How much money is possible to make in a single day?
Boston hedge-fund firm Adage Capital Management LP—were up $1 billion in a single day when shares of pharmaceutical company Puma Biotechnology Inc. more than tripled after the release of an encouraging study for the fledgling drug neratinib.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014
What is the main characteristic of the American Economy nowadays.
What is the main characteristic of the American Economy nowadays.
16 years of declining labor- force participation.
9 years of declining share of people outside the labor market entering the labor force.
5 years of increasing share of the unemployed leaving the labor force.
16 years of declining labor- force participation.
9 years of declining share of people outside the labor market entering the labor force.
5 years of increasing share of the unemployed leaving the labor force.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Which are the places in the world that offer better protection against criminality?
Which are the places in the world that offer better protection against criminality?
The airports in the United States.
The airports in the United States.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Who keeps oil prices plummeting ?
Who keeps oil prices plummeting ?
OPEC Member Countries are:
Iraq
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Angola
Ecuador
Iran
Libya
Nigeria
Venezuela
Algeria
The economic growth rate in Iran's Economic which had been negative
in 2013, rose to an annualized rate of 4.6 percent in the second
quarter of 2014 (first quarter of Persian calendar).
The inflation rate also declined significantly, from near
40 percent in 2013 to under 25 percent in 2014.
Venezuelan benchmark sovereign bonds are now trading at 22 cents on the dollar.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned on Tuesday that the country’s economy is at risk of sliding into “deep recession” next year.
OPEC Member Countries are:
Iraq
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Angola
Ecuador
Iran
Libya
Nigeria
Venezuela
Algeria
The economic growth rate in Iran's Economic which had been negative
in 2013, rose to an annualized rate of 4.6 percent in the second
quarter of 2014 (first quarter of Persian calendar).
The inflation rate also declined significantly, from near
40 percent in 2013 to under 25 percent in 2014.
Venezuelan benchmark sovereign bonds are now trading at 22 cents on the dollar.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned on Tuesday that the country’s economy is at risk of sliding into “deep recession” next year.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
What is the market share of Sprint?
What is the market share of Sprint?
15 percent according to NPD's Mobile Phone Track.
AT&T 32 percent, Verizon Wireless 30 percent and T-Mobile 17 percent.
15 percent according to NPD's Mobile Phone Track.
AT&T 32 percent, Verizon Wireless 30 percent and T-Mobile 17 percent.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Catching a falling knife in Washington.
Catching a falling knife in Washington.
Making world affairs prominent in Presidential races
Making world affairs prominent in Presidential races
Monday, December 15, 2014
The usual arguments to ban technologies that help the lower class:
The usual arguments to ban technologies that help the lower class:
Lack of professional license.
Unfair competition
Illegal activities.
Lack of professional license.
Unfair competition
Illegal activities.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Legislation classified, an example of lack of transparency.
Legislation classified, an example of lack of transparency.
Members of Congress are permitted to read the actual text of the bill for the nation’s intelligence agencies, but in order to do so, they have to go to a secure room and physically read it there. They cannot take a copy with them.
Members of Congress are permitted to read the actual text of the bill for the nation’s intelligence agencies, but in order to do so, they have to go to a secure room and physically read it there. They cannot take a copy with them.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Why wealth will never be a benefit to all?
Why wealth will never be a benefit to all?
Because wealth is created by a few.
Because wealth is created by a few.
How far away are Robotic doctors?
How far away are Robotic doctors?
According to Gary Marcus a professor of psychology and neuroscience at New York University, a couple of decades away.
According to Gary Marcus a professor of psychology and neuroscience at New York University, a couple of decades away.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
How many workers are supporting nonworkers?
How many workers are supporting nonworkers?
By 2012, 100 workers were supporting 102 nonworkers, a number that is projected to rise to 107 by 2022.
By 2012, 100 workers were supporting 102 nonworkers, a number that is projected to rise to 107 by 2022.
How to refuse to say if your remarks were true?
How to refuse to say if your remarks were true?
Apologizing for the tone of your remarks.
Apologizing for the tone of your remarks.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
What is the future of the middle class?
What is the future of the middle class?
To become a low-paid social class through the uncollared worker .
To become a low-paid social class through the uncollared worker .
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
What kind of solution has a real big problem?
What kind of solution has a real big problem?
Real big problems have always unpleasant solutions.
Real big problems have always unpleasant solutions.
Friday, November 28, 2014
What percentage of the labor force works at companies with fewer than 10 employees in the U.S.
What percentage of the labor force works at companies with fewer than 10 employees in the U.S.
According to the OECD 11% of the labor force works at companies with fewer than 10 employees in the U.S.
19% in Germany and more than 50% In Greece.
According to the OECD 11% of the labor force works at companies with fewer than 10 employees in the U.S.
19% in Germany and more than 50% In Greece.
What is the first human answer to a problem?
What is the first human answer to a problem?
Break something.
Break something.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
What is the first tool you need to fix something?
What is the first tool you need to fix something?
A spreadsheet.
A spreadsheet.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Black and white criminality
Black and white criminality
90% of black murder victims are killed by other blacks.
Most whites are killed by other whites.
90% of black murder victims are killed by other blacks.
Most whites are killed by other whites.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
How to succeed in taking the hill against all odds?
How to succeed in taking the hill against all odds?
Thinking that nothing is impossible if it’s important enough.
Thinking that nothing is impossible if it’s important enough.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Percentage of takers and givers in the U.S. economy.
Percentage of takers and givers in the U.S. economy.
According to the CBO, the lowest 60% of earners all collect more in benefits on average than they remit to the Treasury.
According to the CBO, the lowest 60% of earners all collect more in benefits on average than they remit to the Treasury.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
When a political war is declared in Washington ?
When a political war is declared in Washington ?
When the President promises to do something that he didn’t do before with majorities in both the House and Senate.
When the President promises to do something that he didn’t do before with majorities in both the House and Senate.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
What Army is bigger than the United States Army?
What Army is bigger than the United States Army?
The technocratic army of social scientists, lawyers and bureaucrats of the U.S. Federal Government.
The technocratic army of social scientists, lawyers and bureaucrats of the U.S. Federal Government.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Which are the building blocks of matter?
Which are the building blocks of matter?
The building blocks of matter are quarks.
Three quarks make a baryon.
Protons and neutrons are members of the baryon family
The building blocks of matter are quarks.
Three quarks make a baryon.
Protons and neutrons are members of the baryon family
How much is the cost of freedom people are able to accept ?
How much is the cost of freedom people are able to accept ?
2,000 people in a building being killed by a dirty bomb every 10 years if who tags the price is not in the building .
2,000 people in a building being killed by a dirty bomb every 10 years if who tags the price is not in the building .
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Why it is not easy to stop a catastrophe?
Why it is not easy to stop a catastrophe?
Because turmoil creates self-doubt.
Because turmoil creates self-doubt.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
How do you make your thing completely essential to your target audience?
How do you make your thing completely essential to your target audience?
Customizing their needs.
Customizing their needs.
What is the great evil of the Internet world?
What is the great evil of the Internet world?
According to Microsoft the great evil of the Internet world is known as spam.
According to Microsoft the great evil of the Internet world is known as spam.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Why nobody wants to live in a neighborhood where there is no cop?
Why nobody wants to live in a neighborhood where there is no cop?
Because not everyone grows up wanting to be a cop.
Because not everyone grows up wanting to be a cop.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
What majority in the House or Senate is required to override a presidential veto of policy changes?
What majority in the House or Senate is required to override a presidential veto of policy changes?
2/3
2/3
Who is the main culprit?
Who is the main culprit?
Technology , always technology.
Technology is the main culprit of everything.
Technology gives a lot and takes more.
Technology , always technology.
Technology is the main culprit of everything.
Technology gives a lot and takes more.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
Why a monetary policy never knows its limits?
Why a monetary policy never knows its limits?
Because feedback doesn't come from below.
Because feedback doesn't come from below.
What is the problem, institutions or the system?
What is the problem, institutions or the system?
The problem is the dangerous closeness between the financial industry and the political world.
The problem is the dangerous closeness between the financial industry and the political world.
How does the Department of Commerce cook books?
How does the Department of Commerce cook books?
Real gross domestic product — the value of the production of goods and services in the United States, adjusted for price changes — increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2014, according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (an agency in the Department of Commerce ).
Overall household spending fell 0.2% from August, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Real gross domestic product — the value of the production of goods and services in the United States, adjusted for price changes — increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2014, according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (an agency in the Department of Commerce ).
Overall household spending fell 0.2% from August, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
How much does the U.S. spend on education and defense?
How much does the U.S. spend on education and defense?
$664.84 billion for the 2011 fiscal year in defense and $600 billion on public elementary and secondary schools in 2010.
$664.84 billion for the 2011 fiscal year in defense and $600 billion on public elementary and secondary schools in 2010.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
How many homeless are there in the United States?
How many homeless are there in the United States?
On any one night, there are 600,000 homeless in the USA, according to The Lancet.
On any one night, there are 600,000 homeless in the USA, according to The Lancet.
What is the new real economy?
What is the new real economy?
In the six months ending June 30, 2014, WhatsApp brought in $15.921 million in revenue, and a net loss of $232.5 million.
Facebook broke down the money it spent on WhatsApp as $2.026 billion for the user base, $448 million for the brand, $288 million for technology,$21 million for other and $15.314 billion difference as “good will” aka the value “from future growth, from potential monetization opportunities, from strategic advantages provided in the mobile ecosystem from expansion of our mobile messaging offerings.”
In the six months ending June 30, 2014, WhatsApp brought in $15.921 million in revenue, and a net loss of $232.5 million.
Facebook broke down the money it spent on WhatsApp as $2.026 billion for the user base, $448 million for the brand, $288 million for technology,$21 million for other and $15.314 billion difference as “good will” aka the value “from future growth, from potential monetization opportunities, from strategic advantages provided in the mobile ecosystem from expansion of our mobile messaging offerings.”
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
How many members of Congress have backgrounds in science or technology?
How many members of Congress have backgrounds in science or technology?
According to Peter Thiel, fewer than 35 of 535 members of Congress have backgrounds in science or technology.
According to Peter Thiel, fewer than 35 of 535 members of Congress have backgrounds in science or technology.
How to create an organization devoted to the protection or the destruction of something.
How to create an organization devoted to the protection or the destruction of something.
Raise money, help elect a few reform-minded candidates in office, raise more money to elect more candidates, and keep growing until your organization has a majority in the House and Senate.
Raise money, help elect a few reform-minded candidates in office, raise more money to elect more candidates, and keep growing until your organization has a majority in the House and Senate.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Where does the printed money go?
Where does the printed money go?
The top 3% of families, according to the Fed, held 54% of wealth in 2013, up from 45% in 1989. The bottom 90% now hold 25% of wealth, down from 33%.
The top 3% of families, according to the Fed, held 54% of wealth in 2013, up from 45% in 1989. The bottom 90% now hold 25% of wealth, down from 33%.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
How many submarines carrying fully armed nuclear missiles are there in the United States army?
How many submarines carrying fully armed nuclear missiles are there in the United States army?
There are 18 submarines, Ohio-class submarines, carrying fully armed nuclear missiles.
Russian Navy has seven Delta IV-class submarines, the equivalent to Ohio-class, carrying fully armed nuclear missiles and China (094 Jin-class) has five.
There are 18 submarines, Ohio-class submarines, carrying fully armed nuclear missiles.
Russian Navy has seven Delta IV-class submarines, the equivalent to Ohio-class, carrying fully armed nuclear missiles and China (094 Jin-class) has five.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
When do people become happy?
When do people become happy?
People become happy when they get what they want.
If you don't want anything you will never know what is happiness.
People become happy when they get what they want.
If you don't want anything you will never know what is happiness.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Which is the skill number one?
Which is the skill number one?
The ability to accumulate data, analyze it and synthesize it, in order to make good decisions.
The ability to accumulate data, analyze it and synthesize it, in order to make good decisions.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
How does a crisis begin?
