Archives for March 2013

Moniker: Your money is safe at a domain registrar

With all the latest uproar regarding the Cyprus bailout, I can say this: your money is safer sitting at a domain registrar, than at a Cypriot bank. Having had a balance of $3.52 at Moniker for several years, I am watching that odd-figured nest-egg sitting there, without much of a disturbance - or … [Read more...]

Silly arguments deserve short and to the point responses

Every domain inquiry that I've received over the years, serves as a lesson in communications. Some were one-time queries that either led to a sale via a third party venue or never heard from again, others evolved into lengthier exchanges. These days, time comes at a premium, and my responses … [Read more...]

Eurofascism – Or, how the stock markets are set for a steep dive on Monday

The recent rally of the financial markets, including the NYSE, might have brought blissful smiles to day traders; but those that trade with skepticism know that what goes up, must come down. Right this minute, the nation of Cyprus is being pillaged financially, with the Germany-guided "troika" … [Read more...]

My cat is as old as Pope Francis

A cat's age is calculated using a loose formula; there is no accurate way to determine exactly how old in 'man years' a cat is. My cat is, however, at least as old as the new Pope, or older - depending on which formula I used. Having waited until the end of the day, as the appointing of a new … [Read more...]

Don’t ask for recommendations from people you haven’t worked for

The fine line between personal and professional social media makes it hard for some to understand the function of either platform. While Facebook is mostly for the three "F" crowd - friends, family & fun - LinkedIn is a network of professionals that communicate and socialize at a whole … [Read more...]