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The Entire Investment Profession Is Built On An Illusion Of SkillPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:08PM on Forbes - TechMoney managers across the globe had better take a contract out on Daniel Kahneman, a Princeton Professor of Psychology, who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for pioneering work with the late Amos Tversky on decision making. (2011: The year in reviewPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:01PM on PreCentral.netOh, what a year 2011 has been for the webOS Nation. It seems like every other month was a glorious hallelujah or a punch in the gut (and sometimes both). We thought 2010 was a roller coaster, but in comparison to this year it was a mere carousel. The year started with the rumors of a new webOS table (Firearms offences fugitive foundPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:44PM onA prisoner serving a five-year sentence for firearms offences is found in Glasgow, two weeks after failing to retun to an open prison. (Edison Would Have Loved New Light Bulb Law, Says His Great-GrandsonPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:41PM on Slashdot: PoliticsNew submitter futuristic writes with a link to Thomas Edison's great-grandson's take on Thomas Edison and the alleged demise of the incandescent light bulb. From the article: "My great grandfather's 100-watt incandescent will be replaced with new energy-efficient versions, including CFLs, LEDs, and (Facebook Timeline Is Basically Your Digital ResumePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:38PM on Mashable!For those of you who don’t know (have you been living under a rock?), Facebook is slowly debuting the Timeline to its 800+ million users. Cur… (Multi-Color: An Emerging Leader In An Unknown MarketPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:35PM on SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageBy Stephen Simpson: Quick! Name a company that manufactures the labels that go on the food, beverages, or consumer goods that you buy at the store every week. The odds are very good that, unless you work in the field, you cannot name one. Product labels are ubiquitous and a $30 billion global indust (Dividend Champions For January 2012Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:33PM on SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageBy David Fish: The Dividend Champions spreadsheet and PDF have been updated through 12/30/11 and are available here. Note that all references to Champions mean companies that have paid higher dividends for at least 25 straight years; Contenders have streaks of 10-24 years; Challengers have streaks o (Urge to splurge: Porsche dreamsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:33PM onSteve wants a new Porsche and, it turns out, he can afford it. But that doesn’t mean he should buy it (Growing older, with all the amenitiesPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:33PM on FP Top Stories ListOnce the domain of high-rise buildings or mansions, the elevator is making its way into everyday homes — albeit for people in the high end of the market who can afford it (Time to face the spending musicPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:33PM on FP Top Stories ListChevreau: The new year marks the start of another Investing Season, for those still solvent enough to take advantage of new contribution opportunities for RRSPs and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (Hedge Funds Prefer Beer InvestmentsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:17PM on SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageBy Insider Monkey: Move over Diageo (DEO), the hedge funds have spoken. Diageo and other distilled beverage companies (i.e. they make whisky, vodka, and the like) are dwindling as an investment. Diageo had 15 hedge funds invested in the company at the end of the second quarter – combined, their hold (Google Nails 2011: Portrait of a Banner YearPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:16PM on Mashable!It has proven to be a monumental banner year for Google. It’s hard to believe that one year ago, things such as Google+, the now all-familiar +1… (Google blogging (and beyond) in 2011Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:16PM on The Official Google BlogWith just a few hours of 2011 remaining in Mountain View, Calif., we’re taking our traditional look at the past year on the Official Google Blog, as well as Google’s presence on Google+ and Twitter. On the blog this year, we published 471 posts (including this one)—17 more than 2010. Those posts wer (2011 in Review: Rivaroxaban, Sapien, Mark Midei, Conflicts of Interest, and Much MorePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:04PM on Forbes - BusinessHere's a completely personal review of the past year in cardiology. Please write a comment if you strongly agree, disagree, or think something is missing. (Muni Yields End 2011 Near LBJ-Era Low After Debt Demand RevivesPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:04PM onMunicipal bonds ended 2011 with yields near the lowest in 44 years as demand for the tax-exempt