Enterprise/Business
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June 15, 2016
Cornelius Vanderbilt – New Biography by T. J. Stiles
Originally published July 14, 2010 · republished 2016
Even though Cornelius Vanderbilt funded the establishment of Vanderbilt University, my alma mater, it would be difficult to argue that he was a philanthropist or…
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June 15, 2016
Industrialization of America: A Refreshing Story
Originally published May 17, 2011 · republished 2016
I am reading History of the American People by Paul Johnson, a British citizen who has written a fascinating outsiders view of America after several books in…
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June 18, 2016
Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the USA
Originally published 2/22/2011 · republished 2016
Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the USA (Originally Posted 2/22/2011) Living in Japan in the early 1990’s, we often read and heard that Japan is a…
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July 28, 2018
Paul Allen, No. 26
Originally published 11/09/2013 · republished 2018
Originally Posted 11/09/2013 Paul Allen, according to Forbes Magazine, had $15.8B and was the 26th richest US citizen as of April 2013. Concern about the…
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July 5, 2016
Personal Responsibility, Humility, and Making Things Happen
I’ve been a little worried about what a second term for President Obama might look like but feel better now that I know that Jerry Springer…
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June 18, 2016
Stinginess Not the Only Alternative to Philanthropy
Originally published 9/27/2012 · republished 2016
(Originally Published 9/27/2012) In a September 19, 2012, WSJ article, Geoffrey A. Fowler reported that more billionaires are signing on to the idea, promoted by Bill Gates and…
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November 4, 2018
Strong Economy? Give Me A Break!
I am a little puzzled that so many seem to be excited about and making voting decisions based on the current economy. Yes, unemployment is…
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