12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Banks push U.S. Fed to delay Volcker rule : WSJ
Banks push U.S. Fed to delay Volcker rule : WSJ
Bank officials, trade groups and lawmakers are quietly pressing the Federal Reserve for a multiyear delay of the rule that limits their investments in private-equity and venture-capital funds, the Journal said. The “Volcker rule,” part of the Dodd-Frank law, restricts banks’ ownership stake in hedge funds and private equity funds.
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The One Question About Ebola That Nobody Can Seem To Answer
The One Question About Ebola That Nobody Can Seem To Answer
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Can Europe Survive Without Russian Gas?
Can Europe Survive Without Russian Gas?
The western world has placed many sanctions on Russia and its economy. However, Russia holds major leverage over Europe; it has oil and Europe needs it (and may just do a ‘deal’).
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Go Be Different
Go Be Different
“Seize the day. Because, believe it or not, each and every one of us in this room is going to stop breathing, turn cold and die” -Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Deflation Hits Oldest Profession In The World: Hookers By The Numbers
Deflation Hits Oldest Profession In The World: Hookers By The Numbers
As The Economist finds, the internet is making the buying and selling of sex easier and safer (from what we have been told). But it’s not all Pretty Woman…
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Despite Impressive Accolades, Tesla Motors, Inc.’s Model S Has Problems
Despite Impressive Accolades, Tesla Motors, Inc.’s Model S Has Problems
Despite its screaming performance, Tesla’s Model S has flaws. Will Tesla’s aggressive quality control efforts help?
12 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Iraq Policy: Washington’s Puzzle Palace Keeps Getting Curiouser
Iraq Policy: Washington’s Puzzle Palace Keeps Getting Curiouser
Submitted by David Stockman via Contra Corner blog,
Let’s count the ways. It goes without saying that Obama is now busily bombing American military equipment. Some of that equipment is pretty high tech gear and especially lethal – not the kind that jihadists ordinarily train with in their desert lairs or mountain redoubts.