At Random
At Random Goes To Burning Man
We sent an “At Random” correspondent to the Nevada desert to attend the Bacchanalian ritual known as Burning Man.
EPA—Employees Pooping Anywhere?
There is a rogue “poop bandit” on the loose at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Learn Chinese With Chun Wang (Leuthold PM & Sr. Analyst)
If you’re traveling to China—here are a few phrases that might come in handy during your journey.
Some Respect For Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield gets some respect this month in At Random.
Summer Time Joke
One lovely late summer day, the farmer headed down to his pond with his bucket for some water. As he crested the little rise before the pond, he saw several girls bathing au natural in his pond.
Joke Ahoy!
An Admiral visited one of the ships under his command. While eating breakfast with the crew, he was impressed to see the naval insignia stamped on every biscuit.
The Carbon Tax
Golf, Golf, Golf!
Unlike athletes in other sports, golfers are supposed to accept that there’s no difference between the letter and the spirit of the rules. What started out as just 13 rules in the year 1744 has morphed into an IRS Code book of complexity spanning 191 pages long.
Art For Sale!
Christie’s International reported sales of art and collectibles rose to a record $4.6 billion in the first six months of 2014 as purchases of contemporary works and demand from new clients surged.
It's August, Ain't Nobody Working
Josh at First Round Capital has taken the out of office game to a new level.
A Tragedy Of The Commons
There’s a modern day gold rush in Silicon Valley. The new 49ers are creating mobile apps in hope of catching a ride on the venture capital express.
A Few Gems From Mitch Hedberg
I got a king sized bed. I don’t know any kings, but if one came over, I guess he’d be comfortable.
Amazon Product Review Via Dave Kurzman
Here’s an Amazon customer review for a Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat.
Back When Insults Had Class
Here are a handful of glorious insults that came before the English language was boiled down to just four letter words.
One From The Dusty Archives
An equity trader died and somehow got to heaven.
The Grim Reaper
Grilling Season Is Upon Us
One of the last bastions of good old American fun is the annual hot dog eating contest held at Nathan’s on Coney Island. If you took a break from your Fourth of July festivities to tune in, here is some more color for this spectacle of gluttony.
Attack Of The Drones!!!
Here's the potential hilarity we foresee with Amazon's Prime Air drone-based delivery service.
Speaking Of The Amazon...
An Englishman, a Frenchman, and an American in Brazil for the World Cup became helplessly lost in the Amazon and were captured by cannibals...