A dozen or so years ago, I took temporary leave from Georgetown University and moved to Iraq for two years to preside over The American University of Iraq-Sulaimani. Some of the young men and women enrolled in our fledgling university carried the double burden of having survived both the American invasion and the Kurdish Civil War… Continue reading Equality In Servitude: From Citizen Competence to Therapeutic Despotism
“Not Hyperbole” – Biden Warns House Dems That His Presidency Depends On New Spending Plan Vote
Update (1215ET): Having explained to the American public how “17 Nobel Prize winning economists” believe this new spending bill will not be inflationary and will not raise the deficit (seriously), it appears President Biden is rapidly realizing just how serious an inflection point he is approaching. Bloomberg reports that, in a private meeting Thursday at the… Continue reading “Not Hyperbole” – Biden Warns House Dems That His Presidency Depends On New Spending Plan Vote
Were the Son of Sam Killings a Conspiracy? (David Berkowitz, True Crime, Serial Killer)
Podcast: Download MYS168: Forty-four years ago this month, David Berkowitz was arrested and confessed to the Son of Sam shootings. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine whether he acted alone and what role satanism may have played in the murders. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this… Continue reading Were the Son of Sam Killings a Conspiracy? (David Berkowitz, True Crime, Serial Killer)
The Saints On Purgatory and Hope in the Afterlife
The king responded, “I believe that it is wise to do that which has been pointed out to you in so extraordinary a manner. After all, to have Masses celebrated for our dear deceased relatives is nothing more than a paternal and Christian duty.” Elizabeth accepted this advice, and arranged for the Masses to be… Continue reading The Saints On Purgatory and Hope in the Afterlife
How to Manage Risk in a Small Account
The methods of managing risk in a small trading account are very different from that of a large account. While traditional financial theory would posit that the same portfolio-optimized risk management principles would apply regardless of portfolio size, the real world is more cruel and less simple. This problem is compounded when you’re an… Continue reading How to Manage Risk in a Small Account
The First ‘Google Translate’ for Elephants Debuts
When a male African savanna elephant folds his ears while simultaneously waving them, he’s ready for a fight. When a female folds her ears and accompanies the action with an ear flap, that means she’s also issuing a serious threat. But when elephants come together and fold their ears while also rapidly flapping them, the… Continue reading The First ‘Google Translate’ for Elephants Debuts
Duterte’s Dalliance with China Is Over
When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016, he pledged to shift his country’s foreign policy away from the United States—a longstanding treaty ally—in favor of China and Russia. On his first trip to Beijing that year, Duterte tried to butter up his hosts by proclaiming that it was “time to say goodbye to… Continue reading Duterte’s Dalliance with China Is Over
Peter Schiff On Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Hyperinflation Warning
Via SchiffGold.com, The “transitory inflation” narrative has completely broken down. And now Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has warned us. Hyperinflation is coming. Hyperinflation is going to change everything. It’s happening. — jack️ (@jack) October 23, 2021 Responding to comments, Jack tweeted “It will happen in the US soon, and so the world.” It’s… Continue reading Peter Schiff On Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Hyperinflation Warning
Paul Amadeus Dienach: The Man Who Saw A.D. 3906? (Mental Time Travel into the Future?)
Podcast: Download MYS169: The diary of Swiss teacher Paul Amadeus Dienach claims he traveled to the year A.D. 3906 and experienced a world of wonder. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore who Dienach was, what he claimed to see, and whether this man really did travel to the future. Get all new episodes automatically and… Continue reading Paul Amadeus Dienach: The Man Who Saw A.D. 3906? (Mental Time Travel into the Future?)
Why Facebook Is Renaming Itself “Meta”
Last week, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) announced that it was reorganizing and changing the name of its company. On the surface, this is a puzzling move. Why would the social media giant embrace a new, unknown name instead of Facebook, a brand with remarkable presence and awareness? Some companies have done just the opposite. For… Continue reading Why Facebook Is Renaming Itself “Meta”