Daily Archives: August 31, 2011

School opening delayed until next Wednesday. I was one of those who didn’t enjoy school until college and, later, law school, so this would have been the kind of news that I’d have rejoiced at, but I’m sure some bright kids … Continue reading →

Our power came back on last night at 9, just in time to learn that the Yankees had defeated the Red Sox, and I worried that I’d unwittingly made a pact with the Devil, when I would gladly have suffered … Continue reading →

Bernie Madoff accuses Steve Cohen of being corrupt. I have two friends who at different times, worked for SAC. Not only did they never mention any wrong doing at SAC, they’re both absolute straight shooters who would never, ever engage in … Continue reading →

But you never know, so don’t return that generator just yet.

Venus Williams has to withdraw from U.S. Open after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. I have such a problem myself – it sucks when your own body turns against you. And besides, I admire the Williams sisters – they grew up … Continue reading →

Not much, according to this analysis. The most valuable asset is probably Tim Armstrong’s house in Riverside but I don’t think that’s part of any deal. Looks like “Patch” will get axed, which is too bad because I think it’s just … Continue reading →

Post storm, still have buyers who are ready to go and if they are, then so am I (I accompany Cathy Farricker because she can actually be nice to people – I’ve always considered myself a pussy cat but I’ve … Continue reading →

State Senator Scott Frantz gives Greenwich Time reporter a tour of Irene’s devastation in Frantz’s six-seat turbo-prop. Scott did run Bradley Airport, so he knows what he’s doing, but come on, six seats and no room for a blogger? Damn. … Continue reading →

Germany, a manufacturing country, kills nuclear plants immediately and will rely on propeller beanies to power its industries.  Even environmentalists are appalled.

California solar panel plant, touted by Obama just months ago as proof of the success of his “green’ job program, shuts its doors and goes bankrupt. They’ll be shifting operations to China, no doubt.

China backing away from its electric car initiative. No one wants them, just as no one wants the Chevy Volt. (125 sold in July).  Warren Buffet is undoubtedly a genius, but he sunk $200 million into the Chinese venture when if … Continue reading →

Should, with any luck, be turned east, out over the Atlantic. That’s what most models predict but it’s early days. We’ll know better by the weekend. In the meantime, it’s 112 degrees in Phoenix. For those of us without A/C or … Continue reading →

I’d been thinking the same thing but here’s an expert’s opinion: Greenwich meteorologist Bill Evans says last year’s nor’easter took down a lot of weakened trees that might otherwise have fallen this past Sunday. Using that same theory, if Katia does … Continue reading →

Check out this photo of Route 4 in Killington, VT (Associated Press, credit).  While I skied there many times as a teen, I don’t remember the approach route, but there’s bound to be a lot of road work to be … Continue reading →