January 2011
15 posts
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“It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.”
– Jerome K. Jerome (via livejamie)
Joy as Tunisian President Flees Offers Lesson to... →
Hours after President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali fled Tunisia on Friday, a Lebanese broadcaster, in triumphant tones, ended her report on the first instance of an Arab leader to be overthrown in popular protests by quoting a famous Tunisian poet. “And the people wanted life,” she said, “and the chains were broken.”
Capitol Alert: Brown orders 48,000 cell phones... →
It seems we might be seeing a righteous backlash on State employees generous benefits.
A Forgivably Flat Classic » American Scientist →
A great book that gives you a different perspective on things.
States Seek Laws to Curb Power of Unions -... →
““We can no longer live in a society where the public employees are the haves and taxpayers who foot the bills are the have-nots,” Mr. Walker, a Republican, said in a speech. “The bottom line is that we are going to look at every legal means we have to try to put that balance more on the side of taxpayers.””
In Investing, It’s When You Start and When You... →
““Market returns are more volatile than most people realize,” Mr. Easterling said, “even over periods as long as 20 years.””
Excerpts from a dog's diary. →