it's halloween and i could give a shit. but i'm in such a good mood. i know our country is in dire straits, but in a few days, we'll be electing a new regime. a new time. i feel prosperous and i feel enlightened everyday. i feel anxious for change. i'm changing every day and it's the only way.
here is wilco on the colbert report.
nobody reads this thing, but i'm having a blast doing it.
remember, i have developed a theory. i actually had a similar conversation with a great friend of mine. he mentioned how i used to think. he mentioned how i used to act. i was accustomed to things on an everyday basis. that's where i was off. there is no everyday. things will play out over time and just because you're unhappy today doesn't mean you'll be unhappy tomorrow. it's true. your enemies will become your friends and your friends will become your family. wait for it. and tell me i was right.
tonight's the night.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
we (they) are the champions
congratulations to former astros closer brad lidge, former astros utility man eric bruntlett and former astros manager jimy (one "m") williams on becoming world series champions. special kudos goes out to lidge who completely turned his career around from his shaky status here in houston, did not blow a save all season and recorded the last out of the world series. no matter how you feel about how he melted down here, he deserves this success. the phillies are world champs.
learned a new word today: solipsism- extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.
they are going to try and put together a clearing house for credit default swaps.
the avclub has an article about the movie "the rocketeer." i actually saw that in the theater when i was like 11 or something. i thought it was great. and it was my first introduction to jennifer connelly, who was only 20 years old in the movie. in the article, the author says, "she possesses the kind of jaw-dropping beauty that makes you angry, since you could never possess it and it felt like you were going to run amok like the Hulk due to sexual frustration." that just about sums up the age of 14-18.
the economy is shrinking. shrinking like an old man. or an old woman. they're all shrinking.
from rolling stone: memories from the campaign trail.
learned a new word today: solipsism- extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.
they are going to try and put together a clearing house for credit default swaps.
the avclub has an article about the movie "the rocketeer." i actually saw that in the theater when i was like 11 or something. i thought it was great. and it was my first introduction to jennifer connelly, who was only 20 years old in the movie. in the article, the author says, "she possesses the kind of jaw-dropping beauty that makes you angry, since you could never possess it and it felt like you were going to run amok like the Hulk due to sexual frustration." that just about sums up the age of 14-18.
the economy is shrinking. shrinking like an old man. or an old woman. they're all shrinking.
from rolling stone: memories from the campaign trail.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
wilco- in the studio
check it out from rolling stone:
"Wilco have already recorded demos for a new album and are heading into their Chicago studio, the Loft, this month to start rerecording and fleshing them out. “Sonically it’s going to be a much wilder, much more unexpected record,” says guitarist Nels Cline. “There’s going to be too much to choose from. Right now it’s an embarrassment of riches, for sure.”
wow.
"Wilco have already recorded demos for a new album and are heading into their Chicago studio, the Loft, this month to start rerecording and fleshing them out. “Sonically it’s going to be a much wilder, much more unexpected record,” says guitarist Nels Cline. “There’s going to be too much to choose from. Right now it’s an embarrassment of riches, for sure.”
wow.
the kids don't stand a chance
just read a great article on valuation methods of current stock prices. it's all about perspective when it comes to the stock market. yes stocks are low, but is that due to the tremendous build-up of this recent bull run and just appear low by recent comparisons? are they low enough to really jump in right now? i think not. i think they'll get lower. and if i'm wrong, then i will slowly saw off my pinkie with a blade of grass.
similar article here.
the world series is supposed to resume tonight. go rays.
here's a great chart from bloomberg demonstrating how liquidity is non-existent right now based on historic levels.
here's an interview with kevin smith from the onionavclub. is it just me or does that guy get more and more obnoxious as the years go on? i mean, he did one good movie a long time ago. since then, he's put out crap. nothing but crap.
pitchfork finally got around to reviewing blitzen trappers new album furr. they liked it.
usually i put pretty ridiculous recipes on here, but this one sounded pretty good.
