I know a lot of you will be spending time with your families and, if you are like me, you may be looking for some things to talk about that aren't religion or politics but just as likely to result in a heated holiday discussion. Since the iPod, Apple's valuation has shot up like a rocket, while Microsoft's stock hasn't moved that much. One discussion could be on that dynamic.

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