King Leopold II purchased what became the Congo Free State (CFS) because it contained “unspeakable richness” and was merely lacking an “enterprising capitalist” to exploit its resources. His personal acquisition of the CFS in 1885 gave freedom to Western capital, and death and enslavement to the indigenous population. The recent conflict in the Democratic […]
Businesses From Home
Thinking about striking out on your own with a home-based business? Here are some ideas to stimulate your thinking. Some are common; others, not-so-common. Some require little investment; others, big bucks. Pick one, and before you know it, you could be pulling in a tidy sum in a business you’ve created yourself. 1. Information gatherer. […]
How To Overcome Fraud and Investment Risk
How To Overcome Fraud and Investment Risk Investment opportunities generate responsibilities, challenges and risks. Besides, the market-induced risks are the unwholesome practices and frauds, which may lead to gargantuan loss of funds and possible profits. For instance, one investment promoter attempted to get people to invest in a fake coconut plantation in South America, claiming […]
A Tangled Web of Jurisdiction and Partisan Politics
Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522. February 27, 2007. When the Dobbs Ferry Party (“DFP”) learned on Friday afternoon that the referendum to move the election date had been nullified, they should not have been surprised. The ruling by Westchester County Commissioner LaFayette that an impetuous Village Clerk had grossly overstepped her jurisdiction by filing and […]