Intro LO: Initially, I assumed that this article's conservative source (ie, National Review) would imply a politically biased article. Well, my assumptions were (very) wrong. Moreover, this very interesting American article is about Dutch research. Interestingly, I did not read about this Dutch study in any Dutch article sofar. During my assignment at a large Dutch...
Recently, the American president claimed the following on his Truth Social site: "Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America.” (eg, BBC, Bloomberg). Actually, I've been wondering about such a conspiracy against USA. How much time would it take for countries to conspire against USA...
Intro LO: In my view, the US$ decline was due for decades but the new US president caused its tipping point, “a point in time when a group—or many group members—rapidly and dramatically changes its behavior by widely adopting a previously rare practice.” (Wiki). Finally, we are willing to see a country busy with tax cuts for the rich while ballooning its already...
Recently, I was kind of invited to visit a friend. I viewed that "invitation" as an option; not as my commitment. Later, I was called and reminded of that invitation. I told that I had viewed it as an option. My friend told me that I was right about the invitation being an option (rather than a commitment) but added her/his disappointment. With hindsight, I wondered...
Intro LO: This article suggests that "over-the-air technology upgrades" could occur while driving that car. I sure hope that such "over-the-air technology upgrades" could only happen when a car is not driving. The approval of such "over-the-air technology upgrades" might seem important but I doubt it is. Who reads the details of smartphone upgrades before their...
Recently, I noticed a very intriguing question: Will the world keep buying US Treasuries? (eg, PS-2025, State Street-2024). Following Trump-2025, I actually doubt that - a lot. For early indications, see this recent WSJ article: “Trump’s Tariffs Were Supposed to Boost the Dollar. Why the Opposite Happened. Worries that long-term U.S. growth will fade could matter...
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