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To: Jurgis Bekepuris who wrote (40547)	12/14/2010 12:36:59 AM
From: Shane M	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 78542

Jurgis, I'm also in EBIX (my 2nd largest holding) but didn't mention in my post as I didn't consider it a value stock. I also have favorable view of IDCC but have allocated my tech spending in other areas. GILD was a recent trade for me alos.

To: Jurgis Bekepuris who wrote (40547)	12/27/2010 11:29:28 PM
From: Jurgis Bekepuris	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 78542

My top 10-ish positions in no particular order: NRF-A/B, UVIC, MHR-C, IDCC, EBIX, GFRE, GILD, COPJF, PBEGF, DRAGF. Changes in top-10: GPOR out due to sales. New positions: XCO, CHL Positions increased: CYOU, CELM, AXS, Positions reduced: GPOR, GXDX, FR-J, UEPS, CLLZF, GEOI Positions eliminated: RIG, ASRG, NOK There were couple themes in these couple weeks: One and a half buyouts: ASRG got bought at a huge premium, I sold the shares after unsuccessfully trying to sell them about 66% lower - better being lucky than smart. GXDX announced plans to sell itself and I sold half position. I entered XCO like couple people on this thread on expectation of raised buyout price. Short term parking of cash. Tax loss selling: Closed NOK position, sold some UEPS and CLLZF. E&P runup continues: sold even more GPOR and GEOI. Although I am Peak Oiler at heart, I'm afraid that lots of E&Ps are getting to bubbly valuations. I may reinvest some money in the unloved supermajors. For individual buys/sells: CHL - not very cheap, but I decided to start exploratory position after relooking at it. CYOU, CELM, AXS - valuation based adds. FR-J - the yield is not so attractive anymore while the risk remains. Cut position to pretty small. RIG - there is still lawsuit/damages risk and IMO valuation discount no longer accounts for it. Sold. I achieved an important net worth milestone this year, which may be a cause for celebration or concern about the market levels. ;) With couple days left to the year, my preliminary annual returns are lower than Dale's but higher than indexes. :) Happy Holidays to all! Thanks for all the contributions on SI and best investment returns in 2011! :)