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The Funny and Money Monday Daily Links

Shane — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The market has no fear according to the VIX. Does this also mean we haven't seen a bottom? [The Big Picture]

So THAT's how the markets works [Howard Lindzon]

I think this explains the banking system in a nutshell. Banks make money using leverage and now they have no leverage [Reuters UK]

Perhaps the most ironic news story of the year [meaningless news story]

Mark Faber confuses me. Read his opinion on commodities here and then here.

What do the super rich spend their money on? [ctv.ca]

This is what it is going to look like as people try to head for the doors and get out of Priceline stock [misc pic]

People just aren't very smart sometimes and the countless ebay auctions and bids like this prove it. [ebay]

Speaking of the VIX, this blog is devoted to talking about the VIX and trading. Well done and a must on the daily reads [VIX and More]

You ever tried to catch a butterfly with tweezers? This is how hard Tim Wakefield's knuckleball pitch is to hit. The knuckleball era is dead because nobody canthrow it. If you can there's $4 million a season waiting for you [Sports Illustrated]

The Funny and Money Friday Daily Links

Shane — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0700

I am usually not a bear but I had my best trading day in 3 years yesterday. I am in VIX calls huge and I mean big. I looked like a fool the first day but a stud yesterday and I like my position for a while. I can see this hitting 30 very soon. The common investor has fear and the institutional investors are short capital to do their normal market manipulation.

Oil at $300

Here a great chart comparing various food costs of May 2007 vs May 2008

Completely NSFW: Hey! don't worry about losing money in the market. Things could be
worse, your daughter could come home with the tramp stamp of the century

........and if you're a big worrier, then this chart won't help you. The 15 ways you are most likely going to die.

The Best 50 Business Movies of All Time

This could be the worst heat map of stocks I've ever seen

The Dirt of Fertilizer Stocks. Too late to get in?

Palm=Done. The ONLY way you could possibly justify buying this stock is you think that someone may buy it

I hope this becomes a cool new trend in homes. The Edible Front Lawn

The Funny and Money Thursday Daily Links

Shane — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:58:00 -0700

Great story. Blind guy has taxi drivers help fill out visa slip because.....well he's blind. Look how much they keep taking him for

If this really gets built in Dubai it will be the most amazing building in the world

"Speculation is good" London Metal Exchange Chief Executive Officer Martin Abbot

The Tiger Woods Rulebook to being a huge success

To the only guy that does better daily links than me. Abnormal Returns

Should analyst own or not own the stocks they recommend?

Unfortunately, the "refinancing the home to buy bigger boobs" strategy is down

A quick look at the hottest entrepreneurs in the Funeral Industry

NSFW: Most of you don't know this but Stephen and I didn't meet through our love of
business and money but we met at the local erotic falconry club. The rest is history

There is finally a sex tape out there with a "star" that has a smaller flute than I do. Cover your
eyes "mini me" Verne Troyer has a sex tape out

The Funny and Money Wednesday Daily Links

Shane — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:44:00 -0700

I was thinking of flying to Australia on vacation. I think I am just going to drive instead

Tim Cook will probably take over for Steve Jobs when he dies of cancer (not wishing his death just a rumor and hoping it's not true). Here's a look of some of the other candidates

Sears is now too incompetent to even take your money

More negativity but I agree with most of it

Mr. Hardee who founded Hardees, dead. Sets record for oldest guy who ever lived and ate Hardees more than twice

Bottom or start of huge drop? A analysis of the technicals

Our government really has no idea how this whole trading thing works do they?

This is the craziest thing I've ever heard. If the government sets prices they could make it a penny a gallon. That would keep prices low too

At first I couldn't figure out why my Nike running shoes smelled like rotten meat and then I realized........

I used to have a "Richer than You" section and one person I could never understand why she made more money that me was Tila Tequila. Ugly and dirty, somehow she became famous. This explains why from our brothers at Holy Taco

The Funny and Money Tuesday Daily Links

Shane — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:04:00 -0700

Not only has the stock market lost ground but so have the reputations of many US corporations

My next car is absolutely going to be 100% electric. Tesla motors is just too expensive but I Th!nk this may be the car for me.

Of course if McCain has his way there may be a ton of choices soon for battery powered cars

How do rich people spend their time?

The rest of the world can bitch all they want but Americans are BY FAR the most giving people in the world

You think you have it bad filling up your Range Rover? NASA has to pay $2,197,000 each time to fill up the space shuttle. At least they get a good amount of credit card points with each fill up.

