Category Archives: general topics

Once again raising the specter of a great Depression, the stock markets today are at fresh 12-year lows. Citigroup shares at less than a dollar and nationalization (by whatever term it will be called) imminent. To rephrase a tired joke, … Continue reading →

Every year during election season, we hear politicians bemoan the state of the American education system. We are presented with statistics that show European countries way ahead of America on math and science scores. Also, there is no dearth of … Continue reading →

It is Oscar time once again. This year’s favorite for the Best Picture of the Year is “Slumdog Millionaire”. Not that it necessarily means anything, but the best prediction expert in baseball and politics, Nate Silver, gives it a 99% … Continue reading →

The most fascinating professions, in my opinion, are the ones where you make money by preaching what you practice, and where the preaching is the practice. If that is confusing, here are some examples: Blogging about blogging: Every blogger does … Continue reading →