There is a very important showdown occurring between Saudi Arabian and American oil producers. The Saudis are pumping more oil than they really need to because they are trying to flood markets and drive down prices, thereby driving American producers out of business. Many of them are the so-called frackers. Then when enough American producers […]…
About: William Holstein
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The Human Microbiome
Repost, as published by the author in Compass Magazine Why the bacteria inside us may be the next medical revolution The average human carries 20,000 different species of bacteria in his or her digestive system, weighing an estimated 2 to 3 pounds (0.9 – 1.4 kg). Researchers are beginning to understand how these bacteria, collectively […]…
SMB Advantage
How cloud computing is helping smaller companies compete globally For decades, the high cost of computer hardware and software put small and medium businesses (SMBs) at a competitive disadvantage, especially as they sought to expand beyond their home countries. But cloud computing, which allows SMBs to access hardware and software on a pay-as-you-go basis, is […]…
One of The Most Ridiculous Claims Ever Made By a CEO
According to this article in the New York Times, the chief executive officer of Pfizer is telling people that his company’s decision to buy a drug company in Dublin, Ireland, and move Pfizer’s headquarters to Ireland is good for the United States. His stated reasoning: the move will reduce Pfizer’s tax bill and give the […]…
Mike Sekora on the Real Value of R&D
I’ve known Mike Sekora for probably 30 years. He is one of those extremely bright people that the mainstream political process just don’t listen to. Mike has asked me to repost these two blogs of his: When Will We Stop Blindly Pissing Away Money Down the R&D Rat Hole? Harvard Business Review: Candid Arrogance or […]…
