Totally despise Netflix Management
by SFace
on 22 Nov 2011
13 comments, latest 13 years ago
This is a company that bought back about 1B of their own shares the last three years or so while management sold $1B concurrently and enriched themselves like no ...
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CA pension reform
by SFace on 27 Oct 2011 35 comments, latest 13 years ago
I Agree with every single point and absolutely acceptable. I only wish there was a cap, like social security does as well. I have no problems with pensions, but ...
by SFace on 27 Oct 2011 35 comments, latest 13 years ago
I Agree with every single point and absolutely acceptable. I only wish there was a cap, like social security does as well. I have no problems with pensions, but ...
Comeback of the RAZR?
by SFace on 4 Nov 2011 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
7 years ago, the Mororola RAZR rejuvanted the Mortorola brand. It was thin and sleek and was a must have phone, like the Iphone is now. Well, 7 years ...
by SFace on 4 Nov 2011 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
7 years ago, the Mororola RAZR rejuvanted the Mortorola brand. It was thin and sleek and was a must have phone, like the Iphone is now. Well, 7 years ...
Fixation on median household income is misplaced
by SFace on 19 Oct 2011 27 comments, latest 14 years ago
One of the items I see too often used and referenced is median household income without further context. I'm a stats person and a median in itself is meaningless ...
by SFace on 19 Oct 2011 27 comments, latest 14 years ago
One of the items I see too often used and referenced is median household income without further context. I'm a stats person and a median in itself is meaningless ...
NJ pension reform, model for other state and local?
by SFace on 8 Jun 2011 10 comments, latest 14 years ago
http://blogs.wsj.com/metropoli I love the deal/proposal, realistic and fair to both sides. California and San Francisco needs to look at this closely.
by SFace on 8 Jun 2011 10 comments, latest 14 years ago
http://blogs.wsj.com/metropoli I love the deal/proposal, realistic and fair to both sides. California and San Francisco needs to look at this closely.
Rents bottomed 1Q-2010, now trending up.
by SFace on 5 Aug 2010 18 comments, latest 14 years ago
I was doing some research on AVB, BRE and PPS. I knew rents were creeping up again based on soft evidence but Avalon, Post and Bre pretty much confirms ...
by SFace on 5 Aug 2010 18 comments, latest 14 years ago
I was doing some research on AVB, BRE and PPS. I knew rents were creeping up again based on soft evidence but Avalon, Post and Bre pretty much confirms ...
Debts are Assets
by SFace on 20 May 2011 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
It's going to sound counterintuitive, but it's not. You hear certain people in the forum saying they would not buy unless it is all cash, which in my opinion ...
by SFace on 20 May 2011 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
It's going to sound counterintuitive, but it's not. You hear certain people in the forum saying they would not buy unless it is all cash, which in my opinion ...
Federal government shutdown and markets
by SFace on 6 Apr 2011 6 comments, latest 14 years ago
After six extensions, there is finally real possibility of a federal government shut down. I'm not sure what to think and how to play the market as this is ...
by SFace on 6 Apr 2011 6 comments, latest 14 years ago
After six extensions, there is finally real possibility of a federal government shut down. I'm not sure what to think and how to play the market as this is ...
March Job Report
by SFace on 1 Apr 2011 6 comments, latest 14 years ago
http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/0 looks like US is headed for 2-2.5M jobs added in 2011. Recession is clearly over, housing price will bottom sometime in 2011, my guess is middle of 2011, ...
by SFace on 1 Apr 2011 6 comments, latest 14 years ago
http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/0 looks like US is headed for 2-2.5M jobs added in 2011. Recession is clearly over, housing price will bottom sometime in 2011, my guess is middle of 2011, ...
Buffet's 2010 annual letter dated Feb 26, 2011
by SFace on 28 Feb 2011 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
"Don’t let that reality spook you. Throughout my lifetime, politicians and pundits have constantly moaned about terrifying problems facing America. Yet our citizens now live an astonishing six times ...
by SFace on 28 Feb 2011 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
"Don’t let that reality spook you. Throughout my lifetime, politicians and pundits have constantly moaned about terrifying problems facing America. Yet our citizens now live an astonishing six times ...
