Investing in PBP can provide modest returns in a flat, rising, or even slightly declining market. PBP is the symbol for the Powershares (by Invesco) S&P 500 BuyWrite Portfolio ETF. They classify it as an “Alternative – Hedged Equity”. So for those unfamiliar with stock options, let me explain how Read more…
The other night I heard a report on the evening news on what listeners were led to believe were the results of a study in the British Medical Journal, concluding that antibiotic courses should be stopped early in order to decrease the emergence of drug resistant pathogens. This sounded Read more…
This is a review of the Harbor Freight Table Saw – Harbor Freight 10 inch 15 Amp Table Saw (Item#63118) More accurately, I am going to review the saw, tool table on which you see it sitting, dust collection bag (Item#45794) below, and the roller stands (Item#68898) (you should get 2) Read more…
Last year, while driving back to New Jersey after visiting my Mom in Florida, I was listening to a talk radio program in which they were discussing audio-books. They discussed the nuances of how the experience varied depending on whether you read the printed or eBook text compared with listening Read more…
Is it just me, or when watching or reading Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”, did you think you were watching the evening news? Have we become “The 4th Reich”? Why do we just sit back and let ourselves be dictated to by tweet? When did we cease to be Read more…
The Herd of Elephants in the Room I think people are generally unaware of the herd of elephants present in the room during a visit with your doctor. These elephants have to disappear, at least into the background, if we are ever to find a solution to affordable, quality healthcare. Read more…
This article is a review of the TetraPond UVC-5 GreenFree Ultraviolet Clarifier. For most of the 30 years I have had my 90 gallon, kidney shaped pond, I have left it “natural”. That is, no filter or pumps. I have always run an air pump with air stone to provide Read more…
This is a review of the Harbor Freight 10 Inch sliding compound miter saw (Chicago Electric Power Tools – Item #61972). Using this coupon the tool was very inexpensive. I first used a battery operated sliding compound miter saw (different brand) a few days previously while we were building the solar charging Read more…
Solar Charging Station Project This article describes the planning and construction of our club’s solar charging station. I recently joined a second RC Club closer to my house. The club recently had a major turnover of the club officers and is in the process of reorganizing things. The first club I Read more…