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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Orrin Hatch on entitlements.

Orrin Hatch on entitlements.

Dalai Lama at a Santa Fe ski resort: Tells waitress the meaning of life.

Dalai Lama at a Santa Fe ski resort: Tells waitress the meaning of life.:





The Dalai Lama answered immediately. “The meaning of life is happiness.” He raised his finger, leaning forward, focusing on her as if she were the only person in the world. “Hard question is not, ‘What is meaning of life?’ That is easy question to answer! No, hard question is what make happiness. Money? Big house? Accomplishment? Friends? Or …” He paused. “Compassion and good heart? This is question all human beings must try to answer: What make true happiness?” He gave this last question a peculiar emphasis and then fell silent, gazing at her with a smile.

“Thank you,” she said, “thank you.” She got up and finished stacking the dirty dishes and cups, and took them away.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Godzilla - Movie, Trailer, Photos, Synopsis

Godzilla - Movie, Trailer, Photos, Synopsis

House set to lose six centuries of experience as Dingell, other long-serving members retire | Pew Research Center

House set to lose six centuries of experience as Dingell, other long-serving members retire | Pew Research Center

Why Does US Transit Cost So Much? | Let's Go LA

Why Does US Transit Cost So Much? | Let's Go LA

Hong Kong Restaurant Celebrates 60th Anniversary | News | The Harvard Crimson

Hong Kong Restaurant Celebrates 60th Anniversary | News | The Harvard Crimson

El-Erian's PIMCO Resignation Memo - Business Insider

So El-Erian writes this resignation letter:



El-Erian's PIMCO Resignation Memo - Business Insider



Then contributes to this:



http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303636404579393131430361274?mod=djemalertNEWS

Inside the Showdown Atop Pimco, the World's Biggest Bond Firm - WSJ.com

Inside the Showdown Atop Pimco, the World's Biggest Bond Firm - WSJ.com

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Musings on Markets: Facebook buys Whatsapp for $19 billion: Value and Pricing Perspectives

Musings on Markets: Facebook buys Whatsapp for $19 billion: Value and Pricing Perspectives

The Appeal of Investments That Cost More and Return Less - NYTimes.com

The Appeal of Investments That Cost More and Return Less - NYTimes.com

Desert versus Identity, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty

Desert versus Identity, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty:



Human beings evolved in small bands.� Group identity - and group identity's tendency to corrupt our sense of justice -� is in our DNA.� Once you learn this harsh truth, though, you can, should, and must compensate for your immoral urges.� Review your judgments of out-group members for draconian harshness.� Review your judgments of in-group members - yourself included - for maudlin absolution.� You won't make a lot of friends, but you will be a better person.

Measles and Rubella are disappearing, but not gone | The Incidental Economist

Measles and Rubella are disappearing, but not gone | The Incidental Economist

‘J-curve’ recovery eludes Shinzo Abe as trade deficit balloons - FT.com

‘J-curve’ recovery eludes Shinzo Abe as trade deficit balloons - FT.com

Saturday, February 15, 2014

T.J. Oshie: America's Newest Olympic Hero - WSJ.com

T.J. Oshie: America's Newest Olympic Hero - WSJ.com:



"Earlier, as he prepared for the shootout amid a crowd dominated by cheering Russians, he texted his girlfriend to let her know the plan."

Joseph Nocera calls me on the phone

Joseph Nocera calls me on the phone:



 “So what you’re saying,” the man concluded, “is that the pessimists are right. But it’s going to be much better than they think.”

Thursday, February 13, 2014

If Liberals Hate Job Lock, Why Do They Like Defined Benefit Pensions So Much? - Business Insider

If Liberals Hate Job Lock, Why Do They Like Defined Benefit Pensions So Much? - Business Insider

The real titans of finance are no longer in the banks - FT.com

The real titans of finance are no longer in the banks - FT.com

Just How Much Do Republicans Hate Unions?

Just How Much Do Republicans Hate Unions?

Download this and thank me once again | Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Investing Successfully is Really Hard | PRAGMATIC CAPITALISM

Investing Successfully is Really Hard | PRAGMATIC CAPITALISM

Pension politics | Felix Salmon

The move to 401ks devastated the retirement plans of millions. Properly managed pensions were and are the answer.



