Researchers conclude: Individuals who are unaware of the price do not derive more enjoyment from more expensive wine.
I scanned the research paper — no mention of Two Buck Chuck
or my one-time favorite cheap wine, Boone’s Farm Snow Creek Berry. Nonetheless, they deserve some love, even if they are made from antifreeze.
April 27th, 2008
Roger Lowenstein walks through the credit ratings process back in the mortgage heyday.
April 23rd, 2008
From New York Magazine, an eye-opening account of why most shoes are bad for you.
Just fascinating. Makes me want to run out and buy a pair of Vivo Barefoots.
April 21st, 2008
The last quote is priceless:
“Our view of the change that’s occurring in consumer electronics and the movie-rental business is one of convergence,” Mr. Keyes said. He sees Apple Inc.’s stores as an example of “a user-friendly one-stop shop with solutions for the consumers” that could be a model for Blockbuster-Circuit City combination.
Yeah, Apple stores! There’s the future of the big box and corner store synergy! Do it like Apple does! With lower-paid employees…and technology they don’t own…and a horrible balance sheet…but other than that, looking good!
April 14th, 2008
