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Payday for Fwankie it looks like...:
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ferrg,
Talk about double entendre: "We are looking to fill certain 'open spots' within our executive ranks, so we can bring the hard work and efforts of the last 6 years to a successful 'ending'......
I wonder if they received another shipment of K-Y recently from an overly-trusting online vendor.
I think that's Portnoy raising his free hand in the back row......
Swap that spit, Baby.....................
3:36:08 PM Trade 0.0004 1000000
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Looks like the MFMMMs are swapping spit again:
2:28:14 PM Trade 0.0003 9000000
2:27:32 PM Trade 0.0003 9000000
Divide the national debt by 3 and you'd be close.
If you can get at least 1/2 of yours out at what it cost you, I think you will have made a smart move.
John
And with the was things are going in the half-time shows, then "Ho"s are going to need a lot of "Medicals"......
$$$$$$$$$............. Tee hee.
John
HLSH - HealthSouth Corporation Elects Steven R. Berrard and Edward A. Blechschmidt to Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb 2, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- HealthSouth Corp. (OTC Pink Sheets: HLSH) today announced the election of Steven R. Berrard, 49, and Edward A. Blechschmidt, 51, to its board of directors and to the special committee of its board of directors, effective January 31, 2004. Berrard is a former vice chairman, president and chief executive officer of Blockbuster Entertainment Group, a division of Viacom, Inc. Blechschmidt is a former chairman and chief executive officer of Gentiva Health Services and former chief financial officer of Unisys Corp.
Berrard brings a strong financial and administrative background to the HealthSouth board of directors. He is co-founder and principal of New River Capital, a private equity fund that invests in both public and private companies at different stages of maturity. He co-founded and worked until 1999 as co-chief executive officer of AutoNation, Inc., which through its affiliated dealers is the largest new and used vehicle retailer in the United States. He also served as vice chairman of Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation prior to its acquisition by Viacom in 1994.
Florida Governor Jeb Bush appointed Berrard to the board of directors of North Broward Hospital District, one of the ten largest public health systems in the United States. He currently serves on the board of directors of Boca Resorts, Inc. and served on the board of directors of Birmingham Steel Corp.
Berrard held various finance positions in his career, including chief financial officer of Blockbuster. He holds an accounting degree from Florida Atlantic University and has worked as an auditor for Coopers & Lybrand, LLP
Blechschmidt brings extensive experience across diverse industries and a strong healthcare, financial and technology background to the HealthSouth board. Under Blechschmidt's leadership, Gentiva Health's market valuation more than tripled, and the company was named to Fortune magazine's prestigious "Fortune 1000" list.
Blechschmidt served as chief executive officer and director of Olsten Corporation. He also served as president and chief executive officer of Siemens Nixdorf Americas and Siemens' Pyramid Technology. Prior to Siemens, he spent more than 20 years with Unisys Corp., a global provider of information technology and consulting services. He has chaired Unisys' worldwide corporate quality council and was a member of the board's ethics committee. Blechschmidt serves on the boards of directors of Gentiva Health Services, Inc., Neoforma, Inc., Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., and Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp.
"Steve and Ed bring extensive financial, administrative, and healthcare experience to the board," said Joel C. Gordon, acting HealthSouth chairman of the board. "We are very pleased to have them join us as new independent directors, and we look forward to their help in continuing to develop HealthSouth's platform for future growth and success."
The addition of the two new directors is another step in the board transition plan announced in December 2003 and a result of the company's ongoing efforts to bring on more independent directors and to strengthen the company's governance program.
About HealthSouth
HealthSouth is the nation's largest provider of outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative healthcare services, with nearly 1,700 locations nationwide and abroad. HealthSouth can be found on the Web at www.healthsouth.com .
CONTACT:
Andy Brimmer
HealthSouth Corp.
205-410-2777.
SOURCE HealthSouth Corporation
Andy Brimmer of HealthSouth Corp., +1-205-410-2777
http://www.healthsouth.com
HealthSouth Corporation Elects Steven R. Berrard and Edward A. Blechschmidt to Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb 2, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- HealthSouth Corp. (OTC Pink Sheets: HLSH) today announced the election of Steven R. Berrard, 49, and Edward A. Blechschmidt, 51, to its board of directors and to the special committee of its board of directors, effective January 31, 2004. Berrard is a former vice chairman, president and chief executive officer of Blockbuster Entertainment Group, a division of Viacom, Inc. Blechschmidt is a former chairman and chief executive officer of Gentiva Health Services and former chief financial officer of Unisys Corp.
Berrard brings a strong financial and administrative background to the HealthSouth board of directors. He is co-founder and principal of New River Capital, a private equity fund that invests in both public and private companies at different stages of maturity. He co-founded and worked until 1999 as co-chief executive officer of AutoNation, Inc., which through its affiliated dealers is the largest new and used vehicle retailer in the United States. He also served as vice chairman of Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation prior to its acquisition by Viacom in 1994.
Florida Governor Jeb Bush appointed Berrard to the board of directors of North Broward Hospital District, one of the ten largest public health systems in the United States. He currently serves on the board of directors of Boca Resorts, Inc. and served on the board of directors of Birmingham Steel Corp.
Berrard held various finance positions in his career, including chief financial officer of Blockbuster. He holds an accounting degree from Florida Atlantic University and has worked as an auditor for Coopers & Lybrand, LLP
Blechschmidt brings extensive experience across diverse industries and a strong healthcare, financial and technology background to the HealthSouth board. Under Blechschmidt's leadership, Gentiva Health's market valuation more than tripled, and the company was named to Fortune magazine's prestigious "Fortune 1000" list.
Blechschmidt served as chief executive officer and director of Olsten Corporation. He also served as president and chief executive officer of Siemens Nixdorf Americas and Siemens' Pyramid Technology. Prior to Siemens, he spent more than 20 years with Unisys Corp., a global provider of information technology and consulting services. He has chaired Unisys' worldwide corporate quality council and was a member of the board's ethics committee. Blechschmidt serves on the boards of directors of Gentiva Health Services, Inc., Neoforma, Inc., Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., and Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp.
"Steve and Ed bring extensive financial, administrative, and healthcare experience to the board," said Joel C. Gordon, acting HealthSouth chairman of the board. "We are very pleased to have them join us as new independent directors, and we look forward to their help in continuing to develop HealthSouth's platform for future growth and success."
The addition of the two new directors is another step in the board transition plan announced in December 2003 and a result of the company's ongoing efforts to bring on more independent directors and to strengthen the company's governance program.
About HealthSouth
HealthSouth is the nation's largest provider of outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative healthcare services, with nearly 1,700 locations nationwide and abroad. HealthSouth can be found on the Web at www.healthsouth.com .
CONTACT:
Andy Brimmer
HealthSouth Corp.
205-410-2777.
SOURCE HealthSouth Corporation
Andy Brimmer of HealthSouth Corp., +1-205-410-2777
http://www.healthsouth.com
"..The wacko ayatollahs' Dominoe is starting to teeter in Iran....
Monumental resignations sweep Iran's parliament
The New York Times
TEHRAN, Iran -- More than one-third of Iran's parliament resigned Sunday to protest a sweeping ban on candidates running in the parliamentary election later this month. The defiant move threatened to plunge Iran's political system into chaos.
One by one, angry lawmakers, who have held a three-week sit-in at the huge parliament building, marched up to the podium and handed their resignations to the speaker.
