I’m a fan of the concept behind the FCC’s National Broadband Policy.  I’ve been of the position for a long time that the internet is a stable utility and like phone, electricity and water, it should be available to everyone. So there is no question we need to roll out broadband internet to everyone. The…

In case you haven’t noticed, there are now 2 Twitters. The first Twitter operates just as its founders intended. Its a great broadcast medium for quickly distributing quick hits of information and/or links. Its a great source of real-time information that travels with you on any device.  Its the ultimate enabler of “if information is…

Today was a brutal day on Wall Street. Through no fault of investors. Today was brutal because of traders and financial engineers who trade on every piece of data . Those that work from quantitative formulas that drive trades based on data input. Not a single one of them acts like a shareholder. And that…

My last two posts were designed to stimulate discussion.  But lets talk the real problem that regulators, public companies, investor/shareholders and traders face.  The problem is that Wall Street doesn’t know what business it is in. Regulators don’t know what the business of Wall Street is. Investor/shareholders don’t know what business Wall Street is in….

Why not put my 2 cents in ? Here are a few notes that hopefully a couple politicians will take note of: 1. Carried Interest Taxes Of course it should be taxed at normal income rates because that is what it is.  But the bigger issue is the misrepresentation that it will negatively impact investment….

This showed up in my email inbox today.  It was so  interesting and consise an offering  I just had to share it with everyone and get your thoughts ! Mark, Please review the following opportunity.  This may help you in your purchase with the Rangers.  I know you don’t need the help.  Please keep in…

First of all, nothing but the best for Chuck and Nolan.  I want the Rangers to win the World Series as much as any fan does and I think they have the right people on the field and off to help them do it. So why did I go chasing the Rangers despite all the…

I hit the like button on pages all the time.  I like your picture.  I like the fact you had fun on your vacation. It doesn’t mean I want to get into a long involved conversation or see all your vacation pictures. I like the jeans you are selling on your website . I like…

I’m going to simplify what I consider to be the best investment advice I have ever been given and share it with you.  Here you go: 1. If you have any credit card or other type of consumer debt on which you pay 5pct or more interest, pay it off.  Compound interest is your enemy. …

There is a lot of discussion these days about the expectation that ticket sales at NFL games will decline for the 2nd year in a row.  The  most common reason given ? HDTV. Who would’ve thunk that High Def TV would have such a huge impact on the sports world :).  But I digress. There…