Category: Blogs
Site Admin Tonight
I promised that the site would be making some changes in addition to the redesign. So the site will be undergoing some admin that will make it unavailable tonight sometime after 8PM EDT/12AM GMT (less than three hours from now). Otherwise, everything should be largely the same. I hope this will solve some of
Credit Writedowns’ Database Failure
This morning while I was doing my BBC Interview, the Credit Writedowns database failed. I noticed it first when there were no posts on the front page – just a note saying "Sorry, the post you are seeking does not exist." In any event, this is a major, major headache because we are now using
2009: Best Business Blogs
Business Pundit has published the most comprehensive list of best blogs in the business and finance space. They cover accounting, advertising, career issues, economics, finance and more. We are pleased to have made the cut amongst finance blogs for the second year running. FINANCE: GENERAL 21. The Big Picture Author, financial commentator, speaker, and businessman
Credit Writedowns is now on Twitter
I have actually been on Twitter for some time now. But I wanted to update all of you with some social networking features the site now has and ways you can get more out of the content. Today, I will just talk about Twitter. Twitter I really like Twitter as a platform. What separates Twitter
Feed is broken
My RSS Feed is spitting out 25 posts an hour for some reason. I apologize for the nuisance. We are working to fix it
Server maintenance tonight
We expect to have a brief hiccup in service later tonight due to maintenance. I apologize for the inconvenience. Hopefully, we will be offline for a very short time. Regards. Edward
New Finance Blog: New Deal 2.0
This is a new, progressive economic policy blog from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute that launched on April 29th. The effort is lead by Robert Johnson, former Chief Economist of the US Senate Banking Committee. With contributors like Joseph Stiglitz, New Deal 2.0 is a “one-stop shop” for new insights, analyses and proposals on
On BBC World Service talking autos at 2PM Eastern
I will be on the BBC World Service at 2PM ET talking about the Chrysler bankruptcy. First will be a television interview and then a radio interview. I will post the clips if and when they become available
The New Credit Writedowns
I am just back from the Easter Holidays and have had a good two weeks for self-reflection. In truth, I am feeling a bit exhausted despite the fact that I was supposed to have just had a two weeks’ holiday. So, I have decided to make a few changes. Before I do, I would appreciate
Feed problem fixed
I have gotten two kind notes that the feed is screwy again, posting links multiple times. Who do I blame? Feedburner of course. I have solved the problem but I would love a nice way to get away from Feedburner. They are really a problem. If anyone is still seeing the problem, let me know
In transit
I am in London right now and through next Monday, I will also be on European time, so expect posts earlier than usual. Also, I will be in transit for the rest of the day today. So posting will be light or non-existent. I’l be back soon. Cheers. Ed