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UW MVIS LMRA GGOX GIG

 The story of an idea. Okay, okay. It looks like I should finally spend a bit more time describing the most esoteric of my stock investments. GigOptix (GIG) is the company that I usually skip over when describing what I … Continue reading

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I Like Unlikely Iceland

It will never happen, and yet it did. My friends thought that one of my ideas was ludicrous and that it could never happen. I disagreed. In times of severe economic crisis sacrifices must be made. I suggested that sometimes … Continue reading

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Editing Out Humanity

The rains are back in town. There’s photo I’d love to take from where I sit. Low clouds are weaving through the tress on the opposite side of the bay. Each fragment of mist frames a different green vignette; either … Continue reading

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Huh Duh Yay

Someone sincerely asked about Dendreon and DNDN the other day. Their response to my synopsis was; “Duh. You should’ve seen that one coming.” Isn’t retrospection wonderful? It is 100% accurate, at least for a moment. History is a series of … Continue reading

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What Comes Next

What’s next? Oh yeah, write the blog. Maybe only a few will notice, but this post comes out a few hours later than usual. Life is busy and a bit jumbled. Three of us compared notes at lunch and none … Continue reading

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Consulting With Myself

Dear reader, remind me to mention prices and values. Right after April 1st I scheduled some time with my self, and then I called in some help. Sometimes the best person for me to talk to is myself. If that … Continue reading

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Post 1Q12

It’s spring. My neighbor’s lawnmower reminds me of yardwork yet to be done. It is stereotypically sunny and I am in shorts. One of the area’s wettest winters is gone, well, except for that bit of frost this morning. The … Continue reading

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Unshackled Explorers

On March 26th, James Cameron impressed me. Using an innovative submersible, he dove to the bottom of the ocean – a place we’ve explored less than we’ve explored space. A mega-millionaire funded an effort to expand our understanding and risked … Continue reading

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My Rule of 7

Surprise! I’ve lived by a rule of thumb, and didn’t recognize it until recently. It is wonderful realizing that some sort of rational pattern exists, especially one that I didn’t have to consciously research and develop. Whether I am working … Continue reading

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Sunny And Cold

It is Spring. Today’s forecast: “Little or no snow accumulation expected. ” Well, of course there’s little or no snow accumulation expected. It’s springtime in Seattle. Rain? Yes. Snow? No. I just got back from an early morning walk. Sunshine … Continue reading

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