CMGI reports.... CMGI Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2006; Company Reports 11% Growth in Net Income

June 05, 2006 16:11:04 (ET)

WALTHAM, Mass., Jun 05, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CMGI, Inc. (CMGI, Trade) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2006 third quarter ended April 30, 2006.

Financial Highlights

-- Net Income up 11% from Q3 of fiscal 2005, to $21.7 million

-- Operating Loss of $1.7 million includes restructuring of $2.6 million

-- Non-GAAP Operating Income increased 53% to $7.0 million versus last year

-- Gross Margins increased to 10.9% compared to 10.3% in prior year period

-- Generated $24.2 million in cash from operations

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ELN get's approval from FDA --- FDA Approves the Reintroduction of TYSABRI(R) for the Treatment of Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis


Not sure why the drop on that news....other than profit taking ie "sell on the news".

Actually a great friggin green day in my portfolio. Weeeeeeee! Multi martini's tonight! LOL! eom

NCOC ended up at high of day...9.40...up 8% sweet! eom

hmmmm forgot about that little quark. $22 or 23 would have been better price to get in... But I'll still hold it...see what happens. Thanks!

CPNLQ .50!!!! weeeeee! eom

XNN poping up weeeeeeeeee!

in IRBT on their news... iRobot Awarded $64.3 Million Contract for PackBot Robots

June 02, 2006 14:24:01 (ET)

BURLINGTON, Mass., Jun 02, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- iRobot Corp. (IRBT, Trade) today announced that it has been awarded a $64.3 million Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for iRobot PackBot(R) EOD robots, spare parts, training and repair services. The award was granted by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division on behalf of the Robotic Systems Joint Project Office at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Under the terms of the IDIQ contract, the military could order up to the full $64.3 million value in robots, spare parts, training and repair services.

The robots purchased under this contract will be used to support U.S. forces in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, to conduct the critical mission of identifying and disposing of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). To date, iRobot has delivered more than 500 PackBot robots to a broad range of military and civilian customers around the world. These robots have performed tens of thousands of missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and are credited with saving scores of soldiers' lives.

"This contract serves as a testament to the role the PackBot plays in soldiers' lives as they face IED threats every day," said Vice Admiral Joe Dyer (U.S. Navy, ret.), executive vice president and general manager, iRobot. "Warfighters have embraced the PackBot not just for its life-saving utility, but also for its superior ruggedness and versatility in combat."

iRobot is a leading developer of robots for the U.S. military. The company is building and delivering PackBot robots to meet current orders of more than $43 million for the Naval Sea Systems Command's Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS) program. As a lead partner on the U.S. Army's groundbreaking Future Combat Systems (FCS) program, iRobot is developing the Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV), which is based upon the combat-proven PackBot platform, to meet the needs of 21st-century warfighters.

Dude -- put it back in your pants! I know we're all guys here (with the exception of BRIG)...but do you really have to show off?

PPHM also looking good 8-)))

cpnlq - hitting .46 up 41+% weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

missed that dip on COGN...but watching their earnings might miss maybe big time. eom

Patience grasshopper... eom

DESC news --- Alaskan Electric Utility Signs $1.1 Million Contract with Northern Power for Three Additional Wind Turbines

Jun 2, 2006 11:08:50 (ET)

WAITSFIELD, Vt., June 2, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Northern Power, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (DESC, Trade ), has been awarded a contract for $1.14 million to install, commission and service three additional NorthWind 100 wind turbines for the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) in the rural village of Chevak, Alaska. The contract continues AVEC's commitment to the development of its rural wind program in Alaska, bringing the total number of turbines AVEC has purchased from Northern Power to 13.

The three new turbines, combined with an additional NorthWind 100 purchased by AVEC in October 2005, are expected to be installed in Chevak by the autumn of 2006. Together, the four turbines will produce approximately 905,332 kWh of electricity annually, replacing about 30% of the energy normally generated by diesel fuel. At current fuel prices, the turbines are expected to provide AVEC significant annual fuel cost savings.

In addition to installing the turbines, Northern Power will provide maintenance and service on them for a period of at least two years. Northern Power will also provide its proprietary SmartView(R) monitoring software, allowing AVEC to monitor and control the wind turbines as well as monitor the overall power generation system assets.

The NorthWind 100 turbines ordered by AVEC to date are part of an important initiative to integrate renewable wind power into a rural energy infrastructure dominated by diesel generation technologies. In the region of Alaska known as the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, approximately 525 miles west of Anchorage, Chevak will be the third village to be provided with NorthWind 100 turbines.

