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2011 Infiniti G37 (to replace my 11 years old Toyota Solara w/165k)

Nikon D7000 (on order)

Nikon 35mm 1.8 lens

Nikon SB 400 Flash

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everybody

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Thanks for the responses everybody. The primary reason for the purchase will be for target shooting, but home defense is a secondary reason (that is why I don't want a 22). I also don't plan on carrying it with me and getting a concealed weapon permit, but I'm a never say never type of person. Last...

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Happy birthday Saint Jack. Hope to celebrate your 100th birthday soon

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Does anyone know of a site where I can go for an interactive chart? For EXAMPLE if you have $10000 in an s&p 500 I would like to see how it did from 1981 to 1985. I would like to know if there is an interactive charts like that out there. Thanks go to www.finance.yahoo.com click on s&p on l...

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Does anyone know of a site where I can go for an interactive chart? For EXAMPLE if you have $10000 in an s&p 500 I would like to see how it did from 1981 to 1985. I would like to know if there is an interactive charts like that out there. Thanks go to www.finance.yahoo.com click on s&p on l...

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I think many people are jealous/pissed at Taleb for being right repeatedly,and showing how ignorant/stupid/corrupt are lots of people in the business. :lol:

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Toyota like most corporations cares only about the bottom line. So if people stop buying Toyota's, Toyota may get the message. I am surprised that Toyota sales dropped only 40%. It seems most people care about the extra 1000$ rebate on a Toyota than their safety. As a happy owner of two Toyotas (not...

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Thanks for all the info. It sounds like the oversll favorite is the Canon SD1200..and another favorite is the Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS3. (do they REALLY need to have so many letters and numbers in their names) I will check them both out..and I notice a favorite at the Steve's Cameras site..is a Fuji....

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777 :lol:

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I keep adding more (mainly reirement account), and the worst it gets, I like it more, given the fact that I am in my accumulation period. :lol:

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Canon SD line. Preferably one that starts with 28mm (equivelant zoom).

I have the SD 880 it is great, but currently discontinued.

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Snoopy wrote:PaPaw:

The link requires a login.

Thanks, anyway!

Subscription to consumerreports.org is $19 annualy. It is the most useful and money saving site ever . I seldom buy anything (especially cars) without checking the rating at CR.

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This is by far the most intelligent group of people I could ever hope to meet. I want to thank all the moderators and forum administrator, along with all the bogleheads who offer their advice selflessly everyday. Couldn't say it any better than mattman22. Great bunch of people. And thank you Taylor...

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I am interested. (time permitting).

Jack

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Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet! Excellent quality good price highly rated. Depending where you go it may be as high as $12, but I can find it under $10. Compares well against more expensive wines. The Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet is a very good replacement at a lower price. Their Merlot...

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Dear Jack,

Glad to hear from you.

Best of health to you.

Your wisdom will guide millions of investors for generations.

Thank you.

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What would devastate the bond markets? Global nuclear war, massive hyperinflation with concomitant interest rate increases, anything that would prevent bond issuers from paying their debts.[/quote] How about printing money like there is no tomorrow :x , increasing budget deficit :cry: . oh, I have a...

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Mel: Thanks for the quick reply. Did Dr. Bernstein give his reason for not having international bonds? Fillol I don't want to misquote what was said during the Q&A with the Experts at BH8 in Dallas, so perhaps we should simply wait for the DVDs an the transcripts. Personally, I don't care to ta...

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Has the website been going down intermittently the last few days, just 10 minutes at a time or so? I'm starting to wonder if it is my computer because it is starting to happen for multiple websites. I thought it was a firefox issue at first, but if I switch immediately over to internet explorer, I ...

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rgarling wrote:
MWCA wrote:Ranting about stuff is getting old too...
its the new normal

Nice ..... :lol:

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The calculator also said childcare was annually $1732. This seem very low. Daycare cost about $800 / month. Paul[/quote] They forgot the zero after the $1732. I know that for sure. We have 2 kids :lol: . Having said that; the happiest times/moments in my life, bar none ,were/are with my kids (ages 4...

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eurowizard wrote:Why is anti-government discussion allowed if its not the US government?

Home bias :lol:

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kb0fhp wrote:Is that implying that the US is becoming a "banana republic" economically with regard to its currency?

We do not even grow bananas :lol:

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[quote="RedTail"]My wife and I are traveling to Vegas for a weekend (2-3 nights) sometime between November and January. We've got a lot of patience/flexibility to book the best deal. I've been once before, so I'm familiar with the area. We DEFINITELY want to stay on the strip. We are in ou...

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Adrian Nenu wrote:Right or wrong, who knows? But it is safer to be globally diversified and avoid a big bet on one region/country.

Adrian
anenu@tampabay.rr.com

That's why my equity portion is diveded 33%US, 67% international.
I think the latest numbers put the US around 30-40% of the world economy.

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Vanguard REIT Index: People love it at $23 a share. They hate it at $13 a share. Go figure. I bought some REIT around $7.50 (with some of my 5% casino money), and sold it around $ 13. I guess that people who loved it around $23-27 are the same people who argued that real estate ALWAYS go up. I hope...

