daben's posterous http://daben.posterous.com Most recent posts at daben's posterous posterous.com Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:32:12 -0800 Yankees in the off season http://daben.posterous.com/yankees-in-the-off-season http://daben.posterous.com/yankees-in-the-off-season Dear Phil Hughes,
 
I don't care if you are 10 months older than me. You may in fact be
fairly young and you may in fact pitch decently well, but show me
something tangible. Put Arod there ... "my first full season, i batted
over .350, with 36 home runs." That's not fair, obviously. but
seriously, the only thing I hear about Joba is whether he should start
or be in the bullpen. He will be the best either, or. So please,
please, please, realize that Phil Hughes won't do shit for the next 5
seasons and recognize that Joba Chamberlain is the force, and realize
that Hughes' five shut out innings in triple A mean a little less than
generic dove vs. neutragena to most people.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:39:05 -0700 Oil http://daben.posterous.com/oil-6001 http://daben.posterous.com/oil-6001 The other day, someone made a comment about how nice it is that
gasoline is under 3 dollars once again. Especially after lurking in
the $4.20 range... (I thought that was interesting how that number
came to my head. very interesting.). Anyway, sure, it's kind of cool,
I guess. However, I kind of think it's just some typical nonsense
where everything else has hit the fan, the economy is crumbling, a
solid 15 of my good friends are either unemployed and can't catch a
job, or working some temporary, irrelevant position that really just
puts that money in the hand... But hey, despite the tough job market
and the 800 billion little project that congress passed, it's all
good, because gas prices are dropping, so that offers some relief.
Never mind the change in demand for the fuel. Hey, remember McCain's
(and hilary's, for that matter), clever idea of a gas holiday? hehe.

So crude oil is at $63 a barrel, after reaching a record 147 on july
11, 2008. So over 50% in the past 3 months. Put that money in my hand
then, silly, trailing refineries.

where should I move? I think i'm going to buy an acre of land and
build homes for tiny people on it.

Oh, vote for Ralph Nader.

until next time.

peace.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:25:42 -0700 One of my favorite scenes from a movie http://daben.posterous.com/one-of-my-favorite-scenes-from http://daben.posterous.com/one-of-my-favorite-scenes-from Thomas Crown Affair

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:28:33 -0700 OMG Tim s Cell Phonez!!1 http://daben.posterous.com/omg-tim-3s-cell-phonez1 http://daben.posterous.com/omg-tim-3s-cell-phonez1 This is a video we made freshman year, out of Fitz 426.

enjoy

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:19:33 -0700 Another Letterman clip of Bush FAIL http://daben.posterous.com/another-letterman-clip-of-bush http://daben.posterous.com/another-letterman-clip-of-bush I found this hilarious. maybe because I'm high. Okay, leave me your toughts.


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:25:35 -0700 Great Moments in Presidential Speeches http://daben.posterous.com/great-moments-in-presidential http://daben.posterous.com/great-moments-in-presidential David Letterman runs a segment on the Tonight Show called Great
Moments in Presidential Speeches, and the majority are hilarious.
Granted, watching George Bush speak is quite entertaining, but these
segments are great.

I recommend you youtube search "great moments in presidential
speeches," "memorable speeches, presidents," etc.

Here's one I enjoyed.







Enjoy.

until next time.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:21:45 -0700 And Baseball http://daben.posterous.com/and-baseball http://daben.posterous.com/and-baseball So I figured I would post about the playoffs.

The mets have choked once again, and the Yankees have missed the
playoffs after 13 years. Hank Steinbrenner has much to say, the little
bitch that he is. He directly attacks Joe Torre's continue playoff
success with bitching and moaning about how the AL east is obviously
much tougher and if the Dodgers were in this division, they would be
no threat. This is after Steinbrenner bitched about ace pitcher Chien
Ming Wang broke his leg or something while running bases during
interleague play. I don't know, I am indifferent, but feel that some
basic principles of baseball are hitting, base running, throwing.
Pitchers are technically "athletes," granted some appear more so than
others- like compare Roger Clemens (with or without hgh) to david
wells. psh.

