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NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony with Stocktwits and Data Junkies Preview

by Chart Shark

In just a few hours I will be boarding a crowded bus in the middle of the night for the 6 hour trip to NYC.

I am Going to NYC Because I am a Winner

Stocktwits and Data Junkies had a contest with 1 prize for 30 people.  That prize was to join Stocktwits & Data Junkies in Times Square for the NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony.   I ended up winning one of these spots, and I am headed out of here in t-minus 3 hours (I should probably start packing).

I am Taking a Bus for 3 Reasons

  1. I’m a cheap bastard – If I can take a bus for $40 instead of a flight for $110, I’m doing it.  Especially since it’s through the night & I can sleep through it.
  2. It might make for an interesting story – This bus stop is in the middle of a strip of bars, and I’ve always seen these people gathered around waiting for this midnight bus.  I’ve always been curious what the deal is, and now I get to find out.  It could be very boring but who knows, it might make for a great story to tell.
  3. I HATE airlines – Boarding a plane has become such a hassle these days that if I can avoid doing it, I will.  If I can save money doing it, even better (see reason 1).

I Haven’t Booked Return Transportation for 2 Reasons

  1. This bus thing might be a nightmare greater than the airlines - Riding this weird bus might be interesting, but it also has the potential to be the worst idea ever.  I’d rather avoid reliving a 6 hour nightmare if at all possible.
  2. I am not sure when I will feel like returning home – I’m not married, have no kids, and don’t have any real responsibilities calling me back home, so there’s no reason I can’t stay in NYC through the weekend.  I plan on coming home Wednesday evening, but who knows.  I hear NYC is pretty grand, and I might want to hang out for a bit.

What You Have to Look Forward To

  1. All kinds of cool inside info – About the event itself as well as the after party with the folks from Stocktwits and Data Junkies.  I don’t expect a lot of shop talk, so it’s not like I’m going to come back with super insider trading secrets, but perhaps someone will get drunk enough to embarrass themselves.  That’s always fun.  It will probably be me.
  2. I have a digital camera & an itchy trigger finger – Expect a nice photo album of the adventure of closing the NASDAQ.

You Can Watch This Event Starting at 3:45 EST On August 25th, 2009 Online By Clicking the Link Below

Streaming Video of NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony

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