The market is emerging from a long nap. While some were sleeping, others were working to establish a market position, and now they are ready to claim what they have earned. I suspect we're in for a velocity change, spurred on by Web 2.0.

New business must be built on real market needs, ... not just college students hoping for a home-run IPO.

Investors are more confident about Japan. There is a slight wariness about emerging-market equities.

It makes for an interesting day with late-night homework. I try and catch a nap here and there.

Nine minutes is not a long time, if you're going to take a nap. But it's an eternity if you're going to hide a shotgun.

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