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Thanks, I appreciate your confidence, but I have no real investing expertise. Consider my comments as nothing more than my opinions, since I tend to "think out-loud."
I feel there should eventually be a bright future for concrete if the human race is destined to survive current economic hardships, and challenges. The economic significance of cement is too basic to ignore. It looks like CEMEX got too far ahead of their sector during a period of strong momentum by executing their massive purchase in Australia which soured on them when markets turned longer-term negative. Future outlook seems to hinge on the ability of CEMEX to liquidate sufficient assets to cover expected debt obligations. This should not be too difficult since one finds lots of cash on the side looking for great buying opportunities. CEMEX owns impressive assets. We should soon discover exactly how talented Mr. Zambrano's leadership is. I expect to see some news before the first day of the year. I hope to see market sentiment become more positive toward CEMEX after fear factors are neutralized.
Still, one finds many potential obstacles related to the health of the global economy poised to break loose. I feel we are locked into an unusually volatile period of history. The unfolding of time will reveal the true story, which may have little to do with my opinions or premonitions. Taking a cautious stance seems to be in order.
Best Wishes
No such thing as global recovery without CEMEX. Increased demand for cement should indicate recovery is underway IMO. I'm hoping for the best, and very pleased they are diversified on an international scale. They appear to be forward thinking. I feel Zambrano has sufficient business talents to make CEMEX prosper again. Anyone have thoughts to the contrary? Willing to bet on what should be stability for concrete over time. Can their financial problems be solved with more creative pencil pushing or is the race against time the greatest factor (paying down debt)? Any hidden obstacles to CEMEX recovery anyone knows of?
Best Wishes
It seems like leadership is functionally numbed by a boozy orientation. They appear to lack even average horse-sense. Do you recall company PR from several months back about the use of COIN soil-amendment products on some test fields out west? Well, how many feet of snow do we need to see on the ground before results are in? Any kid riding a bicycle past the test plots could have commented on the appearance of the fields relative to other fields. It makes one wonder if COIN is designed to fail. How could that make sense? I agree, Ed needs to call it a day. There are thousands of talented visionary people who could get COIN off the ground in a positive direction. The corporate structure of COIN appears to give Ed the unquestioned authority to sabotage his own company. He will never have another vote of support from me.
Also, what are the results of controlled herb cultivation in a Terra Sphere facility which had been mentioned several months back? Under 24-7 grow conditions the buds have come and gone. Positive news from any of these trials might have given COIN a lift. Why is corporate leadership silent? Oh, maybe they are too busy running the company into the ground. Of course, negative results would prove them to be non-competitive. More potential damage to the downside SP of COIN has become a colossal joke, and it's tough to laugh when one feels fleeced to the bone. Prayers for the deceased seem to be in order. Sure, I believe in miracle comebacks! About as likely as seeing the results of the last World Series being overturned. Ed needs to get his bags packed.
Best Wishes to All, even Ed
Thanks, I appreciate your response. I'll eventually learn the harsh lessons. I found their dividend concept quite seductive though I wondered what the alleged company might actually be. Zero value has no actual existence except as a symbol referring to no content whatsoever. So in that sense, their dividend could never be anything more than an empty promise....An absolute void. Over the long haul herb should gain wider acceptance since too many millions of people are comfortable with it. How could these corporate clowns gain even one iota of trust? They appear to be sick animals in need of an enema. They must be fat and happy.
The picture you post is truly incredible. Nature provides the greatest gifts without asking for pay, except for the energy it takes to be there at the right time, and that may represent considerable effort. Thanks again.
Here comes the Kudzu pest while COIN appears to fade away. This remark conveys both a recognition of tragic melodrama one currently sees unfolding on our planet along with an ironic note of comedy. Apparently, the Kudzu bug landed near Atlanta in 2009, and has now infested every county in Georgia, and is hitting the Carolina's hard. The Kudzu is known to be hearty without natural predators in the States since it is a hitch-hiking invader from Asia. Our farmers are very concerned about this recent Kudzu invasion, and still looking for effective interventions. One locates plenty of information about the onset of Kudzu bugs from a cursory Google search. I wonder if Ed has heard about this pest?
