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Archive for September 18th, 2009

A Week of Interesting Signs

Friday, September 18th, 2009

This past week was the one year anniversary of several big economic meltdowns. A year ago our economy fell into free fall with analysts and media pundits crying, “The sky is falling! The great recession is here! Cash is king! The end is near!”

One year later - at least in the tech field - there are big signs of life. Google buys a company; Intuit buys a company; Adobe buys a company. There is $2.5 billion pumped back into companies.

I am hearing that bank financing is becoming available - at higher interest rates - but money is starting to flow back into the system. Stock prices for banks have rebounded. Check out the one year performance of Capital One and Fifth Third as examples.

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Mystics Down 1 to 1 in Playoffs

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Ugh. Thud. Same old, same old. We were up by 12 points at one point and lost by 9 points. We are young and Indiana is a vet laden team. They know how to close the deal and did they ever in the 4th period.

Enjoy this article on the game. We are gaining experience by playing against such a talented roster. We will continue to improve. Onward to next game in Indiana. It’s win or go home time now.

Could You Do It? Digital Detox!

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Could you go for a long period of time without a computer and the Internet? And if you were a college student? What would happen to your academics and your social life?

Here is a wonderful new film that follows three college students as they try to disconnect. The results may surprise you. Consider this your weekend viewing free film special on your computer at SnagFilms.com.

Eunice Shriver and Sneakerball

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Mrs. Shriver’s legacy lives on in so many ways. Here is an article recounting the Sneakerball held here in DC and how athletes and media paid tribute to Eunice Shriver and her work with Special Olympics. Special, indeed.