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avdave,
My compliments. I know this post means little as it is simply my opinion and you most likely could care less about how I feel about things but in my book your credibility and my respect for your values just went up. It would be great if all followed your example. Your post and comments are very refreshing and I admire your balance and integrity concerning "The Semco Manufacturing Posts". Thanks for your post and again, my compliments.
GLTY,
Nez
Kaz,
A very good, logical and well thought out post. Thanks.
Nez
Does this help to provide a lead to the question?
Just trying to help and JMO,
Nez
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=106758
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Plasticon Completes SEMCO Acquisition
Cutting Edge Surfacing Company Will Position Plasticon for Growth in $100 Billion + Surfacing Industry
LEXINGTON, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 19, 2006 -- Plasticon International, Inc. (OTC: PLNI) announced today that the company has completed the acquisition of SEMCO Manufacturing, Inc.
"The acquisition of SEMCO Manufacturing is an absolutely critical part of our growth strategy," said Jim Turek, President and CEO of Plasticon International, Inc. "We are very excited about the completion of the acquisition, and we are confident that SEMCO will become the greatest profit center for Plasticon International in the years ahead. SEMCO is currently profitable and enjoys a stellar reputation as a technology leader in the surfacing industry. This is an established company with an outstanding record as a pioneer in surfacing and the company has proven itself again and again with many successful high-profile projects. SEMCO's products are the most innovative and versatile in the surfacing industry today, and the market potential is staggering. To give you one example, the world flooring market is a $95 billion industry (Source: The Freedonia Group, a leading international business research company). If we can capture merely 1% of this opportunity, that translates into $950 million in sales."
Mr. Turek continued, "And of course, flooring is just one piece of the massive surfacing industry that SEMCO serves, which is why we believe that SEMCO will be such a huge profit center for Plasticon. SEMCO's best-of-breed products, which cross link chemically to virtually any material they are being bonded to, reinforces the density of almost any surface, including concrete, tile, wood, foam, metal, asphalt, rubber, tile of all types, and can even seal off toxic gases from asbestos, thereby eliminating the need to remove asbestos. Their product applications are virtually endless and extend far beyond flooring to wall surfaces, heavily trafficked outdoor walkways, parks and public works projects, kitchen and bathroom surfaces, and roadway projects (such as bridge decks and the beautification of highway dividers). There are tremendous opportunities for growth, particularly in transportation. The Senate recently passed a $285 billion transportation bill. As the only company in our sector that is DOT (Department of Transportation) approved in all 50 states, Plasticon is in a unique position to offer both our recycled plastic product lines and SEMCO's innovative products for potential DOT projects in the future. We believe that the fact that SEMCO's products are environmentally responsible and require no waste disposal, will make SEMCO's products a very attractive choice for the Department of Transportation in the future. As a green company, SEMCO Manufacturing not only meets national requirements -- they exceed requirements."
Mr. Turek also noted that the product synergies with Plasticon's existing recycled plastic rebar support product line and SEMCO's surfacing products will allow Plasticon to immediately begin offering SEMCO's products to existing customers. "SEMCO's surfacing products add years to the life of the structure they are bonding to by eliminating the absorption of water into the surface they are applied to. SEMCO has the only product on the market which effectively prevents water damage. This problem has plagued the construction industry for years and costs the U.S. billions of dollars annually. One application where this is critical is with bridge construction and repair. Until now, water damage has corroded the metal rebar supports which have been used in bridge construction in the past. The combination of Plasticon's rebar supports, which are impervious to water because they are made from recycled plastic, and SEMCO's surfacing products, which completely waterproof the structure they are bonding to, is unprecedented in our sector," Mr. Turek said. "These two products, offered together, give Plasticon an enormous competitive advantage. We will be the only company in our sector that can offer a truly comprehensive waterproofing solution to the construction industry."
SEMCO Manufacturing, based in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1981, has provided their surfacing products to many of the city's most impressive showcase projects, including a number of 5 star luxury resorts. Their eclectic customer base also includes high profile commercial, public and private clientele. Projects have ranged from critical government facilities (the flooring of the Pentagon) to elementary schools, community centers and many prominent parks and public works projects to the Bioshpere project, where the SEMCO team provided the materials for the creation of a lush, fully functioning indoor rainforest. SEMCO's product line is noted for its incredible durability which is why it is not only extensively used indoors, but also on heavily trafficked outdoor walkways, in extreme outdoor weather conditions, in chlorinated pool water and on rugged exteriors. SEMCO Manufacturing has offices in the U.S., Japan, China, Singapore, and Australia.
Plasticon's acquisition of SEMCO Manufacturing, Inc. has been completed, and is now awaiting SEC approval. For more information about Plasticon International and for important updates, please visit the Plasticon web site online at www.plasticonintl.com. For more information about SEMCO Manufacturing, please visit www.semcomfg.com.
About Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, transportation signage, plastic lumber, and office supplies which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green Company, environmentally friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
Disclaimer: The Company relies upon the Safe Harbor Laws of 1933, 1934, and 1995 for all public news releases. Statements, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The Company, through its management, makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations, performance and other developments. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. It is impossible to identify all such factors. Factors whish could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, management and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity; litigation, compensation, and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements.
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Contact:
Plasticon International, Inc.:
Jim Turek
President and CEO
3166 Custer Drive, Suite 101
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
web site: www.plasticonintl.com
Contact Investor Relations:
Matt Maguire
Ph: 866 843 2775
SOURCE: Plasticon International, Inc.
Very OT.
MRDALE,
Thanks for your honest words.
If it is true "Christianity, morality, ethics and all the good stuff goes out the window when money enters the picture," as you say, then lets at least admit that this will be due to our own choice and free will.
IMO, when material things become more important than life, it is inevitable for anarchy to rise and to eventually lead to ordered living human systems to end in destruction.
JMO, but it is up to us to choose. Fortunately, we seem to figure it out eventually, otherwise socialism, the nazis movement, communism and all the other civilisation destroying systems would be far more common.
Thanks for the thought provoking post,
GLTY,
Nez
I completely agree. I know of another very credible stock, which even has some congress people writing legislation (some is already on the books) requiring the use of the type of product they deal in. This stock has done the same thing since they realized that no matter what the news they released was, the stock would always drop. They just decided to work on growing the business and confirm that if there is manipulation going on, it is legit. Now they are silent and the real longs are there but they too have gone silent. They just check in once and a while to let each other know they are still there. the reason I am so loud today is because I got back into PLNI and plan on staying as I have learned much from watching and reading what has been going on here.
JMO and GLTY,
Nez
Why ask the board when you can probably get a better idea by communicating with them or checking on them yourself.
What we see being reflected here or in the pps is one side of the story. JMO but I think if you get both sides you will be able to make a better informed decision. Here is one place to look and consider all the stock swaps one sees on level II at PLNI's Home page investor site<<<<http://www.plasticonintl.com/investor_relations.html>>> represents at least $100.00 for every 1M shares swapped. Out of the 18.5 (approx.) million traded so far, you know someone is making money consitently and at a decent rate. They also hold enough shres to do this. I am impressed that folks have been smart enough to think of a way to set the stage, which had to be very tough, carry it out and now patiently reap the profits which if they are not huge in one shot must be adding up. Whether you like the situation or not, oe has to give them credit!
The following shows any major changes in the stocks status prior to occurance, from what I understand (see earliet post from last night)
http://www.pinksheets.com/marketactivity/todays_changes.jsp
JMO,
Nez
Neo,
I used to work for an airline. They had no concept of Holidays and due to this they scheduled training, sometimes in the most out of the way and distant places even on the holidays. Many people wanted and needed to spend time with their families over the Christmas to New Year period and if one had the seniority, you would schedule vacation time for this period.
If you didn't have the seniority to win the bid for the holiday vacation slot but you did have sick days well you can figure what happened.
There was absolutely no incentive to train over this period. Some states required overtime pay, even if training and some didn't. I remember that the foreman who scheduled the training and even set up the trainers transportation and overnight accommodations were at the mercy of the union to clue them into what was required. Sometimes they were left with serious egg on their faces. Maybe Mr. Wiley didn't realize there may have been a difference between state labor laws or maybe he didn't realize that a different state required ot rates. Just guessing but it also could be that the trainees felt that they could be trained at a later date since the installation process is so easy to learn or they may not have felt it was worth losing a holiday vacation, especially if not getting paid overtime rates. Mr. Wiley gets the benefit of the doubt from me anyway as he has been consistent whenever it was in his power to do so.
JMO,
Nez
This is wild!!!
Someone has shaken many shares from original small investors through scare tactics.
Now they can simply sell and buy the shares between themselves and make at least $100.00 for every 1,000,000 shares that change hands. Now if you look at this in multiples of a million then IMO, someone has and is making a goldmine.
The sad thing is not the investors who sold for a loss because of the methods the experienced used to create the "illusion" of trouble, but the sad thing is the fact that those doing things like this must really believe that it doesn't matter if they do something that hurts all of civilization by reducing the experience of being human to nothing more than the experienced taking advantage of the inexperienced or the strong taking from the weak. I always thought that was how the "animal" world worked.
Funny thing is that these same people have deluded themselves into thinking they won't be held accountable for their actions.
I know you can't take money with you but a troubled conscience is always with you.
JMO,
Nez
Neo,
What you say may be true or it may not. If you know for certain then it would make it easier to understand and not misinterpret your reasons for that post. I would bet dollars to donuts that someone will try to put words in your mouth.
JMO,
Nez
Shorts,
A person of integrity, IMO, would acknowledge that they tried to twist the truth and be deceptive, especially when they supply the proof. Then a simple acknowledgement of their actions and provide an apology.
JMO,
Nez
Shorts,
No offense but what is the problem? You say in a PM (that is private message) that the PLNI board has a censorship problem...
THEN YOU PUBLICLY POST THE SAME MESSAGE AFTER CENSORED IT!!????!
