Baby’s got beat
Rhythm seems to be hardwired.
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Was Madoff’s operation a hedge fund?
Starting with this comment in a previous thread about Madoff, a discussion ensued about whether the operation he ran that turned out to be a Ponzi scheme could be called a hedge fund. Here are some definitions of “hedge fund.” … Continue reading →
Oh, drat
I guess I missed out again.
Continue reading →But the real question is…
…will she still wear it?
Continue reading →What do Presidents Obama, Calvin Coolidge, and Chester A. Arthur have in common?
They all took Presidential oaths that required a do-over.
Continue reading →Open thread: the Obama inauguration
For those of you who are near a TV and are planning to watch, here’s a thread where you can talk amongst yourself about the inaugural festivities. A few liveblogging thoughts: I find the expressions on the faces of the … Continue reading →
Tomorrow’s the coronation
At least it feels that way, from the reports I read. America is more excited about this particular president than any previous one I can recall, and my memory goes back quite a while. Is it merely because of the … Continue reading →
The mother of all Nigerian scams
The following email was forwarded to me by a friend. As Nigerian scams go, it is a thing of beauty, don’t you think? And despite the scammers’ continuing inability to master the English language, the closing sentence is a masterpiece: … Continue reading →
Farewell from Bush, farewell to Bush
I watched President Bush’s farewell speech last night. I was struck by his demeanor, which seemed subtly different to me: more relaxed, less smirky, more graceful. Perhaps more indicative of his real self, the one he shows to friends and … Continue reading →
I guess that miracles…
…do happen. You may be watching the proceedings on TV right now, as I am. Amazing visuals, astounding story, with what appears to be an against-all-odds happy ending.
Continue reading →Here’s one historian…
…who thinks history will look kindly on President Bush.
Continue reading →Hans Brinker skates again: global warming, anyone?
Most of the canals in the Netherlands have frozen solid this winter. It’s a big surprise to some: Skates are sold out in stores after many who thought that ice would never return to the Netherlands threw their rusty blades … Continue reading →