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SunPower's Rose: How Important Is High Efficiency in PV?

I see very little mention of the "loading" box for panels. This box of electronics can dramatically increase the efficiency of panels by presenting a load that keeps the panels looking into a 17v. load. If you load the panels incorrectly, their efficiency drops dramatically. Intelligent electronic design has a large impact on the efficiency of the panels.

Broad US Dividend ETFs

Good info, I am planning on building an inflation/recession proof account. One thing missing is a good ETF screener. All I have tried don't cut it.

On Whole Foods, McDonald's and New Banking Fears

Steinberg has over dosed on Obama Kool Aid. What is it about common sense he doesn't comprehend?

Judge's Refusal of BofA / Merrill Bonuses Could Unleash Reality on Financials

Without knowing each situation and if the salaries were sub standard with a commission for increased business, it is difficult to comment. Somewhere there has to be contract that stated why the "bonus" was to be paid. Tough to do for 39,000 individuals.

Dell Aims to Diversify Away from PCs, But How?

Not unusual for a company to see change coming. The devil is always in the details of what to do and how to accomplish the lateral arabesque to get back on a growth curve.

DVR Ad Skipping to Hit 18% in Two Years

I predict the end of free TV is coming. When advertisers learn that many of us mute the advertising audio during live programs and fast forward through commercials when using the dvr, the advertisers will refuse to pay large amounts to sponsor programs. It would also help their cause if so many of the commercials weren't so stupid that they insult your intelligence. But, I guess that is the audience they are seeking, people that don't think for themselves and are easily influenced.

Borrower to Lender: You're Not Foreclosing on Me Fast Enough

If you think this is bad, try and buy a house that is listed as a short sale. It is obvious that banks do not want to take the write down that will happen when the sale takes place. Makes one wonder how many houses are stuck in this limbo.

Solar Tuesday: First Solar, SunPower Get Bigger

Too bad that most of these projects will be dependant upon the Obama energy plan. That is, to increase the cost of oil, coal and hydroelectric power to the point of making the alternative choices feasable economically. No one wants to talk about what we do on a cloudy, still day. This means that we have to have the present infrastructure in place as a back up. Get ready for energy costs to more than double.

AIG: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Tax 'Em

This has to be the best example of "two wrongs don't make a right". The first mistake was bailing out AIG. The second mistake is to void employment contracts of people that were hired to meet goals and met them. Now all of the class envy people want to void their contracts.

Wasteful Behavior: Northern Trust's Response

By your definition every company should stop all advertising and marketing promotions. This should kill radio, tv, newspapers, advertising houses etc. Why does a company have to change their way of doing business just because they had TARP monies injected into them and in most cases did not have a vote? Remember, the TARP monies are not gifts they are investments that the treasury thinks is necessary to increase capital ratios.

Why I'll Sit Out Santelli's Tea Party

You missed it completely. Santelli struck a cord with most people. All the government manipulation in the world will still lead to "Unintended Consequences" which will make all of the intentions backfire.

Detroit Bailout Watch: Looks Like Bush Blinked

The union sends someone to negotiations that will lose his job if he comes back empty handed. The coprorations send someone that is looking at the hourly rate and benefits as one component of costs. If he doesn't cave to union demands, they strike and the ensueing losses are greater than the cost of the new contract. Guess who wins???? The result is what we have with the Big 3, corporations that can't compete in the world economy due to legacy comittments and salary concessions. Can you say goodbye to auto manufacturing? It will go off shore as long as the UAW is in control.

The Ten Most Egregious Assumptions of 2008

It's all about "risk" and "return". Government oversight should not allow the degree of risk that is being assumed by banks and other financial organizations.

Jerry Yang's Blunder - Worst Business Decision Ever?

Do you realize that the GM EV-1 was costing GM $50k - $60k each to build? The lease rate of $600./mo made this a losing deal.

Paulson Drops the Ball Again

If you think the Bush admin caused this, you must be smoking good stuff. It all goes back to housing, mortgages, Fannie Mae, & Freddie Mac. All enabled and promoted by Chris Dodd, Barney Frank and company.

On Nov 21 11:13 AM chinooking wrote:

> i want and the whole bush cabinet in jail