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  • #3,281
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:26pm Aug 25, 2011 3:26pm
Quoting FibbinArchie
rumour is that qe3 is unlikely,
Here's Goldman on the topic, via zero hedge:

"Nonetheless, our estimates suggests that $1trn of asset purchases–or an equivalent increase in the duration of the Fed's balance sheet–might increase GDP growth by up to 0.5 percentage point in the first year after any announcement of QE3."

The bold is my bet on how they're going to do it under the radar. That's why I really want this bond trader on line asap.
  • #3,282
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:26pm Aug 25, 2011 3:26pm
Quoting Venice
Yeah... ken wasn't very happy with what went on, I'm afraid.
I actually have the chance to do an architectural job....will pay me about $3-4k....I cant believe I may let it go.....because trading has been my main generator of Cash Flow .... the time / effort / liability and the biggie [LOSS OF $ BECAUSE I WONT BE TRADING]....interesting scenario....hadnt realized trading was creeping in so hard.....
  • #3,283
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:27pm Aug 25, 2011 3:27pm
Fair dues V.. Sound very focussed. Into database, programming too at mo also although a system admin for much of my years

Quoting Venice
lol Archie... 27 here myself.

I think I am doing pretty good for myself...

Waited two years to go to college and started when I was 23. Then I got bored with working factories (and how shatty it was, dirty, and risks taken) so decided it was time to get my learn on.

Started college, went all year around, 19 credit hours a semester, and worked full time... 2.5 years for a bachelors degree.

Pretty much owned it... graduated with a 3.5... best I could do since I was working full time as well. Studied what I needed to study, but already had self...
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  • #3,284
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:29pm Aug 25, 2011 3:29pm
Quoting FibbinArchie
why what happened?
a certain site deleted many user accounts.
  • #3,285
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:29pm Aug 25, 2011 3:29pm
Same here lol.. Although, having the experience and still alive and kicking, we came out the better for it perhaps is the way i look at it

Quoting FibbinArchie
yep, pretty much sums up my misspent youth lol..

edit: seemed like a good idea at the time... nah kidding, no regrets..
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  • #3,286
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:30pm Aug 25, 2011 3:30pm
Quoting Mr Hatch
a certain site deleted many user accounts.

No loss there and it does prove the point.
  • #3,287
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:30pm Aug 25, 2011 3:30pm
Quoting PayTheLimit
say what ever happend to all your pals in the euro thread?
they just can't post, it seems... i'm pretty sure they are ar'd though.
  • #3,288
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:31pm Aug 25, 2011 3:31pm
Ya, saw that. Was there a recurrence of words here again today

Quoting Mr Hatch
a certain site deleted many user accounts.
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  • #3,289
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:31pm Aug 25, 2011 3:31pm
Quoting pkimnyc
you can look for 10v+ muppets instead.... just a thought....

I do my fair share as a public service.
  • #3,290
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:32pm Aug 25, 2011 3:32pm
Quoting pipper
Ya, saw that. Was there a recurrence of words here again today

Nah, tried and failed, quickly shut down. That good old 2x4 does come in handy.
  • #3,291
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:32pm Aug 25, 2011 3:32pm
Quoting Mr Hatch
a certain site deleted many user accounts.
really?
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  • #3,292
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:34pm Aug 25, 2011 3:34pm
Quoting Mr Hatch
a certain site deleted many user accounts.
what, when, where, who???
  • #3,293
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:34pm Aug 25, 2011 3:34pm
Quoting PayTheLimit
really?

There are so very few proper traders let that frequent these hallowed halls, most are either utter muppets or scammers trying to get hold of their cash.
  • #3,294
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:35pm Aug 25, 2011 3:35pm
Quoting FibbinArchie
what, when, where, who???

Read back over yesterday's posts and all will be revealed, draw your own conclusions. As always, I will point you in the general direction, you gotta do the work yourself.
  • #3,295
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:36pm Aug 25, 2011 3:36pm
Quoting pipper
Same here lol.. Although, having the experience and still alive and kicking, we came out the better for it perhaps is the way i look at it
spirit of the time pipper, it was all kicking off just as i turned 17 and started going out in London in '88..
  • #3,296
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:36pm Aug 25, 2011 3:36pm
You must have me bugged Was just looking for a vid with someone portraying Cloggie with a stick but this is the only one i could find lol

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Quoting cloggie
Nah, tried and failed, quickly shut down. That good old 2x4 does come in handy.
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  • #3,297
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:37pm Aug 25, 2011 3:37pm
Hi guys )
  • #3,298
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:37pm Aug 25, 2011 3:37pm
Quoting cloggie
Read back over yesterday's posts and all will be revealed, draw your own conclusions.
pipchick? that's an old feud between her and magix..
  • #3,299
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:37pm Aug 25, 2011 3:37pm
received an email tonight that my account was deleted. checked the site and it says that only 13 accounts are still active.
  • #3,300
  • Aug 25, 2011 3:38pm Aug 25, 2011 3:38pm
Quoting Mr Hatch
received an email tonight that my account was deleted. checked the site and it says that only 13 accounts are still active.

WTF were you doing there in the first place??????
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