zeitgeist57

Someone didn't get to play with his wife's fake funbags today... http://memecrunch.com/meme/LU1N/well-that-escalated-quickly/image.png

THERE'S NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT...

I have to say...I AM NOT A TRUMP SUPPORTER...but I thumped my chest when I read that he is trying to carry the message that this tragedy is a mental health issue, not a gun issue. Spot on, in my opinion... http://www.thewrap.com/donald-trump-reacts-to-wdbj-shooting-this-isnt-a-gun-problem-this-is-a-mental-problem-video/

Wondering if the "death cross" popping up on AAPL and others indicates the market's gonna drop again in the next couple of months. I think we're definitely in for another big correction... Yesterday and today has been an awesome bounce-back doe...

My market investments are qualified (retirement) 401(k) and IRAs, with a couple of 529s...I'm managing it on my own, but once I get to a specific number in my IRA I'm giving it all over to an FA. Honestly, if you have $250k or less in the stock market specifically - whether qualified or non-qualified - I'd do a Vanguard account with some of their funds and let it ride. That, or have your own brokerage account and buy a diverse group of ETF's. THIS MARKET IS FOR THE BIRDS.

Good points, Joe. From the first couple of shots, it's clear that shooting one-handed (I'm guessing holding a camera with the other) and with multiple shots killed his accuracy. It's sad that his terrible form didn't ultimately give them enough time to escape.

JP, I f**king love this thread, man. Really envious of all the ups-and-downs you've gone through to get the car to where it is today(awesome learning experience). It's a beautiful machine and even when you find problems, it's easy to see you're smiling like "Yup!!! Another reason to upgrade this part!" Keep it up, mang! :thumbup::thumbup:

That thing is beautiful. Shame most of that piping is covered by the rear bumper!

Porsche paint?

Financial planners are paid through fees, either paid directly from the client, or authorized by the client to be paid through the investment firms they represent (most likely). Financial advisers (the good ones) will have a book of business that they cultivated through their successful use of strengths; some are specialists in trading options, some in working with non-profits and managing their investments, some claim to work well with entrepreneurs/small business owners, some have a few players from the Blue Jackets and manage their investments/insurance, yada yada yada... regardless, ALL OF THEM are in it to make a fee. You need to find someone that understands what you want to do and can help you put together a plan, not shoe-horn you into a program that doesn't solve your needs. I used to be a FINRA-licensed Series 7/66 financial adviser and truthfully am happy to be out of "the business". I know Jordan (2HighPSI) was one as well...there are a few FA's on the board but I can't remember whom... I know a few really good guys around our age (especially here at Merrill Lynch), but most of them need a minimum amount of investments before they can work with you. If you go with an Ameriprise/John Hancock/Nationwide financial adviser (anyone affiliated with an insurance firm), don't be surprised if their "investment advice" totally entails insurance products like whole life policies; that's all they can sell. I'd rather see you talk to an Edward Jones or Raymond James guy that knows his stuff. Where do you bank currently? Most of the major regional banks have competent people at the branches you can talk to...

I can't believe he stood there for 20+ seconds with a gun drawn and the reporter and interviewee didn't see him. Poor camera guy had zero time to react.

FTFY.

Clicked on link expecting to see "high-line" cars... If you want to drive those mid-level sports cars, you can check out Hertz online, or call their airport rental location. That's the best place as they will have Camaro/Mustang V8 options for not a lot of money. If you wanted a Mercedes SLS or Audi R8, I'm not sure where to go... EDIT: Paul beat me to it...

What functions do you have professional help for, and what do you do yourself? - Property Management - Tax (personal/business) - Financial adviser (investments outside of real-estate, asset management/leverage)

Jack Baruth delivers! Thanks to TTAC for this one... This spreadsheet is the cleanest calculator I've seen so far for the buy vs. lease calculations. It also makes me appreciate living in Columbus, where most of us don't have to pay for parking at home, and minimal parking cost if we work downtown. FYI...just assume if it says KM (kilometers) or L (liters) to use miles and gallons. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/08/drive-smart-today-can-drive-exotic-later/

Oh boy...:no::fa: You'll wanna grab schnow tires...or a winter beater. Congratulations on the purchase!!! The metallic black you got is a sweet, sweet color choice. LOVE IT!:thumbup::thumbup:

I've got a Harbor Freight 170amp with Lincoln-Electric flux-core...it's good for exhaust work (which I've done before)

Oh...I'm sure of it. I just need SOMETHING to get me my Howard Stern.

My Passat did that near the end of its life: instead of going to zero instant MPG when I was coasting in neutral, it would re-calculate for 200+MPG. Obviously had a small effect on the average fuel economy numbers. Glad to see someone else's Passat with that "feature"...I thought it was odd how it started doing that.

Thanks for the ideas, guys! The V came with an iPod wire that goes under the drivers' seat (to connect an iPod and be controlled by the factory head unit), but even with adapters I couldn't get an old iPhone4 or my iPhone5s to work with the head unit. I did end up buying a $17 Amazon special...will let you guys know how much it sucks. :fa: I do appreciate the feedback but Sirius just turned off in the V today and it was a looooooong f**king drive to Cleveland this morning.

Looking for an FM Modulator so I can play my phone apps (Sirius/Howard Stern and Spotify) through my CTS-V without hardwiring in a serial cable. USB charger a plus. Let me know what's worked for any of you guys. Thanks!

Sad to hear. RIP

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Waiting to see what happens around 2-2:30pm when the robotrades are triggered...