Here's a very good real life example of how a bit wider stop is useful when combined with some common sense. We always must remember, that tight stop-loss is not a cult to worship, it's our tool to use. http://www.cornixforex.com/2012/02/good-example-of-reasonable-stop-loss-placement/
Here's how to deal with pattern failures during the tricky choppy time of the trading session. http://www.cornixforex.com/2012/02/how-to-deal-with-pattern-failures/
When I see this kind of trade, I never hesitate. Doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's one of the best trades any trade can take (IMO). http://www.cornixforex.com/2012/02/good-with-the-trend-trading-setup/
As expected the wedge broke and gave us a potential stop killer before the real move. Here is a closer look. Getting in from the top and expecting this action means no heat and playing with a strong hand as opposed to playing the breakout and having stop placement problems.
Good example of a failed reversal, which turned into a profitable continuation trade: http://www.cornixforex.com/2012/02/failed-reversal-turned-into-with-the-trend-trade/