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Weekend Reading 2/4/12

Published on February 4, 2012, 8:07 am in reading. 0 Comments

“Rick Santorum says Newt Gingrich is too hot, Mitt Romney is too cold, but he’s the ‘Goldilocks candidate.’ Yes, nothing gets voters excited like comparing yourself to tepid porridge.” — Craig Ferguson

Looking good…. U.S. Jobless Rate Falls to 3-Year Low

But not everything is so bright… El-Erian Pours Cold Water On Today’s Jobs Report

Oops! What did I get that degree for? Unemployed College Graduates As Vulnerable As High School Dropouts

Yes, why are you filing? Facebook ought to ditch its public offering And remember…Governance = Zuckerberg

Interesting: Federal Worker Pay: How Much is Too Much? I think yes! A Federal report on the matter. Again, why is our country going bankrupt?

Get with the lingo… The Wall Street Diet

This explains a lot! Washington’s Love Affair With Marijuana

“An Illinois woman is auctioning President Obama’s 2005 Chrysler. You can tell it’s his because it starts off fast, then stalls for the next three years.” — Jimmy Fallon

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Weekend Reading 1/28/12

Published on January 28, 2012, 3:30 pm in reading. 0 Comments

“A new poll says 84% of Americans disapprove of Congress’ job. The other 16% weren’t aware Congress was doing anything.” — Jay Leno

The Dangerous Notion That Debt Doesn’t Matter

In a related matter… :-) Nothing From Nothing

Oh no! Fed Signals That a Full Recovery Is Years Away

Oh shit! US Government Will Go Bankrupt Unless Laws Change

Oh my! American coal…A burning issue

More regulation? After MF Global’s Demise, Futures Industry Explores Tougher Rules

I wish I could…Physical Clutter Negatively Affects Your Ability To Focus & Process Information

“President Obama took Michelle out to a steak restaurant for her birthday, marking the first time in months the words ‘Obama’ and ‘well done’ appeared in the same sentence.” — Jimmy Fallon

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Weekend Reading 1/21/12

Published on January 21, 2012, 3:22 pm in reading. Closed

“The government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” -– Ronald Reagan

Dogs with Fleas are Running This Market

New Normal on Wall Street: Smaller and Restrained

Volatility…Too Much of a Good Thing?

This may become a big thing: Apple Jumps Into Textbooks.

Shit New Yorkers Say

Both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union address will occur within days of each other this year. This is an ironic juxtaposition of events……

One involves a meaningless ritual in which we look to an insignificant creature of little intelligence for prognostication…..The other involves a groundhog.

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Weekend Reading 1/14/12

Published on January 14, 2012, 9:01 pm in Opinions and reading. Closed

“The economy is so bad that the highest-paying job in town is jury duty.”

Amen, brother!!! Shut Your Mouth, War Is Hell

What recession? Atlantic City casinos post revenue gains for the first time since 2008.

C’mon inflation! Why Economists are Rooting for Inflation

What’s with the banks? Bank Stocks Popular Again?

Look out! It’s gonna blow! Markets are calm _ too calm. Why pros are spooked.

Interesting…Organized Crime Now ‘Italy’s No.1 Bank’

Election time: Now We Will See The Real Obama

Oh no! Not again! S&P Cuts Credit Ratings for Nine Euro Zone Nations

“2012 is supposed to be the year the world ends. Have you seen the national debt? If the world doesn’t end, we are so screwed.” — Jay Leno

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Weekend Reading 1/7/12

Published on January 6, 2012, 8:47 pm in reading. Closed

Really? U.S. Economy Gains Steam as 200,000 Jobs Are Added and U.S. Economy Adds 200,000 Jobs In December As Jobless Rate Falls To 8.5 Percent

Why? Stocks end mostly lower despite upbeat jobs report

Searching for Financial Advice Online

Another why? Why Super Bowl Ads Keep Getting More Expensive

Watch what you tweet: SEC Clarifies Stance on Social Media, Takes Action to Punish Social Network-Based Fraud

Just in case…If I Die: Facebook App Lets You Leave Sweet Last Words

Up in Smoke Sounds like a Cheech & Chong movie :-)

Q: How is the bad economy affecting the Super Bowl? A: Instead of a coin toss they are now going to play rock, paper, scissors!

