So, What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving? (A Visualization Exercise)

On October 8, 2008, in Basic, Books, Culture, Family, Politics, Race, by Black Fives

People keep telling me they’re worried about November 4, and they cite that seemingly never-ending stream of off-topic distractions in politics. First of all, it’s going to be a landslide, as long as most registered voters vote.  I predicted that before the primaries were over. There’s plenty of evidence of this, but one hidden bonus [...]

My SLAM Magazine Article About John Isaacs

On September 30, 2008, in Children, History, Motivation, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

When SLAM asked me to write something about 93-year-old former professional basketball player John Isaacs, I wanted to go beyond what’s been told (and retold) before. I wanted to tell what matters most.

Studying Carnegie's Study

On July 11, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

You can tell a lot about someone by their office. Or study. What’s in it, how it’s kept, what’s on the walls … these are all clues. This is a photo of Andrew Carnegie’s study, around 1905. It was inside his mansion on Fifth Avenue in New York City. That’s where Carnegie lived after selling [...]

60% Of N.B.A. Players End Up Broke?

On June 9, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

This astonishing stat was reported a few months ago in a Toronto Star article: 60% of all N.B.A. players end up broke within 5 years after retiring. Your cup big enough? From the Star: “I’ve seen (an NBA player) having two cars a day to drive. You know, 14 cars,” said Raptors sharpshooter Jason Kapono [...]

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