tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post8642818523311909082..comments2024-02-26T05:51:17.859-05:00Comments on Economic Disconnect: Friday Fragments of ThoughtEconomicDisconnecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-61112612297349030452009-03-15T16:31:00.000-04:002009-03-15T16:31:00.000-04:00I like people who have strong opinions and then st...I like people who have strong opinions and then stick with them even if it's unpopular or I don't agree with them.<BR/>As I've said before I live smack dab in the middle of the bible belt but every now and then I'll see a car with one of those walking Jesus fishes that has "Darwin" written inside of it and I think "man that takes a pretty big set of cojones to drive around here with that on the back of your car" so I respect that person even if I don't believe in his (or her) philosophy.<BR/><BR/> "It takes every kind of people<BR/>To make what life's about, yeah<BR/>Every kind of people<BR/>To make the world go 'round"<BR/>I like Robert Palmer's version of this song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-36730695213436896202009-03-15T08:24:00.000-04:002009-03-15T08:24:00.000-04:00GYSC,I agree with everything Kevin wrote :) I'm t...GYSC,<BR/>I agree with everything Kevin wrote :) I'm the same way about music and I still think you're the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-68296461260367361402009-03-14T18:48:00.000-04:002009-03-14T18:48:00.000-04:00GYSCI don't have to many strong feelings about any...GYSC<BR/><BR/>I don't have to many strong feelings about any particular group or style of music, I tend to listen to a little bit of everything, and half the time I couldn't tell you which group or performer is even playing the music.<BR/>I don't really care if you want to cap on the Beatles or not personally so we're still friends<BR/>KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-36227873001211928682009-03-14T16:41:00.000-04:002009-03-14T16:41:00.000-04:00GawainsGhost,We can agree to disagree on the Beatl...GawainsGhost,<BR/>We can agree to disagree on the Beatles but your take on Black Sabbath is probably the best one I have ever seen. I never thought of it as "heavy jazz" but that is perfect description. A tune like "The Wizard" is heavt blues as well.<BR/>Kevin,<BR/>I really opened myself on this one with the Beatles knock, but I think (hope) we can all remain friends!<BR/>Best to allEconomicDisconnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-6888787662385200802009-03-14T14:49:00.000-04:002009-03-14T14:49:00.000-04:00GYSC"did anyone listen to the "children of the gra...GYSC<BR/><BR/>"did anyone listen to the "children of the grave" tune after the 3:10 mark? If so, did you FEEL the movement and fluidity of the music? Did it not make you feel inspired? Like you could do anything? I used to listen to that section (on tapes!) before all of my boxing matches. Very stirring."<BR/><BR/>You my need those get those boxing gloves out to fight off these beatles fans, I think you might stirred up a hornets nest.<BR/><BR/>LOL<BR/>KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-67852063934128521282009-03-14T10:12:00.000-04:002009-03-14T10:12:00.000-04:00Well, I love the Beatles, always have. Saw them on...Well, I love the Beatles, always have. Saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show when I was a child, and have been a huge fan ever since.<BR/><BR/>You cannot deny their influence. They were the first band to record distortion. Srgt. Pepper was the first album with printed lyrics, and it changed the entire music industry.<BR/><BR/>But you're wrong, GYC, Lennon was not the real talent behind the band. The Beatles were all McCartney. Paul drove the other members damn near insane during the recording of Srgt. Pepper because of his obsession with perfection. They recorded over 2000 hours of studio tape for one 35 minute lp. Think about that.<BR/><BR/>Then there were their marked experiments with sound compression, overdubbing and the like. Putting microphones into headphones, then putting them around the body of a violin to capture a unique sound. They were innovative to say the least, and rock and roll wouldn't be the same if it weren't for them.<BR/><BR/>That said, only one other band has sold as many gold albums as the Beatles. Kiss, another of my favorites.<BR/><BR/>But I too remain principally a Black Sabbath fan. Most people don't really understand their music. It isn't heavy metal, although that's what it's called, it's actually heavy jazz. Extremely technical and complicated. And the lyrics are incredibly profound. Apocalyptic rock--that's Black Sabbath, the judgement day.<BR/><BR/>I personally consider Sabotage one of the best albums ever recorded. Master of Reality, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Technical Ecstacy are pretty high on my list too.<BR/><BR/>By the way, did you know that they're all Catholics? Yeah, Geezer Butler was actually studying to be a priest before he became a musician. He's the primary lyricist, which is why their songs have such religious undertones and apocalyptic overtones. Take a listen to The Wizard, After Forever, Lord of This World and Spiral Architect, not to mention their signature song Black Sabbath, and you'll see what I mean.<BR/><BR/>Also, it was Ozzy's father who gave them the iron crosses to wear. He feared evil spirits would possess them while they were playing in seedy night clubs, so he gave them the crosses to ward off demons. Not sure how much good it did, but that's the story.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I'm also an enormous Elvis fan as well. First concert I ever saw was Elvis Presley in San Antonio, 1972. He was phenomenal. To this day I've never seen anyone better, and I've seen a lot of bands, from Sabbath to Kiss to the Stones.<BR/><BR/>I actually have an autographed photo of Elvis from 1956. My mother got it when she was 14. Elvis came to San Antonio on the Lousiana Hayride, and she and her girlfriends went backstage to meet him after the show. She was too modest to kiss him though, and she still says that is the biggest regret of her life.