Why College Is So Expensive.

We hear alot about the skyrocketing cost of health care. In fact, that is what is fueling the current health care debate. What about the skyrocketing cost of education in this country? Now it can be debated which one, education or health care, is more important. The long-term effects of both are huge making it [...]

The Future of Pandora and What It Means For Radio

Right now I’m cruising at 32,000 feet on an American Airlines flight to Palm Springs, CA. I was lucky enough to get one of American’s plane’s outfitted with Gogo Wifi so I don’t have to listen to the kid behind me for 3 hours. Instead, I’m listening to Pandora and scouring the internet. This brings [...]

Unconventional Startup Financing

Seth Godin’s blog had an interesting post the other day on how a startup, or small business, can raise money.
The two most common answers to raising capital are 1) getting a loan from a bank, and 2) raise equity from an investor by giving up part of your company in exchange. Banks don’t like making [...]

U.S. National Debt Clock

This is a great web site that every one should look at – usdebtclock.org.