"We are very pleased to have received this additional order from AVEC," stated Darren Jamison, president of Northern Power. "In an area where fuel can be costly and difficult to deliver and use, this contract further validates the NorthWind 100 turbine's value in such environments. We will continue to work closely with AVEC and other rural utilities in Alaska, Canada and elsewhere to identify additional locations which could clearly benefit from our industry-leading solution."

CPNLQ - Weeeeeeeeeeee!

TechKim - Nope...buy still sitting there. eom

PRZ nice shake....got a buy set a 1.30...give'm to me ya weak knee girlies! eom

BOL nice move up on up grade "Goldman Raises Bausch & Lomb To In-Line From Underperform"
close to breaking through 50 day average...)))))))))))

PACT - news on them too ... Motorola Selects PacificNet iMobile as Sole Provider of Online e-Commerce Distribution in China

June 01, 2006 15:47:12 (ET)

BEIJING, June 1, 2006 /Xinhua-PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PacificNet Inc. (PACT, Trade), a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and telemarketing services, call center, Direct Response Television (DRTV) and Value-Added Services (VAS) in China, announced today that Motorola (MOT, Trade) has selected its subsidiary, PacificNet iMobile, as the exclusive service provider for the Motorola Online Shop (http://www.18900.net ) in China.

The Motorola Online Shop or "MotoShop" is an online e-commerce site which will offer Motorola's telecommunications products via the Internet to Chinese consumers. The site will be operated by PacificNet iMobile which will also provide distribution and logistics support. In addition to allowing the online purchase of mobile phones, functions of the MotoShop will include http://moto.18900.net/barter/ for upgrade or exchange of mobile phones and http://www.18900.net/solution/ for Enterprise Mobile Solutions based on Motorola's mobile technologies. The site will also feature online e-payment using Alipay (by Yahoo's Alibaba) http://www.18900.net/alipay.jsp .

In cities with PacificNet's distribution centers, logistics personnel will deliver the goods door-to-door free of charge within three business days, while in other regions without distribution centers EMS will be used and no fees will be charged. Using either method products will reach the customers within 3-5 days. iMobile's customer service personnel will provide assistance to consumers with questions regarding their new products. iMobile will provide the full range of supply chain services from order taking to fulfillment to post order support.

PacificNet iMobile's distribution center logistics chain and customer service centers cover 40 cities in 21 provinces including Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Dalian, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Xi'an, Harbin, Qiqihaer, Henan, and Changsha. As such, customers in most of the country's largest cities will enjoy the convenience of expedited delivery.

"We are pleased that Motorola has selected us to provide a broad range of fulfillment services," said Zhang Wei, General Manager of PacificNet iMobile. "Our distribution centers are strictly controlled by process flow to ensure product quality and delivery time. We believe that the unique combination of e-commerce management, telephone support and distribution, and logistics management will continue to make PacificNet the choice of leading consumer products companies seeking best-of-breed customer service solutions."

"As more multi-national companies enter China, they will be in need of CRM services, call center and e-commerce outsourcing, distribution, online order taking, and other related services which PacificNet provides," said Tony Tong, Chairman and CEO of PacificNet. "Our established presence, online and offline support network, reputation for quality, and extensive local network will be a natural fit for companies entering this market. PacificNet has over 15 years experience in the CRM and contact center management business in China and Hong Kong and knows the needs of our clients well. We believe that PacificNet is well positioned to gain business by providing customer service, e-commerce outsourcing, and distribution services for large, well-known companies as they enter China."

I've got a sell in 2.00 come and get it!...we'll see! LOL! eom

another dip on pain....PRZ fwiw. eom

CPNLQ news - Calpine Repays $645 Million of its 9 5/8% First Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2014

June 01, 2006 13:11:17 (ET)

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 1, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Calpine Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: CPNLQ) announced today that it has repaid approximately $645 million of its 9 5/8% First Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2014, plus accrued interest. The total principal amount outstanding as of December 31, 2005 was $646,105,000.

"Today's announcement is another significant step in strengthening Calpine's financial position," stated Calpine Chief Executive Officer Bob May. "By repaying these notes, we are reducing the company's annual interest expense by over $25 million. This cost savings will add value for both Calpine's estate and our stakeholders."

Calpine utilized approximately $412 million from restricted cash to fund the majority of the repayment of the notes. These funds were being held in escrow following the sale of Calpine's oil and gas properties in July of 2005. The balance of the repayment was funded through borrowings under the company's $2 billion debtor-in-possession credit facility.

