Riverboat's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/27099/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/88201-stellar-earnings-send-buffalo-wild-wings-flying?source=feed#comment-219179 219179
So, is Buffalos' growth at the Bar ? and not in the restaurant end ? Anyone have a breakdown on Revenue by category ?]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:14:56 -0400
So, is Buffalos' growth at the Bar ? and not in the restaurant end ? Anyone have a breakdown on Revenue by category ?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/25550-powershares-vs-ishares-vs-streettracks-gold-and-silver-material-differences?source=feed#comment-80849 80849 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:44:03 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/23321-alternative-energy-2006-in-review?source=feed#comment-79565 79565
I'll venture a couple of exceptions. On efficiency gains, Solectron, a BA subsidiary, attained a 40% efficiency with it's solar cell. Fully double, if not triple the competition, who are pushing at 25%. Greater efficiency means smaller panels, which means less raw material cost and less space used per kilowat.

Whither hydrogen. Look at the Xcel and HYEG teaming in Colorado on a Wind Turbine and hydrogen fueled engine combination. True it's not fuel cell but it has promise. In fuel cells, there was remerkable progress in nano stuff. Just look around and you'll see it; but it's mostly private labs and private companies, not much investable for the common folk.

On nuclear power, it's green and great, but what if something goes terribly, terribly wrong?

All-in-all, there was lots of progress but not near as much hype. Maybe there will be more hype in 2007.

I hope there is much more progress in 2007, I'm long HYEG, PBW, and PXN for both the profit; and for what it means for my kid's and grandkid's quality of life.]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:12:37 -0500
I'll venture a couple of exceptions. On efficiency gains, Solectron, a BA subsidiary, attained a 40% efficiency with it's solar cell. Fully double, if not triple the competition, who are pushing at 25%. Greater efficiency means smaller panels, which means less raw material cost and less space used per kilowat.

Whither hydrogen. Look at the Xcel and HYEG teaming in Colorado on a Wind Turbine and hydrogen fueled engine combination. True it's not fuel cell but it has promise. In fuel cells, there was remerkable progress in nano stuff. Just look around and you'll see it; but it's mostly private labs and private companies, not much investable for the common folk.

On nuclear power, it's green and great, but what if something goes terribly, terribly wrong?

All-in-all, there was lots of progress but not near as much hype. Maybe there will be more hype in 2007.

I hope there is much more progress in 2007, I'm long HYEG, PBW, and PXN for both the profit; and for what it means for my kid's and grandkid's quality of life.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/23327-sirius-and-xmsr-merger-murmurs-continue?source=feed#comment-79564 79564 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:54:30 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/23311-web-2-0-companies-what-s-hot-and-what-s-not?source=feed#comment-79540 79540 However the only name I recognize in your fine article is Wikipedia.

Am I just way out-of-touch or has Web 2.0 written off the over 50, retired, and actively investing demographic ?

I'm invested in stocks that stand to gain from Internet Protocol 3 (IP3) but Web 2.0 escaped my radar.

How about bringing me, maybe us, up-to-date on what it looks like going forward?]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:28:58 -0500 However the only name I recognize in your fine article is Wikipedia.

Am I just way out-of-touch or has Web 2.0 written off the over 50, retired, and actively investing demographic ?

I'm invested in stocks that stand to gain from Internet Protocol 3 (IP3) but Web 2.0 escaped my radar.

How about bringing me, maybe us, up-to-date on what it looks like going forward?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/23319-10-predictions-for-wireless-in-2007?source=feed#comment-79534 79534
Now that Telecommunications has moved into the IT world big time, what are some of the best stocks going forward. I've been looking into MOT for good several reasons. Any others that you'd like to note?]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:05:55 -0500
Now that Telecommunications has moved into the IT world big time, what are some of the best stocks going forward. I've been looking into MOT for good several reasons. Any others that you'd like to note?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/23276-intel-speeds-ahead-of-advanced-micro-devices?source=feed#comment-79526 79526 MS) has already scheduled the demise of Windows 2000. MS released Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) and it does not support Win 2000.


Here is the techie jargon for bye-bye Win 2000:

"...There are two important events that will happen to the support policy for Windows 2000 after June 30th of this year.

First, support for both IE 5.01 SP3 and IE 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP3 will expire. Users running IE 5.01 or IE 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 should upgrade to Windows 2000 SP4 in order to continue to receive security updates.

Second, Windows 2000 SP4 moves from mainstream to extended support. The key difference between mainstream support and extended support which I think is most relevant to this audience is this quote from the lifecycle site: "Microsoft will not accept requests for warranty support, design changes, or new features during the Extended support phase..."

