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California's Failing Project Could Spell The End Of High-Speed Rail For The...
As high-speed rail projects across America have run into political trouble or been cancelled, California's the largest and most ambitious has continued to move forward. Proponents of fast trains hoped...
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Use Cognitive Dissonance To Make People Pay Attention To You
In her excellent book 100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People, Susan Weinschenk lays out a research backed 3 step process that really impressed me: 1) Start with what you know they...
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Why Russia And China Do Not Act On Syria
In a recent interview with the Business Insider, I said that "problems in Iran and Syria are 'wonderful for the Russian economy.'" I meant it. Adam Taylor's article, "For all the bluster, these three...
View ArticleNDAA, CISPA, And (Misplaced) Bravery
Anyone can look good when they are winning. Real courage is shown, however, when you are dealt an atrocious hand and you stay at the table regardless. You play it out. We are losing, friends and...
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10 Tips To Get The Most From Car Rentals
The summer driving season is upon us, and with gas prices so high, I thought it would be helpful to put together this list of the top 10 ways to save on car rentals so you can get where you need to go...
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Coyotes Forward Shane Doan Has A Hockey Stick Made Of Skittles
Hey Doan, two minutes for tasting the rainbow! Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan loves Skittles as much as I love a cold beer on a warm Christmas morning, so the company behind the multi-colored...
View ArticlePENULTIMATE MESSAGE FROM VICTOR RASHNIKOV — WHEN WILL FLINDERS MINES UNDERSTAND?
By John Helmer, Moscow A three-judge appeals court panel in Chelyabinsk this morning preserved the injunction against Magnitogorsk Metallurgical Combine (MMK) completing its takeover of Australian...
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The Pension Reform Prairie Fire Has Started
After the defeat of Governor Scott Walker’s recall, we thought we’d post this piece from January 2011. Big pension reform ballot measures won big in San Jose and San Diego. This gives us our...
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Weak And Unstable Leaders Are Making The Global Debt Crisis Worse
One of the most troubling features of today’s global economic crisis is the lack of political leadership anywhere. No one has the courage to tell their people the truth. And the truth, alas, is that...
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The US Government Should Learn From Ford And GM's Pension Buyouts
Ford wasn’t bailed out along with General Motors, but they are both making some savvy business decisions and the U.S. government should take notes. In an attempt to reduce the size of their future...
View ArticleZombie Apocalypse, Big Brother Surveillance State, And Other News
Here are some of the headlines and recent developments you might have missed this week if you depend only on the "mainstream media" for your news -- 1. We all know the government spends a lot of money...
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Smart Money Is Shorting Treasuries More Than Anytime Since 2004
In the good ol' days, we would worry about bond yields (and thus bond prices) compared to silly things like the inflation rate, dividend yields, mortgage rates, etc. But it is a brave new world now....
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Traveling On A Budget Doesn't Mean You Can't Do It In Style
If the uptick in travel on Memorial Day is any indication, Americans are ready to hit the road again—but they want to save money while they do so. AAA reports a 1.2 increase in travelers over Memorial...
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If You Thought You Could Retire With A Million Bucks, Think Again
If you think you'll need $1 million to retire, you'd better make it $3 million. Setting the stage for financial security in your golden years requires diligent savings starting … yesterday. In order...
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These Two Charts Prove A College Education Just Isn't Worth The Money Anymore
For decades we have argued about education’s merits and ills, real or imagined. But while there was still a positive return, demand grew and we were able to educate our nation and workforce. We have...
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4 Things You Need To Remember When Translating Powerful Contacts Into New...
I know two different rock-star business owners who have the types of access you and I would kill for. In their databases are the personal contact information for C-suite executives of the biggest...
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5 Surprising Ways Banks Are Actually Helping Your Finances
I know that many people dread going to the bank, but as a bank employee I have to say that I am personally offended. Going to the bank doesn’t always mean that we need financial help and clients...
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Why China Is Likely To Get More Involved In Afghanistan
As the United States and other Western nations prepare to withdraw their military forces from Afghanistan, China is growing nervous about the prospect of chaos after they have left. So, after years of...
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Don't Even Think About Buying A Used Car Over This Summer
Used car prices, after rising sharply this year, are starting to fall. But experts advise waiting until later this year to buy a vehicle to take advantage of the best deals. Small and midsize used...
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Morgan Freeman Sounds Off On Religion, Aliens and Batman
Morgan Freeman exudes gravitas. He has played the president and God. His name is almost synonymous with authority. So as he patiently explains that aliens might be traveling to Earth to eat us, you...
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