I wish COIN might learn to market the "vision" of what COIN represents to the hordes of energetic brilliant youth who now live in tents trying to make a voice for the so-called 99%. Many of these courageous souls would likely work enthusiastically, and tirelessly for very little once they embraced a vision of COIN's global potential toward planetary healing. Seriously! Some great sales promotion prospects may be getting maced instead of finding an opportunity to work with COIN. It looks like the shareholders of COIN are also getting a lot of gas.
The irony is we have yet another sound reason with the advent of the Kudzu "stink bug" to more seriously consider a Terra Sphere model for agricultural propagation. The need for healthy food cultivation choices increase while solutions are on the verge of evaporation. This fact of reality defies logic.
Other positive points remain: 24-7 All natural cultivation, significant reduction of transportation costs, more timely delivery to market, harvest as needed without delays, elimination of herbicides and pesticides, no need to till the soil or own acreage anywhere, no tractors or other farm equipment needed, eliminate the prospect of rooster's crowing before the sun rises, Terra Sphere grow facility potential exists everywhere between the north and south pole, creates delivery potential of precise organic nutrients as required for optimal growth of the plants, waste-free delivery of water needs, specific labor requirements quantifiable, potential elimination of bacterial infections from animal compost, controlled monitoring, and greater potential to eliminate crop destruction from Mother Nature's unforeseen acts of destruction. It seems these points should be enough for intelligent people to seriously consider Terra Sphere as a viable agricultural solution. If so, then let's discuss overhead costs of a Terra Sphere facility in practical terms.
With such compelling reasons to move in a healthy direction, why is COIN floundering, and gasping for a last breath? Is there a hidden corporate giant hiding in a dark closet angling to smother the growth of COIN? Let's face it, to a corporate behemoth like Monsanto, the entire valuation of COIN has to represent little more than pocket change.
Scenario from outer space: Did leadership have a sudden epiphany after downing a half-dozen scotches, then decide to short COIN to death so they could pocket massive reserves then slip away to a tropical island crawling with half-naked women? Historically, a few jokes are known to hold relevance.
Lastly, All content of my posts represent entirely my own opinions or may be manifestations of my quirky creativity. Don't take anything I say too seriously, unless you happen to agree. Nothing I say should be construed as an inducement to either buy or sell any securities whatsoever. I am a concerned shareholder of COIN who hopes they are able to recover, that's all.
Best Wishes
Good to see you are thinking about the positive aspects of organic orientation, and the Terra Sphere solution. I feel the issue of traditional agricultural approaches versus a Terra Sphere approach is a "no-brainer" even though our world appears to be in a deep sleep lacking in positive functional awareness. If Monsanto, Dow, and Bayer had "real intelligence" they would be moving in all-haste toward an organic model of agricultural propagation rather than continuing to toxify our world with their lethal, and effective pest-control chemical interventions. I assume leadership of these three major corporations must be "old-school bulls" who refuse to vacate their thrones of power. They appear to think in orthodox economic, and protectionist terms rather than life-nurturing solutions which will be far better for a healthy planet. These corporations do not appear to be smart enough to understand they would all still be very rich or even wealthier by adjusting their orientation. Who can train an old dog to do new tricks?
I find your comments about power, and fossil fuel of interest. I assume the cost of power for a 24-7 Terra Sphere facility must be significant. In an earlier post I referred to the possibility of partnering with New Energy Technologies (NENE). They continue to seek-out opportunities to showcase the efficacy of their electricity producing nano-particle spray-on coating which is considered effective for both exterior and interior uses. I see no real harm in giving them a nod unless their nano-particles might pose a potential health-risk if they become absorbed by the plants being cultivated. If NENE ever becomes "large," then COIN might get a free ride. NENE claims to carry zero debt, and appears to have a tidy corporate structure with a stream of ongoing corporate guidance. To me, they look like competent professionals with a serious agenda. I have heard comments branding them another "pump and dump" though I find no current factual information to support those opinions.
