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To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 1:03:10 PM
From: Clappy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 35685

JW, Sounds like a plan. Good for you. I'm just wondering what QCOM's alpha and beta is. Also, If you bought that dudes' picks and don't have to watch over it each and every day, that is great and stress free. Just wondering why the same thing can't be done with QCOM. Buy it in the 50's or 60's and stop watching it's every move now. Just let it sit. Without margin or any option plays... I know several people who have done this with RNWK. They simply bought it and held it. Nothing fancy was ever required. It has split a few times and continues to grow after periods of FUD. Take all the emotion out of the game. Simple. Buy it and don't look at it. I wish it was this easy... -Clappy

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 1:16:23 PM
From: bonnuss_in_austin	Respond to of 35685

LOL, JW! Alpha concept, indeed... ...I do love it ... wow, although having taken (rather, been FORCED against my 'will' to take only one grad-level Stat course for MBA, the math behind the concept is TOTALLY over my head ... barely remember linear regression, as it was so painful for such a right brain to learn, when I got out with a C (and my ass), wanted first and foremost to FORGET it ... LOL). Coupla comments: 1. If I were you, would use the income from instructing to pay all living expenses. 2. Would actively seek on-the-side consulting biz (your point about optimizing the university professor position as a springboard to network for consulting is spot-on ... credentials, etc ...) THEN that income becomes "icing on the cake" ... purely EXTRA cash ... which you can invest with. Beautiful. 3. Caution on luring innocent co-eds 'to your lair' ... <g> ... your employers may have some rather 'rigid' <g> 'guidelines' or 'policies' that 'discourage' such behavior ... Sounds solid, practical and really, rather easy to 'execute,' JW ... I knew you had it in you. Best, b-i-a ###

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 1:26:23 PM
From: abuelita	Respond to of 35685

Congratulations Jim That sounds like a good plan. I especially like the teaching part of it. Good luck and take care rosie

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 1:30:50 PM
From: Dealer	Respond to of 35685

That's great JW! Sounds like something that is right up your alley. Good luck, dealer

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 1:38:46 PM
From: Mannie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 35685

Congratulations Jim, It's awfully nice to hear you being positive and having a plan, looking forward. The glass is definitely half full. You are a smart dude, and you know what your weaknesses are. You've learned and you are ready to proceed. I love it. You will really enjoy teaching, I was lucky enough to have that experience for 5 or 6 years before my business made it too much to handle. It is very rewarding, and you will learn as much as you teach, probably more. You boys have a great time in Cuba. Scott

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 2:05:51 PM
From: Clappy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 35685

JW, If you are still doing TA... Is there a rule of thumb to help predict the height a stock may jump after it breaks out from it's cup and handle formation? Have a look at Foundry (FDRY): stockcharts.com[PB50!B200!D20,2][VC60][IUH14,3,3!LK14!LL14] They have jumped over 10 points today. I'm wondering how far it could expect to go. -JuniorJackassWannabe

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 2:16:27 PM
From: abstract	Respond to of 35685

Jim Willie, I am worried about you. It sounds like you are becoming a human. And I liked you so much as a Jackass. (I hope my loss is your gain.)

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 2:36:44 PM
From: freeus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 35685

Look at Agilant (A) Badly beaten down and ready to come back. Also (maybe) Jaco, though I think it may have already done most of what it's going to. I still have some high flyers, like JDSU and some QCom, but I agree with you, finding companies just beginning to be strong is a less expensive and potentially more lucrative way to go. Good luck, glad you aren't out. Freeus

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (25365)	7/14/2000 5:39:28 PM
From: RR	Respond to of 35685

Hi Jim: You've got a plan that you feel comfortable with, great! Now stay with it and execute. Patience. A climb back does not happen overnight and its good to see you acknowledge that with goals going forward. Emotions... I wrote on that last week, or sometime recently, based on my own experiences through the years. A successful investor controls fear and emotions. I'm glad that you are looking at methods to control the emotions. That will render smarter decisions, or at least it has for me. Good luck. Hang tough. RR