Good Reading -- May 2015
Sorry for all the Buffett material, some of which may be old hat by now -- but the 50th anniversary is a special occasion. Hope everyone...
Good Reading -- April 2015
I'll be in Omaha as usual for the Berkshire meeting. If anyone would like to meet up just send me an email -- we've had a good group in...
Good Reading -- June 2014
Facts and Figures China has used more cement in the last three years than the U.S. used in the entire 20th century. (Source:Vaclav Smil...
Good Reading -- April 2014
Omaha If anyone is going to Omaha and wants to meet up just let me know. I'll be there from Friday morning to Sunday morning. Books...
Good Reading -- May 2013
Quoted "A decade ago, nine out of 10 companies would tell you they were thinking about building their next plant in China. Today it's...
Good Reading -- February 2012
Facts and Figures In 1900, American farmers needed an average of three hours of labor to produce 1 kg of wheat. In 2000, they needed 1-2...
Good Reading -- August 2011
Facts and Figures The first half of 2011 (ended June 30) was an eventful, costly and tragic one for those affected by natural disasters....
Good Reading -- February 2011
Quoted I'm having a good time reading the Financial Crisis Inquiry Report, but unfortunately that's because I have a perverse sense of...
Good Reading -- November 2010
Facts and Figures Former Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozillo knowingly misrepresented the financial condition of his company and the loans it...
Good Reading -- October 2010
Lots of good stuff this month -- hope you enjoy. -------- Quoted "It's quite clear that stocks are cheaper than bonds. I can't imagine...