Even if you have no personal experience with higher education in America, you’ve probably heard students talk about the challenges of financing their tuition. Unless you’re lucky enough to receive support from your family or another private party, paying for school means taking out a loan, or competing for one of the many scholarships and grants available. But what happens … [Read more...] about Fraud Complaints with For-Profit Colleges
About 90% fewer wild birds are traded thanks to EU ban
More birds are sold each year than any other wild animal. At its highest point, the number reached 1.3 million sold per year. In 2005, the EU banned bird imports and it caused a drastic 90% reduction of wild bird trades around the world. Though it was very effective, the new law does have other indirect… … [Read more...] about About 90% fewer wild birds are traded thanks to EU ban
Will John McCain leap into the breach?
Does our country face a big problem with deficits? Is it a mistake to add to them? House Speaker Paul Ryan certainly thinks so. Or he used to. In 2010, he told Fortune magazine that the nation was "sleep-walking toward a debt crisis," and he foresaw calamity on a grand scale. "Within a few years, a sale of government bonds will fail," he said. "The capital markets will go … [Read more...] about Will John McCain leap into the breach?
Saudi vows new Islamic alliance ‘will wipe terrorists from the earth’
Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince vowed to "pursue terrorists until they are wiped from the face of the earth" as officials from 40 Muslim countries gathered Sunday in the first meeting of an Islamic counter-terrorism alliance. "In past years, terrorism has been functioning in all of our countries... with no coordination" among national authorities, Prince Mohammed… … [Read more...] about Saudi vows new Islamic alliance ‘will wipe terrorists from the earth’
‘Only the Brave,’ Inspiring, Emotional
Length: 2hr 14m Rating: R, for some sexual references, drug material, and language. Score: 4.5/5 Only the Brave is a story based on the Granite Mountain Hotshots out of Arizona focusing on their struggle to become hotshots, their interactions with each other, raising families and finding purpose. It's a beautifully shot film that deserves credit for its cinematography. The … [Read more...] about ‘Only the Brave,’ Inspiring, Emotional
Children devastated by Fukushima deserve more
A Manhattan-based Japanese artist Noritoshi Hirakawa is battling against rising odds to help some of the many children devastated by nuclear fallout from horrific Fukushima disaster of 2011. He fears that Fukushima’s 380,000 children are being forgotten even as the sequels of radiation continue to grow. Since 2014, Noritoshi’s TODAY IS THE DAY foundation has run Art … [Read more...] about Children devastated by Fukushima deserve more
Carlsbad Lawyer Committed Fraud, Says Conan O’Brien Team in Joke-Theft Case
by Ken Stone Attorneys for late-night comic Conan O’Brien say a Carlsbad lawyer defrauded the U.S. Copyright Office while handling a joke-stealing case for veteran funnyman Alex Kaseberg of Carmel Valley. Lawyer Jayson Lorenzo lied to win copyright approval of a twice-rejected joke, says a Nov. 15 filing in San Diego federal court. The accusation comes in a request … [Read more...] about Carlsbad Lawyer Committed Fraud, Says Conan O’Brien Team in Joke-Theft Case
For vast majority of women, nothing will change
WASHINGTON -- I found myself in a TV makeup room with two of the most prominent men in the news business this last week, just after the New York Times suspended White House correspondent Glenn Thrush over allegations of sexual harassment and hours before CBS News suspended Charlie Rose over similar allegations. We were discussing the question that has dominated conversation … [Read more...] about For vast majority of women, nothing will change
African-Americans need to be their own best advocates (Guest Voice)
by Jordan Cooper African-Americans have the lowest preparation rate in America for being a success. We seek knowledge at a lesser rate than other races. We seek business relationships at a lower rate than other races. We are at the bottom for volunteering and mentoring compared to other races. Perhaps more importantly we donate less organs than any other race. … [Read more...] about African-Americans need to be their own best advocates (Guest Voice)
FRANCE – Gender-based insults to become an offence, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday unveiled measures aimed at educating the public and schoolchildren about sexism and violence against women and improving police support for victims. During his campaign Macron, who won the presidential election in May, promised to rethink sexual politics and gender equality, which he made a national cause for his five-year mandate.… … [Read more...] about FRANCE – Gender-based insults to become an offence, says Macron
Is This the Beginning of ‘The End of Shame’?
