Photography Hint, It's All About The Lighting

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Photography Hint, It's All About The Lighting

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How Two Billionaires And One Young Protest Street Leader Helped To Overthrow The Ukrainian President

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMeTJShey7L8gRG-2hyg8Y6t7BCzY22nehG03iqgjawaobT61uCg8II84G4nJW6cWX38zCpZWLzo_Zgm8PDd3aYKqlyg9MTxrr9GJqMVKgXNkDdKWQ5q7XRkFTEMtr4YVWE91sFYAnVAA/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMeTJShey7L8gRG-2hyg8Y6t7BCzY22nehG03iqgjawaobT61uCg8II84G4nJW6cWX38zCpZWLzo_Zgm8PDd3aYKqlyg9MTxrr9GJqMVKgXNkDdKWQ5q7XRkFTEMtr4YVWE91sFYAnVAA/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Photo:</b> Dmitry Firtash, a Ukrainian billionaire, has Yanukovych to thank for his rise to riches. But as the standoff in Kiev became more embittered and then violent, he began making preparations for the president's fall. Getty Images</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Yanukovych's Fall: The Power of Ukraine's Billionaires -- Christian Neef, Spiegel Online</b></span></div><br />The protesters in Kiev were largely responsible for the fall of the Ukrainian president. But his way out of office was paved by two of the country's most powerful oligarchs. Made rich by Viktor Yanukovych, the pair made early preparations for his departure.<br /><br />Nobody told Ukrainian parliamentarian Yuri Blagodir that you had to be physically fit to be a representative. But last Thursday, the ability to run fast suddenly became a key skill. Just before 10 a.m., the parliament in Kiev was finally assembling in an effort to find a way out of the spiraling chaos that had gripped the country. Then came the order to clear the building.<br /><br />Gunfire rang out, explosions shook the government quarter and special police and secret service units rushed to the scene. The opposition, it was said, intended to storm the parliament and the seat of government.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/how-oligarchs-in-ukraine-prepared-for-the-fall-of-yanukovych-a-955328.html">Read more </a></b>....<br /><br /><b>WNU Editor:</b> A profile on anti-presidential protester Volodymyr Parasiuk <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-ukraine-crisis-hero-insight-idUSBREA1O0JT20140225">can be read here.<br /></a></b><br /><br /><b>My Comment:</b> Both posts provide a small but revealing glimpse into the internal politics of Ukraine .... and what it's future may hold.

How Two Billionaires And One Young Protest Street Leader Helped To Overthrow The Ukrainian President

Photo: Dmitry Firtash, a Ukrainian billionaire, has Yanukovych to thank for his rise to riches. But as the standoff in Kiev became more emb...

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Crisis In Ukraine -- News Updates February 25, 2014

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3Lt7lk_xM1U" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Infighting Hurts Ukraine Efforts to Form a New Government -- New York Times</b></span></div><br />KIEV, Ukraine — Struggling to reach a deal to form a new majority coalition in Parliament, and under excruciating pressure because of a looming economic disaster, the Ukrainian lawmakers temporarily running the country on Tuesday delayed until Thursday the naming of an acting prime minister and a provisional government.<br /><br />The delay underscored the extreme difficulty that lawmakers now face in rebuilding the collapsed government left behind when President Viktor F. Yanukovych fled Kiev on Saturday and was removed from power in a vote supported by some members of his own party.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/26/world/europe/ukraine.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On The Crisis In Ukraine</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://rt.com/news/kiev-clashes-rioters-police-571/">Ukraine turmoil LIVE UPDATES</a> -- RT<br /><a href="http://live.aljazeera.com/Event/Ukraine_liveblog">Ukraine Live Blog Live </a>-- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10659755/Ukraine-revolution-live.html">Ukraine revolution: live</a> -- The Telegraph<br /><br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-ukraine-idUSBREA1G0OU20140225">Ukraine wants runaway president to face international justice </a>-- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/ukraine-president-yanukovych-hague-trial">Ukrainian MPs vote to send Yanukovych to The Hague to face trial</a> -- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://rt.com/news/yanukovich-arrest-icc-parliment-663/">Ukraine parliament votes to try ousted President Yanukovich & others in ICC</a> -- RT<br /><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/25/world/europe/ukraine-politics/?hpt=hp_t2">With ousted President on the run, Ukraine delays forming new government</a> -- CNN<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/fugitive-viktor-yanukovych-balaclava-sevastopol-ukraine">Fugitive Viktor Yanukovych out of sight but running out of options</a> -- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10660169/Ukraine-revolution-Where-on-Earth-is-Viktor-Yanukovych.html">Ukraine revolution: Where on Earth is Viktor Yanukovych? </a>-- The Telegraph<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/ukraine-no-new-government-before-thursday/2014/02/25/44355d1e-9e00-11e3-878c-65222df220eb_story.html">Ukraine ex-aide shot; No new govt before Thursday </a>-- Washington Post/AP<br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-02-25/ukraine-delays-picking-government-to-feb-dot-27-acting-leader-says">Ukraine Delays Government Vote as Russia Warns of Default</a> -- Bloomberg Businessweek<br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/ukraine-puts-off-vote-on-new-government-despite-eu-pleas-for-quick-action/2014/02/25/cdc81cde-9e18-11e3-b8d8-94577ff66b28_story.html">Ukraine puts off vote on new government despite E.U. pleas for quick action</a> -- Washington Post<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304610404579404520136706960?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304610404579404520136706960.html">Ukraine Stumbles in Efforts to Form New Government</a> -- Wall Street Journal<br /><a href="http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/a-closer-look-at-ukraine-s-potential-financial-rescue-1.1702859">A closer look at Ukraine's potential financial rescue</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://www.boston.com/2014/02/25/biden-center-diplomacy-with-ukraine/jW3oJPfVddkr4pwvMnYP7J/story.html">Biden at center of US diplomacy with Ukraine</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/europe/2014/02/26/401510/EU-Russia.htm">EU, Russia move to allay concerns over the crisis in Ukraine </a>-- China Post/AFP<br /><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ukraine-delays-forming-new-government-economic-troubles-political-turmoil-ravage-nation-article-1.1700854">Ex-president Viktor Yanukovych’s chief of staff shot, wounded by Ukrainian protestors</a> -- AP<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26333587">Ukraine crisis: Turchynov warns of 'separatism' risk</a> -- BBC<br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567060/Is-Russia-plotting-send-army-annex-Crimea-Former-Kremlin-adviser-warns-Ukrainian-port-Sebastopol-targeted-week.html">New Ukraine leader pleads for unity as protesters in Crimea shout 'Russia, Russia' and tensions grow between Kiev and Moscow in wake of 'revolution'</a> -- Daily Mail<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/ukraine-sevastopol-installs-pro-russian-mayor">Ukraine: Sevastopol installs pro-Russian mayor as separatism fears grow </a>-- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/analysis/20140225/187887206/Ethnic-Russian-Rage-Excites-Secession-Talk-in-Ukraines-Crimea.html">Ethnic Russian Rage Excites Secession Talk in Ukraine’s Crimea</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140225/187880397/Russia-Says-It-Will-Keep-Out-of-Ukrainian-Affairs.html">Russia Says It Will Keep Out of Ukrainian Affairs</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><a href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/02/25/Russia-says-it-wont-interfere-in-Ukraines-affairs/UPI-81001393348613/">Russia says it won't interfere in Ukraine's affairs</a> -- UPI<br /><a href="http://rt.com/politics/russia-ukraine-crimea-status-678/">Russia does not question Ukraine’s territorial integrity – Upper House chair </a>-- RT<br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140225/187876261/Putin-Discusses-Ukraine-at-High-Level-Security-Meeting.html">Putin Discusses Ukraine at High-Level Security Meeting </a>-- RIA Novosti<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/russia-ukraine-west-yanukovich">Russia denounces Ukraine 'terrorists' and west over Yanukovich ousting </a>-- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140225/187885030/Plans-to-Give-Russian-Passports-to-Ukrainians-Spark-Debate.html">Plans to Give Russian Passports to Ukrainians Spark Debate</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140225/187881616/Snap-Presidential-Election-Campaign-Starts-in-Ukraine.html">Snap Presidential Election Campaign Starts in Ukraine</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567420/Begging-forgiveness-riot-police-blamed-dozens-deaths-Kiev-Brutal-security-forces-knees-greeted-shouts-shame.html">Begging for forgiveness, the riot police blamed for dozens of deaths in Kiev: 'Brutal' security forces get down on their knees but are greeted with shouts of 'shame'</a> -- Daily Mail<br /><br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10660562/kiev-ukraine-maidan-russia-war-clashes-protest-wounded-yanukovych-europe-police.html">The hidden wealth of Ukraine's former leaders</a> -- The Telegraph<br /><a href="http://guardianlv.com/2014/02/viktor-yanukovych-and-his-secret-treasures/">Viktor Yanukovych and His Secret Treasures </a>-- Liberty Voice<br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567239/Pshonkas-palace-treasure-trove-total-opulence-Journalists-protestors-enter-estate-extravaganza-luxury.html">A gaudy mansion of 'monumental corruption': Inside the staggeringly opulent home of Ukraine's prosecutor general after he flees the country to avoid retribution</a> -- Daily Mail<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/viktor-yanukovych-ukraine-corruption-mikheil-saakashvili">Viktor Yanukovych boasted of Ukraine corruption, says Mikheil Saakashvili</a> -- The Guardian<br /><br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-ukraine-crisis-hero-insight-idUSBREA1O0JT20140225">In Ukraine turbulence, a lad from Lviv becomes the toast of Kiev</a> -- Richard Balmforth, Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26336032">Ukraine crisis: Russia's options</a> -- BBC<br /><a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_world_/2014/02/25/separatism_in_ukraine_blame_nikita_khrushchev_for_ukraine_s_newest_crisis.html">Khrushchev’s Gift: Crimea to Ukraine</a> -- Joshua Keating, Slate