Best Wishes
Thanks for your response. Some shares showed up on my TDA account page with no name, and a zero value. I Interpreted that to mean "in transition." So it was just worthless paper? I suppose your experience must be the same? Promising something of even nominal value, and delivering nothing is not what honest people do. I am very concerned about this apparent deception by their corporate leadership. The old cliche about "walks like a duck, and talks like a duck" seems quite apropos. Sorry to learn leadership appears to be a righteous band of skilled scammers with a legally sanctioned mandate to promote their own self-interests.
I find this same pattern of flagrant sleight-of-hand in other penny stocks too. Blame should begin with a lack of honest, and conscious Congressional leadership. One finds no effort toward sincere regulation of securities for the betterment of all citizens. It looks like too many of our elected leaders are getting fat inside the pockets of "pro-active cheats." Is there a kind way to express this observation? This is no longer a time to remain silent.
Best Wishes
After another call to TDA I found the answer to my question. According to the TDA employee I spoke with they have been ordered by DTCC to halt all buy transactions of ERBB though they can process sell orders. Of course, I asked why, and he replied, "Apparently, they are looking at some problem related to the issue of stock certificates until their investigation is satisfied." This should mean nobody trading with TDA is able to successfully enter a buy order for ERBB.
Can we speculate about reasons?: Is the investigation related to the non-issue of a promised divided spin-off from their "dividend-farming" conception? I recall this dividend distribution was alleged to happen back in June.
Speculation #2: About a year ago, before I had invested, and before the official date recognized for qualified shareholders to receive this highly promoted divided distribution, the company continually referred to a suspected "unusually high number of short-sellers" who had yet to cover their wagers. I recall this "scenario" being discussed as some kind of an unsolved mystery since most of the "players" appeared to evaporate. With me being the newly arrived green-horn "shill" on the scene, the significance of the unfolding melodrama failed to register in concrete terms.
Later, I did watch the company SP plummet toward zero before the RS suddenly kicked in. I've learned why investing in penny stocks is highly risky. Does this make the entire theater of Penny-stock investing a "field of dreams" for deception-minded individuals? Penny-stock investing seems like a game Las Vegas would promote. At this point, I do not have any real answers or solutions. I get a feeling Uncle Sam appears to be obstructing resolution of darkly-cloaked shenanigans perpetrated by ravenous weasels. I imagine these activists are kindly called "lobbyists" or investment specialists. A bit of positive guidance from "Big Brother" would be appreciated. Obviously, there must be some very honest, and talented well-intentioned people out there somewhere. They just need to step forward with a bit of helpful advice.
Best Wishes
Thanks. I do trade with TDA but my bid is refused even though in a range with others. The TDA representative I spoke with did not appear to have a lucid grip on the situation. I'll try again. Still, I wish to understand why ERBB is pushing the DTC requirement? Or is the system compromised for now?
Does anyone understand the logic of purchases needing to be DTC? Sorry, I'm fairly new at stock trading. I own some shares of ERBB, but am unable to add to my position. Not able to find a rational answer. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks.
Best Wishes
Sorry, I missed seeing the "Technical Stuff" information until now. My apologies to all. This is the information I was looking for. Getting this input gives me much more hope concerning a positive future for CPOW. Still, I feel the new Biofuel technology Uncle Sam is backing remains a relevant factor as indicated in my last post. Also, I see the URL gets one to the report.
Best Wishes
I am grasping for an up-side with this news. The corporate framework of past history, and planned change appears to be a "buddy-club" of players with self-interests at stake. Unable to see any direct connection with shareholder concerns of potential tangible profitability by CPOW at this time. Apparently, Mr. Morrison is billed as the newly arrived play-maker who has the formidable responsibility to turn a struggling enterprise around since he has been given a 60,000,000 share incentive by CPOW. Shareholders are left with hoping for the best.
Any idea what bio-fuels technology CPOW is coming to the table with? Bio-fuels production is an emergent technology, and as such, new approaches continue to roll out. Uncle Sam is pushing ahead in this area for obvious reasons. I came across a report from the Department Of Energy (DOE) and their Department of BioEnergy Science Center (BESC) dated August 11, 2011, titled, "Key Gene Discovery Could Streamline Production Of Biofuels." This new discovery appears to be a one-step process which may prevent other more complex technologies from economic competition. It looks like the new technology is already available through licensing. I hope CPOW is on top of this issue, and not preparing to dump money into a costly obsolete technology. If CPOW has caught wind of this technological shift and is planning a state-of-the-art facility then the project could become an immense "lift" for all shareholders. In this case, investors would want to be shareholders of CPOW, and see how events transpire. This is why I see importance in learning about the technology employed.
