Classic quote
“I always say that in investing you want to buy stock in a company that has a business that’s so good that an idiot can run it, because sooner or later one will. We have a country like that.” - Warren Buffet
Mark Cuban nails it
This is exactly my frustration with the current market crisis we are currently going through. Those that facilitated the crisis with irresponsible risky behavior are free of any sort of financial risk. It is all reward, no risk at the leadership…
Shall we play a game?
Wired is running a fantastic article about the 25th anniversary of the movie WarGames, which is arguably one of the most influential movies of my generation and certainly the most influential within the Generation X technology clique. As noted this…
The Umbrella Man
My friend Scott Albert Johnson has released his new album entitled "Umbrella Man". It draws on many styles and I hear songs that are reminiscent of Blue's Traveler, John Taylor and a full-spectrum of old fashion blues with great lyrics and…
Living in a science fiction world
Interesting post by Warren Ellis today.... ...I share a conviction with Steven Shaviro, whose most recent book was CONNECTED, that we live in a science fictional world. Not the one everyone expected, of course — no jetpacks. But good science…
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
It is no secret that I am a big fan of Steve Jobs. Therefore, it should be no surprise that I find his commencment address to Stanford to be very interesting. Originally from here. " I am honored to be with you today at your…
Close encounters of the tornado kind
I've only seen one tornado in my life and never anything as close as what we experienced tonight. We were in the car and managed to get ourselves out of the way of one that was about 300 yards away from us tonight. We literally circled around it…
Save the summer!
In talking with my parents and others on the Canadian border, I am amazed to hear the impact this is having on the local economy and the tourism industry. I am also amazed at the complete lack of attention from U.S. government to remedy the…
Hockey bonding
There is something about watching hockey with a three year old that lends magic to the game. Amazingly, my daughter comprehends the basics of the game. Since she ice skates on Sundays, she can relate to the flow of the game and the concept of…