"The incendiary effects of white phosphorus can cause death or cruel injuries that result in lifelong suffering," Ramzi Kaiss, Lebanon researcher at Human Rights Watch, said in the statement. read more
Mexico's leader suggested Washington should focus on other steps: Containing the voracious American appetite for illicit drugs, and combating illegal arms trafficking. read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sparking controversy -- inside and outside the military -- with public comments on the war with Iran that are heavy on taunts and talk of retribution, a stark departure from the way his predecessors have communicated during wartime.
A watched pot never boils. It's true of birthing calves, too. Leave a cow you've watched for hours for five minutes, and you'll miss the whole performance.
With three weeks until Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping, Beijing is frustrated by what it sees as insufficient U.S. preparation that may limit the landmark summit to trade agreements and leave key diplomatic and security matters untouched.
OK, moving to a slang-oriented search engine ...
What does PWZ stand for?
www.acronymfinder.com
... Punisher: War Zone (film) ...
So, still.... ????
@#19 ..." that weirdo Talarico."
Dead giveaway. They are terrified of this guy. ...
It currently looks that way.
From what i have seen of him, he seems to espouse rationality.
James Talarico
en.wikipedia.org
... Talarico's maternal grandfather was a Baptist preacher in South Texas who Talarico says taught him that Christianity "is a simple"though not easy"religion, rooted in two commandments: 'love God and love your neighbor.'"[3]
Talarico earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin,[10] where he organized students for tuition relief.[11]
He later earned a Master of Education degree in education policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.[12]
While a member of the Texas House of Representatives, Talarico earned his Master of Divinity at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.[13][4][14] ...
It could get interesting in Texas ...
Another view ...
Ig Nobel Prize flees US for Switzerland after 35 years over safety concerns
www.theregister.com
... The Ig Nobel Prize, which satirizes its more noble namesake, is moving its award ceremony to Europe following concerns about the safety of those attending the US event.
The event's founder said that the awards could not ask scientists and journalists to attend unless the event was moved elsewhere.
The Ig Nobel Prize has been held in the US for 35 years. Organized by the Annals of Improbable Research magazine, it aims to honor less obvious scientific achievements, while making people laugh, and then making them think.
Ceremonies have so far taken place at Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Boston University. The next is scheduled to be held in Zurich, Switzerland.
Marc Abrahams, founder, emcee of the ceremony, and the magazine's editor, said: "During the past year, it has become unsafe for our guests to visit the country. We cannot in good conscience ask the new winners, or the international journalists who cover the event, to travel to the USA this year." ...
@#8 ... ... and, we know who you voted for. ...
From drudge.com
... The Act requires the States to turn over to Pres Trump troves of personal information on voters, e.g., party affiliation, driver license ID number, name, address, mother's maiden name, birth date, etc, etc, etc.
Do you, for a minute, think Pres Trump wants that data because he wants to protect it and make it more secure? ...
Combine that with ICE's facial recognition ability that yields names and home addresses, among other things. [1]
The ability of building a Gestapo on steroids?
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1 - We know you live right here,' ICE agents tell Maine woman who followed them
themainemonitor.org
@#1 ... originally manufacturing its shoes in China, having to spend millions on tariffs alone. After moving their business to India, Trump's tariffs followed them. ...
Apple seems to be having a similar issue.
Apple moves quarter of iPhone production to India as exports surge
manufacturing-today.com
Will the tariffs follow Apple as well?
Or, maybe, the CEO of Weyco Group needs to gift Pres Trump with a solid gold shoe?
@#2 ... The art of the steal. ...
Judge Says Trump Must Pay $2 Million Over Misuse Of Foundation Funds (2019)
www.npr.org
... A New York judge has ruled that President Trump must pay $2 million in damages to settle claims that the Trump Foundation misused funds. The money will go to a group of charities, and the foundation is in the process of dissolving.
The case is tied to a televised fundraiser for veterans held by Trump in Iowa when he was running for president in January 2016. Trump had said the funds raised would be distributed to charities. But according to court documents, the Trump Foundation improperly used $2.82 million it received from that fundraiser.
According to the judgment, that money "was used for Mr. Trump's political campaign and disbursed by Mr. Trump's campaign staff, rather than by the Foundation," which is unlawful. ...
@#8 ... What political ramification do you find frightening? ...
Republicans (and their financiers, a.k.a.the NRA) exploiting it as a reason for gaining votes.
A lot of what the Republicans have been doing regarding guns of late is frightening to me.
And when the NRA is involved...
Well, do I need to bring up Maria Butina, and the videos?
But, that's likely a different thread...