As the Nov. 6 general election approaches, regulars readers of this blog may have noticed some political ads popping up on this site. The explanation? Google’s software is placing them, based on key words that the advertisers — incumbent politicians and their challengers — are bidding for. If political spending is trickling down to little blogs...Read More
Put the Twin Cities in the 2/3 of the country NOT affected by Sandy. Directly, that is. With all air travel to the East Coast cancelled, financial markets closed, and all manner of media focused on the storm, its centripetal pull easily reaches this far (and beyond). Thanks to the Internet and social media, those...Read More
Headed the Wrong Way Despite the pairing of a winsome Emily Blunt and amiable Jason Segal, “The Five Year Engagement” can’t overcome a desultory plot line about a relationship headed the wrong way. When the movie opens, the romantic leads are happily ensconced in the Bay Area — he as a sous chef at an up-and-coming San...Read More
Unfortunately, that last one doesn’t go with the first two — especially at the beginning of the season (by the end, you’re inured to it, and just go about your routine regardless). With a blustery, cold day in store for the Twin Cities, most home sellers aren’t likely to see much activity today (my guess)....Read More
Wall Street’s “Daily” Election Judging by today’s nasty stock market, I’m guessing President Obama won last night (if you haven’t noticed, the market seems to rally when Romney has an uptick, and falls when Obama does). That is, unless there’s some other economic or earnings news I haven’t caught up to yet. P.S.: My...Read More
