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      <title>Dividends Demographics And Target Portfolio Performance</title>
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        <![CDATA[Thank you for your comments. I used the 5 year chart to demonstrate the climb back from the recession out paced the S&amp;P 500. It looks only at share price. A dividend analysis is a different review which would need to be done on each stock prior to any purchase. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2013 17:09:37 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Thank you for your comments. I used the 5 year chart to demonstrate the climb back from the recession out paced the S&amp;P 500. It looks only at share price. A dividend analysis is a different review which would need to be done on each stock prior to any purchase. ]]>
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      <title>Going Green With Clean Energy Fuels</title>
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        <![CDATA[I don't put much value on executives selling stock. There are too many reasons for a sale to make sense of motivations that are disjointed from the companies future. If someone unloads most of their holding I'll pay attention but not small programmed sales. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:26:46 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I don't put much value on executives selling stock. There are too many reasons for a sale to make sense of motivations that are disjointed from the companies future. If someone unloads most of their holding I'll pay attention but not small programmed sales. ]]>
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      <title>Going Green With Clean Energy Fuels</title>
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        <![CDATA[I agree with your assessment BrianB. It seems like building the market then selling is a solid and normal business plan rather than enter a long term operations business. Thanks for the insights]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:12:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I agree with your assessment BrianB. It seems like building the market then selling is a solid and normal business plan rather than enter a long term operations business. Thanks for the insights]]>
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      <title>You Maniacs, You Blew It Up</title>
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        <![CDATA[It is interesting to me that working in retirement seems to be the theme of financial planners which actually isn't retirement is it? I believe that the notion of the traditional retirement is what is causing the disconnect. Modern era workers (age 55-65 now) are forced into working during retirement due to many factors not the least of which is company cut backs and high unemployment which regardless of what you think, the jobs will go to younger workers first. The first step in approaching retirement is a realistic budget. Many costs are fixed and will increase. We only have control over the variable costs. Health care, tax and insurance for our stuff are the primary threats as we age. Planners can set the percentage of outflow where ever they want, the bottom line is that most non working americans with 1M in savings don't have enough to cover costs without taking a decrease in lifestyle. If you can get to zero debt before retiring you stand a much better chance of making it work but be careful with the house. You won't be able to get a home equity or line of credit for repairs or improvements without a high enough percentage of earned income. Take a look at establishing a line of credit on your paid for home at todays low rates just prior to retiring. That way the money is there is you need it without taking away savings. If you can earn 3-4% on savings its a smart move even though you maintain some debt.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:37:42 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[It is interesting to me that working in retirement seems to be the theme of financial planners which actually isn't retirement is it? I believe that the notion of the traditional retirement is what is causing the disconnect. Modern era workers (age 55-65 now) are forced into working during retirement due to many factors not the least of which is company cut backs and high unemployment which regardless of what you think, the jobs will go to younger workers first. The first step in approaching retirement is a realistic budget. Many costs are fixed and will increase. We only have control over the variable costs. Health care, tax and insurance for our stuff are the primary threats as we age. Planners can set the percentage of outflow where ever they want, the bottom line is that most non working americans with 1M in savings don't have enough to cover costs without taking a decrease in lifestyle. If you can get to zero debt before retiring you stand a much better chance of making it work but be careful with the house. You won't be able to get a home equity or line of credit for repairs or improvements without a high enough percentage of earned income. Take a look at establishing a line of credit on your paid for home at todays low rates just prior to retiring. That way the money is there is you need it without taking away savings. If you can earn 3-4% on savings its a smart move even though you maintain some debt.]]>
