The administration thought it could learn nothing from a decade of American and international efforts at nation-building–except to see them as utterly flawed. Kosovo was repeatedly cited as an example of the United Nation’s bloated approach. In fact, the record has been mixed, in the precise sense of that word, with some success and some failure. In general, things got better over time. James Dobbins, a former assistant secretary of State, who was centrally involved in all such efforts for the past decade, says, “Nation-building was disastrous in Somalia, bad in Haiti, better in Bosnia and better still in Kosovo....

We’ve already enumerated the reasons why the gas-tax holiday proposed by John McCain and seconded by Hillary Clinton is a preposterous idea: 1) “it offers taxpayers only peanuts”–$30 per car for the summer–which would be quickly offset by higher demand and therefore higher prices; 2) “it sends more hard-earned money to the Middle East, which is terrible for our national security”; 3) “it worsens global warming by encouraging gasoline consumption”; 4) “it makes it more likely you’ll have a car accident or will waste even more time in traffic”; 5) “it will cost 300,000 construction jobs, according to the Congressional Budget Office”; 6) “it will cost the U....

We will take a look at the statistics on glioblastoma recurrence and why the disease is so challenging to treat relative to many other cancers. We will also explore some of the potential treatment options including immunotherapy, tumor treating fields, angiogenesis inhibitors, and the latest information looking at how diet (such as the ketogenic diet) may play a role in treatment as well. Due to the complexity of glioblastoma, treatment has been most effective using a combination of modalities, and it’s important to understand the rationale of some of these so that you can personally weigh the potential benefits and risks to you as an individual....

Glycerin has humectant properties, which means it extracts water from the dermis (the underlying layer of the skin), pulling the water into the surface of the skin. In commercial skin moisturizing products, glycerin is often combined with various other types of compounds to optimize its therapeutic moisturizing effects. Glycerol is considered by some experts to be the most effective humectant available. Common Uses Glycerin is often added to many different types of skincare products because it attracts moisture and improves the appearance of dry skin....

But, as one league general manager told Sporting News this week, their potential free agency next summer has cooled the market for each. “I think any one of us would be wary of getting involved in a trade for either player,” the GM said. “Their teams overvalue them in terms of making trades, they don’t want to give them away for nothing. There’s no reason to give up significant assets for players who probably will be available next summer....

Good Morning America hosts “Deals and Steals” Monday through to Thursday until mid-December, and has some great discounts until midnight on November 13, 2019. The event is hosted by Tory Johnson, who curates deals for shows such as GMA, Strahan Sara and Keke and The View, according to her website. Newsweek has rounded up the deals from today to help Americans save money ahead of the holiday season. SPONGELLE: These body wash infused buffers are an all-in-one treatment and are being reduced by 50 percent....

How to Find the Mystical Heirloom If you haven’t discovered the Mystical Heirloom relic in God of War Ragnarök just yet, proceed through the game until you reach Tyr’s Temple in Midgard. Next, head south of the Lake of Nine and beyond the temple itself. You’ll need to have obtained the Draupnir Spear in order to continue, so make sure you’ve progressed at least to that point in the game....

In this article, you’ll not only learn how to complete the Fruits of Industry Treasure Map, but you’ll also learn where to find the Treasure Map so that you can start the side quest to solve it. Here’s what you need to know. How to Find the Fruits of Industry Treasure Map You should always know everything you need to solve the Viking’s Gift Treasure Map found in Midgard, but to add this Treasure Map to your collection, make your way to the Bay of Bounty in Svartalfheim....

Staggering, which is mechanically referred to as Stunning in God of War: Ragnarök is a fantastic mechanic that players can make use of in the game’s combat scenarios. When applied to a certain point, the Stun mechanic will push enemies to the ground, allowing you to approach them and activate special attacks called Stun Grabs. On weaker enemies these attacks will often defeat the enemy, making it easy to Stun and take out multiple enemies in quick succession....

I grew up in the Presbyterian Church, where I was baptized and confirmed, but I felt something was lacking. When I was 16 years old, I went to hear an evangelist who was traveling through our town, and I responded when he asked people to come forward and make a decision for Christ. And at that moment I knew that something had happened. I didn’t quite know what because I had not studied the Bible enough to be able to describe it, but the next day I went back to milk the cows on my dad’s farm and I knew I was different....