How does a crisis begin?
A crisis begin when a small issue comes out and asks if it’s OK to harm.
Then according the regulations, the harm does not meet the definition threshold required for the regulators to be concerned about it.
A crisis begin when a small issue comes out and asks if it’s OK to harm.
Then according the regulations, the harm does not meet the definition threshold required for the regulators to be concerned about it.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Poverty among those 65 years old and up
Poverty among those 65 years old and up
Excluding Social Security benefits from income, the poverty rate for Americans 65 years old and up is 52.6% roughly 23.4 million people.
The official poverty threshold for a two-adult-two-child family was $23,624 in 2013, $11,670 for a family unit of 1 and $15,730 for a family unit of 2.
Excluding Social Security benefits from income, the poverty rate for Americans 65 years old and up is 52.6% roughly 23.4 million people.
The official poverty threshold for a two-adult-two-child family was $23,624 in 2013, $11,670 for a family unit of 1 and $15,730 for a family unit of 2.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
What to do when nobody knows anything.
What to do when nobody knows anything.
When the world’s finance ministers, central bankers and international financial organizations do not know anything what you have to do is remember why they have run out of ideas and why their key idea (demand and artificial economic growth) was totally wrong.
When the world’s finance ministers, central bankers and international financial organizations do not know anything what you have to do is remember why they have run out of ideas and why their key idea (demand and artificial economic growth) was totally wrong.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Regulations and entrepreneurship
Regulations and entrepreneurship
A strong state is going to enforce regulations and entrepreneurship will be squelched by these regulations.
Regulated companies become cartels or regulated monopolies that engage in financial transactions with unregulated companies which in turn also become regulated.
Governments create laws knowing that the winner is also the monopoly and governments like to pick up the winner.
A strong state is going to enforce regulations and entrepreneurship will be squelched by these regulations.
Regulated companies become cartels or regulated monopolies that engage in financial transactions with unregulated companies which in turn also become regulated.
Governments create laws knowing that the winner is also the monopoly and governments like to pick up the winner.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
What is the best weapon in modern times?
What is the best weapon in modern times?
Marketing
Marketing that doesn't repeat the same message .
Marketing that designs each video and each message to correlate exactly to the target audience.
Marketing that is an intellectual desert.
Marketing
Marketing that doesn't repeat the same message .
Marketing that designs each video and each message to correlate exactly to the target audience.
Marketing that is an intellectual desert.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Why you don't do what everybody is telling to do?
Why you don't do what everybody is telling to do?
Because the side effects of what everybody is telling to do have collateral damage in your brain.
Because the side effects of what everybody is telling to do have collateral damage in your brain.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Why unemployment appears on the rise across the South
Why unemployment appears on the rise across the South while other data—unemployment filings, home purchases, corporate hiring—suggest a sudden souring of the region’s economy?
Because the United States Department of Labor manipulates numbers before the elections.
Because the United States Department of Labor manipulates numbers before the elections.
Friday, October 3, 2014
What is the average hourly earning for an American?
What is the average hourly earning for an American?
$24.53.
Average earnings have risen 2% in the last 12 months.
$24.53.
Average earnings have risen 2% in the last 12 months.
How to reduce civilian casualties when U.S. forces are attacking enemy targets?
How to reduce civilian casualties when U.S. forces are attacking enemy targets?
Avoiding wars of choice as much as possible.
Avoiding wars of choice as much as possible.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Who is running the show in America?
Who is running the show in America?
Government officials; they are too huge, too present and all-encompassing.
Government officials; they are too huge, too present and all-encompassing.
Monday, September 29, 2014
What is an intelligence failure?
What is an intelligence failure?
Someone telling you more than what you want to hear?
Someone telling you more than what you want to hear?
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
What is real power?
What is real power?
Real power is to waste $79 billion in a stealth F-22 fighter program and use it against an adversary with no air defense systems.
Real power is to waste $79 billion in a stealth F-22 fighter program and use it against an adversary with no air defense systems.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
What does it mean being a free person?
What does it mean being a free person?
Being a free person means choosing how to spend your life.
Being a free person means choosing how to spend your life.
Friday, September 19, 2014
How big money is managed.
How big money is managed.
Cultivating personal relationships with an intensity that can feel tiring.
Cultivating personal relationships without Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media.
Cultivating personal relationships without sending emails to outsiders who aren't business partners.
Cultivating personal relationships with an intensity that can feel tiring.
Cultivating personal relationships without Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media.
Cultivating personal relationships without sending emails to outsiders who aren't business partners.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Participation in the labor force for workers ages 25 to 54.
Participation in the labor force for workers ages 25 to 54.
81.1% according the Bureau of Labor Statistics
81.1% according the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sunday, September 14, 2014
What is a unique characteristic of the U.S. Government?
What is a unique characteristic of the U.S. Government?
It is constantly creating monopolies.
It is constantly creating monopolies.
Friday, September 12, 2014
What is the difference between America and Africa.
What is the difference between America and Africa.
America’s profusion of natural wealth served to enrich its peoples and Africa’s profusion of natural wealth served to impoverish and enslave its peoples.
America’s profusion of natural wealth served to enrich its peoples and Africa’s profusion of natural wealth served to impoverish and enslave its peoples.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
The Average American's Budget Monthly In 2013
The Average American's Budget Monthly In 2013
$4,125.00 according the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$4,125.00 according the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Monday, September 8, 2014
How to be lucky with money.
How to be lucky with money.
Being focused on finding unique ideas.
Adapting your strategy to your growth.
Thinking always that it is easier to manage something small than something large.
Being in the right place at the best time.
Being focused on finding unique ideas.
Adapting your strategy to your growth.
Thinking always that it is easier to manage something small than something large.
Being in the right place at the best time.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
What is a permanent feature of humankind?
What is a permanent feature of humankind?
Horrible and effective wars
Horrible and effective wars
Friday, September 5, 2014
Why intelligence is inborn and not achievable?
Why intelligence is inborn and not achievable?
Because intelligence is not data-driven and doesn't ask great questions.
Because intelligence is not data-driven and doesn't ask great questions.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
When you can be often wrong but never in doubt?
When you can be often wrong but never in doubt?
When you have huge cash and huge independence.
When you have huge cash and huge independence.
Why any public-work project will be always an embarrassment of delays and costs?
Why any public-work project will be always an embarrassment of delays and costs?
Because city, state and federal agencies, as well as developers will join in public and private clashes.
Because city, state and federal agencies, as well as developers will join in public and private clashes.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Standard characteristics of evil organizations
Standard characteristics of evil organizations:
Their leaders have known each other for years, with anyone of dubious loyalty long since eliminated.
Their leadership is infused with a real sense of paranoia and a focus on outright loyalty.
They have an effective recruitment strategy—join us or die.
Their leaders have known each other for years, with anyone of dubious loyalty long since eliminated.
Their leadership is infused with a real sense of paranoia and a focus on outright loyalty.
They have an effective recruitment strategy—join us or die.
How to "diminish" an issue to a manageable problem.
How to "diminish" an issue to a manageable problem.
Doing the opposite of what you say.
Using a lot of words.
Talking much with adjectives.
Pursuing a more "systematic" approach.
Doing the opposite of what you say.
Using a lot of words.
Talking much with adjectives.
Pursuing a more "systematic" approach.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
How to use your influence and capabilities to solve a situation.
How to use your influence and capabilities to solve a situation.
Moderating one party.
Stepping up demands to that party to negotiate.
Putting pressure on the weak-looking party.
Denying accusations of interference.
Spreading sophisticated threats and then say they were taken out of context.
Showing the situation is fully controlled.
Supporting the practical implementation of any agreement.
Moderating one party.
Stepping up demands to that party to negotiate.
Putting pressure on the weak-looking party.
Denying accusations of interference.
Spreading sophisticated threats and then say they were taken out of context.
Showing the situation is fully controlled.
Supporting the practical implementation of any agreement.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
When is difficult to get an answer
When is difficult to get an answer
When who should respond doesn't ever expect to hear from you.
When who should respond doesn't ever expect to hear from you.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
How many Americans live abroad?
How many Americans live abroad?
The State Department estimates that 7.6 million Americans live abroad.
The State Department estimates that 7.6 million Americans live abroad.
Friday, August 29, 2014
What happens when the system has winners and losers?
What happens when the system has winners and losers?
The system cannot consider people inherently reasonable and inclined toward peaceful compromise and common sense.
The system cannot consider people inherently reasonable and inclined toward peaceful compromise and common sense.
Why is not good to have large sums of money in a business?
Why is not good to have large sums of money in a business?
Because more money can mean you do too much and you don't have any focus.
Part of the success with a business is you have no money but you go out and raise it when you need it.
Because more money can mean you do too much and you don't have any focus.
Part of the success with a business is you have no money but you go out and raise it when you need it.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Why Americans are not interested in other countries?
Why Americans are not interested in other countries?
Because we do not know each other.
Because we do not know each other.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
How does Warren Buffett minimize tax payments?
How does Warren Buffett minimize tax payments?
Cashing out his investment by executing tax-free swap of assets.
Exchange defers or eliminates tax.
Cashing out his investment by executing tax-free swap of assets.
Exchange defers or eliminates tax.
Friday, August 22, 2014
What is the only difference between the poor and the rich.
What is the only difference between the poor and the rich.
The poor has less opportunities and less skills to implement the same impulses the rich has.
The poor has less opportunities and less skills to implement the same impulses the rich has.
Who are the America's enemies?
Who are the America's enemies?
People desperate to belong to something.
Something like, al Qaeda, Taliban or ISIS.
People desperate to belong to something.
Something like, al Qaeda, Taliban or ISIS.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
What do you need to build machines that can learn and reason?
What do you need to build machines that can learn and reason?
Machine learning
Belief propagation
Markov chain approximation method (MCAM)
MATLAB
Natural language processing (NLP)
Knowledge representation and reasoning (KR)
Default logic
Machine perception
Machine learning
Belief propagation
Markov chain approximation method (MCAM)
MATLAB
Natural language processing (NLP)
Knowledge representation and reasoning (KR)
Default logic
Machine perception
Another issue of national security
Another issue of national security:
Close to half of black men drop out of high school. High unemployment and high rates of out-of-wedlock birth leave too many of them without guidance.
Close to half of black men drop out of high school. High unemployment and high rates of out-of-wedlock birth leave too many of them without guidance.
Monday, August 18, 2014
How many local police officers are in the U.S.?
How many local police officers are in the U.S.?
The Bureau of Justice Statistics put the number of full-time equivalent sworn state and local police officers at 646,213 in 2011—up from 531,706 in 1991.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics put the number of full-time equivalent sworn state and local police officers at 646,213 in 2011—up from 531,706 in 1991.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Persons below poverty level in Ferguson (city), Missouri.
Persons below poverty level in Ferguson (city), Missouri.
Persons below poverty level, percent, 2008-2012: 22.0%
Persons below poverty level, percent, 2008-2012: 22.0%
Thursday, August 14, 2014
How regulations are designed?
How regulations are designed?
They are designed to be complex and to create compliance advocates.
They are designed to be complex and to create compliance advocates.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Why give incentives for companies to keep their cash offshore rather than invest it in the U.S.?
Why give incentives for companies to keep their cash offshore rather than invest it in the U.S.?
Because you have a weapon to fight a risky dollar currency fluctuation.
Because you have a weapon to fight a risky dollar currency fluctuation.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Why is impossible to cleanse the personal income tax system of deductions?
Why is impossible to cleanse the personal income tax system of deductions?
Because according to the IRS 2009 Data Book, IRS workforce counts up 93,337 employees , 91,082 of which being full-time permanent.
Because according to the IRS :
IRS FY 2014 Shutdown Contingency Plan (Non-Filing Season)
Total number of employees expected to be employed prior to implementation of the shutdown plan (direct and reimbursable)
94,516
(as of 09/07/2013)
Because according to the IRS 2009 Data Book, IRS workforce counts up 93,337 employees , 91,082 of which being full-time permanent.
