Author Archives: Brian

About Brian

Engineer. Aviator. Educator. Scientist.

Democrat and Republican Ideology

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Brian

The Republic president candidates debates, happening soon after each other, have bundled together some thoughts. Maybe I finally understand the foundational difference between Democrats and Republicans. I think Democrats want to fix problems for people now, knowing that once they’re … Continue reading →

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Solyndra – Government Stimulus Sadness

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Brian

Obama’s government lifted up and subsidized Solyndra as a shining example of entrepreneurial savvy, developing America’s fortunes in the field of solar energy. They went bankrupt last month. Why do government methods make me so sad?

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Penny Auction Finances

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Brian

People with smiling faces attest to winning $600 iPad or other prizes for prices such as $39.40 or $54.32, or other such steep discounts.  Sounds good enough to get my attention, so I signed up and spent a few nights … Continue reading →

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Einstein, Oscillations, and the Stock Market

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Brian

“A Pivotal Trio: Stock Market, Dollar, and Gold” Robert Wiedemer wrote recently about how gold is de-coupling from the Dow.  What does this mean?  His interpretation is that gold is finally being seen as a legitimate investment: “Why is de-coupling … Continue reading →

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Bail Out Underwater Mortgages No Way

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Brian

Bill Spetrino recently wrote: [I believe] the key aim should be to compensate the people who have suffered the most — the poor homeowner who has paid his mortgage faithfully but cannot sell his home because prices have dropped well … Continue reading →

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