New web host, new software, new theme
My old web hosting provider served me well (mostly), but it’s time to move on. I used to be with Hostforweb and am now with 1&1. Further, I’ve migrated over to WordPress, an awesome content publishing system, with all sorts of bells and whistles that most of you will never see, but that make me [...]
Why does a stock split?
Link: Why does a stock split? “But remember — $200 for a great stock is still a better deal than $2 for a lousy one.” Exactly. It’s primarily marketing. Warren Buffett never split shares in Berkshire Hathaway (Class A) and that fund seems to have done pretty decent, historically. I know sometimes funds will do [...]
Humility
Feeling a little too cocky? Need to be knocked down a few pegs? Try folding a fitted sheet fresh out of the dryer. It cannot be done.
How I spent my weekend
SATURDAY: Day in Manhattan. That’s me on the Staten Island Ferry. Later we wandered through Chinatown and along Canal Street, shopping for authentic luxury items; lunch in Little Italy, featuring a parade; wandering in Times Square trying to meet up with people; sushi somewhere on 2nd Ave. around 39th; terrifying cab ride back down to [...]
“Did you know?” for 10/4/06
Word: Pantograph Did you know the thing on top of a train that collects electricity from overhead wires is called a pantograph? I didn’t, until I read this article about how Amtrak shut down power lines for commuter trains during rush hour.
“Garbeurator”
Article: STLtoday – Emerson tries to block rebroadcast of show Note to self: don’t buy an Emerson garbage disposal. Does Emerson seriously think that anyone watching the pilot of Heroes noticed the make of disposal the girl was putting her hand down? Or were they focused on the mangled hand that came out? Did American [...]