Pension politics | Felix Salmon

Wednesday, February 05, 2014

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Tom Perkins and the guilt of the gilded - The Washington Post

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Tom Perkins and the guilt of the gilded - The Washington Post

The Dangers of Certainty: A Lesson From Auschwitz - NYTimes.com

Science is a tribute to what we can know.
"Think it possible that you can be mistaken"


The Dangers of Certainty: A Lesson From Auschwitz - NYTimes.com

Martin Wolf Sounds Cautionary Note on Rise of Robots | naked capitalism

Martin Wolf Sounds Cautionary Note on Rise of Robots | naked capitalism

The Buried Lede In The CBO Report: Obamacare Will Raise Wages - Business Insider

Will Obamacare change the dynamic between capital and labor? Individuals will now have slightly more bargaining power since they will not have to rely on employment to get health insurance.





The Buried Lede In The CBO Report: Obamacare Will Raise Wages - Business Insider

The Fed’s bad manners risk offending foreigners - FT.com

The Fed does not always act in the best interest of the United States. Why would it do so for other countries?



The Fed’s bad manners risk offending foreigners - FT.com

Private Schooling In India: Results from a Randomized Trial

Private Schooling In India: Results from a Randomized Trial

CVS Plans to End Sales of Tobacco Products by Oct. 1 - NYTimes.com

This shows how far America has come in the fight against tobacco. And gives one hope about the future of the fight against guns.



CVS Plans to End Sales of Tobacco Products by Oct. 1 - NYTimes.com

Is That a Luge in Times Square? - NYTimes.com

What were they smoking at NYT when they wrote this one?



Is That a Luge in Times Square? - NYTimes.com

Monday, February 03, 2014

If you manage your time terribly, you’ll get more done - Quartz

If you manage your time terribly, you’ll get more done - Quartz

Who’s the Boss? | Easily Distracted

Who’s the Boss? | Easily Distracted

Coca-Cola's Multicultural Super Bowl Ad Really Angered Conservatives

Coca-Cola's Multicultural Super Bowl Ad Really Angered Conservatives

Every Breath You Take - YouTube

Need one of these for Larry..



Every Breath You Take - YouTube

Private-Equity Firms' Fees Get a Closer Look - WSJ.com

Private-Equity Firms' Fees Get a Closer Look - WSJ.com

Method of Study Is Criticized in Group’s Health Policy Tests - NYTimes.com

Method of Study Is Criticized in Group’s Health Policy Tests - NYTimes.com

Succession exposes risks for hedge funds - FT.com

Succession exposes risks for hedge funds - FT.com

Saturday, February 01, 2014

online education and the desperate need for educational realism | Fredrik deBoer

online education and the desperate need for educational realism | Fredrik deBoer

the daily zen: 6 Signs You're Doing Alright

the daily zen: 6 Signs You're Doing Alright

Some secrets of longevity | Harvard Gazette

Some secrets of longevity | Harvard Gazette:



One can only hope...



 “Becoming really good at a difficult crossword puzzle,” he wondered, “does that help you find your keys?”

‘All Joy and No Fun,’ by Jennifer Senior - NYTimes.com

Sometimes the experiences are as good as the memories but that is still an important construct.


‘All Joy and No Fun,’ by Jennifer Senior - NYTimes.com

Richard Lloyd Parry � Ghosts of the Tsunami � LRB 6 February 2014

Richard Lloyd Parry � Ghosts of the Tsunami � LRB 6 February 2014

How to construct your own asset allocation | portfolio

How to construct your own asset allocation | portfolio

And from the master John Bogle:

http://www.cfapubs.org/doi/pdfplus/10.2469/faj.v70.n1.1

More Delays and Rising Cost for Project Connecting L.I.R.R. to Grand Central Terminal - NYTimes.com

Even when spending is authorized, the US does a terrible job at public works projects.



More Delays and Rising Cost for Project Connecting L.I.R.R. to Grand Central Terminal - NYTimes.com