Did you ever wonder why anything gets anywhere? How potatoes from Idaho, for example, end up in a supermarket in NYC? Acclaimed economist, Walter Williams, explains why it all depends on one thing -- profit.
Showing posts with label Wisdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wisdom. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Prager University - Walter Williams - The Power of Profit
Did you ever wonder why anything gets anywhere? How potatoes from Idaho, for example, end up in a supermarket in NYC? Acclaimed economist, Walter Williams, explains why it all depends on one thing -- profit.
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
The Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin
Friday, June 10, 2011
The Wisdom of Mark Twain
Mark Twain or Samuel Langhorne Clemens (real name) was an American author and humorist. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He is extensively quoted. During his lifetime, Twain became a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. NOTE: To share or email this 'Specific' article, you must click on the Title of the article.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led his country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, preserving the Union and ending slavery. NOTE: To share or email this 'Specific' article, you must click on the Title of the article.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The Wisdom of Dogs
The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated form of the wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The domestic dog has been one of the most widely kept working and companion animals in human history. We all love our dogs.NOTE: To share or email this 'Specific' article, you must click on the Title of the article.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The Wisdom of John Davison Rockefeller
John Davison Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 -- May 23, 1937) was an American oil magnate. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. In 1870, he founded the Standard Oil Company and aggressively ran it until he officially retired in 1897. NOTE: To share or email this 'Specific' article, you must click on the Title of the article.
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Wisdom of Ronald Reagan
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The Wisdom of Henry Ford
Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 April 7, 1947) was the American founder of the Ford Motor Company and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production. His introduction of the Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry. NOTE: To share or email this 'Specific' article, you must click on the Title of the article.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Wisdom of George S. Patton
George Smith Patton, Jr. (also George Smith Patton III) (November 11, 1885 December 21, 1945) was a United States Army officer most famous for his leadership commanding corps and armies as a general in World War II. He was also widely known for his controversial outspokenness and strong opinions.NOTE: To share or email this 'Specific' article, you must click on the Title of the article.
Friday, June 3, 2011
The Wisdom of Will Rogers
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