nasa1974's Account Talk

[Dutchy]

OK!! It's almost 11pm EST and there are 26 members and 215 guests wandering around. Doesn't anybody sleep? Well, 5am comes pretty fast so I am going to chug the rest of my beer and go to bed. Tomorrow. Night.....


Thanks for staying up a little late last night to keep on eye on things!!

 

[nasa1974]

Well yesterday was interesting to say the least. I think I will pull on my sticky pants early today and get ready for a rough ride. Hopefully we can finish with some profits today. Good luck everyone.

 

[nasa1974]

Jumped up 8 spots yesterday on the Tracker, 97 to 89. There are 87 members at 3.92% and that would put all of them tied for the #2 spot. So I have moved up to #3. NICE!!! Once I fall from this spot someone else can brag a little. It is interesting to watch this group get smaller as the week progresses. The group started at 115 after Fridays close, then fell to 105 and now it is down to 87. I would imagine that by tomorrow that number will be much smaller. Good luck all.

 

[nasa1974]

http://www.govexec.com/

Park Service defends handling of Occupy D.C. protest
House Oversight Chairman Issa reiterates demand for explanation on damage to McPherson Square.



KAREN BLEIER/NEWSCOM


· Inmate assaults on federal prison officers underscore staffing, budget shortfalls 01/11/12
The system is underfunded, improperly staffed and dogged with arcane standards for officer protection, union president says.

· New senior executive performance measurements emphasize 'leadership qualities' 01/11/12
SES employees will get input from colleagues at a variety of levels, official says.

· Leadership Lessons: David Kappos, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 01/11/12
Voice of experience guides agency on the path to innovation.

· Domestic drone programs spark civil-liberties lawsuit 01/11/12
Group argues that federal agencies have been slow to publicize the expanding use of pilotless aircraft to watch Americans.

· Campaigning for Cuts 01/11/12

· Licking terror with FEMA funds for . . . "Sno-Cone'' machines? 01/11/12

· First lady denies conflict with White House advisers 01/11/12

· Interior to rebid cloud contract after yearlong legal squabble 01/11/12

· Clinton denies U.S. role in killing Iranian nuclear scientist 01/11/12

 

[nasa1974]

From YAHOO! FINANCE

Jobless claims rise sharply to 6-week high



"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans applying for first-time jobless benefits rose on Thursday, reversing a recent decline and suggesting the labor market remains brittle.
Unemployment claims jumped to 399,000 in the first week of 2012, the highest in six weeks, from an upwardly revised 375,000 in the prior week. The four-week average of claims also marched higher to 381,750 from 374,000.

The Labor Department report also showed 3.63 million continuing claims, up from 3.61 million..."

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jobless-claims-rise-sharply-6-133258957.html

 

[nasa1974]

Sticky pants on, seat belt clicked in place and the safety bar is down. Hang on folks. WWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

 

[GUCHI]

im hoping for a meltup for this afternoon, but what do i know. i will tell you absolutely nothing.

 

[nasa1974]

Today was an interesting ride for sure.

I was just looking at the Tracker and there will be a small change in the top 100 as well as the bottom 5 after todays finish. Out of 889 members in the Tracker only 5 are negative and after today it looks like only one will be negative and by less than 0.20%. I am not picking on anyone just making an observation. The Tracker for 1/11/12 looks like this; out of the top 100 only 16 are not 100% S fund and only 0.53 separates #1 (4.08%) from #100 (4.08%). The difference between #1 and # 889 is 4.72. Only 17 of the top 100 have made an IFT and of those 17, 3 have made 2 IFT's for the month. Out of the top 100, 87 members are tied at 3.92%. Pretty impressive folks.

 

[Handballer]

Hey Nasa did you notice from #708 to bottom of tracker, all but about 10 are in the G fund.

 

[nasa1974]

http://www.govexec.com/

Defending government in an anti-government age
In an era of tight budgets, the 'federal brand' has in many minds been tarnished.



J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE/AP


· Geospatial agency offers buyouts to 150 employees 01/12/12
Eligible workers have until February to accept the separation incentive.

· Taxpayer advocate pleads for boost in IRS funding, hiring 01/12/12
Annual report cites increased workload due to code complexity and frequent changes by Congress.

· Buyout Watch 01/12/12
A running list of agencies coping with budget pressures by offering employees incentives to leave.

· Mobile health centers deliver medical care to rural veterans 01/12/12
Growing fleet serves about 3.3 million veterans who don't live near a VA hospital.

· Justice Department backs president on recent recess appointments 01/12/12

· War dogs: Blumenthal wants improved adoptions, honors for military canines 01/12/12

· What kind of health insurance do the GOP candidates get? 01/12/12

· Administration floats plan for oceans policy 01/12/12

· Video of urinating Marines could be a defining image of Afghanistan war 01/12/12

· Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart on Mitt Romney: Winner, but no one likes him 01/12/12

· Panetta condemns Marine video 01/12/12

 

[nasa1974]

Those that have today off I hope are enjoying it. Back to the grind tomorrow.

 

[nasa1974]

http://www.govexec.com/

Obama reorganization bid faces challenges on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers express measured support, but some Republicans are skeptical of promised savings.

· Unions wary of Obama's consolidation plans 01/13/12
Federal employee groups worry about potential layoffs, workforce reductions.

