The global economy has been slow but hopes are high it will continue to recover. Among the world economies, the U.S. remains a powerhorse owing to its rich natural resources, modern infrastructures and high productivity. It has the second largest economy worldwide with a GDP of $15.8 trillion as of 2012. But while this is so, the country still needs [...]

  “Going to college was more intimidating to me that going to Marine Corps Boot Camp in the 70s.” I first shared this statement of fact with an English Professor of mine, T.J. Rivard, who preferred his given name to that of Doctor or professor, as the two of us were casually chatting about school. Our conversation came when I [...]