Ten months into the Biden administration, it is abundantly clear that the United States will continue to strengthen ties with Taiwan and defend the island if ever attacked by China. As I have previously argued, the Biden administration has routinely signaled its willingness to do both of these things, in effect doubling-down on Trump administration-era… Continue reading Biden Administration Shows Unwavering Support for Taiwan
German Politicians Refuse To Rule Out Mandatory COVID Vaccination
In view of Germany’s dramatic Covid situation, and following last Friday’s news that neighboring Austria will impose a mandatory vaccination starting February, the debate about a general vaccination obligation is gaining momentum, with a growing number of political leaders saying they would not rule it out. On Thursday, the heads of the 16 federal states… Continue reading German Politicians Refuse To Rule Out Mandatory COVID Vaccination
Flocking Together May Have Helped Dinosaurs Dominate the Earth
Christopher Intagliata: This is Scientific American’s 60-Second Science. I’m Christopher Intagliata. Just as cows, sheep and bison roam in herds today, so, too, did plant-eating dinosaurs. And it appears they began flocking together much earlier than we used to think—just as the Jurassic period began to unfold. Jahandar Ramezani: This is a critical time in the… Continue reading Flocking Together May Have Helped Dinosaurs Dominate the Earth
The Definition of Mobilisation
In Australia, the prevailing view of mobilisation is that it is an activity associated with going to war. In the event of an armed conflict, the nation mobilises to support the Australian Defence Force. Against recent events, including the 2019–20 bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic, the ADF has mobilised to support the nation. As the range… Continue reading The Definition of Mobilisation
Brits Google “Energy Bill Help” As More Suppliers Go Bankrupt
Via OilPrice.com, Extreme gas price volatility has led to a string of bankruptcies among British energy suppliers UK Household gas bills have risen by 28.1 percent and electricity bills 18.8 percent in the year to October Germany’s recent decision to halt approval of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline has added to UK energy woes Google… Continue reading Brits Google “Energy Bill Help” As More Suppliers Go Bankrupt
Run Forth to Meet Christ: A Reflection for the Upcoming First Sunday of Advent
There will be signs in the sun, the moon and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of heaven will be shaken. As a young… Continue reading Run Forth to Meet Christ: A Reflection for the Upcoming First Sunday of Advent
Stock Market Overview – Holiday Week
It’s Thanksgiving this week, which means we can expect a pretty tame and boring week of trading, as most of Wall Street is more worried about their travel plans than taking risks that might put their job in jeopardy. Markets are closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving, and close early at 1:00 pm EST on… Continue reading Stock Market Overview – Holiday Week
The Rise of RNA Therapeutics – Issue 107: The Edge
Most American newborns will arrive home from the hospital and start hitting their developmental milestones, to their parents’ delight. They will hold their heads up by about three months. They will sit up by six. And they will walk around their first birthday. But about 1 in 10,000 will not. They will feel limp in… Continue reading The Rise of RNA Therapeutics – Issue 107: The Edge
Engaging Different Types of Practitioners in the Complex Social Policy Area of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Evidence-based or evidence-informed policymaking and practice is increasingly championed by governments and decisionmakers. To make this a reality, it is important to know how stakeholders, such as policymakers and practitioners, already view and use evidence. Therefore, the support and engagement of these relevant stakeholders may be invaluable. Understanding how stakeholders make sense of and prioritise… Continue reading Engaging Different Types of Practitioners in the Complex Social Policy Area of Adverse Childhood Experiences
ECB Leaves Policy Unchanged (As Expected), Will Keep Buying Bonds Until At Least March 2022
With global bond markets starting to ‘tantrum’ at the short-end, and price-in policy-errors at the long-end, traders are hoping for soothing words from ECB’s Christine Lagarde this morning as the market has shifted notably more hawkish for European rates, pricing in a full rate-hike by the end of 2022 (due to mounting inflation expectations)… Source:… Continue reading ECB Leaves Policy Unchanged (As Expected), Will Keep Buying Bonds Until At Least March 2022