Silver showed some topping behavior, and after an unbelievably good run its time to preserve profits in the face of intraday selling pressure. Maintain a core position in silver, and revert to tactical trading in both directions to take advantage of the uncreased liquidity Best swing trade candidates on the basis of reward:risk ratios: Google, […]
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Educating professional practice by emphasizing worked examples
this essay discusses the challenge of educating computer science students on writing professional quality production code. It informs our own inquiry into what to teach at CGSC and how to teach it. I think it has a lot to say about what we should be emphasizing for our staff officers. One of our graduating seniors […]
charts of interest and some visual framing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRUNSN_jGbc charts of interest from the weekend report of Apr 24, 2011 some strength in the US techs; i also like the support being found in DBA and DBC, ag and blended commodities, respectively
Battle ready, brain ready: a stream of consciousness reflection
(from an e-mail conversation with a new friend, the inventor of Brainmode power), Stephen asked me to reflect upon the phrase: Battle ready, brain ready. This was my stream of consciousness: it seems to me that brain state is an integral part of every behavior or cognitive process. for instance, we use a number of […]
where you stand is based on where you sit
Times and perspectives change “Now, let me be clear – I suffer no illusions about Saddam Hussein,” said Obama in his speech. “He is a brutal man. A ruthless man. A man who butchers his own people to secure his own power. He has repeatedly defied U.N. resolutions, thwarted U.N. inspection teams, developed chemical and […]
Worst of both worlds: unions & government employees
We need about 10 years of budget gridlock and just continuing resolutions. This is a start. According to the White House, the pay freeze will save $2 billion for the remainder of FY 2011, $28 billion over the next five years, and more than $60 billion over the next 10 years. It will apply to […]
No time for truth telling, it’s the story!
Image via Wikipedia What in the world was haley barbour thinking when he told an interviewer the truth about his life? That’s not the kind of prudent judgment that’s needed in the nation’s highest office. How many times does he have to be told that you say anything BUT the truth? He said: “I just […]
Hail to the Chief (Hint: it’s not the empty suit that leaves early)
Cover of Bill Clinton Unbelievable! Barack Obama would give the keys to the Oval Office to Clinton right now if he could. Clinton is actually the President right now, with Obama playing the ceremonial role originally intended for the Vice President. I wonder if anyone has told Obama that his services are really no longer […]
Poison pills and freedom of information
Image via Wikipedia Say what you want about Assange, but he singlehandedly stopped Hilary’s bid for global domination. Whatever there is in his poison pill, it must be massive The age of suppression of information is over; I hope every tyrannical boss everywhere, every toxic CEO recognizes that the people have a way to report […]
A father’s letter to his kids
From your father’s heart: Trust your heart to know what’s right, Use your talents and energy to do what’s right . Dream big, and savor each moment. Accept what Life brings you, with grace and humility Always be ready with a helping hand And accept the gift of love and support from others We live […]