Wirepoints | An audible gasp went out in the breakout room I was in at last month’s pension event cosponsored by The Civic Federation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Voice Of Europe | An overwhelming majority of French do not think that the hijab belongs in French society, according to a poll by Marianne le Mag magazine.

The Last Refuge | Apparently this is in response to some research by Robert Barnes who discovered Avanetti filed for bankruptcy in December 2017.

Apparently this is in response to some research by Robert Barnes who discovered Avanetti filed for bankruptcy in December 2017.

Information Liberation | This is a major concession. At this point, Russia has effectively done nothing to retaliate against the US-led strike on Syria last month.

Louder With Crowder | Spotify is going full jackbooted fascist with this latest move.

End Of The American Dream | Do you want to elect someone that is going to go to Congress and support President Trump, or do you want someone that has a completely different agenda?

Campus Reform | “It’s just too good of a prize for him to have credit for.”

A homework question intended for eight-year-old students has left grown adults scratching their heads. Mumsnet users have been trying to solve a riddle that asks when different lighthouses will shine their lights at the same time and when they will be off at the same time. The question is answered by working out the common multiples between the schedules of the lighthouses. However, none of the parents could seem to agree on the correct answer – so can you work it out? Mumsnet users have been left stumped by this maths question aimed at primary school age children – but can … Continue reading

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Nearly everyone loses by President Donald Trump’s decision on Tuesday to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) relating to Iran’s nuclear energy program and to reinstate the “highest level” of sanctions while also threatening secondary sanctions on any country that “helps” the Iranians. The whole world loses because nuclear proliferation is a disaster waiting to happen and Iran will now have a strong incentive to proceed with a weapons program to defend itself from Israel and the United States. If Iran does so, it will trigger a regional nuclear arms race with Saudi Arabia and Egypt undoubtedly … Continue reading

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