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.
2. Cars catching fire In January GM recalled over 377,000 Chevy and GMC pickup trucks for catching fire. These vehicles would literally burst into flames while driving. Consumers reported that some vehicles were parked in garages and soon caught fire, destroying people’s homes. IIn June GM recalled an additional 12,000 trucks; an auxiliary battery for…
One frequently cited example of how the U.S. can turn around its image in a difficult environment is humanitarian missions abroad.
Those serious about becoming successful frequently talk about things like developing new skills, acquiring new knowledge, developing new habits, finding and creating new opportunities, and more. All of those things are, to be sure, important. However, one key to success that those who have achieved it talk about far more frequently than those seeking to…
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 rogersmithpix The Roman Empire contained a vast network of trade routes. There were sea routes that covered the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and they built numerous roads to construct land routes. using the roads built by the Romans. The roads facilitated both the movement of goods and soldiers. The Romans made trade as…
2. Tax Revenue In case you haven’t noticed, we’re kind of in an economic mess. The national debt is anywhere from $16 trillion to over $100 trillion, depending on whether one accounts for the nation’s unfunded financial obligations, and most states aren’t in any better shape. Colorado, however, the first state to sell legal weed…