<BR/><BR/>She gave me his autograph when I got out of college, because the first thing I did when I got a job was to buy her a new car. Elvis did the same for his mother, so I figure I'm in good company.GawainsGhosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719480047404817864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-49745370666890856872009-03-13T22:51:00.000-04:002009-03-13T22:51:00.000-04:002 notes:1.)did anyone see the restriction system f...2 notes:<BR/>1.)did anyone see the restriction system for DNA I linked to? There may be a puzzle next week based on that info!<BR/>2.)did anyone listen to the "children of the grave" tune after the 3:10 mark? If so, did you FEEL the movement and fluidity of the music? Did it not make you feel inspired? Like you could do anything? I used to listen to that section (on tapes!) before all of my boxing matches. Very stirring.EconomicDisconnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-45589367591772482532009-03-13T22:38:00.000-04:002009-03-13T22:38:00.000-04:00Anon 6:30pm said "Counter-intuitive that it may se...Anon 6:30pm said "Counter-intuitive that it may seem to be, the pending IMF gold sale is bullish for gold."---I agree. It is my thought that even if a big central bank dumps gold (as a eastern european bank has been doing at 10am in NY every day for 2 weeks!) the depressed gold price will only transfer more bullion to the real holders of gold. We are on the same page as to the longer term meaning of that event.<BR/>Anon 7:18:<BR/>I hear you. I never got into OMEX with a practical investment menatlity, I love the romance of hunting for lost treasure! That said, 2 ships located and salvaged could triple their market cap, in real terms, overnight. A lotto ticket for sure, but only play with what you can lose.<BR/>Great comments all, but ditch the anon posts, make up a name!EconomicDisconnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-9723237594802736732009-03-13T22:18:00.000-04:002009-03-13T22:18:00.000-04:00OMEX?1st thought - They have a market cap north of...OMEX?<BR/><BR/>1st thought - They have a market cap north of 150m. WTF?<BR/><BR/>2nd thought - The P/S is 36! Dump this turkey, and do it before Thanksgiving...unless you like owning pinksheet issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-42236510283362289002009-03-13T22:01:00.000-04:002009-03-13T22:01:00.000-04:00Lisa"Kevin, you crack me up!"Life can be a tragedy...Lisa<BR/><BR/>"Kevin, you crack me up!"<BR/><BR/>Life can be a tragedy or a comedy, the way I look at I might as well try to laugh my way threw it.<BR/><BR/>Poor GYSC would have had to of been sent threw diversity trainning several time where I use to work. There you could think anything you wnated but you beter damn well not say anything. <BR/>Haaaaaaaaaahhhaaaaaaa<BR/>KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-18533082193586895672009-03-13T21:30:00.000-04:002009-03-13T21:30:00.000-04:00Ditto on the Beatles.Counter-intuitive that it may...Ditto on the Beatles.<BR/><BR/>Counter-intuitive that it may seem to be, the pending IMF gold sale is bullish for gold. They are desperate. Plus, the sale will almost certainly be a transfer to some other central bank, not an auction/open market transaction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-23546042616819826432009-03-13T21:28:00.000-04:002009-03-13T21:28:00.000-04:00LOL, Kevin, you crack me up! GYSC, at least we ag...LOL, Kevin, you crack me up! GYSC, at least we agree on Elvis...whew! :)<BR/><BR/>We aren't the only ones thinking the US sold Taiwan down the river. I hope nothing happens, too.<BR/><BR/>Have a great night all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-26532755516119752542009-03-13T21:16:00.000-04:002009-03-13T21:16:00.000-04:00GyscWhat would you do if I sang out of tune,Would ...Gysc<BR/><BR/>What would you do if I sang out of tune,<BR/>Would you stand up and walk out on me?<BR/><BR/>LMAO<BR/>KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-3265825482739261772009-03-13T20:59:00.000-04:002009-03-13T20:59:00.000-04:00You really are trying to bring out the haters by d...You really are trying to bring out the haters by dissing the Beatles, I almost got the feeling that you put them right up there with disco and rap.<BR/><BR/>I remember watching the Beatle's "Yellow Submarine" on TV when I was a child and having a nightmare after that (blue meanies I suppose), never have been a big fan although I can tolerate them to a certain extent.<BR/><BR/>Here is a quote that I like though from John Lennon;<BR/><BR/>"Before there was Elvis, there was nothing."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-41172713343616260532009-03-13T20:52:00.000-04:002009-03-13T20:52:00.000-04:00Lisa,Now Elvis, there is a pure and timeless talen...Lisa,<BR/>Now Elvis, there is a pure and timeless talent. His version of "My Way" is one of my favorite songs and "Are You Lonesome Tonight" is another classic performance (I think the HBO concert in Hawaii). Sorry about my Beatles bias!<BR/>The Taiwan theme is something I feel sick about. I hope I am as wrong as can be.EconomicDisconnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-64876632642755506662009-03-13T20:41:00.000-04:002009-03-13T20:41:00.000-04:00I am the Beatle-loving scourge among us! LOL I gr...I am the Beatle-loving scourge among us! LOL I grew up listening to the Apple label, so it's nostalgia for me :) Never would claim they are the greatest ever. I'm almost afraid you'll hate me if I tell you my darkest secret, but I love Elvis Presley, too. <BR/><BR/>As for China- I read some news several months back that the US had sold Taiwan some massive weapons. I wondered if we had just given Taiwan some self-defense and wished them luck, before we walked out on them. We are the last defense for Taiwan, or at least we were. Time will tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com