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  1. Humpy

    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    He was a Market wizard and as such has every right to be included. Seeing as he is dead I will stick up for him in lieu. I doubt you are the real Rodney King
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    The Worlds 10th largest economy (California) goes into default tommorrow (7/1/09)

    Looks like George Push got out just in time ! Before the roof fell in. Strange really when you consider how rich Cali is. It's just that they won't pay their taxes and want everything for free. Funny to see their latest attempt to make money by putting their greatest son, Wacko Jacko on...
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    The Worlds 10th largest economy (California) goes into default tommorrow (7/1/09)

    Why not auction off the best bits like Alcatraz ? Somewhere to stick the greedy pigs and their slimey political friends !! Wouldn't be so bad if they were competent, but sadly not even that B Ob should replace the failed politicians with a competent team to rebuild the State.
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    ROBERT KRAUSZ Robert Krausz (1936 – October 3, 2002) was a commodities and futures trader. As a child born in Budapest, Hungary, Robert Krausz spent most of his childhood living in one of nine ghettos formed by the Nazis during World War II, established to confine Jews into tightly...
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    Madoff Seeks Leniency at Fraud Sentencing

    What a bonanza for the crooks of the jail Bernie is sent to. My guess is he won't hold out telling them where he stashed the loot for more than about 5 minutes !! The Feds on the other hand will be about 2 light years behind, trying to recover cash.
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    You're welcome I am sure there are important lessons to be learnt from the stories of experts, it's just so damn hard to piece togethor any facts. Ideally a "market wizard" will pop up and tell ??? Failing that then bits and pieces from the internet, which are probably more or less...
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    Well come on - which ones blew up and why ?
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    JOE RITCHIE Joseph Ritchie (born 1946) is a commodities and options dealer (finance) , the founder of Chicago Research and Trading, whose capital went up from $200,000 to over $225 million in 11 years(*). According to Business Week Business Week is a business magazine published by...
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    You'll know when a politician is lying when you see his lips moving
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    Madoff Seeks Leniency at Fraud Sentencing

    Not very heart warming to see the victims of Madoff outside the courtroom. One old lady went from millionaire to penniless overnight. No home, no food, no medecine - she has to forage out of garbage bins, to survive Is this really the end product of the American Dream ? Are you guys still...
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    Madoff Seeks Leniency at Fraud Sentencing

    I think the system and culture of greed in the USA originally and now spread like a virus throughout the world is partly responsible. This crime is just one more in the never ending escalation of crimes. Something needs to be put in place to cause a turnaround in VALUES. What good are...
  12. Humpy

    Madoff Seeks Leniency at Fraud Sentencing

    He hasn't cooperated, letting them off the hook. Others must have helped on such a scale. A clear case for water boarding the bum ? I don't think the sentence will scare off too many future fraudsters.
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    Who is Stanley Druckenmiller? by maryrose on Jul 10, 2008 3:47 PM By now most or all of you have read about Stanley Druckenmiller, a 55-year old hedge fund manager, who is strongly rumored to soon own at least a small piece of the Pittsburgh Steelers, if not a whole lot more. Id like to...
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    Jokes 2

    BEFORE MARRIAGE: Husband - Aaah! ...At last! I can hardly wait! Wife - Do you want me to leave? Husband - No! Don't even think about it. Wife - Do you love me? Husband - Of course! Always have and always will! Wife - Have you ever cheated on me? Husband - No! Why are you even asking...
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    I think it is interesting WHY they blew up and try and learn something. It certainly wasn't because they were stupid, unlike the above poster.
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    Jokes 2

    From: Jane Gilles Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.19pm To: David Thorne Subject: Overdue account Dear David, Our records indicate that your account is overdue by the amount of $233.95. If you have already made this payment please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been...
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    A blonde in Canada wanted to do a spot of ice fishing. So after getting all the right tools together, she headed towards the nearest frozen lake. After getting comfy on her stool she started to cut a circular hole in the ice. Then from the heavens a voice boomed, ''THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER...
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    A little follow up on Mr. Trout:- HAMILTON, Bermuda (HedgeWorld.com) - Monroe Trout, the 39-year- old principal of Trout Trading Management Co. Ltd., plans to retire and sell the firm to CEO Matthew Tewksbury. The announcement, which was a surprise to many in the industry, came in the...
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    Monroe Trout Monroe Trout Monroe Trout is an interesting short-term trader. He is a major supporter of the philosophical tenets of Ayn Rand. Many top traders believe deeply in Rand's teachings for good reason. We recommend a visit to Rand's site for solid insight. Q. When did you...
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    How many of the 'Market Wizards' blew up?

    William Eckhardt The c-Test by William Eckhardt We all know that thorough testing is the only way to determine whether a particular trading system or indicator is viable. William Eckhardt, the mathematician whose conversation with Richard Dennis helped bring about the Turtles, points out...
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