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To: SliderOnTheBlack who wrote (80785)	12/5/2000 3:52:42 PM
From: Roebear	Respond to of 95453

Slider, Weather alert. It looks like the NAO is setting up for a strong negative reading in coming weeks, making the likelihood of a White Christmas (and perhaps some green on the OSX screens) much greater than normal in the Mid Atlantic and NE. Abundant warm moist air in the near Carribean and possible storms from that area and or the west coast (depending on tracks) indicate that my forecasts of a major storm near the New Year holiday could be likely a bit earlier, I'd say as early as the 16th. Forecast models for some reason seem to be underweighting the cold air coming down from the Great White North. Take those ten day forecasts with a grain of salt, its going to be cold going into Christmas week, one or two warm days max. Best Regards, Roebear

To: SliderOnTheBlack who wrote (80785)	12/5/2000 6:42:15 PM
From: rocklobster	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 95453

Hey slider.. you never answered my question about social security funds.. I am thinking I have come up with a brilliant idea and I'm not sure why nobody has thought about it. since you have banking knowledge I thought maybe you could help.. my idea is this... according to the government.. social security funds only acrue interest of 2% per year.. So why don't they just invest social security money in zero coupon bonds or other treasuries. they could pay the social security beneficiaries,( all us citizens ) a much higher rate of return on our social security, witholdings... what am I missing here.. I asked you because you seem to know a whole lot more than me about macro economic theory and banking.. thanks in advance.. rok