The New York Post called it one of the top 5 shows of all time. Its 26 Emmy's are the most ever for a drama series. For four straight years it was recognized as the greatest drama on television by the Screen Actors Guild.
The seven seasons were some of the best content television has ever seen. Now, over two years after the series finale, the show has returned to prominence due to the uncanny way seasons 6 and 7 contain striking similarities to the current presidential election. For anyone who has never experienced The West Wing, it comes highly recommended. Here is the New York Times account of the similarities:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/30/arts/television/30wing.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
10.31.2008
10.30.2008
Synchronized Debating
At least they stick to their stump speeches:
http://www.236.com/video/2008/watch_synchronized_presidentia_9857.php
http://www.236.com/video/2008/watch_synchronized_presidentia_9857.php
10.29.2008
Credit Crisis Dictionary
Want to know why this crisis is so hard for even the professionals to get their heads around:
Derivative- Financial contracts whose values are derived from value of an underlying asset. The underlying asset on which derivatives are based can be commodities, equities, residential mortgages, commercial real estate loans, bonds, interest rates, exchange rates, or stock market indexes.
Collateralized Debt Obligation- An unregulated type of asset-backed security and structured credit product. Collateralized debt obligation are constructed from a portfolio of fixed-income assets.
Securitization- A structured finance process, which involves pooling and repackaging of cash flow producing financial assets into securities that are then sold to investors. All assets can be securitized so long as they are associated with cash flow.
Mortgage-Backed Security- An asset-backed security whose cash flows are backed by the principal and interest payments of a set of mortgage loans. However not all securities backed by mortgages are considered mortgage-backed security. Housing Bonds (Mortgage Revenue Bonds) are backed by the mortgages which they fund, but aren't classified as mortgage-backed security.
Credit Default Swap- A credit derivative contract between two counterparties, whereby the buyer makes periodic payments to the seller in exchange for the right to a payoff if there is a default or credit event in respect of a third party or reference entity.
Derivative- Financial contracts whose values are derived from value of an underlying asset. The underlying asset on which derivatives are based can be commodities, equities, residential mortgages, commercial real estate loans, bonds, interest rates, exchange rates, or stock market indexes.
Collateralized Debt Obligation- An unregulated type of asset-backed security and structured credit product. Collateralized debt obligation are constructed from a portfolio of fixed-income assets.
Securitization- A structured finance process, which involves pooling and repackaging of cash flow producing financial assets into securities that are then sold to investors. All assets can be securitized so long as they are associated with cash flow.
Mortgage-Backed Security- An asset-backed security whose cash flows are backed by the principal and interest payments of a set of mortgage loans. However not all securities backed by mortgages are considered mortgage-backed security. Housing Bonds (Mortgage Revenue Bonds) are backed by the mortgages which they fund, but aren't classified as mortgage-backed security.
Credit Default Swap- A credit derivative contract between two counterparties, whereby the buyer makes periodic payments to the seller in exchange for the right to a payoff if there is a default or credit event in respect of a third party or reference entity.
10.28.2008
"Hey Sarah Palin"
Right up there with the McCain/Obama dance off as the greatest videos of the election season thus far.
