Chris Nicholson

Global economics/strategy, investments, culture

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@glenpowell https://t.co/4YTX82L9d5 Glen you look like Glass Joe. ;)

[Dr. Clown, PhD @DrClownPhD]

NES Punch Out characters come to life!
Credit: WastedCortex on YT

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@mattbeane Congrats!! I’m “excited” for it ;)

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@CliffordAsness @LaurenzRod Cliff I thought we were supposed to pay them for the service of illiquidity?? ;)

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

Would be cool to have these to look forward to after major storms! Some communities pay stipends for ‘em: the Snow Sculpture Challenge specifically (the low-budget, high-participation model we've discussed):
- Current/recent event page: https://t.co/CTFqDtdP7g (includes maps, photos, registration details, and recaps from past years like 2025 and earlier).
- They also have a dedicated snow sculpture archive section with yearly galleries and maps (e.g., links to 2018–2025 events are listed there for inspiration).
- Recent coverage (e.g., 2026 event recap videos on YouTube) points back to this site for full details, participant maps, and prize info.

It's a great resource if you're adapting their random-draw, sponsor-prize, front-yard-build approach for Prospect Heights—simple registration form, printable maps for walking tours, and zero association budget needed beyond volunteer time.

### Murray Hill Art Stipends Link
The "Murray Hill art stipends" I referenced earlier tie into NYC's Trucks of Art Program (a public art initiative where artists get paid stipends to transform garbage trucks into rolling canvases—promoted via the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association site as a local opportunity).

Key link:
https://t.co/qDBiiWCudi

- This page from the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association (https://t.co/AxL00S0MEM) highlights the program, noting that selected artists receive a stipend of up to $1,500 (with potential for more in related projects).
- It's run by the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and the Sanitation Foundation—artists paint/decorated trucks, turning sanitation vehicles into mobile public art.

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@paulswaney3 I hear great things. To add to my Christmas reading list.

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@sonalibasak Two key observations: 1) let momentum be your guide about staying invested, exiting or going short, and returning to a particular asset/index. 2) when growth stocks are not performing, other sectors, strategies and asset classes are often returning 10%++ annualized

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

Interesting measures of European economic health!

[Velina Tchakarova @vtchakarova]

This is the end
my only friend, the end

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@CliffordAsness @InnocenceCapit1 “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so. “ – Mark Twain

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@amasad @Altimor Does seem to be calling for a bit more smart development than the two restaurants at the edges…

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@BillAckman Are you talking about fast charging and no range anxiety? ;) It does look really good.

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@IvyHoopsOnline @harmoniiturner 🔥🔥🔥

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@DanielSLoeb1 😂

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

A big “junk fee”: small dog in-cabin @USDOT No real cost incurred, less than a baby

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@Ron_Nirenberg @DemMayors @JulieSuCA @KateWGallego @JustinMBibb Great photo! A lot of stars in here...

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@GymnastSteve @AlexanderSoros Does the pommel horse?? I hear he knows something about the Rubik’s Cube, too…

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@Ron_Nirenberg @VIA_Transit @SATairport Can’t wait for some more terminal space to open. It’s crowded inside! Spread the people out ASAP. :) Thereafter we can give many a first-time visitor a proper welcome in the years to come…

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@macro84 Signs of slowdown in Case-Shiller also in recent quarter. Headline data is still holding up the overall inflation number even with most every other category well-contained. This is a particular supply chain that is slow to repair... https://t.co/Dx09ELOcuj

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@AlissaShipper @joelmcohen A thread expounding on the variety of allocator styles/goals would be amazing!

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

Awesome attempt at charting investment performance vs. durability. @GrayFox3006 : I should probably know...what is the source?

[Gray Fox @GrayFox3006]

@joelmcohen @DanielSLoeb1 This chart is old, and has some issues, but its remarkable how few of these track records are >30 yrs. Looks like @DanielSLoeb1 would be a couple notches up the Y axis over Anthony Bolton.

[Chris Nicholson @2christopher]

@ClemsonWGolf @SavannahGrewal @LPGA Way to go, pro!