Thoughts and Links 12/12 Edition
Written by Conner on December 12, 2008 | Permalink
Posted in: Thoughts
I have a good list today, I’ve been focusing on starring and bookmarking interesting stuff so I don’t have to throw together this list from my history.
- Tim Brunelle shares a great story that puts social media in perspective. It’s here to stay, and is not only great for finding interesting information, but also for real life networking.
- Apparently sarcasm has benefits beyond confusing those that don’t know me well.
- Stock up on acorn futures, apparently there is a shortage, wonder if the explosion of bird squirrel feeders has any part in this.
- This is a great site, @mosqueda is a great person to follow on Twitter.
- A simple but poignant reminder that we aren’t doing that poorly.
- An amazing visualization of our national budget. Via Newcut
- Drew is moving to Minnesota, he needs some tips on how to survive our arctic chill.
- Here is a tasty looking Mexican dish.
- A list of authentic Minnesota Food. Via The Deets
Finally an actual thought for Thoughts and Links. I’m not a fan of the auto bailout, but I think we need it or this recession is going to go on for an extra year or two. It’s ridiculous that banks who don’t actually create anything tangible get $700 billion, yet an auto industry that creates actual products can’t get a nickle. (Admittedly the auto industry is not run correctly, but neither were the banks)
Reestablishing the Reality of Risk
Written by Conner on October 13, 2008 | Permalink
Posted in: Government
During my roundup of the debate post, I took an exception to comments made by Biden in the VP debate and to McCain’s new housing plan. Each talked about taking home loans that were on the verge of foreclosure and allowing renegotiation of the terms to lower the interest rate and the principle. I wanted expand on my thoughts in this post. Read more…
Thoughts and Links 9/30 Edition
Written by Conner on September 30, 2008 | Permalink
Posted in: Thoughts
With some McCain supporters trying to push the narrative that Obama is secretly a Muslim sleeper agent, why haven’t I heard that McCain was brainwashed in Vietnam and will turn into a rogue president when he takes office.
I think the G1 appears too small in all of it’s photos. I was concerned it was much to small but once I saw the dimensions it is actually similar to the iPhone. T-Mobile needs to make sure photos compare the G1 favorably to the iPhone. G1 Dimensions (4.60” x 2.16” x 0.62”) iPhone dimensions(4.5″ x 2.4″ x 0.46″) Read more…
This post was tagged with: bailout - markets - phones - politics
The Bailout Implosion
Written by Conner on September 26, 2008 | Permalink
Posted in: Government
Don’t get me wrong I don’t like the idea of the bailout, but the more I read the more I realize we need to do something. Maybe the deal on the table wasn’t the right thing, but read this quote. From the NYtimes.
Mr. McCain had already met with House Republicans to hear their concerns. He later said on ABC that he had known going into the White House that “there never was a deal,” but he kept that sentiment to himself.
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This post was tagged with: bailout - leadership - mccain - politics
