Automated Vehicle (AV) safety isn’t a game. But when policy problems involve many different groups with diverging interests along with significant uncertainty about the future, games can be a valuable way to explore the potential consequences of important policy decisions. The AV industry is serious business and big business; it’s valued at over $54 billion… Continue reading Developing a Winning Safety Strategy for Automated Vehicles
The Moon Is Underrated
Earth without its moon is like macaroni without cheese, Bert without Ernie, Batman without Robin. The moon has been at the center of timekeeping for millennia—it’s at the origin of our months (formerly “moonths”), and some calendars are still lunar-based. Plus, the moon has a strong gravitational effect on Earth. The ocean’s tides are mostly… Continue reading The Moon Is Underrated
“15,000 On The Dow” – Charles Nenner Warns Of “Great Danger” From War-Cycle
By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner says his analysis shows the world is entering into a huge war cycle that could last for many years. Nenner says, “The war cycle is such that there is great danger for a huge war…” “What I have been writing about is the big… Continue reading “15,000 On The Dow” – Charles Nenner Warns Of “Great Danger” From War-Cycle
Lenten Meditation: The Holy Shroud of Our Lord
Authors Introduction: This is the third of a series of meditations based on the Lenten Votive Masses of the Passion of Jesus that have been prayed throughout the history of the Church in various usages. Some have their origin in early medieval times and were used in various places in Europe and in particular religious… Continue reading Lenten Meditation: The Holy Shroud of Our Lord
Refugees, Women’s Health Research, Supporting Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap
This week, we discuss how a Russian invasion of Ukraine could lead to a massive refugee crisis; the benefits of investing in women’s health research; how to end all U.S. roadway deaths; pandemic-related staffing challenges in America’s schools; programs available to support incarcerated parents and their children; and the strengths and weaknesses of China’s defense… Continue reading Refugees, Women’s Health Research, Supporting Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap
Market Overview for Week of March 14, 2022
It was a very eventful week. We can’t possibly get to everything and still keep things brief. Keep in mind the Stalin quote – “there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” when trading these markets. The Russia/Ukraine war is still going strong with the Russian troops just nine miles… Continue reading Market Overview for Week of March 14, 2022
The Risks of Russian Attacks near Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants
People around the world watched via livestreamed security camera as Russian forces attacked and took over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant—the largest in Europe—on Friday morning local time. Amid the shelling and gunfire, a fire broke out at a training facility in the complex and was later extinguished, according to news reports. The incident raised… Continue reading The Risks of Russian Attacks near Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants
70% Of Russian Crude Trade Is Frozen As Surgut Again Fails To Sell Any Urals In Big Tenders
As discussed yesterday in “Buyers Balk At Russian Oil Purchases Despite Record Discounts, Sanction Carve Outs” the bevy of Russian sanctions have had the unintended consequence of also freezing Russian oil exports – despite explicit carve outs in terms set by Western nations – as buyers balk and boycott Russian crude sales amid fears that… Continue reading 70% Of Russian Crude Trade Is Frozen As Surgut Again Fails To Sell Any Urals In Big Tenders
Why China Is Intensifying Its Military Flights Against Taiwan
On Jan. 23, China repeated its familiar pattern of sending warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone—in this case, 39 advanced air assets including fighter jets, nuclear-capable bombers and surveillance and transport aircraft. Although highly provocative, it was in many respects just another day in January. For the whole month, Beijing only refrained from threatening… Continue reading Why China Is Intensifying Its Military Flights Against Taiwan
Market Leaders And Why They’re Important
“Watch the market leaders, the stocks that have led the charge upward in a bull market. That is where the action is and where the money is to be made. As the leaders go, so goes the entire market. If you cannot make money in the leaders, you are not going to make money in… Continue reading Market Leaders And Why They’re Important