More Bad News Randomosity and Elizabeth Taylor

• Well, natural disaster, nuclear meltdown, war in Libya, and now Elizabeth Taylor. Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how'd ya like the play?


• I'm not sure what to think of the market today. Good day and a good close. But still get the feeling something is off. I remain long in low beta stuff. I havent ran the Black Box for a couple of weeks, but now that we may be in a trading range it could add some value.


• Mark Hulbert notes that insiders are buying all the gloom. Just when things seem at their gloomiest can be a great time to buy. Even if it seems like crazy talk!


• A liberal plan to fix Social Security. Oh boy. So, the usual. Raise the cap. Reduce the benefits for the rich. Raise the retirement age.


• No alternative to nuclear power. Hamsters. Try hamsters. Well, Forbes is right. I think we need a "lessons learned" drill and then keep going.


• In week 6 of body building. Noticeable! Speaking of... Time for arms.