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I have a BOA WorldPoints Visa card as my back-up for my AMEX Blue Cash. I only use it a couple times a month when a vendor doesn't accept AMEX. Received a letter yesterday that my WorldPoints card will be instituting a new annual fee of $49/year. It seems that some stricter credit card regulations ...

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Every day I am glad(er) that I am a boglehead and thank Jack for what he has done for a common investor. I hope and pray that God gives him the strength to keep fighting for many, many years to come. Well said Simba. :thumbsup Amen My nickname for Bogle is Saint Jack :) . In my book he is better th...

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A friend of mine insists that his wife's 15 inch tire car is 3 inches lower than his 18 inch tire car. I say the "inches" are the WIDTH of the tire and have nothing to do with the height. What are the facts? He needs to use a measuring tape, measure the diameter of the wheel and the tire ...

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A friend of mine insists that his wife's 15 inch tire car is 3 inches lower than his 18 inch tire car. I say the "inches" are the WIDTH of the tire and have nothing to do with the height. What are the facts? He needs to use a measuring tape, measure the diameter of the wheel and the tire ...

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72. (eatimated 60)

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Pray that you will not get in accident with a Mini Cooper while driving this car :lol: .

Who cares about mpg after becoming a road kill !!!!

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Anyone have any comments? I am considering buying one. thanks, Sam I will not buy anything from GM (Goverment Motors). I rather spend my money on a none handout seeking, self reliant company. I will consider the new Ford Taurus, especially in SHO trim. The ES 350 is a better looking Camry in Armani...

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We are presently looking for a new printer for the home office. Most of our printing is of documents, and from time to time a photo. We'd also like to have the ability to fax and scan in a pinch. We presently have an Epson 925 which I have not been that happy with in terms of its ability to print d...

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Edge's post indicated a totally different experience in the Infinity. Not interested in the BMW or Mercedes, but would like to hear the differences between the Infinity and the Lexus at the lower end of the spectrum. The Infiniti G37 is a competitor to the Lexus IS 350, which is rear wheel drive. T...

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Edge's post indicated a totally different experience in the Infinity. Not interested in the BMW or Mercedes, but would like to hear the differences between the Infinity and the Lexus at the lower end of the spectrum. The Infiniti G37 is a competitor to the Lexus IS 350, which is rear wheel drive. T...

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Nikon Monarch line of binoculars is great. Ithink it is a best buy in your price range. I looked at Nikon Monarchs, which come highly recommended. The PC ATB 10x42 is about $300 and their X 10.5x45 is $600, with nothing in between. When looking into an unlit room across the store I could see the di...

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czeckers wrote:I feel bad for everyone who abandoned their strategies on the way down. Those who stuck with their plans have certainly done alright. These are interesting times.

-K

I feel happy for the people who stuck with their strategies, but I am not sure if I feel bad for those who didn't. :lol:

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I follow Ben Graham's advice, worked beautifully for me in this last dounturn.

Some may consider it market timing, although I do not buy individual stocks, only Vanguard funds (no etfs), and I am by no means a day trader.

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$500 range. Any opinions? I'll use them for hunting so they need to be waterproof, same issues if you are a birder I guess. Sturdy is better than lightweight. I looked at a pair of Vortex Vipers that seems to fit the bill, but maybe another model will give better contrast, etc. rg Nikon Monarch lin...

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I would photograph people, scenes, etc. Really anything! I would like to carry 1 lens, but find the 18-200 very heavy. I am trying to see if I can get by with the 55-200 even though I would lose the close range. I know some people use the 55-200 as their only lens. I would use the 35 mm if I go out...

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"Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me" :lol: (the world is learning). Many peolple from around the world I talk to, pretty much have the same impression that the world was let down by the US financial system's manipulation of the markets, and tarnishing the stellar reputati...

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After doing my own research I'm leaning towards either the Canon Rebel EOS XSi or XS, and I may also buy a new lens to go with it. Ideally I'd like to use one lens on the camera so I don't have to change them out frequently. Any recommendations on a good 18mm/200mm with IS? I have Nikon 18-200vr zo...

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I'll bring up the issue of naked links to the Advisory Panel. IMO posting a link without explanatory text essentially says the poster believes his time is more important than the hundreds who will encounter his link and have to try to figure out what to do with it. I never check those links, exactl...

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Best of health and hopes for easy pregnancy for your wife (and to you :lol: ). We had two boys in the last eight years, and trust me you will use you camera a lot. If you have currently any film SLR like Nikon,Canon etc., it is a good idea to stay in the same family so you can use the lenses on the ...

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Dear Jack,

Hope for a speedy recovy, and a very healthy and very very long life.

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Very informative and well produced. I wish it was in high def though.

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I listened to the podcast today. It is awesome. Planet money is another NPR podcast (2-3 times a week) that I find it very informative, and worth listening. One of the facts about the current housing mess that caugth my attention is the fact that there is over 200,000 home owners who did not make a ...

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I upload to Costco Photo. you have to be a member, and you have the option of full resolution uploads, or faster lower resolution uploads (good for up to 8x10 enlargement). Another (or additional) option is to burn you photos on a dvd and mail it to your home. Each dvd has 4.7GB of storage, and the ...

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