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Nole Man
| Favorite team: | Florida State  |
| Location: | Somewhere In Tennessee! |
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| Registered on: | 5/15/2011 |
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re: Need help with a Johnny Mnemonic Fark
Posted by Nole Man on 4/17/25 at 12:04 pm
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re: Turks and Caicos- Excursions outside of Grace Bay
Posted by Nole Man on 4/16/25 at 4:31 pm
Four Things:
1. Rent a car (they drive on the left side BTW!!). Drive to:
Taylor Bay
On the way back, stop off for lunch/dinner at
Bugaloos
2. Snorkel or Dive Tour with:
Island Vibes
3. Dinner At:
Mr. Grouper
4. Drinks (or Dinner) At Sunset At:
Infiniti Bar
1. Rent a car (they drive on the left side BTW!!). Drive to:
Taylor Bay
On the way back, stop off for lunch/dinner at
Bugaloos
2. Snorkel or Dive Tour with:
Island Vibes
3. Dinner At:
Mr. Grouper
4. Drinks (or Dinner) At Sunset At:
Infiniti Bar
re: Who is paying these damn hotel prices in Nashville?
Posted by Nole Man on 4/15/25 at 8:43 pm
Celsius Holdings is a standout in the beverage industry, positioned well for both growth and recession protection. While many investors worry about recessions, this company has $890 million in cash reserves, almost 10% of their market cap.
I don't like it, but people drink this stuff! Check it out.
Analysis
Analysis 2
I don't like it, but people drink this stuff! Check it out.
Analysis
Analysis 2
re: Best software for converting docs
Posted by Nole Man on 4/14/25 at 8:27 am
Which version? Reader wouldn't. I use "Adobe Acrobat Standard" (previously Pro) at work and convert charts with tables in formats like Word or .PDF all the time into Excel. It's considered the "standard" in the Enterprise world. Guess it would depend on how the original charts are laid out?
Other .pdf converters...
Able2Pro
Able2Extract is a versatile PDF converter and editor developed by Investintech. It allows users to convert PDFs into various formats like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as edit, secure, and compress PDF files. The tool also features OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for converting scanned PDFs into editable documents. You can try it out with a free 7-day trial or purchase a one-time license for full access.
Other .pdf converters...
Able2Pro
Able2Extract is a versatile PDF converter and editor developed by Investintech. It allows users to convert PDFs into various formats like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as edit, secure, and compress PDF files. The tool also features OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for converting scanned PDFs into editable documents. You can try it out with a free 7-day trial or purchase a one-time license for full access.
re: How’s next week looking in your view
Posted by Nole Man on 4/14/25 at 8:12 am
Things change that fast.
Looking like the market will go up bigly.
vs TR 2X Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX)
67.41 -2.75 (-3.92%) 04/11/25 [NYSE Arca]
56.79 x 1 56.98 x 1 Pre-market 56.70 -10.71 (-15.89%) 08:51 ET
Dow Futures Surge
Prior to the opening bell, Dow Jones futures surged 450 points, or 1.1%. S&P 500 futures gained 1.7%, while tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 2.1%.
Looking like the market will go up bigly.
vs TR 2X Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX)
67.41 -2.75 (-3.92%) 04/11/25 [NYSE Arca]
56.79 x 1 56.98 x 1 Pre-market 56.70 -10.71 (-15.89%) 08:51 ET
Dow Futures Surge
Prior to the opening bell, Dow Jones futures surged 450 points, or 1.1%. S&P 500 futures gained 1.7%, while tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 2.1%.
re: Snl bullying the white lotus girl because of her teeth
Posted by Nole Man on 4/14/25 at 7:57 am
re: Snl bullying the white lotus girl because of her teeth
Posted by Nole Man on 4/14/25 at 7:55 am
quote::rolleyes:
Truth hurt?
They're out there if you cared to look. Dana Carvey resurrected his SNL career with Biden. Some brutal caricatures.
"Church Chat" Cold Open with Dana Carvey and David Spade.
"Chattin' With Hunter Biden"
Trump and Biden Meet
re: Snl bullying the white lotus girl because of her teeth
Posted by Nole Man on 4/13/25 at 5:43 pm
Part of the White Potus skit. Parts of it were funny. Seeing the Trump brothers again. Tiger Woods.
