Published by Al-ArabyA barrage of Russian missiles destroyed a civilian airport in Vinnytsia in central Ukraine on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "I have just been informed about a missile strike on Vinnytsia. Eight rockets... The airport was completely destroyed," he said. Several cities and airbases in Ukraine have been bombed, shelled or hit with … [Read more...] about Russian strike destroys Ukrainian airport: Zelensky
Putin’s ‘Secondary Antisemitism’
By Alex Gordon, Ph.D HAIFA, Israel — The view of Ukraine as part of Russia, captured in the etymology of the Russian word “Ukraine,” is at the heart of the aggression: the “periphery,” the “border region” of the Moscow state, the “edge,” the “vassal” revolted against the “suzerain.” And the “suzerain” brings down on the “vassal” all the power of his military machine. One … [Read more...] about Putin’s ‘Secondary Antisemitism’
When Arkansas turned a blind eye to forensic science and justice
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle brought forensic science to popular culture with the creation of Sherlock Holmes in the late 1800s. Erle Stanley Gardner would add to the canon by creating Perry Mason, the defense attorney made famous by Raymond Burr in the late days of the golden age of television. The invention of photography was a boon to the burgeoning field of forensic … [Read more...] about When Arkansas turned a blind eye to forensic science and justice
Near Ukraine border, Western arms arrive quickly and discreetly
Published by AFPNear the Ukraine border (AFP) - On a runway near the Ukrainian border, 14 wide-body aircraft arrive on average each day -- a carefully calibrated operation mounted at top speed to deliver tons of Western military assistance to Kyiv. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, inspected the site on Friday -- its location is being kept … [Read more...] about Near Ukraine border, Western arms arrive quickly and discreetly
How much did Russia influence Facebook? Just look at THIS:
Russia's influence on Facebook has been an ongoing issue. But now that Russia is under financial melt-down can you see a difference on Facebook? Look at this: If you were wondering about whether the Russians really influence our social media, compare the list of top Facebook posts from a few weeks ago to this week, when Russia couldn't access its foreign cash reserves. … [Read more...] about How much did Russia influence Facebook? Just look at THIS:
Struggling With Socializing
Struggling with socializing is a common issue among people, but what if the struggle is so bad that it tears one apart, leaving one in tears? Adults may think that such a struggle is merely a phase that one will grow out of, but that belief is not true for everyone. What one may judge to be a case of shyness may actually be a case of Social Anxiety … [Read more...] about Struggling With Socializing
PUTIN DREAM FLAG (CARTOON)
How Zelenskyy emerged as the antithesis of Putin and proved you don’t need to be a strongman to be a great leader
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been lauded for his resistance to the Russian invasion. Photo by Laurent Van der Stockt for Le Monde/Getty Images Michael Blake, University of Washington Whatever happens in the coming weeks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will go down as the face of Ukrainian resilience during the Russian invasion of his country. His … [Read more...] about How Zelenskyy emerged as the antithesis of Putin and proved you don’t need to be a strongman to be a great leader
DESANTIS THE BULLY
Volodymyr survives three Putin assassination attempts in days
According to the British newspaper the Times, Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has survived three assassination attempts over the course of several days. To put it in a more blunt way: Russia's Vladimir Putin is repeatedly trying to murder Zelensky. President Zelensky has survived at least three assassination attempts in the past week, The Times has … [Read more...] about Volodymyr survives three Putin assassination attempts in days
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Published by Reuters UK(Reuters) - A fire that broke out near Europe's biggest nuclear power plant during a Russian attack in Ukraine had been put out, Ukraine's state emergency service said. * No sign of radiation leak U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said there was no indication of elevated radiation levels at the Zaporizhzhia plant, which provides more than a fifth of … [Read more...] about Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
RIDING WITH ZELENSKY (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky went from being an actor, the voice of the Ukraine version of Paddington Bear, and the winner of the first season of Ukraine’s Dancing with the Stars (that’s a thing?) to being the man inspiring his nation to fight. A video clip of Zelensky standing in the middle of the streets of Kyiv with other government officials has helped make the … [Read more...] about RIDING WITH ZELENSKY (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Russian cats banned from international competition
Published by New York Daily NewsThe Federation Internationale Feline announced on its website that because of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, FIFe has banned Russian cats from international competition until at least June. “The Board of FIFe feels it cannot just witness these atrocities and do nothing,” the organization said. It noted that in addition to … [Read more...] about Russian cats banned from international competition
IS AMERICA STRONG ENOUGH TO ENDURE DOMESTIC SACRIFICE?
During World War II, Americans put up with rationed gas and car tires, rationed coal and fuel oil, rationed silk and nylon, rationed meat and daily products, rationed jams and jellies, even rationed coffee. Would today’s Americans – some of whom freaked out, during the worst of the pandemic, when they couldn’t get their hair done – be willing to endure even a minuscule … [Read more...] about IS AMERICA STRONG ENOUGH TO ENDURE DOMESTIC SACRIFICE?
Russia shells, sets fire to Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant as Putin presses savage attacks
Published by New York Daily NewsRussia’s brutal bombardment of Ukraine turned early Friday to Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, setting part of it on fire and leading a top government official to issue a harrowing warning of a massive catastrophe. “If it blows up, it will be 10 times larger than Chornobyl!” Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Twitter. “Russians … [Read more...] about Russia shells, sets fire to Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant as Putin presses savage attacks
UN refugee agency: 1 million flee Ukraine in under a week
Published by Al-ArabyThe U.N. refugee agency said Thursday that 1 million people have now fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion less than a week ago, an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed. The tally from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees amounts to more than 2% of Ukraine’s population — which the World Bank counted at 44 million at the end of 2020 — on … [Read more...] about UN refugee agency: 1 million flee Ukraine in under a week
Dr. Seuss Estate Announces Plans For New ‘Inclusive’ Book Series
Published by KnewzBy Richard Horgan Los Angeles (Knewz) — The March 2 birthday of Dr. Seuss books author Theodore Geisel has been marked in two very different ways. In 2021, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that six titles were being pulled from circulation due to their portrayals of people “in ways that are hurtful and wrong.” The titles were “And To Think That I Saw It on … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss Estate Announces Plans For New ‘Inclusive’ Book Series
Who Are the Russian Invaders?
The nearly 200,000 Russian combat troops presently invading Ukraine, killing and terrorizing its people – including women and children – and destroying its infrastructure, schools, orphanages, hospitals and homes are part of a powerful military force equipped with the most advanced and horrific array of weapons, with a nuclear threat sinisterly lurking in the … [Read more...] about Who Are the Russian Invaders?
Jan. 6 House Committee accuses Trump of ‘criminal conspiracy’ to undermine election results
Published by NJ.comWASHINGTON — The House Committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection said Wednesday night that its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election, spread false information about it and pressured state officials to overturn … [Read more...] about Jan. 6 House Committee accuses Trump of ‘criminal conspiracy’ to undermine election results
Courage, tragedy, brutality of war revealed in social media posts (Social Media, Video Roundup)
Some of the most graphic, moving and alarming images Russia's invasion of Ukraine are on social media. Here's a roundup of images and videos: I want her and the sunflower babushka to have a babushka summit after the war. https://t.co/NQ4z4F9erW— Markos Moulitsas (@markos) March 2, 2022 Badass Ukrainians keep carjacking tanks of the “most formidable army of Europe”. Or … [Read more...] about Courage, tragedy, brutality of war revealed in social media posts (Social Media, Video Roundup)