Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system

Between 2006 and 2016, the number of drug patents granted in the United States doubled — but not because there was an explosion in invention or innovation. Drug companies have learned how to game the system, accumulating patents not for new medicines but for small changes to existing ones, which allows them to build monopolies, …[continue reading]

How supply chain transparency can help the planet

Given the option, few would choose to buy products that harm the earth — yet it’s nearly impossible to know how most consumer goods are made or where they’re sourced from. That’s about to change, says supply chain innovator Markus Mutz. He shares how he used blockchain technology to track Patagonian toothfish on their journey …[continue reading]

The perks of being a pirate

n this deeply charming and humorous talk, DJ and self-professed pirate Tom Nash meditates on how facing adversity due to disability invited patience, ambition and pragmatism into his life in enlightening, unexpected ways. “We all have unique weaknesses,” he says. “If we’re honest about what they are, we can learn how to best take advantage …[continue reading]

A-QUEEN’S-DECEPTION

Political Doublespeak, a governmental and private bankers weapon used to deceive the illiterate into falling into contracts that they may never have agreed with if fully aware of the deceptions employed…https://www.docdroid.net/sDiuyGP/queens-doublespeak.pdf… EMBED A VIDEO (Optional): A-QUEEN'S-DECEPTIONPolitical Doublespeak, a governmental and private bankers weapon used to deceive the illiterate into falling into contracts that they may …[continue reading]

ANTI-TRUMP CROWD USE FAKE IMPEACHMENT CHARGES, INCITEMENT TO WAR AS CAMPAIGN STRATEGY FOR 2020

By Harley Schlanger 19 January 2020 ***BREAKING NEWS*** After this article was completed, on January 17, the defense team of President Trump filed their initial legal brief on January 18, to refute the fraudulent impeachment articles submitted by House Democrats to the Senate, for trial.  In this submission, his attorneys confirm the message of this …[continue reading]