Because according to the IRS :
IRS FY 2014 Shutdown Contingency Plan (Non-Filing Season)
Total number of employees expected to be employed prior to implementation of the shutdown plan (direct and reimbursable)
94,516
(as of 09/07/2013)
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Why nobody blames himself?
Why nobody blames himself?
Because Washington exists
A new NBC/WSJ poll finds that 71 percent of adults believe the United States is on the wrong track, and 60 percent think we’re in a state of decline.
Roughly 70 percent pointed the finger of blame at political gridlock for the current state of the economy.
79 percent are just fed up with the political system in general.
Because Washington exists
A new NBC/WSJ poll finds that 71 percent of adults believe the United States is on the wrong track, and 60 percent think we’re in a state of decline.
Roughly 70 percent pointed the finger of blame at political gridlock for the current state of the economy.
79 percent are just fed up with the political system in general.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Finding something new to justify an existence
Finding something new to justify an existence
Any government, any political institution, any bureaucracy will always find something new to justify its existence, whether or not it's needed.
Any government, any political institution, any bureaucracy will always find something new to justify its existence, whether or not it's needed.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Which is the most important customer of a company?
Which is the most important customer of a company?
Political patrons
Political patrons
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
What is productivity in Congress?
What is productivity in Congress?
H.R. 803 – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Sponsor: Rep Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5)
2/25/2013 Introduced in House
3/12/2013 House Education and Workforce Committee amends and passes it.
3/15/2013 Three days later, it’s passed in the full House by a vote of 215 - 202
[15 months passes with no action in the Senate.]
6/25/2014 Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
6/25/2014 Passed in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by a vote of 95 - 3.
7/9/2014 Resolving differences -- House passes the Senate-amended version by a vote of 415 – 6.
7/15/2014 Presented to President.
7/22/2014 Signed into law.
H.R. 803 – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Sponsor: Rep Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5)
2/25/2013 Introduced in House
3/12/2013 House Education and Workforce Committee amends and passes it.
3/15/2013 Three days later, it’s passed in the full House by a vote of 215 - 202
[15 months passes with no action in the Senate.]
6/25/2014 Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
6/25/2014 Passed in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by a vote of 95 - 3.
7/9/2014 Resolving differences -- House passes the Senate-amended version by a vote of 415 – 6.
7/15/2014 Presented to President.
7/22/2014 Signed into law.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
How America works.
How America works.
Borrowing revenue from the future to pay for our spending today.
Playing the accounting game in Washington.
Kicking any can down the road.
Allowing technically to game the system.
Borrowing revenue from the future to pay for our spending today.
Playing the accounting game in Washington.
Kicking any can down the road.
Allowing technically to game the system.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
What will ignite the next economic crash?
What will ignite the next economic crash?
Cov-lite lending
Cov-lite lending
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
The new gold standard of employment metrics.
The new gold standard of employment metrics.
Payroll to Population, the number of adults in the total population who work for an employer at least 30 hours per week.
U.S. Payroll to Population Rate is 47%.
Payroll to Population, the number of adults in the total population who work for an employer at least 30 hours per week.
U.S. Payroll to Population Rate is 47%.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
What is the difference between an opinion and a fact?
What is the difference between an opinion and a fact?
Sooner of later a fact happens
Sooner of later a fact happens
Friday, July 11, 2014
Examples of advanced technology
Invasive biosensor device developed with the use of novel nanotechnology for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
A battery operated, remote controlled, prototype device that can stream video and audio data to other platforms over multiple networks through an Android application. The Android application will be used to control and operate the device.
A battery operated, remote controlled, prototype device that can stream video and audio data to other platforms over multiple networks through an Android application. The Android application will be used to control and operate the device.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Something difficult to overcome in modern society:
Something difficult to overcome in modern society:
Usually who wants to help has no authority, and who
has authority doesn't want to help.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Productivity in the United States
Productivity
in the United States decreased to 106.12 Index Points in the first
quarter of 2014 from 107.06 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Productivity in the United States averaged 64.10 Index Points from 1959
until 2014, reaching an all time high of 107.06 Index Points in the
fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 31.67 Index Points in the
first quarter of 1959. Productivity in the United States is reported by
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
How to alienate friends?
How to alienate friends?
Sending a spy to spy on a committee set up to investigate whether you have sent spies to spy on your friends.
And your spy got caught.
Sending a spy to spy on a committee set up to investigate whether you have sent spies to spy on your friends.
And your spy got caught.
Friday, July 4, 2014
The real inequality.
The real inequality.
Dow Jones closes above 17,000 for first time on July 3rd 2014
U.S. gross domestic product shrank by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2014.
Dow Jones closes above 17,000 for first time on July 3rd 2014
U.S. gross domestic product shrank by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2014.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
What is a sophism?
A sophism is a false argument intended to mislead. A sophist is a person
who reasons with clever but fallacious and deceptive arguments.
The new tool to win presidential, state and federal elections.
The new tool to win presidential, state and federal elections.
Using technology to influence the way people express their emotions and how likely they are to vote.
Using technology to influence the way people express their emotions and how likely they are to vote.
Monday, June 30, 2014
How to manipulate share prices?
How to manipulate share prices?
Buybacking shares and reducing the number of shares the company has, it will make earnings per share to rise no matter if the total earnings go nowhere.
Buybacking shares and reducing the number of shares the company has, it will make earnings per share to rise no matter if the total earnings go nowhere.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
What is the first national-security matter?
What is the first national-security matter?
Obesity, the single biggest reason for failing to qualify for military service.
Obesity, the single biggest reason for failing to qualify for military service.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Why central-bank policies do not boost growth?
Why central-bank policies do not boost growth?
Because decision makers in larger companies do not have a clue regarding what is going on with technology.
Because decision makers in larger companies do not have a clue regarding what is going on with technology.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Current job in demand:
Current job in demand:
Programming multi-turret Okuma lathes using 3D models in NX software
Programming multi-turret Okuma lathes using 3D models in NX software
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Global warming and river pollution
Global warming and river pollution
It is difficult to clean a river if you are in the river mouth
It is difficult to clean a river if you are in the river mouth
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
U.S. Government cooking numbers
U.S. Government cooking numbers:
The Commerce Department said on Wednesday gross domestic product fell at a 2.9 percent annual rate, the economy's worst performance in five years, instead of the 1.0 percent pace it had reported last month.
The Commerce Department said on Wednesday gross domestic product fell at a 2.9 percent annual rate, the economy's worst performance in five years, instead of the 1.0 percent pace it had reported last month.
Monday, June 23, 2014
How many people vote in the United States?
How many people vote in the United States?
57.5 percent of registered voters (197,828,022) in the U.S. showed up during the 2012 presidential election.
Voting-Age Population:239,405,657
Voter Registration:197,828,022
Voter Turnout:126,000,000
Turnout of Voting-Age Population:57.5 % *Estimate
In 1960 the Turnout was 63.1 % and 49.1 % in 1996.
Source: Associated Press Election Research Group, George Mason University
57.5 percent of registered voters (197,828,022) in the U.S. showed up during the 2012 presidential election.
Voting-Age Population:239,405,657
Voter Registration:197,828,022
Voter Turnout:126,000,000
Turnout of Voting-Age Population:57.5 % *Estimate
In 1960 the Turnout was 63.1 % and 49.1 % in 1996.
Source: Associated Press Election Research Group, George Mason University
Sunday, June 22, 2014
The difference among venture capital, private equity and mutual funds .
The difference among venture capital, private equity and mutual funds .
In 2013, venture capital firms raised $16.9 billion according to a survey conducted by Thomson Reuters.
The private equity industry raised $216.56 billion in the same time period according to DJX LP Source.
In May, conventional mutual funds had net inflows of $30 billion in capital.
In the first quarter of 2014, venture funds raised about $8.9 billion in new capital, or double the amount of the same quarter last year.
In 2013, venture capital firms raised $16.9 billion according to a survey conducted by Thomson Reuters.
The private equity industry raised $216.56 billion in the same time period according to DJX LP Source.
In May, conventional mutual funds had net inflows of $30 billion in capital.
In the first quarter of 2014, venture funds raised about $8.9 billion in new capital, or double the amount of the same quarter last year.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
What does government teach people?
What does government teach people?
Government teaches people don't choose because you will choose wrong, let government to choose for you.
Government teaches people don't choose because you will choose wrong, let government to choose for you.
Friday, June 20, 2014
The new economy created by the entitlements.
The new economy created by the entitlements.
The Asset-Rich, Income-Poor Economy
The Asset-Rich, Income-Poor Economy
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
In whom people trust
In whom people trust
Military 69%
High-technology industry 53%
President Obama 41%
The federal government 16%.
Internal Revenue Service 15%
Financial and health insurance industries 13%
Military 69%
High-technology industry 53%
President Obama 41%
The federal government 16%.
Internal Revenue Service 15%
Financial and health insurance industries 13%
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Association between incompetence and convenience
Association between incompetence and convenience
The Internal Revenue Service says it has lost a trove of emails to and from Lois Lerner.
The Internal Revenue Service says it has lost a trove of emails to and from Lois Lerner.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
How to be aggressive and ambitious.
How to be aggressive and ambitious.
Being undisciplined, rigid, volatil and extreme risk-taking.
Being undisciplined, rigid, volatil and extreme risk-taking.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Government reduction by attrition.
Government reduction by attrition.
About 45% of the federal workforce was more than 50 years old in 2013, and by September 2016, nearly a quarter of all federal employees will be eligible to retire, according to the Office of Personnel Management, the government's human-resources department.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
The relationship between the FBI and the IRS.
The relationship between the FBI and the IRS.
According to the Justice Department in October of 2010, apparently without a court order, the IRS sent 21 computer disks containing 1.1 million pages of tax-return documents to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Why Young People Can't Find Work?
Why Young People Can't Find Work?
Because old people have entitlements
Sunday, June 8, 2014
What to do in front of two inviolable principles that are in direct contradiction?
What to do in front of two inviolable principles that are in direct contradiction?
Make the tough choice that is located always in a third way.
Make the tough choice that is located always in a third way.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
How to create a product or service that identifies the necessary job skills to predict success?
How
to create a product or service that identifies the necessary job skills to
predict success?
Creating
an education system that doesn't prepare workers to be successful on the job but
creating an education system that prepares workers to be successful being self-employed.
Monday, June 2, 2014
How many prodigious children get a PhD?
How many prodigious children get a PhD?
44% of them get doctoral degrees (only 2% of the general population does)
44% of them get doctoral degrees (only 2% of the general population does)
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Persevere to the next level
"It's whether you find a way around it or through it to persevere to the next level that makes a difference"
Hamish Bond
Hamish Bond
When consumer spending is not enough.
The Commerce Department on Thursday revised down
its growth estimate to show gross domestic product shrinking at a 1.0
percent annual rate.
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, increased at a 3.1 percent rate.
Spending was boosted by the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, increased at a 3.1 percent rate.
Spending was boosted by the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Be your very best in the darkest moment.
Be your very best in the darkest moment.
Measure a person by the size of their heart.
Find someone to help you paddle.
Be your very best in the darkest moment.
Don’t back down from the sharks.
Slide down the obstacle head first.
Don’t be afraid of the circuses.
You were never going to have a perfect uniform.
Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations Command
University-Wide Commencement
The University of Texas at Austin, May 17, 2014.
President Powers, Provost Fenves, Deans, members of the faculty, family and friends and most importantly, the class of 2014. Congratulations on your achievement.
It’s been almost 37 years to the day that I graduated from UT.
I remember a lot of things about that day.
I remember I had throbbing headache from a party the night before. I remember I had a serious girlfriend, whom I later married—that’s important to remember by the way– and I remember that I was getting commissioned in the Navy that day.
But of all the things I remember, I don’t have a clue who the commencement speaker was that evening and I certainly don’t remember anything they said.
McRaven's Tips for Changing the World
So…acknowledging that fact—if I can’t make this commencement speech memorable— I will at least try to make it short.
