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Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by dead fps

dead fps — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:43:05 +0000

Burn It Down by Avenged Sevenfold…

Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by gndn47

gndn47 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:36:27 +0000

Slow Burn–David Bowie

Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by stush15642

stush15642 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:46:03 +0000

Crash and Burn by The Pat Travers Band

Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by Petey

Petey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:56:12 +0000

From a search of my own collection…

“Soulburn” White Willow
“Pouring Gasoline on a Burning Man” Boneshakers
“Mick’s a Hippie Burning” Big Audio Dynamite (also, “London Bridge”)
“I Was In the House When the House Burned Down” Warren Zevon
“Forever Burning Flame” Tiamat
“Halo Burn” Valkyrie
“Crash’n'Burn” Adrenalin Junkies
“Burning From the Inside” Bauhaus
“Burnt Flowers Falling” Type O Negative
“Burn Like Brilliant Trash (At Jackie’s Funeral)” Machines of Loving Grace
“Burning Heretics” Apoptygma Berzerk
“Hands of Death (Burn Baby Burn)” Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie (from “Songs in the Key of X”)
Nine Inch Nails & The Cure both have songs just called “Burn” – The Cure also has “Fire in Cairo”

And to put you to sleep at the end of all this…
“For You Will Burn Your Wings Upon the Sun” Black Tape For A Blue Girl

Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by sara-ra

sara-ra — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:20:30 +0000

“Burn” by Nine Inch Nails from the Natural Born Killer’s soundtrack

Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by Salty6

Salty6 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:25:45 +0000

“Burning Down the House” Talking Heads
“Burning House of Love” X
“Beds are Burning” Midnight Oil

… don’t do it!

Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by wakefield75

wakefield75 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:59:47 +0000

Bomb Track – Rage Against the Machine

Fire, Water, Burn – Bloodhound Gang

Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by witchywoman

witchywoman — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:02:58 +0000

Disco Inferno

Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by Fonzie T

Fonzie T — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:22:23 +0000

Burn- Deep Purple
Burnin For You- Blue Oyster Cult
Burning Down the House- Talking Heads
Beds Are Burning- Midnight Oil
Burning Down One Side- Robert Plant

Comment on The Ultimate Money Guide for Bubbles, Busts, Recession and Depression Reviews by Saul Wanetick

Saul Wanetick — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:55:12 +0000

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

the ultimate financial guide, March 21, 2011

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Dr. Weiss has clearly explained the workings of the financial system. How to safeguard your money in times of deflation or inflation. How to make big profits by holding cash, and using it at the right time.
This book is an eye opener for the neophite invester. I would recommend bying this book from Amazon at this price.

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Comment on Trade Like an O’Neil Disciple: How We Made 18,000% in the Stock Market (Wiley Trading) by Pradeep Bonde

Pradeep Bonde — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:50:22 +0000

47 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

A must buy for growth/momentum investor who want explosive returns.., August 30, 2010

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This review is from: Trade Like an O'Neil Disciple: How We Made 18,000% in the Stock Market (Wiley Trading) (Hardcover)

In a year around 40 to 50 books on trading are published, I read most of them, there are very few which have actionable trading ideas and can help you enhance your trading skills. Trade Like an O'Neil Disciple: How We Made 18,000% in the Stock Market is one of the best books I have read in recent years. I am already reading it second time and taking extensive notes.
If you are growth/ IBD/ momentum/ CANSLIM kind investor you will find practical ideas and some new ways of entering and exiting trades. You will also learn how explosive returns are possible under right circumstances using those methods.
The book also goes in to details of short selling and has couple of good short selling strategies.
The book is not for beginners and those looking for simple methods without much effort, you need to have some foundation about growth and momentum investing before appreciating and understanding it.
A must buy for growth/momentum investor who want explosive returns..

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Comment on Making a Mixtape–Songs with the word “burn” in them? by nintendofreak152007

nintendofreak152007 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:46:46 +0000

“BURN IT UP” R. KELLY
“BURN” USHER

Comment on Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market: The Art of Flipping Properties–Insider Secrets from the Experts Who Do It Every Day by Darcy B. Frisina

Darcy B. Frisina — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:44:03 +0000

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

House Flipping Made Easy, October 4, 2006

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This review is from: Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market: The Art of Flipping Properties--Insider Secrets from the Experts Who Do It Every Day (Paperback)

One of the biggest misconceptions about house flipping is it requires a great deal of money and paperwork. After reading this book, I learned that house flipping is not just for the wealthy and well-connected. Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market breaks down the flipping process into easily understood segments.

I found the chapter devoted to the legal end of house flipping especially helpful because this area tends to overwhelm and discourage people who are interested in house flipping. Four different types of mortgages are described, along with tips to help you present an impressive picture of yourself to potential lenders. The chapter also includes samples of standard legal documents commonly used in the industry, including a deed of sale and a contractor agreement. This allows the reader to review these documents at their leisure so that they are not shell-shocked when confronted with them during the house flipping process.

This book also includes a detailed chapter about what to look for in a potential house and an extensive glossary of legal and financial terms. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in house flipping, but is nervous about the legal and financial aspects of the process.