What are you thinking??? You can't, IMO, claim this is an honest mistake. Your credibility is not at a high level with me and a piece of advice, "the truth is a wonderful thing. It is simple and never changes and you don't have to worry about what you said to who or when if you stick with the beautifully, simple truth."
JMO,
Nez
Sent By: shortsinthesand Date: 12/28/2006 10:51:18 AM
Nez since the PLNI board has a serious bias and censorship problem I figure I would send this one PM!
Happy New Year
Actuall nez I follow a lot of stocks... I don't think there any shorts here and that the current price is a direct reflection of its short falls in its business plan and projections made to the public by the company.
That was old news and there never was any reason for the Shorts to cover was there? That should be the real indication on the [PLNI] short deal.
If you want to see some of the stinkers that I follow just go here:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=7707
FWIW,
The following web site has some interesting information,IMO.
Lesson #3 is interesting. It makes sense to me and if this is the case, then the best thing a company with POTENTIAL can do is NOT POST OR RELEASE MUCH INFORMATION, SOUND FAMILIAR? as this leaves the "bashers" only the chance of continued posting on a companys board that has much potential but is very quiet and that would prove "Lesson #3." After PLNI's pps went down, the number of positive posts dropped but a few die hard negitive posters remained. However, IMO, if they left altogether they would prove "Lesson #3" so there are some die hards who should stay around as long as there is potential in a company.
JMHO,
Nez
http://www.novakcapital.com/bashers.htm
THE NOVAK REPORT
A must read about Stock Bashers (unknown author)
How to recognize Stock bashers on Message boards, newsgroups and in chat rooms. its too long but you got to read it.
LEARNING is a process and an evolution. Learning is not all fluff. Learning is a process of awareness and unfolding development; one must be willing to work at it though.
A year ago when I asked broker friends of mine if the internet message boards will have any affect on a stock. They ALL laughed at me and said those idiots having an affect on a stock!
A truth: IT IS EASIER TO SCARE PEOPLE INTO SELLING THAN IT IS TO INFORM PEOPLE INTO BUYING A STOCK.
Well I asked those same friends this last week, and the answer from all YES! message boards and ""shorts" (some) can manipulate with lies, and deceit.
Now think about that, you have elderly that invest and find their way to the message boards only to see false posts about "SEC Violations" and "Class action suits" or you have a Yuppie with a kid to put in college going to these message boards only to see posts by 15-20 (probably 5 or 6 under alias) "pack of shorts" posting the same false stuff about SEC Violations or lawsuits or "there's bad news coming out" ....what do you think they will do ?
It's easier to sell the stock and put the money into the bank for nervous people like the elderly and the Yuppie who needs college funds. THAT'S WHO THE PACK OF SHORTS PRAY ON AND DEPEND ON. They bet on a stock to go down-not up! Understand? And they have just as much money and risk as you. But they have the edge of fear, lies, falsehoods to post and pray on the nervous. Longs don't have that.
Lesson 1: Remember, BASHERS NEVER BASH A BAD STOCK. Watch the board for stocks with no potential. They never have any bashers. Bashers only go after stocks that are going upwards or have excellent potential to go up. Bashers get left behind, so they want to bring the price down.
Lesson 2: BASHERS ALWAYS BRING UP OLD NEWS THAT YOU HAVE HEARD MANY TIMES. New startup companies always have a few bits of bad news. The basher will post this over and over again. The stupid basher will try to make the old news a bit fresher to try to fool you.
Lesson 3: BASHERS POST MANY TIMES A DAY. They try to wear you out. They comment on everything, every other post, and can answer every question. THEY KNOW IT ALL! There is no positive comment they won't bash. They try to control the board. True longs may have to address the bashers or they will appear to the newbies as being the people with all the information.
Lesson 4: BASHERS WILL LIE TO YOUR FACE. Never trust a basher. The truth on startup companies is that many mistakes are made and losses happen. The basher will try to make you believe all startup companies make a profit, release financials every quarter and all aspects of the business run smoothly. THIS IS NOT TRUE. THE BASHERS LIE TO YOU. Startup companies can go years without profits, financials and good business, this is the nature of the beast.
Lesson 5: The bashers know YOU CAN'T VERIFY THEIR STATEMENTS. That's why they make the statements they do.
Lesson 6: The bashers PLAY ON YOUR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. They can lie about information and you couldn't know the difference (unless you have done your assessment of the company and know the truth and facts).
Lesson 7: Bashers play on your lack of patience. YOU have held a penny stock for a while. You knew it will be a big penny stock someday, but the BASHER CAN GET TO YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE TIRED OF WAITING FOR YOUR GAIN . That's when the basher is best. You are tired. You have forgotten the goal for the penny stock was to hold it for one year. The basher is bothersome, so you dump it on a bad day. Some others also dump. Then you get mad for your loss and return to let everyone know how mad you are. Then you turn into a basher as well. THE BASHER HAS WON, AND GAINED A NEW PARTNER TOO, to be able to get in at a great price.
Lesson 8: BRING THE PRICE DOWN. That is the basher's job. The truth is not important. Lies are the norm. Post continuously on the board every day. They are trying to hit the newbies visiting the board. They are trying to wear out the longs on the board. They do whatever it takes to wear the longs out.
Lesson 9: BASHERS WILL TRY TO CREATE DOUBT AND GET YOU TO RESEARCH ITEMS THAT THEY KNOW WILL LEAD TO THE CREATION OF DOUBT IN YOU AND IN OTHER STOCKHOLDERS. A typical trick of an advanced basher is to propose that there is a potential "problem" because "we" don't have the facts on a particular subject. The basher dares someone in the group to find out the answer to the question. The basher already knows the answer; the basher already knows what will be found. The power of this tactic is that the basher is now in control of the actions of the stockholders; the basher has you, the stockholder doing HIS/HER due diligence and when you, the stockholder come back to the group with a questionable finding then the basher gains credibility. What to do??? Solution??? Well, I think it's important to find answers but on your own terms. I actually pick up the phone and call the company and talk to the investor relations person or the CEO until I get a satisfactory answer. The problem here is that the advanced basher has you doing his bidding and his work; you have essentially joined his ranks. So, develop your own little Due Diligence package and answer questions by placing the information into the package and referring all new investors to read the answers to questions raised in the Investor Information package but DON'T GET INTO A CONVERSATION WITH THE BASHER REGARDING THE TOPIC. THAT IS WHERE YOU LOSE. DON'T CONVERSE WITH THE BASHER; ANSWER INDIRECTLY; DON'T USE THE BASHERS NAME; DON'T GET INTO A PERSONALITY CONTEST.
A BASHERS HANDBOOK: know the enemy who wishes to steal your money! Do not underestimate a bashers influence on a stock. The Pro's are good at what they do and what they do is profit from your losses. Below is their "hand-book" so to speak. Learn from it or donate your money to those who make an organized plan to steal your money!
BASHERS DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Be anonymous
2. Use 10% fact. 90% suggestion. The facts will lend credibility to your suggestions.
3. Let others help you learn about the stock. Build rapport and a support base before initiating your bashing routine.
4. Enter w/ humor and reply to all who reply to you.
5. Use multiple ISP's, handles and aliases.
6. Use two (2) or more aliases to simulate a discussion.
7. Do not start with an all out slam of the stock. Build to it.
8. Identify your foes (hypesters) and the boards "guru" Use them to your advantage. Lead them do not follow their lead.
9. Only bash until the tide/momentum turns. Let doubt carry it the rest of the way.
10. Give the appearance of being open minded.
11. Be bold in your statements. People follow strength.
12. Write headlines in caps with catchy statements.
13. Pour it on as your position gains momentum. Not your personality.
14. Don't worry about being labeled a "basher". Newbies won't know your history.
15. When identified put up a brief fight, then back off. Return in an hour unless your foe is a weak in reasoning powers.
16. Your goal is to limit the momentum of the run. Not to tank the company or create a plunge in the stock; be subtle and consistent.
17. Kill the dreams of profits, not the company or the stock.
18. Use questions to create critical thinking. Statements to reinforce facts.
19. DO NOT LIE, DO NOT NAME CALL and DO NOT USE PROFANITY.
20. Encourage people to call the company. 99% won't. They'll take your word for claims made. If they do call you can always find something that is inaccurate in how they report their findings.
21. Discourage people for taking the companies word for anything. Encourage them to call the company. They won't out of laziness.
22. If the companies history/PR's are negative constantly point to that. Compile a list of this data prior to beginning your efforts.
23. If the price rises blame it on the hype or the PR, temporary mass reaction, the market, etc. Anything but the stock itself.
24. If other posters share your concerns, play on that and share theirs too.
25. Always cite low volume, even when it's not.
26. Three or four aliases can dominate a board and wear down the longs.
27. Bait the hypesters into personal debates putting their focus/efforts on you and not the stock or facts. Divert their attention from facts. Show them the facts from a "different angle."
28. Promote other stocks that would-be investors can turn to instead of the one your bashing.
30. Do not fall for challenges on the "values" of what you are doing, it's a game and you are playing it with your own rules.
GRADE YOUR FAVORITE BASHER:
Advanced Basher:
Will join the message board early and actually "pump" the stock with positives; this basher is very intelligent, has the facts of the company, actually helps longs with Due Diligence and generally gets the confidence of the stockholders. Then, when the stock hits their price, the tone will change and they will start asking longs to check into this and check into that. The seeds of doubt are being planted. This basher will then start using all the tactics listed on this page to create seeds of doubt. ALWAYS LOOK AT THE PROFILE OF A PERSON YOU SUSPECT. ASK WHAT STOCKS THEY'VE "SUPPORTED" IN THE PAST AND CHECK OUT THE MESSAGE BOARD. An honest person will have a positive track record that can be followed. I strongly believe that a contrary view is needed but this person is out to steal your money and does it by deception and creates fear after gaining confidence! BEWARE, this is the most clever basher and the hardest to spot.
