Feb 27, 2009

How long will it take the economy to recover?

To me, the analysis that rings most true is the one I heard on the Diane Rehm show (WAMU, Washington) last week by Stephen Roach, Chairman, Morgan Stanley Asia. He said what we all instinctively know. The global bubble was driven by the American Consumer, and now, for all intents and purposes, the AC is finished. It'll be a long time before this sorts itself out, says he. You can listen to the broadcast by clicking on his name above.

Feb 25, 2009

Vitamin D latest finding- flu and colds

Here is my update of findings on Vitamin D and health.
Latest comes from Massachusetts General Hospital, on protective effect of Vitamin D against colds and flu. Study isn't perfect, and trials are needed, but finding out your Vitamin D status and making sure you're in the comfortable normal range (>40) makes sense in any case.
For background on how Vitamin D works, see Scientific American's great article.
For more sources on Vitamin D against auto-immune diseases and cancer, see my Jan 1, 2009 posting.

Feb 18, 2009

Stimulus Watch -- will the projects make sense?

My highschool buddies circulated this great website that lists the projects submitted by Mayors across the country as "shovel ready" projects. Check out your city and state. Click on Stimulus Watch.