Immigrants represent an essential part of the US economy. To underscore this point, the Joint Economic Committee issued a report detailing the financial effects of recent increased immigration on the United States economy. The title of the report is aptly named "Immigrants Are Vital To The US Economy." The report begins with a brief statement on how the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Robust US Economy : Fed Chair Powell Acknowledges Positive Effect of Immigration
Enchiladas Suizas – A Beverage Pairing Challenge
Mexican food is some of the best on earth. It's also one of the most challenging when it comes to pairing with beverages. The complexity of spices, texture and sheer range of cuisine choices and combinations makes it difficult to rely on a simplistic approach. Just imagine - many traditional moles contain 30 different ingredients and some can have over 100 ! That's a lot of food … [Read more...] about Enchiladas Suizas – A Beverage Pairing Challenge
Emerging Markets and Trends – Non Alcoholic Beverages
Here's something many people don't know. In the United States, non alcoholic beverages are not alcohol free. According to US standards, the term “non alcoholic” applies to any beverage with an ABV (alcohol by volume) below 0.5%. Alcohol free labels are reserved for malt beverages containing no alcohol1. The distinction between non alcoholic and alcohol free beverages is a salient one. … [Read more...] about Emerging Markets and Trends – Non Alcoholic Beverages
Mexico Elects First Woman President – Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Historic Landslide Election Victory
Following a historic election held on June 2nd 2024, Mexico announced its first woman president. In a landslide victory, Claudia Sheinbaum (a member of Morena, Mexico's current ruling political party) was elected president. The election outcome was expected, Sheinbaum has been the leading contender for the country's top leadership position for some time. Known affectionately as … [Read more...] about Mexico Elects First Woman President – Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Historic Landslide Election Victory
Mexico’s Election 2024 – First Woman Mexican President Prediction
As the United States grapples with the Trump trial guilty verdict, its impact on the election and other ramifications, Mexico is on the verge of electing its first female president. The country's historic election will be held this Sunday. Current consensus indicates a highly probability it will be a woman who is elected as Mexico's next president; the two leading presidential … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Election 2024 – First Woman Mexican President Prediction