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Dorn Lynch — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:15:27 -0400

As Carl said, Microsoft dominance is seldom based on functionality. Chrome can be fast, functional, and maybe even fashionable, but how many people will weed Microsoft out of the garden to make way for a new browser?

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Dorn Lynch — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:00:23 -0400

Health issues are an important concern for investors, particularly where the company's success is driven or strongly influenced by a single person. Although it's an important concern, investors have no more right to individual medical information than do any others. They do have a right to and should know the company's succession planning. I can't think of a CEO who needs no succession plan, and in the absence of an immortal at the helm, a responsible investor should always assume that the worst could happen.

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Dorn Lynch — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:10:47 -0400

The 'Obliteration' of business travel within (x) years was predicted last year. And the year before. And the year before. And the year before...... From the inception of the telephone, business travel has evolved. With the onset of each technological innovation, business travel has dropped a bit, and the nature of the need for business travel has changed.

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Dorn Lynch — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:32:39 -0400

Perhaps the representative of a leading-brand automobile dealership is not the best source of information for consumer forecasts. Not that he has any interest in fanning the fires. The vehicles you see on the road are not at all indicative of current buying habits. Keep in mind that SUVs have been the vehicle of choice for well over a decade, and the lifespan of these vehicles will keep them on the road en masse for years to come.

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Dorn Lynch — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:55:15 -0400

The value of ebay is only partially based in it providing a transaction forum. If ebay is seen not as a facilitator of fair trade but only as a common medium of exchange, they may ride their momentum for a while, but their value and distinction will fade. They should hope Tiffany wins.

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Dorn Lynch — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:44:50 -0400

I think it will make a difference, although the difference is based on a misguided perspective. I have many other reasons for not voting for McCain, but his unfamiliarity with technology is not one of them. When we elect a president or choose to place anyone in a specific position, we should first be answering a fundamental question - 'What are my expectations for that person in that position?'

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Dorn Lynch — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:55:31 -0400

Of course it will. The only question is whether or not the people to take advantage of these gaps are small locals or other chains. I'd put my money on the locals. If Starbucks can't make their margins in these places, it's not likely another chain will dive into deep water over these.

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Dorn Lynch — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:41:03 -0400

Is the comment about ideas or web ad spending? If the concern is that the candidates aren't going to spend money on web ads, then the related note about preaching to the converted is right on point. Traditional media is going to deliver more bang for the buck in the context of the current campaign. That may change within the next 4 years, but for now, don't get wrenched that the money isn't pouring in.

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Dorn Lynch — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:40:32 -0400

That this happens to be a bad design does not mean that business efficiency and the related energy savings are at odds with consumer needs. Wal-Mart incorrectly assumes that customers will roll over for whatever business practices they adopt. Consumers have been and will continue to be accommodating to businesses who seek some efficiency, whether it's a 'green' effect or just good business sense. When it's a bad idea or design and it's done for purely selfish motives though, expect market failure.