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Weekend Reading 11/19/11

Published on November 19, 2011, 3:38 pm in reading. Closed

“Occupy Wall Street protesters are planning to occupy the subway in New York City. Because if there’s one place to confront the nation’s wealthiest 1 percent, it’s the subway.” — Conan O’Brien

Take flight from Europe’s policy food fight. So what to do? We Gotta Get Out Of This Place!

Barack Obama circa 1991, when he was still learning how to use a telepromter.

A bull in heels? As women’s heels head lower, is the economy heading higher?

The United States of Europe? 2021: The New Europe

Are exchanges still needed? A market less efficient

Kindle-Phone? Amazon may be planning smartphone. I love my Windows Phone! Why Windows?

“The White House says there is no evidence at all that earth has been visited by aliens. Do you believe that? We can’t even find aliens sneaking across the border.” — Jay Leno

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Weekend Reading 11/12/11

Published on November 12, 2011, 3:56 pm in Opinions and reading. Closed

“President Obama has completed his annual physical, and he is in tip top shape. but it doesn’t look like his insurance company is going to pay for it.” — Jay Leno

Which way did we go? Bullish, Bearish, Neutral?

Geek alert!… and companies to invest in! HTML5: A Look Behind the Technology Changing the Web

New trader? Watch out. Don’t Get Whipsawed! Here’s some more… Looking In The Mirror

“President Obama joined other world leaders in trying to convince Greece to cut back in spending and reduce their debt. This is part of their ‘do as we say not as we do’ summit.” — Jay Leno

Hope you weren’t using MF Global!! MF Global — 2011′s version of 1929

What’s your house worth? Is the Housing Market Finally Bottoming Out?

How’s your Facebook page? Raymond James Gets Social Media Right

Canadians do it all the time? Sexytime in North America !

“Cain understands domestic issues because he had experience selling pizza; and he understands international issues because pizza is Italian.” — Stephen Colbert

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Weekend Reading 11/5/11

Published on November 5, 2011, 7:05 pm in reading. Closed

“President Obama just announced a new student loan plan that will forgive debt after 20 years. Yeah, Obama said that forgiving debt is the most honorable thing someone can do. And then he repeated that in Chinese.” — Jimmy Fallon

Smells fishy? Corzine and regulator worked together at Goldman.

And does it really matter? Why the MF Global Crisis Matters More Than You Think: 3 Key Lessons.

He forgot! Corzine Forgot Lessons of Long-Term Capital

Who’s the biggest economy in the world? The Shadow Superpower.

This is interesting also: It’s a buyer’s market for bad loans.

Oh, c’mon now… The Lindsay Lohan Indicator: Do Stocks Really Surge When She’s In Jail?

College sucks anyways….College has been oversold!

“There Are Only 10 Types of People in the World: Those Who Understand Binary, and Those Who Don’t.”

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Weekend Reading 10/29/11

Published on October 29, 2011, 4:10 pm in reading. Closed

“Earlier this week, a protester at Occupy Wall Street proposed to his girlfriend. His exact words were, ‘Will you occupy my parents’ basement with me until I get a job?’” — Conan O’Brien

Well? Will We Get A Pullback In Near-Term?

Up and down…. The Ride Down Will Be Just as Fast as the Ride Up.

Uh oh, not going so well? Obama’s 2008 Presidential Campaign Donors Not Giving Early On In Reelection Race.

Proposed law would let the government shutter websites at will! What am I thinking, what am I thinking! Oh yeah…fuck you!

I’m glad I turned in my Droid! Visualizing a Sad History of Support.

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 find work anymore.

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Weekend Reading 10/22/11

Published on October 22, 2011, 11:11 am in reading. Closed

“Yesterday, President Obama’s teleprompter was stolen. Police are on the lookout for a thief that’s eloquent and spreading a message of hope.” — Conan O’Brien

“A Florida report says there are fewer bad drivers because the economy is keeping people off the road. Now, the White House is saying they don’t have a failed economic plan, they have a successful highway safety plan.” — Jay Leno

Did you forget National Boss Day? Is your boss an idiot?

Happy Anniversary!

Learn an indicator: Demystifying the MACD.

Goldman Loss Offers a Bad Omen for Wall Street.

“The CEO of Citigroup said that he can understand why all these Occupy Wall Street protesters are so frustrated. In fact, he felt so bad for them, he gave himself a $10 million sympathy bonus.” — Jimmy Fallon

Speaking of banks…Bank of America Loses Title as Biggest in U.S.

