Monthly Archives: November 2007

Felix Salmon on liquidity puts

A great detailed analysis of how the financial markets got so screwed up: An LSS, by contrast, made much the same trade, but didn’t have any prime brokers breathing down its neck. That’s because it borrowed the money to create … Continue reading

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My Outlaw Nephew

Once upon a time (ok, about 6 months ago), a very very cute little boy was born. He’s my sister’s boyfriend [aka my brother outlaw]‘s nephew (in case you’re wondering about the title). Now, little Bo is a cute little … Continue reading

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WGA: Solidarity

The Writer’s Guild of America is striking, demanding that their employers don’t cut them out of agreed-upon compensation because you’re watching something on “the internet” instead of “your TV”. I support the WGA. The medium is not the message, and … Continue reading

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Android! aka gphone

Congrats to Andy Rubin and the gang. It’s very very cool, and a shot across the bow at an entire industry.

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