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Comment on Marketing Channels: A Management View by Leslie Dubin

Leslie Dubin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:40:02 +0000

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Not many choices...., July 27, 2009

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This review is from: Marketing Channels: A Management View (Hardcover)

Used for a graduate level marketing class. Very dry and not the best marketing book by a long shot. However, according to our professor there aren't many choices related to "Marketing Channels." There is very little (almost non-existent) help from the related web resources and the powerpoints that are available don't always follow the text. Basically the book needs to be updated.

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Comment on Help in Java with printf? by deonejuan

deonejuan — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:36:23 +0000

Ditto about the first answer on the %d = integer. Also, if you do a
formattedMoney.format( value );

that needs to be
String s = formattedMoney.format( value ) // or
System.out.printf( “%s%n”, formattedMoney.format( value ) );
formatters return a String.

%n is equal to ‘r’

Comment on Trade Like an O’Neil Disciple: How We Made 18,000% in the Stock Market (Wiley Trading) by Trends Catcher "TC"

Trends Catcher "TC" — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:34:44 +0000

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Excellent Addition to the CANSLIM Literature, August 29, 2010

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This book is an excellent addition to the CANSLIM literature. To understand this book's place in the grand scheme of trading literature, I have to digress first.

If you have been trading for a few years and have read some of the classic literature on trading (e.g., Market Wizards series), you know that the vast majority of successful traders are trend followers. The objective of trend followers is to capture trends in markets with limited risk. The rules of trading that all trend followers stick to are letting profit run, cutting losses short, and manage risk.

O'Neil is in his core a trend follower. He suggests cutting losses at 7-8% or less. Once he latches onto a big trend, he sits tight with the trend until the trend runs its full course (e.g., his trades in Chrysler, Syntex, Pic `N Save, Amgen, Charles Schwab, AOL, Sun Microsystems, EBAY, and more recently in AAPL). O'Neil also manages risk of his trades by rigorous stock selection, broad market timing, and position sizing.

How good is O'Neil? According to some accounts, O'Neil has an average annul return of over 40% for nearly half a century (1962 - present). That's better than anyone else with such a long-term track record. His numbers are better than those of Warren Buffet's, Peter Lynch's, and even George Soros'. Some have argued that given O'Neil's great rate of return over such a long period, why then isn't he as rich as Buffet or Soros? The answers are: 1. Although O'Neil is indeed very rich (2 Billion plus according to some accounts), O'Neil doesn't put all his capital in the market. 2. O'Neil doesn't trade other people's money, thus he doesn't have the leverage that Buffet and Soros have had. 3. O'Neil started with five thousand dollars, while most other big guns started with a lot more money, either theirs, or other people's money. 4. O'Neil's trading style doesn't allow him to trade multi-billion dollars - imagine selling 1 millions shares of a small stock at the market when your stop loss is hit! So, for whatever reasons, O'Neil is not as rich as Buffet or Soros on paper. But what the dickens does that matter to you? If you are reading this review, chances are you are a small fish, most of you may just want to make a little extra money to supplement your regular salary, some more ambitious may want to make enough money consistently in the market so that you can "trade for a living", and still a few, like myself, strive to "make millions" - So, the fact O'Neil is not as rich as Buffet or Soros shouldn't bother you. Because in your and my league, that is, the league of traders who manage the amount of money ranges from thousands to a few hundred millions, the best long-standing player is William O'Neil.

In stock trading, the most reliable and confirming indicator suggesting lasting power of a leading stock with superior relative strength is that in its same industry group, there are one or more other leading stocks demonstrating similar superior relative strength (remember DRYS, TBSI, and TNH all moved at the same time, then POT, MOS, CF, TRA all moved at the same time, then FSLR, SPWRA, TSL, STP, CSIQ all moved at the same time?). Thus, using this analogy, if a host of traders out of the same group (O'Neil's group, in the broader sense, the trend-following crowd), using largely similar strategies, all achieved superior results, then there must be something special about this group. The only difference is that all the leading stocks will finally top out and become the best shorts while the best traders get better and spawn another crop of superior traders.

Take a look at this long list of some of the best traders spawned by O'Neil's teaching: David Ryan (of Market Wizards fame, 1985, 1986, and 1987 US Investment Champion, with performance numbers of 161%, 160%, and 118% for those 3 years, respectively), Cedd Moses (1991 US Investing Champion, 379%), and Lee Freestone (1991 US Investing Championship, second place, 279%, 1992 US Investing Championship, second place again, 120%, and 1994 US Investing Champion - first place finally, 234%). Rumor has it that Mark Minervini (of Stock Market Wizards fame) also worked for or was [more likely] heavily influenced by O'Neil and David Ryan. According to Jack Schwager, Minervini's average annual compounded return between 1995 and 1999 was 220 percent, including his 155% first place finish in the 1997 US Investing Championship.

Kacher and Morales, the authors of this book, are two more recent outstanding students of O'Neil's. Kacher's performance numbers: from 1996 to 2002, 110% per year for 7 years (could have been much higher had he decided to fully use his available capital, also remember he has included in the two and half years of the great bear market at the beginning of this century). Jil Morales' performance numbers: from 1998 to 2005: 80% per year for 8 years (excellent numbers given that a large chunk of this... Read more

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Comment on Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market: The Art of Flipping Properties–Insider Secrets from the Experts Who Do It Every Day by K. W. "K.W."