Ok, I am ranting about the yankees, but onward!

I think the devil rays will drown... I mean, it's the Red Sox. It's a
sick pitching staff, granted I must bite my tongue as I say that. And
the offense is truly nothing less than insanity. Granted, youk might
get thrown around the infield with lowell's absence, and there are a
bunch of youths coming from Pawtucket, but it shall still be the
forceful offense. As for tampa bay, they just beat the whitesox. and
as you know, All chicago teams suck.

I guess I really dont have anything else that's moderately insightful
to say, but the Dodgers are just fun to watch. And who would you call
to beat the red sox? Joe torre and Manny? obviously. I guess the only
reason I started this post is to get at this point---> I am just
waiting to see TBS in the locker room with live coverage after the
Dodgers take the world series, and they see a drunken Joe Torre, pants
at ankles, defecating into a box with "the steinbrenner's,"
appropriately addressed, with FedEx on hand to overnight it.

Ah, and just so the people that care to read this--> I decided that I
don't want to blog about the shitty economy or the shitty politicians.
Ralph Nader for president. Sure, you might not agree with EVERYTHING
he says, but I promise he won't talk out of his ass and change his
views on issues overnight.

Oh!!! I have something! Apparently after the government bailed out AIG
($85 billion, what what in the butt?), AIG ran up $440,000 while
sending executives to the coastal St. Regis resort south of Los
Angeles for a retreat, complete with spa treatments, banquets and golf
outings. The White House calls this "despicable," where the bailout
was to help out everyday americans and not the filthy rich of wall
street. and obviously, I have a different, more drastic view. as per
usual, I would respond with something like "individuals should get
tied up, forced to the ground, and shot in the back of the fucking
head."

oi! put it on my tab.

Just a little worked up, thats all.

Until next time.

peace.

daben

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:18:00 -0700 Thank you drudge report for this! http://daben.posterous.com/thank-you-drudge-report-for-th http://daben.posterous.com/thank-you-drudge-report-for-th



Yves Rossy, a Swiss former military pilot crossed the English Channel
on September 26, 2008... via a jetpack. It took 10 minutes. cool.
haha.

 

 

IM SORRY!!! THE VIDEO DIDN'T ATTACH PROPERLY! YOU HAVE ALL MISSED OUT ON THIS SPECTACULAR EVENT, ON MY CARELESSNESS! NEVER AGAIN!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Xt7qSJFlc

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:00:40 -0700 3 way presidential debate http://daben.posterous.com/3-way-presidential-debate http://daben.posterous.com/3-way-presidential-debate

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:40:37 -0700 Bush wants more power http://daben.posterous.com/bush-wants-more-power http://daben.posterous.com/bush-wants-more-power http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080919/financial_meltdown.html

The deteriorating economy is of huge concern to Mr. Bush. But wait,
fellow Americans (and possibly Suhas), He has the solution!!!!
"Sweeping new powers."
Before the markets opened, the government sought to block short
selling (ill write about that later for arvin), where individuals
basically make money from a drop in a stock's price. Figure, the rich
and evil all sell short, it's putting their money on a declining
market... Have faith! George Bush has the answer!

However, the specifics are not there. It's more like um... the
government has to buy bad mortgages, treasury must reach into
emergency funds, and the economy must get fixed. Excellent. without
burdening the citizens with taxes. Estimated 1/2 trillion dollars for
the new bailout. Anyway, I'd like to see more of a plan.

Until Next Time.

Peace.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:27:40 -0700 What did Palin say? http://daben.posterous.com/what-did-palin-say http://daben.posterous.com/what-did-palin-say On Monday, with the news of Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, and AIG,
Sarah Palin spoke about how the government said "no more" to corporate
bailouts. I have criticized her for that comment with the past
bailouts and congressional discussion of bailing out the auto industry
for $50 billion. She spoke of how it is not the taxpayer's
responsibility to face the burdens of taxes to pay these corporations.

