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Video of the Day: Cristo Redentor

Yikes!   Just driving up and down the road to get to the Cristo Redentor is scary enough! These daring men are walking on one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. They’re risking their lives to do repairs due … Continue reading →

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QOTD: Hoover, Damn!

Hoover’s jawboning had persuaded Henry Ford to raise salaries at his car plants, utilities to invest, and companies not to cut jobs. To boost wages, Hoover curtailed immigration. To protect businesses he signed the Smoot-Hawley Act, increasing duties on thousands … Continue reading →

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COTD: Working Hours To Buy iPhone

The World Economic Forum reports, How many hours must you work to buy a new iPhone? It varies dramatically around the world, reflecting disparities in productivity and purchasing power. According to a 2015 report by UBS that aims to measure … Continue reading →

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Nattie Fresh!

Take a look at the chart below, which shows a series of CO2 emissions versus Natural Gas’ Share of Electric Power Consumption.    The increase demand for the “clean fossil fuel” versus  burning dirty coal to fire electric plants has … Continue reading →

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Nattie’s Immaculate Reversal

F**k  Technical Analysis.  F%%k  Candlesticks.   That is the way we feel after yesterday’s post about the sure thing short in Natural Gas futures.  When you hear or feel “sure thing” in trading, head for the hills.  Hey, but we were … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day: Trump, The Raven

Just when the bear was getting comfortable the Raven shows up…and not just “gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.” Apropos, no? The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over … Continue reading →

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Stress Test The Rose Colored Glasses!

Good piece by Bloomberg, The Pessimist’s Guide to 2017.  Always prudent to stress test your optimistic view as to what could go wrong. The Pessimist’s Guide to 2017 December 5, 2016 By John Fraher, Flavia Krause-Jackson and Mira Rojanasakul Donald Trump … Continue reading →

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QOTD: All The World’s A Casino

“The world’s not just a stage. It’s a casino, and our lives are games of chance.” – Michael Lewis

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Renzi Fustigazione!

http://www.repubblica.it/static/speciale/2016/referendum/costituzionale/    

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US Sector ETF Performance – Dec 2

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