The University’s slogan is,
“What starts here changes the world.”
I have to admit–I kinda like it.
“What starts here changes the world.”
Tonight there are almost 8000 students graduating from UT.
That great paragon of analytical rigor, Ask.Com says that the average American will meet 10,000 people in their life time.
That’s a lot of folks.
But, if every one of you changed the lives of just ten people– and each one of those folks changed the lives of another ten people—just ten—then in five generations—125 years—the class of 2014 will have changed the lives of 800 million people.
800 million people—think of it—over twice the population of the United States. Go one more generation and you can change the entire population of the world—8 billion people.
If you think it’s hard to change the lives of ten people—change their lives forever—you’re wrong.
I saw it happen every day in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A young Army officer makes a decision to go left instead of right down a road in Baghdad and the ten soldiers in his squad are saved from close-in ambush.
In Kandahar province, Afghanistan, a non-commissioned officer from the Female Engagement Team senses something isn’t right and directs the infantry platoon away from a 500 pound IED, saving the lives of a dozen soldiers.
But, if you think about it, not only were these soldiers saved by the decisions of one person, but their children yet unborn– were also saved. And their children’s children— were saved.
Generations were saved by one decision—by one person.
But changing the world can happen anywhere and anyone can do it.
So, what starts here can indeed change the world, but the question is…what will the world look like after you change it?
Well, I am confident that it will look much, much better, but if you will humor this old sailor for just a moment, I have a few suggestions that may help you on your way to a better a world.
And while these lessons were learned during my time in the military, I can assure you that it matters not whether you ever served a day in uniform.
It matters not your gender, your ethnic or religious background, your orientation, or your social status.
Our struggles in this world are similar and the lessons to overcome those struggles and to move forward—changing ourselves and the world around us—will apply equally to all.
I have been a Navy SEAL for 36 years. But it all began when I left UT for Basic SEAL training in Coronado, California.
Basic SEAL training is six months of long torturous runs in the soft sand, midnight swims in the cold water off San Diego, obstacles courses, unending calisthenics, days without sleep and always being cold, wet and miserable.
It is six months of being constantly harassed by professionally trained warriors who seek to find the weak of mind and body and eliminate them from ever becoming a Navy SEAL.
But, the training also seeks to find those students who can lead in an environment of constant stress, chaos, failure and hardships.
To me basic SEAL training was a life time of challenges crammed into six months.
So, here are the ten lesson’s I learned from basic SEAL training that hopefully will be of value to you as you move forward in life.
Every morning in basic SEAL training, my instructors, who at the time were all Viet Nam veterans, would show up in my barracks room and the first thing they would inspect was your bed.
If you did it right, the corners would be square, the covers pulled tight, the pillow centered just under the headboard and the extra blanket folded neatly at the foot of the rack—rack—that’s Navy talk for bed.
It was a simple task–mundane at best. But every morning we were required to make our bed to perfection. It seemed a little ridiculous at the time, particularly in light of the fact that were aspiring to be real warriors, tough battle hardened SEALs–but the wisdom of this simple act has been proven to me many times over.
If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another.
By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter.
If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.
And, if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made—that you made—and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.
If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
During SEAL training the students are broken down into boat crews. Each crew is seven students–three on each side of a small rubber boat and one coxswain to help guide the dingy.
Every day your boat crew forms up on the beach and is instructed to get through the surfzone and paddle several miles down the coast.
In the winter, the surf off San Diego can get to be 8 to 10 feet high and it is exceedingly difficult to paddle through the plunging surf unless everyone digs in.
Every paddle must be synchronized to the stroke count of the coxswain. Everyone must exert equal effort or the boat will turn against the wave and be unceremoniously tossed back on the beach.
For the boat to make it to its destination, everyone must paddle.
You can’t change the world alone—you will need some help– and to truly get from your starting point to your destination takes friends, colleagues, the good will of strangers and a strong coxswain to guide them.
If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle.
Over a few weeks of difficult training my SEAL class which started with 150 men was down to just 35. There were now six boat crews of seven men each.
I was in the boat with the tall guys, but the best boat crew we had was made up of the the little guys—the munchkin crew we called them–no one was over about 5 foot five.
The munchkin boat crew had one American Indian, one African American, one Polish America, one Greek American, one Italian American, and two tough kids from the mid-west.
They out paddled, out-ran, and out swam all the other boat crews.
The big men in the other boat crews would always make good natured fun of the tiny little flippers the munchkins put on their tiny little feet prior to every swim.
But somehow these little guys, from every corner of the Nation and the world, always had the last laugh– swimming faster than everyone and reaching the shore long before the rest of us.
SEAL training was a great equalizer. Nothing mattered but your will to succeed. Not your color, not your ethnic background, not your education and not your social status.
If you want to change the world, measure a person by the size of their heart, not the size of their flippers.
Several times a week, the instructors would line up the class and do a uniform inspection. It was exceptionally thorough.
Your hat had to be perfectly starched, your uniform immaculately pressed and your belt buckle shiny and void of any smudges.
But it seemed that no matter how much effort you put into starching your hat, or pressing your uniform or polishing your belt buckle— it just wasn’t good enough.
The instructors would fine “something” wrong.
For failing the uniform inspection, the student had to run, fully clothed into the surfzone and then, wet from head to toe, roll around on the beach until every part of your body was covered with sand.
The effect was known as a “sugar cookie.” You stayed in that uniform the rest of the day—cold, wet and sandy.
There were many a student who just couldn’t accept the fact that all their effort was in vain. That no matter how hard they tried to get the uniform right—it was unappreciated.
Those students didn’t make it through training.
Those students didn’t understand the purpose of the drill. You were never going to succeed. You were never going to have a perfect uniform.
Sometimes no matter how well you prepare or how well you perform you still end up as a sugar cookie.
It’s just the way life is sometimes.
If you want to change the world get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward.
Every day during training you were challenged with multiple physical events– long runs, long swims, obstacle courses, hours of calisthenics—something designed to test your mettle.
Every event had standards—times you had to meet. If you failed to meet those standards your name was posted on a list and at the end of the day those on the list were invited to—a “circus.”
A circus was two hours of additional calisthenics—designed to wear you down, to break your spirit, to force you to quit.
No one wanted a circus.
A circus meant that for that day you didn’t measure up. A circus meant more fatigue– and more fatigue meant that the following day would be more difficult–and more circuses were likely.
But at some time during SEAL training, everyone—everyone– made the circus list.
But an interesting thing happened to those who were constantly on the list. Overtime those students— who did two hours of extra calisthenics– got stronger and stronger.
The pain of the circuses built inner strength-built physical resiliency.
Life is filled with circuses.
You will fail. You will likely fail often. It will be painful. It will be discouraging. At times it will test you to your very core.
But if you want to change the world, don’t be afraid of the circuses.
At least twice a week, the trainees were required to run the obstacle course. The obstacle course contained 25 obstacles including a ten foot high wall, a 30 foot cargo net, and a barbed wire crawl to name a few.
But the most challenging obstacle was the slide for life. It had a three level 30 foot tower at one end and a one level tower at the other. In between was a 200 foot long rope.
You had to climb the three tiered tower and once at the top, you grabbed the rope, swung underneath the rope and pulled yourself hand over hand until you got to the other end.
The record for the obstacle course had stood for years when my class began training in 1977.
The record seemed unbeatable, until one day, a student decided to go down the slide for life– head first.
Instead of swinging his body underneath the rope and inching his way down, he bravely mounted the TOP of the rope and thrust himself forward.
It was a dangerous move–seemingly foolish, and fraught with risk. Failure could mean injury and being dropped from the training.
Without hesitation– the student slid down the rope– perilously fast, instead of several minutes, it only took him half that time and by the end of the course he had broken the record.
If you want to change the world sometimes you have to slide down the obstacle head first.
During the land warfare phase of training, the students are flown out to San Clemente Island which lies off the coast of San Diego.
The waters off San Clemente are a breeding ground for the great white sharks. To pass SEAL training there are a series of long swims that must be completed. One– is the night swim.
Before the swim the instructors joyfully brief the trainees on all the species of sharks that inhabit the waters off San Clemente.
They assure you, however, that no student has ever been eaten by a shark—at least not recently.
But, you are also taught that if a shark begins to circle your position—stand your ground. Do not swim away. Do not act afraid.
And if the shark, hungry for a midnight snack, darts towards you—then summons up all your strength and punch him in the snout and he will turn and swim away.
There are a lot of sharks in the world. If you hope to complete the swim you will have to deal with them.
So, If you want to change the world, don’t back down from the sharks.
As Navy SEALs one of our jobs is to conduct underwater attacks against enemy shipping. We practiced this technique extensively during basic training.
The ship attack mission is where a pair of SEAL divers is dropped off outside an enemy harbor and then swims well over two miles—underwater– using nothing but a depth gauge and a compass to get to their target.
During the entire swim, even well below the surface there is some light that comes through. It is comforting to know that there is open water above you.
But as you approach the ship, which is tied to a pier, the light begins to fade. The steel structure of the ship blocks the moonlight–it blocks the surrounding street lamps–it blocks all ambient light.
To be successful in your mission, you have to swim under the ship and find the keel—the centerline and the deepest part of the ship.
This is your objective. But the keel is also the darkest part of the ship—where you cannot see your hand in front of your face, where the noise from the ship’s machinery is deafening and where it is easy to get disoriented and fail.
Every SEAL knows that under the keel, at the darkest moment of the mission– is the time when you must be calm, composed—when all your tactical skills, your physical power and all your inner strength must be brought to bare.
If you want to change the world, you must be your very best in the darkest moment.
The ninth week of training is referred to as “Hell Week.” It is six days of no sleep, constant physical and mental harassment and– one special day at the Mud Flats—the Mud Flats are area between San Diego and Tijuana where the water runs off and creates the Tijuana slue’s—a swampy patch of terrain where the mud will engulf you.
It is on Wednesday of Hell Week that you paddle down to the mud flats and spend the next 15 hours trying to survive the freezing cold mud, the howling wind and the incessant pressure to quit from the instructors.
As the sun began to set that Wednesday evening, my training class, having committed some “egregious infraction of the rules” was ordered into the mud.
The mud consumed each man till there was nothing visible but our heads. The instructors told us we could leave the mud if only five men would quit—just five men and we could get out of the oppressive cold.
Looking around the mud flat it was apparent that some students were about to give up. It was still over 8 hours till the sun came up–eight more hours of bone chilling cold.
The chattering teeth and shivering moans of the trainees were so loud it was hard to hear anything– and then, one voice began to echo through the night—one voice raised in song.
The song was terribly out of tune, but sung with great enthusiastic.
One voice became two and two became three and before long everyone in the class was singing.
We knew that if one man could rise above the misery then others could as well.
The instructors threatened us with more time in the mud if we kept up the singing—but the singing persisted.
And somehow– the mud seemed a little warmer, the wind a little tamer and the dawn not so far away.
If I have learned anything in my time traveling the world, it is the power of hope. The power of one person—Washington, Lincoln, King, Mandella and even a young girl from Pakistan—Mallah—one person can change the world by giving people hope.
So, if you want to change the world, start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud.
Finally, in SEAL training there is a bell. A brass bell that hangs in the center of the compound for all the students to see.
All you have to do to quit– is ring the bell. Ring the bell and you no longer have to wake up at 5 o’clock. Ring the bell and you no longer have to do the freezing cold swims.
Ring the bell and you no longer have to do the runs, the obstacle course, the PT– and you no longer have to endure the hardships of training.
Just ring the bell.
If you want to change the world don’t ever, ever ring the bell.
To the graduating class of 2014, you are moments away from graduating. Moments away from beginning your journey through life. Moments away starting to change the world—for the better.
It will not be easy.
But, YOU are the class of 2014—the class that can affect the lives of 800 million people in the next century.
Start each day with a task completed.
Find someone to help you through life.
Respect everyone.
