Liberation Day Math

Former Daily Show host Trevor Noah often reminded viewers, “Two things can be true at the same time.”  One of his most famous examples concerned the dichotomous responses to George Lloyd’s death in May 2020 at the hands of Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin.  As a Black man who grew up in South Africa during apartheid, Noah … Read more

Surviving Trumponomics

In his platform for reelection in 2024, President Donald Trump promised to “build the Greatest Economy in History.” But in his first 60 days as president, the stock markets have dropped like a rock: The S&P 500 is down 7%, the Dow Jones has dropped 6%, and the Nasdaq has plummeted 10%. ~Fortune Magazine If you are one … Read more

Telegraph

Federal records are all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business. Federal records must be preserved by an agency – as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations or other activities of the United … Read more

Selective DEI

If you think “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) is a thing of the past, you would be sorely mistaken.  The only thing that changes is the target audience and the perceived threats.  Nothing makes this point more clearly than the following headline in the latest edition of the on-line University of Virginia newsletter “UVAToday.”  UVA … Read more

Grandpa Takes the Field

Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion to group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm, a record for a U.S. sports team. ~CNBC.COM After finishing with a league-worst 3-14 record last season, the Browns have increased the prices of their season ticket packages by an average of about seven percent. ~Crain’s Cleveland Business There’s something quite … Read more