February 2011
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Bradley Manning Newslinks for 14 February, 2011
14 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Wikileaks leaker still in custody ABC Online The ABC’s Four Corners has investigated the story of Bradley Manning – the US army analyst who allegedly stole the classified documents that were published … www.abc.net.au/am/content/2011/s3137805.htm Continue reading
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Politicians and Freebies by Charles Glass
The foreign minister and her consort, Deputy Minister of Parliamentary Relations Patrick Ollier, were flown around Tunisia with their children courtesy of a millionaire friend of Ben Ali’s about the time a young man’s self-immolation set the former French colony alight. On her return to Paris at the end of her complimentary winter vacation, Alliot-Marie… Continue reading
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Middle East Report Online: Red-White-and-Black Valentine | From the Editors
There are moments in world affairs that call for the suspension of disbelief. At these junctures, caution ought to be suppressed and cynicism forgotten to let joy and wonderment resound. Across the globe, everyone, at least everyone with a heart, knows that the Egyptian revolution of 2011 is such a time. Continue reading
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STOP THE WAR’S 10 YEARS: THE BOOK AND THE MOVIE
STOP THE WAR COALITION Newsletter No.1188 14 February 2011 Stop the War will be 10 years old this September. We will be producing a graphic history book of the work of the Coalition and a film of Stop the War’s history is also in development by the Islam Channel. Over the 10 years we have Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 13 February, 2011: Once Upon a Time in the Evil Empire
13 February, 2011 — Information Clearing House Egypt’s Military to Warn Against “Chaos and Disorder”: By Reuters The Higher Military Council will also ban meetings by labour unions or professional syndicates, effectively forbidding strikes, and tell all Egyptians to get back to work. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27465.htm Continue reading
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Egypt Newslinks from the Independent Media 13-14 February, 2011
14 February, 2011 — creative-i.info A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media 14 February, 2011 Gaza scholars ask Egypt to end siege Friedman: White House disgusted with Israel Can Egypt trigger a regional change? Information Clearing House Newsletter 13 February, 2011: Once Upon a Time in the Evil Empire Continue reading
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Egypt Newslinks from the Independent Media 13-14 February, 2011
14 February, 2011 — creative-i.info A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media 14 February, 2011 Gaza scholars ask Egypt to end siege Friedman: White House disgusted with Israel Can Egypt trigger a regional change? Information Clearing House Newsletter 13 February, 2011: Once Upon a Time in the Evil Empire Continue reading
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Egypt Newslinks from the Independent Media 12-13 February, 2011
13 February, 2011 18:41:46 — creative-i.info A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media 13 February, 2011 In Post-Mubarak Egypt, Protestors Demand A Date for Free and Fair Elections from the Supreme Council Tsunami in Egypt The people have WON! Congratulations Egypt and everyone! Egypt’s lessons for Palestine Egypt protest leaders Continue reading
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Pax Americana
With all its allies crumbling one after another, what will the US do to maintain its influence in the region? And what can be expected of Israel, the country’s closest ally in the region? Continue reading
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People & Power – Egypt: Seeds of change
People & Power reveals the story behind the unprecedented political protests in Egypt. Over the course of a remarkable fortnight, People&Power has been filming exclusively behind the scenes with a core group of young activists. Continue reading
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People & Power – Egypt: Seeds of change
People & Power reveals the story behind the unprecedented political protests in Egypt. Over the course of a remarkable fortnight, People&Power has been filming exclusively behind the scenes with a core group of young activists. Continue reading
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Egypt Mostly Mainstream Newslinks 13 February, 2011
13 February, 2011 — creative-i.info New Era Dawns in Egypt and Across the Arab World New York Times By KAREEM FAHIM and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK CAIRO — A new era dawned in Egypt on Saturday as this nation of 80 million — and hundreds of millions beyond its … www.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/world/middleeast/13egypt.html Continue reading
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Wikileaks Newslinks for 13 February, 2011
13 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Assange is not the point, Wikileaks is Huffington Post (blog) It is becoming common for people to say they don’t like WikiLeaks because they can’t stand Assange. This is misleading. Few sympathize with Assange as a … www.huffingtonpost.com/martin-varsavsky/assange-is-not-the-point_b_822447.html Continue reading
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Tunisia Newslinks for 13 February, 2011
13 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Italy Declares Emergency as Tunisian Immigrants Arrive Voice of America Photo: AP Italy’s government has declared a humanitarian emergency after thousands of immigrants fleeing unrest in Tunisia landed on a small Sicilian Island … www.voanews.com/english/news/europe/Italy-Declares-Emergency-as-Tunisian-Immigrants-Arrive-116083749.html Continue reading
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Bradley Manning Newslinks for 13 February, 2011
13 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Your mail: Absent anger, absent concern Alexandria Town Talk … there is almost zero anger and casual concern over the existence and deeds of the bully Julian Assange and the crappy little traitor, Bradley Manning. … www.thetowntalk.com/article/20110213/OPINION03/102130312/Your-mail-Absent-anger-absent-concern?odyssey=nav%7Chead Continue reading
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The History of Military Dictatorship in Egypt
Gilbert Achcar: Military rule in Egypt began with Nasser’s overthrow of King Farouk and increasing independence from the US Continue reading
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Egypt Newslinks from the Independent Media 12-13 February, 2011
13 February, 2011 — creative-i.info A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media 13 February, 2011 Morales praises ‘popular uprisings’ in Arab world Youth leading Arab revolt Soccer fans take on regime Eight days that shook Egypt. Struggle for power continues Gilbert Achcar: The History of Military Dictatorship in Egypt Continue reading
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Egypt Newslinks 11-12 February, 2011
12 February, 2011 — creative-i.info A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media 12 February, 2011 Why Egypt`s progressives win Reporter: Egypt police kill 10 in Sinai jailbreak The Emerging Counter-Revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt The Egyptian Revolution: A Democracy Now! special on Mubarak’s resignation Amr Moussa may become next Continue reading
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Joe Bageant: an update
After a month in hospitals, cussing doctors and wanting to escape, Joe Bageant is back home in his own bed in Winchester. He is continuing the chemotherapy as an out-patient. Continue reading
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Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers ‘Moanin”
13 February, 2011 — Jazz on the Tube Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, 1962, including Freddie Hubbard (just 24 years old during this recording) Wayne Shorter, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton, and Reggie Workman. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 