Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to ignore the Bolshevik Revolution, which marks its 100th anniversary this month. Putin reportedly told his advisers that it would be unnecessary to commemorate the occasion. He knows better—it is nothing to be proud of.
“Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes”, as Benjamin Franklin’s old maxim goes. That’s especially true here in Britain, where everything from tampons to televisions is taxed, and even upon death there is one last impost, Inheritance Tax, to pay. It seems policy-makers have not learned from all of these mistakes.
Germany’s answer to Silicon Valley is awash in battery-electric cars–plus electrified scooters, bicycles, and buses. Want a Prius-looking car with …
Source: Silicon Allee: Germany’s Tech Hub for Electric Cars, Scooters, and Bikes – ExtremeTech
NASA has unveiled the camera setup for its upcoming 2020 Mars rover. Why have a separate camera unveiling? Because there …
Source: NASA’s 2020 Mars Rover Will Have 23 Cameras – ExtremeTech
Many claim US manufacturing jobs have been loss because of lower wages and unfair labor practices abroad. There is more to it than that.
Source: The Loss of American Manufacturing Jobs: What Are The Facts? | Elliott Morss
Potential conflicts of interest abound in the financial industry. Here, I highlight some of them along with suggestions for the individual investor.
Source: Corruption in the Financial Industry: Is It Affecting Your Investments? | Elliott Morss
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