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Thanx for the confirmation info timmage.
I'd be more excited but we've seen these small obscure late night regional deals before with no favorable tics up for the investors. And there won't be enough profit from this to do the buy backs MP has been yammering about for eons.
Excellent point and question regarding if organic...huge market out there.
So essentially it's a me too product and not necessarily a breakthrough in plant nutrient technology. A "Miracle Grow" with a few new wrinkles perhaps??.
On second thought...it is called a "booster" which would most likely indicate it does not replace other fertilizers. Any thoughts on this?
Do you suppose this is part of the MMB formula or the results of that research/findings? It could be coincidence that both co's announced news of a breakthrough type of nutrient about the same time ...but then again it may be related...?? would be interesting to know.
Maybe this replaces (some or all) what their using now ?? and isn't additional..I dunno. If so this could be huge...15% is fairly significant and if it is a direct replacement it could be very good. Have you seen what Potash is selling for lately!
Ferttilizers have tripled in the last 18 months.
Now we can add CSS to the list...
[past post] The CBS (Can't Believe Sh*t) deal was never really solidified for May -opps I mean June- as reported because in MP's words "we're considering the same time slots with NBC (Nothing But Ch*T) and ABC (Absolute Bull Ch*T) and FOX (Farfugnugen On Xit) to get the best deal".
Hey man I'm just making conversation while we wait for this stock to do something. bs'n that's it. You missed my point but to be fair posting boards aren't always the best way to communicate. My point had nothing to do with my flight commander. We both think the webpage needs improvement...we'll leave it at that. no flash, no hype, no false promises...just a professional web page, informational, updated regularly and inviting.
[copied from earlier post] The point is our public appearance/exposure in the form of a web-site is a big part of who we may become considering there's also a "race" to gain investors. We may or may not be the best algae fuel co in the world... but by God we should, at the very least, look like we're well on our way.
Okie dokie biofuel...whatever. We can agree to disagree on this point.
As always your info is much appreciated Biofuel.
You made me chuckle biofuel when you said the GSPI website needs improvements. The techical term for it is 'it sucks'! lol
As I said/posted earlier an improved web-site won't make one gallon of fuel for us but it can't be underestimated on it's importance to the new eyes and fresh money it could help us generate. We need the fresh money to help win this race and I've personally found that it's difficult to do a thorough job of DD on these small companies. One of my first stops in doing some DD is the web-site and I'm sure it is with others as well.
But I whole heartedly agree no fluff, flash and hype is wanted or necessary.
I always have a story that come from my experiences (as you've no doubt guessed by now). My first Air Wing Flight Commander was a NO nonsense, steel-eyed, can & will do kinda man. When he walked in a room you just sensed he commanded a different level of respect...he was just one of those kind of guys if you know what I mean. Anyway...the first time I saw him was with a room full of other pilots and the absolute second he entered that room everybody shut up, jumped to their feet, saluted, and waited for him to speak.
His eyes scanned the room for a minute making eye contact with every man in that room...and his first words were "Gentleman... I don't care who the best pilot is in this room....[3 second pause] but by God every one of you better look like he's IT...while you're under my command".
I.e. Look and be your best 24/7/365.
Image was a big part of his success building in each guy and his mission records proved it.
The point is our public appearance/exposure in the form of a web-site is a big part of who we may become considering there's also a "race" to gain investors. We may or may not be the best algae fuel co in the world... but by God we should, at the very least, look like we're well on our way.
I sometimes embarrass myself with my BS Biofuel...thanx for hangin in there with me.
The MMB formula is essentially fertilizer....another hot commodity these days!!!...speaking of which, I wrote GSPI over a week ago in regards to the protected/patented status of the formula but haven't heard back yet. Are they typically slow to respond to e-mails in your experience?
Last year's news but yet another group/university studying algaes' potential. I wonder if Ohio U is one of the groups GSPI has had contact with in the past and will now be testing with GSPI's MMB formula?
It goes without saying that we want GSPI to succeed asap. You can't turn on the TV without hearing something about green technology...and lately I've seen more and more programs exposing/advocating algae based alt fuels...while food based ethenols get slammed. I'm sure you've noticed the same things. Even the Weather Channel got into the Algae action yesterday. There is a fast growing interest as exposure to the average citizen rises. As you've said all along....the race is definitely on! Speaking for myself it's never good to count chickens before they hatch and play the 'what if' game with your stocks. I call it power dreamin. Having said that it's difficult not to ponder just how big this could get...and I mean that not only from a profit (greed-lite) stance but the potential Algae has could change the world as we know it in a heartbeat. Ethenol & corn cracked the door open but Algae & coal could knock it off the hinges. To say the least I'm anxious too Biofuel...it's increasingly more difficult for me to focus on my other investments.