Crisis In Ukraine -- News Updates February 25, 2014

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Crunch Time For U.S. And NATO Soldiers In Afghanistan. President Obama Is Mulling The 'Zero Option'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqtcVsEGML7OubDhrgHgcRAPa7UowUsUI_aT54QThC1APWEvfAT_D0Uj2S2619BeAxPABJOmq6TD7py9DRHLPb05Maw8smLS-Nn8HEltQQ0nBPvx4gRNZ326Iry7DekoNSrgrPwVbE_K9/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqtcVsEGML7OubDhrgHgcRAPa7UowUsUI_aT54QThC1APWEvfAT_D0Uj2S2619BeAxPABJOmq6TD7py9DRHLPb05Maw8smLS-Nn8HEltQQ0nBPvx4gRNZ326Iry7DekoNSrgrPwVbE_K9/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The US has had troops in Afghanistan since 2001. <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-26346115">BBC</a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>NATO To Hold Crunch Afghanistan Talks As Obama Weighs Military 'Zero Option' -- The Guardian</b></span></div><br />Allies to discuss military presence in Afghanistan amid growing acceptance that Karzai will not sign bilateral security agreement<br /><br />Nato defence ministers will meet this week to discuss its future military presence in Afghanistan as Barack Obama weighs whether to order the Pentagon to begin preparations for a total withdrawal of all US forces at the end of this year.<br /><br />The crunch meeting in Brussels on Wednesday comes amid growing acceptance in Washington that Afghan president Hamid Karzai is unlikely to sign a bilateral security agreement (BSA) finalised last November for a residual US security force to remain after the bulk of its troops pull out in 2014.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/nato-talks-afghanistan-obama-zero-option">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On Reports That President Obama Is Considering The Zero Option For Afghanistan</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-karzai-discuss-stalled-security-agreement/2014/02/25/f4bc74a4-9e39-11e3-878c-65222df220eb_story.html">Obama tells Pentagon to plan for Afghan pullout</a> -- Washington Post/AP<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-afghanistan-usa-obama-idUSBREA1O1B420140225">Obama prepared to leave no troops in Afghanistan after 2014</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/02/25/obama-discusses-stalled-security-agreement-with-afghan-president-karzai/">Obama asks Pentagon for complete Afghanistan withdrawal plan, speaks with Karzai</a> -- FOX News<br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-26346115">US planning full Afghan pullout, Obama tells Karzai</a> -- BBC<br /><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2014/02/us-plans-full-troop-pullout-from-afghanistan-201422517730747909.html">US plans full troop pullout from Afghanistan </a>-- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/120186-obama-warns-karzai-on-security-deal">Obama Warns Karzai on Security Deal</a> -- Naharnet<br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/02/25/obama-warns-karzai-bsa/5808959/">Obama warns Karzai he's running out of time for BSA </a>-- USA Today<br /><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/02/25/readout-president-obama-s-call-president-karzai">Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Karzai </a>-- White House

Crunch Time For U.S. And NATO Soldiers In Afghanistan. President Obama Is Mulling The 'Zero Option'

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Violence And Unrest Spreads In Thailand. Civil War Fears Rise

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/yE1OORExnCk" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More Unrest as Thailand Political Standoff Continues -- Voice of America</b></span></div><br />Two people were wounded Tuesday during an attack on a protest site in the Thai capital, which has seen an increase in violence amid a prolonged political standoff.<br /><br />Thai officials said gunfire broke out in the early morning hours near an anti-government rally camp on the edge of Bangkok's Lumpini Park. Authorities do not know who was responsible.<br /><br />Officials said there were also gunshots at a protest site in an upscale shopping district.<br /><br />The violence comes after a series of bombings and shootings at anti-government demonstrations killed four people, including three children, and wounded dozens on Saturday and Sunday.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/more-unrest-as-thailand-political-standoff-continues/1858568.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On The Unrest In Thailand</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2022987289_apxthailandpolitics.html">Violence spreads to another Bangkok protest site</a> -- Seattle Times<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2014-02/25/content_17304447.htm">Explosion, gunfire ring out near Bangkok protest site </a>-- China Daily Post<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/three-children-killed-thai-violence">Three children killed in Thai violence </a>-- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/violence-spreads-across-bangkok-1.1652626#.UwzRw4XPz1o">Violence spreads across Bangkok</a> -- iol News<br /><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/threat-of-increasing-thai-violence-opens-way-to-fresh-talks-/1858726.html">Threat of Increasing Thai Violence Opens Way to Fresh Talks</a> -- Voice of America<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303880604579404492633494588?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702303880604579404492633494588.html">Thai Talks Begin After a Violent Weekend in Bangkok</a> -- Wall Street Journal<br /><a href="http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/thai-pm-leaves-bangkok-bombs-gunfire-punctuate-unrest">Thai PM rules out resigning, leaves Bangkok as bombs, gunfire punctuate unrest </a>-- Today Online<br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/thailand/140225/thais-bring-children-the-insurrection-despite-rec">Thais bring children to the insurrection, despite recent deaths</a> -- Global Post<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/25/world/asia/thailand.html">Thailand’s Army Chief Cautions Antigovernment Protesters</a> -- New York Times<br /><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/thailand-faces-civil-war/1012052.html">Thailand "faces civil war risks"</a> -- Channel News Asia<br /><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/thai-army-chief-warns-country-on-brink-of-armed-conflict-20140225-hvdr0.html">Thai army chief warns country on brink of armed conflict</a> -- Sydney Morning Herald

Violence And Unrest Spreads In Thailand. Civil War Fears Rise

More Unrest as Thailand Political Standoff Continues -- Voice of America Two people were wounded Tuesday during an attack on a protest site ...

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Nigeria's Boko Haram Attack Another School Massacring Scores of Students

