Date updated:08-08-2007
Scientists tend to be martyrs. They frown upon the idea of wanting to be compensated accordingly for highly stressful, highly skilled work. How can such smart people be so foolish? I know that blind idealism won't be there to pay the bills for me when i retire.

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AAPL
Apple Inc. - $204.44
- -0.70%
- $205.21
They fixed the fundamental flaw with computers and gagets(They're UGLY). People pay up for style! And thier products generally are very well thought out and de-bugged.

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GS
Goldman Sachs Grp - $171.13
- -0.51%
- $171.64
they are B.o.B. But I lightened up my position to wait and see what the fed does over the next few meetings.

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TJX
T J X Cos Inc - $38.77
- +0.21%
- $38.65
They understand the ADDICTIVE properties of bargain hunting. TJ Maxx has developed a following of loyal customers who go their regularly (weekly!) just to browse! (and often buy crap they don't need). Very different than your average retailer.

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DEO
Diageo Plc Ads Ne - $68.93
- +0.17%
- $69.23
Alcohol.

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SHLD
Sears Holdings Co - $71.06
- -0.84%
- $71.66
Eddie!

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TCM
Tongjitang Ch Md - $3.87
- 0.00%
- $N/A
Chinese herbal medicine. A bit of a gamble with all this bad press on the safety of China's products.

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OXY
Occidental Pet - $82.73
- +0.72%
- $81.71
Oil AND chemicals. I wanted to round out my portfolio.

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COST
Costco Wholesale - $60.51
- -0.10%
- $60.81
people love costso, and costco loves coming up with new services to make people love them more. Smart move on the changes to their return policy.
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