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AAV, PWE, PVX, PBT]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/122475-update-on-three-canadian-oil-royalty-trusts?source=feed#comment-403269 403269 Have some Mar 09 options I will lose my ass on unless oil doubles in next month.
Not worried about taxes - going to stop paying to see if I can get a cabinet post nomination.]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:14:42 -0500 Have some Mar 09 options I will lose my ass on unless oil doubles in next month.
Not worried about taxes - going to stop paying to see if I can get a cabinet post nomination.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/120488-obama-s-housing-plan-what-will-it-really-accomplish?source=feed#comment-387363 387363 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:37:57 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/117890-income-in-a-zero-rate-world?source=feed#comment-373430 373430 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:57:38 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/117573-opec-wants-less-speculation-on-oil-futures?source=feed#comment-371431 371431 I recall a time when Shell, et al was developing the oil fields and 2 - 3 $/bbl being paid to the "rulers" and they were happy to take it. My - how times change.]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:21:48 -0500 I recall a time when Shell, et al was developing the oil fields and 2 - 3 $/bbl being paid to the "rulers" and they were happy to take it. My - how times change.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/116961-profiting-twice-in-the-stocks-and-dividends-game?source=feed#comment-368825 368825 A nice, simple, clear, concise article.
I know this because I not only totally understood it but actually learned nothing new.
Great for a newbie though.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:09:00 -0500 A nice, simple, clear, concise article.
I know this because I not only totally understood it but actually learned nothing new.
Great for a newbie though.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/116167-geithner-on-yuan-misstep-or-warning-shot?source=feed#comment-365034 365034 I guess if you want someone experienced in manipulating financial things you pick a professional crook.
Not easy for me to say but I think thee Chinese might be more trustworthy than the President and more than a few of his cabinet members.]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:32:01 -0500 I guess if you want someone experienced in manipulating financial things you pick a professional crook.
Not easy for me to say but I think thee Chinese might be more trustworthy than the President and more than a few of his cabinet members.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/116236-john-thain-called-out-by-the-president?source=feed#comment-365030 365030
*******President Obama must be even more surprised with the fact that he paid the same designer eight times less for his work on the White House ($100K) than Thain paid him to do his office ($837K)*******

Something doesn't smell right here either (pun intended). Is this a Chicago style deal (again ???). I assume Bush didn't strip the building like the Clintons did.

Diogenes (sp?) has left the building.]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:23:43 -0500
*******President Obama must be even more surprised with the fact that he paid the same designer eight times less for his work on the White House ($100K) than Thain paid him to do his office ($837K)*******

Something doesn't smell right here either (pun intended). Is this a Chicago style deal (again ???). I assume Bush didn't strip the building like the Clintons did.

Diogenes (sp?) has left the building.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/115763-does-geithner-know-what-he-s-going-to-do?source=feed#comment-363146 363146 1. He should be in jail. If you or I tried that line of bullshit, we would be.
2. Is this an example of " no more business as usual " in DC ???
3. So much for the integrity of our new " president " as well as the Senate !!!

We are in for a rough ride - have had some concerns for my country in the past but I am seriously worried for the first time.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:38:25 -0500 1. He should be in jail. If you or I tried that line of bullshit, we would be.
2. Is this an example of " no more business as usual " in DC ???
3. So much for the integrity of our new " president " as well as the Senate !!!

We are in for a rough ride - have had some concerns for my country in the past but I am seriously worried for the first time.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/115939-four-ways-to-capitalize-on-super-contango?source=feed#comment-363123 363123 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:23:10 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/115177-wal-mart-not-so-safe-haven-in-a-challenging-economy?source=feed#comment-360015 360015 My instincts are telling me to go buy calls on WMT but then a little voice in my head says buy puts. Bad enough my decisions are always wrong on WMT - even my brain is confused. LINE is looking good - maybe I'll jinx them !]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:16:25 -0500 My instincts are telling me to go buy calls on WMT but then a little voice in my head says buy puts. Bad enough my decisions are always wrong on WMT - even my brain is confused. LINE is looking good - maybe I'll jinx them !]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/115161-sam-walton-is-rolling-in-his-grave?source=feed#comment-358997 358997
Ah yes - the view from the top - one has to wonder if the ozygen up there is a llttle thin ?
It would also seem that most of these high powered CEOs are WAY overpaid looking at recent events - hell - anybody can draw big bucks when things are going good. You earn your money when the S**t hits the fan.