Grade A Basher:
Posts lots of old news, responds to all positive posts with a negative side. Never responds to being called a basher, never posts on another board. Can spend up to 80 hours a week bashing a stock.
Grade B Basher:
Very good way with words, always claims to be your "friend" taking the positive poster into confidence, never posts on another board, spends about 60 hours a week.
Grade C Basher:
Spends less time than the others but is somewhat effective and gets a C grade due to getting excited when bashers rules say not to get excited, spends about 40 hours a week.
Grade D Basher:
Needs to learn the basics about being convincing when making a negative statement. Spends a good amount of time working the stock, maybe 20 hours a week. Grade F Basher: A complete idiot, most readers are not convinced he knows anything about stocks in general. The type that says a stock "sucks", but gives no rationale, shows up every so often but no regular schedule.
WHY BASH?: MONEY (the usual reason), SPORT, ENTERTAINMENT. Some bashers are compelled to bash because they are inherently a part of the dark side of life so they must do it. It's a sad fact but never the less, a fact. It's life so you must learn how to deal with it or become a victim!
LEARN ABOUT HOW STOCK BASHERS WORK: how they are paid: (this was written by a basher) I know the following from a "friend" who needed extra money. I never answer a basher directly because I then become a basher's little money machine. IGNORE THEM FOLKS...how bashers are paid: When you REPLY to bashers you give them an opportunity to earn 5-7 bucks. The service agreement they enter into with their employer states their messages will be monitored for content, profanity, lies, etc. but Money Manager's and the like don't have the time to check all their bashers messages. Only occasional spot checks are done. Those who manage the basher will generally read the headlines to see if a basher is replying to other posters by name. That tells them the basher isn't just "posting blindly" or repeating the same message over and over since they won't pay for those. A basher will attempt to milk three to five replies per post at one to two dollars each. This way the basher spreads negative influence to as many stockholders as possible. A basher will create this discussion thread because it takes less time reading more messages than is necessary. This ultimately allows the basher more time to post and make money. In general, NEVER ENGAGE A BASHER. Make them read all the posts and think up ways to enter the discussion.
NEVER ENGAGE A STOCK BASHER; if you do so then YOU BECOME THE BASHER'S AID!
Read the news, do your own homework and make your own decisions. Get real time quotes and follow the stock for a couple of weeks. Due Diligence is key here. Know that there will be a time when the stock runs up which will be followed by the Bashers and those that missed the boat. The bashers will trash the stock by saying such things as "it's a Pump and Dump" and "the company is lying" and deceiving. There goal is to scare off newbies and potential new investors by "shaking" you out of your shares. Take the time to confirm your Due Diligence, ,trust your own judgment and believe in yourself, pick your point of return or loss and live with it. Don't listen to hype or bashers and live by the rules you have created.
FWIW,
The following web site has some interesting information,IMO.
Lesson #3 is interesting. It makes sense to me and if this is the case, then the best thing a company with POTENTIAL can do is NOT POST OR RELEASE MUCH INFORMATION, SOUND FAMILIAR? as this leaves the "bashers" only the chance of continued posting on a companys board that has much potential but is very quiet and that would prove "Lesson #3." After ATWT's pps went down, the number of positive posts dropped but a few die hard negitive posters remained. However, IMO, if they left altogether they would prove "Lesson #3" so there are some die hards who should stay around as long as there is potential in a company.
JMHO,
Nez
http://www.novakcapital.com/bashers.htm
THE NOVAK REPORT
A must read about Stock Bashers (unknown author)
How to recognize Stock bashers on Message boards, newsgroups and in chat rooms. its too long but you got to read it.
LEARNING is a process and an evolution. Learning is not all fluff. Learning is a process of awareness and unfolding development; one must be willing to work at it though.
A year ago when I asked broker friends of mine if the internet message boards will have any affect on a stock. They ALL laughed at me and said those idiots having an affect on a stock!
A truth: IT IS EASIER TO SCARE PEOPLE INTO SELLING THAN IT IS TO INFORM PEOPLE INTO BUYING A STOCK.
Well I asked those same friends this last week, and the answer from all YES! message boards and ""shorts" (some) can manipulate with lies, and deceit.
Now think about that, you have elderly that invest and find their way to the message boards only to see false posts about "SEC Violations" and "Class action suits" or you have a Yuppie with a kid to put in college going to these message boards only to see posts by 15-20 (probably 5 or 6 under alias) "pack of shorts" posting the same false stuff about SEC Violations or lawsuits or "there's bad news coming out" ....what do you think they will do ?
It's easier to sell the stock and put the money into the bank for nervous people like the elderly and the Yuppie who needs college funds. THAT'S WHO THE PACK OF SHORTS PRAY ON AND DEPEND ON. They bet on a stock to go down-not up! Understand? And they have just as much money and risk as you. But they have the edge of fear, lies, falsehoods to post and pray on the nervous. Longs don't have that.
Lesson 1: Remember, BASHERS NEVER BASH A BAD STOCK. Watch the board for stocks with no potential. They never have any bashers. Bashers only go after stocks that are going upwards or have excellent potential to go up. Bashers get left behind, so they want to bring the price down.
Lesson 2: BASHERS ALWAYS BRING UP OLD NEWS THAT YOU HAVE HEARD MANY TIMES. New startup companies always have a few bits of bad news. The basher will post this over and over again. The stupid basher will try to make the old news a bit fresher to try to fool you.
Lesson 3: BASHERS POST MANY TIMES A DAY. They try to wear you out. They comment on everything, every other post, and can answer every question. THEY KNOW IT ALL! There is no positive comment they won't bash. They try to control the board. True longs may have to address the bashers or they will appear to the newbies as being the people with all the information.
Lesson 4: BASHERS WILL LIE TO YOUR FACE. Never trust a basher. The truth on startup companies is that many mistakes are made and losses happen. The basher will try to make you believe all startup companies make a profit, release financials every quarter and all aspects of the business run smoothly. THIS IS NOT TRUE. THE BASHERS LIE TO YOU. Startup companies can go years without profits, financials and good business, this is the nature of the beast.
Lesson 5: The bashers know YOU CAN'T VERIFY THEIR STATEMENTS. That's why they make the statements they do.
Lesson 6: The bashers PLAY ON YOUR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. They can lie about information and you couldn't know the difference (unless you have done your assessment of the company and know the truth and facts).
Lesson 7: Bashers play on your lack of patience. YOU have held a penny stock for a while. You knew it will be a big penny stock someday, but the BASHER CAN GET TO YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE TIRED OF WAITING FOR YOUR GAIN . That's when the basher is best. You are tired. You have forgotten the goal for the penny stock was to hold it for one year. The basher is bothersome, so you dump it on a bad day. Some others also dump. Then you get mad for your loss and return to let everyone know how mad you are. Then you turn into a basher as well. THE BASHER HAS WON, AND GAINED A NEW PARTNER TOO, to be able to get in at a great price.
Lesson 8: BRING THE PRICE DOWN. That is the basher's job. The truth is not important. Lies are the norm. Post continuously on the board every day. They are trying to hit the newbies visiting the board. They are trying to wear out the longs on the board. They do whatever it takes to wear the longs out.
Lesson 9: BASHERS WILL TRY TO CREATE DOUBT AND GET YOU TO RESEARCH ITEMS THAT THEY KNOW WILL LEAD TO THE CREATION OF DOUBT IN YOU AND IN OTHER STOCKHOLDERS. A typical trick of an advanced basher is to propose that there is a potential "problem" because "we" don't have the facts on a particular subject. The basher dares someone in the group to find out the answer to the question. The basher already knows the answer; the basher already knows what will be found. The power of this tactic is that the basher is now in control of the actions of the stockholders; the basher has you, the stockholder doing HIS/HER due diligence and when you, the stockholder come back to the group with a questionable finding then the basher gains credibility. What to do??? Solution??? Well, I think it's important to find answers but on your own terms. I actually pick up the phone and call the company and talk to the investor relations person or the CEO until I get a satisfactory answer. The problem here is that the advanced basher has you doing his bidding and his work; you have essentially joined his ranks. So, develop your own little Due Diligence package and answer questions by placing the information into the package and referring all new investors to read the answers to questions raised in the Investor Information package but DON'T GET INTO A CONVERSATION WITH THE BASHER REGARDING THE TOPIC. THAT IS WHERE YOU LOSE. DON'T CONVERSE WITH THE BASHER; ANSWER INDIRECTLY; DON'T USE THE BASHERS NAME; DON'T GET INTO A PERSONALITY CONTEST.
A BASHERS HANDBOOK: know the enemy who wishes to steal your money! Do not underestimate a bashers influence on a stock. The Pro's are good at what they do and what they do is profit from your losses. Below is their "hand-book" so to speak. Learn from it or donate your money to those who make an organized plan to steal your money!
BASHERS DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Be anonymous
2. Use 10% fact. 90% suggestion. The facts will lend credibility to your suggestions.
3. Let others help you learn about the stock. Build rapport and a support base before initiating your bashing routine.
4. Enter w/ humor and reply to all who reply to you.
5. Use multiple ISP's, handles and aliases.
6. Use two (2) or more aliases to simulate a discussion.
7. Do not start with an all out slam of the stock. Build to it.
8. Identify your foes (hypesters) and the boards "guru" Use them to your advantage. Lead them do not follow their lead.
9. Only bash until the tide/momentum turns. Let doubt carry it the rest of the way.
10. Give the appearance of being open minded.
11. Be bold in your statements. People follow strength.
12. Write headlines in caps with catchy statements.
13. Pour it on as your position gains momentum. Not your personality.
14. Don't worry about being labeled a "basher". Newbies won't know your history.
15. When identified put up a brief fight, then back off. Return in an hour unless your foe is a weak in reasoning powers.
