The rich, with their ownership of investment assets and ready access to cheap credit to gear up their holdings, have continued to be “the chief beneficiaries of… unorthodox monetary policies,” says the CLSA strategist … [Read more...]
US policy failure
Although lending to businesses is reaching record levels in the US, that should not be taken as evidence of strength in economic recovery, bankers are now warning privately … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby Festival Raises Record Funds
It was another record year for the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Charity Module Program. 32 different charitable organizations raised funds by having individual runners and running teams participate in the … [Read more...]
Misty Copeland
It was with great interest that I stumbled upon Misty Copeland, a ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre. The road that Misty Copeland has taken, has been a long and somewhat difficult journey. Born … [Read more...]
Attacking Tax Havens
US President Barack Obama has indulged in another of the politicians’ crusades against foreign tax havens, which always conveniently ignore the smelly stuff on the politicians’ own doorsteps. … [Read more...]
Under Armour extend Speedskating sponsorship
Under Armour, the global leader in sports performance and innovation, and US Speedskating today announced an eight-year extension of their initial partnership, which had been set to expire this year. As part of the … [Read more...]
Cover-up overruled by Congress
The United States Congress has acted to prevent its aid to Ethiopia being used to fund forced evictions of tribal peoples in the south west of the country. … [Read more...]
Lincoln for Presidential Library
Key sets, costumes and props from the award-winning movie "Lincoln" are coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, where they will be on display for many years to come. Children can explore the … [Read more...]
Living standards on decline
The typical American family now earns less in real terms than it did way back in 1989, according to the Census Bureau. … [Read more...]