The financial crisis is forcing governments and business at all levels to make some tough decisions. If things continue like this for much longer, there’s a real risk that we may have to let Fred go….

Here’s  a truly heartwarming story about the bond formed between a little 4-year-old girl and some construction workers that will make you believe that we all can make a difference when we give a child the gift of our time… A young  family moved into a house, next to a vacant lot. One day, a … Continue Reading

The top ten political foibles by former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi Born in 1936 Silvio Berlusconi started out as a vacuum salesman by day, and earning a reputation by night singing at nightclubs on cruise ships. In 1961 he graduated from law school, and started a residential housing construction company based in his native… Continue Reading

Our current system of education judges individuals against a preconceived idea of the optimal academic mind. In this RSA Animate video Sir Ken Robinson claims that our conformist method of education is antiquated, and needs to be updated if we are to reach our full potential. Robinson illustrates how our children are “living in the most intensely stimulating period… Continue Reading

Super PAC’s in Ohio: Black people should vote GOP because Lincoln freed the slaves. Salon Donald Trump: I’m irrelevant. Salon And a palatable example: The Cheerful Billionaire Who’s Out to Get Obama. Businessweek Also: Easy Ways to Steal an Election.  Real News

Jerry: ” You would have a cigar after lunch. Remember that?” Larry: “Right in the office.” Jerry: “You would offer sage advice. You seemed like, “Yes, come my child, I’ve got this all figured out.” Anything you say with a cigar just sounds so much better.” Larry: “It imbues you with knowledge.” Jerry: “What is… Continue Reading

Thanks to reader NF for passing this along… An old prospector shuffled into the town of El Indio, Texas leading a tired old mule. The old man headed straight for the only saloon in town, to clear his parched throat. He walked up to the saloon and tied his old mule to the hitch rail.… Continue Reading