The chasm is growing between Russian Tsar Putin and Sultan of the Ottoman Empire of Turkey Erdogan supporting different factions in war-torn Libya. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-turkey-russia/erdogan-says-turkey-wont-be-silent-over-mercenaries-in-libya-idUSKBN1YO1GD … [Read more...] about Growing Chasm Between Russia and Turkey Over Libya
IT Employment Ticks Down Year-Over-Year
n November, IT employment ticked down .07% to 5,347,800 jobs last month according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions industry. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment was down 0.01% since November 2018 shedding 500 IT workers on a net basis. Engineering employment showed renewed strength increasing 0.35% … [Read more...] about IT Employment Ticks Down Year-Over-Year
Frustrated Consumers Three Times More Likely Than Satisfied Consumers to Avoid Buying From Retailer or Brand Again
Consumers who had a frustrating shopping experience are three times more likely than satisfied consumers to not buy from the retailer or brand again, but companies that consistently exceed customer expectations could significantly increase revenues by charging a premium for the experience, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The research is based on a … [Read more...] about Frustrated Consumers Three Times More Likely Than Satisfied Consumers to Avoid Buying From Retailer or Brand Again
China ranks 126th out of 162 in new Human Freedom Index; Hong Kong ranks 3rd
China continues to languish near the bottom of the latest Human Freedom Index, released today by the Fraser Institute and a network of international public policy think-tanks. And Hong Kong, which was the world’s freest jurisdiction as recently as 2013, has fallen to 3rd this year behind New Zealand (1st) and Switzerland (2nd). Canada (4th) and Australia round out the top … [Read more...] about China ranks 126th out of 162 in new Human Freedom Index; Hong Kong ranks 3rd
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Releases Firearms Production Figures: More than 17.7 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Private Ownership
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2019 /Press Media Release/ - The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, released the 2017 Firearms Production Report to members. The report compiles the most up to date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF's) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and … [Read more...] about The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Releases Firearms Production Figures: More than 17.7 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Private Ownership