Seeking Alpha Seeking Alpha Portfolio App for iPad  There are a
small group of dividend yielding stocks that are hidden from
most income investors' radar. These are sparkling treasures that
at first glance are all dross and concealed by an unconvincing
patina. Looking below the surface, though, brings out some
shining values for income investors. Best yet, these companies
have management groups that go way beyond the norm to provide
value to their shareholders.  To understand where to go hunting
for these dividend treasures it first pays to understand how
they are hiding. First I want to focus on how companies pay
their dividends.  Regular Dividends  First up are regular
dividends. These are awarded by the company's board as a share
of profits to reward their ownership. These are paid annually,
semi-annually, quarterly and occasionally monthly. In short,
regular dividends are fairly predictable. These dividends show
up in stock screening information and are the basis of a
company's reported dividend yield.  F