A post I wrote awhile ago about building a house.  The house is finished.  The blog lesson still applies. Sorry about being late but had to meet a framer to talk about this new house.  Nothing like pulling up to work site in 103 degree Texas weather feeling like an idiot, or a complete fra ... Read more

More info from Carl--I will jump in where I feel like it. Bill, Thanks for the really good feedback in your Cincinnati Kid article ( http://askunclebill.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/08/bill_congratula.html ).  I appreciate the time you spent on it, and the unbiased advice. ... Read more

Carl from Cincinnati writes-- Bill, Congratulations on finishing your book!  I enjoy reading following your blog, and put into into practice much of what you post! In catching up on some reading, in your post titled "We're Back" ( http://askunclebill.typepad.c ... Read ... Read more

Actually economics is the dismal science but hey, I needed a title.  I don't really like to talk about MBAs because the topic is pretty boring, to me anyway.  But I know it is on the minds of a lot of young people so here we go.  Got a few comments/questions regarding MBAs from the Cincinn ... Read more

As mentioned last week US News and World Report has come out with their listings.  I know they are wrong.  They have to be because my alma mater, the University of Illinois, came out ahead (41) of the University of Texas (47).  I've seen both and I'll take Austin anytime, anyplace, an ... Read more

Told you so.  Told you University of Texas should be ranked higher and it is---NUMBER ONE party school.  What is interesting is the Bottom Ten party schools.  And they are: 1. Brigham Young 2. Wheaton College 3. College of the Ozarks 4. Grove City College 5. Naval Academy 6 ... Read t ... Read more

Being a contrarian has at least one beneficial side effect--you tend to try and find good news in bad news.  As a French philosopher (whose name escapes me) said, "To those that feel, life is a tragedy.  To those that think, life is a comedy."  Oh, those crazy French.  A bit harsh bu ... Read more

Saw this article on line.  http://biz.yahoo.com/special/luxury083106_article1.html Here are the highlights, or lowlights, depending on your perspective.  Seems a couple of researchers (shouldn't they have something better to do?) researched private jet owners and found they have an ave ... Read more

Coming down the stretch. This one sounds a wee bit technical so grab that computer geek and keep him warm. Modeling Disciplined thought is often based on analytical models: simplified, quantitative depictions of a complex reality that allow you to focus your attention on a few key issues ... Read more