Soccer Withdrawal Syndrome (SWS)
Business of Sports, Cost and Benefit.
As the month long World Cup comes to an end, experts fear a huge spike in depression and withdrawal symptoms in young men, an increase in youth related crime specially in South Africa and the neighboring countries like Zimbabwe. The expectations were huge specially among the poor South Africans, who feel left out in this rapidly changing post apartheid society. The promised land reforms never materialized, less than 10% of the land has been redistributed to the poor landless farmers.
Its indeed a great victory for South Africa to successfully pull of this huge International event. The soccer fever was everywhere, fans around the world celebrated the success of their favorite teams and cried when they lost, who said men don't cry? even the not so soccer crazy countries like the United States saw a huge jump in TV viewership.
South Africa spent more than $5 Billion Dollars to host this month long event, many argue whether such a huge expenditure for a developing country with rampant poverty could be justified.
However, according to the latest figures South Africa is expected to see as much as $10 Billion Dollars increase in its GDP. The country badly needed highways, bridges and convention centers, most of the money was well spent. South Africa has a large population base and a rapidly growing middle class. It not only will recoup the money it also got a FREE month long publicity, which truly is priceless!
Unlike Greece which spent more than $5 Billion Dollars to host the Olympics, and built so many huge 'Olympic Size' sporting facilities and special purpose villas so far away from the population centers, nearly all of them today are pad locked and rusting. Even the facilities that are close to the population centers are locked-up and the dogs and cats have taken up residence. Its ironic that you can trace the origins of Greece's current financial troubles to the Olympics. After all it's a game, not everyone wins, there always be losers.
People around the world were glued to their TV's for a month and the sudden disappearance of such a hugely stimulating activity tend to cause depression and withdrawal, according to the experts who studied Soccer Withdrawal Syndrome (SWS).
Experts say, Young men are specially vulnerable to this kind of events because such a collective hyper stimulating activity is not easy to replace, even if they find some other activity to occupy their attention, the feeling of belonging and social validation is hard to replace.
Soccer (football) truly is a people's game, ordinary kids from the slums of South America to the African Savannah can identify with the game and the players.
Long Live Soccer! Viva Football!
Source: http://www.OxBridgeResearch.com
Saleem Hijazy
JJ20100710
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Artificial lightning on the Stock Exchange
Tesla produced artificial lightning on the Stock Exchange
Today Stock Markets across the Globe suffered huge losses and the DOW lost nearly 300 hundred points. However, Tesla Motors, true to its maverick name sake, electrified the Stock Exchange, there was thunderous applause, and the atmosphere was truly electric. It was akin to what Mr. Tesla claimed to have done (produced artificial lightening) in his Lab in Colorado Springs, Co.
Investors were eager to hitch a ride on Tesla's Roadster. The company's stock soared 41% making it the second Best IPO of the Year 2010.
Investors who could sit back and relax may enjoy the long ride, this could be one of the Best IPO's of 2010. The company has great financial backing, Federal Government support and lots of believers.
The top end Roadster sells for $100K and the Model S slated for 2012 has a price tag of $50K. We don't expect the Model S to become Model T of our generation any time soon, however, for those who believe the fossil fuel powered cars are going to go extinct soon, the Roadster is truly a luxurious sports car of the future, we say gentlemen and ladies: Start Your Engine!
Source: OxBridgeResearch.com
PennyStockMonster.com
Wikipedia
Category: IPO, Electric Car, Tesla, Clean Energy
J20100629
Today Stock Markets across the Globe suffered huge losses and the DOW lost nearly 300 hundred points. However, Tesla Motors, true to its maverick name sake, electrified the Stock Exchange, there was thunderous applause, and the atmosphere was truly electric. It was akin to what Mr. Tesla claimed to have done (produced artificial lightening) in his Lab in Colorado Springs, Co.
Investors were eager to hitch a ride on Tesla's Roadster. The company's stock soared 41% making it the second Best IPO of the Year 2010.
