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I often visualize big business by utilizing my own metaphor of navel warfare. I may be the only guy on the planet to do this, but I don’t think so. The exercise helps me in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the companies I’m considering. It also helps me in putting intra-corporate affairs into perspective.

In my view, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been like a swift and smooth-running state-of-the-art aircraft carrier. It’s well outfitted for its task, able to strike at a moment’s notice. It has a well-seasoned and knowledgeable crew. Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) has been similar to an aging destroyer group that has been at a loss for an effective admiral. Would you care to guess what I call Google in this scenario? Most of you probably already know. Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is like a battle ready nuclear submarine, running deep, cold, and nearly silent, with the ability to effectively engage in battle from a very long distance away.

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