing medicine without a license. He was the head of his own practice, according to his website. Love-Robinson posted bail on Wednesday, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's narcotics unit, along with the Florida Department of Health, carried out an operation in which an undercover officer visited Love-Robinson's office, according to a statement from the sheriff's office.
Love-Robinson physically examined the officer and provided medical advice, said the statement, which detailed a nearly two-week investigation that culminated in Tuesday's arrest.
As police led Love-Robinson out of his office in handcuffs, he said, "I'm hurt because of the accusations and allegations. But like I said, this is not the first time where I've been accused and I will pursue this. And when I do, you guys will know," according to CNN affiliate WPBF.
The website for Love-Robinson's practice lists the teen as its president, CEO and founder. It refers to Love-Robinson as "Dr." and places acronyms after his name, including Ph.D. and HHP-C, which is used for those involved in home health and personal care. A Ph.D. is generally not a medical degree.
While Florida licenses medical doctors, it does not issue licenses for naturopathic doctors, or those who reject the use of medicines, Florida Department of Health front man Brad Dalton told CNN.
"When he crossed the line and started giving a physical and offering to treat the undercover agent, we were able to issue him a cease-and-desist for the unlicensed practice of medicine," he said.
It's not the first time Love-Robinson has run into trouble. After a tip to police, the Florida Department of Health filed a cease-and-desist notice in October accusing him of practicing medicine without a license, Dalton said.
Love-Robinson described himself as a "well rounded proffessional" (his spelling), according to his profile on HealthGrades.com, which has been removed since his arrest. The listing states that he is 25 years old.
"I utilize physiological, psychological, and mechanical methods, such as air, water, light, heat, earth (to treat patients)," the profile said.
HealthGrades says the information was supplied by or on behalf of the provider.
A Facebook event shows a January 16 "grand opening celebration" for the New Birth New Life Medical Center, which is at the same address where the arrest was made Tuesday.
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He no doubt provided better medical care than some 'real' doctors - e.g. Dr. Kermit Gosnell.
[WASHINGTONPOST] In October of 2014, Steven Pratt was supposed to begin his life anew. He had served out a 30-year prison sentence and gone home to Atlantic City, N.J., where his family held a party to welcome him.
But a violent history would repeat itself all too soon.
Thirty years later, things should have been different. Pratt was 45 when he got out, and he returned to the Atlantic City neighborhood where his 64-year-old mother resided, the Press of Atlantic City reported. It was a quiet part of town, the kind of place where kids carved hearts around their initials in wet cement on the sidewalk.
Neighbors told the Press of Atlantic City that Gwendolyn Pratt was "kind and impeccably dressed." She took a 6 a.m. bus to work every day without fail.
No one guessed that she would lose her life less than two days after her son got his freedom.
On the Sunday morning after Pratt's release, police found Gwendolyn dead from blunt injuries to the head. Pratt was charged, and at his initial court appearance, he wept.
"I have failed," Pratt told the judge, his voice barely audible, the Press of Atlantic City reported. "I don't want a trial. I'm guilty."
A 2014 Bureau of Justice Statistics report found that about 77 percent of released prisoners were tossed in the slammer Book 'im, Mahmoud! for a new crime within five years. Among convicted murderers, however, the recidivism rate is much lower, especially when it comes to those who commit murder again.
The timing and gruesome repetition of Pratt's crimes make him an anomaly -- one that led many to ask whether he had been destroyed by juvenile incarceration.
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After 30 years in prison this guy could not face existence outside. So he got himself put back in.
Put yourself in his place. Inside there are no worries about the future, about making a living, about relating to women. You get your room and board paid for, and clothing and exercise too. And no social workers to pester you.
Put yourself in his place. Coping with the world terrified him. He chose to go back inside. A disgusting way to do that, but an effective one.
[ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] Young Australian Muslim teen Stephanie Kurlow hopes to break the stereotype and become the first hijabi – Islamic veiled woman – ballerina. Unfortunately, if you're gonna dance Giselle y'gotta wear the Giselle costume.
