Opinion

There are thousands of people we pass on the streets each day, but each one is unique.  They have different backgrounds, are at different stages in their lives, have very individualized hopes, and are trying to resolve their particular troubles.  But there is one medical challenge that many of them share: diabetes.  Unfortunately, it is a very serious one.

Just when you thought oil and coal were mere relics of the past, and that going forward energy would be plentiful, clean and cheap - surprise, surprise, it ain’t like that after all.  In fact, the outlook is the opposite: Some regions of the world are experiencing very serious shortages of energy and prices are rising sharply. These developments are making inflation worse and could even lead to political unrest.  

Adherents honor the dead with fire ceremonies, feasts, and by reciting spells. Its roots stem from magic and the occult, but contemporary issues like COVID, protecting the environment, and healing the world are remembered during services.  Considering its rapid growth, one could argue that it has become mainstream.  Even those that disagree would have to acknowledge that in important ways Wicca, the religion of witches, has become a modern phenomenon.  

They’re at it again – the insiders, that is - selling their stock at a furious pace.  That insiders are selling is not a new development – it’s been going on for quite some time now.  What makes this story timely is that they are increasing their sales.  

They said it would revolutionize industries, make lucky investors millions, and improve everyone’s lives.  It took a long time, but 3-D printing is finally living up to its promise.  Going forward, this trend may accelerate and become even more important to both people and industry.

Only a few years ago, no one had ever heard of “ransomware.”  Unfortunately, these days the word is mentioned all too often.