MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

The year is at an end. I wish you and yours all the best. May this coming year be better than your last year. Be happy, be safe and take care.

"REVIVAL": By Stephen King

I loved this novel. I was sucked in by one of the masters of writing. I became intertwined in the back story of the main character and some of the supporting characters. I found myself vested in what would happen to them. Stephen king is truly a master of his craft. The novel is enjoyable, unpredictable and plain fun to read. I would recommend this and so many other of his works for your reading pleasure.

"LOST LOVE": A poem by FJT

I wonder if you are happy
You seem to be

You are not with me
But with another
Life's ironies

It is said
You love only once
Tragically

Dreams of you and I
What might have been
Harmoniously

Hello and Goodbye
Love you always
Tenderly

BRAD THOR: "Code of Conduct"

I read this author for the first time and it was worth the time. I was given his book by a friend. I found the novel to be informative, thrilling and a fun read. The settings for the story are grand and cross different parts of the world. The life of a freelance operative is delved into and you get a notion of how they live. Their world is gleamed upon. The story itself is fast paste and heart pounding. I would recommend this book for your reading pleasure.

"SEARCHING:" A poem by FJT

"SEARCHING"

So Long As I Live
My Love For You
Will Be Eternal

The Way That I Feel
Love Wrought Asunder
Will Be Central

Find You I Will
Love Ghosted But Not Forgone
Will Be Seminal

Death Do Us Not Part
Love Crossing Longing and Pain
Will Be Forever Primal

"The Confession," by John Grisham

"The Confession," by John Grisham is a great book. I read this book at lightning speed. Well, it was lightning speed for me anyway. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found the subject matter enlightening. The story is formed around the death penalty. It explains the death penalty and gives you an up close and personal view of it.The angles come from all directions and view points. You get to see the families of the victim as well as the family of the convicted.

I am on the fence about the death penalty. I don't think that anyone should have the right to kill another. But then again, I have not had a loved one taken from me by some criminal. If that were the case, I might feel differently about putting them to death. But when it comes to putting someone to death and giving them life imprisonment, I feel the latter is a much more appropriate punishment. If you kill someone, they end. Their pain, suffering and misery ends. If you lock them up for the rest of their lives and take away their freedom, it serves as more of a punishment in my opinion. Maybe it is just me, but I would rather go to the great beyond; then be locked up in a small cell for the rest of my life. Think about it, I would be doing the same thing until I died. The repetition would drive me insane. And from what I understand, prison life is hell.

In conclusion, let me say that this book deserves to be made into a movie. It covers a subject matter that is in the courts today as we speak. If you get a chance to read it, be sure you do.

The Racketeer: A novel by John Grisham

I just finished "The Racketeer," by John Grisham. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. As usual, John Grisham delivers. I was surprised but happy to see that the main character was not your usual male lead. The main character was well educated, a man of action, and depicted with levity.

The story was fast pace, winding and kept you guessing. At points in the story, you feel sorry for some of the things being done to certain individuals. You also question the motives and humanity of the main character at times. I however was pleased with the ending and think it to be an enjoyable read. I am going to stop now so as to not give away to much of the story. Be sure to get it if you get the chance. You will enjoy it.

David Baldacci: Last Man Standing

I just finished reading David Baldacci's, "Last Man Standing." It was an enjoyable book. The main character was an FBI agent who was part of a Hostage Rescue Team. The story was filled with turns and twist. I found that the characters were well developed. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good law enforcement driven thriller. I especially liked the fact that I could not be sure who "done it." It was set up in such a way that you were guessing all the way through.

I've read several of David Baldacci's novels. I have always found them to be intriguing, suspenseful and engaging. I must say though that I found these book at second hand stores, small book stores and so forth. It has opened me up to his writing and in turn, I have bought newer books he has written. If you want to discover new authors go this route. Once you decide you like their writing, go ahead and buy their new offerings. It will be well worth the price. This is my "Modus Operandi" when it comes to buying books by authors I have yet to discover. It has worked for me in the past and it can work for you in the future.

Thank you. Take care and be safe.

