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In 1958, Leonard E. Read wrote the book I, Pencil. As the book’s title suggests, this is the story about a pencil, told from the pencil’s perspective. The pencil traces his beginnings – from the cedar forests of Northern California and Oregon – to the mill in San Leandro, California,
By the time an army of 80,000 Russian troops invaded Ottoman territory in June 1853 at the outbreak of the Crimean War, the imperial finances of the Ottoman Empire were already a complete disaster. The Ottoman Empire had once been the most dominant superpower in the world. But that had
In a world full of unimaginable absurdity, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future… and to where all of this insanity leads. “Future Headline Friday” is our satirical take of where the world is going if it remains on its current path. While our satire may be
Italy is a fabulous destination, offering stunning, varied landscapes, sumptuous cuisine, great weather, and attractive tax incentives. Unlike rivals Portugal and Spain, however, the country’s residency options have historically left much to be desired. But for the right person, Italy’s relatively unknown Representative Office Visa could be an excellent option.
The top two headlines in today’s Wall Street Journal say it all: The first one is “US Inflation Accelerated in August as Gasoline Prices Jumped”. And the second explains that “Exploding Budget Deficits” are here to stay. These are technically two different stories about two separate issues. But I’ll show
By the late 1800s, the South Pacific island chain of Samoa faced an existential crisis. After squabbles between German, British, and American forces over the previous decades, Germany had taken the western islands of Samoa, and asserted its unpopular control over the people. The eastern islands, however, were controlled by
In a world full of unimaginable absurdity, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future… and to where all of this insanity leads. “Future Headline Friday” is our satirical take of where the world is going if it remains on its current path. While our satire may be
[Editor’s note: Today we’re providing a preview of the most recent edition of the 4th Pillar – our premium investment research service which focuses on the most critical ‘real asset’ businesses.] Before oil, there was coal. It was coal that powered the industrial revolution in the UK and then across
When the first shot rang out at Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963, most bystanders didn’t even realize that it was the sound of gunfire. But Texas Governor John Connally was an avid hunter. He recognized the sound, sensed danger, and turned behind him to check if President Kennedy was
In a world full of unimaginable absurdity, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future… and to where all of this insanity leads. “Future Headline Friday” is our satirical take of where the world is going if it remains on its current path. While our satire may be
The decline of the US dollar is a gradual process… Yet the expansion of the BRICS trade bloc is another clear sign that the dollar will continue losing ground. Today, we look at some exciting opportunities for residency and/or citizenship in this growing bloc. Let’s get into the details below…
I’ll never forget the first time I met “Captain No”. I was a young, 17-year old new cadet at West Point about to take my first Physical Fitness test– a semiannual requirement in the military that involved a bunch of push-ups, sit-ups, and running. The physical fitness test was proctored…
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