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Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 05-19-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 10,895
Posted By bdschobel
Only if the lottery folks told the store exactly...

Only if the lottery folks told the store exactly when the winning ticket was sold. Not sure why they would disclose that.

Bruce
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 05-19-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 10,895
Posted By bdschobel
If Jesus wanted you to have $600 million, why...

If Jesus wanted you to have $600 million, why wouldn't he just give it to you directly? Why bother making you buy lottery tickets? He can do that, right? :)

Bruce
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 05-19-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 10,895
Posted By bdschobel
The one and only winning ticket was sold in...

The one and only winning ticket was sold in Florida. It wasn't sold to me, because I was out of the country and couldn't buy any tickets for the latest drawing. :crying:

Bruce
Forum: Pension - Social Security 04-29-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 31,945
Posted By bdschobel
It's due April 1 but has often been late --...

It's due April 1 but has often been late -- sometimes as late as July. This is likely to be one of those years. Not having a commissioner of Social Security doesn't help.

Bruce
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 04-22-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4,127
Views: 115,334
Posted By bdschobel
Falling off a cliff is unlikely to kill a zombie....

Falling off a cliff is unlikely to kill a zombie.

Bruce
Forum: General Actuarial 04-16-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
They haven't met yet. Supposedly they will meet...

They haven't met yet. Supposedly they will meet soon. I don't expect anything to be accomplished, but who knows?

Bruce
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 04-02-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4,127
Views: 115,334
Posted By bdschobel
Sure. I did. It was a big moment in the scene. ...

Sure. I did. It was a big moment in the scene.

Bruce
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 04-01-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4,127
Views: 115,334
Posted By bdschobel
Then they would have cut her foot off, and she...

Then they would have cut her foot off, and she would have survived.

Bruce
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 04-01-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4,127
Views: 115,334
Posted By bdschobel
Yes, we did. Rick looked up and saw her standing...

Yes, we did. Rick looked up and saw her standing on one of the fences (or walls). I wonder if the actress was paid for that shot! Enough, already.

It was insane for the Gov and his "soldiers" to...
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 03-26-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4,127
Views: 115,334
Posted By bdschobel
I agree. The real question is whether the gov...

I agree. The real question is whether the gov dies or continues into season 4.

Bruce
Forum: General Actuarial 03-24-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,046
Posted By bdschobel
Dr. Timberlake has a point. SSA's own regulations...

Dr. Timberlake has a point. SSA's own regulations have a grid (called the vocational-factor rules) that dictate a more liberal definition of disability for those with little education, as compared to...
Forum: General Actuarial 03-23-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,046
Posted By bdschobel
Social Security disability-incidence rates...

Social Security disability-incidence rates fluctuate pretty wildly over time, due to changes in economic conditions and, especially, administrative practices. We know why the rates are so high today,...
Forum: General Actuarial 03-22-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
Neither have I. Interestingly, while I was still...

Neither have I. Interestingly, while I was still on the SOA Board, in 2009, as I recall, the SOA (over my objections) defined "success" for the CERA credential as having 2000 CERAs by the end of...
Forum: General Actuarial 03-22-2013, 12:47 AM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
Yes, but the SOA is a membership organization, so...

Yes, but the SOA is a membership organization, so the wasted time, money and other resources are ours! :mad:

Bruce
Forum: General Actuarial 03-20-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
Anybody with any sense knew that China would...

Anybody with any sense knew that China would eventually establish its own actuarial society, which is exactly what happened. I told people at SOA for many years to help China do that, rather than...
Forum: General Actuarial 03-20-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
Better known to what audience? Maybe the general...

Better known to what audience? Maybe the general public has seen more FSAs than FCASs, but it seems to me that the relevant audience for this purpose is P&C insurance companies and related employers...
Forum: General Actuarial 03-20-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
Secondlife, Allow me to continue helping you...

Secondlife,

Allow me to continue helping you with your English. First of all, "person" needs to be possessive, so change it to "person's." Secondly, the English idiom that you are searching for is...
Forum: General Actuarial 03-20-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
Uh, "duel," not "dual." Bruce (happy to...

Uh, "duel," not "dual."

Bruce (happy to help)
Forum: General Actuarial 03-20-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
From reading his posts, secondlife appears to be...

From reading his posts, secondlife appears to be a Canadian academic, probably from China originally. English is clearly his second language. He is a big fan of FEM. He "hates" me "so much"! :)

I...
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 03-19-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 11,657
Posted By bdschobel
Based on the transcripts of cockpit...

Based on the transcripts of cockpit conversations, it really seems to me that lack of sleep was not the problem here. It was lack of competence and training.

Bruce
Forum: General Actuarial 03-19-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
It makes observers wonder if I really know what...

It makes observers wonder if I really know what I'm supposed to be expert about.

Bruce
Forum: General Actuarial 03-19-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 65,022
Posted By bdschobel
SOA is going to offer discounted dues for a while...

SOA is going to offer discounted dues for a while and no exams needed to CAS members who want to join SOA at the same level (Fellow or Associate). I hope that nobody accepts this offer to pay more...
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 03-19-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4,127
Views: 115,334
Posted By bdschobel
Maybe so. Martinez is expendable (to the...

Maybe so. Martinez is expendable (to the screenwriters); Daryl is the most popular character on the show and will be retained for sure.

Another minor complaint is the attempt to kill the captive...
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 03-19-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4,127
Views: 115,334
Posted By bdschobel
Good points. Bruce

Good points.

Bruce
Forum: Non-Actuarial Topics 03-19-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4,127
Views: 115,334
Posted By bdschobel
The Martinez-Daryl bonding experience will be...

The Martinez-Daryl bonding experience will be important when the showdown occurs. I expect that neither one will be willing to kill the other. And they might join forces to stop the others from...
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