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I lose my glasses every day. I have to borrow my wife's glasses to find mine. That's if she hasn't lost her's, first.
Pete
welcome aboard.
You've made a wise choice
Pete
I'm for that too.
Pete
I think we might here some more news on Friday.
Just my opinion.
Pete
I agree Checkmate.
Pete
Yes, your right.
It just makes me feel better that the product that we own is so well received in Japan.
Excitement-Water= E-Water
Pete
Just bought 1 million more.
It's just going to get better in time.
Pete
For the longest time, all we've been basically hearing about is Rush products.
It's about time we here about Rushnet's E-Water.
This is what is going to make us big.
Also, This is what we OWN.
Pete
I thought we had Japan's approval before.
My mistake
It was the agreement between Rushnet and Rush Beverage, to market in Japan.
You need to learn to spell, before going to the moon.
bye
Some of you investors take the cake.
In order for the PP's to rise, we are going to have to have new investors.
With all this negative talking, How many new investors do you think will invest?
So, if they don't invest, What do you think will happen to the Price? Let me answer that for you. IT WILL GO WAY DOWN.
So, If you are an investor now and you don't want the price to fall. THEN STOP WITH ALL THE NEGATIVE.
If you can't, cut your loses and find something else that you would feel more comfortable with.
NEGATIVE BRINGS NEGATIVE
POSITIVE BRINGS POSITIVE
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL.
THIS IS JUST MY OPINION.
PETE
Very well said,
If you think positive, then positive things happen.
Pete
Hi Rushnet Investors,
I just received this from Brendan, and I thought I'd pass this on to you all.
Pete,
Just got this yesterday....I was going to post it on the boards but am
not sure now.(With JStellar tentative about posting his reply, in
regards to a converstation he had with corporate.) I emailed RUSH again,
just this morning, and hope to hear a follow-up reply. Anytime I hear
anything from the company, I'll just forward it to you. I appreciate our
exchange and strongly hope this stock skyrockets past a penny. I also
hope your price predictions of a $1.00 materialize this time next
year.(My personal preference is .50 a share but I'll surely take a $1.00
anyday!) I hope to hear from you soon. Take care.
On 9/25/06, Brendan Bird <civicbird@webtv.net> wrote:
Hello......I was just wondering how things went in Japan and am also
wondering if Mr.Lynch is still on board. Please let me know if you
can.......many investors on message boards are anticipating milestone
news with Japan. Also, is Garden near completion? The reason I inquire
is: next to Japan, Garden is expected, by many, to propel RUSH to
greatness. I know the share price has been stagnant, buy many
shareholders believe we'll fly past a penny to levels of .50 and a $1.00
once news is released and revenues increase. I hope to hear from you
soon.
Hi Brendan - News is coming this week on the Japan show etc. The ball is in Lynch's court on
the Brewery purchase as everything has finally been agreed to and he is in process of supplying
necessary documents to the Brewery. Due diligence is under way with Garden and an Auditor
spent two days there this month going through the books. Cordially, RushNet
I recieved this from Brendan, and I have no reason not to trust him.
If you disagree with this posting and don't believe him, then call Uncle Bob.
I believe we'll here something this week.
This is my opinion, please, don't rely on my opinion.
Please do your own DD.
Pete
jStellar,
If you trust me and want to send any additional info. you know.
I'm thinking about buying more shares.
Send it to:
petedahlberg@msn.com
Thanks,
Pete
This came from SI, from jmhollen.
To: peterush who wrote (2754) 9/26/2006 3:20:05 PM
From: jmhollen of 2755
Bob got back Sunday or yesterday, but is totally jet lagged. Great trip.
News soon.
John
If you want to believe this, GREAT.
I do.
If not, call Bob Corr.
Pete
I trust jStellar.
If he says it's good, then it is.
But, you don't have to believe him. Call Bob Corr, and find out for yourself.
I do hope we here something real soon.
Pete
Has anyone heard anything?
I would have thought, we'd here something today.
