Monthly Archives: September 2008

What’s Next?

Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 by Branson

One thing that this “economic downturn” has shown me is how little people actually understand about money and markets. Now, I’m not claiming to be a cornucopia of suggestions or flowing knowledge about the current state of affairs, but I … Continue reading →

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The Right Message

Posted on Monday, September 29, 2008 by Branson

I’m quick to point out when something goes wrong, but also, contrary to popular belief, I am also willing to make my opinion known when something goes right, or someone does something of which I approve. Today, I would like … Continue reading →

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Fann[ie]ing the Flames

Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 by Branson

Okay. For a moment let’s assume for the sake of argument that this entire economic downturn (a.k.a. recession) was caused by “subprime mortgage woes” and that bad home loans and defaults on them have created this entire problem. Oh, it’s … Continue reading →

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Don’t try, Do!

Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by Branson

Do, or do not. There is no try. Most of us have heard this old adage, but how many of us have actually taken it to heart? There’s a lot of substance to this that we don’t see at first … Continue reading →

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‘Hello, I’m a PC’

Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 by Branson

What a pitiful attempt by Microsoft to usurp Apple’s commercials. Apple Inc.’s commercials have always astounded me. Rare is it that a company can air an entire commercial for a product, never mention the company behind the product, and still … Continue reading →

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