AYE! What happened? AIG BAILOUT!!!!!!!

Why? Losses across corporations across the globe would have suppressed
the economy through tightened credit. So how does that play out?
Corporations will have more trouble getting money, so it will restrict
its ability to grow, thus impacting jobs, prices, so on and so forth.

AIG will pay the US government high interest rates on its 80 Billion
dollar 2 year loan, while granting the US government 80% control over
the nation's largest insurance company.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:34:03 -0700 Off Shore Drilling http://daben.posterous.com/off-shore-drilling http://daben.posterous.com/off-shore-drilling The House of Representatives approved a package to lift the ban off of
Atlantic and Pacific coast lines (as close as 50 miles). This Package
(and alternatives) will now go before the Senate. Apparently, money
acquired from the drilling would be incentive which finances our long
term development of renewable energy.

So if this legislation is not passed by September 30, the current ban
will be alleviated, allowing exploration to occur up to 3 miles off
the US shore. I'm predicting George Bush and his devil straw goes
after it all, so he really goes out with a bang.

"Republicans vowed to continue their push right up to Election Day for
a more expansive drilling program and more funding for nuclear power."

So I'm a bit confused. So the republicans were aggravated because this
legislation prevented drillers from exploring area closer to the shore
lines which are known to be rich in oil. However,,,,,,, when off shore
wind projects are discussed, that's immediately given a red light
(Cape Wind. I am aware that there are many issues regarding this,
which I'll further explore at a later time, but still). I say we drill
Cape Cod. And Malibu. Outside the OC (based on the show, im expecting
orange county, CA to be all rich and fancy). I'm saying, the
republicans want to drill closer, provided that it further suppresses
the poor further. Not in my backyard.

Until Next Time.

peace.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:42:41 -0700 FOX vs. MSNBC http://daben.posterous.com/fox-vs-msnbc http://daben.posterous.com/fox-vs-msnbc It is just hilarious to watch one news channel and compare it to
another. I am just watching it now, and Fox just talks about how
democrats were tearing up Palin... per usual. She is, just, well, bad.
However, here's a video just from Michelle Obama's speech at DNC...
you'll get the hang of it!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:32:25 -0700 The Financial Industry etc http://daben.posterous.com/the-financial-industry-etc http://daben.posterous.com/the-financial-industry-etc Im just watching recaps of the republicans regarding the current
financial industry. Mccain MADE A PROMISE that Wall street will be
cleaned up and this situation will never happen again. I might compare
that to saying "there will never be a terrorist attack again.," which
is a decently far reach, but fair enough. Palin's comment was even
better, talking about how the government was putting its foot down and
saying "we will not bail you out." No more, yada yada. Yea okay Palin.
That's after it intervened with Bear Stearns, Freddie and Fannie, and,
oh yea, the current auto industry. Keeping in mind that while the
Freddie and Fannie fiasco was developing, the Treasury gave it a blank
check. Wow. But yea, no more, no more! haha. I haven't heard any of
the democrats, but look forward to it. Short post, but wanted to get
it out there quickly.

Until Next Time.

peace.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:07:47 -0700 Another video regarding US economy http://daben.posterous.com/another-video-regarding-us-eco http://daben.posterous.com/another-video-regarding-us-eco Another video from Don Harrold.



Don talks about Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers, Lehman Brothers
which is about to go bankrupt and Merrill Lynch which is being bought
out by Bank of America... Next up, Washington Mutual. Sure, banks buy
one another out, etc... but not like this.

I often agree with Don Harrold, and here is another prime example. The
American consumer is at fault for creating this issue of monstrous
debt. And not debt like school loans, but this day to day use of
credit cards to buy meals, gas, groceries, etc. I feel it is partially
the fault of the consumer, but not 100%, for these corporations and
credit providers are to blame as well.

But yes, clear debt. Look over it all, and create a repayment plan to
eliminate it as soon as possible. And not by meeting the minimum
payment, which can ultimately take years to reduce (not to mention the
additional costs from interest etc). My plan- eliminate 1/4 of my
school debt and all of my cc debt over the next year.
And monitor your spending! I've seen it, individuals cutting up credit
cards. if that's what is called for, do it.

