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southacresdave: OT: I make it into a game. I tell different things to different people. They all think I am full of sh*t anyway and assume I am out of work. LOL My wife tells them something different as well, must really confuse those that can't cope with a different lifestyle.
OT bbotcs : don't have PM, spent all my $$$ on a Diamondback Elliptical, not the cheap way to go.
Anyone in a rush?
Mobile Infrared Transmitters (MIRT) are used by police, ambulances, and fire trucks to turn the red lights into green lights. Now a website www.i-hacked.com shows how to build a DIY MIRT for less than $20. While it's true that you will not encounter as many red lights (not all intersections are MIRT equipped), the fines you will pay are significant. Here's a snapshot of the fines you can expect in Michigan (other states are similar): 24
> A misdemeanor and up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $5,000 for possession of a MIRT.
> A felony charge with up to two years in jail and a fine of $10,000 for buying or selling a MIRT.
> A felony charge with up to five years in jail and a fine of $15,000 for using a MIRT and causing a traffic crash
> A felony charge with up to 15 years in jail and a fine of $25,000 for the use of a MIRT resulting in death.
bbotcs: I share your feelings, however Mr. Market will tell you that $80 or even $100 a barrel prices are already factored in. Almost liquidated a chunk of stock today, decided to get on the elliptical machine for an hour instead. Lose a pound, lose some cash!
ZEN: we are a society of fat, stupid, lazy people ... in general, with the few exceptions of those who read this board. <g>
Len: Although you responded to my post, none of what you said in any way conflicts with what I said. I merely stated that I felt that people deserved to be tipped well and that I had observed that food service workers tipped better than the general public.
And for the record, I have never dined at Sonic or Outback. Can't remember the last time I ate at a place that served food to your car. Must have been in college and doubt very much that we gave much of a tip.
As for your 3% rule, they don't call you the Sultan of Cheap for nothing. Break off a small piece of one of your silver ingots and leave a real tip.
btw - 99% of the high school kids who I hired in Florida could not give change without using a calculator.
yield: I owned a retail food business for one horrible year! The interesting thing that I noticed was that the biggest tippers were people who had the least to give. They usually worked in retail food, bars, etc. It was amazing to see a guy or gal give a $5.00 tip on a $5.00 sale, when you knew they were getting by on tips themselves. Since that day I have been humbled and will tip generously according to service. I don't care how much work they had to put into it. If they are pleasant, polite and look like they give a Sh@t, then I give them a good tip. Your wife is right, tell her I support her 100% on this issue, not in any other way! LOL
Lentinmen: FCXpD on the NYSE, it is a preferred.
edit: at least that is how schwab has it!
bbotcs: Not insulted Ford announced that it is closing 2 truck plants, resulting in the loss of something like 4200 well paying jobs that have good benefits. I don't care who I insult here--anyone who has bought a full-size Honda, Nissan or Toyota pickup has helped to put those 4200 people out of work
I have bent over backwards over the past 20 years to buy american made cars. However they have (GM, FORD) have done nothing but build overpriced lousy cars when compared to Japanese, German and other foreign companies. I had a jeep, underpowered, rust bucket. A chevy, no brakes, squeaks, rattles.
If american manufacturers made cars of the same quality as the others but charged more due to health care and unions, I would buy american. I don't mind paying $2K extra for american made. But when you factor in the quality, it just makes it hard to do.
Blame the unions and stupid management for the problems in the industry, don't blame the consumer. And why pick on car buyers, what about all the foreign crap sold at Walmart, Target, and just about everywhere in this country.
Southwall Technologies Inc. Q1 2006 Results Teleconference To Be Webcast May 1, 2006
Monday April 10, 1:20 pm ET
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2006--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX - News) plans to release its financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2006 on Monday, May 1, 2006, following the close of market. The company's management will hold a teleconference at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET that same day.
This call will be open to all investors via a webcast accessible at www.southwall.com and by phone. Both phone and webcast replays will be available for approximately one week after the teleconference, beginning approximately two hours after the call ends.
How to Access the Webcast
Go to the Investor Relations page of the Southwall website at www.southwall.com and click on the CCBN webcast icon. From here, you can listen to the teleconference, assuming that your computer system is configured properly.
How to Access the Call
Using access code # 7758868, domestic U.S. callers can dial (877) 481-7179, while international callers can dial (706) 634-7186. The phone replay will be accessible at (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291, access code # 7758868.
