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re: Your IRL encounters with celebrities
Posted by InCaliForNow on 4/27/25 at 11:06 am
Not me, but from a good friend
He worked for a company in Santa Monica. They would often loan out conference rooms for non-profits to hold meetings
He was at the urinal and saw someone walk up wearing amber colored glasses
It was Bono
He worked for a company in Santa Monica. They would often loan out conference rooms for non-profits to hold meetings
He was at the urinal and saw someone walk up wearing amber colored glasses
It was Bono
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re: Why is Easter nor Good Friday not recognized as a work or bank holiday in US?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 4/16/25 at 8:25 am
The stock and bond markets are closed on Good Friday
re: What athletes do you think could succeed on the PGA Tour?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 4/12/25 at 2:16 pm
I was thinking about this relative to the thread about golf being the toughest sport - which I don't think is necessarily true,
There are for sure some sports where a rare genetic gift is a prerequisite - being able to run sub 4.5 in football; being 6'9 in basketball.
That genetic gifting isn't as big a requirement in golf, or (I think) in baseball.
And I believe being a competitive pro baseball player is more difficult than being a professional golfer.
Ted Williams - one of the best pure, disciplined hitters ever - could have played professional golf in my opinion
There are for sure some sports where a rare genetic gift is a prerequisite - being able to run sub 4.5 in football; being 6'9 in basketball.
That genetic gifting isn't as big a requirement in golf, or (I think) in baseball.
And I believe being a competitive pro baseball player is more difficult than being a professional golfer.
Ted Williams - one of the best pure, disciplined hitters ever - could have played professional golf in my opinion
re: What Is The Most Bizarre Death You’ve Ever Heard Of?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 4/12/25 at 2:04 pm
A former colleague jumped off a cruise ship last December.
re: Look at bonds
Posted by InCaliForNow on 4/8/25 at 4:33 pm
AAA muni yields were up 30+ bps across the curve yesterday.
Up another 20-25 today
A lot of it was driven be technicals
Let’s see what happens tomorrow.
Up another 20-25 today
A lot of it was driven be technicals
Let’s see what happens tomorrow.
re: Have You Become Your parents? Looking at the Progressive Commercial With Dr. Rick
Posted by InCaliForNow on 4/4/25 at 7:48 am
Here's a contrary opinion.*
Rick is a smug prick.
Me being friendly doesn't mean I am turning into my parents you jackass.
*I am 60 and turned into my parents a few decades ago.
:lol:
Rick is a smug prick.
Me being friendly doesn't mean I am turning into my parents you jackass.
*I am 60 and turned into my parents a few decades ago.
:lol:
re: Can you receive social security while also getting a pension?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 3/18/25 at 3:37 pm
Not sure if this has been answered, but I started my career as a pension actuary.
If someone has earned a corporate pension, they absolutely can receive their full SS benefit.
For the most part, the same applies to someone who will earned a pension from a public (city, county, state or federal) entity.
However - I have seen public funds where the participant was exempt from contributing to SS - and therefore would not be entitled to a SS benefit if they never earned enough credits.
I've seen the same thing in faith based pensions.
If someone has earned a corporate pension, they absolutely can receive their full SS benefit.
For the most part, the same applies to someone who will earned a pension from a public (city, county, state or federal) entity.
However - I have seen public funds where the participant was exempt from contributing to SS - and therefore would not be entitled to a SS benefit if they never earned enough credits.
I've seen the same thing in faith based pensions.
re: Bring Us Your Favorite 2025 and Beyond Embeds
Posted by InCaliForNow on 3/17/25 at 4:11 pm
Devin Devasquez - Playboy Playmate (and former LSU coed)
re: Is today (Selection Sunday) in your top 5 sports days of the year?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 3/16/25 at 3:52 pm
5 Masters
4 NFL Wildcard weekend
3 CFB Rivalry Weekend
2 March Madness (first four days)
1 Opening weekend of CFB
4 NFL Wildcard weekend
3 CFB Rivalry Weekend
2 March Madness (first four days)
1 Opening weekend of CFB
Beginner Acoustic Guitar
Posted by InCaliForNow on 3/14/25 at 1:31 pm
I am kicking around the idea of learning to play the guitar. At 60, I've never played an instrument.
I'd like to start with an acoustic - but would be interested to hear if an electric would be a better place to start (and why).
I'd appreciate recommendations for a starter guitar at a lower price point - and hopefully something that I won't "outgrow" in a year.
Also - anything else I should buy to get started?
Any apps or software that would be helpful for a beginner?
Any other thoughts?
I'd like to start with an acoustic - but would be interested to hear if an electric would be a better place to start (and why).
I'd appreciate recommendations for a starter guitar at a lower price point - and hopefully something that I won't "outgrow" in a year.
