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So upon reading this news I am wondering who attends this conference that will be seeing Endexx Corp.'s board book management system.
Here are just a few that I found:
Christie A. Hill Sprint Nextel Corporation
Broc Romanek TheCorporateCounsel.net
Jeffrey J. Iredell C T Corporation System[i/]
Dennis O. Wilson Rohm and Haas Company
Neal Smith Corporation Service Company
Iris Aberbach FannieMae
Paul Mamalian Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Jennifer E. Bashaw Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
http://www.governanceprofessionals.org/conf06.shtml
Apparently there are many more than this, the hotel is already booked.
"Martini Racing placed an order for two pallets (3,360 bottles) of GS610(TM) brake fluid. This is compared to their scheduled one pallet order."
Martini's "schedule" is a commitment of 1 pallet every 45 days, they increased their order to 2 pallets every 45 days.
Funny how people complain when companies release news and when they don't.
I think JCG will see solid gains.
My friends wife works for them as a regional manager, has met the CEO and loves working for this company.
Here's a little info:
For the fiscal 2005 period, J. Crew posted net income of $3.8 million compared with a loss of $100.3 million in the year-ago period. Revenue rose 18.5 percent to $953.2 million.
In its first quarter, ended April 29, J. Crew reported a 60 percent profit increase as sales showed double-digit gains. Business at stores open at least a year, known as same-store sales, rose 12 percent in the first quarter, compared to a 37 percent increase a year earlier. Same-store sales are considered a key measure of a retailer's health.
J. Crew -- which sells its clothes through its 164 retail stores, 45 factory stores, catalogs and its Web site-- plans to grow at a cautious pace. It is set to add between 15 and 30 stores this year, and thereafter open between 25 and 35 annually, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
In May, J.Crew also announced it was developing a new chain of casual women's clothing stores called Madewell, which will focus on key fashion basics like chinos. That follows the launch of a wedding collection in 2004 and the unveiling of "crewcuts," a children's collection this year.
You obviously don't know the deal Martini has.
They order 1 pallet every 45 days. They have now increased it 2 every 45 days. read the PR's.
MotorSports Emporium Broadens Relationship with Australian Distributor; Martini Racing Increases Order of GS610(TM) Brake Fluid
MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today that due to demand Martini Racing has increased their scheduled order of GS610(TM) brake fluid.
David Keaveney, president and CEO of MotorSports Emporium Inc., commented, "Martini Racing, an Australian-based racing performance company, holds a Master Distributor License (MDL) granting exclusive sales and distribution rights for GS610(TM) brake fluid for the entire continent of Australia. To keep up with the demand garnered from their aggressive marketing, advertising and sponsorship campaigns, Martini Racing placed an order for two pallets (3,360 bottles) of GS610(TM) brake fluid. This is compared to their scheduled one pallet order. Without question, Martini is able to tap the necessary distribution channels from their 20 retailers across Australia and this increased order seems to be indicative of the results from their efforts."
Since March 2006 Martini Racing has purchased a total of three pallets (5,040 bottles) of GS610(TM) brake fluid from MotorSports Emporium Inc.
Keaveney concluded, "Martini Racing and MSEP are discussing business opportunities in Taiwan and Dubai to further the growth and support of Martini Racing products while introducing GS610(TM) brake fluid to other global venders."
About MotorSports Emporium Inc.
MotorSports Emporium Inc. is a fast-track company in the motor sports industry targeting enthusiasts who participate in die cast collectible cars, automobile restoration, high-performance accessories, motor sports-related collectibles, automotive and racing art, driver's apparel, race venues and product licensing. For more information visit www.motorsportsemporium.com. For products visit www.scalecars.com, www.driversdigs.com, www.pitstopstudios.com, www.quadrigamotorsports.com, www.cleancarkit.com, and www.gs610usa.com.
About Martini Racing
Australian owned and operated, Martini Racing (known for their liquid horsepower) is based out of Melbourne with an impressive line of ultra-high-performance products including racing fuels and lubricants. Under their motor sports umbrella Martini Racing caters to nearly 20 different retailers throughout the entire continent of Australia -- the sixth largest country in the world, about the size of the continental United States. For more information please visit www.martiniracing.com.au.
This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to achieving corporate objectives, developing additional project interests, the company's analysis of opportunities in the acquisition and development of various project interests and certain other matters. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein.
MotorSports Emporium Inc.
David Keaveney, 480-596-4002
davidk@motorsportsemporium.com
You haven't "talked" about MSEP. You have criticized every aspect of it.
