I can't wait to give this a try: Starbucks is now letting customers design their own card! I've always appreciated the Starbucks cards designed by employees, but really -- aren't we all designer wannabes?
I'm going to take the plunge and try it. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Third Avenue Funds
I have shares in a Third Avenue Fund. A month ago (or so) I received the quarterly "Letters to Our Shareholders," a 20-page pamphlet that lays out the Fund's quarterly activity. This is the second I've received - and it is the only quarterly report I read. leisurely, over several days.
The second quarter letter was written by Martin J. Whitman and Curtis R. Jensen. Martin is Chairman of the Board, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a portfolio manager. Curtis is Co-Chief Investment Officer and a portfolio manager. The letter is incredibly shareholder friendly while not "dumbing down" the message they want to get across. I can't help but wonder if they write it themselves, or if they have a ghostwriter.
In any event it's a joy - yes, a joy I tell you - for me to read, and oh yeah: educational too.
The second quarter letter was written by Martin J. Whitman and Curtis R. Jensen. Martin is Chairman of the Board, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a portfolio manager. Curtis is Co-Chief Investment Officer and a portfolio manager. The letter is incredibly shareholder friendly while not "dumbing down" the message they want to get across. I can't help but wonder if they write it themselves, or if they have a ghostwriter.
In any event it's a joy - yes, a joy I tell you - for me to read, and oh yeah: educational too.
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