by justme on 2 Nov 2010 26 comments, latest 14 years ago
The title says it all. Having a 40% voter turnout in these hard times is a disgrace. For the country and for democracy.
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by justme on 2 Nov 2010 26 comments, latest 14 years ago
The title says it all. Having a 40% voter turnout in these hard times is a disgrace. For the country and for democracy.
Realtor(TM) confesses to killing 7
by justme on 6 Nov 2016 10 comments, latest 7 years ago
https://www.washingtonpost.com Realtor accused of chaining woman ‘like a dog’ killed at least 7, officials say A real estate agent in South Carolina is accused of kidnapping a woman who ...
by justme on 6 Nov 2016 10 comments, latest 7 years ago
https://www.washingtonpost.com Realtor accused of chaining woman ‘like a dog’ killed at least 7, officials say A real estate agent in South Carolina is accused of kidnapping a woman who ...
PCIP and MRMIP (California) insurance plans -- Part Deux : NO POLITICS
by justme on 17 Feb 2013 6 comments, latest 11 years ago
A recent thread on the Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) degraded into pages and pages of political squabbling and very little useful information. I would like to invite everyone ...
by justme on 17 Feb 2013 6 comments, latest 11 years ago
A recent thread on the Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) degraded into pages and pages of political squabbling and very little useful information. I would like to invite everyone ...
by justme on 27 May 2015 3 comments, latest 9 years ago
I like this resource, which was mentioned by Barry Ritholtz on his blog several weeks ago. The address is https://eresearch.fidelity.com The data shows the top 10 most numerous (*) ...
by justme on 26 Apr 2017 1 comment, latest 7 years ago
Looks like Canada housing bubble may be going bust. Canadian mortgage lender Home Capital Group stock drops 59% today. https://www.bloomberg.com/news #housing #bubble #housingbubble
Gwen Ifill in memoriam -- PBS Newshour hour-long navel-gazing
by justme on 14 Nov 2016 6 comments, latest 7 years ago
Gwen Ifill of the PBS Newshour TV program passed away from cancer. In response, the PBS Newshour decided to dedicate, and I quote, "most of today's program" to talking ...
by justme on 14 Nov 2016 6 comments, latest 7 years ago
Gwen Ifill of the PBS Newshour TV program passed away from cancer. In response, the PBS Newshour decided to dedicate, and I quote, "most of today's program" to talking ...
How to choose a primary care doctor?
by justme on 17 Nov 2010 11 comments, latest 13 years ago
New health plan, new facilities, new doctors. How to choose one? I've had several different ones the last 20 years. One worked in a hospital setting and seemed ok, ...
by justme on 17 Nov 2010 11 comments, latest 13 years ago
New health plan, new facilities, new doctors. How to choose one? I've had several different ones the last 20 years. One worked in a hospital setting and seemed ok, ...
Goldman Sachs CEO Blankfein is oozing slime in TV interview tonight
by justme on 10 Jun 2014 5 comments, latest 10 years ago
Lloyd "Lord" Blankfein is on the Charlie Rose program on PBS tonight. I'm having trouble keeping my dinner down. He is oozing propaganda at warp speed, trying to sound ...
by justme on 10 Jun 2014 5 comments, latest 10 years ago
Lloyd "Lord" Blankfein is on the Charlie Rose program on PBS tonight. I'm having trouble keeping my dinner down. He is oozing propaganda at warp speed, trying to sound ...
San Diego home price rally is over
by justme on 10 Feb 2010 8 comments, latest 13 years ago
San Diego is one of the places where there has been  a bit of an uptick last year, especially at the low end of the market. But now ...
by justme on 10 Feb 2010 8 comments, latest 13 years ago
San Diego is one of the places where there has been  a bit of an uptick last year, especially at the low end of the market. But now ...
Obamacare: Health insurance cost trajectory
by justme on 21 Oct 2016 8 comments, latest 8 years ago
With all the propaganda being spread around about the supposedly sky-rocketing cost of Obamacare/ACA health insurance, I thought I'd start a thread to share my own cost experience. As ...
by justme on 21 Oct 2016 8 comments, latest 8 years ago
With all the propaganda being spread around about the supposedly sky-rocketing cost of Obamacare/ACA health insurance, I thought I'd start a thread to share my own cost experience. As ...
