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Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions
November 9, 2012

The blog entitled “Constructing Diversified Investment Portfolios” (“Blog”) is Copyright © 2012, by Ted Johnson (“Author”).  All rights are reserved.  The Author may use this Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions (“Disclaimer”) by reference or hyperlink for other publications outside of the Blog (“Other Publications”).

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