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Weekend Reading 12/31/11

Published on December 31, 2011, 8:39 am in reading. Closed

If you’re still sober, here’s a few things to look at……

If you bought the S&P on the first trading day of 2011, at 1267.62, and then sold on the close Friday, you would have lost 2 cents! Oh my! So…Wait til next year!

The best deals of the year 2011: The Top of the Class in Deal-Making

It’s going to be a big Internet IPO year! Facebook Poised to Lead Biggest U.S. Internet IPO Year Since 1999 Bubble

I thought it was called the stock market! The online poker gold rush

What a MF’er! Corzine Pushed Europe Bet to $11.5 Billion

If you don’t read anything else, watch this! A stunning understanding of our country’s debt issues! Sense on Cents!

“There are thousand different ways to skin this market, and a million different ways to get skinned”

Happy New Year!

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Christmas Weekend Reading

Published on December 24, 2011, 2:41 pm in reading. Closed

Have a very Merry Christmas everyone!!

Oh my! Not again… Fitch Says U.S. Could Lost ‘AAA’ Rating In 2013 If Budget Isn’t Dealt With

Twas The Night Before Christmas-2011

Now go and spend your time with family and friends!Happy Holidays!!!

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Weekend Reading 12/17/11

Published on December 17, 2011, 9:46 am in reading. Closed

“The Library of Congress has partnered with Twitter to store every tweet ever posted in their archive of historical documents. So, this is what Congress is doing?” — Jimmy Kimmel

Only 9 more trading days left in 2011 !!

The American Jobs Depression, And How To Get Out Of It

100 Things Every American Should Know About The Current State Of The US Economy.

Time to clear out those MBA programs and Law schools! Wanted: Blue-Collar WorkersMerry Cristmas

Ominous: Eurozone Chaos

What a mess: Lehman II in Progress as Financial System Implodes

What really happened there? Here’s One Big Thing MF and Jon Corzine Got Right

This will get your mind off trading! Has Pubic Hair in America Gone Extinct?

Despite the tough economic times, violent crime continues to fall as newly released Justice Department statistics show that violent crime fell 13 percent in 2010. Authorities say the only explanation they have to account for the drop is that the economy has gotten so bad that not even violent criminals can’t find work anymore.

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Weekend Reading 12/10/11

Published on December 10, 2011, 7:22 pm in reading. Closed

“One of the holiday decorations at the White House is a 400-pound gingerbread house. Isn’t that nice? And in front of that is a 400-pound ginger bread ‘foreclosed’ sign.” — Conan O’Brien

Notable Notes and Quotable Quotes

Many Workers in Public Sector Retiring Sooner. That’s one way to slim down government.

Ouch! How Small Investors Can Get Stomped

DeMark reports ‘strongest short-term buy signal’ in 40 years!! WOW!

“It is the holiday season over at the White House. The theme for this year’s Christmas is ‘Shine, Give, Share.’ While rumor is, the theme of next year’s White House Christmas will be ‘Clean, Pack, Move.’” — Jimmy Fallon

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Weekend Reading 12/2/11

Published on December 3, 2011, 1:13 pm in reading. Closed

“President Obama will attend three fundraisers in New York City tomorrow to raise money for his re-election campaign. Seriously? How about holding a fundraiser to raise money for the United States?” — Jimmy Fallon

One Quarter of US Mortgages Are Underwater. Ouch!!

Is it happening here also? Trading automation is ‘strangling’ small caps.

The asses are outmaneuvering the elephants! Democrats See an Advantage in Debate Over Payroll Tax

Same old, same old. Just Calm Down, Or Is It Really Different This Time?

Get into the Christmas spirit! Larry the Cable Guy & his Christmas Story

Much of the social history of the Western world over the past three decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good. -– Thomas Sowell

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