Video of my conversation with Betty Liu of Bloomberg outside Smith and Wollensky.Ever since I joined Toastmasters, my ability to speak in front of various different kinds of audience has gotten a lot better. In particular, I joined Pacers toastmasters, which...
It has been hard to follow the Iran protests via twitter – because there is so much noise. As usual, Wikipedia provides an excellent summary of events / timeline.But one important part of the story that has not been widely covered is the leading role...
I like this article which appeared The Atlantic. It updates the reader on the new technologies that will enhance our brains – starting with various drugs that target specific brain functions, all the way to the point at which we will be able to...
How interesting that Tyler Brule just wrote an article about Zurich for the FT.Actually though, this article gives London a backhanded compliment, and Zurich a backhanded slap. Here is what he writes:As for London, my home, it didn’t make the top 25 for many of...
Aquamarine Fund has been ranked #6 in the Equity Long-Bias category for the month of April, 2009 by BarclayHedge. This fund was ranked based on Barclay’s hedge fund database
When I left HBS, there was a controversy over the stealing of an election for the HBS Finance Club. At the time, I thought that it would be a good idea if HBS could retroactively rescind the MBA if someone behaved badly. For example, the MBA could be...
From time to time, I come across something that makes me really proud of Israel.How many of the best human qualities to you need to think of making a mechanical snake for military use?Israel seems to produce those qualities in...
Zurich,Quality of Life, Et Al Zurich,Quality of Life, Et Al Procyonm The Swiss could teach the world a few good things, the act of preservation is so central to their life. Publish at Scribd or explore others: Humanities Research why is the quality...
There is mounting evidence that Bridge is much more than just a game.Not only does Warren Buffett play the game, he encourages Berkshire Shareholders by setting up a bridge area outside Borsheims at the annual shareholder meeting.Now this New York Times article adds...
I think that Michael Lewis provides the best review yet of Snowball. Indeed, I think that it builds on Alice Schroeder’s work & gives some perspective on the book itself.
This is really important.The internet and social networking are going to change the face of education beyond all recognition. First thing to go will be textbooks: Bye bye McGraw Hill and Pearson for starters. Click on the link to read more.
I have been listening to the hearings today at the Financial Services Committee at AIG, and I have some advice to the people who have received bonuses:Pay them back. Quickly!Then hurry down to Washington and give your testimony. By doing so, you would turn...
I agree wholeheartedly with Lefrak and Schilling – there are very few problems that can’t be solved by another million immigrants or so.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123725421857750565.htmlLefrak and Schilling suggest giving the right to reside in the US...