securities surged, predictions of widespread default never materialized and issuance fell from 2010. (LMFAO, Florence + the Machine on Track for Billboard 200 Top 10: Midweek ChartsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:04PM on Billboard.biz - Rhythm and Blues Hip Hop Genre NewsElectro/pop/rap duo LMFAO just scored its second No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Sexy and I Know It" and now the act is heading for its first top 10 album. The U.K.'s Florence + the Machine is poised to hit the top 10 with "Ceremonials" for the first time since the set's debut at N (Regions Said to End Talks With Stifel on Morgan Keegan’s SalePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:04PM onRegions Financial Corp. ended talks to sell its Morgan Keegan brokerage to Stifel Financial Corp., two people with direct knowledge of discussions said. (Re sony 780 bluray playerPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:01PM onhttp://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666307309 Sony style has a bundle with 2 potters for $249' amazon has it... (In DarknessPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:00PM onJust when you think you couldn't possibly sit through another Nazis-wanting-eradicate-Jews period film, comes one from the director of "Europa, Europa". F4xHKyLdTRQ (Where to watch the Rose Parade & Occupy protests onlinePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:00PM on VideoDozens of floats, all made entirely from flowers and other organic materials, marching bands, cheerleaders and... Occupy protesters? This year's Tournament of the Roses parade promises to be a little different. But no worries: Both the parade and the surrounding protests will be streamed online. (EPA Cross-State Emissions Rule Put on Hold by Appeals CourtPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:55PM onThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must delay implementing rules on interstate air pollution on Jan. 1, a federal court ruled, siding with electric power producers seeking to defeat the new regulations. (Lady Gaga to Join Revelers Ringing in New Year in Times SquarePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:54PM onPop stars Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber may help draw an estimated 1 million revelers to Times Square as New York City rings in the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a 12-foot, illuminated crystal ball. (Moderate Inflation Benefits EquitiesPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:51PM on SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageBy David I. Templeton: During moderate periods of inflation, equities tend to generate decent performance results. I posted the below chart in a post, Where To Invest In An Inflationary Environment, in mid-2010. It details the performance of various investment categories based on different inflation (Budgeting for InsurancePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:51PM onMany people believe that they are forced to pay whatever it is that their insurance company is telling them to pay. This method of thinking may be true across the board when it comes to insurance policies like health insurance, auto insurance, home insurance and life insurance, but there is one thin (Onkyo TX-SR600 & Polks - cross over and size?Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:51PM onOver the holidays I picked up a pair of Polk Monitor 70s, a CS2 & a PSW505 for our 3.1 setup. Rear channels not an option for us. Current setup is as follows: Onkyo speaker settings: Front L/R... (cTrix forges Atari 2600 and guitar together, mesmerizes nerds (video)Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:51PM onIf you're going to rock out, you might as well do so with a video game console from the '70s as the core of your guitar. In fact, this is precisely what modder cTrix has done with his gATARI2600. In his configuration, he's able to write and play new music through an Atari 2600 by using an EPROM prog (Pn59d550 optimal calibrationPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:49PM onCan everyone please post there optimum picture settings for watching sports and gaming on Xbox 360 on this model? Thanks in advance, (Top 4 Comments On Mashable This WeekPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:48PM on Mashable!For one last time this year, we are sharing the top comments posted on Mashable this week from our community. In this weekly post, we showcase… (2012 Dividend Investing GoalsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:41PM on SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageBy Dividends4Life: My goals were originally defined in this December 1, 2007 Investing Goals post and last updated in my 2011 Investing Goals. Like last year, I will greatly exceed my 2011 goal of $15,500 in annualized dividend income. Looking at my long-range goals, I am still on track to reach my (A 2011 Retrospective Through the Millions of Eyes of Twitter [VIDEO]Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:39PM on Mashable!2011 was a year of big news. Political revolutions, natural disasters, astounding innovations, stories