The other day I read a great quote. It had to do with a company that as of lately has not gotten the best PR in the media and so on. Though it does seem that the media has in fact become the all-important proving ground, well until a hurricane or John “Could a human being be anymore pathetic” Karr knocks you off the front page.
Speaking of John Karr, does he have an eerie likeness to someone you might have met at some point in your life? I always think of accountants I have known
The quote goes as follows” I have seen companies shoot themselves in the foot on occasion, but I have rarely seen a company that can reload this fast.”
I like that on many levels. It should be noted this quote could be applied in many situations, and not just to this one company that it was intended for.
As an example, Dallas Police today announced that Terrell Owens was rushed to the hospital after attempting suicide. Mr. Owens spokes folks claim he merely got his vitamins and painkillers mixed up. Yep, amazing how much the one a day vitamins look like percocet. Have you considered the Flintstones chewable as an option? Remember Barney doesn’t give you a buzz when you take him, ok?
Richard Armitage admitted the other day he may have inadvertently mentioned to a reporter the identity of a CIA operative. The infamous Valerie Plame leak. How exactly do you let that slip? While discussing world events you decide to play 20 questions with Richard Novak?
Then the other day the President of Pakistan informed us that the same Richard Armitage told the Pakistan government “we will bomb you back to the stone age”; this being in the we look forward to your support diplomacy.
Man oh man, it isn’t bad enough you look like Uncle Fester in a suit, but now you get all the blame for just about everything. I look forward to the next admission by Mr. Armitage. I’m sure he is responsible for the rapid and decisive response to the gulf coast following Katrina or at least bad spinach.
Let’s face it unless you are Paris Hilton, or any other no talent product of a gene pool dipped in money, bad press sucks.
But fortunately for most, the general population has a short memory. I don’t.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Looking For Some Comments
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration has blocked release of a report that suggests global warming is contributing to the frequency and strength of hurricanes, the journal Nature reported Tuesday. The possibility that warming conditions may cause storms to become stronger has generated debate among climate and weather experts, particularly in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
Dear readers can you help me?
What is there about Global Warming, that is an issue for the Bush group? I’m somewhat confused on this one.
I get the stem cell thing from an odd conservative Christian perspective but this one makes no sense on any level. I like to think that stem cells are a celebration of the gift God gives us to help fight disease, but yet another angle I guess. So I guess that might make me an odd Christian as well.
Are scientists bad; is that the deal?
Does agreeing with the data mean you are selling out the folks who like to fund your campaign and all that? Is Carl Rove the only hot air you consider legit?
Please someone help me with this.
I struggle with this “lets pretend that bad things aren’t happening” world we have somehow gotten ourselves into. Why is the US the only country that seems to believe that global warming is not a proven fact? Can we assume there might be something to it and at least keep an open mind? Would this be the Sudan of the science world?
I really don’t want to believe that we are that much out of touch.
Look I am not a big Mikey “more attention for me” Moore or Al “yawn” Gore fan, but I think sometimes they might have a point on some issues. But hey let’s forget the agenda driven folks and talk about some possibilities, shall we?
Like I said, I don’t get it. Can anyone point out what I’m missing?
Dear readers can you help me?
What is there about Global Warming, that is an issue for the Bush group? I’m somewhat confused on this one.
I get the stem cell thing from an odd conservative Christian perspective but this one makes no sense on any level. I like to think that stem cells are a celebration of the gift God gives us to help fight disease, but yet another angle I guess. So I guess that might make me an odd Christian as well.
Are scientists bad; is that the deal?
Does agreeing with the data mean you are selling out the folks who like to fund your campaign and all that? Is Carl Rove the only hot air you consider legit?
Please someone help me with this.
I struggle with this “lets pretend that bad things aren’t happening” world we have somehow gotten ourselves into. Why is the US the only country that seems to believe that global warming is not a proven fact? Can we assume there might be something to it and at least keep an open mind? Would this be the Sudan of the science world?
I really don’t want to believe that we are that much out of touch.
Look I am not a big Mikey “more attention for me” Moore or Al “yawn” Gore fan, but I think sometimes they might have a point on some issues. But hey let’s forget the agenda driven folks and talk about some possibilities, shall we?
