Arab Money - Busta Rhymes

I think everyone needs to see this.

Bill O'Reilly is a Cry Baby. I Have Proof.

First of all, I never knew Bill O'Reilly got his start on Inside Edition. This clip shows an early Bill, a little rough around the edges, completely loose it after he has problems reading the teleprompter. I'm glad I don't work in the entertainment industry because if I had to deal with a douche bag like him yelling at me I would punch him in the face and wipe the floor with his shit eating grin.

Bill probably ran out of cocaine that day and realized that he was an impotent closet homosexual who panders to conservatives for attention. Way to go Bill. You fucking fruit cake. Much props to College Humor for hosting the video after YouTube took it down.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Sarah Palin Gets Owned by "The Masked Avengers"

I don't believe she is this dumb. So these dudes "The Masked Avengers", a Canadian prank call duo, posed as Nicolas Sarkozy (president of France) and had a little conversation with Palin. Watch the whole thing, after the line "maybe you'll be president soon", she goes "maybe in 8 years". This chick is dreaming; NO ONE IS GOING TO VOTE FOR YOU - YOU ARE A DUMB CUNT!

Seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out that this tape is with a fake Palin. However, at the end of the clip they say that the Palin camp has made a statement about the prank call, she is "mildly amused". I am having a hard time believing that she is STUPID enough to think that a PRESIDENT would talk like this. Mad props to "The Masked Avengers".

John McCain is a Liar, Coward, and a Piece of Shit Power Hungry Cunt

It's a damn shame John McCain uses his POW status to try and lure the votes of red-state America. Obama did resort to a smear campaign but there was plenty of material that was at his disposal, only difference being the allegations against McCain are true.

He claims he spent 2 years in prison camp and constantly brags about how he was tortured the whole time. Now watch these videos and ask yourself what seems closer to the truth. He doesn't care if we keep our forces in Iraq for a 100 years? Is that alright with you? What a fucking weasel. How the fuck does middle-class "real america" voters fall for this bullshit? Please send this to any McCain supporters before the election - and note - these videos weren't produced by the "left wing liberal media conspiracy", they were produced by vietnamveteransagainstmccain.com (except for the last one).

Pride and Glory Movie Review

Here's my summarized review of "Pride and Glory", the new cop-thriller with Ed Norton and Collin Ferrell. It sucked. An unoriginal bore-fest with one intense scene. What a waste of talent.

"I Don't Believe in Eye for an Eye, I Believe in 2 Eyes for an Eye" - Bas Rutten

Bas Rutten is a MMA fighter who has released a series of videos on street fight tactics. As usual, the videos that aren't trying to be funny turn out to be hilarious. Thanks to Lasko, I found this video of Bas Rutten on his blog and decided it was very worthy of SomaComa.

In this video, Bas demonstrates how to win a bar fight. I feel so bad for his training partner and I wonder if there were any "out takes" where Bas actually "accidently" hurt the guy. All I know is that I don't want to be in a bar fight with Bas - EVER. This video also reminds us that you shouldn't get into a bar fight in the first place unless you are a complete badass like Bas Rutten. So next time I get drunk and I get beer balls and want to start some shit, I will be rethinking every move - knowing there are people out there like Bas who aren't hoping they don't get into an altercation, but wishing that they do.

Thanks again to Lasko, this video is not only informative, but absolutely hilarious.

Devin Harris Gets Swooped by Random Bloke

Devin Harris gets swooped on by random bloke from London. The fact that he's wearing jeans and a v-neck is the best part.

My New Workout

This video is so weird. I just hope to god that its fake.

Sarah Palin Gets Owned by Keith Olbermann

Watch Olbermann's response to Sarah Palin's criticism of Obama for "palling around with terrorists". He does a great job at pointing out how she likes to play the gender card and how she fails in every regard at being anything close to a qualified Vice Presidential candidate.

Safe for Work Porn

Another hilarious video, thanks to RP for this one.

See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today's Big Thing.

The Global Financial Crisis of 2008

The senate passed the bill and the House will most likely pass it on Friday. The media has embraced the "financial crisis", and by the media I refer to the 5 conglomerates that control all the media in America. When you hear news and analysis on our current economic situation always keep in mind that the wealthiest bastards in charge of these media conglomerates all have their own agenda. Watching CNN everyday I've realized that aside from the elementary overview of what's happening, the network doesn't really offer a clear analysis of the situation.