16. Your goal is to limit the momentum of the run. Not to tank the company or create a plunge in the stock; be subtle and consistent.
17. Kill the dreams of profits, not the company or the stock.
18. Use questions to create critical thinking. Statements to reinforce facts.
19. DO NOT LIE, DO NOT NAME CALL and DO NOT USE PROFANITY.
20. Encourage people to call the company. 99% won't. They'll take your word for claims made. If they do call you can always find something that is inaccurate in how they report their findings.
21. Discourage people for taking the companies word for anything. Encourage them to call the company. They won't out of laziness.
22. If the companies history/PR's are negative constantly point to that. Compile a list of this data prior to beginning your efforts.
23. If the price rises blame it on the hype or the PR, temporary mass reaction, the market, etc. Anything but the stock itself.
24. If other posters share your concerns, play on that and share theirs too.
25. Always cite low volume, even when it's not.
26. Three or four aliases can dominate a board and wear down the longs.
27. Bait the hypesters into personal debates putting their focus/efforts on you and not the stock or facts. Divert their attention from facts. Show them the facts from a "different angle."
28. Promote other stocks that would-be investors can turn to instead of the one your bashing.
30. Do not fall for challenges on the "values" of what you are doing, it's a game and you are playing it with your own rules.
GRADE YOUR FAVORITE BASHER:
Advanced Basher:
Will join the message board early and actually "pump" the stock with positives; this basher is very intelligent, has the facts of the company, actually helps longs with Due Diligence and generally gets the confidence of the stockholders. Then, when the stock hits their price, the tone will change and they will start asking longs to check into this and check into that. The seeds of doubt are being planted. This basher will then start using all the tactics listed on this page to create seeds of doubt. ALWAYS LOOK AT THE PROFILE OF A PERSON YOU SUSPECT. ASK WHAT STOCKS THEY'VE "SUPPORTED" IN THE PAST AND CHECK OUT THE MESSAGE BOARD. An honest person will have a positive track record that can be followed. I strongly believe that a contrary view is needed but this person is out to steal your money and does it by deception and creates fear after gaining confidence! BEWARE, this is the most clever basher and the hardest to spot.
Grade A Basher:
Posts lots of old news, responds to all positive posts with a negative side. Never responds to being called a basher, never posts on another board. Can spend up to 80 hours a week bashing a stock.
Grade B Basher:
Very good way with words, always claims to be your "friend" taking the positive poster into confidence, never posts on another board, spends about 60 hours a week.
Grade C Basher:
Spends less time than the others but is somewhat effective and gets a C grade due to getting excited when bashers rules say not to get excited, spends about 40 hours a week.
Grade D Basher:
Needs to learn the basics about being convincing when making a negative statement. Spends a good amount of time working the stock, maybe 20 hours a week. Grade F Basher: A complete idiot, most readers are not convinced he knows anything about stocks in general. The type that says a stock "sucks", but gives no rationale, shows up every so often but no regular schedule.
WHY BASH?: MONEY (the usual reason), SPORT, ENTERTAINMENT. Some bashers are compelled to bash because they are inherently a part of the dark side of life so they must do it. It's a sad fact but never the less, a fact. It's life so you must learn how to deal with it or become a victim!
LEARN ABOUT HOW STOCK BASHERS WORK: how they are paid: (this was written by a basher) I know the following from a "friend" who needed extra money. I never answer a basher directly because I then become a basher's little money machine. IGNORE THEM FOLKS...how bashers are paid: When you REPLY to bashers you give them an opportunity to earn 5-7 bucks. The service agreement they enter into with their employer states their messages will be monitored for content, profanity, lies, etc. but Money Manager's and the like don't have the time to check all their bashers messages. Only occasional spot checks are done. Those who manage the basher will generally read the headlines to see if a basher is replying to other posters by name. That tells them the basher isn't just "posting blindly" or repeating the same message over and over since they won't pay for those. A basher will attempt to milk three to five replies per post at one to two dollars each. This way the basher spreads negative influence to as many stockholders as possible. A basher will create this discussion thread because it takes less time reading more messages than is necessary. This ultimately allows the basher more time to post and make money. In general, NEVER ENGAGE A BASHER. Make them read all the posts and think up ways to enter the discussion.
NEVER ENGAGE A STOCK BASHER; if you do so then YOU BECOME THE BASHER'S AID!
Read the news, do your own homework and make your own decisions. Get real time quotes and follow the stock for a couple of weeks. Due Diligence is key here. Know that there will be a time when the stock runs up which will be followed by the Bashers and those that missed the boat. The bashers will trash the stock by saying such things as "it's a Pump and Dump" and "the company is lying" and deceiving. There goal is to scare off newbies and potential new investors by "shaking" you out of your shares. Take the time to confirm your Due Diligence, ,trust your own judgment and believe in yourself, pick your point of return or loss and live with it. Don't listen to hype or bashers and live by the rules you have created.
Hi shorts,
Yep I am but it is just my opinion. This is like a "great who done it," or I should say who is doing it. I sometimes can't remember a name and it just drives me nuts until I remember it. I guess it is the same way here. "Why would a person like yourself spend so much time involved with posting about a stock like this and who is this worm and why is he so interested in PLNI? There are a load of "stinker" stocks out there but this is the one this worm spends it's time on PLNI. I just want to see what the horror is all about. Snould see soon since the company is being so obvious about it, has a low pps and I may be wrong but do shorts still make money if a stock's pps is so low no one buys it?
I look at this as a great time to learn what is going on.
Nez
I wonder if the “worm” and the “Bro and Sis team,” might find a little too much light being shined here on a subject like this. No, after all, this is all B.S. and NSing with FTDs don’t happen and are just excuses for people like me looking for something else to blame besides my own actions. Right? again its old hat but IMO it is worth repeating.
Just wondering,
Nez
All of these PRs are from the PLNI site.
Sure seems OK, and even a sure sign of a “CEO who cares about the shareholders” when other companies take steps like these even if they did so some time after PLNI. However, when PLNI does this, the “chicken littles” come flooding out! Amazing, IMO and just
MHO,
Nez
Plasticon International Inc. Fights Back!
Plasticon to Launch Aggressive Campaign Against Shorters and Market Manipulators
LEXINGTON, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 23, 2006 -- Plasticon International Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PLNI) announced today that it will be launching an aggressive campaign against shorters and market manipulators in an effort for PLNI shareholders to realize the true value from a company which has experienced sales growth in 2005 compared to 2004 sales levels, and continues to show dramatic improvement in 2006.
Plasticon International recently announced that based on current sales rates in 2006 their wholly owned subsidiary Pro Mold is poised to achieve an additional 15% growth in sales revenues.
In a letter to the shareholders www.plasticonintl.com, Jim Turek announced today that it has ordered a current NOBO list from ADP Investor Communications. The NOBO, which stands for Non Objecting Beneficial Ownership list, shows a more complete corporate ownership profile than is available from the transfer agent alone through the DTC.
President and CEO James Turek stated, "We have periodically ordered the NOBO list and compared it with our transfer agents DTC list on several occasions in the last 24 months. Our management knew there was a significant failure to deliver position in our stock; however, until we were ready to execute our business plan to its fullest extent, publishing this list would have been of little consequence to the share price or benefit to our loyal shareholders. Our goal now is to identify and publish the continuous pattern established by brokers to short our stock with an ever-increasing size of failures to deliver. Upon the receipt of the current list and analysis by our SEC attorney, we will work closely with the SEC and all institutional holders to quickly resolve this failure issue."
Mr. Turek stated, "This is invaluable information for our shareholders and public to be aware of. Naked short selling (NSS) is literally an Economic Attack on our Financial Markets and small cap companies robbing millions of hard earned dollars from investors, and the ability for small cap companies to capitalize their operations and research in manner conducive to shareholder value. This practice distorts what would otherwise be a free market, in other words, a market where a share price value is dictated by supply and demand only, and not by the undue influence of naked shorters. Short selling manipulates the price and puts excessive downward pressure on the value of the stock. Short sellers buy back at a greatly reduced price taking millions of dollars in profit at the expense of the shareholders and the company. Because of the lack of brokerage guidance from the SEC, the shorting may continue as the PPS moves upward in a move to slow down the increase allowing the covering of short positions with legitimate shares. This continued short selling action may force Plasticon to continue to order updated NOBO lists to protect our long shareholders investment and the company from further attacks.
"We have all worked extremely hard to build a strong company. I will not allow short sellers and market manipulators to destroy the value we have created," stated Jim Turek, Plasticon CEO.
About Plasticon International Inc.
Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, transportation signage, and plastic lumber which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, and an innovator of cutting-edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green Company, environmentally friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS." FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE STATEMENTS CONCERNING PLANS, OBJECTIVES, GOALS, STRATEGIES, EXPECTATIONS, INTENTIONS, PROJECTIONS, DEVELOPMENTS, FUTURE EVENTS, OR PERFORMANCE, UNDERLYING (EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED) ASUMPTIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS THAT ARE OTHER THAN HISTORICAL FACTS. IN SOME CASES FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE USE OF FORWARD-LOOKING WORDS SUCH AS "BELIEVES," "EXPECTS," "MAY," "WILL," "SHOULD," OR "ANTICIPATES," OR THE NEGATIVE OF THESE WORDS OR OTHER VARIATIONS OF THESE WORDS OR COMPARABLE WORDS, OR BY DISCUSSIONS OF PLANS OR STRATEGY THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. MANAGEMENT WISHES TO CAUTION THE READER THAT THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STATEMENTS REGARDING THE COMPANY'S PLANS, PROJECTED GROWTH IN OUR SALES VOLUME, GOALS AND, THE BUSINESS STRATEGY OF THE COMPANY AND OTHER MATTERS THAT ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACTS ARE ONLY PREDICTIONS. NO ASSURANCES CAN BE GIVEN THAT SUCH PREDICTIONS WILL PROVE CORRECT OR THAT THE ANTICIPATED FUTURE RESULTS WILL BE ACHIEVED. ACTUAL EVENTS OR RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY EITHER BECAUSE ONE OR MORE PREDICTIONS PROVE TO BE ERRONEOUS OR AS A RESULT OF OTHER RISKS FACING THE COMPANY. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SHOULD BE READ IN LIGHT OF THE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND RISKS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A SMALL COMPANY, THE COMPARATIVELY LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF THE COMPANY, THE INTENSE COMPETITION THE COMPANY FACES FROM OTHER ESTABLISHED COMPETITORS, TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES THAT MAY LIMIT THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO MARKET AND SELL ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OR ADVERSELY IMPACT THE PRICING OF THESE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. ANY ONE OR MORE OF THESE OR OTHER RISKS COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE FUTURE RESULTS INDICATED, EXPRESSED, OR IMPLIED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. WE UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT TO REFLECT EVENTS, CIRCUMSTANCES, OR NEW INFORMATION AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PRESS RELEASE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED OR OTHER SUBSEQUENT EVENTS.