The reason I'm asking about who DeBeers & Solazyme is is to get an idea of how deep the pockets are of their backers.
Are they part of the DeBeers diamond op?
I agree...I'm not really advocating hype or fluff but I do think progress on all fronts is essential to success. We need investor dollars and unfortunately image is part of the attraction. If a guy shows up looking like a gangbanger to go out with your daughter it doesn't set well but if he cares enough to wear/look his best...it's a go. IMO
It's the same with companies and especially small struggling companies.
Where is the DeBeers facility and what exactly do they do?
Hey Biofuel how's it goin!...I just didn't notice that you were the one posting. I assumed I was talking with Ernest all along...sheesh I'm losin it.
I agree...I didn't know they were making it from sugar. Yikes. Naturally they don't say that in their promo videos showing a new Mercedes Benz running on algal biodiesel. However the promo video itself is impressive and shows interesting innovation...it makes you want to know more about them and I think GSPI could learn a thing or two in that regard. Our GSPI webpage/site imo is a bit hoaky. I realise a professionally put together webpage wouldn't produce one pint of fuel but I do think that first impressions are important when trying to interest new investors. To use a Real Estate term....we got no "curb appeal"! Ours looks like one of those pocket protector dudes in the lab put it together on his lunch hour. Don't get me wrong...I'm a big fan of our pocket protector dudes in the lab...they're my heros...but web design isn't their forte.
Is Solazyme the co that partnered with Chevron?
Ya I enjoy it too. My only hope in this race to mass produce is that GSPI can equal or surpass Solazyme Inc. They'll have to hustle!
Did the site open for you? <see back 2 posts>
Opppps forgot the www ...try this Ernest :)
http://www.netl.doe.gov/publications/proceedings/01/carbon_seq/5a3.pdf
These white papers could be over 10 years old...and not relatent for today.
My apologies Ernest.
Ya I have no doubts that you're right. As I said I read it but to be honest I was doing alot of misc algae related reading and by the time I got to this article I was on overload. It was starting to look like mush if you know what I mean.
I too was skeptical...if I can find the right site I'll resend it.
Ernest I read as much of this pdf file as I could before my eyes crossed and I went into a coma. Scroll down to the 2nd page heading- Approach (para 2). It may address what you're saying but to be honest I don't know who wrote it or when.
http://netl.doe.gov/publications/proceedings/01/carbon_seq/5a3.pdf
Not apples & oranges but it says that the Nox & Sox would actually help feed the algae if it's from a nat gas fired flue. ? and not need scrubbing before fed. * There may be some serious caveats that go along with this...and it's possible the guys who wrote it may have been overcome with fumes at the time so take that into consideration as well.
Roger that!
Maybe 'greed' is too strong a word to describe clean renewable alt fuel investors...so let's call it Greed-Lite ;)
Greed is kind of like cholesterol..there's the good kind and the bad kind. I'd like to think that most of the investors in co's like a GSPI are there for basically good reasons... and my hunch is, at least during these earlier stages of developement, that's probably the way it's been. They believe in clean renewable alt fuels to the point they're willing to put their money where their mouth is to help produce it...and in return they'd like to make a few bucks. Billion$ aren't necessary but Million$ would be nice! LOL
How's that for positive spin!
I agree with you Biofuel..."balance and working together is always a good thing"...we'll sleep better that way...that's important too!
That's the hope but ????
I guess I wasn't clear...my anxiety is -did he just "give away" the recipe to our competitors!...and my fear is YES...based on the PR's face value.
I wrote the co 2 min after I posted you. I'll pass along the info here when I get it.
I dunno guys at the very least Joe needs to do a better job with his PR's IMO. Every one of them as far back as I can tell are "sales pitches" for Algae as a bio-fuel. They all tend to follow the same theme...aren't we wayyy beyond that.
Wah wah wah.... (maybe I need a nap)
Yet another unsubstantiated PR saying big things afoot.
Maybe the entertainment biz is diff but when I get a signed contract from the military and I need op funds to get started I go to a bank and they loan the money. If MP has signed contracts (which I doubt actually exists) he could do the same.
I think this is another rooski.
Never the less legitimate questions remain regarding the "conditions" under which the samples were made available.
The PR isn't clear on that. You have to assume that:
1) this "breakthrough" is completely protected.
2) Joe is sending out samples to gain big business down the road.
If so wonderful... but if not I'm mad as he*l about it. The last thing I want to see as an investor is that I've been investing in some benevolent "Lab" when I thought I was investing in an "Energy company". What costs investors hundreds of thousands of dollars to research is on sale for fifty bucks!
I certainly hope not.
Maybe I'm the only one with questions but I'd sure like to see Joe clear this up.
