Biggest DJIA points drop in history -777.68. Although, not the biggest percentage drop in history (see Black Monday).
As Samuel L Jackson once said,
"Hold on to your butts."
Monday, September 29, 2008
Nothing Good Comes From Kentucky (cept chicken)
Very dishearting news
Of course protect those college kids from that nasty internet so they can get to the racetrack on the weekends!
Of course protect those college kids from that nasty internet so they can get to the racetrack on the weekends!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Top 10 Cities Hit hardest by Financial Crisis
Interesting to note, my city is listed as number 9.
10 Towns That Will Be Hit Hardest
1. Darien, Conn.
Share population in finance and real estate: 27.23%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 20,666
Median salary: $168,687
2. Bloomington, Ill.
Share population in finance and real estate: 26.31%
Nearest large city: Chicago
Population: 70,395
Median salary: $54,971
3. Hoboken, N.J.
Share population in finance and real estate: 23.33%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 40,002
Median salary: $81,356
4. West Des Moines, Iowa
Share population in finance and real estate: 22.15%
Nearest large city: Des Moines
Population: 54,627
Median salary: $61,303
5. Garden City, N.Y.
Share population in finance and real estate: 20.22%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 21,671
Median salary: $121,831
6. Summit, N.J.
Share population in finance and real estate: 19.74%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 20,618
Median salary: $111,497
7. Westport, Conn.
Share population in finance and real estate: 19.39%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 26,822
Median salary: $137,133
8. University Park, Tex.
Share population in finance and real estate: 18.83%
Nearest large city: Dallas
Population: 24,582
Median salary: $110,976
9. Wethersfield, Conn.
Share population in finance and real estate: 18.73%
Nearest large city: Hartford
Population: 26,146
Median salary: $63,359
10. Mountain Brook, Ala.
Share population in finance and real estate: 18.66%
Nearest large city: Birmingham
Population: 20,654
Median salary: $115,148
10 Towns That Will Be Hit Hardest
1. Darien, Conn.
Share population in finance and real estate: 27.23%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 20,666
Median salary: $168,687
2. Bloomington, Ill.
Share population in finance and real estate: 26.31%
Nearest large city: Chicago
Population: 70,395
Median salary: $54,971
3. Hoboken, N.J.
Share population in finance and real estate: 23.33%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 40,002
Median salary: $81,356
4. West Des Moines, Iowa
Share population in finance and real estate: 22.15%
Nearest large city: Des Moines
Population: 54,627
Median salary: $61,303
5. Garden City, N.Y.
Share population in finance and real estate: 20.22%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 21,671
Median salary: $121,831
6. Summit, N.J.
Share population in finance and real estate: 19.74%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 20,618
Median salary: $111,497
7. Westport, Conn.
Share population in finance and real estate: 19.39%
Nearest large city: New York
Population: 26,822
Median salary: $137,133
8. University Park, Tex.
Share population in finance and real estate: 18.83%
Nearest large city: Dallas
Population: 24,582
Median salary: $110,976
9. Wethersfield, Conn.
Share population in finance and real estate: 18.73%
Nearest large city: Hartford
Population: 26,146
Median salary: $63,359
10. Mountain Brook, Ala.
Share population in finance and real estate: 18.66%
Nearest large city: Birmingham
Population: 20,654
Median salary: $115,148
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Stupendous Saturday!
Watched the debate last night, hands down I believe Obama came out of that one a winner. McCain looked like the arrogant asshole everyone knows he is and Obama looked like Mr Cool.
-P.S.: The gf, who is not very political at all, kept popping her head up from her book last night and asking me if McCain was dellusional everytime he announced we won the war in Iraq.
This morning I accomplished something I didn't think I would do again without the help of cashing in a big tourney, the online BR is back over $500 for the first time since May. While I know some people out there in blogger land make this in a day or 2, this is a proud accomplishment for myself. After I went all WaMu with regards to online poker, I buckled down, bought in for $50 and slowly increased it to $500.
I think this is very important in my poker development as I have been able in the past online to successfully do this (party poker, gaming club poker room) but after coming in 4th at the 14k, and handed a nice big bankroll I pissed it away thinking I could maintain my crappy play.
So yeah, now we just have to keep this going and hopefully soon enough I can rejoice over hitting the 1k mark.
Poker @ JLBSox house tonight, i think its just a small turnout of about 5 people, but none the less should make for some fun.