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMKDIq6hIE296nuaDyC9TsGCgWBGOoC_e0rXfreBcBk3TUrmvJFDODtVwR67Hm7XkgDEVsrEP6vHjQGa2iewT_zbYgm-YnGDuMzde3ZGFi8qG0O5CKSYsO8dvCFGDhvGvd9Mt-xKX-jtL/s1600/200px-US-DefenseIntelligenceAgency-Seal.svg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMKDIq6hIE296nuaDyC9TsGCgWBGOoC_e0rXfreBcBk3TUrmvJFDODtVwR67Hm7XkgDEVsrEP6vHjQGa2iewT_zbYgm-YnGDuMzde3ZGFi8qG0O5CKSYsO8dvCFGDhvGvd9Mt-xKX-jtL/s1600/200px-US-DefenseIntelligenceAgency-Seal.svg.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Federal Government college of Buni Yadi, Nigeria. <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-nigerian-islamists-kill-29-pupils-in-boarding-school-attack/1858604.html">VOA</a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nigeria School Raid In Yobe State 'Leaves Dozens Dead' -- BBC</b></span></div><br />Suspected Islamist militants from the Boko Haram group in north-eastern Nigeria have attacked a school and shot some students, the military has said.<br /><br />Dozens of pupils are reported to have been killed. Police told Reuters that all the dead were boys and that some of the bodies "were burned to ashes".<br /><br />The attack took place in troubled Yobe state, the military said.<br /><br />Residents of the town of Buni Yadi said the attackers struck at night, slitting the throats of some students.<br /><br />They said that others were shot. <br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26338041">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On Today's Boko Haram Attack </b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/140225/43-killed-nigeria-suspected-boko-haram-school-attack">43 killed in Nigeria in suspected Boko Haram school attack</a> -- Global Post/AFP<br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567443/Islamist-group-slaughters-43-children-Nigerian-boarding-school.html">Islamist group named ‘Western Education is Forbidden’ slaughters 43 boys in Nigerian school after storming the building with guns, machetes and firebombs</a> -- Daily Mail<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/boko-haram-islamists-nigeria-killing-sleeping-children">Boko Haram Islamists in Nigeria accused of killing sleeping children</a> -- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/education/2014/02/25/dozens-students-killed-nigerian-school/Pq4b4aQPdYjmzPRrvktgdP/story.html">Dozens killed in Nigerian school attack</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-nigerian-islamists-kill-29-pupils-in-boarding-school-attack/1858604.html">Suspected Militants Kill 29 in Northeastern Nigeria</a> -- Voice of America<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/nigeria-violence-idUSL6N0LU1SW20140225">Nigerian Islamists kill 29 pupils in boarding school attack</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/dozens-of-students-slaughtered-like-sheep-in-predawn-raid-on-nigerian-school-islamists-blamed-20140226-hvdsk.html">Dozens of students 'slaughtered like sheep' in pre-dawn raid on Nigerian school; Islamists blamed </a>-- Sydney Morning Herald<br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-02-25/boko-haram-islamists-kill-29-students-in-nigeria-school-attack">Boko Haram Islamists Kill 29 Students in Nigeria School Attack </a>-- Bloomberg Businessweek<br /><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2014/02/students-killed-nigeria-school-attack-2014225111212151892.html">Students killed in Nigeria school attack</a> -- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-niger-refugees-idUSBREA1O10R20140225">Thousands fleeing Boko Haram find little comfort in Niger</a> -- Reuters

Nigeria's Boko Haram Attack Another School Massacring Scores of Students

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China Coast Guard Ship 'Fires Water Cannon' On Philippine Ship In Disputed Waters

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_9trpPs6TyxKqpBz5vOTA3yQ9-HRrPFEPkAchqPvcoxLfi_aktWOKt6IdvymOHO8y8SBls7UQDCueA9jadNf0WEFAqJlX6y8UeOf3aYyf-aQo8yX1t9NFn2RvqMo6GbeQ9wG2t08Lzu4/s1600/us_postal_service_logo-325.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_9trpPs6TyxKqpBz5vOTA3yQ9-HRrPFEPkAchqPvcoxLfi_aktWOKt6IdvymOHO8y8SBls7UQDCueA9jadNf0WEFAqJlX6y8UeOf3aYyf-aQo8yX1t9NFn2RvqMo6GbeQ9wG2t08Lzu4/s1600/us_postal_service_logo-325.gif" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Philippines Says China 'Fired Water Cannon' On Filipino Fishermen -- BBC</b></span></div><br />A Chinese vessel has fired a water cannon at Filipino fishermen near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, a top Philippine official says.<br /><br />Military chief Gen Emmanuel Bautista said the incident happened at the Scarborough Shoal on 27 January.<br /><br />Chinese officials did not comment on the incident when questioned during a routine briefing, but re-asserted China's claim to the waters.<br /><br />It is just the latest dispute over an area believed to be rich in resources.<br /><br />China claims ownership of large parts of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, which lie off the coast of the Philippines. <br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26320383">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On Philippine Claims That A Chinese Naval Vessel Fired It's Water Canon On A Philippine Ship</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/philippines-protest-chinese-water-cannon-attack/2014/02/25/b8cb668a-9ddf-11e3-878c-65222df220eb_story.html">Philippines protests Chinese use of water cannon </a>-- Washington Post/AP<br /><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG03/302240034/Philippines-Says-China-Fired-Water-Cannon-Disputed-Shoal">Philippines Says China Fired Water Cannon at Disputed Shoal</a> -- Defense News/AFP<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-philippines-southchinasea-idUSBREA1O09P20140225">Philippines protests over South China Sea water cannon incident</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1434925/philippines-condemns-beijings-use-water-cannon-fishermen-south-china-sea">Philippines condemns Beijing’s use of water cannon on fishermen in South China Sea</a> -- South China Morning Post<br /><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/philippines-protests-chinese-water-cannon-attack/1858531.html">Philippines Protests Chinese Water Cannon Attack</a> -- Voice of America<br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/kyodo-news-international/140225/philippines-protests-chinese-harassment-disputed-sea-a">Philippines protests Chinese harassment in disputed sea area</a> -- Global Post/Kyodo news<br /><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/philippines-asks-china-to/1011802.html">Philippines asks China to explain "water cannon" incident</a> -- Channel News Asia<br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-02-25/philippines-summons-china-envoy-on-water-cannon-use-on-fishermen">Philippines Summons China Envoy Over Water Cannons in Shoal </a>-- Bloomberg Businessweek<br /><br /><b>Update:</b> China is not impressed with Philippine complaints .... <b><a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90883/8546688.html">Philippines should respect China's sovereignty: spokeswoman</a></b> -- People Daily<br /><br /><b>Update #2:</b> More Chinese "dismissal" of Philippine complaints <b><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-02/25/c_133142466.htm">is here.</a></b>

China Coast Guard Ship 'Fires Water Cannon' On Philippine Ship In Disputed Waters

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White Man Who Disguises Self As Black Man To Rob Banks Finally Arrested (PICTURED)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrentonline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FInside-A-bank-The-Trent-e1393337030399.jpg&q=90&w=795&zc=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="White Man Who Disguises Self As Black Man To Rob Banks Finally Arrested (PICTURED)" border="0" class="aligncenter full-media nomargin" height="425" src="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrentonline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FInside-A-bank-The-Trent-e1393337030399.jpg&q=90&w=795&zc=1" title="White Man Who Disguises Self As Black Man To Rob Banks Finally Arrested (PICTURED)" width="640" /></a></div><div class="fb-social-plugin fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/white-man-wears-black-man-disguise-commits-6-robberies-disguised-black-man/" data-ref="above-post" data-width="450"><span style="height: 25px; vertical-align: bottom; width: 450px;"></span></div><div id="ssba"><br /><span class="ssba_sharecount"></span></div><div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_22971" style="width: 310px;"><div class="wp-caption-text">Conrad Zdzierak wears a black man’s mask to commit crimes</div></div>Police in Ohio finally convicted the right man for several robberies in the area by a reportedly black suspect. The only problem: the real thief was white.<br /> For weeks a white robber’s disguise of a black man was so lifelike that several people called into police to finger a black man who looked like the man in disguise. The man was later arrested and released. Even the mother of the wrongly accused man thought it might be her son shown on video surveillance cameras robbing four banks, a credit union and a pharmacy, according to a story in the Daily Mail.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /> <div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_22977" style="width: 310px;"><a href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conrad-Zdzierak.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Conrad Zdzierak wears a black man's mask to commit crimes" class="size-medium wp-image-22971" height="178" src="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conrad-Zdzierak-300x178.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conrad-Zdzierak-The-Trent.jpg"><img alt="Conrad Zdzierak disguised as black man" class="size-medium wp-image-22977" height="225" src="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conrad-Zdzierak-The-Trent-300x225.jpg" width="300" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">Conrad Zdzierak disguised as black man</div></div>Instead the man doing the crimes was identified as 30-year-old Conrad Zdzierak, who pled guilty in a Hamilton County Court in December in a plea deal with prosecutors.<br /> “Conrad apologizes to everyone, is sorry for any harm he has caused and accepts responsibility for his actions,” his lawyer Christopher McDowell said.<br /> Zdzierak purchased the silicone mask from a California-based costume company. The mask is so lifelike it behaves like muscle and skin when worn.<br /> Police say that Zdzierak stole a total of $15,000 in the robberies.<br /> Zdzierak was later sentenced to 25 years in prison.<br /> “After his arrest, police found dozens of notes on his computer between him and a mask company, along with notes about what went wrong during the robberies and how he could improve by doing things like drinking less coffee because it made him tense,” Scripps Media reported.<br /> Police never disclosed the name of the wrongly accused man.

