Business

I've worked for Starbucks as a barista now for about six months. During my time there, I have been both appalled and also heartened by the working conditions, the co-workers, and the company model.  Read More »

I should probably get this out of the way immediately--I'm a Linguistics major at the moment, French minor, studying Hindi possibly for a double major, and seriously considering pre-pharmacy. I'm keenly interested in medicinal herbs, foreign languages, conserving the environment and helping people. I also love to write.  Read More »

In recent decades, efficient market research has proven vital in determining how effectively SMEs products with sell. This research is performed in numerous ways, including by telephone or written surveys with potential consumers.  Read More »

America is the land of the free. A place where your dreams will come true if you put your mind to it. A place where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights. Freedom of expression is a hallmark of this great nation, with individual choice being something people pride themselves in here.  Read More »

In a rational society, individuals know when they are about to commit a crime, since it is understood that laws are based on an objective morality. If laws are established to protect individuals from the infringement of their rights via force or fraud, then criminals, by definition, are justly regarded as immoral.  Read More »

The sign told me “Fuck You”…

…So I drew a smiley face on it.

Some of you are familiar with the fact that I work in my dad’s fireworks store-- a business that is located in our very own backyard. Although fireworks are fun for most, there are a few neighbors who have incredibly strong feelings against the business we conduct.  Read More »

I was watching an amazing story on 60 minutes and they did a story of a doctor whose a philanthropist of sorts and he provides medical care to people who can't afford it. He enlists people of different specialties to provide medical care to all. Before the show aired I think he had a revenue of $200.000 a year.  Read More »