K. W. "K.W." — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:32:41 +0000

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Well written, interesting, and fun to read., January 8, 2007

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This review is from: Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market: The Art of Flipping Properties--Insider Secrets from the Experts Who Do It Every Day (Paperback)

Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market by Sebastian Howell

This is an extremely well written and interesting book. One reason I found it credible is that it gives lots of warnings to be cautious, yet details how success in the real estate business is possible. So it's balanced. Another positive comment is that the book explains terms well, so that a complete novice knows what's going on. It's thorough, but never becomes tedious. The book explains that flipping is not only a means to an income, but is very satisfying on other levels. Restoring an old house is a creative endeavour, and providing buyers with a home they love is richly rewarding on an emotional level.

The way this book is written appeals to me and is in sync with my learning style. It's very linear, and discusses the process of flipping step-by-step. It explains clearly the pitfalls you may encounter along the way, and how to address them.

The book includes sample documents, and a comprehensive glossary.

I really can't find a reason to give this book fewer than five stars out of five. I have never even considered a career in real estate, let alone flipping, but I found the book very interesting.

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Comment on The Ultimate Money Guide for Bubbles, Busts, Recession and Depression Reviews by Will Estell, Author, Wisdom & Wisecracks for...

Will Estell, Author, Wisdom & Wisecracks for... — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:29:46 +0000

23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

Martin D. Weiss is "Right on the Money"...Again!, February 18, 2011

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This review is from: The Ultimate Money Guide for Bubbles, Busts, Recession and Depression (Hardcover)

Martin D. Weiss is at it once again, and with The Ultimate Money Guide for Bubbles, Busts, Recession, and Depression--basically a newly updated edition of his, The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide which has been a huge hit and a long time bestseller.
With this new title, Weiss gives us his insight and opinion as to why the U.S. economy continues to slump, and why a rising and currently high unemployment rate -he says actually higher than we are even being told- coupled with increased government spending is likely going to take our country into a soon coming, and worse (as he calls it), double-dip recession, affecting more of our people than even the most recent one has.

Even more so than is usually the case in his writings, Weiss provides up-to-date coverage of the global events that are shaping the coming times of turmoil, and explains why the path our country is on can only lead to economic problems of epic proportions. Martin D. Weiss may not be telling of a time most of us want to envision or believe, but he sure makes the right points that will convince most readers that he is right on the money.

In these pages Weiss, exposes the horrible and sometimes seemingly ruthless ways that so many "money handlers" treat the American people. From fund managers to stock brokers to insurance companies and even real estate developers and funding companies are taking advantage of some of us. He also explains why this happens and how our government cannot really do much to keep us safe from these characters who most of us do business with on a frequent basis.
Finally Weiss tells readers how to invest and where to invest -including abroad markets and expansions- so that your investments are working harder and capitalizing on significantly higher returns, with often lower risk factors, than what is available from many companies in our own great country.

I believe that once you read The Ultimate Money Guide for Bubbles, Busts, Recession and Depression you will feel as if your eyes have been opened and your abilities to make more informed planning and investment decisions have been greatly upgraded.

As an author, consultant, and speaker myself,[[ASIN:1439214867 Wisdom & Wisecracks for the Aspiring Business OwnerI don't even come close to buying into conspiracy theories or the entire doom and gloom scenario, but I have to believe that Weiss has a good track record and seems to know his material well...and let us not forget; his father was one of the very few great financial thinkers who actually predicted the (first) Great Depression before it came.

-Will Estell, Author: Wisdom & Wisecracks for the Aspiring Business Owner; Wisdom & Wisecracks for Entrepreneurs; and the coming: As Seen on Facebook:Positive Posts by Positive People.

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Comment on Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market: The Art of Flipping Properties–Insider Secrets from the Experts Who Do It Every Day by Faery Fyre "Your Muse Personified"

Faery Fyre "Your Muse Personified" — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:28:43 +0000

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A good book for those interested in Real Estate Flipping, August 21, 2006

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This review is from: Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market: The Art of Flipping Properties--Insider Secrets from the Experts Who Do It Every Day (Paperback)

Sebastian Howell begins the book with an explanation of why real estate is a great field to make a lot of money in. Howell also tries to present as many cons as possible, in order to make sure the reader knows the risks involved. While the benefits and reward can be very high, the risks are also pretty high, and Howell wants to make sure you understand that.

The only real problem I had with the book is the style in which it's written. It feels like it moves all over the place. As a reader, I felt a little put off by the way Howell seemed to jump back and forth. As much as I appreciated that Howell would try to give me all the information I might need to decide if this is the right field for me, I felt that I was asked to think about my decision too many times. If the information in the book isn't enough to put me off, then being told to think about it won't make a difference.

Because the book seems very thorough and Howell goes to pains to provide as much detail and explanation as possible, I thought the book valuable for those interested in this type of business. For the person very new to real estate and selling, it should work very well. For those who have a little more experience in the field, you might want to mainly skim and read only those parts you need more help with.

As far as tips and secrets go, Howell appears to have done a reasonable job. There are many tips that the first-timer, especially, may not think of or know to think about. Of course, unless you have been in the real estate industry for quite some time, there will always be something you may not know. And, Howell has made a great effort to cover as much information as possible in order to give you the tools to make it in this business. There is even an extensive glossary in the back of the book for those who are unfamiliar with different real estate-related terms.

