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oh well
just bought few shares
any stocks that is enterovirus play
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any enterovirus play here
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PDO
BAKKEN OIL
3 letters PDO
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Rules to Be Waived for Border Fence
By EILEEN SULLIVAN – 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration plans to use its authority to bypass more than 30 laws and regulations in an effort to finish building 670 miles of fence along the southwest U.S. border by the end of this year, federal officials said Tuesday.
Invoking the two legal waivers — which Congress authorized — would cut through bureaucratic red tape and sidestep environmental laws that currently stand in the way of the Homeland Security Department building 267 miles of fencing in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, according to officials familiar with the plan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the waivers had not yet been announced.
The move would be the biggest use of legal waivers since the administration started building the fence, and it would cover a total of 470 miles along the Southwest border. Previously, the department has used its waiver authority for two portions of fence in Arizona and one portion in San Diego.
As of March 17, there were 309 miles of fencing in place, leaving 361 to be completed by the end of the year to meet the department's goal. Of those, 267 miles are being held up by federal, state and local laws and regulations, the officials said.
One waiver would address the construction of a 22-mile levee barrier in Hidalgo County, Texas. The other waiver would cover 30 miles of fencing and technology deployment on environmentally sensitive ground in San Diego, southern Arizona and the Rio Grande; and 215 miles in California, Arizona and Texas that face other legal impediments due to administrative processes. For instance, building in some areas requires assessments and studies that — if conducted — could not be completed in time to finish the fence by the end of the year.
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff had said using the waivers would be a last resort. The department has held more than 100 meetings with lawmakers, environmental groups and residents in an effort to work out obstacles and objections to fence construction. The department will conduct environmental assessments when necessary, one of the officials said. But the waivers allow the department to start building before completing the assessments.
The department was expected to announce the plans later Tuesday.
Residents and property owners along the U.S.-Mexico border have complained about the construction of fencing. In South Texas, where opposition has been widespread, land owners refused to give the government access to property along the fence route.
The government has since sued more than 50 property owners in South Texas to gain access to the land.
Environmentalists have also complained about the fence because they say it puts already endangered species such as two types of wild cats — the ocelot and the jaguarundi — in even more danger of extinction. They say the fence would prevent them from swimming across the Rio Grande to mate.
Chertoff has said the fence is good for the environment because immigrants degrade the land with trash and human waste when they sneak illegally into the country.
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Biodiesel is a relatively new (circa 1990ish commercially) clean burning alternative energy source that makes use of waste oil products, animal fats and vegetable oils. It has not really taken off much in the US, but most people critique that to be the fault of politics. Europe and China, on the other hand, have already begun to see a major demand for the product. The European Union, a signatory of the Kyoto agreements, has an incentive to use it because they have to reduce emissions and biodiesel burns a lot cleaner then petroleum based diesel. China's demand for biodiesel, however, is increasing alongside the domestic growth they are seeing, rising prices of oil and a step stool the government created for it.
The Chinese domestic growth over the last 15 or so years has been complemented and made possible in part by a significant increase in vehicles. Their government has realized that in this period of time categorized by massive development, they have the opportunity and ability to make clean burning energy sources a competitive alternative, and that is exactly what they have done. They have legislation in play that requires their petroleum selling companies to include bioliquid fuels in their selling scheme or otherwise be liable for the loss of the bioliquid fuel manufacturers. On top of that, they have permitted foreign investment in the category, which is why we have the opportunity to invest in companies like Gushan Environment Energy (GU).
Bodiesel is a relatively new (circa 1990ish commercially) clean burning alternative energy source that makes use of waste oil products, animal fats and vegetable oils. It has not really taken off much in the US, but most people critique that to be the fault of politics. Europe and China, on the other hand, have already begun to see a major demand for the product. The European Union, a signatory of the Kyoto agreements, has an incentive to use it because they have to reduce emissions and biodiesel burns a lot cleaner then petroleum based diesel. China's demand for biodiesel, however, is increasing alongside the domestic growth they are seeing, rising prices of oil and a step stool the government created for it.