In an emotional statement read aloud during Sunday's session of parliament and broadcast live across the nation on Iranian radio, the members who resigned accused powerful conservatives of seeking to impose a religious dictatorship like that of the Taliban, who were overthrown by American-led forces in Afghanistan.
Mohammad Reza Khatami, the leader of the main reformist party and the brother of Iran's reformist president, Mohammad Khatami, was among those who resigned. He warned of a conservative, military-backed coup.
The resignations were a move typical of the brinkmanship that marks Iranian politics, to try to get the hard-liners to back down three weeks before a crucial election that will determine the future of reform in Iran.
The mass resignation coincided with what was supposed to be a day of national celebration, the 25th anniversary of the return to Iran of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini from exile to lead a popular revolution in the name of Islam and to bring an end to the 2,500-year monarchy and usher in an Islamic Republic.
The resignations came a day after the president announced that his negotiations with senior religious officials had failed to resolve the crisis.
Last month, the hard-line Guardian Council barred more than 2,000 candidates, including 87 current members of parliament, from competing for the 290-seat assembly in elections scheduled for Feb. 20
http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Feb/02022004/nation_w/134942.asp
o/t: 2003 DARWIN AWARDS
>
> Nominee No. 1: [San Jose Mercury News]: An unidentified man, using a
> shotgun like a club to break a former girlfriend's windshield,
> accidentally shot himself to death when the gun discharged, blowing a
> hole in his gut.
>
> Nominee No. 2: [Kalamazoo Gazette]: James Burns, 34, (a mechanic) of
> Alamo, Mich., was killed as he was trying to repair what police describe
> as a "farm type truck." Burns got a friend to drive the truck on a
> highway while Burns hung underneath so that he could ascertain the
> source of a troubling noise. Burns clothes caught on something, however,
> and the other man found Burns wrapped in the drive shaft."
>
> Nominee No. 3: [Hickory Daily Record]: Ken Charles Barger, 47,
> accidentally shot himself to death in Newton, NC. Awakening to the sound
> of a ringing telephone beside his bed, he reached for the phone but
> grabbed a Smith & Wesson 38 Special, which discharged when he put it to
> his ear.
>
> Nominee No. 4: [UPI, Toronto]: Police said a lawyer demonstrating the
> safety of windows in a downtown Toronto skyscraper crashed through a
> pane with his shoulder and plunged 24 floors to his death. A police
> spokesman said Garry Hoy, 39, fell into the courtyard of the Toronto
> Dominion Bank Tower early Friday evening as he was demonstrating the
> strength of the building's windows to visiting law students. Peter
> Lawson, managing partner of the firm Holden Day Wilson, told the Toronto
> Sun newspaper that Hoy was "one of the best and brightest" members of
> the 200-man association.
>
> Nominee No. 5: [Bloomberg News Service]: A terrible diet and a room with
> no ventilation are being blamed for the death of a man who was killed by
> his own gas. An autopsy showed large amounts of methane gas in his
> system. His diet had consisted primarily of beans and cabbage. It was
> just the right combination of foods, and the man died in his sleep from
> breathing the poisonous cloud hanging over his bed. According to the
> article, "He was a big man with a huge capacity for creating this deadly
> gas." Three of the rescuers got sick and one was hospitalized.
>
> Nominee No. 6: [The News of the Weird]: Michael Anderson Godwin made
> News of the Weird posthumously. He had spent several years awaiting
> South Carolina's electric chair on a murder conviction, but his sentence
> had just been reduced to life in prison. While sitting on a metal toilet
> in his cell attempting to fix his small TV set, he bit into a wire and
> was electrocuted.
>
> Nominee No. 7: [The Indianapolis Star]: A cigarette lighter may have
> triggered a fatal explosion in Dunkirk, Indiana. A Jay County man using
> a cigarette lighter to check the barrel of a muzzleloader was killed
> Monday night when the weapon discharged in his face. Gregory David Pryor
> , 19, died in his parents' home about 11:30 PM. Investigators said Pryor
> was cleaning a 54-caliber muzzleloader that had not been firing
> properly. He was using the lighter to look into the barrel when the
> gunpowder ignited.
>
> Nominee No. 8: [Reuters, Mississauga, Ontario]: A man cleaning a bird
> feeder on the balcony of his condominium apartment slipped and fell 23
> stories to his death. Stefan Macko, 55, was standing on a wheeled chair
> when the accident occurred said Inspector D'Arcy Honer of the Peel
> Regional Police. "It appears the chair moved and he went over the
> balcony."
>
> Finally, Nominee No. 9, The Winner!!!: [Arkansas Democrat Gazette]: Two
> local men were injured when their pickup truck left the road and struck
> a tree on State Highway 38 early Monday. Woodruff County deputy Dovey
> Snyder reported the accident shortly after midnight Monday. Thurston
> Poole, 33, of Des Arc and Billy Ray Wallis, 38, of Little Rock were
> returning to Des Arc after a frogging trip. When the headlights
> malfunctioned, the two men concluded that the headlight fuse on the
> older model truck had burned out. A replacement fuse was not available,
> but Wallis noticed that the .22 caliber bullet from his pistol fit
> perfectly into the fuse box. Upon inserting the bullet the headlights
> again began to operate properly and the two men proceeded on eastbound
> toward the White River Bridge. After traveling approximately twenty
> miles the bullet apparently overheated, discharged, and struck Poole in
> the right testicle. The vehicle swerved sharply right, exited the
> pavement and struck a tree. Poole suffered only minor cuts and abrasions
> from the accident, but will require surgery to repair the testicle.
> Wallis sustained a broken clavicle and was treated and released. Upon
> being notified of the wreck, Poole's wife asked how many frogs the boys
> had caught, and did anyone get them from the truck.
>
> 2003 DARWIN AWARDS
>
> Nominee No. 1: [San Jose Mercury News]: An unidentified man, using a
> shotgun like a club to break a former girlfriend's windshield,
> accidentally shot himself to death when the gun discharged, blowing a
> hole in his gut.
>
> Nominee No. 2: [Kalamazoo Gazette]: James Burns, 34, (a mechanic) of
> Alamo, Mich., was killed as he was trying to repair what police describe
> as a "farm type truck." Burns got a friend to drive the truck on a
> highway while Burns hung underneath so that he could ascertain the
> source of a troubling noise. Burns clothes caught on something, however,
> and the other man found Burns wrapped in the drive shaft."
>
> Nominee No. 3: [Hickory Daily Record]: Ken Charles Barger, 47,
> accidentally shot himself to death in Newton, NC. Awakening to the sound
> of a ringing telephone beside his bed, he reached for the phone but
> grabbed a Smith & Wesson 38 Special, which discharged when he put it to
> his ear.
>
> Nominee No. 4: [UPI, Toronto]: Police said a lawyer demonstrating the
> safety of windows in a downtown Toronto skyscraper crashed through a
> pane with his shoulder and plunged 24 floors to his death. A police
> spokesman said Garry Hoy, 39, fell into the courtyard of the Toronto
> Dominion Bank Tower early Friday evening as he was demonstrating the
> strength of the building's windows to visiting law students. Peter
> Lawson, managing partner of the firm Holden Day Wilson, told the Toronto
> Sun newspaper that Hoy was "one of the best and brightest" members of
> the 200-man association.