Will attempt to forward the URL for the BESC report on key gene discovery which you find below. No real assurance URL is adequate.
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=595
Best Wishes
A visionary millionaire can change the game. Ed does not appear to be a visionary thinker though I believe he is a decent human being with the best of intentions. However, he is forward-thinking to the extent he has engaged the three-tiered conception of COIN so he deserves a lot of credit. COIN needs to continue moving ahead steadily with all revenue-producing operations.
It looks like few people are tuning in to the adversarial contest over organic orientation between corporate giants versus the likes of COIN. I introduced the theme in my last post. I feel certain Michael Moore would relish producing a documentary piece concerning the apparent "lock-down" of agricultural seed technology by Monsanto. This is an extremely serious issue we should all be paying attention to since it will effect all future generations.
COIN may need a radical orientation of marketing strategy, and thinking before they are able to prosper. I would be trying to access the "Hollywood elite" for assistance to locate visionary people like a Richard Branson or the notorious venture capital master, Vinod Khosla, of India who are not defeated by million dollar proposals. You need just one strong personality like an Angelina Jolie to get the ball rolling. A shy wealthy person who sees the light of the vision is good enough to get this cause off the ground.
Consider the billions of dollars spent annually on food-aid projects to troubled countries. One can expect to see Bangladesh, and certain North African nations to regularly petition for food assistance. Rather then send boxes of food every year, why not work to generate a commitment to finance a permanent COIN "Terra Sphere facility" in these areas so they will have a perpetual source of food along with some new jobs? Reevaluate the need to have a million-dollar license fee for each facility until enough of them get up and running. A true philanthropic sponsor would not need to profit. COIN might qualify for a nice tax write-off out of the deal. This seems like a proposal Bill Gates could relate to. He appears to be a true humanitarian.
If a big cost-factor of the Terra Sphere facility is electricity, then consider evaluating the emergent technology of NENE with its nano-particle spray which has the capacity to generate electricity from artificial light. This technology is designed to piggy-back from existing light. They say it can be sprayed onto most surfaces, even soft fabrics. Their technology sounds like something from a science fiction story. They have recently been taken under the wing of NREL, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, out of Colorado. NENE shows zero debt, and is presently hanging at a share price of 1.86 as I write this post.
Reorientation of status quo thinking holds untold growth potential. It takes a bit of courage to step "outside of the box." Why not make a concerted effort to move toward a New Age for the good of all.
Best Wishes
Posts by agribusiness have always seemed relevant and informative to me. I have followed this board for months, but realize I have missed certain points a few of you refer to. I see the issue concerning the next "alleged facility" being a residential house as serious. I have to wonder why a company which depends on "oil-crush" to prosper would halt production while harvest season ramps up?
CPOW information from January 4, 2011 posted on my TD Ameritrade account headlined, "Clean Power Concepts CEO to Speak at 1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy in Dalian, China." Conference scheduled for April 25-29, 2011. Mr. Shenher was listed as a speaker on the schedule in the company of 10 Nobel Prize Laureates. This statement became a strong inducement for me to buy shares of CPOW. Accommodations for the conference filled quickly with numerous people of impressive academic stature from around the globe. The list of speaker's states, "Mr. Shenher's expertise in bioenergy production, technology and marketing will be presented in one of the following sessions planned for the Congress"...
I never noticed any follow-up related to this symposium. Does anyone know if Mr. Shenher made it to Dalian to present his talk?
The same notice also announced Mr. James B. Yuan as CPOW's primary agent to expand sales in China. Quote attributed to Mr. Shenher, "James is a highly respected business leader in China and we expect his appointment will help us cement relationships, open doors and create links in the Chinese agri-food industry. James is now working to expand our sales base in China and we are proud to have him on our team." Anyone know what became of James?
Information states James earned a B.A. from Huazhong Normal University in China, 1991, and his office is located:
James B. Yuan
CEO & President
Wuhan Haitong Shipping and Logistics Company Ltd.