Like I said, I don’t get it. Can anyone point out what I’m missing?
Good Choices
Russian Prosecutors Threaten to Revoke License at Giant BP Gas Field
MOSCOW (AP)
Russian prosecutors threatened on Monday to revoke the license of BP PLC's joint venture to develop a giant gas field in Russia's far east.
The move comes amid pressure on a number of foreign-controlled energy projects that observers say is an attempt to secure a bigger role for Russian companies.
Here is a little bit of a history lesson, one learned by both Napoleon and Hitler, don’t fool with Russia. There is something about the place that always reminds me of the basement in horror movies. You sit and yell at the screen, “Don’t go in the basement!” Yet, the hapless victim always does it and the end is rarely pretty. I wonder if there is a belief at some board level that somehow the Russians will play fair this time. The belief is “It’s just fine to go into the basement this time.” Cue the creepy music.
Star power
The Texans wrapped up the 2006 NFL Draft Sunday night with Mario Williams.
OK, then.
Last year you lead the League in QB sacks not the giving end of the stat, but the receiving end, and you had no real offense to speak of…
You could have drafted Reggie Bush, Vince Young and any other group of offensive players, but no, the Houston Texans drafted a defensive end.
Hey I am a big fan of defensive ends, the position I played in High school, but you passed on Reggie Bush?
So with their Number 1 draft pick in place, the Texans are 0 and 3 and allowed the most yards against in franchise history last Sunday against the Redskins.
A sound business decision there…
Fastow to be sentenced
Tue Sep 26, 12:25 AM ET
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Former Enron Corp. chief financial officer Andrew Fastow, whose off-the-books deals led to the high-flying energy giant's destruction, faces a federal judge on Tuesday to find out how long he will spend in prison.
As part of the sentencing today, former Enron employees will be allowed to address MR. Fastow which could be entertaining to say the least.
Can you imagine the chance to tell the guy who sold your company down the river what you thought of him?
What are the odds of that ever happening to any other company… imagine the odds.
Oh, wait... I think there is a horse trader just outside of Dallas that might fit that bill.
MOSCOW (AP)
Russian prosecutors threatened on Monday to revoke the license of BP PLC's joint venture to develop a giant gas field in Russia's far east.
The move comes amid pressure on a number of foreign-controlled energy projects that observers say is an attempt to secure a bigger role for Russian companies.
Here is a little bit of a history lesson, one learned by both Napoleon and Hitler, don’t fool with Russia. There is something about the place that always reminds me of the basement in horror movies. You sit and yell at the screen, “Don’t go in the basement!” Yet, the hapless victim always does it and the end is rarely pretty. I wonder if there is a belief at some board level that somehow the Russians will play fair this time. The belief is “It’s just fine to go into the basement this time.” Cue the creepy music.
Star power
The Texans wrapped up the 2006 NFL Draft Sunday night with Mario Williams.
OK, then.
Last year you lead the League in QB sacks not the giving end of the stat, but the receiving end, and you had no real offense to speak of…
You could have drafted Reggie Bush, Vince Young and any other group of offensive players, but no, the Houston Texans drafted a defensive end.
Hey I am a big fan of defensive ends, the position I played in High school, but you passed on Reggie Bush?
So with their Number 1 draft pick in place, the Texans are 0 and 3 and allowed the most yards against in franchise history last Sunday against the Redskins.
A sound business decision there…
Fastow to be sentenced
Tue Sep 26, 12:25 AM ET
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Former Enron Corp. chief financial officer Andrew Fastow, whose off-the-books deals led to the high-flying energy giant's destruction, faces a federal judge on Tuesday to find out how long he will spend in prison.
As part of the sentencing today, former Enron employees will be allowed to address MR. Fastow which could be entertaining to say the least.
Can you imagine the chance to tell the guy who sold your company down the river what you thought of him?
What are the odds of that ever happening to any other company… imagine the odds.
Oh, wait... I think there is a horse trader just outside of Dallas that might fit that bill.
Monday, September 25, 2006
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