Thursday, April 16, 2026

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Jonathan Turley on Hunter Biden moving out of the US and cannot even pay his lawyers. Schadenfaude.

- How the Aral Sea is finally coming back to life. Good news. (HT Borepatch)

- The wonderfully enigmatic MV Kellie Chouest.

Been reported before but are we about to have an agreement to end the war in Iran?

Word for the Day

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

One question was answered and one question remains after last nights Magic vs 76ers game. Philadelphia won and will play the Celtics starting Sunday. That question was answered. Whether Orlando fires up the trade machine before or after the NBA draft remains to be answered.

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Quotes for Today

 Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Feeding the Roman Army

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- What are the details of 18 battle force and 16 non-battle force ships?

- Kevin Kelly - Dumbsmarten.

- Ticketmaster guilty of monopolization.

- Seven myths about the Iran war. (HT Execupundit)

James Clear's Simple Two-Step Process

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Iran needs a completely new government. Agree 100%.

- Jonathan Turley on the closing of Hampshire College.

- You could see this happening - couldn't you?

- Musing about neuroplasticity. 

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Happy Tax Day. Be sure that you and your loved ones get your taxes filed by close of business today. It's not like we're elected Democrats who can scoff at the tax laws you know.

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Quotes for Today

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Donald Rumsfeld's Letter to the IRS

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Class of 99 - Wear Sunscree

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Bring Rainier and Bridge out of Reserve.

- Rory McIlroy's routine during the Masters.

- This all stems from Roe v Wade and the Democrats adopting to position of abortion as a right.

- A look at the DOJ vs the NFL.

Charlie Munger

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

The weekend of the Masters has traditionally marked the beginning of the golf season in New England. Many see the perfect condition and the great golf being played in Augusta and think it's time to break out the sticks after a long snowy winter. It's like January 1st and people hitting the gym but in this case it's hitting the links.

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Sam Altman on Advice He Wished He Received


Monday, April 13, 2026

Closing Time - Semisonic

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- The war the Arab world is watching. Good points by the author but feel its not a pro-Iranian or anti-Israel argument in the West that's driving the narrative but TDS. As pointed out the reality is completely different. 

- Was curious what Jordan Peterson thought about possible Albertian independence and found this: Canada must offer more to Alberta than Trump would.

- As soon as I hit the lottery.

- 34 ships and $65.8 is nothing to sneeze at. It's time to build.

The Smartest People I Know

Via

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Congrats to Rory McIlroy on his back-to-back victory at the Masters yesterday by beating Scottie Scheffler by a single stroke. Rory now enters that rare air of not just golf greats known by a single name like Arnie, Jack, and Tiger but also worldwide celebrities like Bono or Madonna, Well deserved!

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Douglas Adams on Technology

Sunday, April 12, 2026

More Linky Links

Some stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Why Europe doesn't have a Tesla. Long but interesting look at Europe's labor laws.

- From the archives: Sam Altman on Productivity.

- Well he has that going for him. 

- Companies that dwarf big tech.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- How private equity captured the ambulance market.

- Jonathan Turley: The creation and destruction of Eric Swalwell.

- Shane Lowry with a hole-in-one at the Masters. Lowry starts the day just two strokes of the lead.

- The US Navy is clearing mines from the strait of Hormuz.

The Power of Compounding

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Rory McIlroy is still tied up on the Masters leader board with Cam Young at -11. Rory had a bumpy Saturday while trying to win back-to-back green jackets. Can you truly be a wire-to-wire champion if you were tied for the lead on two days of the tournament? Also you know all the golfers are aware Scottie Scheffler is lurking 4 strokes back at -7. Should be a great Sunday.

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7 Money Rules

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- The war in Iran was a test for Europe. It failed.

- From the archives: Still love this business idea.

- Jonathan Turley on the leftward turn of the American Association of University Professors.

- Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation. Harvey Weinstein cold not be reached for comment.

Artemis II Crew Returns Safely Home

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Don't be surprised if VP JD Vance takes a hard line with the Iranians in the peace negotiations in Pakistan. Politically allowing Vance to appear serious is wise politically and the mullahs real don't have any cards to play. In reality they're fighting for either minor concessions or death from above. Don't be surprised if another venue is chosen either - so the Pakistanis know they need to make this time work as well. That subtly puts them on our side.

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Today's to Do List