Pouting Pundits of Pessimism!

• Why does everybody think the economy is lousy, despite the daily numbers that show the exact opposite? The WSJ has a column up, Pouting Pundits of Pessimism.


• On The Apprentice last night, both Felisha and Alla were fired. I think for the right reasons. That means Randall and Rebecca will be vying for all the marbles. I think they're both quality people, so either way it works for me. I'm slightly pulling for Randall, just because I think he saved Rebecca on this last task. He's been the real deal the whole way through.


• Crazy little thing called love - Queen.


• CNBC's Mark Haines blogs about The Stragety in Iraq over at Squawkblog.


• Jason over at The Trend blogs about his trading system, and wonders how close we are to a top in this market.


• It's been busy here at the Fun Factory. I'm ready for the weekend.


• I have a few movies in the Netflix pile to go through over the next few days. One is "Stealth." I have low expectations, so hopefully I'll enjoy it. I find if I lower my expectations, I'm often pleasantly surprised.


• I picked up the Dolphins defense for my fantasy football game this weekend. Home against the hapless offense of the Bills.


• Have a good weekend.