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25th Anniversary of Dot.com!

“The crash that changed e-commerce.”   ——- I was speaking on the phone with a business associate the other day, and he mentioned in passing that it was the 25th anniversary of the dot-com crash.  It was surprising to me that so much time had passed, but it has, in fact, been 25 years. We thought it […]

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Welcome to March Madness & Spring

“NCAA Basketball rings the cash register!”   ——- This week the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament starts, and it is one of the most lucrative sporting events in the United States.  March Madness, as it has been dubbed, generates billions in revenues. Here’s a quick look: TV & Media Rights • The NCAA’s biggest revenue […]

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St. Patrick’s Day is Big Business

“March 17th is around the corner”   ——- A Traditional Gaelic Blessing:   “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of […]

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Let Some Fires Burn

“Control what you can and let the rest go.”   ——- The cops arrived at the front door of the college fraternity house around 10:00 PM. They were looking for its president. It was a warm fall evening that often makes the Northeastern United States a wonderful place to be. The post football game party was […]

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Andrew Mellon meets Bitcoin

“The United States continues to go with digital currency.”   ——- Andrew Mellon was a Pittsburgher and an iconic member of the historic family that founded Mellon Bank.  My father once met Andrew.  Dad was a child selling raffle tickets and accidentally (on purpose) wandered onto the Mellon estate, which is now a park in the […]

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The Creeping of Invasive Ideas!

“The Kudzu Plant!”   ——- I was in South Carolina not so long ago looking at properties when our realtor pointed out an ivy pant that seemed to be everywhere called Kudzu.  My horticultural knowledge is lacking, and therefore, I had not heard of this aggressive plant. Perhaps I am the last person in the United […]

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Big Business & Valentine’s Day!

“$27 billion spent in the United States alone!”   ——- Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, France, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and many others. It’s a widely recognized holiday for celebrating affection. Many countries, however, celebrate it with different customs. For example, Brazil does […]

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The Big Business of the Big Game!

“Super Bowl 59 will ring the cash register.”   ——- Caesars Superdome is where Super Bowl LIX will take place, in New Orleans, Louisiana,  February 9, 2025 – this Sunday at 6:30 PM Eastern / 3:30 PM Pacific – and as expected, it will be a big payday. Commercials: Super Bowl commercials are known for their […]

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Do the Rich Pay Their Fair Share of Tax?

“It’s almost tax season in the United States.”   ——- Tax Day in the United States is quickly approaching, and it is always an inauspicious date.  Every April 15th, millions of otherwise upbeat and proactive citizens wait until the very last minute before submitting to the inevitable long arm of the taxman.  Entire cottage industries of […]

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Generations

“A great read for the times”   ——- Are you looking for an interesting read that might change your entire business perspective? Well, recently, I read a book called “Generations” by William Strauss & Neil Howe that you might benefit from. It is relevant to our business interests discussed within this newsletter because it does an excellent […]

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