"THE CHASE:" A free verse poem by FJT

"THE CHASE"

I chase and chase
All that I want lies before me

I reach and grab
All that could be mine, seems so far away

I strain to be achievable
All that makes due, is a profit in sight

I trade time for effort
All that is worthy, seems to escape me

I long for success
All that is gain, comes at a price

I dive head long
All that is at the bottom, comes up to the surface

I hope the end is near
All that can be, will be

I believe in myself
All one has is himself and God

I continue the chase
All that is yours, is within the chase

TEESPRING: T-Shirt For Sale

Teesping is an online t-shirt company. They allow you to sell your designs on their t-shirt. They are quite successful and growing as a company. They treat the sale of t-shirts the way Kickstarter treats crowdfunding as a business model. The company gives you a set limit of time to sell a set limit of t-shirt before it comes to an end. You are allowed to sell more than your goal of course, but you have to reach your established goal in order for the t-shirts to be sent out.

I have been trying to sell my designs on the Teespring platform. I have not been successful as of yet. The reason is that I am still learning how to use Teespring. I am also still learning how to advertise on Facebook. Many of the successful Teespring campaigns are advertise on Facebook. You have to be familiar with how to advertise on Facebook and learn all the nuances involved. For instance, it is recommended that you find a niche audience. They should be passionate about something or someone. They should be motivated to buy because of those passions. A lot more goes into it and I am still learning. I have launched several campaigns, that is what Teespring calls selling items on their platform. I have gotten really good responses from my Facebook ads but no sales as of yet. I have to tweak the product and be more specific on the advertising. That is what my research shows. I am still testing and trying.

I have worked with another online company selling t-shirts. The problem with them is that the cost of the items (t-shirts) were high and the profit margin for me, low. For example, on a t-shirt costing $21.00 dollars, I stand to make 2-3 dollars. It is true that I set the percent mark up. But the product is so costly, a relatively low mark up, prices me out of the market. I generally set my profit percentage at 10% with them. The result is a t-shirt costing over $20.00 and me making 2-3 dollars. On the other hand, Teespring charges about 9 dollars on average for a good, quality t-shirt. I can mark it up 10 dollars and still have a t-shirt priced under 20 dollars. That makes a big difference.

I am treating this as a part-time job/ hobby for now. I hope to make my first sale soon. And if it works out, I can devote more time to it. I am an aspiring author and that is my main focus. But, I am good with words and the t-shirt business seems like a natural extension of what I do. I come up with phrases, sayings and other word play to put on t-shirts. If it works out, I can have another stream of income. IF YOU ARE GOOD WITH WORDS ALSO, YOU SHOULD GIVE TEESPRING A TRY. You can find them at www.teespring.com.

FAST FOOD: $15.00 Per Hour Minimum Wage

It's the number one topic on the news and everywhere you look. Fast food workers want to be paid $15.00 per hour. That would provide them with an income of just over $30,000 per year. This would raise many out of the poverty income line. It would also mean that many would not need government assistance to survive or second jobs.

The main argument of the fast food industry is that they can't afford it. These restaurants are generating millions of dollars in net sales. The corporation that own or franchise these restaurants out complain that the increase in the minimum wage would adversely affect their bottom line. Is this true? They speak of cost such as, franchise fees, food and maintenance. These fees are legitimate but the most important fee is the workers. Without the worker, you could not run the restaurant and therefore would not have a business. Why should the one to suffer most be the worker when they are the most important cog in the wheel?

The corporations and the owners complain of the hardship it would cost to pay a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour. They complain of having to reduce their payroll and having to close stores. They complain about losing money and not being able to make enough to cover their payroll. They complain about a lot of things. They say it will end their business if this happens. The question is: WILL A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS CLOSE DOWN BECAUSE OF AN INCREASE OF $7 - $8 DOLLARS IS MADE TO THE PAYROLL. The answer is a resounding NO. They will continue to operate and pass on the cost to their customers. They will absorb little to no cost of the increase. That is how business is done and they are no different.

"THE AMOEBA STRAIN": A New Novel by F. J. Telasco

My next novel is titled, "The Amoeba Strain." It will be out in 2016 and available on Kindle, Smashwords, Barnes & Nobles, Apple Books, Google Play and many other distributors. I have been hard at work on this novel for the past year. It stems from an idea I had which originated over 10 years ago. The story is about a man, Adam West, who is being hunted by the government and a powerful corporation. He is not like me and you. On the contrary, he is very different. He is believed to be the key to solving one of life's biggest questions. The issue this question entails is front in center in all our lives. It is in the courts and is endlessly debated. It deals with the nature of man himself.

