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My dream was always to trade while driving around. Seems doable with an i-pad, though I suppose you could get a pc with an air-card like the taxi drivers have and put it on a stand. The only thing is I don't drive around that much anymore. Still it would be nice to have an i-pad to...

Why not just create government jobs - that's what the military is.

I think we need to start valuing our consumer and labor markets more. Right now we put zero value on allowing access. Other countries put a high price on being able to sell in their markets ie. you have to transfer technology or build a certain amount of factories. And, most other countries...

It seems like most people do things backwards. In a bad real estate market where the agent has to work their his or her tail off to sell your house - people want to skimp on commissions and/or try to sell it themselves. Then in a strong market, when real estate agents hardly have to lift a...

Negatives: Less exciting Not as good for the ego - you don't nail it, you muddle across the finish line - half embarrassed, but glad you made it. Too much free time on your hands to do as a full time job. The closer you watch it, the worse you do. You carry risk over night. You...

Is anyone using an i-phone or Droid-phone or an i-pad for charting and/or order entry? What is the latest in this area? Are there any brokers or charting packages that have something decent?

In general: Day-trading is for people with intense focus who can make quick decisions and have fast reaction skills. Control freaks seem to do well. Swing trading is for people who can let go, who can take a mental beating. Its for people who can spot a general swing but not get shaken...

The NYSE is really emptying out now. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchanges-20100515,0,1926840.story

The terrorist had an H1B visa. Another outsourcing success story. http://blogs.wsj.com/dispatch/2010/05/04/faisal-shahzads-life-in-america-and-path-to-citizenship/ First I take your job - then I take your life!

The Japanese are into robots because they don't want immigrants. Robots are how they plan to handle any worker shortage in the future.

Hypothetical question - say you work for a company and you have stock options. The company goes public, but you can't sell your stock for a 6 months lock-in period. However, hedge funds know this and heavily short the stock just before the 6 month date. As a result your stock may end up...