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As aquaman (a/k/a Michael Phelps) seeks to make Olympic history in Beijing, the advice from a Chinese champion from another era and another discipline is ageless. Be it sport, politics, business, or war, a few words from Sun Tzu. "Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics...
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In the time honored news tradition of man bites dog, Paris Hilton, pool side in a leopard bikini and gold pumps, demonstrates that she can actually speak in whole sentences as she shares with us her energy plan for the US. Only in America. To view the video, click here . Have a good weekend.
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As the Obama campaign has to deal with Ludacris' latest ludicrous rap "song", one of the most popular postings in the online edition of yesterday's Wall Street Journal with the above title is sure to provide the McCain campaign with its own set of headaches - this one self induced....
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As equity investors in emerging markets get a taste of the bear (see yesterday’s image from the Pakistan stock market), the lessons of successful investing are learned the hard way. “I am upset because I am constantly losing money and there is no one ready to help me.” Naeem Jehandad...
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As the price of oil bubbles ahead, a few words on the crude stuff. “The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveler.” John Milton “The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry...
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What else on Friday the 13 th ? “I think we consider too much the good luck of the early bird and not enough the bad luck of the early worm.” Franklin D. Roosevelt “I'm a lucky guy and I'm happy to be with the Yankees. And I want to thank everyone for making this night necessary...
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Yesterday’s middle of the trading range stock market surge (replete with weak momentum, MACD, and slow stochastics, as well as narrow sector leadership – Energy and Basic Materials) has the look and smell of a bull trap. So, how about a few words on traps. "With the monstrous weapons...
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Have you noticed just how impossible it seems to be to get a straight answer to the simple question – how does one determine the fair value of oil? A few words on answers. “When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers.” Oscar Wilde “I was gratified to be able to answer...
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It is fascinating to listen to all the pundits wonder just when Senator Clinton will drop out of the race. What amazes me is how they accept at face value her statement that she will stay in the race “until we have a nominee”. To most, that means whenever either candidate reaches 2026 delegates...
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On this day eight years ago, the most feared rodeo bull of all time passed away. So, the next time someone tells you how hard it is to ride a bull market direct them to this video: Bodacious the Bull Have a good weekend.
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Bush, Clinton, Bush, ..oops.. Thanks to Obama (and barring an unforeseen disaster in gun-happy America), the dynasty of dysfunctional political family rule has come to an end. “It's exciting; I don't know whether I'm going to win or not. I think I am. I do know I'm ready for the...
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They say the devil is in the details. Well, how about this detail? On Monday the world population will reach 6,666,666. Perhaps a few words on statistics might alleviate any hellish thoughts. “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics” Benjamin Disraeli “Not everything...
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Despite the events of recent days, Hillary Clinton and investors in the Financial and Consumer Discretionary sectors may have something in common – wishful thinking. “Nothing is so common-place as to wish to be remarkable.” William Shakespeare “They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice...
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Feeling bitter? Clinging to guns and religion? “Oh, what a bitter thing it is to look into happiness through another man's eyes.” William Shakespeare “It's difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It's a wonder I...
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“I remember landing under sniper fire. There was supposed to be some kind of a greeting ceremony at the airport, but instead we just ran with our heads down to get into the vehicles to get to our base.” Hmmm. How about a few words on memory? “Memory itself is an internal rumor.” George Santayana “The...