I never thought it would happen in my lifetime. But they now have the technology to produce automobiles with 3D printing. What is 3D printing, you ask?
Simply, it's making copies or creating objects with a 3D printer. Much like when you make a copy of a page on your home printer. But, you produce a usable physical item instead. Initially, this technology was intended to be used in the Space program where instead of flying a broken part up to a space station, you simple "fax" one there!
Wow!
So far, these 3D printer produced automobiles are not your usual cars, as they are a toned down version with fewer workable parts. But nonetheless, these are cars that you can actually drive.
That got me thinking.
If this catches on, no more assembly lines, no more bailing out automakers, no more GM, no more unions and best of all, NO MORE GOING TO THE AUTO DEALERSHIP AND DEALING WITH THE CAR SALESMAN!
Instead, you would march off to a 3D printer, make a few adjustments, choose your specifications and viola, out comes your car! (I am told that in a few years, you will only have to wait hours for your "printed" car, but in 10 years, it could only take 6 minutes!)
And just think what is going to happen to the auto parts industry? Your typical auto parts store will simply be a walk-in copy center. No more ordering part number Az 123456 for a 6 cylinder Toyota Camry.
I really think this technology should be applied to other more practical things.....like food, water and dare I say...money!
Just think, you're running low on cash, so you head off to your nearest 3D printer and order a million dollars or so.
I am absolutely baffled by this technology...has anyone thought this through? The person owning a couple of 3D printers really owns the world!
I wonder who will regulate this technology? The 3D police?
Better yet, the owner of a 3D printer will never have to buy a lottery ticket again...he already owns the jackpot!
Monday, October 13, 2014
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Why I NOW do Most of My Investing at a Donut Shoppe Rather than the Stock Market
It occurred to me that with the volatility of the NY Stock Market, the chances of timing my purchase of stocks to realize a significant gain is getting more difficult.
Which is why my latest investment strategy has been simply to just buy donuts. You see, everything about donuts is positive...the dough rises when the donut is cooked, they almost always taste good and the sugar gives me highs that make my stock purchases pale in contrast.
But there is another reason I really like going to the local donut shoppe...they have a terminal there for all the latest State lottery games and products. In fact, based on my observation, they sell 10x more lottery tickets than donuts.
It's been said that playing the lottery is like playing (investing) in the stock market. You pick some numbers and you might win. Well, you pick a stock and you could win also. No difference. In fact, picking numbers may be your better bet. A stock is influenced by so many factors, and there is no sure "bet."
It takes a lot more money to play the stock market..but only a few dollars to play the lottery.
And the free advice I get about the lottery is priceless..."You can't win if you don't play!" is my favorite.
I know, but if you play, you can also lose. Heck, isn't that the same as the stock market?
And then there's this... "The lottery is for people who are bad at math."
When I play the lottery, I don't like to spend my mind thinking. When I invest in the stock market, I have to look at all these graphs, compute these formulas, analyze the momentum, read the analysts reports and figure exit strategies. And I am really bad at math.
With the lottery all I do is say "quick pick." I wish my stock broker had that option.
Now, there are some other products that the lottery has that do tax your efforts. Take the scratchers, for example. Which numbers do I scratch off first..the winning numbers or "your numbers." And how do I scratch them..with a coin, a key, my finger nail or an official scratcher? Or do I simply bar code the ticket and let the computer tell me if I won..no scratching necessary!
Yeah, the way I've got it figured, I have 13 years left to live. After looking at my bank account, if I "invest" $3-5 a day in the lottery, I have just enough to last 13 years. Unless I win, of course, then WHO KNOWS! But if I take that that same back account amount, and invest in the stock market, WHO KNOWS!
Have to go now..It's Saturday morning and I need a donut fix. Or do I mean, a lottery fix. Actually, I lost so much in the stock market last week, a donut just might make me a winner again!
Which is why my latest investment strategy has been simply to just buy donuts. You see, everything about donuts is positive...the dough rises when the donut is cooked, they almost always taste good and the sugar gives me highs that make my stock purchases pale in contrast.
But there is another reason I really like going to the local donut shoppe...they have a terminal there for all the latest State lottery games and products. In fact, based on my observation, they sell 10x more lottery tickets than donuts.
It's been said that playing the lottery is like playing (investing) in the stock market. You pick some numbers and you might win. Well, you pick a stock and you could win also. No difference. In fact, picking numbers may be your better bet. A stock is influenced by so many factors, and there is no sure "bet."
It takes a lot more money to play the stock market..but only a few dollars to play the lottery.
And the free advice I get about the lottery is priceless..."You can't win if you don't play!" is my favorite.
I know, but if you play, you can also lose. Heck, isn't that the same as the stock market?
And then there's this... "The lottery is for people who are bad at math."
When I play the lottery, I don't like to spend my mind thinking. When I invest in the stock market, I have to look at all these graphs, compute these formulas, analyze the momentum, read the analysts reports and figure exit strategies. And I am really bad at math.
With the lottery all I do is say "quick pick." I wish my stock broker had that option.
Now, there are some other products that the lottery has that do tax your efforts. Take the scratchers, for example. Which numbers do I scratch off first..the winning numbers or "your numbers." And how do I scratch them..with a coin, a key, my finger nail or an official scratcher? Or do I simply bar code the ticket and let the computer tell me if I won..no scratching necessary!
Yeah, the way I've got it figured, I have 13 years left to live. After looking at my bank account, if I "invest" $3-5 a day in the lottery, I have just enough to last 13 years. Unless I win, of course, then WHO KNOWS! But if I take that that same back account amount, and invest in the stock market, WHO KNOWS!
Have to go now..It's Saturday morning and I need a donut fix. Or do I mean, a lottery fix. Actually, I lost so much in the stock market last week, a donut just might make me a winner again!
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