Archive for August, 2007
Friday, August 24th, 2007
I love my wife dearly but I’m convinced that all women at one time or another have attended Yeah But University. I call it the “Yeah But Apology” Of Course, I say this with tongue in cheek but tell me if this sounds familiar.
” I’ll forgive you if you say you’re sorry.”
” I’m sorry but you just weren’t listening to me.”
” I’m sorry but you didn’t hear me but it’s over.”
” I’m sorry but you just need to listen to me.”
“I’m sorry but you’ve been working to hard.”
“I’m sorry but just listen to me”
And the number one answer is
“I’m sorry but you were being a jerk.”
And to my wife
” Love you unconditionally”
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Friday, August 24th, 2007
This just in from the Mortgage Desk
BJ’s CEO talked about how so many companies, including his, decided to commit a lot of resources to Florida because it had been, historically, one of the great growth states in the nation. Not any more. It didn’t grow this year. Why? Because Northerners who want to retire there can’t sell their homes. Stark. True.
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
I would like to propose a new policy to Wendys.
I was in Wendys earlier today and had to repeat my order 3 times to the cashier. Here is my proposal.
If I have to repeat the order 3 times and you still get it wrong, lunch is on you. As my 2 year old daughter says, “Otay?”
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
The news gets worse. Please bring our heros home.
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
” From What I hear, digfighting is a sport. It’s just behind closed doors and I think it;s tough that we build Michael Vick up and then we break him down.”
Stephon Marbury to Capitol News 9 in Albany
We vote for DumbBurys
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
If I was on the list of players that bought steroids from the ex-clubhouse attendant of the New York Mets, I would be losing sleep. Radomski faces up to 25 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
Let’s just say for entertainment purposes that Radomski was offered 3 months off his sentence for every name that he gives to George Mitchell whose team is leading the investigation into steroids for Major League Baseball. I’d bet that he would walk free
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
I was listening to the radio this morning and a man called in to a sports talk show and asked:
With the all the problems in basketball, football and basketball, how come we never hear about these problems in hockey?
Geez, have some balls. Ask the question you really wanted to ask Mr. Sports Talk Radio Call-In Guy. How come we never hear of these problems in a sport with all white guys?
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
We all know him and we love him and hate him all during the same show. How many people can you say that about?
Simon Cowell won’t be with us forever. He recently told the Mirror that he would be leaving American Idol after three years.
Message to Simon. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Please don’t leave us Simon. We love to see you bored, angry, rude, arrogant and uninterested. It’s what makes the show.
Fox, give him a raise.
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Obama wants to change U.S. policy in regards to Cubans living in the United States and from the look of the suggested changes, we agree.
In fact, it is time once and for all to change the U.S. policy toward Cuba. For 45 years, the U.S. embargo has only oppressed the Cuban people and has really strengthened the Castro regime. Restricting Cubans that want to send money home makes no sense. It’s real simple.
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Is it me or am I the only person that thinks that there is more outrage over what Michael Vick did to the dogs than when an athlete beats his wife. Is it me?
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Monday, August 20th, 2007
If Michael Vick was really involved directly in the drowning and hanging of these dogs in the dogfighting operation, then it’s a travesty that he would get anything less than 10 years in prison.
What do you think his punishment should be?
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
I was real disappointed to hear that a Rutgers basketball player was suing Imus over his infamous comments on the Imus in the Morning show. After watching the press conference with the Rutgers lady’s basketball team after Imus spoke those ridiculous words, I concluded that those girls represent the best of America. Now, the first and probably not the last has decided to sue Imus. I’ve changed my opinion?
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
A study from Cornell University concluded that the more magazine ads smokers see for cessation products, the more likely they are to quit smoking and be successful.
Sorry, I don’t buy it. In order to conclude that this is nothing more than junk science, I would want to have two groups with common inclusion parameters. Then, I would want to show one group advertisements about smoking cessation products. Then, nothing else until we check in at 1, 2 and 5 year intervals to gather the data. Then and only then can I conclude that reading advertisments could increase the chances of quitting and being successful.
When one conducts a scientific trial with a desired conclusion, then one should question the conclusion
Would love to hear your opinion on this one?
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
My grandfather used to talk about yesterday and as I get older, I seem to talk about yesterday more and more.
Today, we heard about the unfortunate passing of Phil Rizzuto. Growing up in New York, my summers were filled with Ralph Kiner wishing fathers a Happy Mothers Day and Phil Rizutto filling my Sunday afternoons with crys of Holy Cow.
Thank you Scooter for the memories. You will be missed.
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
Submitted by Michael Vass.
Some may disagree with me but, there is a man now suing McDonald’s because they gave him a quarterpounder with cheese, which he stated 5 times not to do. He is severely allergive to dairy products and is suing for 10 million dollars.
If he is that severely allergic, and failed to check the burger before eating it, he deserves the risk he puts his life into. He doesn’t deserve $10 million, he deserves to have his genes being restricted from the gene pool.
But that’s what I think.
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
Has anyone followed Tiger Woods around a golf tournament lately? Chances are that you haven’t because it’s impossible to follow Tiger. Why? Because thousands of people follow Tiger at every golf tournament. It was estimated that half of all people at every golf tournament either follow Tiger’s group or attempt to follow Tiger’s group. After winning his 13th major gold tournament this weekend, Tiger is the king of his sport. He also earns millions each year on endorsements.
Turn the clock back 30 years ago and check out Hank Aaron’s endorsement numbers. Unfair comparison? Compare his numbers to the white superstars of the 60’s and 70’s. It’s fair, trust me. Would love to hear your opinion.
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
I couldn’t help but rejoice when I heard that Karl Rove was leaving the White House. I hope that Mr. Rove never considers reviving his political career. Mr. Rove, your new career at Burger King awaits you.
Does anybody have any other job suggestions for Mr. Rove?
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
Last night, I discovered the worst show on television. This is a show about spoiled brats with $500,000 weddings. When there are people in this world that can’t afford a buttered roll, there is something really wrong about a $500,000 wedding.
Tell me if you agree.
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Friday, August 10th, 2007
Mort Zuckerman is one of the country’s smartest businessmen and investors. He just gave a very telling interview on the sub-prime market and the issues facing the financial markets. Two things he said really grabbed me.
The real problem is that no one knows how to value these securities.
No one knew what they were buying and selling
Here’s the scary thing. On point #1, he’s referring to the nation’s financial experts.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2007
We’ve all been in class but were afraid to ask the question. So, you’re in a social situation and someone is talking about problems in the sub-prime market and you want to ask, “What’s a sub-prime mortgage?”
Sub-prime mortgages are simply mortages that are written to creditors with less than good or poor credit.
When Warren Buffet invests in companies such as Geico who only deal with low risk customers, your brokerage firm may be creating funds in which they buy mortgages in a fund from sub-prime creditors.
Do you understand the problem?
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Wednesday, August 8th, 2007
If you had a billion dollars, what would be the first thing that you would buy?
Apparently, one billionaire decided that he always wanted a sex cave Must read.
What would be the first thing that you would buy with a billion?
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Wednesday, August 8th, 2007
This is really scary stuff.
I was just browsing around on Technorati and saw that one of the most popular search terms is Ron Paul. First George Bush which I couldn’t believe, is there a chance that I will actually be stuck with Ron Paul as my Commander in Chief?
Am I the only one that sits at my desk and ponders that I would rather vote for Jared from the Subway Commercials?
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