I've managed all entries and stops manually, visually using time and sales with a finger on the mouse button. And I have 2 internet connections with different providers (good point; and of course the 2nd high speed line connected to a backup computer that's also running 24/7) and of course my brokers' numbers on speed dial on the telephone.

Candle reversal signals need to be taken in context with other technicals (vix/adx etc), and there is no tape for the indices, they are a fast trend indicator (vs a leading indicator like ADX> 40 or tape speeding up in size/velocity; or a lagging indicator like macds/stochs/pivot signals).

good questions.

-k