Archive for December, 2008

Steven Heydt from Elite Island Resorts came up with a creative promotion that not only aligns investors’ depressed moods to the plus of a vacation in his chain, but also landed them broad media coverage, like this story in the New York Times.

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Slumdog Millionaire

Published under Movies Dec 14, 2008

We saw this movie last week and it is still on my mind.  My favorite this year, and certainly among my all-time favorites. I recommend it to all.

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In another development showing a rising tide against pseudo-Islamic terrorists, throngs of Indian Muslims marched to condemn the Mumbai terrorist attacks and dissociate Islam from the actions of the perpetrators.

"Muslim leaders have refused to allow the bodies of the nine militants killed in the attacks to be buried in Islamic cemeteries, saying the men were not true Muslims."

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Mesmerizing Art Collage

Published under Art, Interesting Random Stuff Dec 05, 2008

This may be one of the most entrancingly beautiful compilations I have ever seen: Women in Art (also available here and below):

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Paul Simon’s Lyrics

Published under Art, Music Dec 04, 2008

I just got this book for my wife (eh, well, and for me).  Paul Simon is a real genius.  I strongly recommend this book.

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Here is another good article on the misaligned incentives that came about when Wall Street went public.

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