Opinion

Many market gurus have been warning that a terrible selloff lies ahead and that a black swan event -- a devastating development that is completely unexpected -- might trigger it. Could that event be an earthquake or a volcano?

There are thousands of people we pass on the streets each day, but each one is unique.  They have different backgrounds, are at different stages in their lives, have very individualized hopes, and are trying to resolve their particular troubles.  But there is one medical challenge that many of them share: diabetes.  Unfortunately, it is a very serious one.

Exactly what are banks up to?  This is a very timely question because many are closing branches, customers are getting little or no notice, and this is happening all around the country. And it’s happening overseas, too. 

Adherents honor the dead with fire ceremonies, feasts, and by reciting spells. Its roots stem from magic and the occult, but contemporary issues like COVID, protecting the environment, and healing the world are remembered during services.  Considering its rapid growth, one could argue that it has become mainstream.  Even those that disagree would have to acknowledge that in important ways Wicca, the religion of witches, has become a modern phenomenon.  

Five decades ago, most of China was poverty-stricken and many regions didn’t even have running water or electricity.  Today, thanks to the ingenuity of the Chinese people, and their hard work and talent, it has become the second largest economy in the world, is a world leader in science and space, and has more foreign exchange reserves than any other country. Given these amazing advances, it makes a lot of sense to watch everything they are doing very closely.      

They said it would revolutionize industries, make lucky investors millions, and improve everyone’s lives.  It took a long time, but 3-D printing is finally living up to its promise.  Going forward, this trend may accelerate and become even more important to both people and industry.