Monthly Archives: June 2013

Documentary| The Story of #Science: Power, Proof and Passion

Posted on June 28, 2013 by benvitalis

Michael Mosley embarks on an informative and ambitious journey exploring how the evolution of scientific understanding is intimately interwoven with society’s historical path. Michael begins with the story of one of the great upheavals in human history – how we … Continue reading →

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What Dumping Is and Why Companies Do It

Posted on June 27, 2013 by benvitalis

  KAL, The Economist’s resident cartoonist and animator, explains what dumping means and why companines do it. KAL draws: Dumping: Words rather than actions     Investopedia explains ‘Dumping’ While the World Trade Organization reserves judgment on whether dumping is … Continue reading →

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The dangerous history of bubbles #economics

Posted on June 27, 2013 by benvitalis

  KAL, The Economist’s resident cartoonist and animator, explains the dangerous history of bubbles. KAL draws: Bubbles: Fit to burst     Economic bubble An economic bubble (sometimes referred to as a speculative bubble, a market bubble, a price bubble, … Continue reading →

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Lecture | The Global Savings Imbalance

Posted on June 27, 2013 by benvitalis

  Will there be a shortage of spending power? – Professor Douglas McWilliams What are some of the consequences of growing divergences between nations that are net savers and countries that are net debtors? This lecture will look at the … Continue reading →

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Water Walking Balls – like a hamster in a ball

Posted on June 27, 2013 by benvitalis

      Consumer Alert: CPSC Warns of Deadly Danger with Water Walking Balls There’s the potential risks of suffocation and drowning.     Let’s hope that’s a dolphin… for his sake!                                    

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Hyperinflation Explained

Posted on June 27, 2013 by benvitalis

  KAL draws:   Hyperinflation: An uncontrollable skyrocket     KAL, The Economist’s resident cartoonist and animator, explains hyperinflation        

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How did English evolve? – Making sense of spelling #edchat

Posted on June 6, 2013 by benvitalis

What is the difference between “a hearty welcome” and “a cordial reception”? In a brief, action-packed history of the English language, Kate Gardoqui explains why these semantically equal phrases evoke such different images.     Why is there a “b” … Continue reading →

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