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MK-Ultra: The shocking Cold War experiments hidden by the CIA – BBC REEL
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Wah Ching (Chinese: 華青; Jyutping: Waa4 Cing1; lit. ‘Youth of China’) is a Chinese American criminal organization and street gang that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1964. The Wah Ching has been involved in crimes including narcotic sales, racketeering, and gambling.
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“From the American people.”
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Bischoff, who in 1976 told Paul Karlstrom: “I’m still supporting myself by teaching,” had only two one man shows before his first New York show at Staempfli Gallery in 1960, including a 1955 show at the Paul Kantor Gallery in Los Angeles from which nothing sold. In contrast, leading artists in New York benefitted from a booming art market. For example, Willem de Kooning’s 1959 New York show sold out on the first day, bringing in about $150,000 (about $1.2 million dollars today, when adjusted for inflation).
Of course, de Kooning was a sensation, but many other New York artists sold well while California artists struggled. In this situation, decently paying teaching jobs were a rare and precious commodity. When it was rumored in 1955 that David Park had been offered $10,000 per year to teach at UC Berkeley, artist Nathan Oliveira – who at the time was earning $2.50 per hour teaching art 18 hours per week – thought that Park had been given “the opportunity of a lifetime.” As it turns out, Park’s actual starting annual salary was $5,300.00.
Elmer Bischoff
Orange Sweater
1955
Oil on canvas
48 ½ in. x 57 in.
SFMoMA collections
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How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship
To apply for U.S. citizenship, you’ll need to go through the naturalization process. Here are the basic steps:
1. Check Your Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have had a Green Card (permanent resident status) for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen).
- Have lived continuously in the U.S. for a specific period.
- Be able to read, write, and speak basic English (with some exceptions).
- Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
- Demonstrate good moral character.
2. Complete Form N-400
- Fill out Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
- You can do this online through the USCIS website or submit a paper form.
- The filing fee is $640, plus an $85 biometrics fee (total $725), though some people qualify for fee waivers.
3. Submit Your Application
- Include copies of the required documents (e.g., Green Card, passport photos).
- Pay the fees and submit your application online or by mail.
4. Attend the Biometrics Appointment
- You’ll be scheduled for a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, a photo, and a signature for background checks.
5. Complete the Interview
- USCIS will schedule an interview where an officer will review your application.
- You’ll take the civics test (covering U.S. history and government) and an English test (speaking, reading, writing).
6. Receive a Decision
- You’ll get a notice stating whether your application is approved, continued, or denied.
7. Take the Oath of Allegiance
- If approved, you’ll attend a naturalization ceremony where you’ll take the Oath of Allegiance to officially become a U.S. citizen.
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“Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints what he is.”
Jackson Pollock
Number 28, 1949
signed and dated ‘Jackson Pollock 49’ (lower left)
enamel on canvas mounted on Masonite
12 7/8 x 13 in. (32.5 x 33 cm.)
Painted in 1949.
Price realised
USD 6,705,000
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“And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”
— John F. Kennedy