The Concept of New York’s Sixth Borough
By Samuel Phineas Upham Most people have heard, or at least know about, New York’s Five Boroughs. People outside New York probably …
History of gelato
For centuries, people living in hot regions of the world have made efforts to create cold treats that may refresh their bodies …
The Implications of “Restraint of Trade”
Restraint of trade is very similar to the modern “non-compete” agreement that some businesses will have employees sign. The intention of the …
Construction of the Erie Canal
By Samuel Phineas Upham The Erie Canal was an important part of New York history and city infrastructure that would have lasting …
NASDAQ: The New Face in Town
By Samuel Phineas Upham For the first two centuries of its existence, the New York Stock Exchange faced no real domestic competition. …
Five Last Minute Items to Make Sure You Have Before the Party Starts
Summary: Don’t forget these must-haves for your party. Planning a child’s birthday is a pretty hectic job for any parent, and there …
The 900 Ton Vessel that the Earl Of Cumberland Sailed On
By Phineas Upham The Red Dragon, or the official title “The Scourge of Malice,” was a massive 38-gun flagship ordered by the …
Gelato Consumption on the Rise in the USA
The surge in popularity in terms of consumption of the gelato in the USA needs to be analyzed within its context and …
Muhammad Yunus and the Concept of Microfinance
By Phin Upham Muhammad Yunus is credited with developing the incredibly innovative concepts of micro-finance and microcredit. Yunus developed a system for …
FedEx: America’s First Single-Carrier Shipper
By Phin Upham FedEx Express and FedEx are the same company, but there is a different starting point for each one. Fred …