South African Diaspora
I saw last week that Nelson Mandela had been admitted to the hospital and in a separate news article that there was...
Sore Losers
"The losers remember the war long after the winners have moved on." Gene Brogdon examples: the US Civil War, The...
Creative Financing
I wrote last week about the Electronic wallet and said in passing that keys were next and Ravi K sent me a link to a...
Invention Needed
For many years we drank wine from small glasses that were quite sturdy. But when we started enjoying better wines we...
December 13, 2012 Maxim
"Any person who thinks they can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of them, better take a...
The Big Bubble
The sub-prime housing bubble of 2008 was a classic bubble. It almost brought down the world financial system and did...
Simon Says Postcards 12/11/2012
"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." Happy Hanukkah Simon Simon's Holiday...
Autumn in Pasadena
A few red leaves and tangerines Life is...
The Eight Levels of Gifting
Want to find the perfect gift? This list might help you. Try to choose from the top of the list and buy: A Gift...
Happy Hanukkah
I like the eight night concept in Hanukkah. It allows for some do-overs and for some excitement building. Here are...
