Monthly Archives: October 2008
The Best Shows on Television
My favorite TV shows (current): #1: Friday Night Lights: One of the best shows of all time…that no one watches. This show has actually made me want to visit Texas in search of Tim Riggins. Gritty, real, heart-wrenching… any show … Continue reading
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An Argument for High Standards
A few weeks ago, I accompanied a friend to visit her fortune teller. After reading my friend’s fortune with a deck of cards, the old woman turned to me and offered some unsolicited thoughts: “You are going to have trouble,” … Continue reading
Technically, I’m a Millionaire… Except Not Really
According to a 2006 Salary.com survey, the average worker wastes about 2 hours per day doing something other than their jobs. Activities cited include surfing the internet, socializing with co-workers, running errands outside the office, and “spacing out”. So, on an average 8 … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts on… Reason (and the Financial Crisis)
Reason: (noun): a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc. Logic. (From Dictionary.com) Reason tells us that 1+1=2. It tells us that if you leave milk out for too long, it will spoil. It tells us … Continue reading
The Presidential Debate Redux, With Michael Scott
TOM BROKAW: Good evening from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. I am Tom Brokaw of NBC News. Welcome to the second presidential debate of this campaign season, sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, AIG, and Dick Fuld’s compensation package. … Continue reading
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Like Wall Street, Making New Year’s Resolutions in October
Now that it’s October, I’d like to initiate a new tradition. Typically, we wait until January to start those dreaded New Year’s resolutions, which inevitably involve working out more and eating less. By mid-January (or February, if we are especially … Continue reading
Chasing the Dream, Quitting Your Job
Following up on an old post, “Why Young People Hate Their Jobs”, the recruiting firm Experience Inc. recently published a study which reported that 70% of college grads leave their first job within two years. The Experience survey, however, also … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts on… Irony
In Politics Exxon Mobil sponsoring CNN’s broadcast of the VP debate last night, especially given that both candidates embraced the populist approach of bashing “big oil”. (1) Sarah Palin’s performance in the debate being considered a success because she was … Continue reading
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Democratic Elections in the United States of Florida
Apparently democratic nations are entitled to a system of “one man, one vote.” Unfortunately, that doesn’t apply to the United States, or else Al Gore would have become President in 2000, and either we’d a) all be driving hybrid cards … Continue reading
You Just Don’t Mess With Must-See TV
With the return of television’s hottest heartthrobs like McDreamy, McSteamy, and Michael Scott in a fat suit, TV is officially back from its eight-month hiatus. During the next few weeks, network execs are undoubtedly waiting to see if audiences will … Continue reading
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