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I finally made the move - from sunny california to New York. I begin work in a few weeks - so right now have some time to settle in and get used to the new york - jersey accents.

WSJ had an interesting article on the whole subprime mess (subprime now sounds like a cuss-word, is it really that - or have investors simply over-reacted? Where is the value now..)
Subprime Business Now

Also, Monday features an interesting IAFE conference (yay!! I can actually attend those seminars now that I am in the city) - featuring the true giant of the field - Jim Simmons. I am looking forward to lecture..