Mark your calenders folks this has been one hell of a week. Buffet bailed out GE, Palin and Biden squared off and the House flaked out on the American public.
Warren Buffet bets on GE.
The Oracle of Omaha pumps $3bn into GE. 10% guaranteed return, option to purchase additional shares at $22.50: proof once again that the man is a genius. Take it from me, I know genius.
Vice Presidential Debate proves what we've always known.
Thursday night's debate failed to produce the sparks we all wanted to see. Palin sounded as good as she looked and Biden didn't muff things up per usual. All in all it was quite boring. Dancing with the Stars boring.
Bailout gets hung up in the uterus that is the U.S House of Representatives.
Thankfully the Senate manned up and passed the bailout package, thus ensuring Wall Street and the gears of our economy continue to effortlessly spin our great country into the 21st century. Naysayers may balk at the $110 billion in additions, but they know nothing of child archery and importing rum. Leave the money management to the grown ups people.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Ross' Rules: Communication
While it is rare that I communicate directly with those who serve me, there are those circumstances in which communication through proxy will not suffice. In such extreme instances direct communique is vital. However, while many make the mistake of engaging in open vis a vis dialog with their charges I find communicating via electronic mail (or e-mail) the most pain-free and direct.
I love e-mail. I love it for its ruthless efficiency. More so, I love it for its ambiguity, because while Shakspeare and Rand were capable of injecting pathos into their writing, those of us in the business world know that emotion has no place in communication. And there is no better way to put the fear of God into one's staff than through the dissemination of an emotionless and pointed e-mail who's tone is open for interpretation. After all, a little paranoia goes a long, long way.
I love e-mail. I love it for its ruthless efficiency. More so, I love it for its ambiguity, because while Shakspeare and Rand were capable of injecting pathos into their writing, those of us in the business world know that emotion has no place in communication. And there is no better way to put the fear of God into one's staff than through the dissemination of an emotionless and pointed e-mail who's tone is open for interpretation. After all, a little paranoia goes a long, long way.
Reader Questions
Mr. Ross...
I am anxiously awaiting the vice presidential debate. Are you?
K.L
No.
G. Glen Ross
I am anxiously awaiting the vice presidential debate. Are you?
K.L
No.
G. Glen Ross
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Things that I can afford that the middle class cannot: classic auto racing
While the middle class clings to the manufactured drama of NASCAR and manifests their dreams of glory on the rural dirt tracks that dot the landscapes of this great country I and my well heeled friends participate in a racing series held on private tracks that replicate only the most famous of courses. From the letter below you'll see we have grand times and Grand Prixs.
Mr. Ross
I very much appreciate your participation in my 6th annual Classic Champions Grand Prix. I'm sorry that turn 11 was so detrimental to your 1958 Ferrari Testa Rossa. Should your mechanics require any assistance, my staff would be honored to provide their wisdom. After all, two of my mechanics worked on the team with which your car won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1958. It is truly a wonderful car with a rich history.
When I was designing my personal Grand Prix race course with Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher, Michael and I decided the first 15 turns on my personal Grand Prix road course should be modeled after the first 15 turns on the Nurburgring. Of course, just like the Nurburgring and turn 11 always catches those that come in like my mistress: a little too hot. Had you been able to hold on until the Circuit de la Sarthe section (obviously influenced by Mr. Prost) everyone would have certainly seen you and your Ferrari perform with the grace and style of Barishnikov.
I'm looking forward to seeing you at the 7th annual Classic Champions Grand Prix! Once again the entry requirements for the marquee event of the weekend will require an automobile of Italian, German, British, or French heritage from between 1950 and 1965 and, as always, the automobile must have been driven to a first place finish in a Grand Prix event during that time span. Now, should you wish to leave the Ferrari at home and try your hand at something different, I am currently designing a Rally Car course with World Rally Car champions Sebastien Loeb and Tommi Maakinen. It should prove to be a great time of dirty fun, just like YOUR mistress!
Your friend,
F. Bertignolli
Mr. Ross
I very much appreciate your participation in my 6th annual Classic Champions Grand Prix. I'm sorry that turn 11 was so detrimental to your 1958 Ferrari Testa Rossa. Should your mechanics require any assistance, my staff would be honored to provide their wisdom. After all, two of my mechanics worked on the team with which your car won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1958. It is truly a wonderful car with a rich history.
When I was designing my personal Grand Prix race course with Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher, Michael and I decided the first 15 turns on my personal Grand Prix road course should be modeled after the first 15 turns on the Nurburgring. Of course, just like the Nurburgring and turn 11 always catches those that come in like my mistress: a little too hot. Had you been able to hold on until the Circuit de la Sarthe section (obviously influenced by Mr. Prost) everyone would have certainly seen you and your Ferrari perform with the grace and style of Barishnikov.
I'm looking forward to seeing you at the 7th annual Classic Champions Grand Prix! Once again the entry requirements for the marquee event of the weekend will require an automobile of Italian, German, British, or French heritage from between 1950 and 1965 and, as always, the automobile must have been driven to a first place finish in a Grand Prix event during that time span. Now, should you wish to leave the Ferrari at home and try your hand at something different, I am currently designing a Rally Car course with World Rally Car champions Sebastien Loeb and Tommi Maakinen. It should prove to be a great time of dirty fun, just like YOUR mistress!
Your friend,
F. Bertignolli
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