For those who want to grasp the details of our current situation (which shouldn't be any surprise - The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and What it Means by George Soros was published in May 2008) the media does not offer any substance. Another great book to read on the subject is Liars Poker by Michael Lewis. The story tells Lewis's first hand experience at the premier investment bank in the heyday of the 80s - Salomon Brothers. It discusses how the subprime CDOs were created, why they were created, and does an excellent job at explaining the details. This book should be read by the public to understand why CDO, subprime lending, and wall street greed has put us in our current situation.

The men that created these securities made BILLIONS of dollars. They had lobbyists working for them, bribing legislators to loosen regulations, in order to make more money. Michael Lewis breaks down the players in the Wall Street game, who have won handsomely, taken their rewards, and left long before the collapse in overtime. The middle class is shrinking, and the upper 5% is only getting richer and more powerful. What really "yanks my chain" is how ignorant the general public is - a.k.a the majority voters - and uninterested they are in the complexities of this economic fiasco.

In other news, I'm looking forward to the VP debate tonight, apparently so is majority of America. I hope CNN has their "Perception Analyzer" so they can help me form my opinion (/sarcasm).

Mac vs PC - Rap Remix

This is kind of stupid and yet kinda funny. I'll give them a B for effort. The best part starts around 2:31, where they break into a modem-line sample. These guys put in a lot of work for the production, there are some many background dancers and small details in the video.

Things aren't looking good (Job Market Sucks!)

I got rejected by that job in NYC because they wanted someone with more of a Computer Science background. Awesome - actually I kind of expected that. The more rejections I get, the thicker my skin gets. I remember the first time I got rejected from a job I was really keen about. As I read the denial email I got butterflies in my stomach and my immediate emotional outburst was a mixture of anger, frustration, and sadness. This time around I just read the email really quickly, grinned a little bit, responded with a nice "Thanks for your time..." email and that was it.

There wasn't any negative emotion. I am starting to become very stoic. I guess I'm also starting to realize how bad the economic environment is right now for a fresh college grad. I went to a Job Fair today in NYC and the line to get in and registered spun around the whole block. I waited for 45 minutes in the line and it still grew longer. Eventually I just gave up and left. Most of those in the line with me were experienced and I knew that the probability of me getting with companies at the career fair over them was very slim. Instead, I walked to a bunch of recruiters and headhunters in the city and created accounts with them.

I have a few more leads that I'm waiting to hear back from. Right now I don't know what to expect. I'm still applying to jobs and now I've started reaching out to alumni and contacts. As much as it sucks not having a full time with good pay and benefits, I'm thoroughly enjoying my free time trading, reading, playing basketball, and enjoying life as much as possible.

I'm lucky I have a family to support me right now, no mortgage payments, and no extravagant debt of any type. I pray for those who have recently lost their jobs and are dealing with some serious financial issues. I also pray that Obama wins this election and turns this country around. It will take more than 4 years but I have a lot of faith in Obama-Biden.

With that being said,

SOMACOMA OFFICIALLY ENDORSES OBAMA-BIDEN IN THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS! DO YOUR PART - GET OUT THERE AND VOTE! (UNLESS IT'S FOR MCCAIN!)

BPOnline Resume Scam

If you get an email from xxxx@BPOnline.com then it is scam. I received this in my inbox tonight and several red flags went off immediately.

First when I tried to go to a bponline.com domain it was some bullshit fake ad template. Second, the letter tells you to email a "HRrecruiter" using a gmail account. Yea, that makes a lot of fucking sense, fucking assholes. Third, it lists almost every available corporate career and some mysterious third round draft type recruiting cycle.

Whoever sent this is probably trying to collect resumes from college kids and sell them on the internet. That's a cool idea but what pisses me off is how sloppy and shitty these scams are done. But I'd still bet they will get a good amount of responses.

Subject:British Petroleum JOB OFFER!!!

Sent By

"BRITISH PETROLEUM JOB OFFER"

On:

September 20, 2008 5:58 AM

To:undisclosed-recipients:;Reply To:bprecruitdesk08@gmail.com

British Petroleum Company wishes to announce to the general public
about its 3rd Quota Recruitment excise which is currently going on now.

Short Listed Vancies:Consultant
Human Resources Officer
Marketing.
Account Executive.
Chief Accountants.
Engineering Managers Maintenance.
All Managerial positions.
Cost Engineer/ Sr Quantity surveyor
All Engineering positions
Chief Engineers.
Management and Project Management.
General Manager/Manager Engineering.
Project Manager, Exploration of Oil and gas fields.
Medical Officers.
Medical Consultants/Specialist.
Mining Consultants.
Engineering consultants
Financial Consultants.
Petroleum Geologist.
Welding and heavy fabrication.
Professional Executive Secretary.
Human Resources, Administration.
Medical Practioners
Data Processing officer

ETC.This vacancies are to fill up the offices of our newly opened branches
in the UK Resourceful applicant with qualified Grad/Result
should forward all qualification to the office of the Human Resources
Officer for Screening.

