Month: February 2023

Book Review: Kennan: A Life Between Worlds

George F. Kennan was one of the most important American diplomats of the 20th century. His telegram―famously tagged as the Long Telegram―sent shortly after the end of World War II was the foundational geopolitical text for what would become known as America’s Containment Policy against the Soviet Union. Frank Costigliola has written a new biography…


Snooze Alert: Sleeping Your Way to Better Mental Health–Part I

Sleep is a very big deal. Yet, despite fantastic scientific and technological achievements in the 21st century, extraordinary advances in the field of sleep medicine are largely unknown, ignored, or discounted by the vast majority of health care professionals. Nowhere is this vacuum in clinical sleep knowledge more evident than in the treatment of mental…


Soft Pretzels

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Every parent needs a delicious soft pretzel recipe in their baking arsenal, as they make a fun rainy day baking project for kids of all ages (just prepare for a bit of mess in the kitchen!). My kids absolutely love these homemade soft pretzels—they are slightly sweet, buttery,…


House Committee Chair Tells Labor Secretary to Keep Records for Oversight Inquiries

A top Republican on the House Education and Workforce Committee told Labor Secretary Martin Walsh—who is set to step down in mid-March—to retain government records relevant to congressional oversight. On Feb. 23, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) resent a letter to Walsh requesting the Department of Labour (DOL) keep materials that may contain information relevant to the…


Should There Be a Tax on Carbon Dioxide Emissions? 15th ICCC Climate Tax Debate

Experts, advocates, and common sense politicians give their thoughts and ideas at the 15th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) held by the Heartland Institute in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Peter Hartley will debate Dr. William Happer on the question: “This House Believes There Should Be a Tax on Carbon Dioxide Emissions,” at the dinner on…


LIVE NOW: Should There Be a Tax on Carbon Dioxide Emissions? 15th ICCC Climate Tax Debate

Experts, advocates, and common sense politicians give their thoughts and ideas at the 15th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) held by the Heartland Institute in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Peter Hartley will debate Dr. William Happer on the question: “This House Believes There Should Be a Tax on Carbon Dioxide Emissions,” at the dinner on…


LIVE 6:30 PM ET: Should There Be a Tax on Carbon Dioxide Emissions? 15th ICCC Climate Tax Debate

Experts, advocates, and common sense politicians give their thoughts and ideas at the 15th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) held by the Heartland Institute in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Peter Hartley will debate Dr. William Happer on the question: “This House Believes There Should Be a Tax on Carbon Dioxide Emissions,” at the dinner on…


3 Tips for Fat Loss to Help Tone Body Shape

Unlike those living in the time of the Tang Dynasty, which adored overweight women, people nowadays usually equate “thin” with beauty and want a toned body shape. So how do you lose excess body fat and improve your shape? Japanese experts on dieting and fitness recommend three kinds of fat-loss methods that may help you….


Cory Morgan: If Canada Is to Catch Up on the Rapidly Growing Housing Shortage, Governments Need to Get out of the Way

Commentary Canada’s housing affordability challenges are about to get a whole lot worse soon. While the Canadian government has set immigration targets at 500,000 people per year, anticipated new home construction is expected to fall short of national needs by 100,000. Governments at all levels need to address this issue before it becomes a full-blown…


Pacific Islands Appoint Former Leader of Nauru as Next Secretary-General

Leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) have appointed former Nauru President Baron Waqa to chair the Pacific’s top regional body next year as they move toward regional unity. The leaders met in Fiji on Friday to finalize a deal that will see the return of Kiribati to the forum. Fiji’s leader and outgoing…