3 amazing and creative videos by the same group:
Set to the tune of "Hey Delilah"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DIc8jdra0o
Set to the tune of "Bubbly"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gQdCHDuags&feature=related
"Vote Barack"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Lg1myJmyc&feature=iv&annotation_id=event_956260
Poll Update:
National Polls (10.3.08 - 10.6.08)
Reuters: Obama +5%
ABC News: Obama +7%
FOX News: Obama +9%
Gallup: Obama +5%
Battleground States (Poll Average)
Ohio: Obama +6%
Florida: Obama +2%
Colorado: Obama +6%
North Carolina: Obama +2%
Missouri: Obama +1%
Nevada: Obama +3%
Political Betting Market (Intrade.com)
Obama: 88%
McCain: 12%
3 amazing and creative videos by the same group:
Set to the tune of "Hey Delilah"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DIc8jdra0o
Set to the tune of "Bubbly"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gQdCHDuags&feature=related
"Vote Barack"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Lg1myJmyc&feature=iv&annotation_id=event_956260
Poll Update:
National Polls (10.3.08 - 10.6.08)
Reuters: Obama +5%
ABC News: Obama +7%
FOX News: Obama +9%
Gallup: Obama +5%
Battleground States (Poll Average)
Ohio: Obama +6%
Florida: Obama +2%
Colorado: Obama +6%
North Carolina: Obama +2%
Missouri: Obama +1%
Nevada: Obama +3%
Political Betting Market (Intrade.com)
Obama: 88%
McCain: 12%
10.27.2008
Daily Links
Barack O'Lantern: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aidenag/2956314276/
Hedge Fund Gains 866%, Manager Abruptly Closes Fund: http://www.cnbc.com/id/27239479
Stock Market Performance by Political Party: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/14/opinion/20081014_OPCHART.html
Hedge Fund Gains 866%, Manager Abruptly Closes Fund: http://www.cnbc.com/id/27239479
Stock Market Performance by Political Party: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/14/opinion/20081014_OPCHART.html
10.24.2008
Unbelievable McCain Vs. Obama Dance-Off
Potentially the greatest video thus far created surrounding the campaign:
http://www.break.com/index/unbelievable-mccain-vs-obama-dance-off.html
http://www.break.com/index/unbelievable-mccain-vs-obama-dance-off.html
10.23.2008
Re-Thinking Palin??
Ohhh how quickly things can change. It was only 7 short weeks ago that the Republican base was invigorated by the selection of Sarah Palin as Vice President.
Interview ineptitude, questions about her past in Alaska, and a general sense that she is not fit to lead surely has the McCain camp questioning their selection.
Since last month, Palin's unfavorable rating has jumped 12 points, to 41 percent, in a New York Times/CBS News poll. Palin's unfavorable rating is now the highest ever for a VP candidate as measured by that poll.
The news at the top of the ticket is not much better for Republicans. A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows that Obama leads McCain 52 to 42 percent among registered voters nationwide. This is up from 49 to 43 percent two weeks ago. Here is the kicker from the survey:
When voters were asked about their top concern surrounding McCain they no longer say a continuation of the failed policies of President Bush. You guessed it, they say Palin and her qualification to be president.
By choosing Palin, McCain relinquished his strongest argument against Obama, the inexperience question. Palin's ineptitude has forced McCain to run a campaign of "changing Washington". This has been the Obama mantra from the start and McCain has gone further right rather then to middle leaving him without a "bridge" to stand on.
Interview ineptitude, questions about her past in Alaska, and a general sense that she is not fit to lead surely has the McCain camp questioning their selection.
Since last month, Palin's unfavorable rating has jumped 12 points, to 41 percent, in a New York Times/CBS News poll. Palin's unfavorable rating is now the highest ever for a VP candidate as measured by that poll.
The news at the top of the ticket is not much better for Republicans. A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows that Obama leads McCain 52 to 42 percent among registered voters nationwide. This is up from 49 to 43 percent two weeks ago. Here is the kicker from the survey:
When voters were asked about their top concern surrounding McCain they no longer say a continuation of the failed policies of President Bush. You guessed it, they say Palin and her qualification to be president.
By choosing Palin, McCain relinquished his strongest argument against Obama, the inexperience question. Palin's ineptitude has forced McCain to run a campaign of "changing Washington". This has been the Obama mantra from the start and McCain has gone further right rather then to middle leaving him without a "bridge" to stand on.
10.22.2008
Global Internet Usage
- 19% of internet users worldwide are Americans
- 35% of internet users worldwide are Asian
- The amount of internet users in Asia (389,392,280 mil) is 11 times the entire population of Australia
- In Africa less than 3% of people use the internet
- In the United States over 72% of people use the internet
- 35% of internet users worldwide are Asian
- The amount of internet users in Asia (389,392,280 mil) is 11 times the entire population of Australia
- In Africa less than 3% of people use the internet
- In the United States over 72% of people use the internet
10.21.2008
A Test To Vote?
Should we make people pass a test to vote?
Would it surprise you that over 55% of Americans failed to identify just one Supreme Court Justice. The scariest part is what the most common answers were: George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Thurgood Marshall and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Hypothetically if you had to get at least 6 of the 10 questions below correct to vote this November, how would you fare?
1) What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
2) We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
3) How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
4) Name one U.S. territory.
