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  • Websman
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2004
    • 5545

    This week, I'm going with a different theme titled, "The Cows are Mad"

    In honor of the Mad cow disease scare, I'm going short on two restaurants that specialized in Beef.
    The thought of wild, drunken Cattle stampeding through the dining areas of large steak houses in a wild rampage to retaliate against those who consume the flesh of the less fortunate, farm raised cows fascinates me. A cow with dementia can be a scary thing. Would you want an insane 700 pound bull chasing after you? I don't know of many people that could survive such an act of violence, with the exception of the mighty Mr Market of course, who would merely flex his 19" biceps causing the bull to turn around and run like a scared little field mouse.

    That, of course is just an example of my Vulcan imagination working at warp speed. Why do I even refer to myself as a Vulcan? I haven't watched an episode of Star Trek in years! I do enjoy William Shatner's Priceline commercials though. I especially like the one where Leonard Nemoy steps in to take Shatner's job. Although, I get lots of entertainment from the Priceline commercials,they have never influenced me to actually use Price Line. I always book my flights through Travelocity or Orbitz. I once tried to open the door on a flight over the Pacific ocean, but was restrained by the flight attendents, who were actually Chipmunks in disguise. They were trying to explain to me how they made cheese while they were on Mars when I.... Hang on....I'm rambling on like a mad man...ain't I? I guess I forgot to take my medicine...sorry.

    Back to reality.


    Like I said earlier, I'm going short on the following two picks who should experience a further drops in share price as the Mad Cow scare progresses.

    1. OSI - Outback steakhouse. Aussies are a mad bunch to start with. They should really flip out when their share price drops this week.

    2. LNY - I know nothing about this particular restaurant, other than the fact that MSN was recntly pumping it. That should be enough to make it go off the deep end like a cow on Meth.

    Let the madness begin! BWAAAAAAAAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
    Last edited by Websman; 06-26-2005, 05:01 PM.

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    • skiracer
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2004
      • 6314

      Webs,
      Absolutely one of the best non-sensical sensical rants I've been subjected to an a fitting testament to the times. WTG Webs. You are a Vulcan because you are a Vulcan!!
      THE SKIRACER'S EDGE: MAKE THE EDGE IN YOUR FAVOR

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      • I agree, Ski. I won't set foot in either one of those restaurants. I'll just char up a steak at home instead

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        • IIC
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2003
          • 14938

          Interesting post Webs...reminds me of when I was in college...I was on the Track Team and we did a lot of flying. I let my pet Guinea Pig loose on a flight once...it was a riot. Nowaday's I'd probably get 20 to life for a stunt like that.

          OK... I'm going long in the contest this week:

          RATE
          PRA
          CRZO
          UNFI
          and a Mr. Market pick PTC.

          Personally, I don't like diversity...but I'm not real thrilled with anything this evening...Best of Luck To All...Doug(IIC)
          "Trade What Is Happening...Not What You Think Is Gonna Happen"

          Find Tomorrow's Winners At SharpTraders.com

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          • Websman
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2004
            • 5545

            Originally posted by IIC
            Interesting post Webs...reminds me of when I was in college...I was on the Track Team and we did a lot of flying. I let my pet Guinea Pig loose on a flight once...it was a riot. Nowaday's I'd probably get 20 to life for a stunt like that.

            (IIC)
            If we ever have a Mr Market meetup, we should have a Guinea Pig flying contest. It sounds like a lot of fun.
            Speaking of Guinea Pigs here's a great website featuring their cousin the Hamster. www.joecartoon.com

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            • IIC
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2003
              • 14938

              Originally posted by Websman
              If we ever have a Mr Market meetup, we should have a Guinea Pig flying contest. It sounds like a lot of fun.
              Speaking of Guinea Pigs here's a great website featuring their cousin the Hamster. www.joecartoon.com
              Well...I guess I've experienced it all...my first wife...We'll call her "The Bitch"...had 3 sons(No problem with them though)...I divorced her in 1983...But I did get my step sons a really cool double decker hamster cage circa 1980...One had 6 babies...but she wouldn't let anyone near them...The cage started to stink...we put them in the garage...A cat got in and ate 'em all...No more hamsters...IIC
              "Trade What Is Happening...Not What You Think Is Gonna Happen"