BOB, tell us something.
Pete
I believe I'd change my name. Or leave the country.
Pete
Happy Birthday jStellar. Do you feel any older?
I was just thinking, I'm older then both you and your wife, combined ages.
Ouch.
Have a great day.
Pete
THIS CAME FROM WALLST.NET
Jones Soda pops with record fourth quarter earnings
4/3/2006 3:51:55 PM
By Jacqueline P. Nguyen Associate Editor
Peter van Stolk
Chairman and CEO
Think of Jones Soda Co. (Nasdaq: JSDA Quotes, News, Charts) as an upcoming new age rock group in the influx of the mainstream soft-drink industry.
With simple, clear, long-necked bottles, and black and white photograph labels, the Company’s designer sodas are in stark contrast to the sea of brightly lit aluminum and molded plastics so often found on shelves.
“My view is that Jones is more an experience than just soda,” said the Company’s CEO Peter van Stolk. “Nike isn’t just a shoe company, it’s a company that creates an emotional connection with customers.”
Customer participation is a big part of the Seattle-based Company’s “experience.” Jones accepts photos from its customers, which are sifted through and selected as labels for bottles. According to van Stolk it is the Company’s focus on building customer loyalty that has led to its improving financials.
“We are committed to further building on the powerful emotional connection we have created with consumers and dedicated to
maximizing the many opportunities we believe exist for our brands and products in order to return long-term value to our shareholders,” van Stolk said.
The Company reported record earnings of $580,245, or 3 cents a share for the fourth quarter of 2005, up from earnings of $84,546, or break-even in the fourth quarter of 2004. Revenues for the quarter increased 37 percent to $8.8 million, compared with $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2004.
"We are extremely pleased with our fourth quarter results, which were highlighted by robust sales growth,” van Stolk said in a press release. “Our balance sheet is substantially improved with cash exceeding $1,176,000 at year end and zero borrowings against our line of credit” Gross margin for the fourth quarter increased 90 basis points to 36.6 percent versus 35.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2004.
For 2005, the Company’s earnings remained flat compared with earnings for 2004, at 6 cents a share. However 2005 revenues were up 22 percent to $33.5 million compared with revenues of $27.4 million for 2004.
"During 2005, we successfully executed our strategic plan by taking advantage of early investments in our sales and marketing platform in order to deliver substantial revenue and earnings growth in the back half of the year and better position the company for the future despite substantially increased fuel costs," van Stolk said in a press release."
Among the biggest highlights of 2005 for the company was the listing of its common shares on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market. According to van Stolk, the move up from the Over the Counter Bulletin Board “underscores the progress we have made evolving our business and creating a stronger organization, both financially and operationally.”
Unlike many of its competitors that only employ a direct-store-distribution (DSD) marketing strategy, van Stolk said Jones’ “hybrid system,” which utilizes key retailers such as Starbucks, in addition to DSD provides the Company “with branding equity within these sorts of high profile accounts,” and is a way of bridging an “old way” and a “new way” of going to market with products.
According to van Stolk, consumers are “sort of tired” of the staples in the $66 billion carbonated beverage industry, and are looking for more variety. “We’re well positioned to take advantage of all the trends,” said van Stolk adding that the softening of well-known brands usually “leaves a market open for smaller companies to come in and take a little bit of a very big pie.”
http://www.wallst.net/editorials/article.asp?id=370
Pete
I know.
I mean, it's not like we're asking them to run a merathon.
Pete
HA, HA,
But, my wife is 25
Pete
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FELLOW INVESTORS.
I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I'M 49 YEARS YOUNG
MY MOM IS COOKING ME SUPPER TONIGHT
SHE'S 81
I'M HER BABY BOY
UNCLE BOB,
I HOPE YOU GIVE ME A GREAT BIG BIRTHDAY PRESENT, FROM JAPAN
ALL I WANT IS $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
PETE
You can say Bob has a set. He's not afraid.
I believe we need a CEO like this.
I wonder if drinking Rush products for 28 years, give's you a set.