All in all, I would recommend this book for those who are seriously interested in making this a full-time business. As Howell says, there is a lot of money to be made if you do it right. And I think this book will help those who want to do it right...even if they aren't more familiar with the industry than the average home owner.

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Comment on Marketing Channels: A Management View by Brandon Taylor

Brandon Taylor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:25:29 +0000

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Great book, July 16, 2011

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I can't remember keeping a book after passing a class, but this is one of the few exceptions. The information the author provides is clear, and interesting! I enjoyed learning how different companies move products and all the complicated procedures involved to get items to the final consumer, or other businesses. Also, the real-world examples that are discussed in the cases will not change often, the only issue is the companies that are presented may have gone bankrupt. It may seem like common sense after reading, but many people would never think of how many of the concepts discussed in the book are used in the real world. I recently graduated with a BS, and feel I learned the most from this book than any one I read in the past. If you are interested in logistics and/or marketing, this will probably be the most useful source of information you will need.

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Comment on The Ultimate Money Guide for Bubbles, Busts, Recession and Depression Reviews by ron

ron — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:14:57 +0000

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

worth every cent and then some, March 18, 2011

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every investor should rely on himself and solicit advise but evaluate it based on knowledge he acquires himself or herself. after dealing with different financial advisers over the years i came to the conclusion that i am more interested in my financial future than they are. this book provides excellent information and assists with the continued learning process.

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Comment on Will Increased Gas Taxes “Combat Global Warming”? by Viburnun

Viburnun — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:14:54 +0000

Your question with a WILL makes all the difference as no one can assure us where our taxes will finally be applied. If your questions had been done with a SHOULD, the answer is affirmative.

Comment on Will Increased Gas Taxes “Combat Global Warming”? by linlyons

linlyons — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:35:34 +0000

a significantly higher gas tax would directly, and dramatically reduce global warming.
keep in mind, car exhaust is the first or second leading cause, in the US.
countries that have high gas taxes have smaller cars on their roads.
reducing the size of cars increases mileage, and reduces CO2 emissions.

one might point out that the reason most of the small, fuel are made outside the US is, that’s where the market has been.
when people pay a lot for gas, they drive smaller cars.
and drive them less also.

so, raising the gas tax would make a considerable difference — no matter what is done with the money.

Edit: too long a question for those of us, like me, with short memories, and attention spans.

< > good idea. now that the oil lobby is leaving the white house, maybe that’ll happen.

< < Why not better allocate the over 50% of our federal income tax dollars that go towards the Department of Defense (and interest paid on war debt)?>> another good idea. sort of. maybe we ought to pay what we spend. if everyone knew what the war really cost, it probably would have been over some time ago. as a nation, both personally, and as a group, we seem to think not paying is a good idea.

< > yep. that’s the idea. more fuel efficient vehicles reduce global warming. no need to collect more taxes, other than to achieve that end.

< > What? Pay for something? or are we supposed to put that on our children and grandchildren too? keep in mind, if you’re born today, you have a $ 60,000 mortgage, increasing rapidly, on which the interest needs to be paid annually, and if you’re not paying your share (half of us at least) someone else is. What ever happened to, “No taxation without representation?” or is it different when you’re forcing the taxes on someone else. your kids in this case.

< < Where is the public policy change to reduce the rampant suburban overbuilding that creates the traffic?>> someone cares? certainly not those who financially support their politicians.

Comment on Will Increased Gas Taxes “Combat Global Warming”? by Rio

Rio — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:06:56 +0000

You left out part of that article. It also mention the reason for the revenue shortfall. People are simply driving less due to an all ready existing economic hardship. Why make every ones life more miserable. Punishing them for doing the right things sounds just like government logic? Whats going to happen, people are going to become less and less sensitive to environmental concerns. And for very good reasons. It makes me wonder if that’s not one reason mass transit is such a American failure. Raising taxes has always been the bureaucratic solution for ignoring the real problems. Why should this be any different?

Comment on Will Increased Gas Taxes “Combat Global Warming”? by Dana1981, Master of Science

Dana1981, Master of Science — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:29:14 +0000

Well it depends on the degree of the tax and what the funds are used for. If it’s some tiny little 5 cent per gallon tax used just to improve roads, it probably won’t have much effect on global warming.

A 40 cent per gallon increase isn’t too shabby though. I think that’s sufficient to persuade people to drive less, or at least to get more fuel efficient vehicles, which has the same effect.

It would certainly be better if at least some of the funds were used to invest in ways to combat global warming, but that will be the result when we enact a carbon cap and trade system.

I certainly agree we need to eliminate subsidies to the oil and gas industry, and that our defense budget is ridiculous and needs to be reduced and used more efficiently. But I also think that a carbon tax or cap and trade system could be an important tool in addressing global warming as long as it’s done correctly.

Comment on Will Increased Gas Taxes “Combat Global Warming”? by Dawei

Dawei — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:57:26 +0000

Having a gas tax (or even better, a price floor on a gallon of gasoline) doesn’t do much to help global warming directly; but giving investors and inventors a reliable forecast of prices is critical if they are going to put billions into R&D of a new technology.

That’s the main barrier right now behind any alternative, that oil prices fluctuate so much that anyone behind a new technology has absolutely no way of saying with any confidence whether their new idea will end up being economical. A price floor on the other hand would give them something to shoot for, a target price they can compare their idea to when advertising it to investors.