>
> Nominee No. 5: [Bloomberg News Service]: A terrible diet and a room with
> no ventilation are being blamed for the death of a man who was killed by
> his own gas. An autopsy showed large amounts of methane gas in his
> system. His diet had consisted primarily of beans and cabbage. It was
> just the right combination of foods, and the man died in his sleep from
> breathing the poisonous cloud hanging over his bed. According to the
> article, "He was a big man with a huge capacity for creating this deadly
> gas." Three of the rescuers got sick and one was hospitalized.
>
> Nominee No. 6: [The News of the Weird]: Michael Anderson Godwin made
> News of the Weird posthumously. He had spent several years awaiting
> South Carolina's electric chair on a murder conviction, but his sentence
> had just been reduced to life in prison. While sitting on a metal toilet
> in his cell attempting to fix his small TV set, he bit into a wire and
> was electrocuted.
>
> Nominee No. 7: [The Indianapolis Star]: A cigarette lighter may have
> triggered a fatal explosion in Dunkirk, Indiana. A Jay County man using
> a cigarette lighter to check the barrel of a muzzleloader was killed
> Monday night when the weapon discharged in his face. Gregory David Pryor
> , 19, died in his parents' home about 11:30 PM. Investigators said Pryor
> was cleaning a 54-caliber muzzleloader that had not been firing
> properly. He was using the lighter to look into the barrel when the
> gunpowder ignited.
>
> Nominee No. 8: [Reuters, Mississauga, Ontario]: A man cleaning a bird
> feeder on the balcony of his condominium apartment slipped and fell 23
> stories to his death. Stefan Macko, 55, was standing on a wheeled chair
> when the accident occurred said Inspector D'Arcy Honer of the Peel
> Regional Police. "It appears the chair moved and he went over the
> balcony."
>
> Finally, Nominee No. 9, The Winner!!!: [Arkansas Democrat Gazette]: Two
> local men were injured when their pickup truck left the road and struck
> a tree on State Highway 38 early Monday. Woodruff County deputy Dovey
> Snyder reported the accident shortly after midnight Monday. Thurston
> Poole, 33, of Des Arc and Billy Ray Wallis, 38, of Little Rock were
> returning to Des Arc after a frogging trip. When the headlights
> malfunctioned, the two men concluded that the headlight fuse on the
> older model truck had burned out. A replacement fuse was not available,
> but Wallis noticed that the .22 caliber bullet from his pistol fit
> perfectly into the fuse box. Upon inserting the bullet the headlights
> again began to operate properly and the two men proceeded on eastbound
> toward the White River Bridge. After traveling approximately twenty
> miles the bullet apparently overheated, discharged, and struck Poole in
> the right testicle. The vehicle swerved sharply right, exited the
> pavement and struck a tree. Poole suffered only minor cuts and abrasions
> from the accident, but will require surgery to repair the testicle.
> Wallis sustained a broken clavicle and was treated and released. Upon
> being notified of the wreck, Poole's wife asked how many frogs the boys
> had caught, and did anyone get them from the truck.
>
Welcome,
Hope you do well with your BTOR collection, buying with Limits on dips is a good plan. Selling 1/2 at a 50% gain and retaining the Free-Shares for long term appreciation is also a good strategy.
Please don't post in ALL CAPS. It's considered as "..shouting..".
John
BLUETORCH INC. TO SELL LIFESTYLE MEN'S APPAREL FOR FALL 2004
Thursday Jan 29th Hires Designer Chadd Godrey to Create Young Men's Lines
Los Angeles, CA, January 29, 2004 - Bluetorch Inc. (OTC-BB: BTOR), an emerging extreme sports apparel company, announced today that its two subsidiaries Unboxed Distribution Inc. (Bluetorchä) and Total Sports Distribution Inc. (Airwalkâ) will start selling Bluetorch and Airwalk line of apparel for fall 2004 delivery. Chadd Godfrey, a top industry young men's designer who was hired by Bluetorch Inc. to design the two apparel product lines on a free-lance basis, has now joined the Company on a full-time basis to design and manage the young men's apparel lines going forward.
President & CEO of Bluetorch Inc. Bruce MacGregor said, "Bluetorch and Airwalk have a significant following in the young men's apparel market. This represent the largest demographic of extreme sports fans. As you would expect, Bluetorch's product strategies must be planned with the evolving needs of this coveted market in mind. We engaged Chadd on a free-lance basis to design and develop the fall 2004 apparel lines for Bluetorch and Airwalk. The reaction has been so positive that it only made sense to make the relationship permanent."
MacGregor continued, "Chadd Godrey has an extensive background in the extreme sports industry. He has extraordinary technical capabilities, which permits him to design everything from lifestyle to technical snowboarding apparel and board shorts. Management is confident that his contribution in the design arena will enhance our revenues."
The Company announced that are immediately setting up sales appointments with key accounts around the country to preview the fall 2004 Bluetorch and Airwalk apparel lines. The Bluetorch line includes lifestyle product for the surf, skate, and snow segments of the extreme sports apparel arena. The Airwalk line includes a full range of lifestyle product as well as a broad range of technical snowboarding outerwear.
Stated MacGregor, "The product Chadd has designed for fall 2004 goes well beyond the t-shirts and hoodies that we are shipping in spring 2004 under the Bluetorch label. In terms of revenue creation from our young men's apparel, the combination of a dramatically increased young men's apparel offering, combined with a much broader distribution (more retail accounts) matrix will result in significantly higher second half 2004 revenue as compared to first half 2004.
Chadd Godrey said, "I am energized by the prospect of designing for Bluetorch, Airwalk and eventually TSA. The extreme sports arena is the place to be at this moment in time. With significant followings by extreme sports enthusiasts, the apparel lines require avant-garde designs that meet the demands of today's young fans. I look forward to being a part of this explosive growth industry as a design creator for Bluetorch."
Godrey's wide-ranging design skills include tenure with Rusty, Realm and Airwalk. He has provided freelance work for other apparel companies such as SMP and MCD. Furthermore, he is a passionate fan and participant in the world of extreme sports.
Bluetorch Inc. is an emerging extreme sports company that is rapidly establishing itself as a one-stop shop in the extreme sports industry with a multi-branded portfolio. Bluetorch Inc. presently markets and wholesales Bluetorch branded apparel and TSA Clothing. Beyond apparel, the Company's goal is to translate the Bluetorch name into a complete lifestyle brand focusing on an eclectic array of products for the core extreme sports enthusiast. The TSA Clothing brand, after over ten years of distribution in the core shops, is now targeting major retailers in both the sporting goods and department store retail segments. Management has a well-defined growth strategy focused on licensing, product diversification, and a marketing program that encompasses the entire spectrum of the extreme sports community. The Company's management philosophy is based on establishing sound fundamentals, which over time will produce consistent earnings for the shareholders. The business model is directed towards the extreme sports arena, one of the fastest-growing segments in both the sporting goods and apparel industries. The business strategy also calls for further acquisitions and/or licensing agreements that can contribute to an expansion of distribution channels, which in turn can contribute growth in revenues and earnings. For more information or to stay updated on the Company's progress, visit: http://www.bluetorchinc.net
Investor Contact Information: Marge Rohr at (562) 983-8045 or investors@bluetorchinc.net, and Geoffrey Eiten, OTC Financial Network, (781) 444-6100 x613 or geiten@otcfn.com .
Contact:
Bluetorch Inc.
Marge Rohr
(562) 983-8045
investors@bluetorchinc.net
10-4, R-man................