Calpine Corporation is helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Founded in 1984, Calpine is a major North American power company, capable of delivering nearly 27,000 megawatts of clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 21 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. The company owns, leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants. Please visit www.calpine.com for more information.

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Investor Relations: Karen Bunton, +1-408-792-1121 or karenb@calpine.com, both of
Calpine Corporation

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ZIXI news... Zix Corporation Receives FIPS 140-2 Certification for ZixVPM(R) S/MIME Module

June 01, 2006 12:02:01 (ET)

DALLAS, Jun 01, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Zix Corporation (ZixCorp(R)), (ZIXI, Trade), the leader in hosted services for email encryption and e-prescribing, today announced that the S/MIME Gateway module of its ZixVPM (Virtual Private Messenger) email encryption service has been awarded a Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

FIPS is a requirement set forth by the U.S. Government in order to ensure that encryption technology meets certain requirements within government agencies, assuring both security of those messages and interoperability. FIPS Publication 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules, is a U.S. security standard used to certify cryptographic modules as a prerequisite for use by government agencies.

"ZixCorp's hosted service continues to lead the email encryption market with highly scalable and easy-to-deploy solutions, and being awarded FIPS certification has enhanced our Best Method of Delivery(TM)," said Rick Spurr, chief executive officer for ZixCorp. "Products must go through rigorous testing that covers 11 areas related to design and implementation to ensure that electronic communication initiated by government agencies stays secure. We're proud to have earned this certification which will be an asset as we expand further into other markets, most notably the government sector."

ZixVPM is a policy-driven, server-based encryption service that provides easy-to-deploy company-wide encryption, security, content filtering, and management of corporate email. Its S/MIME Gateway add-on module enables customers to seamlessly communicate with partners who have implemented S/MIME Gateway certified products from other vendors. By becoming FIPS Publication 140-2 compliant, ZixCorp is giving its customers the utmost in security assurance.

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EZM getting a little pump....Buy Rating for EuroZinc Mining From DonHarrold.net
PrimeZone Media Network - June 1, 2006 11:00 AM (EDT)
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SHREVEPORT, La., June 1, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- DonHarrold.net (IARD No. 119079, http://www.donharrold.net) rates Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL), EuroZinc Mining Corp. (AMEX:EZM), Charles Schwab Corp. (Nasdaq:SCHW), and Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq:ERTS).

DonHarrold.net provides unbiased stock ratings from registered investment advisors. DonHarrold.net issues daily market commentary and features a member's area with detailed information on widely held stocks.

Important Stock rating Changes:

Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL)
DonHarrold.Net Rating: Weak Sell
http://www.donharrold.net/ratings/US/AAPL.php

EuroZinc Mining Corp. (AMEX:EZM)
DonHarrold.Net Rating: Buy
http://www.donharrold.net/ratings/US/EZM.php
Charles Schwab Corp. (Nasdaq:SCHW)
DonHarrold.Net Rating: Buy
http://www.donharrold.net/ratings/US/SCHW.php

Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq:ERTS)
DonHarrold.Net Rating: Weak Buy
http://www.donharrold.net/ratings/US/ERTS.php

EuroZinc Mining (AMEX:EZM) closed recently at $2.36 with a volume of 31516 X 100. My current rating on EZM is, "Buy."

When I rate a stock "buy," it means that the momentum indicators I follow are in full swing. I see a "buy" stock as one that is usually already in the process of trending higher from previously oversold levels.

A "buy" rated stock is one that I would want to buy. I'd be more inclined to buy it than wait for it to to drop lower before I considered picking up any shares.

This is a stock that would have -- most likely -- been rated "Strong Buy" sometime in the recent past. Now, I'm waiting to see technical indications that the time to sell is near. The next rating along that path is a "Weak sell."

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IRIS news moving up very nicely )))))) eom

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ZIXI climbing nicely today ))))

CPNLQ jumping up 18+%. WEEEEEEEE ! )))))))))) eom

ok joined the rest of you pain holders in (PRZ) at 1.34. eom

morning master painterguy1....everyone's playing putt putt trying to even my score. LMAO!!

She has her own web site....has pic's of x husband. That you???

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I'll enjoy chewing on that.... ;-#

ELN new 1 year high ;-#

just a sharpening....

Ready for ya BRIG!!

actually root canel part 2.

leaving for the dentist now. 8-@ eom

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