Monthly Archives: November 2014

The Worst Things Money Can Buy

The Worst Things Money Can Buy
As we rapidly advance through the holiday season, I'm wondering how the retail sales numbers for Black Friday will be this year. With our national debt at all-time highs and our economy in the midst of a recovery, one would think holiday sales figures would be stagnant year-over-year (yoy) or possibly face a steep decline. Unfortunately, that's rational…
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Analyze This: The Lasting Impression of a Great Professor

Analyze This: The Lasting Impression of a Great Professor
In my book, Welcome to the Big Leagues, I mentioned a little about the glory days of attending graduate school at the University of San Francisco (USF), and how that experience has forever bettered my life. When I reflect on this period, a past nearly 15 years ago, many great things come to mind. I'm reminded of my ambition,…
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The Hypocrisy of Celebrity Activists and Donkey Cheese

The Hypocrisy of Celebrity Activists and Donkey Cheese
America has become best known as a melting pot, welcoming people from many different countries, races, and religions, all hoping to find freedom, new opportunities, and a better way of life. Unfortunately, when things melt together they don't always blend tastefully. If you need a visual consider cheeses; where some are sweet, savory, and even stinky.…
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The fine line between deceive and achieve

The fine line between deceive and achieve
Many believe there's a thin line between love and hate. Personally, I'm still on the fence and somewhat baffled by this depiction. Love and hate are two emotionally charged words that are polar opposites. However, since both feelings involve a great deal of passion, and passion is said to borderline insanity, I guess it's no stretch to see a line drawn.…
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