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100 Years Ago this Month

The month of August has been home to many historical events over the years. From our perspective, history provides context for current events, helping us understand why the world is the way it is today while encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills. Therefore, we think it remains exceptionally important to  present and successful business planning. Besides, it […]

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An Olympic Respite

” I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match” – Mia Hamm, Double Olympic champion, soccer   ——- We hope you have been enjoying the Olympics this week as much as we are and perhaps using it (as we have) as […]

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1968 Deja Vu

“It’s Deja vu all over again.” – Yogi Berra ——- I remember the summer of 1968 and through the eyes of my 10-year-old self it was sad and confusing. My parents didn’t even like the idea of me leaving our yard.  There were race riots, war protests and of course there were hippies.  As a […]

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And We are Back!

Relocation is never easy.  Trying to move both home and business 2,000 miles across the country is an entirely different level of difficulty.  Literally like hundreds of thousands of others, we made the difficult decision to leave paradise because it is no longer the promised land.  The Golden State (California) was once the place where […]

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July 4 th is Tomorrow

It sneaks up on you. ——- John Adams, a staunch supporter of American independence and a representative for Boston at the First Continental Congress, felt that, after America gained independence from Great Britain, July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate American Independence Day. July 2nd was when the vote for independence took […]

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Revisiting the Berlin Wall

Socialism through the Eyes of a 16-Year-Old . ——- A 16-year-old young man once pleaded his parents for permission to go on a trip to Germany with his high school German class. The parents really didn’t have the extra cash and $350 dollars was a lot of money back in 1974.  But they gave in, scratched up […]

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Asset Protection VS. Lawsuite Epidemic

The advances of modern society have caused our lives to move at a faster pace than ever before, mostly due to the computer age and instinct access to information via the Internet.  For many, this may not only be disheartening but precarious. Wealth, fame and business success are just a few factors that can make […]

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Power of Focus & Red Gold

Must Read Books in 2024 ——- It is very easy to forget how good of a book “The Power of Focus” is, which was originally published in 2000.   And I can’t think of a better time to review its easily read pages than at the beginning of a new year.  In a period when moral […]

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Our New Look!

Slightly different look with same in-depth curiosity .  ——- Hope you enjoy are new look and please take a look at our new home for the newsletter: GlobalCommonCents A quick reference for over 10 years of publishing strategies on business, fitness & lifestyle.   “Global Common Cents” is a totally unique weekly international business and […]

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Would They Let Him Speak?

Famous critic of JFK investigation passes.  ——- When I was an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, prominent speakers were frequently brought in for students to hear their perspectives on a variety of subjects.  It was a different time when public debate on controversial issues was encouraged. One of the most popular speakers was Dr. […]

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