Recent content by royaloak

80% of the new apps and websites these days are created using AI (vibe coded) by amateurs who know little about security, but rather want to get their product out as soon as possible. Be very careful with sharing your private information. Inevitably, things will get leaked, but best to keep a...

I’ve met some nice asian sps, and I do hope they get what they want out their choices to move on to something as we all know their value drops as they get older. In that way, I rationalize my patronage as philanthropy - perhaps my way to feel a bit better about the whole thing.

If this was the case, why was Ron Jeremy (aka the Hedgehog) so popular?

Money is relative. For what it is worth, I’m still newish to the hobby but generally spend 300+ per date. However some were a bit on the pricey side (500+). My conclusion is no real direct correlation between $ spent vs the enjoyment I had. The best SP i met only charged 260 and I tipped...

Love the volatility. Forget buy and hold in this market. Value investors have got killed - it’s been momo and growth stocks but I expect that to change and rates go up and bond yields put a halt on the equity rally. Good time to cash out and wait for direction. Not the time to put money in...

"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics" I believe a lot of luxury homes (2+ plus) are not selling well skewing the average, especially those in the suburbs. Downtown there are still multi bids on nice houses in central areas listed from 1 to 1.2 million. I'm trying...

$450 u might get a 500 sq ft condo with no parking. For downtown, decent liveable semi need 1 million minimum, for detached 1.3 - 1.4 starting.

Leaving Las Vegas. Amazing performance by Nick Cage. https://youtu.be/9WiiPrOtAFI

Yes it's possible but can be difficult. As you get older your interests just naturally diverge and it's tough unless you are truly close. I have some friends who don't make much at all but we'll always be pals. But if I'm going to a steak house where the tab is going to be $300 per person I...