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[#Surf #Picks] Top 30 Social Media Trends in February – From In-Game Virtual Concerts to Anti-Screen Hotel Suites (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Tuesday February 19, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Websites and Internet Culture –Top 30 Social Media Trends in February – From In-Game Virtual Concerts to Anti-Screen Hotel Suites (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) From reinvented sports bars to anti-social media travel initiatives and digital detox wearables, the top February 2019 social media trends give people the chance to engage?and disengage?in fun…

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Top Headlines for February 19, 2019

Posted on Tuesday February 19, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Pope’s Sex Abuse Prevention Summit Explained

Pope Francis is hosting a four-day summit on preventing clergy sexual abuse, a high-stakes meeting designed to impress on Catholic bishops around the world that the problem is global and that there are consequences if they cover it up.
The Latest: Greek Police Probe Attack on Migrants’ Home

The Latest on migrants and asylum-seekers in Europe (all times local):
Sweden to Send Inspector in Detained Swedish Publisher Case

Sweden will send an inspector to Beijing to 'get a clearer picture of what happened' during meetings in Stockholm between the daughter of a Swedish publisher detained in China, the country’s ambassador there and two businessmen to discuss the possible release of her father.
Turkish Court Upholds Cumhuriyet Newspaper Convictions

An appeals court in Turkey has upheld the convictions of 14 journalists and senior staff members of a prominent opposition newspaper.
German Police Arrest 2 Bosnian Men With Hand Grenades in Car

German police say they are investigating two Bosnian men suspected of breaking arms control laws after discovering a stash of hand grenades in their car Monday.
Pakistan Says India Using UN Court for ‘Political Theater’

Pakistan has accused India of using the United Nations’ highest court for 'political theater' as it urged judges to dismiss an Indian case seeking to save an alleged spy from execution.
Knight Foundation Doubling Spending to Boost Local News

The Knight Foundation says it will invest $300 million in local journalism over the next five years, seeding several programs designed to kick-start an industry decimated by layoffs and newspaper closures over the last 15 years.
Ex-Diplomat Says North Korean Leader Won’t Give Up Nukes

A former North Korean diplomat says leader Kim Jong Un has no intention of giving up his nuclear weapons and sees his upcoming second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump as a chance to cement his country’s status as a nuclear weapons state.
EU Gets Heavy-Duty on Pollution: 1st Standards for Trucks

The European Union on Tuesday reached a tentative agreement on the first specific EU standards for trucks, seeking to get polluting CO2 levels down.
Israeli Leader Hosts East European PMs After Summit Scrapped

Israel’s prime minister is meeting with his Slovakian counterpart in a first set of sit-downs with Eastern European leaders after a high-profile summit was cancelled over a rift with Poland.

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[#Marketing #Strategy] Collectible Superheroine Skincare – Sunday Riley is Releasing a Lactic Acid Treatment with Marvel (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Monday February 18, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Collectible Superheroine Skincare – Sunday Riley is Releasing a Lactic Acid Treatment with Marvel (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) In collaboration with Marvel, Sunday Riley is introducing a limited-edition version of its popular all-in-one lactic acid treatment, Good Genes. The brand's partnership with Marvel helps to…

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Top Headlines for February 18, 2019

Posted on Monday February 18, 2019 by Eric Brooks

School Threat System Fields Thousands of Tips in First Month

Pennsylvania’s new mandatory threat reporting system for schools is drawing thousands of tips in its first month.
The Latest: Poland Pulls Out of Israel Meeting Over Comments

The Latest on the dispute between Poland and Israel (all times local):
Besieged IS Militants Refuse to Surrender, Ask for an Exit

More than 300 Islamic State militants who are holed up in a tiny area in eastern Syria are refusing to surrender to U.S.-backed Syrian forces and are trying to negotiate an exit.
7 Lawmakers Quit UK Labour Party Over Brexit, Anti-Semitism

Seven British lawmakers say they are quitting the main opposition Labour Party over its approach to issues including Brexit and anti-Semitism.
EU States Mixed on Trump Demand to Take Back IS Fighters

