This is how the Paris(Zoroastrians) dispose of their dead. Finest form of recycling, if you take emotions out of the equation.

Article does not mention the cashing in of millions of dollars of stock options through private markets, diluting the value of the offering, before the average joe can even buy a share.

The only way to calculate a tax is add all taxes, SS tax, Fed income tax, medicaid tax, state tax, county tax, city tax, sewer tax,UE /Dis,  all taxes you pay whenever you buy something or eat out, charitable contributions you make through your employer, dry cleaning charges for your suits which are required at work et...more

The way to look at extended warranties is, suppose you put 10% of every purchase in a separate account. If you do this over your lifetime, are you ahead self insuring or with an extended warranty?

What happened to the economists, screaming 'deflation' a little while ago?

Calling the IRS 'goons' is all empty talk. The Republicans need the IRS more than the democrats do. They want no cuts in defense. So who is going to be doing the dirty job of  collecting  the $780 billion? We have seen this time and time again. Other empty talk is getting rid of the Education department. Once they come...more

Yeah, yeah! look at all the jobs the small 'internet' companies created in the 1990s with the money raised in the market. Where are they now?

You said it right. That is why I decided not to put any additional money in the market, until this 'stock options' for executives scam is eliminated. If they are telling you they got this great performing company, why don't they take all their remuneration in the form salaries which show up in the profit & loss account...more