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This video explores the idea that relocating poor people to prosperous nations can eliminate world poverty.
I'd be tempted to watch soccer if it were played by these guys. . .
World Cup mug manufacturer used the wrong picture.
Unfortunately, the junior staff person who made this expensive mistake now faces getting a demotion.
Story
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Something new to watch out for. . .
Apparently, some SSD manufacturers have been altering the components in their drives AFTER earning favorable reviews; hence, the drives finding their way into customers' hands don't perform as well as expected.
Article
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Moms are hard to fool. . .
For those who find themselves at war in an office setting, be sure to have weapons. . .
A brief explanation of recent developments in Syria and Iraq. . .
Quote: “I like teams with Indian names.” -- Chief Clarence Louie.
Chief Clarence leads the most entrepreneurial, prosperous, and successful band of Natives in Canada.
Although the article is a bit long, it leaves one scratching their head and asking themselves "Why can't others copy his example?"
Indian Chief
Cheers, PW.
I think we're all part of the problem.
When my school behaviour fell short of what was expected, the repercussions were certain, severe, and immediate. But this was only the beginning. The "real" terror was that news about this would find it's way to where I lived. There, I had two parents who wouldn't hesitate to deliver a supplemental lesson that wouldn't be forgotten -- at least not in my lifetime.
And don't think that the journey between school and home was a "safe time." Every neighbour had two eyes, a tongue, and a telephone. News of any misdeeds always made it to our house before I did.
Today, behaviour that would bring a painful censure now earns the kid a smile and an "Ain't she cute!"
Computer people have a saying to explain how perfectly good systems fail to live up to expectations: "Garbage in -- Garbage out." This applies to schools too.
Cheers, PW.
Ok, maybe it's time for a "serious" Father's Day video?
Father's Day stuff. . .
Happy Birthday.
Only special people get to celebrate their birthday on Friday the Thirteenth under a Full Moon.
Cheers, PW.
. . .I won't drink cow's milk because I know its origin. . .
Shortly after I met my husband, we were shopping and considering a cut of meat. Whimsically, I pointed to a cow's tongue and suggested that it would be a nice change.
The Commander asked me if I'd ever seen a cow cleaning its nostrils?
I immediately switched to considering steak.
Cheers, PW.
Wall Street supports Democrats because under Democrat "leadership," far more money flows into Wall Street privately than flows out publicly.
Cheers, PW.
Hard Choices
Too bad she had to steal her book's title from he original Hard Choices, a 1987 Porn film by Ron Sullivan. (The plot's about a "Lusty Professor.")
What a slap across the face for everyone working in the Adult Film industry!
Cheers, PW.
Story
An interesting story about a man in the 19th century. One will need to read it to the very end (in Bonus Facts) to see the connection with firearms.
Alfred C. Hobbs
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I've been having I-Hub freezes for a long time, years, not just days. Using Tracert, it seems there's a router somewhere in the mid-west that's acting up.
As yet, I haven't found any solutions.
Bye4Now, FD.
I have a dream. . .
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From the Depressed Alien website.
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P.S. Work
Meanwhile, in China. . .
There, from 5:30am until 10pm each day, students study incessantly. Mobile phones are banned. Cameras in the classrooms keep an eye for lazy students. Students get one day’s holiday every four weeks.
Story
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A site I visit regularly, Shorpy, features photographs from the 20th century, mostly from the early years. When a group of people are shown, it's astounding how thin they appear.
Maybe I should send a few of these images to my printer, and then stick them to my refrigerator door?
Cheers, PW.
Full Size
...when these kids demand the right to have sex in their dorm rooms.
How about High-School kids on riding the big yellow bus?
More on the story
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P.S. I didn't really understand this story until I checked the Urban Dictionary Here and Here
One would think that before releasing these guys, we'd have the common sense to infect them with some deadly disease first -- maybe give them a few months to live, tops. If they were also contagious, that would be a bonus.
Cheers, PW.
The people behind this egotistical moron are the problem
The people who voted for him are the problem. And it's a really huge problem. Once his term runs out, he'll be gone, but his supporters will remain, and they'll elect an identical (or worse) replacement.
Cheers, PW.
Where I live, we're having a Provincial election in a few days. Campaign sighs have sprung up on lawns overnight, like mushrooms. My mailbox seems extra full. My area is experiencing a population explosion of exceptional people: family men, entrepreneurs, leaders, conscientious community supporters, and pillars of integrity -- and they're all running for office. I feel unworthy of breathing the same air.
One fellow, the Liberal candidate, is named Wayne Wright.
Every time I see his sign, the same question pops into my mind: "Has the guy has ever built a wagon?"
Cheers, PW.
