Monday, February 7, 2011

Neo Nazi Movement Embraces New Pope

There is much celebration for the new Pope in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. In Idaho is the United State's largest contingency of Neo Nazi groups. The new Pope, Benedict XVI, was a member of the Hitler Youth. The Catholic Church is quick to point out that Benedict XVI joined because it was mandatory not because he hated Jews. Although this is the Catholic Church's current statement on the issue; it has not slowed the Neo Nazi groups from celebrating in the United States or in Germany as they await their revival. Many Neo Nazi groups in Germany are younger generation and some do not even believe the Holocaust happened and that the Jews are making it all up. In the United States however the Neo Nazi groups believe and know it happened, many in the group are Catholic and many more are considering now joining the Catholic Church.

Some question the choosing of the German Catholic Pope because of his background. Some Hispanic Americans and Latin Catholics of the South and Central America feel slighted. Many thought that a Black Pope might have been a worthy idea to unite the World, but realistically the good ole' boy network couldn't let that happen. One thing is for certain no matter who was picked not everyone could agree so black or white smoke may not have been as important as who became the Pope. Some from Islam are happy with the selection, because the German Benedict XVI having been in the Hitler Youth, might have a severe disdain for the Jews as do all people of Islamic Faith as this is taught in their schools from a very early age. Some have asked is the Catholic Church trying to appease these groups to unite the Catholic Church or perhaps appease the International Terrorists since the fastest growing population in Europe is Muslim due to influx of people moving in and substantial birth rates.

The Catholic Church did pray for Nazi soldiers in WWII, just as the Catholic Church prayed for allied forces during the war. They had done well playing both sides and Benedict XVI was there to see it all and participate. It is for this reason that the Neo Nazi movement is overjoyed that they now have a Pope, which understands their calling and served in the Hitler Youth. Perhaps this might help a divided Germany come together or embolden the Neo Nazi movement in the United States to take over. Some Jews in the America are horrified and cannot believe the Catholic Church could make such a poor choice. Even as the Catholic Church plays down the Popes involvement in Nazi Germany both sides are emotional about the issue. How do you feel about the selection?

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Wrapping Up the Cigar Boom

At age 98, the infamous cigar aficionado George Burns said, "If I had taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he advised me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral." While it's tempting for us to use Mr. Burns as the poster-child for the anti-anti-smoking movement which is gaining little ground against anti-smoking legislation in the United States, we would be hard-pressed to answer why the honor shouldn't go to Mark Twain, Peter Falk, Sigmund Freud ("Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar") or Rudy Giuliani. As more and more restaurants find themselves under regulation to prohibit smoking and many of the cigar bars from the last decade close their doors, it seems that today's cigar smoker is a bit lonely.

The cigar boom that swept the nation in the late 1990's has befallen the same fate as every other boom in history: it died and left a cynical, unhappy populace in its wake. In today's climate, it seems, not only is George Burn's doctor getting involved, but also neighbors, TV personalities and children.

However, those of us that have been in the cigar industry for years are not fretting. If you take a step back and observe the true nature of a boom, you realize it's simply a population getting excited about a new idea. The internet boom, the coffee boom, and the current wine boom are no exceptions. In a new age of information and technology where cultures and traditions all over the world are accessible with the click of a mouse, there's a lot of territory to discover. The culture of cigars had its turn, but it doesn't mean the boom is bust, it means the boom has allowed cigars to enter the cultural psyche of Americans and it will remain there even after the dust settles.

A perfect example of this phenomenon is the coffee bar. In the 1990's, a coffee bar was launched on every corner as the country realized Seattle not only had cool grunge but also iced coffee. There were actually two on every block if you include Starbucks. Low and behold, the hipsters got tired of coffee and moved onto cigar bars. Many of the nascent coffee shops were forced to close as the boom lost momentum, but I don't think anyone will argue that the coffee business is on its way out, it's just settled down. Today, coffee bars are part of our cultural psyche. They will continue to be frequented and enjoyed, if at a lower vibration than they were when they first hit the scene. The result is that today, it's easier to find better coffee.

The same is true for the cigar boom. As cigar culture entered the American mind, particularly the young American mind, there was a proliferation of cigar bars and internet businesses. Today, many of those have closed their doors, but the same great cigar bar that was there twenty years ago is most likely still around. Take a look at the police force of any major city. Detectives from New York to Denver surely didn't get the memo if cigar culture was dead. Indeed, business for your local cigar shop is probably better than ever. The boom is over, but cigars in America have entered a renaissance as a result. There are more high-quality, handmade cigars available at a cheaper price than ever before.

Of course, there is no telling how far the current climate of cigar taxation and smoking-bans will go. The momentum certainly hasn't waned, and the cigar industry will have to survive the onslaught before it can finally enjoy the new popularity it has discovered in the twenty-first century.

In the meantime, it's important for all of us to take a trip down to our local cigar shop and try something new. Only by continuing to invoke that feeling of spontaneity and discovery will cigar culture in the United States persist in growing and be recognized for its class, style and grace.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Breathalyzer for TB and Hepatitis Needed at Border

One of the latest technology advances in innovation for disease control is a device, which is similar to a Breathalyzer. It is truly amazing what entrepreneurs can come up with when the mother of invention remains mankind's greatest motivator. There are some issues with such equipment, in that how do you test people with out infecting those being tested when the others who were tested might have had the disease and contaminated equipment? We have outlined some ideas on how to do this without infecting those who work with the INS, Border Patrol or in DHS.

First of all we know how serious this is in the United States as we see problems with migrant workers who have TB or Hepatitis or any number of other serious diseases entering our country each year either on work visas or illegally. If you will "google" TB or Hepatitis risks you will no doubt see the serious nature of these facts.

