[Rest in peace, Mr. Ebert]

The following is an article that Mr. Ebert wrote on death and humanism.  I thought people on this board who haven't read it yet might enjoy: http://www.salon.com/2011/09/15/roger_ebert/

 

 

[U.S. Green Card via EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program - Ideas?]

I'm a value investor in Miami, FL, and I may have an opportunity of interest.  If interested you can contact me.  For obvious reasons, I'll want a non-disclosure agreement.  Good luck!

[Sources of Information]

Also to add to the list, I like to look at recent insider transactions, especially if the stock is at a 52 week low or high.

[SEC Says Big Four Audit China-Affiliates Blocked Probe]

Some audit firms have a lot better track record than others.  A Chinese RTO that I am looking at in particular uses a well-known firm that handles many Chinese clients but (as far as I can tell) still maintains a clean record.  I wonder if at this point we have enough information to better trust the financials of companies whose auditors have a good track record -- or if this is just wishful thinking.

[Broker- clearing & custody]

I have started a direct relationship with Morgan Stanley that may also work for you.  To discuss more, please feel free to PM me for contact information if you're interested.

 

 

[What's going on with the housing market?]

http://www.npr.org/2012/06/21/155359393/bidders-get-feisty-over-foreclosed-homes

 

BTW... It really seems that people are doing really stupid things now. I won't be one bit shocked if there is another wave. In my hometown, there are too many people that are dealing with too small of margins.

 

Also noted by the NYTimes http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/21/us/wests-home-prices-rebounding-as-availability-shrinks.html?hpw