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    Why don't commercial airliners have parachutes (like the space shuttle) ?

    I've always wondered about having to get out of a plane quick. So many people drag ass when getting off a plane at the gate I imagine it would be just as bad in an emergency.
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    Why don't commercial airliners have parachutes (like the space shuttle) ?

    Probably because they would never use them in an emergency. The only time a landing parachute would be useful is if an airliner landed on a short runway. Even if an airliner DID land on a short runway it would probably slow down enough by the time it hit the grass to not harm passengers. I...
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    How many ET members does it take to change a light bulb?

    10 One to change the bulb, two that will offer worthwhile information on how the bulb changer might go about doing it, 5 that will tell the bulb changer he is going to break the bulb so he might as well not even try and 2 that will get into an internet pissing match that ruins the whole point...
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    US healthcare is NOT a free market

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/arizona-woman-feeling-pain-83-046-bill-anti-venom-drug-seeking-medical-treatment-scorpion-sting-article-1.1152754 Mexican R&D paid for this scorpion anti-venom yet the woman was charged over 80K for medication that costs 100 dollars in the country that...
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    Why do people pay for Cable?

    I cut of my television service which was direct TV (no cable here) five years ago. I can't receive over the air television at my house either. Anything I want to watch is available on the internet.
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    Level 1 Financial Planning through Kaplan

    https://www.kaplanprofessional.edu.au/Financial_Services/Financial_Planning/Level1DFP Ok, it is a study course to pass the exam. I would have no problem with taking the course. I thought you were enrolling in a 4 year degree program with Kaplan.
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    Tax Benefits of Starting a LLC or Corp for Retail Trader

    If you meet the IRS's definition of a "Trader" you could deduct all your expenses. One thing that concerns me with forming an LLC to trade is you would have to deal with payroll tax. If you have a pass through entity you are an employee and any salary you draw would be subject to both sides...
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    Level 1 Financial Planning through Kaplan

    Is this a certificate or a "degree"? If it is a degree program you might want to consider a traditional school (aka not for profit). There are MANY regular schools doing online degrees including the University of Alabama, The University of Maryland and many others. A Kaplan degree might be...
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    Tax Benefits of Starting a LLC or Corp for Retail Trader

    How does the IRS know it is automated? Can't a trader claim the trades are automated but supervised? It could be argued that the trader doesn't "trust" the automation and thus requires constant monitoring of the system.
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    'average penis size by country'

    I wonder why they didn't measure them while erect. :confused:
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    Would you day trade using a wireless connection?

    Yes, I can get satellite but the ping times are over 1000ms which makes it useless for daytrading. I currently use Sprint 4G (it works great here). I could get a backup Verizon 4G connection if needed.
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    Would you day trade using a wireless connection?

    Up until now I have not done any day trading. I have been swing trading and my connection hasn't been as important. I am looking into futures day trading/scapling. One of my concerns is my internet connection at home. My only available option is 4G wireless service from a national carrier...
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    Good books on futures daytrading/scalping?

    Thanks NoDoji - I will check that out.
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    Good books on futures daytrading/scalping?

    I agree that since I have only been at it a week that my perception of "doing well" is meaningless since there is no proof of consistency yet. I have a "basic" trading plan I am testing however it doesn't seem to work in heavy volume. Since it doesn't seem to work I decided i need to do...
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    Good books on futures daytrading/scalping?

    I guess I will just have to put in more screen time and work on my trade management.
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    Good books on futures daytrading/scalping?

    I have been trading stocks and doing some options trading. I never had the opportunity to daytrade actively due to other commitments. I am now able to do it.
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    Good books on futures daytrading/scalping?

    I am looking for some good books and/or educational resources to get a better understanding of futures daytrading and scalping. I am currently paper trading my initial ideas. I do really well in the early morning (3am to 8am) but when the volume picks up I give it all back. I have...
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    Creative solution to install Win7 on new SSD, laptop

    Buy a cheap external DVD drive.
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    Making a break from exotic internet pictures for 3 months

    Maybe this will help? http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=193537
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    Making a break from exotic internet pictures for 3 months

    I haven't looked at internet porn (or any other porn) in over four years. How did I do this you may ask? I figured I had seen everything already and decided I was just wasting time looking at any more of it. Back in the day I would waste an hour or two every night surfing porn sites.
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