Didn't see the need to make fun of Aimee Lou Wood's teeth. That was cruel and unnecessary.
Didn't see the need to make fun of Aimee Lou Wood's teeth. That was cruel and unnecessary.
re: Who’s your go to market news?
Posted by Nole Man on 4/13/25 at 12:48 pm
Tom Lee!
Just said “Mag 7” set for big week. Market will explode on Monday.
Well there you have it!!??
LINK
Just said “Mag 7” set for big week. Market will explode on Monday.
Well there you have it!!??
LINK
re: Who’s your go to market news?
Posted by Nole Man on 4/13/25 at 12:47 pm
re: How’s next week looking in your view
Posted by Nole Man on 4/12/25 at 7:19 pm
re: DOGE now claiming that a total of 150B savings through FY26
Posted by Nole Man on 4/11/25 at 8:54 am
Federal Spending
That's not an insignificant amount of money of course. But ultimately, it's about what you can possibly get to and what you probably can't that would make the difference.
"Mandatory Spending" accounts for about 60% of the federal budget. This includes programs required by law, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Those will be pretty much untouchable without a major revolt in this country. Yeah, maybe there are still some efficiencies to be gained in these programs, but it wouldn't be material and it's HIGHLY political.
Next up is "Discretionary Spending". Defense spending constitutes about 13.3% of the U.S. federal budget. The 2023 defense budget was $820.3 billion, and the 2024 request was $842 billion. Defense spending is a major part of discretionary spending in the federal budget. The prospects of significant reductions here are virtually nil.
The current U.S. federal debt stands at approximately $36.2 trillion. Musk's focus was to be reducing waste and streamlining operations, but ultimately, such efforts require collaboration with Congress and other government entities. And it looks like he's on the way out with Trump.
So, at the end of day, I don't ultimately suspect much change at all.
That's not an insignificant amount of money of course. But ultimately, it's about what you can possibly get to and what you probably can't that would make the difference.
"Mandatory Spending" accounts for about 60% of the federal budget. This includes programs required by law, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Those will be pretty much untouchable without a major revolt in this country. Yeah, maybe there are still some efficiencies to be gained in these programs, but it wouldn't be material and it's HIGHLY political.
Next up is "Discretionary Spending". Defense spending constitutes about 13.3% of the U.S. federal budget. The 2023 defense budget was $820.3 billion, and the 2024 request was $842 billion. Defense spending is a major part of discretionary spending in the federal budget. The prospects of significant reductions here are virtually nil.
The current U.S. federal debt stands at approximately $36.2 trillion. Musk's focus was to be reducing waste and streamlining operations, but ultimately, such efforts require collaboration with Congress and other government entities. And it looks like he's on the way out with Trump.
So, at the end of day, I don't ultimately suspect much change at all.
re: DOGE now claiming that a total of 150B savings through FY26
Posted by Nole Man on 4/11/25 at 8:54 am
Guess we'll see
re: What’s today’s narrative?
Posted by Nole Man on 4/11/25 at 7:33 am
Today's narrative...
Partly cloudy skies, sun comes out after some rain early in the morning, clearing and nice day thereafter! :dude:
Partly cloudy skies, sun comes out after some rain early in the morning, clearing and nice day thereafter! :dude:
re: 25th anniversary trip to Italy, review my revised plan
Posted by Nole Man on 4/11/25 at 5:59 am
I will echo the "way too much in one trip" mantra you're seeing here. I get it. It's the "we need to see it all while we're there" feeling when you go to such an amazing place like Italy. So much to see and do. I want it all! :dude:
I'm going to throw a curve ball here and tell you if you're going to Florence, and taking the train to Rome, you HAVE to stop over along the way to Orvieto!
Orvieto is a stunning hilltop town in Umbria, Italy, perched on a volcanic tuff cliff. It's known for its rich history, breathtaking views, and architectural marvels like the Orvieto Cathedral, which boasts a colorful Gothic facade and frescoed interiors. The town also offers unique attractions like St. Patrick's Well, medieval streets, and underground caves that date back to the Etruscan era. It's a perfect destination for history buffs and those seeking a picturesque Italian experience. Have you been there, or are you planning a visit?
A few pics from Orvieto.
