“The future’s not ours to see, que sera, sera,” is a lyric from a song by Doris Day. While the future may be unknown, there are definitely knowns in life. For students happily tossing their mortar boards in the air following graduation from high school or college, one known will be the need to find […]
Tariffs are the subject of discussion in 2025. Tariffs are not new, but are they good or are they bad? A tariff is defined as a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports. Tariffs are a tool to regulate foreign trade and protect domestic industries. Countries throughout the […]
In 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright, bicycle mechanics in Dayton, OH, earned their place in history by inventing, building and flying the world’s first successful airplane. Their invention revolutionized transportation and opened up a new world. At the same time, the U.S. Army had paid Samuel P. Langley $50,000 to design a flying machine, which […]
The law of supply and demand is a basic economic principle. The law posits that the greater the supply, the lower the prices. If the supply is limited and the demand remains strong, prices will increase. The law of supply and demand is demonstrated in the marketplace. Look what happens whenever a disaster strikes the […]
New Year’s resolutions often are made at the end of one year and the beginning of the next. These resolutions are simply promises or goals to do something different. The process of identifying areas of our lives that would benefit from some change is a positive one. Concern about the U.S. economy is front and […]
The election is over. Regardless of who wins elections, governance should remain relatively constant provided all parties adhere to the Constitution. The problem America has faced for many years is those elected have exceeded the proper role of government and the powers and limits enumerated by the Constitution. Determining the proper role of government requires […]
During the War of 1812, Dr. William Beanes, a friend of Francis Scott Key, was taken prisoner by the British. According to History.com, Key traveled to Baltimore, located the ship where Beanes was held, and, despite a negotiated release, the two men were not allowed to leave until after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. […]
“We must learn from the mistakes of others because we cannot possibly live long enough to make them all ourselves.” That quote has been attributed to various individuals. But the sentiment is as true today as when it was first spoken. While accusations of price gouging persist, it’s an old tactic. The earliest known use […]
States, counties, cities, schools and recreation districts are among the plethora of entities that apply for grants for special projects. If grants are awarded, there’s cause for celebration and local media takes notice. Following a complex and time-consuming application process, the federal government awards significant funding to selected state and local governments and programs. The […]
Back-to-school season is here, meaning parents will shop for clothes, shoes and supplies for their children — and discover the costs of those goods have increased substantially since last year. Gary Wolfram, an economist and author of “A Capitalist Manifesto,” wrote: “When you can buy less of all goods with the same amount of money, […]