The NYTimes had an interesting article about 11 foods that are good for you and easy to find, but that most people don’t eat. Here is the link and here is a link to a related article on the Men’s Health site.
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11 Foods You’re Not Eating – But Should
The NYTimes had an interesting article about 11 foods that are good for you and easy to find, but that most people don’t eat. Here is the link and here is a link to a related article on the Men’s Health site.
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Is It Bush, Or the Recession?
Today is July 4th. And as my son and I were driving into our neighborhood, we noticed how few flags we saw waving.A few years ago, at least two-thirds of the houses had flags. Today I would get estimate that number being 15% to 20% of the houses.
In our neighborhood, there is a $75 per year service that provides flags for patriotic holidays (like Independence Day, Memorial Day, etc.).
So, did the economy make the $75 outlay feel too extravagant? Or did the collective level of patriotism drop significantly?
My guess … a little of both; but it probably has more to do with the economy. What do you think?
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Is It Bush, Or the Recession?
Today is July 4th. And as my son and I were driving into our neighborhood, we noticed how few flags we saw waving.A few years ago, at least two-thirds of the houses had flags. Today I would get estimate that number being 15% to 20% of the houses.
In our neighborhood, there is a $75 per year service that provides flags for patriotic holidays (like Independence Day, Memorial Day, etc.).
So, did the economy make the $75 outlay feel too extravagant? Or did the collective level of patriotism drop significantly?
My guess … a little of both; but it probably has more to do with the economy. What do you think?
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Einstein Had a Beautiful Mind
Interesting hybrid image.To see the change, you have to get out of your seat and walk away from your
computer.Up close, you see Albert
Einstein. But if you stand 10 to 15 feet away, it will become Marilyn Monroe.
Give it a try.For more on this, here is an article;
and here are more examples. -
Einstein Had a Beautiful Mind
Interesting hybrid image.To see the change, you have to get out of your seat and walk away from your
computer.Up close, you see Albert
Einstein. But if you stand 10 to 15 feet away, it will become Marilyn Monroe.
Give it a try.For more on this, here is an article;
and here are more examples. -
The Only Constant is Change
Change is constant. Learning to respond and adapt faster and better is
one of the foundational keys to success.
One of the best illustrations of that in business has been the story of Bill Gates and Microsoft. This week, was Bill’s last as a full-time Microsoft employee. So, there was a lot of hoopla.
This video is interesting, and puts his contribution in perspective.
It is worth watching.
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The Only Constant is Change
Change is constant. Learning to respond and adapt faster and better is
one of the foundational keys to success.One of the best illustrations of that in business has been the story of Bill Gates and Microsoft. This week, was Bill’s last as a full-time Microsoft employee. So, there was a lot of hoopla.
This video is interesting, and puts his contribution in perspective.
It is worth watching.
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Market Commentary from June 27th, 2008
The Dow lost almost 500 points in the last two days. Longer term, the stock market has been down sharply since May 2; in fact, it has been down five of
the last six weeks. Several commentators note that the Dow experienced its worst June since 1930.
Moreover, with this decline, it has also given back all of the gains it made since September, 2006.
Also worth noting is that the Dow just made new lows for the year, entering “Bear Territory” by sinking more than 20% from its October peak. However the MACD’s downward momentum did not make new lows, even while the index price plummeted.
Perhaps more important, though, is that the Index broke below its 28-Year Up-Trend line.
Also, Bespoke had an interesting chart comparing returns of various international indices. Here it is:
Finally, here are a few of the posts I found interesting this week:
- Market Tumbles, But VIX Still Not Showing Signs of Panic. (Big Picture & VIX and More)
- Consumer Sentiment Index Falls to lowest level in 28 years. (Bloomberg)
- Bearish Sentiment Rising, back near year highs (Bespoke)
- What should you do in the face of all the “doom and gloom”? (Kirk Report)
- How tenuous is the market? (Humble Student)
- In Canada no one knows Citibank is $17; they do know RIMM is down > 15%. (Howard Lindzon)
- The “Red Queen Trade:” all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. (Daily Speculations)
And a little bit extra …
- Trading Desks Turn to Video Game Technology to Speed Analytics. (Wall Street & Technology)
- Your Money and Your Brain (Phil’s Favorites)
- The Petabyte Age: Because More Isn’t Just More — More Is Different. (Wired)
- The New Name Game: Internet Naming Rules About to Change. (CNN)
- Will Brain Downloads will make lessons pointless? (Telegraph)
- The Philosophy of George Carlin (Financial Philosopher)
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Market Commentary from June 27th, 2008
The Dow lost almost 500 points in the last two days. Longer term, the stock market has been down sharply since May 2; in fact, it has been down five of
the last six weeks. Several commentators note that the Dow experienced its worst June since 1930.
Moreover, with this decline, it has also given back all of the gains it made since September, 2006.
Also worth noting is that the Dow just made new lows for the year, entering “Bear Territory” by sinking more than 20% from its October peak. However the MACD’s downward momentum did not make new lows, even while the index price plummeted.
Perhaps more important, though, is that the Index broke below its 28-Year Up-Trend line.
Also, Bespoke had an interesting chart comparing returns of various international indices. Here it is:
Finally, here are a few of the posts I found interesting this week:
- Market Tumbles, But VIX Still Not Showing Signs of Panic. (Big Picture & VIX and More)
- Consumer Sentiment Index Falls to lowest level in 28 years. (Bloomberg)
- Bearish Sentiment Rising, back near year highs (Bespoke)
- What should you do in the face of all the “doom and gloom”? (Kirk Report)
- How tenuous is the market? (Humble Student)
- In Canada no one knows Citibank is $17; they do know RIMM is down > 15%. (Howard Lindzon)
- The “Red Queen Trade:” all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. (Daily Speculations)
And a little bit extra …
- Trading Desks Turn to Video Game Technology to Speed Analytics. (Wall Street & Technology)
- Your Money and Your Brain (Phil’s Favorites)
- The Petabyte Age: Because More Isn’t Just More — More Is Different. (Wired)
- The New Name Game: Internet Naming Rules About to Change. (CNN)
- Will Brain Downloads will make lessons pointless? (Telegraph)
- The Philosophy of George Carlin (Financial Philosopher)
