Blog
Here Are Some Links to Start Your Week
First they will laugh … Then they will copy. Don't give up. "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." ~ Thomas A. Edison Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
Misled by a Map: The True Size of Africa Might Surprise You
Here is jigsaw graphic that shows the size of Africa relative to other countries. via Kai Krause. This video from the second season of "West Wing" presents other misleading map distortions. Interesting stuff … Click here for more.
Here Are Some Links to Start Your Week
We just passed the five-year anniversary of economic stimulus. Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting. Lighter Links: Are We Alone in the Universe? (NYTimes) Some of the Most Plausible Scenarios for Alien Civilizations. (Io9) Lockheed Martin Working on a Spy Plane that Can
This is What a Bull Market Feels Like
Were you surprised how quickly Markets digested the risk of Russia and the Ukraine? It’s not the news … it’s what markets do after the news hits. In Bear Markets, markets are looking for excuses to pull-back and take risk off the table. In Bull Markets, things can advance, even with uncertainty. The New York
Chris Hadfield's Interview -- Don't Just Aim For the Finish Line [Video]
As the Olympics ended, I saw something that caught my eye … and speaks to a wider audience. It was an interview with astronaut, Chris Hadfield. In it, he talks about life, the universe, and what’s really out there. One of the noteworthy points is not to focus solely on the finish line.
Warren Buffett's Annual Letter: The Oracle of Omaha Shares Some Wisdom
Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders is out. Why should you care? Well, his fund posted a record profit, last year, of $19.5 billion. It owns meaningful parts of American Express, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, IBM, Exxon, Phillips 66, Walmart, Coca Cola … and the list goes on. Buffett's annual letter is