Looks like the solar stocks could still have room to run based on this news story

If you need some trading leads the Option Addict has been incredible. He's done a fantastic job reading charts and is a great way to start the day/week

The Funny and Money Monday Daily Links

Shane — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:25:00 -0700

My oh my are the airlines in trouble. You can mess with the vacationers but don't mess with the business travelers.

The days of floor traders are slowly coming to an end

Barrons is banking on $100 oil

If you ever have gone on a business trip and want to be reimbursed but didn't get a receipt, use this handy dandy receipt maker. Go ahead, make it for a little extra, you deserve it.

Make some money trading? Buy a better life. This guy has his whole life up for sale on ebay.

Manufactured diamonds have become so good they're virtually indistinguishable from the real thing and the diamond guys aren't too happy about it.

The Brightest Stars in the Commodity Boom (try to forget the gay Asian cowboy picture on the left)

One of the world's greatest new business websites. Ibankchange.com

Trade on it. Stewie has this one nailed. The VIX is a guarantee to go up this week

I used to love to start my day with a bowlful of sugar laden wholesome cereal. Do you remember any of these retro kids cereals?

Trader Mike is taking a few weeks off from trading and posting to go fishing, should you?

The Funny and Money Friday Daily Links

Shane — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:59:00 -0700

This is scary $1.4 Quadrillion in Derivatives

An interesting article on the Economics of Bananas

The whole state of Hawaii is getting hammered financially. It costs a fortune to get everything there.

As I said yesterday, the real money is in a clothing line. To pinpoint it even further, toddler shoes. It's a super hot market.

The founder of Flickr resigns from Yahoo with this unusual letter. Many think it's hilarious but I am going to vote weird. Then again he did pick up $17 million on the sale so who am I to judge.

Guy wins car in lottery scratch off and tv crew comes to do a story on it and have him reenact it. He buys another ticket for the camera and bloody wins 250K.

15 Entrepreneur Blogs Worth Reading

I think this officially means you have too much money

Make good money trading today? Buy yourself a home rollercoaster

The Funny and Money Thursday Daily Links

Shane — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:08:00 -0700

<--- Nice pimped out Prius

Buffet backs Bud's sale so it will go through, but Americans may revolt

Bankrupt! 65 People Who Lost it All

What idiot came up with this cross marketing idea?

Celebrities are proving the real money is starting your own clothing line

How to live in a million dollar home for free

A "memo of understanding" is the beginning of problems for banks. Trust me I know personally from local bank stock I hold. National City has gotten one and there are many more to be handed out soon

I am pulling my checking account from The Royal Bank of Scotland for spreading this rubbish

Celebs that aren't going green

Sometimes in sports the stories are bigger than the truth. Tiger on the other hand played on sheer guts and determination this weekend all on a fractured leg and a torn ligament. Then again he could have won one handed

I got a laugh out of this one. Red Eye (Fox's attempt at late night comedy) made fun of Holy Taco and then our Dad called and they apologized.

The Funny and Money Wednesday Daily Links

Shane — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:28:00 -0700

All the oil talk reminds me of the "Salad Oil Scandal" of the 60's

Ever heard of dead money? It's money that's not working for you. Here's some dead money. The Best Paid Bench Warmers

It's easy being green when you have lots of money

If Bud gets bought out then Buffet aka Berkshire-Hathaway profits a nice little $600 million on the deal

Check out these illegal photos taken inside the NYSE. Looks like a ghost town

Here's a good article on the gas station owners. A family member owns a gas station and he always said he broke even on the gas and made the money on the convenient store. This is still true despite the high cost of petrol

Use these numbers as a guide for all newspapers nationwide

Six year old, signs up for and gets credit card

Linked In now valued at $1 billion?

Looks like Sacha Cohen is going to bring out the Bruno movie. The 3rd character from his Ali G show

The Funny and Money Tuesday Daily Links

Shane — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:57:00 -0700

You think we have problems? Some places in the UK have gas at $17 a gallon

Trading not going well, high gas prices got you a little light in the wallet. Here's a nice handy guide to buying cheap wine to help you save some money

Brilliant or silly? The "Money Series" of paintings by Anthony White

The 100 Fastest Growing Small Companies

The World's 20 Most Valuable Body Parts

Top Gear is one of the best shows on TV. It is a must watch on the BBC channel. I'm not sure the American version will be quite as funny but it's coming to NBC.

This could possible be the worst "How to fly cheaper" article of all time.

The boys over at Wallstreak are loving CSIQ
Update (Stewie was ALL OVER THIS ONE) Congrats. Up HUGE today already

Adidas is making tons of cash winning lawsuits against people knocking off their shoes. Wal-mart being the biggest .