I like computers and I also like Jeopardy. So I knew I was going to enjoy this book. But there was a third factor that made it a double delight. Who knew that behind the scenes horse trading was the stuff of compelling narratives? Not me. The protagonist in this story is David Ferrucci. As [...]
Archive For December, 2011
Timing Is Everything
Ultimately, the bets Corzine placed wound up better than the firm itself. The European debt trades were profitable, though too late for MF Global. Before Congress on Thursday, Mr. Corzine continued to emphasize how well his trades held up. “As of today, none of the foreign debt securities that MF Global used,” he said, “has [...]
The Future of USPS
The USPS can’t be faulted for providing a top-notch in-store experience and extremely reliable delivery service. In fact, their delivery service is the yardstick by which all other delivery services should be measured. Over the decades, they have made it possible for people to purchase goods from a Sears Roebuck catalog, rent movies that arrived [...]
