The Media Moguls Roll Again!!
Well, well, well itseems as though there’s some info coming out of the hallowed halls of Discovery Communications viatheir network,Animal Planet.Theyjust announced to thepublic that a new 10 episode season of “Tanked” will be airing come the spring of 2012!! Some pretty sharp cookies at Animal Planetif you ask me! And even if you didn’t ask me. Now the media moguls (us)have done their best to get their boys and girls on “Tanked” paid a filthy high wage. Well,at least some decentwage anyway. Now all you have to do, when we give you themarching orders, is to order up as much “Tanked” merchandise as you can. Stand by for instructions soon!
Where’s The MF (Technical Term) McMansion, Richie?
Soooooooooo, many of you have been inquiring as to what is going on with the MonkeyBusinessMcMansion (a name that I will trademark soon). Well, I will say this. There ain’t been a one a ya that has said, “Um, Richie, you idiot! The housing prices are zoooooooooming higher, bro. Get on board!!” No, it’s just been more of a “just wondering if you ever bought”, kind of questioning. Maybe to try and call me foolish?!? Well, if you were one of the brave souls that were willing to part withyour money for this exciting novel venture, you know we have done……..nothing. Not even taken your money to “wait for the right time”. No Madoff-type business going on here, friends.
Large Richard: A Man of 6 Picks
Editor’s Note–So I’m watching the old Bugs Bunny “Little Red Riding Hood” with my kid this morning. You remember, “Hey GRAMMA! What Big Eyes Ya Got!!” Well, the whole thing is a classic. But I particularly enjoy, and now I realize my kid does too, when Bugs mimics the wolf, repeats his words, and then gets the wolf dancing to the old tune, “Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet”. Can watch that for hours. Why do I bring this up? Well its time for another classic, who we should all mimic. And that is Big D, aka Large Richard. He’s got 6 picks for ya. Ta HAVE! SEE? And if you didnt get that last bit of humor, take a few moments to watch the clip that follows. Enjoy the picks, the clip, and of course, the weekend. Take it away, Large Richard……–R.B.
"Tank" You Very Much
Holy Moly they tell me tonight is the end of the 1st Season of “Tanked” already!! Well, if you had not had a chance to tune on the Animal Planet channel at 9pm on Friday nights, or seen the replays, like when they did a “Tanked” marathon on Labor Day weekend, please tune in!! And if you have been a loyal fan, like over 1 MILLION (and GROWING!!) of your closest friends, enjoy the final episode!!
Large Richard……The Anti-Rogue Trader
Editor’s Note–A lot of talk in the financial markets about “rogue” trading these days. We’ve ALWAYS joked around here that it’s only rogue trading when one loses. Most of the world has gotten hip to that statement, finally. I heard a bunch of jokes yesterday told a few different ways, but all with the same type of answer. “What do you call a non-rogue trader? The BOSS. Or Managing Director!” Which is funny and true once you think about it. What also is funny and true is this little ditty: “It’s not gambling until you lose!” Well, Big, ahem LARGE RICHARD, is NOT gambling right? And he might be the biggest “anti-rogue” trader of all time. He starts the season by slapping down a 5-1 record, with the one loss a COMPLETE fluke, and a perfect 3-0 in the NFL. How’s your bookmaker? Good grief. Due to time constraints (Big D is a VERY busy man), he’s consolidated all 6 winners into one column today, for your perusal. Go big man. Goooooooooooooooooooo!–R.B.
China’s Offer to Europe: "F**ck You, Pay Me!"
I love it!
So yesterday China’s premier Wen Jaibao put out a little deal for our European friends. Essentially, they will “love Europe long time” BUT Europe essentially has to let China dump what ever cheap crap they make on Europe without any recourse. Fabulous! That will fix Europe. By the time the Chinese are done the European work force will be….well there won’t really be one! Kind of like here in the USA. I’m sure there will other great deals for Europe to give China. Things like food for free, military and industrial secrets for nothing, shutting their mouths while China does all sorts of wonderful things to “help” the rest of Asia, etc, etc..
Some Inspiration For Everyone!
I’m telling you, this Europe debacle is the gift that just keeps on giving! I swear, when I heard that stocks were rallying yesterday because “China was ready to buy Italian debt” I fell over laughing! That is the EXACT rumor that was spread LAST year about Spainish debt! The Chinese are coming!!!
Invoice Finance
Invoice finance has continued to grow in popularity for both SMEs and larger companies according to a new economic report and quarterly figures from the Asset Based Finance Association (ABFA).
Large Richard Asks, "How Goes It?"
Happy Friday!
What a day eh? Terror alert in the city, Greece on its way to default, equities melting down, big layoffs looming on Wall Street……Yuck. I guess this is why the good Lord made alcohol and sunshine!