I've been to Italy 4 times and love it. We stopped off in Orvieto and spent the night. Best part of our trip. Amazing history. Views. Food. A quick cab ride from the station up the hill.
So, what would I can? You have some good suggestions and it's ultimately up to you. I will say I was never a Milan or Venice fan personally. Same with Pisa. At least compared to your other locations. Not sure if that'd work out airfare wise? Maybe fly into Florence, Italy - Peretola [FLR] and start there instead?
Either way, don't stress it. Whatever you do will be amazing and you will go back one day. Mark it down! :cheers:
I'm going to throw a curve ball here and tell you if you're going to Florence, and taking the train to Rome, you HAVE to stop over along the way to Orvieto!
Orvieto is a stunning hilltop town in Umbria, Italy, perched on a volcanic tuff cliff. It's known for its rich history, breathtaking views, and architectural marvels like the Orvieto Cathedral, which boasts a colorful Gothic facade and frescoed interiors. The town also offers unique attractions like St. Patrick's Well, medieval streets, and underground caves that date back to the Etruscan era. It's a perfect destination for history buffs and those seeking a picturesque Italian experience. Have you been there, or are you planning a visit?
A few pics from Orvieto.
I've been to Italy 4 times and love it. We stopped off in Orvieto and spent the night. Best part of our trip. Amazing history. Views. Food. A quick cab ride from the station up the hill.
So, what would I can? You have some good suggestions and it's ultimately up to you. I will say I was never a Milan or Venice fan personally. Same with Pisa. At least compared to your other locations. Not sure if that'd work out airfare wise? Maybe fly into Florence, Italy - Peretola [FLR] and start there instead?
Either way, don't stress it. Whatever you do will be amazing and you will go back one day. Mark it down! :cheers:
re: What’s today’s narrative?
Posted by Nole Man on 4/10/25 at 12:13 pm
re: What’s today’s narrative?
Posted by Nole Man on 4/10/25 at 11:01 am
Don't try to time the market
re: Who is your old Hollywood crush?
Posted by Nole Man on 4/10/25 at 10:55 am
Hmm..
Depends on what an "old" crush is?
Some great and obvious ones already posted like Sophia Loren.
Tough to top a young Gina Lollobrigida.
Depends on what an "old" crush is?
Some great and obvious ones already posted like Sophia Loren.
Tough to top a young Gina Lollobrigida.
re: talk me off the ledge for not buying today
Posted by Nole Man on 4/10/25 at 8:17 am
One day doth not a trend make.
This morning quite likely will drop.
vs TR 2X Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX)
51.92 -40.45 (-43.79%) 04/09/25 [NYSE Arca]
60.02 x 1 60.26 x 1 Pre-market 60.24 +8.32 (+16.02%)
You can't time the market. You can't buy at the high. You can't sell at the low. You'll never know when that will be.
Stock market crashes—sharp, sudden drops in prices—tend to be followed by recoveries over time. The pattern holds because crashes often stem from panic, overvaluation, or economic shocks, but markets adapt. Companies innovate, governments intervene, and investor confidence rebuilds. Data backs this: the S&P 500’s long-term average annual return, including crashes, is around 10% since 1926. No crash has permanently tanked a major index.
If you dollar cost average (DCA) over time in solid index funds or ETFs, you'll come out ahead. Something like Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) or Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) for example. Maybe you'd put like 25% if a riskier, higher upside ETF, like Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) for example.
This morning quite likely will drop.
vs TR 2X Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX)
51.92 -40.45 (-43.79%) 04/09/25 [NYSE Arca]
60.02 x 1 60.26 x 1 Pre-market 60.24 +8.32 (+16.02%)
You can't time the market. You can't buy at the high. You can't sell at the low. You'll never know when that will be.
Stock market crashes—sharp, sudden drops in prices—tend to be followed by recoveries over time. The pattern holds because crashes often stem from panic, overvaluation, or economic shocks, but markets adapt. Companies innovate, governments intervene, and investor confidence rebuilds. Data backs this: the S&P 500’s long-term average annual return, including crashes, is around 10% since 1926. No crash has permanently tanked a major index.
If you dollar cost average (DCA) over time in solid index funds or ETFs, you'll come out ahead. Something like Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) or Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) for example. Maybe you'd put like 25% if a riskier, higher upside ETF, like Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) for example.
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