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The Price of Gold Is Skyrocketing: Why The Gold Bull Market Isn’t Over

by Christina Goldman

In March of this year, the price of gold per ounce hit an all-time high of $1,030.80.

On August 15th, gold hit a nine-month low of $773.

That’s a correction of 25%!

In just one month alone - from July 15th to August 19th - gold has fallen 20%.

Now, that’s just downright scary! I know there’s a lot of gold investors out there that are probably wondering if the gold bull market is over. At this point, you’re probably fed up and are thinking seriously of dumping whatever hard assets you have.

I’m going to provide you with a little bit of historical gold trivia that I hope will reassure you.

So, take a deep breath. Relax. And keep reading.

It may be comforting to know that the last great gold bull market of the 1970’s was also interrupted by similar corrections.

1. In November of 1978, gold had a 20% correction.

2. In October 1979, gold lost 13% in four days!

3. Gold had a horrendous correction in 1975, falling 50% from $200 per ounce to $100 in 1976.

At that time, everyone proclaimed that the bull market in gold was over. As gold investors well know, the price of gold continued its climb over the course of the next few years, not stopping until it hit $850 in 1980.

Okay, I know what you are thinking.

That was then. This is now.

Ah, but even in the current bull market, gold has had corrections similar to what we are experiencing now.

1. In the summer of 2006, gold fell 21%.

2. But by the end of 2007, gold had risen 45%.

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Posted in Investments on Sep 30th, 2008, 3:55 am by Christina Goldman     

Learn The Basics Of Stock Day Trading

by Carl G. Robertts

Stock a trading is considered to be controversial by some people. Day trading provides a lot of fast-paced action for those who wish to trade in that manner.

So exactly what is day trading and why should one be cautious when involved in day trading. Day trading simply means buying and selling a financial instrument, all within one day. This simply means that a transaction is completed during market hours.

Not every stock is suitable for Stock Day trading. Stocks with sufficient volatility and volume are considered by some to be more desirable for day trading.

One popular criteria in volume has been that the stock must trade at least 500,000 shares daily. Another popular criteria is that the stock must have at least a range of two dollars during the day.

With regard to volatility, a daytrader may look for stocks that at least have a fluctuation of two dollars or more per day. Stocks for Day trading may also be chosen based upon volume, and the stock daytrader may look for stocks that trade at least 500,000 shares per day.

Some have thought that day trading was actually something which was unethical or illegal. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Day trading has simply come under the scrutiny of the SEC, because it can be risky…couple that with the fact that there are so many advertisements out there for day trading get rich quick schemes that are very misleading. Some are simply flat-out false.

It should go without saying, that you should absolutely only use risk capital when day trading. Using money that was meant for another purpose or that would affect your lifestyle if you lost it is almost a certain recipe for disaster in day trading. You’ve probably heard the expression “scared money never wins”. This simply means that trading with money that you can not afford to lose most certainly increases the chance that you will lose it.

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Posted in Investments on Sep 29th, 2008, 4:18 am by Carl G. Robertts     

Installing a Well on Your Property

by Haylee Landford

The best way to make sure that you have a direct personal water supply after you buy New Mexico land may be to dig a well on your property. If you have been concerned about purchasing land for sale in New Mexico, but have always wanted to buy, educate yourself on how to build a well on your property. There are some things you will need to have on hand ahead of time so you may need to make some purchases as far as tools go.

When you purchase New Mexico land and you wish to dig a water well, you’ll need some supplies to make sure the task is done properly. Either stones or brick can be used to line the walls and the bottom of the well to prevent collapse when digging your well. You will need a pick and shovel to dig the hole for the well. Having a rope and a sturdy bucket to use for clearing the well of dirt and any debris that you will discovered underground is a useful . A ladder will also be needed when adding the bricks and mortar. Mortar is needed to keep the brick or stones in place.

Keep in mind where you will be able to place your water well when you purchase New Mexico land for sale. The water well should be placed 100 feet away from the water source. Besides, its important to dig your spot for the well 100 feet away from any and all possible contaminants. Contaminants will include storage receptacles, landfills and things like home septic systems. If you do have contaminants to work around you will need to be able to place your water well uphill from any potentially dangerous elements.

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Posted in Investments on Sep 29th, 2008, 4:17 am by Haylee Landford     

Can Anyone Hypnothize Using The Power of Conversational Hypnosis?

by Frank Bates

Maybe you’ve heard of the art of conversational hypnosis, a covert method of using everyday language to influence and control other people? If so, you’re in a select group as this new method is still pretty hush-hush. Lots of people are wondering if it’s true: can anyone hypnothize with conversational hypnosis?

And did you know that the secrets of conversational hypnosis can assist you in changing your life for the better? You can enhance the quality of your life as well as increase your worth at work by applying certain conversational hypnosis techniques. These secrets are easy to master and can have a profound affect on your life.

Even without you being aware of it, the secrets of conversational hypnosis have been in action in your life already. In reality, they are used on you with greater frequency than you know. When you listen to an advertisement, a sales pitch or even watch an ad on TV, they are making use of the same techniques and secrets of conversational hypnosis.

The most important principle to realize when trying to master the secrets of conversational hypnosis, is to remember that everyone has the same brain. Everyone’s brain has the same makeup, so everyone is capable of experiencing positive and negative sensations and emotions. It is also possible to influence certain things through the brain, as well. The brain is primarily influenced through vocal stimulation, which means that behavior is, too. This is one of the leading secrets of conversational hypnosis, and the reason why it is successful.

Once you have started practicing the secrets of conversational hypnosis, you won’t have to seek others out in order to make sales, develop business relationships or make new friends. People will gravitate toward you instead. And, in contrast to numerous old-fashioned behavior control strategies, conversational hypnosis will be so inconspicuous that no one will ever realize what is happening.

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Posted in Self Improvement on Sep 28th, 2008, 4:53 am by Frank Bates     

If you do nothing you are doing something Solok

by john krol

First things first, you need to know that all IRA applications will be undertaken in your name. You will have to use your own personal name, while the name of your spouse or any other person will not suffice. Next, you will need to provide your full and exact address along with your social security number. Without this information, your account will not open.

First things first, you need to know that all IRA applications will be undertaken in your name. You will have to use your own personal name, while the name of your spouse or any other person will not suffice. Next, you will need to provide your full and exact address along with your social security number. Without this information, your account will not open.

If you’re an employer, or simply self-employed with no other employees, you may be able to become the trustee for your qualified plan. Point to be noted; qualified plans, unlike IRAs, are not subject to mandate with regard to banks and other institutions in fulfilling the role of a trustee or custodian. Hence, with a qualified plan you have free-reign in the sense that you can select as the trustee yourself or another individual. You can also select a group of individuals, i.e. a corporation, or for that matter, you have the option to select a combination of these as well.

If you’re an employer, or simply self-employed with no other employees, you may be able to become the trustee for your qualified plan. Point to be noted; qualified plans, unlike IRAs, are not subject to mandate with regard to banks and other institutions in fulfilling the role of a trustee or custodian. Hence, with a qualified plan you have free-reign in the sense that you can select as the trustee yourself or another individual. You can also select a group of individuals, i.e. a corporation, or for that matter, you have the option to select a combination of these as well.

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Posted in Investments on Sep 28th, 2008, 3:34 am by John Krol     

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