As of tomorrow, we can all buy a portion of the great Facebook! It will trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol FB. I will talk about stocks from time to time here, but please remember that you shouldn’t invest without having an understanding of your risk tolerance, talking to a financial advisor or at…
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May 17th, 2012
The Facebook IPO
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May 10th, 2012
Amendment One
There has been a lot of discussion in NC this week about “Amendment One,” which would make marriage between a man and a woman the “only legal domestic union recognized by the state of North Carolina.” The Amendment passed, which has led to many hateful statements for and against the new law. While I respect…
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May 3rd, 2012
Movie Goers, ASSEMBLE!
It’s finally time for Marvel’s The Avengers to open in theaters this weekend! Personally, I have been waiting for this movie since watching Thor and Captain America. Yes, it’s safe to say, I am a “comic book nerd.” I enjoyed comics as a kid, but my love for them was rekindled in the hospital where…
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April 26th, 2012
Occupy Some Ambition
At first, I was completely against the Occupy Movement because of what I saw in the media. However, after doing research, I appreciate their concepts even though I’m still against their actions. On their website, you see that they want equality, like every other American, but I don’t agree with their selective protesting and protesting…
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April 20th, 2012
The Buffett Rule
Recently, the Obama administration tried to pass the Buffett Rule. Of course, it failed as everyone predicted. It has been said that the Buffett Rule was just a political stunt to help Obama gain support in the middle class with the elections coming up later this year. I agree with the premise that we should…
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April 17th, 2012
Welcome!
I have thought about starting a blog for a while, but was afraid to really share my thoughts because of how people may react. I did not want to lose support from people who did not share my views. On the other hand, some people will agree and may even be helped by my comments….