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The Repub's committee trying to 'run' the party in MI are a very radical bunch. I hope they continue to implode. Tim Skubick's 'Off the Record' program on PBS this Friday evening at 8:30 pm should have a lively chat about this.
Speaking of A.I. How ironic that Malwarebytes (our anti-virus provider) sent this via email today about Google pulling data to train their A.I data base. I'll believe that Malwarebytes is not feeding me bogus information.
I'll add this with my experience with what I considered an early A.I. My wife was working on her Masters thesis in 1999. We were both working full time and this was a daunting task for her. As my typing skills were very good, I assumed the task of d…
Hi @Mark Thanks for the info links. I was looking at Chamber of Commerce data last night.
As to C.O.C. : Positions taken. Politically, the US Chamber of Commerce is considered to be on the political right, but is known to take positions that many …
The 'crazies' continue to make me nervous about being at events. Really sad. We will be attending a mid-Eastern food event with dancing and related in a few weeks. We never had concerns in prior years with this event, but, now; crap. We enjoy the fo…
@Old_Joe said:
"Inflation ex food, energy, shelter, used cars"
Doesn't leave much, does it?
@WABAC , You noted:
Doesn't include what I paid for toilet paper at Walmart the other day.
CPI-U (all urban)
The CPI link is current. The first half o…
Thanks, OJ.
I/we are fully assured that all will be well, eh? Yes, yes, yes? Fingers crossed behind me back.
Reported that the FED employs about 3,000 folks. This number covers a broad mix of employee functions.
Included, are 300 PhD's. Meet the …
The large projected decline in commercial real estate prices, combined with the substantial increase in office vacancies, contributes to projected loss rates on office properties that are roughly triple the levels reached during the 2008 financial c…
Hi @yogibearbull Thank you for this interesting infomation.
but not for 401k/403b. Then, the rules may require estimated tax payment in the relevant quarterly period.
I/we may be having dinner with a retired teacher tomorrow. I don't know whether s…
The Russian empire today and all of its boundaries from 400 years ago continues to function in similar fashions; although there have been a few bright spots here and there.
Four + centuries of dystopian higher society just can not get out of its ow…
@hank @yogibearbull et al
A unique annuity.
Fidelity Personal Retirement Annuity
A 'lite' overview: Fido's annual fee = .25%. There are 55+ fund choices for investments, each having their own ER's. So, if fund 'x' has an ER of .75%, + the .25% fee…
The 3 noted with 1 year chart.
Side note: Although a totally funky 1 year for a broad U.S. bond fund, a current real return for a total U.S. equity index and and total U.S. bond fund, each with about 3,000 + holdings; and these two within a 529 ac…
Hi @hank
Can't write regarding Duck or Apple browsers; but with Google and AOL which both use Chrome for a browser, ctrl and 'h' keys will bring up clear history. With Google, first you'll see 'clear browsing data' at left side. After selecting this…
The whole far right side from the most rich and powerful, through the everyday laborer remind me of the rise of Stalin in Russia. The powerful attempt to find ways to concentrate power unto themselves and the workers are looking for someone to show…
Thank you Mark for this post information, and @yogibearbull for your added information, too. We've had accounts with Fido for 45 years, and the organization remains progressive and easy to deal with.
I agree to your point, too, hank. Many of us have grown tired of this person who continues to cause too much grief. Perhaps this will be the final straw, one way or another as to the future of this country and impacts globally.
I believe you could have let this post stand. National secrets are a most serious circumstance. Hopefully, even some of the 'other patriots' might consider this serious.
When I was accepted into a special electronics area of the Air Force (4 years),…
Hi @Old_Joe Had been hazy in mid-Michigan for several days; but not like NYC/East coast. Some haze again today (Friday). Viewing the lower peninsula as a human right hand, the smoke streams into different areas as the winds change. Mid-Michigan, no…
If you have not, clear all browser history from whatever browsers you use. There may something data related 'stuck' in history from previous use at a site trying to sneak into the operation. I clear browser history each day, at the very least.
Hi @WABAC Some Arizona areas to limit and/or restrict new home construction. Multiple article links.
This (water) has been a long time discussion among friends who moved to Arizona for work. One couple returned to Michigan last winter permanently, …
Hi @larryB The data still indicates March 31, 2023. I'll presume the data will not be fresh until the end of June (quarterly?). Perhaps this is only if one does not have a login account with Weiss. Being a subscriber indicates timely updates.
Sampl…
Spam email (folder, Windows) offers several choices with a right click on an email. One being, 'to block the sender email address'. When doing this, the sender address is revealed. A lot of interesting email addresses may be viewed. Final function i…
@Mark, we've never had the chance to attend a concert. She gave many people a lot happiness. So full of energy.
Have just about worn out our 1996 DVD of the Amsterdam concert, when she started her newest career.
Flat screen ready, sound system set…
Generally speaking, quite a few U.S. bond and equity positions found a bottom during mid to late October of 2022, after having most of 2022 being barking dogs. This was the basis date rate when I started the BOND thread. A blip or a trend?
Hi @hank A decent method below. Not too bad to use after a few test runs.
Google Finance for SPY.
From Sept. 22, 2022 to noon May 12, indicates SPY at +9.922%.
Click the one year link, which is set for SPY. Enter at the top of the page, search b…
Did you ever use the 'word search' feature? Like in 'opera' or specific title names or specific actor names or specific series name. Documentaries and history available.
$15.49/month Premium or$9.99 Standard/month account. What do these monies per…
A tangent for regional banks and credit unions; not the large investment banks.
Our cu and area banks are still offering .2% more or less for a standard yield for a saving or checking account. Our credit union has a 'high yield' checking account wi…
Well, yes. This is a problem with the data at this time; as it is stale. But, a look going forward will be interesting. I checked our c.u. directly with data posted to the state as of December, 2022. One item I found that is 'good' is that no 'HTM' …
@larryB et al
Thank you.
Decent site for data. I checked a few names I'm familiar with for a test drive. The search box with institution name is the start point. THEN the health view tab for the cool stuff.
DepositAccounts.com
@Sven As I recall, a lot of the dot com companies were not really making money. Those that were became over priced from all the money flows. So, yes; a very expense market at the time. Not the case today, with many tech. companies having decent bala…
