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"Are we getting off the path with this subject?"
Tampat, Only if we spend too much time on the subject. Politics and politicians are a reality that has to be dealt with when investing, not so much one party vs. the other, but in a more general sense of what drives pols overall.
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bd4, Ever since the Snowden NSA news, we haven't heard about Benghazi or the failed DOJ fast and furious gun running scheme. Ron Paul warned us about the NSA years ago, but Snowden has too much information for a compartmentalized classified operation. I wouldn't be surprised that this is a red flag operation (not that most, if not all the info is true).
Coming up next to keep us off kilter? Who shot JR. redux. ;-)
Quantifying The Impact For Intel On Its Entry Into Mobile [View article]
Paulo, Thanks for the great article. Intel has a very good opportunity to capture market share. They will have to come in hard and fast with a comparable price and a product that stands above the competition. Marketing has always been a strong point for Intel and as you pointed out, they spend the money for R&D and process improvement. Looks good.
Axion Power Concentrator 243: June 11: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
Tim, The LAB told the PbC "you're looking good going that way" to which the PbC replied "I look good no matter which way I'm going". ;-) Thanks for the catch, that is good news.
Axion Power Concentrator 238: May 21: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
Hi Rick, You are correct that the data for ePower is sparse, however they are happy with the battery and have stated that it does what it needs to. Yes, ePower is a different set up, but the goals are the same, quick recharge and acceptance, the control electronics will be different b/c of the different supplied power. I know I am working off of implications and assumptions, but having an old school working knowledge of electronics, having to modify and build farm equipment from scratch as a weldor as well as driving and being around big trucks for 20 years gives me a rough idea of doable.
Not meaning to sound sharp, just explaining my background for my assumptions.
Axion Power Concentrator 238: May 21: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
Hi Guys, I see this as a positive event. ePower has shown the PbC works. My thoughts are that we can do this at a better cost and without the temperature restrictions of the other system. The energy that will have to be used to maintain working temperature for the alternative batteries will be prohibitive (A/C cooling in summer and heating in winter). While all we require are fans to circulate the air. JMHO
Interesting Times For All Commodities And Investments!! CHAPTER 7.......... [View instapost]
Hi Krusty, I have been staying away from miners for a while now, but have (SLW) and (SAND) on my watch list. As streamers they have a better chance at making a profit though both have some iffy deals going on that require constant diligence (I believe we discussed this earlier here), such as (SLW) investing in the Pascua-Lamas (not sure I spelled it right) mine project. I don't think either of these streamers have hit bottom yet, but they should in the next couple of months (I always get the timing wrong). ;-)
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Hi Curls, Wow, your 2 simple questions have no easy answers. I'm afraid that my answers will only bring more questions that my limited knowledge, IQ and communications skills may confuse more than clarify.
So here goes an attempt (anybody else with a better handle on this please feel free to jump in).
While a lot of big money is handled by brokers and fund managers, (many using HFT computers and software to trade) there are the retail individual investors.
I don't know what percentage of the market is made up of retail investors, but they are at a disadvantage to the HFT (high frequency trading computers) that have direct tie in to the market, make super quick decisions ( through algorithms in the software) and as seen in the recent flash crashes can control small parts of the market to do some weird, and for the retail investor devastating things. If you have stop loses in place, like in the latest flash crash in a couple of utility companies, you go to work and your stock is fine, come home and your position is gone at a loss, but the drop was wiped from the tape by the NYSE without unwinding the trades.
Many people are invested in the market through 401k's, usually in funds of one sort or another, when the fund loses, they do. But an individual retail investor is fair game for the HFT's and must be smart and cautious. Yes, a retail investor can get caught up in the hype, emotions and even thinking that trends are set in stone, setting themselves up to be fleeced by a machine or person that sees the retail investor trend and takes advantage of it. Due Diligence is your only friend, and when you have done it to your satisfaction, place your bet and take your chances. It's all a crap shoot lately.
Ouch, I just reread this and didn't mean to sound so negative, just cautionary. Hope this helps some. ;-)
Axion Power Concentrator 242: June 8: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
Hi JP, "I criticize Axion's PR policies but don't know that I could do a better job."
JMHO, while I would like to have someone from Axion hold my hand while I'm whistling in the dark here, I would rather see the company spend the hard won capital raise taking care of the business of business and not waste a penny on my anxieties.
I did my Due Diligence, didn't invest more than I can afford to lose (don't expect to lose, BTW), and already know that the management throws nickels around like manhole covers. Why would they waste money placating me when it is needed elsewhere?
Interesting Times For All Commodities And Investments!! CHAPTER 10............ [View instapost]
Tampat,
Only if we spend too much time on the subject. Politics and politicians are a reality that has to be dealt with when investing, not so much one party vs. the other, but in a more general sense of what drives pols overall.
Interesting Times For All Commodities And Investments!! CHAPTER 10............ [View instapost]
Ever since the Snowden NSA news, we haven't heard about Benghazi or the failed DOJ fast and furious gun running scheme. Ron Paul warned us about the NSA years ago, but Snowden has too much information for a compartmentalized classified operation. I wouldn't be surprised that this is a red flag operation (not that most, if not all the info is true).