Press releases in the beginning were an over estimate of what actually happened. Dave stated during his interview on SmallCapVoice that his revenue estimate statement bit him in the but and that he wouldnt do that again, and now he gets critcized for not making any statements.
I am not privy to why they arent selling the new product on ebay. Why don't you call and ask?
Wheny I try to buy from the link you provided I am asked for a dealer number, which I can't get unless I am registered with my EIN. I don't sell brake fluid so i am not going to register as a dealer.
The stock will go up as revenues increase, debt is paid down and investors see something worth buying.
Your one sided view of everything is about as convincing as a Jeffrey Dahmer-penned tome on the virtues of vegetarianism.
The link you provided for GS610 on ebay.au shows a price of $54.95AU a big difference from the $40.22AU you stated.
The retail price is not $14.95 - you can't buy it at that price unless you are a registered dealer. Which means you have to provide your status as a retailer, ie: provide your EIN. That is a wholesale price.
Brakeswap only makes $5/bottle selling it for $19.99.
The Luyendyk Pro Series line is being released with the SpraynShine being the first to be launched and you are complaining about it. So if they had waited until all the products were ready and released at the same time you would have compained about that too. Saying they should have released them when they were ready.
I believe the only thing that keeps you bashers here is your inability to let go of the hurt feelings or EGO's you have from watching a stock you may or may not own drop so low.
I experienced that with a stock I recently sold for a huge loss.
My final reaction? Leave the board and don't post again.
Every stock I own was down today... Ughh!
Days like this my sig should be:
Nice cup formation on the 1 month chart here
Married? In what church, ordained by whom.
Cruise is a scientologist I bet their "Union" isn't even recognized by any other church.
the only other thing I can think of is Cruise never married her, but I thought they were
Maybe she wasn't catholic before and converted
She's rich
JCG - Ipo filing
J.Crew Prepares to Go Public
Friday June 23, 4:09 pm ET
By Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Business Writer
After Turnaround, Apparel Retailer J.Crew Prepares for IPO
NEW YORK (AP) -- Since former Gap Inc. CEO Millard Drexler took over the leadership of J.Crew Group Inc. in 2003, the merchandising guru has worked magic on the once struggling retailer, transforming it into one of the hottest fashion chains.
Now, the New York-based fashion retailer known for its colorful preppy clothing plans to go public next week in what's being touted as one of the biggest retail IPOs in recent years. How successful J.Crew will be in the public market is unclear, but its success with consumers has been a bright spot in an industry continually undergoing consolidation.
J.Crew should also be able to weather an expected consumer spending slowdown later this year because its well-heeled customers seem to care more about getting the latest cargo jacket than they do about higher gas prices.
"It's all about retail management. You have to have the vision, the knack for picking the right merchandise," said Patricia Edwards, who helps manage retail funds for Seattle-based Wentworth, Hauser and Violich investment counselors. "This is something new to invest in at a time when everything is shrinking. There is so much disarray in retailing right now."
The latest retail industry consolidation came Thursday when Federated Department Stores Inc., which bought the famed Lord & Taylor chain when it acquired May Department Stores Co. last year, announced it was selling L&T to a property development group. Meanwhile, by September, Federated will have converted most of its mid-brow May Co. stores to the Macy's brand, transforming it a national fashion retailer with more than 800 stores.
And Saks Inc. has been disposing of its mid-price department store chains to focus on its luxury business, which include its Saks Fifth Avenue stores, saks.com and its outlet stores called Saks Off 5th stores.
Amid the upheaval, a number of new retail concepts are appearing, but most are coming from already established fashion merchants. Gap, for example, is expanding Forth & Towne, an offshoot launched last year to cater to baby boomers. The company, however, continues to struggle with the fashions at its namesake stores.
Swedish cheap chic fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB said Wednesday it will start a new upscale men's and women's fashion chain under a separate brand name.
J.Crew has managed to reverse its fortunes and get onto a growth track. Under Drexler, J.Crew resolved a long identity crisis, returning to its preppy roots while also offering more upscale merchandise. Its clothes range from $20 cotton T-shirts to $550 tuxedo jackets for men.
In early June, the company -- which sells its clothes through 164 retail stores, 45 factory stores, a catalog and a Web site -- reported a 60 percent increase in first-quarter profit as sales showed double-digit gains. Business at stores open at least a year, known as same-store sales, rose 12 percent in the first quarter, compared to a 37 percent increase a year earlier. Same-store sales are considered a key measure of a retailer's health.
