magic johnson

• Question:-magic johnson?
  how did magic johnson contract HIV?
  
  Answer:-Probably a basketball groupie or self employed model (hooker). Magic pulled no punches in his book years ago, he talked about how him and Worthy would call self employed models as soon as they would go on road trip. In fact if you recall James got arrested for calling an escort service when they had just arrived in Texas and the agency had just been raided by the police. The police made the contact with him and went to the hotel and arrested him for pandering. The Lakers (Chick Hearn) were truthful about it because they had to explain why he made the trip but didn't start and wasn't on the bench at the beginning of the game.....James showed up sometime during the game and had a hell of a performance.
• Question:-Magic Johnson???????????
  for my class i have to write a book report about magic johnson, what do you think magic johnsons life philosophy was??
  something other than dont get aids
  
  Answer:-Earning the nickname Magic means that everything I do is magical. He had a monstrous size and could play every position with extreme ease
• Question:-How much is a signed Magic Johnson MSU jersey worth?
  I have a framed, autographed Magic Johnson jersey from when he played for Michigan State. About how much would that be worth nowadays?
  
  Answer:-$19.99
• Question:-If Magic Johnson had the supporting cast that James had last year .Do you think he could win the championship?
  If Magic Johnson had the supporting cast that LeBron had last year .Do you think he could lead the Cavaliers to a championship ?
  Do you think he could make his teammates better and win the championship ?
  
  Answer:-No way.. magic was amazing passer but not as good overall player as James
• Question:-How many times has Magic Johnson lost in the NBA Finals? Does this make him a choker and/or a loser?
  I am no Kobe fan but anytime Kobe loses in the Finals or even loses a playoff game, I hear fans and analyst all over his case about how he choked or he should have could have done this and that. Magic Johnson lost in the Nba Finals a lot but how come no one uses that against him and people only use Kobe's final loses against him?
  
  Answer:-Magic won 5 and lost 4.
  
  But I agree with you. Once you win a championship the choker label is removed forever. Just like Peyton Manning and John Elway were labeled chokers until they finally won a SB.
  
  Until then LeBrick is a CHOKER.
• Question:-What do you think of Magic Johnson selling the Lakers to try to buy an NFL team and bring it to LA?
  That's Magic Johnson's plan. He said it during various interviews and also when Jimmy Kimmel asked him.
  
  BTW - Alex, your BA's have run out. But once again, thanks for some good answers.
  EDIT: Magic sold HIS SHARE of the Lakers. He wasn't the complete owner. He was a part owner.
  
  Answer:-Np, and thanks for the win.
  
  I think it's a great idea. LA needs a NFL team, and its shocking that they don't have it yet.
• Question:-How much do you think this card is worth? Magic Johnson and Pistol Pete Maravich Jersey Card?
  I have a Pete Maravich/Magic Johnson Double Jersey card. I wanna know how much it could be worth. Thanks!
  
  Answer:-well we need to know what kind of card it is first to get an exact price.
  topps?
  fleer?
  orrr what?
  
  and what kind of condition its in.
  itd be worth it to have it mint graded
  
  but you're looking at a good amount of moola
• Question:-Is there a movie with magic johnson in it?
  I remember a scene where magic johnson magically produces a piece of chalk out of thin air. Was it a movie, commercial or what?
  
  Answer:-This is all he's been in. There's a lot.
  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005059/
• Question:-Is the NBA basketball team Orlando Magic named after Magic Johnson?
  What is that team named after? How did Magic Johnson get the name? Was he born with that name?
  
  Answer:-The Magic are named after the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, which is in Orlando.
  
  According to Wikipedia, Magic Johnson (real name: Earvin) was first called "Magic" in high school, by a local sportswriter. I assume the moniker referred to his extraordinary skill on the court.
• Question:-How much would I get on e-bay for a Magic Johnson autograph?
  I was at this hotel once for my aunt's wedding and there he was. Magic Johnson. I got his autograph and there is NO way I'm selling it, but I want to know much it's worth.
  
  Answer:-I saw a Magic Johnson autographed pair of sneakers on ebay for $350.00. You can get $200.00 for yours, I've seen them there before....

groupon ipo

• Question:-Is Groupon IPO ok for the short term?
  There is a bit of skepticism about Groupon's IPO this Friday. Even if not one to hold, is this a good buy for a few months, or weeks, or just days? Or just stay away?
  