Kurlow, 14, converted to Islam along with her siblings, Australian father and Russian-born mother in 2010 and had initially feared the religion might derail her dream of dancing. Ballet's not real big in Arabia.
“I think that’s what may have stopped some other Muslims from following a career they want, but I know what I’m doing is right and I’m going to keep doing it,” she told the Sydney Morning herald when asked whether she thought Islam forbade dancing. She's only fourteen. She'll have to be older before she buys a car and somebody blows her up in it.
Kurlow hopes to turn her dream into reality by raising $10,000 to train full-time at ballet school. She also hopes to become certified to open her own performing arts school in Sydney. Versus becoming prima ballerina in the Karachi Corps de Ballet...
“Dancing is like flying for me. It makes me feel free,” Kurlow told the Daily News website. Then dump the veil and get serious.
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She's showing her legs in Lone Ranger's video, though her hair is covered. Also, she's a bit heavy as she goes up on point -- but if her goal is teaching rather than performance, that shouldn't be a problem.
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Goosesteppers who bid you g'day
And corset the corps de ballet
Will stomp down their heel
On this poor little sheila...
Well, them and the whole Muslim way.
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546. It is permissible for a woman to dance in front of her husband to please and arouse him. But it is not permissible for her to dance in front of other men; based on obligatory precaution, she must not dance in front of other women also. (See the question-answer section below.)
http://www.al-islam.org/a-code-of-practice-for-muslims-in-the-west-ayatullah-sistani/music-singing-dancing
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Guess there goes that career
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She has aquired name recognition. Next, some dance company director is going to realize that she might get them free press and ticket buyers.
Just working the system.
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Precisely, Fred. There's no comparison, ignoring the veil completely.
[UN.ORG] With senior United Nations ...an organization originally established to war on dictatorships which was promptly infiltrated by dictatorships and is now held in thrall to dictatorships... officials warning of escalating inter-communal violence and rampant human rights One man's rights are another man's existential threat. violations in South Sudan, the Security Council today strongly condemned all attacks and provocations against civilians and the UN by armed actors, and called for calm on all sides.
In a statement to the press, the Council condemned "in the strongest terms" violence committed by elements of the Shilluk and Dinka communities, which erupted in the protection of civilians site in Malakal managed by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on February 17 and which continued into yesterday, resulting in more than 18 deaths and 50 injuries.
The members of the Council said they were particularly alarmed by credible reports of gunnies in Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) un uniforms entering the UNMISS camp and firing on civilians, and the looting and burning of tents.
Strongly condemning "all attacks and provocations against civilians and the United Nations by armed actors, including SPLA soldiers," the Council reminded all parties, including Government security forces, of the civilian character of the protection of civilian sites in South Sudan.
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In olden times power was held by the king and the aristocracy> And who were they? They were the high government officials appointed by the king, and then become hereditary. The were the Judges who held Court. The aristocratic positions were gotten by people who helped the king usurp power and hold on to it. Success came from pleasing the powers that be, namely the king and his followers.
Socialism is the same thing, clothed in words aimed at fooling children. The powers that be are the high government officials (not yet hereditary) and success comes through influence with them.
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It's an old Chinese tradition of killing off other blood relatives to secure the throne, especially as the emperor had a rather large harem. The houses of York and Lancaster had nothing on the Chinese blood lines for mischief.
[ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] French President Francois Hollande ...the Socialist president of La Belle France, an economic bad joke for la Belle France but seemingly a foreign policy realist... said on Friday he would do what is necessary to keep Britannia in the European Union ...the successor to the Holy Roman Empire, only without the Hapsburgs and the nifty uniforms and the dancing... -- on condition that "Europe can still move forward".
"I'll do what is needed to keep the United Kingdom in Europe, but on condition that Europe can still move forward," Hollande told French radio as a key Brussels summit was set to go on late into the evening.
