Posts Tagged: Wall Street Journal

Prolonged Adolescence Continues

I’ve had two conversations in as many days where we’ve pondered “when are the kids going to rise up?” In a presentation as part of its wider report on income, poverty and health insurance, the Census Bureau noted a big

Prolonged Adolescence Continues

I’ve had two conversations in as many days where we’ve pondered “when are the kids going to rise up?” In a presentation as part of its wider report on income, poverty and health insurance, the Census Bureau noted a big

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My Obsession of Late

I can’t stop thinking about going underground. Ask me about my adventure last time I was in Paris. (smile) It seems to be having a “moment” in the American press these days. I’ve been dying to go see the Werner

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My Obsession of Late

I can’t stop thinking about going underground. Ask me about my adventure last time I was in Paris. (smile) It seems to be having a “moment” in the American press these days. I’ve been dying to go see the Werner

Paying Taxes and Receiving Entitlements

How many of the 45% of American households that are currently NOT paying any federal income taxes, complain about the unfair burden of the American tax system, do you suppose? Numbers are courtesy of the Wall Street Journal The fraction

Paying Taxes and Receiving Entitlements

How many of the 45% of American households that are currently NOT paying any federal income taxes, complain about the unfair burden of the American tax system, do you suppose? Numbers are courtesy of the Wall Street Journal The fraction

All the Business Ladies

Excellent article in the Wall Street Journal last week – women business numbers with suggestions on how to close existing gaps. The phenomenal growth of women-owned businesses has made headlines for three decades—women consistently have been launching new enterprises at

All the Business Ladies

Excellent article in the Wall Street Journal last week – women business numbers with suggestions on how to close existing gaps. The phenomenal growth of women-owned businesses has made headlines for three decades—women consistently have been launching new enterprises at

Child Development and the Role of Magical Thinking

I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about how kids learn to tell what is real and what is imaginary, despite “evidence” for both potential outcomes. For years, imagination was thought of as a way for children

Child Development and the Role of Magical Thinking

I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about how kids learn to tell what is real and what is imaginary, despite “evidence” for both potential outcomes. For years, imagination was thought of as a way for children

A College Degree: What Is It Good For?

Some helpful numbers that bring to life the tangible and the less tangible differences between college graduates and other adults in the population. I got these from an article in the WSJ that examined the monetary value of college degrees.

A College Degree: What Is It Good For?

Some helpful numbers that bring to life the tangible and the less tangible differences between college graduates and other adults in the population. I got these from an article in the WSJ that examined the monetary value of college degrees.

Why Is My Candy Bar So Small Now?

This story from last week’s Wall Street Journal is an interesting example of why our clients need us to think and behave as business partners not just advertising or marketing or online (or insert catch phrase du jour) experts. I’ve

Why Is My Candy Bar So Small Now?

This story from last week’s Wall Street Journal is an interesting example of why our clients need us to think and behave as business partners not just advertising or marketing or online (or insert catch phrase du jour) experts. I’ve

Signs of Life in Art Market?

After hearing about the Warhol that sold for over $40 million on the radio, I headed over to ArtForum to get more of the auction drama. The Sotheby’s folks must be thrilled after their banner night. The U.S. art market

Signs of Life in Art Market?

After hearing about the Warhol that sold for over $40 million on the radio, I headed over to ArtForum to get more of the auction drama. The Sotheby’s folks must be thrilled after their banner night. The U.S. art market

Piglet Flu

With several of my Facebook friends’ statuses (stati?) announcing their current stage of illness, I thought I’d look at some swine flu numbers, specifically on preparedness plans. And magically, the Wall Street Journal obliged me today! How many “swine flu”

Piglet Flu

With several of my Facebook friends’ statuses (stati?) announcing their current stage of illness, I thought I’d look at some swine flu numbers, specifically on preparedness plans. And magically, the Wall Street Journal obliged me today! How many “swine flu”

Change Is In The Air: Luxury Online

Yet another example of how this new-fangled internet is messing with old hierarchies. At the D&G runway show in Milan last week, the chief executives of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman were relegated to second-row and third-row

Change Is In The Air: Luxury Online

Yet another example of how this new-fangled internet is messing with old hierarchies. At the D&G runway show in Milan last week, the chief executives of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman were relegated to second-row and third-row