O/T: Hollyweird is so screwed up these days that - if they aren't grabbing their body parts like Madonna in mid-contortion, exchanging same-sex spit with each other, hanging their jugs out of their dresses at awards ceremonies, or writhing on the floor in some orgyastic faggot-fest replete with a plethora of four-letter words, they don't seem to think they've achieved an "..entertainment.." offering.
The public television special on Elephants in America was more enteresting than that half-time crap.
At least Benny Hill used to be reasonably tongue-in-cheek............ The current collection of clowns have no talent to speak of, just thoughtless (..considering that kids were watching..) exhibitionism that constantly has to be taken to the next lower level for the desired shock value.
John
Very bullish outlook, they say..............
http://www.stockta.com/cgi-bin/analysis.pl?symb=CNE&num1=39&cobrand=&mode=stock
CNE Group, Inc. Regains Compliance with Continuing Listing Requirements of American Stock Exchange
NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CNE Group, Inc. (AMEX/PCX: CNE) today
announced that on December 31, 2003 it received notice from the American Stock
Exchange Staff indicating that it has evidenced compliance with the requirements
necessary for continued listing on the American Stock Exchange.
As is the case for all listed issuers, the Company's continued listing
eligibility will be assessed on an ongoing basis; however, during the year
ending December 31, 2004 it shall be subject to additional scrutiny (as set
forth in Section 1009(h) of the AMEX Company Guide) as is the case for any
listed Company that has regained compliance.
About CNE Group, Inc.
CNE Group, Inc. is a holding company whose primary operating subsidiary is SRC
Technologies, Inc. SRC, also a holding company, is the parent of Connectivity,
Inc., Econo-Comm, Inc. (d/b/a Mobile Communications) and U.S. Commlink, Ltd.
Connectivity, U.S. Commlink and Mobile Communications - the "SRC group of
companies" - market, manufacture, repair and maintain remote radio and
cellular-based emergency response products to a variety of federal, state and
local government institutions, and other vertical markets throughout the United
States. SRC has intellectual property rights to certain key elements of these
products - specifically, certain communication, data entry and telemetry
devices.
The Company also generates revenue from its CareerEngine division that is
engaged in the business of e-recruiting.
The Company and CareerEngine are located at 200 West 57th Street, New York, NY
10019 (212- 977-2200). SRC, Connectivity and Mobile Communications are located
at 3733 NW 16th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311 (954-587-1414). U.S. Commlink is
located at 6244 Preston Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550 (925-960-0097).
SOURCE: CNE Group, Inc.
CONTACT: I.R. International Consultants, Inc.
Sandy Rossen, 516-781-5090
"....And, stylish................................
MAGR -- Magnum Receives Exploration Report on the Undurshil Property, Discovers New Area of Mineralization
TORONTO, Jan 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Magnum d'Or Resources Inc. (OTCBB:MAGR) Economic Implications Are Significant with Potential Economic Levels of Copper and Gold
Mr. Reno CALABRIGO, President - Magnum d'Or Resources Inc., a junior resource exploration Company is pleased to announce that it has received the exploration report on the Undurshil project from the exploration contractor Rio Minerals. While the report is still under review by management and the Board, we are pleased with the results, and intend to carry out the recommendations for further exploration.
Report summary is as follows...
Author: Gregory R. Thomson. P. Geo Rio Minerals Limited
INTERPRETATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
The author, through geological interpretations, rock sampling results and results of geophysical surveys, concludes that the Shandi property is a project of geological merit and economic potential.
The property contains several areas of promising mineralization in a region of favorable geology associated with a large regional fault structure.
The Magnetite Hill Zone shows strong promise for a deeper-seated mineralized body associated within an area of intense silicification and stockwork quartz veining. The presence of strong magnetite mineralization with accompanying values in nickel and cobalt suggests the presence of a larger mineralized body that has yet to be discovered, either at surface or at depth.
The discovery of a new area of copper mineralization is most encouraging in terms of future exploration on the Shandi property. Given the close proximity to the Magnetite Hill Zone, a large scale mineralizing system is suggested for these two mineral zones.
The Arsenic Zone is unique in the anomalous multi-element nature of the mineralization sampled to date. These anomalous values, particularly high in arsenic and antimony are highly correlatable with very high values for iron, and suggest the possibilities for a large tonnage Iron Oxide Breccia deposit. The economic implications for this type of deposit are significant with respect to potential economic levels in copper, gold, uranium, and rare earth elements.
Recommendations
Based on our current understanding of at least three known mineral zones, a moderate program of diamond drilling is recommended for the Shandi mineral property. This drilling should be carried out with ongoing surface studies and geophysical surveys.
The management and Board are very pleased with the results of our exploration. Property acquisitions over the past 6 months have increased our portfolio of mineral properties from 50,000 to approximately 180,000 hectares or 444,700 acres. This large land package has yielded very promising results in a relatively short time with much more to do. It is the intention of the management and the Board of the Company to create shareholder value by acquiring, and exploring mineral properties that have the potential for large economic deposits.
Mr. Calabrigo further stated that all interested parties should sign up on the Company's website http://www.magnumexploration.com/ to receive recent updates.
SOURCE: Magnum d'Or Resources Inc.
Magnum d'Or Resources Inc.
Reno J. Calabrigo, 416-386-0044
Email: info@magnumexploration.com
Website: http://www.magnumexploration.com/
Magnum Receives Exploration Report on the Undurshil Property, Discovers New Area of Mineralization
TORONTO, Jan 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Magnum d'Or Resources Inc. (OTCBB:MAGR) Economic Implications Are Significant with Potential Economic Levels of Copper and Gold
Mr. Reno CALABRIGO, President - Magnum d'Or Resources Inc., a junior resource exploration Company is pleased to announce that it has received the exploration report on the Undurshil project from the exploration contractor Rio Minerals. While the report is still under review by management and the Board, we are pleased with the results, and intend to carry out the recommendations for further exploration.
Report summary is as follows...
Author: Gregory R. Thomson. P. Geo Rio Minerals Limited
INTERPRETATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
The author, through geological interpretations, rock sampling results and results of geophysical surveys, concludes that the Shandi property is a project of geological merit and economic potential.
The property contains several areas of promising mineralization in a region of favorable geology associated with a large regional fault structure.
The Magnetite Hill Zone shows strong promise for a deeper-seated mineralized body associated within an area of intense silicification and stockwork quartz veining. The presence of strong magnetite mineralization with accompanying values in nickel and cobalt suggests the presence of a larger mineralized body that has yet to be discovered, either at surface or at depth.
The discovery of a new area of copper mineralization is most encouraging in terms of future exploration on the Shandi property. Given the close proximity to the Magnetite Hill Zone, a large scale mineralizing system is suggested for these two mineral zones.
The Arsenic Zone is unique in the anomalous multi-element nature of the mineralization sampled to date. These anomalous values, particularly high in arsenic and antimony are highly correlatable with very high values for iron, and suggest the possibilities for a large tonnage Iron Oxide Breccia deposit. The economic implications for this type of deposit are significant with respect to potential economic levels in copper, gold, uranium, and rare earth elements.
Recommendations
Based on our current understanding of at least three known mineral zones, a moderate program of diamond drilling is recommended for the Shandi mineral property. This drilling should be carried out with ongoing surface studies and geophysical surveys.