White Man Who Disguises Self As Black Man To Rob Banks Finally Arrested (PICTURED)

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U.S. Begins Annual Military Drills And Exercises With South Korea

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2cwzZzFYIOmv-EKKjVlh3F1C-k6X-kKXjzUIK962wDrbZdDgxOiU9rg_eTuHKJr5X-ZjcBYbvHLlIcDuc6Muv25rkTSNKsXpCcbQLPTKf7SGV8D-eiD2HDGtNFa29GAVFu4hHwoMitwTS/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2cwzZzFYIOmv-EKKjVlh3F1C-k6X-kKXjzUIK962wDrbZdDgxOiU9rg_eTuHKJr5X-ZjcBYbvHLlIcDuc6Muv25rkTSNKsXpCcbQLPTKf7SGV8D-eiD2HDGtNFa29GAVFu4hHwoMitwTS/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">South Korean soldiers of an artillery unit take part in an artillery drill with 155mm Towed Howitzers as part of the annual joint military exercise "Foal Eagle" by the U.S. and South Korea, near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) which separates the two Koreas, Apr. 9, 2013.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>US-South Korea Joint Military Drills Begin -- Voice of America</b></span></div><br />South Korea and the United States have begun annual military exercises over the objection of North Korea, which has claimed they are rehearsals for an invasion.<br /><br />The drills - called Key Resolve and Foal Eagle - kicked off Monday, despite Pyongyang's repeated calls for their cancelation at the threat of scrapping family reunions the North later agreed to carry out.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/us-south-korea-begin-joint-military-drills/1857740.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On The Start Of US-South Korea Joint Military Drills</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/south-korea-military-drills-us-north-korea">South Korea begins military drills with US despite North Korean opposition </a>-- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/threats-hang-over-u-s-south-korea-war-games-n37271">Threats Hang Over U.S.-South Korea War Games</a> -- NBC<br /><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/02/24/us-south-korea-begin-joint-military-drills-against-backdrop-family-reunions/">US, South Korea begin joint military drills against backdrop of family reunions</a> -- FOX News/AP<br /><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2014/02/us-s-korea-kick-off-annual-military-drills-201422482543872139.html">S Korea begins annual military drills with US</a> -- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26284618">South Korea-US military drills begin</a> -- BBC<br /><a href="http://www.nationaljournal.com/global-security-newswire/u-s-south-korea-kick-off-annual-military-drills-20140224">U.S., South Korea Kick Off Annual Military Drills </a>-- National Journal/Global Security Newswire<br /><a href="http://www.dw.de/us-south-korea-begin-annual-joint-military-exercises-as-pyongyang-cries-foul/a-17452847">US, South Korea begin annual joint military exercises as Pyongyang cries foul</a> -- Deutsche Welle<br /><a href="http://www.dw.de/south-korea-and-us-kick-off-joint-drills/a-17454268">South Korea and US kick off joint drills </a>-- Deutsche Welle<br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/kyodo-news-international/140224/s-korea-us-go-ahead-military-drills-subdued-manner-0">S. Korea, U.S. go ahead with military drills in subdued manner</a> -- Global Post/Kyodo News Agency<br /><a href="http://english.cntv.cn/20140224/102482.shtml">S. Korea, U.S. begin annual war games amid thawing inter-Korean ties</a> -- CCTV

U.S. Begins Annual Military Drills And Exercises With South Korea

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WINDOWS XP Support Ends April 8, 2014

<br /><div class="xn-content"> CINCINNATI, Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Windows XP support will end April 8 and many organizations have not yet decided how to address the problem. IGEL Technology recommends a painless and highly cost-effective solution: the <a href="https://www.igel.com/us/products/software/universal-desktop-converter-2-udc2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IGEL UDC2 software thin client.</a> <br /> <br /><b>TO READ MORE CLICK BELOW: </b><br /><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><br />The IGEL Universal Desktop Converter 2 (UDC2) software turns PCs, laptops, and the thin clients of other manufacturers into IGEL Linux thin clients allowing all of these devices to come under user-friendly, central management. Rather than investing IT budget in new hardware, companies can set up a virtual infrastructure and use the UDC2 to standardize their existing hardware. The UDC2 will install IGEL's Linux 5 operating system on almost any PC hardware, including desktop and mobile PC's. Additionally, the UDC2 can be installed as a Live USB stick to run IGEL Linux 5 on a temporary basis and still provide access to a Windows operating system. <br /> <b> </b><br /><b>Significant cost reduction</b> <br /> <br />The low cost of the UDC2 represents significant savings for organizations seeking a solution to replace Windows XP. The software comes with <a href="https://www.igel.com/us/products/software/universal-management-suite-ums.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IGEL's Universal Management Suite (UMS)</a>, the industry's leading device management platform, which enables user-friendly, centralized deployment and administration of an organization's thin client inventory. With total device management in one location, the administrative cost of maintaining end points falls markedly. Extending the life of existing hardware also frees IT budget to be invested in other projects. <br /> <br />"IGEL's software thin client has become increasingly popular," notes Jeff Kalberg, General Manager of IGEL Technology America. "Many organizations still have a large number of PC's running Windows XP, and they are looking for a way to move away from the unsupported Windows XP platform while minimizing the drain on their budgets a forklift upgrade would mean. Our software thin client really is the ideal solution. Not only does the UDC2 equate to lower capital expenditure, which in many cases could be classified as an operating expense, but the time and effort saved by standardizing the operating system on a wide variety of existing PC hardware, as well as bringing everything under a truly enterprise-class, centralized, remote management system, is tremendous. No more support calls dealing with individual PC's. All administration happens remotely. For IT support staff, the prospect is huge!" <br /> <b> </b><br /><b>About IGEL Technology</b> <br /> <br />A world leader in thin client solutions, IGEL Technology helps organizations improve the agility, efficiency, and security of their virtual desktop and application delivery systems. IGEL produces one of the industry's widest range of thin clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, allowing customers to access a broad spectrum of server-based infrastructures and applications. IGEL also offers a powerful and intuitive management software for easy deployment and administration of thin clients throughout any size organization. Partnerships with industry leaders like Red Hat, Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft ensure that IGEL provides the most up-to-date technology and trustworthy security to clients in industries that include Healthcare, Education & Research, Public Sector, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Logistics, and Manufacturing. IGEL has offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Germany, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore and is represented by partners in over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.igel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.igel.com</a> <br /> <br />SOURCE IGEL Technology <br /> </div>

WINDOWS XP Support Ends April 8, 2014

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Are you a VICTIM of WORKPLACE BULLYING?

<br /><div class="xn-content"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Targets of WORKPLACE BULLYING lost their jobs 61% of the time</b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Serious health-harming abuse</b></span></div><br />BELLINGHAM, Wash., Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) defined workplace bullying as "abusive conduct that is threatening, intimidating, humiliating, work sabotage or verbal abuse" in its 2014 national survey. Key results: 27% of all adult Americans have directly experienced it, 21% have witnessed it, 56% of perpetrators are bosses, 68% of perpetrators are men, and 60% of targets (recipients) are women. <br /><br />Since WBI introduced workplace bullying to the country in 1997 public awareness has risen to 72% according to the new survey. Similarly positive is that the percentage of bullies who are bosses has declined over the years. <br />Employers do little to stop workplace bullying. The majority (72%) reacted to complaints in inappropriate ways: 25% did not investigate, 31% either discounted it as not serious or considered it routine, 11% defended bullies, and 5% actively encouraged the abuse. <br /><br />In cases where bullying ended, targets lost their jobs 61% of the time — either terminated, forced to quit (constructively discharged), or voluntarily quit. <br /><br />"Unfortunately the victims of this serious health-harming abuse are the ones asked to stop it," says WBI director Dr. Gary Namie, "If there were a law as in Canada and other industrialized nations, employers would have to protect workers." <br />According to the survey an overwhelming majority of Americans (93%) supported enactment of a new law that would protect all workers from repeated abusive mistreatment at work. Only 1% strongly opposed such a measure. <br /><br />Complete results can be downloaded at: <a href="http://www.workplacebullying.org/wbiresearch/wbi-2014-us-survey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.workplacebullying.org/wbiresearch/wbi-2014-us-survey/</a> <br /><br />WBI commissioned Zogby Analytics to conduct the survey of a national representative sample of all adult Americans (MOE ± 3.2%). Major funding from OnLock Digital Authentication LLC. <br /><br />WBI is the first and only U.S. organization dedicated to the eradication of workplace bullying that combines help for individuals, research, books, public education, training for professionals-unions-employers, legislative advocacy, and consulting solutions for organizations. workplacebullying.org <br /><br />Contact: Gary Namie, PhD, Workplace Bullying Institute, 360-656-6630 <br /><br />SOURCE The Workplace Bullying Institute </div>

Are you a VICTIM of WORKPLACE BULLYING?

Targets of WORKPLACE BULLYING lost their jobs 61% of the time Serious health-harming abuse BELLINGHAM, Wash., Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNews...

