Did you know that one in three tech start-ups in the last decade in Michigan were started by an immigrant?
Today, when one mentions immigrants and immigration we think of the political hot button issues that everyone wants to avoid.
The reality is that immigrants and foreign-born Americans are often an untapped economic resource. The New Economy [...]

This is a cross post from the blog that I am running for the New Economy Initiative.  To learn about them go their website.
Entrepreneurism is all the rage these days. You can’t read an article about the economic recovery without hearing about the importance of entrepreneurs in creating new jobs. It is a badge of [...]

I was asked by the publisher of the weekly newspaper in the Lansing/East Lansing area to write about my journey.  It came out this week.  This is what I had submitted to them. 

Dear Friends,
 
After seventeen months on the road, the journey comes to an end.  As you know, I extended the trip by one month in order to spend time in the Middle East.  My last six weeks consisted of trips to Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Israel.  It was an incredible time to be there with the [...]

Dear Friends,
As I slowly integrate back into the real world, I have been talking about my journey. If you get a chance, check out this link to hear my interview with WKAR Radio. New posts are coming soon so check back! WKAR: Former East Lansing mayor Sam Singh returns from trip around the world (2009-06-02).

             
Dear Gentle Readers,
The last week of my journey is upon me.  I will continue to blog into the summer so you can get a sense of how I integrate back into the "real world."  As I get ready to head home, I am asking you to help with one last charitable event, a fundraiser for my [...]

Flat Mallory's Last Stand
As I was finishing up my tour of Syria, I had an e-mail discussion with Mallory's father, Steve, about getting Flat Mallory home.  Mallory's project was due on April 30 and Flat Mallory needed to be back in Owosso for the festivities.  I was initially thinking that I would send Flat Mallory [...]

Kili Kids—A Tough Good Bye
I enjoyed my two weeks volunteering with Kili Kids.  I thought the organization had a number of good things working for them.  They have a great system with an on-site teacher.  At the same time, like any other nonprofit, they have their struggles.  I was working with one of their [...]

  Pictured: Me in my brand new "In-N-Out Burger" shirt that was given to me as a gift from Laurie Smith over New Years Eve.
Dear Gentle Readers:
For those of you that are Facebook users, you are already aware of the "25 Things About Me" phenomenon. When you receive this e-mail you are asked to tell 25 things about [...]

Dear Gentle Readers:

In a previous post I shared with you the thoughts of my aunt, Shubha Singh.  As a journalist in India, she has a unique perspective on America and our politics.  I thought I would share her recent article discussing her thoughts on the new direction America's foreign policy should be heading. Enjoy.

New Priorities [...]