of inspiration, hope and loss — all of… (Explosives found at Texas airportPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:37PM onA man is detained at an airport in the US state of Texas after trying to carry explosives thr… (Bedroom Home TheaterPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:33PM onHey guys, First post for me, hope this is the correct thread. I thought it would be nice to share my (BD player that can redirect .1 channel to 2 CH analogPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:31PM onI changed my system from 5.1 down to a 2.1 (as in speaker count, not quality). Now when I connect my (Intel to Launch Trio of Graphics-Less Sandy Bridge CPUsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:31PM on Softpedia News - GlobalIntel will soon update its processor portfolio with some three new chips based on the Sandy B… (iPad 3 Retina Display Photo Leaked?Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:24PM on Touch ReviewsRumors of Apple’s iPad 3 have been on the web since earlier this year, as early as the … (Apple Customers Warned of Phishing AttackPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:22PM on PCWorldA new scam tries to lure Apple customers into entering personal information in a spoofed webs… (Obama Signs Defense Authorization Law, With Own InterpretationsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:21PM onPresident Barack Obama, signing into law a $662 billion defense spending plan today, attached… (Happy New Year!Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:21PM on Phone Arena - Latest NewsPhoneArena wishes you a Happy New Year! We'd like to say a BIG "THANKS!!!" to all of you, our dear r (Obama Signs Defense Spending Law, With Own InterpretationsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:14PM onPresident Barack Obama, signing into law a $662 billion defense spending plan today, attached… (World Mosaics VPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:11PM on Jay is GamesPlatform: Download (Windows) — If you're a logic puzzle fan (both paper-and-pencil and … (Ten New Years Resolutions For The GreeniesPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:09PM on Forbes.com: News? Plant an herb garden in your backyard or window box. For the hungry, plant vegetables and f… (The Punch That Gets Your Whole Party 'faced [Happy Hour]Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:00PM on GizmodoYou've spent all your money on Christmas presents, and you're tired of spending time in the k… (Harmony 900 programming question about a "step"?Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:57PM on AVS ForumI'm wanting to program what I believe is called a step. What I want to do is have a button on my Har (FS JVC DLA-RS50 THX 3D ProjectorPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:56PM on AVS ForumI am selling my 11 month old JVC DLA-RS50 3D ready 1080p projector. I am the original owner of the p (New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Goes Even Higher-Tech [COMIC]Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:50PM on Mashable!Seems like every year, there’s a new high-tech addition to the ball-dropping ritual in New Yor (Panasonic plasmaPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:47PM on AVS ForumGuys, I had my plasma in vivid, I experimented today and found if I use cinema, I can crank up the s (Chile Arrests Tourist in Connection With Patagonia FirePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:44PM onChilean authorities said they had arrested an Israeli tourist in connection with a blaze that… (3 Things Investors Need To Pay Attention To In 2012Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:43PM on SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageBy Jack Bouroudjian: Today is the last trading day of the year, and well, this has been one o… (Beware Significant Headwinds In Argentina In 2012Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:29PM on SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageBy Emerging Money: By Joseph Hogue CFA The Argentine government seems to be borrowing from th… (Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime In-Depth Video ReviewPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:28PM on MobileTechReviewNow that we've had several days to torture test the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, we've put togeth (Apple TV iOS applications now running natively at fullscreen 720p resolution in developer portPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:22PM on 9to5MacYesterday, we broke the news that developers Steven Troughton-Smith and the TheMudKip are wor… (Close out the year with reduce-priced games in the Amazon AppstorePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:18PM on GamerTellKindle Fire owners aren’t the only one that can take advantage of sales in the Amazon A… (UK celebrations to welcome 2012Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:17PM onCrowds are gathering around the UK as hundreds of thousands are expected at celebrations to s… (EU Environment Commissioner Janez Poto??nik Warns On WastePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:17PM on Forbes.com: NewsEU Environment Commissioner Janez Poto??nik warns that an EU recovery may be hindered without… (Charges Filed in Church's Chicken ShootingPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:15PM on MSNBC23-year-old Chicago man charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery. (Man Charged in Restaurant Shooting Held Without BondPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:15PM on MSNBCArthur Chaney, 23, was being treated for sickle cell anemia at an area hospital and did not a… (Will Wii U Include an App Store?Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:12PM on PCWorld Latest Technology NewsNintendo already offers app repositories through the Wii Shop and DSi Shop, but some sources … (Jared's top apps of 2011Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:07PM on Android Central - Android Forums, News, Reviews, Help and Android WallpapersApplications come and go on a daily basis, some for testing purposes, others because they are… (Celebrities may temper Twitter comments after 2011 blundersPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:03PM on Reuters: Technology NewsLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Celebrities may resist the urge to send a stream of consciousness on … (Why 2012 Looks Brighter For U.S. Auto SalesPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on Forbes.com: NewsThe new year may bring an increase in annual U.S. auto sales, but figures still won't rise to… (News 12 BrooklynPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on Cable RantI noticed all of the other News 12 channels have gone full HD, except for News 12 Brooklyn. D… (Re: HBO GO & MAX GO comingPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on Cable RantAnyone know when we will be getting it? (This Is One Ridiculously Over-The-Top iPhone Camera Case [Photography]Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on GizmodoIf you've come to rely on your iPhone 4 as your daily shooter, but miss the form factor of a … (DNA Sequencing For Fun And Profit: A Low-Cost Platform For Garage BiotechPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 07:58PM on Forbes - TechWhat if making a transgenic organism were as easy as mashing up Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" w… (Why Most LinkedIn Users Don't Get ResultsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 07:52PM on Forbes.com: NewsSubscribe to Dan Schawbel?s updates at Facebook.com/DanSchawbel. A lot of professionals are o… (North Korea Says South’s President Lee Blocks Better RelationsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:34PM on BusinessWeek.com -- Top NewsNorth Korea warned that there would be no change in inter-Korean relations as long as Lee Myu… (Anuj Bidve murder suspect bailedPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:32PM onA 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal shooting of Indian stud… (2012: England Celebrates The 200th Birthday Of Charles DickensPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:31PM on Forbes.com: Newsyear will be a good one for Charles Dickens fans. Throughout 2012, celebrations are scheduled… (Pioneer VSX-921-K HDMI IssuePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:27PM on AVS ForumI have the blu-ray HDMI plugged into the BD HDMI port on the back of the VSX-921. I get no signal. I (FS Brand New Sealed U.K. Copy of Happy Feet 5.1 PCM Lossless AudioPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:23PM on AVS ForumI ordered an extra copy of Happy Feet from Amazon U.K. and need to sell it. It is Region FREE so it' (Medical Diagnostic Test Taken Down By Copyright ClaimPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:21PM on Forbes - Pharma & HealthcareFor twenty five years, doctors and psychologists made use, free of charge, of the of the Mini… (Did New Year's Eve Well-Wishers Crash Twitter? [UPDATED]Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:21PM on ReadWriteWebThere were reports of widespread outages of Twitter's main Web site Saturday, with speculatio… (Autofrequency setupPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:20PM on AVS ForumI need your help in getting Autofrequency set up with Media Portal. If I "open with" a .vob file wit (HD66 firmware update worthwhile?Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:12PM on AVS ForumIs sending my HD66 cross country via UPS worth it? I'm not a fan of Optoma's support in general, don (Twitter Faces 90-Minute Outage, Tells Everyone To Chill OutPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:10PM on The Blog HeraldTwitter users were hit with a 90 minute outage on Saturday morning (New Year’s Eve 2011… (Obama signs Iran sanctions billPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 09:03PM on BBC News - Middle EastPresident Obama signs into law a defence bill including tough new US sanctions against Iran, … (Green and Pink lines on TV along with a buzzing soundPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:59PM on AVS ForumI recently purchased a new TV and got it all set up last night. Everything works fine except when I (Thailand Opens The First of Fifteen Solar Thermal Plants Using Solarlite TechnologyPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:57PM on Forbes.com: NewsEarlier this month, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit inaugurated the first solar… (The NAFTA Play: Investing In Mexico In 2012Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:55PM on SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageBy Emerging Money: Mexico continues to be the most U.S.