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@hank- Interesting point. Perhaps that's a subliminal reason why I maintained a small position in many of the funds that we have long held, rather than outright converting everything to cash. As far as denial is concerned, I've been denying lots of …
"old_joe" is quietly thinking that he is only two years younger than Ted was. And wondering which vital subsystem is likely to fail and take him out too.
We had our differences regarding style, but there's absolutely no doubt that Ted had nothing but the best intentions for the welfare of MFO. The amount of time and work that he volunteered was phenomenal. With respect, RIP.
"what you want is largely unavailable in many towns and cities, though not all"
Even in a city with the size and wealth of San Francisco it's becoming less and less available. The SF Chronicle, while still capable of some really excellent reportin…
@Derf- Yes, I don't use that table all that often because it doesn't have a link to Schwab, which I usually use. But I also noticed that "MFO Community" option, and thought to myself that I didn't remember it being there before.
@catch22- Thanks for posting that "first" page. Fun to see that some of us are still around, but sad to see how many of the really good posters are no longer with us.
I think that @Derf is actually asking how long the "MFO Community" option has bee…
Following is a slightly abridged crucial excerpt from the December 2019 article "Against Economics" :
Before long, the Bank of England (whose economists are most free to speak their minds since they are not formally part of the government) rolled ou…
@hank- Same here. Have had a 16" Makita electric chain saw for a number of years. Very good tool, but the cord is a nuisance. If you recall the Russian River had a major flood last year, and our backyard was a real disaster. Natural brush, tree limb…
Yes, It's very hard to see how the Hong Kong situation can be resolved to the satisfaction of both Hong Kong and Bejing. My thought is that the young folks of Hong Kong must feel like fish being caught up in a net and struggling against the inevitab…
@rforno- Assuming that the deal goes through it will probably take a fair amount of time for Schwab to convert The TDA computer setup and statements to the Schwab system. I don't actually pay all that much attention to the the Schwab "paper statemen…
I've been saying for some time now that the easiest and best solution to this problem is exactly what Twitter has just done. Zuckerberg is correct- he should not be placed in the position of deciding what is true, false, or dubious with respect to p…
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C'mon Lewis- even Wickipedia says "pretty shaky":
• "This article reads like a press release or a news article or is largely based on routine coverage or sensationalism."
• "This article has been nominated to be checked for its neutrality."
"Contrary to popular belief, the financial-services industry will not regulate itself."
You make the little joke, yes? There is really a "popular belief" that any commercial entity is capable of self regulation? On what planet might that be?
With respect to Quantum Theory, those of you who may be Amazon Prime members have available, as a benefit, access to Amazon's streaming video service.
There are many fine programs available there, including a good many free offerings. Among those, …
@LewisBraham- Yes, but the J&J management that "seemed to get it right" in 1982 have evidently all long since retired, judging by J&J's current legal mess.
I know a fellow named Catch22 who says that he knows a guy that really knows, and that guy says... Yes!!
@JohnN: Using advanced logic and mathematical analysis, since there are two answers to your question and they both say "yes", then the odds ar…
