http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=23500Hello to all: As a quick introduction, let me introduce my self. My name is Jeff and I live in the Pacific NW. I am 36, (birthday on Halloween) and have been actively participating in the US markets for the past 14 years. As much as I would like to consider myself a long term investor, I am by nature, a day trader. I hold long term issues merely by necessity. I have started this thread because of a number of requests asking for input, tips, picks, thoughts, etc. I do not believe any one source has all the answers, or for that matter, even a majority of the answers. We all have our own goals, personalities, and styles. Most of all however, their exists strength in numbers. We are a diverse people, with diverse backgrounds and careers; therein lies the power. Those that are free with their information and are willing to share openly, will do well as we gain trust in others that do the same. I ask that in OUR forum here, that you refrain from the personal attacks and pointless, baseless hyping and trashing, that plague other boards. Allow those that share good information, research and knowledge to rise to the top and ignore those obviously have selfish goals in mind. Not one of us makes the right decisions all the time. As a trader, you MUST accept this if you are to be successful. Following are some very important tips that I believe all traders should keep in mind: 1. It is ok to jump on a stock without doing a lot of research. I have done this many times but only on the lead of a fellow trader that I have come to trust. A small amount of basic, good research can always be done. It can take less than a minute, but will help identify what you are getting into. 2. Never blame someone else for losing YOUR money, it was solely your decision to "jump in". Keep a record of those that often make bad decisions. 3. NEVER get emotionally tied to a stock under any circumstance. ANY gain, is better than any loss. And a small loss is much better that a larger one. This may sound obvious but I have seen many a trader and investor get caught by saying "I can't sell now". 4. Do not get greedy. If you are happy with a result, take it off the table and don't look back.....unless looking for a reentry. 5. Become an unemotional, trading machine. Allow yourself to learn from past mistakes and use it to your benefit next time. You WILL find that patterns can, and often do, repeat themselves. 6. Don't boast about gains, or deny losses. All of us have made good picks and bad picks. A good track record and respect from fellow traders is the ultimate reward. 7. Learn from others. Don't be afraid to admit that you don't know ... it will cost you in the end. 8. Don't beat yourself up because of hind-sight. We all do, but the main goal is to protect yourself from large losses and take advantage of momentum to lock in any amount of gains. You will often find yourself selling into sudden weakness only to find the issue soon rising on unexpected momentum. 9. As a related note to #8, every second of the trading day presents an opportunity to make money. 10. Work at becoming better. Do your research and homework to discover what may move an issue the next morning. 11. Don't discount your gut. Yes, I told you to be unemotional, but I have always listened to my gut feelings. I believe that your gut is your unconscious telling you that you may have missed something. 12. Understand some of the tax laws relating to trading and investing. 13. I said it before, and I say it again: Don't get greedy!! 14. Become a member of SI. It is quite ok to "lurk" but you will be amazed and how much more involved and successful you will be by actively participating. Lurk for a bit, make a little money, and the make the lifetime investment into SI. 15. But most of all, have fun. The last thing I would like to say is that trading may not be for everyone but for an entirely different reason that you may think. Anyone can participate; no amount of money, wealth, experience, status, work ethic or anything else will preclude you from trading. They may make a difference in your success rate, but ultimately, anyone can participate. If you can't stand to see any amount of money be lost, please do not trade. If you can't lose money, you won't have fun, and if you don't have fun, you won't do well. I firmly believe that you will be far more successful at ANYTHING you do if you truly enjoy it. With all of that said, lets get it on. Jeff Copyright © 2009 Talkzilla (TZ Holdings, LLC) All rights reserved.10CCAJ finally getting a good crew to run operations. I'm expecting a nickel from this stock by mid-Dec'09....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2610355211/16/2009 6:34:36 PMCCAJ news out this evening. http://video.forbes.com/fvn/breakout/a-landfill-eliminator http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&cb=1258153995&article...