Results for “Point Salines”

…oles in the case. Such scenarios must aim at constituting a limited set of alternatives that are mutually exclusive The point is to assure that any alternative that fits the relevant facts, no matter how implausible it initially may seem to be, is not neglected. One of the most...

…ian soldiers on either side of us, and they aimed an occasional burst of fire in our direction. But there seemed little point in shooting back. We didn’t need to fight, and it was clear that the Egyptians didn’t really want to. Shortly before dark, Lieutenant-Colonel Eitan broug...

…able jobs creator than in nearly all industries, nor is it easily outsourced. That has been an idee fixe of the Obama-appointed outgoing NEA head, Rocco http://www.latimes.cornientertainmentiarts/culture/la-et-cm-secretary-of-culture-notebook-... 3/27/2013 The case for naming a...

…y known when he successfully defended William Kennedy Smith on a rape charge in Palm Beach — also was in- volved at-one point. Said defense attorney Michelle Suskauer: “I think it’s unfortunate the public may get the perception that with power, you may be treated differently tha...

…ticulars of the human motivational system need to be replicated in these AGIs, regarding ethics or other matters. A key point here is that, in the context of human intelligence, the concept of a "goal" is a descriptive abstraction. But in the AGI context, it seems quite valuable...

…s leadership intervened in the local equity markets and adjusted the trading band around the renminbi, and by 104 basis points in late 2015 and early 2016 when the leadership changed the reference currency from the dollar to a basket of 13 currencies. If US financial conditions h...

…gations, al-Qaeda has its origins in the jihad against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, which served as a rallying point for *25 Islamic extremists in the Middle East.’ In 1980, Osama bin Laden traveled to Afghanistan to participate i the jihad, and gained prominence for his...

…gh front institutions -- in clear violation of the United States’ policies against such actions. See Companion Brief at Point LA. The “reasonable expectations of parties and society generally” and “oublic policies affecting the expansion” of liability therefore weigh heavily in f...

…rs before empathy becomes a consistent and powerful force. Next, the hallmark of the conventional stage is that at this point, the individual is so overwhelmed with their empathic response to others that they neglect themselves in order to avoid hurting others. Note that this sta...

…story is “the evidence of history as our minds reflect it,” then it’s hard to avoid ridicule. But we should. There’s no point ridiculing virtually the entire IR profession and the major journals, even though such extraordinary irrationality leads to major human disasters. HOUSE_...

…ble to extract great concessions and whites were able to view themselves as morally restored and redeemed. At a certain point, however, the behavior takes on a life of its own and the narratives become deeply embedded in the culture and, as we can see today, difficult to uproot....

…n, and Ghislaine Maxwell, to whom he has testified he is party to a joint defense agreement. It is worth noting on that point, that despite Mr. Epstein’s counsel’s attendance at depositions in this case, and Defendant Dershowitz’s claim that Mr. Epstein is still his client, Mr. E...

…r right to say i, Defending “to the death” may be a bit strong and “disapprove” a bit weak, but the core of Voltaire’s point is crucial. It is easy, and rather self-serving, to rally ‘round the flag of the First Amendment on behalf of those whose speech you admire or enjoy. But...

…Two-child families are now the norm for 80% of mankind. The fast population growth will be over around 2050 and at that point only 10% of the 10 billion in the world will live in what was the West. Demographics are major changers of the market place. My second bet is the G20 mee...

…e reports and sworn statements in the civil suits, all four women, among their other duties, worked to ensure that an appointment book for twice- or thrice-daily “massages” was stocked with fresh recruits. Ghislaine Maxwell, daughter of the late Czechoslovakian-born press baron R...