Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has unleashed an outpouring of condemnation from scientists and research organizations worldwide. Some organizations in Western nations have moved to quickly sever links with Russia—cutting off funding and resources and ending collaborations with Russian scientists. And from Mauritius to Latvia, national science academies and groups of researchers have issued statements… Continue reading Global Science Community Condemns Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Dobbs Ruling Is a Victory for ‘Black Life’
The headline in Newsweek was typical of the corrupt media, which will stoop to any depth to promote leftist propaganda: “Republican Who Called Roe Ruling ‘Victory for White Life’ Wins Primary.” The Republican in this case was Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, who was endorsed by Donald Trump and therefore fair game for sliming. At… Continue reading Dobbs Ruling Is a Victory for ‘Black Life’
Iran Says Nuclear Deal Remains “Possible” As Latest Technical Advances Still “Reversible”
Within a mere months ago there were high hopes that Iran and global signatories to the 2015 JCPOA were wrapping up a restored nuclear deal. There was even talk that a finalized agreement was ‘imminent’ – but now just weeks after some of these optimistic headlines at a moment Washington scrambles to tap more global… Continue reading Iran Says Nuclear Deal Remains “Possible” As Latest Technical Advances Still “Reversible”
Life, Liberty and America – SpiritualDirection.com
St. Paul declares that we were called to freedom and that we should use our freedom “to serve one another through love” Galatians 5:13. He is aware that we could use our freedom to “devour one another” 5:14. To serve or to consume one another designates the great battle for life and freedom is… Continue reading Life, Liberty and America – SpiritualDirection.com
Puzzles on Weighing Truth With a Balance Scale
Balance-scale puzzles abound in recreational mathematics. The essential element is the humble two-pan balance scale — a staple of commerce over the millennia that’s still found in bustling rural bazaars in the developing world. The simplest versions consist of a metal beam from which hang two pans at equal distances from the central support or… Continue reading Puzzles on Weighing Truth With a Balance Scale
FTC and Antitrust Lawyers Targeting America’s Business Sector
From dialysis to chickens, the U.S. Department of Justice and its regulatory compatriot, the Federal Trade Commission, are flexing Uncle Sam’s antitrust muscles, notwithstanding strong headwinds from skeptical judges and juries. As the United States Chamber of Commerce recently warned in a brief filed with the courts, “Allowing [DOJ] to retroactively criminalize behavior strikes at… Continue reading FTC and Antitrust Lawyers Targeting America’s Business Sector
El Erian: Inflation “Could Have Been Avoided” If Fed Had Acted Earlier
Authored by Rita Li via The Epoch Times, Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian said in an interview that the current inflation problem in the United States could have been largely avoided if the Federal Reserve acted earlier. “The problem for us all is they’re far away from the first best response,” El-Erian told CBS’ “Face the Nation” on June 12.… Continue reading El Erian: Inflation “Could Have Been Avoided” If Fed Had Acted Earlier
Under Anesthesia, Where Do Our Minds Go?
Explore After experimenting on a hen, his dog, his goldfish, and himself, dentist William Morton was ready. On Oct. 16, 1846, he hurried to the Massachusetts General Hospital surgical theater for what would be the first successful public test of a general anesthetic. His concoction of sulfuric ether and oil from an orange (just for… Continue reading Under Anesthesia, Where Do Our Minds Go?
K-12 Students Deserve to Inherit an American Birthright
America needs new social studies standards, to teach our children America’s history and ideals. If education reformers don’t act now, Woke social studies standards will teach a slanderous caricature of our history that prepares students to work to replace our republic with an illiberal regime. That’s why the Civics Alliance, a coalition of organizations and individuals… Continue reading K-12 Students Deserve to Inherit an American Birthright
Ukraine Suspends All Gas, Coal & Fuel Oil Exports To Meet Internal Demand
On Monday the Ukrainian government announced implementation of a measure halting all its exports of gas, coal and fuel oil, citing disruptions and a domestic supply emergency due to the Russian invasion. These commodities are now prohibited for export during a time of war, the published government resolution states, which is the result of “the armed… Continue reading Ukraine Suspends All Gas, Coal & Fuel Oil Exports To Meet Internal Demand