Steven D. Levitt has my mouth watering over a new book by Sudhir Venkatesh, Gang Leader for a Day. Amazon, here I come.
19.6% of Americans believe the media
19.6% of Americans can believe all or most of the news media reporting. Via Freakonomics
Golf Channel suspends lead anchor over Tiger Woods comment
Kelly Tilghman has been suspended for 2 weeks over a racial comment regarding Tiger Woods. And of course, Al Sharpton was there.
High School maternity leave sought by Denver student
“Pregnant students in a Denver high school are asking for at least four weeks of maternity leave so they can heal, bond with their newborns and not be penalized with unexcused absences.”
Typical Capitalization of a New Business: $25,000
According to this quiz the typical capitalization of a new business is $25,000. Via Sam Davidson
Quote of the Day by Barack Obama
In an interview with the NewsHour Barack Obama stated, “…nothing succeeds like success.” The success habit rolls on.
Wyoming Caucus Winner Mitt Romney
Did anyone catch the fact that Mitt Romney won the Wyoming Caucus? Guess not.
The Strip in Good Hands with New Project Manager
Anne Wallace has been selected to manage the revamp of “The Strip”.
PartnerUp.com’s List of 2007 Acquisitions
PartnerUp.com’s list of 2007 acquisitions. Scripps Networks made the list with their purchase of Pickle.com