Housing | Regional Price Change |

Amid the media hyperbole about declining housing prices, a bit of granularity in looking at the data is useful. State-by-state gives a somewhat different picture than the headlines.

Work | Monitoring Telecommuters | WSJ

Many new tools are available for employers to monitor folks who work at home. From webcams to keystroke loggers to periodic screen shots. It does seem intrusive. However, if it facilitates more opportunities for telecommuting then that's a plus from the standpoint of improved work flexibility and reduced oil consumption. Here's the article.

Life | Final Farewell |WSJ

Randy Pausch, a 47-year-old college professor, said goodbye to his students and colleagues in a final lecture. This lecture has been seen by millions on the internet. Here is a follow-up article that appeared in the WSJ back in May. Mr. Pausch died on July 25th.

Humor | Quote of the Day | Brilliant

I love this Quotation of the Day: "Try to relax and enjoy the crisis." ...Ashleigh Brilliant

Personal $ | When You Must Sell a House | WSJ

Good advice in this article about selling a home in today's very tricky market. Clean, uncluttered, fresh paint. Set the initial price below asking for comparables in your area (whew!!). Get an aggressive agent. They're not lining-up for condos in Encino anymore, folks.

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