What Could Singaporeans Teach Americans About Public Schools?

What Could Singaporeans Teach Americans About Public Schools?

September 30, 2009 |  by  |  General

The product of a good education has to do more with the inherent system than the caliber of the individual students. A good system will in the end turn out more good students. A bad or poorly designed system creates an imbalance and can cause much disruption in society, producing far more academically under-performing students.

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Jerry McGuire (1996)

September 27, 2009 |  by  |  Review

I saw a beautiful movie for the second time; once about 10 years ago and again today, it was about a sport agent Jerry McGuire (1996) played by Tom Cruise representing his one client Rod Tidwell played by Cuba Gooding Jr.  Jerry McGuire grew a conscience in an ultra-competitive sport industry where “I love you” is something similar to “here’s...

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Intrinsic Value; What Makes A Deal Worth Buying?

Intrinsic Value; What Makes A Deal Worth Buying?

September 26, 2009 |  by  |  Stocks

Investing Principles and Methods Series, September 25, 2009 My wife and I considered ourselves to be savvy bargain hunters.  We both needed to purchase a watch in anticipation of our job interviews.  Due to the economic meltdown there aren’t many jobs for someone like me.  I didn’t take the usual track in the investment field.  I didn’t go to an ivory...

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Executive Pay Is It Connected To Responsibilities?

Executive Pay Is It Connected To Responsibilities?

September 24, 2009 |  by  |  General

I read a report on Reuters highlighting the executive pay for companies like JP Morgan, Bank of China, ICBC, and others.  Executive pay in the US seems excessive.  Tell me what you think?  Here's a link to the report: Study shows U.S. bank CEO pay dwarfs rest of world Copyright 2009 by fartingcamel.com

Investment Objectives

Investment Objectives

September 24, 2009 |  by  |  Stocks

Investing Principles and Methods Series, September 24, 2009. I have a friend who always asks, “What is your objective?”  What do you want to achieve in your investment goal?  There are many objectives or motivations for you to join me in this investment series.  What is it?  My goal in investment isn’t unique; it is to earn a 15 percent annual...

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