              Find Tomorrow's Winners At SharpTraders.com

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              • dmk112
                Senior Member
                • Nov 2004
                • 1759

                Shorting hot oils:

                AEZ
                PHX
                DNR
                http://twitter.com/DMK112

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                • New-born baby
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2004
                  • 6095

                  My other pick

                  I have to give you another pick since FDG will be stopped out on Wednesday. I really don't like anything too much, but will throw ENR on the board anyway.
                  pivot calculator *current oil price*My stock picking method*Charting Lesson of the Week:BEAR FLAG PATTERN

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                  • Open:

                    RL
                    GAP 27.25
                    SBAC 13.04

                    Dru
                    VPHM 6.96

                    Newborn
                    FDG 94.95
                    ENR 62.50

                    Ski
                    HTRN 12.60
                    NGPS 24.70
                    CMTL 32.74

                    Webs
                    OSI (S) 45.21
                    LNY (S) 29.65

                    IIC
                    RATE 18.06
                    PRA 40.51
                    CRZO 16.61
                    UNFI 29.96
                    PTC 29.40

                    DMK
                    AEZ (S) 5.30
                    PHX (S) 30.05
                    DNR (S) 40.17

                    Sooooo... Doug doesn't really like anything, yet gives me five to track... Thanks a million

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                    • Day one: Doug takes the early lead, and vegetarian Webs on his heels. AEZ killing DMK. Tightly knit at this point. Pick of the day goes to Doug's PTC (+3.88%).

                      Stock Week Open Prior Today Overall % Today % Balance

                      RL GAP 27.25 27.25 27.84 2.17% 2.17% 5108.26
                      SBAC 13.04 13.04 12.84 -1.53% -1.53% 4923.31
                      Totals 0.32% 0.32% 10031.57

                      Dru VPHM 6.96 6.96 6.87 -1.29% -1.29% 9870.69
                      Totals -1.29% -1.29% 9870.69

                      Newborn FDG 94.95 94.95 94.40 -0.58% -0.58% 4971.04
                      ENR 62.50 62.50 61.07 -2.29% -2.29% 4885.60
                      Totals -1.43% -1.43% 9856.64

                      Ski HTRN 12.60 12.60 12.93 2.62% 2.62% 3248.26
                      NGPS 24.70 24.70 24.70 0.00% 0.00% 3333.33
                      CMTL 32.74 32.74 32.00 -2.26% -2.26% 3410.42
                      Totals 0.12% 0.12% 9992.01

                      Webs OSI (S) 45.21 45.21 44.74 1.05% 1.05% 5052.53
                      LNY (S) 29.65 29.65 29.56 0.30% 0.30% 5015.22
                      Totals 0.68% 0.68% 10067.75

                      IIC RATE 18.06 18.06 18.13 0.39% 0.39% 2007.75
                      PRA 40.51 40.51 41.04 1.31% 1.31% 2026.17
                      CRZO 16.61 16.61 17.07 2.77% 2.77% 2055.39
                      UNFI 29.96 29.96 29.78 -0.60% -0.60% 1987.98
                      PTC 29.40 29.40 30.54 3.88% 3.88% 2077.55
                      Totals 1.55% 1.55% 10154.84

                      DMK AEZ (S) 5.30 5.30 6.11 -13.26% -13.26% 2891.43
                      PHX (S) 30.05 30.05 29.99 0.20% 0.20% 3340.00
                      DNR (S) 40.17 40.17 40.91 -1.81% -1.81% 3273.04
                      Totals -4.96% -4.96% 9504.48

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                      • Dang, I forgot about PTC. I think I even posted a chart somewhere on it, Not sure if it was on this forum or not!!

