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Seltzer Today, Gone Tomorrow
As I’ve mentioned before, I grew up in the Bronx during the 50’s. We had all the modern conveniences. Like Good Humor Ice Cream delivered daily in the summer down at the corner. Served up by the Good Humor Man himself. Otherwise known as some kid with a summer job, but at the time he … Continue reading
What’s 10% Human And Has A Long Tail?
And I’ll give you a hint, it’s not the Devil. Let’s start with the 10% part. From an interview published in the WSJ with Bonnie Bassler, microbial geneticist at Princeton University: … scientists are learning that microbes interact with humans in complex and often-useful ways. For starters, humans have one trillion cells of their own, … Continue reading
Got Expert?
In today’s crazy world we can’t know everything, so we depend on Experts. But it seems to me, that like other things, Expertability is being dumbed down. A number of public figures come to mind, among them, Politicians Cable News Personalities Radio Talk Show Hosts They really are experts in their chosen fields, which is … Continue reading
We Scooped The NY Times, Now It’s Death Bonds V2.0
I’m really proud that we scooped the NY Times by 3 months on a story they published today. And while we called them Death Bonds, the Times’ headline beats around the bush: Wall Street Pursues Profit in Bundles of Life Insurance On the other hand the Times article is very in-depth and up-to-date. When we wrote … Continue reading
A Day Late, And A Dollar Sarko’d
On Monday we speculated that McDonald’s Big Mac would come to replace our Dollar as the world’s premier reserve currency. Then on Tuesday The Wall Street Journal ledes their Money & Investing Section with: Decades from now, the crisis of 2008 mightn’t be remembered as the last days of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers, but as the … Continue reading
Big Mac Called Upon To Supplant Dollar as Reserve Currency
We are predicting that The Big Mac will soon be taking on a expanded role in Global Finance as an alternative candidate to the US Dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Not a week goes by now without another Global financial indicator being tied to the Big Mac. You will recall that this all began … Continue reading
Bette Davis Eyes
This post really isn’t about Bette Davis, but I like the song. On the other hand, it is about eyes, so it’s not a total stretch. I’ve always been a “morning person” and usually get up around sunrise. Except in the winter when I get up earlier. Anyway, there is a time when the sunlight … Continue reading
Ask (The Right Question) And Ye Shall Receive, Maybe
One lesson I’ve learned over the years is to ask the right question. Which is not what’s happening these days as politicians wring their hands over the huge pay packages being granted by financial firms that have been bailed out by the government. They’ve even appointed a Pay Czar. Give me a break. The right … Continue reading
Facebook Is The New Wheaties Box
This post is part of an occasional series on the facets of ODD or Our Digital Daze. Trust me, breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. That bromide was originally a PR stunt promoted by Big Cereal back when Postum was sold as perhaps the world’s first Nutraceutical. In my opinion anyway. … Continue reading
ODD Is The New ADD
I’m coining a new phrase, and remember YHIHF. It’s the digital equivalent of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and I’m calling it Our Digital Daze or ODD for short. The “O” for Our in ODD is meant to signal that this is a societal condition. ODD has a kind negative connotation because it is (largely) out … Continue reading
You Book Publishers Think You Are Sooo Intellectual
In a previous post we brought you up to speed on what passes for strategic thinking in the book publishing world regarding electronic editions. Instead of working with distributors like Amazon (Kindle) to develop new business models, the publishers have been screwing their partners by forcing them to sell e-books at a loss, while they increase … Continue reading
Just Another Mystery
- Weaving A Different Kind of Necklace
- Jumping into Spring
- The Art of Using Natures Bounty to Dye Cloth
- A Shibori Stitched and Felted Wrap
- Faux Fur, Vogue and Verve
- The Perfect Dance, Part 2
- The Perfect Dance
- The Vest That Mysteriously Turned Into A Purse
- Vintage Kimono Baby Booties
- Zipper, Keys, and a Linen Belt Buckle
Sterling Jewelry & Gifts
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