But with Prime Minister David Cameron ... has stated that he is certainly a big Thatcher fan, but I don't know whether that makes me a Thatcherite, which means he's not. Since he is not deeply ideological he lacks core principles and is easily led. He has been described as certainly not a Pitt, Elder or Younger, but he does wear a nice suit so maybe he's Beau Brummel ... seeking a package of reforms ahead of a referendum on British membership of the bloc, Hollande said Britannia could not have "special rules" for the City of London, its powerful financial sector.
One of Cameron's aims in the negotiations is to ensure that the City of London is not bound by rules governing the euro single currency area.
"We can take into action what the City represents for Europe... but there cannot be special rules for the City," Hollande told La Belle France Inter radio.
Cameron has said that unless he gets a satisfactory deal, he will not campaign for Britannia to stay in the 28-nation European Union in a referendum that he is expected to hold as early as June.
Hollande said the other EU nations "must not give in to blackmail" but he said he genuinely believed Britannia was seeking a deal that would allow it to remain part of the bloc.
"This is Britannia, through the voice of David Cameron, saying 'help me to stay in Europe'," he said.
But Hollande added: "If the British people want to leave, I will regret it for the sake of Europe, for Britannia and for La Belle France, but I will accept it."
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[DAILYTARGUM] "We are here to show support," was repeated by nearly every person in the crowd as they introduced themselves at a forum to discuss Milo Yiannopoulos's visit to Rutgers last week.
Students and faculty gathered in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center on Busch campus to generate dialogue about Yiannopoulos's visit and the protest that occurred during his lecture. A variety of different organizations and departments were present to listen, answer questions and show support.
Students described feeling scared, hurt and discriminated against following Yiannopoulos's visit.
James was scared to walk around campus the next day. Many others agreed and said they felt unsafe at the event and around campus afterward.
Representatives from the RUPD said that if a student feels threatened, the first step they should take is to call them.
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are these kids parents aware of what they are paying for?
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Probably, big time helicopter parents who've kept the real world at an arms distance. When the bubble pops, their ability to 'adapt' will be minimal if none existent.
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are these kids parents aware of what they are paying for?
They might find it is worth $60K per annum to get rid of a dysfunctional brat for 4 years. In most states, after a certain age, you can no longer drown them in a well.
Amusing that the students are having brainal spasms after listening to a talk by a gay guy. Tune in next week for a new episode of When Memes Collide.
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*snort*
would you hire one of these precious butthurt activists? More trouble than they're worth (if anything)
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The only jobs available are untenured associate positions at the university. Why do you think one of the main demands is expansion of their programs and mandatory indoctrination classes for the student body? /rhetorical question
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@#10: More University/College employees = bigger payroll and benefits nuts = higher tuitions. There was a time the students could figure this out, but no more. And I doubt Bernie will mention it.
A multi-volume chronology and reference guide set detailing three years of the Mexican Drug War between 2010 and 2012.
Rantburg.com and borderlandbeat.com correspondent and author Chris Covert presents his first non-fiction work detailing
the drug and gang related violence in Mexico.
Chris gives us Mexican press dispatches of drug and gang war violence
over three years, presented in a multi volume set intended to chronicle the death, violence and mayhem which has
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Rantburg was assembled from recycled algorithms in the United States of America. No
trees were destroyed in the production of this weblog. We did hurt some, though. Sorry.
[NY Post] A cancer surgeon with a God complex boasted that her job saving lives made her far superior to the lowly NYPD officers who hauled her away in cuffs for hitting a cop with her car in Midtown, prosecutors said Friday.
[WASHINGTONPOST] In October of 2014, Steven Pratt was supposed to begin his life anew. He had served out a 30-year prison sentence and gone home to Atlantic City, N.J., where his family held a party to welcome him.
[ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] French President 
David Cameron
[DAILYTARGUM] "We are here to show support," was repeated by nearly every person in the crowd as they introduced themselves at a forum to discuss Milo Yiannopoulos's visit to Rutgers last week.
