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It really depends on the Bond. If we're talking really old Bond, I'd have to go with "From Russia w/ Love". If it's a newer Bond, probably "Casino Royale". Most of the intermediate Bonds were kind of crappy.

......Oh, that bucket-list. I thought I was going to have to re-think my investment strategy.............

If my kids (young adults) and their friends are any kind of barometer for this I don't like Apple's chances. They don't want to pay anything for content. Ron

Hell, redduck, I'll bet there are more than just that one. We could turn my grammatical errors into a drinking game! I just hope the moderators don't start charging for all my mistakes. I'll have to go back to work.:(

+1 Fun times.

Well, I wasn't. And since that was not my intent I won't argue the point. You really should go back and read what I said. I know you are upset that I used the words "Obama Care" but your comments have little to do with my posts. Nothing, actually. To clarify what I said in comment #57...

I think he means Ublock Origin. For Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/

Well, it certainly wasn't my intention to cause anyone pain with my comment. But it is certainly foolish to not recognize that the entire landscape of health care and the ensuing payment for such has not changed significantly. As I worked for the last three decades I understand the payment of...

I don't disagree with your main point. Tort reform needs to be an important part of this. But the doctor has insurance for errors he makes or is alleged to have made. That young woman should not be out of pocket 5k because the doctor wanted to "CYA". Honestly, I'm inclined to believe that...

That is a really nice thing to do.

You make some very good points. No question. The firearm stat was a nice zing. I'm not taking that bait except to say associating "typical" crime statistics with singular catastrophic terrorist events seems to mix the fruits and nuts a little. I know, you did say later you wouldn't highlight...

First, the bad thing about a forum is it seems like arguing with the back and forth. I hope you don't take it that way. I've read this forum for years and have enjoyed your posts........Having said that, let's get it on. ;D With the exception of this line in your post ".....all European...

I was simply pointing out that a question/comment about safe travel was not out of line considering our own government provides a warning about travel to Mexico. You may be right that it is not as bad as it looks. I stand by my statement that the military must request permission to travel...

The negative sentiments you are deriding have some legitimacy. Our own government has issued a travel warning for Mexico. And members of our armed forces aren't allowed to travel to Mexico without permission. The services seem to view this country as being "at war" (my opinion)...

....Um...I'll take a shot at this. Because genetics play no part in fiscal responsibility. How many people have you known, or heard of, that were very health conscious and died at 59? Or led a less than exemplary life and lived to be 101? It's just the great unknown. I mean, good god, how...

We cut the cord about a year ago. I installed an omni-directional antenna and we have Hulu, Amazon and Netflix. I also have around 600 movies and TV shows digitized and can access them on my network. Savings per year is about $2050. I don't miss it. Next on my list was Verizon. I cut a...

I have to admit I did not read the entire thread before my first post. I've gone back now and see that NW-Bound raised many of the issues I did in my posts. And much more eloquently than I, I would add. My apologies, NW-Bound.

Darn it if that hasn't become an issue for me. >:( Ron

samclem, Hey, no question, I could be misreading this whole thing. I guess I landed here because Apple has only two responses to the government's request, aside from capitulating. "We can't do it" or "We won't do it". I thought, maybe by mistake, that Apple was saying they could not break...

Hey, samclem, You are right. I wasn't arguing the legality of any search or the merit of any probable cause in that particular instance. Just the poster's quote about going ahead with a search because "he had nothing to hide". I think such attitudes allowing intrusive conduct on the part of...

Of course, there is the opposite view. What I decide to do with my information is not the government's business. If I decide to display secrets on an internet forum, for example, the government should not construe that as an invitation to delve deeper into my life or life's work. Whether or...

20% rounded up, post tax. On a small bill (just me for lunch) five bucks minimum. If I go to a buffet (I like Chinese, what can I say) I leave a couple bucks for the girl clearing the table. My wife and I just started frequenting a mom and pop out of the way in the next town over. Wouldn't...

My parents lived through the depression. They never talked about money. It was generational (at least that's how I've always felt about it). They were also older when they had me and my brother (I'm a twin - the better looking twin). That probably played into it, too. I know now, not really...

This was me. Almost identical to my last few years. I think it's legitimate to question such a big, life-changing event such as retirement. It's wise to do so. We have contended with change in retirement. I made a very good salary and we didn't live beyond our means so I cash flowed life's...

Hey, Options, I would have to take just a little issue with your definition of life before retirement or alternative living or whatever you want to call life after work. Understanding, of course, that we all have opinions. I was ready to leave the workforce when I left. No SWAT team needed to...