Europe’s Refugee Dilemma
Refugee migrations have a history that is as old as the human race, sometimes caused by hunger and natural disasters, but most often by war.
Author Archive: Johan Ramakers Ph.D
Everybody Has a Hungry Heart
Even if today was announced as a News day, The Federal Reserve just delivered once again, the invoice for our children and their children. News is just more of the same.
Main Street Program Getting Ready for Take Off
The organizational blueprint for Fernandina Beach’s prestigious designation as a Florida Main Street destination is well under way. Board is looking for committee volunteers.
Have a Cigar !!
Detente between Havana and Washington DC opens engagement opportunities that may ultimate correct a 50 year cold war policy mistake.
When the Going Gets Tough, the Dutch Show Courage
Public-policy disasters are what you get when you apply rational, small-scale problem-solving logic to an inappropriately broad situation.
Greece Blinked First…
As Greece submits a new austerity promise, the real financial anxiety moves to China and the collapsing Shanghai Composite Index
Traditional Advertising is Seeking Burial Ground
It was only a matter of time, but the moment has arrived that digital marketing through relevant content, gives final blow to flashy ads of the eighties.
Taking Us to the Crossroad
I wonder about the collapse of money when substandard paintings and rusted automobiles sell at record prices on auctions.
Welcome to the Machine Era has arrived
Knowing the habits, preferences and whereabouts of more than 1.5 billion people and being able to manipulate their decision making processes, is way too much power to go away easily.
Ritz Carlton Perfect Partner in Kick-Off of Restaurant Week
Five local Master chefs interpreting Modern Southern Cuisine turned into an evening of culinary grandstanding and fun presentations in a perfect upscale setting.
Wine and Art Are Telling the Future
As vineyards are pressed to re-locate to better areas and art auctions are going insane, the proverbial canaries in the coal mine are starting to suffocate.
A Different Take on the Immigration Issue
Voter turn out did not warrant a blanket mandate, but supplied strong tell tales of special interest motivation. One in Four votes came from over 60s, dead set to protect their interests.
The Huge Generational Disconnect and Starting Over at 60
More than 40 percent of American seniors have no retirement savings, wondering how to make ends meet in an uncertain economic future.
The Trilogy of Life’s Important Questions
What will I do and who will I choose to do it with and where will we do it? Three questions to answer without excuse or regret. It’s (almost) that simple.
Parental Welfare is as Bad as it Gets
Parental welfare is like lifting weights for your children… and thinking they’ll get stronger for it.