New York Post Apologizes - 02/27/09 09:09 PM
Exactly a week ago today, I published a post entitled Race And Politics in which I brought up the subject of a cartoon that the New York Post had published. The cartoon caused a firestorm of controversy. It became apparent that where you fall in the political spectrum, your racial background, and your experience as a member of a racial minority or majority play at least some part in how you might view the cartoon. There are two excellent quotes that I would like to share with you. The first gives a historical looking perspective while the second gives a view … (10 comments)

My Long Lost Relative Has Died - 02/27/09 01:28 PM
Today I received a contact form via Active Rain Real Estate Network. It was sad news and quite unexpected. Apparently R.J. Dansereau an engineer and contractor for the Togo government for years has passed away. The sad and fatal car accident not only took his life but that of his entire family. This unfortunate event has left the Togo government in a pickle so to speak as R.J. Dansereau had been awarded a roads maintenance contract and completed all of the agreed upon work. Unfortunately R.J. (as I like to call him) passed away with a balance owed to him of … (13 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - 02/25/09 05:20 PM

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Internet Presence; What Is Yours? - 02/23/09 10:28 AM
 
When I read this article last week from my business partner Danny Thornton I had one of those Amen! moments. That moment arose not because I didn't already know the truth behind what he was saying but because I was surprised that people in all professions might not know it.
The internet may be the greatest creation in human history because it allows for the free exchange of ideas and information quickly and over great distances. It has often been said that knowledge levels the playing field or is the great equalizer. With the current ability to share that information … (11 comments)

Race And Politics - 02/20/09 09:56 PM
It has taken me a day to figure out what I wanted to say about a cartoon I came across on several blog posts yesterday. To set the scene the cartoon was published in the New York Post by one of their regular cartoonists named Sean Delonas. The cartoon came a day after the tragic attack by a chimpanzee on its owner and her friend in Stamford, Connecticut that resulted in the hospitalization of the two women and the shooting death of the chimpanzee. It also came on the heels of President Obama signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of … (24 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - 02/18/09 04:24 PM

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The Intersection of Sports and Politics - 02/18/09 02:09 PM
Throughout history sports have been the arena where pure skill has carried the day. Whether it is an individual sport or a team sport the politics that separate us have generally dissipated. There are notable exceptions such as the Munich Olympics of 1972 where the nastiness of hate reared its ugly head. There are also positive examples such as Jesse Owens' victory in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin during the tyranny of the Nazis. This is a prelude to a recent disturbing development in the world of tennis.
Yesterday the United Arab Emirates denied the Visa of a qualified player who … (10 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - 02/11/09 08:59 PM

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Three Giants Make Positive Moves - 02/11/09 08:56 PM
Today more good news came out of the financial sectors. Testifying before Congress CEO John Mack of Morgan Stanley gave a very well thought out opening statement. You can read more and hear his entire statement HERE. One of the most encouraging parts of his statement demonstrates that at least two huge financial institutions are actively wanting to repay the TARP funds they had previously accepted. Morgan Stanley along with Goldman Sachs have both publicly stated that not only do they want to repay the TARP money, they have no intention of going back to the well for more bailout money. … (6 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - 02/04/09 12:29 PM

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