Author: Lou Simms

While gridlock in the U.S. Senate might seem like a new phenomenon it is not. The term is said to have been inducted into the political lexicon following the elections of 1980. However it might come as a surprise to many to learn that over two centuries ago Alexander Hamilton was voicing complaints concerning the deadlock that was prevalent in the Continental Congress then. The conclusion that can be drawn from this is that gridlock is inherent in the American political system and is a result of the separation of powers which inevitably has the various branches of government...

It is President Vladimir Putin again and those uncomfortable with the win he garnered on Sunday will have to conform. It was a clear win since the margin between him and the second candidate was quite wide. There has been an ongoing confrontation between the Russian leader and the West and his win is being viewed differently by the concerned parties. Mr. Putin has been at the helm of power for about 18 years and things are on the up for him again since he will be serving at the top office for another new six year term. The...

Valve, LG and Apple are investing approximately $10 million in a Hopewell Junction, New York-based firm, eMagin, a maker of OLED microdisplays that are used in the industrial, medical and military fields though in the recent past it has begun supplying to firms that make consumer headset devices. This was revealed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The investment will see the three firms issued with eMagin shares. Apple, Valve and LG also stand to benefit from getting first priority when it comes to supplies. It is understood that the three invested in the firm in order to...