The Chinese domestic growth over the last 15 or so years has been complemented and made possible in part by a significant increase in vehicles. Their government has realized that in this period of time categorized by massive development, they have the opportunity and ability to make clean burning energy sources a competitive alternative, and that is exactly what they have done. They have legislation in play that requires their petroleum selling companies to include bioliquid fuels in their selling scheme or otherwise be liable for the loss of the bioliquid fuel manufacturers. On top of that, they have permitted foreign investment in the category, which is why we have the opportunity to invest in companies like Gushan Environment Energy (GU).
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Other possible PULSYS products
We have also identified additional product candidates which we believe could be developed for delivery in a pulsatile manner. The timing of further development work on these candidates depends on our resources as well as our evaluation of the commercial potential of the products. We believe we may be able to utilize our PULSEYS technology in the creation of antibiotic product condidates that target some of the most common use of antibiotics. These uses include: sinusitus, chronic bronchitis, acute otitis media, urinary tract infections, and community—acquired methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
MiddleBrook also intends to explore the use of our pulsatile dosing approach beyond antibiotics to other therapeutic categories, such as antivirals and antifungals.
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WASHINGTON - NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate managers will host a media teleconference Tuesday, Feb. 19, to announce the names of one or more companies selected to develop and demonstrate commercial orbital transportation services.
The media teleconference will begin at 4 p.m. EST, originating from NASA Headquarters, Washington. Reporters should contact Beth Dickey at 202-358-2087, or Stephanie Schierholz at 202-358-4997, by 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, for dial-in information.
Doug Cooke, NASA deputy associate administrator for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, and Alan Lindenmoyer, manager of the Commercial Crew and Cargo Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, will lead the briefing.
The company or companies selected will enter into funded Space Act agreements with NASA under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services Project, known as COTS. The key objectives of the program are to facilitate U.S. private industry development of reliable, cost effective access to low Earth orbit and to create a market environment in which commercial space transportation services are available to government and private sector customers.
Live audio from the briefing will be available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio
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WASHINGTON - NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate managers will host a media teleconference Tuesday, Feb. 19, to announce the names of one or more companies selected to develop and demonstrate commercial orbital transportation services.
The media teleconference will begin at 4 p.m. EST, originating from NASA Headquarters, Washington. Reporters should contact Beth Dickey at 202-358-2087, or Stephanie Schierholz at 202-358-4997, by 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, for dial-in information.
Doug Cooke, NASA deputy associate administrator for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, and Alan Lindenmoyer, manager of the Commercial Crew and Cargo Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, will lead the briefing.
The company or companies selected will enter into funded Space Act agreements with NASA under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services Project, known as COTS. The key objectives of the program are to facilitate U.S. private industry development of reliable, cost effective access to low Earth orbit and to create a market environment in which commercial space transportation services are available to government and private sector customers.
Live audio from the briefing will be available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio
SPAB alert today
watch out for SPAB today especially late today
even China
BEIJING, Feb. 14 -- A researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has suggested using biodegradable plastic bags to replace the current ones in a bid to diminish "white pollution," the Beijing Evening News reported on Wednesday.
Professor Ji Junhui said even though supermarkets and shops will be banned from handing out free carriers, eradicating plastic bags entirely would still be impossible due to their convenience.
"We conducted an investigation asking shoppers if they will stop using plastic bags once they are charged for them, and all the respondents said 'No'," Ji said.
He added that the charge for plastic bags will reduce plastic consumption to some extent, but will not stop people from using them. Thus, the solution is insufficient to meet environmental protection demands.
When biodegradable plastic comes into contact with microorganisms, it turns into water and carbon dioxide, posing no threat to the environment.
To date, the technology to produce the new type of plastic bags is mature enough in the country to allow mass production. Even if expanded production is required, new production lines could be set up in between six and eight months.
The environmentally friendly plastic bag would cost about 0.6 yuan each (8 US cents), three times the amount of ordinary bags. Professor Ji said the price lever mechanism would also help eliminate pollution.
Compared with high-cost paper bags, Professor Ji said adopting the biodegradable plastic bags is the only feasible solution to curb "white pollution," and suggested the capital city of Beijing should take the lead.
The State Council, China's Cabinet, issued a notice in January requiring all supermarkets, grocery stores and free markets to stop providing free plastic bags from June 1 this year, and called for people to use baskets or cloth bags for shopping.
