Another one would be McCormick, which makes spices. In wireless, I have always liked Qualcomm, and I still do. I think it is a very well-managed company seeking global dominance and acting locally in different markets. I think that biotech is the biggest revolution that I will ever see in my lifetime, and I have no real idea how to make money out of it yet. Celera's price is very depressed right now.
Technical analysis is for people who invest according to stock market action.
I think it is a long haul. I think they are the closest to getting online commerce right. Personally, I find the Amazon buying experience to be a unique experience that goes beyond what happens when you walk into a bookstore in terms of its ability to inspire consumers to buy more products. I believe in voting for my beliefs with my money. It is one of the advantages of capitalism.