Know that life is not fair and that you will fail often, but if take you take some risks, step up when the times are toughest, face down the bullies, lift up the downtrodden and never, ever give up–if you do these things, then next generation and the generations that follow will live in a world far better than the one we have today and— what started here will indeed have changed the world—for the better.
Measure a person by the size of their heart.
Find someone to help you paddle.
Be your very best in the darkest moment.
Don’t back down from the sharks.
Slide down the obstacle head first.
Don’t be afraid of the circuses.
You were never going to have a perfect uniform.
Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations Command
University-Wide Commencement
The University of Texas at Austin, May 17, 2014.
President Powers, Provost Fenves, Deans, members of the faculty, family and friends and most importantly, the class of 2014. Congratulations on your achievement.
It’s been almost 37 years to the day that I graduated from UT.
I remember a lot of things about that day.
I remember I had throbbing headache from a party the night before. I remember I had a serious girlfriend, whom I later married—that’s important to remember by the way– and I remember that I was getting commissioned in the Navy that day.
But of all the things I remember, I don’t have a clue who the commencement speaker was that evening and I certainly don’t remember anything they said.
McRaven's Tips for Changing the World
So…acknowledging that fact—if I can’t make this commencement speech memorable— I will at least try to make it short.
The University’s slogan is,
“What starts here changes the world.”
I have to admit–I kinda like it.
“What starts here changes the world.”
Tonight there are almost 8000 students graduating from UT.
That great paragon of analytical rigor, Ask.Com says that the average American will meet 10,000 people in their life time.
That’s a lot of folks.
But, if every one of you changed the lives of just ten people– and each one of those folks changed the lives of another ten people—just ten—then in five generations—125 years—the class of 2014 will have changed the lives of 800 million people.
800 million people—think of it—over twice the population of the United States. Go one more generation and you can change the entire population of the world—8 billion people.
If you think it’s hard to change the lives of ten people—change their lives forever—you’re wrong.
I saw it happen every day in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A young Army officer makes a decision to go left instead of right down a road in Baghdad and the ten soldiers in his squad are saved from close-in ambush.
In Kandahar province, Afghanistan, a non-commissioned officer from the Female Engagement Team senses something isn’t right and directs the infantry platoon away from a 500 pound IED, saving the lives of a dozen soldiers.
But, if you think about it, not only were these soldiers saved by the decisions of one person, but their children yet unborn– were also saved. And their children’s children— were saved.
Generations were saved by one decision—by one person.
But changing the world can happen anywhere and anyone can do it.
So, what starts here can indeed change the world, but the question is…what will the world look like after you change it?
Well, I am confident that it will look much, much better, but if you will humor this old sailor for just a moment, I have a few suggestions that may help you on your way to a better a world.
And while these lessons were learned during my time in the military, I can assure you that it matters not whether you ever served a day in uniform.
It matters not your gender, your ethnic or religious background, your orientation, or your social status.
Our struggles in this world are similar and the lessons to overcome those struggles and to move forward—changing ourselves and the world around us—will apply equally to all.
I have been a Navy SEAL for 36 years. But it all began when I left UT for Basic SEAL training in Coronado, California.
Basic SEAL training is six months of long torturous runs in the soft sand, midnight swims in the cold water off San Diego, obstacles courses, unending calisthenics, days without sleep and always being cold, wet and miserable.
It is six months of being constantly harassed by professionally trained warriors who seek to find the weak of mind and body and eliminate them from ever becoming a Navy SEAL.
But, the training also seeks to find those students who can lead in an environment of constant stress, chaos, failure and hardships.
To me basic SEAL training was a life time of challenges crammed into six months.
So, here are the ten lesson’s I learned from basic SEAL training that hopefully will be of value to you as you move forward in life.
Every morning in basic SEAL training, my instructors, who at the time were all Viet Nam veterans, would show up in my barracks room and the first thing they would inspect was your bed.
If you did it right, the corners would be square, the covers pulled tight, the pillow centered just under the headboard and the extra blanket folded neatly at the foot of the rack—rack—that’s Navy talk for bed.
It was a simple task–mundane at best. But every morning we were required to make our bed to perfection. It seemed a little ridiculous at the time, particularly in light of the fact that were aspiring to be real warriors, tough battle hardened SEALs–but the wisdom of this simple act has been proven to me many times over.
If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another.
By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter.
If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.
And, if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made—that you made—and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.
If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
During SEAL training the students are broken down into boat crews. Each crew is seven students–three on each side of a small rubber boat and one coxswain to help guide the dingy.
Every day your boat crew forms up on the beach and is instructed to get through the surfzone and paddle several miles down the coast.
In the winter, the surf off San Diego can get to be 8 to 10 feet high and it is exceedingly difficult to paddle through the plunging surf unless everyone digs in.
Every paddle must be synchronized to the stroke count of the coxswain. Everyone must exert equal effort or the boat will turn against the wave and be unceremoniously tossed back on the beach.
For the boat to make it to its destination, everyone must paddle.
You can’t change the world alone—you will need some help– and to truly get from your starting point to your destination takes friends, colleagues, the good will of strangers and a strong coxswain to guide them.
If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle.
Over a few weeks of difficult training my SEAL class which started with 150 men was down to just 35. There were now six boat crews of seven men each.
I was in the boat with the tall guys, but the best boat crew we had was made up of the the little guys—the munchkin crew we called them–no one was over about 5 foot five.
The munchkin boat crew had one American Indian, one African American, one Polish America, one Greek American, one Italian American, and two tough kids from the mid-west.
They out paddled, out-ran, and out swam all the other boat crews.
The big men in the other boat crews would always make good natured fun of the tiny little flippers the munchkins put on their tiny little feet prior to every swim.
But somehow these little guys, from every corner of the Nation and the world, always had the last laugh– swimming faster than everyone and reaching the shore long before the rest of us.
SEAL training was a great equalizer. Nothing mattered but your will to succeed. Not your color, not your ethnic background, not your education and not your social status.
If you want to change the world, measure a person by the size of their heart, not the size of their flippers.
Several times a week, the instructors would line up the class and do a uniform inspection. It was exceptionally thorough.
Your hat had to be perfectly starched, your uniform immaculately pressed and your belt buckle shiny and void of any smudges.
But it seemed that no matter how much effort you put into starching your hat, or pressing your uniform or polishing your belt buckle— it just wasn’t good enough.
The instructors would fine “something” wrong.
For failing the uniform inspection, the student had to run, fully clothed into the surfzone and then, wet from head to toe, roll around on the beach until every part of your body was covered with sand.
The effect was known as a “sugar cookie.” You stayed in that uniform the rest of the day—cold, wet and sandy.
There were many a student who just couldn’t accept the fact that all their effort was in vain. That no matter how hard they tried to get the uniform right—it was unappreciated.
Those students didn’t make it through training.
Those students didn’t understand the purpose of the drill. You were never going to succeed. You were never going to have a perfect uniform.
Sometimes no matter how well you prepare or how well you perform you still end up as a sugar cookie.
It’s just the way life is sometimes.
If you want to change the world get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward.
Every day during training you were challenged with multiple physical events– long runs, long swims, obstacle courses, hours of calisthenics—something designed to test your mettle.
Every event had standards—times you had to meet. If you failed to meet those standards your name was posted on a list and at the end of the day those on the list were invited to—a “circus.”
A circus was two hours of additional calisthenics—designed to wear you down, to break your spirit, to force you to quit.
No one wanted a circus.
A circus meant that for that day you didn’t measure up. A circus meant more fatigue– and more fatigue meant that the following day would be more difficult–and more circuses were likely.
But at some time during SEAL training, everyone—everyone– made the circus list.
But an interesting thing happened to those who were constantly on the list. Overtime those students— who did two hours of extra calisthenics– got stronger and stronger.
The pain of the circuses built inner strength-built physical resiliency.
Life is filled with circuses.
You will fail. You will likely fail often. It will be painful. It will be discouraging. At times it will test you to your very core.
But if you want to change the world, don’t be afraid of the circuses.
At least twice a week, the trainees were required to run the obstacle course. The obstacle course contained 25 obstacles including a ten foot high wall, a 30 foot cargo net, and a barbed wire crawl to name a few.
But the most challenging obstacle was the slide for life. It had a three level 30 foot tower at one end and a one level tower at the other. In between was a 200 foot long rope.
You had to climb the three tiered tower and once at the top, you grabbed the rope, swung underneath the rope and pulled yourself hand over hand until you got to the other end.
The record for the obstacle course had stood for years when my class began training in 1977.
The record seemed unbeatable, until one day, a student decided to go down the slide for life– head first.
Instead of swinging his body underneath the rope and inching his way down, he bravely mounted the TOP of the rope and thrust himself forward.
It was a dangerous move–seemingly foolish, and fraught with risk. Failure could mean injury and being dropped from the training.
Without hesitation– the student slid down the rope– perilously fast, instead of several minutes, it only took him half that time and by the end of the course he had broken the record.
If you want to change the world sometimes you have to slide down the obstacle head first.
During the land warfare phase of training, the students are flown out to San Clemente Island which lies off the coast of San Diego.
The waters off San Clemente are a breeding ground for the great white sharks. To pass SEAL training there are a series of long swims that must be completed. One– is the night swim.
Before the swim the instructors joyfully brief the trainees on all the species of sharks that inhabit the waters off San Clemente.
They assure you, however, that no student has ever been eaten by a shark—at least not recently.
But, you are also taught that if a shark begins to circle your position—stand your ground. Do not swim away. Do not act afraid.
And if the shark, hungry for a midnight snack, darts towards you—then summons up all your strength and punch him in the snout and he will turn and swim away.
There are a lot of sharks in the world. If you hope to complete the swim you will have to deal with them.
So, If you want to change the world, don’t back down from the sharks.
As Navy SEALs one of our jobs is to conduct underwater attacks against enemy shipping. We practiced this technique extensively during basic training.
The ship attack mission is where a pair of SEAL divers is dropped off outside an enemy harbor and then swims well over two miles—underwater– using nothing but a depth gauge and a compass to get to their target.
During the entire swim, even well below the surface there is some light that comes through. It is comforting to know that there is open water above you.
But as you approach the ship, which is tied to a pier, the light begins to fade. The steel structure of the ship blocks the moonlight–it blocks the surrounding street lamps–it blocks all ambient light.
To be successful in your mission, you have to swim under the ship and find the keel—the centerline and the deepest part of the ship.
This is your objective. But the keel is also the darkest part of the ship—where you cannot see your hand in front of your face, where the noise from the ship’s machinery is deafening and where it is easy to get disoriented and fail.
Every SEAL knows that under the keel, at the darkest moment of the mission– is the time when you must be calm, composed—when all your tactical skills, your physical power and all your inner strength must be brought to bare.
If you want to change the world, you must be your very best in the darkest moment.
The ninth week of training is referred to as “Hell Week.” It is six days of no sleep, constant physical and mental harassment and– one special day at the Mud Flats—the Mud Flats are area between San Diego and Tijuana where the water runs off and creates the Tijuana slue’s—a swampy patch of terrain where the mud will engulf you.
It is on Wednesday of Hell Week that you paddle down to the mud flats and spend the next 15 hours trying to survive the freezing cold mud, the howling wind and the incessant pressure to quit from the instructors.
As the sun began to set that Wednesday evening, my training class, having committed some “egregious infraction of the rules” was ordered into the mud.
The mud consumed each man till there was nothing visible but our heads. The instructors told us we could leave the mud if only five men would quit—just five men and we could get out of the oppressive cold.
Looking around the mud flat it was apparent that some students were about to give up. It was still over 8 hours till the sun came up–eight more hours of bone chilling cold.
The chattering teeth and shivering moans of the trainees were so loud it was hard to hear anything– and then, one voice began to echo through the night—one voice raised in song.
The song was terribly out of tune, but sung with great enthusiastic.
One voice became two and two became three and before long everyone in the class was singing.
We knew that if one man could rise above the misery then others could as well.
The instructors threatened us with more time in the mud if we kept up the singing—but the singing persisted.
And somehow– the mud seemed a little warmer, the wind a little tamer and the dawn not so far away.
