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I Was Shocked to Get a Getty Images Extortion Letter
In July of 2011, I received a letter from Getty Images. The letter claimed I was in violation of copyright. But the letter was not a typical Cease and Desist. Rather, it demanded the removal of the image from my site, plus a settlement payment of $1,065 to Getty Images. My first reaction was shock. […]
Continue readingFantastic Financial Advice from a Modern-Day Solomon [Book]
I’m reading a fantastic book right now called How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis. I consider him to be a bit like a “modern-day Solomon.” After all, like Solomon, Dennis has acquired much wealth in his lifetime. And also like Solomon, Dennis spent a few years in total debauchery, after which he became wiser […]
Continue readingAmerica’s “Middle Income”
How well do you know your market? Apparently, Romney is out of touch with his. From a recent article: “Is $100,000 middle income?” Stephanopoulos asked. “No, middle income is $200,000 to $250,000 and less,” Romney responded.
Continue readingDelivering Pizzas in a Mercedes
I went to pick up a couple pizzas for dinner on Monday. In the parking lot there were a few delivery cars with the Domino’s magnetic signs on top. But one of the cars stood out from the others. It was a Mercedes. Recent model year. Good condition. Has it really come to this? Delivering […]
Continue readingArnault Shrugs, French Outraged
Over in France, they’ve elected a socialist. His name is François Hollande. Hollande will soon implement a 75% tax on incomes that exceed 1 million Euros. If you were being penalized by this kind of tax, don’t you think you’d be looking for a more amiable, wealth-friendly place to live?
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