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#1, and the run ain't even started yet baby!!!!
I got mine. Pure 24kt. aguaGOLD's baby!!!
Blue, Block and Trotts during sushi summit..OH The Knowledge!!
OT ALERT -if the mods will indulge me.
Question for tomorrow's Pats-Jets game:Which will be greatest..
Total Pats Points -or- total inches of snow
;>)
Question for tomorrow's Pats-Jets game:Which will be greatest..
Total Pats Points -or- total inches of snow
;>)
And what to drink with it of, course!
Vino, got this e-mail today re:SWHC. You get one?
Bruce Murphy PC Announces Class Action Suit Against Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. - SWHC
Bruce Murphy PC today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on behalf of purchasers of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (“Smith & Wesson” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ:SWHC) securities during the period between June 15, 2007 and December 6, 2007 (the “Class Period”).
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than 60 days from December 13, 2007. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please email bgm@brucemurphy.biz. Any member of the purported class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member.
The complaint charges Smith & Wesson and certain of its officers and directors with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Smith & Wesson, through its subsidiary, Smith & Wesson Corp., manufactures handguns in the United States. The company produces firearms, including revolvers, black powder fire arms, pistols, rifles, and handcuffs.
The complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, defendants issued statements concerning the Company's performance and prospects. As alleged in the Complain, these statements were materially false and misleading because they failed to disclose and misrepresented the following material adverse facts which were known to Defendants or recklessly disregarded by them: (i) that the market for various lines of the Company’s gun products was saturated with inventory which was causing customers to reduce orders and postpone purchases; (ii) that the Company’s reported sales figures did not represent true growth for the Company’s products but rather were simply inventory stocking transactions and as customer inventory levels increased, the Company’s sales would suffer; and (iii) based on the foregoing, Defendants lacked a reasonable basis for their positive statements about the Company, its earnings and prospects.
On October 29, 2007, Smith & Wesson issued a press release announcing its preliminary second quarter financial results for the period ending October 31, 2007. Among other things, the Company reduced its earnings guidance for fiscal 2008 to $23.5 million, or $0.53 per share, as compared to $28.5 million, or $0.63 per share. In response to this announcement, the price of Smith & Wesson common stock
plummeted from $20.09 per share to $12.12 per share on extremely heavy trading volume. Then, on December 6, 2007, Smith & Wesson issued a press release announcing its financial results for its second fiscal quarter, the period ending October 31, 2007. The Company again reduced its outlook for 2008 to $0.40 per share. In response to this announcement, on December 7, 2007, the price of Smith & Wesson common stock plummeted from $9.92 per share to $7.08 per share on extremely heavy trading volume.
AquaGold to help solve this crisis?hmmmmmmmmm...........
Now it's Fake Bottled Water
Jodi Xu writes:
This morning, I heard the news that half of Beijing’s bottled water is counterfeit. I was horrified. It seems that illegal factories fill the used plastic bottles from the tap or with perfunctorily filtered water. The bottle tops and tape that they use to seal the bottle look identical to the genuine ones. The bottles aren’t sterilized and the number of mold fungi and e. coli bacteria that have been found in such water can easily make drinkers sick. An industry report quoted by Beijing Times calculates that more than 100 million bottles of such water were sold last year. The profit derived from these illegal sales exceeded 1 billion RMB, or about $12 million.
As a Chinese, I am used to reading about dangerous fakes. But this case really enraged me. This is water that many of us drink every day, after all. And the whole reason people pay extra for bottled water is for the quality—and safety. The Beijing Times did a story a couple of days ago that revealed the illegal business has been going on for five years. One unlicensed water bottler told the newspaper: “I filter the tap water before filling the bottle because I am a moral person and I don’t want to get people sick.”
When I read that I myself felt sick --- with anger. I also asked myself where are the government and regulatory authorities who are supposed to be protecting us. The rampancy of fake water comes down to the inability of the government in China to enforce its own laws. In this case, red tape is usually blamed. The local officials with responsibility for preventing counterfeiting have no legal power to search an illegal bottler’s factory, it is said.
How much longer can Beijingers put up with these kind of mealy-mouthed bureaucratic excuses? Maybe, like everything else in this city, we should look to the Olympics for salvation. After all, if this issue isn’t tackled soon, athletes and visitors around the world might show up for Olympics next year carrying their own water and food.
Olympic Marketing, (emphasis mine)>
Beijing 2008 Olympic Marketing Plan Overview
With the eyes of the world turned toward Beijing, China's capital was awarded the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games on July 13, 2001 in Moscow. People will remember this historic moment and a new page will be written in the Olympic history.
The celebration extended to all the Chinese who live abroad, uniting them with their homeland Through the Games, China and the world will be bound closer together than ever.