The story begins with one of the main characters, Ian Cage, crossing paths with a doctor that works for the government. The doctor is trying to find a cure. The cure will solve the problems, as he and his bosses sees it, for a whole generation of people. His boss is the president of the United States of America. The cure the president seeks is personal to him. He believes this is his only chance at finding the cure for him and his family. The president will be told that what he seeks to cure is not a disease. He will be told that it is just a part of life, a matter of human development. He will disagree and forge forward with his plans.

The head of the corporation, Joseph Arlington, has different intents when it comes to Adam West. He seeks more than the cure. He seeks a bevy of medical cures which Adam West can provide. His corporation stands to make billions if medical remedies are obtained through the research that will come from Adam West. He is relentless and calculating. He will stop at nothing to have his way. And in the mix, there are the "Others." They represent experiments gone wrong and right for that matter. They seek to exist and co-exist with everyone else. They are few in numbers but that could all change.

PLEASE LOOK FOR THE RELEASE OF "THE AMOEBA STRAIN" IN JANUARY, 2016. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. IT'S A REAL PAGE TURNER. THANK YOU.

NETFLIX: With Commercials?

Netflix is an on-demand Internet streaming media company. Netflix provides you with television shows, documentaries and movies. The items provided are old and new. This is all done through the Internet. All you need is a connection and the content will be provided for you. The company is at an all time high in valuation. And from the looks of it, the sky is the limit as to how high the price of the stock will go. It is still a good investment if you can afford to buy the stock. The reason this article is being written is because Netflix maybe ignoring a crucial market in their hemisphere. That market is the portion of customers who do not want to pay for television or movies for that matter. If you think about it, they do not want to pay for any content.

These people are currently customers to network television. They are also begrudgingly customers to paid content through cable and satellite television. These people do not mind watching commercials. Let me repeat that. These people do not mind watching commercials. As long as they do not have to pay, they are okay with the content they receive. Usually, a company would have to research this but the evidence already exist. The networks have proven that the model works. It is said that television advertising is a sixty five billion dollar business. Now, the question is how does this pertain to Netflix.

What if Netflix were to approach this as a two tiered solution? Netflix could continue to offer content in it's original format. The format that we are all familiar with. A second tiered approach could be that Netflix offers a free service with commercials. The networks are already doing this on the Internet. I have watched all my favorite shows from ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX on the Internet and they all have commercials. It does not bother me in the least. Netflix would have to change in some regards to accomplish this. But, it is achievable and the profit in doing so is there. Something else Netflix should take into consideration is that this would reduce the pirating of its content. People using other peoples Netflix password to access programming would greatly be reduced. Some say that the way the networks do business is dying because people do not want to watch commercials. I say maybe the model still exist. It may simply be migrating to the Internet. If given a choice of watching commercials or paying $150.00 per month to watch television, I'd watch a reasonable amount of commercials with my television programming.

THE AUTHOR: On Writing My First Novel

It is said that writing a novel is a difficult endeavor to undertake. It is said that one has to have a talent for it. But, it is also said that everyone has one book in them. This must be true because it seems as if everyone has written that one book. The ebook market is filled with fiction and non-fiction books. The numbers and topics are wide and vast. The chance that one will make it as an author, much less and ebook author is slim to none. This fact does not seem to be holding anyone back from trying to become an author. This new paradigm that exist in the world of writing has made it accessible to all. This is a good thing. It is also a bad thing. The competition is enormous and the reading public is not as enormous. The product outnumbers the buyers. However true this may be, there are those who are still successful at it. The key is to try to become one of those few.

