States, Suits, Strategy

April 30, 2025

The image displays a screenshot of a web browser window, specifically Google Chrome, with a dark mode interface. The visible text appears to be part of a document or article discussing various U.S. states and their relevance based on diary entries. Key points from the text include: - The phrase "Thought for 10 seconds" is prominently displayed at the top. - The text states that four out of five states are explicitly mentioned in the user's diary entries, suggesting they are significant choices. - The states listed are: - **California**: Mentioned in relation to a "California, here we come" lyric post. - **Florida**: Referenced in connection to a visit to Jonathan's mom and "Florida-style" politics. - **Texas**: Discussed in immigration posts with a quote about Texas being "wrong" but also "kind of right." - **New York**: Identified as the "#1 pick" and referenced throughout the user's strategy and network. - **Washington** is mentioned as not being directly in the diary snippets but is related to a friend named Mikey and his family business. The background of the browser window shows a typical layout with tabs at the top, including a YouTube tab labeled "Live to Tell." The time displayed is 4:47:57 AM, and the battery percentage is at 25%. The text is organized in bullet points, making it easy to read. No images, logos, or identifiable people are present in the screenshot, and the focus remains solely on the text content. The overall setting is a digital workspace, likely a personal or professional environment where the user is engaging with their diary entries or notes.
12:00 AM

Thursday, May 1st.

12 am

Nickelback - Savin Me [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

https://youtu.be/jPc-o-4Nsbk

[Verse 1]

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[Chorus]

Show me what it's like (To be the last one standing)

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And I'll leave this life behind me

Say it if it's worth savin' me

[Verse 2]

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[Outro]

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The image displays a business card laid on a dark wooden surface. The card is predominantly white with black text. At the top left corner, there is a phone number formatted as "212 555 6342." The card features the name "PATRICK BATEMAN" prominently in the center, with "Vice President" directly below it in a smaller font. To the right of the name, the company name "PIERCE & PIERCE" is printed in a bold font, with "Mergers and Acquisitions" in a smaller font underneath it. At the bottom of the card, the address reads "358 Exchange Place New York, N.Y. 10099," followed by "fax 212 555 6390 telex 10 4534." The overall design is simple and professional, with a clear emphasis on the name and title. The text is well-aligned, and the card appears to be in good condition, with no visible wear or damage. The background is blurred, but it suggests a setting that is likely indoors, possibly in an office or meeting environment, given the context of the business card. There are no visible people, logos, or additional objects in the image.
12:30 AM

Sheryl's Black Humor:

Mary had a simple job

Simple job, simple job...

It's just to check spelling, yes

Check spelling, check spelling...

Everywhere there's writing

Grammar and spelling might go astray

He read her words at work one day

At work one day, at work one day...

And broke the spelling rule

And what a time they had

Did they have, did they have...

That day, filming

Acqui, Sitions, Harron says it's alright

Says it's alright, says it's alright...

A simple, easy duty now

I wrote a letter to Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone, Oliver Stone...

And on IMDB, goofs too

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The image displays two business cards placed side by side on a dark surface. 1. **Business Card on the Left**: - **Text**: - At the top, it reads "PIERCE & PIERCE" in a bold font. - Below that, it states "Mergers and Acquisitions." - The name "PATRICK BATEMAN" is prominently displayed in larger text. - Underneath the name, it states "Vice President." - The phone number is listed as "212 555 6342." - At the bottom, the address reads "358 Exchange Place New York, N.Y. 10099," followed by "fax 212 555 6390 telex 10 4534." - **Design**: The card has a clean, professional layout with a white background and black text. The font is serif, giving it a formal appearance. 2. **Business Card on the Right**: - **Text**: - Similar to the left card, it has "PIERCE & PIERCE" at the top in the same bold font. - It also states "Mergers and Acquisitions" below the company name. - The name "DAVID VAN PATTEN" is displayed in larger text. - Underneath, it states "Vice President." - The phone number is the same as the left card: "212 555 6342." - The address reads "358 EXCHANGE PLACE NEW YORK, N.Y. 10099," followed by "fax 212 555 6390 telex 10 4534." - **Design**: This card also features a white background with black text, maintaining the same professional and formal aesthetic as the left card. 3. **Overall Context**: - The cards are positioned on a dark wooden surface, which contrasts with the white of the cards, making the text easily readable. - The setting appears to be indoors, likely in an office or a similar professional environment, given the nature of the items displayed. No people, logos, or additional objects are visible in the image. The focus is solely on the two business cards.
12:30 AM (b)

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The image shows a close-up of a business card held in a person's hand. The card is predominantly white with black text. At the top left corner, there is a phone number formatted as "212.555.6342." Below that, the name "PIERCE & PIERCE" is printed in bold, uppercase letters, followed by the phrase "MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS" in a smaller font. In the center of the card, the name "PAUL ALLEN" is prominently displayed in larger, bold text, with the title "VICE PRESIDENT" directly underneath it in a smaller font. At the bottom of the card, there is an address that reads "358 EXCHANGE PLACE NEW YORK, N.Y. 10099." Below the address, there are additional contact details: "FAX 212 555 6390 TELEX 10 4564." The background of the image is blurred, but it appears to be an indoor setting, possibly an office or a meeting space. The hand holding the card is partially visible, and the person's face is slightly blurred in the background, suggesting they are focused on the card. The lighting is soft, creating a subtle contrast between the card and the background. Overall, the image captures a moment that emphasizes the details of the business card, highlighting the professional context it represents.
12:30 AM (c)

perquisites
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