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North Korean Naval Boat Violating The Maritime Border Sparks Alarm In South Korea

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggaBft43LGzgExyi4trhSiYoUe5ADempc4MsJcFPnxJImGBOAhfrlR_GQVPrlC_C8XpnrI_5LY60fNrAmXRTSd56O4XoOO5WcCGBn9mOatYDCIg8OE3xerzi-IVY9tZoIO76bgELlMLaO/s1600/us_postal_service_logo-325.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggaBft43LGzgExyi4trhSiYoUe5ADempc4MsJcFPnxJImGBOAhfrlR_GQVPrlC_C8XpnrI_5LY60fNrAmXRTSd56O4XoOO5WcCGBn9mOatYDCIg8OE3xerzi-IVY9tZoIO76bgELlMLaO/s1600/us_postal_service_logo-325.gif" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>North Korea 'Violates' Sea Border With South Amid Drills -- BBC</b></span></div><br />A North Korean patrol boat violated a sea border with the South several times late on Monday, officials in Seoul say.<br /><br />The ship spent a few hours south of the border, nearing a South Korean border island, before returning after repeated warnings from the South, they added.<br /><br />North Korea disputes the maritime border and has sent boats across it in the past.<br /><br />The incident comes amid joint military drills between the US and South Korea which are opposed by Pyongyang.<br /><br />The North Korean patrol ship crossed the Northern Limit Line (NLL), which South Korea considers the maritime border between the two sides, at around 22:46 local time (13:46 GMT), South Korea's defence ministry said.<br /><br />The South broadcast warnings 10 times before the ship returned, at around 02:25 local time (17:25 GMT), the ministry added.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26333574">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>North Korean Naval Boat Violating The Maritime Border Sparks Alarm In South Korea</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/north-koreas-patrol-vessel-sparks-alarm-south-korea-border-amid-military-drill-1437757">North Korea's Patrol Vessel Sparks Alarm on South Korea Border amid Military Drill</a> -- IBTimes<br /><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/02/25/north-korean-ship-enters-south-korea-waters-seoul-says/?intcmp=latestnews">North Korean ship enters South Korean waters, Seoul says </a>-- FOX News/Wall Street Journal<br /><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/North-Korea-patrol-boat-violated-maritime-border/articleshow/30996291.cms">North Korea patrol boat 'violated' maritime border</a> -- Times of India/AFP<br /><a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/korea/north-korean-naval-boat-crosses-disputed-sea-boundary-with-south-1.269798">North Korean naval boat crosses disputed sea boundary with South </a>-- Stars and Stripes/Bloomberg News<br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/yonhap-news-agency/140224/n-korean-patrol-ship-violates-sea-border-amid-family-reunion">N. Korean patrol ship violates sea border amid family reunions</a> -- Global Post/Yonhap News Agency<br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/kyodo-news-international/140224/n-korea-patrol-ship-crosses-disputed-sea-border-s-kore">N. Korea patrol ship crosses disputed sea border with S. Korea</a> -- Kyodo News Agency

North Korean Naval Boat Violating The Maritime Border Sparks Alarm In South Korea

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Bitcoin Foundation Announces Bitcoin 2014 Event in Amsterdam

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="single-title"><h1><br /></h1><div class="single-info"> <span class="single-author"><a href="http://www.coindesk.com/author/pete-rizzo/" rel="author" title="Posts by Pete Rizzo">Pete Rizzo</a> (<a class="authortwitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/pete_rizzo_" target="_newwindow">@pete_rizzo_)</a> | </span> <span class="single-date">Published on February 25, 2014 at 11:00 GMT | </span> <span class="single-category"><strong><em><a href="http://www.coindesk.com/companies/bitcoin-foundation/" rel="category tag" title="View all posts in Bitcoin Foundation">Bitcoin Foundation</a>, <a href="http://www.coindesk.com/news/" rel="category tag" title="View all posts in News">News</a></em></strong></span></div></div><div class="picture featured"><img alt="shutterstock_13019560" class=" wp-post-image" height="185" src="http://media.coindesk.com/2014/02/shutterstock_13019560-300x185.jpg" width="300" /></div><span class="wpsr_floatbts_anchor" data-offset="31"></span>The Bitcoin Foundation has officially announced “<a href="https://bitcoinfoundation.org/blog/?p=472" target="_blank">Bitcoin 2014: Building the Digital Economy</a>”, an international exhibition centred on digital currencies.<br />The event will be held at the Passenger Terminal venue in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 15th-17th May. Registration is now open at <a href="http://www.bitcoin2014.com/">bitcoin2014.com</a>.<br />Bitcoin 2014 follows <a href="http://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-2013-to-draw-1000-and-the-winklevii-to-san-jose-this-weekend/">last year’s inaugural event</a> in San Jose, California, which drew more than 1,000 attendees over the course of its three-day run, and covered the future of payments as its overarching topic.<br />Speakers for this year’s event have not yet been announced, however, attendees in 2013 included principals of Winklevoss Capital Management Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss; <a href="http://www.coindesk.com/companies/bitcoin-foundation/">Bitcoin Foundation</a> chief scientist Gavin Andresen; and <a href="http://www.coindesk.com/companies/bitpay/">BitPay</a> co-founder and CEO Tony Gallippi, among others.<br /><a href="http://www.coindesk.com/author/jon-matonis/">Jon Matonis</a>, executive director at the Bitcoin Foundation, said this year’s event will be a “must attend” for not only bitcoin industry professionals, but those from the broader financial technology industry as well:<br /><blockquote>“It’s where we facilitate  the cross-pollination of traditional executives with industry experts and where we collectively envision and practically develop a roadmap to the future.”</blockquote><h2>The venue</h2><a href="http://media.coindesk.com/2014/02/amsterdam-map.png"><img alt="Amsterdam map" class="alignright" height="185" src="http://media.coindesk.com/2014/02/amsterdam-map-300x185.png" width="300" /></a>If the choice of venue is any indication, the Bitcoin Foundation anticipates a higher turnout for this year’s proceedings, as Passenger Terminal can accommodate <a href="http://www.maxumi.co.uk/tag/passenger-terminal-amsterdam/" target="_blank">up to 3,000</a> event visitors.<br />The official city port for cruise ships, Passenger Terminal is located just outside of the centre of Amsterdam and boasts impressive views of the nearby canals.<br />The venue is located just 19 minutes from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport by car, and is also accessible by public transportation.<br />For more information on accessing Passenger Terminal by car and public transport, visit Amsterdam Cruise Port’s guide <a href="http://www.amsterdamcruise.nl/getting-here-pta" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><h2>The itinerary</h2>The official release disclosed only a rough outline of the event’s content, noting that feature presenters will “cast vision for the long-term potential of bitcoin”, while panel discussions will address “immediate challenges”.<br />Notably, day one will be partly devoted to helping the Bitcoin Foundation further its international partnerships, with related proceedings taking place in the morning and ending at lunch time.<br />The organisation added its first two international affiliate chapters <a href="https://bitcoinfoundation.org/blog/?p=337" target="_blank">in December</a>.<br /><h2>Last year’s event</h2>Though the release provides a broad outline for the event, what remains to be seen is how sharply Bitcoin 2014 will differ from its predecessor, which gave representation to recently labeled “fringe elements” of the community, such as libertarians and medical marijuana activists.<br />This could be a sensitive subject, since January’s <a href="http://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-businesses-regulation-new-york/">bitcoin hearings in New York</a> saw major investors distance themselves from such groups.<br />Less controversial will likely be the inclusion of corporate booths meant to inform attendees about more basic elements of bitcoin.<br />While not confirmed, the presence of vendors – such as last year’s lineup of <a href="http://www.coindesk.com/companies/coinbase/">Coinbase</a>, <a href="http://gigaom.com/2013/05/14/google-ventures-invests-in-opencoin-the-firm-behind-bitcoin-exchange-ripple/" target="_blank">OpenCoin</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/coinlab" target="_blank">CoinLab</a> – as well as other major corporate names in bitcoin, can likely be expected.<br /><em><a href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-13019560/stock-photo-passengers-terminal-in-amsterdam-harbor-in-the-netherlands.html?src=bDaMm2N13FPY81H96ivrMw-1-0" target="_blank">Passenger Terminal</a> image via Shutterstock</em></div>

Bitcoin Foundation Announces Bitcoin 2014 Event in Amsterdam

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World News Briefs -- February 25, 2014

