Michael Ray

1 month ago | britannica.com | Michael Ray

Julian Assange (b. 1971) is an Australian computer programmer who founded the media organization WikiLeaks. Assange, through WikiLeaks, released thousands of classified documents from an assortment of government and corporate entities. He spent nearly seven years in the Ecuadoran embassy in London in an effort to avoid prosecution.

Feb 21, 2025 | britannica.com | Michael Ray

Period of economic uncertainty in the euro zone beginning in 2009 that was triggered by high levels of public debt, particularly in the countries that were grouped under the acronym “PIIGS” (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain). The debt crisis was preceded by—and, to some degree,

Jun 10, 2024 | worldwideerc.org | Michael Ray

Michael Ray - Jun 10 2024 | Updated Jun 10 2024 As the global workforce evolves, organizational strategies for managing expatriate compensation must also evolve. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of WERC. Consider the scenario of hiring for an essential role in Singapore and finding the perfect candidate who is eager for the international opportunity.

Mar 19, 2024 | progressive.org | Michael Ray

Life is filled with contradictions. For example, most of America’s mental health and addiction treatment currently occurs in houses of punishment—that is, in prisons. As a prisoner, I am not trusted with the everyday items that most people take for granted. It has been more than a decade since my hands have turned a key or pulled money from my wallet.

Nov 1, 2023 | britannica.com | Michael Ray

The Wagner Group is a Russian mercenary company that has conducted military operations around the world on behalf of the Russian government. Although private military companies are illegal in Russia, there are extensive ties between Wagner and the Russian government. The Wagner Group was officially created on May 1, 2014. The group’s founding document named Dmitry Utkin as commander, responsible for training, recruitment, and discipline, and named Yevgeny Prigozhin as director.