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Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National
Timing is everything. A month from the UK Budget day, understanding “fiscal space” and made-up terms like “fiscal black holes”… Source: Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National Continue reading Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National
Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing Things About You Just by Looking at Your Face
Michal Kosinski, Stanford psychologist, claims that AI programs can detect people’s IQ, sexual orientation, and politics by scanning faces. Of course rights groups are attacking the research and not the fact that the researcher is demonstrating the dangerous things AI can be used for. Source: Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing … Continue reading Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing Things About You Just by Looking at Your Face
Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post
July was also the hottest month on record for dozens of other cities in the western United States, including Sacramento, Las Vegas and Portland, Ore. Source: Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post Continue reading Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post
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Putin and Erdogan move toward repairing ties amid tension with West
Russia and Turkey took a big step toward normalizing relations on Tuesday, with their leaders announcing an acceleration in trade and energy ties at a time when both countries have troubled economies … Continue reading Putin and Erdogan move toward repairing ties amid tension with West
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Texan pulls over cop for speeding
Bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Don’t try this at home, but remember, these guys, the police, work for us, the people! Source: Texan pulls over cop for speeding – Autoblog Continue reading Texan pulls over cop for speeding
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Religion in US Politics: Leave God Out of It
The 2012 Republican Platform on the Threat to Faith-Related Institutions states that the “war on religion” has been attempting to “…compel faith-related institutions, as well as believing individuals, to contravene their deeply … Continue reading Religion in US Politics: Leave God Out of It
“When the president does it, that means it is not illegal.”
Although taken slightly out of context, the above quote from Richard Nixon to interviewer David Frost (1939-2013) in 1977 was a salient response to a question on National Security. Still, it did little to … Continue reading “When the president does it, that means it is not illegal.”
New Research Finds Android Apps Can Secretly Track Your Location Without Your Permission
If you think an app has to ask permission to find information about you, think again. According to new research from Northeastern University, Android apps can track a user’s location even without access to the device’s … Continue reading New Research Finds Android Apps Can Secretly Track Your Location Without Your Permission
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Finally, an honest look at globalization! – Rolling Stone
To dismiss the rest of globalization’s critics as communists who hate freedom and just want to curl up in the lap of government and hide from change is absurd and insulting. Most … Continue reading Finally, an honest look at globalization! – Rolling Stone
Florida governor criticizes Washington for lagging in Zika fight | Reuters
The governor said state health authorities had identified 16 cases of Zika that were spread by local mosquitoes and criticized the federal government for failing to get more involved in battling the … Continue reading Florida governor criticizes Washington for lagging in Zika fight | Reuters
Man and Superman – Is Doping Really That Bad?
When athletes go head to head, what qualifies as a sporting chance? Great article that shows that “doping” might not be that bad and perhaps shouldn’t even be banned. Why should one athlete … Continue reading Man and Superman – Is Doping Really That Bad?
Newly released US drone policy explains how targets can be chosen – CNNPolitics.com
The Obama administration has released a previously secret 18-page policy guidance document that lays out how potential drone targets may be chosen and approved and the President’s role in the decision-making process. … Continue reading Newly released US drone policy explains how targets can be chosen – CNNPolitics.com
Spokesman erupts in laughter after claiming State Dept. is transparent
A top State Department spokesman on Thursday boasted that his department is open and transparent, but could hardly finish the sentence before erupting in laughter. Welcome to the State Department, spokesman Mark … Continue reading Spokesman erupts in laughter after claiming State Dept. is transparent
For Putin, Disinformation Is Power
When Americans gloated about winning the Cold War, they opened a door for Russians’ resentment — and Putin’s tactics. One of the tactics of the Cold War was information manipulation. Much like … Continue reading For Putin, Disinformation Is Power
Most Americans would eliminate 1,000 foreign jobs to protect one U.S. worker
A new study suggests Americans will support trade, but only as long as it benefits the United States. This has been the way that Americans operate for about as long as trade … Continue reading Most Americans would eliminate 1,000 foreign jobs to protect one U.S. worker
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