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Plasticon International, Inc.:
James N. Turek Sr.
President and CEO
3288 Eagle View Lane Suite 290
Lexington, Kentucky 40509
web site: www.plasticonintl.com
Contact Investor Relations:
Andrea Cox
Ph: 866 843 2775
SOURCE: Plasticon International Inc.
BUYINS.NET Identifies Naked Short Selling of 1.1 Billion Shares of Plasticon Stock
LEXINGTON, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 26, 2006 -- Plasticon International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PLNI) was informed that BUYINS.NET, a company not affiliated with Plasticon, has reported that the total aggregate number of Plasticon shares shorted from January 2005 to October 2006 is approximately 1.1 billion shares with an approximate total dollar value of $91.9 million.
According to BUYINS.NET, the Squeeze Trigger price of $0.0065 is the volume weighted average short price of all short selling in PLNI. A short squeeze is anticipated when PLNI shares close above $0.0065. To access SqueezeTrigger prices ahead of potential short squeezes visit http://www.buyins.net.
"It has been our goal to identify and publish the pattern of brokers shorting our stock with the failure to deliver shares. Naked short selling is a financial assault and robs millions of dollars from investors as well as the ability for small cap companies to capitalize their operations. We are distressed by naked short selling and this practice wrongly influences the market. Our primary focus right now is to restore shareholder value and confidence in Plasticon International, Inc," stated Plasticon President and CEO Jim Turek.
Plasticon International, Inc. was on the OTC Naked Short Threshold list in January and in February of 2005. At the conclusion of each settlement day, data was provided on securities in which there were at least 10,000 shares in aggregate failed deliveries for five consecutive settlement days. The failures were to have constituted at least 0.5% of the issuer's total shares outstanding. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 mandates that if a clearing agent has had a fail-to-deliver position for 13 consecutive settlement days, that clearing agent and the broker/dealer it clears for must purchase securities to close out its fail to deliver position.
About Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, informational & directional signage and plastic lumber, which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green company, environmentally friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS". FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE STATEMENTS CONCERNING PLANS, OBJECTIVES, GOALS, STRATEGIES, EXPECTATIONS, INTENTIONS, PROJECTIONS, DEVELOPMENTS, FUTURE EVENTS, OR PERFORMANCE, UNDERLYING (EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED) ASUMPTIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS THAT ARE OTHER THAN HISTORICAL FACTS. IN SOME CASES FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE USE OF FORWARD-LOOKING WORDS SUCH AS "BELIEVES," "EXPECTS," "MAY," "WILL," "SHOULD," OR "ANTICIPATES," OR THE NEGATIVE OF THESE WORDS OR OTHER VARIATIONS OF THESE WORDS OR COMPARABLE WORDS, OR BY DISCUSSIONS OF PLANS OR STRATEGY THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. MANAGEMENT WISHES TO CAUTION THE READER THAT THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STATEMENTS REGARDING THE COMPANY'S PLANS, GOALS AND, THE BUSINESS STRATEGY OF THE COMPANY AND OTHER MATTERS THAT ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACTS ARE ONLY PREDICTIONS. NO ASSURANCES CAN BE GIVEN THAT SUCH PREDICTIONS WILL PROVE CORRECT OR THAT THE ANTICIPATED FUTURE RESULTS WILL BE ACHIEVED. ACTUAL EVENTS OR RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY EITHER BECAUSE ONE OR MORE PREDICTIONS PROVE TO BE ERRONEOUS OR AS A RESULT OF OTHER RISKS FACING THE COMPANY. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SHOULD BE READ IN LIGHT OF THE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND RISKS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A SMALL COMPANY, THE COMPARATIVELY LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF THE COMPANY, THE INTENSE COMPETITION THE COMPANY FACES FROM OTHER ESTABLISHED COMPETITORS, TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES THAT MAY LIMIT THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO MARKET AND SELL ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OR ADVERSELY IMPACT THE PRICING OF THESE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. ANY ONE OR MORE OF THESE OR OTHER RISKS COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE FUTURE RESULTS INDICATED, EXPRESSED, OR IMPLIED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. WE UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT TO REFLECT EVENTS, CIRCUMSTANCES, OR NEW INFORMATION AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PRESS RELEASE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED OR OTHER SUBSEQUENT EVENTS.
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Contact:
For more information:
Investor Relations
1-866-THE-APPL(E)
www.plasticonintl.com
SOURCE: Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International, Inc. (PLNI) SqueezeTrigger Price Is $0.008; Approximately 794 Million Shares Shorted Since January 2005 According to BUYINS.NET Research Report
CORONA DEL MARA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 10, 2006 -- WWW.BUYINS.NET is initiating coverage of Plasticon International, Inc. (OTC: PLNI) after releasing the latest short sale data to May 2006. From January 2005 to May 2006 approximately 10.4 billion total aggregate shares of PLNI have traded for a total dollar value of nearly $83.5 million. The total aggregate number of shares shorted in this time period is approximately 794 million shares. The PLNI SqueezeTrigger price of $0.008 is the volume weighted average short price of all short selling in PLNI. A short squeeze is expected to begin when shares of PLNI close above $0.008. To access SqueezeTrigger Prices ahead of potential short squeezes beginning, visit http://WWW.BUYINS.NET.
Month Total Vol. Short Vol. Avg. Price Short $ Value
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January ’05 99,733,360 7,679,469 $0.003 $ 23,038
February 162,740,080 12,530,986 $0.003 $ 35,087
March 69,280,392 5,334,590 $0.003 $ 15,470
April 105,720,168 8,140,453 $0.003 $ 23,607
May 1,030,887,616 79,378,346 $0.011 $ 849,348
June 639,579,456 49,247,618 $0.015 $ 753,489
July 450,594,752 34,695,796 $0.015 $ 530,846
August 429,448,672 33,067,548 $0.013 $ 423,265
September 423,765,856 32,629,971 $0.013 $ 437,242
October 462,601,408 35,620,308 $0.010 $ 370,451
November 964,371,008 74,256,568 $0.007 $ 534,647
December 940,215,360 72,396,583 $0.005 $ 383,702
January ’06 2,114,025,728 162,779,981 $0.005 $ 862,734
February 1,082,063,104 83,318,859 $0.007 $ 541,573
March 658,098,944 50,673,619 $0.006 $ 298,974
April 678,449,664 52,240,624 $0.005 $ 261,203
May 92,029,720 7,086,288 $0.004 $ 31,180
Total: 10,403,605,288 793,991,319 $0.008 $6,375,856
* short volume is approximated using a proprietary algorithm.
** average short price is calculated using a volume weighted average
short price.
*** short volume is the total short trade volume and does not account
for covers.
PLNI On OTC Naked Short Threshold List
Start End Days on List
January 7, 2005 January 13, 2005 5
February 14, 2005 February 18, 2005 5
Plasticon International, Inc. has been on the OTC Naked Short Threshold list two times. Regulation SHO took effect January 3, 2005, and provides a new regulatory framework governing short selling of securities. It was designed with the objective of simplifying and modernizing short sale regulation and providing controls where they are most needed. At the conclusion of each settlement day, data is provided on securities in which: 1) there are at least 10,000 shares in aggregate failed deliveries for the security for five consecutive settlement days, and 2) these failures constitute at least 0.5% of the issuer's total shares outstanding. SEC Regulation SHO, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, mandates that, if a clearing agent has had a fail-to-deliver position for 13 consecutive settlement days, that clearing agent, and the broker/dealer it clears for, must purchase securities to close out its fail to deliver position.
About Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International, Inc. designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, informational & directional signage and plastic lumber, which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green company, environmentally friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
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Contact:
Plasticon International, Inc.:
Jim Turek
President and CEO
3166 Custer Drive, Suite 101
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
web site: www.plasticonintl.com
Contact Investor Relations:
Jackie Fleming
Ph: 866 843 2775
SOURCE: Plasticon International Inc.
I know this is old hat but IMO it is important enough to repeat.
All of these PRs are from the PLNI site.
IMHO, these types of “orders” are far more profitable than worrying about the strength of recycled plastic vs. virgin plastic. IMO, this is going to be one of the better money makers and the fact that the following is an important part of PLNI, is worth the cost of seeing the result of this acquisition.
SEMCO Chosen as Surfacing Vendor by Contractor for Apple Computer Japan Headquarters
LEXINGTON, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 23, 2006 -- Plasticon International Inc. (OTC: PLNI) announced today that SEMCO Manufacturing, Inc. was chosen as a surfacing vendor by the contractor for Apple Computer Japan Headquarters showcase demo and reception area in Tokyo. Apple Computer Japan is located in a 51-story building in the Shinjuku sector of Tokyo. Plasticon International, Inc. recently completed the acquisition of SEMCO.