5) What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
6) Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
7) What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
8) Who were the three main Axis Powers in World War II?
9) During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
10) What is the last day you can send in Federal Income Tax Forms?
"Why not test people about the basic functions of government? A voting test would point the arrow of civic engagement up, instead of down, sending the signal that becoming an informed citizen is a valued accomplishment."
-Jonah Goldberg
Los Angeles Times 1997
Answers
1) Bill of Rights
2) 2 years
3) 9
4) Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island, American Samoa, Northern Marina Island, Guam
5) Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the Government
6) John Roberts
7) Louisiana
8) Japan, Germany, Italy
9) Communism
10) April 15th
Would it surprise you that over 55% of Americans failed to identify just one Supreme Court Justice. The scariest part is what the most common answers were: George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Thurgood Marshall and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Hypothetically if you had to get at least 6 of the 10 questions below correct to vote this November, how would you fare?
1) What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
2) We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
3) How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
4) Name one U.S. territory.
5) What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
6) Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
7) What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
8) Who were the three main Axis Powers in World War II?
9) During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
10) What is the last day you can send in Federal Income Tax Forms?
"Why not test people about the basic functions of government? A voting test would point the arrow of civic engagement up, instead of down, sending the signal that becoming an informed citizen is a valued accomplishment."
-Jonah Goldberg
Los Angeles Times 1997
Answers
1) Bill of Rights
2) 2 years
3) 9
4) Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island, American Samoa, Northern Marina Island, Guam
5) Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the Government
6) John Roberts
7) Louisiana
8) Japan, Germany, Italy
9) Communism
10) April 15th
10.20.2008
Daily Links
700 Billion Dollar Man: http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1848055,00.html
Palin as President(Click on Objects Around the Office): http://www.palinaspresident.com/
Is $250,000 Rich?? http://biz.yahoo.com/usnews/081014/14_how_to_tell_if_youre_rich.html?.&.pf=banking-budgeting
Best TV Shows Ever?http://www.nypost.com/seven/04272008/tv/the_best_shows_on_tv__ever_108106.htm?page=0
Campaign Time(Hilarious Video): http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm
Palin as President(Click on Objects Around the Office): http://www.palinaspresident.com/
Is $250,000 Rich?? http://biz.yahoo.com/usnews/081014/14_how_to_tell_if_youre_rich.html?.&.pf=banking-budgeting
Best TV Shows Ever?http://www.nypost.com/seven/04272008/tv/the_best_shows_on_tv__ever_108106.htm?page=0
Campaign Time(Hilarious Video): http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm
10.17.2008
Political Awareness
Here are 3 questions posed to a random sample of 3,612 of American Adults:
1) Who is the controlling party in the U.S. House of Representatives?
2) Who is the Secretary of State?
3) Who is the Prime Minister of Britain?
Did you get all three? Would it surprise you that only 18% of individuals received a perfect score. The Pew Research Center compiled a breakdown of the results by the different news audiences that respondents most closely identified with. For the record, no one was given the Sarah Palin option of saying she utilized all news sources.
- National Public Radio: 73 percent (correctly identified Democrats as the majority in the House), 72 percent (correctly identified Condeleeza Rice), 57 percent (correctly identified Gordon Brown)
- New Yorker/Atlantic Monthly: 71 percent , 71 percent, 59 percent
- Colbert Report: 73 percent, 65 percent, 49 percent
- O'Reilly Factor: 70 percent, 60 percent, 41 percent
- Daily Show: 65 percent, 48 percent, 36 percent
- CNN: 59 percent, 48 percent, 29 percent
- National Enquirer: 44 percent, 32 percent, 22 percent
1) Who is the controlling party in the U.S. House of Representatives?
2) Who is the Secretary of State?
3) Who is the Prime Minister of Britain?
Did you get all three? Would it surprise you that only 18% of individuals received a perfect score. The Pew Research Center compiled a breakdown of the results by the different news audiences that respondents most closely identified with. For the record, no one was given the Sarah Palin option of saying she utilized all news sources.
