Goals for 2008

Make a list of goals for 2008.

• Begin CFA certification
  
• Read at least 6 books
  
• Be a better boyfriend, son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson, friend
  
• Continue working out
  
• Run another 5K race
  
• Join a ToastMasters group
  
• Volunteer at least once a month
  
• Send a birthday card or email to all of my family and friends
  
• Create a disaster preparedness kit and a plan
  
• Take better care of my teeth:
  
  • floss regularly and use mouth rinse
    
  • see a dentist regularly
• Explore micro-lending opportunities with Kiva

FactSet F4Q07 Earnings Call Transcript

F4Q07 Transcript

Weather in Norwalk - February

I'll be in Norwalk, CT from January 28th to March 1st. The average temperature during the month of February is between 39 and 21 degrees.

Norwalk, CT
Maritime Aquarium

Wall Street

The stock market is fickle. The slightest news about the economy creates rapid swings from day to day. Key players interpret economic indicators to mean one thing or another and begin to act upon those opinions. People begin to panic when they see a few people buying or selling and follow the crowd. Often times this results in basic news about the economy to be blown out of proportion. Even when the news isn't surprising, when everyone already understands the state of the economy and the 'news' is just a report stating that what we thought existed in fact does exist, people overreact.

The ability to predict the market has less to do with understanding the economy and more to do with understanding the people in the marketplace. The ability to predict the actions and/or reactions of the people is what you are truly hedging as a participant. The market value of a company is not based on how well a company is doing, but how well a company is perceived to be doing.

Port of Redwood City

http://www.redwoodcityport.com/

Ewaste

Look into Ewaste environmental impact, disposal, and market opportunities.

Ewaste Definition
Where to Recycle Ewaste in the SF Bay Area

Redwood City, City Hall; Redwood City
1017 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone: (650) 780-7000

Customers Served:
Commercial
Residential
Schools/Nonprofits

E-Waste
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off Recycle No Charge

Information updated on: 08/07/2007

-http://www.recycleworks.org/cgi-bin/bin/user/guide.pl?id_guide=8

Bartending

Here is a working list of items needed to set up and stock a bar:

Alcohol:

• Gin
  
• Vodka
  
• Rum
  
• Tequila
  
• Scotch
  
• Whiskey
  
• Bourbon
  
• Brandy
  
• Vermouth - Dry and Sweet
  
• Irish Cream
  
• Wine - White and Red
  
• Beer

Liqueurs:

• Amaretto
  
• Midori
  
• Apple Pucker

Mixers:

• Triple Sec
  
• Grenadine
  
• Lemon/Lime
  
• Cola
  
• 7up or Sprite
  
• Water
  
• Tonic
  
• Club Soda
  
• Juices:
  
  • Cranberry
    
  • Orange
    
  • Pineapple
    
  • Grapefruit
    
  • Tomato

Nautical Notes from the SF Bay

Bay Bridge

The trusses on the Bay Bridge are named in order starting from San Francisco:
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot (Alcatraz)

Nautical Terms:

• Bow - Front of a boat.
  
• Stern - Rear of a boat.
  
• Starboard - Right side of a boat.
  
• Port - Left side of a boat.
  
• Fore - To the front of a boat.
  
• Aft - To the rear of a boat.
  
• Lines - Ropes used to tie a boat to the dock.
  
• Cleats - Fitting on boats and docks to which lines are tied.
  
• Bow Line - Line in the front of the boat.
  
• Spring Line - Line in the middle of the boat.
  
• Stern Line - Line in the rear of the boat.
  
• Fender - Buoy that placed between the boat and the dock.
  
• Shore Power - Electrical line that is connected to a boat to give it power when the boat's generators are not running.
  
• Generator Power - Generators on a boat to provide power for the vessel.

Nautical Notes:

• Running Lights are red and green. The red light is on the port side of a boat and the green light is on the starboard side. When passing another boat at night the running lights allow you to see which side of the other boat you are facing when it is far away.

CAPM Exam Prep

CAPM Exam Prep Kit - Rita Mulcahy