Go Bob.
Pete
This is old, but interesting.
Coors vs. Coir's
When Robert Corr of Chicago began making natural-flavor sodas in 1978, he decided that his family name would have a familiar ring to Windy City buyers. His great-uncle Frank was a mayor of Chicago in the 1930s and founder of a football team called the Corr Flashes. But by putting the trademark Corr's on bottles and cans, the soda maker uncapped the rivalry of another proud name: Coors.
The Golden, Colo., brewer showed little concern about the sound-alike name until last year, when Corr's started showing up in grocery stores in 50 states. The beer company sued in a Denver federal court, demanding that Corr's change its name. Coors claimed that the tiny soda maker was trying to trade on the brewer's identity. As evidence, it cited one of Corr's slogans, "Made with pure Rocky Mountain water," which barely differs from the beer company's famous motto.
When the two sides met in court last week, Judge Sherman Finesilver asked them to try to work it out themselves. But the talks may resemble a family feud. Said Corr: "This is a basic principle, and I'm prepared to fight for it."
Pete
Sept.22nd.
Pete
Go Gators,
21-20
I totally agree, this is why we need to have good constructive DD's.
If we didn't believe in the product and company folks, we wouldn't be here.
Remember we need new blood. Some of the old blood has clots.
We need a transfusion.
GOOOOOO>>>>, RUSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Pete
Man, you need to let it rest. If you want to private MStrength fine. This is getting out of hand.
Lets talk about how much money we're going to make after the trade show in Japan.
Pete
This is for new investors.
http://www.popsoda.com/ginsengrushxxx.html
http://www.beveragesdirect.com/detail-1042-ginseng_rush_xxx-24_pack.asp
http://www.longislandbrowser.com/health_medical/e_water/index.html
Rushnet makes 62% off all sales of Ginseng Rush And Ginseng Rush XXX.
Rushnet owns 100% of e-water and e-water sport
Pete
I hope so.
Pete
Additional info. from SI
Published September 10, 2006 01:18 am - When David Scholtz and Mike Rucker plant their crop, they’re never sure what price it’ll bring. That’s not unusual for farming, but it’s even more a gamble when the crop won’t be ready for the market for three years.
Tough row to hoe
Ginseng farming a gamble
By Ron Gower
The Free Press
KASOTA —
When David Scholtz and Mike Rucker plant their crop, they’re never sure what price it’ll bring. That’s not unusual for farming, but it’s even more a gamble when the crop won’t be ready for the market for three years.
Rucker and Scholtz have been partners in ginseng farming for 20 years, and now have six acres in various stages of growth. Some years the dried root has brought $40 a pound; this year the market value is $12. Scholtz says that, unless the market improves, this may be the last year he’ll be in the ginseng business.
The ginseng root is sold through a broker, and is primarily marketed to the Chinese or Korean market, both in this country and abroad. It has been highly prized by Asians for centuries, although its actual medicinal benefits are difficult to verify by modern science. Nonetheless, the Chinese value it as a kind of general tonic, promoting Yin energy, and as an aphrodisiac.
For years, North American ginseng has been especially popular, and Ontario, British Columbia and Wisconsin have produced most of the ginseng for the market. Although it is thought of as primarily an East Asian medicine, there is evidence American ginseng has been used for centuries by Native Americans as well. Both groups generally make a medicinal tea from a few slices of the root.
Besides the long maturity rate, ginseng is very labor and material intensive. Seeds must be planted in a dry mound, with watering ditches beside each mound and covered with straw. The whole growing area must be covered with a roofing of cedar lathe, slatted so the plants are 75 to 80 percent shaded. In winter, some of the cover is laid back to prevent snow buildup. Like all crops, the ginseng are subject to weeds and disease, and must be watched closely, as well as fertilized regularly.
After three or four years, the ginseng harvest begins with the bright red seeds, which will be used to plant the next crop. These are generally gathered by hand, and must be de-pulped, then dried for two years before replanting. The treated seeds bring anywhere from $20 to $30 a pound.