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      <title>Will Apple Exist 3 Years From Now? How Much Will It Be Worth?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Very interesting read. I enjoy your articles as they generally run counter to my directional assessment. Its time to buy more AAPL and stay long with current shares. Apple is a very different company from those you use as reference points. They like any company can stubble and fail but with your three year horizon I feel its more likely they go up from here. I don't expect iPhone 1 launch style market dominance but nice steady growth, that is debt free, while paying a dividend is just fine with me. I look forward to your followup article and how you value their eco system.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:56:57 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Very interesting read. I enjoy your articles as they generally run counter to my directional assessment. Its time to buy more AAPL and stay long with current shares. Apple is a very different company from those you use as reference points. They like any company can stubble and fail but with your three year horizon I feel its more likely they go up from here. I don't expect iPhone 1 launch style market dominance but nice steady growth, that is debt free, while paying a dividend is just fine with me. I look forward to your followup article and how you value their eco system.]]>
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      <title>Apple Sure Looks Cheap</title>
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        <![CDATA[Long apple and plan to stay there. The recent stock pricing has been an education in what a company that is disconnected from its stock looks like. At some point in the future both will once again meet and the robust Apple business will reward all who understand what stock manipulation and hysteria looks like. It might be awhile before it climbs back to $700 but dropping and holding a low  price seems to me improbable. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:04:49 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Long apple and plan to stay there. The recent stock pricing has been an education in what a company that is disconnected from its stock looks like. At some point in the future both will once again meet and the robust Apple business will reward all who understand what stock manipulation and hysteria looks like. It might be awhile before it climbs back to $700 but dropping and holding a low  price seems to me improbable. ]]>
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      <title>S&amp;P 500 And Sector P/E Ratio Charts</title>
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        <![CDATA[any details on the healthcare sector PE?]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:56:06 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[any details on the healthcare sector PE?]]>
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      <title>Stagflation: Coming Soon To A Market Near You</title>
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        <![CDATA[Bret, where to you place the technology sector in an era of stagflation? Specifically the dividend yielders such as qcom,aapl,intc,msft, etc.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:18:36 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Bret, where to you place the technology sector in an era of stagflation? Specifically the dividend yielders such as qcom,aapl,intc,msft, etc.]]>
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      <title>A $250k Team Alpha Retirement? Yes You Can</title>
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        <![CDATA[Sage advise and well written. I hope everyone gives the rules a serious consideration. They are the key to lifestyle and retirement. Retirement is as you stated simply not getting income for work it doesn't mean you stop making money or contributing. I would add to the spend less than you make comment by emphasing putting money in your &quot;memory&quot; bank. Funding memorable events inside a budget is where the joy comes from. It's not all about money.<br/><br/>Well done! ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:50:58 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Sage advise and well written. I hope everyone gives the rules a serious consideration. They are the key to lifestyle and retirement. Retirement is as you stated simply not getting income for work it doesn't mean you stop making money or contributing. I would add to the spend less than you make comment by emphasing putting money in your &quot;memory&quot; bank. Funding memorable events inside a budget is where the joy comes from. It's not all about money.<br/><br/>Well done! ]]>
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      <title>Apple: Listen To The Quiet</title>
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        <![CDATA[Thanks for the comments. In response to Marine1's comment I do believe that the China Mobile deal with Nokia  and others can impact Apple sales if they don't get a contract done, but I see the market as additive to sales not a risk to the downside. As the China market grows Apple will be part of it and their luxury brand status is a niche not easily competed with. Of all the competitors I view Nokia as the most problematic for Apple in China.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:18:25 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Thanks for the comments. In response to Marine1's comment I do believe that the China Mobile deal with Nokia  and others can impact Apple sales if they don't get a contract done, but I see the market as additive to sales not a risk to the downside. As the China market grows Apple will be part of it and their luxury brand status is a niche not easily competed with. Of all the competitors I view Nokia as the most problematic for Apple in China.]]>
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      <title>Apple May Be Worth $1111, But Shares Won't Get There Anytime Soon</title>
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        <![CDATA[I found your article insightful,helpful and logical. I have been disappointed in much of the press during the Apple correction. They jump to all kinds of unfounded conclusions based on product competitiveness as did FinanceHuligan. Lets leave the product discussions to the marketing guys and focus, as you did, on the stock. I agree with your thesis and am long AAPl both stock and Calls. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:05:06 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I found your article insightful,helpful and logical. I have been disappointed in much of the press during the Apple correction. They jump to all kinds of unfounded conclusions based on product competitiveness as did FinanceHuligan. Lets leave the product discussions to the marketing guys and focus, as you did, on the stock. I agree with your thesis and am long AAPl both stock and Calls. ]]>
