tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post1661192389153817624..comments2024-02-26T05:51:17.859-05:00Comments on Economic Disconnect: Tuesday Tour Around the WebEconomicDisconnecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802078645713106743noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-23442506544941323582011-11-30T20:44:42.290-05:002011-11-30T20:44:42.290-05:00The Mars Rover news is cool. Good to know we haven...The Mars Rover news is cool. Good to know we haven't abandoned all apace exploration.<br />And finally found a way to follow your blog! Sorry it took me so long.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-85605197350423532132011-11-30T09:06:02.334-05:002011-11-30T09:06:02.334-05:00I can only comment on the Mars rover item, as I...I can only comment on the Mars rover item, as I've been following that bit of news for a while and am beyond excited that the launch was successful. It goes without saying that I'm eagerly awaiting Curiosity's arrival on the Red Planet next summer. I'm actually very nervous, as I want so badly for this mission to be a success. *fingers crossed*David Batistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447011239238933425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1207581886255094115.post-36172787590317273432011-11-30T03:11:13.710-05:002011-11-30T03:11:13.710-05:00The reason why stock prices matter more than anyth...The reason why stock prices matter more than anything else is because executive compensation is tied to stock options.<br /><br />As for playing the market, I think of it a lot like dating. Do you know her? Is she honest? Can you trust her? These are the questions you ask.<br /><br />There was a recent story about some guy who was dating a stripper. They broke up after six months. Unbeknownst to him, she had been saving his used condoms and storing them at a fertility clinic. So, when he dumped her, she underwent invitro fertilization, then slapped him with child support for twins. (That's like 20% or more of every paycheck for 18 years.)<br /><br />He protested, of course, even sued. But he doesn't have a case. He knew what he was doing. He did not know what she was doing. That's his problem.<br /><br />There was another case a few years back involving some stupid doctor who was having an affair with a nurse at his clinic. She performed oral sex on him, then spit in a plastic bag, used a turkey baster to impregnate herself, and slapped him with child support. He protested, sued, and took his case all the way to the state supreme court.<br /><br />The court ruled: "Upon ejaculation, plaintiff tendered to defendant free and clear title to property." Think about that for a long while, boys. That means she owns it, and once you give it to her, she can do whatever she wants with it. And sperm is money.<br /><br />Luck is a lady, and she's fickle, the old saying goes. Same with the stock market. You want to invest in a company? Do you know it? Is it honest? Can you trust it? And are you willing to bet 20% for 18 years to find out it's not?<br /><br />Yeah, I'm a cynic and a misanthrope. But then Ms. Hillier knows a lot more about sex addiction than I do.<br /><br />Kidding! I'm just kidding, Jennifer. But I couldn't resist.<br /><br />Sex addiction, serial murder, dismembered bodies in basements--sounds like the stock exchange to me.GawainsGhosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719480047404817864noreply@blogger.com