Stated Below is the full details to the HRD:Officer:Mr Allen Parker.
Email: bprecruitdesk08@gmail.com Do contact the department with an update of
your resume. Qualified
Applicant will be invited to London for their interview after
screening.

Regards,
HR Department.

My New Hobby

Since I've been spending a lot of time at home during the day I picked up a new hobby: Aquariums and fish keeping. I got a 10 gallon tank off of craigslist for $10. The lady who sold it included everything: the light fixture, in tank filter with pump, some flake fish food, a siphon, a in tank heater, an air pump, an air stone, and some filter refills. I just bought some new gravel, a new 14W T8 Light, and a couple of fish. I'll post some pics of my setup soon. Having an aquarium is such a calming experience, especially the trickling sound of the water coming in through the filter.

I'm waiting to hear back from Hess on the 19th. I have a phone interview tomorrow with VMware which should be interesting and I am also waiting to hear back from Panasonic EWC group. After the recent bankruptcy of Lehman brothers I am starting to fear a total infrastructure collapse. I read George Soros' "The New Paradigm for Financial Markets" and everything he said seems to be coming true. Anyone who wants to understand what the overlying problems in our current financial markets should read this book: The New Paradigm For Financial Markets.

I'm keeping myself busy studying for GMATs, which I will take the last week of October (tentatively). I'm also doing a lot of trading, there are a lot of opportunities in the current markets, which contain dramatic market shifts. I made 32% for the month of September, with real money (GASP!) for once. I'm pretty proud of the performance and I'm learning a great deal from my trading log. However, there is always room for improvement. My goal is to attain consistent earnings of 30% every month until the end of the year.

I'm currently reading Market Wizards by Jack D. Schwager and The Scarlet Woman of Wall Street by John Steele Gordon.

Funniest Fucking Video of 2008

Is what I will title this post until I find something funnier. Here's the synopsis. It's an Indian reality show where the the female co host curses out one of the contestant after he starts acting smart. She then decides to ice the cake and slaps the guy, immediately this dude slaps her back hard as hell. All hell breaks loose.

The male co host grabs the contestant and starts kicking his ass. Majority of the cast grabs this retard and starts slapping him. The best part of the video is that you can hear the female co host talking in the background while the other dudes are beating the retard. The retard starts to cry, while being cursed at in hindi, and that's what makes this The funniest video of 2008 (as of September 6th, 2008).

Thanks to RP for this video.

1 Month Post Graduation

I haven't had much time to post. I've been busy studying for my GMAT, playing basketball, fishing, working on my screenplay/short story/movie concept, and a ton of other shit. Here's an update of my new routine that I've been following for the past week.

I've gone strictly protein/healthy fats during the week and I eat/drink whatever I want Friday night to Sunday morning. In addition to the diet, I've been running every day or playing basketball. Only thing I'm missing is weight lifting, which I will start with a gym membership mid-September. I've definitely noticed some results already. I've lost some fat and my footwork as well as speed have improved dramatically. Sticking to the diet is hard but I've noticed that the results are very worthwhile. Everyday I eat almost the same things with a little variation:

Meal 1 - 2x Eggs with Tomato and Cheese Omelet
- Cup of Coffee with a little cream (no sugar)

Meal 2 - Half a can of Tuna with Mayo

Meal 3 - Chicken (canned or fresh) with Broccoli/Brussel Sprouts
- Flaxseed Oil Supplement

Meal 4 - Half a can of Tuna with Mayo

Meal 5 - Fish/Chicken with Broccoli/Spinach/Sweet Potato
- Cup of Tea with a little cream (no sugar)

Meal 6 - Usually post workout so I sneak in some carbs
- Whole Wheat wrap with Refried Beans and Salsa
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese

So basically I get less than 30g of Carbs during the week and almost all my calories come from Protein and unsaturated Omega-3 Fats. The first 3 days are rough but after that you get used to it.

My GMAT prep is going well. I've finished most of the Kaplan Comprehensive Prep book and will be moving to the 800 Score book. After I finish the second book I'm going to be taking as many practice tests as possible and analyzing my mistakes. I'm planning on taking the test in December. I want to get majority of the studying out of the way when I have free time because I know once I start work I won't have the energy to hit the books.