If I have learned anything in my time traveling the world, it is the power of hope. The power of one person—Washington, Lincoln, King, Mandella and even a young girl from Pakistan—Mallah—one person can change the world by giving people hope.
So, if you want to change the world, start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud.
Finally, in SEAL training there is a bell. A brass bell that hangs in the center of the compound for all the students to see.
All you have to do to quit– is ring the bell. Ring the bell and you no longer have to wake up at 5 o’clock. Ring the bell and you no longer have to do the freezing cold swims.
Ring the bell and you no longer have to do the runs, the obstacle course, the PT– and you no longer have to endure the hardships of training.
Just ring the bell.
If you want to change the world don’t ever, ever ring the bell.
To the graduating class of 2014, you are moments away from graduating. Moments away from beginning your journey through life. Moments away starting to change the world—for the better.
It will not be easy.
But, YOU are the class of 2014—the class that can affect the lives of 800 million people in the next century.
Start each day with a task completed.
Find someone to help you through life.
Respect everyone.
Know that life is not fair and that you will fail often, but if take you take some risks, step up when the times are toughest, face down the bullies, lift up the downtrodden and never, ever give up–if you do these things, then next generation and the generations that follow will live in a world far better than the one we have today and— what started here will indeed have changed the world—for the better.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Paying congressmen vehicles with tax payer money
Paying congressmen vehicles with tax payer money.
An amendment to end the practice of members of Congress being able to lease vehicles with their official office funds got voted down (196-221).
Over the years, there have been a number of cases where members of the House have leased luxury vehicles like Lexuses and Cadillacs.
An amendment to end the practice of members of Congress being able to lease vehicles with their official office funds got voted down (196-221).
Over the years, there have been a number of cases where members of the House have leased luxury vehicles like Lexuses and Cadillacs.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
The words more difficult to believe
The words more difficult to believe:
“Everything is fine and the issues are being addressed.”
“Everything is fine and the issues are being addressed.”
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
How much slack remains in the U.S. economy?
How much slack (the amount of unused capacity and idle labor) remains in the U.S. economy?
Developers Turn Former Office Buildings Into High-End Apartments.
The share of the workforce that is working part time but would prefer to work full time remains quite high by historical standards.
Developers Turn Former Office Buildings Into High-End Apartments.
The share of the workforce that is working part time but would prefer to work full time remains quite high by historical standards.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Which is and where is the America’s richest county?
Which is and where is the America’s richest county ?
Virginia's Loudoun County.
Black or African American 7.7%
Asian 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Foreign born persons, percent, 2008-2012 :22.4%
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2008-2012 : 93.4%
Median household income, 2008-2012 :$122,068
Metropolitan or Micropolitan Statistical Area:
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria.
Virginia's Loudoun County.
Black or African American 7.7%
Asian 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Foreign born persons, percent, 2008-2012 :22.4%
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2008-2012 : 93.4%
Median household income, 2008-2012 :$122,068
Metropolitan or Micropolitan Statistical Area:
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria.
U.S. gross domestic product in first quarter of 2014
The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis announced Wednesday that the economy grew at a paltry, seasonally adjusted annual rate of 0.1 percent in the first quarter of 2014.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
What is Europe today?
What is Europe today?
A struggle against entrenched interests and hardened habits.
A struggle against entrenched interests and hardened habits.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Why progressive taxation and investment in everyone's education doesn't help to level the playing field?
Why progressive taxation and investment in everyone's education doesn't help to level the playing field?
Because the playing field is economic efficiency.
Because the playing field is economic efficiency.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Millionaires versus poor
Millionaires versus poor
According to consultancy firm WealthInsight, the number of high net worth individuals (with assets of $1 million U.S. or more) in Canada grew to 422,000 in 2012, accounting for about 1.2 per cent of the population.
The U.S. was in first place, with 5.2 million millionaires compared to Canada’s 422,000.
According to the Luxembourg Income Study Database a family at the 20th percentile of the income distribution in the U.S. makes significantly less money than a similar family in Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland or the Netherlands.
There are 60,900 millionaires in Sweden.
There are 54,810 dollar-millionaires in Norway.
Statistics show there are 45000 millionaires in Finland.
The Netherlands had 152 millionaire households at the end of 2011.
According to consultancy firm WealthInsight, the number of high net worth individuals (with assets of $1 million U.S. or more) in Canada grew to 422,000 in 2012, accounting for about 1.2 per cent of the population.
The U.S. was in first place, with 5.2 million millionaires compared to Canada’s 422,000.
According to the Luxembourg Income Study Database a family at the 20th percentile of the income distribution in the U.S. makes significantly less money than a similar family in Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland or the Netherlands.
There are 60,900 millionaires in Sweden.
There are 54,810 dollar-millionaires in Norway.
Statistics show there are 45000 millionaires in Finland.
The Netherlands had 152 millionaire households at the end of 2011.
Monday, April 21, 2014
How to increase your chances of being poor.
How to increase your chances of being poor.
Being born to an unmarried couple.
More than 20% of children in single-parent families live in poverty long-term, compared with 2% of those raised in two-parent families, according to education-policy analyst Mitch Pearlstein's 2011 book "From Family Collapse to America's Decline."
70% of blacks, 30% of whites and 50% of Hispanics are born to an unmarried couple.
Being born to an unmarried couple.
More than 20% of children in single-parent families live in poverty long-term, compared with 2% of those raised in two-parent families, according to education-policy analyst Mitch Pearlstein's 2011 book "From Family Collapse to America's Decline."
70% of blacks, 30% of whites and 50% of Hispanics are born to an unmarried couple.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Americans savings rate versus U.S government savings rate
Americans savings rate versus U.S government savings rate
Americans boosted their savings rate to 6.1% in 2009. But as the economy has mended, our inclination to save has waned, reaching just 4.5% last year.
The CBO, a nonpartisan agency that advises Congress on budget policy, forecast deficit for the 2014 is $492 billion, or $23 billion less than it estimated two months ago. That's equivalent to 2.8% of gross domestic product, marking the smallest deficit since 2007. Since 1980, the deficit has averaged roughly 3.2% of GDP.
Americans boosted their savings rate to 6.1% in 2009. But as the economy has mended, our inclination to save has waned, reaching just 4.5% last year.
The CBO, a nonpartisan agency that advises Congress on budget policy, forecast deficit for the 2014 is $492 billion, or $23 billion less than it estimated two months ago. That's equivalent to 2.8% of gross domestic product, marking the smallest deficit since 2007. Since 1980, the deficit has averaged roughly 3.2% of GDP.
Friday, April 18, 2014
How to spot an inflated price
How to spot an inflated price
Observing the Fed and hedge funds movements.
Observing the Fed and hedge funds movements.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
The progressive view of economy
The progressive view of economy
The total annual GDP in America (or the measure of U.S. total economy) is $14 trillion.
Over the next ten years, the “Better Off Budget” calls for tax increases totaling $6.6 trillion.
The "Better Off Budget" was produced by the House Progressive Caucus as an alternative to the budgets proposed by the Obama administration and by Rep. Paul Ryan, the Republican Party's chief budget architect in the House.
The total annual GDP in America (or the measure of U.S. total economy) is $14 trillion.
Over the next ten years, the “Better Off Budget” calls for tax increases totaling $6.6 trillion.
The "Better Off Budget" was produced by the House Progressive Caucus as an alternative to the budgets proposed by the Obama administration and by Rep. Paul Ryan, the Republican Party's chief budget architect in the House.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Why numbers don't matter arguing?
Why numbers don't matter arguing?
Because they are usually fake in an argument.
The "correct" math answer is usually incorrect in the real world.
Because they are usually fake in an argument.
The "correct" math answer is usually incorrect in the real world.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Why Small Business Are in Big Trouble.
Why Small Business Are in Big Trouble.
Because Corporate Cash Doesn't Alter Federal Reserve Policies
Because Corporate Cash Doesn't Alter Federal Reserve Policies
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Why nobody wants to work anymore.
Why nobody wants to work anymore.
Because of slower-moving demographic factors.
Because of poor work incentives created by public policies.
Because of inadequate schooling and training.
Because it is much easier to receive federal disability payments.
Because of globalization and technological change.
Because of slow wage growth for low-skilled workers.
Because of a decrease in aggregate demand.
Because of the Federal Reserve is using an aggressive "quantitative easing" monetary policy.
Because of the extension of unemployment insurance.
Because of the Social Security payroll tax on older workers.
Because of slower-moving demographic factors.
Because of poor work incentives created by public policies.
Because of inadequate schooling and training.
Because it is much easier to receive federal disability payments.
Because of globalization and technological change.
Because of slow wage growth for low-skilled workers.
Because of a decrease in aggregate demand.
Because of the Federal Reserve is using an aggressive "quantitative easing" monetary policy.
Because of the extension of unemployment insurance.
Because of the Social Security payroll tax on older workers.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
How many Americans don't have health insurance in 2014?
How many Americans don't have health insurance in 2014?
According Sherry Glied, PhD, Associate Professor of Public Health, Columbia University 44 million people in this country have no health insurance.
According the government seven point one million people have signed up on ObamaCare and the government doesn't know how many of the 7.1 million have paid.
According Sherry Glied, PhD, Associate Professor of Public Health, Columbia University 44 million people in this country have no health insurance.
According the government seven point one million people have signed up on ObamaCare and the government doesn't know how many of the 7.1 million have paid.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Why the government doesn't know what it's doing?
Why the government doesn't know what it's doing?
Because the bureaucratic density and complexity of the system incapacitates to know the cost of anything.
Because the bureaucratic density and complexity of the system incapacitates to know the cost of anything.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
What is the the permanent goal of the government?
What is the the permanent goal of the government?
The permanent goal of the government is to run your life for you.
The permanent goal of the government is to run your life for you.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Why does "new GM" put (as did old GM) costs below safety ?
Why does "new GM" put (as did old GM) costs below safety ?
Because labor union philosophy puts individual below group
Because labor union philosophy puts individual below group
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
How to rig the market with a scam entirely legal.
How to rig the market with a scam entirely legal.
With High-frequency trading (HFT)
With High-frequency trading (HFT)
Monday, March 31, 2014
Why does the monetary policy made by the Federal Reserve has proved futile?
Why does the monetary policy made by the Federal Reserve has proved futile?
Because there are seven million people of “partly unemployed” workers
Because people are reluctant to risk leaving their jobs because they worry that it will be hard to find another.
Because of the low rate of wage growth.
Because of the extraordinarily large share of the unemployed who have been out of work for six months or more.
Because of the proportion of working-age adults that hold or are seeking jobs stands at 63 percent, the same level as in 1978
Because there are seven million people of “partly unemployed” workers
Because people are reluctant to risk leaving their jobs because they worry that it will be hard to find another.
Because of the low rate of wage growth.
Because of the extraordinarily large share of the unemployed who have been out of work for six months or more.
Because of the proportion of working-age adults that hold or are seeking jobs stands at 63 percent, the same level as in 1978
Friday, March 28, 2014
Why does North Carolina have one the nation’s largest declines in unemployment rate (from 8.6% to to 6.4%) ?
Why does North Carolina have one the nation’s largest declines in unemployment rate (from 8.6% to to 6.4%) ?
Because the expiration in July of long-term unemployment benefits that requires the unemployed to continue searching for jobs or leaving the job market.
Because the expiration in July of long-term unemployment benefits that requires the unemployed to continue searching for jobs or leaving the job market.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
How much does the Average American Make?
How much does the Average American Make?
In the U.S., the average person earns $37,708 a year, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. That's more than the average of $22,387 of the OECD's 34-member developed countries.
In the U.S., the average person earns $37,708 a year, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. That's more than the average of $22,387 of the OECD's 34-member developed countries.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Why the U.S. Government doesn't govern?
Why the U.S. Government doesn't govern?
Because it is not interested in public policy, it is interested simply in acquire power.
Because it is not interested in public policy, it is interested simply in acquire power.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
When and where everything finish?