Seems to me I recall way back when I first discovered WMT (when I was traveling and saw one I would actually get off the freeway even if I didn't need anything specifically) and they were a GREAT store to go into - every body friendly, clean, etc., that Sam touted the hell out of being, buying & selling American ???
Things have changed - I blame it at the store manager level - if one didn't know better you would swear they have a very powerful employee union. The mostly friendly folks are the gummer/geezers (like me) that are the greeters. Fact is other stores that have unions have way better customer relations.
Sad.
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Ah yes - the view from the top - one has to wonder if the ozygen up there is a llttle thin ?
It would also seem that most of these high powered CEOs are WAY overpaid looking at recent events - hell - anybody can draw big bucks when things are going good. You earn your money when the S**t hits the fan.

Seems to me I recall way back when I first discovered WMT (when I was traveling and saw one I would actually get off the freeway even if I didn't need anything specifically) and they were a GREAT store to go into - every body friendly, clean, etc., that Sam touted the hell out of being, buying & selling American ???
Things have changed - I blame it at the store manager level - if one didn't know better you would swear they have a very powerful employee union. The mostly friendly folks are the gummer/geezers (like me) that are the greeters. Fact is other stores that have unions have way better customer relations.
Sad.
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You say - In the case of WMT, they use debt to enhance the earnings power of a very large and mature company, which isn't too surprising.
How does this work ?

How much effect is the China connection having on WMT ?

Seems to me I recall when Sam touted the hell out of being, buying & selling American ???

Merchandising must be very good - you hardly ever see the big clearance, closeout, etc sales , the others have - except seasonal clothing & gardening stuff.

I've tried playing WMT options both ways and am always on the wrong side.

Thanks again for a very informative article.
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You say - In the case of WMT, they use debt to enhance the earnings power of a very large and mature company, which isn't too surprising.
How does this work ?

How much effect is the China connection having on WMT ?

Seems to me I recall when Sam touted the hell out of being, buying & selling American ???

Merchandising must be very good - you hardly ever see the big clearance, closeout, etc sales , the others have - except seasonal clothing & gardening stuff.

I've tried playing WMT options both ways and am always on the wrong side.

