Daily Archives: March 11, 2009

Which is heavier?

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Is humid air heavier of lighter than dry air? Only the “Wiki” knows.

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The bailout explained

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

and “new math” as well.

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The bailout explained

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

and “new math” as well.

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A sense of entitlement

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Nancy Pelosi? Couldn’t be. Seems she want and expects to have first class transportation available at her beckon call. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has repeatedly requested military aircraft to shuttle her and her colleagues and family around the country, according … Continue reading →

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Average cell phone cost is $3.02/minute

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

The Utility Consumers’ Action Network (UCAN) makes idiots of themselves in their use of math. It’s a case of mean vs. median. As an example… It reminds me of the (probably apocryphal) story about the geography department at the University … Continue reading →

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Buffett to Obama

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Is Obama listening to Warren? Without a doubt… BUFFETT: I think–I think a lot of things should be–job one is to win the war, job–the economic war, job two is to win the economic war, and job three. And you … Continue reading →

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Brad Feld on failure

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Disputing the mantra that “failure should be avoided”, Brad recounts failures, especially the 2001 tech bubble bursting. He doesn’t dress it up as “fun” but something to deal with and learn from. If you’re avoiding failure, how can you learn … Continue reading →

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Get up every morning and “Do Stuff”

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Venture Capitalists Brad Feld of the Foundry Group (and apparently co-founder of “Tech Stars” emplors entrepreneurs to “Do Stuff”. I think I’ll take that advice as well. Brad Feld – cofounder of Tech Stars – “Do Stuff!” from Seattle20 on … Continue reading →

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Perhaps he won’t sign it?

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Not a chance. I’m sure President Obama will proudly sign the pork laden, fiscally irresponsible omnibus budget bill.

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Tying a ribbon on an old era

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

I’m voting with Neil!

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Return to sender

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Some banks are in the process of returning the bailout money as soon as the Fed’s can take it back. Others are working feverishly to get in a position to return it. Some bankers say the conditions have become so … Continue reading →

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Bank exec’s keep hangin’ around

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

From a letter to the editor in today’s Wall Street Journal… Readers’ CornerWhen a business goes bad and finds itself in a workout, the first thing the bank does is to throw out the existing management. Why should this treatment … Continue reading →

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Obama gets a grade

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

I believe you can still vote. This is a MSNBC poll, not a Fox News poll!

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Nancy wants the military at her beckon call…

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

No doubt Ms. Pelosi thinks quite highly of herself. In all fairness to Nancy, that seems to be a rampant disease among politicians. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has repeatedly requested military aircraft to shuttle her and her colleagues and family … Continue reading →

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Boulder firefighters douse fire…

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Be careful out there, we are experiencing perfect conditions for a wildfire. A spark plus high winds is a recipe for almost instant devestation. A potentially damaging wildfire in the mountains west of Boulder was contained before it could be … Continue reading →

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Started strong, ended strong

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

We could use more days like this. I suggest tomorrow! The rally has extended to Japan.

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It ain’t your money to spend…

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Music here. Lyrics here. Music by Kathleen Stewart, lyric by Steve Jones Here’s a sample… You gave some cash to ACORN.Those folks are so corrupt.All the pork and all payoffs,It makes me want to erupt.Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi,The scariest … Continue reading →

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Ban on open burning east of Peak to Peak

Posted on March 11, 2009 by ChrisA

Ban on open fires east of Hwy 72 in Boulder County. Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle on Tuesday enacted a restriction on open burning in unincorporated areas of the county, east of Colo. 72.

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