- National Public Radio: 73 percent (correctly identified Democrats as the majority in the House), 72 percent (correctly identified Condeleeza Rice), 57 percent (correctly identified Gordon Brown)
- New Yorker/Atlantic Monthly: 71 percent , 71 percent, 59 percent
- Colbert Report: 73 percent, 65 percent, 49 percent
- O'Reilly Factor: 70 percent, 60 percent, 41 percent
- Daily Show: 65 percent, 48 percent, 36 percent
- CNN: 59 percent, 48 percent, 29 percent
- National Enquirer: 44 percent, 32 percent, 22 percent
10.16.2008
Should We Trust Paulson?
Here are some quotes from Henry Paulson that seem very appropriate given the recent developments:
April 20, 2007 / Dow Close = 12,961
"I don't see subprime mortgage market troubles imposing a serious problem. I think it's going to be largely contained."
July 12, 2007 / Dow Close = 13,861
"This is far and away the strongest global economy I've seen in my business lifetime.”
May 7, 2008 / Dow Close = 12,814
'The worst is likely to be behind us. .There's no doubt that things feel better today than they did in March.'
August 10, 2008 / Dow Close = 11,782
"We have no plans to insert money into either of those two institutions [FNM and FRE]."
September 7, 2008 / Dow Close = 11,510
"In July, Congress granted the Treasury, the Federal Reserve and FHFA new authorities with respect to the GSEs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
September 19, 2008 / Dow Close = 11,388
"We're talking hundreds of billions of dollars...I am convinced that this bold approach will cost American families far less than the alternative - a continuing series of financial institution failures and frozen credit markets unable to fund economic expansion."
October 8, 2008 / Dow Close = 9,258
"One thing we must recognize - even with the new Treasury authorities, some financial institutions will fail...But patience is also needed because the turmoil will not end quickly and significant challenges remain ahead."
April 20, 2007 / Dow Close = 12,961
"I don't see subprime mortgage market troubles imposing a serious problem. I think it's going to be largely contained."
July 12, 2007 / Dow Close = 13,861
"This is far and away the strongest global economy I've seen in my business lifetime.”
May 7, 2008 / Dow Close = 12,814
'The worst is likely to be behind us. .There's no doubt that things feel better today than they did in March.'
August 10, 2008 / Dow Close = 11,782
"We have no plans to insert money into either of those two institutions [FNM and FRE]."
September 7, 2008 / Dow Close = 11,510
"In July, Congress granted the Treasury, the Federal Reserve and FHFA new authorities with respect to the GSEs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
September 19, 2008 / Dow Close = 11,388
"We're talking hundreds of billions of dollars...I am convinced that this bold approach will cost American families far less than the alternative - a continuing series of financial institution failures and frozen credit markets unable to fund economic expansion."
October 8, 2008 / Dow Close = 9,258
"One thing we must recognize - even with the new Treasury authorities, some financial institutions will fail...But patience is also needed because the turmoil will not end quickly and significant challenges remain ahead."
10.15.2008
The Speech I Want to See
The last presidential debate is tonight. Here are some things I would like to see mentioned:
-Our world is global, flat, and grows more inter-connected by the second. This demands that we respect the opinions of both our friends and our allies. America is an amazing place to live, it is not the only place to live, and we must stop acting like it.
-The reason politicians talk about the amazing spirit of the American people is because it is true. However, we are falling farther behind in educating our youth and protecting our planet. Our future growth and sustainablity depends on our commitment to our future leaders and our conservation of natural resources.
-Any energy solution that involves crude oil is not a solution, it is a continuation of the problem. It is estimated that over 9 billion people will inhabit the Earth by 2040. We are in need of drastic investments and most importantly an unwavering commitment to change the way we power our planet.
-I will lead this country under the belief that American citizens live in more diverse locations than Main Street and Wall Street. I will govern on the basis that some of you may live on parkways, some on roads, and even a few on avenues. America is a diverse place that requires diverse solutions. The continued greatness of America lies in our ability to adapt to change, not in our refusal to accept it.
-Our world is global, flat, and grows more inter-connected by the second. This demands that we respect the opinions of both our friends and our allies. America is an amazing place to live, it is not the only place to live, and we must stop acting like it.
-The reason politicians talk about the amazing spirit of the American people is because it is true. However, we are falling farther behind in educating our youth and protecting our planet. Our future growth and sustainablity depends on our commitment to our future leaders and our conservation of natural resources.
