If there's one thing I've learned about airline analysts... or even analysts in general... their predictions are generally no better than throwing darts at a dart board. There are simply too many variables in play to predict the future of an individual company, an entire industry, or even the economy. Anyone who tells you they know what will happen is either deluding themselves or being dishonest.

Moral to the story: Don't invest based on predictions. And don't plan your negotiating strategy around them either!

Carl doesn't have to stop and set the break....he just lets her roll.:D

Has anyone jumpseated on company to Puerto Vallarta? Are there any issues to be aware of when trying to jumpseat to Mexico?

John Stossel loved to do these reports on 20/20 and still does on FBN about how he can beat all the stock advice by simply throwing darts at a board.

The best however I ever saw was a year or more long competition between inmates in prison and wall street investment folks, the prisoners won. They said "it's just gambling, it's no different than sports."

To which it makes you wonder, are you better off gambling in Vegas on football or investing on Wall Street? I mean, Bellagio or Enron? MGM or Worldcom? Madoff or Betus.com? :D

I mean I'll never do it but a friend of a friend every year puts money on Auburn winning the national championship, he did so last year right after Alabama had won. He bet $100. He's getting paid $15,000. :eek:

I didn't get to see either of the games yesterday, but it sounds as if a lot of people are now eating crow because Cutler actually WAS hurt... too bad.. But my favorite quote was by Maurice Jones-Drew who said "Cutler should invoke the Urban Meyer rule- when the going gets tough... QUIT"

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your best work yet...I'm in awe!

Exactly. Here's an article along those lines that you might find interesting:

The Great Market Timing Lie

I think definitely Wall Street. Just don't do it based on predictions. You have to have a solid, well thought out long term plan with a focus on risk management. I know... easier said than done! :D

Cutler needs to hire an image consultant. Hurt or not, he has the worst facial expressions and body language in professional football. Hunched shoulders, scowls, the look of indifference, arrogance, .... man, what a mess. I understand his Diabetes issues and his knee but, sheesh, its the NFC championship. The rest of his team was playing their butts off and rallying behind a third-string QB who probably hasn't had a rep in practice since summer camp and Jay looks like he's watching a ballet recital. As much as I hate the Bears, it was painful to watch.

Kingpin = Classic!

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:p Here's an expert commentary:

YouTube - W.C. Fields on Gambling