Part the First: Make Polio Great Again! And measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, bacterial meningitis, chickenpox/shingles, cervical cancer, hepatitis B! The title of Part the First comes from an old friend in both senses of the word. He is one of the very few Florida natives you would ever meet. But he is not a…
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By George Monopatis On his way to Thebes Oedipus met the Sphinx. Τhe monster presented Oedipus with a riddle to let him pass; otherwise, it would kill him. “What has four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening?” The answer to the monster’s riddle was “man“. This single world tore…
One of the best things to happen in Toronto in the 70’s was the establishment of a small film festival known as The Festival of Festivals. It ran originally in the Windsor Arms Hotel and then moved to a few downtown theatres and added some excitement to the Yonge Street area. Founded by Henk Van…
The yield curve at the short end is almost as inverted as it was in November 2024. In fact, it’s more inverted than on January 21st, 2025, the day after Trump’s inauguration. Yet, at the long end of the spectrum, 30 year yields are back up to January 21st levels. Figure 1:…
Politics / September 5, 2025 Two bills making their way through the California legislature seek to end masking and other tactics that are terrorizing communities. Ad Policy A group of crowd gather outside of Phillip Burton Federal Building to support a Bay Area man Guillermo Medina Reyes who is allowed to remain out of ICE…
Since the initial earthquake on Sunday in eastern Nangarhar province, landslides and several strong aftershocks have disrupted the work of rescue teams. In an update, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said that access routes remain blocked in various locations including the districts of Chawkay and Nurgal, both in Kunar province, although the authorities have deployed…
One common criticism of capitalism is that it has sparked an epidemic of loneliness. This is often attributed to the individualistic nature of capitalism, and to the fact that markets have replaced a variety of more personal and communal connections with commercial activities. Karl Marx indeed expected that this trend will go as far as…
A view of the Pentagon on Dec. 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C. President Trump has said he would like to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images President Trump will sign an executive order on Friday to give the…
The trucking industry is a cornerstone of global commerce, ensuring that goods move efficiently across states, regions, and borders. Becoming a professional truck driver is a stable career choice and one that offers freedom, travel, and long-term opportunities for growth. Whether you are drawn to the open road or the security of steady employment, pursuing…