Thanks again for a very informative article.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/114998-oil-our-biggest-ally?source=feed#comment-358210 358210 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:45:43 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/114047-obama-calls-for-doubling-renewable-energy-in-three-years?source=feed#comment-351820 351820 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:23:39 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/113748-steve-jobs-shrinking-billions?source=feed#comment-350146 350146 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:04:03 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/113841-rumor-says-yahoo-s-in-play-again-reality-says-not-likely?source=feed#comment-350057 350057 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:38:04 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/113789-ldk-solar-when-bad-news-is-good?source=feed#comment-350054 350054 Whole lot of credibility in that remark. Personally the lesser of 2 evils is what the company says about it's business - I can find a ton of analysts to tell me just about anything I want (or don't want ) to hear. Do your own analysis - Bernie will be glad to help you out.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:35:05 -0500 Whole lot of credibility in that remark. Personally the lesser of 2 evils is what the company says about it's business - I can find a ton of analysts to tell me just about anything I want (or don't want ) to hear. Do your own analysis - Bernie will be glad to help you out.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/113246-how-did-madoff-fool-the-sec?source=feed#comment-347471 347471 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:39:58 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/113360-when-will-criminal-conflicts-of-interest-stop?source=feed#comment-347449 347449 The only problem with SS is the people (govt) that run it and treat it as their own union fund.
Wait until you've been around 50 years and been screwed a few times personally - then you can be righteously indignant. Personally I'm extremely pissed off. I believe China executes these pieces of garbage for their dealings - I would gladly pull the trigger myself]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:24:24 -0500 The only problem with SS is the people (govt) that run it and treat it as their own union fund.
Wait until you've been around 50 years and been screwed a few times personally - then you can be righteously indignant. Personally I'm extremely pissed off. I believe China executes these pieces of garbage for their dealings - I would gladly pull the trigger myself]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/111893-oil-s-slide-a-result-of-capitulation-selling?source=feed#comment-343120 343120
* PeakOiler - Love all the nit-picking - your text: never have seen spell check with a hyphen and "occuring" is always spelled with 2 r's. So much for YOUR credibility ???]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:27:55 -0500
* PeakOiler - Love all the nit-picking - your text: never have seen spell check with a hyphen and "occuring" is always spelled with 2 r's. So much for YOUR credibility ???]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107494-canadian-royalty-trusts-will-never-return-to-their-former-glory?source=feed#comment-317282 317282 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:45:08 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108375-lock-in-low-gas-prices?source=feed#comment-317252 317252 I know, I know - all us rich bastards in CA should pay more - at least we used to be (rich not bastards). I'll just keep my Canroys and a bunch of long calls way out there.]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:43:38 -0500 I know, I know - all us rich bastards in CA should pay more - at least we used to be (rich not bastards). I'll just keep my Canroys and a bunch of long calls way out there.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105811-gas-price-decline-how-much-are-we-saving?source=feed#comment-305740 305740 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:26:31 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/105039-5-energy-stocks-with-low-long-term-risk?source=feed#comment-302107 302107 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:06:59 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/104753-country-default-risk?source=feed#comment-300842 300842 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:54:14 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/104630-the-honeymoon-is-over-gauging-the-market-with-an-obama-presidency?source=feed#comment-300500 300500 And I don't know why some of you are blasting the author - he makes it very clear what he is doing and cautions the hell out of anybody that be be dumb to blindly follow his strategy. Sure is to easy to identify the Obama fans - you are starting to sound like losers already. You all blamed Bush for the financial crisis but obviously it's a matter of record who was responsible.
You blamed Bush for the problems which got Obama elected and it's apparent as he falls on his ass he will have tp continue blaming Bush for everything he won't be able to do. That will get old soon.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:13:42 -0500 And I don't know why some of you are blasting the author - he makes it very clear what he is doing and cautions the hell out of anybody that be be dumb to blindly follow his strategy. Sure is to easy to identify the Obama fans - you are starting to sound like losers already. You all blamed Bush for the financial crisis but obviously it's a matter of record who was responsible.
You blamed Bush for the problems which got Obama elected and it's apparent as he falls on his ass he will have tp continue blaming Bush for everything he won't be able to do. That will get old soon.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104247-oil-analysts-down-for-the-count?source=feed#comment-299459 299459 ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:55:15 -0500 ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/103417-finally-three-reasons-to-buy?source=feed#comment-296779 296779 Well - not really the "opposite"

Were the hell is NYKA when we could really use him ;-)
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Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry:
fac·toid Listen to the pronunciation of factoid
Pronunciation:
\ˈfak-ˌtȯid\
Function:
noun
Date:
1973

1 : an invented fact believed to be true because of its appearance in print 2 : a briefly stated and usually trivial fact
]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:45:09 -0500 Well - not really the "opposite"

Were the hell is NYKA when we could really use him ;-)
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Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry:
fac·toid Listen to the pronunciation of factoid
Pronunciation:
\ˈfak-ˌtȯid\
Function:
noun
Date:
1973

1 : an invented fact believed to be true because of its appearance in print 2 : a briefly stated and usually trivial fact
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You have a better chance of putting wheels on your refrigerator and getting a LONG extension cord = 20 miles oughta do it.

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You have a better chance of putting wheels on your refrigerator and getting a LONG extension cord = 20 miles oughta do it.

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