Monthly Archives: July 2010

Commodity ETF’s Amber Waves of Pain – BusinessWeek

Posted on July 26, 2010 by ramachaa

  I remember reading that commodity ETF"s were having some trouble as they did not have enough underlying securities/commodities to purchase because of the dramatic growth. Did not realize that the game was so rigged – must read for ETF … Continue reading →

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Talking about Journalism Legend Daniel Schorr Dies At 93 : NPR

Posted on July 24, 2010 by ramachaa

 I’ve enjoyed listening to Daniel Schorr’s commentary on NPR over the last 13 years. Valuable perspective for someone my age. For some reason, I’m also thinking about Alistair Cooke and his weekly "podcast" over the BBC Letter from America. You’ve got to listen … Continue reading →

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What’s Your College Degree Worth? – BusinessWeek

Posted on July 3, 2010 by ramachaa

  ROI for your college investment – does not take financial aid into account. RPI makes the top 20 at 20 – guess the ROI is lower because of it’s higher cost. Quote What’s Your College Degree Worth? – BusinessWeek

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Not So Neighborly Associations Foreclosing On Homes : NPR

Posted on July 1, 2010 by ramachaa

  Wow – 27 days to foreclose on a 300k home over $500 in dues (ok 3k in dues after lawyers fees). Having been on the other side – the home owners assocation board, it was not something we took lightly, … Continue reading →

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