WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND One of the Islamic State’s first reforms in captured territory has been to require adult women to dress devoutly–including the face-covering burqa robe, which, in Western democracies famously presents security dilemmas because it hinders identification. Now, after two years of Islamic State occupation in Mosul, Iraq, the security problem has come … [Read more...] about NOTW: Weird laundry, homemade flamethrowers and lawsuits from the dead
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Social Security Administration says Noah, Mia top baby names in Hawaii in 2015
A couple weeks ago the Social Security Administration sent out a press release listing the top baby names in the U.S. for 2015. For boys, it was Noah; for girls, Emma was the most popular. At the time, I asked the SSA's Honolulu office for the top baby names in just Hawaii. They said they'd get back to me, and on May 12, they did. Without further adieu, here are your top … [Read more...] about Social Security Administration says Noah, Mia top baby names in Hawaii in 2015
Quizunderstood: How well do you know Maui crosswalk appropriations?
1. On May 6, the Social Security Administration released the names of the nation’s most popular baby names. For boys, it’s Noah. What’s the most popular girl’s name? A. Olivia B. Emma C. Isabella D. Sophia E. Emily 2. According to the state budget passed last week, Maui legislators got more than $331.68 million in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for Fiscal Years … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know Maui crosswalk appropriations?