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The contrarian addiction

…protects the public from food-borne illnesses. It issues nutritional advice and drug labeling guidelines. It polices false medical claims on packaging and in advertisements. It safeguards about one in every…

Why Is Brazil Ahead of the US…fuel

…may be wondering – how come the Brazilians have tri-flex fuel cars? Why will GM and Ford and Volkswagen sell those vehicles in Brazil but not in the US? Wouldn’t…

Housing Update

…considered almost risk-free because if the borrowers default, Fannie or Freddie will pay off the loans (assuming Fannie and Freddie remain solvent). Non-conforming loans go into pools known as private-label