Conor M. Butts

We are a culture naturally drawn to consumption. Such a novel concept that explains even the deepest rooted issues in Western civilization.

There are 4M words in the US tax code, with 4,680 changes since '01, and printed explanations stand 1 foot tall- simple enough. @wsj

A throwback to Ray Miles- @wsj article on purchasing-power parity (PPP). @sbethmann

Western Oklahoma, a little behind schedule... – at Oklahoma, USA

Road trip! Upon my return, I'll be a year older. – at Oakhurst, OK

In 1915, a call on @att continental link from New York to San Francisco cost about $21 for a three minute call- or $440 in today's dollars.

"The continental link itself consisted of four copper wires that were strung coast-to-coast by @att linemen over 130,000 wooden poles."

"Starting from zero with the idea of building a great company is a Big Hairy Audacious Goal in and of itself." - Jim Collins

"The day before something is a breakthrough, it's a crazy idea." @PeterDiamandis

Ergen's move for a $CLWR acquisition is like a bad game of tic-tac-toe for Sprint

Avis set to acquire ZipCar bit.ly/YUkxm6 @sbethmann @ProfDC

NASA announced today that the world will not come to an end on 12/21/2012 or any day in 2012. We can all breathe a sigh of relief.

3,732 miles thru 14 states, and 304 volunteer hours w/ @HCCommitment. Thx @TeamRubicon for the generous hospitality & putting us to work!

with the New Year right around the corner, I'm declaring 2013 the 'Year of the Bow Tie'