Month: March 2009

America’s Next Top Model Audition Riot

This needs pillows, fans and lingerie. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.2224728&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] more about "America’s Next Top Model Audition Riot", posted with vodpod

March 16, 2009 March 16, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on America’s Next Top Model Audition Riot

Interface Prototype for $SPY

I’ve been doing a great deal of day dreaming and wishful thinking these past weeks. So I figured I’d try making some visualizations of my thoughts. Aside from depicting an S&P 500 in a short uptrend approaching resistance, this graphic has some other interesting things. Imagine all of the financial data you interact with, and…

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March 16, 2009 March 16, 2009 By charlie In , , 4 Comments

A TRUE INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED

Call me a conspiracy nut, but I think that this is an awesome ad. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.2221184&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] more about "A TRUE INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED", posted with vodpod

March 15, 2009 March 15, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on A TRUE INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED

Jumping Fish Attack

Fishing made easy. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.2221107&w=425&h=350&fv=autostart%3Dfalse] more about "Jumping Fish Attack", posted with vodpod

March 15, 2009 March 15, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Jumping Fish Attack

Quote Corner

Let me end my talk by abusing slightly my status as an official representative of the Federal Reserve. I would like to say to Milton [Friedman]: regarding the Great Depression, you’re right; we did it. We’re very sorry. But thanks to you, we won’t do it again.” – Ben Bernanke, (Fed Chairman 2006-, 11/8/02 speech…

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March 15, 2009 March 15, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Quote Corner

AIG FAIL

A look at American International Group’s fall from grace. Retention bonuses? Really? What is there left to retain? Here is the Bloomberg story on the Treasury’s recent efforts to save our country from finanical disaster, $1 billion at a time.

March 15, 2009 March 15, 2009 By charlie In 1 Comment

S&P 500 Bullidex

Calling bottoms ain’t all that easy, that’s why I watch percents and volatility. As stocks rise and volatility falls, this chart moves up and is good for the longs. The first X we’ve seen in a month, the bulls have momentum, I’m in the run. The news will confound you, GE’s ratings and all, but…

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March 12, 2009 March 12, 2009 By charlie In , , Comments Off on S&P 500 Bullidex

Quote Critique

100% I did. 90% I will. 80% I can. 70% I think I can. 60% I might. 50% I think I might. 40% What is it? 30% I wish I could. 20% I don’t know how. 10% I can’t. 0% I won’t. – (Ladder of Achievement) This was too unusal for me to skip, but…

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March 12, 2009 March 12, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Quote Critique

NASDAQ News

As shitty as the economy may be, the NASDAQ looks like a buy to me. Risks remain high, but the situation’s changed, volatility is dropping and stocks are the rage. Consider nibbling at your favorite stock, Amazon (AMZN) might be good for a pop. No one can say how long this will last, and it…

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March 11, 2009 March 11, 2009 By charlie In , 1 Comment

Golf Club Fail via Failblog

A great gift for Fathers Day! Comes with a free trial of Flowmax! [vodpod id=Groupvideo.2201901&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] more about "Golf Club Fail via Failblog", posted with vodpod

March 11, 2009 March 11, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Golf Club Fail via Failblog