-dependent economy in Latin America an… (What's your favorite Facebook moment of 2011?Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:47PM on Resources | ZDNetFacebook wants you to share your favorite Facebook moment of 2011. The campaign isn't going s… (Person Questioned in Shooting Spree: SourcesPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:45PM on MSNBCTwo killed, five injured in Tuesday evening shooting spree. (Samsung PN51D6500 photos?Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:43PM on AVS ForumThis will annoy some people, but there are nothing but stock photos online and the 20 or so pages I (Five tech predictions for 2012Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:37PM on VentureBeat » mobileThe past year in technology was pretty wild. The really big Internet IPO returned and the massive ve (iPad Game Review: Genesia: The 7 Gems of NeortPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:28PM on MobileTechReviewiPad Game Review: Genesia: The 7 Gems of NeortReviewed by Tom SlaytonGenesia is a turn-based strateg (RnD: US Industrial Energy RnD Investments, Including Renewables, Will To Continue To Grow In 2012Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:26PM on Forbes.com: NewsR&D magazine?s 2012 global survey estimates that research and development in the industri… (Paul Sees Top-Two Finish in Iowa While Wary of Backing RivalsPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:20PM on BusinessWeek.com -- Top NewsU.S. Representative Ron Paul of Texas predicts a first or second finish for himself in the Io… (South Sudan tribe 'attacks town'Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:17PM on BBC News - AfricaSix-thousand fighters from the Lou Nuer tribe in South Sudan attack the town of Pibor, home t… (Factory reset for the BlackBerry PlayBook (also fixes bricked devices)Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:17PM on CrackBerry.com blogsThere are a number of reasons to give your BlackBerry PlayBook a "factory" reset. Chief among… (Chile detains tourist over firePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:15PM on BBC News - Middle EastChilean authorities arrest an Israeli tourist on suspicion of negligently causing a massive f… (Reward Increased for Cop's KillerPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:15PM on MSNBCPot of reward money offered to anyone who provides information leading to arrest and convicti… (Qatar's Skyscraper DiplomacyPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:13PM on Forbes.com: NewsLondon?s Shard tower, soon to be the tallest in Europe, is, financially speaking, a bit puzzl… (Medvedev Orders Probe After Nuclear Submarine Fire Hurt NinePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:09PM on BusinessWeek.com -- Top NewsRussia is probing the cause of a fire on a nuclear submarine in a dockyard near the border wi… (Apple Designer Jonathan Ive is Now a Knight Commander of the British EmpirePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:07PM on Techvibes Global BlogApple's Senior Vice President of Industrial Design, Jonathan Ive, has received a knighthood, the BBC (New This Week on the Inside Network Job Board: Kubra, Acquinity Interactive, 24 MAS and MorePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on Inside FacebookThe Inside Network Job Board is dedicated to providing you with the best job opportunities ac… (New This Week on the Inside Network Job Board: Social Point, Lolapps, Natural Motion and MorePosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on Inside Social GamesThe Inside Network Job Board is dedicated to providing you with the best job opportunities ac… (Re: News 12 BrooklynPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on Cable RantYea same thing here in Bklyn i don't understand why we don't have full HD on News 12 here in Bklyn i (Techdirt Writers Favorites Of The Week... And YearPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on TechdirtRather than picking one community member to handle the favorites this week Tim Geigner/Dark H… (Insert Coin: A look back at ten top projects from 2011Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 08:00PM on Engadget2011 has been a tremendous year for tech -- Amazon launched a $200 Android tablet, AT&T a… (Goodbye 2011… Hello 2012!Posted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 07:54PM on MobileSyrup.com365 days of cutthroat competition. 365 days of carriers losing and wining customers. 365 days… (5 Apps Worth Downloading This WeekPosted Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 07:52PM on Mashable!With about 500,000 apps in the Apple App Store and an estimated 300,000 apps in the Android Market, (
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