You have very good intuition, capabilities and a degree of sophistication. What ever investing endeavor you choose you will be a success. Sorry and sad to see you let go of your dreams. I felt my dreams sink right along with yours.
May I suggest to you, instead of investing long term why not trade this very predictable stock. Pr's move it, as well as new products, new zip codes, the yearly fins, the first quarter 2014 fins, the merger etc are all pumps in the pipeline.
I will contact you privately to give my contact info and any other pertinent info.