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My Take on the Pure Michigan Advertising Campaign

David Z | May 14, 2010

In 2009, the State of Michigan spent approximately $12M for a national advertising campaign to promote tourism to Michigan, called Pure Michigan. Currently, the State legislature is considering reducing the funding for the program to only $5M for 2010.

Styrofoam Cups

David Z | March 3, 2010

At my office, a few months ago they discontinued styro-foam cups, which means I have to remember to bring in a coffee mug each morning, even if I don’t prepare a cup of home brew.

Legalize ALL Drugs

David Z | February 27, 2009

Almost all violent crime can be traced back to the drugs, not because of some inherent quality in the drug itself, and not because of some malevolent human element, rather because the monopoly profits earned by cartels in the drug trade are sufficient to compensate for the costs of war, and the illusion of these profits is sufficient to entice those willing to do the dirty work.

401(k) – The Next Bubble?

David Z | February 9, 2009

Even though many funds have lost substantial value in 2008/2009, it’s possible that 401(k) is the next bubble to burst.