When and where everything finish?
When and where the IRS wants.
IRS Says Bitcoin Is Property, Not Currency.
When and where the IRS wants.
IRS Says Bitcoin Is Property, Not Currency.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Why the world's largest advanced economies cannot isolate Russia.
Why the world's largest advanced economies cannot isolate Russia.
In 2007, the EU imported from Russia 185 million tonnes of crude oil, which accounted for 32.6% of total oil imports, and 100.7 million tonnes of oil equivalent of natural gas, which accounted for 38.7% of total gas imports
The Russian Federation has been a member of WTO since 22 August 2012.
In 2007, the EU imported from Russia 185 million tonnes of crude oil, which accounted for 32.6% of total oil imports, and 100.7 million tonnes of oil equivalent of natural gas, which accounted for 38.7% of total gas imports
The Russian Federation has been a member of WTO since 22 August 2012.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
An example of futile legislation.
An example of futile legislation.
According to the Congressional Budget Office most of those who were uninsured before the Affordable Care Act was passed will remain uninsured.
According to the Congressional Budget Office most of those who were uninsured before the Affordable Care Act was passed will remain uninsured.
Friday, March 21, 2014
How much do Americans pay in property taxes?
How much do Americans pay in property taxes?
1.281 Trillions in 2013.
1.281 Trillions in 2013.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
How to stun to your counterpart in a negotiation
How to stun to your counterpart in a negotiation
Tell to your counterpart that you must seek instructions from your leader and then report that your leader have refused to take your call.
Tell to your counterpart that you must seek instructions from your leader and then report that your leader have refused to take your call.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
How many people work for federal contractors?
How many people work for federal contractors?
Nearly a quarter of the U.S. workforce works for federal contractors.
Nearly a quarter of the U.S. workforce works for federal contractors.
How many companies work for the U.S. Government?
How many companies work for the U.S. Government?
40,000 companies work for the U.S. Government.
40,000 companies work for the U.S. Government.
Monday, March 17, 2014
How many hours per week America works?
How many hours per week America works?
The average workweek in the U.S. has fallen to 34.2 hours
A part-time job country.
The average workweek in the U.S. has fallen to 34.2 hours
A part-time job country.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
How Much Do Retired Employees Of State Governments Make?
How Much Do Retired Employees Of State Governments Make?
The typical full-career state worker retiring this year will receive an annual pension of $36,000
The typical full-career state worker retiring this year will receive an annual pension of $36,000
Saturday, March 15, 2014
How to defend this nation?
How to defend this nation?
Establishing a bipartisan budget agreement of $845 billion decrease in spending over the ten-year budget window and cutting taxes by $1.9 trillion.
Establishing a bipartisan budget agreement of $845 billion decrease in spending over the ten-year budget window and cutting taxes by $1.9 trillion.
Friday, March 14, 2014
When retirement is a strategic political decision?
When retirement is a strategic political decision?
When you are a Supreme Court member.
When you are a Supreme Court member.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
What is an independent agency?
What is an independent agency?
An independent agency is an agency that can spy on Senate staff (i.e. CIA) or can target specific groups for tax-exempt scrutiny (i.e. IRS).
An independent agency is an agency that can spy on Senate staff (i.e. CIA) or can target specific groups for tax-exempt scrutiny (i.e. IRS).
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
How much of America is owned by the government?
How much of America is owned by the government?
Almost half the land west of the Mississippi belongs to the federal government, including 48% of California, 62% of Idaho and 81% of Nevada
Almost half the land west of the Mississippi belongs to the federal government, including 48% of California, 62% of Idaho and 81% of Nevada
Saturday, March 8, 2014
How intelligent is the government
How intelligent is the government
For the past seven years, federal regulators have been flushing hundreds of thousands of acre-feet of water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta into the San Francisco Bay on the pretext of protecting three-inch smelt from pumps that send water to farmers in the Central Valley.
For the past seven years, federal regulators have been flushing hundreds of thousands of acre-feet of water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta into the San Francisco Bay on the pretext of protecting three-inch smelt from pumps that send water to farmers in the Central Valley.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Which is the best economic indicator?
Which is the best economic indicator?
The ratio between the number of unemployed workers and the number of jobs added monthly.
Last February:
10.240.000/175.000= 58.5
The ratio between the number of unemployed workers and the number of jobs added monthly.
Last February:
10.240.000/175.000= 58.5
How to manipulate and silence opponents.
How to manipulate and silence opponents.
Funnel money to their dark groups.
Back politicians who promise to pay them more.
Rig the system.
Grease the media and regulators.
Funnel money to their dark groups.
Back politicians who promise to pay them more.
Rig the system.
Grease the media and regulators.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
IPOs, household wealth and unemployment benefits
IPOs, household wealth and unemployment benefits
The Federal Reserve said on Monday household wealth increased $1.9 trillion to $77.3 trillion in the third quarter, the highest level since records started in 1945. It was the ninth straight quarter of increases.
A Labor Department report showed the number of people still receiving benefits under regular state programs after an initial week of aid fell 91,000 to 2.78 million in the week ended Nov. 16. That was the lowest level since January 2008.
This year, 31 companies have sold their shares to the public for the first time, a 72% increase from this point in 2013.
The Federal Reserve said on Monday household wealth increased $1.9 trillion to $77.3 trillion in the third quarter, the highest level since records started in 1945. It was the ninth straight quarter of increases.
A Labor Department report showed the number of people still receiving benefits under regular state programs after an initial week of aid fell 91,000 to 2.78 million in the week ended Nov. 16. That was the lowest level since January 2008.
This year, 31 companies have sold their shares to the public for the first time, a 72% increase from this point in 2013.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Why do people need government ?
Why do people need government ?
Because people self-confidence is always on the lower end of things.
Because people self-confidence is always on the lower end of things.
Monday, March 3, 2014
What happen when you let someone take the lead in guiding your drift ?
What happen when you let someone take the lead in guiding your drift ?
You will be drawn front and center at a far more difficult time.
You will be drawn front and center at a far more difficult time.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Because governments need under the table currencies.
Why any bitcoin regulation will not be international?
Because governments need under the table currencies.
Because governments need under the table currencies.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Why a group of knife-wielding men kill 27 people and injure more than 100 in China?
Why a group of knife-wielding men kill 27 people and injure more than 100 in China?
Because of grudge, hate, despair,bitterness, isolation, wickedness,pressure, discomfort, necessity and madness.
Because of grudge, hate, despair,bitterness, isolation, wickedness,pressure, discomfort, necessity and madness.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Why the GDP is revised down every quarter?
Why the GDP is revised down every quarter?
Because there is always likely to have usual culprits: the bad weather and the softer overseas demand .
Because there is always likely to have usual culprits: the bad weather and the softer overseas demand .
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Why Alzheimer didn't exist 100 years ago?
Why Alzheimer didn't exist 100 years ago?
Because humans didn't have early reduction of astrocytic arborization and shrinkage of the astroglial domain.
Because humans didn't have early reduction of astrocytic arborization and shrinkage of the astroglial domain.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
The best way to restrict political speech.
The best way to restrict political speech.
Put the IRS to regulate it.
Put the IRS to regulate it.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Relationship between poverty and violence
Relationship between poverty and violence.
Population below poverty line in Ukraine:
35%
GDP - per capita in Ukraine:
$7,600
Population below poverty line:
Gaza Strip 38.00 %
Rwanda 44.90 %
Sudan 46.50 %
Mexico 51.30 %
Honduras 60.00 %
GDP - per capita $4,744
Nigeria 70.00 %
GDP - per capita $2,697
Population below poverty line in Ukraine:
35%
GDP - per capita in Ukraine:
$7,600
Population below poverty line:
Gaza Strip 38.00 %
Rwanda 44.90 %
Sudan 46.50 %
Mexico 51.30 %
Honduras 60.00 %
GDP - per capita $4,744
Nigeria 70.00 %
GDP - per capita $2,697
Thursday, February 20, 2014
How big corporations do business
How big corporations do business.
They will accept something from the government in return for revenue that never will come but government will keep their competitors away.
They will accept something from the government in return for revenue that never will come but government will keep their competitors away.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Why the "One Percent" is not really rich in America?
Why the "One Percent" is not really rich in America?
Because it is only needed a taxable income of $307,000 to enter the top 1%.
$307,000 less 39.6% in taxes = $185.428
Welcome to the Socialist United States
Because it is only needed a taxable income of $307,000 to enter the top 1%.
$307,000 less 39.6% in taxes = $185.428
Welcome to the Socialist United States
Monday, February 17, 2014
What is required for manipulating public opinion
What is required for manipulating public opinion
Talk about principles.
Be funny.
Cover all items.
Hide the contradictions.
Talk about principles.
Be funny.
Cover all items.
Hide the contradictions.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
How much money does the trillion-dollar federal bureaucracy in Washington spend in foreign aid budget?
How much money does the trillion-dollar federal bureaucracy in Washington spend in foreign aid budget?
$50 billion is the state /foreign operations budget.
$50 billion is the state /foreign operations budget.
Friday, February 14, 2014
To find value things you really have to dig.
To find value things you really have to dig.
More choice is always a bad thing.
More choice is always a bad thing.
Japanese system a model for America
Japanese system a model for America
The Japanese public debt was more than twice the annual gross domestic product of Japan in 2013.
The America's public debt was was 72% of GDP.
The Japanese public debt was more than twice the annual gross domestic product of Japan in 2013.
The America's public debt was was 72% of GDP.
Where the family dies
Where the family dies
In big, cosmopolitan cities with highly educated populations
In big, cosmopolitan cities with highly educated populations
Thursday, February 13, 2014
How to Find a Job
How to Find a Job
About 25% of all new hires come from referrals and 90% of those are from current employees, according to HR consulting firm CareerXroads.
About 25% of all new hires come from referrals and 90% of those are from current employees, according to HR consulting firm CareerXroads.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
24 Years of Salary Deflation
24 Years of Salary Deflation
The average per capita personal income in 1990 in the United States was $18,667 per year.
The lowest salary for a Commercial Pilot in 2014 is $29,157 per year.
The average per capita personal income in 1990 in the United States was $18,667 per year.
The lowest salary for a Commercial Pilot in 2014 is $29,157 per year.
What is the difference between the Democratic party and the Republican party?
What is the difference between the Democratic party and the Republican party?
Their names.
Their names.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Why higher-wage earners qualify for federal subsidies?
Why higher-wage earners qualify for federal subsidies?
Because insurance companies run the system
Because insurance companies run the system
Sunday, February 9, 2014
The best techniques to competitive success.
The best techniques to competitive success.
Check your birth certificate.
Review your lifestyle .
Find amounts of leisure time.
Play where there is little competition and the least competitive players.
Train but not formally compete.
Do not go where the best talent goes.
Withstand pain.
Think that not winning is OK but have a very clear goal of winning.
Know that very many want to win and know that very few will make it.
Train relentlessly for years.
Believe pain is cool.
Believe that it's possible to reach your goals.
Check your birth certificate.
Review your lifestyle .
Find amounts of leisure time.
Play where there is little competition and the least competitive players.
Train but not formally compete.
Do not go where the best talent goes.
Withstand pain.
Think that not winning is OK but have a very clear goal of winning.
Know that very many want to win and know that very few will make it.
Train relentlessly for years.
Believe pain is cool.
Believe that it's possible to reach your goals.
When the legislative activity is interesting?
When the legislative activity is interesting?
When you spend a lot of time on federal lands or you are directly impacted by water rights in California.
When you spend a lot of time on federal lands or you are directly impacted by water rights in California.
Friday, February 7, 2014
The usual suspects for the always weaker-than-expected report for payrolls
The usual suspects for the always weaker-than-expected report for payrolls:
Weather.
The broader set of labor market indicators .
Unusually snowy and cold winter.
Swing in the seasonal factor.
Weather disruption.
Higher young-adult employment.
Weak performance in service sector.
Weather.
The broader set of labor market indicators .
Unusually snowy and cold winter.
