More goodies from StrangeCosmos: “Early to bed and early to rise — till you get enough money to do otherwise.” – Peter’s Almanac “God is on every one’s side… and in the last analysis, he is on the side with
Category: Business
Energy Cost Crisis
I’ve previously noted that there is no such problem known as an energy crisis… it’s better to describe it as an energy cost crisis. I came across an article in ExtremeTech where the author discusses his experiences in converting his home to solar
Is a Flu Pandemic Just Around the Corner?
It’s interesting how the State of Ohio is advertisting on television to warn us of a pending flu pandemic. In fact, there is a web site dedicated to informing citizens about a likely spread of the bird virus. A recent Issue
Copper Wire & Civilization
After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, New York scientists found traces of a copper-wire system dating back 100 years, and they came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than
If People Bought Cars Like They Buy Computers
From Yahoo Humor… General Motors doesn’t have a “help line” for people who don’t know how to drive, because people don’t buy cars like they buy computers… but imagine if they did: Call No. 1 HELPLINE: “General Motors Helpline, how
GM Stock Price at 54-Year Low
Update – The automotive marketplace is changing faster than most have anticipated, thus, I decided that I needed to look a little closer at GM stock… Less than 9 months ago, GM was valued at over $42 per share. At
Important Facts and Figures
Interesting story from George Will with important facts and figures: …in 2006, blacks, who are less than 13 percent of the population, were 37.5 percent of all state and federal prisoners. About one in 33 black men was in prison, compared
Rex TV & Appliance
Update – It was interesting to read the business section of the Dayton Daily News and see that others are finally making observations I made nearly two years ago (see below). I commend Rex’s CEO, Stuart Rose, for his resourcefulness in