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Why do We Restrict Immigration?

Posted on February 20, 2006April 23, 2006 by Simon
Government’s policies are in general a reflection of the best interest of the people who run the government. In democracies where the rulers have to get reelected the policy advocated by the elected... Read More

The Essence of Stone and Water (1)

Posted on February 13, 2006February 15, 2006 by Simon
These are some pictures from the first step we took toward building a granite water element in our back yard. First we found a stone (boulder?) with the right proportions. Thanks to Rainbow Canyon Ran... Read More

The Automobile Pension Mess

Posted on February 13, 2006February 13, 2006 by Simon
Here is an idea worth thinking about. The US automobile manufacturers are at a competitive disadvantage to importers. They have a large pool of retired workers who have been promised benefits that add... Read More

Maxim of the Week for February 12, 2006

Posted on February 13, 2006February 13, 2006 by Simon
You can’t have a favorite place until you’ve seen them all.... Read More

Maxim of the Week for February 5, 2006

Posted on February 6, 2006February 6, 2006 by Simon
What You Measure will Improve!... Read More

The Right to Migrate is a Basic Human Right

Posted on January 30, 2006April 23, 2006 by Simon
In the United States today we accept that we have the right to live wherever we want to. This was not always the case. Consider that San Marino, California had deed restrictions against Jews or Blacks... Read More

Maxim for week of January 29, 2006

Posted on January 29, 2006January 29, 2006 by Simon
The Greatest Ability is Dependability.... Read More

Roatan 2003

Posted on January 23, 2006April 19, 2006 by Simon
We went to Roatan in July of 2003. Unfortunately I had to leave early to finish selling my business. Frank took some underwater pictures but I can’t open the disc to post them on the web site. W... Read More

Weekly Maxim for January 22, 2006

Posted on January 22, 2006January 22, 2006 by Simon
“Life is hard,” someone said to Voltaire. “Compared to what?” Voltaire answered.... Read More

Codger Divers

Posted on January 16, 2006January 23, 2006 by Simon
A few years ago we organized a trip to Roatan.  Six people went and we had a good time so the next year eight of us went to Grand Cayman.  The company and the diving were terrific.  Last year we ... Read More
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