Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Cultural Stereotypes of Multinational Banks

Data on banks’ investments in European sovereign debt show that trust importantly influences cross-border investment.

Links 12/24/2022

Battery Recycling Is Essential to Clean Energy

Can manufacturers help create a circular process for lithium ion battery recycling?

Tesla Joins My Imploded Stocks, -70% from Peak: Object of Religious Veneration Turns into Automaker

Beyond the consensual Tesla hallucination, the real world for automakers is not fun.

Merry Almost Christmas and Holiday Posting/Comments Sort of Holiday

Holiday wishes and our holiday schedule. Best to all!

2:00PM Water Cooler 12/23/2022

~ Today’s Water Cooler: Merry Xmas! ~

Why Climate Science Shouldn’t Forget to Factor in Brain Health

Scientists need to learn more about climate change’s negative impact on the nervous system in order to mitigate it.

Russia Sitrep of Sorts

Yet again reading the Russia/Ukraine tea leaves.

Links 12/23/2022

Israeli Government Takes Leaf Out Of EU Commission’s Playbook, Claims It Can’t Find Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Agreement

Israel was the lab for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, as newly reelected President Benjamin Netanyahu admitted in a recent interview with Jordan Peterson. Yet the health ministry now claims to have mislaid or, even worse, never signed the vaccine agreement. 

Wind, Snow, Brutal Cold: Arctic Front Barrels Eastward from Plains

Life-threatening cold, with wind chills and white-out conditions, will sweep through many areas.

Reviewing Healthcare Costs as Driven by Pharma, Hospitals, and Doctors

Decomposing the rise in US healthcare costs. Of course, it’s not much due to more or better care, but higher charges.

2:00PM Water Cooler 12/22/2022

~ Today’s Water Cooler ~

A Crisis Is Looming For The U.S. Energy Grid

The US plans to further stress its grid with electricity vehicle demands, with no plans for upgrades.

Links 12/22/2022