About Southwall Technologies Inc.
Southwall Technologies Inc., designs and manufactures thin film products that selectively absorb, reflect or transmit light. Southwall products are used in a number of automotive, electronic display and architectural glass products to enhance optical and thermal performance characteristics, improve user comfort and reduce energy costs. Southwall is an ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturer and sells advanced thin film coatings to over 25 countries around the world. Southwall's customers include Audi, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, DuPont, Mitsui Chemicals, Peugeot-Citroen, Philips, Pilkington, Renault, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, and Volvo.
Contact:
Southwall Technologies
Roween Nacionales, 650-962-9111
rnacionales@southwall.com
"China's supply of cheap labor is running out. Hundreds of China's factories are raising wages and benefits to contend with nagging labor shortages. Applicants used to "just show up at the door," said a human resources manager at appliance maker Well Brain. "Now we put up an ad looking for five people, and maybe one person shows up." The change could push up the prices of cheap exports that have fueled China's economic boom, and drive low-cost manufacturers to other countries such as Vietnam. "We're seeing an end to the golden period of extremely low-cost labor in China," said Goldman Sachs economist Hong Liang."
My solution to our southern border issue is to hand out airline tickets to China at the border!
Interesting company, I have been looking at it for awhile. Seems that nobody cares at this point. The pet industry is filled with crazy people who will spend like crazy to keep Fido happy. It is unreal to watch how much money pet lovers will throw away.
Best of luck, I will be a buyer at some point.
btw - would really be cool if you spelled the family name correctly in the info box. TSENGAS.
Figures, I took my son to golf today and the stock finally looks better. Guess I will have to do that all week. Another stock that I watch (small position) VLDI also moved today up 85% on 2.8 million shares. Something is up, have no idea what. EKCS is more transparent.
MSFT: Besides having an effect on msft, what do you think the delay in VISTA software will do to the tech industry for the rest of the year. I am guessing it is a killer.
Education: I want to start teaching my 9 year old about the stock market and investing. I learned it through osmosis and would like to teach him using a better method. LOL
Anyone ever do this, or are you all to young to have this problem?
markrhead: don't base your investment decisions on that story. it is not a true and complete picture of the MM activity.
InTheGreen: How is the Expressway these days. I grew up in Great Neck, could not take the traffic anymore. Where are you looking to buy?
Don't Mess With Us Old Guys
A wealthy old lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking her
faithful aged poodle named Cuddles, along for the company.
One day the poodle starts chasing butterflies and before long, Cuddles
discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a leopard heading
rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch.
The old poodle thinks, "Oh, oh! I'm in deep doo-doo now!" Noticing some
bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the
bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the leopard is about
to leap the old poodle exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious
leopard! I wonder if there are any more around here?"
Hearing this, the young leopard halts his attack in mid-strike, a look
of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. "Whew!",
says the leopard, "That was close! That old poodle nearly had me!"
Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby
tree, and figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade for
protection from the leopard. So off he goes, but the old poodle sees
him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figures that
something must be up. The monkey soon catches up with the leopard,
spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard.
The young leopard is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here,
monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving
canine!"
Now, the old poodle sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back
and thinks, "What am I going to do now?", but instead of running, the
dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen
them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old poodle
says: "Where's that damn monkey? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me
another leopard!"
Moral of this story...
Don't mess with old guys...age and treachery will always overcome youth
and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience!
I am slightly more than 1% on my property taxes. I add an extra $1000.00 to that number for local school fundraiser which I consider to be part of the deal.
Portland OR
From the recent prospectus which hurts in the short term, but should have a long term positive impact on the company. The realization that they can't survive only on the sales efforts of one 70+ year old CEO.
"Our sales dependency has shifted from our President and Chief Executive
Officer, Arthur Barchenko, to seven marketing and sales managers to meet our
revenue objectives. During the last year, we have sought to mitigate the
concentration of sales efforts by (i) retaining new personnel and engaging
independent contractors to market our products and generate sales opportunities
and (ii) expanding sales efforts in geographic regions on which we have not
focused our resources in years past such as the Caribbean, Latin America, Egypt
and the Middle East, and Africa, where we are developing projects that
management believes will result in ongoing revenue."