The management and Board are very pleased with the results of our exploration. Property acquisitions over the past 6 months have increased our portfolio of mineral properties from 50,000 to approximately 180,000 hectares or 444,700 acres. This large land package has yielded very promising results in a relatively short time with much more to do. It is the intention of the management and the Board of the Company to create shareholder value by acquiring, and exploring mineral properties that have the potential for large economic deposits.
Mr. Calabrigo further stated that all interested parties should sign up on the Company's website http://www.magnumexploration.com/ to receive recent updates.
SOURCE: Magnum d'Or Resources Inc.
Magnum d'Or Resources Inc.
Reno J. Calabrigo, 416-386-0044
Email: info@magnumexploration.com
Website: http://www.magnumexploration.com/
HEC -- Harken Announces Increased Capital Expenditure Budget for 2004
HOUSTON, Jan 30, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Harken Energy Corporation (Amex: HEC) ("Harken") announced today the Board of Directors has approved an $18 million capital expenditure budget for 2004, an approximate $10 million increase as compared to 2003. Harken expects to begin drilling in the first quarter of 2004.
Approximately $9 million of the 2004 capital expenditure budget focuses on the onshore and offshore Gulf Coast regions of Texas and Louisiana. Based in part upon the success of its drilling efforts in the fourth quarter of 2003, the majority of this budgeted capital amount will be used to drill five to seven exploratory and development wells in the Lake Raccourci and Lapeyrouse fields in Southern Louisiana, with the first of those wells, the State Lease 1480 #4, expected to be spud in March 2004. Harken currently holds an average working interest in the Lake Raccourci producing wells of approximately 40% and holds an average working interest of approximately 20% in the Lapeyrouse producing wells.
Harken's Middle America operations are conducted through its ownership in Global Energy Development plc ("Global") which is budgeted to spend approximately $9 million in 2004 for the development of the Alcaravan Contract area in Colombia, South America. Global expects to drill approximately three development wells in the Palo Blanco field under the Alcaravan Contract area with the first of those wells, the Estero #4, expected to be spud in late February 2004.
"Now that our restructuring plan has been successfully accomplished, and having ended 2003 with cash exceeding outstanding debt, we are focusing our attention on growing our company, and in particular, our reserves and cash flow. We are excited about our prospects and our plans to develop and grow our domestic and international oil and gas assets. Importantly, we expect to fund the $18 million in capital expenditures through projected cash flow and available cash on hand," said Alan Quasha, Harken's Chairman.
SOURCE Harken Energy Corporation
Investor Relations of Harken Energy Corporation,
+1-281-504-4000, or info@harkenenergy.com
http://www.harkenenergy.com
Harken Announces Increased Capital Expenditure Budget for 2004
HOUSTON, Jan 30, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Harken Energy Corporation (Amex: HEC) ("Harken") announced today the Board of Directors has approved an $18 million capital expenditure budget for 2004, an approximate $10 million increase as compared to 2003. Harken expects to begin drilling in the first quarter of 2004.
Approximately $9 million of the 2004 capital expenditure budget focuses on the onshore and offshore Gulf Coast regions of Texas and Louisiana. Based in part upon the success of its drilling efforts in the fourth quarter of 2003, the majority of this budgeted capital amount will be used to drill five to seven exploratory and development wells in the Lake Raccourci and Lapeyrouse fields in Southern Louisiana, with the first of those wells, the State Lease 1480 #4, expected to be spud in March 2004. Harken currently holds an average working interest in the Lake Raccourci producing wells of approximately 40% and holds an average working interest of approximately 20% in the Lapeyrouse producing wells.
Harken's Middle America operations are conducted through its ownership in Global Energy Development plc ("Global") which is budgeted to spend approximately $9 million in 2004 for the development of the Alcaravan Contract area in Colombia, South America. Global expects to drill approximately three development wells in the Palo Blanco field under the Alcaravan Contract area with the first of those wells, the Estero #4, expected to be spud in late February 2004.
"Now that our restructuring plan has been successfully accomplished, and having ended 2003 with cash exceeding outstanding debt, we are focusing our attention on growing our company, and in particular, our reserves and cash flow. We are excited about our prospects and our plans to develop and grow our domestic and international oil and gas assets. Importantly, we expect to fund the $18 million in capital expenditures through projected cash flow and available cash on hand," said Alan Quasha, Harken's Chairman.
SOURCE Harken Energy Corporation
Investor Relations of Harken Energy Corporation,
+1-281-504-4000, or info@harkenenergy.com
http://www.harkenenergy.com
It's simple really. I'd rather that people did what they were supposed to do, and that if "..errors.." are made that they be worked out fairly.
I.e.: I think Martha Stewart is being schdit on to cover for that SOB Waksal and something at that going on at the brokerage where the sleazy little stock peddlar worked - as you can see, the Government case is in trouble already.
I had some conversation with Doug Norman on the possible use of a new engine technology in the WorldStar at one time. Not being a paranoid cynic, he didn't really strike me as a crook - the way most used car salesmen and Realtors do.
It's all a matter of perspective I suppose.
John
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PRIM seems to be heating up.
GEMD also getting its act together.
John
Advanced Healthcare Technologies, Inc., Through Its NutraTek
Subsidiary, Announces A New Product For The 31% Of American Men
Who Suffer From Sexual Dysfunction
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- This newly released
product by Advanced Healthcare Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: AVHC) is specifically
designed to support prostate health and improve male libido. Male Virility is a
new proprietary blend formulated to naturally balance hormones and improve
overall vitality in men. According to Associated Press, one of the most
comprehensive surveys in the United States found 31% of men have a problem with
sexual dysfunction. Additional studies suggest that 50% of American men over the
age of forty suffer from poor sexual health.
NutraTek will market Male Virility through healthcare professionals. Initial
customer response puts it on track to be one of the Company's top selling
products. Private label discussions are underway to retail this product through
established Multilevel Marketing companies. The proprietary blend is believed to
be more effective than and unique from other dietary supplements on the market.
Male Virility is designed to help improve the function of overall male vitality
rather than just erectile dysfunction (ED).
Male Virility works by providing the precursors essential for health, including
hormone production and prostate health. Specialized natural ingredients may
provide support for healthy testosterone production. Specific components of this
formula are designed to naturally activate over 100 enzymes in the body, making
it a good overall support to men's health.
Chief Science Officer, Joel Rockwood states, "We are very excited about the
potential of the Male Virility product. Initial customer reaction tells us this
will help many people and should be a blockbuster product. Our research team is
consistently seeking out products that improve people's quality of life."
About Advanced Healthcare Technologies-NutraTek:
Advanced Healthcare Technologies is a biotechnology company that engages in the
development of products and services in the health and wellness industry.
Company Mission: "NutraTek is in the business of improving health, lifestyle and
beauty through long-term and repeat sales."
Company motto: "Achieve Your Genetic Potential."
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
SOURCE: Advanced Healthcare Technologies, Inc.
By Staff
CONTACT:
NutraTek
Michael Martin
(866) 641-7873
ARMR - Aero Marine Engine Announces Alan Cohen as Its New Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Aero Marine Engine, Inc., (OTCBB:ARMR) a developmental stage company which has acquired the rights to the Dyna-Cam engine, a proprietary internal combustion engine, is pleased to announce today that Alan Cohen has been appointed by the Board of Directors to the position of Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
Richard Powers, CEO of Aero Marine commented, "I have known Alan from both the marine industry and the offshore racing circuits for at least the past 20 years. We are very fortunate to have a man of Alan's accomplishments and affiliations join our team. Together with Alan we will be able to fast track the marketing effort for the Dyna-Cam engine. Both Alan and I will be at the Miami Boat Show (February 12th - 17th, 2004), exhibiting a model of the revolutionary Dyna-Cam engine and Perma Tune's Plasmatronic Ignition System." (OTCBB:TMXT)
Among Alan's many accomplishments in the marine field are: Director of Dealer Development for a large multi-national yacht manufacturing company, yacht sizes 40 to 120 feet, Director of Sales and Marketing for Offshore performance boats and developed and managed a sales program for a major European engine company.