Many believe that the end of shame started when president George W. Bush ordered the invasion of an independent nation based on the flimsy – if not outright false – allegation that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction. Some believe the end of shame occurred when president Bill Clinton was "merely” impeached for a sexual affair and for lying under oath about … [Read more...] about Is This the Beginning of ‘The End of Shame’?
Photographer captures human face of endangered species
Can you love an animal to death? A new book by British photographer Tim Flach documents some of Earth's most treasured species pushed to the brink of extinction by manmade crises, from pangolins hunted for their scales to Brazil's pied tamarin threatened by urbanisation. "Most of the changes in the past have been driven by natural… … [Read more...] about Photographer captures human face of endangered species
Mike Peters Cartoon: Roy Moore and Girls Scouts
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Want to Know Why Roy Moore Might Win? Blame the Media. According to those in Alabama there are several local billboard companies refusing to run this Anti Roy Moore ad...It would be ashame if god-forbid it went viral on social media and was seen by even more people than the actual billboard would have been. pic.twitter.com/VKeSY0tL78— Brian … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Cartoon: Roy Moore and Girls Scouts
‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.,’ Good, but Lacks Focus
Length: 2h 9m Rating: PG-13, some violence, and language. Score: 3/5 Roman J. Israel, Esq., starring Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, and Carmen Ejogo, released this Thanksgiving weekend. How it performs at the box office remains to be seen, especially with Coco already leading the pack, but the film should see some moderate success. Denzel Washington plays this … [Read more...] about ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.,’ Good, but Lacks Focus
Slaughter in Egypt may signal civil war within Islam
The heinous attack that slaughtered at least 235 worshippers in a northern Sinai mosque in Egypt today could be a new and chilling twist in a nascent civil war within Islam in many locations around the world. It may signal similar atrocities in African and Asian countries with Muslims who disagree with the extremist teachings of some hardline sects of Saudi Arabia's Salafi … [Read more...] about Slaughter in Egypt may signal civil war within Islam
Polar bears crowd on Russian island in sign of Arctic change
A boatload of tourists in the far eastern Russian Arctic thought they were seeing clumps of ice on the shore, before the jaw-dropping realisation that some 200 polar bears were roaming on the mountain slope. "It was a completely unique situation," said Alexander Gruzdev, director of the Wrangel Island nature reserve where the encounter in September… … [Read more...] about Polar bears crowd on Russian island in sign of Arctic change
More than 200 killed as Egypt militants attack mosque in Sinai
At least 235 people were killed and scores more injured when gunmen stormed a mosque in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, setting off explosives and firing on worshippers during Friday prayers, authorities said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the assault in the town of Bir Abd, about 25 miles from the North Sinai provincial capital… … [Read more...] about More than 200 killed as Egypt militants attack mosque in Sinai
(UPDATED) Bad News For Trump: Flynn Has Climbed Into Bed With Maximum Bob
(THIS IS AN UPDATE OF A POST PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER 12.) A suspension of belief, as well as a vivid imagination, is sometimes required when grappling with the Russia scandal and its cast of characters. This is not because press accounts are not to be believed. They have been quite accurate. It is because some of the things that these characters have said and done are so … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Bad News For Trump: Flynn Has Climbed Into Bed With Maximum Bob
Following Finland In Education
As Americans, we have a rigid sense of patriotism and believe that our way is the right way. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. We are not a perfect nation and our policies are in desperate need of fixing. One of the most important issues we deal with is education and, as we’ve seen from previous studies, our performance in math, literature, and science … [Read more...] about Following Finland In Education
Congress should investigate Trump’s alleged sexual misconduct
WASHINGTON -- Powerful men with long histories of alleged sexual harassment or assault are finally being held accountable -- except one. That would be President Trump. From movie mogul Harvey Weinstein to television host Charlie Rose to Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore to veteran Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., prominent men are accused of using their status to take advantage … [Read more...] about Congress should investigate Trump’s alleged sexual misconduct