The tips are the equivalent of a mini-MBA in being an entrepreneur.
My only quibble is there 100 of them - not 101 which would have perfectly matched my image to the left.
Sunday, September 01, 2019
James Altucher's Business Advice
The tips are the equivalent of a mini-MBA in being an entrepreneur.
My only quibble is there 100 of them - not 101 which would have perfectly matched my image to the left.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Flotsam and Jetsam
Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.
How ironic would it be if Jeffrey Epstein was actually murdered by Harry Reid because Epstein had proof that Reid really was a pedophile... I would love to watch a show or listen to a podcast where a Dalek (from Doctor Who) asks scientists and writers questions in his Dalek voice. That would be awesome!... Old time baseball... The name Manhattan started out as Manahatchtaniek which is Lenape Indian for "the island where we all became intoxicated" after the Indians were made totally drunk by the Dutch... And speaking of Manhattan - can someone remind me what the point or goals of the Occupy Movement were? Seriously - what was the f*cking point?... If you watch porn backwards - it tells the story of a woman who gives her man sex so he will clean the pool, hook up the cable or deliver some pizzas... Laws for the Navigation of Life. These are phenomenal. Peter Josef Safar was a remarkable man... I'm surprised nobody has come out with a Tickle-Me Michael Jackson Doll. That would be one of the great gag gifts of all-time...
How ironic would it be if Jeffrey Epstein was actually murdered by Harry Reid because Epstein had proof that Reid really was a pedophile... I would love to watch a show or listen to a podcast where a Dalek (from Doctor Who) asks scientists and writers questions in his Dalek voice. That would be awesome!... Old time baseball... The name Manhattan started out as Manahatchtaniek which is Lenape Indian for "the island where we all became intoxicated" after the Indians were made totally drunk by the Dutch... And speaking of Manhattan - can someone remind me what the point or goals of the Occupy Movement were? Seriously - what was the f*cking point?... If you watch porn backwards - it tells the story of a woman who gives her man sex so he will clean the pool, hook up the cable or deliver some pizzas... Laws for the Navigation of Life. These are phenomenal. Peter Josef Safar was a remarkable man... I'm surprised nobody has come out with a Tickle-Me Michael Jackson Doll. That would be one of the great gag gifts of all-time...
Col David Hackworth
A notable quote from a remarkable soldier. And you know the advice is true because it has been true for over 2,700 years.
"We don't rise to the level of our expectations; we fall to the level of our training." - Archilochus
Pretty sure the 7th grade educated Hackworth was not aware of Archilochus.
Friday, August 30, 2019
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (in 60 Seconds)
The Friday afternoon before a long weekend is always a good time for some mindless stuff.
Top 5 - Charles Bronson Movies
1. Hard Times
2. Death Wish
3. Breakheart Pass
4. Once Upon a Time in The West
5. (tie) The Magnificent Seven (tie) The Great Escape (tie) The Dirty Dozen
I put those last three movies in a tie because while they are all classic movies - they are ensemble movies where Bronson was not the true lead actor. Just missing the list was Mr. Majestyk (one of my favorites).
When I was a kid one of the arguments I remember having with my friends is who would win a fight between Charles Bronson and Bruce Lee. I'm still picking Charles Bronson.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Interesting - Hasbro CEO says moving out of China has "gone very well for us."
- China's"social credit system" can be used as a weapon against foreign companies doing business in China. Yet another reason for manufacturers to find a new place to make their goods.
- But when we use big data its for good??? Maybe Skynet's first job was to track cargo ships (joking - sort of). Actually sounds like a great business idea.
- Jeffrey Eipstein didn't just collect politicians (like Bill Clinton) - he also collected scientists. Laurence Krauss continues to be a major creepy dude.
- Interesting perspective from Steve Jobs back in 1994. Memento mori. (Via)
- RIP "Jackpot Jay" Lovinger. Became a fan during the year he chronicled his attempt to become a pro poker player.
- Heh Heh (laughed way too much at this)
- Interesting - Hasbro CEO says moving out of China has "gone very well for us."
- China's"social credit system" can be used as a weapon against foreign companies doing business in China. Yet another reason for manufacturers to find a new place to make their goods.
- But when we use big data its for good??? Maybe Skynet's first job was to track cargo ships (joking - sort of). Actually sounds like a great business idea.
- Jeffrey Eipstein didn't just collect politicians (like Bill Clinton) - he also collected scientists. Laurence Krauss continues to be a major creepy dude.
- Interesting perspective from Steve Jobs back in 1994. Memento mori. (Via)
- RIP "Jackpot Jay" Lovinger. Became a fan during the year he chronicled his attempt to become a pro poker player.