Comment on Will Increased Gas Taxes “Combat Global Warming”? by jim z

jim z — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:30:17 +0000

I would favor an increase in gas tax if other taxes were reduced equally because there are enough benefits to increasing the incentives for increased efficiency. That isn’t going to happen though. Californian Democrats are drunk spending other people’s money. They pretend that the tax goes to this and that. In fact it goes into the general fund. If you don’t believe me, research where the gas tax money in the clean up fund goes. I can tell you this, it isn’t going to clean up sites. It is being held by money-spending addicted state bureaucrats. I know this first hand.

Note: you said: Donald Rumsfeld admitted in 2001 that the Department of Defense was so poorly managed that it couldn’t even account for $ 3.4 trillion dollars.
Ignoring the fact that they had been in office for about 9 months the budget was just under 2 trillion a year? You figure it out. Do you think they couldn’t figure out where 3.4 trillion was spent when they had a two trillion dollar budget or are you being fooled again by biased information?

(Oops sorry, I thought you were Richard)

Comment on Obama has formed a deficit panel and they don’t rule out “raising taxes” how could this be? by Kahless

Kahless — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:12:39 +0000

They are not ruling anything out, they are not just suggesting raising taxes. It is one of the many options. They haven’t even met yet and are just an advisory panel with no power to do anything. Give the man a break.

Comment on Obama has formed a deficit panel and they don’t rule out “raising taxes” how could this be? by Steve G

Steve G — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:34:49 +0000

First of all, this is not Obama, it is a bipartisan panel who has started by stating they they are not ruling out anything. Secondly, it is entirely possible that they will propose a tax increase for the upper 5%, which Obama could then agree with and not go back on the 95% thing. Thirdly, he didn’t say that 95% would get a tax break every year for the duration of his presidency. So, you have not pointed out any lie at all. Was that an error on your part, or was it a lie?

Comment on Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit Reviews by Midwest Book Review

Midwest Book Review — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:47:31 +0000

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Handy and useful resource., July 7, 2007

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Written by Heather Bayer (CEO of CottageLINK Rental Management, a cottage rental agency based in Ontario, Canada) Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit is a practical guide to generating income through renting one's vacation home. Accessible to all readers regardless of their individual familiarity with real estate, Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit covers how to market one's vacation home, how to manage property oneself, rental management agencies, a guest guide, and much more. "Once you have a website up and running, you may receive unsolicited calls from a newspaper's advertising department offering highly discounted rates for a series of ads. Before being tempted, figure out how many weeks' rental you would have to sell in order to pay for that advertising - that is, what it takes to recoup the money." An accompanying Windows-compatible CD-ROM filled with templates, worksheets, checklists, and spreadsheets rounds out this handy and useful resource.

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Comment on Obama has formed a deficit panel and they don’t rule out “raising taxes” how could this be? by Jimmy D

Jimmy D — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:46:32 +0000

He’s a Communist, what do you expect?

Comment on What is maturity of a short term investment? by Raysor

Raysor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:22:22 +0000

Depends exactly what the investments are. With bonds you would say shorts are 0-5 years, mediium 5-10 and longs 10+

Comment on Vending Business-In-A-Box: A step-by-step guide to starting a profitable vending business without getting burned by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:02:41 +0000

Not confusing, July 30, 2010

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Bought this book to help a friend with her audit. Received it before the date expected (nice!) and in great shape; no tears, welts, marking, or stains. It's informative and covers more ground than I expected. The english is plain and easy to follow (in layman's terms) without all the legal jargon to impress and confuse. Gives plenty of references and citings. Also, it isn't a "1,2,3 steps" outline, but I have learned much about what to do, as well as what not to do in case of an audit. Still not finished reading.

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Jeb Pritchard — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:30:51 +0000

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

A convenient,concise, Healthcare Savings Resource for today's Econony, September 26, 2010

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Dr. Koelker has presented an offering of accumulated wisdom, expert knowledge, practical knowledge and genuine concern for others well being in an easy to access reference guide. The book can be read straight through for enjoyment and general knowledge, it also serves as a ready reference guide to anyone unsure about a myriad of health care related concerns. Focus has been given on the financial aspect of the "Health Care Experience ". Information is presented for the patient and somewhat uniquely the doctor's viewpoint. The doctor's viewpoint on saving money is clearly articulated and informative.
Starting with the first article on how to save money on health care. The first article is entitled " Avoid Unnecessary Doctor Visits/When to avoid the doctor". A statement that definitely sounds unfamiliar to most patients. The article explain in a clear way why and when doctor visits should/may be avoided. A definite money saver. The second article " Partner with your doctor/ When not to avoid the doctor", explains why and when you should go to the doctor. Appendix One offer patients orientated internet sites. Very useful for someone unsure of what websites offer the best and scientifically accurate medical advice and information. Appendix Two and Three give the reader a large offering of Pharmaceutical websites for Over the Counter and Prescription Medicine (respectively) discounts, rebates, trial offers and coupons. In all Dr. Koelker's "101 Ways to Save Money on Health Care" is an inexpensive reference guide that lay people to experts can learn from and apply the skills to save money and be a more informed consumer and in some cases immediately apply the advice to their medical costs.

