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Author: Sam
Exxon Sets New Profit Record
The fact that Exxon just broke its own profit record in these dire financial times is a noteworthy achievement. Given where oil was trading throughout […]
Bogue’s 30th Birthday
I can’t think of too many more fun ideas for a 30th birthday party than an eighties ski gear pub crawl through San Francisco’s Marina […]
Oil Contango Disappearing?
There has been quite a bit of talk amongst my colleagues, in the news and on other blogs recently about oil companies and even investment […]
Uncovering A Baseball Card Picasso
I wish I could find something worth $100,000 the next time I clean out my basement! Click the screenshot below for the complete article…
Arch Rock And Marshall
Yeah, we like Arch Rock, there’s a few posts on The Lemon featuring the arch out in Point Reyes National Seashore. But yesterday our trip […]
New Year’s Eve
Tequila shots before dinner (left and middle), and dinner with Andi and Jeffrey at Central Market (right) Playing dice at Volpi’s (middle) […]
Bear Valley and Bear Trap Basin
Spent a couple of days at the cabin last weekend, after a few feet of fresh snow and the temperature at 6000 feet staying below […]
Happy Birthday!
The Pink Lemon celebrates its first birthday today. Happy birthday! Since it’s christening post one year ago, a few shots of Kevin and I at […]
1001 Nights In Iraq
1001 Nights In Iraq, Shant Kenderian A gift from my mother-in-law for my birthday, 1001 Nights In Iraq is quite a harrowing story of an […]
Aussie ASX 200 Fat Finger?
Or maybe someone didn’t realize the amount to which Aussies like to drink and be merry at this time of year, thereby underestimating liquidity in […]
Sedona
It seems to have become a bit of a tradition that we take a trip to Arizona for Cheryl’s birthday each year, this year we […]
Alexander Mountain Snow
Some photos from Alexander Mountain. Man, it’s been cold here this week, probably one the coldest weeks in San Fran I can remember…
Mortgage Rates Left Behind
Americans seeking mortgages aren’t getting the full benefit of record low yields on Treasuries and government-supported mortgage bonds, blunting U.S. efforts to curb the housing […]
Salary Caps Make Me Laugh
Anyone paying even moderate attention to the headlines during all these bailout and bankruptcy hearings will be aware of the focus that’s been placed on […]
Sperm Wars
Sperm Wars, Robin Baker TB left this book at our house last year, thought we might find it an interesting read. Each chapter begins with […]
Are You Looking For A Job Or A Calling?
Written by Michael Lewis Recently I received a letter from a young employee of a well-known financial firm, who asked that I not mention his […]
Are You Looking For A Job Or A Calling: Responses
A selection of excerpted responses to Michael Lewis’s “Job Versus Calling” article posted above. I’ve kept the typography true to the senders, while their names are […]
Slow Pokes Driving You Crazy?
Jail For Pessimists
Scary stuff, thanks Sergey Gerasimov for the post (click on the image below for the whole article).