url=’http://boumanblog.com/2008/05/25/the-days-of-our-young-lives/’;The New York Times ran a fascinating article (like usual) about twentysomethings that are scraping by in Manhattan. It illustrated a lifestyle that is all too familiar with me, chronicling the meager paychecks, high rents, and superficial sacrifices that those of us make in our twenties as we pursue our dreams. Despite the geographical difference, [...]
May, 2008
Updates
url=’http://boumanblog.com/2008/05/20/updates/’;Micosoft/Yahoo Update May 20, 2008 The deadline to nominate alternate directors for the Yahoo board has recently passed. Microsoft has not pursued the proxy fight path. Rather they are looking at a less aggressive option, to collaborate with Yahoo on internet advertising. However, uber capitalist Carl C. Icahn, has made it public that he will [...]
On a lighter note…
url=’http://boumanblog.com/2008/05/13/on-a-lighter-note/’;This clip made me laugh out loud while I was alone. Clive Owen on “Extras”
Two disasters, two countries, two relief efforts
url=’http://boumanblog.com/2008/05/12/two-disasters-two-countries-two-relief-efforts/’;First Myanmar was struck by a deadly cyclone. Before the sad images of neglected Burmese left our memory (which is a very short window for Americans) China was hit with a horrific earthquake. These two tragedies have combined for over 40,000 deaths, with thousands more expected. As I sit here, thousands of miles away, reading [...]
My Soap Opera
url=’http://boumanblog.com/2008/05/05/my-soap-opera/’;If you have just returned from Mars, let me update you. Microsoft withdrew their offer of $33 per share ($47.5 Billion) for Yahoo. Ever since rumors of this deal first surfaced, I’ve been enamored with any news related to the topic. Even after the news of Microsoft’s withdrawn offer, I still believe there is much [...]
For my Dad
url=’http://boumanblog.com/2008/05/02/for-my-dad/’;This is for my basic cableless father and his admiration for James Howard Kunstler.
