Ed Glaeser on John McCain

An endorsement from my Harvard colleague.

HELSINKI - on the street, punavuori + finnish fashion fair, fair centre, 01/27/08

Don't believe every rumor you hear

David Warsh, the erstwhile Boston Globe journalist, reports on his blog:

Speaking of Martin Feldstein, who intends to step down in June after thirty-one years at the helm of the National Bureau of Economic Research, the search committee that has been seeking his successor is said to have nearly completed its work. As expected (second item), the front-runners are thought to be N. Gregory Mankiw, 49, of Harvard University, and James M. Poterba, 49, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Both are long-time affiliates of the NBER, which under Feldstein became the nation�s premier venue of applied economic research, with more than 1,000 professors of economics and business publishing under its aegis. The more likely choice is textbook author Mankiw.

I have no idea about whether the search committee is close to a decision, but I am sure that Marty's successor at the Bureau won't be "textbook author Mankiw." The search committee contacted me some time ago to gauge my interest, and after deliberation, I took my name out of the running.

Why did I decide not to pursue the job? As in many such decisions in life, various factors were at play, both personal and professional. But what really pushed me over the edge was pending tax policy. With the Bush tax cuts set to expire in a couple years, I am looking for ways to reduce my taxable income.

You may not believe me, but I bet Marty Feldstein does.

#256: one stop shop.

everything planned for you. too good to be true?



this place offers a reception package at a cost of $10,000 for 100 guests.

Reception Includes:
Red Carpet Entry
Color Coordinated Napkin Linen
Chair Covers
Skirted Head Table, Registry Table,
Gift Table & Cake Table
Set-Up and Clean-Up

Hors d�oeuvres Program
Fresh Vegetables Tray
Cheese Board & Crackers Display

Your choice of Meal Program:
One Club Table Service Selection
Or Club Buffet

Wedding Mints & Mixed Nuts
Beverages
Champagne and Sparkling Cider Toast
Sparkling Fruit Punch in 3 Tier Fountain
2 Hours Hosted Soft Drinks
Coffee & Hot Tea
Wine Service at Table

Dessert
Wedding Cake

Entertainment
5 Hours Professional DJ Services

Reception Centerpieces
Reception Table Arrangements
Photography
4 Hours Photo Coverage
Customized Photo Album

Videography
5 Hours Video Coverage
One Edited DVD

Decorations
Ice Sculpture
Or
Decorations Package

Table Favors
White Chocolate Table Favors

Limousine Service
Ten Passenger 3 Hour Limousine Service
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question is...would you?

#255: effortless.

i am all for mismatchedness as far as centerpieces are concerned. i really don't need every centerpiece to look the same. so if i were planning to have 12 round tables at my reception, i'd use 4 of these to give the room a little luminescence.


on sale for $14.95 at cb2.

on the other tables? a mix of homemade bouquets, packed tight in opaque or colored glass vases picked up at weekend scavenging hunts at the flea markets of course.

p.s. does anyone remember the post by one of the bees re: the collection of vintage glassware she's going to use at her reception? i wish i could show you her collection...i don't envy much but i did envy that.

edit:

thanks helen for finding the o.g. post!

reggieanna: ring pillows

white satin wedding ring pillow

san diego-based reggieanna makes lovely, simple, and *reasonably priced* ring pillows. she has a lovely selection of 7"x7" pillows in basic colors, and also does custom work. i could see the ones with a wide 'sash' bow even working as an accent pillow on your future married-life sofa -- so you could say they're *eco-friendly* and reusable. (i'm not selling that one, am i? :)

more lovelies at reggieanna.etsy.com

HELSINKI - finnish fashion fair, fair centre + la pers�, nolla, 01/26/08