The interview I had in NYC went very well. I have a good feeling about and hopefully they get back to me before next Friday. Readers, keep your fingers crossed.

I have 2 birthdays to celebrate tonight so I'm trying to get my shit done early.

Top 10 Goals by Christiano Ronaldo

'Nuff Said

Ouch! Olympic Weightlifer Janos Baranyai Dislocates Elbow

That looked so bad. Did you see him twitching? Jeebus Christ.

Aziz Ansari Standup Collection

I found several great Aziz Ansari standup clips. Enjoy.

Don't Drink and Blog and PIneapple Express Review

I read my last post and it was scary. I didn't even remember writing it and my first impression was that someone hacked into my account and posted a parody of my bitching. Then I realized it wasn't a parody but myself acting like a whiny little bitch.

I saw Pineapple Express last night. The movie started out great but fizzled out in the second half. it had a great concept, casting, but it lacked character development. David Gordon Green, director, focused way too much on the "friends forever" emotional storyline without providing enough character development. The script was random and frenetic, but I think it could have been executed much better. Bottom line, this movie was a huge let down. Although it had a lot of funny parts and bits, it felt like a bunch of random sketches sewed together with a mediocre plot.

If you liked "Half Baked", which is still my favorite "stoner" movie and makes me tear up every time at the end, then you won't like Pineapple Express.

Fuckin' A.

Fuckin' A man!

I just spent 5 years at school and you're telling me I can't land a full time job that I like?

Who's to blame? Partially myself, partially president Bush and all the assholes before him who grew the trillion dollar deficit. Also, all the assholes who created CDOs and managed package subprime mortages into triple AAA government backed securities.

Wait, what, you don't believe me, WHY DON'T YOU FUCKING READ THE NEWS YOU FUCK!

Pissed off I am says yoda.

I just don't want to live in my parents basement. :(

I'm so happy this blog is personal and doesn't have any readers at time like this.

To justify this post I just want to make it clear that I'm drunk as fuck and horny as hell.

Peace.

R.I.P. Bernie Mac - The World is a Less Funny Place Without You

Bernie Mac died today.

From Wikipedia: "On August 1, 2008, Mac was hospitalized with - according to his publicist - pneumonia. The next day, responding to rumors that the actor was in "very, very critical condition", his publicist said that he was responding well to treatment, and should be released soon.^[4] On August 9, Bernie Mac died from - according to his publicist - complications of" pneumonia."

Death always puts things into perspective. Don't bitch about problems you face in life because life will never run out of problems, simply appreciate that you are alive and have the opportunity to face these challenges. Bernie Mac was a funny motherfucker. My most cherished memory of the Macman was in "The Original Kings of Comedy", when he talks about satisfying his wife in bed. He compares his performance to 2 rounds of heavy weight boxing, and urges his wife to stop screaming and hollering already and just come already.

Edit: Found the clip on YouTube - HILARIOUS!

"Three minutes, that's all I'll give ya, that's all I got!"

Bernie Mac was one of those dudes, those real dudes that you can relate to no matter how Hollywood or famous he got. His persona was so strong; when he's on stage you can't help but pay attention to what he says. I know I'll miss him making me laugh.

RIP Bernie Mac.

All By Myself.

I'm at my brother's place in Jersey City this weekend. He's got a penthouse in this condo complex called Mandalay. I'm posting a couple of pics I found of the net, I'll post the pics I took later when I find the cable to transfer them from my digicam.


It's got a beautiful view, overlooking the Hudson river and the NYC skyline. I ended up not going to the All Points West music fest 'cause of complications. I had a few things to get off my head today, so lets get on with it.

What's the point of life?

Survival. There is no intrinsic "point" or "goal" or "meaning" of life. Rather, it is up to us to define our own meaning. Thus, the question doesn't have a definitive answer and depends who you ask.

What is art?

Art is a person's viewpoint. Humans have an amazing, unique emotion known as empathy. This allows us to put ourselves in someone else's shoes, giving us an impression of their state of mind. Art allows one to step into someone else's shoes and see the world from their perspective. Whether it be auditory, visual, kinesthetic, art allows an "artist" to provide their viewpoint to the public. Art is what makes humans different from animals.

How do you get a job in New York City with a low GPA and no contacts?

I am trying several strategies and will have a definitive answer in the form of a short book, hopefully by the end of the year. There are many ways to accomplish this formidable task, one of them is to befriend a trust fund brat you meet at a bar with a lot of connections.

