Denver Freedom Rider founder talks about what he saw at Ferguson protests – Video

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Freedom House: Disturbing decline in world freedom as terrorism, authoritarianism take hold

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NEW YORK Global freedom has suffered a disturbing decline with 60 percent of the world's population, or 2.6 billion people, living in countries that are not completely free, according to a report released Wednesday.

Freedom House's annual study which evaluated the state of freedom in 195 countries and 15 territories determined that 61 countries became less free in 2014, while just 31 saw freedoms improve.

The report said terrorism had a devastating impact in the Middle East and West Africa, with groups massacring both security forces and civilians, taking foreigners hostage and killing or enslaving religious minorities.

Syria, where a civil war is in its fourth year and the Islamic state terrorist group has extended its reach, was ranked among the world's worst countries. But Tunisia was an exception in the region. After holding democratic elections under a new constitution, the North African country became the Arab world's only country to gain the status of "Free."

The report also cited Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region. Crimea, which was evaluated separately for the first time, received the "Not Free" status as Tartars and others who opposed Russia's annexation were deprived of their rights. Russia itself was labeled "Not Free," with the report criticizing President Vladimir Putin's government for cracking down on dissent and vilifying gays.

The report also singled out the U.S. Senate report on the CIA's torture of terrorism suspects following the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, and the protests that erupted last year over the police killings of unarmed black men in New York and Missouri. The report noted "the repeated failure of prosecutors to secure indictments of the officers responsible." However, the U.S. remained among the best-ranked countries for freedom.

In Latin America, Freedom House denounced Venezuela's mass arrests of anti-government protesters and an increase in the number of political prisoners. It called the country a "textbook case of political and economic dysfunction," where "toxic mixture of corruption, misrule and oil-price declines brought shortages, rampant inflation, and enhanced repression."

Freedom House criticized Brazil and other Latin American democracies for responding to "Venezuela's deterioration with silence." Likewise, the report denounced Asian democracies like India and Indonesia for failing to encourage a return to civilian rule in Thailand.

Although it praised Western sanctions on Russia and the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State, Freedom House said "leaders of democracies compete for China's favor" and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi "is treated as a strong ruler and a partner in the fight against terrorism" even though both countries have cracked down on political and civil rights.

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Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation (IBEC) | We are a non …

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The Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation is a non-profit community organization with the goal of protecting the Indian Bay watershed through research, community engagement, and sound stewardship.

The Indian Bay Watershed covers an area of approximately 700 square kilometers and is comprised of 14 large ponds and a number of smaller ponds. A network of old logging roads offer access to several ponds, while others are accessible by the use of an ATV or pick-up truck in the summer and snowmobile in the winter.

Historically, the Indian Bay area was known in fishing circles for its large native brook trout. In the 1970s and 80s easier access, increased fishing pressure, poor conservation ethic and lack of management led to declines in bothbrook trout populations and size, along withthe deterioration of the watershed.Growing concern for the watershed ledagroup of concerned citizens to take action.Since its formation in 1988 by the Gambo-Indian Bay Development Association, the Indian Bay EcosystemCorporation, hasmade many inroadsinrestoring the watershed back to its former pristine condition.

IBECs accomplishments include a major clean-up ofall waterways within theIndian Bay Watershed, increased public awareness, habitat restoration, andmanagement changes to the brook trout fishery. In addition, IBEC has partnered with various academic institutions and government agencies to compile a comprehensive database of habitat, life history, and fisheries-related information through research efforts conducted in the watershed.

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Alexandr Zakharchenko Talks to Mother of the Captive so called Kiev’s Cyborg – Video

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Invicta 11 Headlined by Cyborg-Tweet, Same Weekend and City as Rousey-Zingano

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The next Invicta card has been announced, and it will be headlined by Cris "Cyborg" Justino in Los Angeles on Feb. 27, the same weekend rival RondaRouseywill be in action against Cat Zinganoin the same city.

According to a press release acquired by Bleacher Report, the card, which will air exclusively on Fight Pass, will take place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The following night, UFC 184 will air live from the Staples Center, also in Los Angeles.

Cyborg, long considered the best female fighter in the world, puts her Invicta Featherweight Championship on the line against Canadian challenger Charmaine Tweet, considered the top lightweight in the world by most as well as one of the top featherweights.

Cyborg was supposed to headline the Invicta 10 card in December, but an injury prevented her from competing in that event. That was to be her bantamweight debut, which is on hold for now until she can make weight.

Her time in Invicta has been a success thus far. After slamming Fiona Muxlow in the first round of her debut, she dismantled Marloes Coenen to claim the vacant 145-pound title.

The reputed knockout artist finds a new challenge in Tweet, who has shownvast improvements in her most recent fightsdespite a so-so record. She is 5-1 in her last six bouts, with her only loss coming to top-three featherweight Julia Budd.

In her most recent bout, she ran through top prospect Veronica Rothenhausler with ease. Using her improved striking and a voracious top game, she absolutely crushed the Team Alpha Male member.

In the co-main event, uber-prospect Mizuki Inouewill look to get back in the win column after a loss in her most recent Invicta bout when she takes on rising prospect Alexa Grasso. It figures to be a pivotal bout for both women, who are inching closer to a title fight or a potential move to the UFC.

Other top fighters on the card include DeAnna Bennett, who was likely the top contender at 125, dropping to 115 to take on Lynn Alvarez; Mexican striker Irene Aldana,who will be looking to move up to the UFC as she takes on Melanie LaCroix; and a bevvy of prospects gracing the undercard, from Brianna Van Buren to Emily Corso to Kristi Lopez.

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