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The False Promises of the Death Penalty

Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegstaff proudly announced that Nidal Hasan will be publicly executed by a firing squad. If this happens, the United States will join the few countries in the world that conduct public executions: Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen.

A Handy Translator for when you visit the Basque Region

When touring the Basque region, avoid the tourist traps of Bilbao and San Sebastián. Visit small villages such as Ainhoa and Sare where the natives love to talk about politics.

Seattle Takes Fourth

In case you haven’t heard, Seattle joined New York, London and Paris, judged the top four cities in the world. That’s right, Seattle placed among the top four -- ahead of San Francisco, Tokyo, Boston and Zurich.

Should the look of Seattle’s Historic Districts be Determined by Traffic Engineers or Historians?

The historic boards provide specialized knowledge that can help the Engineer identify solutions that meet transportation needs while respecting Seattle’s historic character.

Cultural Exchange: Xi Invites 100K Young Americans to China. Should They Go?

This was Xi’s second such invitation. In Nov. 2023, when he was in San Francisco for the APEC leaders' meeting, Xi announced the invitation of 50,000 young Americans to China in five years.

AI: The Existential Question

Determining how to judge the actions of the A.I. models requires figuring out just exactly what these entities are, which is a philosophical puzzle.

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