  Answer:-I'd stay away. The only positive is that they are selling a modest number of shares. I see several major negatives.
  
  The founders just granted themselves superior voting rights, entrenching management.
  
  They created the industry, but have no long term competitive advantage.
  
  There are new competitors everywhere, including some powerful companies. For the last month, I've been getting daily deal emails from Amazon. Yet no one seems to mention this.
• Question:-Any thought on Pandora Media and Groupon IPO's?
  Is it worth it to buy into these or let them pass?
  I was planning on buying and selling on the same day, in which case I would need at least a $10 profit to cover brokerage commissions. Any recommendations on a buy and sell price?
  
  Answer:-Even though you want to buy these IPO's, it's likely that you'd never get the shares.
  
  The initial offerings of shares of these companies typically go to big-money / big-fish customers of the particular brokerage house that is hosting the IPO. They make a list of everybody that wants 'in' on the IPO and then dole out 100 lot shares to customers on a list, then they go to the top of the list again, repeat. If you did manage to get some, you'd likely get only 100 shares.
  
  I know because I tried to get shares of a couple of smaller IPO's recently (Zipcar and Arcos Dorados) and the rep at my brokerage firm just sorta chuckled. He said I only had 50k in my account and that I had to be realistic. When I pushed him for explanation he told me what I just told you, that the shares would be going to customers who generate THOUSANDS of dollars for their firm in commissions. So - you can see what I'm saying hey? Not trying to discourage you, just share my experience.
  
  Groupon is going to be a monster though. Up HUGE first day, then down, just like Linkedin.
  
  Good luck with your investing.
• Question:-Should I invest in the Groupon IPO? and literally HoW!!! do i invest?
  
  
  Answer:-If you have to ask "how do I invest"... you shouldn't do this.
  
  There are two ways to invest in an IPO.
  A. Get an allocation from your broker.
  B. Buy on the open market.
  
  Chances are... you won't get a piece of the allocation..... but know this.... it doesn't mean you'll make instant money..... you could easily lose 25% the first day (or more).
  
  If you buy on the open market the stock could rocket 50% before you can buy it... and then drop by 75%.... anything can happen.... this is not an absolute ticket to "winnings".
  
  If you've never bought stock before or you have less than 5 years of successful investing experience... simply stay away from this stuff.
• Question:-how to invest into groupon?
  groupon filed for its ipo and i want to invest into groupon but i dont know how
  
  Answer:-You would not get the IPO shares unless you are a large customer of one of the underwriters of the IPO.
  
  You will need to wait until it begins trading for the first day in the open market. After its traded publically, you can buy it thourgh any onilne brokerage account.
• Question:-groupon marketing environment?
  Background: Groupon.com, a startup launched in November 2008, sends out “deal-of-the-day” e-mails to more than 70 million subscribers in more than 250 geographic markets around the world.
  What is unique about Groupon is that most of its promotions are for small local businesses. For instance, customers sign up to receive a daily customized email with a deal like “Get $40 worth of seafood from TJ’s Fresh Seafood Market for only $10”. If a customer wants to buy the discount- she/he will have to buy that day. The retailer and Groupon usually, not always though, evenly split the $10. In another word, a retailer receives $5 for a coupon that gives a customer $40 worth of seafood!?
  Despite pundits’ suspicion, Groupon continues to grow at an amazing rate. It recently turned down a $6 billion buyout offer from Google. Actually, Groupon is preparing for a $25 billion IPO in 2011.
  
  1. Describe TWO most important forces in Groupon’s current marketing environment.
  a) microenvironment
  b)macroenvironment
  
  Answer:-http://www.groupon.com/r/uu19474363 its pretty sweet and saves a lot of money on retailers and restaurants in your area.
• Question:-Upcoming stocks (IPO Info)?
  Yesterday I saw that LinkedIn had an IPO and they were going public. I told my father (Im 15) I was going to invest in it and he said "No It's too dangerous". Guess what? Up 94% first day! I am so angry at my father. Are there any other companies about to go public? Any suggestions? I can do my research about particular stocks but the only about to go public ones as far as I know are:
  Facebook
  Zynga
  Groupon
  
  Does anyone have any others?
  
  Answer:-http://ipoportal.edgar-online.com/ipo/home.asp