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2011: A Bot Odyssey

BizarroComic.blogspot.com When comic relief is needed, the likes of Goolsbee, Bernanke and Fama is fine. However, if seriousness about a task or topic is warranted, then a genetic algorithm-based bot might be more useful, thankyouverymuch. The cover story of Wired…

Beer Snobbery For Holiday Festivities

Neptune et les pirates Since we shared an infographic about the non-alcoholic carbonated beverages industry this summer, it seems reasonable to share a graphic regarding the adult beverage of choice.  [Much obliged to CaféTerra.]     For those near Cleveland we…

Structured Finance In Wonderland

The Cheshire Cat by John Tenniel, 1866 Having worked in structured finance in the caverns of Wall Street, it is known that the structured finance market of CDOs and related securities can be explained and understood in a straightforward manner. …