The Dow plunged yesterday and is in the longest losing streak since 1974. So much for an optimistic view of the economy. The Federal Reserve has concluded that inflation is stubborn and is not coming down to the two percent level as planned. Hence, fewer rate cuts in 2025. President Trump will have a restive […]
Posted on December 19th, 2024 by admin
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Will this keep developers from building more high rises along Florida’s coastline? No. Where there is money to be made, they will continue until something major happens and the government stops them. Capitalism has little concern for the future. Tweet This Post
Posted on December 18th, 2024 by admin
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Was there too much PR at the rededication of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris? Some think so, but it was still a coup for LVMH. Tweet This Post
Posted on December 17th, 2024 by admin
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The mainstream media are getting ready for the Trump presidency. They anticipate a rough time from his administration and they will get it. Nevertheless, they are dedicated to reporting the facts whether the facts support Trump’s views and behavior or not. It’s not going to be easy and editors will insist on thorough corroboration of […]
Posted on December 16th, 2024 by admin
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Authorities can forbid people to watch or read material but on the internet, the data will come out. Such is happening in Israel with a documentary comprising police interviews of the Prime Minister and associates. Viewing the material is forbidden due to privacy concerns but Israelis are watching it anyway. It’s better to be transparent […]
Posted on December 13th, 2024 by admin
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This fallout from the killing of the United Healthcare CEO shows how image can overpower deed and why PR should limit itself to action rather than perception. Unfortunately, too much of PR is the opposite. Tweet This Post
Posted on December 11th, 2024 by admin
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How long will Argentine’s citizens support their president, Javier Milei? He has been successful so far in bringing down hyperinflation through savage cuts to the government, but he has put hundreds of thousands out of work. Citizens support him, but that might change rapidly as the economy settles and they have learned what they lost. […]
Posted on December 10th, 2024 by admin
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When Saigon fell, the conquering soldiers were from a single ideology — the communist North and Viet Cong guerrillas. Syria is fractured among several political forces. It will be hard to assemble an entire country from the pieces and its citizens might be worse off than before. It’s a perilous moment for democracy, and few expect […]
Posted on December 9th, 2024 by admin
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This would be a novel use of presidential pardon power but given the threats from the incoming Trump administration, it is understandable. Tweet This Post
Posted on December 6th, 2024 by admin
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When are shore towns going to accept that rising sea levels are making permanent changes to beaches? Instead of spending millions to replenish sand, they should be preparing for the day when there isn’t any. That will come sooner than later. This is a case in which listening to the public is wrong. Nature will […]
Posted on December 4th, 2024 by admin
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