January
The Rest is Noise
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:00 AM (permalink)
Go here for music samples to accompany The Rest Is Noise (now in its sixth printing), one of my top ten books from 2007. This is the book that finally, after decades of trying, gave me the appreciation for classical music I really wanted to have.[Alex Ross: The Rest Is Noise]
Economic Worries Rise for Upscale Americans
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:00 AM (permalink)
Daily Number: 75% - Economic Worries Rise Among Upscale Americans. Three-quarters of Americans (75%), now rate strengthening the economy as a top priority for policymakers -- up from 68% a year ago, according to Pew Research. This isn't surprising, and is certainly echoed in the exit polls from the past 3 or 4 primaries. Florida, for instance, has a high percentage of retirees and others living off of income-based investments. If the market goes down 10%, that has a real impact on your financial situation--perhaps even delaying your retirement. That is an issue no matter what your personal income might be. As my old Equities Analysis prof in business school (the late Tony Wingler) taught me, the "economy" and Mr. Market are only loosely related. You might have a good job, own your home and be debt free, but the market doesn't necessarily react to the economy. If more people want to sell your stocks than buy them, you'd best delay your retirement party. [PewResearch.org | All Feeds]
CNN's Data Porn
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:00 AM (permalink)
Nick Harris [NewsGator Inbox] wants to know what is powering CNN's cool touch screen display, noting that "It acts a lot like an iPhone, but also reminds me of Microsoft Surface." Dunno about the technology, but the data is powered by your friends at Edison, of course!
The Picture I Will Never Post
Monday, January 28, 2008 4:44 PM (permalink)
...is the one of me today, 3 days after a nasty wisdom tooth extraction, lookin' like Richard Nixon. The only upside of Dry Socket (ugh...) is a complete restock of my Vicodin collection--good times.
Moment of Zen--when the oral surgeon (who was maybe 5 years younger than me) told me that, "at my age" this is considered major surgery. KitchenAid, Set To Puree!
The Big Silver Jet
Sunday, January 27, 2008 12:33 PM (permalink)
Had a a nice flight last month on Silverjet, a new Business Class only airline flying 767’s from EWR to Luton (and to Dubai--though I loves me my Emirates.) Though I took off in a Nor’easter and had a pretty bumpy crossing, I have to say this may give Virgin Premium Economy a run for their money to London. The biggest downside, of course, is Luton, which is a “london” airport only in some twisted Monty Python skit. But as a base to connect to the rest of Europe on Easyjet, brilliant. Plenty of room, great service, and lie-flat beds (though they are not quite parallel with the floor; you do slope forward a drop.) Private lounge and (in Luton) even private security. In Newark I was so delayed by bad weather flying up from Raleigh-Durham that I got to Silverjet at 9:40 for a 10:00 flight--and walked on without breaking a sweat.
Don’t forget, UK travelers--though you can take 1 bag and one personal item on board here in the States, in the UK you can only take 1 (as in ONE) bag as a carryon. Bring a duffle!
Possibly Related:
- Study Finds Air Travel Hassles on the Rise - Weather??
- Captain's Log, July 10th. Bumpy clouds--morale is flagging.