AT&T wrongly blames Obamacare for $1B non-cash writedown
by justme on 26 Mar 2010 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
Give it a day or two for those knowledgeable in accounting gimmicks to figure out how real these  accounting charges are.My guess is that AT&T and others are ...
by justme on 26 Mar 2010 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
Give it a day or two for those knowledgeable in accounting gimmicks to figure out how real these  accounting charges are.My guess is that AT&T and others are ...
FED watch: What did the FRB FOMC decide, and what are the consequences?
by justme on 21 Feb 2018 3 comments, latest 6 years ago
This thread is intended to be an ongoing thread to analyze the FED/FOMC verbiage, and FOMC interest rate and QE and QE-unwind actions. For starters, the written minutes from the ...
by justme on 21 Feb 2018 3 comments, latest 6 years ago
This thread is intended to be an ongoing thread to analyze the FED/FOMC verbiage, and FOMC interest rate and QE and QE-unwind actions. For starters, the written minutes from the ...
What happened to the red house favicon for patrick.net?
by justme on 31 Jan 2015 4 comments, latest 9 years ago
My patrick.net browser tabs no longer display the familiar red "bubble house" favicon, just an empty box made with a stipple pattern. How about bringing it back, Patrick? It ...
by justme on 31 Jan 2015 4 comments, latest 9 years ago
My patrick.net browser tabs no longer display the familiar red "bubble house" favicon, just an empty box made with a stipple pattern. How about bringing it back, Patrick? It ...
Pacific Gas and Electric and CPUC screws the customers -- AGAIN
by justme on 2 Jan 2016 3 comments, latest 8 years ago
http://wolfstreet.com/2016/01/ “We want our customers and their families to know that we are here to help them make smart energy choices and save money whenever possible,†cooed Laurie Giammona, ...
by justme on 2 Jan 2016 3 comments, latest 8 years ago
http://wolfstreet.com/2016/01/ “We want our customers and their families to know that we are here to help them make smart energy choices and save money whenever possible,†cooed Laurie Giammona, ...
False rape accusation ==> 5 years in prison
by justme on 20 Oct 2017 1 comment, latest 7 years ago
I think it is about time that women who falsely accuse men of rape get prosecuted and jailed. 5 years is probably too short, but at least it is not ...
by justme on 20 Oct 2017 1 comment, latest 7 years ago
I think it is about time that women who falsely accuse men of rape get prosecuted and jailed. 5 years is probably too short, but at least it is not ...
India currency demonetisation (500- and 1000-rupee bills)
by justme on 13 Nov 2016 3 comments, latest 7 years ago
The topic of the exchange of the pre-Nov8 2016 500-rupee and 1000--rupee bills into new 500- and 2000-rupee bills has been incredibly rife with misinformation and people not getting ...
by justme on 13 Nov 2016 3 comments, latest 7 years ago
The topic of the exchange of the pre-Nov8 2016 500-rupee and 1000--rupee bills into new 500- and 2000-rupee bills has been incredibly rife with misinformation and people not getting ...
by justme on 7 Jul 2017 1 comment, latest 7 years ago
I thought I might give an example of how NOT to redesign a web site for "mobile". Google just redesigned their News page to be "mobile friendly" within the last ...
Niger: Another excuse to start yet another war
by justme on 23 Oct 2017 3 comments, latest 7 years ago
Step1: send US soldiers on a "training mission" in some new country Step2: inevitably some of the US soldiers will get ambushed and killed Step3: exploit the ineptness of president ...
by justme on 23 Oct 2017 3 comments, latest 7 years ago
Step1: send US soldiers on a "training mission" in some new country Step2: inevitably some of the US soldiers will get ambushed and killed Step3: exploit the ineptness of president ...
