Hampton

Caught a bitchin' hippie jam fest last night in lovely Hampton, VA at the Coliseum (or the Mothership as the heads call it). If you've never been to a Phish show, I strongly recommend checking one out before they break up again. Not only are they amazing performers, but the whole atmosphere that the subculture creates before during and after the show is truly an unforgettable experience. Plus there are a ton of white people dancing awkwardly, which is always awesome.

Rolling Stone agrees:
"Given their sense of community, their ambition and their challenging, generous performances, Phish has become the most important band of the Nineties."

Matt, Hendrickson (1998-10-01). "Review of 'Lemonwheel'". Issue #792 (Rolling Stone): pp. 20-22.

NFL exec apparently not well versed in finance

Jags GM Gene Smith on the recent signing of left tackle Tra Thomas:

"He’s the right kind of guy, and we signed him to a contract that is a good, fair deal for us and for him. This is a good value and we feel a logical move for both of us"

Mr Smith - a good value would indicate that you acquired an asset for less than its full market value. If oranges normally cost $5 but I happen upon some vendor offering them for $3 I have found a 'good value'. It is all relative.

Therefore, if Mr Thomas was acquired at the full market price, its not a good value, it actually means you gave him more than anyone else would (unless Mr Thomas rejected a higher offer from some other team which is doubtful, since players rationally tend to maximize their full market value (they sign with the team that "shows them the money" so to speak).

back in nam, i got locked in a restroom

Here's a shout out to my boys in 'nam:

Career Advice

With layoffs looming for many these days, its always good to brush up on your job hunting skills even if you do not plan on becoming a job seeker any time soon (you never know!)

Step 1: Do exactly like this dude and craft an elegant resume and cover letter.

Step 2: Put your feet up on the desk in your new corner office.

Samsonite! I was waaay off!

Buddy of mine pointed out this to me, which I had missed: Jon Stewart crushing the shit out of CNBC. And then some more. Seriously, those guys are boneheads.

old south day

I just reached the part in my new book where Mr Gladwell explains (and proves) why Southerners are so violent. Compelling stuff that I can easily confirm as went to school in the deep south and watched many a Southerner beat the shit out of many a Yankee. Anyway I came across this gem today which I think wins the CL award for Most Stereotypical Crime Committed by A Southerner. To be honest, I don't know if the perpetrator was actually from the South, but since he was arrested for making moonshine and is a former NASCAR driver, I think the evidence speaks for itself.

shake that thing

You know you're walking down the street and see some doofus on a Segway and you think they look like a moron? Now imagine walking into your banker/lawyer's office and speaking with them while they were sitting in this chair. Cracking up uncontrollably yet? Thought so.