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2609801511/13/2009 11:47:33 PMCCAJ-anticipating more great news the volume continues. All new team with a purpose this time around. Those who knock this penny stock should wake up ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2606813411/3/2009 1:20:27 PMSOURCE: Coastal Capital Acquisition Corp. Oct 29, 2009 09:12 ETCoastal Capital Acquisition Corporation Announces JV Letter of Intent With W2 EnergyAT...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2605608010/29/2009 9:28:16 AMYou two clowns hyping a stock that's been trading under a penny for years is a real big joke! ha ha ha...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2605494910/28/2009 5:48:06 PMCCAJ: You have to really be impressed by the rise in both the volume and PPS....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2604299510/23/2009 12:36:47 PMCCAJ. After the small decline as a few traders take their few hundreds, the run up continues as merger announcement looms in the very near future....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2604293110/23/2009 12:21:39 PMCCAJ-Goes to show that volume precedes news and once this solid base is formed then another 3 fold move up will take place before the next PR....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2603794910/21/2009 4:20:28 PMCCAJ-here is the news!! Coastal Capital Acquisition Corp. CEO Provides Corporate Update ATLANTA, GA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/21/09 -- Coastal Capit...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2603637410/21/2009 10:17:28 AMCCAJ solid buys today....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2603452710/20/2009 4:09:39 PMCCAJ you got to love today's vol & pps. The story is yet to be told....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2603115010/19/2009 4:09:35 PMOne has to like the TA charts and the early morning buying. The company has been very silent as it said it would so the P&D idea is a farce....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2603081110/19/2009 2:38:42 PMI've been buying for months knowing that this stock will be a huge success. The guys currently running operations are committed to bringing home the b...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2603047810/19/2009 1:26:38 PMCCAJ just giving a hint of the coming weeks. Watch for news but don't hesitate to buy before as this stock should be 10x's its current PPS....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2603020510/19/2009 12:12:41 PMGCHC-www.greaterchinacorp.com : This deal has been signed and GCC will receive 5% for their services. Expect more news in the coming weeks, as IR s...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2599981410/7/2009 6:20:36 AMCCAJ-a good day for pps and buys. Might see some news shortly....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=258083537/23/2009 8:15:31 PMCCAJ-What I really like is the fact that they said 10 days for news of a merger and it happened. Now for more mergers and off the pinksheets....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=257411186/25/2009 9:15:55 PMATLANTA, GA, Jun 25, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Coastal Capital Acquisition Corp. (PINKSHEETS:<b> CCAJ)</b> announced today that the company ha...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=257390766/25/2009 9:32:07 AMCCAJ.PK-here we go. http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/coastal-capital-acquisition-corporation-announces-management-and-board-of-director-chan...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=257176146/15/2009 6:57:03 PMThis run is just beginning as the insiders hold too many shares not to make the most of their holdings. Volume speaks volumes!...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=257116416/12/2009 1:52:32 PMCCAJ.PK volume today indicating you may be right on. The insiders hold too many shares not to make their investment payoff. At least this company doe...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=257094706/11/2009 4:34:25 PMGreater China Corporation Corporate Headquarters One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1010 New York, New York 10020 Tel: (212) 765-4547 ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=256945836/4/2009 9:17:31 PMCCAJ buying is starting as news on expected deal leaks out....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=255724204/15/2009 3:29:49 PMGCHC just launched their new website and the company really has an impressive advisory group. Once this company re-lists and signs the casino deal in ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254799543/9/2009 11:25:59 PMCCAJ video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX-vr_fGsdM&eurl=http://www.wallstreetsmallcaps.com/...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254198572/17/2009 12:50:34 PMA Quick Synopsis:: CCAJ I wanted to take a brief moment before the weekend to give a general idea of what we intend to do with Coastal Capital Cons...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254104932/13/2009 11:33:52 AMCCAJ-mo-mo is not going away on this jewel till the new team gets her listed on the naz....