Investors who could sit back and relax may enjoy the long ride, this could be one of the Best IPO's of 2010. The company has great financial backing, Federal Government support and lots of believers.
The top end Roadster sells for $100K and the Model S slated for 2012 has a price tag of $50K. We don't expect the Model S to become Model T of our generation any time soon, however, for those who believe the fossil fuel powered cars are going to go extinct soon, the Roadster is truly a luxurious sports car of the future, we say gentlemen and ladies: Start Your Engine!
Source: OxBridgeResearch.com
PennyStockMonster.com
Wikipedia
Category: IPO, Electric Car, Tesla, Clean Energy
J20100629
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Huge Potential for ICOG in a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
ICOG| ICO Global | Summary | Profile | OxBridgeResearch
Huge Potential in a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
ICO Global Communication, ICOG, is a small Virginia based company that specializes in Mobil Satellite Services. The trading volume spiked recently when it was added to the Russel Index.
However, there is one thing worth noting here, the stock is not too far off from its 52 WK high, and the recent inclusion in the Russel Index will certainly benefit the stock providing a well deserved exposure.
Mobil Communication market is exploding and many carriers are introducing Bandwidth restrictions. ICOG is developing a new Mobil technology geared toward the mass market.
The company is well placed to benefit from licensing and providing direct to consumer services through the Big Four carriers.
Source: PennyStockMonster.com OxBridgeResearch.com
OTCking.com
Category: Small Caps, Penny Stocks, Russel Index
J20100627
Huge Potential in a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
ICO Global Communication, ICOG, is a small Virginia based company that specializes in Mobil Satellite Services. The trading volume spiked recently when it was added to the Russel Index.
However, there is one thing worth noting here, the stock is not too far off from its 52 WK high, and the recent inclusion in the Russel Index will certainly benefit the stock providing a well deserved exposure.
Mobil Communication market is exploding and many carriers are introducing Bandwidth restrictions. ICOG is developing a new Mobil technology geared toward the mass market.
The company is well placed to benefit from licensing and providing direct to consumer services through the Big Four carriers.
Source: PennyStockMonster.com OxBridgeResearch.com
OTCking.com
Category: Small Caps, Penny Stocks, Russel Index
J20100627
Friday, June 18, 2010
Fannie and Freddie are getting evicted!
Fannie and Freddie are getting evicted!
Renting a trailer on OTC
The two Mortgage Giants, Fannie and Freddie, helped millions of Americans finance their dream homes for decades.
The mortgage crisis shattered the dreams of Millions of Americans, they lost their homes along with their life’s savings. Many became renters and unfortunately some became homeless.
In an ironic turn of fortunes as the mortgage meltdown saga continues to unfold. The two beaten down bruised giants, like their customers, (the former home owners) are forced to evacuate their trendy perch in Manhattan.
Their new home would have no security guards at the gate, no black limousines will be rolling down the drive way, the elegantly mowed green lawns and the beautiful flower beds would be the thing of the past.
They will be renting a trailer in OTC Park, OTC is a rough and tumble place, people in suits are looked up on with little curiosity and lot of suspicion. Residents of OTC Park wear suits in their life exactly on two occasions, one blissful the other somber.
You have to watch your feet walking down the road, there would be some pot holes and beer cans, you may inadvertently kick some beer cans and drive all the dogs in the neighborhood crazy. Looks like that’s what exactly happened today. Instead of a warm welcome, poor Freddie lost 32% and his sister Fannie 23%, after all, I guess, you could say, they are little nice to girls.
Source: OxBridgeResearch.com
PennyStockMonster.com
J20100618
Renting a trailer on OTC
The two Mortgage Giants, Fannie and Freddie, helped millions of Americans finance their dream homes for decades.
The mortgage crisis shattered the dreams of Millions of Americans, they lost their homes along with their life’s savings. Many became renters and unfortunately some became homeless.