My thoughts as well...only I have to trust that Joe is doing the right thing here...would Chevron do this? doubtful. As a US consumer interested in getting away from foreign oil I say hoooray...however as an investor it makes me a touch nervous that our zeal to find the world a solution outweighs our sense of business. At the expense of sounding greedy here...I want both.
Biofuel...GSPI is moving the Lab from Mexico to Utah..any ideas where in Utah that might be?
OTP - GSPI watercooler discussion...did you see that!!!!
He doesn't need fuel.
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=81750&videoChannel=4
Ah HAH...so my dilusional idea wasn't too far off (at least I know someone else is as nuts as I am). LOL....whew that's a relief! I'd hate to be the only one ya know :(
Well dreaming it up is the easy part...now they've got to make it work... which, as we all know, is a whole new kettle of fish.
I find it hard to believe though that they're the first to engineer a way to capture Co2 in a muffler type of box. But hey go for it guys.
Thanx for passing it along biofuel...I feel better.
Right after the RS that is.
You must be new Zambia....we've heard it all a zillion times before! Talk is cheap. His PR's haven't made any of us one stinking dime!
Buy away Zambia but Louie DePalma (MP) is no tooth fairy!
We are the "true shareholders"...some investors have been here for over 4 years and they've been reduced through past RS to nothing.
I myself had over 40M shares and they weren't bought at .0001. I wish!
...and I said I was gonna stop doin this. OK next time.
Right on.
It will be interesting to see where the carbon credit trail leads. I agree that big biz will pass on any "tax" that is imposed on them even though it's a zero sum game. The consumer, as always, will suffer.
Big biz is alot like our gov't in that they zig when you think they'll zag but I do think they will choose sequestration over credits or taxes. There is just too much mounting pressure from all sides and doing nothing is not an option. Once one coal fired plant chooses sequestration (with profittable results) the flood gates will open. First generation alt fuels have finally been widely embraced but it's hit a stone wall with the food competition dilemna. It's days are numbered.
I think (I may be overly optimistic in this) it's only a matter of time before Algae "catches fire" (no pun intended) on many fronts. Guys like Bill Gates invested heavily in first generation alt fuels ($35M to Pacific Ethenol). He may have to rethink that.
I think you've called it dead on....the "Race" is definitely ON.
Without sounding overly dramatic I too hope GSPI can be there when it happens and not get pushed aside. It wouldn't be "fair" to small companies like GSPI (and a handful of others) with people who have devoted and spent their professional lives developing this...and for noble reasons to boot! ...but as we all know being Fair doesn't come into play on Wall street...especially when the world's potential energy profit$$$ are at stake.
As far as Zero point energy goes I just have one question. Can it make oxygen like Algae does?
...We need that too. ;)
I never thought I'd be cheering on a slimy little green plant!
Roger that!
This opens a whole new set of questions for me. I just recently began to read & hear about "carbon credits" on a very base level. I don't know the terminology yet and as I said have an extremely vague idea of what it all encompasses so bear with me. Maybe you and other posters here can connect the dots for me.
It's been widely known for decades that Coal fired plants (and other large producers of Co2) have a problem I.e huge smokestacks spewing Co2. The Governments around the world have, or will soon have, 'limits' on how much carbon they can produce...and if they produce more than they have "credits" for then they must buy them...correct?
Evidently these carbon credits have already, or very soon will, become HOT items (in a miriad of ways for a miriad of different reasons to a miriad of different folks). Am I reasonably correct on this?
Algae Co2 sequestration could upstage this in a big way...no? If you're XYZ Conglomo Corp why spend big bucks on credits if you can get rid of your Co2 another way AND make profittable by-products from it as well.
I see why you've said that the real gold mines are the coal plant contracts!
All enlightening comments would be appreciated.
I read about the Virgin Atlantic (VA) test flight [using a biofuel blend] a few months back. I hadn't heard the results but from the info you've provided it sounds like it went well.
What surprises me is the flack they received from [some] enviromentalists. How they could label it a "publicity stunt" is perplexing. The test flight wasn't conducted with any particular bio-feedstock in mind. In fact the feedstock was basically a non-issue...what was an issue was simply - Do bio-fuel(s)work - How well - and is this something we should pursue for the future-. Call it what you want but these are all real valid questions when you run an airline! I liken it to pharmacutical testing...same thing...you need to know how it works in the real world... modifications of all kinds will follow..and I'm sure Algae will be part of that equation.
I applauded VA's efforts as an air traveler interested in safe and economical flights... but as an investor in GSPI I'm doin the WAVE!!! ;)
What this shows me is even some "enviromentalist" are behind the curve when it comes to the world of bio-fuels. They had an opportunity to expand on VA's test but IMO they blew it.