Currently, visitors can view 80 rare monster figures, as well as movie props and a chibi Godzilla children’s exhibit, at the new museum as part of its initial opening between August 8 - 31. The most exciting stuff is still set to come, with phase two of the museum including a zipline that goes right into the mouth of a menacing 400-foot statue of the monster. Guests can also try Godzilla-themed foods at the Awaji Island attraction, and bag some rare merchandise relating to the destructive, prehistoric sea creature....

The campaign was originally launched in April with a fundraising goal of $400,000. It was started to support Cordero, his wife Amanda Kloots and their 1-year-old son Elvis, after Cordero contracted coronavirus. In a July 5 Instagram post, Kloots announced that Cordero died that morning, from coronavirus complications. He was 41 years old. “God has another angel in heaven now. My darling husband passed away this morning,” Kloots wrote in her post....

DICKEY: Is the United States going to get rid of Saddam Hussein? ATWAN: I think it is inevitable. For their own benefit, wouldn’t it make sense for the Iraqi people to replace Saddam themselves? The Iraqis are facing the same dilemma as all other Arab peoples with their leaders. Many would like to get rid of their leaders. But we don’t have peaceful transition in the Arab world; we have only two things: a change of power by military coup or by natural death....

the corcoran Gallery, Washington; to Aug. 21. Work by 32 less-known artists older than 60, like Sherman Drexler, prove ars is longa. Baltimore Museum of Art; to Oct. 9. Four hot artists like the group General Idea tackle today’s big theme; the body as battleground. National Gallery of Canada, Ottowa; to Sept. 18. Decorative arts from 1730 to 1930, by Nile-inspired designers of objets like this sugar bowl. the Milwaukee Art Museum; to Aug....

Suzy Doane and David Cohn have turned a former sports bar into the Grand Old Party Bar & Grill. GOLDWATER FOR PRESIDENT signs, NIXON NOW pants, and a guy in a donkey costume who will let you kick his padded butt (““for a small fee’’) add to the clubhouse atmosphere. Drink fast: next month the saloon will be converted into a piano bar, the memorabilia sold off. ““Except the Nixon pants,’’ says Doane....

The U.S. and El Tri have met in the final five times before but not contested the trophy in eight years, which is almost an eternity as far as this rivalry is concerned. Mexico has won four of the five previous meetings in the final, with the most recent success coming in 2011. El Tri has won seven Gold Cups to the U.S.’s five—but Carlos Salcedo insisted history will count for nothing on Sunday....

The picture, snapped in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada by one of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) motion sensor trail cameras, shows the golden eagle spreading its wings and opening its mouth in front of an artificial water spring called a guzzler, while the sheep stares it down. This is a rare look at a desert bighorn coming face to face with one of its predators....

And while it’s entirely too early in the season to make any grand declarations, what’s true up to this very minute is the Knights are 2-0-0, undefeated in the franchise’s history after forward James Neal scored again on Saturday, his second game-winner in as many nights, to lead the Knights to a 2-1 overtime victory against the Coyotes. The Knights latest win played out similarly to their first. Vegas fell behind 1-0 against the Coyotes on Saturday in the first period; on Friday, the Knights trailed the Stars 1-0 in the second....

A clip of a Corgi and a Golden Retriever taking it in turns on a water slide has the internet howling with laughter, proving that size doesn’t necessarily make you a better showman. Shared to TikTok on 23 June by @maui_thegoldenpup, in the video a Corgi called Ruby can be seen flying down the slide before gracefully belly-flopping into the garden pool. She is closely followed by Maui the Golden Retriever, who doesn’t quite stick the landing as well as her smaller-framed sibling....

In a video shared on TikTok by the dog’s owner, who goes by the username Kimberlyclark78, he can be seen chilling in the pool while ignoring his owner’s attempts to call him in. “It is 9 o’clock at night. What are you doing in the pool? It is not time to go swimming. It is not Saturday. Today is Tuesday dude,” Duke’s owner said in the video. The dog still didn’t get out of the pool after being told off once again, and actually managed to convince his owner to play some late night fetch in the pool....