For fiscal 2005, J.Crew posted net income of $3.8 million compared to a loss of $100.3 million a year earlier. Revenues rose 18.5 percent to $953.2 million
"The company from an operation perspective is performing extremely well. They're outperforming their peer group," said Maggie Taylor, vice president and senior credit analyst at Moody's Investor Service.
In May, J.Crew also announced it was developing a new chain of casual women's clothing stores called Madewell, which will focus on key fashion basics like chinos. That follows the launch of a wedding collection in 2004 and the unveiling of "crewcuts", a children's collection this year.
Meanwhile, J.Crew plans to add between 15 and 30 stores this year, and thereafter open between 25 and 35 annually, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing last week.
Edwards believes J.Crew's IPO comes at a good time. The company planned to go public last year but postponed the offering until this year; it didn't offer an explanation for the delay.
"This is the time to grow. This is the time of opportunity. They need to take advantage," Edwards said.
She added that even with consumers expected to slow their spending in the coming months, J.Crew shouldn't be as vulnerable as moderate-price apparel chains since it caters to people -- from boomers to young trendsetters -- with extra disposable dollars.
J.Crew plans to raise $279.8 million in net proceeds through the IPO of 18.8 million shares, estimated to be priced at $15 to $17 a share, according to the SEC filing. The proceeds will be used mainly to redeem the company's preferred stock.
According to Richard Peterson, a research analyst at Thomson Financial, J.Crew's IPO is the biggest retail IPO, excluding restaurants, since 2002, when Petco Animal Supplies Inc. raised $275.5 million in a stock sale.
J.Crew has applied to the New York Stock Exchange to trade under the ticker symbol JCG. Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. will be the lead underwriters.
Cool news today, I'll be ordering some wash stuff from the website to try it out. Maybe this will be the impetous to get MSEP moving!
Thanks - LOL
I'm old school I thought Kurt Busch was in 97, I guess he's moved on..
Way to go Jeff Gordon - 24!
24, 9, 97
MSEP Making a nice run today. bottom feeders
Got Designs on Kasey Kahne?
Thursday, 22 June 2006
Fans can design Kasey’s paint scheme for the September Richmond race in the Dodge “Design Your Own Charger” Contest
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (June 19, 2006) – Race fans who have always wanted to meet and leave a lasting impression on NASCAR star Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger, now have the chance.
Fans can enter the Dodge “Design Your Own Charger” contest to create a paint scheme for Kasey Kahne’s No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger at the fall Richmond race. One lucky winner will have their design re-created on Kahne’s Dodge Charger and will receive a round-trip coach-class airfare for two from a major airport near the winner’s home to Richmond, Va.; three days and two nights’ stay; tickets for two to the event and a 2006 Dodge Charger SXT.
“Dodge’s ‘Design Your Own Charger’ contest is a great way for fans to join in the excitement of Kasey Kahne and NASCAR racing,” said Mike Accavitti, Director – Motorsports and SRT Product Planning and Marketing, Chrysler Group. “We’re looking for creative new paint scheme ideas that bring the Dodge brand to life on Kasey Kahne’s Dodge Charger. And, we’re looking forward to hosting the winners for a weekend at the Richmond race track and giving them a new Dodge Charger to drive home.”
Entrants can visit www.designachargerracecar.com to register for the contest and develop a design for Kahne’s Dodge Charger using the online design tools. The winning entry will be selected based on:
· originality (50 percent)
· creativity (25 percent)
· Dodge themed (25 percent)
Contest entries will be accepted through July 16th. The winning entry will be selected on (date).
In addition to the grand prize, a number of instant winners will receive prizes just for registering for the contest.
For more information on Dodge Motorsports, visit the Dodge section on www.nascar.com or for Dodge information visit www.Dodge.com.
Another car that is using GS610
Thanks for the info - I haven't seen L2 in at least 6 weeks -LOL - when the baby was born.
Not much time for anything else these days.
How to Wow 'Em Like Steve Jobs
By Carmine Gallo
BusinessWeek Online
http://biz.yahoo.com/special/leadership06_article5.html
Apple Computer, now celebrating 30 years of innovation, has revolutionized the way we use computers and listen to music. Now its charismatic co-founder, Steve Jobs, has transformed the corporate pitch.
Anyone who has watched a Jobs keynote will tell you he is one of the most extraordinary speakers in Corporate America. Jobs learned a long time ago that a leader must be a company evangelist and brand spokesperson.
As a communications coach and former business journalist, I have spent plenty of time with Apple executives and have watched my share of Jobs' presentations. He is magnificent. But whether you are pitching a hot gizmo, such as the iPod, or a hot sub sandwich, a story is a story and your goal is to win customers.
