Fitch downgraded USA debt from AAA. Singapore and Norway now have better credit ratings than the USA.
(Fun fact: AIG had a AAA rating before failing in the most public and spectacular fashion possible, giving all their cash (and a lot of bailout cash) to Goldman Sachs Turns out picking up pennies in front of steamrollers isn’t a great strategy.)
(Fun fact #2: Singapore and Norway do not have the US Navy and/or 3750 nuclear weapons)
Michael Dell shares insights into his early fascination with technology and entrepreneurship , sparked at the age of 16 when he took apart an IBM computer. Initially pursuing a premed path at the University of Texas, Dell’s growing success in his computer venture led him to pivot focus towards technology, resulting in rapid growth for Dell Computer […]
“You Will Never Look at College Football the Same” Michael MacKelvie explores the distinctive nature of college football, emphasizing its rich traditions and community connections amid a commercial landscape that increasingly prioritizes financial gain over local rivalries and fan engagement. It contrasts the collegiate sport’s lack of parity with the NFL’s structured fairness, highlighting the deep emotional […]