Crisis explained
Paddy Hirsch gives a bubbly explanation of collateralized debt obligations, i.e. the financial instruments that got us into this financial mess. Found on Presentation Zen, a site dedicated to good presentations. Source: Marketplace Financial Crisis 101.
At the time
A favorite student of mine uses at the time when he really wants to say at the moment. Here are some correct models: At the moment I’m getting ready to teach my second compact seminar for Management Circle. The last one was in spring. I was learning to work my new laptop at the time. […]
Electronic election machine nightmare
This leaked clip from an upcoming episode of The Simpsons features Homer Simpson attempting to cast a vote for presidential candidate Barack Obama using an electronic machine. After switching his vote repeatedly to Republican nominee John McCain, the machine devours Homer. Executive producer Al Jean told reporters in late September that the episode wasn’t an […]
My blog. Your blog?
When I first started this blog I was unsure what approach I should take. I mean, I don’t stand in the middle of town talking to myself. And I keep my private life private. At least I used to think I did. Until I got this message on Skype from a woman in Russia who said, “Anne, do you know that your secret journal is online?” Last week, when I told my brother Adam over a Mass at the Oktoberfest that I had blogged about our mother, he gave me this very strange look. My husband tells me my topics are too complicated. So what am I doing it for? Give me a few minutes of your time, and I’ll explain.
How to stop a row in 30 seconds
The summer is over, your stress level is up, and it’s easy to get into a fight. Nip that row in the bud. Thank heaven for Video Jug, and that very cute couple with their tips for all lovers: Dating Humor: How To Stop A Row In 30 Seconds Actors: Ben Neale and Sarah Coyle. […]
An ! as president
Chart: Aden Nak “The problem with Ms. Palin’s candidacy is that John McCain might actually win this election, and then if something terrible happened, the country could be left with little more than an exclamation point as president.”- Bob Herbert, Palin’s Alternate Universe, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2008
The overhead projector
It’s a low-tech office dinosaur of the 20th century, but I still use the OHP for teaching. It’s really good for…
