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I read about #39 in history books. Though I have distinct memories from the 80’s, #40 came and went in the fog of my preteen years. #41 taught me the power of patriotism, yellow ribbons, and pride in my country. … Continue reading #45
Tim Askew’s recent post about the state of entrepreneurship in the US was filled with interesting statistics and a provocative, editorialized rationale for the reason people aren’t launching small businesses. While nobody would challenge the diminishing numbers, I think they … Continue reading The Real Reasons New Business Generation is Shrinking
Taylor Swift recently pulled her entire catalog of songs off Spotify, arguing that there “should be an inherent value placed on art.” It appears that Taylor made about $500,000 last year in domestic streaming through Spotify. Before her departure, she had millions of people playing her songs every day. Spotify argues that artists will reap the benefits of allowing their work to be streamed when a critical mass signs up for the service. For people like Taylor Swift who already have a huge following, this potentially works out well. For most musicians, Spotify is hardly an option. This article in … Continue reading Taylor Swift and Equity for Artists
America lives in fear. Our current nightmare is the Ebola virus. Last week, ISIS. Before that, Ferguson. Each newsworthy event seemingly moves faster than the last. Meanwhile, back in reality, many of the things that have made our country great are … Continue reading Ebola, The Arts, and the culture of fear in the United States
If you’re a tech geek like me, you love Best Buy and all their latest gadgets. This weekend, I ventured into Best Buy looking for a new digital camera. As I walked into the store, I thought, “Wow, this place … Continue reading The Best Buy Cavern