Also - anything else I should buy to get started?
Any apps or software that would be helpful for a beginner?
Any other thoughts?
re: New cars not coming with a spare tire…..
Posted by InCaliForNow on 3/13/25 at 8:35 am
Lots of BMW's have ride flat tires. so there is less need of a spare.
re: Pros and cons of $5,000 stimulus check
Posted by InCaliForNow on 2/24/25 at 7:11 pm
I am wondering if there will be an income limit.
re: Your personal top 5 films of all time
Posted by InCaliForNow on 2/20/25 at 5:19 pm
Gangster movie - The Godfather (I & II)
Comedy - A Fish Called Wanda
Sports Movie - The Natural
Sci Fi - Interstellar
War movie - Inglorious Bastards
Comedy - A Fish Called Wanda
Sports Movie - The Natural
Sci Fi - Interstellar
War movie - Inglorious Bastards
re: Forbes 30 Greatest Rock Bands of All Time
Posted by InCaliForNow on 2/17/25 at 7:05 pm
Solid list too.
Fleetwood Mac with Lyndsey and Stevie was so great.
And The Band is so underrated.
Fun fact - I saw Fleetwood Mac on my 50th birthday and Sir Paul in Paris the week of my 60th.
Fleetwood Mac with Lyndsey and Stevie was so great.
And The Band is so underrated.
Fun fact - I saw Fleetwood Mac on my 50th birthday and Sir Paul in Paris the week of my 60th.
re: Forbes 30 Greatest Rock Bands of All Time
Posted by InCaliForNow on 2/17/25 at 5:28 pm
Solid top 5
And great point about Queen.
I am aware that them in my top 10 is based on personal preference
But - their early stuff really is great.
And great point about Queen.
I am aware that them in my top 10 is based on personal preference
But - their early stuff really is great.
re: Forbes 30 Greatest Rock Bands of All Time
Posted by InCaliForNow on 2/16/25 at 12:39 pm
Flip Zeppelin and the Beatles. But they’re the clear top 2 in my view.
The Stones and Pink Floyd are the next two. Not sure which order
The last GREAT Stones album was Some Girls. Some early Floyd is unlistenable
Queen is too high. They got disco-ish in the 80s. They’re still top 10 though.
U2, The Who, and The Beach Boys should make the top 10.
Eagles belong too IMO
Guns and Roses makes 10
The Stones and Pink Floyd are the next two. Not sure which order
The last GREAT Stones album was Some Girls. Some early Floyd is unlistenable
Queen is too high. They got disco-ish in the 80s. They’re still top 10 though.
U2, The Who, and The Beach Boys should make the top 10.
Eagles belong too IMO
Guns and Roses makes 10
re: Could your wife or girlfriend solve this?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 2/14/25 at 3:54 pm
No need for the Pythagorean theorem. These are similar triangles.
So
20/x = x/5
Cross multiply.
20*5 = x^2
x^2 = 100, the are of the square
So
20/x = x/5
Cross multiply.
20*5 = x^2
x^2 = 100, the are of the square
re: Y’all ever get some surprising news from a DNA kit?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 2/8/25 at 4:59 pm
I have an uncle (by marriage) that found out he has an adult daughter
When he got back from Vietnam, he met a woman and had a brief fling
He moved away before she knew she was pregnant.
He has a super common name, and it’s not like there was an internet in the early 70’s
He contacted her, and she said she’d been looking for him her whole life
He said it was an interesting conversation with my aunt.
The daughter comes to family functions sometimes.
Her and my uncle have very similar mannerisms. Makes me laugh
When he got back from Vietnam, he met a woman and had a brief fling
He moved away before she knew she was pregnant.
He has a super common name, and it’s not like there was an internet in the early 70’s
He contacted her, and she said she’d been looking for him her whole life
He said it was an interesting conversation with my aunt.
The daughter comes to family functions sometimes.
Her and my uncle have very similar mannerisms. Makes me laugh
re: Who’s your Favorite Actor? Why?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 2/2/25 at 10:32 am
Robert Duvall
He can play understated (Godfather) or over the top (Great Santini, The Apostle)
Gus McCrae is an all time great character
His small role was a high point in Apocalypse Now
And….was very funny in Four Christmases
He can play understated (Godfather) or over the top (Great Santini, The Apostle)
Gus McCrae is an all time great character
His small role was a high point in Apocalypse Now
And….was very funny in Four Christmases
re: Is there anything more frustrating than watching someone fumbling through Excel?
Posted by InCaliForNow on 1/22/25 at 6:11 pm
I work in financial services, started my career as an actuary, and know more excel than anyone I know.
Watching others use excel is like watching my grandparents program their VCR.
Watching others use excel is like watching my grandparents program their VCR.
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