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    slow cpu?

    Here's the deal. Months back I switched over to supposedly faster system. But it turns out that what I'm running now is a snail compare to my old machine. It gets especially bogged down when I run java applications such as TWS, Marketcenter (e-sig), etc. The problems start when I go between the...
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    "Bowling for Columbine"

    I don't think I said anything about banning anything. You're misunderstanding my post. RESPONSIBILITY is the operating word here. Parents raising their children to differentiate between right and wrong, fantasy and reality. Corporations and governments taking responsibility for their actions...
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    "Bowling for Columbine"

    Yes. I was brought up with rifles and handguns all my life. I used to help my father clean and lubricate (anybody remember 3 in1 oil?) them in our driveway every few months, we had quite a few. He also taught me the awesome responsibility one has when in control of a lethal weapon and the...
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    POLL...Best API for for IB order entry...

    I just may do that! Gotta see what all the hubbub is about.
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    POLL...Best API for for IB order entry...

    I don't know but I'm really partial to IB's TWS myself. It does exactly what I want it to do, when I want it done, with a minimal amount of fluff. And it only takes up about 1/10th of display space on my monitor. Program some hot keys and BOOM, you're there. I know it's a little off-topic but I...
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    magna's magnificence

    Don't be a dumbass. Magna has and always will be a tremendous asset to this board. Your post just makes you look like a crybaby. Unfortunately, among the many that seem to be nesting here lately. Bitch, bitch, bitch.............
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    Hard drive

    Installed the maxtor 40GB HD that Vhehn suggested and is working flawlessly. Some notes: I originally loaded it with the win98 CD and had problems with the display and other devices. Even went as far as downloading some drivers from the compaq website. No help. Compatibility issues maybe...
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    Baron has NO clue

    Ummmm... IF Jack is a wildly successful trader, would the mosquitos feel the same way? Or would they perhaps listen a little closer to what he has to say. Majority of sloths dislike what they can't understand. For shits and giggles, I am kinda curious as to how successful a trader Jack is...
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    Hard drive

    Thank you sir.
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    Hard drive

    If I install a new hard drive, will I also have to purchase an O.S.? Or can I just use the system restore CD's that came with the original comp. to reload the O.S.? Any recommendations for HD's... are they all compatible? Cheap is OK 'cause it's a secondary (old) compaq presario for the kids...
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    Mental Ceilings ...Lessons from Jack

    Please excuse my naivete Jack for I know not what I speak. But what I'm getting out of this so far is: Trading off the daily, 60 min, and 5 min. time periods. zoning if will from one point to another while adding and subtracting contracts along the way as predicated by the lower time frame (5...
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    Adding contracts to a small losing position

    As far as I'm concerned, this is one of the few absolutes in trading. Size or not.
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    Adding contracts to a small losing position

    This is an integral part of my trading plan. I do it on a regular basis. Once I establish an entry zone, after I put on my first position I will let it run against me (if it decides to) by two (2) points then add another contract or two. From there I will accept only one (1) more point drawdown...
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    Mental Ceilings and self fulfilling prophesies

    I don't know. I've been following dbank's journal and am very impressed with it. Not so much with the numbers he pulls, although that in itself is nice, but with the consistency of the guy. He rarely has a down day and definitely no down weeks. Also, he can do it no matter what mood the market...
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    eSignal Unveils MarketCenter and Sets New Standard For Market Data Streamers

    I wish your programmers would fix that bug with the indicators (lower) not updating in real time. I keep having to flip between different time frames to refresh. I've chatted with customer service 3 times in the past two weeks and no results so far. If you guys roll out something like this, at...
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    Buy and Hold

    Screw the charts! Bring back the girl! I really want to get to know her. Laeticia? Honey is that you?
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    Market is coiling like a snake on crack...

    I lost 4 points Monday and 3.5 points today...all shorts. I even managed to stay out of the soup until after 2:00 pm. I just HAD to take a few pokes at it. I'd probably do it again, to.
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    ES daily calls results

    Amazingly consistent. Your results speak for themselves. You da man! Man.
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    Trend Day Tuesday

    Yup. If I had been scalping 1 pointers, it would've been a good day. Since I didn't, it wasn't.
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    IB TWS convert stop to market order?

    It's a two step process, but I have my hot keys set up for "close position" (spacebar>return). It'll override any open order. Make sure you highlight symbol line first. Hope this helps. Edit: Oops, what Fast Trader said.
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