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Financing the Future: J.P. Morgan Takes Off
Following the American Civil War, Morgan decided to get involved in the railroad business. Taking what he had learned both from his father and his own investment banking experience, Morgan began to purchase railroad companies that he noticed were struggling to stay afloat. He used his shrewd investment skills to take control of the notable Albany, Susquehanna, Philadelphia, New England and other railroad lines. Morgan then began to promote them to European investors, famously managing to sell 87% of New York Central Railroad stock without driving down the price.

The Man Behind Coca-Cola: The Early Years of Asa Candler
It has become such an integral part of American culture that when the Coca-Cola Company tried to change the original formula for its flagship drink in the mid-1980s, the public backlash was overwhelming; the Old Cola Drinkers of America was even established and tried to sue the company. Today, Coke is sold in the stores, restaurants, and vending machines of over 200 countries. The company is one of the largest in America, and also the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of nonalcoholic drink concentrates in the world, with over $24 billion in revenue and 71,000 employees. The man behind all of that growth is Asa Candler.

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Financing the Future: J.P. Morgan Takes Off
Following the American Civil War, Morgan decided to get involved in the railroad business. Taking what he had learned both from his father and his own investment banking experience, Morgan began to purchase railroad companies that he noticed were struggling to stay afloat. He used his shrewd investment skills to take control of the notable Albany, Susquehanna, Philadelphia, New England and other railroad lines. Morgan then began to promote them to European investors, famously managing to sell 87% of New York Central Railroad stock without driving down the price.

Lesson #2: Build Strategic Partnerships
“Be civil to all, sociable to many, familiar with few, friend to one, enemy to none,” said Franklin.

American Inventor Simon Cowell
American Idol fans throughout the country know him as the ruthless judge on the hugely popular televised nation-wide singing competition. But, there is more to this Sony/BMG music producer than meets the eye. From American Idol to American Inventor, Simon Cowell has demonstrated his knack for producing hit shows and has confirmed his declaration of being “a serial entrepreneur.”

How to Build Your Own Business
Every day, millions of Americans think about the “American Dream” and roll their eyes in disdain. Where is this American dream, and why don’t I have a piece of that glorious pie? You may have an Ivy League education, or you may be a high school dropout. Either way, the path to true, independent success, is dependent upon the same things...
Sexual Harassment victim wins $100,000 in damages
A trainee neurosurgeon has been awarded $100,000 in damages after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal found that she was sexually harassed by a doctor during the course of her employment.
Politics in the Office
Can you have civil discourse in the office on the 3 Taboo Topics of sex, religion & politics? I hope so, what else is there to talk about?
The 19Es of Excellence
Today's joyous commemoration of the birth of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and tomorrow's unique show of peaceful American renewal and celebration of limitless American possibility got me thinking about Excellence—no surprise. Out of which came these "19 Es of Excellence."

Is Oprah The Only African American Woman Entrepreneur America Will Allow Success
Black Women,Is Oprah The Only African American Woman Entrepreneur America Will Allow Success? How African-American Women Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize In The Business World Now that We Have The 1st African American First Lady As An Example
Want a $16/hr job?
For several years we’ve heard the horror stories – about how American companies are moving all their operations to other countries to save money on labor costs. Why would a company continue to pay $14/hr when you can find people willing to work for $4hr? And all the American jobs are being lost overseas?

The Conscience Of A Restorationist, VII
America's in the midst of a great ideological struggle - perhaps the most important such struggle since the Civil War. The very existence of America (at least as founded) is at stake. On one side are "progressive" statists, masters of divisive politics, who seek to centralize control over American life within a powerful authoritarian government. Their only opposition is found among those who seek to restore America to limited government and a free-market, opportunity-based society....
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