The Bitcoin ecosystem contains a funny mix of bulls and bears. For every person who thinks that Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by the end of the year you probably have two or three who think that it will sink below $1,000. Yet despite the bearishness of many on Wall Street who think that Bitcoin is […]
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One of the bedrock principles underlying the world order is that actors are rational, that is, they’re always going to act in their own self-interest. But while that may be the case, there are certainly times in which their actions don’t always result in things helping their self-interest. Due to pride, arrogance, or miscalculation, leaders […]
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The antibiotic era has been a wonderful one for human beings, who no longer have to fear dying from infections caused by minor cuts or scratches. From penicillin to cephalexin to doxycycline, there is an antibiotic for just about every possible bacterial infection. But overuse and especially misuse of antibiotics has led to bacteria developing […]
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Every week seems to bring new news that dampens hopes for a resolution to the trade war with China. With President Trump blacklisting more Chinese technology firms due to alleged human rights abuses, China is bound to hit back soon. The country has already reacted to a single tweet by the Houston Rockets’ general manager […]
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It’s amazing how many people in recent years consider themselves to be experts in election law. They’re absolutely certain that they know that President Trump has violated federal election laws, seeking electoral assistance from foreign countries. Even those who should know better, such as members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), make similar mistakes. So […]
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Maybe you’re a hobby gardener looking to supplement your dinner table with fresh home-grown vegetables. Or maybe you have a patch of survival land and want to grow your own food for when the stuff hits the fan. But in many areas of the country your efforts may be stunted by poor quality soil. With […]
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One of the major factors contributing to sky-high stock valuations in recent years has been the performance of tech stocks. Much of the gains in stock markets has come about due to the performance of Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Netflix. Nearly two decades after the burst of the dotcom bubble, investors have forgotten all […]
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Some professional sports teams are just perennial cellar dwellers, unable to get their acts together no matter what. Others are dynasties that seem to turn everything they touch to gold. And others have storied histories but fall into mediocrity through years of mismanagement. Into that last category fall the Washington Redskins, one of the most […]
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If Democrats thought that their impeachment inquiry of President Trump would be an easy road to political success, they made a major miscalculation. With pushback both from the President and from House Republicans, it will be anything but easy. What Nancy Pelosi and company thought was a slam dunk case might end up coming back […]
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One of the most frustrating things for investors to see today is that, despite the fact that the US economy is rapidly heading towards recession, stock markets remain at unusually high valuations. While those investors who have already invested in gold to protect their assets are happy about gold’s performance, especially as stocks have plateaued […]
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