This sent me down my own etymological rabbit hole this morning, which was fun on a Sunday. First I thought, what a lazy way for an author not to check the attribution. But as usual Pater is correct- despite frequent attribution of this quote to Lewis Carroll, it is nowhere to be found in his works. No less an expert than William Safire explored it in 2003. Best expert guesses are that it dates back to German or Pennsylvania Dutch origin.
Thanks for answering, Bob, raises my opinion ;-) I just get cranky at articles that seem to overgeneralize - 'everyone' etc. The people I know, and read, think of Apple as a tech company and a computing company - not a phone company.
This inspired me to look up the year Spy vs. Spy debuted (1961) and then to look up which was older, it or Boris & Natasha (Rocky and Bullwinkle's friends were first, by two years). Funny to be nostalgic for the 'good old days' of the Cold War...oh, and I liked the article too lol.
You mention the July 8 'snafu' but neglect to mention that ICE stock dropped 3% that day as a result. Imagine what if an exchange actually WAS hacked? These don't seem like really safe investments to me.
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Monetary Madness - Down The Rabbit Hole
This sent me down my own etymological rabbit hole this morning, which was fun on a Sunday. First I thought, what a lazy way for an author not to check the attribution. But as usual Pater is correct- despite frequent attribution of this quote to Lewis Carroll, it is nowhere to be found in his works. No less an expert than William Safire explored it in 2003. Best expert guesses are that it dates back to German or Pennsylvania Dutch origin.
Apple Is Slowly Blowing Companies Away
Thanks for answering, Bob, raises my opinion ;-) I just get cranky at articles that seem to overgeneralize - 'everyone' etc. The people I know, and read, think of Apple as a tech company and a computing company - not a phone company.
Apple Is Slowly Blowing Companies Away
Many see Apple as only a phone hardware company? Only if they've been hiding under a rock. Not a fan of this article.
Another Fed Win - More Jobs For Seniors
Walmart greeter... holiday giftwrapper...yeah the possibilities are endless :-(
Kiss That Union Job Goodbye
I simply LOVE that line about carbon dating!
Vs. SPY
This inspired me to look up the year Spy vs. Spy debuted (1961) and then to look up which was older, it or Boris & Natasha (Rocky and Bullwinkle's friends were first, by two years). Funny to be nostalgic for the 'good old days' of the Cold War...oh, and I liked the article too lol.
Greenbrier: Did Railcar Orders Really Fall 70%?
You really like to bash this company don't you. Oh, you're a short! I get it now....but I don't buy it.
The Power Of A Money Reset
What IS this magic 'program' you are talking about? If this is just a sales pitch for your own services that is very annoying.
The Revolt Against The Ruling Class
Gary, sounds like you're saying LBJ had something to do with the grassy knoll? Conspiracy nut much?
Why Are Securities Exchanges Great Stocks Now?
You mention the July 8 'snafu' but neglect to mention that ICE stock dropped 3% that day as a result. Imagine what if an exchange actually WAS hacked? These don't seem like really safe investments to me.