Among the things I learned this week:
* Aida lives up to the hype. (Courtesy: The Met)

* NCAA allows the home basketball team to choose which type of ball will be used, creating a slightly unusual homecourt advantage factor. (Courtesy: The New York Times)

* Some universities and colleges, and states in a passive way, consider cutting science, engineering, and healthcare programs a wise move when faced with budgetary issues. (Courtesy: The New York Times)

* Rollovers as Business Start-Ups (ROBS) seem like a great way to to shelter money. (Courtesy: Brainstorming with ZS)