The principal tenet of the Epicurean philosophy proffers “that men’s lives should be governed by pleasure, not thoughtless self-indulgence, but pleasure rationally calculated” (West, 2008).  With tranquility as the ideal, the epicurean lifestyle encourages indulgence in activities that promote harmony and pleasure. America’s zealous embrace of this philosophy has unfortunately resulted in the inclusion of … Continue reading →

Unlike the triumphant ending in the age-old tale of David and Goliath, little hope exists for small businesses to successfully battle the giant burden of healthcare provision under the ACA. Several small businesses already face the daunting challenge of skyrocketing costs of health insurance premiums. For example, small businesses pay approximately eighteen percent more than … Continue reading →