I usually tell everyone that the government buys almost any and everything made by man and God at one time or another. A lot of those purchases are used, and many are just put in warehouses for the time they’re considered to be needed. After a period, sometimes years, the government decides to reduce the […]
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Drilling rigs require lots of power to be able to lift drill pipe, pump mud, turn the drill pipe to make hole and assorted other functions while seeking oil and gas deposits sometimes miles below the surface. During the drilling boom of the early 80’s, I was working as the Oilfield Sales Manager for […]
Read MoreSince I have mentioned forming a corporation a couple of times, maybe I should explain and inform you of what I am speaking about: Essentially, a corporation is a legal entity that has “limited liability” separate from that of the individuals who own it. Both LLCs and corporations fall under this definition. Practically speaking, the […]
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My travels were occasionally taken through East Texas. East Texas is hugely forested so it stands to reason there were numerous loggers and conversely, sawmills. One time I was visiting a large sawmill in Diboll. It was in the afternoon and most of the crew was doing final cutting and the necessary maintenance that most, […]
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One way I want to help all prospective and current students is provide them with a means to graduate from college without insurmountable debt. It’s ridiculous to go into the job market already owing upwards of $25,000+. I was fortunate that I could find a job that afforded me to not only work full-time while […]
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Life just ain’t fair! (borrowed from internet) It’s time again for the annual ” Stella Awards”! For those unfamiliar with these awards, they are named after 81-year-old Stella Liebeck who spilled hot coffee on herself and successfully sued the McDonald’s in New Mexico, where she purchased coffee. You remember, she took the lid off the […]
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Serialized portions of a published novel, THE NICKEL BAG are available in seventeen, 15 minute audio segments. Also available in text form.(Amazon and Barnes & Noble).The story is about two young couples that have been traumatized by the death of a close relative due to a drug overdose and they use a Nickel Bag of […]
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