I added a couple of new books that I’m currently reading (see below). Overall I’m reading four now, three of them are non-fiction, with only
readCNN: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fortune/0801/gallery.bestcos_toppay.fortune/index.html When I saw the first few companies I thought to myself: “Great, unless you’re a lawyer, you don’t have a chance with these!”
readKijiji – Ebay’s version of Craig’s List – has so far been a waste of time for me. I tried listing items on Kijiji 3
readThere’s a system in place on NYSE to prevent 1987 style event: http://www.nyse.com/press/circuit_breakers.html What happens if they halt and then re-open? Wouldn’t this increase the
readDespite Recession Fears, VC Investments Show Confidence in Hot, New Ideas …In 2001, venture capitalists were actually curtailing their investments after the dot-com economy pushed
readWe watched “Stranger Than Fiction” a few weeks ago, I really liked it and keep coming back to it. I give it 10/10 and will
readThe general consensus is – yes, they are. As a group they probably are, but if you treat microcaps just like any other company and
readMuch-quoted advice from “Confessions of a Shopaholic”: “There are two solutions to money troubles. C.B., or M.M.M. — Cut Back, or Make More Money.”
readYes, there is such a thing as good tax news! In addition to lowering GST rate from 6% to 5%, effective January 1, 2008: The
readYou can invest to either maximize profits (by concentrating, my current strategy) or preserve your wealth (by diversifying). A well-diversified portfolio should include exposure to
read“Resolutions” is really a very big word, my goals are not very ambitious. Smoking/food habits/fitness are pretty much under control, it’s an ongoing improvement process
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