For those that do not have a credit card, it is still important to
establish credit and what not (figure getting a loan for an
automobile, a mortgage, etc). Again, just monitor your habits. So a
suggestion- if you have a checking/ savings account, you can apply for
a credit card through that bank. My first credit card was back in
2004. A First American Bank card that had a $500 maximum (cannot have
more than $500 owed at one time.), and something near 20% interest
(very high). Intentionally charge a total of a couple hundred dollars
on there, and pay the minimum payment month to month. Sure, you can
pay off a 200 dollar bill at once, but the idea is to show you can
responsibly and continuously make payments in full and on time (PS,
most cards will offer a year or so of 0% APR, so interest will not be
accumulating). You can also have cards opened with no balance on them,
so no need to closing them out etc. However, when you open a new
account, be sure to monitor the balance on older cards (I prefer to
have zero balance on cards I do not use). And say you use a card for 6
months, you can contact the company and ask for a reduced rate and
increased credit limit etc.). So in my case, after about 2 years, I
was offered, through Chase, a card with 8.99% interest and something
like a $15,000-$20,000 credit limit, which is pretty good... (I owe a
couple grand on that card, which I will work to eliminate right now...
I just threw on about $1800 from a trip, and I havent worked in a
couple of months, so yea... my approach will be to pay about $350 a
month for that card.).

Until next time.

peace.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:01:55 -0700 Presidential Candidates http://daben.posterous.com/presidential-candidates http://daben.posterous.com/presidential-candidates interesting, I just saw this from the Washington Post.

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-presidential-candidates/

It suggests that the presidential candidates are Obama and Mccain. No
need to worry about the Green Party, Independent Party, etc.

Here's a Ron Paul vid. check it out. good stuff.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:48:27 -0700 More BS from the news. Minimally related to politics this time!!! http://daben.posterous.com/more-bs-from-the-news-minimall http://daben.posterous.com/more-bs-from-the-news-minimall AH, the media and this new craze over prostitution. The media's new
big thing, after Eliot Spitzer's call girl Ashley Alexandra Dupré made
her claim to fame, now this new gal Brooke Taylor comes across the
news. apparently a graduate from a religious university, now a
prostitute on the bunny ranch?


WHO CARES

Media gives what will sell to the people.

Until Next Time.

Peace.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:43:24 -0700 Palin on waging war with Russia http://daben.posterous.com/palin-on-waging-war-with-russi http://daben.posterous.com/palin-on-waging-war-with-russi Palin talks about how if Georgia was a membering nation of NATO, and
if Russia invaded it again, then NATO must defend that country. Palin
says numerous times that this situation need not lead to war, or a
Cold War, "but economic sanctions, diplomatic pressure, again,
counting on our allies to help us do that in this mission of keeping
our eye on Russia and Putin and some of his desire to control and to
control much more than smaller democratic countries."

Aren't those the main characteristics of a Cold War?


http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D934QEDG0&show_article=1


"Our national leaders are sending U.S. soldiers on a task that is from
God"- Palin
Hey, remember when Bush was ranting and raving about the Crusade? Just
what we need. Oh wait, McCain is a war expert and can single handedly
direct our military in destroying the world.

neat.

Oh, time for a tactic that I learned from the scum sector (not all
republicans) of the republican party.
Ah wait, I wont sink to those levels.

Until Next Time.

Peace.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:19:44 -0700 Casualties, war, so on and so forth. http://daben.posterous.com/casualties-war-so-on-and-so-fo http://daben.posterous.com/casualties-war-so-on-and-so-fo I remember back in the first few days of Walt Whitman High School in
2001, my first few days as a sophomore after returning from my year at
St. Anthony's. I believe I was sitting in Global History II with Mr.
Eliot Nirenberg. No, that can't be right. I just can't completely
remember the schedule. It was second period when we were notified over
loud speaker that the first tower was hit, but were uncertain whether
it was an aeronautical error or a deliberate attack. Some time later,
we were notified of the second strike, and so it began. While in
Nirenberg's class, we spoke about terrorism, al Queda, and Osama bin
Laden.