Coming up next to keep us off kilter? Who shot JR. redux. ;-)
Quantifying The Impact For Intel On Its Entry Into Mobile [View article]
Thanks for the great article. Intel has a very good opportunity to capture market share. They will have to come in hard and fast with a comparable price and a product that stands above the competition. Marketing has always been a strong point for Intel and as you pointed out, they spend the money for R&D and process improvement. Looks good.
Axion Power Concentrator 243: June 11: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
The LAB told the PbC "you're looking good going that way" to which the PbC replied "I look good no matter which way I'm going". ;-)
Thanks for the catch, that is good news.
Interesting Times For All Commodities And Investments!! CHAPTER 7.......... [View instapost]
Just saying "Yes Dear" isn't enough, it has to be accompanied with a real smile, or a sheepish grin (voice of experience). ;-)
Interesting Times For All Commodities And Investments!! CHAPTER 7.......... [View instapost]
"Lynas announces minimum rare earth price schedule."
http://bit.ly/11Acv3r
QC #257, May 10, 2013 [View instapost]
Axion Power Concentrator 238: May 21: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
You are correct that the data for ePower is sparse, however they are happy with the battery and have stated that it does what it needs to. Yes, ePower is a different set up, but the goals are the same, quick recharge and acceptance, the control electronics will be different b/c of the different supplied power. I know I am working off of implications and assumptions, but having an old school working knowledge of electronics, having to modify and build farm equipment from scratch as a weldor as well as driving and being around big trucks for 20 years gives me a rough idea of doable.
Not meaning to sound sharp, just explaining my background for my assumptions.
Axion Power Concentrator 243: June 11: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
Welcome back (even though you never really left). ;-)
Axion Power Concentrator 238: May 21: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
I see this as a positive event. ePower has shown the PbC works. My thoughts are that we can do this at a better cost and without the temperature restrictions of the other system. The energy that will have to be used to maintain working temperature for the alternative batteries will be prohibitive (A/C cooling in summer and heating in winter). While all we require are fans to circulate the air. JMHO
Interesting Times For All Commodities And Investments!! CHAPTER 7.......... [View instapost]
I have been staying away from miners for a while now, but have (SLW) and (SAND) on my watch list. As streamers they have a better chance at making a profit though both have some iffy deals going on that require constant diligence (I believe we discussed this earlier here), such as (SLW) investing in the Pascua-Lamas (not sure I spelled it right) mine project. I don't think either of these streamers have hit bottom yet, but they should in the next couple of months (I always get the timing wrong). ;-)
Interesting Times For All Commodities And Investments!! CHAPTER 7.......... [View instapost]
Wow, your 2 simple questions have no easy answers. I'm afraid that my answers will only bring more questions that my limited knowledge, IQ and communications skills may confuse more than clarify.
So here goes an attempt (anybody else with a better handle on this please feel free to jump in).
While a lot of big money is handled by brokers and fund managers, (many using HFT computers and software to trade) there are the retail individual investors.
I don't know what percentage of the market is made up of retail investors, but they are at a disadvantage to the HFT (high frequency trading computers) that have direct tie in to the market, make super quick decisions ( through algorithms in the software) and as seen in the recent flash crashes can control small parts of the market to do some weird, and for the retail investor devastating things. If you have stop loses in place, like in the latest flash crash in a couple of utility companies, you go to work and your stock is fine, come home and your position is gone at a loss, but the drop was wiped from the tape by the NYSE without unwinding the trades.
Many people are invested in the market through 401k's, usually in funds of one sort or another, when the fund loses, they do. But an individual retail investor is fair game for the HFT's and must be smart and cautious. Yes, a retail investor can get caught up in the hype, emotions and even thinking that trends are set in stone, setting themselves up to be fleeced by a machine or person that sees the retail investor trend and takes advantage of it. Due Diligence is your only friend, and when you have done it to your satisfaction, place your bet and take your chances. It's all a crap shoot lately.
Ouch, I just reread this and didn't mean to sound so negative, just cautionary. Hope this helps some. ;-)
Axion Power Concentrator 242: June 8: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
Great idea using the pic for the desktop, easier and cheaper than my idea (I am cheap, but not quite Jack Benny cheap). ;-)
Now that I put the pic on my desktop I can see the "made in USA" print.
Axion Power Concentrator 242: June 8: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
Nice pic, wonder if I can get one of those battery stickers for my office wall (put it in a frame, of course). ;-)
Axion Power Concentrator 242: June 8: Axion Power Reports First Quarter Results For 2013 [View instapost]
"I criticize Axion's PR policies but don't know that I could do a better job."
JMHO, while I would like to have someone from Axion hold my hand while I'm whistling in the dark here, I would rather see the company spend the hard won capital raise taking care of the business of business and not waste a penny on my anxieties.
I did my Due Diligence, didn't invest more than I can afford to lose (don't expect to lose, BTW), and already know that the management throws nickels around like manhole covers. Why would they waste money placating me when it is needed elsewhere?