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The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal. In late September, 2012, a nondescript Zimbabwe-born programmer named Paul Le Roux was arrested by DEA agents during a sting operation in Monrovia, Liberia. Despite his unremarkable appearance, the public would learn that Le Roux was actually a ruthless cartel leader who used his programming skills to single handedly build a sprawling criminal empire. In this book, The Mastermind , journalist and author Evan Ratliff details the decade-long investigation that uncovered a staggering story worthy of Breaking Bad . Le Roux began his career in 2003 with a legally questionable business called RX Limited, which used a network of doctors and pharmacies across the U.S. to sell prescription drugs online. This highly profitable enterprise ultimately played a major hand in the nation’s opioid crisis. But in 2007 Le Roux turned to highly illegal activities, building his own encryption software to hide from prying government eyes. By the time he w...

TO: Clark Hanson, CEO FROM: Arthur Hanlon, R&D Department DATE: 10/20/2019 SUBJECT: Alqueria As you know, an important part of my job is to find companies suitable for investment that follow the standards of AMDP. After careful consideration, I would recommend that we invest in Alqueria. This large Colombian dairy company produces milk, cream, and yogurt of all kinds, makes an effort to be environmentally sustainable, and has an ambitious socially conscious goal built into their corporate philosophy. But before I review Alqueria in detail, it’s important to note AMDP’s investment expectations. AMDP Investment Standards Triple Bottom Line The triple bottom line is a multi-pronged approach to evaluating companies from a socially responsible perspective, and gauges them on their performance in the three “P’s”: People: A company’s effort to be helpful and generous towards those they employ, as well as towards local and regional communities impacted by their busine...

Marvel Studios: The Coolest Kid in School The statistics surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe are nothing short of dizzying. 23 films over the span of 11 years, a combined gross of over $22.5 billion, and an average Rotten Tomato score of 83.8%. The franchise’s biggest “flop”, 2008’s The Incredible Hulk , still made over $260 million and was considered financially profitable. This is an unprecedented rate of success for a studio, and others in the industry have only been able to watch with slacked jaws as the MCU virtually defined pop culture, smashing countless records in its wake. Their competitors’ frustrations are then compounded by the fact that Marvel seems to pull random successes out of thin air. Imagine pitching this as a concept for a hit movie: a thief teams up with two aliens, a raccoon, and a talking tree to try and save the world from an intergalactic conqueror. But against all odds, Guardians of the Galaxy became a fan favorite with a tidy $773 million haul. An...

American Like Me American Like Me is a collection of 32 stories, told first-hand by a wide range of successful actors, athletes, activists, and more who grew up with a connection to more than one culture. These people are either immigrants, children or grandchildren of immigrants, or indigenous, and they try to provide new perspectives on what it’s like to be raised in a unique culture in America. The subjects of the stories vary greatly. Some are positive accounts of how their heritage is a source of strength within American society, while others share heartwrenching examples of the judgement and racism they’ve endured in trying to exercise their cultural identity. But almost all of the authors come to the eventual conclusion that they have grown up stronger because of their background, rather than in spite of it. American Like Me celebrates the whole spectrum of voices that this country has to offer, and conveys the message that no matter how much people try to tell you otherwise...