These acts of terror, the constant videos, audio clips, and news
flashes covering the television screen. A smoke filled sky, people
jumping from skyscrapers. The planes, the footage running again and
again, countless hours. The collapse, debris everywhere. The quest for
survivors, digging hours after hours. The phrase "let's roll." I
remember spending hours working at a factory with Red Cross,
organizing and packaging up pallet after pallet with donated goods,
ready to be shipped off to manhattan.

George Bush declaring a war on terror. A nation, completely confident
in our leader, leading us into the endless battle against terror. Huge
support, and we needed a leader to act in such times of crisis.

Some 7 years later, I still clearly remember that first day. I see now
how the media manipulated me. I remember verbally striking out at a
friend that was Afghan. I remember the hatred, as the news showed
middle easterners dancing, clapping, and smiling in the streets. And I
was completely prepared to support whatever was necessary to make
these people suffer.

I was young, 15, hitting puberty. I wasn't capable of thinking on my
own. At this age, we are easily manipulated by what we see (and maybe
we still have this at all ages, except I try to overcome it). But
these most influential people; our parents, our teachers, the
president, these intelligent news reporters... how can you really
stand out and even consider that we are being manipulated? How did we
enter Iraq, the reason why we are still there? Spreading democracy? I
dont think we entered Iraq for that reason. OH, weapons of mass
destruction. that's right. Why now? Why not when Saddam poisoned and
killed 5000 kurds?

I completely support our troops. And today, I remember those few
thousand people, be it working in the twin towers, on the planes, in
the pentagon, etc. Also, those individuals that sacrificed their lives
by entering to save others, doing whatever they could to save a life.
I think of the families, friends, so on, that have lost someone they
loved. I wish our troops the best of luck, and want them to know my
heart is with each and every one of them. I hope for their protection,
be it granted by whatever power (or however you wish to call It- God,
Yahweh, Allah) you wish.

I must say, I am on the fence about blatantly saying I hate George
Bush. Those individuals that are knowingly making ridiculous amounts
of money off of this war, the oil industry, financial investors. Also,
those that are becoming uber rich at the expense of the lower middle
class and lower class. There will be a time when these lower people
will rise.

So I have been trying to find death tolls from Afghans, but am having
trouble. Google quite easily spits out the data for Coalition and
American troops that have been killed though. Go figure.

Anyway, there have been 30,000 American casualties in Iraq (Iraq only,
not Afghanistan) since the beginning (March 19, 2003). Compared to
1.255 MILLION Iraqi DEATHS. The difference between casualties and
deaths? Casualties include any war related injuries, be it a missing
arm or PTSD, and also, deaths. The Iraqi DEATHS are simply deaths, and
does not include casualties. So let's say the technology preserves the
lives of the Americans. Either way, the number of casualties of US
compared to Iraqi DEATHS is a 40x difference, an enormous amount.



WE MUST TAKE CONTROL OF OUR COUNTRY
WE CANNOT BE WALKED ON
ACT AGAINST A TYRANNIC GOVERNMENT

Until Next time.

Peace.

daben.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:29:53 -0700 Im sick of this pig lipstick, eyeliner BS http://daben.posterous.com/im-sick-of-this-pig-lipstick-e http://daben.posterous.com/im-sick-of-this-pig-lipstick-e

That's Mccain talking about Clinton's healthcare program. But now...

Oh, Obama referred to Palin as yada yada. Non sense. Clearly, Obama is
talking about the similarities between Bush and Mccain. Check the
video yourself.

"It's calling the same thing something different... "you can put
lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig."




Obama isn't even talking about Palin. Fox News should be destroyed.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/11209/n1607493_35283627_2012.jpg http://posterous.com/people/4RBEg54Js Daryl daben Daryl