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Reaction to new F150 and Mustang indicate a strong 2015, especially with economic recovery. Rest of their lineup is solid.

January 29, 2014
Reaction to new F150 and Mustang indicate a strong 2015, especially with economic recovery. Rest of their lineup is solid.
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Long $F. Beat expectations yesterday in earnings, and it’s undervalued. Should still hit 20 before long. Their retooling will be...

January 29, 2014
Long $F. Beat expectations yesterday in earnings, and it’s undervalued. Should still hit 20 before long. Their retooling will be pricey tho.
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'The Wolf of Wall Street'. A Scorsese epic for the 21st century. Loud, fast with less of that character development...

January 28, 2014
“The Wolf of Wall Street”. A Scorsese epic for the 21st century. Loud, fast with less of that character development nonsense. Very fun. 8/10
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Two great headlines today: “Opera Singer Sues After Surgery Leaves Her Unable To Sing Without Farting” “High Homeless Man Wins...

January 28, 2014
Two great headlines today: “Opera Singer Sues After Surgery Leaves Her Unable To Sing Without Farting” “High Homeless Man Wins $1.9 Mil”
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Today’s a good time as any to buy $AAPL. Down 7.5% at the moment.

January 28, 2014
Today’s a good time as any to buy $AAPL. Down 7.5% at the moment.
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I rarely comment on football transfers. But selling Mata to Man United is a monumental mistake. Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid,...

January 26, 2014
I rarely comment on football transfers. But selling Mata to Man United is a monumental mistake. Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid.
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Google Research timeline of music popularity over the past 60 years: http://t.co/lPBpAsuIpA Jazz’s quick decline is crazy.

January 25, 2014
Google Research timeline of music popularity over the past 60 years: http://t.co/lPBpAsuIpA Jazz’s quick decline is crazy.
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New blog post: Podcasts — http://t.co/tNgnOyTdqN [reading time: 2 mins]

January 25, 2014
New blog post: Podcasts — http://t.co/tNgnOyTdqN [reading time: 2 mins]
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It’s that time of the month again where I implore you to go and watch “In Bruges”. So seek it...

January 24, 2014
It’s that time of the month again where I implore you to go and watch “In Bruges”. So seek it out and watch it!
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Apparently it’s weird to own and use everyday a heart rate monitor. When you die of cardiac dysrhythmia, I’ll be...

January 22, 2014
Apparently it’s weird to own and use everyday a heart rate monitor. When you die of cardiac dysrhythmia, I’ll be the one laughing, mate.
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In 1976 “Taxi Driver” Bickle uses “pimp” as a massive insult. Its a term for a person that represents so...

January 22, 2014
In 1976 “Taxi Driver” Bickle uses “pimp” as a massive insult. Its a term for a person that represents so much wrong. Today its a complement.
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I really don’t like how “pimp” now means “cool and/or sharp dresser”. Pimps are disgusting human beings. Their name belongs...

January 22, 2014
I really don’t like how “pimp” now means “cool and/or sharp dresser”. Pimps are disgusting human beings. Their name belongs in the gutter.
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I may eat those words, as Buffett is a genius. But I wouldn’t touch $IBM for anything longer than a...

January 22, 2014
I may eat those words, as Buffett is a genius. But I wouldn’t touch $IBM for anything longer than a week or so when it has market momentum.
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Buffett can investing in $IBM all he likes. We all know its a hosting company posing as a Google. It’s...

January 22, 2014
Buffett can investing in $IBM all he likes. We all know its a hosting company posing as a Google. It’s run badly and its products are bad.
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Never forget that the market is run by suites who only know figures. They don’t know what’s cool. Exploit that....

January 22, 2014
Never forget that the market is run by suites who only know figures. They don’t know what’s cool. Exploit that. Invest in what you know.
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Owning and studying $TSLA and $AAPL has taught me a lot about the market. It truly is not logical. How...

January 22, 2014
Owning and studying $TSLA and $AAPL has taught me a lot about the market. It truly is not logical. How it reacts to Apple news baffles me.
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Think I’ll sell. Then rebuy in a couple of years when the price calms down and I can see how...

January 22, 2014
Think I’ll sell. Then rebuy in a couple of years when the price calms down and I can see how their infrastructure and marketshare is going.
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Pleased I stuck with $TSLA. But unsure what to do once I break even though. I like it long term,...

January 22, 2014
Pleased I stuck with $TSLA. But unsure what to do once I break even though. I like it long term, but it’s so overpriced.
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Interesting to see @Carl_C_Icahn’s tweet about increasing stake in $AAPL by $500m increase the price by 6 points. Heading back...

January 22, 2014
Interesting to see @Carl_C_Icahn’s tweet about increasing stake in $AAPL by $500m increase the price by 6 points. Heading back down now tho.
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If Chelsea sell Mata to Man United I will not be happy. A fantastic player, and gifting him to rivals...

January 22, 2014
If Chelsea sell Mata to Man United I will not be happy. A fantastic player, and gifting him to rivals is crazy. £40m is a pretty cheap.
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Yesterday was a bad day for them: http://t.co/6adYmZBeTn

January 19, 2014
Yesterday was a bad day for them: http://t.co/6adYmZBeTn
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My favourite blog at the moment is by two British adventurers recreating Scott’s 1800-mile journey to the South Pole: http://t.co/r6InKtMPiT

January 19, 2014
My favourite blog at the moment is by two British adventurers recreating Scott’s 1800-mile journey to the South Pole: http://t.co/r6InKtMPiT
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Dire Straits used to ask landlords to turn down the amps so punters could talk. Dire Straits are the most...

January 15, 2014
Dire Straits used to ask landlords to turn down the amps so punters could talk. Dire Straits are the most English band of all time.
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Keyboardists were using standing desks before it was cool.

January 15, 2014
Keyboardists were using standing desks before it was cool.
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Imagine your ancestors in supermarket today. “You mean to tell me they sell food that advertises itself as having little...

January 14, 2014
Imagine your ancestors in supermarket today. “You mean to tell me they sell food that advertises itself as having little nutritional value‽”
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In 4 years I’ve spent 132 days, or 190,860 minutes, playing Football Manager. Close to 10% of the time.

January 12, 2014
In 4 years I’ve spent 132 days, or 190,860 minutes, playing Football Manager. Close to 10% of the time.
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The new Apple iPad ad is very good: http://t.co/XtpAhsHitP

January 12, 2014
The new Apple iPad ad is very good: http://t.co/XtpAhsHitP
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Eno binge.

January 12, 2014
Eno binge.
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Soviet PE teachers marching, 1956: http://t.co/xlFHpvx2Aj They look like Hitler’s dream men.

January 11, 2014
Soviet PE teachers marching, 1956: http://t.co/xlFHpvx2Aj They look like Hitler’s dream men.
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Want to get rid of comments and various other cruft on YouTube? Opt in to the “Feather” beta. It simplifies...

January 11, 2014
Want to get rid of comments and various other cruft on YouTube? Opt in to the “Feather” beta. It simplifies the page: http://t.co/qJDgiq8d85
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