In this article, the author postulates that the same thinking that says "You Didn't Build That" also says "You Didn't Do That."
He talks about individual responsibility. He cites the use of guns as examples. It's not a long article, but it's worth reading.
You Didn't Do That
Cheers, PW.
For those who use TrueCrypt. . .
The TrueCrypt download page now issues a warning that TrueCrypt should no longer be considered secure.
The page suggests other solutions, and also gives instructions for migrating data protected using TrueCrypt.
The original TrueCrypt URL. . .
http://www.truecrypt.org
Trying to reach this URL will take you to
Re-Directed URL
Cheers, PW.
If society collapses completely, currency will have no value.
Since money serves as a storehouse of value and as a medium for exchange, it will be necessary to adopt a substitute currency.
I can think of nothing better than 22LR cartridges. Individually, they're easy to carry, count, and store. For larger "purchases" one can use a box of 50, a carton of 500, or flat of 5,000.
They're difficult to counterfeit. They have an intrinsic value as a potential means of acquiring food or for defence.
Cheers, PW.
What ever happened to "ignorance of the law is not a defense"?
I have no desire to start a war over this, but perhaps we should take a moment to reflect on the idea that "Ignorance of the law is not a defence."
Since 1789, the average rate of U.S. government regulation increase has been 4,013 per year. By 2010, that number has exploded to 12,808, new regulations each year U.S. citizens must obey. The total has reached a staggering 1,001,153!
Although I cannot speak on behalf of others, I can say with total certainty that it would be impossible for me to NOT remain ignorant of the law when their numbers reach over a million.
As I go about my business, without a shred of malfeasance in my heart, I'm sure I'm breaking some law, if not hundreds. The sheer numbers are stacked against me for this to be otherwise.
A reasonable protection against authorities abusing this absurd situation would be to remove the penalty provisions for most of the obscure transgressions and replace them with warnings. Once informed of the law, the penalty provisions may be reinstated.
Of course, some laws are so obvious and well known, the "I didn't know" provisions wouldn't apply. Even wild animals don't beat their mates to death with sticks. Should so-called "humans" not be held to a higher standard?
Cheers, PW.
P.S. Where I found the numbers: Source
My favourite High-School prank was the one where the kids released three goats in their school. The goats were fitted with banners numbering 1, 2, and 4. The school closed for the day while authorities searched for goat number 3.
Cheers, PW.
Before judging the guy too harshly, try eating a vegetarian lentil dinner -- you'll be ready to beat someone with a stick too!
Cheers, PW.
P.S. Seriously though, TH has it correctly. We must obey the laws governing where we are, not where we've been.
Here's another name-issue match. . .
New York Congresswoman Louise Slaughter is concerned about the Beef McDonald's uses.
Story
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Your message sent me off to Google to fact check almost immediately. I'm saying "almost" immediately, because I had to check my calendar first -- Is today April 1st?
This stopped me in my tracks. . .
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper
Where on earth did this guy get his name? I'm sure I felt my leg getting pulled as I read it. And when I read it out loud, the effect is even stronger.
After a moment's reflection, I'm sure this fellow came from a long and distinguished line of Hickenloopers and he's proud of his heritage.
What amazes me is the cause he's championing. With a name like his, I'd expect him to be leading the charge against schoolyard bullying.
Cheers, PW.
John Hickenlooper
This morning, I'm racing through messages on this thread to the point that they're becoming a bit blended together, painting some amusing images.
I put yours about the Clinton's bedroom arrangement together with EarlyOne's about the government's attempts to breed bees and what came to mind was Willie shoving his Little Willie into a bee-hive.
Cheers, PW.
How could such a great franchise go so far downhill from a trusted brand to joke status?
I drove GM vehicles for many, many, years. I enjoyed all of them. But I was buying a new one every two to four years, and the time came when I couldn't, so I bought a Toyota.
That little car was a delight. It sipped fuel. And it was so reliable, I spent nothing on repairs in the six years I kept it. When it came time to get another vehicle, the choice was a no-brainer.
Eventually, I turned my back on Toyota, but I never returned to GM.
The Commander's now driving his fifth Lexus. Amazingly, he's considering switching to Buick after all these years. So maybe GM isn't that dead after all.
Another thought. . .
The car companies that read the pulse of consumers accurately seemed to win. For decades, the focus was on young buyers. (Consider the wildly successful Mustang, Mini-Vans, and Chrysler K cars.) But today, young people face tough challenges such as a far less promising future, crippling student debt, and grim employment prospects. For them, buying a new car isn't just way down the list, it's fallen off the page.
Maybe the problem is't just GM's -- it's everyone's.
Cheers, PW.