Knowledge: Thanks for the info, I assume someday the market will tighten up a bit. LOL
PDNL: Anyone with level II pinksheet quotes, can you tell me how many market makers show up on this? TIA
OTCBB:
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EDAC: This article appeared as news on my Schwab Streetsmart Pro and then shortly thereafter was gone... interesting?
http://www.courant.com/business/hc-haar0319.artmar19,0,1856811.column
edit: and now it is back! weird.
Sometimes you just give up on a stock or have what you think is a better opportunity. I don't worry about why someone else is selling in such a low volume sell off. IF hundreds of thousands of shares were being offerred, I would be worried. I will make good money here or go down with the ship. - those my were last shares for the year! LOL
margin calls: this might help
http://personal.fidelity.com/products/stocksbonds/content/margin6.shtml
Promised myself that I had enough, could not resist low 80's however and added more today. Someone had been sitting all week with 20K at 95 cents and it was obvious that they were going to give up by Friday, they did.
Where's the Beef?
Mad Cow: Are We Still Unprepared?
Another case of the disease surfaces, and so do concerns about the lack of a system to track infected cattle
By DAVID THIGPEN
Posted Thursday, Mar. 16, 2006
The discovery this week of a third case of mad cow disease in the U.S. is renewing worries that, contrary to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's claim last summer that mad cow "is on its way out," the fatal brain illness may actually be getting a foothold in America. The new case is also raising fresh concerns that should an outbreak occur, the Agriculture Department will be unable to contain it because it has no efficient way of tracking where sick cattle picked up the disease.
In this week's case, which was discovered on an Alabama ranch, record-keeping was so poor that inspectors could not immediately determine where the diseased animal was born or raised. Inspectors did not even know the animal's age and were forced to examine its teeth to make a guess (about 10 years old, the FDA estimates). Investigators are also unsure where that cow, which was euthanized and buried after it fell sick, may have fed. This is crucial because the disease is believed to be spread in cattle feed carrying infected brain, bone or spinal tissue from other cows. Any cow that ate from the same troughs could be sick, too. According to research by New York biologist Michael Hansen, it takes less than a milligram of infected material to contract the disease. "This is a critical example of our failure to have an animal ID system," warns Jean Halloran, director of food safety at the Consumer' s Union. "We were moving toward this sytem but the USDA backed off." In 2004 the USDA proposed a mandatory national animal tagging and tracking system that would make tracing the origins and whereabouts of any cow easy, but the effort has foundered. The biggest obstacle isn't rounding up the 95 million cattle in the U.S.; it's rounding up the cattle producers. There are about 800,000 cattlemen scattered across the 50 states, and many resent tagging as an expensive and unnecessary government intrusion. Expensive is right; the cost currently runs about $100 per head. Under pressure from cattlemen, the USDA agreed to make tagging voluntary. Currently, only about 10% of the herd is traceable through the USDA's tracking system
Three cases is far from an epidemic, and there has yet to be a reported human case of the illness in the U.S., but steak and hamburger lovers worried about mad cow disease may not take comfort in the USDA's response to the Alabama case. At a press conference Monday, department chief veterinarian John Clifford announced that the USDA will go ahead with previously announced plans to scale down its mad cow testing program. "The incidence of BSE [Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathyin] this country remains extremely low and our interlocking safeguards are working to protect both human and animal health, and we remain very confident in the safety of U.S. beef," said Clifford. But Consumer Union's Halloran says increased testing is needed and describes the USDA policy as "don't look, don't find." Currently, the U.S. tests about 1% of its cattle for mad cow disease. Japan tests nearly 100% and the European Union tests all cattle over 30 months old.
JMIH pump..
Jupiter Marine (JMIH) $0.28. Yet Another Great Quarter.
"Sooner or later, superior performance from an operating standpoint is
rewarded...."
>Roland Perry, Editor.
>
>"We feel that Jupiter Marine is one of the best positioned outboard boat
>manufacturers in the country. We have achieved great success in carving a
>niche in what is a highly competitive market. We feel that the increased
>recognition of our brand among boaters is a testament to the quality of
>our products and the dedication of our employees. For the reasons we have
>continuously highlighted, we are optimistic with regard to the long-term
>growth of the Company and growing acceptance of our brand."
>
>Carl Herndon, President, Jupiter Marine.
>
>==================================================
>
>Press Release Source: Jupiter Marine International Holdings, Inc.
