Monthly Archives: April 2025

Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen at the Border

It seems surreal to be writing about protecting our personal information when crossing the border. That’s something I haven’t thought about since crossing into China from Hong Kong years ago. But today with our border agents suddenly looking at anyone with a tattoo or strange name as a potential illegal immigrant, it’s possible for anyone […]

Apple and the tariff trap – Decades in the making; a first person account

The massive tariffs being levied on Chinese goods puts Apple—one of America’s most valuable and iconic companies—at serious risk. Nearly 90% of its products are made in China in high-tech factories that span hundreds of buildings and took decades to build, equip, and staff. With the imposition of steep tariffs, the cost of Apple’s products […]

So long Amazon

I always assumed I was the ideal Amazon customer. I pay $139 for Amazon Prime, purchase 15 to 20 products each month amounting to over $5000 each year, use an Amazon Visa for my purchases, and fill my prescriptions at Amazon Pharmacy. So I was surprised to receive this email from Amazon about violating their […]