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                        • New-born baby
                          Senior Member
                          • Apr 2004
                          • 6095

                          Here I am to save the DAY!


                          RL,

                          I told you I would save you from Last Place, and I meant it! FDG was up on the day, but because it gapped up, and finished lower than the gap but still higher than Friday's close, it looks like I lost money. So you are safe this week.
                          pivot calculator *current oil price*My stock picking method*Charting Lesson of the Week:BEAR FLAG PATTERN

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                          • jiesen
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 5322

                            Wouldn't this guy be a bit more appropriate then? Just trying to stick up for my fellow rodents.

                            Last edited by jiesen; 06-27-2005, 10:08 PM.

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                            • New-born baby
                              Senior Member
                              • Apr 2004
                              • 6095

                              Yes

                              Originally posted by jiesen
                              Wouldn't this guy be a bit more appropriate then? Just trying to stick up for my fellow rodents.

                              Er, ah, yes, Jiesen, you are correct. We don't have a TV in our house, so I got my cartoon characters mixed up!
                              pivot calculator *current oil price*My stock picking method*Charting Lesson of the Week:BEAR FLAG PATTERN

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                              • IIC
                                Senior Member
                                • Nov 2003
                                • 14938

                                Originally posted by B.J
                                Day one: Doug takes the early lead, and vegetarian Webs on his heels. AEZ killing DMK. Tightly knit at this point. Pick of the day goes to Doug's PTC (+3.88%).

                                Stock Week Open Prior Today Overall % Today % Balance

                                RL GAP 27.25 27.25 27.84 2.17% 2.17% 5108.26
                                SBAC 13.04 13.04 12.84 -1.53% -1.53% 4923.31
                                Totals 0.32% 0.32% 10031.57

                                Dru VPHM 6.96 6.96 6.87 -1.29% -1.29% 9870.69
                                Totals -1.29% -1.29% 9870.69

                                Newborn FDG 94.95 94.95 94.40 -0.58% -0.58% 4971.04
                                ENR 62.50 62.50 61.07 -2.29% -2.29% 4885.60
                                Totals -1.43% -1.43% 9856.64

                                Ski HTRN 12.60 12.60 12.93 2.62% 2.62% 3248.26
                                NGPS 24.70 24.70 24.70 0.00% 0.00% 3333.33
                                CMTL 32.74 32.74 32.00 -2.26% -2.26% 3410.42
                                Totals 0.12% 0.12% 9992.01

                                Webs OSI (S) 45.21 45.21 44.74 1.05% 1.05% 5052.53
                                LNY (S) 29.65 29.65 29.56 0.30% 0.30% 5015.22
                                Totals 0.68% 0.68% 10067.75

                                IIC RATE 18.06 18.06 18.13 0.39% 0.39% 2007.75
                                PRA 40.51 40.51 41.04 1.31% 1.31% 2026.17
                                CRZO 16.61 16.61 17.07 2.77% 2.77% 2055.39
                                UNFI 29.96 29.96 29.78 -0.60% -0.60% 1987.98
                                PTC 29.40 29.40 30.54 3.88% 3.88% 2077.55
                                Totals 1.55% 1.55% 10154.84

                                DMK AEZ (S) 5.30 5.30 6.11 -13.26% -13.26% 2891.43
                                PHX (S) 30.05 30.05 29.99 0.20% 0.20% 3340.00
                                DNR (S) 40.17 40.17 40.91 -1.81% -1.81% 3273.04
                                Totals -4.96% -4.96% 9504.48
                                Well...the first day doesn't mean much...but I see my top pick...PTC...is carrying me...But I have to give Mr. Market credit for that one...the other 4 came up on my weekend scans...but I got PTC from Ernie's list...Doug(IIC)
                                "Trade What Is Happening...Not What You Think Is Gonna Happen"

                                Find Tomorrow's Winners At SharpTraders.com

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