Profile America: Online Shopping
On this date in 1995, Amazon.com launched its business of selling books online out of a two-car garage in Bellevue, Washington.
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Geyser Girl Book Signing, July 20
Book lovers and young readers are welcome on Wednesday, July 20, 1:00 PM at the Co-op City Barnes & Noble, Bay Plaza, The Bronx.
Profile America: Nickel and Diming
Motorists in Oklahoma City were confronted with America’s first parking meter this month in 1935.
Financial Focus: Brexit Vote Wins, Is America Bullish On Britain?
Financial Focus: Britain votes Independence! Is America about to buy Britain? by Anthony Rivieccio, MBA, PFA Boy, what a last three weeks it has been for the world’s financial markets and the US economy. Three weeks ago, Great Britain, the second […]
Profile America: The Transistor
One of the most important inventions of our time — the transistor — was announced in early July 1948 by Bell Laboratories (New Jersey).
Vernuccio’s View: Russian Nuclear Weapons Modernize while U.S. Arsenal Diminishes
The NATO summit just concluded has sounded the alarm about Russia’s dangerous actions in Europe. The Hague has handed down a decision against China’s aggression in the Pacific (South China Sea). Iran continues to seek nuclear weapons, and North Korea […]
Profile America: From Sea To Shining Sea
Historian Frederick Jackson Turner delivered a landmark academic paper declaring that the closing of the American frontier ended the formative national experience.
Profile America: Telstar
The successful relay of a transatlantic TV signal by Telstar, the first privately owned satellite launched this week in 1962.
Profile America: Vehicle Thefts
It took a while after the invention of the gas-powered automobile by Karl Benz in Germany in 1886 for someone to steal the wheels.
Profile America: Summer Grilling Favorites
July is not only National Grilling Month but also National Hot Dog Month and National Ice Cream Month.
Profile America: Hawaii
This week in 1898, President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing the Hawaiian islands, then an independent republic.
Today’s Verdict: After Orlando, Gun Control Should Be Front and Center
Regulating of Assault-style Weapons Should Be Front and Center by David Lesch, Esq. Following the events that took place in Orlando last month, the LGBTQ community has found itself front and center in the war against assault weapons. The tragedy […]
Financial Focus: Will I Outlive My Pension and Savings
Financial Focus: Will my money outlive me? By Anthony Rivieccio. MBA, PFA Today, retirement is funded by many sources including: pension income, Social Security income, and personal savings. So do you know how long you’re going to live after retirement at […]
Profile America: Cutting Things Fine
Sliced bread, wrapped for sale in wax paper, first appeared on store shelves on this date in 1928 in Chillicothe, MO.
Vernuccio’s View: Campaign Regs Attack Free Speech
The trend towards restricting free speech through campaign finance regulations is gaining speed, on both the national and state levels. The supporters of these anti-First Amendment moves allege that they are seeking to reduce the influence of money in politics. […]
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