It’s become journalistic shorthand to describe Iceland’s impact at Euro 2016 as ‘volcanic’, but the team’s success in France is down to the close bond that exists in in the squad, and the harmony between the players and the fans. These are the two constructive, rather than destructive, forces setting the scene for a history-making … Read more
The Kingdom of Thailand’s strict stance on illicit drugs is world-famous, but this week the Justice Ministry came out in favor of giving up the current, unsuccessful approach to fighting the war on drugs and instead focusing on more health-oriented policies. Justice Minister Paiboon Kumchaya told reporters this week that the nationwide problem of methamphetamine … Read more
Well prefab and modular home builders, have have ever considered building a tiny house that’s just a second floor? That’s what these guys did here, and it’s actually a somewhat common practice when it comes to certain building locations. Not only that, it has a few interesting benefits. One is, especially if you’re building a tiny … Read more
I just graduated from Clatsop Community College with an AAS in vessel operations. I also graduated from their Coast Guard certified Ships program. I graduated with high honors, and was honored by the school for my accomplishments. I graduated on June 10,2016, so I have not applied for any licenses yet. I earned my OUPV, … Read more
Omar Mateen was a 29-year-old man who killed 50 people Sunday — mostly or all gays — in an Orlando nightclub with guns he obtained through his security job. According to his family he committed the act not out of religious conviction but due to a strong outrage caused by the idea of homosexuality. Omar … Read more
The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, spoke to German press this week about his current situation, also commenting on the current refugee crisis in Europe. The Dalai Lama has previously spoken in favor of sheltering all refugees in need, but in his interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine he also said that the numbers had … Read more
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At least seventeen girls aged five to 12 died in a fire in northern Thailand Sunday night. The fire began at approximately 11:00 p.m. at the girls dormitory of Pitak Kiatwithaya School in Tambon Weng, Wiang Pa Pao district of Chiang Rai province. The school is a private institution for the children of rural hill … Read more
Similar to the recent NCP campaign in Alberta that rose the minimum wage to $15, Nova Scotia NDP leader Gary Burrill has launched a “Fight for 15” campaign, but, critics have pointed out, while the bigger number has proved popular with minimum wage workers, it would mean important tax increases for those same workers while … Read more
This money tip was pioneered by Norbert Schlenka of Libra Investment Management on Salt Spring Island, B.C., and it’s called “Norbert’s gambit.” The process is a 1-2 of buying stocks in one currency and selling them in another. How it works: A person buys an inter-listed Canadian stock in Canada, then transfers the stocks over to … Read more
Focusing on the recent success of the Bank of North Dakota, talkshow host Thom Hartmann has raised the question of whether state-owned banks are something every state should have. Hartmann came out in favor of state-owned banks in his opinion blog, calling them a “win-win for all.” “You need to know this,” wrote Hartmann. “In 2014, … Read more
Facebook this week published a blog post in its newsroom in response to recent accusations that the social network promotes liberal news while downplaying conservative, explaining how it picks posts for its “Trending Topics” section, a decision-making process which depends on people and machines at different stages. Facebook’s VP of Global Operations Justin Osofsky wrote the blog … Read more