similar article here.
the world series is supposed to resume tonight. go rays.
here's a great chart from bloomberg demonstrating how liquidity is non-existent right now based on historic levels.
here's an interview with kevin smith from the onionavclub. is it just me or does that guy get more and more obnoxious as the years go on? i mean, he did one good movie a long time ago. since then, he's put out crap. nothing but crap.
pitchfork finally got around to reviewing blitzen trappers new album furr. they liked it.
usually i put pretty ridiculous recipes on here, but this one sounded pretty good.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
outta mind, outta site
the dow has surged close to 900 points today. at least the last time i looked it did. it could be down around 5,000 total by now. in fact.......it's not. just checked. i wish i had money to invest. maybe i should solicit some cash donations and i could invest it, for a slight fee. like 30% of earnings.
the world series will resume tomorrow night in a truncated four inning game. did you see the rain last night? wow. i don't know how anybody caught or threw or ran anywhere. it was like a river through the infield. i once played little league and we practiced right next to these woods behind a church. anyway, it had rained really bad for a few days and this area did not drain well at all. but we had to practice. so we went out there and played, which doesn't sound bad. but the water had become stagnent and it stunk so bad. it had combined with the humidity and dirt to form super wet dirt, otherwise known as mud. i had to ride home in the bed of the truck because my dad didn't want me in the cab. i wonder if the stadium will smell like that. probably not. probably smell like fresh cut hair or maybe just opened electronics.
ryan adams has a new album out with the cardinals. here's a review.
anybody seen the obama "wassup" ad on youtube? here it is. and here's the story of how it got made.
is mark-to-market a good thing or a bad thing? the SEC will try and figure it out.
here is a recipe for peanut butter chili. i dare someone to make this.
the world series will resume tomorrow night in a truncated four inning game. did you see the rain last night? wow. i don't know how anybody caught or threw or ran anywhere. it was like a river through the infield. i once played little league and we practiced right next to these woods behind a church. anyway, it had rained really bad for a few days and this area did not drain well at all. but we had to practice. so we went out there and played, which doesn't sound bad. but the water had become stagnent and it stunk so bad. it had combined with the humidity and dirt to form super wet dirt, otherwise known as mud. i had to ride home in the bed of the truck because my dad didn't want me in the cab. i wonder if the stadium will smell like that. probably not. probably smell like fresh cut hair or maybe just opened electronics.
ryan adams has a new album out with the cardinals. here's a review.
anybody seen the obama "wassup" ad on youtube? here it is. and here's the story of how it got made.
is mark-to-market a good thing or a bad thing? the SEC will try and figure it out.
here is a recipe for peanut butter chili. i dare someone to make this.
Monday, October 27, 2008
canceled check
what a weekend. i don't think i've ever sat at home more than i did these past two days. wow. i was starting to get bed sores.
the longhorns won on saturday against oklahoma state. top ranked team in the country going against texas tech next weekend. can't wait for that. and the texans actually won again. that's three in a row. i did not make it to this game and they won anyway. those guys were very brave to play that game without me in attendance. so brave.
saw 60 minutes last night. they had a great story about credit default swaps.
and this guy believes america is in decline and has altered his investing strategy to highlight stable companies with healthy dividends.
here's paul krugman on charlie rose.
i voted on saturday. early voting is the way to go. get out and vote.
from the onion avclub: 23 unusual vampire variations.
the longhorns won on saturday against oklahoma state. top ranked team in the country going against texas tech next weekend. can't wait for that. and the texans actually won again. that's three in a row. i did not make it to this game and they won anyway. those guys were very brave to play that game without me in attendance. so brave.
saw 60 minutes last night. they had a great story about credit default swaps.
and this guy believes america is in decline and has altered his investing strategy to highlight stable companies with healthy dividends.
here's paul krugman on charlie rose.
i voted on saturday. early voting is the way to go. get out and vote.
from the onion avclub: 23 unusual vampire variations.
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