Daily Archives: November 28, 2014

How the US fracked OPEC: Oil enters new era – Sydney Morning Herald

November 28, 2014 By in Uncategorized 1 Comment

This headline in the Sydney Morning Herald attracted my attention. The article is well worth a read. Check it out!

via How the US fracked OPEC: Oil enters new era.

Clearly the trend in wholesale oil prices is clear – on the back of intense competition from the US, OPEC is struggling against falling prices. This should be good news for consumers around the world, yet pump prices continue to lag wholesale prices.

Let me ask an open question:

Who is to blame for motorists not getting the full benefit of lower oil wholesale prices? Is it the oil majors or governments with inflated taxation?

Thoughts?

E-cigs pose much higher cancer risk than thought: Japanese study | The Japan Times

November 28, 2014 By in Accountability, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Healthcare, Japan, NHS, Politics, Public Sector, Public Services Reform, UK, US Tags: , Leave a comment

This is an important, must-read article from the Japan Times, citing latest research in Japan. Check it out!

via E-cigs pose much higher cancer risk than thought: Japanese study | The Japan Times.

Reading this article brings me to an open question:

Surely, it’s time for the health authorities in responsible governments to restrict the sale of E-cigs?

Thoughts?

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