Prices of automobiles continue to soar year after year in the U.S. as automakers add more gadgets and features. Things like a rear-view camera, nice-sized “infotainment system” for all the internet-enabled apps, etc. are common in most cars today. However all these features are priced into the cost of the vehicle. A vehicle that cost …
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Some European countries have a high number of banks. Consolidation is likely in the future as banks struggle due to multiple adverse of the coronavirus pandemic and recessions. Spanish banks Caixabank SA and Bankia SA are exploring a merger according to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal. Below is the total number of …
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The map of Europe in A.D. 1400 looked a lot different than now. Click to enlarge Source: Daily Infographics
Countries with high number of doctors and nurses may have a better capacity to handle Covid-19 according to the OECD. The following chart shows the number of doctors and nurses for select countries: Click to enlarge Source: OECD via Twitter
The 2020 US Presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Americans will get to elect primarily between the candidates of two parties – the Democrats and Republicans. As with the past election nobody knows who will win. With that note, I recently came across this interesting re-election Campaign Poster promoting Ronald Reagan for President and George H.W. …
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