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      <title>Fiscal Austerity To Bring On The Next Risk-Off Phase</title>
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        <![CDATA[Thanks for the article. Could you please provide references for your statement that municipal bonds will be taxed at 28% verses the current rate or tax free. I have not seen this in the articles I read. Thanks for the help. If it is true then retirement funds need to reallocate very soon just in case it's true. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:48:30 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Thanks for the article. Could you please provide references for your statement that municipal bonds will be taxed at 28% verses the current rate or tax free. I have not seen this in the articles I read. Thanks for the help. If it is true then retirement funds need to reallocate very soon just in case it's true. ]]>
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      <title>Electrify Your Yield With American Electric Preferred Shares</title>
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        <![CDATA[Lots of confusion on this concept. Thank you for your comments. My broker lists the issue as a preferred stock.  It is still trading at high volumes. It looks like waiting until after the 19th is prudent which should end the confusion. I checked again this morning and there is a single line reference to the next call date scheduled as March 2013 that I had not seen. I'll keep my eye on volumes. Again thanks for all the thoughtful comments. If this doesn't pan out I plan on researching others that the thesis will apply to. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:51:37 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Lots of confusion on this concept. Thank you for your comments. My broker lists the issue as a preferred stock.  It is still trading at high volumes. It looks like waiting until after the 19th is prudent which should end the confusion. I checked again this morning and there is a single line reference to the next call date scheduled as March 2013 that I had not seen. I'll keep my eye on volumes. Again thanks for all the thoughtful comments. If this doesn't pan out I plan on researching others that the thesis will apply to. ]]>
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      <title>Amazon: Profiting From The Holiday Shopping Season</title>
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        <![CDATA[Evan I read the article you linked to. Thanks for the info it looks to support my strategy although it does cause a question about how far down to place a put.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:10:56 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Evan I read the article you linked to. Thanks for the info it looks to support my strategy although it does cause a question about how far down to place a put.]]>
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      <title>Why I Bought Apple Ahead Of This Week's Earnings Announcement</title>
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        <![CDATA[Its a tough call but the conservative data shows that institutional investors are exiting I presume due to the tech decline and a desire to move to cash where profits are located and hedge the fiscal cliff. I believe Apple has a profitable year ahead but don't expect them to make earnings estimates. I expect a drop after earnings and a bump with the announcement tomorrow. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:47:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Its a tough call but the conservative data shows that institutional investors are exiting I presume due to the tech decline and a desire to move to cash where profits are located and hedge the fiscal cliff. I believe Apple has a profitable year ahead but don't expect them to make earnings estimates. I expect a drop after earnings and a bump with the announcement tomorrow. ]]>
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      <title>Trading Google Based On An Investment Thesis</title>
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        <![CDATA[Yes I do believe that Apple will follow the Google earning trend and we will see further decline. Like Google I view this as a short term bump not a long term problem for the industry. This is a big week.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:04:44 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Yes I do believe that Apple will follow the Google earning trend and we will see further decline. Like Google I view this as a short term bump not a long term problem for the industry. This is a big week.]]>
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      <title>Time To Cover Freeport-McMoRan</title>
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        <![CDATA[Thank you for the comments. there are very helpful and insightful. To clarify I covered 1/4 my long position since my objective is to replace dividends. The long term prospects still appear manageable so holding the remaining 3/4 position acts to further minimize risk of share assignment and reducing exposure. I balanced profits now for the potential of share asset appreciation in the future. As Antonio stated covered calls concern people regarding opportunity loss. This can be managed by not committing an entire holding. You don't make as much but your opportunity stays active.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:36:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Thank you for the comments. there are very helpful and insightful. To clarify I covered 1/4 my long position since my objective is to replace dividends. The long term prospects still appear manageable so holding the remaining 3/4 position acts to further minimize risk of share assignment and reducing exposure. I balanced profits now for the potential of share asset appreciation in the future. As Antonio stated covered calls concern people regarding opportunity loss. This can be managed by not committing an entire holding. You don't make as much but your opportunity stays active.]]>
