REGISTRATION CLOSED By the end of WWII the US dollar replaced the British pound as the world's primary reserve currency and the most used currency in international transactions. Until 1971 the US dollar was backed by gold. Since 1971 the US dollar is backed by the US economy and the petrodollar system. The recent shale oil boom in the USA has strengthened the US petrodollar,... read more
REGISTRATION CLOSED Ancient documents and archeological sites reveal the story of one of history’s major wars between a military superpower, the Syrian-Greeks, and a Jewish militia in the Judean Hills. Using guerilla warfare and asymmetrical tactics, the band of Jewish patriots won. After the victory in 162 BCE, the holiday that followed, still celebrated today, is named... read more
REGISTRATION CLOSED Facilitator Rick LeVine will cover topics based on what's in the news (elections, court cases, law reform, tax cuts, foreign affairs, etc.). Each monthly meeting includes lecture, dialogue, questions, and answers. Rick LeVine is an attorney and a former newscaster. Participants appreciate his wealth of knowledge and ability to present the news without... read more