Hope you all have a great weekend and cant wait to say "COngratulations to your back to back NL East champions, the Philadelphia Phillies!"
-P.S.: The gf, who is not very political at all, kept popping her head up from her book last night and asking me if McCain was dellusional everytime he announced we won the war in Iraq.
This morning I accomplished something I didn't think I would do again without the help of cashing in a big tourney, the online BR is back over $500 for the first time since May. While I know some people out there in blogger land make this in a day or 2, this is a proud accomplishment for myself. After I went all WaMu with regards to online poker, I buckled down, bought in for $50 and slowly increased it to $500.
I think this is very important in my poker development as I have been able in the past online to successfully do this (party poker, gaming club poker room) but after coming in 4th at the 14k, and handed a nice big bankroll I pissed it away thinking I could maintain my crappy play.
So yeah, now we just have to keep this going and hopefully soon enough I can rejoice over hitting the 1k mark.
Poker @ JLBSox house tonight, i think its just a small turnout of about 5 people, but none the less should make for some fun.
Hope you all have a great weekend and cant wait to say "COngratulations to your back to back NL East champions, the Philadelphia Phillies!"
Thursday, September 25, 2008
thursday : rant day
I'm curious how many people watched the david blaine stunt last night?
If you've been living under a rock for the past few days "illusianist" david blaine was hanging upside down for 60 hours in prepartion for the stunt loving called "the dive of death."
First let's clarify the 60 hours of hanging. As reported on some other sites, he was not upside down for 60 hours straight. Every few hours he was lowered to take a drink an get checked out by his doctor.
Second the 2 hour show was filled more with various tricks and pranks than any real content. Oh and I can't forget he had a bullet shot into his mouth that land in a steel cup he was gnawing on.
But finally the actual stunt. He was turned right side up, jumped off a ledge and with his feet barely touching the platform was pulled back up by cables. After bouncing around awhile he apparently jumped on some baloons and flew off into the night.
The gf and I looked at each other and asked "was that it?"
The crowd was disappointed too as they loudly booed. Maybe we just didn't "get it."
If you've been living under a rock for the past few days "illusianist" david blaine was hanging upside down for 60 hours in prepartion for the stunt loving called "the dive of death."
First let's clarify the 60 hours of hanging. As reported on some other sites, he was not upside down for 60 hours straight. Every few hours he was lowered to take a drink an get checked out by his doctor.
Second the 2 hour show was filled more with various tricks and pranks than any real content. Oh and I can't forget he had a bullet shot into his mouth that land in a steel cup he was gnawing on.
But finally the actual stunt. He was turned right side up, jumped off a ledge and with his feet barely touching the platform was pulled back up by cables. After bouncing around awhile he apparently jumped on some baloons and flew off into the night.
The gf and I looked at each other and asked "was that it?"
The crowd was disappointed too as they loudly booed. Maybe we just didn't "get it."
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
First good news ive heard about the economy in weeks
Bailout plan sparks wide debate in Congress
Urged to act quickly, Congress has many questions about $700 billion plan
Urged to act quickly, Congress has many questions about $700 billion plan
Sports Minute
Trent Green is getting the nod over Bulger this week for the Rams. Wow.
Not that I care one lick about Syracuse, full disclosure I am a PITT fan, but GROB was the defensive coordinator during the 03 Chiefs Season and the famous "no punt" playoff game.
Seems hes having some trouble at Syracuse and heres what he had to say about his AD not giving him a vote of confidence:
"He isn't going to do anything right now," Robinson, referring to Gross, said Monday night. "I know that. But let me tell you something, we just need to win. We're capable of winning. People don't know it."
Um people dont know you are capable of winning because you dont win.
Phillies up 2 1/2 over the sinking Mets. Take bets now on who their next manager will be. How about old standby Showalter?
Not that I care one lick about Syracuse, full disclosure I am a PITT fan, but GROB was the defensive coordinator during the 03 Chiefs Season and the famous "no punt" playoff game.
Seems hes having some trouble at Syracuse and heres what he had to say about his AD not giving him a vote of confidence:
"He isn't going to do anything right now," Robinson, referring to Gross, said Monday night. "I know that. But let me tell you something, we just need to win. We're capable of winning. People don't know it."
Um people dont know you are capable of winning because you dont win.
Phillies up 2 1/2 over the sinking Mets. Take bets now on who their next manager will be. How about old standby Showalter?
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