In addition, Alan is affiliated with many boating associations including: Chief Referee and Chief Inspector for the American Power Boat Association, and Chief Referee, Chief Starter and Safety Director for the United States Offshore Association, both for the past 15 years.
About Aero Marine Engine, Inc.
The Dyna-Cam engine is an internal combustion engine where the pistons drive a cam to generate power to the main shaft. The main shaft is in a parallel direction to piston movement, without connecting rods or crankshaft. The engine has approximately 40% fewer moving parts than a conventional internal combustion engine, has a greater power to weight ratio, produces high torque at low rpm, operates with less vibration, and is lighter than the competition. Additional information on Aero Marine can be found at www.aeromarineengine.com.
CONTACT:
FOCUS Partners LLC
Investor Contact for Aero Marine Engine, Inc.
212-752-9445
ARMR@focuspartners.com
Aero Marine Engine Announces Alan Cohen as Its New Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Aero Marine Engine, Inc., (OTCBB:ARMR) a developmental stage company which has acquired the rights to the Dyna-Cam engine, a proprietary internal combustion engine, is pleased to announce today that Alan Cohen has been appointed by the Board of Directors to the position of Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
Richard Powers, CEO of Aero Marine commented, "I have known Alan from both the marine industry and the offshore racing circuits for at least the past 20 years. We are very fortunate to have a man of Alan's accomplishments and affiliations join our team. Together with Alan we will be able to fast track the marketing effort for the Dyna-Cam engine. Both Alan and I will be at the Miami Boat Show (February 12th - 17th, 2004), exhibiting a model of the revolutionary Dyna-Cam engine and Perma Tune's Plasmatronic Ignition System." (OTCBB:TMXT)
Among Alan's many accomplishments in the marine field are: Director of Dealer Development for a large multi-national yacht manufacturing company, yacht sizes 40 to 120 feet, Director of Sales and Marketing for Offshore performance boats and developed and managed a sales program for a major European engine company.
In addition, Alan is affiliated with many boating associations including: Chief Referee and Chief Inspector for the American Power Boat Association, and Chief Referee, Chief Starter and Safety Director for the United States Offshore Association, both for the past 15 years.
About Aero Marine Engine, Inc.
The Dyna-Cam engine is an internal combustion engine where the pistons drive a cam to generate power to the main shaft. The main shaft is in a parallel direction to piston movement, without connecting rods or crankshaft. The engine has approximately 40% fewer moving parts than a conventional internal combustion engine, has a greater power to weight ratio, produces high torque at low rpm, operates with less vibration, and is lighter than the competition. Additional information on Aero Marine can be found at www.aeromarineengine.com.
CONTACT:
FOCUS Partners LLC
Investor Contact for Aero Marine Engine, Inc.
212-752-9445
ARMR@focuspartners.com
NASD Tightens Short Selling/Delivery Rule
DJN: =DJ IN THE MONEY: NASD Tightens Short Selling/Delivery Rule
By Carol S. Remond
A Dow Jones Newswires Column
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Taking most market participants by surprise, the
National Associations of Securities Dealers has drastically tightened one of
its rules governing short selling.
Known as affirmative determination, the NASD rule stipulates that brokers
and dealers engaged in a short sale transaction must make sure that shares
can be delivered by settlement time, three days later.
"We closed a loophole," said Steve Luparello, executive vice president of
Market Regulation at NASD.
Until now, non-NASD members, like specialists, option markets and foreign
brokers, weren't covered under the affirmative determination rule. That
means that non-NASD members didn't have to represent to the NASD broker
through which they conducted a short sale order that they would be able to
deliver the stock by settlement date.
A short seller typically borrows stock from a broker to sell it into the
market, betting that the share price will fall so that he can buy the stock
back at a lower price and pocket the difference.
The amended NASD affirmative determination rule, which was recently approved
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, will particularly affect short
sales conducted through foreign brokers, most specifically Canadian brokers
which have often been used by investors to sell short the stock of small
U.S. companies trading on the Over-the-counter Bulletin Board or OTCBB.
Because it's often impossible to borrow the shares of companies trading on
the OTCBB, investors and hedge funds looking to take negative bets on these
often-overvalued development-stage companies have traditionally been trading
through Canada where it's not required to borrow stock before selling it
short. The practice is known as naked shorting.
That trading avenue has now been effectively closed.
The new NASD rule doesn't cover Canadian brokers, since most are not members
of the association, instead it makes it the responsibility of U.S. brokers
trading with non-members to make sure that their counterparts will be able
to settle a transaction before completing a short sale.
"It's part of (a broker's) supervisory responsibilities," NASD's Luparello
said, adding that a non-member's previous failures to deliver should be a
good indication of whether or not it will in fact be able to complete the
transaction by the settlement date.
Market makers engaged in bone fide market making activities will continue to
be exempt from affirmative determination.
Luparello said that, unlike a parallel SEC initiative to tighten short
selling rules on the small-cap markets, the new NASD rules did not originate
from worries over mounting failures to deliver stock into the national
clearing system. But Luparello said the amended NASD rule fits nicely with
the new short selling regulations now under consideration by the SEC.
"I think it addresses a gap and (shows) that we, like the SEC, are looking
at a variety of things in this area," Luparello said.
The NASD proposal was first submitted to the SEC in November 2001, well
before alleged abuses of naked shorting became the focal point of a campaign
lead by some OTCBB companies in the U.S that say they have been victimized
by the practice.
While some investors argue that short sellers provide a needed service to
the markets, others have called for the complete abolition of short selling
because of the undue pressure its puts on the shares of companies.
While market participants in the U.S. and abroad are well aware of the new
short selling regulations being put forward by the SEC, known as Regulation
SHO, most said they knew nothing of the NASD's plan before it became final.
"It's taken us by surprise," said Richard Thomas, head of compliance at
Canadian brokerage firm Pacific International.
Although separate from it, the amended NASD rule fits tightly within the
SEC's SHO which is now under review by the SEC staff after a period during
which market participants were invited to comment on it.
As it stands, the new SEC short selling rules will make it easier to short
large-cap stocks since they would do away with the "uptick" rule, which bans
short selling on a stock when the price is falling.
But it when it comes to the small-cap markets, where it's often impossible
to borrow stock, the impact of SHO will be the opposite, making it harder to
short sale stock.
The new SEC rule sets a predetermined level of so-called clearing fails -
cases in which a broker or investor cannot deliver stock within two days
after settlement - which will trigger a 90-day blackout whereby the customer
will not be allowed to short sell that security. That 90-day exemption would
affect trading of U.S. securities in and outside the U.S.
The new NASD affirmative determination rule will take effect on Feb. 20.
(Carol S. Remond is one of four "In The Money" columnists who take a
sophisticated look at the value of companies and their securities and
explores unique trading strategies.)