My first book is about a vigilante who hunts people that are bad. He has some of the tendencies of a serial killer. He hunts people who have committed crimes and are deserving of punishment. This may sound familiar to anyone that has seen the show on Showtime Cable Channel called "Dexter." But Dexter was not the first and only character of his kind. There has been many others. Dexter was however the most popular. And, The cable show was very good and captivating.  My character is similar to Dexter in that they hunt those who deserve to be hunted. The similarity stops there. The name of my character is "Malcolm." He is a black male and was raised in a strict catholic setting. He came up with his code of behavior based on what he learned in the catholic school system. He was told that killing is never good in the eyes of God. He also knows that in the old testament, the law was "An eye for an eye." He does hunt because he feels compelled to but he is also righting wrongs as he sees it. As a child, Malcolm asked a priest; Can the guilty be punished here on earth? The priest responded, "Yes they can and that the law took care of that. Malcolm then asked, "What about the ones that the law does not deal with?" The priest responded, "God would deal with those persons." Malcolm then said, "The angel of death has killed for God before, hasn't he?" The priest responded, "Yes, he has." Malcolm said, "Can someone here on earth be like the angel of death?" The priest did not respond. He simply said, "Malcolm you are only fifteen, much to young to be pondering on such matters. But the answer to your question is, "Yes, some people have acted as such on behalf of God. But, it always led to great and overwhelming consequences." Malcolm heard what he wanted to hear in that response. The priest, after making the statement, did not know why he gave such a response to a child. He was bewildered. Malcolm went on to formulate his own conduct as it pertained to people who do wrongs.

In writing Malcolm, it was a goal made to be obtained. I obtained it when I finished and published it. Of course, I found a hundred things wrong with it as soon as I self published it. I wanted to change this and change that. I have read that this is a natural reaction to having written a book. I am working on my next book and it has nothing to do with vigilante or serial killers. The working title is "The Amoeba Strain." The book is about a man on the run from the government and a powerful corporate titan. They seek him for different reasons but once they find him, it will be his end. The story deals with questions about humanity, sexuality, and a host of other topics. It is proving to be quite a challenge. I am hoping to be finished and self published by the end of 2015.

NBA PLAYER: Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin is an NBA basketball player. He plays for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. Prior to the Lakers, he spent sometime with the Houston Rockets, another NBA team. Lin became famous while playing for the New York Knicks. The term "Lin sanity" came about during his time with the Knicks. He had an incredible run with the team that gained him superstar status in the NBA.

Jeremy Lin is a great offensive player. He is good at shooting and driving to the basket. He sees the court very well and it helps in his passing game. He is a point guard and seeing the court well is a needed skill set. He seems to thrive best in a run and gun style of play. He does most of his damage in the transition from defense to offense. If there is one knock on Jeremy Lin, it is that he is not a good defensive player.

Playing defense is an important part of basketball. It is the art of stopping your opponent from scoring or helping some one else to score. It can be very difficult and Mr. Lin is not the only one with difficulty playing defense. To be clear, it is not that Mr. Lin does not play defense. He gets beat off the dribble when his opponents use fakes to go by him. Also, the screens don't help, but that's a problem for everyone. The man Mr. Lin is guarding does three things to go by him. They use a head fake, shoulder fake or ball fake. The ball fake usually entails a cross-over. As stated earlier, Mr. Lin is not the only one with defensive problems. There are many NBA players with the same problem.

The solution is very simple. The answer lies in what is known as body mass or your center mass. I've watch Jeremy Lin play defense (purely as a fan of his and of the game). He has a tendency to focus on the opponents head, shoulder or ball dribble. By doing this, he is susceptible to fakes which results in him losing his man in open court. What Mr. Lin needs to do is concentrate on the center mass of his opponent. He needs to focus in on the chest area of the man he is playing. A player can fake with his head, shoulders or even the ball but where his center mass goes, so does the rest of him. There is no way around it. There are other factors that a good defensive player needs. But in Mr. Lin's case, This is the most important in my opinion. The opinion of one of his many fans.  

STAR TREK: Farewell Mr. Spock

Leonard Nimoy died on February 27, 2015. He was the actor that played "Spock" on the popular television series, "Star Trek." He was 83 years old and beloved by many. His character was an alien from the planet Vulcan. Vulcan's had learned to control their emotions as a people. It was not that they did not have emotions but rather they controlled their emotions. Vulcan's as a consequence of controlling their emotions appeared to be emotionless. The life of a Vulcan was based on logic. They needed things and wanted everything to be logical. And if they weren't, it did not make sense to them. Spock was the epitome of what a Vulcan was and should be. But because Spock was half human, he struggled with emotions more so than did full blooded Vulcans. On the show, Spock the character was the perfect first officer and the perfect friend.

Can a totally logical person be prejudice? The answer to that question is no, they cannot be. If you accept the premise of what a Vulcan is, can Spock be a prejudice person? The answer would seem to be no, he cannot. I probably liked the character "Spock" on "Star Trek" for that reason. As a child, I looked at him as someone who was not and could not be prejudice. This is the reason I enjoyed the show so much as a child and as an adult. Although at a later age, I realized that even very logical individuals could be prejudice for any given number of reasons.