Carmen Segarra and the secret NY Federal Reserve tapes
by justme on 26 Sep 2014 3 comments, latest 10 years ago
Wow, this stuff is powerful. The radio program with excerpts of the tapes is here http://www.thisamericanlife.or Here is an Bloomberg article written by Michael Lewis: http://www.bloombergview.com/a QUOTE: It's an ...
by justme on 26 Sep 2014 3 comments, latest 10 years ago
Wow, this stuff is powerful. The radio program with excerpts of the tapes is here http://www.thisamericanlife.or Here is an Bloomberg article written by Michael Lewis: http://www.bloombergview.com/a QUOTE: It's an ...
by justme on 8 Feb 2018 1 comment, latest 6 years ago
Find Your Dream Home before Not-You Finds It: This definitely seems to be a worthy successor to the famed "Suzanne researched this" advertising campaign by the National Association of ...
Kaiser raises rates by 23%
by justme on 27 Apr 2011 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
I just received a letter from Kaiser to the effect that they are raising my rate for the 30/1500 plan from about $530 to about $650 per month, starting ...
by justme on 27 Apr 2011 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
I just received a letter from Kaiser to the effect that they are raising my rate for the 30/1500 plan from about $530 to about $650 per month, starting ...
Bullying judges into gynocentric submission
by justme on 20 Oct 2017 Posted 7 years ago
QUOTE: A long-running case that began in Santa Clara County when a judge awarded a man with a lengthy criminal record custody of his kids came to an abrupt end ...
by justme on 20 Oct 2017 Posted 7 years ago
QUOTE: A long-running case that began in Santa Clara County when a judge awarded a man with a lengthy criminal record custody of his kids came to an abrupt end ...
Top 10 investigations and indictments that never got made (2003-2013 edition)
by justme on 15 May 2013 7 comments, latest 11 years ago
Okay, so the Republicons are now having their delicate sensibilities in a twist that the IRS rightfully targeted fake "civic leagues" and "social welfare groups" (created by Tea Party ...
by justme on 15 May 2013 7 comments, latest 11 years ago
Okay, so the Republicons are now having their delicate sensibilities in a twist that the IRS rightfully targeted fake "civic leagues" and "social welfare groups" (created by Tea Party ...
by justme on 4 Apr 2011 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
I'm looking for a comprehensive list of Financial + Housing bubble books, both historical and the current 2000-2011 debacle. Please submit lists, and links to lists, and your favorites. ...
James Buchanan: The ideologue behind the top 1% takeover of the US
by justme on 31 May 2018 3 comments, latest 6 years ago
And he was bankrolled by the Koch Brothers, too. No surprise there. https://www.nakedcapitalism.co Ask people to name the key minds that have shaped America’s burst of radical right-wing attacks on ...
by justme on 31 May 2018 3 comments, latest 6 years ago
And he was bankrolled by the Koch Brothers, too. No surprise there. https://www.nakedcapitalism.co Ask people to name the key minds that have shaped America’s burst of radical right-wing attacks on ...
Sutter uses power as health giant to charge higher prices
by justme on 24 Mar 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Here is an article about how Sutter Health in California controls pricing and jacks up prices on medical procedures. The article is about 8 months old at this point, ...
by justme on 24 Mar 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Here is an article about how Sutter Health in California controls pricing and jacks up prices on medical procedures. The article is about 8 months old at this point, ...
Private gain as a fraction of Public Loss -- Simon Johnson at Bretton Woods 2011
by justme on 12 Apr 2011 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
At some point in time I made a claim along the lines that that for top Bankers or Realtors to make 1 Billion in ill-gotten profits, the public would ...
by justme on 12 Apr 2011 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
At some point in time I made a claim along the lines that that for top Bankers or Realtors to make 1 Billion in ill-gotten profits, the public would ...
