Category Archives: history

Week In Review – 28 May 2023

Posted on May 28, 2023 by terryshen

Memorial Day is tomorrow, a day to remember the military service members who have fallen. But before this holiday, a few memorable events happened this week: Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n Roll, passed away this week at age … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 21 May 2023

Posted on May 21, 2023 by terryshen

The US government is 11 days from defaulting on its debt obligations (1 June 2023). Last time when this happened back in 2011, the US credit rating was downgraded (from AAA to AA+) by the Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, … Continue reading →

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Another Nail Biter!

Posted on May 19, 2023 by terryshen

  A beautiful Friday afternoon in Washington DC. The air is pleasant and crisp. People are thinking about what weekend activities to partake with family, so to take advantage of this lovely weather.  Except, the debt ceiling is wiping out … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 14 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by terryshen

Will they or won’t they reach a deal? That is the question on the US Debt Limit which will soon hit the ceiling and restrict the government’s ability to finance its day-to-day operations. They in question are the politicians on … Continue reading →

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A Pseudo Title 42 Crisis?

Posted on May 11, 2023 by terryshen

  At 11:59 pm today the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency will end. One consequence is the government’s reliance on the Emergency to turn away illegal migrants at the border for the public health concern ( US Code Title 42) would … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Ends

Posted on May 10, 2023 by terryshen

  Tomorrow (11 May 2023) the Covid-19 public health emergency expires. It does not mean the pandemic is over. Only, the freebies from the government will end. Access to Covid-19 vaccines, while still available, transitions back to folks’ traditional healthcare … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Victory Day, Not

Posted on May 9, 2023 by terryshen

  The Victory Day is a big deal in Russia, commemorating the country’s defeat of the Nazi Germany in World War II, 78 years ago. The scaled back parade is a bitter reminder of Putin’s humiliating war in Ukraine and … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 7 May 2023

Posted on May 7, 2023 by terryshen

May is here.  This first week of the month is punctuated by the coronation of the Britain’s King Charles III and, closer to home, the Hollywood writers’ strike. While the former is done, the latter is just beginning. I have … Continue reading →

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Joyful Celebration

Posted on May 6, 2023 by terryshen

  The weather is gorgeous in Washington DC today, the Brits probably wished they could swap it for the  coronation of their King Charles III and Queen Camilla. It is sunny here with temperature in the 70’s Fahrenheit. Refreshing indeed. … Continue reading →

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Layoff, Layoff, & More Layoff

Posted on April 24, 2023 by terryshen

  Layoffs continue long after the Covid pandemic peaked. Seems common headlines that tech, financial, hospitality sectors are leading the charge. This week, Disney begins its second round of layoff aiming to slash 4,000 jobs by the end of the … Continue reading →

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