The Perfect Wednesday Night - Lovin Daylight Savings!

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Major Shift in the Bordeaux Market

WARNING: WINE-GEEK DISCUSSION FOLLOWS:

It's interesting to watch investment bubbles... the dot-com boom and the real estate boom have given us refreshed experience in the last 15-20 years of what to look for and how to anticipate one.

We're watching the Bordeaux market at what I believe to be the peak of its bubble, about to burst.

The peak of the bubble is usually pretty easy to spot. I call it the "taxi driver" test... when your taxi driver starts talking about it as a good investment, it's probably past its prime as an opportunity! Also, when it starts showing up in mainstream press, the secret's long been out. Time magazine commented on the Bordeaux Bubble this week, giving a nice primer on the Bordeaux Bubble.

This was quickly followed by a industry-specific article noting the cracks in the pressure cooker. Wine Spectator noted a major shift in the Bordeaux Negociant landscape, as Diageo decided to stop importing Bordeaux to the US because it didn't make "financial sense." This will leave the US market (still the largest market) without a major source for wholesale Bordeaux.

As for me, I'm keeping my powder dry... I'm waiting for the bubble to burst before I begin buying Bordeaux again...

Gear Update - My next Point-n-Shoot

I've been doing a ton of research, looking for the ideal point-n-shoot that will give me what I want:
- High megapixel
- Good build quality
- 1080p filming at 30fps and 60fps
- Filming that plays nicely with iMovie (sorry Panasonic)
- Small, compact, sturdy
- Good manual controls

Nikon just came out with a new camera, the P300 that fits the bill PERFECTLY. It's getting rave reviews, and it fits all my specifications.

$329.00... but you get what you pay for!

Nikon Coolpix P300

Four Hour Body - Update, Week 12 Complete

First measurement day since being off for Spring Break and having a tough first week back. I was a guest of a "foodie" at a spectacular Italian restaurant this week, followed by a night on the town. I probably ate enough pasta and drank enough beer for 3 people!

All considered, I've fared well in today's measurements.

Weight: 171.8 - no weight gain since last weigh in
Total Inches: 137 - up 0.38 inches since last weigh in
Body Fat: 17.5% - up 0.2% since last weigh in

Total losses to date:
11.7 pounds
2.6% body fat
9.38 inches

This will be easily turned around.... after CHEAT DAY today!