Invitation to aliens fuels hoax of human curiosity
In a riff on US UFO lore the piece mocks secrecy around the Pentagon funded AATIP program, notes 2004 Navy video, and calls for first contact. It ridicules conspiracies, cites Hawking, and ends with a playful plea to extraterrestrials to reveal themselves.
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Thoughtful maxim quotes from Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
A concise aphorism attributed to Austrian writer Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, noting that only the thinking person truly lives with purpose while the thoughtless miss their life’s pace and meaning.
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Socialism hits new popularity among Americans amid global contrasts
National Review Online editor Jonah Goldberg argues socialism remains appealing to many Americans despite Venezuela’s crisis and Cuba’s legacy. He contrasts socialist rhetoric with real-world outcomes, cites polling on youth preferences, and warns that even diluted socialism risks eroding democracy and free speech.
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North Carolina licensing and reforms face cross currents
North Carolina struggles between reducing red tape for ex offenders and protecting public safety. The state has 641 disqualifications for licensed occupations, far more than most states, risking higher costs and crowded prisons. Less restrictive consumer protections and targeted licensure are urged as balanced approaches. Policy analyst Jon Sanders cites licensure as extreme for safety focused needs.
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