Author Archives: Stu Rose

Trade War with Canada

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Let’s begin this trade war insanity with a lesson:  A “zero-sum” situation happens when the sought resource is limited, such as water, some product, or a trophy.  It’s a win-lose situation, demanding competitive skills to win.

A “non-zero-sum” situation means there’s enough for both parties.  If my wife earns more money than I do, or if my kids get better grades than I did, I can rejoice.  It’s a win-win, not a competition.  Now, the lesson:

Competitive tactics in a non-zero-sum situation

invariably lead to a lose-lose outcome!… Keep reading

British solar installations surging

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The Iranian war, which made reliance on oil both more costly and less reliable, has sparked a surge in solar installations, both for individual rooftops and large solar farms.  Given the oil industry’s control of U.S. politicians, our transition to less expensive and more reliable solar energy – which had been aided by the Inflation Reduction Act which the new administration eliminated – the US transition will likely be slower, costing the public more.

What the article did not include was the transition to solar-powered electric cars. … Keep reading

Cyclospora Outbreak

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Here are three reports of an outbreak of a food-borne disease.  The good news: The retail outlet responded quickly, decisively – and professionally – to pull the product from their menu.  But other concerns exist, reported separately.  I’m including three in this one blog to provide a fuller picture.

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CDC and FDA link lettuce at Taco Bell

in five states to cyclospora outbreak

FDA investigation identified a single supplier of the lettuce,

but federal warnings did not name the company.… Keep reading

The Truth About Vaccines

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This week, I’m providing two separate reports of scientific evidence regarding vaccinations. Until recently, we enjoyed a life relatively free of diseases that, in history, perpetrated widespread disease and even death.  Social media enabled unscientifically supported rumors of negative effects of vaccines to spread.  As government officials without medical training began supporting those rumors, vaccinations became “optional” – so insurance didn’t pay for them. Many lower income people opted not to get vaccinated.  And once eliminated diseases, like measles, reappeared.  Comments afterwards.… Keep reading

Catnip lotion as effective as Deet

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Sustainable Living necessarily includes healthful living.  One of the world’s biggest diseases – from which millions suffer for the duration of their lives – is malaria. If you happen to be living in a region in which mosquitos thrive, then mosquito repellents are normally a seasonal fact-of-life.

I grew up spending my summers canoe-tripping in Algonquin Park, Ontario.  My nighttime experiences convinced me that the region must have taken pride in propagating a stronger, denser and more assertive breed of mosquitoes! … Keep reading