Monday, July 15, 2024

2:00PM Water Cooler 7/15/2024

~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Judge Cannon throws out Smith’s case; Trump’s would-be assassin appeared in a Blackrock ad; unelecting Biden: how’s that going? Bird flu~

Israel’s Inertial Genocide

An update on Israel’s horrific campaign against Palestinians.

Investments in Hospital Infrastructure Reduced Mortality in the US South

The cost-effective investments in healthcare infrastructure disproportionately benefited historically marginalised groups, had long-run benefits, and complemented, rather than substituted, medical innovation.

Links 7/15/2024

As NATO Bids Farewell to Reality, Moscow and Beijing Pursue Win-Win Deals With Türkiye

Beijing Promises More Investments, US Threatens More Sanctions. Türkiye starts to buy into Shanghai Cooperation Organization security architecture 

Michael Hudson: World Shaking Up! Epic Political & Economic Earthquakes

Michael Hudson reviews the commitments made at the recent NATO and SCO gatherings and what they mean for changes in the world order.

Trump Assassination Attempt: A Round-Up

The iconic photo, the shooter, the venue, the thooting, cui bono, and some of the more humane responses to Trump’s attempted assassination

Links 7/14/2024

Efforts to Build Climate Resilience Do Not Protect Human Health

The Department of Health and Human Services’ resilience policy undermines efforts to prevent climate disaster.

Links 7/13/2024

States Set Minimum Staffing Levels for Nursing Homes. Residents Suffer When Rules Are Ignored or Waived.

How a Biden administration initiative to improve nursing homes’ staffing is floundering due to lax enforcement.

How Far Goods Travel: Global Transport and Supply Chains from 1965-2020

A detailed looks at trade patterns and supply chains over the last 50+ years.

2:00PM Water Cooler 7/12/2024

~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Flexians at “the Committee to Unelect the President”; festival of Biden ~

The Future May Not Be As Electric as We Think

Is there a ceiling to electric vehicle uptake? And even worse, is that lower than many assume?

Links 7/12/2024