The rally cries are at full blast and the pitchforks are aimed, with many Americans are denouncing Barack Obama as a socialist. A reality check is needed, and the ridiculous name calling has got to stop. Plus a careful examination of Obama & Co. finds that he is anything BUT a Marxist. I really try [...]
Today we leave for Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. It’s a trip to which we are looking forward immensely. We will be there for Carnival, and decided to book the trip last May. We visited Rio in 2004, and would love to visit again, but we decided to visit Salvador to explore its African heritage–and supposedly [...]
The debate over climate change and energy independence is often divisive and polarizing. First we must confront the apathetic and the nay-sayers, which has not been easy in the USA with the purported “Climate-gate” bruhaha and our concern over 10% unemployment. The Obama Administration has not been very helpful with its “green jobs” rhetoric–I think [...]
Last week’s posting on raising funds through LinkedIn really hit a nerve. I got an overwhelming response, most of them in the context of “Wow, I had no idea,” and these were from professionals of impressive backgrounds. As I have stated, I think the flock of “I need $3 mil” postings on LinkedIn is because [...]
Just about every news wire is talking about–SURPRISE–that countless pickup trucks were traded in for . . . pickup trucks. In fact, about 15% of the new cars that owners drove off the lots thanks to this program got less that 20 mpg. You may not think this was an egregious amount, but when you [...]
Driving in a taxi from one of New York’s airports to Manhattan (or in our case, downtown Brooklyn) is always a feast for the eyes. The skyline in the distance, the billboards, the brownstones, the endless stream of taxis . . . it all just adds to the excitement when visiting one of the world’s [...]
I’m very disappointed with Van Jones’ decision to resign as White House environmental adviser over the weekend. I just started reading The Green Collar Economy and while I do not agree with all of his ideas, his book is an excellent read that explains how creating jobs and saving the environment are not mutually exclusive. [...]
Maybe I’m just bitter because I (finally, it took me 3 years) just watched the documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car, but I’m dubious about the Cash for Clunker scheme, which the Obama Administration and Congress has extended because of its crazy success. (more…)