Looking ahead to 2008, it is clear that the opportunities are vast. In staging a most memorable Games in history, the Beijing Organizing Committee (BOCOG) will provide its corporate partners with an opportunity to invite the world in and introduce China to the world.
A poll conducted by the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid Committee showed that 94.6% of the Chinese people supported the bid. This huge good will and enthusiastic support of the Games will translate into exceptionally high levels of recognition and support across the country for those companies who sponsor the Games.
For international entities looking to expand into the thriving Chinese market place, a partnership with the 2008 Olympic Games will deliver a powerful business opportunity for growth, and product/service showcasing while serving to strengthen and build ties of friendship throughout China.
For Chinese firms, the Olympic Games provide an honorable opportunity to enhance their image and demonstrate their strengths in key technologies, products and services while gaining recognition for their commitment to China's national quest for professional excellence in all realms of business.
The journey begins here. It is a journey toward unbounded opportunities, toward the most dynamic economy and most promising marketplace in the world.
Most definitely food for thought!
DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH!
Hey Blue I think ONMC is diversifying already. Have one on me!
Can you say.......diversification?
Trollers. Probably kids, snow day home from school!
Alright, I'll stop pouting then!
;>)
From your keyboard to His!
A little bit about the man making this possible. Note the bold:
MAXINE MENDELSSOHN, The Gazette
Published: Thursday, August 30
Marc-Olivier Hassoun, 27
Current occupation: "I'm the co-founder and executive vice-president of Aqua Gold International. We export water to China."
His greatest achievement: "In every phase of my life, I think I've had 'greatest achievements.' When I was a professional fencer, I won every medal and competition. Then at Buona Notte, I wanted to be a bouncer, but they were only looking for busboys. I started cleaning the toilets and became the general manager."
At midnight he's ... : "Before, I'd be standing at the door with bouncers and a huge line of people yelling my name and begging to get in. Now, at midnight I'm sleeping. I'd like to be sleeping in a hammock. Kids in Cuba sleep in hammocks they make out of potato bags. There's no sleep like a sleep in a hammock."
His favourite drink: "I'm obsessed with wine. But I also like my vodka with ice and a little Aqua Gold water."
Last time he pulled an all-nighter: "My life is a series of all-nighters."
On partying with celebrities: "Bruce Willis, Chelsea Clinton, rock stars, NFL players, singers, Jude Law, Giselle Bündchen. ... It would be faster to name the celebrities I haven't partied with. "
What he misses most about being a kid: "Looking up to adults like they knew everything."
Last time he cried: "When my partner called from China and basically told me that two years of hard work had finally paid off."
How he makes his parents proud: "That's tough. They both came to Canada with nothing and under very difficult circumstances, so they have fears that just aren't based in the reality of the world today. They really flipped out when I dropped out of law school to be manager at Buona. Bottom line, I don't live for the happiness of others, and they should be happy to see me thrive."
His velvet-rope secrets: "Not to sound snobby, but Buona has the toughest velvet rope in the city. Do not tell the bouncer who you are. If he doesn't recognize you, you're nobody. When you stand in front of the velvet rope, you're asking to be judged: Are you cool enough to get in? You have to be able to handle the answer. Anyway, life isn't about getting in; it's about what happens after you get out."
© The Gazette (Montreal) 2007
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Positive energy is beautiful!
BOOM BOOM BA.......BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM!
She's pushhhhinggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here ya go! Think I'll have one wth ya.
Positive energy is beautiful!
Ooooh...not everybody!
VINO, Came close myself, just not that astute re:shorting, anything with FRPT yet, still think it has one more drop left in her. Please keep me/us posted.
GLTU
Dealing with the R.M.V. this AM any hints from Level II this morn?
TIA
Good Morning MR. BLUE et al. Great quote from Cramer last night re:FRPT-
"It's been cut by 3 thirds already!"
Have a great and profitable day all.
"When the well is dry, we learn the worth of water"
Benjamin Franklin
Combined----------PRICELESS!
Awesome DOOG, as always! Thanks for your time and effort.
All Aboard the aquaGOLD Train!
As a matter of fact, when Mitchell releases steroid report tomorrow I wouldn't be surprised to see FRPT down another 10%!
I haven't seen such such a day after day relentless beat down since Nixon and Watergate! Just when you think there's nothing left to throw at em....smack!
Blue that FRPT chart is simply breathtaking, filthy.
aqua
My feelings exactly.
Happy B'day GOLDMAN! Here's a big BLUE cake for ya. Sorry bout this missing piece. Couldn't wait til close.
Hi Ken and welcome. Check out the iBox on the board home page.
Lots of excellent info there.
Trans, welcome. Nice buy. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. It's all good!
Sid,I think I'm getting time out too!
I got 10K tickets this am. and I'm gonna ride the aquaGOLD as long as they last!
All aboard the aquaGOLD train!