The show also dealt with topics that pertained to prejudice directly and indirectly. One of my favorite episodes was the one dealing with the creator of Enterprise's ships computer. The creator was a black man and was the engineer that created the computer. Even as a child, I knew how unusual it was to see that man in that role and the character to be of that race. There was another episode I enjoyed immensely. It was about a planet at war. The inhabitants had killed off everyone on the planet except for two remaining survivors. They were hell bent on killing each other. Eventually, they were both beamed to the Enterprise. When they got there, Captain Kirk asked them why they were fighting and trying to kill one another. One of the men said, "Can't you see?" Everyone on the bridge looked at the men and then at each other. They did not understand. The man saw this and said, "He is black on the right side and I am black on the left." The other man he was at war with was in total agreement. They demanded to be beamed back to the planet to finish hunting each other. The captain complied.

It is my hope that Mr. Leonard Nimoy lived a long and prosperous life. As someone who is outside looking in, it appears that was the case. I saw him in other roles as an actor. It always brought a smile to my face because I would always associate him with "Spock." I would not be surprised if hundreds of years from now "Star Trek" was still relevant. After all, it was a show which the creator, Gene Roddenberry, stated was a play on morality. If you look closely, it was exactly that, in my opinion. I am sure that he will be missed by his family, friends and the many fans he has worldwide. I am one of those fans. 

Question: Marvel Comics T.V. & DC Comics T.V.

I am amazed that Marvel Comics and DC Comics does not have their own channel. Whether that channel is a cable channel, Internet streaming channel or some form of both, I am amazed. The main problem with owning a television channel is providing content. This would not be a problem that either of these companies would have. They have content going back eighty to ninety years if not longer. The content that they have possess characters and back stories that are fully developed. They have hundreds of heroes and villains whose stories are written and still being written. They have supporting characters to go along with the main ones they have already.

Marvel is now owned by Disney. There is such a thing as the Disney Channel and it is pretty successful. It only seems fitting that there should be a Marvel Channel. They can include everything from cartoons to contemporary programing. The model already exist in limited form. Marvel has "The Agents of Shield" on ABC. DC Comics has "Arrow" and "The Flash" on the WB Channel. Marvel and DC has several successful movies under their belts. In reference to programming, the channel could include the old superhero shows as fillers. Marvel has the old "Captain America" and "Spiderman" from the 70's and 80's. DC Comics has "Wonder Woman," "Superman" and "Shazam." The list goes on and on but finding programming would not be a problem. Agreements would have to be reached. But in the end, the venture would reward all parties involved.

The true question is how many people would tune in to watch these channels? It all depends on how it was set up. Would I pay to watch if the model was similar to Netflix? Depending on the price being charged, I probably would. If it was a cable channel, would I include it in my package? The answer is yes, I would. There are millions, if not tens of millions of people who purchase comic books. These people also watch the current superhero material being offered on television as of now. They also go to the movies to watch superheroes on the big screen. Would they also be willing to pay say $5.99 to $8.99 a month for a Marvel or a DC channel? I think the answer is yes. Is there a chance of over saturation of the market? The answer is yes. If you get tired of it, you don't normally remove it from your package or discontinue your Internet streaming service, you simply watch something else. After a while, you come back to it. Well, I hope these channels exist one day. I really hope that they are made into their own publicly listed companies so I can invest in them also. I think they would be great investments. I also think that they will be fun to watch.

Online Trading: The Confidence Game

So, I tell you that you can make a lot of money. I tell you that you do not need a lot of money to start in order to get involve. I tell you that there are others that have become rich, even wealthy doing this. I tell you that this is an investment, not gambling. I tell you that I am regulated to some degree. I show you where you can go to check me out.  I show you testimonials. You listen and become interested. It sounds to good to be true but the evidence is staring at you in the face. I tell you that all you have to do is read some books, take a course and learn some strategies. It all sounds so easy, feasible and practical. You want to give it a try.

In the world of online trading, you will find all of the above. The trade can be in stocks, commodities, or currencies. All you have to do is set up an online account, deposit the required funds and start trading. The problem is that you will most likely loose all your initial investment and more if you continue. Are there people who are successful at online trading? The answer is yes. But those people are few in numbers and they are usually people who have been trading for years if not decades. The other factor is that those people have the capital to stay in the game. This is very important because in trading; you will suffer losses. If you cannot weather these losses, you will never pick enough winners to stay in the game or for that matter be successful.

