Scan Me If You Can

You may recall the hit movie “Catch Me If You Can” that recounted the exploits of teenage scammer Frank Abagnale (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) who, before being caught by an FBI agent ( played...

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Honk Kong Harbinger – Why It’s More Important Than you Think

Hong Kong Harbinger:    Recent weeks have seen lots of political unrest that effectively  shut down the Hong Kong airport.  As important as these political protests are, there is a an economic aspect to Hong Kong’s airport  that has not...

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Everything Ends No strategy is permanent.  No business model is immune to the winds of change.  One of the most disruptive entrants in the history of the entertainment industry is the gaming business. For years, the key elements of its...

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The So Called Trade War with China

A “So Called” War: The trade war between US and China is constantly in the news and it seems like every tweet can move the Dow by hundreds of points. Economist Brian Wesbury thinks ...

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The Candle Burns Brightest Just Before It Goes Out

The Candle Burns Brightest Just Before It Goes Out: This old proverb might describe the current business cycle. ITR Economics Director Jackie Greene takes a hard look at the strong performance of corporate profits in Q2...

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Life Isn’t About Finding Yourself…

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” George Bernard Shaw Playwright and Critic Author of “My Fair Lady” 1856-1950 FOR YOUR EDIFICATION, ENLIGHTENMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT Word of Mouth 2.0 “Netflix is NOT a Tech Company” Six Ways to Bad Good Advice…even if Bill...

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