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Tax Accountant "Tax Accountant" — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:27:42 +0000

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This book is a MUST read for anyone going through an IRS audit, especially if your records aren't good, or your tax returns have issues. The only issue I have with this book is that the author advocates tactics that are aggressive, but sometimes a little bit of honey works better than vinegar when you are dealing with a bloated agency like the IRS. Put if you think that you're in for a fight with the IRS, make sure that you're prepared.

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veworley "veworley" — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:00:02 +0000

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Outstanding resource! A must have., October 11, 2010

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If you are considering a move (or even a serious visit) to Boquete, Panama, The Boquete (Not for Tourists) Handbook is a MUST have. Comprehensive, clear, concise. All the information and contacts you need to make the transition. The Handbook covers everything from immigration, to drivers licenses, to construction, to health care, to tour guides of area attractions. Where to stay, where to eat, who to contact...it's all here in an accessible format. Ms. Heidke has done a superb job. Do yourself a favor before you visit Boquete--get The Handbook. Your trip or move will be a breeze.

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Comment on A Conspiracy of Paper: A Novel (Ballantine Reader’s Circle) by michael a. draper

michael a. draper — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:47:56 +0000

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

"Blessed is the season which engages the ...world in a consipacy of love." H.W. Mabie, March 8, 2011

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This is a novel that captured my interest and charmed me with the history of London in 1719. The setting was so well developed that I felt I could see the ravages of disease in the prisoners at Newgate Prison and hear the crowd as they taunted a prisoner for being a Jacobite.

Underneath the story itself, there are also political lessons for today when we watch the news and see the political unrest in Egypt and Lybia. This is a time when England is in fear of the French and their support of the deposed King James.

Benjamin Weaver is a Jewish detective who is contacted by a snobbish gentleman named Balfour. Balfour states that he questions his father's suicide and that the person responsible for his father's death is also the person who murdered Weaver's father. This astounds Weaver who was not close to his father and presumed that his father's death was accidental.

Underneath the possible murders is the fact that Weaver's father was a stock trader and there may have been stock forgery that caused the crimes.

Weaver is hired by Sir Owen to retrive some matters he lost when a whore got him drunk and stole his valuables. As Weaver finds the whore, we read of the streets of London and the dangers of a city with little in the way of police.

There are other underlining facts. Weaver is a Jew and there is a feeling in society that Jews are out to steal their money. At one time a character states, "...any man who has lost money in funds (stocks) can follow ...the loss to the hand of a Jew."

I was completely entertained by this novel, the picturesque images of England, the well developed characters and the sophisitcated writing style of David Liss.

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Comment on Vending Business-In-A-Box: A step-by-step guide to starting a profitable vending business without getting burned by Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review"

Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:46:27 +0000

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The Secrets to Starting a Profitable Vending Business, August 1, 2004

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Vending can be an insanely profitable business, but you need to know what to look for. The challenge is figuring out what you can believe and then turning that information into profit. ~Bryon Krug

Bryon Krug has created a well-organized guide for starting a Vending Business. He discusses the hype and then explains how he embarked on a mission to find out if it was all too good to be true. He not only talked to people who had a profitable business, he talked to people who had lost money. He then set up 22 machines while he was working full-time for a software company. He ended up leaving his full-time job to go into the vending machine business.

This guide is for three types of readers. Sprinters, Sunday joggers and Marathoners. At the start of each chapter, there are key points for those who want to get started fast, then there are quick-start tips. There are notes that can speed you through the book, like: Note to Sunday Joggers: You can skin ahead to Worksheet 1. For the Marathoners, there are tips on how make this guide work for you.

If you are wondering what type of vending machine to invest in, the author explains the pros and cons of each machine. Do you want a soda machine or a snack machine. Which has the least amount of competition and the highest profit margins. The author gives detailed lists of advantages and disadvantages of each machine. He also advises readers to stay away from shrinking markets, like pay phones. I was amazed that you could get some machines for free and that sounds like a quick way to get started with a minimal investment.

Other Tips and Secrets:

15 Ways to protect yourself from vending scams
Warning Sign Checklist
Finding the best storage facility for your needs
How to find a bank that accepts large quantities of unrolled coins
Finding Locations for your Vending Machines
Goldmines: Forty-two great types of businesses to target
How to protect the contents of your bulk candy machines
How to hire a route driver
How to get the money you need for your business

Overall, I thought this was filled with excellent advice and if you are starting a Vending Machine business, this is the guide to read!

~The Rebecca Review

P.S. You may also be interested in eBay Secrets by Steven Ellis White

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Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:43:16 +0000

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New Edition Can Help You Start a Profitable Business, February 5, 2004

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I originally reviewed this book's first edition in 2003 and found it had deficiencies that made the book not as helpful as it might have been. Mr. Krug has recently revised that edition and fixed the problems I mentioned in my review that were present before. I congratulate him on his fine new material . . . and elimination of redundancies.

The wealthiest people in our neighborhood while I was growing up had a vending route that provided jawbreakers and bubble gum. I always loved to see the bulk candy in their garage and the piles of nickels they collected. Since then, I've always wanted to know more about the business, which led me to this valuable guide.

The book assumes that you know no more about vending than how to put your money in a machine and get some product out. That's good for beginners.

