Yesterday I had a showering discussion with my 17-yr old son. Specifically, I asked him why, as it seemed to me, he hadn’t showered since around Easter. He explained that in Biology class they had learned that every animal has a certain set of resident flora and fauna on their bodies, and bathing was actually [...]

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  1.  Barney the Underwriter – Telling Fannie Mae to take more credit risk. Now there’s an idea. – Back when the housing mania was taking off, Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank famously said he wanted Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to “roll the dice” in the name of affordable housing. [...]

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     and   1.  More on Amherst CDS deal:  How to lose on a sure-fire bet – James Hamilton – great commentary – For my money, the first rule we need would be a law, not a rule, that notional not exceed actual.  Barring that, here’s another rule I trust: [...]

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All eyes were on the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle. They reached the altar and the waiting groom. The bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand. The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter and even the priest smiled broadly. As her father gave [...]

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