Daily Archives: February 9, 2017

The Current: The Lethal History of Viscose Rayon

For well over a century, viscose rayon has been used to make clothes, tires, cellophane and everyday kitchen sponges. It was hailed as a wondrous new product when first introduced — but what most people didn’t know is how deadly … Continue reading

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Government capture by corporations: dominant global theme

A few giggles and many lucid points in this article from British commentator, comedian Frankie Boyle.  See here:  All presidents come into office with something to prove, it’s just rarely their sanity. Here are just two standout paragraphs: I don’t … Continue reading

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Fiduciary standard survives another attack

In a world of populist leaders and half-baked 140-character-thoughts, a sober, law and constitution-focused judiciary, is critical in checking abuse of power.  Relentless efforts to block the long-delayed fiduciary standard for those giving retirement advice is classic. Inspired by President … Continue reading

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