February 2010
17 posts
“American business is about maximizing shareholder value,” said Allen Sinai,...”
– From the NYTimes
“The US and Japan… soon China and the ECB - why all the concerns about who...”
– Tyler Durden (Zerohedge)
S&P 500 companies building cash by reducing Capex... →
How our patent system rewards people who troll for... →
“As to walking away, I just can’t let go of the fact that, when Blackstone...”
– Henry Blodget commenting on Business Insider article - “Man Bulldozes House Before It Gets Foreclosed”
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WatchJK Rowling’s Harvard commencement speech on the fringe benefits of failure
Social Entrepreneurship
Last night, I joined my friend Elaine and attended Columbia Business School’s Annual Social Enterprise reception, and I was blown away by the energy devoted by people making a difference in this world. It’s humbling to see this energy harnessed for the greater good, and it makes you want to get involved.
Of course, it’s about giving - donations, energy, skills, advocacy and...
WatchJane Chen’s moving talk at TED about Embrace’s cost-effective solution to high infant mortality of premature babies.
David Rosenberg says be prepared for heightened... →
The Best Apps for Eating In →
meghanasha:
jordanreid:
The Huffington Post has officially declared Feb 22-28 “The Week of Eating In.” Inspired by Cathy Erway, author of The Art of Eating In (looking forward to reading this!), the experiment is intended to get those who take the pledge to make good food decisions both for themselves and for the planet.
Check out the above link to learn about some helpful apps for eating in,...
Ten investing lessons from GMO via Zerohedge →
PIMCO buying Brazilian debt →
Greek default hurts French/Germans more than the... →