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The Errant Miscalculation of a Generation
Man’s desires are unlimited, as far as we can tell. There’s always an upgrade or deluxe version of the latest doodads to chase after. Some go after them with the stubborn resolve of a donkey going after a dangling carrot. … Continue reading
How to Invest in a Declining Economy
Despite enormous monetary and fiscal stimulus efforts, the world economy continues to trudge along like a weary pack mule. Most European countries are in recession, the United States is growing at just 1.9 percent, and, from what we gather, China’s … Continue reading
The Time Is Nigh to Walk Away from the Table
Hardly a Soul Noticed “Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion,” once remarked Jack Kerouac. Perhaps Kerouac had the stock market in mind when he made this observation…we don’t know. But … Continue reading
Titanic Myths and the End of Consumer Capitalism
Next month marks the 100-year anniversary of the Titanic’s star-crossed demise into the frigid waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. To commemorate the occasion, the April edition of National Geographic features a cover story on the grand ocean liner and … Continue reading
