Socialism Sells
Is 2026 going to be a good time to invest in a business in light of what just happened in New York City’s mayoral race? Peter Thiel was the first outside investor in Facebook in 2004. His gain was over 4,000%. If anybody understands capitalism, it is a guy like
Wedding Hoops
The biggest basketball games of the year are starting. I’m pumped for Steph Curry vs. LeBron James, but the game I’m looking forward to even
I Love You Man
Monday I went to the Cubs game with my boy Roberto. I’ve known Roberto for about nine years. I met him when I started salsa
Business at Midyear?
Observations of the machining business at mid-year. There seems to be a real case of the blahs in the market. Auctions from the wreckage of
Make Machining Seem Great Again
“Make America Great Again.” The vision that phrase invokes has half of America backing Donald Trump for President, who last year wasn’t a serious candidate,
Seized Up
A funny thing happened on the way to my colonoscopy. I followed the directions the hospital sent me perfectly. Tuesday, the day before the test,

A Review: Born on a Blue Day
Lloyd and Noah Graff are away this week. We are featuring Jerry Levine’s excellent review of Born on a Blue Day, which is highly relevant

