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    3/31/11 LIMIT UP or DOWN most likely for Corn, Wheat, Soybeans

    Looks like it is going to open Limit Up again. 45 cents this time, glad I wasn't short this one.
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    3/31/11 LIMIT UP or DOWN most likely for Corn, Wheat, Soybeans

    http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/usda/current/GraiStoc/GraiStoc-03-31-2011.pdf
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    IB - how do I get rid of the new titlebar?

    Right click on it -> OS Window Bar.
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    permissible deductions?

    No on the college degree, yes on training seminars.
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    IB - Futures order handling, loss of FIFO priority

    IBsoft or anyone else from IB, what is the status of this resolution?
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    3rd monitor with windows 7

    ^ This answer is spot on. I prefer a low end second video card over a USB adapter because of performance reasons. With a USB adapter the screen can freeze up from time to time. Here's the adapter I have: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815101001 For a video card you...
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    Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan Happening Now

    http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/11/massive-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-japan/ Watching live TV coverage, never seen anything like it.
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    CL Redux

    Probably delayed demo data.
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    IB - Futures order handling, loss of FIFO priority

    http://www.cmegroup.com/globex/files/PriceBanding.pdf This shows everything, just look for the symbol in the matching algo column.
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    Pimco’s Bill Gross: USA is Giant ‘Ponzi’ Scheme

    Ponzi schemes always work well in the beginning, its when they blow up that it hurts.
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    Pimco’s Bill Gross: USA is Giant ‘Ponzi’ Scheme

    Except for the fact that they will be paying out more than they take in very soon you might be right. http://mercatus.org/publication/social-security-cash-flow-deficit Also, once population growth starts to slow down, it will be the end of the social security Ponzi scheme...
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    Pimco’s Bill Gross: USA is Giant ‘Ponzi’ Scheme

    QE might not be a Ponzi scheme but medicare, social security, and public pensions sure are.
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    Which VIX contract to use for 6 month horizon?

    Here's a good article to read about the VIX, its a year old but is still relevant. http://seekingalpha.com/article/196581-hedging-equities-with-vix-futures Key point --> "Short term VIX futures lose value much more rapidly than long-term VIX futures" And here's an interesting...
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    Taxes

    Yes, you can carry it over to offset gains next year.
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    Copper Evening Trading

    I trade mostly Agg and Interest Rate Futures in the Evening. I've looked at copper a little bit and noticed large price swings / higher volume starting at 8:00PM EST. Is this due to a market opening in Asia that I am unaware of? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Grain Trades: Estimate USDA Crop Report Jan 12th, 2011

    Where do you go to find when reports will be released? http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=AGENCY_REPORTS Will this show all important releases reguarding agriculture products that would have an effect on prices?
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    Excel and Interactive brokers integration - a questino

    I was having problems with Excel 64x with both DDE and Acxivex for IB. When I looked into it I would have had to modify the Visual Basic code to make it compatible according to what I read on Excel specific forums. While it didn't look to difficult, I only have a very limited knowledge with...
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    Any comments on OPTIONHOUSE?

    I have used them for the past year and have been very happy with them. It is a very simple platform with decent streaming charting if you need it. I also like their trade execution reports which show you how good your fill was. Customer Service has been quick and helpful whenever I have had...
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    Trading Treasury Spreads

    Bone: I didn't see your post untill now but it was very helpful. I found this link which provided so good information as well. http://www.cmegroup.com/trading/interest-rates/files/Treasury_ICS__Take_a_Closer_Look_July_2010_FINAL.pdf Do you know where I can find the margin requirments...
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