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    Statistics Question

    One should be clear about the fact that statistics are no rules themselves but rather indications of how probably it is that a certain something is going to happen. So if something happens in 10 out of 10 cases chances are that it will happen the 11th time as well. Especially in trading...
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    What are the odds Sryia turns into a regional conflict?

    I fear it is very likely that Syria will experience a civil war and that the stability of the whole region is in danger. Look at Egypt, look at Iran and Iraq,look at Jordan. The hopes that the Arab spring would lead to democratic structures are already shattered to pieces.
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    What was the ***last*** thing you had to master before becoming profitable?

    What I had to learn was to be patient. I am the kind of guy that normally needs to see quick results otherwise I either get bored or question myself and think that I did something wrong. So pursuing a way that was very rocky at the beginning but keeping going was a really hard task for me...
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    Economist who works for congress wants to tax video game assets

    That is nothing but crazy bullshit. whoever had this idea should quit his job.
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    Who is Afraid of Heights ?

    Man, I can totally understand that. Though I don't have kids I can relate to what you are saying. When I was young my older brother always climbed trees and I was so worried that he might slip and fall. I can only imagine that as a parent it must be ten times tougher.
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    Who is Afraid of Heights ?

    I can't stand heights as long as I don't see how high above the ground I actually am. Being on a skyscraper e.g. doesn't affect me at all but looking below from there give me the shivers. What is strange though is that I have no problems being on planes, on the contrary, I always want t seat at...
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    "spirituality" videos - Part II

    I love how her chest is displayed in the preview though one can hardly see her in the vid :D
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    "spirituality" videos - Part II

    I love how her chest is displayed in the preview though one hardly sees her in the vid :D
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    When People Ask "What do you do for a living" What say you?

    I usually tell them that I am a professional programmer. that's enough information to keep most people quiet since it sounds too technical to them to bother about asking further questions.
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