Monthly Archives: August 2008

The New York Times today has two opposing articles with views on what we can expect economically from Obama. Is History Siding With Obama’s Economic Plan? This article is based around two astounding facts comparing years under Democratic and Republican … Continue reading →

Our dog passed away during the night. We rescued her from the pound in early 2005. She was scheduled to be euthanized the next day there. We’re glad we were able to give her a few extra years of happy … Continue reading →

Selections from HP Lovecraft’s brief tenure as Whitman’s sampler copywriter Slowmotion bitchslap I’ve been thinking… I’m the man of this house, so Remember Danny Alamonte, the “12-year old” pitcher in Little League World Series? Here’s a sweet story of baseball … Continue reading →

What’s new in Social Security in 2008? In May, the trustees had their latest report come out. If you read my writeups (1 and 2) on understanding Social Security, you’ll recognize this as the key figure: This is a model, … Continue reading →

This is my favorite moment of the Olympics. It’s women’s water polo. USA is ahead 12-11. China gets the ball with 8 seconds left. They do not score a point. They don’t even take a shot. They don’t even try … Continue reading →

Eh. Three weeks ago I might have been impressed. It was a pale shadow of the opening ceremonies. You can make a good case that the opening ceremonies were the biggest and best spectacle in all of human history. I … Continue reading →

Marathon: I love the marathon. I’m not sure what it is about this sport that is so fascinating. There is nothing like the moment when the lead runner comes back into the stadium to soak in the adulation of the … Continue reading →

The NYT Business section today has an article about repaying student loans. It’s a good article. It points out how student loans are a special category of loans that come with a higher burden than others. Bankruptcy usually doesn’t get … Continue reading →

Beach Volleyball: You gotta hand it to the ladies. That is one amazing streak. They really did look unbeatable. In fact, they didn’t lose a single game on their way to the gold medal. That’s impressive. The men may have … Continue reading →

So many links, so little time. Ice-Scream Tapestry-shopped Greatest Prank ever, it’s on you America! Ikea meets Escher Telescopic Text I’ve been a loser since I was 12 years old Top 10 Olsen Twin jokes from the Bob Saget roast. … Continue reading →

Warning: Home Depot Scam Obama about to punch McCain 9/11 divorce A light show with building windows. Must be computer controlled, right? If he dies, it will be in style More political music mashups. Obama, Bush, and Tony Blair. That … Continue reading →

The cards didn’t run great, but I had a few good hands. My premium hands held up in big pots. I didn’t bad beat anyone, they didn’t bad beat me. Nothing special. Ended up in third place for $60, which … Continue reading →

They showed 90 seconds of the hammer throw. 90 seconds! That’s the kind of event I want ten minutes on. I wish they’d set up some of the events more. I love volleyball, but they don’t even tell you when … Continue reading →

(Almost caught up… only a few hours behind) I feel like I should say something about Phelps. I can’t think of anything. It’s amazing he’s incredible and so on. I was desperately hoping Mark Spitz would launch into a tirade … Continue reading →

My cover as a stereotypical yuppie grows ever deeper. Yesterday I got my first luxury car (entry-level, but give me a break). I’m the proud owner of the 2005 Acura TL below. I’m starting to learn my way around the … Continue reading →

Nope, those Chinese gymansts are not 16. Who’ve thunk it? The interesting part is that there is nothing to be done about it. If China says they’re 16 that’s the end of the story. If we call China a liar … Continue reading →

Yep, she worked for our spy agency. Among others. Incredible. This is not a parody.

Here’s an excellent short write-up about what Social Security means. I demystified Social Security a while ago, part one and two.

A few of my readers may know Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. It is one of the most popular and honored science fiction books ever. I loved it when I first read it. Rrereading it as an adult left … Continue reading →

Bad playing, bad cards. I called all-ins 3 times, and was wrong all three times. 1) From the small blind, I raise up 3x, I have As-3s. Big blind goes all in. I’m pot committed with decent cards. He has … Continue reading →