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Hans Rosling - The Health and Wealth of Nations
The Joy of Stats is spreading. You can watch a history of the modern world, in less than five minutes. I'm surprised by how many people have sent links to this YouTube preview of The Joy of Stats. Somehow, with nothing more than animated bubble charts, Hans Rosling has become quite famous. This four-minute
Capitalogix Commentary 01/03/11 - Goodbye 2010
So long 2010. Here is a quick recap of 2010 from JibJab. Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab! Here is a Look Back at the "Year-That-Was" from a Market-Perspective. Despite a shaky start, it was a strong year for the markets. Since July, the bears lacked conviction … and the bulls
Some Thoughts for the New Year
You never know where a spark of inspiration will come from. Sometimes you get it from a quote or a story; other times it might come from a question … The truth is that sources of inspiration are always there for you. The question is whether you are looking for them or notice them when
A Humorous Look at How Bail-Outs Work - Life in an Irish Town
So this is how it's done … It is a slow day in a damp little Irish town. The rain is beating down, and the streets are deserted. Times are tough. Everybody is in debt and everybody lives on credit. On this particular day, a rich German tourist is driving through the town, stops at
Capitalogix Commentary 12/27/10 - Sentiment in Holiday Spirits
Market Commentary. The S&P 500 Index has had quite a run. On Wednesday, Bespoke noted that it has been up 14 out of 16 days. Since 1990, the S&P has only been up 14 out of 16 trading days two other times — once in September 1995 and once in May 1990. So, You Might
Holiday Wishes
Hopefully you are spending some quality time with family and friends. Let me start by taking a moment to wish you all the best during this holiday season. Your friendship and loyalty is deeply appreciated. May this holiday season bring you wonderful memories that last a lifetime – and may 2011 prove to be your