TGIF!

* Ah, there's the inflation. Inflation numbers out and showing a little bump up, and moving longer-term rates up. Now maybe Greenspan can have a great weekend. So, is this a good thing for companies that make their money on the margin, by borrowing short term and loaning out longer term?

* That Michael guy on The Apprentice last night drove me nuts. I work with a bunch of Michaels. Complain all the time, never contribute, always talking about how good they are. SEEYA.

* So, investment advisors are upgrading oil now after the move? Typical.

* Options weeks are supposed to trend up. Hah. The week after options weeks are supposed to trend down. Supposed to. If the stock market played by the rules, anyways.

* If you can dodge traffic, you can dodge a ball.

* I was watching some Entertainment show, saying that Will Smith's name on a movie is an instant blockbuster. You think so?

* The NBA banned sales of alcohol during the 4th quarter. Good. Kobe, Garnett, and Iverson all seem to miss a lot of shots late in games; maybe cutting them off from alcohol will help. (bah).