A Ponzi scheme works in such a way that the people at the top of the pyramid end up with all the money. The online trading game is similar to a Ponzi scheme. Research shows that most traders lose money. The few that make money collect it from the losers who lost the money. In other words, the 70 - 80 % who lose money, pay out to the 20 - 30 % that makes money. But, it does not stop there. Even if you make money, fees and taxes eat away at your profit. So, you end up paying another group of people at the top of the pyramid besides the game maker. You end up paying the tax man or woman and endure more losses. In the end, it's all a confidence game. Only this game is to some degree legal and regulated, sometimes (see: Binary Options).

Remember the old adage, If it is to good to be true, it probably isn't. You would be better serve to take part in your companies 401k. You would be better off investing in an index mutual fund, if you have money to spare after the 401k contribution. And if you still have more money burning a hole in your pocket, take a tally of the things you most use (see: electronics, social networks, household items, personal care products, etc.). Research the companies who makes these items and invest in them by buying their stocks. It's the long game when it comes to this type of investment. But it will be well worth it. A lot of these companies will be well established and profitable. It may not be as fancy as saying, "I'm a trader." It will in the end allow you to say that you are an investor, a savvy one.

Big Oil's Panic Mode: Part 2

The world wide oil industry is fighting against progress. Yes, it is true that supply out strips demand when it comes to oil. OPEC has decided not to stabilize the price. It's their play on forcing the U.S. to cut back on production or bring their oil manufacturing to a stand still. The U.S. is leading in oil production these days but for how long. With prices this low, it becomes non-feasible to continue oil production in the U.S. This also applies for the Canadians. OPEC seems to believe if they can allow the price to plunge, they will survive and be the last man standing.

The fact of the matter is, if progress in new energy developments continue, oil may become obsolete. If not obsolete, its use may eventually be so minuscule that the industry collapse. In reference to new energy, electric vehicles are all the rage. There is also talk of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. A fusion power plant was mention to be feasible, viable and on track to be online in the next ten years (see: Lockheed Martin/ Fusion Plant). All of this spells bad news for the oil industry. So as an industry, they allow oil prices to drop and stay that way. This will encourage the populist to remain dependent on oil. With gas prices at $2.00 per gallon in some areas, Our views on alternative energy is changing ever so slightly. More people are buying gas guzzling vehicles because of this.

The question now is for how long will the price of oil remain low. At some point, the oil industry may decide, progress is inevitable, let's get all we can get before the end comes. At that point, the price of oil will go up and the industry will gouge us for all they can. But for now, the low prices reminds us of how great the use of oil and gas is. It reminds us of how easy on the wallet it can be. Those are strong reminders and how much they will affect us remains to be seen. While it appears that OPEC is in a fight against other oil producers, it is apparent that what concerns all of them is the survival of their industry in the form of one entity. Electric cars do not need gas.

Division 1 College Football & Basketball: Indentured Servitude

The definition of an indentured servant is a person under contract to work for another person for a definite period of time, usually without pay but in exchange for free passage to a new country. During the seventeenth century most of the white laborers in Maryland and Virginia came from England as indentured servants. (Definition from Dictionary.com)

The players at the top 100 or more Division 1 schools who play football and basketball are likened to indentured servants. They work without pay and their free passage is the so-called free tuition to the school. The tuition is not even guaranteed for four years or upon graduation. It can be canceled or revoked on a yearly basis. It is based on your production as a player.

Indentured Servitude is illegal in the United States of America. The laws are mainly used to protect migrant workers. The players at these schools face similar dilemmas when it comes to pay. In the case of the schools, millions, hundreds of millions of dollars are being generated and the players see none of it. Without the players, the revenue would not be generated. That is a matter of fact.

The argument of the schools are that they do not want to classify the players as employees. The problem here is that the business of sports is generating staggering amounts of money. The generation of the income is due to employees such as coaches, assistant coaches and staffs at every level. These persons tend to the "student-athlete." Guess what, the student athletes are also employees regardless of what one wants to classify them as. These schools are some of the oldest institutions in our nation. They have business centers and are more than capable of figuring out a way to pay these athletes.