Mattel was started by Matt Matson and Elliot and Ruth Handler in 1945, manufacturing doll house furniture out of old picture frames. Their initial investment was some shop equipment which they purchased from Sears on installment. Mattel has had many popular toys over the years, but it was the Barbie doll which made it the industry standard in toy making.
Since 1986, the cost of tuition at American colleges and universities has risen 498.41% — more than four times faster than the rate of inflation during that period (115.06%). The costs of obtaining a degree are escalating out of control and leaving many graduates with student loans which they are unable to repay. Much of…
2. Marijuana The massive failed experiment of criminalizing marijuana is coming to an end. Two states have already legalized recreational use, with a handful more slated to vote on the matter. Tax revenues are booming in those states from the sale of recreational pot, and that activity is hurting criminal enterprises like the Mexican drug…
America has a serious problem. It’s one that is addressed even less than our national debt. Yet if massive action isn’t taken soon, it could become a very serious public safety concern. That issue is infrastructure. Collectively, the United States receives a D+ rating on all our bridges, roadways, dams, and critical infrastructure. Most states…
Many people, including some who generally support free market principles, consider water to be a human right. To be fair, it is a natural resources that is every bit as important to life as oxygen, which is, of course, free. The overwhelming majority of people in the First World take it for granted, and those…
Auto repair can be costly. In times like these, where many Americans are feeling the pinch of the economy, having something break on your car can be devastating. Garages charge nearly $100 an hour in labor in addition to the markup on parts. Even a simple job can leave an unwanted dent in your already…
Photo by the spexyliciousness There is also a trove of government programs designed to aid minorities — such as those geared toward minority-owned businesses — but no corresponding help for whites. Blacks and other minorities have a wide avenue of opportunities laid out for whoever is willing to try. We have many blacks as mayors,…