>
>Jupiter Marine Reports Fiscal 2006 Second Quarter Results
>Wednesday March 15, 10:19 am ET
>
>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & PALMETTO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15,
>2006--Jupiter Marine International Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: JMIH - News):
>
>2Q FY 2006 Highlights
>
>Revenue increased 31.5% to $3.4 million due to higher sales from the
>Jupiter 38'
>Net income applicable to common shareholders up 11.2% to 116,000, or $.01
>per diluted share
>Order backlog remains steady at six months
>Production underway at Jupiter Marine's new Palmetto, FL manufacturing
>facilities
>Company taking orders for new Jupiter 29' boat
>
>Jupiter Marine International Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: JMIH - News), a
>leading manufacturer of high quality, semi-custom center console boats
>under the Jupiter(TM) brand name, today announced financial results for
>the second quarter and six months-ended January 28, 2006 (see attached
>tables).
>
>Carl Herndon, President of Jupiter Marine, stated, "We are very pleased
>with our results in the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2006,
>which we feel are even more impressive when you factor in various economic
>factors affecting our customer base, including higher fuel prices, higher
>interest rates and the effect of a especially destructive hurricane
>season. Despite these economic conditions, we have maintained a steady
>order backlog of approximately six months throughout the first half of
>fiscal 2006. We attribute this continued demand for our boats to
>outstanding customer service, the increased recognition of our brand among
>boaters and our well connected dealer network."
>
>Mr. Herndon continued, "As we recently announced, a major contributor to
>our future growth will be the increase in capacity as a result of our
>opening new manufacturing facilities in Palmetto, FL. We have officially
>opened and begun production at this facility, and are currently in the
>process of hiring employees to satisfy existing orders. By adding this
>facility to our existing operations in Fort Lauderdale, we have achieved
>one of the Jupiter Marine's primary goals of the past three years, which
>was to increase production capacity and enable the Company to accommodate
>higher volume. Our expansion in Palmetto over time could potentially
>double the number of boats we manufacture. We intend to build our new 29'
>Forward Seating Center Console model, which has received rave reviews from
>our dealers, and a select number of the very popular Jupiter 31' models in
>Palmetto. Other models will remain in production at the existing Fort
>Lauderdale facility."
>
>Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 31.5% to $3.4
>million from $2.6 million in the same period last year. Higher sales were
>due to continued strong demand for the Company's outboard product line,
>driven largely by sales of the Jupiter 38', which the Company initially
>introduced in February 2005.
>
>Gross profit increased 15.6% to $825,000 in the second quarter of fiscal
>2006, from $714,000 in the comparable period of last year. The Company's
>gross profit margin decreased to 24.0% in the second quarter of fiscal
>2006 from 27.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Jupiter Marine has
>stated in the past that it will attempt to offset rising raw materials
>costs through the result of better utilization of overhead, pricing
>increases and improved materials management. Although the Company is,
>through a variety of initiatives, proactively addressing the impact of
>these costs on its operations, there can be no assurances that it can
>continue to compensate for these increases without an adverse affect on
>its operating results. In addition, the Company incurred costs of
>approximately $95,000 in relation to the start up of its new Palmetto
>manufacturing facility, which has now commenced operations.
>
>The Company also decided that it would no longer manufacture its current
>27' Forward Seating model. Consequently, a one-time provision for loss on
>disposition of assets (boat molds) in the amount of $73,844 was recorded
>during the quarter.
>
>Despite the aforementioned expenses, Jupiter Marine's net income
>applicable to common shareholders in the second quarter of fiscal 2006
>increased 11.2% to $116,000, or $.01 per diluted share on approximately
>18.4 million diluted shares outstanding, from $105,000, or $.01 per
>diluted share on approximately 15.4 million diluted shares outstanding, in
>the second quarter of fiscal 2005.
>
>Net sales for the first half of fiscal 2006 increased 22.4% to $6.6
>million from $5.4 million in the same period last year. Gross profit
>increased 13.9% to $1.6 million, or 24.4% of net sales, from $1.4 million,
>or 26.2% of net sales, in the year earlier period. Higher sales and gross
>profit for the first half of fiscal 2006 were due primarily to the reasons
>outlined above. The Company reported net income applicable to common
>shareholders for the first half of fiscal 2006 of $337,000, or $.02 per
>diluted share on approximately 18.0 million diluted shares outstanding,
>versus $267,000, or $.02 per diluted share on approximately 15.1 million
>diluted shares outstanding, in the same period last year.
>
>Mr. Herndon concluded, "We feel that Jupiter Marine is one of the best
>positioned outboard boat manufacturers in the country. We have achieved
>great success in carving a niche in what is a highly competitive market.
