I neglected to mention a sincere hello to Mr Lee Webb as well.

@Halcro,

Thanks for the research incentive.

As I have always contended, follow the money, as it will lead you to the truth.

To say "playing the game" these days in akin to Russian Roulette is a mammoth understatement imo, (as more chambers are loaded than not imo) and as the overwhelming majority of sheep have almost certainly been fleeced by this stage. Do your own due diligence carries greater import than ever.

In the brief investigation I have just examined Moore, Richard Kenneth (Rick) 2005-03-31 Bought a private placement in Co (www.lemontonic.com), which link, when followed brings you to POF.com; which is just one corp under the umbrella of IAC, formerly Interactive Corp, and from memory, who's former investors included some prominent names, including the family moniker of one past US President and at least one of their prominent supporters (G.S.).

This and many other Stockwatch articles I have read are both interesting and informative and reinforce my need to become more familiar with the players, though, most often I tend to focus on the numbers. Interestingly, of the players I have reviewed, not one of the companies they were connected to has popped-up on my radar, which may be just dumb luck, or perhaps be potentially related to focusing on the numbers. (A question to be answered for another time.)

Yep, it's a mine field that requires sincere effort in DD and forms at least some underlying rationale for the existence of mutual funds, who's management are professionally compensated to maintain an ethical and professional standard. (I could write a novella on that topic, but will spare you... at least for now. : )

Again, I thank Stockwatch for its' continued presence and obvious integrity, which as many Streetwires have attested is often for sale and the regulation for which is notably lacking... I am a firm believer in the supposition that nothing happens without a reason and do plan to be instrumental in promoting an ultimate solution to this issue, if indeed that's even possible... And since numbers never lie, I'm fairly convinced it is.

As a brief teaser... The oft stated axiom is simply buy low, sell high. The basic quandary is, which is which? I believe there is a way to define both ends of the spectrum in mathematical terms, technically, despite contrived volatility. (Just sayin'... Furthermore, I'm convinced there are a very small percentage that are already aware of its existence... and includes some of the most wealthy, globally. Can you envision a world with a truly level playing field and complete transparency?)

As an aside, once, more than 15-16 years ago, I received a very unusual phone call from someone who asked some very pertinent questions of me, and for which I had virtually zero answers. (Shameful to admit my ignorance in certain areas, but we all have our strengths and weaknesses and the considerate and genuinely concerned always have the ability to learn, if they're so inclined. My next foray will almost certainly be in law, with a couple, maybe a few major areas of focus. One is never too old to learn and knowledge is in fact power, after all.) If that guy still has my number, I'd welcome another call. After all, back then, I was a relative neophyte to an in-depth understanding of the game, and whether it be through dumb luck, or pre-ordained, I am still here and standing.

YeOlde ;)