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Rick Index Post Apple
... Well, that's not really fair, 'cause I still own some Apple, and even that, post sale, is showing 773% (vs. 680%) return... So what to do with $6900?
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Careful what you wish for...
Hamas has won a majority of seats in Palestinian elections. -- What is interesting in this statement is the word "elections". Elections were held. A democratic process was carried through, and peaceful change of government has occurred. The same can be said for other nations, recently, as well: Bolivia, Chile, Iran, Iraq, Germany, and yes, Canada ( Read more... ) -
Another Rick Index Entry
I really should be closing my eyes and not watching for all the transactions I made last month.... ( But here's what's happening: ) -
BB Mtn. Take 98374598777987
Theatresumthing, Ken and I went to see Brokeback Mountain Saturday.... Ang Lee is really one of the best directors. He took what was a minuscule script and filmed a great movie, and didn't let his actors over-act their emotions which could have been possible and would have ruined the film. I had some "worries" that came true with the review by Gene Shalit. While ( Read more... ) -
Top Ten Ways I Know I'm a Grown-Up
10. I don't suffer idiots, narsicists, attention seekers, flakes, or the perennially depressed ( Read more... ) -
Then and Now...
Apparently, the Library of Congress is exhibiting 70 rare color photographs from the Depression
America In ColorI'm definately going to go check them out while I'm there for MAL, but all of the photos the Library has, black and white AND color, are viewable on their website: http ( Read more... ) -
13 Days Before Christmas
This weekend was pretty hectic: Friday night I went to dinner and hung out with Chester and his friend Jeff (who was in from Atlanta). Woke up fairly early Saturday (for having stayed out 'till 2 am). Chester drove me to a UHaul to rent a truck. Picked up the 5' x 8' painting from a friend of my ex's, who, after four years, had yet to pay for it. ( Read more... ) -
Xtreme Fixer-Upper, Cheap...
Chester drove me to work this morning, and somehow we got on the subject of economics. I was arguing how what really drives an economy are the smaller companies and how large corporations only employ a select few, and how those few can not possibly support the economy of the entire United States without more distribution of that wealth. Yet ( Read more... )
