site maintenence: 3/25/2006
15 March 2006
I’ll be conducting a backup and upgrade of my web site on Saturday, March 25. Expect the site to be down all day.
Most companies are proud of their profits. In fact, when you profit, it’s a good thing because more people will want to invest in you.
Take Apple, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) for example. Their stock has gone steadily up over the last year:
As you can see, the line goes up. Now, Apple, Inc. is very proud of this…and thus more people are confident that Apple will continue to do well…
So you’ve got to ask yourself…Why is Exxon Mobile Corp (NYSE: [XOM | http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=XOM]), Chevron Corp (NYSE: [CVX | http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=CVX&t=5y]) and other oil companies downplaying their profits? They’ve said everything from "they really aren’t as high as you think" to "we’re really not making much of a profit."
According to Reuters, the oil companies have earned over ”’$100 BILLION”’ in collected profits last year (source) So…what’s going on here guys? Are you telling me that my stock really isn’t doing as well as it looks?
I think we should take their word seriously. We need to start dumping our oil futures, stocks, and options out of these companies that are spiraling into the sewers. The corporate executives are telling us that they aren’t doing too hot, even though the average American now has to take out a small loan to fill up their 30-gallon SUV that gets 5 miles to the gallon.
Is the oil-industry going to make it? Gosh, at the rate their going, they may have to switch to a bronze spoon…
Public-see
3 February 2006
I just love how people can be contridictory…especially when it makes them look really stupid. Consider this report about the University Police Department using The Facebook to catch students photographing themselves illegally drinking beer, doing drugs, etc. I think Steven Colbert said it best:
- “Most of us will ”gladly” give out our name and phone number to get a Petco discount card.”
I find it funny how people complain about the government spying on everyone and yet, all of this information can be taken from the facebook, or your AIM profile, or give you an application to get 10% off at your local bookstore.
Don’t get me wrong: I’m not in favor of government spying. But why complain about the police looking into people’s profiles? You put it out there! If you don’t want people to know, then don’t make it available where someone with a fake e-mail address can come find you.
I just love how these same people make it easy for some lunitic classmate to stalk them. I mean, people put of their schedules, who their friends are, who their boyfriend/girlfriend is…I mean, you can not only stalk but also just steal identies and run up credit cards…also you can say that you have 1,000 friends linked.
So, let’s not say we want “privacy.” Let’s say that we’re willing to give up our information in exchange to look popular, cool, or get 10% off. Whichever comes first.
Help me help myself: "The Matrix Online"
30 January 2006
I just started playing The Matrix Online and I’m really liking it so far! The game is basically a continuation of the movie. As a dedicated Matrix fan, I’m pretty excited about the story lines. The game actually extends the film, where you are actually part of the movie, trying to figure out the end.
The problem is that this game costs $15.00 a month to play. So, I’ve decided to see if people would like to contribute to help me play this game online!
If you’d like to contribute a $1 to allow me to play the game, please consider making a donation. You can do so by clicking the PayPal Button on the right side of the page. Be sure to read the disclaimer!!