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by JohnF
February 19th, 2005, 5:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Lemonade and Trappist Beer
Replies: 37
Views: 162225

Lemonade and Trappist Beer

Troll alert
by JohnF
November 5th, 2004, 9:09 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What's a good body hair removal clinic (for men) in NYC?
Replies: 8
Views: 170607

What's a good body hair removal clinic (for men) in NYC?

linuxuser99 I sometimes like to wear pink shirts. Friends of both sexes tell me i look good in pastel shades as they go with my delecate features. Is this legal in US? Or should I git me some lumberjack shirts before my next visit.<G>
by JohnF
November 4th, 2004, 6:28 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Bush is poised to resign in about two years
Replies: 118
Views: 178550

Bush is poised to resign in about two years

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: mikebellYesterday was a GREAT day for the democracyDon't make the classic Americo-centric mistake of thinking that America is a democracy. In a true democracy people think for themselves and do not block vote like your religious right. Nor would you be able to make a st...
by JohnF
July 21st, 2004, 9:51 pm
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Excel: Updating links to an external workbook
Replies: 3
Views: 181664

Excel: Updating links to an external workbook

I do use recalc before save. One of the macros that I run sets this option, just to be on the safe side. No luck with that though. Still does not remember that is has been recalced.
by JohnF
July 21st, 2004, 7:01 am
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Excel: Updating links to an external workbook
Replies: 3
Views: 181664

Excel: Updating links to an external workbook

<t>Excel wizards,Workbook_A.xls refers to workbook_B.xls. When workbook_A is opened it may ask about updating values from B if those values had not been recalculated before B was closed. So I always recalc B just before saving (I do this via a macro). Problem is, I made some changes to B and now A t...
by JohnF
February 18th, 2004, 11:06 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Finally ... One country is waking up
Replies: 68
Views: 195091

Finally ... One country is waking up

The Dutch aren't usually too concerned about who they let in...cocaine smuggling decriminalized
by JohnF
February 16th, 2004, 1:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jenny's Phone Number Sale
Replies: 28
Views: 192237

Jenny's Phone Number Sale

The $ doesn't buy as much as it used to.
by JohnF
February 16th, 2004, 1:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jenny's Phone Number Sale
Replies: 28
Views: 192237

Jenny's Phone Number Sale

I was hoping it was going to be a premium charge service
by JohnF
February 16th, 2004, 1:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jenny's Phone Number Sale
Replies: 28
Views: 192237

Jenny's Phone Number Sale

It rings but there is no answer.
by JohnF
February 10th, 2004, 6:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Hedge fund adventure
Replies: 59
Views: 196748

Hedge fund adventure

abumazen is right, I would hope. What are the leverage constraints? We could lever up the 300k, sell some options, no market impact, big returns. Probably not scalable however.
by JohnF
February 10th, 2004, 3:37 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Hedge fund adventure
Replies: 59
Views: 196748

Hedge fund adventure

Spot on, Nonius!Ok, here goes. RAND()<0.5 is a buy, RAND()>=0.5 is a sell. Where do I sign?
by JohnF
February 10th, 2004, 2:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Hedge fund adventure
Replies: 59
Views: 196748

Hedge fund adventure

Aggressive and paranoid, he should feel right at home
by JohnF
February 4th, 2004, 7:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: i m a celebrity get me out of here
Replies: 2
Views: 189493

i m a celebrity get me out of here

No, a 48 year old property millionaire doesn't do it for me (that's Rotten not Lord B). But Peter Andre is hilarious
by JohnF
February 4th, 2004, 7:23 am
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: Hull and Baxter&Rennie: alternatives please.....
Replies: 14
Views: 191258

Hull and Baxter&Rennie: alternatives please.....

Physicists should read Wilmott's book. Period.
by JohnF
January 28th, 2004, 9:43 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: London or New York?
Replies: 22
Views: 192882

London or New York?

QuoteOriginally posted by: exotiqSex and the Citythat's the one with the dog with the thing on her chin who dresses at Oxfam?
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