Why are people so pretentious and why do they take things so seriously?

People, especially those who are financially successful, tend to create a barrier to justify their pointless existence. This barrier allows them to believe, in a collective delusion, that what they do is important, they are better than others, and they have taken the right path. This delusion is perpetuated by surrounding themselves in an environment filled with people identical to them. Yes, all these six-figure folks from all the name-brand business schools really genuinely believe they are smarter and better than those that aren't. These people can be modeled as a random variable; they are all the same (mean = six figure salary, expensive material taste, strong urge to satisfy their boss) with a some variance (standard deviation = law firm or investment bank or consultant, BMW or Mercedes or Audi). Their perspective is that what they do is important, they are smarter than the "rest" of the world, and that they are justified for wasting majority of their lives tweaking 30 page excel files. They get off on buying expensive clothes, furniture, and have sacrificed their soul for material pleasure.

However, this is simply their perspective and a version of reality they put on like their suit every morning. What's that, you don't believe me? Well, imagine if there was a giant earthquake in NYC and everyone was fucked. What happens then? Every man, woman, child, living creature for themselves; we are back to our primal survival instincts and all these out of shape losers will most likely perish while all the blue collar workers will find a way to survive because they are physically superior. When the shit really hits the fan, it doesn't matter if you have $300 italian loafers and wear Ferragamo tie, you are just another sack of meat with an opposable thumb. (Yes, I have read the novel Deliverance, and if you haven't maybe you should)

What is my point? My point is that anyone who thinks they are better than others because of what they can buy, where they went to school, their job title, or the kind of car they drive are fascist, ignorant, dumb pieces of shit. We are all playing a role in this life. Some of us are given opportunities that others aren't and there is nothing wrong with capitalizing on them. However, there is something wrong with becoming a pretentious, "too cool for school", piece of shit.

That being said, I have been given opportunities and I will capitalize on them. Also, not all the professionals mentioned above fit the stereotype I have described. I have personally met many who are amazingly smart and down to earth at the same time. I have the utmost respect for these people and they inspire me to do great things. Life is what you make of it. We are all playing characters in this crazy twisted world; it is of no significance which character we play, only the passion and creativity we put into the role.

Desire, Ambition, Hunger, and Desperation.

Have you ever wanted something really bad?

Something that you desire, crave, and long for. An ambition which is almost irrational and yet you feel like there is nothing that can stop you from accomplishing it. A desire which wakes up with you in the morning and fuels your dreams while you sleep. Yet, if someone simply gave you what you wanted you probably wouldn't crave it anymore. Rather, you crave the journey, the fight, the struggle, and all the hard work you have to do to accomplish your goal.

This is what I feel like right now. Every night I think about all the possibilities I have and instead of focusing on the negatives I reflect on all the opportunities. Next morning I capitalize and take every step possible in attaining this dream. This dream doesn't feel artificial and isn't composed of fake constructs such as financial incentives or material desires. Rather, this dream feels as if it were a part of me; almost as if I were born to manifest destiny.

Nothing can stand in my way. I will succeed and manifest my dream into reality. Anyone who challenges me will be shattered and anyone who doubts me will only make me that much stronger.

Seth Rogen Explains His Forumla For Fame

That was an excellent title, a demonstration of alliteration. I have been searching the Interweb for this clip as soon as I saw it first on The Daily Show. Seth Rogen is hilarious and a huge influence. Check it out:

McCain's Subtle Obama/Paris Hilton Ad Gets Bashed

Here is the original McCain ad subtly comparing Obama's popularity to socialite Paris Hilton and public icon Britney Spears:



And here is the spoof ad made by some people at Funnyordie.com. This is hilarious and I think Paris does a great job. People underestimate her power and her talent for playing herself. She's made a very lucrative career out of it, her name is a brand, similar to Donald Trump. Self-marketing is one of the most important skills one can possess, look at George W. Bush. How else can a Yale flunkie convince the red states that he's really a texas farmer?

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

All I know is that one guy went to Harvard Law School, served as editor of the Law Review, and has some semblance of logic and reason. The other guy seems like the prototypical power-hungry, old as fuck, married to a trophy wife who's abusing botox to the point her skin looks like it's about to tear off her face, say anything to win politician, and supreme asshole.

Oliver Stone's George W. Bush Biopic

This looks great, can't wait to see it.

I am Going to See Underworld Live in NYC!