(Source: CRIENGLISH.com)
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Arctus has LMT as affiliaite
dont forget SPAB's Arctus has LMT as affiliate
how about GOOG investing in DIAAF
http://www.google.com/corporate/green/energy/reducing.html
Investing in Carbon Offset Projects
At this time, our work to improve efficiency and generate renewable energy doesn’t cover Google’s entire carbon footprint. That’s why we also fund projects around the world that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, we contribute to projects that use currently-accepted methods of measuring emission reductions. That way, we can accurately quantify the environmental benefits of a given project. We also look for projects that provide a clear plan for monitoring and verification of results by third parties so we can be certain that the volume of offsets we purchase is sufficient to fully address our carbon footprint.
The offset projects in which we invest go beyond “business as usual.” That means we look for project activity that would not be viable without carbon financing. Through this requirement, we ensure that our investment makes a real difference in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
An example of a project that we have selected is the installation of improved animal waste management systems in small livestock operations in Mexico and Brazil. Normally these operations store waste runoff in open lagoons, which emit methane and nitrous oxide, both potent greenhouse gases. Our funding helps make it possible for anaerobic digesters to be installed, which capture and flare the biogas produced while simultaneously improving local air quality and reducing land and water contamination.
On their own, carbon offsets are not capable of creating the kinds of fundamental changes to global energy infrastructure that will be necessary to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions over the long-term. But the projects to which we contribute do offer real and measurable emissions reductions that allow Google to take full responsibility for our footprint today.
last time it ran to almost 0.004
maybe GOOG will buy Diaaf for 1 billion dollars LOL
look and watch SPAB.. market closed on Monday
MEDIA ADVISORY : M08-030 NASA Announces COTS Phase I Demonstrations Selection WASHINGTON - NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate managers will host a media teleconference Tuesday, Feb. 19, to announce the names of one or more companies selected to develop and demonstrate commercial orbital transportation services.
The media teleconference will begin at 4 p.m. EST, originating from NASA Headquarters, Washington. Reporters should contact Beth Dickey at 202-358-2087, or Stephanie Schierholz at 202-358-4997, by 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, for dial-in information.
Doug Cooke, NASA deputy associate administrator for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, and Alan Lindenmoyer, manager of the Commercial Crew and Cargo Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, will lead the briefing.
The company or companies selected will enter into funded Space Act agreements with NASA under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services Project, known as COTS. The key objectives of the program are to facilitate U.S. private industry development of reliable, cost effective access to low Earth orbit and to create a market environment in which commercial space transportation services are available to government and private sector customers.
Live audio from the briefing will be available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio
watch out for SPAB since Monday is a holiday
MEDIA ADVISORY : M08-030 NASA Announces COTS Phase I Demonstrations Selection WASHINGTON - NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate managers will host a media teleconference Tuesday, Feb. 19, to announce the names of one or more companies selected to develop and demonstrate commercial orbital transportation services.
The media teleconference will begin at 4 p.m. EST, originating from NASA Headquarters, Washington. Reporters should contact Beth Dickey at 202-358-2087, or Stephanie Schierholz at 202-358-4997, by 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, for dial-in information.
Doug Cooke, NASA deputy associate administrator for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, and Alan Lindenmoyer, manager of the Commercial Crew and Cargo Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, will lead the briefing.
The company or companies selected will enter into funded Space Act agreements with NASA under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services Project, known as COTS. The key objectives of the program are to facilitate U.S. private industry development of reliable, cost effective access to low Earth orbit and to create a market environment in which commercial space transportation services are available to government and private sector customers.
Live audio from the briefing will be available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio
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BUY IT AND GO TO SPACE
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WASHINGTON — NASA has narrowed the field of private space companies vying for $175 million in public funds the U.S. space agency expects to award in early February for demonstration flights to the International Space Station, according to industry sources closely following the competition.
At least eight firms, and perhaps as many as 14, submitted proposals in late November under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. Established in 2006, COTS aims to spur development of privately operated space transportation systems capable of delivering cargo and eventually astronauts to the space station.
NASA selected two companies — Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Rocketplane Kistler (RpK) — in mid-2006 to share about $500 million. But NASA has since pulled the plug on RpK's award for non-performance, freeing up the $175 million NASA intends to give to some other company next month.