· No furloughs expected at GAO, officials say 01/13/12
Despite major budget cuts, agency and union are not planning on employee furloughs.

· SBA's elevation to Cabinet-level is a symbolic move, experts say 01/13/12
The Small Business Administration has been on and off the Cabinet-meeting guest list for nearly two decades.

· Poll: Will Obama's trade agency consolidation plan cut waste? 01/13/12
Take our survey on the president's proposal.

· IRS to offer second round of buyouts 01/13/12

· Buyout Watch 01/13/12

· Obama proposes reorganizing trade agencies, giving SBA Cabinet status 01/13/12

· Pentagon pulling two brigades from Europe 01/13/12

· White House hopes new website will help create jobs 01/13/12

· Perry urges Congress not to raise debt ceiling 01/13/12

· Play of the Day -- Stephen Colbert in South Carolina? Plus: A tribute to Hostess from Chris Christie 01/13/12

 

[nasa1974]

Wow a 171 members on line. NICE!!!

 

[nasa1974]

Yesterday started out with a bang but ended in a whimper. Positive none-the-less. Today is looking better. Hopefully it can stay in this general area of green. Getting a little nervous with this rally. Going to stick it out at least one more day and hope to get a little closer to 5% for the month. Good luck everyone.

 

[nasa1974]

http://www.govexec.com/

GOP'smanagerial wing picks its man -- Romney
NewtGingrich's ringing declarations to shutter federal departments may not beenough to help him overtake the Republican front-runner in South Carolina.


· Playof the Day -- Surprises in Mitt Romney's tax return, Plus: Huntsman's got(Mitt's) back 01/18/12
A dailyroundup of late-night video.

· Paulto interrupt campaign to vote against debt-ceiling hike 01/18/12
Candidate also calls the super committee process a "supermess."

· Report:Apparent smoke bombs thrown over White House fence 01/18/12
Incident happened as 1,000 to 1,500 Occupy Wall Street protesters"massed outside the gates," AP reported.

· WhiteHouse: Performance chief to serve as acting head of OMB 01/17/12
Jeffrey Zients will fill in until a permanent replacement isfound for Jack Lew, who is leaving to become Obama's chief of staff.

· GSA declines toraise mileage reimbursement rate 01/17/12

· Pentagon cedescontrol of Defense cyber pilot to DHS 01/17/12

· OMB tasks 11agencies with documenting duplication 01/17/12

· LeadershipLessons: Arun Majumdar, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy01/17/12

· Perry wantsfive-year tax break for injured veterans 01/17/12

· EducationDepartment stresses civics 01/17/12

· Play of the Day --Late night bids adieu to Jon Huntsman ... and more 01/17/12

 

[nasa1974]

I am really enjoying this ride but it is going to be a tough decision to stay or run to the lilly pad. I have made more these last three weeks than my final tally at the end of 2011. I've been here before only to loose about 15K in a heart beat. I think I might have to play follow the leader this time unless I get to nervous then run for cover. :worried:

 

[nasa1974]

http://www.govexec.com/


Public satisfaction with federal services increases
But overall trust in government has declined, report finds.

ASTRID DININNO/CORBIS


· Agencies try out new performance management system 01/18/12
Labor leader expresses skepticism.

· Long lines, high hopes at veterans career fair 01/18/12
OPM is planning to capitalize on the event's success with more hiring initiatives.

· Federal managers see implementation challenges in Obama's reorganization plan 01/18/12
Eighty percent expect leadership and management difficulties according to Government Executive's survey of executives.

· Contractors will remain in limbo during debates over automatic Defense cuts 01/18/12
Agency contracting officers could be last to learn sequestration details, panelists say.

· In symbolic move, House votes down Obama debt request 01/18/12

· SEC inspector general announces departure 01/18/12

· DISA returns to the drawing board on cloud plans 01/18/12

· Obama rejects Keystone pipeline 01/18/12

· GOP's managerial wing picks its man -- Romney 01/18/12

· Play of the Day -- Surprises in Mitt Romney's tax return, Plus: Huntsman's got (Mitt's) back 01/18/12

· Paul to interrupt campaign to vote against debt-ceiling hike 01/18/12

· Report: Apparent smoke bombs thrown over White House fence 01/18/12

 

[nasa1974]

Sure wish we didn't have to make up our minds what to do before noon EST. It would be nice to see what the lunch bunch will do to the market. Then we could make up our minds.

 

[nasa1974]

I still have my 2 IFT's for the month and I have some good numbers already so the little voice in my head is saying use one of those IFT's and sit on the lilly pad. But the VIX looks like it could close below 20 and the news and charts look just good enough to want to stay put. I have been here before. What to do?????


Darn it, I can't spend it until I cash it in. I'M STAYING PUT!!!!! :blink:

 

[jpcavin]

I still have my 2 IFT's for the month and I have some good numbers already so the little voice in my head is saying use one of those IFT's and sit on the lilly pad. But the VIX looks like it could close below 20 and the news and charts look just good enough to want to stay put. I have been here before. What to do?????


Darn it, I can't spend it until I cash it in. I'M STAYING PUT!!!!! :blink:

Good Call! I'ts killing me sitting on the sidelines, but I would hate to get in at the top.