>We feel that the increased recognition of our brand among boaters is a
>testament to the quality of our products and the dedication of our
>employees. For the reasons we have continuously highlighted, we are
>optimistic with regard to the long-term growth of the Company and growing
>acceptance of our brand."
>
>Financial Position
>
>Jupiter Marine's balance sheet at January 28, 2006 is highlighted by a
>current ratio of 1.53:1, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63 compared to 0.64
>at July 31, 2005, and no long-term debt. In addition, Jupiter Marine
>negotiated an increase to $750,000 from $500,000 in its revolving line of
>credit, of which $370,000 was available at January 28, 2006.
>
>About Jupiter Marine International Holdings, Inc.
>
>Jupiter Marine designs, manufactures and markets high quality sportfishing
>boats designed to run at high speeds in offshore sea conditions while
>providing passengers with a smooth, comfortable, dry ride. The center
>console product line includes the 38' Forward Seating, 31' Open, 31'
>Forward Seating and 31' Cuddy, in addition to the all new Jupiter 29
>Forward Seating model. The Company's website is www.jupitermarine.com.
>
>This press release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking
>statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
>Act of 1995. The matters discussed in this press release include
>statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the
>Company, its directors or its officers with respect to the future
>operating performance of the Company. Investors are cautioned that any
>such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
>and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ
>materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of
>various factors.
>
> Jupiter Marine International Holdings, Inc.
> Consolidated Statements of Operations
> (Unaudited)
>
>
> Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
> January 28, January 29, January 28, January 29,
> 2006 2005 2006 2005
>
>NET SALES $3,439,337 $2,614,651 $6,573,637 $5,371,181
>
>COST OF SALES
> (exclusive of
> depreciation) 2,613,919 1,900,546 4,968,712 3,961,939
> ------------------------ -----------------------
> GROSS PROFIT 825,418 714,105 1,604,925 1,409,242
> ------------------------ -----------------------
>
>OPERATING EXPENSES:
> Selling and
> marketing 161,313 85,603 272,667 180,006
> General and
> administrative 412,062 341,137 772,813 676,511
> Depreciation and
> amortization 57,014 70,387 139,684 144,424
> ------------------------ -----------------------
> Total operating
> expenses 630,389 497,127 1,185,164 1,000,941
> ------------------------ -----------------------
>
>OTHER INCOME
> (EXPENSE):
> Interest expense (14,933) (16,439) (30,817) (33,348)
>Impairment of assets (73,844) - (73,844) -
>Interest expense -
> loan guarantee - (91,000) - (91,000)
> Other income 10,158 4,787 22,072 11,074
> ------------------------ -----------------------
>
> Total other
> income
> (expense) (78,619) (102,652) (82,589) (113,274)
>
>NET INCOME BEFORE
> INCOME TAXES 116,410 114,326 337,172 295,027
>
>INCOME TAX EXPENSE - - - -
> ------------------------ -----------------------
>NET INCOME 116,410 114,326 337,172 295,027
>
> Dividends on
> preferred stock - (9,679) - (28,108)
>
>
>NET INCOME APPLICABLE
> TO COMMON
> SHAREHOLDERS $ 116,410 $ 104,647 337,172 266,919
> ======================== =======================
>
>Basic and diluted net
> income per common
> share
> Basic $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.02 $ 0.02
> ======================== =======================
> Diluted $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.02 $ 0.02
> ======================== =======================
>
>Weighted average
> number of shares
> of common stock
> outstanding
> Basic 16,372,493 12,830,490 15,964,009 12,552,340
> ======================== =======================
> Diluted 18,372,493 15,354,106 17,964,009 15,075,956
> ======================== =======================
>
>
>
> Jupiter Marine International Holdings, Inc.
> Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
>
> January 28, July 30,
> 2006 2005
> (Unaudited)
>Current Assets $ 2,333,654 $ 2,092,268
> -------------- --------------
>Total Assets $ 3,952,161 $ 3,180,669
> ============== ==============
>
>Current Liabilities $ 1,529,917 $ 1,245,597
> -------------- --------------
>Total Liabilities $ 1,529,917 $ 1,245,597
> -------------- --------------
>
>Shareholders' Equity $ 2,422,244 $ 1,935,072
> -------------- --------------
>Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
> Equity $ 3,952,161 $ 3,180,669
> ============== ==============
>
>
>Contact:
>Jupiter Marine International Holdings, Inc.
