June 2010
2 posts
The Houses of Pebble Beach →
Epitome of American excess…
Everything you need to know about 4G →
Nerd alert!
April 2010
3 posts
Mall of America in Bloomington changes aimed at... →
Makes sense, the only folks with expendable income are luxury buyers. Looking forward to HugoBoss, but a Betsey Johnson store?
Cargill heir jolts Minnesota charity landscape... →
Wow. That’s BILLION, with a B.
When it comes to two wheels ... we're No. 1 →
Who’d have thunk it? THE CITY IS COVERED IN SNOW 5 MONTHS OF THE YEAR.
March 2010
0 posts
Appliance rebates may unleash pent-up demand →
Mind the hoops you need to jump through to get your appliance rebate peeps. Starts Monday morning!
February 2010
4 posts
Is the age of the suburb over? →
Great article, spot on with what I’m seeing here in the Twin Cities and what many of my compatriots are experiencing as well. But check out the reader “comments” at the bottom of the page. Scary.
Spring to bring real test for housing market →
I’ve got to hand it to the Strib writers, they’re spot on with this article. The market after the Tax Credit’s expiration will got knocked on its butt.
Medical clinic opens above Seward Co-op →
Very cool, take advantage of this Seward peeps!
January 2010
2 posts
More commercial loans in trouble. →
The other shoe that has yet to drop in the Real Estate debacle? Commercial Real Estate and their loans. We’re not out of this yet!
Congress lets 50 tax breaks expire at end of '09 →
Many will be revived sometime this year, but don’t hold your breath.
December 2009
3 posts
AT&T Data Issues are killing me. →
25% overall network improvement to keep up with 5,000% in growth? I’m holding off on an iphone for now, AT&T Droid where are you?
Backlog of foreclosures estimated at 1.7 million,... →
Here we go again!
Nice little StarTrib writeup on the newly finished... →
November 2009
3 posts
Dirty secrets of Black Friday 'doorbusters' →
Dear Sears, YOU SUCK.
Thanks for the WiFi Google! →
Classy, classy Google. Wait. Ominous, big corporation Google! Whatever, free Wifi is cool with me, in spite of the caveat.
Ford surprises with earnings of nearly $1B in 3rd... →
Way to go Ford! This goes to show you what 10 years of foresight does for a company, I’m looking at you GM. Also, their “Drive One” marketing campaign is brilliant.
October 2009
12 posts
Democrats Agree to Extend Home-Buyer Tax Credit:... →
Looks like the Tax Credit will be extended at least through June next year? But in what form remains to be seen…
Home Buyer Tax Credit's Course →
Possible compromise on a Tax Credit extension calling for quarterly $2000 phaseouts. Talk of extension is gaining steam!
Hulu to charge for content; cubicle dwellers... →
Thanks Hulu, you son of a…
BREAKING: Google Announces Search Deal With... →
Waiting to hear something about Twitter being relevant? This might be it…
Stimulus gaffe spurs jobs reality check →
Oops.
Goldman Sachs reports strong quarterly profits. →
“Goldman’s profits came with a reduction in risk, judging by one estimate of the amount the firm could lose in a given trading day.” No kidding. Reduction of risk equals more profit? How novel.
Shops at West End leasing info... →
Nice to know Ohio’ans think kindly enough of St Louis Park to want to stick a “Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill” (Really? That’s the name?) in the heart of its business district. A movie theater, sister theater of D’Town’s Block E, is the only thing worth noting in this largely vacant development. At least so far.
Saint Louis Park as shopping...
Target cuts toy prices by 50% for holiday →
This can spell disaster for smaller toy retailers, if there are any still around.
FTC targets bloggers, celebrities in advertising. →
Interesting! Ron Popeil is gonna get his ass handed to him.
TARP a year later: Was it worth the cost? →
Happy Birthday TARP! Here’s hoping your second birthday is a better one.
Surprising first products of 14 famous companies. →
Had no idea 3M stood for: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.
Sports' First Billion-Dollar Man →
The scary part is Tiger is only 33; ‘This is only the first billion for Woods.’ Yikes.
September 2009
5 posts
Tax credit could be extended for service members. →
Gotta love Congressmen who are former Realtors! Talk of an extension for us normal folks continue.
Official BlackBerry Twitter App Coming? →
Yes! Finally!
Housing Crash to Resume on 7 Million Foreclosures →
The majority will be in the already hard-hit areas like California, Florida and Nevada - but expect some here in the Cities!
Discriminatory Twist in Networking Sites Puts... →
Interesting twist on the social networking phenomena. “We are going to end up with a very homogenous workforce.” Indeed!
Best U.S. Cities To Earn A Living - #3: Twin... →
Giving a shout out to Mpls/St Paul.
August 2009
6 posts
Is Google Entering the Mortgage Quote Business? →
One thing is undeniable: in Google v. LendingTree knife fight, Google’s gonna win.
A tax deduction -- for your pet. →
‘Bout time Jake got a bailout. He’s been dragging the American taxpayer down since the Bush regime!
A Record Price at the ClockTower Building →
Coolest condo ever, but in Brooklyn? For $25 million?
Text of H.R.3200 as Introduced in House: America's... →
Seems to me there are more people decrying the Health Care Reform Bill than there have been people who have actually read the bill. 296,000 people? That’s it? Read all 1000-plus pages then think for yourself. Someone let me know when you hit the part about “death panels.”
Foreclosure plague: No cure yet - Aug. 13, 2009 →
Here we go again! Look for this inventory to hit the market tail end of this year, early next.
Alumna sues college because she hasn't found a job... →
From the “b*lls of steel” file, or alternatively, this “woman is an absolute loser” file comes this story…
July 2009
8 posts
25 Best Back-to-School Gadgets →
The USB plug-in HD enabled TV tuner for your laptop is pretty damn cool.
Here’s Why Amazon Bought Zappos →
Books and now shoes. Makes sense.
Watergate Hotel into foreclosure. →
For a minimum bid of $25 million, a piece of history can all be yours!
Microsoft Office to go online — for free. →
Finally, someone at MS woke up!
What Click-Through Rate Can You Expect From... →
Further proof that no one gives a crap about your twitter posts. 2.8%? AND more followers means a further decline? For my Real Estate peeps out there, our average click through rate on web marketing is 4.24%
Singer's luxe lifestyle aided by Wall Street firms →
Mortgage industry, Michael Jackson - same difference!
Complete transcription of Alaska Governor Sarah... →
Read for yourself the lunacy of this woman’s speech complete! With! Exclamation Points!. Pursuing private interests? Chillin’ with the fam? 2012 Presidential run? No idea. But she quit the Governership like it was the head cashier’s position at Wasilla’s Dairy Queen.
Hecker details his $766 million in debts →
Wow, I wonder what it feels like to have negative net worth.
June 2009
5 posts
Bank failure list tops 45 →
Is YOUR bank on this list?
Recession turns many laid off workers into... →
Goes to show you what a little stick-to-it-ivness will do for you!