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Only in America
We have much to be thankful for as we have jointly worked hard for the greater good of humanity through our discontentments and debates.
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Being a Tiger and a House-Cat at the Bridge Olympics
Emboldened by my three US National bridge titles in eight years, but rattled by my own bridge-slump earlier this year, I recently headed for the 15th World Bridge Series in...
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Patriotism Without Borders
The late Senator John McCain’s plane, as a naval aviator, was shot down in the Vietnam war. He was widely admired for his bravery as he was captured and tortured...
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Musk Is Firing on All Cylinders — Even Though Tesla Has None!
Silicon Valley is filled with pioneers but Elon Musk — the main force driving four companies with advanced technologies — is the only one hitting on all cylinders. Musk has...
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Generational Change for Women – A Tribute to my Mom
The recent passing away of my 91-year-old mother helped me realize how well she had prepared her three daughters for the professional world. All three of her granddaughters are also...
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Artificial Intelligence – The Trade Secret Of New Era Companies
Technology has unleashed Artificial Intelligence (AI) on us. Early adoption of AI by the big four — Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google — has propelled them to unprecedented market dominance. ...
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Ballot for June 5th – California Primary Election
For busy Californians, this is an attempt to help narrow down the choices. The task of coming up with my own ballot was daunting given the large number of candidates in...
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Do Not Listen To Everything That Warren Buffet Says: Invest In Yourself And Go To College
I have used only 20% of what I learned in my engineering college and 5% of what I learned in my master’s program in my career. This June, approximately 3 million young adults will be graduating with associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in the US. So is college education even valuable? Read More
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What China Fears – Beyond Trade Deficit
A closer examination of economic interdependencies of world markets makes many economists feel that US trade deficit with China may be good for the US . To make sense of China, a quick lesson in Chinese politics is helpful — its operatives, incentives, and decision making processes. Read More
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To Retain Risk Taking Well Into Adulthood — Adopt A Teenager Mindset
Risk aversion starts setting in after we turn forty and beyond. Conversing over dinner with a fellow board member, Mike, we both surprised each other when we agreed that as we...
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