where have they gone

Whoops - they are gone!

I've been posting at myLot a little over a year now, and as you can see, I've got only 300 something contributions. Which means I post every now and again, then get off to other things, maybe come...

Where does Wall Street stand on bonuses?

Again, it's shocking that we have not yet heard across the board decisions to stop bonuses for 2008, but after all, this is Wall Street we're talking about. They received a lifeline courtesy of...

DHS to "enhance" visa waiver program and make travel even more miserable

And when they say "enhance" they really mean "completely screw up". Starting on 12 January the US will require overseas travelers from the "Visa Waiver Program" countries (such as Western Europe,...

Review & Preview - Vol. 6

So TaguchiReview: Taguchi started the last game of the season and went 3-5. But if you forget that game, he was hitless in September. He was also hitless in August. In He was also hitless in the...

Bits and Pieces: 11-18-08

Russ Roberts:"Oh Please-President Bush has lost the right to say this."Also, he has a great Mea Culpa on why he missed this, and a discussion that fits right into my theme about how many missed this...

Strippers Rejoice: Employment By A Penthouse Brand Las Vegas NV Hotel

Strippers rejoice with possible employment by a Penthouse Brand Las Vegas NV Hotel.  The Penthouse CEO has gone public with a possible real estate purchase on the Las Vegas Strip.  Watch out casino...

The Detroit Three automakers need a hero

courtesy photoLee Iacocca Where have you gone, Lee Iacocca? Nearly 30 years ago, Chrysler Corp. was near bankruptcy for many of the same reasons Detroit automakers are in deep trouble today. High...

The Detroit Three automakers need a hero

courtesy photoLee Iacocca Where have you gone, Lee Iacocca? Nearly 30 years ago, Chrysler Corp. was near bankruptcy for many of the same reasons Detroit automakers are in deep trouble today. High...

Monday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.A new week begins. Could be some interesting developements.Obama is meeting with McCain today. And, I believe Lindsey Graham is tagging along. Tomorrow, the Democratic Senators will...

Red Sox Throwdown! How Lowe Can We Go?

Derek Lowe? Back in Boston? He can't be serious. Or can he? Whatever the case, it's a topic worthy of a Throwdown. So Denton and I got our drink on and got down to business. Today's question: Should...

Whole Foods' next niche?

Whole Foods once owned the "organic grocer" category, but no more. Health Magazine's list of healthiest grocery stores now includes traditional chains like Safeway and Publix. The niche is gone....