China 'steps up US cyber-spying'
Chinese spies are aggressively stealing secrets to build up China’s military and economic power, a US advisory panel 
on US-China relations has warned.
Its members urged the US Congress to ensure the country was adequately protected against Chinese spying.
The report was published in the same week that US President Barack Obama made his first official visit to China.
A Chinese embassy spokesman in Washington dismissed the allegations as baseless and irresponsible.
Sophistication?
The report – which says China’s spying is becoming more intense and sophisticated – was produced by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
"China is changing the way that espionage is being done," said Carolyn Bartholomew, who chaired the commission…read more
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The field of behavioral finance examines the intersection between psychology and economic decision-making. In his fascinating recent book, Your Money and Your Brain, Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig examines a heretofore little-known aspect of behavioral finance: neuroeconomics, or how our brains respond in real-life financial situations. I recently sat down with Jason to discuss investor behavior and his tips for becoming a better investor. Continue Reading…
Rental Lamentations
If I were to get a penny for every emotions that I have gone through with being a property owner and having renters, I would be a very very rich man. I know that I am not the only one in this, and there are many in my shoes, but no one feels my pains –
I know this will probably come off as being elitist, but who gives a crap.
1. Why the “bleep” do renters always believe that they should not have to pay their rent…huh?
2. Why the “bleep” do renters always break yo “bleep” and then come up with excuses why they shouldn’t have to replace it?
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Dave RIP
My friend Dave died. He died on August 7th 2009, but I found out on August 24th 2009. The reality of death is near again. The selfishness of it; the permanence of it coming to me all at once, suffocatingly in its horidness. Not sure if I should be afraid or welcoming of its finality.
So now that he is gone, where did his greatness and genius go. Where does it all go anyway. Did the cancer that ravaged his body guide him to a better place. What did he think about in his final days and hours. How frightened he look those last few months that we spoke; his eyes betraying his words of courage. Did he push back in his final hour or did he submit. One day I am sure I will find out, but for now I will keep his memory.
Bye Dave…