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Putting the Great Recession's Duration Into Context.
This cartoon made me smile. Are you over the recession? Earlier this week, the National Bureau of Economic Research (the official arbiter of recession dates) declared that the recession that began in December 2007, ended in June 2009. For some perspective on the recession just past (a.k.a. the "Great Recession"), Chart of the Day
Capitalogix Commentary 09/20/10 - Why a Gap-Up is Likely
When you have a hammer … every problem looks like a nail. Why Do the Big Gains Come on Monday Mornings? Bespoke posted an interesting piece that points out that much of the market gains this year occurred on Monday morning gaps. Since the start of the year, there have been 11 times that the
How Typing Less is Typing Better, with PhraseExpress
Even my dog understands when I give him certain commands. Shouldn’t my computer be at least that smart? I'm always on the lookout for software that promises to reduce repetitive tasks and save time. Lately, I’ve been using PhraseExpress from Bartels Media. With it, my computer behaves the way I want it to, and acts
Capitalogix Commentary 09/13/10 - Pavlov's Banker
President Obama promised to roll-out “new ideas” to boost growth and spur hiring during an economy-focused trip to the Midwest. He says the economy is moving in “the right direction; we just have to speed it up.” Consequently, the President is asking Congress to help small businesses by passing legislation that includes $12 billion in
Capitalogix Commentary for the Week of 09/06/10
The "invisible hand" is becoming replaced with a much more easily seen and felt version, and I suspect people are not only noticing … but adjusting. At this point, I'm not sure if people (or the "market") want more or less intervention. For example, The Financial Times reports that the Fed minutes released last week
Switching to Natural Spectrum Lighting Makes a Difference You Can See & Feel
They say memory is the second thing to go, as you get older … but I forget the first. However, based on how hard it is getting for me to see at night (and the fact that I now have little flashlights stashed all over the place), my guess is that eyesight is the first