<iframe frameborder="0" height="363" scrolling="no" src="http://english.share.voanews.eu/flashembed.aspx?t=vid&id=1858534&w=640&h=363&skin=embeded" width="640"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ukraine Votes To Send Yanukovych To Hague -- Voice of America</span></b></div><br />Ukraine's parliament voted on Tuesday to send fugitive President Viktor Yanukovych to be tried for 'serious crimes' by the International Criminal Court once he has been captured.<br /><br />A resolution, overwhelmingly supported by the assembly, linked Yanukovych, who was ousted on Saturday and is now on the run, to police violence against protesters which it said had led to the deaths of more than 100 citizens from Ukraine and other states.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/ukraine-delays-announcement-of-new-government/1858553.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MIDDLE EAST</b></span></div><br />Leader of Syrian militant group <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/middleeast/ap-ml-syria-al-qaida.html?ref=world">challenges rivals</a></b>.<br /><br />Official: Iran has studied <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/middleeast/ap-ml-iran-military.html?ref=world">Israeli strike tactics</a></b>.<br /><br />Israeli intel minister reaffirms <b><a href="http://www.nti.org/gsn/article/israel-reaffirms-right-act-iran/">right to act on Iran</a></b>.<br /><br />Iranian oil exports rise markedly <b><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2014/02/24/iranian-oil-exports-rise-markedly-since-interim-deal/">since interim deal: Report</a></b>.<br /><br />US presses Iraq on reports of <b><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG02/302240036/US-Presses-Iraq-Reports-Arms-Deal-Iran">arms deal with Iran</a></b>. US presses Iraq on reports of <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-26335449">Iran arms deal.</a></b><br /><br />Sunni anger in Lebanon <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/sunni-anger-lebanon-against-army-grows-125950527.html">against army grows</a></b>.<br /><br />Turkey PM Erdogan says 'tapped' <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26336354">phone call to son 'fabricated'</a></b>.<br /><br />Israel hosts German cabinet <b><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG04/302240031/Israel-Hosts-German-Cabinet-Jerusalem">in Jerusalem</a></b>.<br /><br />Jordan opposition calls for Israel peace treaty <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/jordan-opposition-israel-peace-treaty-al-aqsa">to be frozen over al-Aqsa debate</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ASIA</b></span></div><br />Philippines says China fired water cannon<b><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG03/302240034/Philippines-Says-China-Fired-Water-Cannon-Disputed-Shoal"> at disputed shoal</a></b>.<br /><br />Pakistan army launches new air strikes <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-pakistan-airstrikes-idUSBREA1O05S20140225">near Afghan border</a></b>. Pakistan air strikes against militants <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26333578">in tribal areas</a></b>.<br /><br />Thai trade slumps alongside tourism as <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-thailand-protest-idUSBREA1M02H20140225">protest violence takes toll</a></b>.<br /><br />North Korean naval boat crosses <b><a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/korea/north-korean-naval-boat-crosses-disputed-sea-boundary-with-south-1.269798">disputed sea boundary with South</a></b>. North Korea 'violates' <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26333574">sea border with South amid drills</a></b>.<br /><br />US-South Korea joint <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/us-south-korea-begin-joint-military-drills/1857740.html">military drills begin.</a></b> <br /><br />Military drills to test <b><a href="http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Military_drills_to_test_inter-Korean_detente_999.html">inter-Korean detente</a></b>.<br /><br />South Korea committee to prepare <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/south-korea-forming-committee-to-prepare-for-reunifcation-with-north-korea/1858571.html">for reunifcation with North</a></b>.<br /><br />China labels Japan <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/asia/ap-as-china-japan.html?ref=world">a 'trouble maker'</a></b>.<br /><br />China rejects Indian politician's <b><a href="http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_rejects_Indian_politicians_expansionism_charge_999.html">expansionism charge</a></b>.<br /><br />Kashmir villagers clash <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2014/02/kashmir-villagers-clash-with-indian-troops-201422595211803184.html">with Indian troops.</a></b><br /><br />Sri Lanka rejects call <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/southasia/2014/02/sri-lanka-rejects-call-war-crimes-probe-20142254460713165.html">for war crimes probe</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>AFRICA</b></span></div><br />Nigeria school raid <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26338041">'leaves dozens dead'.</a></b> Suspected militants kill 29 <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-nigerian-islamists-kill-29-pupils-in-boarding-school-attack/1858604.html">in northeastern Nigeria</a></b>.<br /><br />Thousands fleeing Boko Haram <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/thousands-fleeing-boko-haram-little-comfort-niger-143056348.html">find little comfort in Niger</a></b>.<br /><br />Nigeria leader defends army's role <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26332968">against Boko Haram</a></b>.<br /><br />France to vote on extending Central African Republic <b><a href="http://rt.com/news/french-extend-car-mission-672/">military mission</a></b>.<br /><br />Algerian opposition parties <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/algerian-opposition-urges-election-boycott/1858673.html">urge election boycott</a></b>.<br /><br />Uganda president:<b><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/24/world/africa/uganda-homosexuality-interview/index.html?hpt=hp_t1"> Homosexuals are 'disgusting'</a></b>.<br /><br />Egypt housing minister <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/02/egypt-housing-minister-form-new-government-2014225123636437550.html">to form new government</a></b>.<br /><br />Pistorius case: Partial televising <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26334682">of trial allowed.</a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>EUROPE</b></span></div><br />Ukraine crisis: Turchynov warns<b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26333587"> of 'separatism' risk</a></b>.<br /><br />Ukraine delays announcing <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/02/ukraine-announce-interim-government-201422571956775789.html">interim government</a></b>.<br /><br />Russia evokes World War Two <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/russia-evokes-world-war-two-media-blitz-ukraine-143446995--sector.html">in media blitz on Ukraine</a></b>.<br /><br />Mass arrest of protesters <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26337693">at rallies in Russia</a></b>. Police detain 420 people near Red Square; protesters <b><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/police-detain-420-people-near-red-square-protesters-fear-post-olympic-crackdown/2014/02/24/1ec7aafa-9d8d-11e3-9ba6-800d1192d08b_story.html">fear post-Olympic crackdown</a></b>.<br /><br />European Commission sees recovery<b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26338372"> 'gaining ground'</a></b>.<br /><br />Scottish leader: Opinion polls show <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-scottish-leader-opinion-polls-show-independence-race-tightening/1857779.html">independence race tightening</a></b>.<br /><br />Pope makes first overhaul <b><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/2014/02/24/pope-takes-step-reform-vatican-finance/VxGFiKn1sYiyczdsqlW41N/story.html?">of Vatican in 25 years</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>AMERICAS</b></span></div><br />US governors discuss economy, jobs,<b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/us-governors-discuss-economy-jobs-other-issues-with-obama/1858452.html"> other issues with Obama</a></b>.<br /><br />Venezuela death toll rises to 13 <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-venezuela-protests-idUSBREA1N14E20140225">as protests flare.</a></b><br /><br />Venezuela's Maduro criticised <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-26334703">by party loyalist</a></b>.<br /><br />Costa Rica seeks court ruling on <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/costa-rica-seeks-court-ruling-nicaragua-border-dispute-025303941.html">Nicaragua border dispute</a></b>. Costa Rica seeks court ruling on <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-costarica-nicaragua-idUSBREA1O05520140225">Nicaragua border dispute</a></b>.<br /><br />Informants who helped US catch drug lords say rewards<b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/informants-us-catch-drug-lords-rewards-not-paid"> have not been paid.</a></b><br /><br />Seven U.S. court districts <b><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/seven-us-court-districts-bring-indictments-against-mexican-drug-lord-guzman/2014/02/24/0af29144-9d82-11e3-9ba6-800d1192d08b_story.html">indict drug lord Guzmán</a></b>.<br /><br />Mysterious polio-like illness <b><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/02/23/polio-like-illness-california/5703827/">affects kids in California</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR</b></span></div><br />Iraq: Sunni Arabs turn<b><a href="http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/iraq/articles/20140225.aspx"> on Al Qaeda again</a></b>.<br /><br />Norway in danger from Syria jihadis: <b><a href="http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Norway_in_danger_from_Syria_jihadis_intelligence_agency_999.html">intelligence agency.</a></b><br /><br />British police arrest<b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/europe/ap-eu-britain-terrorism-arrests.html?ref=world&_r=0"> ex-Guantanamo detainee</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS</b></span></div><br />Top Bitcoin exchange<b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26333661"> MtGox goes offline</a></b>. Bitcoin exchange MtGox offline <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/25/bitcoin-exchange-mtgox-offline-amid-rumours-of-theft">amid rumours of theft</a></b>.<br /><br />Worst drought in decades hits Brazil coffee belt <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/brazil-drought-threatens-coffee-crops">as buyers brace for price rise</a></b>.<br /><br />Sina Weibo: Profits at <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26333438">'China's Twitter' surge</a></b>.<br /><br />Facebook quietly ends <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26332191">email address system</a></b>.

