Kimberly Temple Schrant

Bashar al-Assad|chemical weapons|russia|syria|Vladimir Putin

Russian Support Of Syria Could Be Tested After Latest U.S.-Led Coalition Attack

Since 2015, Syria has benefited from the support of Russia under President Vladimir Putin. That support has consisted of “troops, armor, and aircraft,” according to a report from Time. It has also been in the form of a voice on the U.N. Security Council. Most recently and relating to an April 7 chemical weapons attack […]

6y ago

Michael Cohen

Some Experts Question Constitutionality Of ‘Taint Team’ Use After Raid On Trump Attorney Michael Cohen

Earlier this week, the FBI raided Michael Cohen’s office, residence, and hotel. Cohen is President Trump’s personal attorney. The raid, which came after a referral from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office, has generated a lot of noise in the legal community. That noise centers around attorney-client privilege. Controversy exists around how the FBI often handles […]

6y ago

florida

Expedition Everest At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is A Himalayan Experience Not To Be Missed

Before Disney’s Avatar: Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest was the premier ride at the Animal Kingdom. But, even with the land of Pandora now in its neighborhood, this Nepalese wonder can still hold its own. And, it could be a great addition to a fun-filled day at the Animal Kingdom. Expedition Everest – Legend of […]

6y ago

beer|disney|wine

Epcot Center’s 2018 Flower And Garden Festival – A Foodie Extravaganza In A World Of Topiary Masterpieces

Disney’s International Flower and Garden Festival is just around the corner. Starting on February 28, flower and garden lovers from around the world will begin to assemble at Epcot Center. Every year, the event brings in loads of tickled topiary tourists, but this year is even more unique. This is the 25th edition of the […]

6y ago

avatar|disney

Disney’s Avatar: Flight Of Passage Ride So Incredible People Will Wait Hours For The Experience

The Disney ride, Avatar: Flight of Passage, has been open for nearly nine months. Usually, that’s enough time for the “new” to wear off a ride and for the lines to lighten up. Not so for this one, however. What started out as a minimum two-hour wait has never lessened up. So, be prepared for […]

6y ago

Two Months Later, What’s Happening In Companies With ‘Blockchain’ Name Changes?

Late last year, we reported on three companies that changed their names to include the word “blockchain.” These were companies that had previously not been involved in blockchain technology. In fact, they weren’t even in industries that have had a blockchain focus. Nonetheless, they changed their names and announced that now they had or were […]

6y ago

Bitcoin|cryptocurrency

Cybercrime Increases As Cryptocurrency Values Rise: Ways Crime And Cryptocurrencies Intersect

Crime happens everywhere; there’s no doubt about it. But, cryptocurrencies may present a scenario that many criminals can’t pass up. Maybe it’s the thought of making millions of dollars, sometimes in an instant. That, coupled with the source activity being untraceable sounds alluring. Is that why, across the board, cryptocurrency values are skyrocketing? And, is […]

6y ago

Cryptocurrency Regulation: What Do You Need To Know?

The inevitable cryptocurrency regulation is coming. Last week, it was an announcement from the government of South Korea, who was looking at a possible ban on cryptocurrency trading. This week, the countries of France and Germany began talks of bitcoin regulation. Governments across the globe are looking to get involved with cryptocurrencies. Regulatory Shutdowns Started […]

6y ago

Bitcoin|South Korea

What? More Cryptocurrencies? Five Important Need-To-Knows

The cryptocurrency revolution is well underway. That said, it’s time to get more knowledgeable about what that means. Cryptocurrencies are popping up all over the place. Bitcoin and Ethereum are only part of the news. Here are some questions to ask. What’s driving this revolution? How might it impact us all in the future? What […]