AP courses
by SFace on 12 Jan 2011 15 comments, latest 14 years ago
Just want to put this out there for those interested. I have a colleague who just sent their 18 year daughter to college. (UC Berkeley) He mentioned that because ...
by SFace on 12 Jan 2011 15 comments, latest 14 years ago
Just want to put this out there for those interested. I have a colleague who just sent their 18 year daughter to college. (UC Berkeley) He mentioned that because ...
Looking back to January 2009
by SFace on 12 Jan 2011 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
I had time to reflect on some recent events and in particular where we were January 2009 and now. In my mind, January 2009 was the most uncertain period ...
by SFace on 12 Jan 2011 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
I had time to reflect on some recent events and in particular where we were January 2009 and now. In my mind, January 2009 was the most uncertain period ...
The country goes when the bank goes
by SFace on 12 Jan 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
I am a big believer that the economy goes when the bank goes. From that perspective, it looks like the big banks are on the verge of breakout and ...
by SFace on 12 Jan 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
I am a big believer that the economy goes when the bank goes. From that perspective, it looks like the big banks are on the verge of breakout and ...
San Francisco Prop B. Pension and Health Reform
by SFace on 26 Oct 2010 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
I was going through the voting material last night, and one particular proposition picqued my interest, and that is San Francisco Prop B, Pension and Health reform. I think ...
by SFace on 26 Oct 2010 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
I was going through the voting material last night, and one particular proposition picqued my interest, and that is San Francisco Prop B, Pension and Health reform. I think ...
pending home sales almost back to Tax Credit level in March/April 2010.
by SFace on 4 Oct 2010 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
overall August pending home sales index at 82.3, a 4.3% increase vs. July. In the west, pending homes sales index is 101.1, above March 2010 level of 100.4 and ...
by SFace on 4 Oct 2010 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
overall August pending home sales index at 82.3, a 4.3% increase vs. July. In the west, pending homes sales index is 101.1, above March 2010 level of 100.4 and ...
Buffet ruled out double dip recession
by SFace on 13 Sep 2010 22 comments, latest 15 years ago
I know it's hard for some to wrap around this concept, but here is my thoughts on the economy which is perfectly summarized from Warren Buffet. "We will not ...
by SFace on 13 Sep 2010 22 comments, latest 15 years ago
I know it's hard for some to wrap around this concept, but here is my thoughts on the economy which is perfectly summarized from Warren Buffet. "We will not ...
thoughts on taxes
by SFace on 1 Sep 2010 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
I just finished my 2009 taxes and was thinking about our tax policies as well. Here is an inventory of tax effect from the various tax code. Area of ...
by SFace on 1 Sep 2010 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
I just finished my 2009 taxes and was thinking about our tax policies as well. Here is an inventory of tax effect from the various tax code. Area of ...
"No double dip (recession) but no rapid recovery either
by SFace on 2 Jul 2010 16 comments, latest 15 years ago
"No double dip (recession) but no rapid recovery either," said John Silvia, chief economist at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, North Carolina. That pretty much sums my thoughts on where ...
by SFace on 2 Jul 2010 16 comments, latest 15 years ago
"No double dip (recession) but no rapid recovery either," said John Silvia, chief economist at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, North Carolina. That pretty much sums my thoughts on where ...
REIT Index outperformed S&P 500 index significantly
by SFace on 28 Jun 2010 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
For all the talk of property price implosion. If you would have invested in a US REIT index fund this past decade, annual returns would essentially come up to ...
by SFace on 28 Jun 2010 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
For all the talk of property price implosion. If you would have invested in a US REIT index fund this past decade, annual returns would essentially come up to ...
