This story about CNN reporters on Grand Bahama during Hurricane Dorian is compelling. It is factual testimony that supports the Bahamian government’s statements about the wreckage on the islands. It also is an explanation of the slow pace of supplying food, water and medicine to the populace. Destruction of parts of the islands was complete. […]
Posted on September 9th, 2019 by admin
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When Google was founded, one of its dictates to employees was “Don’t be evil.” That admonishment disappeared, and today, Google is being hammered for activities that fall outside of the law and good sense. Like this. Small business can’t afford to fight the giant’s ad placement of competitors directly over one’s listing. They call it […]
Posted on September 7th, 2019 by admin
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Tesla’s autopilot feature lulled a driver into inattention according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The fellow crashed his vehicle into the back of a fire engine. This is a reputation crisis for Tesla and for autopilot technology. The software and hardware packages aren’t ready for general use. Alphabet’s Waymo subsidiary has barely allowed its vans to […]
Posted on September 5th, 2019 by admin
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Agribusiness for the longest time has been an abuser of workers and their rights. The reason is clear. Consumers don’t want to pay much for food, so processors squeeze expenses and take cost cuts out on workers. This lawsuit claims a conspiracy among 18 companies running 200 chicken plants to set wages for line workers and […]
Posted on September 4th, 2019 by admin
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The Bugatti Chiron has just smashed the 300 mph barrier. The engineers who built the prototype have something to boast about but the project was absurd. Not even Formula One racers go that fast. The company can claim that its multi-million dollar vehicle is a true sports car, but who can afford one except those […]
Posted on September 3rd, 2019 by admin
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