Darkness
January 20, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Financial, Helping others
But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you then see the stars.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
In honor of Dr. King’s recent birthday, some thoughts related to a year not many are sorry to see go and a new start. This past year has been particularly tough for many, losing jobs, [...]
Collapse of China
An interesting dichotomy on the future of China. Worth the read for anyone staying on top of the global economy and politics.
Contrarian Investor Sees Economic Crash in China
by David Barboza
Friday, January 8, 2010
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http://finance.yahoo.com/retirement/article/108534/contrarian-investor-sees-economic-crash-in-china?mod=retire-planning
James S. Chanos built one of the largest fortunes on Wall Street by foreseeing the collapse of Enron and other highflying [...]
Over Focused
He’s told us how to start a business and how to save the newspaper industry. Now he tells us (too late) how to be a college kid.
From Mark Cuban:
Got this email today, and decided to share it and my response as a message to college kids out there that are pretty much the [...]
Obama’s Big Sellout
The president has packed his economic team with Wall Street insiders intent on turning the bailout into an all-out giveaway
Thanks to Jeff Kinch for sending over this article. A very interesting read.
MATT TAIBBI Posted Dec 09, 2009 2:35 PM
Watch Matt Taibbi discuss “The Big Sellout” in a video on his blog, Taibblog.
Barack Obama [...]
“Brother, can you spare some confidence?”
By Adam Wiebe
The holidays are in full swing which means you will have plenty of opportunities for charitable giving. As you offer your time or treasure$ to those less fortunate, please take a second and put some mental energy behind your act. DON’T GIVE OUT OF PITY. Instead, try outrageously positive [...]
Running with Purpose
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/nyregion/long-island/16colli.html
“If you think finishing a marathon is rewarding, try doing it with a kid who can’t cross the street by himself”
-Vincent Del-Cid of Bayside, 25 time marathoner
I was reading an article from Octobers edition of Runners world on the way home from Yoga today (definitely need to go more often – think Giraffe attempting downward [...]
VACATION Vocations? How to Live & Work in a Resort Area
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Mary Sherwood Sevinsky, MS, CDMS, CCM
Who hasn’t gone on vacation to mourn leaving and say, “I wish I could live here…let’s not go back!” Well, as my husband would say that is unemployment, not vacation. A valid point, I think.
That having been said if you do have a regular vacation site and [...]
Capitalism: a love story
Its called Capitalism: a love story, an amusing look at a serious subject that makes you laugh and is thoroughly enjoyable. I caught Michael Moore’s new documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival last week. He was there, along with his family and 88 year old father who accompanied him from Flint, Michigan to [...]
Thinking about investing?
Disclaimer. These are not my stats but were sent to me by a registered broker.
Here are some cool stats:
- The market ended 2008 39.4% below trend, which is the fifth largest negative gap since 1865
- The record negative gap occurred in 1932 when the market was 43.1% below trend….the next year stocks rallied 58%
- [...]
How a Housewife Can defeat the Most Powerful NYC Power Brokers, Save Communities, Inspire Thousands and Set the Path for Facebook
By Jeff Kinch
Wrestling with Moses (Anthony Flint) is a meticulously researched and entertaining account of the Jane Jacobs-led community rebellion against the virtually omnipotent New York power broker Robert Moses. Nearly half a century after the epic battle over the neighborhoods and communities of Greenwich Village and SoHo this recently released book has the [...]