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> Yeah, but Greece was kicking ass under Alexander the Great.

Perhaps. But look at the mess the Greeks inherited from him.]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:02:49 -0500
> Yeah, but Greece was kicking ass under Alexander the Great.

Perhaps. But look at the mess the Greeks inherited from him.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/175475-9-things-to-be-thankful-for-this-year?source=feed#comment-779353 779353
Yeah?

One word: Dubai.]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:03:55 -0500
Yeah?

One word: Dubai.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/173359-buy-shares-of-imaging3-in-anticipation-of-future-fda-approval?source=feed#comment-760795 760795 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:16:57 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/172472-is-dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ready-to-run?source=feed#comment-755220 755220 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:37:06 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/164738-apple-s-snow-leopard-takes-two-steps-back?source=feed#comment-703546 703546
And YOU'RE both rude and semi-literate.]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:33:07 -0400
And YOU'RE both rude and semi-literate.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/158914-wireless-industry-under-fcc-scrutiny-worrisome-or-waste-of-time?source=feed#comment-652214 652214 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:56:10 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/157774-buy-apple-long-sell-palm-short?source=feed#comment-644333 644333

On Aug 24 10:16 AM Jon T wrote:

> APPL LONG guys, not day trading....
>
> The long term future of this stock will at some point - quite soon?
> - become meteoric. I'd hate to have given advice the meant someone
> missed the boat.
>
> By all the metrics, by sheer demand, APPL is one not to miss.
>
> Just one article, today, gives you the idea: www.bloomberg.com/apps...;sid=aK4TfewPa37M]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:43:19 -0400

On Aug 24 10:16 AM Jon T wrote:

> APPL LONG guys, not day trading....
>
> The long term future of this stock will at some point - quite soon?
> - become meteoric. I'd hate to have given advice the meant someone
> missed the boat.
>
> By all the metrics, by sheer demand, APPL is one not to miss.
>
> Just one article, today, gives you the idea: www.bloomberg.com/apps...;sid=aK4TfewPa37M]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/157378-has-president-obama-s-mortgage-modification-plan-failed?source=feed#comment-639440 639440
You cannot charge someone to exercise their "rights".]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:32:30 -0400
You cannot charge someone to exercise their "rights".]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/154711-eric-schmidt-serving-on-apple-s-board-for-the-schwag?source=feed#comment-620884 620884
Yadda, yadda, yadda.]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:20:24 -0400
Yadda, yadda, yadda.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/153125-fcc-s-sternly-worded-letter-to-apple?source=feed#comment-611347 611347
How long before a studious judge pores thoughtfully over the Constitution and discovers a "right" to own an iPhone and to have the maximum technologically feasible bandwidth, all for free?]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:23:03 -0400
How long before a studious judge pores thoughtfully over the Constitution and discovers a "right" to own an iPhone and to have the maximum technologically feasible bandwidth, all for free?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/147873-apple-great-products-great-investment?source=feed#comment-581917 581917

On Jul 09 09:29 AM tizod wrote:


> challenging MS on the OS platform, but doing it by it's own rules,
> via defined, incremental hits. Gorilla warfare. ]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:50:55 -0400

On Jul 09 09:29 AM tizod wrote:


> challenging MS on the OS platform, but doing it by it's own rules,
> via defined, incremental hits. Gorilla warfare. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/143008-amazon-s-kindle-dx-hands-on-review?source=feed#comment-546025 546025 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:58:56 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/134138-apple-creating-the-device-the-netbook-wants-to-be?source=feed#comment-484910 484910
I don't care what it does.

It has an apple on it with a bite out of it.

I want several.]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:41:57 -0400
I don't care what it does.

It has an apple on it with a bite out of it.

I want several.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/130535-why-apple-belongs-in-every-portfolio?source=feed#comment-460745 460745

On Apr 12 09:53 AM User 393428 wrote:

> I agree with the article, but not your numbers- split adjusted, 100
> shares in 1982 cost $1500-2000-

About what I paid for the last Apple II+ sold in my neck of the woods around that time. I no sooner had it all put together when it became obsolete, superseded by the //e. Wish I'd put the money into AAPL instead of that stupid-ass computer which long since went to that toxic waste dump down the road...]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:19:07 -0400

On Apr 12 09:53 AM User 393428 wrote:

> I agree with the article, but not your numbers- split adjusted, 100
> shares in 1982 cost $1500-2000-

About what I paid for the last Apple II+ sold in my neck of the woods around that time. I no sooner had it all put together when it became obsolete, superseded by the //e. Wish I'd put the money into AAPL instead of that stupid-ass computer which long since went to that toxic waste dump down the road...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125873-e-trade-a-bet-worth-making?source=feed#comment-424257 424257
I chose a different company whose name I don't even recall, which was acquired by another company whose name don't recall. I don't even recall how many different companies have held my accounts over the years. I do know that CFSB was one of those companies.

The thing that angered me was that the records weren't carried over between companies during murders and acquisition. The funds and securities made the switch, but the transaction histories and trade confirmations did not. When in later years I sold a stock, it became my responsibility to try to find out my cost basis.

It looks like I'll be going through that exercise again as my accounts are switched, willy-nilly, into another brokerage. The next one will probably use tax money to acquire eTrade -- and this adds insult to injury.

I wish there were a way to assess the potential stability of a brokerage house. Of course, if there were, we probably would all use discount brokers.

As Yogi Berra once said, however, predictions are difficult, especially about the future.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:19:47 -0400
I chose a different company whose name I don't even recall, which was acquired by another company whose name don't recall. I don't even recall how many different companies have held my accounts over the years. I do know that CFSB was one of those companies.

