With criminal charges now lodged in two high-profile options backdating cases, one on each coast, the U.S. Department of Justice is sending a clear signal to top company executives: Shape up now.

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We have found that in the typical profile of a profitable options trading strategy, the average loss on losing trades tends to be about 35% and the average profit on winning trades is 70% to 75%.

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Being naked short options is a completely different risk profile and as with all trades the risks should be completely understood before being entered into.

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With Samsung's new Beauty Palette feature, users can choose from ten different make-up options to smooth, brighten and add color to profile shots directly in the camera.

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For those times when subjects aren't quite prepared for a close-up, Samsung's new Beauty Palette allows users to choose from ten different make-up options to smooth, brighten and add color to profile shots directly in the camera.

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While the Movit products likely won't match the incredibly slim profile of the iPod touch, it's slated to offer larger screen options at 4.3" or 7" (useful for video playback), a built-in microphone, a video camera, and a microSD slot for expandable memory.

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Facebook now offers options for retailers to tailor their Facebook page layout to look less like the familiar profile page and more like a Web page.

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You can construct a similar return profile with three trades--a "bull-call spread, " in the argot of the Chicago options pits.

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