World News Briefs -- February 25, 2014

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 25, 2014

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.defense.gov/imgHandler.ashx?h=350&w=0&img=/dodcmsshare/photoessay/2014-02/hires_140224-D-HU462-063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.defense.gov/imgHandler.ashx?h=350&w=0&img=/dodcmsshare/photoessay/2014-02/hires_140224-D-HU462-063.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brief reporters on the fiscal year 2015 defense budget proposal at the Pentagon, Feb. 24, 2014. DOD photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">'American Dominance In The Seas, Sky And Space can No Longer Be Taken For Granted,' Admits Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel As He Slashes Army To Smallest Size In 74 YEARS -- Daily Mail</span></b></div><br />* Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel seemed to throw in the towel on Monday as he advocated for a smaller standing army and fewer military bases<br />* One out of every seven slots for Army soldiers will be eliminated under his plan, putting the armed forces on their smallest footing since before WWII<br />* He also aims to completely eliminate several lines of aircraft from American military fleets, including the Air Force's U-2 spy plane<br />* Congress could tinker with Hagel's plan or reject it entirely, as Republicans are complaining about cuts that result from a failure to rein in entitlements<br />* The House Armed Services Committee chairman slammed the White House for 'trying to solve our financial problems on the back of the military.'<br /><br />Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has proposed shrinking the Army to its smallest size in 74 years through a series of base closures and troops cuts, and by completely eliminating several Air Force aircraft fleets.<br /><br />The move comes as the U.S. Army moves into the final phases of a massive troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, and Congress raises new red flags about American deficit spending.<br /><br />Hagel surprised some observers on Monday when he outlined a global military philosophy that removed America from the center of its universe.<br /><br />'The development and proliferation of more advanced military technology of other nations – it means that we are entering an era where American dominance on the seas, in the skies, and space can no longer be taken for granted,' Hagel said.<br /><br />'As a consequence of large budget cuts, our future force will assume additional risks in some areas,' he added.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2566638/Hagel-proposes-big-cuts-Army-2015-budget.html#ixzz2uH9GdzNZ">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Military And Intelligence News Briefs</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/us_politics/2014/02/congress_skeptical_about_plan_to_shrink_military">Congress skeptical about plan to shrink military</a> -- AP<br /><br /><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG02/302240030/US-Lawmakers-Push-Back-Against-DoD-Budget-Plans">US Lawmakers Push Back Against DoD Budget Plans</a> -- Defense News<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dodbuzz.com/2014/02/24/winners-and-losers-in-the-2015-budget/">Winners and Losers in the 2015 Budget </a>-- DoD Buzz<br /><br /><a href="http://defensetech.org/2014/02/24/hagel-moves-to-kill-cold-war-aircraft-fleets/#more-22401">Hagel Moves to Kill Cold War Fleets </a>-- Defense Tech<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/navy/hagel-orders-cut-to-lcs-plans-reduced-operations-for-carriers-1.269789">Hagel orders cut to LCS plans; reduced operations for carriers</a> -- Stars and Stripes<br /><br /><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG02/302240026/Pentagon-Changes-Course-Halts-LCS-32-Ships">Pentagon Changes Course, Halts LCS at 32 Ships</a> -- Defense News<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nti.org/gsn/article/hagels-cuts-us-military-retain-nuclear-triad/">Nuclear Triad to Survive Hagel Cuts in Pentagon Spending </a>-- Global Security Newswire<br /><br /><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG02/302240032/Ayotte-Decision-Cut-10-Serious-Mistake-">Ayotte: Decision To Cut A-10 'Serious Mistake' </a>-- Defense News<br /><br /><a href="http://rt.com/usa/us-military-cuts-budget-423/">US military plans steep cutbacks, roils ranks </a>-- RT<br /><br /><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG02/302240029/Pentagon-Ground-Forces-Can-Fight-One-Theater-Support-Air-Sea-Forces-Another">Pentagon: Ground Forces Can Fight in One Theater, Support Air, Sea Forces in Another</a> -- Defense News<br /><br /><a href="http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2014/02/24/hagel-cuts-would-reshape-military-after-longest-war/">Get real, Hagel tells nation in proposing military cuts</a> -- CNN<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Russia_to_map_out_next_ten_year_space_program_999.html">Russia to map out next ten-year space program</a> -- Space Daily/Voice of Russia<br /><br /><a href="http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htsurf/articles/20140223.aspx">Surface Forces: China Rebuilds The Nigerian Navy</a> -- Strategy Page<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Japans_ruling_party_seeks_to_ease_ban_on_arms_exports_999.html">Japan's ruling party seeks to ease ban on arms exports </a>-- Space Daily/UPI<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/02/22/will-chinas-new-aircraft-carriers-spark-a-multi-bi/">Will China's New Aircraft Carriers Spark a Multibillion-Dollar Weapons-Buying Bonanza?</a> -- Daily Finance/Motley Fool<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20140223000089">Vietnam joins submarine arms race amid South China Sea tensions </a>-- Want China Times<br /><br /><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/us-south-korea-begin-joint-military-drills/1857740.html">US-South Korea Joint Military Drills Begin</a> -- Voice of America<br /><br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/10656958/1bn-HMS-Dauntless-abandons-training-exercise-after-power-trouble.html">£1bn HMS Dauntless abandons training exercise after technical trouble </a>-- The Telegraph<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26328398">Millions paid to consultants as MoD jobs go unfilled, MPs told</a> -- BBC<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/middleeast/ap-ml-iran-military.html?ref=world">Official: Iran Has Studied Israeli Strike Tactics</a> -- New York Times/AP<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/heli-expo-israel-could-double-v-22-order-size-bell-396274/">Israel could double V-22 order size, Bell says</a> -- Flight Global<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/101438440">India becomes biggest foreign buyer of US weapons </a>-- CNBC/Financial Times<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nti.org/gsn/article/mckeon-us-should-formally-accuse-russia-violating-arms-control-pact/">McKeon: U.S. Should Formally Protest Russian Arms Control Breach</a> -- Global Security Newswire<br /><br /><a href="http://rt.com/news/french-extend-car-mission-672/">France to vote on extending Central African Republic military mission</a> -- RT<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nti.org/gsn/article/report-iran-pursue-iraqi-arms-sale-violation-un-sanctions/">Iran-Iraq Weapons Deal a Possible U.N. Sanctions Breach: Report</a> -- Global Security Newswire<br /><br /><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG02/302240036/US-Presses-Iraq-Reports-Arms-Deal-Iran">US Presses Iraq on Reports of Arms Deal with Iran</a> -- Defense News/AFP<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/soldiers-getting-new-mountain-climbing-gear-from-army-1.269633">Soldiers getting new mountain climbing gear from Army </a>-- Stars and Stripes<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/us/for-f-a-18-super-hornet-the-end-may-be-on-horizon-1.269851">For F/A-18 Super Hornet, the end may be on horizon</a> -- Stars and Stripes/L.A. Times<br /><br /><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG02/302240033/Pentagon-Air-Force-Doubles-Down-Engine-Technology">Pentagon, Air Force Doubles Down on Engine Technology</a> -- Defense News<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nti.org/gsn/article/pentagon-confirms-requested-missile-decommissioning-study/">Pentagon Confirms it Requested Missile-Decommissioning Study </a>-- Global Security Newswire<br /><br /><a href="http://rt.com/news/five-eyes-online-manipulation-deception-564/">Western spy agencies build ‘cyber magicians’ to manipulate online discourse</a> -- RT<br /><br /><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/199009-clapper-says-us-might-not-be-prepared-to-stop-another-edward">US not ready for another Edward Snowden?</a> -- The Hill<br /><br /><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/199080-gop-block-votes-on-military-sexual-assault-bills">GOP block votes on military sexual assault bills</a> -- The Hill<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2566892/Extraordinary-wartime-service-one-Britains-greatest-fighter-aces-shot-23-planes-career-spanning-Battle-Britain-North-African-campaign-Normandy-landings.html">For sale, the medals of RAF ace who shot down 25 planes in a career spanning the Battle of Britain, North African campaign and Normandy landings </a>-- Daily Mail<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stripes.com/blogs/stripes-central/stripes-central-1.8040/what-happens-when-a-navy-officer-gets-real-on-china-1.269604">What happens when a Navy officer gets real on China?</a> -- Stars and Stripes<br /><br /><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2014/02/24/weapons-cuts-in-2015-budget-leave-soldiers-marines-at-risk/">Weapons Cuts In 2015 Budget Leave Soldiers, Marines At Risk</a> -- Loren Thompson, Forbes

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 25, 2014

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Mob Wives: Carmela's Take on Graziano Stuffed Peppas

