May

19

Bailout Investments? Where are My Returns?

May 19, 2009 | Comments Off

Some banks are returning the money they got from government. Promised returns may not show up. Should the government invest Taxpayer’s money?
We do invest already, in a variety of ways. First of all, let’s define the bounds of the idea of investing. Dictionary.com first definition is “the investing of money or [...]

Jan

6

XO Laptop Dream …. Just a Dream

January 6, 2009 | Comments Off

I had heard a lot about Negroponte’s XO Laptop project, but had not touched one until this last summer (picture attached).  The machine sure is cool and shows a lot of ingenuity.  The fact that it costs under $200 is amazing, and the hope that it can teach computing skills to a kid on a [...]

Jul

15

iPhone Economy

July 15, 2008 | Comments Off

It turns out that the iPhone is sold out in 21 states.  To me, it could only mean one thing:  consumers feel that their ability to pay for the extra communications expenses is still very good.  Where is the gloom and doom everyone is telling about?
Unfortunately, the iPhone is not sold out on Massachusetts yet.  [...]

Jul

10

Miles and Award Travel Keeps Depreciating

July 10, 2008 | Comments Off

A promise is a promise until someone decides to break it. That is exactly what could happens and could keep happening with travel loyalty programs (miles and points).
For business travellers like me, hoarding miles may not be such a great choice. Last week Delta decided to charge ‘fuel surcharge’ on award travel. [...]

Jun

27

BUD is the only one up… Maybe I should take a hint

June 27, 2008 | Comments Off

Anheuser Busch (BUD) seems to be the only stock going up today.  Maybe I should take a hint and drink a cold one.  Or maybe I should understand that in a recession/depression or any sad time,vice is a good bet.  People spend their money trying to eliminate their feelings (or at least hide them).
They [...]

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