Can you hear us now? It was reported Friday, that ex-Federal Reserve Chairman, one of the most powerful men at one time on the planet, “the Grand Puppeteer and Poo-bah,” Ben Bernanke was denied a home refinance loan. I know, can you believe it? When examined, the reason was the same as for all of … Continue reading
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Grace Century Invests in the Future
The Jetsons was an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera, originally airing in primetime from 1962 to 1963. The Jetsons lived in the year 2062, in a futuristic utopia (100 years in the future at the time of the show’s debut) of elaborate robotic contraptions, aliens, holograms, and whimsical inventions. Flying cars, jet packs, robot servants, ovens that could cook food a … Continue reading
As the Dust Settles…
“Never discuss politics and religion”…a cardinal rule. Well, some rules are made to be broken! I never liked “Monday Morning Armchair Quarterbacks”. These are people who give all the advice in the world, after the big game, and someone who has never played. I found myself in this position after watching the very close vote … Continue reading
Pioneers have got it tough
Reckless, cowboy, dreamer, risky … these are all adjectives that many esteemed groundbreakers are used to hearing. Imagine what the first astronauts felt like when they were strapped on top of the first rocket. By the way, someone has to be first! Penicillin? Oh that’s a good idea. Let’s take some mold from decaying cheese … Continue reading
Facebook vs. Yearly Taxes
Not really a fair fight, right? As I sat down to do my yearly taxes (for the 8th time), I found myself with an uncontrollable urge to re-check my Facebook account. My paperwork was ready, as it had already migrated across every inch of my large L-shaped desk, visited the floor a couple of times … Continue reading