Here are Jobs' five keys to a dazzling presentation:
Sell the Benefit
Steve Jobs does not sell bits of metal; he sells an experience. Instead of focusing on mind-numbing statistics, as most technologists tend to do, Jobs sells the benefit. For example, when introducing a 30 GB iPod, he clearly explains what it means to the consumer -- users can carry 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos, or up to 75 hours of video. In January when Jobs introduced the first Intel-based Mac notebook he began by saying, "What does this mean?"
He went on to explain the notebook had two processors, making the new product four to five times faster than the Powerbook G4, a "screamer" as he called it. He said it was Apple's thinnest notebook and comes packed with "amazing" new features like a brighter wide-screen display and a built-in camera for video conferencing. It's not about the technology, but what the technology can do for you.
Practice, Practice, and Practice Some More
Jobs takes nothing for granted during product launches. He reviews and rehearses his material. According to a Business Week article on February 6, 2006, "Jobs unveils Apple's latest products as if he were a particularly hip and plugged-in friend showing off inventions in your living room. Truth is, the sense of informality comes only after grueling hours of practice." The article goes on to say that it's not unusual for Jobs to prepare for four hours as he reviews every slide and demonstration.
Keep It Visual
Speaking of slides, there are very few bullet points in a Jobs presentation. Each slide is highly visual. If he's discussing the new chip inside a computer, a slide in the background will show a colorful image of the chip itself alongside the product. That's it. Simple and visual.
Apple's presentations are not created on PowerPoint, as the vast majority of presentations are. But PowerPoint slides can be made visual as well. It's a matter of thinking about the content visually instead of falling into the habit of creating slide after slide with headlines and bullet points. I once worked with the vice-president of a public company who planned to show more than 80 data-heavy slides in a 40-minute presentation. Imagine how quickly his audience would have tuned out.
After I showed him just how visual his message could be, he went back to the drawing board, dismantled his existing presentation, and reduced it to about 10 image-rich slides. The next day a newspaper reporter wrote that my client had "wowed" analysts and investors. The stock rose 17 percent in the days that followed. Take a cue from Jobs and help your listeners visualize the message.
Exude Passion, Energy, and Enthusiasm
Jobs has an infectious enthusiasm. When launching the video iPod, Jobs said, "It's the best music player we've made," "It has a gorgeous screen," "The color is fantastic," and "The video quality is amazing."
The first time I watch my clients present, I often have to stop them to ask if they are sincerely passionate about their message. They usually assure me they are, but they tend to lose energy and enthusiasm when they fall into "presentation mode." Jobs carries his enthusiasm into his presentations.
There is no better example of Jobs' passion than the famous story of how he convinced John Sculley to lead Apple in the mid '80s by asking him, "Do you want to sell sugar water all your life or do you want to change the world?" The former Pepsi executive chose the latter and, although the pairing ultimately failed to work out, it reflects Jobs' sense of mission -- a mission that he conveyed consistently in the early years of Apple and continues to today.
"And One More Thing..."
At the end of each presentation Jobs adds to the drama by saying, "and one more thing." He then adds a new product, new feature, or sometimes introduces a band. He approaches each presentation as an event, a production with a strong opening, product demonstrations in the middle, a strong conclusion, and an encore -- that "one more thing!"
Why? So that you can complain that there is another FLUFF PR out? Amazing how you pretend to care...
Red used to be my favourite colour... :(
Haven't checked our accumulation chart in awhile, let's see what's been happening:
I emailed Bill McAnally in regards to GS610. I was curious how his racers felt about it after they have been using it for a few months. here's his response:
Matt,
GS610 has been great. We are going to our first road race at
Sonoma/Infineon Raceway this weekend. We now have all of our cars changed over to GS610 and it has been very good and dependable. We have run on several short tracks, tested at the road course but the race this weekend will be the ultimate test. I wouldn't have it in our cars this weekend if I didn't believe it was the best in brake fluids.
Thanks,
Bill McAnally
No cleancarkit.com update today. would love to get some of this product and test it out.
Good afternoon.
Definately fun. I wish I had started sooner - there's always next season!
