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Norman Alvarado

193 Posts

USA

How government and private enterprise collaborated to build the transcontinental railroad

Norman Alvarado

1. It United the Nation Physically and SymbolicallyWhen the Transcontinental Railroad was finished on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah, the United States achieved an uninterrupted rail connection between…

Science and Technology

how 10 technological inventions failed due to cost despite being ahead of their time

Norman Alvarado

10 Technological Inventions That Failed Despite Being Ahead of Their TimeBeing first is not the same as being ready for widespread use. An invention can anticipate a lasting need yet…

Investments and Business

Where does your average salary go the furthest? 10 cities to consider for affordable living

Norman Alvarado

A high salary does not necessarily buy a comfortable life. What matters is how much a typical worker can afford after taxes and essential expenses, especially housing. On that basis,…

Investments and Business

The top companies by revenue per employee in pharmaceutical wholesale and refining

Norman Alvarado

Commodity traders lead a practical roster of businesses boasting remarkably massive revenue per employee. Enormous volumes of oil, gas, metals, and various other commodities are handled by relatively compact trading…