Gen M | Suburban Jobs - Subpar? | MarketWatch/WSJ

Jobs in the City vs the Suburb - how Gen M weighs the trade-offs. Article

Graphic | Market's 50 years | FORTUNE Mag

Good integration of multiple information streams in one graphic.

12 People Changing Retirement | WSJ.com

I find a lot of encouraging and forward-thinking ideas in this article - there's much to be done ... and great talent to work it. What will you tackle?

Alt- View | College - Waste of Time/Money | FT

Here's a counter view to sending the kids to college (at least starting at age 18). Draw your own conclusions ... there are some interesting points made.

Something to Read | Best of 2007 | The Economist

Lots of choice here. Beatrix Potter to Gertrude Stein. 1967 Israel to Byzantium. Harry Potter and Nuclear Arms. I'm sure you'll find something interesting.

Prime the Pump! | Tax Rebate Explained! | LA Times

Don't spend it all in one place. Ummm ... or maybe you should? Here's the skinny on your tax rebate, courtesy of Uncle Sam's Economic Stimulation Package & Digestive Aid.

Housing Bubble | More to Come? | LATimes

Beyond the current sub-prime mess ... and, by the way, lots more sub-prime and low-documentation mortgages reset in 2008, so that debacle isn't over by far ... is the next potential hit.

The Boomers' impact on US economics/politics/society to-date is well-known. Take a look at this article about the potential next hit on housing prices by Boomers cashing-out or trading-down. All real estate economics is local ... how will your house fare?

Retiring Abroad | May Not Be Paradise | WSJ

Thinking of that inexpensive beach hacienda in Central America? There are some unique challenges to retiring abroad. See the WSJ article

Two Smart, Driven Women | Two Paths | WSJ

One woman went from model citizen to model prisoner. A fascinating story about finding one's connection in the wrong person, the wrong place. Read it here. The other story is more inspiring and more tragic at the same time. Here's Jeanette's obit and here.

50 Ways to Improve your Life in 2008 | US News

Already forgotten those new year's resolutions? Time to revisit here.

Candidate Blind Taste Test | Who Do You Choose? | Weekend America:

Here's an interesting approach. The GOP and Dem candidates' issue positions are summarized and then assigned to fictitious names (including both men and women). Take a look at this article and see which candidate YOU align with based on the issues (and without the baggage). You may be surprised.

Biofuels | Green or Not? | WSJ.com

Not as simple as biofuels = green. Unintended consequences are a significant factor. Read ...

Banned in Beijing | Chinese See Green Over Chopsticks | WSJ.com

A small start but a hopeful step ... perhaps Chinese youth can lead the PRC to more environmental consciousness ... see

Renting Out Your 2nd Home | Tips | WSJ

If you're thinking about a 2nd home and need rental income, you've got homework to do. See the article

Entrance Exam, 1869-70 | How Did You Do? | MIT

It you want a glimpse into preparatory education in the late 19th century, check out the questions in this exam ...

Dollar Cost Averaging | Does it work? | Academic Research Paper

Did you ever wonder if dollar cost averaging was just stock broker marketing or a validated approach? Read all about it here.

How They Do It Better | USN&WR

With all we have we should really be #1 in lots of ways ... sadly, we're not. It would seem that it's really about focus and where we decide to direct our energies. There are some good approaches in this article ... as well as some that would just not work in our culture. But, it's time to learn and change. Read the US news article here.

Lost | Not Found? | Wikipedia

In 1958, a hydrogen bomb known as the Tybee Bomb was lost by the US Air Force off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, never to be recovered. That's a sobering little incident, eh?

The internet in China | Alternative reality | Economist.com

Internet does not equal internet. One tool, incredibly many uses. That's sort of why the pc was revolutionary.

Unclaimed Assets | State Bounty or Your Property? | WSJ.com

Out HOA found $200 owed us by a former trash hauler. It's worth checking-out the unclaimed property sites to see if there might be some of YOUR $$ being held. Somehow, California couldn't find Angelina Jolie, Willie Mays or Google. Could you? See ...

Education | The race is not always to the richest | Economist.com

The standing of the US and Britain in education results is not very rosy. The quality of teachers and the independence of school administrations are big factors in strong student results. Is our present system working? Judge for yourself - read the article

Wi-Fi Hot Spots - User Beware | WSJ.com

Good advice on connectivity away from home/office

Eleventh-Hour Upgrade | Last Minute Seller Redos | WSJ.com

What to do and not to do when remodeling to sell your house ... see

No Time for Love | Students Eschew Campus Romance | WSJ.com

Classes. Homework. Volunteer activities. Sports. Who has time for love?

New Hires Flout Tradition | Ugg Boots at the Office? | WSJ.com

It's not your father's office. Heck, it's not YOUR office. It's becoming the Gen-Y/Gen-M office. Check it out

Phoning Home | Without a Phone | Mossberg - WSJ

Simple Device Alerts Emergency Contacts From Remote Areas

Have you seen this LA?

From one of our recent post-storm days

Social Security Numbers | Sacbee.com

Hadn't seen this one coming ... you try to keep your SS number private but it's right on the face of the Medicare card. How long would it take for the feds to change their system and 40M id numbers? Any bets on what century?

Too-Nice Boss | Makes Matters Worse | WSJ

Constructive criticism - giving and receiving - should be mandatory training for managers and employees. Here's the downside when it isn't. Article

Rent-Price History | More Pain? | UofW - FedRsv

If residential rental rates are a predictor of housing prices, then there's more price drop to go.
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