Monthly Archives: August 2009

craig newmark

Posted on August 26, 2009 by

Should craigslist ever be sold, the price likely would run into the billions. Newmark, by these lights, is a very rich man. When anybody reminds him of this, the craigslist founder says there is nothing he would care to do … Continue reading →

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the crosstown eating house

Posted on August 20, 2009 by

On deciding where to go to dinner last week, we decided upon the new(ish)  Crosstown Eating House at Woolloongabba because we have heard good things. It was actually one of the best meals I have had for quite a while … Continue reading →

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dreams don’t come in installments

Posted on August 20, 2009 by

The dream of property is pervasive and powerful, and Australians want to own it in monthly instalments. We’re willing to risk ridiculous, enormous mortgage debt for the privilege – recently sitting smugly at seven times the average annual wage. The … Continue reading →

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flipping houses and hamburgers

Posted on August 16, 2009 by

“There is a lot at stake in the world today. We need you to be able to tackle energy challenges, advance our abilities in medicine, and develop entire new industries. Innovation is absolutely an essential part of the solution. Even … Continue reading →

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courtyard centric brisbane home design

Posted on August 9, 2009 by

I like some of the design elements in this place in the Courier Mail yesterday.  I particually like the use of wood, the plumeria in the courtyard, and also the L shaped pond with water lilies. The house is at … Continue reading →

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melbourne for 2009

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

We spent four days in Melbourne last week, mainly because it was our last interstate babymoon, but also because Kitty wanted to see the Dali exhibit and visit her brother. The Dali exhibit was good, but way too crowded, and … Continue reading →

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banks and casinos

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

“To call banks casinos, as is often done, is actually unfair to casinos, which are required to hold certain levels of capital because they must be able to cash in a customer’s chips.” ~ Fareed Zakaria (Newsweek June 22, 2009)

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