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Cry Uncle, Bank Of America!

I live in the capital city of the least populated state in the Union. Because of this fact, and because the population of the capital city is well under 60 thousand, who would have thought that banks here would multiply as quickly as rabbits in a hutch? In order to get to the primary shopping [...]

7Apr2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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Care For Another “Cosmo,” B of A?

Should we be co-defendants in a class action law suit? Are we responsible for a Ponzi scheme? That’s right– you and me, Mr. and Mrs. taxpayer.
You see, one of the many beneficiaries of the bailout of financial institutions has been the Bank of America (NYSE BAC). Our government gave B of A an additional 20 [...]

6Apr2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But…

Language has always fascinated me. The ability to use words and phrases to redefine a particular issue is the mark of power.
Let me give you an example. Back in the late 60’s and into the 1970’s, perennial presidential candidate Ralph Nader was able to redefine how America defined one automobile. In his book “Unsafe at [...]

1Apr2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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Nano Nano

They’re cute, but not cuddly. They’re thin, but not fleet of foot. It boasts 4 instead of 2. Give up? I’m talking about the world’s cheapest automobile. Made in India and designed for the Indian way of life, the Tata (NYSE TTM) Nano is cute, lightweight, and having four wheels rather than the two its [...]

24Mar2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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Weekend at Bernie’s

Bernard L. Madoff, that is. Bernie is currently relaxing in his New York jail cell - a far cry from old Bernie’s digs, a 7 million dollar penthouse that he and his wife Ruth share.
So what do you think? Is this a just end to Bernie’s gigantic ponzi scheme? Imagine the discomfort Bernie must suffer, [...]

23Mar2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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“How Do You Like Them Apples?”

A while back, I posted an article on this site that begged the question: can Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) survive without its creator/leader Steve Jobs? The definitive answer: YES!
With new products and even bolder rumors emanating from Apple, it would appear that Apple has chosen to remain faithful to its users and stay the course  that [...]

17Mar2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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If it Ain’t Broke….Fix it???

There’s an old saying that goes: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That is unless you’re eBay (NASDAQ EBAY). While the product auction and retail giant has made small and subtle changes, it remains a trusted friend to many. Unfortunately, not as many as there once was.
I don’t remember the last time that eBay [...]

12Mar2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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There’s a New Brewer in Town

Discovered in the 9th century, in the highlands of Ethiopia, coffee’s popularity quickly spread to Egypt and Yemen. In the 15th century, coffee reached Azerbaijan, Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa. It was in these countries that coffee became identified as a Muslim beverage. Then, in 1600, Pope Clement VIII deemed coffee a “Christian” drink and [...]

9Mar2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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You Gotta be &*%’in Kidding Me!

I don’t know if you any of you happened to see this recent story: “L.A. attempts to curb cursing.”  This, in a city that produces some of the most curse laden films in the world. Imagine trying to live anywhere in California, much less Los Angeles, and not being able to curse? Surely, that states [...]

6Mar2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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21st Century Branding!

With a model that has its roots in America, mid-1800’s, today, branding is still an important part of the business world. If we were to step back in time, back to the 1850’s, when, with thousands of heads of cattle or sheep roaming the land, the owners needed a way to identify and separate their [...]

3Mar2009 | George Stevens | 0 comments | Continued
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