"The biggest challenge for me was learning how to work 18 hour days again," said the first year Athletic Director. "It'd been a while since I'd done that. The next biggest challenge was learning a new business.Investment outlook: For the risk adverse, I recommend sitting in cash for the next month or two. Don't be afraid, you are not going to miss any high frequency lead or European rumorbased debt rallies. For those more adventurous, I recommend short positions in the XLY (consumer discretionary) and any positions within that sector, as well as the XLF (financial).

Heads up With New Year's Eve just three days away, prospective revelers are scrambling to make lastminute plans. That's generating a surge of activity for Eventbrite, a San Francisco startup that helps event organizers promote their parties and sell tickets. The company's strategy is to operate below the level of Ticketmaster, focusing on smaller events and relying heavily on Facebook and Twitter