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A paper published in the Psychology of Violence is interesting because of what it did not find.The paper did not find any correlation between legally carrying a gun and four psychopathic measures. The four facets are “affective” (lack of empathy), “interpersonal” (manipulative), “lifestyle” (impulsive), and “antisocial”. “Carry a weapon sometimes for protection” is defined in the four measures as “antisocial.” When carrying a gun for protection is defined as “antisocial,” it is unsurprising the paper found a correlation between illegally carrying a gun and the antisocial trait. This is an example of circular reasoning.The paper found carrying a gun, both...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville mother is suing Jefferson County Public Schools and her son's former principal, Duan Wright, claiming he threatened to kill her then 7-year-old and another second grader in 2019 while pointing a gun at them. Wright, who has a history of abuse complaints against him, was principal of Harstern Elementary School at the time. Some investigative documents say the gun was a toy, while Wright has denied the incident. Related Stories: JCPS principal retains leadership position after district investigation finds no evidence of abuse Parent of JCPS student suing principal with history of abuse complaints...

Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem (1/9/25)[Prayer]Names and Titles of God the Holy Spirit (Spirit of Christ) 1 Peter 1:1111 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.King James Version________________________God Bless America.ML/LTOS

Just another example of the media, politicians, and others covering up abuses and looking the other way if the truth is inconvenient to their agenda. The British government, with help from the BBC, is seeking to silence Elon Musk and obviously others, from telling the truth about the horrific rapes of children by Muslim migrants, because telling the truth would amount to racism and Islamophobia. From RedState: BBC Panel Hints That the US-British Relationship Will Suffer Unless Elon Musk Shuts Up About Rape GangsWhat has happened over the last few days has been nothing short of extraordinary. Tech mogul Elon...

From Taylor Swift to Nicole Kidman, many high-profile female celebrities earn more than their partners. Their partners - Travis Kelce and Keith Urban - seem fairly happy with their setups, but a new study has warned that the same isn't true across the board. If you truly want a happy life, scientists from the University of Durham say it's better for the male partner to be the higher earner.

Trump isn’t interested in making America great again for 48 months. He means to course correct the U.S. Last week, Mike Johnson was re-elected as a speaker. Just a couple of votes against Johnson could have denied him a first ballot win -- or aced him out entirely. Another drawn-out, multi-ballot fight for the speakership would have been a needless distraction for president-elect Trump. Trump means to get out of the gate running. So, he stepped in. He made the difference. He worked the phones and whipped wobbly Republicans into line, ensuring Johnson a bare majority victory. Art of the...

President-elect Donald Trump filed an emergency petition to the United States Supreme Court Wednesday morning in an effort to block his sentencing in New York v. Trump. Judge Juan Merchan set Trump's sentencing in New York v. Trump for Jan. 10 after a jury found the now-president-elect guilty of falsifying business records in the first degree, stemming from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges and has appealed the ruling but was rejected last week by Merchan.

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“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1). One of life’s important truisms is that strong temptation tends to follow every major personal triumph. The apostle Paul warns, “Let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall” (1 Cor. 10:12). In the aftermath of significant successes, we are often tempted to think the accomplishment came solely by our own strength and ingenuity. But just when we think success is here to stay, we become vulnerable to pride—and failure. Even Christ in His incarnation was not...

See new posts Conversation Karen Bass @KarenBassLA Ted Cruz fleeing Texas in the middle of a deadly crisis is part of a larger pattern of the GOP abandoning folks in crisis. We need to build a movement to kick them all

Actor James Woods joined the growing chorus of public criticism against Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley for her handling of the out-of-control wildfires in Pacific Palisades and other portions of the county, noting her stated priority of promoting DEI within the department. James Woods, who said he has evacuated his home, called out Crowley in a series of X posts. “Refilling the water reservoirs would have been a welcome priority, too, but I guess she had too much on her plate promoting diversity,” the actor wrote.He included a screenshot of Crowley’s bio on the LAFD’s official site that...

See new posts Conversation Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. @hubermanlab People are lighting fires in otherwise non-burning urban areas of LA. Saw this happen first hand at 302 Pico in Santa Monica. Called it in & fire dept & police responded. Stay safe and call in any activity ASAP. We don’t need more flames out

A society that tries to accommodate both a culture that respects women generally and one that does so only in prescribed circumstances is not multicultural; it is fractured. It is not tolerant but rather, it is deluded. In addition to the objects of respect that a society recognizes, culture affects the notion of responsibility in a society. Cultures that disdain the idea of human agency in favor of some notion of fate, or that minimize individual responsibility in deference to group affiliation are unlikely to harmonize with cultures that believe that individuals have responsibility for their own actions and circumstances....

In a rare televised address from the Oval Office, President Biden warned the American public of an imminent terrorist threat as a result of his releasing eleven terrorists from prison. "My fellow Americans, it is my duty to warn you of an imminent terrorist threat that may irreversibly alter the American way of life," Biden began. "Today, I authorized the release of eleven terrorists from Guantanamo Bay, and now, believe it or not, they are threatening death to America. No, I'm serious. Not a joke." The eleven terrorists, some of which worked directly with al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden, were...

Elon Musk is thought to be in discussion with close political allies to make a plan to overthrow Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The world's richest man and Tesla founder has spent time commenting publicly on UK politics over the past week, in particular on Keir Starmer's position in government. According to sources close to Musk, he is briefing people close to him on how they can throw the Labour leader out before the next general election. While his reason for disliking the Prime Minister is not clear, Musk has commented on his handling on the inquiry into the...

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday that former pitcher Brian Matusz died at the age of 37. Matusz, who spent nearly his entire MLB career with the organization.. His cause of death was not announced. The Grand Junction, Colorado, native played at least part of eight MLB seasons for the Orioles and appeared in one game for the Chicago Cubs during his career, which stretched from 2009 through 2016. After starring collegiately at the University of San Diego, and earning the 2008 West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year Award, Matusz was selected No. 4 overall by the O's in the...

Mayor Karen Bass stands in a stunned silence for nearly 2 minutes as a reporter asks her if she regrets cutting Los Angeles' Fire Department budget by nearly $20 million and being absent as her citizens' homes burned down.

A beloved craft and fabric retailer with a history spanning over 80 years has quietly closed several locations across the country in recent months. Joann, which operates in nearly every US state, has recently shuttered six of its 815 stores. Until 2018, it was known as Jo-Ann Stores but rebranded as 'Joann' to move beyond fabrics to embrace a wider range of crafts. Shoppers impacted by the closures can score steep discounts during liquidation sales, with markdowns ranging from 50 to 90 percent in affected locations. The affected stores are in Burlington, Iowa; Owings Mills, Maryland; Holyoke, Massachusetts; Ithaca, New...

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump paid their respects to the late President Jimmy Carter as he lay in state on Wednesday night. The Trumps arrived at the U.S. Capitol just before 5:30 p.m. and were greeted by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). The Trumps stood solemnly and silently for more than a minute before Carter’s casket as they paid their respects to the 39th president of the United States. After Carter’s passing last week, the president-elect had kind words to share, writing in a Truth Social post about the kinship presidents share. “The challenges Jimmy faced as President came...

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