Awesome Stuff
Capricorn Science Welcomes June.
Capricorn Science bids the month of May a beautiful and grateful farewell as we welcome June into our lives. June is a glorious month that celebrates pearls and roses, has Read more…
Finance
Advance Refunding.
Advance Refunding: A method of eliminating a bond as an obligation of the issuer. This is accomplished by issuing a new bond issue and using the proceeds to purchase government Read more…
Finance
Advance Refunded Bonds.
Advance Refunded Bonds: Bonds whose debt service is paid by escrowed funds. Also called Prerefunded Bonds. Escrow: Money or securities held by a third party until conditions of a contract Read more…
Awesome Stuff
Ohayo Gozaimasu. Good Morning, Japan.
Since I was a child I’ve been fascinated by Geisha’s. No reason in particular. No one in my family shared this interest nor was it ever mentioned. I must have Read more…
Finance
Ad Valorem Tax:
Ad Valorem Tax: A tax based on the assessed value of real property. Assessed Valuation: The value of real estate is used for tax purposes. Real Property: Real estate such Read more…
Finance
Administrator.
Administrator: (1) A person appointed by the court to handle the assets and liabilities of a decedent, typically when the deceased died without a will (interstate). (2) The official or Read more…
Politics
Politicians Hoping to Lie Unnoticed.
Since before ‘ politician” was a word they have been trying to get away with anything that they can. From this pattern we get the word Demagogue, whereby a politician Read more…
Political Satire Politics
No. 7 Satire That Will Make You Bleed. You Need to Vote.
We have all learned about separation of State and Church, the three arms of government and it’s safeguard , the Fourth Power. In theory this is beautiful and solid. At Read more…
Awesome Stuff Politics
Capricorn Science Welcomes President Obama To Our Home.
We are honored to unveil the presidential painting of our beloved President Obama. Seldom had such wisdom and humility sat in one chair and we welcome his image like we Read more…
Finance
Adjustment Bond:
Adjustment Bond: See Income Bond; Income Bond: A corporate debt issue that pays interest only when, and if, the company has income. Also called an adjustment bond. Note: Corporate meaning Read more…
Awesome Stuff Good Vibes
Steps Towards Happiness Now. This Works.
Writing for this blog has become a thought provoking and wide plus narrow research kind of job. For example, we are living such trying times that I felt the need Read more…
Finance
Additional Takedown.
Additional Takedown: A portion of the underwriting spread for a municipal issue defined as total takedown less concession. Municipal Issue aka as municipal bond or issuing municipal debt . Concession: Read more…
Finance
Additional Bonds Test:
Additional Bonds Test: A requirement that before additional bonds, which will be secured by assets or revenues already pledged to existing bonds, can be issued, that specific financial requirements must Read more…
Politics
In Exchange for What I Ask?
We have been becoming anti-abuse while our government has become anti- citizens. There is a long list of offenses that our government and the ruling Oligarchy have inflicted upon us: Read more…
Finance
Accelerated Cost Recovery System aka Accelerated Depreciation.
ACRS Accelerated Cost Recovery System: The IRS approved method of calculating depreciation method of calculating depreciation expense for tax purposes. Also known as Accelerated Depreciation. Depreciation: Normally, charges against earnings Read more…
Finance
Teaching the Young One’s About Money.
Teaching your children the basics about the workings of finance, the stock markets, and the handling of money is essential to their future. With this thought in mind we are Read more…
Finance
Acid Test Ratio.
Acid Test Ratio. A more stringent test of corporation’s liquidity than the current ratio. It is calculated by adding cash. cash equivalents, and accounts and notes receivable and dividing that Read more…
Funky Wonky
Count the Cats and Get some Sleep. Forget sheep.
I have many cat loving friends who share endless fun loving pictures of the beauties. As someone who counts everything ( there must be a name for this) , I Read more…
Political Satire Politics
No. 6 Satire That Will Make Us Bleed. Elders Should Die.
Now we are hearing that the official position of the federal government of the United States of America, on the issue of the death of people living in nursing homes, Read more…
Finance
Accumulation Period. Accumulation Account. Unit Investment Trust.
Accumulation Period: In a variable annuity, the time when the client is contributing money into the annuity and purchasing accumulation units. Accumulation Units: An accounting measure that represents a contract Read more…