>Lawrence S. Tierney, 954-523-8985
>or
>JMIH Investor Relations Counsel:
>The Equity Group Inc.
>Adam Prior, 212-836-9606
>Devin Sullivan, 212-836-9608
>
>==================================================
>JMIH: This press release may contain statements that constitute
>forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
>Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The matters discussed in this press release
>include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of
>the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to the future
>operating performance of the Company. Investors are cautioned that any
>such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
>and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ
>materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of
>various factors. We were hired by the company for 200,000 shares and
>additionally made open market purchases.
>================================================
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>We would like to point out that the majority of companies listed on the
>OTC Bulletin Board have factors which create an
>uncertainty about the their ability to continue as a going concern. These
>concerns are typically related to financing (or lack of), competitive
>environments, lack of operating history and operating at loss levels which
>is typical of most start-ups.
>These statement can usually be found in their most recent 10Q filings and
>typically you don't have to dig to far down past the financial tables. We
>like to use http://www.pinksheets.com for quick and easy access to SEC
>filings. We think it would be wise for most investors to assume that all
>companies listed on the OTC Bulletin Board (and many on NASDAQ) have going
>concern issues.
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Who are the 30% plus people who think that GWB is doing a heck of a job? Are these people so anti anything but Repbublican that they would march into a pit of fire following the leader?
sad commentary on the intelligence of people.
OT: SSKILLZ1: Check out Syntax Olevia 32 LCD/TV monitor on Amazon/Target: On Sale for $899.99 ... I have the 37" and love it. Thinking of buying the 32" for another room.
JMIH: abh3vt: "Sounds like a substantial risk of going private"
What are the other possible outcomes? Sale to another company? Acquisition of another company to capture economies of scale and mitigate Sarbanes costs?
Any other ideas?
lentinman: I think you wrote that article under an assumed name. It's like deja vu all over again. I don't agree 100% with it, but it is hard to argue against the major points. I think San Francisco will always be somewhat of an exception to the rule. What is the explanation of why SF real estate did not crash and burn after the dot com bust? Wait, I know, pent up demand from buyers who have been waiting for years to buy homes and would drag in friends and family members to cosign loans so they could buy. It is different in SF. That does not mean it won't drop, but it will be a groovy drop, man.
peace!
OT: bbotcs: Posting here instead of VM board!
Bird Flu, you have an unrealistic expectation that our government will be able to do the right things regarding Bird Flu.... Katrina? Iraq? Health Plan? Reform Social Security? Create Large deficits?
Your best protection against Bird Flu would be to have a supply of food in your house and be prepared to stay home in case of an outbreak. Even if Bush/Cheney had the right idea about what to do, everyone would more than likely go the other direction with it.
c|001 OT : re cramer, my thoughts are this, he is not all that good. he made his money on inside info in his hedge fund days. he is a joke.
OT: Stock-peeker, I have used Opera in the past.. however on my computer it has trouble with IHUB.. It would never recognize when a post had already been read unless you refreshed the page. I stopped using because of that. Otherwise it is fast and lean, just lacks compatibility with some sites that adhere to Microsoft standards.
MDF: Thanks Bob & Grim, sounds like a comedy team from the Ed Sullivan Show.. LOL I think I will wait on it awhile for a reentry point.
MDF: Bobwins: If you knew nothing about MDF and someone posted that stock on this board, based on what is going on would you buy the stock? Since they claim they are a year away from profitability seems to me that I could not make a case for buying it here. Am I missing something on this one?
buy/hold/sell ??
TIA
DonsHub: I don't agree that if "clinton were president he would have low numbers too." Clinton was a different kind of President. You may not agree with him on anything, but he can talk and spin on the fly. Bush can't chew gum and walk.
I watched Meet the Press this Sunday with George Allen and although I don't like his politics (#3 in Senate votes for Bush), he is smooth and can talk while sounding intelligent.
Bush is his own worst enemy and seeing him operate in a total vacuum that does not take into account the will of the people is an amazing thing. He is one clueless, god driven nut job. He is out and about today saying how calm and good things are in Iraq while people are getting blown up.
Anyone will be better than the current administration.
ot: lentinman:
it just never ceases to amaze me how poorly articles are written when they try to do math. And, who edits these things?
not only what you said, but other newspapers will pick up on these stories and rework them without research and spit them out as new. and then people will be quoting these at parties as fact!
LOL