I will be at All Points West Music and Arts Festival Friday to check out Underworld and Radiohead. It will be an excellent show. Hopefully it doesn't rain but even if it does I'll have a great time. Here's the Friday lineup.

Friday, August 8th
Blue Comet Radiohead "> Underworld "> The New Pornographers "> Michael Franti & Spearhead "> The Go! Team "> Bullet Girl Talk "> CSS "> Duffy "> Forro in the Dark "> Little Brother "> Queen of the Valley Andrew Bird "> Grizzly Bear "> Mates of State "> The Duke Spirit "> Lowry ">

All Points West is taking place outdoor at Liberty State Park, in Jersey City. The location is perfect, overlooking the NYC skyline. You can check out some pics here.

It's Official - I Graduated!

After repeatedly checking the site for my final grades in a nervous, anxious fit I am relieved to announce I am OFFICIALLY DONE with my undergraduate career.

I will be going to the All Points West Music and Arts festival on Friday. That should be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to Underworld and Radiohead.

Aside from that, I'm enjoying the pleasant weather, diligently applying to jobs and networking, and working out like a fiend. I've also been looking into tutoring part time to generate some cash flow.

God damn, it feels so good to sleep on a real bed again. The first night it actually felt uncomfortable because I wasn't used to the plush, soft, supportive surface. That changed the morning after when I didn't wake up with my usual back and neck pain. It's strange how your body gets used to a chronic pain and mentally you feel like you're missing something when the pain is relieved.

Experience is What You Get When You Did Not Get What You Wanted

The quote is very trite and has been used many times as blog titles (just do a google search), but it signifies my current mood. Thus, I will also be using it as the title for this current post, although I try to "avoid cliches like the plague".

I have graduated college. I am currently unemployed. I have a long drive ahead of me back to NJ. I had such a different vision of my graduation. There was going to be a huge party with lots of booze and drugs and models, which I would arrange using my bonus from my lucrative IB entry level analyst title. After the party I would drive home and visit all my friends and tell them about my future plans. I couldn't wait to see some people and rub it in their faces. I wanted to show them all the hard work and dedication amounted to a certain level of financial success.

That was the vision. This was the reality. I spent a few days cramming for my last 2 final exams, very similar to my preparation practices the countless semesters before. After the finals I bought a 12 pack of red stripe, smoked some hi-grade, and chilled with some friends. I enjoyed knowing that these friends still had a few more semesters ahead of them, and after a few beers I made sure I made the announcement several times that I was done and they were not.

Graduation ended with a sizzle instead of a bang.

I am conflicted. I walked around campus and let it sink in that college life was over. Real life has started abruptly. Real life with real bills, real responsibilities, and real assholes. To further illustrate my conflicted emotions, I have used a chart:

Good Things			Bad Things
I will be moving back to NJ and enjoy what's left of summer			Leaving ATL, not having experienced many of the attractions of the city
I have no more tests, finals, homeworks to worry about.			I have to find a job. Hopefully it won't be a brain numbing office-jockey position.
I have my degree.			I don't have a job.
I don't have to pay rent anymore			I will be living with my parents during this "transition" period, forgoing many of my freedoms I've become accustomed to.
With no school, I have tons of time to work on many different projects.			With no school, I have no excuses on how I spend my time. My parents will be on my ass ALL THE TIME.
I will be hanging out with friends and family again. I will get some downtime.			I will be leaving a lot of friends in ATL, and I will have a lot of downtime. If I don't use my time wisely I will end up blogging as an excuse to being productive.

Seth Rogen and James Franco Smoke Weed on Live Television

Let's face it, MTV has gone down the shitter. They used to have quality shows like Beavis and Butthead, Yo! MTV Raps, um.........what else..........all those wacky little commercials for MTV with the astronaut. Ever since MTV has been scooped up by Viacom, they have turned into complete crap.

I heard Rogen and Franco sparked up a jay live on TV during the MTV Video Music Awards. That takes some balls, I'm surprised MTV even let it air. As you know, MTV likes to be riskay to still appeal to their teen demo, but I really think that was pushing the line. I doubt that stunt was part of their dress rehearsal. Seth Rogen and Franco are funny as hell, can't wait to see Pineapple Express. It has received really good reviews and there is a strong positive buzz about the movie. Finally, a quality stoner movie, instead of that Harold and Kumar crap.

Piedmont Healthcare is Owned and Operated by Satan

Disclaimer: The following are the views and opinions of the individual, "SomaComa", his right to free speech is protected by the first amendment.

