On Memorial Day, we remember our veterans. On Labor Day, we pause to thank all the workers. On Mothers Day, we celebrate motherhood and moms everywhere. On Father's Day, we pay our respects to the fathers, our dads and their dads. On New Year's Day, we bask in the glow of the previous night's revelry, …
We promised midweek here on the Masthead to give you something more upbeat this weekend. Let's race through a few items that should liftyourspirits and move you to end 2013 on a high note, then prep your start of 2014 with more spring in your step! For three years running, attendees of the Louisville Show …
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 »
Among the hottest topics in manufactured housing are routinely those related to financing. We see that keen interest in financing at live industry events, such as seminars that take place at the Louisville Show, or the rapidly organized and high interest being shown in Texas Manufactured Housing Association's Dodd-Frank summit, both taking place in January …
CFPB Director Richard Cordray’s Decision Is Missing the Mark Read More »
My plan for today's blog post was quite different, I may run the planned one this weekend instead. But looking at the amazing numbers that we have for the registrations for the 2014 Louisville Show, a number of thoughts hit me. First, naturally all involved with the show are thrilled that it is sold out, …
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 »
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, …
Most of us have heard the trademark words on TV: "Better Ingredients, Better Pizza. That's Papa John's." Pizza Hut did not take that claim lightly. Some have the impression Pizza Hut sued Papa John's over those few words, lost on appeal and the rest is history. Indeed, Pizza Hut and their attorneys took a dim …
We will move 'rapid fire rundown' mode through a series of 7 topics that average 145 words each, which touch your world and professional interests. 1) What Interests Manufactured Housing Professionals? In a previous Masthead column, we explored what was on the minds of industry professionals based upon what they were reading the most. If …
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 …