The thing that angered me was that the records weren't carried over between companies during murders and acquisition. The funds and securities made the switch, but the transaction histories and trade confirmations did not. When in later years I sold a stock, it became my responsibility to try to find out my cost basis.

It looks like I'll be going through that exercise again as my accounts are switched, willy-nilly, into another brokerage. The next one will probably use tax money to acquire eTrade -- and this adds insult to injury.

I wish there were a way to assess the potential stability of a brokerage house. Of course, if there were, we probably would all use discount brokers.

As Yogi Berra once said, however, predictions are difficult, especially about the future.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125809-apple-netbook-will-fill-newspaper-void?source=feed#comment-424236 424236
One word: Newton.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:12:14 -0400
One word: Newton.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125490-apple-s-proprietary-tendencies-on-display-again?source=feed#comment-423123 423123 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:43:38 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/119123-cramer-s-mad-money-10-reasons-the-economy-is-not-so-bad-2-6-09?source=feed#comment-379728 379728
Please excuse my cynicism, but I see the net effect of this "tax credit" as increasing the asking price of homes currently on the market by about $15,000 each.]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:58:32 -0500
Please excuse my cynicism, but I see the net effect of this "tax credit" as increasing the asking price of homes currently on the market by about $15,000 each.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/113748-steve-jobs-shrinking-billions?source=feed#comment-349465 349465
Seriously, how do you live with yourself?
]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:50:46 -0500
Seriously, how do you live with yourself?
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/113058-personal-responsibility-and-the-housing-bubble?source=feed#comment-345577 345577
> People who allow "Billy Mays" to be their financial guru deserve
> their consequences.

Billy Mays got the nickname "Oxy-Moron" in my household back in the days when he was hawking "Oxy-Clean".

He has only gotten worse. He's the reason the "Mute" button is worn smooth on remotes across the land.

I have pretty much quit watching TV in favor of good internet articles and podcasts. Who needs the OxyMoron?]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:47:46 -0500
> People who allow "Billy Mays" to be their financial guru deserve
> their consequences.

Billy Mays got the nickname "Oxy-Moron" in my household back in the days when he was hawking "Oxy-Clean".

He has only gotten worse. He's the reason the "Mute" button is worn smooth on remotes across the land.

I have pretty much quit watching TV in favor of good internet articles and podcasts. Who needs the OxyMoron?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/101411-bloggers-far-more-accurate-on-apple-than-analysts?source=feed#comment-288619 288619
"Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?"

Blogger credibility is not homogeneous.]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:13:09 -0400
"Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?"

Blogger credibility is not homogeneous.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/96192-with-pain-there-is-also-gain?source=feed#comment-258861 258861
No, it's UP!! Oh, it's DOWN!!!!

No short selling. Mortgages for people who cannot pay rent. Government indemnification of the inevitable results. Central manipulation of markets.

Well, at least they are buying iPods. But they all think Jobs has cancer. No, wait, they're buying cigarettes. Yeah, that's it -- CIGARETTES!!!

Don't like the Dow? Wait a day or so.]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:06:51 -0400
No, it's UP!! Oh, it's DOWN!!!!

No short selling. Mortgages for people who cannot pay rent. Government indemnification of the inevitable results. Central manipulation of markets.

Well, at least they are buying iPods. But they all think Jobs has cancer. No, wait, they're buying cigarettes. Yeah, that's it -- CIGARETTES!!!

Don't like the Dow? Wait a day or so.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95194-obama-or-mccain-whos-better-for-healthcare-investors?source=feed#comment-253378 253378
I have seen way too many "families" where the "parents" can afford 2 packs per day each of cigarettes to smoke in the same room as their kids, but "cannot afford" health insurance.]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:52:31 -0400
I have seen way too many "families" where the "parents" can afford 2 packs per day each of cigarettes to smoke in the same room as their kids, but "cannot afford" health insurance.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95213-microsoft-seinfeld-commercial-2-still-about-nothing?source=feed#comment-253369 253369 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:18:06 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/95235-can-two-rich-guys-humanize-microsoft?source=feed#comment-253365 253365
What does any of this have to do with Palin refusing to give ol' Charlie a headline like "Palin: NUKE RUSSIA!!!" or "Palin to Israel: NUKE IRAN!!!"?]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:14:42 -0400
What does any of this have to do with Palin refusing to give ol' Charlie a headline like "Palin: NUKE RUSSIA!!!" or "Palin to Israel: NUKE IRAN!!!"?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95196-ebay-may-switch-to-new-item-page-before-holidays?source=feed#comment-253362 253362
Wow. looks like it's here to stay.

Proofread, man.]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:11:24 -0400
Wow. looks like it's here to stay.

Proofread, man.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/94240-google-s-checkmate-was-three-moves-ago?source=feed#comment-247424 247424 I love google but that much power......scary.

You are frightened by rocket-borne satellite launches by the private sector?]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:37:54 -0400 I love google but that much power......scary.

You are frightened by rocket-borne satellite launches by the private sector?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/91402-california-gets-1-2b-in-foreclosure-help-housing-tracker?source=feed#comment-232940 232940
That said: real estate salespersons are opportunistic shysters?

I'm shocked. Shocked!]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:47:11 -0400
That said: real estate salespersons are opportunistic shysters?

I'm shocked. Shocked!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/81799-ceo-concerns-at-apple-and-microsoft-illustrate-the-need-for-succession-plans?source=feed#comment-188407 188407
This article goes on like it was "Weekend at Bernie's" or something. I expect to see this kind of stuff at the checkout counter, not on SA.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:20:49 -0400
This article goes on like it was "Weekend at Bernie's" or something. I expect to see this kind of stuff at the checkout counter, not on SA.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/81339-a-closer-look-at-the-impact-of-higher-gasoline-prices-on-driving?source=feed#comment-185860 185860 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:55:41 -0400