According to multiple industry sources, NASA has notified four companies that they are finalists for the $175 million and should prepare to meet with COTS selection officials in Houston in the days ahead to defend their proposals.
Spacehab was one of the companies notified the week of Jan. 14 that it had made the cut, Eva DeCardenas, a spokeswoman for the Houston-based company, confirmed Jan. 17.
The other companies, according to sources are: Andrews Space of Seattle; Orbital Sciences of Dulles, Va.; and PlanetSpace of Chicago.
NASA spokeswoman Beth Dickey would not confirm that a downselect had taken place since the COTS competition remains under way.
Industry sources said NASA intends to announce its final selection Feb. 7, the date by which the U.S. Government Accountability Office is required to rule on RpK's challenge of NASA's use of Space Act Agreements for the COTS program. RpK maintains that a traditional federal contract would be a better fit for COTS.
CAAH will do a GRIN
China America Holdings, Big Tree Toys Subsidiary, to Exhibit at Toy Fair 08 in New York
Wednesday February 13, 6:30 am ET
Company Continues to Expand Worldwide Exposure for Its Sales and Logistics Services
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--China America Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB:CAAH - News), a diversified holding company operating in both the United States and China announced today that its majority owned subsidiary, Big Tree Toys, Inc., will exhibit at Toy Fair 08, sponsored by The Toy Industry Association being held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 17-20, 2008. The company will be showing and demonstrating new toys and entertainment products from multiple toy manufacturers
after GRIN,,, look at CAAH
China America Holdings, Big Tree Toys Subsidiary, to Exhibit at Toy Fair 08 in New York
Wednesday February 13, 6:30 am ET
Company Continues to Expand Worldwide Exposure for Its Sales and Logistics Services
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--China America Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB:CAAH - News), a diversified holding company operating in both the United States and China announced today that its majority owned subsidiary, Big Tree Toys, Inc., will exhibit at Toy Fair 08, sponsored by The Toy Industry Association being held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 17-20, 2008. The company will be showing and demonstrating new toys and entertainment products from multiple toy manufacturers
SPAB IS THE ONE
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12O M / 5 M shares = $24
The Series D convertible preferred stock will be converted into common stock six months after issuance based on a ratio determined by dividing $100.00 by the average of (x) the average of the closing price of the Company’s common stock for the business days January 18-25, 2008 and (y) the average of the closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five business days prior to the Company’s receipt of written notification from NASA indicating the Company’s receipt of a COTS award of at least $120 million.
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12O M / 5 M shares = $24
The Series D convertible preferred stock will be converted into common stock six months after issuance based on a ratio determined by dividing $100.00 by the average of (x) the average of the closing price of the Company’s common stock for the business days January 18-25, 2008 and (y) the average of the closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five business days prior to the Company’s receipt of written notification from NASA indicating the Company’s receipt of a COTS award of at least $120 million.
will GOOG partner with MYST re China music download
MYST
possible partnership with GOOG in China music download
CHLN
China Housing
DIAAF AND GOOG
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Google, the Internet Giant, Orders Bio-Degradable Film From Diamant, as Google Fulfills Commitment to Convert to Eco Friendly Solutions in an Effort to Contribute to Global Preservation
Thursday February 7, 8:30 am ET
TORONTO--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 7, 2008 -- Diamant Art Corporation (OTC BB:DIAAF.OB - News) is pleased to announce that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bio-Plastics Film Inc., it has received an order for bio-degradable plastic film from Google based on their commitment to become a company that in every way consumes responsibly in the light of our ecological global crisis. The NON-PVC plastic bio-degradable film will be used for the Company's internal requirements.
This purchase is based on a comprehensive plan that Google has committed to execute implementing some environmentally sound strategies that include reducing energy consumption by maximizing efficiency, investing in and utilizing renewable energy sources, and purchasing carbon offsets for the emissions that can't directly reduced.
