The Rule of 7

The Rule of 7

Have you ever noticed the same advertisement following you around as you browse the internet?The marketing rule of 7’s states that a potential customer must see a message at least 7 times before taking an action.During the 1930’s the movie industry discovered...
Trust the Process

Trust the Process

Trust the process is a phrase that became synonymous with the Philadelphia 76ers rebuilding process circa 2013.During his tenure as general manager, Sam Hinkie made several decisions that by themselves could be viewed as short sighted or even misguided.However, fans...
Forever Young

Forever Young

Marvel supervillain, Apocalypse and D.C. supervillain, Ra’s al Ghul have one particular trait they share in common. Their desire for immortality.For centuries Apocalypse has used a device known as the Lazarus Chamber to prolong his life.Likewise, Ra’s...
The Big Payback

The Big Payback

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) made headlines a couple of weeks ago when they were suddenly unable to meet customer withdrawal requests.This prompted California regulators to shut SVB down and place it under the control of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation...
Road to Redemption

Road to Redemption

In the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood, brothers Darrin (Doughboy), and Ricky Baker journey on divergent paths.Ricky is a standout football player with a scholarship offer from USC awaiting his acceptance.Darrin is a gang member with a checkered past, which included serving...
Through the Fire

Through the Fire

In her 1984 hit song Through the Fire, Chaka Khan sings about a love that she is unwilling to let go of, no matter the cost.Through the fire, to the limit, to the wallFor a chance to be with youI’d gladly risk it allThrough the fireThrough whatever, come what...