A source close to protein wisdom is reporting that President Bush will give some sort of big speech this evening, and that in this speech he will make frequent use of the word “freedom.” More once I’m able to corroborate the details.
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update: If—as is the case with this CITIZEN JOURNALIST—you have exorbitant credit card debt and no reliable source of income, the latest recently-announced Fed hike in short-term interests rates is likely to suck, experts say.
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update 2: Appearing on “The Big Story with John Gibson” moments ago, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) savagely criticized the substance of that big presidential speech to which I earlier alluded, leading me to believe I must have missed the damn thing.
Sorry about that. But in my defense, AS A CITIZEN JOURNALIST, I’M ALLOWED TO TAKE A REFRESHING NAP FROM TIME TO TIME!
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update 3: My mail having just arrived, I can now confirm that the new 2-disc Special Edition DVD of Chariots of Fire does indeed include director commentary—as well as two new documentaries, Wings on Their Heels: The Making of Chariots of Fire, and Chariots of Fire: A Reunion.
Which, of course, means that much more Vangelis!
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update 4: Lately I’ve taken to putting raw sliced jalapeno peppers on my dinner salads, which I find gives them a really nice zing. If I had to describe them in a word? Zesty!
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update 5: protein wisdom was correct about the speech and about the President’s use of the word “freedom.” Once more, CITIZEN JOURNALISM EMERGES TRIUMPHANT!
The interest rate hikes of the past nine months are going to be a total beeeeeeeyatch for a lot of folks. A lot of banks too. Adjustable-rate loans that made sense at 4%, 5%, 6% are going to pinch when the adjustment date hits and suddenly they are 150 – 175 bp higher.
I’m so glad I make only sound, well-secured loans. Gulp.
Bwahahahaha…keyword: RUN!!!
I have no sympathy for the fool who takes out an ARM that would adjust 150-175 bps in any given period. Most have caps of 100 bps for 12 months. But your point stands.
Interestingly, ARMs only account for 30% of all mortgages outstanding.
I have a problem with this “citizen journalist” thing. How do we know you’re a citizen?
By the way, my spam word was “gezocillic”. I don’t believe that’s a word.
Um, not being judgemental or anything, but you were kidding about being excited over more Vangelis.
Right?
Vangelis can be very insipiring. Like when it plays as you see your initials atop the high score screen in Track and Field? Goose bumps.
You know, everytime my hubby touches my Vangelis, I get goose bumps.
First I had to put up with disparaging remarks about Billy Joel while I enjoy this unique CITIZEN JOURNALISTS work, now I see a froth building over Vangelis. There’s no accounting for taste of course, but really, Vangelis has composed and performed some amazing stuff. The soundtracks to CoF and Bladerunner (two of the best movies of all time, thank you very much) are masterful.
JSW, Track & Field? Are you serious? So this is what it’s like when doves cry! (Simpson’s reference) I LOVE that freaking game. You MUST be a t&f athlete, right?
David:
Truth be told, I was more of a Zaxxon man. T&F was just too damn tiring. What’s the use of playing a video game if it’s physically exhausting? Unless, of course, you have rigged up a contraption—a comb worked well—with which you could almost simultaneously hit both buttons, thereby increasing your T&F athlete’s speed exponentially. But I digress…
I haven’t liked Vangelis since Dave left.
And Carin, you’re a very naughty girl. I think action needs to be taken.
Yeah, Zaxxon was cool too.
Bob Slydell: Let’s see. You are Evangelos Odysseus Papathanassiou?
(He nods.)
Bob Porter: Is that your real name?
Vangelis: Yeah, you can call me Van.
Bob Porter: Are you in any relation to the pop singer Vangelis?
Vangelis: It’s just a coincidence.
Bob Slydell: (laughs) To be honest with you, I love his music. I do . I am a Vangelis fan. For my money, I don’t think it gets any better than when he plays the theme from Alexander.
Bob Porter: I really love his music now.
Vangelis: Yeah. He, he, he’s pretty, he’s pretty good, I guess.
Bob Slydell: Damn right he is.
(They laugh.)
Bob Porter: So tell me. What’s your favorite song of his?
Vangelis: Hmm. I, I, I don’t know. I mean, I guess, I sorta like ‘em all.
(The Bobs laugh.)
Bob Slydell: I feel the exact same way, but it must be hard for you, I mean, having the same name as him. I celebrate the guy’s entire catalogue. But anyway, let’s get down to business, Vangelis!
Vangelis: You, you know, you can just call me Van.
(They stare at him.)
I ain’t never liked Vangelis much. Takes too much ketchup to make it go good with barbecue.
Vangelis? Like Jimmy Swaggart?
Doesn’t get better than that, Sean M.
Thanks, JW. I aim to please.
I liveblogged Iron Chef America instead … Bobby Flay is such a punk. Ming Tsai will kick his ass.
Hmmm, foie gras with smoked duck breast. Oooo, duck breast with shrimp mousse!
Bravo, Ming Tsai!