- Heh Heh (laughed way too much at this)
Three Days of the Condor
First, and this has always bugged me, the Robert Redford character Turner is supposed to be a super genius who knows everything including how to crosswire 50 people together in the telephone central office but he doesn't know the area code for Washington, DC. Small thing but like I said always bugged me (and yes I know he's asking for audience exposition - still bugs me).
Second, the Max von Sydow super assassin Joubert stays at a Holiday Inn. Another minor detail but this one just amuses me. "Are you a super assassin? No but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."
Third, the murder of Turner's section in the first place was a mistake. Another example of the cover-up being worse than the crime. If Atwood never ordered the hit on Turner and his section the whole exposing of the "CIA inside the CIA" gets forgotten. Turner's group reads everything - they have too much work to obsess over a theory that only Turner thinks might be valid in the first place.
Lastly, the Cliff Robertson character Higgins might just be the real hero of the movie. He had nothing to do with the murder of Turner's section and he honestly tries to help the Redford character. Then when he learns the truth of the secret CIA inside the CIA he hires Joubert to kill Atwood and end the secret cabal. I hope the Higgins character got a nice promotion because he deserved it.
Always Carry Bolt Cutters
That's one of film maker Werner Herzog's 24 life lessons. The lessons are applicable no matter what you do for a living.
The line "Always carry bolt cutters" stuck with me from a recent interview that Herzog did with Eric Weinstein's podcast The Portal. A podcast that so far has been top notch and which I highly recommend.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- New sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader's business interests should be heavy blow. As an aside maybe it should just be policy to have heavy sanctions on any country led by someone who calls themselves "Supreme Leader"
- Before Jordan Peterson had his book 12 Rules for Life - he listed 42 rules people should follow.
- I agree with Tom E. Curran that Gronk isn't coming back to the Patriots. At this point, as a fan, I don't even want him to. He retired on top and his body is getting healthy. Enjoy life Gronk - you've earned it!
- Interesting - Kepler's forgotten idea about "morphogenic fields" and symmetry may help explain spiral galaxies without the input of dark matter
- Heh Heh
- Mental Floss's list of the top 50 TV shows to binge watch. Is it strange that lately I've been thinking I should watch MORE TV? For month's I've cut back TV to just sports, stand-up comedy specials, and documentaries. Damn you Game of Thrones!
- I hope the term "Spanish Submarine" gets added to the Urban dictionary as meaning "a completely fucked up thing". Oh by the way - the S-80 Submarine has been offered for export.
- New sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader's business interests should be heavy blow. As an aside maybe it should just be policy to have heavy sanctions on any country led by someone who calls themselves "Supreme Leader"
- Before Jordan Peterson had his book 12 Rules for Life - he listed 42 rules people should follow.
- I agree with Tom E. Curran that Gronk isn't coming back to the Patriots. At this point, as a fan, I don't even want him to. He retired on top and his body is getting healthy. Enjoy life Gronk - you've earned it!
- Interesting - Kepler's forgotten idea about "morphogenic fields" and symmetry may help explain spiral galaxies without the input of dark matter
- Heh Heh
- Mental Floss's list of the top 50 TV shows to binge watch. Is it strange that lately I've been thinking I should watch MORE TV? For month's I've cut back TV to just sports, stand-up comedy specials, and documentaries. Damn you Game of Thrones!
- I hope the term "Spanish Submarine" gets added to the Urban dictionary as meaning "a completely fucked up thing". Oh by the way - the S-80 Submarine has been offered for export.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Flotsam and Jetsam
Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.
How come Taylor Swift hasn't commented on Andrew Luck retiring? What is she trying to hide?... Heh Heh... Speaking of Andrew Luck - pretty sure he could shave his beard and put on a pair of glasses and become 100% anonymous in almost any city in America... Heh Heh... "Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our responsibility for the future." - John F. Kennedy... TV show idea - take off on Cash Cab but contestants get into van with Snoop Dogg in back and after 10 minutes of being hotboxed they win money if they can answer questions - including what their original destination was... Had my first Pumpkin Spice beer of the year this week. Almost made it to September...
How come Taylor Swift hasn't commented on Andrew Luck retiring? What is she trying to hide?... Heh Heh... Speaking of Andrew Luck - pretty sure he could shave his beard and put on a pair of glasses and become 100% anonymous in almost any city in America... Heh Heh... "Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our responsibility for the future." - John F. Kennedy... TV show idea - take off on Cash Cab but contestants get into van with Snoop Dogg in back and after 10 minutes of being hotboxed they win money if they can answer questions - including what their original destination was... Had my first Pumpkin Spice beer of the year this week. Almost made it to September...
Monday, August 26, 2019
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Interesting - China announces it seeks "calm" end to trade war. Are we entering the endgame?
- This is great! They should do this in any ballpark where Sweet Caroline may be sung!