Swing in the seasonal factor.
Weather disruption.
Higher young-adult employment.
Weak performance in service sector.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Advertising pricing and Google's partner sites
Advertising pricing and Google's partner sites
Ad buyers and industry executives say the proliferation of new sites and automation in ad sales is driving down advertising pricing—by as much as 70% in some cases—making it tougher for sites to turn a profit from traditional online advertising. More news sites means more ad space is available.
Google's partner sites generated segment revenues of $3.52 billion, or 23% of total Google segment revenues, in the fourth quarter of 2013. This represents a 3% increase over fourth quarter 2012 Google network segment revenues of $3.44 billion.
Ad buyers and industry executives say the proliferation of new sites and automation in ad sales is driving down advertising pricing—by as much as 70% in some cases—making it tougher for sites to turn a profit from traditional online advertising. More news sites means more ad space is available.
Google's partner sites generated segment revenues of $3.52 billion, or 23% of total Google segment revenues, in the fourth quarter of 2013. This represents a 3% increase over fourth quarter 2012 Google network segment revenues of $3.44 billion.
Oxycodone , heroin and government regulation
Oxycodone , heroin and government regulation
According to a government-funded survey, in 1999, an anticipated 4 million Americans aged 12 years or older used oral sedatives, stimulants, antipsychotic agents, or opioids in ways not intended by prescribers.
Prescription opioid pain medications such as Oxycontin and Vicodin can have effects similar to heroin.
The number of heroin users in the U.S. has doubled since 2002 to 335,000 people, and deaths related to drug have jumped 44 percent in just five years.
OxyContin is a prescription narcotic pain reliever. Its active ingredient isoxycodone, a derivative of opium.
Improper labeling and use of oxycodone can lead to overdose and death. FDArecognizes that opioid medications are associated with prescription drug misuse.
The FDA approved the original formulation of OxyContin in Dec. 1995
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Who will destroy America?
Who will destroy America?
The federal government that will always seek more power – no matter the circumstances.
The federal government that will always seek more power – no matter the circumstances.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Why the U.S. GDP Growth of 3.2% In the Fourth Quarter 2013 is not true?
Why the U.S. GDP Growth of 3.2% In the Fourth Quarter 2013 is not true?
Because for the fourth quarter of 2013, Walmart U.S. reported a 1.0 percent comp sales increase. Walmart U.S. gained market share in "food, consumables, health & wellness/OTC," as well as the entertainment categories and toys.
Because for the fourth quarter of 2013, Walmart U.S. reported a 1.0 percent comp sales increase. Walmart U.S. gained market share in "food, consumables, health & wellness/OTC," as well as the entertainment categories and toys.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Average time for an IPO
Average time for an IPO
Venture-capital firms, which typically invest in startups several years after angels, wait a median 7.35 years for a startup in their portfolio to achieve liquidity through an IPO, and a median 5.21 years for an acquisition, according to 2012 data from Dow Jones
VentureSource
Venture-capital firms, which typically invest in startups several years after angels, wait a median 7.35 years for a startup in their portfolio to achieve liquidity through an IPO, and a median 5.21 years for an acquisition, according to 2012 data from Dow Jones
VentureSource
Monday, January 27, 2014
The businesses of the future
The businesses of the future:
Reselling NSA data collection
Data on Americans to be stored outside the country.
Email services that never touch an American server.
Reselling NSA data collection
Data on Americans to be stored outside the country.
Email services that never touch an American server.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Who determines the difference between the official history and true history?
Who determines the difference between the official history and true history?
The winner
The winner
Friday, January 24, 2014
What is a liberal arts education good for?
What is a liberal arts education good for?
Though is a waste of time and money , is a force for good and it should not be demolished.
Though is a waste of time and money , is a force for good and it should not be demolished.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Which are the most mobile metropolitan areas in the U.S.?
Which are the most mobile metropolitan areas in the U.S.?
Salt Lake City and San Francisco, in which mobility rates are similar to those in western Europe and Canada.
Salt Lake City and San Francisco, in which mobility rates are similar to those in western Europe and Canada.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
An Example of Bonds Versus Stocks
An Example of Bonds Versus Stocks
Pimco, one of the world’s largest bond funds, set an unfortunate record in 2013. Its flagship fund saw the most outflows of any mutual fund ever in one year — a net outflow of $41 billion in 2013.
The Dow ended 2013 with a gain of 72.37 points, or 0.4%, at 16,576.66, setting a record-high close for the 52nd time in 2013 and contributing to a 26.5% annual gain, the largest since 1995.
Pimco, one of the world’s largest bond funds, set an unfortunate record in 2013. Its flagship fund saw the most outflows of any mutual fund ever in one year — a net outflow of $41 billion in 2013.
The Dow ended 2013 with a gain of 72.37 points, or 0.4%, at 16,576.66, setting a record-high close for the 52nd time in 2013 and contributing to a 26.5% annual gain, the largest since 1995.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
How to be the best salesman
How to be the best salesman
Explain damaging myths about what your produce or service is fighting.
Answer the question:
Why do so many people seem to think things that I am selling are getting worse?
Explain the myths and the answers to the question with a lot of data, sophisticated data and curious data.
Explain damaging myths about what your produce or service is fighting.
Answer the question:
Why do so many people seem to think things that I am selling are getting worse?
Explain the myths and the answers to the question with a lot of data, sophisticated data and curious data.
Friday, January 17, 2014
The age of entitlements has ended up creating social segregation.
Workless class doesn’t vote
Workless class doesn’t have a voice.
Workless class doesn’t matter.
Workless class lives in the age of entitlements.
The age of entitlements has ended up creating social segregation.
Workless class doesn’t have a voice.
Workless class doesn’t matter.
Workless class lives in the age of entitlements.
The age of entitlements has ended up creating social segregation.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
A new data on sale
A new data on sale:
Your location data will be sold to marketers.
Location that includes doctors visits.
In the U.S., companies don't have to get a consent before collecting and sharing your personal information, including your location.
Your location data will be sold to marketers.
Location that includes doctors visits.
In the U.S., companies don't have to get a consent before collecting and sharing your personal information, including your location.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
The Reality About Inequality
The Reality About Inequality
'A fair chance in the race of life' does come through the true free market alone.
'A fair chance in the race of life' does come through the true free market alone.
Places with some kind of free market
Places with some kind of free market
Hong Kong ,Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, New Zealand and Canada.
Hong Kong ,Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, New Zealand and Canada.
The Wrong Question to the Right Answer?
The Wrong Question to the Right Answer?
Can the Fed taper its bond purchases?
Can the Fed taper its bond purchases?
The current and future trends regarding Mergers & Acquisitions
The current and future trends regarding
Mergers & Acquisitions
The
current and future trends regarding Mergers & Acquisitions in the technology
sector is based on the tendency of big corporation to invest in companies that
help them compromise legally citizen’s privacy issues.
Mergers
and Acquisitions will be in the next two years mainly in technologies and
business that subtly can use hardware or software to get data from users
behaviors.
In
my humble opinion in the next two years the most important mergers and
acquisitions will always have an issue related to ACLU, NSA or the American
Psychological Association.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Who will be politically dominant?
Who will be politically dominant?
Elitist, lobbies and bureaucrats in Washington , D.C.
As technology continues to widen the gap between the very rich and the struggling, shrinking middle class, elitist, lobbies and bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. will become even more politically dominant.
Elitist, lobbies and bureaucrats in Washington , D.C.
As technology continues to widen the gap between the very rich and the struggling, shrinking middle class, elitist, lobbies and bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. will become even more politically dominant.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
What is necessary to believe in order to succeed?
In
order to succeed it is necessary to believe that what you are doing is very
important.
It
is one thing to tell someone you support him, it is another thing to work at
making him believe, that what he is doing is very important to him, and that he
must succeed.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Who is the most important customer of the United States?
Who is the most important customer of the United States?
Main export partners according the C.I.A. are Canada 18.9%, Mexico 14%, China 7.2%, Japan 4.5% (2012 est.)
Main export partners according the C.I.A. are Canada 18.9%, Mexico 14%, China 7.2%, Japan 4.5% (2012 est.)
Friday, January 10, 2014
Relation between jobs and births in the U.S.
Relation between jobs and births in the U.S.
For all of 2013, the economy added 2.2 million jobs -- on par with 2012's gains.
A total of 3,953,590 births were registered in the United States in 2011.
The researchers found that 3,952,841 babies were born in 2012, which is about 700 fewer than 2011.
For all of 2013, the economy added 2.2 million jobs -- on par with 2012's gains.
A total of 3,953,590 births were registered in the United States in 2011.
The researchers found that 3,952,841 babies were born in 2012, which is about 700 fewer than 2011.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
How to help the poor in the U.S.
How to help the poor in the U.S.
Supplementing the income of people who work in qualifying low-income jobs.
Promoting work over dependence.
Educate both parents.
Eliminate unemployment insurance.
Dismantling federal programs and turning the money that funded them over to counties.
Eliminate federal and state involvement.
Allow counties to use their discretion as to how they should structure anti-poverty initiatives.
Measure economic mobility.
Supplementing the income of people who work in qualifying low-income jobs.
Promoting work over dependence.
Educate both parents.
Eliminate unemployment insurance.
Dismantling federal programs and turning the money that funded them over to counties.
Eliminate federal and state involvement.
Allow counties to use their discretion as to how they should structure anti-poverty initiatives.
Measure economic mobility.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
America is becoming Europe
America is becoming Europe, Europe is becoming Germany, and Germany is becoming Japan, a flat GDP Growth Rate forever.
How to Keep People Unhealthy
How to Keep People Unhealthy
Giving them the best free medical treatment.
Giving them the best free medical treatment.
Monday, January 6, 2014
How does the United States Congress work?
How does the United States Congress work?
The United States Congress works preserving the status quo to preserve all of its options for the future.
The United States Congress works preserving the status quo to preserve all of its options for the future.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
An America of Value: Making U.S. Government Pay Off
An America of Value: Making U.S. Government Pay Off
For America, the gap between soaring expenses and stagnant incomes is filled by debt.
At the same time, 40% of Americans, work in jobs that don't have any future.
America's higher problem calls for both wiser choices by American people and better value from U.S. Government.
What's really needed in America is major structural change. To remain viable, America needs to cut expenditures dramatically.
For decades, America have ridden the American-loan gravy train, using the proceeds to build palatial bureaucracy , reduce entrepreneurship and, most notably, hire armies of civil service and administrators.
When something can't go on forever, it will stop.
For America, the gap between soaring expenses and stagnant incomes is filled by debt.
At the same time, 40% of Americans, work in jobs that don't have any future.
America's higher problem calls for both wiser choices by American people and better value from U.S. Government.
What's really needed in America is major structural change. To remain viable, America needs to cut expenditures dramatically.
For decades, America have ridden the American-loan gravy train, using the proceeds to build palatial bureaucracy , reduce entrepreneurship and, most notably, hire armies of civil service and administrators.
When something can't go on forever, it will stop.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Who is the most significant and important human being ever to have lived?
Who is the most significant and important human being ever to have lived?
According the algorithms and quantitative analysis of Steven Skiena, a professor of computer science at Stony Brook University, and Charles Ward, an engineer at Google, Jesus Christ is the most significant and important human being ever to have lived, and Napoleon Bonaparte is in a surprising second place.The top five are Jesus, Napoleon, Mohammed, Shakespeare, and Abraham Lincoln.
According the algorithms and quantitative analysis of Steven Skiena, a professor of computer science at Stony Brook University, and Charles Ward, an engineer at Google, Jesus Christ is the most significant and important human being ever to have lived, and Napoleon Bonaparte is in a surprising second place.The top five are Jesus, Napoleon, Mohammed, Shakespeare, and Abraham Lincoln.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Why there is not educational reform that leads to more engineers, scientists and doctors?
Why there is not educational reform that leads to more engineers, scientists and doctors?
Because IQ tends to remain relatively stable over the lifespan.
Because IQ tends to remain relatively stable over the lifespan.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)