This current initiative is part of Google's continuing commitment to a clean and green energy future. Google has been making great strides in converting to eco friendly solutions and optimizing energy efficiency to making the business environmentally sustainable
DIAAF AND GOOG
Google, the Internet Giant, Orders Bio-Degradable Film From Diamant, as Google Fulfills Commitment to Convert to Eco Friendly Solutions in an Effort to Contribute to Global Preservation
Thursday February 7, 8:30 am ET
TORONTO--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 7, 2008 -- Diamant Art Corporation (OTC BB:DIAAF.OB - News) is pleased to announce that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bio-Plastics Film Inc., it has received an order for bio-degradable plastic film from Google based on their commitment to become a company that in every way consumes responsibly in the light of our ecological global crisis. The NON-PVC plastic bio-degradable film will be used for the Company's internal requirements.
This purchase is based on a comprehensive plan that Google has committed to execute implementing some environmentally sound strategies that include reducing energy consumption by maximizing efficiency, investing in and utilizing renewable energy sources, and purchasing carbon offsets for the emissions that can't directly reduced.
This current initiative is part of Google's continuing commitment to a clean and green energy future. Google has been making great strides in converting to eco friendly solutions and optimizing energy efficiency to making the business environmentally sustainable
Cypress Semiconductor Mulls Simtek Bid
Wednesday February 6, 2:43 pm ET
Shareholder Cypress Semiconductor Contacts Simtek to Discuss Possible Acquisition
NEW YORK (AP) -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. said Wednesday it has contacted Simtek Corp., a provider of semiconductor memory products, to discuss a possible acquisition of Simtek, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
San Jose, Calif.-based chip maker Cypress beneficially owns about 3.2 million shares in Simtek, a 19.3 percent stake based on 16.5 million shares outstanding as of Oct. 31.
According to the filing, Cypress contacted Simtek on Monday to discuss a possible transaction. Cypress said it may seek control of the Colorado Springs, Colo.-based company through a merger or acquisition of stock, or may buy one of the company's divisions.
Cypress reported taking a 15.7 percent stake in the company, or buying 11.8 million shares, in May 2005.
Simtek shares spiked $1.29, or 69.4 percent, to $3.15 in afternoon trading. Shares have traded between $1.75 and $6.71 in the past year.
Cypress shares slipped 45 cents to $20.68.
SMTK
Cypress Semiconductor Mulls Simtek Bid
Wednesday February 6, 2:43 pm ET
Shareholder Cypress Semiconductor Contacts Simtek to Discuss Possible Acquisition
NEW YORK (AP) -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. said Wednesday it has contacted Simtek Corp., a provider of semiconductor memory products, to discuss a possible acquisition of Simtek, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
San Jose, Calif.-based chip maker Cypress beneficially owns about 3.2 million shares in Simtek, a 19.3 percent stake based on 16.5 million shares outstanding as of Oct. 31.
According to the filing, Cypress contacted Simtek on Monday to discuss a possible transaction. Cypress said it may seek control of the Colorado Springs, Colo.-based company through a merger or acquisition of stock, or may buy one of the company's divisions.
Cypress reported taking a 15.7 percent stake in the company, or buying 11.8 million shares, in May 2005.
Simtek shares spiked $1.29, or 69.4 percent, to $3.15 in afternoon trading. Shares have traded between $1.75 and $6.71 in the past year.
Cypress shares slipped 45 cents to $20.68.
WHY WOULD CY BUY SMTK
MAYBRE CAUSE OF PATENTS
MAYBE CAUSE HAS SOMETHIHG TO DO WITH SUNPOWER
SMTK
Cypress Semiconductor Exploring Acquisition Of Simtek >SMTK
Dow Jones Newswires - February 06, 2008 6:36 AM ET
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CY Trade 21.44 +0.31
SMTK Trade 3.35 +1.49
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DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (CY) Wednesday said it recently contacted Simtek Corp. (SMTK) to explore a potential acquisition of the company, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cypress currently holds a 19.3% stake in Simtek, a Colorado Springs, Colo., maker of semiconductor-memory products.
Cypress said the talks could result in a transaction in which it would obtain control of Simtek through a merger, acquisition of stock or in the purchase of a division of the company.
Cypress, which makes a variety of integrated circuits, originally purchased its stake in Simtek as part of a joint product development relationship between the two parties.
No further details were provided in Wednesday's SEC filing.
Shares of Cypress Semiconductor closed Tuesday at $21.13. Simtek's shares finished trading at $1.86.