Interesting article from Slate today on why taxation on savings and investments discourage people from saving. My 401k has earned 9% over the 2 years that I’ve been investing in it, giving me a 3% gain after inflation. This isContinue reading… On Money Stuff
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McCain seems to be going crazy
I’ve said before that I would vote for McCain before voting for Hillary a number of times, especially given his strong record of advocating for consumer rights. But he really seems to have lost it recently. First the whole condoms/aids/africaContinue reading… McCain seems to be going crazy
Everything's coming up roses
Last weekend was a busy one, but a good one. Here’s the report: Friday night I had my graduation to Brown/Black belt, which means if everything goes according to plan, I should have my Black Belt in 3 short months.Continue reading… Everything's coming up roses
Inconvenient
I watched “An Inconvenient Truth” this weekend, and afterwards, wanted to watch it again. I had seen an earlier version of Gore’s slideshow from a TED conference, so I was familiar with what he was going to say, but IContinue reading… Inconvenient
It's not that I don't love you anymore…
Well okay! It’s been a while since having an update on the Joe-man so here we go. Before the holidays I was feeling pretty nuked, and ready to just disappear for a while. So I took 2 weeks off atContinue reading… It's not that I don't love you anymore…
Life comes at you fast
It’s been about a year and a half since I last went to see my eye doctor, and I figured it was about time. So I called up to make an appointment. Someone answered the phone with a different nameContinue reading… Life comes at you fast
Stupidity Tolerance Index
I’m coining a new term. Stupidity Tolerance Index. Generally speaking, I’m a pretty mellow guy. I can tolerate a lot of stupidity. But when I get stressed out, overworked and tired, it’s much harder to deal civilly with people whoContinue reading… Stupidity Tolerance Index