At the end of the day, "the people" decide in so many ways. The powers that be spend time and money getting folks to do this vs. that, why? Because those powers need something from we the people. So it is always interesting to see what the professionals – you and your colleagues! – who …
The plan for this weekend's column here is more upbeat, but today we'll look at milestones – good and bad – three votes (not what you think!) and fee, errr…, free speech. We have a number of Suits – legal eagles who are ladies as well as gents – who have graced our pages past …
Milestones, 3 Votes and what happened to American Free Speech? Read More »
There are things like the law of gravity that we can't suspend by mere wish or whim. If I step off the side of the cliff or building without safety gear, a chute or glider wings, no amount of wishing would keep me from falling. There are laws of economics that work as silently yet …
Calling Died-Hard Democrats – Obama’s “Perfect Storm” Warning! Read More »
This has been a whirlwind year, so Thanksgiving provides a welcome pause for us, our team and no doubt hundreds of millions of others. The time off with family and friends is priceless. There is certainly so much for us to give thanks for on this popular holiday. As thoughts about the big day approached, …
His book sits on top of the New York Times best sellers list while he sits in a wheel chair. Millions follow Charles Krauthammer's observations and opinions on political, economic or social issues, yet his training was in medicine. Rather than roll over and play dead or 'end it all' because of his serious accident, …
What a November! Our 18 Featured Article line up are headlined by: Equity Lifestyle's Chairman Sam Zell, Skyline Corporation's Terry Decio and San Antonio Credit Union/CU Factory Built Lending's Barry Noffsinger these alone are a treasure trove of exclusives that should make any manufactured housing trade media publisher's readers savor with delight! You'll find those …
The recently concluded National Communities Council (NCC) of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Fall Leadership Forum took a serious stride in living up to its billing, Building a Vision for the Future. Accolades from attendees directed to Jenny Hodge, MHI Vice President and NCC executive director were quickly shared by her with the entire MHI …
First Looks at the NCC Fall Leadership Forum, I’m Home and more Read More »
You'll see what the acronym TEST means below, along with Big Number 48. Let's start with some observations about all the superior September articles you'll find, outlined below. Before publishing an article, it's my privilege to read and edit them all. As I read Zig's article this month for MHProNews, my mind turned to exactly …
Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate are breaking their necks to pass a so-called comprehensive immigration reform bill. The perceived political prize is the future votes of an estimated 11 million Hispanics currently living in the U.S. without proper documents. Without delving into the details or policy, let's ask this question of keen interest …
Odds are good that you've heard some Hollywood type or other celebrity say, “Image isn't everything, it's the only thing.” There is no doubt that a good image helps you, and a poor one harms you. So most professionals in our industry don't need to be convinced that improving our industry's image is a good …
Manufactured Housing Professionals, Is Image Everything? Read More »
