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Here Are Some Interesting Links to Read This Weekend
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting. Lighter Links: Startups' New Creed: Patent First, Prototype Later. (Businessweek) Are We Really Getting Smarter? Why IQ Scores Have Kept Rising for the Past Century. (WSJ) The CIA and Jeff Bezos Bet on Quantum Computing. (Technology Review)
The 25 Richest People Who Ever Lived – Adjusted for Inflation
How rich is "Rich"? There’s rich. There’s starting quarterback rich. And then there’s founder-of-Facebook rich. But when you’re talking about the richest person ever, you have to go all the way to Timbuktu in the 14th century. CelebrityNetWorth.com has assembled a list of the 25 richest people who ever lived, adjusted for inflation. Topping the
In God We Trust -- The Media, Not So Much Anymore ...
A new survey from Gallup suggests that sixty percent of Americans have little trust in the mass media to deliver the news "fully, accurately and fairly." This marks a record amount of distrut since Gallup began tracking the trend. The question asked was: "In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in the mass media—such
How Many Times Have You Heard "Gangnam Style"?
There is no escaping "Gangnam Style," the meteoric dance craze performed by South Korean rapper Psy. OK, it has a catchy tune and fun dance moves … but how do you explain the incredible global response to "Gangnam Style," a song that's almost entirely in Korean? Related articles Filipino prisoners take
Global Entrepreneurs Still Look to the United States
I spoke on a panel at "A New Beginning – Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation" event this week. It was sponsored by the US Department of State and EO. Several dozen countries sent entrepreneurs to attend the session. It was lively and fun. In this picture, I am with fellow panelists, Stewart Youngblood
American Household Spending at Highest Level Since 2008
With the election in November, people are watching the Jobs number and economy closely. So, how do Americans spend their money today? Here is a chart that breaks down the percentage going to various categories of household spending. Also, here is a chart showing how spending has changed since 2000. Interesting.