U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that European countries take back their citizens fighting in Syria is receiving a mixed reaction, as nations pondered how to bring home-grown Islamic State extremists to trial.
Owner of New Delhi Hotel Where Fire Killed 17 Arrested

Indian authorities say they have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where 17 people were killed by a fire.
China Accuses Washington of Trying to Block Development

China’s government has accused Washington of trying to block its industrial development after Vice President Mike Pence said Chinese tech giant Huawei and other telecom equipment suppliers are a security threat.
UK’s Hunt Says Brexit Talks in ‘Crucial Final Period’

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says Brexit talks are entering a 'crucial final period' but that an agreement can be sealed before Britain leaves the European Union on March 29.
First Private Israel Lunar Mission to Be Launched This Week

An Israeli nonprofit says it’ll launch what it hopes will be the first private spacecraft to land on the moon this week.
Iranian President: US Sanctions Are ‘Economic War’ on Iran

Iran’s president has described the U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran as an economic war and stressed that 'economic war is more difficult than military war.'

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[#Market #Trends] Educational Cannabis Platforms – Here Design Creates Medical Cannabis Mentor's Accessible Identity (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Sunday February 17, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Market Trends –Educational Cannabis Platforms – Here Design Creates Medical Cannabis Mentor's Accessible Identity (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) Medical Cannabis Mentor is an online cannabis platform that benefits healthcare professionals, patients and dispensary personnel with evidence-based information about the plant. The educational…

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Top Headlines for February 17, 2019

Posted on Sunday February 17, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Roadside Bomb Kills 3 Civilians in Southern Afghanistan

An Afghan official says a roadside bomb killed three civilians in the southern Kandahar province.
Sudan Lawmakers Cancel Meeting on Constitutional Changes

Sudan’s sate-run news agency says a parliamentary committee tasked with amending the constitution to allow President Omar al-Bashir to run for another term has abruptly canceled its meeting.
Israel PM Appoints Interim Foreign Minister

Israel’s prime minister has appointed an interim foreign minister after holding the post himself for the last four years.
The Latest: Hirscher Looks to Win Slalom as Ski Worlds End

The Latest on skiing world championships (all times local):
From Bogart to Millennials: Italian Hat Maker Tries New Look

Hats off, Bogie.
Hirscher Looks to Win Slalom as Ski Worlds Draw to Close

Mikaela Shiffrin defied illness to win the slalom at the skiing world championships. Can Marcel Hirscher do the same?
Iran Blasts US Efforts to Turn Europe Against Nuclear Deal

Iran’s foreign minister is blasting the United States’ 'unhealthy fixation' with his country and condemning the Trump administration’s efforts to press European countries to pull out of the nuclear agreement with Tehran.
Iran Points to Pakistan After Deadly Attack on Guard

Iran’s parliament speaker said Sunday that an attack that killed 27 members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard was 'planned and carried out from inside Pakistan,' which he said should answer for it.
Hundreds Stranded as British Airline Flybmi Collapses

Hundreds of passengers throughout Europe have been stranded by the abrupt collapse of the British regional airline Flybmi.
France’s Yellow Vests Mark 3 Months Amid Racist Tensions

Paris authorities opened an investigation Sunday into anti-Semitic remarks hurled at a noted philosopher during a yellow vest protest in the capital, an incident that raised national concerns about the movement’s ascendant radical fringe.

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[#Design #Trends] Contemporary Curved Wooden Walls – Craig Steely Architecture Boasts Privacy for the Roofless House (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Saturday February 16, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Contemporary Curved Wooden Walls – Craig Steely Architecture Boasts Privacy for the Roofless House (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) This modern curved wooden wall that envelopes a house in Atherton ? a town in Silicon Valley, was proposed as a solution to a problem. Designed by American practice Craig Steely Architecture, the…

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Top Headlines for February 16, 2019

Posted on Saturday February 16, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Merkel Urges China to Join Disarmament Efforts

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling on China to join international disarmament negotiations after the collapse of a Cold War-era treaty on nuclear weapons in Europe.
AP Interview: Karzai Worries Pakistan Talks Risks Peace Pact

