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<body> <div id="header"> <span class="left"> <span class="back"><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT"><span class="image mobile_back" title="Back"></span></a></span> <span class="image mobile_logo" title="Beehive Forum Logo"></span> </span> <ul> <li> <a class="reply_all" href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.0&return_msg=42049.12"> <span class="image mobile_reply_all"></span><span class="text">Reply to All</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="navigation" href="#"> <span class="image mobile_navigation"></span><span class="text">Show messages</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="main" href="#"><span class="image mobile_menu" title="Menu"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu main"> <ul> <li><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Messages</a></li> <li><a href="lpm.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Inbox</a></li> <li><a href="lsearch.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Search</a></li> <li><a href="llogon.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Login</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu navigation"><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.1">1–10</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.11">11–20</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.21">21–25</a></div> <div id="page_content"> <h3 class="thread_title"><a href="index.php?webtag=DEFAULT&amp;msg=42049.12">Saudi Aramco IPO</a> </h3> <div id="messages" data-navigation="42049_12_25_10"> <a name="a42049_12"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_12"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Dave!!<span class="message_time">28 Oct 2017 16:00</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 28 Oct 2017 18:47"></span></span> <span class="message_count">12 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.12">42049.12</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.10">42049.10</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Mainly Radeons I believe. Acquired from old PCs at work that were due to be skipped.<br /><br /> They do actually have a purpose to some degree, my wife has an older Windows XP machine at work for use with a piece of specialised research kit that doesn't work under newer Windows. The PC that drives it had AGP graphics, so I collected a few spare cards. Four is admittedly excessive...</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.12&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.12"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_13"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_13"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time"> 3 Nov 2017 11:39</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Manthorp <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Nov 2017 20:49"></span></span> <span class="message_count">13 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.13">42049.13</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.8">42049.8</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I like the practical uses that could lead to. My favourite is a magnet placed either side of the bridge of the nose for attaching a set of specs.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.13&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.13"> <span class="rating">+1/1</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_14"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_14"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time"> 3 Nov 2017 11:41</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Manthorp <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Nov 2017 20:49"></span></span> <span class="message_count">14 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.14">42049.14</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.12#a42049_13" target="_self">42049.13</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Something like these (though a few seem to be piercings and look less elegant than that which a magnet might achieve).<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?tbm=isch&q=magnetic+nose+implant+for+glasses&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi0h7T2qKLXAhVJ6xoKHeQ2B18QBQg7KAA&biw=946&bih=667&dpr=1">https://www.google.co.uk/search?tbm=isch&q=magnetic+nose+implant+for+glasses&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi0h7T2qKLXAhVJ6xoKHeQ2B18QBQg7KAA&biw=946&bih=667&dpr=1</a></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.14&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.14"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_15"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_15"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX)<span class="message_time"> 3 Nov 2017 12:32</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: graphitone <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 3 Nov 2017 12:54"></span></span> <span class="message_count">15 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.15">42049.15</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.12#a42049_13" target="_self">42049.13</a></div> <div class="message_body"> If they are strong enough, you could put several around your head for scissors, stapler and can opener, things I'm sick and tired of losing.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.15&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.15"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_16"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_16"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time"> 3 Nov 2017 12:57</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Nov 2017 00:55"></span></span> <span class="message_count">16 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.16">42049.16</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.12#a42049_15" target="_self">42049.15</a></div> <div class="message_body"> A walking stationary box.<br /><br /> I can see chefs using head magnets for small pans and keeping knives close to hand (so to speak) and surgeons for having lancets, scalpels and speculums ready to go whenever they are. <span class="emoticon e_plain" title=":|"><span class="e__">:|</span></span></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.16&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.16"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_17"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_17"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Manthorp<span class="message_time"> 4 Nov 2017 20:50</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 5 Nov 2017 13:06"></span></span> <span class="message_count">17 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.17">42049.17</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.11">42049.11</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Don't think I have the cajones for that.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.17&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.17"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_18"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_18"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX)<span class="message_time"> 5 Nov 2017 13:08</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Manthorp <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 5 Nov 2017 17:08"></span></span> <span class="message_count">18 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.18">42049.18</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.12#a42049_17" target="_self">42049.17</a></div> <div class="message_body"> You just need the right anesthetic<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.jimbeam.com/sites/default/files/jb_media_product_original/JB_Original_750ml_2.png?w=600&crc=e0f1537c" /></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.18&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.18"> <span class="rating">+1/1</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_19"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_19"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Harry (HARRYN)<span class="message_time"> 7 Nov 2017 21:39</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">19 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.19">42049.19</a></div> <div class="message_body"> It occurred to me that since Aramco is essentially a portion of the SA govt, then when you purchase a share of stock in Aramco:<br /> - You are essentially purchasing a share of stock in Saudi Arabia<br /> - The country is in heavy negative cash flow for a while - and apparently for some time to come<br /> - Not sure if it is a good thing or not, but their solution to a cash flow problem appears to have been to round up anyone with significant money and influence and "jail them" and their families in a hotel.<br /> - SA is also in the middle of several wars and appears to be itching to get into another one.<br /><br /> Not sure that this is really a great investment. Certainly outside of my risk / reward level.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.19&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.19"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_20"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_20"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX)<span class="message_time"> 8 Nov 2017 00:51</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Harry (HARRYN) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 11 Nov 2017 01:12"></span></span> <span class="message_count">20 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.20">42049.20</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.12#a42049_19" target="_self">42049.19</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Saudi Arabia is fucked in all kinds of ways. OTOH, Brent crude just went to $64.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.20&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.20"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42049_21"></a><div class="message" id="message_42049_21"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time"> 8 Nov 2017 21:38</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Harry (HARRYN) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 11 Nov 2017 01:12"></span></span> <span class="message_count">21 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.21">42049.21</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42049.12#a42049_19" target="_self">42049.19</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Doesn't buying shares in Aramco mean you're paying the UK+US arms industry for ISIS's weapons <em>and</em> helping out the criminally abusive SA government. <p><em>Why the fuck would anyone want to do that?</em></p></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42049.21&return_msg=42049.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42049.21"> <span class="rating">+1/1</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="message_page_footer"> <ul> <li class="right_col"><form accept-charset="utf-8" method="get" action="lmessages.php" target="_self"><input type="hidden" name="webtag" id="webtag" class="bhinputtext" value="DEFAULT" dir="ltr" /><input type="hidden" name="msg" id="msg" class="bhinputtext" value="42049.22" dir="ltr" /><input type="submit" name="submit" id="keep_reading" value="Keep reading…" class="button" /></form></li> </ul> </div> </div> </body>