April 2011

Does the Government Create Wealth?

Is the government in the wealth creation business? If so, how? And, if not, does the government have a role in wealth creation? If so, what is it? I’d like to explore possible answers to these questions.  Are they going to be the right answers?  Not sure. But, that’s ok, I believe it’s good to […]

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Who were you standing next to on ANZAC Day?

Boy, I’m glad you asked! What started out as a curiosity, a wish, a hope, turned into a full blown reality. I thought to myself, “No, it can’t be.  Doesn’t make any sense.” Then, I’d counter, “But, it looks like him.  And, he’s got a guitar.  It could be him.” Then back to, “Nah.  No […]

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Quote of the week: ANZAC Day Special

I just got back from an amazing ANAC Day dawn ceremony.  I was expecting something special and something moving but nothing this good.  It exceeded my wildest expectations. So, my quote of the week is from this special event.  Taken right out of a very special song, sung by a very special performer.  Performed right […]

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Casino and Mutual Funds: Guaranteed Money Makers.

It’s true.  There’s guaranteed money – lots of it – to be made at the casino and in mutual funds (share funds). There’s only one problem.  Most people don’t know how to do it.  I’m one of them. But, the riches are plentiful and overflowing.  No shortage of money.  No shortage of cashflow. You see, […]

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What does ANZAC Day Mean to You?

When I first came to Australia, I didn’t know anything about ANZAC Day.  Now, some 20 years later, I have a much deeper understanding of this very special Australian holiday. Last year, 2010, I felt compelled to write something to commemorate ANZAC Day.  But, what to write?  Hasn’t it all been written? Then I came […]

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