In an ironic turn of fortunes as the mortgage meltdown saga continues to unfold. The two beaten down bruised giants, like their customers, (the former home owners) are forced to evacuate their trendy perch in Manhattan.
Their new home would have no security guards at the gate, no black limousines will be rolling down the drive way, the elegantly mowed green lawns and the beautiful flower beds would be the thing of the past.
They will be renting a trailer in OTC Park, OTC is a rough and tumble place, people in suits are looked up on with little curiosity and lot of suspicion. Residents of OTC Park wear suits in their life exactly on two occasions, one blissful the other somber.
You have to watch your feet walking down the road, there would be some pot holes and beer cans, you may inadvertently kick some beer cans and drive all the dogs in the neighborhood crazy. Looks like that’s what exactly happened today. Instead of a warm welcome, poor Freddie lost 32% and his sister Fannie 23%, after all, I guess, you could say, they are little nice to girls.
Source: OxBridgeResearch.com
PennyStockMonster.com
J20100618
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Ash in the Sky, Oil in the Water, Blood on the Street.
Ash in the Sky, Oil in the Water, Blood on the Street.
The Global events are raking havoc on the Market, nothing seems safe including yes the Gold, Gold is down too. The Dow is Down 300 points, VIX up 30% .
Looks like the World financial system hinges on what the Europeans will do, specially the Germans, a crucial vote is due tomorrow, my expectation, it will pass. The big question, however, is at what cost to the Europe's largest economies, namely the Germans and French.
Kicking out the Greek and perhaps Portugal seems like is the only quick solution to stabilize the Euro and the World financial system.
http://blog.oxbridgeresearch.com
http://OxBridgeResearch.com
The Global events are raking havoc on the Market, nothing seems safe including yes the Gold, Gold is down too. The Dow is Down 300 points, VIX up 30% .
Looks like the World financial system hinges on what the Europeans will do, specially the Germans, a crucial vote is due tomorrow, my expectation, it will pass. The big question, however, is at what cost to the Europe's largest economies, namely the Germans and French.
Kicking out the Greek and perhaps Portugal seems like is the only quick solution to stabilize the Euro and the World financial system.
http://blog.oxbridgeresearch.com
http://OxBridgeResearch.com
Monday, May 17, 2010
The Only publicly Traded Social Media Play
Techs LoanStar , TCLN | profile | summary | OxBridgeResearch.com
The Only publicly Traded Pure Social Media Play
Investors could get involved now, while they eagerly wait for Facebook and Twitter IPO.
Zenzuu.com TCLN.OB is the only 'pure' social media company that is publicly traded today. Just to be accurate there is one more publicly traded company (QPSA.OB, currently trading around $5.00 a share) however, it is a niche player, focused on the Hispanic community.
Mr. E.Brian Harvey, a well respected Analyst, in his comprehensive Research Report on QPSA.OB assigns a conservative $10 valuation for each member. If we apply the similar valuation metrics to TCLN.OB, as Mr. Harvey did for QPSA.OB, and assume that TCLN.OB succeeds in attracting only 10 million members that would make the stock worth about $2.70. As you well know more than 500,000 people routinely join Facebook, Everyday!
In Sep, 09, Twitter was valued at a Billion Dollars, its valuation since shot up to several Billion Dollars and Zynga is recently valued at $4.6 Billion Dollars, according to the Wall Street Journal.
TCLN.OB has a unique Revenue Sharing Model with its members, this huge monetary incentive encourages people to join and it could accelerate the rapid increase in membership base. ZenZuu's Global Focus and Monetary Incentive driven Membership Program could easily achieve the modest 10 Million membership target fairly quickly.
If you believe in the Social Media, its potential growth and the unique business model, TCLN.OB is some thing you may want to get to know better and get involved now, while we all wait, with baited breath , for the Facebook and Twitter IPO.
Please read the full Disclosure/Disclaimer thanks.
