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Thanks giofranchi, that's a good enough recommendation for me to buy it. :)

mevsemt, You're the best! Thank you for pointing that out. Is it a good book?

Thanks for the recommendation of this book. I really enjoyed it. I was not aware of the story behind General Cinemas. I always enjoy reading more about Singleton, Buffett & Malone. We need someone to write a book on Mr. Malone.

Good news for SIRI http://seekingalpha.com/article/1065901-royalty-decision-sends-sirius-xm-soaring?source=yahoo

Racemize, There are some awesome clips in there. Thanks for posting.

I just read the below comments by Dr. Marc Faber and had to share them since they made me laugh... a lot. Dr. Marc Faber, the investment guru, concluded his monthly bulletin with the following comments! : "The federal government is sending each of us a $600 rebate. If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money goes to China . If we spend it on gasoline it goes to the Arabs. If we buy a computer, it will go to India . If we purchase fruits and vegetables it will go to Mexico , Honduras and Guatemala . If we purchase a good car, it will go to Germany and Japan . If we purchase useless crap, it will go to Taiwan . In short, none of it will help the American economy. The only way to keep that money here at home is to spend it on prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced in the US . I've been doing my part....."

I really enjoyed that presentation. Thanks for posting it.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-06/level-global-co-founder-ganek-ruled-co-conspirator.html

As it relates http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-06/diamondback-to-close-down-as-investors-pull-520-million.html

This is nice to see: Sirius XM Radio announces $2B stock repurchase program and special cash dividend of $0.05/share Thursday, December 06, 2012 01:03:44 PM (GMT) The board has approved a $2B common stock repurchase program. Liberty Media Corporation, the beneficial owner of approximately 49.8% of the company's stock, has indicated that it will participate in the company's share repurchases on a pro rata basis so that its relative ownership interest will not be affected by the program. The company will fund the repurchases through cash on hand, future cash flow from operations and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The board also declared a special cash dividend in the amount of $0.05 per share of common stock, payable 28-Dec; record 18-Dec. The company's preferred stock will participate in the dividend on an as-converted basis in accordance with its terms. The total amount of the cash dividend is expected to be approximately $325M.

Thanks twacowfca.

Do you guys know how much of the money at SAC and other funds is actually Cohen's?

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/citigroup-unit-said-to-advise-clients-against-sac-funds.html

Bloomberg: Paulson Said to Blame Bet Against Europe for Most of Loss http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-04/paulson-said-to-blame-bet-against-europe-for-most-of-loss.html

This news is putting some pressure on LMCA today. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-04/netflix-signs-disney-accord-gaining-first-run-right-to-films-1-.html

Thanks Farnam. I owe my awareness of Dr. Cialdini to Mr. Munger...what a surprise. Great video.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-28/sac-is-said-to-tell-clients-that-it-received-wells-notice.html

The are spinning off Starz this year or early next. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443404004577576780634200956.html

The last of Dylan Grice's Popular Delusions Popular_Delusions.pdf

This will be a great show if they do it right. It will be fun to learn some of the side stories for these successful executives. Thanks for pointing it out Sanjeev.

Thanks for all the good reading giofranchi. Much appreciated.

http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/qtrly/3rdqtr12.pdf

Numbers appear to be going higher http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/sandy-damage-estimate-raised-to-as-much-as-50-billion.html

Thanks for the Klarman comments.