Why Luck Can’t Be Relied Upon

Full disclosure: I am not much of a gambler. I prefer to compete in an arena I can control, one that requires skill, strategy, and preparation. July 17 is National Lottery Day, celebrating the miniscule, though enticing, chance of striking it rich. Including Florida, 45 states nationwide have some form of lottery, and Americans spend over $100 billion on lottery tickets each year. I like an underdog as much as the next guy, but I do not like those odds. While I may occasionally play a game of chance, I would never hedge my professional success on luck ... CONTINUE READING

A Look at Florida’s Personal Injury Boom

You may have heard that people filed more personal injury cases in Florida last year than in any other state in the country. Not just a few more, either — Florida had over 1,200% more personal injury cases per capita than the national average. While studies show that Florida’s injury rate is about 9% higher than the national average, that far from makes up for the discrepancy on its own. In my opinion, the true culprit is House Bill 837 (HB 837), which Florida’s Senate passed and came into effect in March of last year, and I will explain why ... CONTINUE READING

The True Story Behind the Invention of Ice Cream

While fables exist of Marco Polo returning from his adventures in the Far East with a recipe closely resembling modern-day sherbet, that was not the inspiration for the treat we’re exploring here. The history of America’s favorite dessert is as varied as a cone of Neapolitan ice cream! ... CONTINUE READING

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