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Gun Control Laws Failed Latin America – Latin America has experienced 2.5 million murders since 2000

Click here: Countries like Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela feature some of the most draconian gun control policies in the region. With crime rates at already high levels, gun control simply makes matters worse for law-abiding citizens fearful of criminals.
Click here: Latin America suffers 33% of the world’s homicides despite having only 8% of its population. One-quarter of all global homicides are concentrated in four countries – Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela.

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Siemens awarded high-efficiency steam turbine modernization and upgrade project in China

Click here: “We are glad to bring proven technologies and experience in steam turbine modernization and upgrades to China for making the thermal power of the country more efficient and contribute to the emission reduction targets set by the government,” said Gery Nocker, Executive Vice President of Siemens Ltd., China and General Manager of the Power Generation Services Division.
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Climate change is ‘not as bad as we thought’ say scientists

Click here: Climate change is likely to be markedly less severe than forecast, say scientists.

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Socialist Finland’s Guaranteed Basic Income Falls Flat

Click here: Socialist Finland’s guaranteed basic income trial falls flat as too expensive.
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Bernie’s Socialist Job Plan to Bankrupt America

Click here: Sen. Bernie Sanders is set to announce proposal promising a guaranteed federal job with at least a $15-per-hour wage and health benefits to every American. America is already $21-trillion in debt, Bernie’s plan would skyrocket the federal debt.
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Workplace Vengeance: Nearly half of U.S. workers have sought revenge on a co-worker

Click here: 44% of people surveyed in a new study admit they have sought workplace revenge. It should go without saying that seeking revenge in the workplace, even a toxic office, is a terrible idea.
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What’s a Greater Leap of Faith: God or the Multiverse?

What’s a greater leap of faith: God or the Multiverse? What’s the multiverse? Brian Keating, Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego, explains in this short 4-minute video.

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John Stossel: Myths and Fake Statistics around Gun Control

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Government vs. God? People are less religious when government is bigger, research says

Click here: Researchers call it an exchange model of religion: If people can get what they need from the government (be it health care, education or welfare) they’re less likely to turn to a divine power for help, according to the theory.

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Williams: A Mayor’s Most Important Job (was Burlington on his mind?)

Click here: When World War II ended, Washington, DC’s population was about 900,000; today it’s about 700,000. In 1950, Baltimore’s population was almost 950,000; today it’s around 614,000. Detroit’s 1950 population was close to 1.85 million; today it’s down to 673,000. Camden, New Jersey’s 1950 population was nearly 125,000; today it has fallen to 77,000. St. Louis’ 1950 population was more than 856,000; today it’s less than 309,000. A similar story of population decline can be found in most of our formerly large and prosperous cities. For the rest of the story….