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To: GROUND ZERO™ who wrote (25263)	6/12/1999 1:39:00 PM
From: Patrick Slevin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 44573

You know, as I was playing golf I was tormenting myself that I am shooting from the hip on this. I have to go check some research material and see just who is credited with this Golden Mean. Sure, I could call up any of a few Math Dudes who would know for sure but when I get to the point where I am thinking more about dead Ancient Mathematicians than whether to hit a high Wedge versus a bump and run 9-Iron then that issue must be resolved. EDIT After checking a few encyclopedias and only finding the Philosohy of The Golden Mean espoused bt Aristotle aI was abhout to give up when I saw a copy of "Sacred Geometry", an Astro book of my wife's which happened to be on my desk. Naturally, it is in there but the only reference that I can find as to the Origin of the School of Thought is a vague reference to the beliefs of the Pythagoreans so in one way that supports my thinking that Fibonacci built on the work of Pythagoras.

To: GROUND ZERO™ who wrote (25263)	6/12/1999 9:30:00 PM
From: Skipperr	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 44573

GROUND ZERO and Chip McVickar Of all the posts I've read this week, these keep coming back to me: 1) GZ's, "The key to successful trading...." Message 10068231 2) Chip's response and Comment: Message 10068239 (As a result, I ordered Lundell's Art of War For Traders) 3) GZ's final response: Message 10068500 To me, these summarize the essence of successful trading, which is to buy low -and- to sell high. Have a great Saturday night! Skipperr