The mature root derives its name from the Chinese term for “man root,” as it is generally forked to resemble a man’s legs. Scholtz and Rucker use a conventional potato digger to harvest the mature plants, although there are also specialized diggers available.
The work doesn’t end there: After being graded for size, the roots are dried on racks at 95 degrees for 12 days, and only then are they ready for the market — whatever it may be at that time.
“Just about everyone I know in the business is quitting,” says Scholtz, and after 20 years, he too will probably stop growing the exotic plant. Both Scholtz and Rucker also hold full-time jobs, and although it’s been an interesting experiment, Scholtz says, “it just doesn’t pay for all the time and work.”
Pete
Some interesting info.
This came from SI
Wild Ginseng Digging Season Opens
By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJER , 09.01.2006, 06:41 AM
Wild ginseng diggers are getting ready to trudge deep into the hills as the harvesting season opens Friday. If West Virginia's crop is anything like last year's, more than $2 million worth of the perennial herb is laying ready in the soil. Last year nearly 4,800 pounds of ginseng were harvested.
Much of the state's ginseng is exported, mostly to China, said Richard Strickland of the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The root is popular in Asia and is often brewed in teas to cure digestive ailments or headaches or act as an aphrodisiac.
Strickland said the root grows best east of the Mississippi River and particularly well in a region like the Appalachians because it flourishes in a moist, shady environment.
West Virginia is considered to be one of the top five locations in the U.S. for digging ginseng. Kentucky, considered the national leader, harvested nearly 9,400 pounds in 2005, said state Department of Agriculture spokesman Bill Clary.
The digging season is a bit longer in Kentucky: it runs from Aug. 15 through Dec. 1. West Virginia's season runs from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30
"Sangers," as ginseng diggers are known, will do best looking for shady spots.
"It grows better on a north- or northeast-facing slope than on an east- or west-facing slope," Strickland said. "They like the slope that stays moist."
West Virginia's southern coalfields are the best area to dig.
"The coal-mining country, that's where the bigger roots are," Strickland said.
No permit is needed to dig the root, which lies beneath a thin stem that leads up to "prongs," or places where the plant has branched off like tines on a pitchfork. Each prong has a cluster of five leaves at the end of it. A cluster of red or green berries hangs below the leaves.
A plant's age is determined by the number of prongs it has: only those with three or more prongs are ready to harvest. It takes about five years for a ginseng plant to mature.
Anyone digging ginseng must replant the berries from the plant in the spot where it grew. It is unlawful to dig on public lands, including state forests, or dig on private property without the owner's written permission.
Diggers have until March 31 to sell to a registered West Virginia ginseng dealer or have roots weight-receipted by the Division of Forestry. Possession of ginseng in the state is prohibited from April 1 through Aug. 31 without a weight receipt.
Ginseng has been harvested in West Virginia for at least 200 years and there are more than 30 ginseng dealers in the state, said Robin Black with the Division of Forestry.
Pete
This is a reply that Brendan received back from Headquarters.
He asked me to post it for him, he doesn't know how to paste things.
Pete
We set a six month program for Christie C. to get the word out to the trade and that peroid has past with good results. We may use them again during a big push on one of the beverages. Everything else is going along like we planned. We are doing the show in Japan next week.
On 9/9/06, Brendan Bird <civicbird@webtv.net> wrote:
Is it true that Christie Communications is no longer affiliiated with
RUSH? If that's the case, what's the current agency for marketing? I've
read where the Japan beverage show is Sept.21st. Will RUSH be there?
Many are still awaiting the Brewery deal and I hope that happens soon.
Hopes are still high and I appreciate the answer to the R/S rumors. But
if Christie Communications isn't representing the company anymore, what
does it mean for RUSH?
There was a bottle of e-water in the pic.
I sure wish the new web site was up and going.
Pete
I'm impressed with the credentials of the CEO. He's done a lot of great things for a lot of companies.
Pete