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      <title>Good Times Ahead For Nokia Investors</title>
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        <![CDATA[Long Nok stock and calls @3 as well as cash secured puts @2.5. I believe January will be Nokias break out month and I expect to see a $5 print in 2013.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:41:26 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Long Nok stock and calls @3 as well as cash secured puts @2.5. I believe January will be Nokias break out month and I expect to see a $5 print in 2013.]]>
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      <title>Smartphone Wars: Options Positioning For The Win</title>
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        <![CDATA[I agree with your comments and am long most of the companies noted which will capture dividends. The long call tactic is to gain from share increases while not purchasing shares. The put sell strategy is to capture income while holding long positions. These are not designed around volatility as much as sector growth. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:44:40 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I agree with your comments and am long most of the companies noted which will capture dividends. The long call tactic is to gain from share increases while not purchasing shares. The put sell strategy is to capture income while holding long positions. These are not designed around volatility as much as sector growth. ]]>
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      <title>How We Made 613% With Apple Options In 7 Weeks And Expect To Do It Again In 4 Months</title>
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        <![CDATA[I like the strategy but why so closely dated? Why not run some out into 2013 or add calls to capture your anticipated upside over $800?]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:27:56 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I like the strategy but why so closely dated? Why not run some out into 2013 or add calls to capture your anticipated upside over $800?]]>
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      <title>Time To Think About Minimizing Interest Rate Risk In Your Portfolio</title>
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        <![CDATA[What is your opinion of Tlt given your inflation thesis? It has seemed to perform well both now and through the crisis and spreads the risk through varying maturities. <br/><br/>I agree with your thesis and have been cautious for the past 18 months. Tlt has performed adaquatly.  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:31:54 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[What is your opinion of Tlt given your inflation thesis? It has seemed to perform well both now and through the crisis and spreads the risk through varying maturities. <br/><br/>I agree with your thesis and have been cautious for the past 18 months. Tlt has performed adaquatly.  ]]>
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      <title>Nokia Love Hate Relationship</title>
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        <![CDATA[mcINVESTOR, Can you share your thesis on timing to go long Nokia?]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:47:52 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[mcINVESTOR, Can you share your thesis on timing to go long Nokia?]]>
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      <title>Nokia Love Hate Relationship</title>
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        <![CDATA[btbriant- I agree with your thoughts on holding off other brand purchases with the uncommitted. I always need to remember that its not only the consumers thinking about a new phone its also the store employees and if Nokia comes out with aggressive pricing or carrier incentives then there could be some steerage to Nokia. I have read that the 920 will be available in some markets early November.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:59:45 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[btbriant- I agree with your thoughts on holding off other brand purchases with the uncommitted. I always need to remember that its not only the consumers thinking about a new phone its also the store employees and if Nokia comes out with aggressive pricing or carrier incentives then there could be some steerage to Nokia. I have read that the 920 will be available in some markets early November.]]>
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      <title>Nokia Love Hate Relationship</title>
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        <![CDATA[Sorry about the company description. I used yahoo as the source and should have gone directly to Nokia. I completely agree with the comments that Nok is now a mobile phone company and the other business units are less important for its survival.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:06:35 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Sorry about the company description. I used yahoo as the source and should have gone directly to Nokia. I completely agree with the comments that Nok is now a mobile phone company and the other business units are less important for its survival.]]>
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      <title>2012 Continues To Look Eerily Similar To 1987</title>
