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Posted in Creative ramblings on Nov 19th, 2008
I’m amused by things that almost make sense but don’t. Arguably, that’s the basis of most all of my humor. I think humor works best when there is some truth in it while still being an exaggeration into the realm of nonsense. It’s the juxtaposition of truth and nonsense that triggers the brain hiccup called [...]
Posted in Techie talk on Nov 14th, 2008
Scientists at Stanford discovered something I don’t understand. Then a writer simplified it for the Internet, making it worse. Then I read about it and my brain added a few misconceptions, as usual. That’s how I roll. Anyway, now I am left with this question: Is this a big deal or a little deal?
http://io9.com/5083673/princeton-scientists-discover-proteins-that-control-evolution
This story [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 12th, 2008
The good news is I leave my current job in less than 24 hours, legally and not under bad circumstances. More good news? My lovely friends have decided that the Gap Outlet shall contain management style clothing to outfit me for my first day of work. More good news? Depression doesn’t last forever.
Hope always prevails.
Just [...]
Posted in Creative ramblings on Nov 10th, 2008
I don’t know about you, but I have totally stopped worrying about terrorist attacks. Now I’m only afraid of bankers with new ideas. I’m not joking about either point.
Gas is a lot cheaper lately. That doesn’t help you much if you’re unemployed and can’t afford a car, but for the lucky people with jobs, it [...]
Posted in Creative ramblings on Nov 5th, 2008
I was expecting stocks to rally sharply ahead of the election, and pull back when the results were announced. It looks like that prediction came true.
I based my prediction on the conspiracy theory that the market is controlled by a relatively small group of ultra rich people who preferred McCain for president. A phony surge [...]
Posted in Creative ramblings on Nov 4th, 2008
There are many election-related signs in my town. Some signs are in lawns, or along public roads. Others are waved by small groups of enthusiasts at major intersections. These signs make me a little bit sad, because there are only two explanations for their existence:
1. Voters are so dumb they can be swayed by signs.
Or
2. [...]
Posted in Creative ramblings on Nov 3rd, 2008
I wonder if today will be remembered as the last day of the Republic. If Obama gets elected, lots of McCain supporters will be displeased, but I would expect an orderly transition of power. That’s one possibility.
The other possibility is that McCain is elected and there is widespread suspicion, founded or not, that the election [...]
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