6y ago

Bitcoin|cryptocurrency|employment

Will Blockchain Impact Jobs? Three Things You Need To Know

We have all been learning new terms lately. With “bitcoin” and “ethereum,” along came “blockchain.” Blockchain resulted from the creation of bitcoin. And, it allowed other cryptocurrencies to be developed. But blockchain is a gamechanger on its own. Now, one big question is on many people’s minds. How will blockchain impact future jobs and employment? […]

6y ago

Bitcoin|cryptocurrency|Facebook

Want To Join The Bitcoin Craze? Here’s How To Do A Little Mining

The bitcoin craze continues, and it has all the exciting twists and turns of an amusement park roller coaster. Want to join in? You can buy bitcoin at its current price. Then, hope it continues it’s upward trajectory, praying it doesn’t turn into a death spiral. However, is there any other way to profit from […]

6y ago

Bitcoin|cryptocurrency

Are We Now In A Blockchain Bubble? Three Things You Need To Know

Earlier this week, we saw a new trend on the horizon: adding “blockchain” to company names. The big question arising from this phenomenon is why? Historically, most of these companies have not had a lot to do with blockchain and the technology behind it. But, they did the name changes and they must have their […]

6y ago

Bitcoin|cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Futures Market Now Open, Five Things You Need To Know

The price of bitcoin closed last week at almost $19,500. And the higher the price goes, the more the word “bubble” is mentioned. But, for bitcoin naysayers, another thing happened last week. The first bitcoin futures were made available. And more will be offered this week. Now those naysayers can put their money where their […]

6y ago

amsterdam|Bitcoin|cryptocurrency

Is The Colossal Bitcoin Streak Really Just A Massive Bubble?

Bitcoin is almost 10-years-old. For a long time, the value of the cryptocurrency was too low to draw much attention. Bitcoin was just some obscure techno-geek fad to which no one paid much attention. But no more. With the value of bitcoin now set at north of $16,000, its obscurity is a thing of the […]

6y ago

Bitcoin|cryptocurrency

What Is Bitcoin? Five Things You Need To Know

If you haven’t heard of bitcoin, you may have been hiding under a rock. But, just because you’ve heard of it, does that mean you know what it is? With the price of a bitcoin hitting over $9,000 today, it may be time to learn a “bit” more. If bitcoin is still a mystery to […]

6y ago

Danica Patrick|daytona 500|Indianapolis 500|nbc

Danica Patrick Announces Retirement: Three Things You Need To Know

In a sometimes tearful press conference, Danica Patrick on Friday announced that she will be retiring from racing in 2018. But, in what could be an exciting finale, Patrick revealed that she will end with a double-header of sorts. After what she hopes will be two successful qualifying attempts, she will first race at the […]

6y ago

America’s Opioid Crisis: Five Things You Need To Know

It’s a crisis that kills more people every year than motor vehicles or guns. And, just last month, President Trump declared the U.S. opioid dilemma a national emergency. But, what exactly is this crisis and who is affected by it? Here are five things you need to know about the nation’s opioid epidemic. More Than […]

6y ago

What Is The Beast? Five Things You Need To Know About The Presidential Limo

President Trump and his entourage are off to Asia this week. There is a full agenda for his 12-day trip to the world’s largest continent. His journey, according to the New York Times, will be “the longest tour of Asia by an American president since the President George Bush [trip] in late 1991.” We aren’t […]

6y ago

One Month After Hillary’s New Book: Three Things You Need To Know

One month ago, Hillary Clinton’s new book, What Happened, hit the shelves. In it, she provides her reasons about why she lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump. If she had won, she would have been the first woman to become U.S. president. But, she didn’t win. And, according to the book, there are […]

6y ago

Chicago|las vegas|murder|suicide

What Do Gun Crime Statistics Say? Five Things You Need To Know

Crime in the U.S., especially gun crime, is complicated. In some ways, firearm crime is the most widely publicized. Think of all the recent news surrounding the mass shooting in Las Vegas. But in other ways, gun crime can seem to be underreported. Consider all of the shooting crime in parts of Chicago and in […]

6y ago