According to SEMCO Manufacturing, the company was chosen for the project because its environmentally responsible, dielectric, waterproof surface cement system offers unlimited creative freedom with design, texture and color and their surfacing solutions exceed Japanese industry environmental standards for indoor air quality. "Our innovative surfacing solutions require no waste disposal, and are distinguished in the surfacing industry by their versatility, durability and beauty," said Samel Sem, President and founder of SEMCO Manufacturing. "Most importantly, our unique surfacing solutions have a competitive advantage over other surfacing products in that they cross link chemically to virtually any material they are being bonded to, and reinforce the density of almost any surface, including concrete, wood, foam, metal, asphalt, rubber and tile of all types. We take pride in the fact that our products met Apple Computer Japan's stringent design requirements from both a creative and environmental standpoint. Apple Computer is known as one of the most image-savvy companies worldwide, and it speaks volumes that our products were selected by the contractor and approved in the selection of materials for the project."
According to Jim Turek, President and CEO of Plasticon International, Inc., "We are thrilled that SEMCO was chosen by the contractor as a surfacing vendor for the Apple Computer Japan showcase demo project. SEMCO fits perfectly into the Plasticon family of companies. Both Plasticon and SEMCO are green companies that have consistently used environmentally responsible manufacturing practices before it was fashionable. Both Plasticon and SEMCO are pioneers in their fields and offer unique benefits to the construction industry. We believe this is just the beginning of SEMCO's growth in the $100 billion+ surfacing marketplace. As an established leader in surfacing, we believe that SEMCO's products will continue to be chosen for high-profile projects worldwide, because they offer the most environmentally friendly, creative, versatile solutions in the surfacing industry today. The fact that SEMCO's advanced product lines cross link chemically with virtually any surface they are applied to distinguishes them from any other surfacing company in the marketplace. As we work with SEMCO to expand their marketing efforts, we believe that SEMCO will become the largest profit center for Plasticon International, Inc. in the years ahead."
SEMCO Manufacturing, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, since 1981, has provided their surfacing products to many of the city's most impressive showcase projects, including a number of 5-star luxury resorts. Their eclectic customer base also includes high-profile commercial, public and private clientele. Projects have ranged from critical government facilities (the flooring of the Pentagon) to elementary schools, community centers and many prominent parks and public works projects to the Bioshpere project, where the SEMCO team provided the materials for the creation of a lush, fully functioning indoor rainforest. SEMCO's product line is noted for its incredible durability which is why it is not only extensively used indoors, but also on heavily trafficked outdoor walkways, in extreme outdoor weather, freeze/thaw conditions, and in chlorinated pool water and on rugged exteriors. SEMCO Manufacturing has offices in the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.
Plasticon's acquisition of SEMCO Manufacturing, Inc. has been completed, and is now awaiting SEC approval. For more information about Plasticon International and for important updates, please visit the Plasticon web site online at www.plasticonintl.com. For more information about SEMCO Manufacturing, please visit www.semcomfg.com.
SEMCO Announces McCarren International Airport Surfacing Contract
LEXINGTON, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 25, 2006 -- Plasticon International Inc. (OTC: PLNI) announced today that SEMCO Manufacturing, Inc. was chosen as a surfacing vendor by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and McCarren International Airport. McCarren International Airport is located in Las Vegas and is owned and operated by Clark County, Nevada. Plasticon International, Inc. recently completed the acquisition of SEMCO.
According to SEMCO Manufacturing, the company's surfacing system was chosen for the project because McCarren International Airport required a solution that offered creative flexibility and preserved the airport's structure for long term use. "During the project design and specification stage of this project, the FAA and Clark County reviewed the options and ultimately selected SEMCO because our surfacing system not only meets FAA requirements -- it exceeds them. The incredible durability of SEMCO's surfacing system makes us the logical choice for this project, particularly since preservation of the structure is a high priority for McCarren International Airport," said Samel Sem, President and founder of SEMCO Manufacturing. "Our surfacing systems are renowned for their durability and versatility and are not only used extensively indoors, but also on heavily-trafficked outdoor walkways, on rugged exteriors and in extreme outdoor weather, including freeze/thaw conditions. Additionally, McCarren International Airport will benefit from the creative freedom and protective features of our surfacing technology. For example, our environmentally responsible surfacing systems will give McCarren the ability to produce a more creative, appealing exterior wall with virtually unlimited choices for color and texture, and our surfacing system will also protect the wall from both the fumes of airplanes and graffiti. Finally, our unique surfacing technology, which chemically cross links to virtually any surface it is applied to, completely waterproofs the surface, which is critical to preserving the structure for long term use."
According to Jim Turek, President and CEO of Plasticon International, Inc., "As the producer of the most advanced surfacing system in the market today, we believe that SEMCO will continue to gain momentum in the $100 billion + surfacing industry. We look forward to continuing to work with SEMCO to expand their marketing efforts so that we can gain market share in the massive surfacing industry. We will also be making several significant announcements regarding SEMCO in the near future."
SEMCO Manufacturing, based in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1991, has provided their surfacing products to many of the city's most impressive showcase projects, including a number of 5 star luxury resorts. Their eclectic customer base also includes high profile commercial, public and private clientele. Projects have ranged from critical government facilities (the flooring of the Pentagon) to elementary schools, community centers and many prominent parks and public works projects to the Bioshpere project, where the SEMCO team provided the materials for the creation of a lush, fully functioning indoor rainforest. SEMCO's product line is noted for its incredible durability which is why it is often used on heavily-trafficked outdoor walkways, in extreme outdoor weather, freeze/thaw conditions, and in chlorinated pool water and on rugged exteriors. SEMCO Manufacturing has offices in the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
Plasticon's acquisition of SEMCO Manufacturing, Inc. has been completed, and is now awaiting SEC approval. For more information about Plasticon International and for important updates, please visit the Plasticon web site online at www.plasticonintl.com. For more information about SEMCO Manufacturing, please visit www.semcomfg.com.
About Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, transportation signage, and plastic lumber which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green Company, environmentally-friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
Disclaimer: The Company relies upon the Safe Harbor Laws of 1933, 1934, and 1995 for all public news releases. Statements, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The Company, through its management, makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations, performance and other developments. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. It is impossible to identify all such factors. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, management and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity; litigation, compensation, and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements.
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Contacts:
Plasticon International, Inc.:
Jim Turek
President and CEO
3166 Custer Drive, Suite 101
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
web site: www.plasticonintl.com
Contact Investor Relations:
Rodney Marvel
Ph: 866 843 2775
SOURCE: Plasticon International Inc.
About Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, transportation signage, and plastic lumber which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green Company, environmentally friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
Plasticon International, Inc.:
Jim Turek, President and CEO
3166 Custer Drive, Suite 101
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
web site: www.plasticonintl.com
Disclaimer: The Company relies upon the Safe Harbor Laws of 1933, 1934, and 1995 for all public news releases. Statements, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The Company, through its management, makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations, performance and other developments. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. It is impossible to identify all such factors. Factors whish could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, management and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity; litigation, compensation, and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements.
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Contact Investor Relations:
Rodney Marvel
Ph: 866 843 2775
SOURCE: Plasticon International Inc.
Plasticon Announces That SEMCO's System Is Selected and Specified for Department of Transportation Surfacing Contract
LEXINGTON, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 30, 2006 -- Plasticon International Inc. (OTC: PLNI) announced today SEMCO's Ultimate Surface Effects® system has been selected and specified for the I-215 / I-515 Interchange ramp slope pavement project for the Nevada Department of Transportation (DOT).
"We are thrilled to be selected by the Nevada Department of Transportation on the Interchange project," said Samel Sem, President and founder of SEMCO Manufacturing. "SEMCO was specified for this project because our environmentally responsible system will allow the Nevada DOT to both improve the functionality of the freeway and to beautify the community at the same time. Our surfacing system will not only allow the DOT to use more vibrant color and design combinations, it will also enable them to prevent graffiti with SEMCO's proprietary protective coating, and to eliminate the absorption of water into the surface of the structure thereby prolonging the use of the freeway."
According to Jim Turek, President and CEO of Plasticon International, Inc., "We believe that the transportation sector offers one of the greatest opportunities for SEMCO's cutting-edge surfacing solutions. SEMCO's surfacing system is the most durable, versatile, environmentally friendly solution in the marketplace today, which makes them ideal for transportation projects and gives them a distinct advantage in the DOT selection process. As we increase SEMCO's exposure within the industry, we believe that architects and engineers will specify SEMCO's surfacing systems for more and more important contracts and projects as we move forward. And we believe that as environmental regulation continues to increase, demand for SEMCO's products will rise accordingly. The Senate recently passed a $285 billion transportation bill, so there's a wealth of surfacing opportunities to pursue in transportation. As the only company in our sector that is DOT (Department of Transportation) approved or accepted in all 50 states, Plasticon is in a unique position to help SEMCO expand their opportunities in the transportation sector."
SEMCO Manufacturing, based in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1991, has provided their surfacing products to many of the city's most impressive showcase projects, including a number of 5 star luxury resorts. Their eclectic customer base also includes high profile commercial, public and private clientele. Projects have ranged from critical government facilities (the flooring of the Pentagon) to elementary schools, community centers and many prominent parks and public works projects to the Bioshpere project, where the SEMCO team provided the materials for the creation of a lush, fully functioning indoor rainforest. SEMCO's product line is noted for its incredible durability which is why it is not only extensively used indoors, but also on heavily trafficked outdoor walkways, in extreme outdoor weather conditions, in chlorinated pool water and on rugged exteriors. SEMCO Manufacturing has offices in the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
Plasticon's acquisition of SEMCO Manufacturing, Inc. has been completed, and is now awaiting SEC approval. For more information about Plasticon International and for important updates, please visit the Plasticon web site online at www.plasticonintl.com. For more information about SEMCO Manufacturing, please visit www.semcomfg.com.
About Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, transportation signage, and plastic lumber, which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green Company, environmentally friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
Plasticon International, Inc.:
Jim Turek, President and CEO
3166 Custer Drive, Suite 101
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
web site: www.plasticonintl.com
Disclaimer: The Company relies upon the Safe Harbor Laws of 1933, 1934, and 1995 for all public news releases. Statements, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The Company, through its management, makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations, performance and other developments. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. It is impossible to identify all such factors. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, management and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity; litigation, compensation, and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements.
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Contact Investor Relations:
Rodney Marvel
Ph: 866 843 2775
SOURCE: Plasticon International Inc.
I have said that I was in PLNI before. I took a profit. I got back in today, at much lower prices and I can't figure out why the negative agenda is so intense with this stock.
Who cares if one type of plastic is stronger than another? Traffic cones and signs don't have to withstand the stresses found in highway overpasses. IMO, there are things that are just plain old worth taking a chance with this one. Rather than take a chance on a stock giving divis based on square meters of land in Panama to try and discourage shorts or something.
PLNI is one that I know as well as other PKs I have seen and it seems that if there is a company that has enough demand for their product that a distribution company can't keep up to the point that when you call the distribution company they get rude and unprofessional it makes me wonder. If I was burned by an American company that underestimated their ability and my companys, I would go straight to China and look around at a country with work ethics based on personal respect, a cheap (by our standards) work force, the desire to join the world community and also has for years had its name "China" almost synonymous with the word plastic, as well as a pretty long history and accumulation of experience in the area of producing plastic molded products, all point to someone thinking correctly IMO.
There is also the outstanding public exposure that this company is almost constantly receiving in the form of free, time intensive coverage on the internet when someone types in PLNI. Here we see the PRs of the company repeatedly covered by the famous "Worm-6."
Whoever this person is they are spending huge amounts of time and effort explaining how PLNI is the only company to experience a distribution problem that they outsourced to a legitimate company, I think other companies have had similiar experiences, the same "Worm" entity is not telling us about the excellent "Semco" process, giving us many directions to investigate for their love and concern for anyone who might invest in plni. I would love to see other companies with half and possibly more experience that PLNI does, provide investors with "Free Level II" quotes. Personally, I don't like paying 49$ just to get the information or have to resort to asking strangers what the level II is and then have to trust they have it right. One othe thing which impresses me about PLNI is the fact that the same "watch dog" like site, where the PLNI Level II piggy back information is found, also provides, as they are required to, from what I have neen told, some thing called the "daily list." From what I understand, the "dire warnings" about secret, out of the blue events like Symbol Changes, Company Name Changes, Symbol and Company Name Changes, Splits, Deleted Symbols, Piggyback Qualifications, Anticipated Piggyback Status Eligibility for Pink Sheets Securities can be checked for, on a daily basis by going to:
http://www.pinksheets.com/marketactivity/todays_changes.jsp
I learned of this from a highley rated (4-5 star, long time investor on another site) The person of whom I speak is highly respected due to his publicly pre-posted trading record. For the record, I have confidence in the information as I check this site and list first thing each day. Once in a while it can give one the opportunity to make a profit.
IMO, with this information, one would think an altruistic entity like "worm" would be telling all of it's existance in his work. As this informatio is not disseminated but false "rumors" are far more regulary spread, IMO, someone really wants certiam, honest, ethical and hard working potential american dream success stories must be kept to an absolute minimum for some reason. It makes one wonder.
There are many other things I have learned about PLNI when I was first in it but to see it now, with new equipment, the Semco process (it is a visually pleasing as well as durable surface when finished) and now the news that there is so much business backlogged when a distribution company like Bluelinx can't keep up that they force PLNI to go to the one country in the world that can fill the void and at much lower prices, tells me that at these pps levels, .001 has a good chance IMO of being established. Of course the "Wormettes" will sell at that point but by then, IMO, it won't matter. This for me, is well worth a week's pay to see what happens. Heck, I think that just producing "highway safety signs and cones," has all the potential PLNI needs. The exposure that the Semco Surfacing gets in a highly popular and public business is also worth a wait.
If anyone can tell me who the Worm is and why he is not running for some type of public office, I would appreciate it. I would love to know what the agenda for this figure is. I am wondering if it is a way to earn some money without breaking the law because a law may not exist yet. If someone knows him, let them know that their work and efforts spreading the word abouy PLNI is really appreciated especially since it is for free!
ALL IMHO,
Nez
Hi folks,
I used to be in plni a while ago and I am amazed that with all of the positive developments with the company since, I was able to get in at, IMO, a very low price.
For better or worse I am in as I never stopped belieing in this stock. I just got turned off by apparent "intentional illusions designed to keep the honest down."
At this point I hope Mr. T is able to sieze the moment and take this company to the place it sholud be.
GLYA and all JMHO,
Nez
OT
Metro,
This is a very insightful and unavoidably true post.Thank you for your well thought out perspective concerning the "rights of all investors to opine about thier personal inspirations to invest."
JMO but I completely agree with your reasoning.
Nez
Guess I missed this one. I'm sure it is old hat but from my perspective, ATWT has retained the services of a quality co. for the call center.
JMO,
Nez
Press Release Source: PRG Group Inc.
PRG Group Awarded Contract From ATWEC Technologies for National Call Center Support Services
Thursday November 16, 5:02 pm ET
PISCATAWAY, NJ--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 16, 2006 -- PRG Group Inc. (Other OTC:PRGJ.PK - News), a publicly traded firm, has signed a contract with ATWEC Technologies, Inc. (Other OTC:ATWT.PK - News), also publicly traded, to provide call center and network services for ordering ATWEC's Kiddie Systems products.
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PRG's call center is co-located with a New Jersey-based phone company, and is fully scalable and capable of handling millions of calls a day, and has bilingual staff to handle calls in both English and Spanish.
ATWEC's child safety products may be ordered as of December 15 by calling 1-866-543-9797. The call center will increase the availability of the audio-enhanced Kiddie Systems product line to areas without a master distributor. ATWEC has increased production capacity to meet the expected increase in demand.
According to Alex Wiley, President of ATWEC Technologies, "PRG Group was chosen because of its strong infrastructure and expertise in providing call center services. The fact that PRG has bilingual staff expertise and national presence was a crucial element in the decision."
About PRG Group Inc.:
PRG Group Inc. is a global provider of innovative consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. PRG delivers solutions that leverage the process knowledge of the company's consultants. Services include business process improvement, analytical services, ERP implementations, global rollouts, E-business solutions, upgrades, testing, as well as application management, and infrastructure support.
PRG currently partners with companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and Sun Microsystems to maximize the value transferred to customers. With over a decade of experience per consultant, PRG clients can become more competitive and cutting edge by utilizing their services. For more information go to the corporate Website at: www.prgsi.com.
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thanks Bulldog, I was wondering that too but I'm a newbie.
nez
jw,
Good idea!!!!
Nez
These are good points OG but the way I'm looking at it is I have tried to contact other company's "Call Centers" today (due to broken Christmas toys) and got NO ONE. Please call back again!
We know the center just started and there is a learning or familiarization(?) period with anything humans are connected with, at least this has been my experience.
I for one, would not schedule a large quantity of paid employees to work on a day that is traditionally a pretty slow one.
As I said, the fact that I called last week and it wasn't working but now is, in addition to the fact that when I called ATWT, I was told they would be "right on it" and now I see they were truthful and have accomplished their stated corrective action successfully, is more important than volume or number of employees at the center on a day when, IMO, this is not justified. The facy that there MAY not be the level of employees we would like (keep in mind we don't know) shows me good business sense.
JMO and I see your points,
Nez
Amechi,
UPDATE...MIGHT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY POSTED, BUT I FEEL IT IS VERY IMPORTANT...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year all!
Last week I called the "Call Center Number" which was listed on the home page. I was a bit disappointed and became foolishly and needlessly worried when I heard the message:
"we're sorry, this number is not in service or may have been disconnected." I lost sight of Mr. Wiley's record due to all the negativity of late. Not making excuses, just fell into a self deceiving trap. Anyway, just called it again but this time instead of a computer generated we're sorry message, this time, on the third ring, the phone was answered and I was connected to a very well spoken, professional and pleasant "Kiddie System" Rep.! I apologized and explained I was just checking to see if the number was now working. She was very gracious, even after I told her I was not placing an order but just checking the numbers status and I made the comment that "you must be getting quite a few calls like this." She laughed and said yes they were, but not just to check if the number was working ;)! This is the day after Christmas and things are moving right along with the call center! As I already felt I had wasted her time, I did not go into asking how many orders, what the sizes were, who was doing the ordering, etc., so don't ask and let's not overload a new system in an attempt to lessen any false fears we may have been duped into suffering. IMO, we will only hurt ourselves if we tie up the lines, unless you are placing orders!
IT IS THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS AND FOR ME AT LEAST, THE FACT THAT MR. WILEY FULFILLED ANOTHER ANNOUNCED INTENTION BY ENSURING THE CALL CENTER IS UP AND RUNNING, CAUSES ME TO CONTINUE ADMIRING MR. WILEY'S INTEGRITY!
The truth is a wonderful thing as it is simple, never changes, and is easy to keep track of as a result. We need more of it in the world. ATWT has it and we have a piece of ATWT! IMO. We really couldn't be invested in a better thing as one other attribute of the truth is that it is a permanent thing which makes it invaluable.
JMO but we are seeing a high level of consistent follow through and I know there are not many PK stocks that can make this claim truthfully.
Nez
Love the Lord,
Thanks for your post and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Nez
4God,
Same here and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you on the other side of the holidays.
Nez
Merry Christmas and Happy New year Bal,
I am not so much worried about having a "huge audiance" as it seems that we, the long holders ARE the "huge audience" and many of us, IMO, have made sure we have differing quanties of "dry powder" ready for the Holiday duldrums to pass.
