January 24th, 2025 (Friday Edition)
Tequila loves you even if I don’t
Friday Fuel
It’s Friday, so let’s get the important stuff out of the way.
Margaritas:
Everyone does this their own way, but this is our favorite. (Ie. my wife is a genius).
1 Minute Maid Limeade
1 Beer of your Choice (I like light beers myself but go nuts batman).
Orange Juice.
TEQUILA. Big Casamigos guy, but do your wurst.
Limes.
(If you’ve never done this before this is what you are looking for) ⬇️
In a large bowl sling that dude-frozen Minute Maid limeade in there, then add the can of beer. Bottle of beer. Whatever.
We use the empty limeade (reference above) Container as a measuring tool for the rest of this stuffs.
Fill it to the brim with tequila. Insert, said glory into the bowl.
I do about half filled for the OJ, but hey there are no rules here.
STIR THAT THANG! Use one of those metal kitchen stir deals to do so.
Squeeze in a half a lime and we’re off to the races. Cheers nerds.
Woof, now that we have the difficult work done we can finally move on to the rest of the world.
REST OF THE WORLD
European Earnings Provide Optimism Amid Tariff Concerns: European companies are anticipated to report their third consecutive quarter of profit growth, offering some optimism despite political and economic uncertainties and tariff threats from U.S. Prezidente. Read more here.
Thousands of Endangered Tortoises Rescued in Madagascar: TURTLES!!!!! Thousands of endangered tortoises have been rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary was flooded. Read more about Turtles.
Syria's al-Hol Camp Readies First Return of Syrian Detainees: according to the camp's director. Read more on this.
MONEY!
Dow Jones Industrial Average: 44,565.07 (-0.41%)
Vanguard ETFs:
VOO (S&P 500 ETF): $558.24 (- 0.44%)
VONG (Growth ETF): $106.75 (- 0.59%)
VOOG (Growth ETF): $382.64 (- 0.54%)
MGK (Mega Cap Growth ETF): $352.93 (- 0.75%)
VUG (Growth ETF): $423.31 (-0.65%)
Spotlight on Individual Stocks:
Apple (AAPL): Trading at $222.26 (- 0.63%).
Investors are shorting Apple according to some outlets. I’m not saying I’m… scared to buy today. But I think I’m going to wuss out until the Jan 30th earnings report comes out. That’s responsible? Right? This article has more data for you.
Markets experienced slight declines today.
Tech stocks faced modest losses, contributing to the overall market dip. Investors remain cautious amid ongoing discussions about potential interest rate adjustments by the Federal Reserve and global economic uncertainties. Earnings reports from major corporations continue to roll in.
Not Buying anything personally today. Back at it next week!
This is not professional advice. Do your own research. Market conditions also rapidly change, and this information may not be current at the time of you reading it, friend!
FILMAGE (the good stuff)
Gladiator II
My wife and I watched this film last night. I initially saw it in the theater, and it was her first time.
Frankly, I thought it was awesome. If you’re into that sort of thing.
Critics have expressed mixed sentiments. Some appreciate the film's dynamic filmmaking and solid performances, while others feel it doesn't quite capture the emotional engagement of the original.
I think that visually, "Gladiator II" delivers the spectacle audiences anticipated, with well crafted battle sequences and impressive set designs that transport viewers back to ancient Rome. The arena scenes are particularly dope.
Some have argued that the film grapples with stepping out from its predecessor's shadow. While the original "Gladiator" might have been a lot of personal vendetta with political intrigue, the sequel often leans heavily on the action. But isn’t that what Gladiator fans wanted? I’m not sure I could have expected another Maximus. No one comes close. So I was just fine with the gnarly fights in the arena and well done special effects. 4 stars from me.
LISTEN!
(This section is about Podcasting).
-In Business
Never Enough
-with Andrew Wilkinson - “Designing Your Digital Mind: Charlie Grinnell’s AI Journaling System” - November 11th, 2024
While AI is, to most of us, forever interesting… What I’m most interested in is the future of “AI Agents”. It’s one thing to use an AI software on its own. Integrating an AI assistant throughout your daily life that pays attention to and understands all the things you need done though? That is next level. And I think that is where we are headed, if not there already.
-Fiction Podcasting
I’m going to continue to give great recommendations in the Fiction Space. If it’s not your thing, welp.
But as a Screenwriter- Fiction Podcasting has really upped our edit and development game as artists. SO, first up.
The Amelia Project
In The Amelia Project, we are introduced to the clandestine agency, that specializes in faking deaths and providing clients with new identities.
…Just give it a try. If you like Fiction, you won’t regret it.
WRITING LIFE
I like Screenwriting.
Entering the screenwriting industry is notoriously friggin hard. The market is highly competitive, with countless aspiring writers vying for limited opportunities. Success often requires not only exceptional talent but also persistence, networking, and a bit of luck.
People face years of rejection before achieving a breakthrough.
People face years of rejection before achieving more rejection.
Even after selling a script, the financial rewards can be modest, and consistent income is rare.
…But it’s Great. We do it. Sometimes we record ourselves doing it.
What’s for dinner?
….CHEESEBURGERS.
My Tips for you.
Use at least 80% ground beef. If you can find it, I’d even do 70%.
Kraft American Singles only. Merica’
Cook on a griddle. I have a piece of cast iron that I simply place on the Barbecue Grill. I also grill onions on it prior. It’s gud stuff.
Make the patty as THIN as humanly possible.
Toast the buns.
…..yeah that’s all I’ve got.
SeeYA!
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-Unprofessional