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        <![CDATA[Maybe the world is a different place in 2012 than in 1987 and the market reflects current events and future earnings potential.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:21:23 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Maybe the world is a different place in 2012 than in 1987 and the market reflects current events and future earnings potential.]]>
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      <title>Is It Finally Time To Take Profits On Apple?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Paul I always read your articles and appreciate your work and analysis. I think in the case of the first major product refresh cycle in two years that the tactics in this article are too risky for the rewards. In my last article <a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://seekingalpha.com/a/fund'>http://seekingalpha.co...</a> I outlined an options plan that I executed and is up nearly 70%, is more conservative and looks to be more profitable. I stay away from having shares called away with Apple. It's to difficult to recapture the basis with such growth. I agree with your price target of $750. Good hunting and thanks  for the article. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:35:54 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Paul I always read your articles and appreciate your work and analysis. I think in the case of the first major product refresh cycle in two years that the tactics in this article are too risky for the rewards. In my last article <a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://seekingalpha.com/a/fund'>http://seekingalpha.co...</a> I outlined an options plan that I executed and is up nearly 70%, is more conservative and looks to be more profitable. I stay away from having shares called away with Apple. It's to difficult to recapture the basis with such growth. I agree with your price target of $750. Good hunting and thanks  for the article. ]]>
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      <title>Microsoft's Make Or Break Moment</title>
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        <![CDATA[I believe Microsoft will have a successful roll out and long term winner with their metro suite. I very wise man I used to work with always said that there was enough share for all of is (competitors) just focus on what you can do better and the share will follow. There is a consumer driver not mentioned but underpins the os change. If people can buy a tablet that is elegant and it can be used as the main computer they will buy it rather than a traditional pc and a tablet. Metro by what ever name on new generation tablets is a game changer. One similar interface across mobile, tablet and pc is an enviable market position that consumers desire. Sound familiar?]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:56:02 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I believe Microsoft will have a successful roll out and long term winner with their metro suite. I very wise man I used to work with always said that there was enough share for all of is (competitors) just focus on what you can do better and the share will follow. There is a consumer driver not mentioned but underpins the os change. If people can buy a tablet that is elegant and it can be used as the main computer they will buy it rather than a traditional pc and a tablet. Metro by what ever name on new generation tablets is a game changer. One similar interface across mobile, tablet and pc is an enviable market position that consumers desire. Sound familiar?]]>
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        <![CDATA[Bret, thank you for bringing up this company. I just completeted a project in the mobile application sector that included advertising. There was significant interest in mobile advertising and this might make a good derivative play off of Facebook.  <br/><br/>Thanks for sharing. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:48:35 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Bret, thank you for bringing up this company. I just completeted a project in the mobile application sector that included advertising. There was significant interest in mobile advertising and this might make a good derivative play off of Facebook.  <br/><br/>Thanks for sharing. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Todd thank you for writing this article. I listened to their last conference call and started looking through their latest report. It looks like a nice add to a dividend portfolio. Do you think this is an appropriate investment for an Ira that is taking mandatory retirement distributions? The math looks to match up well as the dividend would go along way to keep the value up. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Todd thank you for writing this article. I listened to their last conference call and started looking through their latest report. It looks like a nice add to a dividend portfolio. Do you think this is an appropriate investment for an Ira that is taking mandatory retirement distributions? The math looks to match up well as the dividend would go along way to keep the value up. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Nice article and good work on putting this together. Its not easy to maintain diversification with five holdings but this portfolio is a good representation of what can be done in a spooky market with good company selection and dividends. My top holdings are similar. The total portfolio has many more holdings including bonds and gold but is a close parallel to your model. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:37:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Nice article and good work on putting this together. Its not easy to maintain diversification with five holdings but this portfolio is a good representation of what can be done in a spooky market with good company selection and dividends. My top holdings are similar. The total portfolio has many more holdings including bonds and gold but is a close parallel to your model. ]]>
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