-Any energy solution that involves crude oil is not a solution, it is a continuation of the problem. It is estimated that over 9 billion people will inhabit the Earth by 2040. We are in need of drastic investments and most importantly an unwavering commitment to change the way we power our planet.
-I will lead this country under the belief that American citizens live in more diverse locations than Main Street and Wall Street. I will govern on the basis that some of you may live on parkways, some on roads, and even a few on avenues. America is a diverse place that requires diverse solutions. The continued greatness of America lies in our ability to adapt to change, not in our refusal to accept it.
10.14.2008
The Inequality Gap
The Congressional Budget Office recently reported that income inequality is at its highest level since 1979. In 2006 the average individual in the top .1% of wage earners made $2.1 million. This correlates to 77 times as much as the average individual in the bottom 90%. It took that top earner just 3 days and 3 hours worth of work to make what the average bottom 90% worker earned ALL YEAR! In 1979 it took 12 whole days for the top .1% earner to accomplish the same feat. In 2004 if you grabbed a random group of 100 American families:
- Only 5 family would have had annual income over $157,000
- 20 families would have had incomes over $88,000
- 40 families would have had annual incomes UNDER $18,500
Capitalism is unequivocally the greatest economic system(although recent events put this notion in jeopardy). However, statistics like these make me wonder if parts of the system are in need of repair. These are not problems that are solved overnight, nor is complete income equality the goal. The goal is fairness and it is only possible when we realize that growth and prosperity for our country is dependent on all income classes, not just the privileged few. Our economy faces many challenges, this is without a doubt one of the most pressing.
10.13.2008
Daily Links
Friedman’s Take on Palin’s Patriotism: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/08/opinion/08friedman.html?_r=1&em&oref=slogin
Outrageous Dubai Construction Projects: http://www.askmen.com/top_10/travel/top-10-outrageous-dubai-construction-projects.html
Super Bowl Halftime = Springsteen: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26931640/
Debate Analysis from Wasilla: http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=186790&title=debate-analysis-from-wasilla
“The Bush Administration, which took office as social conservatives, is now leaving as conservative socialists.”
-Allan Mendelowitz
Outrageous Dubai Construction Projects: http://www.askmen.com/top_10/travel/top-10-outrageous-dubai-construction-projects.html
Super Bowl Halftime = Springsteen: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26931640/
Debate Analysis from Wasilla: http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=186790&title=debate-analysis-from-wasilla
“The Bush Administration, which took office as social conservatives, is now leaving as conservative socialists.”
-Allan Mendelowitz
10.10.2008
Video Links
I Think He Can Dance: http://www.break.com/index/i-think-he-can-dance.html?mrr=we
George Bush Blunders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBm5ZSWbD14&feature=related
Debt Too Big For Clock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7MvXUDrZ0Q
Yes We Can: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY
Quick Change: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-wUgnyGv0
10.09.2008
VP Pick
A little over a month ago, all the buzz surrounded the selection of Vice Presidents. We wondered if Obama would work to shore up the question of inexperience and we mulled over McCain's opportunity to either pander to the far right, or attempt to appeal to the middle. In the end we were given Joe Biden and Sarah Palin.
Imagine for a second that either candidate used this momentous selection to make their pick on the basis of economic expertise. Although unlikely, what would a pick of Micheal Bloomberg, Henry Paulson, or even Warren Buffet have meant in the current environment. A central theme of the presidential election thus far has been what candidate can Americans trust to make difficult and vital decisions. With the economy now the number one concern of over 65% of voters, both candidates dropped the ball with their choices for Vice President.
This financial crisis is the greatest since 1987, maybe since the Great Depression, and the four candidates we must choose between received their college degrees in Political Science(Obama), a General Bachelors of Science(McCain), History(Biden), and Communications(Palin). Advanced degrees for these candidate's yield, two law degree (Obama and Biden), and a third place finish in the Miss Alaska beauty pageant (Palin not McCain). We are drowning in a sea of Credit Default Swaps, Mortgage Backed Securities, and Collateralized Debt Obligations, and our presidential candidates need policy briefings on the basics of supply and demand.
The election is less than a month away so any change to the ticket is unlikely. I am also not assuming that an economist would make a spectacular Vice President. However if it truly "is the economy stupid" I wonder how much either ticket would have been bolstered by a Vice Presidential pick based on economic aptitude.