But they (MS) will support security fixes for Win 2000.

Is MS gently nudging Win 2000 users to Vista?
You bet they are and Win XP is next, my guess.
Start thinking Intel long.]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:32:16 -0500 MS) has already scheduled the demise of Windows 2000. MS released Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) and it does not support Win 2000.


Here is the techie jargon for bye-bye Win 2000:

"...There are two important events that will happen to the support policy for Windows 2000 after June 30th of this year.

First, support for both IE 5.01 SP3 and IE 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP3 will expire. Users running IE 5.01 or IE 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 should upgrade to Windows 2000 SP4 in order to continue to receive security updates.

Second, Windows 2000 SP4 moves from mainstream to extended support. The key difference between mainstream support and extended support which I think is most relevant to this audience is this quote from the lifecycle site: "Microsoft will not accept requests for warranty support, design changes, or new features during the Extended support phase..."

But they (MS) will support security fixes for Win 2000.

Is MS gently nudging Win 2000 users to Vista?
You bet they are and Win XP is next, my guess.
Start thinking Intel long.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/23276-intel-speeds-ahead-of-advanced-micro-devices?source=feed#comment-79524 79524
"...Dual-core desktop blues
Advances in end-user hardware outstrip software support ..."

www.infoworld.com/arti...

If Vista has robust support for multiple processors - Core2or3or4ormoreDuo - and if this adds enough value for corporations and individuals, then Vista, and thus Intel and/or AMD, will benefit.

Computer hardware advances have outpaced software advances for going on 50 years now, nothing new in that news. Does anyone know about Vista's multi-thread ability? That knowledge has value.]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2007 23:17:34 -0500
"...Dual-core desktop blues
Advances in end-user hardware outstrip software support ..."

www.infoworld.com/arti...

If Vista has robust support for multiple processors - Core2or3or4ormoreDuo - and if this adds enough value for corporations and individuals, then Vista, and thus Intel and/or AMD, will benefit.

Computer hardware advances have outpaced software advances for going on 50 years now, nothing new in that news. Does anyone know about Vista's multi-thread ability? That knowledge has value.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/23276-intel-speeds-ahead-of-advanced-micro-devices?source=feed#comment-79520 79520 Performance and Security bugs have been fairly well resolved or mitigated.

My call, if MS schedules a date for ceasing support of Windows 2000 or XP, then go long HPQ.]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:12:04 -0500 Performance and Security bugs have been fairly well resolved or mitigated.

My call, if MS schedules a date for ceasing support of Windows 2000 or XP, then go long HPQ.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/22412-netflix-faces-these-six-challenges?source=feed#comment-79220 79220
The postal increase is trivial. Figure .06 increase for the round trip, and estimate 2 movies a week.
That's $6.25 a year added cost of which I believe customers will absorb all or most with no reservation.
NetFlix could probably pass along a 4 movie per week cost increase - $12.50 - to it's more active, premium members.

Wal-mart is a legit competitor with it's low cost of DVD ownership. Netflix has thousands of titles just a mailbox away. You call the winner. I'd be cautious about shorting NetFlix.]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 20:12:22 -0500
The postal increase is trivial. Figure .06 increase for the round trip, and estimate 2 movies a week.
That's $6.25 a year added cost of which I believe customers will absorb all or most with no reservation.
NetFlix could probably pass along a 4 movie per week cost increase - $12.50 - to it's more active, premium members.

Wal-mart is a legit competitor with it's low cost of DVD ownership. Netflix has thousands of titles just a mailbox away. You call the winner. I'd be cautious about shorting NetFlix.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/22500-focus-on-sunpower-a-clearly-successful-spin-off?source=feed#comment-79219 79219 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:56:47 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/22517-federal-incentives-crucial-for-solar-stocks-to-remain-competitive?source=feed#comment-79206 79206 Solar battery term is 'old school'.]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 01:39:27 -0500 Solar battery term is 'old school'.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/22517-federal-incentives-crucial-for-solar-stocks-to-remain-competitive?source=feed#comment-79205 79205 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 01:29:14 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/21342-bankers-are-pulling-the-plug-on-loans?source=feed#comment-76754 76754 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:41:20 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/20206-alternative-energy-oil-stocks-up-across-the-board-on-dems-win?source=feed#comment-74201 74201 It will be interesting watching PBW and the whole alternative energy sector.]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:50:27 -0500 It will be interesting watching PBW and the whole alternative energy sector.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/20362-seaspan-undervalued-high-yield-chinese-shipper?source=feed#comment-74144 74144 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:17:16 -0500