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.
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 da.mas 2. They Benefit Few, Hurt Many When cartels freeze other workers out of jobs by using political pull to establish labor monopolies it hurts the economy. More unemployed people means more people drawing from government aid. Less workers in a particular company or industry means higher wages, which creates higher prices for…
Photo by wallyg 2. New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, also known as Big Easy, is another great vacation city of the South. It’s relatively easy to get to, being served by both major carriers and budget airlines, as well as Amtrak and even cruise ships. It’s also home to the world-class Audubon Aquarium, the National…
The United States is following the trajectory of the great empires of the past: A rapid rise lead by men of integrity and vision, followed by a period of wealth which encourages a softness of both thinking and character, and finally the inevitable decline caused by a lack of discipline and will. It is a…
Photo by Mike McHolm 2. Split and Dubrovnik, Croatia The second-largest city in Croatia, Split is a great place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. Always buzzing, this exuberant city has just the right balance of tradition and modernity. Step inside Diocletian’s Palace (a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the world’s…
I was amidst pouring the sum of my knowledge on government taxation and the effect that it has on income disparity into an online argument when I realized it was pointless. In this instance, the other person I was debating with didn’t even have the necessary foreknowledge required for either of us to have meaningful…