This problem is only going to get worse, as illegal aliens are working in our restaurants and at the fast food quick service establishments. These individuals are picking produce and working in places which process food. Much of our produce comes from Mexico and some of the trucks used to haul it to the US are also used by those who are hauling illegal aliens into the country on the off hours, it is a huge problem. In Arizona one third of the people in prison are illegal aliens and they have a terrible time with such outbreaks.

If we can keep people from sneaking into the country and require everyone to come over the border at a checkpoint we can institute the use of this device. One of the qualifications to come into our country will be that you are disease free. No HIV, STDs, TB or Hepatitis. There would be a screening fee of $40.00 and a documentation and background check and required shots fee along with DNA sample, which would be recorded onto your Picture Permit with RFID Tag. If you are caught without it, you will be deported, upon deportation your DNA sample will be run and put on the do not enter list for your lifetime. By doing this we can keep the diseases out as well as the International Terrorists.

The Hepatitis and TB screening would be prior to entry to the next round of checks, those testing positive for disease will not be allowed into the country and a sample DNA will be taken and put on the restricted list. As the humans enter the screening area a small tube will come out of the wall they will be given a mouthpiece to blow into. Once they are completed the hose will be cut and 2 inches will be taken off the length, it will be thrown in a bio-waste chute at the end of the hallway, one person allowed in the open-air hallway at a time. Then the subject will proceed to where either they are allowed to the next area for processing or out the other door into their former country. Simple really.

The risks are too great to allow migrant workers and/or illegal aliens into our country who will later work in food services or be within close proximity of other while standing in lines at the USPS, Department of Motor Vehicles or work in highly congested areas while carrying such diseases.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Panhandling On The Rise, There Is A Solution

Major increase in pan handling, we have not seen this since the late 80’s. Why? Economic conditions in areas of the city. It has nearly tripled by my observations within the last six or seven months. Here are the cities we have noticed the increase in the problem. Los Angeles, Phoenix, El Paso, Tucson, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, Billings, Salt Lake, Bismarck, Las Vegas, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Memphis, Louisville, Madison, Minneapolis, Chicago, Philly, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Hartford, Newark, DC, Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Memphis and Nashville. No this is not all, just where we have been. Pan Handling is getting out of hand, literally. The problem is getting to be very big and laws are going to be put into action and enforced.

What can we do to curb this issue, fix this problem and get America back to work. People are going to starve for the first time in 50 years. I can tell you that this is a serious issue and we must address it;

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Without being named an utra-left liberal, of which I am not, I would like to point out that we are all Americans and we must work together and support one another and try to prevent others from becoming homeless so they do not have to panhandle, yes there are those who chose to live this way, but with the ever increasing and obvious observations, there are many more who have fear and shame in their eyes, clearly these people are not wanting to be in the position they are in and we must find jobs and ways to get them off the street.

As an Entrepreneur, I know, it is people like us who hold that key, the question is will the government get out of the way long enough of the free enterprise and free market mechanism to do it’s job? I submit to you and all Americans that this is no time to create hardships for small business, it is our only way out and 2/3 of Americans are employed by the small business person. When business is good, they need more people to work, the same people who asked you if you could spare some change last week. You want to fix the problem without giving away a fish, no problem allow the fisherman a chance to grow.

Now then, after giving much thought to this subject and talking with many homeless folks, I have an idea. To build small carts, which cost $550.00 that are portable cleaning machines. With small water tanks, pressure washers. On these carts is advertising like on park benches Buses and city bus stops, which will pay for these carts so that no one steals shopping carts from Businesses.

Each Homeless person will check out the carts and instead of rental fees they will promise to clean two bus stops, two park benches and collect aluminum cans, bottles and recycle type trash for redemption value. The design calls for a collection box on the unit for recyclables. The Homeless Individual also can clean other things for those who wish to pay them. Turning the Homeless who want off the street into micro businesses. And as an Entrepreneur, we have a prototype drawings, ideas for making the future units even better. We need realistic solutions to real problems when dealing with the homeless. Faith Based social programs can organize these carts and help the homeless step upward.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Using Wing Tip Vortices Wind Energy to Power Up Runway Lights

What if we used the wing tip vortices from a heavy jet airline taking off to power up the run way lights? At three minute separation, the runway lights could hit a peak output just in time for the next landing aircraft or the next one to take off. This would be most excellent at O'Hare, LaGuardia, LAX, Memphis during FedEx operations, etc. Also good for military operations. These aircraft generate a lot of wind on take off and climb out and that wind came at an expense of power to make the thrust and create the lift. We should never waste power. To learn more:

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Now then if these vortices are enough power to rip apart a small aircraft or cause an aircraft to crash, then surely we can use this with pop-up wind generators of the runway in the direction of cross wind to collect it? This means that aircraft operations can run at a maximum even if the power grid goes out and the airport is forced into auxiliary power.

Flight operations and safety integrity must be maintained at all times. An even better idea is to use rotorcraft in battlefield and rescue operations to create power. when landing the aircraft spins flat ceiling fans inside of flat boxes laid upon the ground to power up the entire field operations. The force of the air coming down spins the flat generators which wire the electricity to the nearest mobile command post tent, or module which will be needed to run air conditioning units or an array of other very important systems. In this case it would not be the vortex of the blades but the pushing down pressures.

If the Osprey at certain angles loses its lift and air flow to the rotor blades/propellers, then we know that the airflow both in and out must be very significant. The ground effect in effect could power up the important systems, which affect the needs of the rescue crews, search parties, fire fighter outposts or military operations. Just some thoughts on conservation of power. Never waste energy, which has already been bought and paid for.