10.08.2008
The Start of Subprime
Here is an article that was forwarded to me from September 30, 1999 in the New York Times. It depicts the moves Fannie Mae made in order to extend lending to individuals "whose credit is generally not good enough to qualify for conventional loans." In essence it represents the begining of subprime.
Here is the key paragraph:
"In moving, even tentatively, into this new area of lending, Fannie Mae is taking on significantly more risk, which may not pose any difficulties during flush economic times. But the government-subsidized corporation may run into trouble in an economic downturn, prompting a government rescue similar to that of the savings and loan industry in the 1980's."
The full article is well worth the read: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0DE7DB153EF933A0575AC0A96F958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1
Thanks for the heads up Noah.
Here is the key paragraph:
"In moving, even tentatively, into this new area of lending, Fannie Mae is taking on significantly more risk, which may not pose any difficulties during flush economic times. But the government-subsidized corporation may run into trouble in an economic downturn, prompting a government rescue similar to that of the savings and loan industry in the 1980's."
The full article is well worth the read: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0DE7DB153EF933A0575AC0A96F958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1
Thanks for the heads up Noah.
10.07.2008
Update on the Polls
We are less than one month away from the election and tonight represents the second presidential debate between Obama and McCain. Here is a consolidated view of the major polls as of yesterday.
National Polls (10.3.08 - 10.6.08)
Reuters: Obama +3%
NBC/WSJ: Obama +6%
CNN: Obama +8%
Gallup: Obama +8%
Battleground States (Poll Average)
Ohio: Obama +3.5%
Florida: Obama +4%
Indiana: McCain +2.2%
North Carolina: Obama +1.5%
Missouri: Even
Virgina: Obama +4.8%
Political Betting Market (Intrade.com)
Obama: 68%
McCain: 32%
National Polls (10.3.08 - 10.6.08)
Reuters: Obama +3%
NBC/WSJ: Obama +6%
CNN: Obama +8%
Gallup: Obama +8%
Battleground States (Poll Average)
Ohio: Obama +3.5%
Florida: Obama +4%
Indiana: McCain +2.2%
North Carolina: Obama +1.5%
Missouri: Even
Virgina: Obama +4.8%
Political Betting Market (Intrade.com)
Obama: 68%
McCain: 32%
10.06.2008
10.03.2008
Daily Links - Wall Street Edition
As a prelude to the vote in the House of Representatives today:
The World is Flat Author on the Bailout: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/01/opinion/01friedman.html?em
$55 Trillion Dollar Potential Disaster: http://money.cnn.com/2008/09/30/magazines/fortune/varchaver_derivatives_short.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008093012
$19 million for 3 Weeks @ WaMu!!!!!: http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/topstocks/archive/2008/09/30/the-best-temp-gig-in-history.aspx
The World is Flat Author on the Bailout: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/01/opinion/01friedman.html?em
$55 Trillion Dollar Potential Disaster: http://money.cnn.com/2008/09/30/magazines/fortune/varchaver_derivatives_short.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008093012
$19 million for 3 Weeks @ WaMu!!!!!: http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/topstocks/archive/2008/09/30/the-best-temp-gig-in-history.aspx
10.02.2008
Daily Links - Palin Edition
In honor of what is sure to be an exhilarating and entertaining debate tonight:
Unbelievable Part of Interview With Couric That Wasn't Shown on TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quhbzGoOaX0
Is Palin Prepared? http://www.newsweek.com/id/161204
Tips For Next Time: http://www.slate.com/id/2200937/
Palin's Facebook Page: http://www.holytaco.com/details/?image-path=http://cdn.holytaco.com/www/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/palin-facebook-2.jpg
Unbelievable Part of Interview With Couric That Wasn't Shown on TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quhbzGoOaX0
Is Palin Prepared? http://www.newsweek.com/id/161204
Tips For Next Time: http://www.slate.com/id/2200937/
Palin's Facebook Page: http://www.holytaco.com/details/?image-path=http://cdn.holytaco.com/www/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/palin-facebook-2.jpg
10.01.2008
September Madness
Amazing job on this website. It may not be March but college basketball does provides quite an analogy:
http://www.techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/septembermadnessb.jpg
http://www.techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/septembermadnessb.jpg