- Two common sense changes that could reduce healthcare costs by up to 75%. I see no reason why these changes shouldn't be adopted.
- What the hell!!
- A Thorium powered car? Looks cool but is so impractical. But a thorium powered flying car - now you're talking!
- Very cool!
- This is some excellent writing. The identity of the "ugly wizard" amuses me to no end.
- Interesting - China announces it seeks "calm" end to trade war. Are we entering the endgame?
- This is great! They should do this in any ballpark where Sweet Caroline may be sung!
- Two common sense changes that could reduce healthcare costs by up to 75%. I see no reason why these changes shouldn't be adopted.
- What the hell!!
- A Thorium powered car? Looks cool but is so impractical. But a thorium powered flying car - now you're talking!
- Very cool!
- This is some excellent writing. The identity of the "ugly wizard" amuses me to no end.
Eisenhower and Trump
[Eisenhower] To Press Secretary Jim Hagerty who pleaded with Eisenhower not to answer any press conference questions about the delicate Formosan Strait crisis, March 23, 1955. (Eisenhower was, indeed, asked asked if using atomic weapons on China was an option. He delivered a long, confusing reply which was effectively indecipherable.)
I wonder if Trump's recent Tweet storm about China was also geared to be equally indecipherable. But at least it wasn't about nuking China (the stakes are much lower today than people would have you believe).
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- If you're like me then when you see this you immediately think "I want to buy that!"
- Michael Mann refuses to produce data, loses case. Can science be settled if it is based upon fraud?
- Heh Heh
- Agree 100% that the Battle of Midway is often overlooked in its importance in winning World War II. HT Stephen Landry
- Fully believe that Gen IV nuclear plants need to be part of the future.
- If you're like me then when you see this you immediately think "I want to buy that!"
- Michael Mann refuses to produce data, loses case. Can science be settled if it is based upon fraud?
- Heh Heh
- Agree 100% that the Battle of Midway is often overlooked in its importance in winning World War II. HT Stephen Landry
- Fully believe that Gen IV nuclear plants need to be part of the future.
Flotsam and Jetsam
Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.
President Trump saying I hereby order US companies to look into moving their operations out of China is like me hereby ordering the New England Patriots to win the AFC East. Those outcomes were happening anyway but the difference is I won't get to take credit for the Patriots success... Heh Heh... Was shocked but not surprised at the news Andrew Luck is retiring. His body has taken a lot of punishment and he's earned enough money to have the luxury of not needing to do it any more. To me Luck deciding to retire at 29 is not much different from Rob Gronkowski deciding to save his body and retire at age 30... Carnal Acquaintances would be a good name for a band or a fantasy football team name... Note to self: from now on only bet on the ponies if I'm at the racetrack and only bet on golf if I'm the one swinging the sticks... Heh Heh... The news of Luck retiring should make Patriots fans extra grateful for having Dante Scarnecchia coaching the O-line and protecting Tom Brady so successfully over the years. The one year Scar "retired" is the year Brady took the worst beating of his career. Coach Scar should be in the Hall of Fame...
President Trump saying I hereby order US companies to look into moving their operations out of China is like me hereby ordering the New England Patriots to win the AFC East. Those outcomes were happening anyway but the difference is I won't get to take credit for the Patriots success... Heh Heh... Was shocked but not surprised at the news Andrew Luck is retiring. His body has taken a lot of punishment and he's earned enough money to have the luxury of not needing to do it any more. To me Luck deciding to retire at 29 is not much different from Rob Gronkowski deciding to save his body and retire at age 30... Carnal Acquaintances would be a good name for a band or a fantasy football team name... Note to self: from now on only bet on the ponies if I'm at the racetrack and only bet on golf if I'm the one swinging the sticks... Heh Heh... The news of Luck retiring should make Patriots fans extra grateful for having Dante Scarnecchia coaching the O-line and protecting Tom Brady so successfully over the years. The one year Scar "retired" is the year Brady took the worst beating of his career. Coach Scar should be in the Hall of Fame...
Pilot Wave Theory
If someone asked me what my deeply held unpopular belief was - I'd probably have to answer Pilot Wave Theory. I don't pretend to understand the math but the "common sense" spidey-sense in me tingles when I hear or read about Pilot Wave Theory.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The time the US tried to buy Greenland.
- Complex quantum teleportation achieved for the first time
- This is Water by David Foster Wallace (full audio and transcript)
- Wait - did China come close to buying Greenland in 2017? That makes the story a little different doesn't it.
- Battleships Part III
- The time the US tried to buy Greenland.
- Complex quantum teleportation achieved for the first time
- This is Water by David Foster Wallace (full audio and transcript)
- Wait - did China come close to buying Greenland in 2017? That makes the story a little different doesn't it.
- Battleships Part III
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