Summary:

I went to Piedmont Hospital on Peachtree in Midtown, Atlanta. I was there for a total of 2 hours. I received treatment in the ER for an allergic reaction. I had less than 5 minutes contact with Doctor Culbertson. I was billed $478 by the hospital and later I was billed $245 by Doctor Culbertson. I was never notified about the separate bill from the doctor when I left the hospital, it simply came in the mail and I had to deal with a billing service. I tried to contact Piedmont Hospital to find out how 5 minutes of a doctor's time could be worth $245 but I was constantly harassed on the phone. After getting 3 different phone numbers, all to contracted collection agencies, I was able to get the number of Sharon Owens, Director of Finance for Piedmont Hospital's Emergency Services. After numerous calls and voicemails, I have not been able to get in contact with Mrs. Sharon Owens. Piedmont Healthcare is a sham; they will charge you whatever they want and will not let you dispute any charges or even get an explanation of what you were charged for. If you are ever in the need of medical care in Atlanta, please avoid Piedmont Healthcare. I am not the only one who thinks Piedmont Hospitals Suck. If anyone at Piedmont Hospital ever reads this, and I hope to God they do, especially Doctor Culbertson and Sharon Owens, I want to let you know you successfully extorted an uninsured college student - I hope you sleep well at night.

Details:

It all started with a fire ant bite which resulted in a severe allergic reaction. I drove myself to the hospital at 2:00am. This was my first time EVER going to a hospital for treatment so I had no idea what to expect.

I get to the ER and everyone is staring at the hives all over my face, arms, and legs. It was not a pretty sight. The nurses at the front desk were sitting there lackadaisically and made small jokes about my condition.

Finally, after about 20 minutes one of them had me sit in triage. They took my vitals and asked me what had happened. I told them that I was bitten by spider while sleeping (turns out it was a fire ant). They give me an IV and pump steroids and benadryl into me. Almost immediately I feel very drowsy (due to the benadryl) and the nurse tells me to wait in the waiting room. IV still stuck in my elbow, I was NOT given a room, I had to sit there in the waiting room in one of the most uncomfortable chairs (similar to the small uncomfortable ones at McDonalds).

After about an hour and a half I woke up from a small nap. I asked the nurse if I could leave since I was feeling much better; the hives were gone at this point. She said the doctor needed to see me. I had to ask for a glass of water several times before anyone got me one. When I asked for some sheets, because it was freezing in there, the nurse gave me an attitude. Basically, I was treated like absolute dog shit.

Finally I see the doctor in a separate room (I guess this is where the $245 charge comes from). He asks me a few questions about the insect bite, the same questions I had answered for the nurse. Less than 5 minutes later I leave the hospital. Of course before I leave the billing department gets all my info, address, social, etc. (I should have ran the fuck out after I got fixed up, this will by my strategy next time).

The aftermath: I get charged $478 for the hospital's services. I am an uninsured college student so I have to pay all of it. Yes, I'm uninsured, YES THAT IS MY FAULT, BUT THAT DOESN'T GIVE THEM THE RIGHT TO CHARGE ME WHATEVER THE FUCK THEY WANT - "A GROSS OVERCHARGE".

I try to get them to lower the bill but they don't budge. I don't have anyone to talk to except for the billing staff, which is like talking to an automated system with a GED and basic motor skills. I set up a payment plan and just grin and bear it, at least I'm alive.

It only gets better:

About 2 weeks later, I get another invoice from a separate billing company for $245 for "Culbertson". I think this is some mistake because I've already been charged $478 by the hospital. The hospital tells me that the doctor is charging me separately since it was an ER visit. Here's where it gets really shady: The hospital invoice says that I was in for ER LEVEL II. The doctor's bill says I was in there for ER LEVEL IV.

What gives? I spoke to the doctor for less than 5 minutes! What gives him the right to charge me $245? I want an explanation and try to get in touch with Culbertson. I'm given a supreme runaround by everyone, each telling me to call the other one to dispute the charge. Here is the beauty of the setup, since all the bills are contracted to different collection services I am shit out of luck. I can try to contact the hospital to speak to someone who can explain these charges, but I never will be able to get an explanation of why a doctor charges me $245 for less than 5 minutes of his time. Finally I'm given the number for Mrs. Sharon Owens - who to this day has not answered her phone or ever called me back. Apparently she's the "Director" of finance for Emergency Services at Piedmont Hospital.

The Verdict:

I was grossly overcharged for an allergic reaction treatment. I actually had less than 5 minutes face time with Doctor Culbertson. For a total of less than 2 hours at Piedmont Hospital, majority of which was spent in the waiting room in one of the most uncomfortable chairs, I was charged a total of $723.

