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William P. Barrett
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Journalist, Author, Blogger, Financial Analyst, Freelance
Las Vegas, United States
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Biography
Half-century-plus as journalist, author, financial analyst, blogger, now in Las Vegas. With Forbes and Forbes.com in variety of positions since 1987, including Houston Bureau Chief, Senior Editor, Columnist, Contributing Editor and Senior Contributor. Current topics covered include top retirement places, charities good, bad and whatever; fundraising, other things that interest me. Writes reported commentary blog NewToLasVegas.com. Past gigs include: Camden Courier-Post, Associated Press, Philadelphia Bulletin, Dallas Times Herald (Houston Bureau Chief, Middle East Bureau Chief, National Correspondent), SmartMoney, Worth magazine, NewToSeattle.com. Holds J.D., CFA charter. Loeb Awards preliminary judge since 2010.
Other Stuff That Interests Me , Fundraising , Charities
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Content
By William P. Barrett| newtolasvegas.com@ Everyone knows the line. “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse,” the powerful mob boss Don Vito Corleone (played by Marlon Brando) says in the celebrated 1972 movie “The Godfather” about intimidating a Hollywood studio executive. Soon, the executive finds the severed head of his prized race horse next to him in bed, and acquiesces. I’ve been thinking about those scenes as I read multiple news accounts about how President Donald J.
In Las Vegas, a last hurrah for the brain surgeon who lived in his own 'hoarders' museum - New To Las Vegas
By William P. Barrett| newtolasvegas.com@ Hammargren died in 2023 at age 85. The occasion today was the start of what was billed as a downsizing three-day “yard sale” of some of his, ah, heirlooms. RIP for Las Vegas brain surgeon/pol who lived in his own ‘hoarders’ museumJuly 10, 2023Boy was the life of Lonnie Hammargren a terrific story. Like a terrific movie.
After my query, Las Vegas fallen-cop charity amends public tax return, boosting transparency - New To Las Vegas
By William P. Barrett| newtolasvegas.com@ The Injured Police Officers Fund, which raises and provides money to families of Las Vegas-area cops injured or even killed in the line of the duty, is the real deal. This honest organization really sails above the rest in a sea of local law enforcement fundraising money shenanigans. This ocean includes former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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