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re: Matt Leinart on '03
Posted by Edge on 10/26/15 at 6:33 pm
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Get over it. It was a split title, and of course they are going to claim it[/quote]
Nothing to get over with USC. Just disappointed with the shoddy presentation/reporting by ESPN. ...
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re: Matt Leinart on '03
Posted by Edge on 10/26/15 at 6:22 pm
What a surprise …The ESPN 30 for 30 Trojan War piece was totally misleading in using terms like “three-peat” and “dynasty” in referring to USC’s national championship runs in the BCS era (starting in 2003). Once I heard about this alleged 2003 championship, I was suspicious of everything else inclu...
re: Photo of what caused the power outage
Posted by Edge on 2/4/13 at 10:48 am
[quote]Ray Lewis released a statement saying he has no idea who killed the power[/quote]
:lol:...
re: How did Tigerdroppings get so Big?
Posted by Edge on 1/18/12 at 11:01 am
One-stop shop – I get more than sports info from the site. Last week, I used the mobile dining guide to find a highly rated restaurant and get directions. In addition to sports, this is a huge entertainment site with great extras such as the political board.
Layout – While somewhat dated in app...
re: Poll on TigerDroppings.com Home Page...
Posted by Edge on 11/18/10 at 5:11 pm
[quote]Chicken, as an Auburn Alum and fan I think the best thing to do is get ALL the facts before making a decision.[/quote]
Trying to get all the facts may take several months if not years (as in the Reggie Bush case).
There could be findings in the investigation that could trigger interim a...
re: Robert Smith "There is no doubt that UF is the most talented team
Posted by Edge on 11/13/10 at 8:26 pm
Robert Smith = No Credibility...
re: I can't believe Danielson was saying "Cam is a feel good story"
Posted by Edge on 11/13/10 at 6:54 pm
CBS (e.g., Barnhart)seems to be aiding the SEC with a cover-up....
re: I can't believe Danielson was saying "Cam is a feel good story"
Posted by Edge on 11/13/10 at 6:50 pm
Yeah, a "feel good story" for CBS and their ratings because they have SEC TV rights...
re: TD.com Raffle Ticket Give Away...Winners Announced...
Posted by Edge on 10/5/09 at 1:49 pm
I'm in. Thanks....
re: Goal Line Stand
Posted by Edge on 9/28/09 at 6:06 pm
[quote]After Chad makes that amazing play, no one even gave him any dap. [/quote]
Other than Jones, the rest of our defense was tangled in the mass of bodies. I don't think they knew what happened....
Overall, I have had a very good experience with USAA. However, if you live in New Orleans or other areas of South Louisiana, I don't believe USAA is providing homeowner's coverage....
re: Never pay off your house?
Posted by Edge on 3/11/09 at 2:08 pm
[quote]excuse me, I used the wrong word. Your house is not an INVESTMENT.[/quote]
My house purchases have been investments and, more importantly, they have contributed to "quality of life."
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re: "Mark To Make Believe"
Posted by Edge on 3/5/09 at 11:49 am
[quote]MtM doesn't work in the panic mode market we're in as it does in a traditional market environment.[/quote]
I agree....
re: "Mark To Make Believe"
Posted by Edge on 3/4/09 at 10:49 pm
[quote]I think you would see a minimal rally followed by further obfuscation of balance sheets, and increased investor skepticism. I see the argument/disadvantage to some mark to market related things, although I still believe that is an auditor/enforcement issue as opposed to a pure statement issue...
re: "Mark To Make Believe"
Posted by Edge on 3/4/09 at 9:20 pm
The debate on M2M goes on!
Regardless of your position, do you believe that the market/financials will get a nice pop if M2M requirements are relaxed (e.g., modified to reflect “hold to maturity” value in an “orderly” market)?
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re: My Take On The DIY Debate
Posted by Edge on 2/16/09 at 11:49 pm
Ams, it is tough sledding these days for Financial Advisors. Most FAs didn’t see the market drop coming and clients watched their savings evaporate. But of course, the FAs still collected their management fees in most cases.
Perhaps, your firms need to enhance the value proposition (fees, servi...
re: Investment Strategy – Your Advice Please
Posted by Edge on 2/13/09 at 12:44 pm
[quote]not sure if that's a joke or not[/quote]
Sorry for the weak attempt at humor.
I'm not too excited about this strategy for a few reasons including the mentioned high transaction costs, low upside for the risk, and the hope for low volatility in this market.
But, thanks for offering th...
re: Investment Strategy – Your Advice Please
Posted by Edge on 2/13/09 at 11:29 am
[quote]Iron Condors [/quote]
Is ths your commodity play?...
re: Investment Strategy – Your Advice Please
Posted by Edge on 2/13/09 at 11:19 am
[quote]I don't do options in my retirement.[/quote]
Would you consider this in your taxable account?
I'm not trying to challenge any position but only attempting to get additional opinions on the benefits of an option spread strategy versus a long buy strategy in this uncertain and volatile ...
re: Investment Strategy – Your Advice Please
Posted by Edge on 2/13/09 at 11:06 am
[quote]For retirement, I just go between cash or some equivalent and total stock market index.[/quote]
This approach has worked well for me as well.
[quote]I don't see a bunch of capital appreciation happening over the next 10 years.[/quote]
If your view on appreciation would change but you...
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