by Robert Coutinho There may be a reason why many of us are having trouble communicating our concerns about the current presidential administration to others. It has to do with an inherent knowledge of probability. I will be using “funny figures” in some of the following cases just to show examples. Where possible I will attempt to safe-side my assumptions (i.e. give the … [Read more...] about Probability Theory?
Cartoon: Helsinki Summit
Beyond A (t)Reasonable Doubt
Senator John McCain released the following press release earlier today. It is worth repeating in its entirety. It is also entirely in the Public Domain: Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on President Trump’s meeting and press conference with Vladimir Putin in … [Read more...] about Beyond A (t)Reasonable Doubt
The Helsinki Disgrace: A Republican Patriot Tells It Like It Is
A U.S. war hero, a former prisoner of war and the present Republican Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, John McCain, released the following statement today on President Trump’s disgraceful meeting and press conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki. No additional commentary is necessary. “Today’s press conference in Helsinki was one of the most disgraceful … [Read more...] about The Helsinki Disgrace: A Republican Patriot Tells It Like It Is
Millennials Are Taking the Renting Market by Storm — What’s the Economic Effect?
Two groups in America who are becoming renters more often and in greater numbers than any other: baby boomers and millennials. In fact, when you look at the annualized data, more American households are renting apartments today than at any point in the last half-century. And the trend is being driven mostly by some of our oldest and some of our youngest citizens. One … [Read more...] about Millennials Are Taking the Renting Market by Storm — What’s the Economic Effect?
Cartoon: You Got Me
As Putin-Trump summit nears, 3 charts explain how Russians see the US
Erik C. Nisbet, The Ohio State University and Olga Kamenchuk, The Ohio State University Donald Trump sits down with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16 in Helsinki for their first one-on-one summit. In anticipation of this event, Russian pollster VCIOM asked the Russian public this week about how they viewed the American president and U.S.-Russian relations. … [Read more...] about As Putin-Trump summit nears, 3 charts explain how Russians see the US
Great Music Chapter 24
This week I return to the field of Classical music, but with a little twist. In previous chapters of Great Music I have covered some of Rachmaninoff’s music, namely his Prelude in C#m and the infamous 3rd Piano Concerto. Thus I previously covered many elements of his life. While Rachmaninoff was born and raised in Russia and was a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory of Music, … [Read more...] about Great Music Chapter 24
How Will Democrats Adapt?
When humans around the world encountered climate change 1,000 years ago, they found ways to adapt. As temperatures back then soared to record highs (the same as today's high temperatures), people were willing to do anything necessary to survive the heat. Now that humans are again encountering climate change, the need to adapt should be obvious. So, what adaptations are … [Read more...] about How Will Democrats Adapt?
Cartoon: Trump Putin Summit
The ritual humiliation of Peter Strzok
They stuck with Donald Trump when he was heard, on video, boasting about sexually assaulting women. They stuck with him still when he acknowledged paying hush money to a porn actress who alleged an affair. But this last week, congressional Republicans, determined to discredit the investigation by Robert S. Mueller III into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, hauled … [Read more...] about The ritual humiliation of Peter Strzok
Russia Scandal Timeline: A Compelling Blueprint Of Where Maximum Bob Is Headed
Believe it or not, there still are people in addition to the president of the United States who claim to not believe Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. And there are a larger number of people who claim to still not believe that the Trump campaign -- and possibly Donald Trump himself -- colluded with Vladimir Putin in his successful scheme to cybersabotage the … [Read more...] about Russia Scandal Timeline: A Compelling Blueprint Of Where Maximum Bob Is Headed
The Kings of Summer (2013)
The Kings of Summer is a 2013 independent film, following three teenage boys who are seeking their own freedom and authority in the wilderness after they've decided to run away from home during the summer. Joe (Nick Robinson) is in a seemingly never-ending conflict with his father, Frank (Nick Offerman) and is frustrated with this relationship. Joe, we soon learn, has a … [Read more...] about The Kings of Summer (2013)
Spain’s majority-female cabinet embodies women’s global rise to power
Susan Franceschet, University of Calgary and Karen Beckwith, Case Western Reserve University Gender-equal governments, which include the same number of men and women as ministry heads and in other cabinet posts, used to be the purview of woman-friendly Nordic countries and highly progressive societies like Canada and Costa Rica. No longer. Mexico’s president-elect … [Read more...] about Spain’s majority-female cabinet embodies women’s global rise to power
Cartoon: The Fall of the West
Disgrace Under Pressure
We had another scintillating week in the American Swamp. Here's how it unfolded. Monday - Packing Future Ex-President Trump (FEPOTUS) announced that DC Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh was his nominee to the Supreme Court seat, abandoned by Anthony Kennedy. In his remarks, Kavanaugh emphasized the sacrosanct relationship with his daughters. He also mentioned that more than half … [Read more...] about Disgrace Under Pressure
(UPDATED) Mueller Indicts 12 Russian Intel Officers On Eve Of Trump-Putin Summit
Three days before Donald Trump is scheduled to meet one-on-one with Vladimir Putin amidst mounting pressure on him to hold Russia accountable for interfering in the election that improbably landed him in the presidency, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has charged 12 Russian intelligence officers with conspiring to hack Democrats. The 12 were members of the GRU (Main … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Mueller Indicts 12 Russian Intel Officers On Eve Of Trump-Putin Summit
They Lose Luggage, Don’t They?
A few years ago, on a flight back from South America in the middle of the summer, a container with frozen shrimp accidentally continued to California instead of being offloaded along with my other luggage at my destination in Texas. Two days later, I received a call from the airline advising me that the container had been returned to my home airport and urging me to please … [Read more...] about They Lose Luggage, Don’t They?
NATO: Trump and supporters head for sharp disillusion
NATO and Britain’s reactions to President Donald Trump’s visits signal that his relentless self-destructive steps are setting him and his core supporters up for the sharpest disillusionment of their political lives. He and his supporters seem convinced that American military, economic and diplomatic powers are so overwhelming that Europeans have little choice but to … [Read more...] about NATO: Trump and supporters head for sharp disillusion
Trumpalloon
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