The book is organized so that you can briefly review it as well as being filled with work sheets you can use to plan and implement a vending business in detail. The book is very practical in that way.

Most of the emphasis is on operating items such as picking the right kind of machines, buying or renting the machines inexpensively, obtaining financing, purchasing product cheaply, keeping the machines in working order, getting and keeping great locations, partnering with charities to make the machines more appealing to sites, and maintaining records (including getting the bank to count your coins for you). My favorite tip was using Vaseline around the base of a bulk candy machine to keep ants out. In the new edition, he also adds a fine idea for working with other vending machine operators to find excellent sources of new sites.

I was pleased to see that the book included the author's track record in starting and operating his business briefly. He made vending pay quite well. Hopefully, in a future edition, he will check out the track records of others to see how varying practices can lead to improvements. The book was vetted by other experienced vending machine operators, so presumably many weak ideas were edited out in the process.

Many will find they can use this book to get a sense of what's involved in vending before starting to see if the business feels comfortable to you. Do you want to get a van so you can deliver soda and snacks and have a rented location for your supplies? Many will find that the investment is larger than they expected.

Whatever you do, watch out for those who are selling you something that you cannot verify. The book is good on warning about potential scams.

After you finish reading this book, I suggest that you think about what the ideal characteristics are for a small business that you could operate. Then, start looking for that business, whether or not it involves vending!

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Robert Morris — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:41:07 +0000

58 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

Basic, Solid, and (Perhaps for Some) Valuable Guidance, August 9, 2003

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Vending Business-In-A-Box

My rating is based entirely on the value of this manual for those such as I who know nothing about vending machines except as a consumer of what they contain. On that basis, it offers an excellent introduction. However, its ultimate value will obviously depend on the nature and extent of what anyone does with the information provided. To those who are actively interested in "starting a profitable vending business," Krug's manual offers a step-by-step process by which to begin. Although I have no such interest even after reading his manual, I commend him on his efforts to determine whether or not "vending is as good as the hype" claims. As with any other enterprise, success or failure in vending probably has much less to do with the nature of the industry than it does with having business acumen, an appropriate strategy, effective marketing, sufficient resources, and (yes) at least some luck.

An ancient aphorism suggests that before embarking on a journey through unfamiliar territory, it is highly desirable to learn as much as possible from others who have already completed that journey. Ask questions. For example, what do you know now that you wish you had known when you were completing preparations and then underway? More specifically, what worked and what didn't? Which avoidable mistakes did you make? What were the greatest barriers, obstacles, perils, etc.? How did you overcome them? What were the most valuable lessons learned? Krug frames much of his material in response to questions such as these. Along the way, in Heloise fashion, he includes dozens of helpful tips such how to use a lubricant to deter ants. Does he answer every question anyone could possibly ask about "starting a profitable vending business"? Of course not. This is a manual, a primer, not an encyclopedia.

If you are curious about the vending industry, Krug will tell you about all you probably want to know. If you are seriously interested in vending as an investment (perhaps suggested by a family member or friend) or as a business in which you would be involved on a full- or part-time basis, Krug will help you to make an appropriate decision. However, I am reminded of what Derek Bok observed while president of Harvard at a time when many parents were enraged by a tuition increase: "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance." With all due respect to Krug, it would be foolish to rely entirely a single source of information when making a business decision. Also, it is important to recognize the significant differences between possessing sufficient information and knowing how to make the most effective use of it.

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Cindy Rusinoff — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:36:48 +0000

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

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This is a book you can sit down and read or grab in a emergency. Filled with useful information from a simple break out to knowing when to seek further help. I personally read it on my breaks at work just for the pure informational value that I might not have taken the time to look for before. The author is a doctor. To hear the real feelings and humor at times of how a professional person feels is refreshing. Once you read how simple some of the answers to our problems are you will be wondering why didn't I think of that.The book gives information on how to get help on medical bills and prescriptions as well very useful in the world today.She has done all the footwork we don't want to do or know how to do.Well worth the time to read and keep handy for emergency cases where you don't know should I seek further medical help or not could save you a lot in the long run.

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Tara Akers "sanurra" — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:29:26 +0000

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From a chemistry newbie, March 8, 2007

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This book was purchased for a college class in beginning chemistry and is far from the standard dry science text.

The author gives clear detail about chemistry with interwoven bits of forensic science to give body to the dryer chemistry information. I've found I can remember the chemistry better by remembering a comparison to soil samples or whatever else the author uses as an example. While one can learn chemistry by reading a dry text and practicing the problems given, the method this author uses is absorbed and understood with far more depth. Without going into gory detail, the author describes a crime scene and the case that sprouted from it. Then the author teaches chemistry by giving facts about chemistry. The information is easy to read and keeps the attention of the reader by comparing basic chemistry to applications of chemistry in forensic science.

The final word is the chemistry teacher did well by the students in choosing this book.

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Anonymous — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:26:53 +0000

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I read "Free & Clear" several times in one evening, and was able to use the information to negotiate a great loan with my mortgage broker. By negotiating a flat fee up front, and asking for the par rate, which the author advises...BR>The book is written at a level that anybody can understand, and it takes you through, step by step, the process of applying for and negotiating a loan that will be in your best interests and save you money.
I can't stress how important it is to arm yourself with this information when dealing with the (sometimes) unscrupulous world of mortgage brokers and lenders. Knowledge is power, and I wouldn't want to have started my loan search without reading this book.

