I am not a fan of the show and only saw him perform a few songs, but he defied the odds and became this year’s American Idol. I have never met him, but a few friends of mine that I take very seriously hold him in very high regard.
Good luck Kris.
Hat Tip To Kris Allen
May 21st, 2009America’s Poor Are Its Most Generous Givers
May 21st, 2009A friend passed this story on to me via Facebook. The story is based on data from the US Bureau of Labor that was compiled by DC’s McClatchy. I remember discussing this phenomenon during my sociology studies and I really don’t find this at all surprising. Lower income people are more likely to empathize with their fellow poor. They are also less likely to fear further destitution.
Here is the full story.
Charitable Giving By Income Group
I Have Wasted the Last Two Years of My Life
May 17th, 2009I am scheduled to complete my Masters of Business Administration degree this August. Matthew Stewart believes I would have been much better off studying philosophy. I agree with some of his points. Although I consider my masters education as more of a tool to to round out my highly specialized business education; I am confident I made a good choice.
Here is his entire article courtesy of the Atlantic Journal.
SNL: Geitner On Stress Tests
May 11th, 2009courtesy of SNL.
RIP Pontiac
April 26th, 2009GM has made a great decision in discontinuing the Pontiac brand. I don’t have anything against Pontiacs, but GM desperately needs to shrink the number of automobiles it manufactures. This will not be the last GM brand that will be discontinued or sold.
Fun And Pointless…
April 19th, 2009This one took me a few tries to figure out.
Ground Changing News from the Treasury Department
April 19th, 2009My Favorite Things Memphis
April 16th, 2009Beale Street Bar: BB King’s Blues Club. Live music, great food and a great atmosphere.
BBQ Restaurant: Everytime I go to Memphis, I am treated to a new BBQ joint. My hands down favorite is Rendezvous in downtown Memphis.
Attraction: Graceland, home of The King.
Sushi Joint: Ryu Sushi Bar. This is conveniently located near one of the largest driving ranges I have ever been to. The food and service is great to boot!
I have visited Memphis dozen’s of times over my life and I never seem to get bored of it.