Women and Family: Home System by Brad Weisman
Many prep schools across the country have this thing they call the “Honor System”. This very same system flows through a few universities in the US. Back in the day I believe Colorado College was one of the few universities that focused on this method. This article is not meant
Southwest Air Rushes to Ensure Fuel Supply Amid Storm Damage
published Aug 31, 2017 6:10:42 PM, by Mary Schlangenstein (Bloomberg) — Southwest Airlines Co., the largest U.S. airline by domestic passengers, is working to ensure a steady supply of jet fuel after Hurricane Harvey forced the shutdown of crude-oil refineries and pipelines along the Gulf Coast. “It’s something we are
Pence Tells Texans Housing Biggest Challenge After Harvey
published Aug 31, 2017 5:46:33 PM, by Jennifer Jacobs and Justin Sink (Bloomberg) —Vice President Mike Pence warned that housing for storm victims is emerging as the top long-term challenge in the recovery from Hurricane Harvey as he arrived in Texas on Thursday to view the damage and meet with
Experience Shows the U.S. Can Weather the Storm: Tyler Cowen
published Aug 31, 2017 10:16:55 AM, by Tyler Cowen (Bloomberg View) — As the rain and wind from Hurricane Harvey clear out, and the physical and human toll becomes clear, it’s worth looking at what research tells us about storms and their costs. In particular, recovery and resilience are often
Buffett Says Stocks Are `Less Attractive,’ Still Beat Bonds
published Aug 30, 2017 12:33:56 PM, by Noah Buhayar (Bloomberg) — Warren Buffett, the billionaire chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said the rally in markets over the last several years has made it harder to find bargains, but that stocks remain his choice over bonds. When
More Drugmakers Get Subpoenas From Missouri Attorney General
published Aug 30, 2017 4:23:27 PM, by Chris Dolmetsch (Bloomberg) — Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley expanded his probe into the promotion of opioids by pharmaceutical companies, sending subpoenas to seven more drugmakers seeking information about how they market the painkillers. Allergan Plc, Depomed Inc., Insys Therapeutics Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc,
Fracking Frenzy Shifts to Thrift in Canada Race to Tap Shale
published Aug 30, 2017 5:59:38 PM, by Robert Tuttle and Kevin Orland (Bloomberg) — After starting the year at a torrid pace, the explorers of Canada’s shale riches are taking a step back, much like their peers in the Permian Basin south of the border. As oil’s rebound stalls and tight-rock
How a Good Tax Reform Idea Goes Bad in Practice: Tyler Cowen
published Aug 29, 2017 1:23:25 PM, by Tyler Cowen (Bloomberg View) — As congressional Republicans turn their attention to tax reform this fall, one of the biggest debates will concern “full expensing” for corporations. There are many proposals, but the common core of this idea is to offer tax breaks
Elon Musk’s Battery Demand Boom Lifts Supplier Tanaka in Japan
(Bloomberg) —As Elon Musk pushes out from his California base to make electric vehicles ubiquitous, a company halfway around the world and deep in the depths of the battery supply chain is riding his wake. Tanaka Chemical Corp., which has a long history in developing battery materials, says it’s boosting
Asian Stocks Rebound as North Korean Fears Abate: Markets Wrap
published Aug 29, 2017 7:23:24 PM, by Andreea Papuc (Bloomberg) —Asian stocks advanced after President Donald Trump’s measured response to North Korean missile launches and comments from Kim Jong Un suggested geopolitical tensions will ease off. The yen fell for a second day. Equity indexes in Japan, South Korea and