Source: The Company , OxBridgeResearch , PennyStockMonster , OTCking
Category: Penny Stocks , Small Caps , OTC stocks , Hot Stocks , Social Media Stocks
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=TCLN.OB
http://www.zenzuu.com/
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Bubbles are part of Nature
Bubbles are part of Nature
Greenspan said it is hard to stop them,
And one Indiana Farmer agrees,
However, his neighbors say it stinks.
Tony is like thousands of Dairy Farmers around the country going through a hard time. Dairy Farmers are facing huge financial hardship for, not lack of milk, on the contrary, but surplus of it, and that’s the real problem.
Milk prices crashed due to huge glut in the market. The precipitous decline in Milk prices left many with no choice but to declare Bankruptcy, including Mr. Tony Goltstein, a farmer from Indiana.
Unfortunately, for Tony there is another bubble causing the huge problem and he came up with a unique way to stop it. However, his neighbors are alarmed and terrified with his formula, and even the city is preparing to mobilize its resources in case he goes forward with his bubble-popping plan.
Unlike the Real Estate Bubble or the Tech Bubble that you couldn't see therefore you couldn't prevent it, as Greenspan said, this one you could not only see but smell it real time.
Cows are good. They give us milk but they are notorious in generating lots of Manure. How much Manure Does a Cow generate? It's astonishing to know that it generates equal to the body weight of a mature adult each day (148LBS). That is a staggering more than 54,000 LBS a Year.
You see Tony stored all this Manure from hundreds of cows in a gigantic lagoon, on his 180-acre farm in Indiana. This lagoon is literally overflowing and has so much methane gas trapped inside that it is creating bubbles the size of a Victorian sized house; causing his neighbors to be terrified, for fear that it may cause a huge explosion any time.
Tony, however,is a confident and prudent man, he is a farmer after all, he is not a banker to come up with something like CDO's, CDL's or any such Three Letter self-enriching concoctions. Instead, he thinks he can pop this humongous bubble with a Swiss army knife. This simple solution, to what seems like a huge problem, is causing alarm, and may be its time to smell the roses instead of raising a stink.
Source: WSJ OxBridgeResearch PennyStockMonster OTCking
Greenspan said it is hard to stop them,
And one Indiana Farmer agrees,
However, his neighbors say it stinks.
Tony is like thousands of Dairy Farmers around the country going through a hard time. Dairy Farmers are facing huge financial hardship for, not lack of milk, on the contrary, but surplus of it, and that’s the real problem.
Milk prices crashed due to huge glut in the market. The precipitous decline in Milk prices left many with no choice but to declare Bankruptcy, including Mr. Tony Goltstein, a farmer from Indiana.
Unfortunately, for Tony there is another bubble causing the huge problem and he came up with a unique way to stop it. However, his neighbors are alarmed and terrified with his formula, and even the city is preparing to mobilize its resources in case he goes forward with his bubble-popping plan.
Unlike the Real Estate Bubble or the Tech Bubble that you couldn't see therefore you couldn't prevent it, as Greenspan said, this one you could not only see but smell it real time.
Cows are good. They give us milk but they are notorious in generating lots of Manure. How much Manure Does a Cow generate? It's astonishing to know that it generates equal to the body weight of a mature adult each day (148LBS). That is a staggering more than 54,000 LBS a Year.
You see Tony stored all this Manure from hundreds of cows in a gigantic lagoon, on his 180-acre farm in Indiana. This lagoon is literally overflowing and has so much methane gas trapped inside that it is creating bubbles the size of a Victorian sized house; causing his neighbors to be terrified, for fear that it may cause a huge explosion any time.
Tony, however,is a confident and prudent man, he is a farmer after all, he is not a banker to come up with something like CDO's, CDL's or any such Three Letter self-enriching concoctions. Instead, he thinks he can pop this humongous bubble with a Swiss army knife. This simple solution, to what seems like a huge problem, is causing alarm, and may be its time to smell the roses instead of raising a stink.
Source: WSJ OxBridgeResearch PennyStockMonster OTCking
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