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrdVlZ42HtgTWpfbH16YuRJ6yUIlb1g7eoX7FCiViY9FgqMEd9RtIdmx82iGgJO3hOivstu2Uo1k328uJFxXf1lWfkP3y_5KYOFzCmbk8LRIpr9XFXPZ3wCS31e4kzNAapseTnIPgJFY/s1600/photo+(6).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrdVlZ42HtgTWpfbH16YuRJ6yUIlb1g7eoX7FCiViY9FgqMEd9RtIdmx82iGgJO3hOivstu2Uo1k328uJFxXf1lWfkP3y_5KYOFzCmbk8LRIpr9XFXPZ3wCS31e4kzNAapseTnIPgJFY/s1600/photo+(6).JPG" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>One of my finished peppers up close!</b></span></div><br /><br />Looks like <b>"How to Use a Meat Cleaver"</b> is getting a big response from Mob Wives fans. I've seen a few pictures of recipes that the fans have cooked up. I decided to give a few a try. The first one I tried is the "Stuffed Peppers." The recipe is outlined in the book.<br /><br />The process is very easy. As the book explains, you brown the ground meat, set it aside. Saute the onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes & basil. Then the mixture is all combined adding back in the meat, the rice, grated cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese. Stuffed the peppers. Then you bake it at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's my take</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9sCfjgX5F2zMmXdhOSNL6XgCMJxkvgQzYxV9JxXbCkAHs9cDMV9O4wqQyc6Qto_A8Fitp10XQgDtXVDNRLQHTReClNlJKTIn9aABntKt0ICgCX1f1h21PflCMPgEID7sN8gMiLXGu7c/s1600/photo+%25287%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9sCfjgX5F2zMmXdhOSNL6XgCMJxkvgQzYxV9JxXbCkAHs9cDMV9O4wqQyc6Qto_A8Fitp10XQgDtXVDNRLQHTReClNlJKTIn9aABntKt0ICgCX1f1h21PflCMPgEID7sN8gMiLXGu7c/s1600/photo+%25287%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>First you gather the ingredients</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieK2j8uCm3RPOg_yI10UgeJb28HQIyYwrKFJNQ0yX_Nh6vXNyfHbQkd46HtabqzFCAS4PFAZH08iOAlSNWlxwlI_L4VXb_ULFP90nyzcJhdhTVorydhmZyyY589XnU725M7D7VTaX92Pw/s1600/photo+%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieK2j8uCm3RPOg_yI10UgeJb28HQIyYwrKFJNQ0yX_Nh6vXNyfHbQkd46HtabqzFCAS4PFAZH08iOAlSNWlxwlI_L4VXb_ULFP90nyzcJhdhTVorydhmZyyY589XnU725M7D7VTaX92Pw/s1600/photo+%25288%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Then you brown the meat</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKxfV38Fy7hFFxEYnG5z7U-TxKSQjNLwvziQU6ekpKgSN64iU2efzjX2S-WpiHa24YcEjaksiGTpDmtiKBGyTgbVjBIHXfIPo9tBFxx-3Aye7CE3E6z40p4S5l2uGjQi9BesWQkEOPBM/s1600/photo+%25289%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKxfV38Fy7hFFxEYnG5z7U-TxKSQjNLwvziQU6ekpKgSN64iU2efzjX2S-WpiHa24YcEjaksiGTpDmtiKBGyTgbVjBIHXfIPo9tBFxx-3Aye7CE3E6z40p4S5l2uGjQi9BesWQkEOPBM/s1600/photo+%25289%2529.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sautee the ingredients and stuff peppers</b></div><br />In Lana's method she says to drain the meat from the juices and set it aside. I decided to leave the fat in my mixture. I also brown the meat and added everything in my frying pan. I am one-step kinda gal. I then filled my peppers. I sat them in a shallow water bath. I found 20 minutes was not long enough to cook the thick peppers thoroughly so I cooked them covered for 1/2 an hour and uncovered for another 15 minutes. Below is the end result. They proved to be very tasty.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQ5YgcsSuD6_uyiDWhXnBIPON6Rhcb__f9Rmfex5rAkzThW3EB5pLQnuAQvDPoRY6JrEfyyz_6TVlUmCiqkrc7dFqK5SHfgG7KICia46GqueF_nliwqU_pWjxC232KhI6Tf9wyrfPZuE/s1600/photo+%252810%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQ5YgcsSuD6_uyiDWhXnBIPON6Rhcb__f9Rmfex5rAkzThW3EB5pLQnuAQvDPoRY6JrEfyyz_6TVlUmCiqkrc7dFqK5SHfgG7KICia46GqueF_nliwqU_pWjxC232KhI6Tf9wyrfPZuE/s1600/photo+%252810%2529.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>My finished peppers! Bon Appetite!</b></div><br /><br />Go out and get your copy of <b>How To Use A Meat Cleaver</b> and give it a try...Have fun!<br /><br /><b>Written By: Carmela Corleone </b>

Mob Wives: Carmela's Take on Graziano Stuffed Peppas

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Is Non-Lethal Force The Future Of Warfare?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.defense.gov/imgHandler.ashx?h=318&w=478&img=/dodcmsshare/homepagephoto/2014-02/hires_140216-M-VH365-052c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.defense.gov/imgHandler.ashx?h=318&w=478&img=/dodcmsshare/homepagephoto/2014-02/hires_140216-M-VH365-052c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diamond Aranda scans the area while providing security during a downed vehicle recovery in the Now Zad district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 16, 2014. Aranda, an assaultman, is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Future of Military Force -- Robert Kozloski, Real Clear Defense</b></span></div><br />Non-Lethal Force Could Be the Future of Warfare<br /><br />“Killing people and destroying things for some political purpose” is how prominent defense scholar Richard Betts describes the essence of military force. Betts’ description reflects the pervasive view of military force held by most military and foreign policy experts. However, it does not account for a variety of non-lethal options that policy makers will have to consider using in future conflicts.<br /><br />America’s use of conventional military force since World War II has achieved mixed political results. In the future, the traditional instruments of national power may be even less effective because of America’s domestic problems and shifts in the geopolitical environment. These conditions will force security experts to develop new approaches to national power projection. As America struggles to maintain its position in the international system, it will be faced with the dilemma that its expensive military tools may not be appropriate for the political task at hand.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2014/02/24/the_future_of_military_force_107102.html">Read more </a></b>....<br /><br /><b>My Comment:</b> You cannot change human nature .... and human nature has been a violent one. And while casualty rates from global warfare have decreased in the past few decades .... it will not take much for such a condition to be blown out of the water and casualty rates approach horrific levels of slaughter that would make the Second World War pale in comparison.

Is Non-Lethal Force The Future Of Warfare?

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diamond Aranda scans the area while providing security during a downed vehicle recovery in the Now Zad district...

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ALIBABA AND JULIUS D GENIUS AGWU SET TO HOST THIS YEAR'S SHIFT CELEBRITY PRAYSE

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</style><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Celebrity Prayse media in conjunction with the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Presents her yearly thanksgiving / prayer event for the entire Nigerian entertainment industry and the theme for this year's event is "count your blessings”.<br /><br /></div><a name='more'></a><o:p></o:p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MTmmYtEg1i8?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTmmYtEg1i8" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">click to watch</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">This event is geared towards rallying the entire industry together where prayers can be said for the industry; entertainers can also find a reason to say thank you to God for the gift of life in 2013 and the talents that's made the world celebrate them; also an avenue to thank fans and major stakeholders, sponsors, brands both within and outside the entertainment industry for loving and standing by them; also its not only when evil or bad things happen in the industry that entertainers should gather to pray, if we can have Headies, NMVA, NEA, comedy awards and other award events in Nigeria, then the industry should not gate-crash into God only when evil happens, we should be organised hence, this event; to foster unity, tolerance, coexistence and love among entertainers ;<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">This event is for entertainers, celebrities, fans, families and all those who love their favourite celebrity to come together and stand with them in thanksgiving to God for the entire entertainment industry.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Alibaba and Julius D Genius Agwu will host the event.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Performances By Gbenga Adeyinka, AY, Tee A, Elenu, Yaw, Okey Bakassi, Akpororo, Mc Abbey, Funny Bone, Senator, Pencil, Acapella.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Music By: Ojb, Eben, Buchi, Midnight Crew <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Tim Godfrey, Tosin Martins, Sabina, Charles Granville, Pita, Dusky, The Reel Laif Band, Dj Gosporella.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Testimony Service By Ojb<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Date: March 2nd, 2014 by 4pm at the Lagoon Restaurant on Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island Lagos.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The event is absolutely <span style="color: red;">free</span>, no gate fee.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">This event is been put together by entertainers and hence we want Nigerians and fans to all converge at the 4th edition of this epoch making event.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Brought to you by CELEBRITY PRAYSE MEDIA.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><!--EndFragment--></div>

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