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed fear that previously unscheduled peace talks between the Taliban and the United States in Pakistan on Monday risk engulfing the country in regional rivalries.
US-Backed Fighters Squeezing IS Gunmen in Eastern Syria

A commander with the U.S.-backed force in Syria says they are fighting members of the Islamic State group in a tiny area in Deir el-Zour province.
Sweden’s Langfors Leads by 1 After 3 Rounds of World Super 6

Sweden’s Per Langfors was at the top of the leaderboard after three rounds of the World Super 6, with Ireland’s Paul Dunne, Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan and Australian Brad Kennedy one stroke behind in the European Tour event.
The Latest: Nigerian President ‘Disappointed’ by Poll Delay

The Latest on Nigeria’s postponed presidential election (all times local):
Weather Turns Ugly as Shiffrin Goes for 2nd Gold at Worlds

The weather’s turned ugly for Mikaela Shiffrin’s last race at the skiing world championships.
The Latest: EU Says Current Agreement Is ‘Best Possible’

The European Union presidency says the deal with Britain on leaving the bloc is the 'best possible agreement' and preferable to a 'no-deal' Brexit.
France: Syrian Suspect Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

French authorities have filed preliminary charges of complicity in crimes against humanity against a Syrian suspected of involvement in a bloody secret police crackdown on opposition activists.
Vatican Defrocks Former US Cardinal McCarrick Over Sex Abuse

Pope Francis has defrocked former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after Vatican officials found him guilty of soliciting for sex while hearing Confession and sexual crimes against minors and adults, the Holy See said Saturday.
8 Miners Rescued in Zimbabwe; Others Remained Trapped

Eight artisanal miners who were trapped underground for several days after heavy flooding in Zimbabwe have been rescued, though some of their co-workers are still missing and feared dead.

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[#Design #Trends] focused sustainable furniture collections – IKEA's TÄNKVÄRD line is set to drop in April of 2019 (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Friday February 15, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –focused sustainable furniture collections – IKEA's TÄNKVÄRD line is set to drop in April of 2019 (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) IKEA announces the launch of its sustainable furniture collection. The capsule is attentively dubbed TÄNKVÄRD and it focuses on eco-friendly materials and modes of production. Set to drop sometime…

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Top Headlines for February 15, 2019

Posted on Friday February 15, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Spanish, Portuguese Police Make Major Cocaine Seizure

Spanish police say a 15-month investigation has led to the seizure at sea of 3.3 metric tons of South American cocaine with a street value of around 100 million euros ($113 million).
UK Consumers Prove Resilient to Brexit Uncertainty _ for Now

Official figures show the average British consumer shrugged off uncertainty surrounding Brexit at the start of the year.
German Security Conference Starting Amid Iran Deal Friction

More than 30 heads of state and government and 80 defense and foreign ministers are meeting in Munich for an annual security conference known for its frank exchanges and backroom diplomacy.
The Latest: US Envoy Says Talks Made Headway

The Latest on China-U.S. trade talks in Beijing (all times local):
It’s a Girl! Berlin Zoo’s Baby Polar Bear Has 1st Checkup

Berlin’s Tierpark zoo says its latest baby polar bear is 'a perky, strong girl.'
Spain’s Socialist Leader Calls Early Elections for April 28

Spain’s prime minister has called early general elections for late April after his government’s budget was voted down by lawmakers.
UK Official Vows to Prevent Return of Britons Who Backed IS

Britain’s Home Secretary has warned he’ll block the return of Britons who traveled to the Middle East to join the Islamic State group.
French Minister: Britain Must Hurry Up and Decide on Brexit

France’s Europe minister is urging Britain to 'hurry up' and decide whether it’s leaving the European Union with or without a deal.
In Nigeria, Election Spectacle at Odds With Rampant Poverty

It’s hard to find a campaign poster in this threadbare settlement on the outskirts of the Nigerian capital, where thousands live in makeshift structures of tarpaulin and sticks of timber.
AP Explains: Polarized by Catalonia, Spain Heads to Election

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a general election for April 28 after his minority government’s budget proposal was rejected by lawmakers.

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