This is a frightening video showing completely empty brand new buildings in China.
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This is a very fascinating article in the New York Times on hunches and the brain. Check it out: Hunches and the brain
READ MORELenny Dysktra and his Promoter
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Lenny Dykstra’s Financial Career www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Joke of the Day
READ MOREThe Day Michael Jackson Died
One of my favorite shows to watch is CBS Sunday Morning. I Tivo it and get around to watching it when I get a chance. To me it is like the New York Times but on TV, with a little bit of news, a topical segment, some art, music, some humor and nature. I love […]
READ MORERIP Arturo Gatti
Arturo Gatti, one of the most electrifying boxers of all time, died on Saturday. See the below blog post from Daveinhackensack for more, or watch the video of the one of the best boxing rounds of all time (from one of the Gatti vs. Ward fights). Arturo Gatti Dead
READ MOREPassage Meditation
“Happiness does not lie outside us. It can only be found within – a most elusive realm which the modern world, with its overwhelming emphasis on sensory experience, has effectively hidden from our view.” – Eknath Easwaran I have written before about dealing with stress (Stress Management Tips). Managing money is stressful. More important than […]
READ MOREThink Again About Asia’s Rise
This is excellent from Foreign Policy (hat tip to Paul Kedrosky): “Those who think Asia’s gains in hard power will inevitably lead to its geopolitical dominance might also want to look at another crucial ingredient of clout: ideas. Pax Americana was made possible not only by the overwhelming economic and military might of the United […]
READ MORECongressman offers Pre-emptive Apology for Affair
Too funny, especially today with Governor Sanford’s admission. Congressman Offers Preemptive Apology For Extramarital Affair
READ MORERussia: An Uninvestable Country
Ikea said Tuesday that it was suspending further investment in Russia, apparently because of pervasive corruption and demands for bribes. The announcement came after a rare statement by Ikea’s 83-year-old founder in a radio interview that Ikea had decided not to solve problems by slipping money under the table. Kudos to Ikea for standing up […]
READ MOREA Home in Harvard
I highly recommend this inspiring LA Times article about Khadijah Williams. Here is a snippet: “Around here, Khadijah is known as “Harvard girl,” the “smart girl” and the girl with the contagious smile who landed at Jefferson High School only 18 months ago. What students don’t know is that she is also a homeless girl.” […]
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