November 24, 2009
The second estimate of third-quarter GDP is out; the growth rate was marked down to 2.8% (from 3.5%)…Odds are good that growth will slow down next year: the stimulus has already had its peak effect on growth and will turn into a net drag in the 2nd half of 2010.
On July 20, 2006, Sheila Marcelo and Nick Beim flew from Boston to Chicago to visit a company called Sittercity…Three months after the trip, Marcelo started a website, Care.com, to compete directly with Sittercity. Matrix Partners and several prominent investors poured capital into her new company - totaling more than $16 MM.
November 23, 2009
LinkedIn holds an incredibly useful body of data about its users because employment information is a very useful way to put a person in context on the web.
November 22, 2009
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November 21, 2009
Lil Wayne - “The Carter” (Sundance) Documentary Trailer
Saw this the other night and I can’t recommend it enough. Very fascinating. I’m off to go make some beaucoup money.
I saw this with Aziz and second what he said.
Riveting. Genius. Thanks for the great recommendation, Ricky. Best Rapper Alive.
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November 19, 2009
Some call it California’s cash advance. Effective today, the amount of state income taxes withheld from California workers’ paychecks will increase 10%. The accelerated withholding program does not generate additional tax revenue. Instead, it front-loads it, bringing cash in more quickly in an effort to keep the state treasury stocked with funds.
The Taxpayer Interest Free Loan to California - California Politics | Sacramento Bee Utterly shocking. via Glenn Beck
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November 18, 2009
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A stronger yuan would make Chinese exports less competitive, which is unappealing for China in a year when exports are down about 20% and many manufacturers have closed. Chinese leaders who have criticized the West’s economic management may also find it politically difficult to yield to demands on the currency.
November 17, 2009
Morning Joe is excited to be going to New Orleans on Friday to help Katrina victims our government has forgotten for too long.