The pox on 2-factor authentication and (cell)phone-based verification
by justme on 8 May 2018 Posted 6 years ago
I have experienced that some banks (and the Venmo person-to-person payment app ) does not accept a Google Voice number for 2-factor authentication or other forms of phone-based-verification (PBV). By ...
by justme on 8 May 2018 Posted 6 years ago
I have experienced that some banks (and the Venmo person-to-person payment app ) does not accept a Google Voice number for 2-factor authentication or other forms of phone-based-verification (PBV). By ...
by justme on 28 Mar 2013 1 comment, latest 11 years ago
http://blogs.marketwatch.com/t Brian Moynihan is doing a charm tour, including an appearance on the Charlie Rose TV show this week. QUOTE: “Iâ&# having the time of my life†as chief ...
by justme on 14 Oct 2016 Posted 8 years ago
Gulf of Tonkin == Gulf of Aden http://www.activistpost.com/20 (Where is Thunderlips when you need him??) #tonkin #aden #falseflag #falsepretense #war #warmongering
Bank Failure Bingo!
by justme on 19 Dec 2009 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
The rules are simple: If you have money in a bank that failed, you win the round, but only if you are the first one to call it. I ...
by justme on 19 Dec 2009 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
The rules are simple: If you have money in a bank that failed, you win the round, but only if you are the first one to call it. I ...
High-deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and Health Savings Accounts
by justme on 12 Oct 2010 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
I submitted an application for Blue Shield of California plan Vital Shield Plus 2900 Generic Rx. This plan has a 2700 deductible and a maxOOP (out-of-pocket) of 4900 with ...
by justme on 12 Oct 2010 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
I submitted an application for Blue Shield of California plan Vital Shield Plus 2900 Generic Rx. This plan has a 2700 deductible and a maxOOP (out-of-pocket) of 4900 with ...
Google reorganization into Alphabet
by justme on 12 Aug 2015 Posted 9 years ago
http://www.businessinsider.com I can't help but notice that google's core services have been deteriorating for years, and the new CEO to be, Sundar Pichai, has been part of the problem ...
by justme on 12 Aug 2015 Posted 9 years ago
http://www.businessinsider.com I can't help but notice that google's core services have been deteriorating for years, and the new CEO to be, Sundar Pichai, has been part of the problem ...
End California Redevelopment Agencies == End Corporate welfare for developers
by justme on 17 Jan 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
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by justme on 17 Jan 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
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Greenspan controlled all economists
by justme on 8 Sep 2009 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
"The Federal Reserve, through its extensive network of consultants, visiting scholars, alumni and staff economists, so thoroughly dominates the field of economics that real criticism of the central bank ...
by justme on 8 Sep 2009 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
"The Federal Reserve, through its extensive network of consultants, visiting scholars, alumni and staff economists, so thoroughly dominates the field of economics that real criticism of the central bank ...
931 Gates St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
by justme on 16 Dec 2010 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
This is for sale for 399k: http://www.redfin.com/CA/East- The redfin listing shows previous sale was a 97k at a foreclosure auction, but that foreclosure must be on the 2nd mortage? ...
by justme on 16 Dec 2010 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
This is for sale for 399k: http://www.redfin.com/CA/East- The redfin listing shows previous sale was a 97k at a foreclosure auction, but that foreclosure must be on the 2nd mortage? ...
Iceland's New Bank Disaster « naked capitalism
by justme on 11 Nov 2011 Posted 12 years ago
http://www.nakedcapitalism.com
by justme on 11 Nov 2011 Posted 12 years ago
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931-Gates-St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
by justme on 16 Dec 2010 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
(moved to Addresses forum, please delete this one)
by justme on 16 Dec 2010 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
(moved to Addresses forum, please delete this one)
14 GOP Congressmen Who Think Government Shouldn't Borrow Have Big Debts Of Thei
by justme on 14 Mar 2013 Posted 11 years ago
http://thinkprogress.org/econo Well, well, well. Looks like some of those debt-fearing republicans have been out speculating in, guess what, REAL ESTATE. Here's how Republicans think: Private debt = good (because ...
by justme on 14 Mar 2013 Posted 11 years ago
http://thinkprogress.org/econo Well, well, well. Looks like some of those debt-fearing republicans have been out speculating in, guess what, REAL ESTATE. Here's how Republicans think: Private debt = good (because ...
Silicon Valley home sales, prices slump in April
by justme on 16 May 2011 Posted 13 years ago
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