Citigroup to Pay Millions to Close Fraud Complaint

Very interesting… Steve Jobs ‘received a late night phone call from Bill Clinton asking how to handle the Monica Lewinsky scandal’

“Warren Buffett’s company reportedly owes the IRS a billion dollars in back taxes. When he said he wasn’t paying enough taxes, he wasn’t kidding.” — Jay Leno

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Weekend Reading 10/15/11

Published on October 15, 2011, 9:52 pm in reading. Closed

After all is said and done, a lot more will be said than done.

I’m starting to like this idea… With Just Three 9s, Cain Refigured Math for Taxes…

Well?….What Do You Really Want From the Market?

Finally….Dow and Nasdaq back in positive territory

“China is now expected to surpass Japan as the 2nd richest country in the world. They could become the richest, but that’s only if we pay them the money we owe them, and that’s not going to happen.” — Jay Leno

Bookmark This Post And Come Back To It In 3 Months. I did.

Have a plan! Know thyself!

Sh!t happens…. The Curious C.D.O. Bankruptcy.

“A new poll shows only 3 percent strongly approve of the job Congress is doing, with a margin of error of 4 percent, so it’s possible that ‘less than no one’ thinks they’re doing a good job.” — Jay Leno

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Weekend Reading 10/8/11

Published on October 8, 2011, 9:32 pm in reading. Closed

This week’s big news was the passing of Steve Jobs, so here’s some interesting reading:

Technology visionary who reshaped the world

Tech Leaders Reflect On The Apple Co-Founder

10 ways Steve Jobs changed the world

The 11 Best Steve Jobs Quotes: Remembering The Apple CEO

With Time Running Short, Jobs Managed His Farewells

Sad, of course, but I still need a few laughs…

“Obama says his new jobs bill will be more successful than his last jobs bill. Let’s not set that bar too high.” — Jay Leno

“Happy anniversary to President Obama and the first lady. They had a nice private dinner to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the last time someone said ‘yes’ to an Obama proposal.” — Craig Ferguson

“Police in Los Angeles are looking for vandals who broke into the Obama campaign office. They said it was probably done by someone who was angry at the president. Well, that narrows it down.” — Craig Ferguson

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Weekend Reading 10/1/11

Published on October 1, 2011, 9:46 am in reading. Closed

“President Obama’s hometown newspaper, the Chicago Tribune has called on Obama not to run for re-election. He has to run. He knows there are no other jobs out there.” — Jay Leno

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke: Long-Term Unemployment A ‘National Crisis’

Three down one to go. Stocks end rotten quarter in sour mood!

Which browser are you using? Chrome poised to take No. 2 browser spot from Firefox.

Oh well….next! Fed Operation Twist Fails to Reduce Unemployment in Global Poll.

Will it ever end? Obama Pitches Jobs Bill, GOP Wants Less Red Tape.

Remember, only 86 shopping days until Christmas! :twisted:

“Hallmark has launched a line of recession-themed cards that say, ‘Sorry you lost your job.’ The good news is, the cards come pre-addressed to your congressman.” — Conan O’Brien

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Weekend Reading 9/24/11

Published on September 24, 2011, 11:25 am in reading. Closed

“The Democrats lost a seat they’ve held in New York since the 1920s. The White House said, ‘At least President Obama created one new job.’” — Jay Leno

Ouch! That’s gotta hurt! Tin-Hat Time for Pension Funds.

You would think there would be a lot more refi’s: Lack of Home equity and underwriting changes limited Refinancing in 2010.

Did you go to a high school football game yesterday? Putting a Price on School Spirit.

“All the world leaders at the United Nations agree on one thing: Superman has got to do more.” — David Letterman

Are we getting anywhere? The War on Insider Trading: Market-Beaters Beware.

Go Team! Europe, ECB Must Team Up on Crisis: Geithner

Long live stocks! The Death of Equity Investment.

Operation Twist or Bears On Parade?

“There was another Republican debate on CNN. The big winner: Monday night football on ESPN.” — Jay Leno

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Weekend Reading 9/17/11

Published on September 17, 2011, 10:39 am in reading. Closed

“President Obama introduced his $447 billion jobs plan. A lot of economists say it could work — if we had $447 billion.” — Jay Leno

When Will Pessimism Bottom Out? When we hit bottom most likely.

Employ yourself: The Most Overlooked (and Important) Proposal in Obama’s Jobs Plan.

“In Michigan a man in a President Obama mask robbed a bank. Either that or President Obama has an exciting new plan to reduce the deficit.” — Conan O’Brien

They must know something. Insiders betting heavily on stocks.

But…Don’t Look Now, But Some Big Names Are De-Risking Again.

More upside coming? 6 Big Signs Of Market Capitulation.

“President Obama described himself as an eternal optimist. He then explained that he’s the kind of person that sees the country as ‘half employed.’” — Conan O’Brien

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