Monthly Archives: October 2011
Michelle Obama Backs Out of Enron Trader’s Fundraiser
The White House has announced that the First Lady isn’t coming to our fair town – at least not for now. Michelle Obama was scheduled to be a guest at the home of John Arnold on Tuesday for a fundraiser, … Continue reading
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News Alert: OWS Protesters Devolve Into Zombies
In a shocking development, the Occupy Wall Street protesters were observed randomly attacking walkers-by and ripping them apart! Eye witnesses report that the protesters appear to be eating their victims, with an apparent preference for the unfortunate victims’ brains. Police … Continue reading
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Mr. and Mrs. Enron
Big has never owned a house before. He says real estate is a bad investment. Even so, I desperately wanted a real house to start our marriage. I wanted a place where, no matter how far we wandered, we could … Continue reading
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“Does Anyone Know Something About Enron?”
It should go without saying that Yahoo Answers is not the most intelligent place to hang out. Every time I’ve had to go to Yahoo to read some news story, I’m always blown away by the stupidity of the comments, … Continue reading
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Conversation With An Enron Executive About Zombies
I feel like I’ve been talking about zombies literally all day with Big. I’m not complaining. Talking about Zombies is my second favorite activity. I zombified Big and sent him an email with the picture. He replied: Ugh, zombies are … Continue reading
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Enron Zombies! Run!
It’s almost Halloween, which is the only time I can express my love for all things Zombie without looking like a freak. So I did what any rational person would do and found a zombification program and then proceeded to … Continue reading
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Conversation With An Enron Executive About iPads
(For the sake of context, it is important to know Big and I been arguing over Apple products for three years straight. He’s just not a fan. I, on the other hand, loves me some Apple products.) An email from … Continue reading
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McKinsey Is “Vampire Squid”
Well, I happen to heart McKinsey, but other people don’t. Like this guy, who calls McKinsey the “Vampire Squid”. Hm. Big worked at McKinsey. And I have noticed the man never ages. You don’t think…? I fear for McKinsey. The … Continue reading
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Disclosure of Michael Kopper’s Interest in Chewco
I was reading Enron’s 1999 and 2000 10Ks, as one does, and found something interesting. I’m not sure if I already knew this or not, but check this out: What you’re looking at is Enron’s disclosure of Michael Kopper’s interest … Continue reading
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Former Enron Trader Hosts Michelle Obama
Now can we stop with this Republicans Love Enron crap? John Arnold will be hosting Michelle Obama for a fundraiser at his Houston home on November 1. There aren’t many details, but I find it lovely anyway.
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Today In Enron History
Saturday, October 27, 2001 Chuck Watson met with Ken Lay at Lay’s family home. The two business leaders began to discuss the nuts and bolts of a potential merger. Dynegy didn’t want Enron’s international unit — except it would take … Continue reading
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Andrew Weissman Appointed FBI General Counsel
Andrew Weissman, former head of the Enron Task Force, has been appointed general counsel of the FBI. This is a catastrophe in the making. Mark my words. I fear for the organization that must rely on Weissman’s judgement and grace. … Continue reading
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A Million Little Pieces
As I’m writing a daily chronicle of Enron’s collapse it occurred to me that none of it should have been enough to topple the company. Andy Fastow took about $60 million from Enron, and look at the damage it caused. … Continue reading
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Today In Enron History
Friday, October 26, 2001. The stock opened at $16 and would close at $15.40 – a loss of only 5.81% of its value. Nothing to cheer about, certainly, but when compared to the losses every day of the week, it … Continue reading
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The (Supposed) Enron Employee Lockout
By October 25, 2001, Enron had sent no fewer than three emails to employees, reminding them that the Enron savings plan would be changing administrators and that they must finalize all trades by 3pm October 26 because they could not … Continue reading
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