Why the Government Wants Cryptocurrency Regulated

As the market for cryptocurrency continues to grow the regulators in Washington and Wall Street are increasingly worried. While regulators have blamed cryptocurrency for illegal uses like funding terrorism and funding illicit drug operations, the truth of the matter is that cash is mostly used for illicit activities, not cryptocurrency. The worry is that governmentContinue reading “Why the Government Wants Cryptocurrency Regulated”

Since protections for gray wolves were removed in January, groups and states have moved to open up hunting

The Idaho House on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors and expand methods to kill wolves roaming Idaho — a measure that could cut the wolf population by 90%. Sign our petition at Change.org Lawmakers voted 58-11 to send the agriculture industry-backed bill to Republican Gov. Brad Little. The fast-tracked billContinue reading “Since protections for gray wolves were removed in January, groups and states have moved to open up hunting”

Politics In American Business

**Excuse this momentary detour into American politics** The April 23rd, 2021 edition of The Economist states in their leader headline that “business and politics are growing closer in America, with worrying consequences.” It is quite obvious they are referring to the growing political comments made by America’s CEOs. This has disturbed far left liberals, oldContinue reading “Politics In American Business”

Episode: The Social Network of Forests

Have a listen – Chad “Foresters once regarded trees as solitary individuals: They competed for space and resources, but were otherwise indifferent to one another. The work of the Canadian ecologist Suzanne Simard upended that. She found that while there is indeed conflict in a forest, there is also negotiation, reciprocity and even selflessness.” “Ms.Continue reading “Episode: The Social Network of Forests”

Short Film: Beavers Without Borders (2020)

From EcoHustler: Britain’s beavers could be major allies in tackling the climate and extinction crises – but without more public and government support face a fragile future, says Beaver Trust as it launches a new documentary film exploring the country’s relationship with the endangered but controversial species. The charity’s short film, Beavers Without Borders, explores the benefitsContinue reading “Short Film: Beavers Without Borders (2020)”

Review: Bartlett’s Shakespeare Quotations

From the publisher: “From the quote afficionado to the historical researcher, fans of Bartlett’s will be thrilled to see this edition of quotations from the great William Shakespeare. Collecting quotes from his many works into one beautiful volume, Bartlett’s Shakespeare Quotations is essential as a reference tool and makes for some wonderful browsing. Quotes culledContinue reading “Review: Bartlett’s Shakespeare Quotations”

Reading The Classics For Six Months During Covid-19

Since lockdown began I took up the task of reading books I had neglected. I also chose to read books I had enjoyed in the past, and finally got around to a number of classical texts by Epictetus, Plato, Socrates, Thucydides, Aurelius and Pericles. A number of these works were new to me and endedContinue reading “Reading The Classics For Six Months During Covid-19”