I was charged $6.03 a MINUTE at Piedmont Hospital. Don't ever go to Piedmont Hospital or you will get Got as well. Doctor Culbertson and Sharon Owens and all the billing staff that gave me attitude over the phone, I hope you experience a taste of your own medicine in the future. It is against my nature to wish ill will on people but karma is a bitch. In conclusion, Piedmont Hospital is no different than the mafia who charge people for protection. They set the rates, and offer you no fair explanation of them, which is why PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY SATAN! Please take the time to call these assholes and let them know what they do is unjust: 704.873.4277

"I Got Got"

There are many things unjust in our world. "Unjust", as in unethical, unfair, and absolutely wrong. As a citizen, a consumer, and an active mouthpiece I have decided empower myself by using my first amendment rights and publishing all the grievances I have. I have been inspired by Maddox. Enough with the funny video clips and the random bullshit - now it's time for me to GET those that GOT me. So without any more hype, I announce a new section on SomaComa "I Got Got".

Here are the following assholes who got me and I advise you to never do business with. I will provide details in separate posts:

Piedmont Healthcare (The whole damn network. I had the opportunity to get extorted by the one on Peachtree in Midtown)

Bodog.com (online gambling pieces of shit that aren't even legal in the U.S. and operate out of the Cayman Islands)

Georgia Institute of Technology (I wasted 5 years of my life here (not entirely, but I feel I need to focus on the negative for the sake of entertainment (how do you like these nested parentheticals, I learned these at Georgia Tech)))

Wachovia (A bunch of assholes pretending to have amazing customer service. They bought out my local First Union branch and ever since then it has been their mission to find ways to charge me fees and open multiple lines of credit on my behalf)

My Career Profile by Monster

I took this quick quiz that Monster offers in order to learn which careers would be ideally suited for me. Here is the result - I am an "ENTP" (i.e. extroverted, intuitive, thinking, perceiver). I'd say this quiz works very well because all the jobs listed below would be awesome for me. I'm very keen on Investment Banking, Strategic Planner, Management Consulting, or Radio/TV Talk Show Host.

Life as an ENTP
(Extravert, Intuitive, Thinker, Perceiver)

People of this type tend to be friendly, charming and outgoing; quick-witted, energetic and irreverent; ingenious, imaginative and creative; curious, flexible and unpredictable; logical and analytical.

The most important thing to ENTPs is being creative, seeing possibilities and always having new challenges.

Great careers for ENTPs

Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENTP:

• Investment banker
• Management / marketing consultant
• Copywriter
• Radio / TV talk show host
• Real estate developer
• Strategic planner
• Internet marketer
• Advertising creative director

Heath Ledger was remarkable in Batman Dark Knight

I just saw Batman The Dark Knight, the highest grossing weekend opener at $155.34 million. It was a great film which included amazing visuals, excellent story, and brilliant performances by Christian Bale as Batman, and Ledger as the Joker. After leaving the film, I couldn't forget his performance. His charisma and energy made an impression. Even with his limited screen time, relative to the other leads in the movie, he held his own and then some. His performance was flawless; as a huge Batman (comic book) fan, I can't imagine someone playing a better joker.

RIP Heath Ledger 2008

He was a great talent.

"I'm not an economist, but I do believe we are growing" - George Bush

I found this on Perez, see there is a reason to check out internet equivalent of tabloid trash.

Mr. Bush believes that he is "optimistic" and that the economy "isn't growing as it should". He is right he shouldn't talk about the economy since he isn't an economist. In fact, he's barely real; from what I've seen on Comedy Central he's really an immature cartoon who engages in hilarious antics.

Another opinion, that actually matters, from our Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, is that inflation is growing and was pretty grim about the medium-term outlook for the U.S. Economy. He also went on to say that the Fed was ready to continue to help large financial institutions to prevent any adverse domino-effect.

When the individual homeowner becomes delinquent on their mortgage, their house is foreclosed and auctioned. However, when the bank that backed that loan and trades that loan as a CDO, realizes the mark-to-market price was nothing since it was illiquid, and faces issues of solvency, the government steps in. "Too big to fail" - is a term I've heard often when discussing these issues.

I'm not sure what my views or opinions are. Things are murky right now. It sucks graduating into this stinker of an economic situation. Yet, I believe it might be an advantage to gaining an entry into finance firms, mainly due to less popularity among potential candidates.