While speaking to reporters at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin mocks Greta Thunberg. Reporters asked Mnuchin about Thunberg. His reply, "Is she the chief economist or who is she? I'm confused. After she goes and studies economics in college, she can come back and explain that to us." Wow! Perhaps Mnuchin should take some … [Read more...] about Mnuchin Mocks Thunberg
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Mitch McConnell and wife, Elaine Chao, Embroiled in Controversary
Kentucky Voters Turning Their Backs on McConnell and Chao Vanity Fair reports, "Last month, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stonewalled a plan to fix the nation‘s roads, bridges, mass transit, and other crumbling infrastructure, despite the urgency of the issue and the outline of the deal receiving rare support from both Democrats and the White House. But, as it turns … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell and wife, Elaine Chao, Embroiled in Controversary
How Packaging Can Confuse the Customer
Take for instance, Cheribundi's Tart Cherry Juice. Well, it's really NOT 100% cherry juice. Notice in dark red letter over the black background it says "with reconstituted apple juice". It is a good product, but notice that they have a clever designer. Take a closer look. Yes, it says "with reconstituted apple juice". But do you think the ordinary customer sees … [Read more...] about How Packaging Can Confuse the Customer
$100,000 for Chewing Gum or Smoking an e-Cig
Yup, in Singapore. References: Bloomberg, Andy Mukherjee, February 21, 2018 - Singapore's New Chewing Gum - Banning heat-not-burn tobacco devices is illogical on many levels. Singapore Government, January 3, 1992 - Chewing Gum is Banned … [Read more...] about $100,000 for Chewing Gum or Smoking an e-Cig
You Probably Experience the Coriolis Effect Every Day
The Coriolis Effect Without knowing it, you probably experience the Coriolis Effect every day while going through your normal routines. Whether you are in the northern hemisphere or the southern hemisphere, water flowing in large volume circulates in a certain direction due to the motion and axis of the earth. This affects water, clouds, wind. Generally, because of the small … [Read more...] about You Probably Experience the Coriolis Effect Every Day