The following text is based on a previously unpublished article that I authored in 1995. I’ve made only very minor edits to the original version, and that[…]

There are many people in the world who give me inspiration. Some are bold people who kick ass at everything they touch. Some are people who are[…]

I had my first professional publication more than three decades ago. That was at the US Bureau of Mines. I’ve told you about that previously. Since then,[…]

Now if I tell you that you suffer from delusions. You pay your analyst to reach the same conclusions. You live your life like a canary in[…]

The 1981 movie, “Neighbors” is the story of one man’s quiet suburban life which takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into[…]

Mr. Musk. You are a risk-taker and a visionary. You are a talented team-builder. Are you ready for a new challenge? I know you’re working on mining[…]

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In Uzbekistan, they celebrated several different new year events. I wish I’d been warned about one in particular. I was at the apartment alone one night, when[…]