Many Publicly Traded Companies Organize ” Conferences” Or “Seminars” For Employees, Franchises, Etc. Is This An Appropriate Use Of Company Funds?

Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-It seems that most publicly-traded companies such as American Express, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Time Warner, Viacom, and hundreds of other companies associated with the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and NYSEMKT (formerly known as the American Stock Exchange),  organize and offer conferences and seminars for their employees and others, with … Continue reading Many Publicly Traded Companies Organize ” Conferences” Or “Seminars” For Employees, Franchises, Etc. Is This An Appropriate Use Of Company Funds?

Is it time to make English the official language of the United States? What could happen either way?

Gastonia, NC Correspondent-I surely don’t mind English becoming the official language of the United States, but we need to be sure to specify that it’s American English unless we want to start calling our car hoods “bonnets” and telling Tom Brady he can’t grab the ball with his hand unless he’s the goalie. An ancillary … Continue reading Is it time to make English the official language of the United States? What could happen either way?

What Do You Feel Is The Most Pressing Issue For Presidential Candidates In The Upcoming Election And Why?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL September 5, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-To my mind, the single most important issue facing any presidential candidate in the upcoming election is immigration, because it affects every other issue under consideration.  Until we figure out a way to make our immigration policy into something approaching rationality, we’re going to continue … Continue reading What Do You Feel Is The Most Pressing Issue For Presidential Candidates In The Upcoming Election And Why?

Should There Be Regulation On Artificial Intelligence To Prevent a “Rise Of The Machines”?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL August 27, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Hawking, Musk and Gates are really smart guys, and while I’m tempted to give them credit for foresight here and get behind efforts to “pre-regulate” artificial intelligence before Skynet comes on line and starts wiping us all out, I simply can’t bring myself to buy … Continue reading Should There Be Regulation On Artificial Intelligence To Prevent a “Rise Of The Machines”?

Is There Really A “War On Women” Or Is This Just a Media Driven Frenzy?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL August 20, 2015  Gastonia, NC Correspondent-So the question this week is one that any heterosexual man fears to answer, lest he displease the object of his affections or even the potential object of his affections. However, as I am unencumbered by any romantic entanglements at the moment and, by dint … Continue reading Is There Really A “War On Women” Or Is This Just a Media Driven Frenzy?

The GOP Debate Only Allows The Top 10 Candidates To Participate in The Main Event. Is This A Disservice To Voters?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL August 17, 2015 Asheville, NC Correspondent-In 2012, the GOP primary debates were a spectacle. A dozen candidates created a debate that was superficial and spectacle-driven. Speaking times were short, questions were shallow, and answers were light on substance. To avoid this, Fox News capped debate entries at 10 for the main event and … Continue reading The GOP Debate Only Allows The Top 10 Candidates To Participate in The Main Event. Is This A Disservice To Voters?

In The Light Of Cecil, The Protected Lion In Zimbabwe, Being Shot And Killed By The American Dentist Walter Palmer, Do Laws Need To Change Regarding Trophy Hunting Or Hunting For Sport?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL August 11, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent- The arguments in favor of continuing trophy hunting always come back to the fact that hunters support the societies where they hunt by buying permits, hiring guides and spending money on food, lodging and incidentals. This is silly. Yes, they buy permits (sometimes), but … Continue reading In The Light Of Cecil, The Protected Lion In Zimbabwe, Being Shot And Killed By The American Dentist Walter Palmer, Do Laws Need To Change Regarding Trophy Hunting Or Hunting For Sport?

Should Business Owners Be More Proactive With Disruptive Guests (Restaurants, Bars, Airlines, Retail Shops, Etc.)? For Example The Owner of Marcy’s Diner Recently Asked A Couple To Leave…

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL July 31, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Business owners should be more proactive with disruptive customers, guests or patrons whether it be in hotels, restaurants, airliners, retail shops or other public places.  Without constraints, disruptive individuals will take advantage of a situation that angers or frustrates them and create havoc over … Continue reading Should Business Owners Be More Proactive With Disruptive Guests (Restaurants, Bars, Airlines, Retail Shops, Etc.)? For Example The Owner of Marcy’s Diner Recently Asked A Couple To Leave…

Release Of Transcript Of Award Winning Mystery Novelist Digger Cartwright Top 10 Reasons To Hate America Speech

Orlando, FL, July 24, 2015—The office of award-winning mystery novelist Digger Cartwright released the transcript of Mr. Cartwright’s speech, Top 10 Reasons to Hate America.  His speech was delivered at the Thinking Outside the Boxe Independence Day Champagne Summit in Orlando. Mr. Cartwright issued the following statement regarding the release of the transcript: I want … Continue reading Release Of Transcript Of Award Winning Mystery Novelist Digger Cartwright Top 10 Reasons To Hate America Speech

Has Society Lost Its Creativity In The Arts? Is There Anything Being Produced Today That Has The Staying Power Of Mozart Or Shakespeare For Example?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL July 16, 2015    Gastonia, NC Correspondent-During Mozart’s day, the only way for his works to be spread among the populace was for orchestras to learn them, practice them and then perform them in concert.  This led to a very high level of reproduction quality, as no conductor worth his salt … Continue reading Has Society Lost Its Creativity In The Arts? Is There Anything Being Produced Today That Has The Staying Power Of Mozart Or Shakespeare For Example?