Credit Card Inventory
by SFace on 17 Jun 2010 18 comments, latest 15 years ago
My finance is currently organized that I write on average one to two checks a month only and rarely use cash. To the extent possible, everything is paid via ...
by SFace on 17 Jun 2010 18 comments, latest 15 years ago
My finance is currently organized that I write on average one to two checks a month only and rarely use cash. To the extent possible, everything is paid via ...
stories like this makes me want to send my 2 kids to Cupertino
by SFace on 11 May 2010 3 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/caree "Cupertino High School senior Diane Keng pitches MyWeboo.com, her third start-up, at the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco. Here is one indicator of the allure of Silicon ...
by SFace on 11 May 2010 3 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/caree "Cupertino High School senior Diane Keng pitches MyWeboo.com, her third start-up, at the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco. Here is one indicator of the allure of Silicon ...
Does rig blowup change your view on offshore drilling?
by SFace on 29 Apr 2010 42 comments, latest 15 years ago
A story I find pretty fascinating but relatively under the radar is the recent big rig explosion off the New Orleans coast. Notwithstanding that lives are lost, the drills ...
by SFace on 29 Apr 2010 42 comments, latest 15 years ago
A story I find pretty fascinating but relatively under the radar is the recent big rig explosion off the New Orleans coast. Notwithstanding that lives are lost, the drills ...
US Government wants inflation?
by SFace on 13 Apr 2010 72 comments, latest 15 years ago
Okay, I always thought about various problems with current and rising government deficits, entitlement programs, current economic conditions, etc. and have always felt very strongly that inflation was a ...
by SFace on 13 Apr 2010 72 comments, latest 15 years ago
Okay, I always thought about various problems with current and rising government deficits, entitlement programs, current economic conditions, etc. and have always felt very strongly that inflation was a ...
Time for two presidents
by SFace on 11 Mar 2010 4 comments, latest 15 years ago
I was thinking about Chervron and how they have a president for upstream (oil discovery and crude) and downstream (refining and retail) business, each with specialty in that particular ...
by SFace on 11 Mar 2010 4 comments, latest 15 years ago
I was thinking about Chervron and how they have a president for upstream (oil discovery and crude) and downstream (refining and retail) business, each with specialty in that particular ...
Little more thoughs on 1997
by SFace on 24 Feb 2010 9 comments, latest 15 years ago
There has been some fascination by certain posters that 1997 is the technical support level for which we measure current housing price by. I was never satisifed with any ...
by SFace on 24 Feb 2010 9 comments, latest 15 years ago
There has been some fascination by certain posters that 1997 is the technical support level for which we measure current housing price by. I was never satisifed with any ...
Is Apple IPad a winner, loser or somewhere in between
by SFace on 28 Jan 2010 42 comments, latest 15 years ago
For the longest time, I am a big believer and supporter in Apple products. They are perhaps the best hardware company I have ever seen creating high margin hardware ...
by SFace on 28 Jan 2010 42 comments, latest 15 years ago
For the longest time, I am a big believer and supporter in Apple products. They are perhaps the best hardware company I have ever seen creating high margin hardware ...
Vancouver - Most beautiful City?
by SFace on 12 Feb 2010 5 comments, latest 15 years ago
The upcoming winter oympics in Vancouver brought fresh thoughts to big cities around the world, and from a shere beauty standpoint, I sincerely think is the most beautiful city ...
by SFace on 12 Feb 2010 5 comments, latest 15 years ago
The upcoming winter oympics in Vancouver brought fresh thoughts to big cities around the world, and from a shere beauty standpoint, I sincerely think is the most beautiful city ...
How much are you saving?
by SFace on 10 Feb 2010 6 comments, latest 15 years ago
As a finance guy and spouse a tax guru, we are always fascinated with savings,returns and investment. Care to share how much you are saving and discuss what works ...
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by SFace on 10 Feb 2010 6 comments, latest 15 years ago
As a finance guy and spouse a tax guru, we are always fascinated with savings,returns and investment. Care to share how much you are saving and discuss what works ...
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