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The US went off the gold standard in 1933, and in 1971 it stopped converting dollars to gold.  These were major policy changes, so dramatic that even today, many decades later, economists argue whether they were vital or a terrible blunder.  

Here we go again!  Fuel stockpiles are down sharply, the price of oil is soaring, and rumors of imminent gasoline shortages are rampant.  Will these issues, along with OPEC+ production cuts, lead to a new energy crisis?     

You don’t have to be a genius to realize the world is going crazy.  This is very obvious when you look at what’s happening in politics, current events, and even in markets.  But it is most evident in the weather, which has gone completely haywire. 

When people buy new homes, they usually buy the latest gadgets and technologies to make them more efficient, environmentally-friendly, and convenient.  By 2050, those will include advanced robots, AI, 3D printing, augmented reality, and computer screens in every room.  These will change how we live and where we live.  And in many cases, these advances will not just be found in our house but built into them. 

Big business is fascinating because the people in charge wield enormous power, have fabulous wealth, and are privy to all kinds of secrets.  Prominent among them is George Soros.  Although widely known for many decades, in many ways he remains an enigma, shrouded in mystery and rumor.   

There are few foods that can compete with ice cream.  It offers some relief on stressful days, and is inexpensive and readily available.  These are things everyone would agree with.