Re: OT- New IBD Subscriber Service; Was [CANSLIM] IBD Cops Lurk

From: "Bill Triffet" <btriffet@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: OT- New IBD Subscriber Service; Was [CANSLIM] IBD Cops Lurk
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:31:24 -0700

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ROFL!

That made my Friday! Thanks.

- -Bill
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duke Miller" <dukemill@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <canslim@lists.xmission.com>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 10:51 AM
Subject: RE: New IBD Subscriber Service; Was [CANSLIM] IBD Cops Lurk


> Jeffrey:
>  
> I had a thought that I edited from my original announcement, but your
> reply prompts me, if for no other reason than humor, to suggest
> something to IBD.  
>  
> Why don't they just start their own version of this list?  I can just
> see the announcement now, delivered by none other than Ron Popiel, the
> guru of infomercials (remember, The Pocket Fisherman?).  The copy in
> parentheses is superimposed at the bottom of the TV screen.  
>  
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> Pour over the list daily and observe as the world tries to comprehend
> how we get away with charging so much for a concept we ourselves
> convolute and contradict on a daily basis.   The cost will amaze you.
> All you have to do is subscribe to Investors Business Daily, Daily
> Graphs Online, and our Premium feature that accompanies DGO.  Once
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>  
> Ahhh, aren't you glad the weekend is here.
>  
> I'm off 'til after Labor Day.  Ya'll have fun.
>  
> Duke



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