-By Carol S. Remond; Dow Jones Newswires; 201 938 2074;
carol.remond@dowjones.com
NASD Tightens Short Selling/Delivery Rule
DJN: =DJ IN THE MONEY: NASD Tightens Short Selling/Delivery Rule
By Carol S. Remond
A Dow Jones Newswires Column
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Taking most market participants by surprise, the
National Associations of Securities Dealers has drastically tightened one of
its rules governing short selling.
Known as affirmative determination, the NASD rule stipulates that brokers
and dealers engaged in a short sale transaction must make sure that shares
can be delivered by settlement time, three days later.
"We closed a loophole," said Steve Luparello, executive vice president of
Market Regulation at NASD.
Until now, non-NASD members, like specialists, option markets and foreign
brokers, weren't covered under the affirmative determination rule. That
means that non-NASD members didn't have to represent to the NASD broker
through which they conducted a short sale order that they would be able to
deliver the stock by settlement date.
A short seller typically borrows stock from a broker to sell it into the
market, betting that the share price will fall so that he can buy the stock
back at a lower price and pocket the difference.
The amended NASD affirmative determination rule, which was recently approved
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, will particularly affect short
sales conducted through foreign brokers, most specifically Canadian brokers
which have often been used by investors to sell short the stock of small
U.S. companies trading on the Over-the-counter Bulletin Board or OTCBB.
Because it's often impossible to borrow the shares of companies trading on
the OTCBB, investors and hedge funds looking to take negative bets on these
often-overvalued development-stage companies have traditionally been trading
through Canada where it's not required to borrow stock before selling it
short. The practice is known as naked shorting.
That trading avenue has now been effectively closed.
The new NASD rule doesn't cover Canadian brokers, since most are not members
of the association, instead it makes it the responsibility of U.S. brokers
trading with non-members to make sure that their counterparts will be able
to settle a transaction before completing a short sale.
"It's part of (a broker's) supervisory responsibilities," NASD's Luparello
said, adding that a non-member's previous failures to deliver should be a
good indication of whether or not it will in fact be able to complete the
transaction by the settlement date.
Market makers engaged in bone fide market making activities will continue to
be exempt from affirmative determination.
Luparello said that, unlike a parallel SEC initiative to tighten short
selling rules on the small-cap markets, the new NASD rules did not originate
from worries over mounting failures to deliver stock into the national
clearing system. But Luparello said the amended NASD rule fits nicely with
the new short selling regulations now under consideration by the SEC.
"I think it addresses a gap and (shows) that we, like the SEC, are looking
at a variety of things in this area," Luparello said.
The NASD proposal was first submitted to the SEC in November 2001, well
before alleged abuses of naked shorting became the focal point of a campaign
lead by some OTCBB companies in the U.S that say they have been victimized
by the practice.
While some investors argue that short sellers provide a needed service to
the markets, others have called for the complete abolition of short selling
because of the undue pressure its puts on the shares of companies.
While market participants in the U.S. and abroad are well aware of the new
short selling regulations being put forward by the SEC, known as Regulation
SHO, most said they knew nothing of the NASD's plan before it became final.
"It's taken us by surprise," said Richard Thomas, head of compliance at
Canadian brokerage firm Pacific International.
Although separate from it, the amended NASD rule fits tightly within the
SEC's SHO which is now under review by the SEC staff after a period during
which market participants were invited to comment on it.
As it stands, the new SEC short selling rules will make it easier to short
large-cap stocks since they would do away with the "uptick" rule, which bans
short selling on a stock when the price is falling.
But it when it comes to the small-cap markets, where it's often impossible
to borrow stock, the impact of SHO will be the opposite, making it harder to
short sale stock.
The new SEC rule sets a predetermined level of so-called clearing fails -
cases in which a broker or investor cannot deliver stock within two days
after settlement - which will trigger a 90-day blackout whereby the customer
will not be allowed to short sell that security. That 90-day exemption would
affect trading of U.S. securities in and outside the U.S.
The new NASD affirmative determination rule will take effect on Feb. 20.
(Carol S. Remond is one of four "In The Money" columnists who take a
sophisticated look at the value of companies and their securities and
explores unique trading strategies.)
-By Carol S. Remond; Dow Jones Newswires; 201 938 2074;
carol.remond@dowjones.com
OBTW: If you add the Google Toolbar to your web browser, you get a fabulous Pop-Up Blocker for Free.
John
If you use Earthlink as your ISP the have Norton's ( as I recall ) in their Email system so you're always protected by the latest high-end version; presuming you turn it on. They also notify you if you get a hit.
John
Mooney Airplane Company Deliveries in 2003 Increased 350% in 2003 Compared to Prior Year
KERRVILLE, Texas, Jan 27, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mooney Airplane Co., wholly owned subsidiary of Mooney Aerospace Group Ltd., (OTCBB:MASG) announced today that in 2003 the company delivered 35 airplanes, a whopping 350% increase from the number of aircraft delivered in 2002. Deliveries included 29 Mooney Ovation2 models and 6Bravo DX aircraft.
Mooney President J. Nelson Happy remarked: "We are very pleased with the company's sales and deliveries in 2003. It exceeds our expectations, and reflects the hard work that all of our employees put into restarting the company."
Sam Rothman, chairman of Mooney's board, stated: "We accomplished a great deal in 2003. We went from a production rate of one airplane per month to about five per month. We are now well positioned to increase production in 2004. We have proven that the company is back in business and ready to resume normal operations this year."
Nicolas Chabbert, executive vice president of marketing and sales for Mooney, stated: "In 2003 we re-established the confidence with our customers and we were able to sell an increased number of airplanes toward the later part of the year to traditional Mooney buyers. Our new airplanes were built to the highest quality standard in Mooney's 50-year-history. In 2004 we expect a number of important technological advances that will put Mooney at the cutting edge of general aviation technology. We also expect to increase sales to about 80 airplanes for the year."
Mr. Happy commented: "We expect to re-enter the international market with substantially increased sales in 2004 to take advantage of the favorable exchange rate which now exists, especially in Europe. We are optimistic about the company's opportunities thoughout the world."
Mooney Aerospace Group Ltd. is a general aviation holding company that owns Mooney Airplane Co., located in Kerrville, Texas. Mooney currently sells three models; the highest performing four-place single engine piston powered aircraft, the Bravo DX, and its stablemates, the highly rated Ovation2 DX and the economical Ovation. Mooney is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Kerrville, Texas, this year, where it has manufactured more than 10,000 aircraft that have been delivered worldwide. Complete information about Mooney aircraft is available at www.Mooney.com. (http://www.Mooney.com).
For additional information contact:
Mooney Airplane Company
J. Nelson Happy, President
Louis Schreiner Field
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Phone: 830-792-2917
SOURCE:
Mooney Airplane Co.
Mooney Airplane Company, Kerrville
J. Nelson Happy, 830-792-2917
Cycle Country Ranked in Powersports Business Top 100 Influential Companies
MILFORD, Iowa, Jan. 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing custom-fitted accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), ranked as one of the 100 most influential companies in the January, 2004 issue of Powersports Business. The last six years of "market share, product development, industry involvement, and innovation in the way a company does business" identified the areas of distinction used by Powersports Business Magazine's editors to select their top 100 companies.
"We are honored to be named as one of the 100 most influential companies and identified as a leader by Powersports Business," said Mr. Ron Hickman, CEO and President of Cycle Country Accessories. "To be included in this elite group of companies demonstrates that our continuous commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed in the powersports industry."
