How Will the Debt Crisis Impact You?
Osama bin Laden claimed several years ago that his intent on 9/11 was to bankrupt the U.S. treasury. He might be dead, but I’d say he’s succeeded brilliantly. He knew his […]
Category Archives: Leadership
The Donald’s Media Circus
Donald Trump appears to be taking over the arrogant, narcissistic, bully (pun intended) pulpit media space formerly occupied by Charlie Sheen. The man isn’t happy unless the spotlight is shining […]
Bravo: “Silenced” by Rikki King, Everett (WA) Daily Herald
Silenced. Too often, domestic violence victims reach out for help, but can’t get the aid they need before it’s too late. – Rikki King, The Daily Herald This is the […]
Scrooges of the Year in WA State: Ballmer, Allen, and Bezos
Paul Allen’s yacht, the Octopus, has two submarines, two heli-pads, a pool, and a basketball court. He co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates III, and now owns Vulcan. He got a […]
Poll: Empowering Girls & Women # 1 Global Priority
The William J. Clinton Foundation is conducting a poll to set global priorities for the organization: Empowering Girls & Women Strengthening Market-Based Solutions Enhancing Access to Modern Technology Harnessing Human Potential I was […]
Scrooge Is Alive and Well and Living in D.C.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one of my favorite books. Anna Quindlen claims she makes an annual trip to see the original manuscript. I have a collection of […]
Kitchen Table Economics: Balancing the Budget Isn’t Rocket Science — You Can Do It with a Few Clicks of Your Mouse
Today’s New York Times challenged readers to balance the budget. When I read the dead tree version, I thought it would be too daunting of a task for a relaxing […]
Blitz Oprah’s Producers: Color Me Butterfly and Saving Promise Grassroots Campaign
Oprah’s last season launches on September 13, 2010. I’m one of those ultimate viewers who has been watching since day one when her show was A.M. Chicago. My life shifted […]
Please Vote: Jimmie Briggs for GQ’s Better Men Better World Search
V-Day’s Eve Ensler is asking us to vote for V-Men’s Jimmie Briggs in GQ’s The Better Men Better World search. Mr. Briggs is a gentle giant, shy, award-winning […]
Please Support and Vote for Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)
Sen. Patty Murray in Bothell, WA Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) came to her home town of Bothell, WA to kick off her campaign for re-election. She joked with the crowd that she thought her […]
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