There is a decent amount of financial intelligence on this newgroup. Interested to see if we can get a sporadic investment idea thread going.

Before i start, the following jokes are off limits because they are so telegraphed:
Market at 14k
Rita's Franchises
Stealing Facebook from Finkelweiner
JC Penney private equity
(all other tjc financial success stories are on the table though)

As for me:
Loaded some cash into ETW today in a tax free IRA as a long term play.
Also interested in NLY, but a little concerned as the curve is sure to flatten.

From a more pedestrian perspective, I like multifamily investment properties as the homeownership rate is sure to plummet in the coming decade.

What are you more astute guys involved in these days?
Anything piquing your interest that you haven't pulled the trigger on yet?

Bang!

Will the Big East have 2 of the top 10 picks in the NBA draft? They already boast the National Champions. Not too shabby for a "mid-major"!

trying to Discuss the playoffs and it's all 76ers talk. The 76ers did not make the playoffs.

Kyle Lowry in the 2nd biggest game of his career tomorrow afternoon in Canada.

Finally and exciting game worth watching. I will tune in.

When I was a single man with no children, I could often be found ranting about the inequity of companies offering paid family leave (maternity/paternity), while not offering an identical number of paid days off for non-parents who choose to say, immerse themselves in a language in a foreign country for two months...or learn to play a musical instrument....etc.

Of course, now I have one child and another coming any day, so I'm not as likely to be heard spouting off about this inequity, but I still do feel the same way deep down.

So, I guess my question is, why do company's offer dissimilar benefits to two identically qualified workers? Should a company be in the business of determining which non-work related endeavors are worthy of paid time off?

Discuss

Article from Bossi:
https://basketballrecruiting.n.riva...umbers-recruiting-rankings-and-the-nba-draft#

Thoughts??

Pi Kap, Rugby, great guy, so sad...RIP

Patrick John Maher, age 47, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2016.

Patrick is survived by his beautiful wife of 21 years, Jennifer Sweeney Maher. He treated his Jennifer like a queen. His prized possessions were his children, Patrick John (PJ), Riley and Caeli. Patrick is also survived by his wonderful mother, Helen Maher, his brother Robert, his-in-laws, Michael and Diane Sweeney, Michael and Gina Sweeney and Joe and Missy O'Donnell. Patrick was adored by his nieces and nephews, Sam, Murphy, Megan, Molly, Kacey, Trey and Hunter.

Patrick fought a hard battle with sarcoma for four years. He will be reunited with his father, John, who made him the man he was. Patrick was a kind, loving and gentle person. He impacted everyone he met. Patrick's passion and dedication was seen in each player that he coached on the Rugby field.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family Friday, June 24, 2016 from 4:00-8:00 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square PA. His Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, Main Campus Chapel, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA. Interment is private.

What happened on the day you joined Rivals?

Wednesday August 29, 2001.

The Dow closed at 10,090 (plunging below 10,000 the next day--I hope TJC hung in there and rode it out).

Fuel was approximately $1.50 per gallon.

The Mets beat the Phillies 7-5 behind a 2 RBI performance from Todd Zeile. Jimmy Rollins was 0-4 and was caught stealing.

Veterans Stadium workers in Philadelphia raced the clock to convert the field from baseball to football in time for Thursday's Eagle game against the New York Jets. This was be the first football game at the stadium since a botched conversion forced the cancellation of an Eagle-Raven exhibition game Aug. 13.

John McCain celebrated his 65th birthday by announcing he would be undergoing treatment to treat a benign enlargement of his prostate.

The formulation of the Tennis Channel was announced.

The transition from Lap to JW was underway.

At this point in time there are a number of senior coaches at significant programs against whom we compete for recruits.
Some of these folks are shopworn and scandle ridden. Others are approacing potential retirement.
A high school player being recruited is meeting a coach as many as 6 years from the end of college elligibility.

Therfore : How many years do you think the following coaches will stick around?

UNC-Williams
Syracuse-Boeheim
Louisville-Pitino
Duke- Coach K

Anyone else whose loss would be a great gain for Villanova?

I expect Self and Calipari to be around for a while.

Tracy Wolfson's reaction. Just something about her.....

Not sure if any of you are watching,but they are messing with Dustin Johnson BIG TIME....the dumbest rule in golf is a penalty if the ball moves on the green...Lowry got jobbed yesterday. Today,Johnson's ball moved,he calls in the head of rules and the guy deems that Johnson didn't make it move and let him play the ball.......NOW,the Geniuses of the USGA want to "review" it after the round,so neither Johnson or any of his competitors know what the actual score is,they are going to review again AFTER the round.
They f....ed him at Whistling Straits,now they are doing it again. If I was DJ,I'd tell him that he didn't cause the ball to move,END OF STORY.
All the PROS that have finished are slamming the USGA!

Nova nominated for Best Game, Best Team and Best Coach.

http://espn.go.com/espys/2016/

If you were Jake from Training Day, would you take some of the cash from Roger's stash after they killed him?

I think I would.

if you're Butch, do you save Marcellus from being raped or just get out of there?

A truck carrying multiple loaded assault rifles, handguns, knives, body armor, and night vision goggles was stopped at the entrance to the holland tunnel. Apparently they were just "gun enthusiasts" from the SoP who had no idea that you can't bring guns into the CoDB. Their truck was a bit conspicuous:



http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/loca...rrorism-Investigation-New-York-383805691.html

I personally love these "people trying to bring weapons into CoDB and getting arrested" stories. There was one a few years ago where some tourist from Tennessee tried to bring a handgun to the 9/11 museum, got caught, and went to jail over it.

if you were Damon's character in The Martian, what would you do? Try to solve every little problem or just off yourself?

So.......let's say Hillary receives the Democratic nomination next month in the CoP. Then, let's suppose that she dies in October.

What happens with the Democratic slot for President on the ballots of each state?

I just heard that Fr. Denny passed away today, if you had him as a teacher or knew him in any other capacity you know what a great man he was. I don't think there are any plans for services yet, but if I hear them I will post here for anyone that is interest.

Say what you want about ESPN's role in the demise of college sports as we knew them. They produce great documentaries. OJ: An American Story is an instant classic. Fabulous filmmaking and storytelling.

Anyone watching? Compelling television.

Man, what a strange (and awful) dude.

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Wow. What a great series thus far. Some real nailbiters. Can't wait to hear how the narrative completely reverses now in typical moronic fashion.

The only thing I know for sure, besides Cleveland not being able to win at Oracle, is they need to send Kevin Love home. That dude makes Enes Kanter and Jahlil Okafor blush on the defensive end. Stinks.

Was apparently yesterday or today. Who really cares, right?

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@nardibynature2 and @as002 - no soccer thread?!

After losing to Columbia, USA storms back to win Group A and advance to the knockout stage. They will play either Brazil, Peru, or Ecaudor in the quarterfinals.

ISIS inspired alligator kills 2 year old at Disney world

Running for re-election despite tweeting this WAY back in....last month.

Marco Rubio ‏@marcorubio May 16
I have only said like 10000 times I will be a private citizen in January.