Cycle Country was also recognized as the leader in ATV accessories in a January, 2004 article of ATV-Industry Magazine. In their survey of ATV dealers nationwide, 48% of the dealers named Cycle Country as the best selling brand of accessories that they carried, more than doubling the closest competitor's 20%. The article stated, "From Colorado to Connecticut, farmers and ranchers seem to rely on Cycle Country's farm and ranch products for ATVs". The piece named many different types of accessories: winches, plows, sprayers, mowers, seeders, racks, hitches, discs, and spreaders. Many of the dealerships agreed, ". . .one brand stood out above the rest -- Cycle Country."
Ehlert Powersports Business is the first place the powersports industry looks for breaking news. Published 16 times per year, the "newspaper of record" gives dealers, distributors, and manufacturers timely business news and analysis every three weeks. Powersports Business provides editorial coverage that's as comprehensive as it is timely.
About Cycle Country Accessories Corp.
Cycle Country, http://www.cyclecountry.com, with over 50% of the worldwide market in several product categories, is the industry leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for the utility all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
Since 1981, Cycle Country has developed an extensive line of branded products of snowplows, lawnmowers, spreaders, sprayers, hitches and many other utility equipment items along with recreational accessories. The Company's products custom fit virtually every brand of ATV on the market, which are distributed to essentially all ATV and motorcycle dealers in North America.
The Company has 19 international distributors that sell Cycle Country products in 35 countries throughout Asia, Europe, Central and South America. Additionally, Cycle Country dominates the golf car wheel cover market by manufacturing approximately 90% of all wheel covers sold to original equipment manufacturers worldwide. The Company sells high-performance premium oil filters for motorcycles and ATVs throughout the U.S. under the brand name Perf-form Products. They also manufacture heavy-duty garden equipment attachments for garden tractors, ATVs and other utility vehicles within the Lawn & Garden industry under their brand name Weekend Warrior.
For the latest SEC filings or past news releases, go to the company's website at http://www.cyclecountry.com and click on the Investor Relations heading. Please direct any financial questions to David Finke at Magellan Financial Media Group, LLC. (317) 867-2839. Cycle Country Accessories Corp: 2188 Hwy. 86, Milford, Iowa 51351, 800.841.2222.
CONTACT:
Cycle Country Accessories Corp.
Magellan Financial Media Group, LLC.
David Finke
(317) 867-2839
HEC - Harken Updates Gulf Coast Operations
HOUSTON, Jan 27, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Harken Energy Corporation (Amex: HEC) ("Harken") provided today an update on the operations of its oil and gas assets located in the onshore and offshore Gulf coast regions of Texas and Louisiana.
Lapeyrouse Field, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana:
The Thomas Cenac #1, initially drilled in 2001, was placed on compression in the fourth quarter of 2003 and is now producing gross volumes of approximately 1,000,000 cubic feet per day. Harken holds a working interest of approximately 28% in this producing well.
During the fourth quarter of 2003, two exploitation wells were drilled in the Lapeyrouse field. The AM Dupont #2 was successfully drilled and completed, and is now producing at an initial gross rate of approximately 3,600,000 cubic feet per day with 50 barrels of condensate, no water, and a flowing tubing pressure of approximately 4,100 pounds per square inch ("psi"). The JC Dupont #2 well was also drilled and is currently undergoing completion. Harken holds a working interest of approximately 10% in each of these wells.
Raymondville Field, Willacy and Kenedy Counties, Texas:
During the fourth quarter of 2003, Harken's development well, the Yturria #3-26 was drilled to a depth of approximately 10,740 feet. The Yturria #3-26 well began production this month with an initial gross rate of approximately 2,100,000 cubic feet per day with a flowing tubing pressure of approximately 2,950 psi. Harken holds a working interest of approximately 27% in this new well. Over the past three years, Harken has participated in a drilling success rate at Raymondville of approximately 96%, successfully completing 27 of 28 wells at Raymondville since the fall of 1999.
Lake Raccourci Field, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
The State Lease 1480 #2 was successfully recompleted this month and is now sustaining gross production of approximately 280 barrels of oil, and 265,000 cubic feet of gas per day, with a flowing tubing pressure of approximately 2,100 psi. The recompletion increased current production from this well by approximately 500% as compared to production immediately preceding the recompletion. Harken has an average working interest of approximately 40% in this well.
SOURCE Harken Energy Corporation
Investor Relations of Harken Energy Corporation,
+1-281-504-4000, or info@harkenenergy.com
http://www.harkenenergy.com
Harken Updates Gulf Coast Operations
HOUSTON, Jan 27, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Harken Energy Corporation (Amex: HEC) ("Harken") provided today an update on the operations of its oil and gas assets located in the onshore and offshore Gulf coast regions of Texas and Louisiana.
Lapeyrouse Field, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana:
The Thomas Cenac #1, initially drilled in 2001, was placed on compression in the fourth quarter of 2003 and is now producing gross volumes of approximately 1,000,000 cubic feet per day. Harken holds a working interest of approximately 28% in this producing well.
During the fourth quarter of 2003, two exploitation wells were drilled in the Lapeyrouse field. The AM Dupont #2 was successfully drilled and completed, and is now producing at an initial gross rate of approximately 3,600,000 cubic feet per day with 50 barrels of condensate, no water, and a flowing tubing pressure of approximately 4,100 pounds per square inch ("psi"). The JC Dupont #2 well was also drilled and is currently undergoing completion. Harken holds a working interest of approximately 10% in each of these wells.
Raymondville Field, Willacy and Kenedy Counties, Texas:
During the fourth quarter of 2003, Harken's development well, the Yturria #3-26 was drilled to a depth of approximately 10,740 feet. The Yturria #3-26 well began production this month with an initial gross rate of approximately 2,100,000 cubic feet per day with a flowing tubing pressure of approximately 2,950 psi. Harken holds a working interest of approximately 27% in this new well. Over the past three years, Harken has participated in a drilling success rate at Raymondville of approximately 96%, successfully completing 27 of 28 wells at Raymondville since the fall of 1999.
Lake Raccourci Field, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
The State Lease 1480 #2 was successfully recompleted this month and is now sustaining gross production of approximately 280 barrels of oil, and 265,000 cubic feet of gas per day, with a flowing tubing pressure of approximately 2,100 psi. The recompletion increased current production from this well by approximately 500% as compared to production immediately preceding the recompletion. Harken has an average working interest of approximately 40% in this well.
SOURCE Harken Energy Corporation
Investor Relations of Harken Energy Corporation,
+1-281-504-4000, or info@harkenenergy.com
http://www.harkenenergy.com
O/T: You guys might want to check out NNOS just for kicks.
John
from SI:
To:jmhollen who started this subject
From: Mr. E2u Monday, Jan 26, 2004 2:09 PM
Respond to of 94
GMED should see much more upside from here. I live in Japan and I teach English at an international company that supplies 80% of Japan with eggs and breeds chickens. They are in a panic here and this is just the beginning of the avian flu epidemic.
GMED is positioned very well despite that it is a pink sheet stock. The news out today coupled with the news out on Avian flu should make this stock an easy double from here in my opinion. I just bought in at an average of .155 for 250,000 shares.........so my money is where my mouth is.
GMED Avian Flu news:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040115/cgth064_1.html
Avian Flu Recent News! Check this out!:
http://news.google.com/news?q=avian+flu&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&s...
This is just the beginning IMHO.
Good Luck to all!
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