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254073412/12/2009 12:09:19 PMFebruary 11th, 2009 I want to use a few lines here to update to investors on additional information to what the role Tom Allinder and myself have w...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254059702/11/2009 9:28:37 PMCCAJ Investors, I would like to take this time to introduce myself to the shareholders of Coastal Capital Acquisition Corp. My name is Lance Berger...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254054072/11/2009 5:53:21 PMCCAJ upward trend continues with company about to release the SEC filings and get relisted. ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254044122/11/2009 1:07:17 PMCCAJ-the MO is growing and soon the pps crosses the 1st major barrier-then the pennies add up rapidly....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254015852/10/2009 2:58:50 PMCCAJ-volume rising as new CEO continues to move this company to profitability. ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=254002872/10/2009 10:46:02 AMCCAJ in the calm before the storm. Smart money buying slowly to keep the mm's at bay....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253991482/9/2009 8:48:55 PMCCAJ-have to love the opening buy at the ask-volume continues as company gets set to release more inked deals....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253919222/6/2009 2:00:42 PM) (PINKSHEETS: RKBD) today announced they have retained Coastal Capital Consulting, Inc. (CCC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Coastal Capital Acquisiti...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253879612/5/2009 12:06:37 PMCCAJ news A Message From the CEO; I have a Vision Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 I would like to take this time to introduce myself to the shareho...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253879502/5/2009 12:04:16 PMCCAJ-Like I mentioned before this stock is a strong buy at any price under 5 cents. This recent volume and move higher is the result of the new CEO's ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253844722/4/2009 12:05:40 PMCOLUMBUS, GA, Feb 02, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Coastal Capital Acquisition Corp. (PINKSHEETS: CCAJ) -- Chief Executive Officer Frank Manzo a...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253767612/2/2009 9:37:41 AMCCAJ-company is about to release some very positive reports. Notice the volume rising in the past few days....http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253711041/30/2009 2:18:52 PMAmericans view U.S.-China relations as key to any U.S. administration www.chinaview.cn 2009-01-21 14:34:47 Special Report: Barack Obama: The 4...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253608901/27/2009 3:10:21 PMInternational Forecaster Weekly How Long Will Foreigners Fund Our Reckless Spending Habits? Banks and financial institutions becoming nationali...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=253582381/26/2009 6:16:09 PMIf anyone who is a current shareholder of GCC stock wants to take advantage of this offer. You had better contact info@greaterchinacorp.com before exp...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2527963712/26/2008 6:15:17 PMThe Viet Nam Ministry has just given the Okay on the casino licenses for the Dragon Beach Resort/Project. This deal is worth close to $200 million in ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2527963212/26/2008 6:10:53 PM.<b>Merry Christmas to all!!</b> If you own CCAJ, next year will be a prosperous one for you. ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2527658312/24/2008 12:56:14 PMGreater China Corporation Corporate Headquarters One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1010 New York, New York 10020 Tel: (212) 765-4547 ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2526434612/18/2008 6:51:54 PMCCAJ(0.003)Coastal Capital Acquisition Corporation Announces Merger With Energy-Evolution.com, Inc. Thursday, December 18 2008 9:18 AM, EST Market ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2526246012/18/2008 9:58:41 AMGreater China Corporation Corporate Headquarters One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1010 New York, New York 10020 Tel: (212) 765-4547 ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2525833812/16/2008 9:11:47 PMGreater China Corporation Corporate Headquarters One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1010 New York, New York 10020 Tel: (212) 765-4547 ...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2525832812/16/2008 9:09:32 PMGCHC Invites: Greater China Corporation Corporate Headquarters One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1010 New York, New York 10020 Tel:...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2523787912/8/2008 8:59:52 PMCCAJ-this story really begins now as the pps will never be this low again. Merger to be announced is a gold mine for current investors. Coastal C...http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2520931911/26/2008 12:05:07 PM