JMO and GLTUA,
Nez
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I know many have busy weeks ahead, I know we do and so I will say "See you all in 2007!"
I am even more confident in ATWT now than previously as there has to be quite a bit of confidence in the company from the CEO to not be worried about anything other than moving the buisness forward.
I hope that the "past quite period" on the boards, together with the lack luster pps and volume performance, caused many day traders and other investors looking to make a quick buck, to lose interest in ATWT and move on. IMO, this will offer ATWT to enjoy a fresh start. IMO, it will move, with no notice, like it did last year but possibly as an OTCBB equity rather than a PK or otcqx. IMO, we have a great year ahead and I for one am glad things worked out as they did because if they didn't, I might have pulled out and then deeply regretted doing so.
I didn't plan on "investing long term" in ATWT but now that I have been forced to and in view of the DD I have done as well as DD of others, I am glad I am still in this one as I feel strongly ATWT is going to hit its stride soon.
As usual, JMO and hope all have happy and SAFE Holidays and a great New Year,
Nez
Could be or it could be that covering has already occured and the illusion of a new round of "shorting" is being instigated. With a divi like this, how would one know when it is really time to cover?
Just thinking out loud and JMO,
Nez
Computerguy,
One of the most important things for me as far as Mr. Wileys credibility goes is his past history of maintaining a good track history of follow through with information he indicated will be showing up in future PRs. To date, IMO, he has maintained a good record.
I agree that it is more important for maintaining future confidence to continue his record.
If I remember correctly, there was a statement that "after he got back this week from the training, we would be updated...."
As I said in previous posts, IMO, he has confidence that even if people pull out, there will be plenty of new people to buy thier shares and replace them.
I for one am going to stick it out as it will take quite alot to shake my confidence in the company and Mr. Wiley.
JMO,
Nez
By the way, from what I can see PYPR is not or has not been listed.
JMO,
Nez
From what I have read on other boards if you go to
http://www.pinksheets.com/marketactivity/todays_changes.jsp
and check the site a few times a day as it is updated each day sometimes more than once, you will have at least a lead time of a day or two to see if a name change, ticker change, symbol change or combination of important changes is going to occur.
Many check this board everyday first thing.
JMO,
Nez
Mac,
Good post and when you say "Some people are a little too serious here with some very big buttons that are easily pushed," let's not forget there are people who have been holding literally millions of shares for a lot longer than they planned to. These folks need to vent, thus they have very large buttons waiting to be pushed.
But rather than pull out, as things developed, IMO, these folks could see that this is even more solid a company than when they first invested in it. I really believe that when all the pieces come together and the information is released, then ATWT will have its day.
For various, unknown reasons, to me anyway, the CEO had to change the "game plan" for reasons which investors may or may not know. I only have opinions just like everyone else who is still here.
Example; a few months ago there was much excitement about going to the OTCQX and then hopefully to the OTCBB.
When it became apparent that this plan was fraught with too many unknowns, again IMO, the CEO said "forget this," and if that is the way it's going to be then we will just focus on building the business and going straight to the OTCBB.
Not many saw that coming and it was about that time the dissemination of information tapered off.
I would be worried but the intention of skipping the OTCQX and going right to the OTCBB shows me, anyway, the high level of confidence the CEO has in the company. It also demonstrates the CEO's confidence that if shareholders get "cold feet" and pull out, there will be others to take their shares and places. IMO this is why so many are willing to "bite the bullet" and hang in there. One of the biggest reasons for hope for us anyway, is the alliances that ATWT has cultivated with quality companies like "South Bend." I'm sure there are others but until all of the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed, we won't hear about them. The past has shown it is better to keep things quiet until written in stone otherwise as we have seen time and again, people will jump all over the slightest miscue and spin it into "Dooms Day."
I recently read something to the effect of," never pass up an opportunity to stay quiet."
JMHO,
Nez
That might be the first "conspiracy theory" which after finally coming together, may benefit the "common guy" rather than benefit a small group of very powerful people who contol and pull the strings of a large group of very powerful people!
ATWT, IMO, has a very good chance of proving that it is still possible for the common man, with uncommon ideas and drive to achieve the American Dream, and when this does come to fruition, it will give hope to many disillusioned people here in the US, who feel the days of achieving the "American Dream" are over.
It will also do wonders for people like myself to see a company, with a good product, based on a good idea and brought to the public by a solid company, that by spending the time doing the investigation and then taking the plunge by buying shares in such a company, they too can benefit.
Slow and easy wins the race one poster is fond of saying and I agree. As far as ATWT's pps goes, the day will come but right now and IMO, ATWT is focusing on building a quality company and regardless of how the original investors feel, if they stay or go, after ATWT succeeds, there will be plenty of people willing to invest in such a solid company. Why worry about the investors when you are confident that they will be more than compensated for their long frustrating wait for the company to fill its niche and begin pushing the bounds. At the time ATWT as a PK stock is subject to all of the weird and unpredictable contortions all other PKs are, so who knows, ATWT could do something out of mind and adopt a "to the moon" profile as we have seen other PKS do and for no reason! The shareholders that will weather the storm and succeed will do so as they are patient and regardless of how they got into ATWT, they now see they have much more than a "flash in the pan," but have hooked into a business of high ethical and moral values and standards, which is far more than can be said for most PKs.
This is all JMO but I daily become more convinced I have stepped into the right place at the right time.
Nez
That sounds like good advice, MAK.
Have a good weekend,
Nez
I don't know what all the hub-bub is as we have had no problems with ST and our PYPR shares.
Unless if in the past you requested to be taken off the NOBO list, you are automatically listed on it (default). This makes sense as why would a company do extra paper work unless specifically asked to?
As far as the PYPR PPS goes, even ourselves, inexperienced traders, realized after hearing about the divi, doing research and learning from "official sources" as well as long time traders that this was a move that was new, unique, creative and will cause those who have sold shares not in their possession to be in the position of facing a quandry at the very least.
This was the result of such high magnitude "out of the box" thinking that it could trigger much thought about how to counter or plain old deal with.
Because of this, I just assumed that the one thing we could be sure of was an effort by possibly "short" positions to push it to the firewall and try and drive this stock down in order to shake loose as many shares as possible prior to divi day or soon after (another layer of uncertainty for the short positions to consider)
Taken all together this all could only lead to a monumental effort to drive PYPR into the gutter and get the weak or better still those who bought without planning on holding for a long period, to sell.
JMO,
Nez
Yeahhh, I too am glad to see you back MAK (I'm a poet and didn't know it!) and let me take this opportunity to apologize for any past posts I may have made that alluded to one of your posts back a month or so. One of the reasons that I still read and post on this board is that all people get to post "their own personal take" on things with complete confidence that this is America and we are all entitled to our opinions.
I especially appreciate this as many of my posts reflect my narrow sightedness at times.
Good to see you still have an, how shall I say, guarded and cautious optimistic feeling regarding ATWT, regardless of how small it is.
I bet you of all people are hoping that things don't turn out as many of us are being erroneously led to believe!
Nez
Well here it is Dec. 15 and ANOTHER "promise" comes to pass with more to follow but they seem to be increasing in importance (OTCBB instead of the OTCQX!) Not many saw that one coming!
Now,I am curious to see how many people will start bad mouthing the stock when they don’t get a “call by call” commentary including who called, what was spoken about, how many orders resulted, how much money was made; broken down into gross cost vs. overall profit and of course the all important “Right now PPS God Effect,” which so many seem to use as the all important barometer of a company's legitimacy.
Of course it would be ludicrous to have such expectations, but if the past serves as a reminder, then we can expect a good number of posts, maybe not exactly like this example, but along these same ridiculous lines.
Don’t forget, the posting history here deteriorated to the point that the most inquisitive and successful “gatherers of DD” became so frustrated that they went into “silent running.” Management followed suit and although we watched the pps decline as a result of the lack of information as well as other developments that had timing, which was beyond the control of Mr. Wiley, certain posters still used these events or opportunities to attempt to nosedive the pps.
I think the long timers realized that there were people here of the opinion that although ATWT is a great company. But, while they are going through the painful growing stages, they are also most vulnerable to bad insinuations so these folks went on the “attack” in an effort to make money as the pps drops due to negative innuendo intentionally and inaccurately generated.
So, IMHO, these same people know the company is going places, they also bet that the point of development where the company is offers them a chance to make money by driving the pps down (shorting) and then making money when “the fog of business start-up” begins to lift as the pps lifts also.
Since it will take some time to A) gather the calls, B) sort them, C) address them, there will be a time lag as to what the numbers are, which many know, IMO, will be grand.
If history is any indicator, there will be many today calling for a “lynching” because they are not releasing a call by call commentary of the activity at the call center.
This is JMO but it will be fun to watch and if you are serious and see the potential of this company to continue to grow in ever greater strides, above all be on guard NOT to give away your shares as I will not be surprised to see possibly one of the most “blistering” periods of bashing for ATWT yet due to the fact that time is running out before the results begin talking.
DON'T GIVE ALL YOUR EFFORT OF HOLDING AND SUFFERING OVER THE LAST MONTHS AWAY WHEN THE LAST "ALL PLUGS PULLED" DEFAMATION BLITZ BEGINS. NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO SELL BUT PEOPLE PLAYING BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE WANT OUR SHARES!
JMO,
Nez
Taki,
that would be great but IMO, something like that is too different from the way ATWT releases information, based on past results!
But IMO, this information IS coming and again IMO, most likely accompanied by other unexpected news bits!
JMO,
Nez
Stocks like PYPR, that become proactive against those who are causing the majoritiy of shareholders to suffer, sometimes just go "silent" with regard to public message boards. This eliminates the chance of "telegraphing" ones intentions. I know of a least one stock that continues to follow "the plan" but has become almost silent regarding public message boards and first releases news to its "Home Page." True investors check the home page eveyday.
Nez