A look at what passes for research on Covid, and how we got there.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Olaf Scholz and Vladimir Putin Talk Past Each Other as Ukraine Pushes for Formalizing Ukraine’s NATO Lite Status
NATO is saber-rattling at Putin and the Russian leadership. Will Russia escalate or wait to see NATO’s cards?
The Lost World: New York City and Naked Capitalism, Then and Now
How Naked Capitalism helped revive my intellectual interest and navigate Covid.
What Should You Do During a Flood? Stay Out of the Water
Some practical flood advice.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/13/2022
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Russian Aviation Industry Corrects Yeltsin Yaw – Boeing, Airbus Ditched
Russia is moving ahead with aviation import substituion. In theory, this should be within Russis’s grasp. But what about timelines and costs?
Political Violence Is on the Rise Again in South America
Political violence is back with a vengeance in South America, as death threats abound, coups d’états are threatened and assassination attempts are carried out.
Did the US Jump the Gun With the New Omicron-Targeted Vaccines?
On the queasiness over the dearth of testing for the new omicron vaccine “booster:.
Announcing the 2022 Sarah Henry “Double Your Donations” Challenge
Loyal supporter Sarah Henry is baack with her annual “Double Your Donations” challenge. Please take up her generous offer!
Why The EU Is Struggling To Bring Its Energy Crisis Under Control
Why the EU is hitting a wall.
Naked Capitalism: Changing the World One Person at a Time
Why Naked Capitalism is an essential information outlet, challenging conventional as well as community assumptions.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/12/2022
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Final Opinion Polls Before the Italian Elections Show Parties Are Out of Step With Voters on Russia Sanctions
The final opinion before the 25 September Italian elections show that Italian political parties are disconnected from the electorate on the issue of sanctions on Russia.
