Emerging Markets Rally From Brexit as Central Banks Stand Ready
published Jun 30th 2016, 10:16 pm, by Choong En Han and Elffie Chew (Bloomberg) — Emerging-market stocks headed for the biggest weekly gain in four months and currencies rallied with oil as sentiment improved on signs central banks stand ready to inject liquidity after the U.K.’s shock decision to leave
China’s Censors Know Where the Cool Kids Hang lol ;) Gadfly
published Jun 29th 2016, 4:00 pm, by Tim Culpan (Bloomberg) — It’s nice to see that China’s censors are keeping up with what’s hip and happening among the world’s largest Internet population. When search engines and bulletin boards were all the rage, the government made sure it kept abreast of
Post-Scalia Court Has Liberals Winning, Conservatives Venting
published Jun 28th 2016, 2:21 pm, by Greg Stohr (Bloomberg) — A U.S. Supreme Court in transition offered glimpses of what a liberal majority might mean as the justices closed their term by strengthening abortion rights and bolstering college affirmative action. Transformed by Justice Antonin Scalia’s unexpected Feb. 13 death,
Dollar Poised for First-Half Drop as Fed Hike Prospects Dwindle
published Jun 29th 2016, 4:08 pm, by Susanne Barton and Lananh Nguyen (Bloomberg) — The dollar dropped for a second day, extending its loss for the first half of this year, as traders wager the Federal Reserve is more likely to cut interest rates than raise them in upcoming meetings.
Japan’s Retail Sales Unchanged in May, Underscore Weak Recovery
published Jun 28th 2016, 7:07 pm, by Keiko Ujikane (Bloomberg) — Japan’s retail sales were unchanged in May, underscoring the challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces in boosting consumer spending and reviving the economy. Sales were flat in May from the previous month, when they dropped, the trade ministry reported
Why Susan Rice, Not Clinton, Took the Fall on Benghazi: Eli Lake
published Jun 28th 2016, 6:22 pm, by Eli Lake (Bloomberg View) —On Benghazi day, let’s spare a few thoughts for President Barack Obama’s national security adviser, Susan Rice. Yes, the headlines all say the House Select Committee on Benghazi couldn’t find any new dirt on Hillary Clinton. But the woman
Devotional June 22: And Hagar Makes Three (or More) Part 3
I honestly believe that Hagar is the hero in the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. As I discussed previously, it was Abraham and Sarah’s lack of faith and patience that caused them to request Hagar’s help in getting Abraham a son. However, they actually did not request it, did
Devotional June 15: And Hagar Makes Three (or More) Part 2
When I went to Christian college, men always got the bad rap. I remember several times when at a Bible study or something all the men would get together and the leaders would just let into us. They would say things like, “Don’t go preying on young, innocent girls! Keep
Devotional 6/8: And Hagar Makes Three (or More)
I have been thinking a lot lately about Hagar. I am not referring to the great singer/songwriter/guitar player and former lead singer of Van Halen, also known as the Red Rocker. Though, Sammy Hagar is really cool. I am talking about Hagar in the Bible and her relationship to Abram
Devotional 6/1: Separation Pledge
You may have noticed that we have begun a new section on Women and Family. It will be run by our friend, Brad Weisman. I kind of thought that in order to really be a men’s magazine, we need to talk about women and being a good lover, husband, boyfriend,