Xin Hongji Garden Suite 1507, No. 6 Qiuchang Street
Jiangan District, Wuban, Hebei 430017
I anticipate sending James a postcard of greetings to welcome his participation toward furthering CPOW prosperity. I wish to remain positive in spite of significant concerns. I sense a modest offering of corporate guidance to shareholder's could have swept away all of the on-going negativity. Best wishes.
The struggle to live a life of quality finds COIN pitted against corporate giants like Monsanto. Please take the time to review this information about the role of synthetic chemical interests working hard to bury any momentum of the "organic thinking paradigm." This report comes our way via the nutritionist Mike Adams of Natural News. I am encouraged to hear the EU has the consciousness to engage the battle to control their slice of planetary destiny in a common sense manner. Also surprised to learn India has filed a bio-piracy lawsuit against Monsanto while their people are busy burning Monsanto test plots of "genetically modified" crops. I will have more to say on this theme later. First,it will be helpful to have a bit of back-story concerning the overall issue. Please set aside some time to evaluate the importance of this unfolding drama which holds vital implications for all human beings.
Yes, there was a HTML tag at the end of the URL. I know many of you are much smarter than I am when it comes to sharing this kind of information.
naturalnews.com/033714_biopiracy_Monsanto
Thanks slim7. I see you are a sensitive-caring person who needs to stay abreast of your investments. Of course, all investors have an anxious finger in the corporate pie. I worry too.
Another word about the China scenario. I took another look at the YOU-TUBE video I had recommended and the producer's name is Journeyman Pictures, not..."Production" as I had imagined. I noticed another offering by them titled "Shanghai Housing Bubble-China" so they are airing other vignettes on this issue.
About a week ago CNN's "World Business Today" aired an interview with the CEO of what I recall as The "Construction Bank of China," who began by saying a collapsing Chinese housing bubble was already underway. When the interviewer bore down with more pointed questions the man appeared to back-peddle, and attempt to slather icing on his cake. I saw no follow-up on this story. I wonder why?
I am underling the importance of prudent business decisions at this point in history. Perhaps, some of you know how to guarantee a cash payment rather than accepting a faith driven, "Trust me" response.
CPOW is due to become a "horse in the running" if the jockey can remain alert. All personal attacks aside, look at the visionary nature of the CPOW business plan. I recognize shifts due to the restructure in progress. Clear-headed pencil pushing should yield positive results with time. Just keep the revenue flowing. Canola products are real things people actually need so demand should continue to grow.
I grasp the reason for the anger I see on this board, but why would any man intend to fail? He would not. However,I have some important concerns.
1) China appears to be caught-up in their own housing bubble which is poised to break at any time. Look for the 14-minute YOU-TUBE video by Journeyman Productions titled "Ghost Cities-China." This might raise questions about the Chinese as reliable, and viable business partners, not to mention a possible global economic crash.
2)The technology of bio-fuel production continues to evolve toward state-of-the-art. This requires keeping a keen eye on transitions.
I have been watching COIN since last December with great interest since I see a dire need for agriculture to move in this direction. I have been referring to COIN as the future "Microsoft of agriculture" for a long time now. To me, the three-tiered business plan of COIN holds unlimited potential toward manifesting a more holistic planetary future. I also see why powerful self-interests might wish to impede progress as this self-centered multitude of con-artists muscle their way forward to amass a lion's share of the almighty dollar.
As human consciousness continues to awaken, the visionary approach of COIN will gain footing. I am quite surprised to find the general public "asleep at the wheel" even while they are glued to the unending stream of natural disasters unfolding via CNN. Where does one find a "downside" for controlled cultivation processes nurtured with organic nutrition? Hey, all my siblings still love fast-food. Will Rip Van Winkle ever awaken? Apparently, the cranial switch for "mature thinking" is yet to click on, but it will. The day is coming, because it must. Endure, and prosper.
Nobody wants to lose their hard-earned money due to weak support, and the effect of stinging business decisions made by COIN, especially Ed. I hope he is the turtle who beats the hare. We can all stand to grow and learn from the pain of past experience.