It was going to reach $1 billion in sales faster than any company in history. It would be to the car what the car was to the horse and buggy. Its creator said he imagined his invention used

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Welcome to summer! The breezes are warm, the water is cool, the mountains of western North Carolina are spectacular and the financial markets aren't certain which way they want to go. Yet another sum

As I recall from my college Greek mythology course, arrogant mortals ultimately learn -- and quite harshly -- the folly of excessive ego. The stories usually end with Zeus smiting with a fe

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