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Re: Fun Friday: Pet Peeves

DonRyan — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 07:00:31 -0000

Mine are occupational hazards (I work in the healthcare industry). Stint vs. stent. A stint is a period of time. A stent is a catheter placed into a blood vessel to augment the lumen. Also, ventilator and respirator. A ventilator breathes for you when you can't (hence, mechanical ventilation). A respirator is something you wear to keep paint fumes and such out of your lungs.

Both drive me crazy. I should seek therapy.

Re: The Aspirational Investor

DonRyan — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 19:54:17 -0000

And that should (theoretically) be a self-correcting problem. Funds that underperform can't raise second funds and one hopes the system self cleans. I know it's not always that tidy but ideally...

Re: Losing Money

DonRyan — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:44:01 -0000

Fantastic post Fred. Never trust the guy who wins every time. That's a Madoff. Your honesty and candor are refreshing.

Re: Robinhood Just Made ‘Passive’ Investing Easier Than Ever

DonRyan — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:22:29 -0000

I just funded my Robin Hood account account this week and it is great. Total game changer.

Re: Kozmo

DonRyan — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:17:41 -0000

I think Amazon and other providers with much bigger bankrolls are going to fill the vision of Kozmo. Here in the middle west (Columbus), Amazon is opening a huge fulfillment center that will allow for same day delivery of a number of items. Kozmo was indeed ahead of its time.

Re: Lifestyle Businesses

DonRyan — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 11:15:10 -0000

I am not a big fan of the "lifestyle" business moniker. We have a business started seven years ago that has multiple millions in revenue and is profitable and cash flow positive. It is not nearly scalable enough to be considered for a VC investment but it has required an incredible amount of time and sweat from the founders (I am one) to bring it to where it is. It's not a hobby (lifestyle make me think hobby) it is a company with 14 well paid and productive employees. Having said that, I have no idea how I'd classify it. Work seems to be most fitting.

Re: Finding Your Passion

DonRyan — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:22:05 -0000

I love everything about this post.

Re: Stories From Our December Giveaway

DonRyan — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 10:15:14 -0000

Our church received a the setup gift from a friend of mine who pastors in Austin, Texas (we are outside of Columbus, Ohio). I can't overstate how much this helped us. We put together a quality website that we are happy to share with people. Thank you so much for this promotion.

Re: The First Law Of Internet Physics

DonRyan — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:25:23 -0000

Engineer Fred is my favorite Fred.

Re: The Personal Blog

DonRyan — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:58:00 -0000

Oh man, I feel emotional about Josh going to college and I've never met him. I have read this blog for around 10 years and have vicariously watched your kids grow up. Congrats to you and Joanne on hitting this terrific milestone. Best of luck with the next phase of your lives.

Re: Fun Friday: How Do You Take Your Coffee?

DonRyan — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 07:08:07 -0000

With just a splash of milk. Not cream. Not half and half. Milk (perferabley whole).

Re: Twenty Seven Years Ago

DonRyan — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 09:42:18 -0000

Thanks. He was a great dog for 14 years. Had him from a puppy.

Re: Twenty Seven Years Ago

DonRyan — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:49:00 -0000

Congrats to both of you. That's a great story and she's a great lady!

Re: Feature Friday: Comedy On SoundCloud

DonRyan — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:59:53 -0000

What makes Stern so great is not his comedy but his interviewing skills. He is one of the best interviewers in the country. His sit down with Billy Joel is a thing of beauty.

Re: TAKING OFF — SkyMiles // 2015 Program By: Jeff Robertson, Vice...

DonRyan — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 07:20:26 -0000

I'm a multiple year Platinum Medallion and I'm telling you this absolutely sucks. Between add-on fees, raised Sky Club prices and now this nonsense I am truly hating the new Delta. Have fun screwing your customers.

Re: Welcome John Melloy our New Stocktwits CEO…and The Future of The Financial Web – The ‘Richest Niche’!

DonRyan — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:10:17 -0000

Congrats on the round and the transition. Great product. Keep up the good work.

Re: Turning Ten

DonRyan — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:09:46 -0000

Thanks for this blog, Fred. It's turned me on to new technology, music and a host of other things. It also has helped me navigate as I've become a frequent visitor to your city. Here's to ten more.

Re: Happy 20th Anniversary Amy

DonRyan — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:10:04 -0000

Congrats you guys. Here's to 20 more.

Re: Another little prick… | The Reformed Broker

DonRyan — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:38:29 -0000

I'm a HUGE fan of this being a recurring feature.

Re: Land of the Lost | The Reformed Broker

DonRyan — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:50:36 -0000

I literally read the script in Vin Diesel's voice. Made it come to life.

Re: An Unexpected Night In The Hospital

DonRyan — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:06:12 -0000

Glad Amy is well.

Re: Success Has A Thousand Fathers

DonRyan — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:20:48 -0000

Pure class, Fred. Congrats on the terrific exit.

Re: Blowback | The Reformed Broker

DonRyan — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:34:47 -0000

I am an avid reader of this blog and essentially a financial luddite (undergrad in accounting, tangentially work in finance). It's written in a manor that both pros and amateurs can read and understand, no small task. Well done and keep up the good work.

Re: Where Do You Go For Breaking News?

DonRyan — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:46:50 -0000

The first place I go for breaking news is Twitter. I'll turn on CNN and check online afterward but Twitter is always first.

Re: Fun Friday: Back In The Day

DonRyan — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:28:53 -0000

My first computer was a Tandy TRS-80 with the cassette drive. We programmed in Basic with that thing. It had far less computing power than the average calculator today but it was the cat's meow back then.