The Microsoft Precedent What turned Microsoft from the preeminent company of the early Internet era (circa 1999) to a company that is now eclipsed by such juggernauts as Google, Apple, and even Amazon.com? One theory is that its focus on “legacy” products — operating systems and applications software — caused it to miss such innovations as Internet search, smart phones,...Read More
. . . on Housing Prices Yes, I’m aware that it’s “Spring Forward, Fall Back” — and that everyone needs to set their clocks one hour ahead this Saturday night. However, the clock (at left) refers to housing prices: depending on the market and neighborhood, on average homes now fetch what they did 6-8 years ago (or...Read More