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Wagner — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:23:47 +0000

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Things I Never Thought About, August 30, 2010

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As a person who has what some would call "Cadillac" Health Insurance, I mostly never thought about finding ways to save money on healthcare. My copays are nominal and my deductibles are relatively low. Little of the cost was coming out of my pocket so I never really worried about how much things cost.

The recent changes in our economy have led me to find ways to save money, and while our insurance coverage has stayed the same, I've been looking for ways to spend less wherever possible. In reading "101 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare" I learned about many different ways I could save money regardless of my insurance coverage. For example, while my prescription copay is only $10 for generics, I can get these same medications for $4 from some local pharmacies, and at others, they are free! Additionally, because my copay for an office visit is low (under $20) I never worried about the cost to see a doctor. This book includes valuable information on when to see a doctor and when to treat yourself (often with extra sleep or some chicken soup). In observing Dr. Koelker's advice, I've already saved a few copay's worth of money. And these are just the easiest examples to cite!

By reading this book, anyone could easily save more than the cost of the book, which makes it a worthwhile investment. This book is a resource for anyone who requires healthcare, regardless of how healthy you are or whether you have health insurance.

I am looking forward to reading the 2010 Edition to see what new tips are offered.

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Comment on A Conspiracy of Paper: A Novel (Ballantine Reader’s Circle) by David G. Lalka "MontanaBooks"

David G. Lalka "MontanaBooks" — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:11:19 +0000

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Step Back Into A World Becoming Modern, April 19, 2000

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David Liss takes his readers to the 18th century. Not only does he capture, from extensive and detailed research, the ethos, color, and texture of the time, but his novel, written in the first person voice of Benjamin Weaver, is a near mirror of the writing style and tenor of 18th century British literature.

In this first novel, Mr. Liss educates about the beginnings of the modern financial world--did you ever wonder how and why poeple started attaching value to paper? But, he does so with the intrigue of murder, clandestine meetings, brawls, and the dark alley mysteries of London life. He paints great pictures of the sights and sounds of 18th century London, and yes you can almost smell the stench of the open sewers which were the streets.

His characters come alive. They are well drawn and vigorous. Benjamin Weaver, his narrative protagonist, is not only likeable, but he is extremely interesting, worldly, and persceptive of human nature and human condidion. (We definitely need another novel with this character as our guide to life and times in London.)

This book is without doubt worth the reading. Although it begins a bit slowly, you are committed to discover with Weaver why his estranged Father has been murdered and what that has to do with potential damaging financial scandals.

Mr. Liss is a gifted writer and scholar of the times in which he sets his very good story. Enjoy, his work. It is a labor of love.

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A good purchase, June 11, 2000

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As the title says, this book can help you make sense of economic indicators. The more you know, the easier it is for you to understand the economical aspects of society, and this seemed to add a lot more to my knowledge, and it clarified other thoughts.

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Students, youth leaders, and anyone working with youth in any capacity can benefit from the ideas and concepts in this book. Leadership is a developmental process; this is a great guide!

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Comment on Executing Data Quality Projects: Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information (TM) Reviews by ABL Hijlkema

ABL Hijlkema — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:16:59 +0000

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Practical new book on data quality (projects), July 25, 2008

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At first when I recieved this book over in The Netherlands (much quicker than estimated by the way!) I thought it would become a little hard to read. This was because of the big size and amount of pages (289) of the book.

But when I looked further into the book it became clear that it was a thoroughly, but very well readable book. The writer has found a way to describe difficult things in an easy and understandable way.

By the way; the writer (Danette MacGilvray) years ago got into the field of Data Quality because she worked on a assignment at Hewlett-Packard. It was this project where worked together with "consultant" Larry English and got inspired and educated by him and his TIQM-method.

By using many bulletpoints, easy steps and sub-steps, examples, check-lists, boxes and templates this book has become easy and fun to read from A-Z. On the other hand, when in you're daily practice you have to deal with a diffucult IQ or Data Quality problem this book comes in als handy, because it is very good for reference-purposes.

The book's own website (http://www.books.elsevier.com/companions/d9780123743695) with lots of material makes this all complete.

With her Ten Steps approach (based on years of experience in the work field of Danette) the writer has found a way to specify and bullet-point the most important data issues in you're company, get the fundings you need and break down difficult data quality projects in 10 steps.

Not only is the book based on her own experience, this book is also a blend of experience and proven techniques from people from the Information or Data Quality field like Larry English (Improving Data Warehouse and Business Information Quality: Methods for Reducing Costs and Increasing Profits), Jack Olson (Data Quality: The Accuracy Dimension (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems), Tom Redman (Data Quality: The Field Guide) and Gwen Thomas.

So by reading this you get the best of all!

I work as a Data proces & quality manager in an home shopping business, so we are a "data intensive organisation". I think I will use this book (and the 10 steps) quite often.

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Marlin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:02:48 +0000

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A reference guide, February 28, 2006

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I expected a guide that would assist in determining where we were in the business cycle. This wasn't really it. The book is structured more like an encyclopedia - analyzing each indicator in detail and in isolation. A fine addition to anyone's economic reference books, but disappointed me by failing to treat the economy as an organic whole.

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