At this pace I can only set my sights on 3rd from bottom...LOL
I know we've done these things before but these are always fun:
Example: 16=O in a P Answer: 16=Ounces in a Pound
1. 26 = L of the A____________________________________________
2. 7 = D of the W __________________________________________
3. 1001 = A N ____________________________________________
4. 12 = S of the Z ____________________________________________
5. 54 = C in a D ____________________________________________
6. 9 = P in the S S____________________________________________
7. 88 = P K ____________________________________________
8. 13 = S on the A F___________________________________________
9. 32 = D F at which W F______________________________________
10. 18 = H on a G C __________________________________________
11. 90 = D in a R A____________________________________________
12. 200 = D for P G in M_______________________________________
13. 8 = S on a S S ____________________________________________
14. 3 = B M (S H T R) _________________________________________
15. 4 = Q in a G ____________________________________________
16. 24 = H in a D ____________________________________________
17. 1 = W on a U ____________________________________________
18. 5 = D in a Z C ____________________________________________
19. 57 = H V ____________________________________________
20. 11 = P on a F T __________________________________________
21. 1000 = W that a P is W____________________________________
22. 29 = D in F in a L Y _____________________________________
23. 64 = S on a C B __________________________________________
24. 40 = D & N of the G F_____________________________________
25. 76 = T in the B P ________________________________________
26. 50 = W to L Y L __________________________________________
27. 99 = B of B on the W______________________________________
28. 60 = S in a M ____________________________________________
29. 1 = H on a U ____________________________________________
30. 9 = J on the S C _________________________________________
31. 7 = B for S B ____________________________________________
32. 21 = D on a D ____________________________________________
33. 7 = W of the A W _________________________________________
34. 15 = M on a D M C_________________________________________
Here's another GS610 logo. To the right of the 16, second sticker down in the first row:
Apple to launch movie store this year - report
Wolfgang Gruener
June 19, 2006 13:16
Apple is reportedly not only busy renewing some of its computer and Ipod models this year, but is close to launch another extension of its Itunes digital media store. According to a report published by Variety.com, "studio sources expect an iTunes movie store to debut by the end of the year at the latest."
If the report is correct, than the feature addition appears to be a done deal. However, Apple and movie studios haven't quite reached an agreement over how much movie downloads should cost. Variety claims that Apple CEO Steve Jobs came up with an idea of selling all movie titles for $9.99, an offer "the studios flatly rejected." A possible reason: Studios may be afraid of offering Apple a better content deal than large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy and other stores that bring in the lion's share of the studio's home video revenues today.
Variety quoted studio executives "close to the negotiations" saying that "We can't be put in a position where we lose the ability to price our most popular content higher than less popular stuff." However, the studios also know that they will need Apple and its estimated 80% market share in legal digital media downloads to gain access to a broad distribution of their content: "Every studio wants to have broad distribution in digital, and we all know that having Apple as part of that is very, very important," the executive was quoted by the publication.
In the end, it is not unlikely that Apple will agree to movie download pricing that ranges from about $10 on the very low-end to $20 and more on the high-end for just-released titles. And even if we don't doubt that Steve Jobs will be able to sell such an agreement as the greatest service invented in our times, we cannot help wondering if it will be attractive enough. $20 for a movie to be watched on a 2.5" screen is a lot of money, even if its downloaded from Apple's Itunes.
MSEP
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Pole winner Kasey Kahne was kicking himself mentally Saturday after slapping the wall during practice for the 3M Performance 400.
"I'm fine," Kahne said as he studied the damage to the right side of his No. 9 Dodge Charger. "I'm upset with myself for making that mistake and giving these guys a lot of extra work. But I think they'll fix it up as good as it was before."
Kahne was on his fifth lap of the session and driving off turn two on the 2-mile Michigan International Speedway oval when he suddenly slid up to the wall.
"I hit the right rear corner of the car and then it slapped the whole side after that," he said.
At first, Kahne was concerned that he might have to go to a backup car, meaning he would have to start from the rear of the 43-car field. Then he thought about the fact that this is a car he has won in and the one he considers his favorite among the fleet that team owner Ray Evernham provides during the season.
"This has been our lucky car," Kahne said. "I don't want to mess it up, but we've got a bunch of cars that are just as good. We just haven't won with them.
"It's not a big deal other than that we missed out on some practice today and it will hurt us in the race tomorrow a little bit. Hopefully, we'll make a well-educated guess on the setup and be pretty close."
The Michigan track has been a mixed bag for Kahne, who was 2004's top rookie but struggled through the 2005 season. He finished second and fifth in his two races here as a rookie, but slipped to 18th and 29th last year.
Heading into Sunday's race, Kahne is a solid fifth in the season points and running well almost every week.
"We need top 10s," he said. "We just need to keep doing what we've been doing. We're in the top five, but we have 12 races to go before the Chase field is set. I'm happy with what's going on and we just need to keep going."
As you watch NASCAR this weekend don't forget Superstar Kasey Kahne Uses GS610(TM) Brake Fluid in World of Outlaws(R) Team Car.
MSEP is at an all time low and growing their product line