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Group Boycotts Oprah for Palin Diss
Sarah Palin won't be on Oprah any time soon, and that has some fans screaming "boycott!"
The Florida Federation of Republican Women has launched a national boycott against Oprah, urging women to turn off her show and cancel their subscription to O magazine. They say it's unfair that Obama, whom Oprah has endorsed and campaigned with, appeared on her couch twice before accepting the nomination, but that Winfrey refuses to book Palin.
But Oprah says, "At the beginning of this campaign, when I decided I was going to take my first public stance in support of a candidate, I made the decision not to use my show as a platform for any of the candidates."
What do you think?
I hope people are not voting on Color Or Famous people. Look at the faces..Biden for instance. Can you see compassion? Barack..cheering on the fall of the stock market..hurting families…wow that is cold
Who would want someone like Sarah Palin on their show. She is Dick Cheney in a skirt.
I started boycotting oprah a long time ago. If you really look at her agenda, she comes across as a racist. Maybe as mush as Jesse Jackson.
Oprah's legs are as big as truck tires, and I am telling the truth.
I would love see Oprah muff-dive on Rosie O'Donnell, tickets would see for thousands.
I would imagine that Oprah's bowl movements are as big as a DURA-FLAME log.
Its funny that oprah decides to begin using her show for politics for the first time when its the first black presidential canidate. I'm done with her show. She is obviously motivated by race in the election. Go Mccain/Palin!
So what that Oprah wont have a candidate on? Is is different just because this is a woman? Talk about your sexism!! This is just a TV talk show, nothing more. Let it go, we have bigger things to concern ourselves with.
You guys are such haters. You all are caught up in silly season. Face it Sarah Palin is not qualified to be vice president of the United States.
You can't force Oprah to have that moose hunter on her show. Chill out…she will probably have her on the show after the election.
Well, how odd to be American these days.. thank heavens I'm not.. hahah.. It's Oprah. Come on.. who really cares? For the fact is, Ms. Palin would only answer questions that are scripted and Oprah NEVER had a person on her show with a scripted interview. So why would she risk her own credibility with her viewers for the sake of politics?
Good on her, I say.. good on her to stand up against politicians who would do anything to take you USA people for yet another ride.
Don't politicians realize that good old USA folk ain't stupid as they think you are? I'd say, instead of attacking a TV show (which by the way is one of the best talk shows currently on international TV) turn your words to the people you are going to vote into leadership of your beautiful country.
Good luck guys.. the rest of the world is watching and hoping the best candidate gets elected.
"Janet on September 16, 2008 3:07 PM wrote: I'm a Black female McCain/Palin supporter who doesn't watch Oprah's show for no particular reason other than it doesn't interest me……
My sole purpose for not supporting Obama is because he doesn't represent the issues in which I strongly believe—period. For that I am truly disappointed because I'm extremely proud of him BECAUSE HE IS BLACK.
I refuse to stoop to viscious demeaning attacks on his character or Oprah's character just because they don't agree with my views. I'm sure the McCain/Palin camp would appreciate it if their constituents would cease that kind of rhetoric in order to win votes. It doesn't say much for the character of the people who ARE supporting them. It's unfortunate that so many people respond to such ugliness."
I had to copy part of this & re-post it because this intelligent lady's thoughts beared repeating!! :o)
The only thing I do feel that I need to respond to is some of the posters who say Sarah Palin doesn't support women or children because of her Christian conservative views. That's very offensive to those out there (about 50% of the country, I might add, judging from the polls) who share her views on the sanctity of human life and the teaching of Creationism. It's a deeply personal belief that people have for very different reasons. Just because it doesn't match up with your more liberal belief or view, don't insult her or us because of it. I will give you the same respect. Thank you.
In truth here, OPRAH STATED BEFORE THE NOMINATIONS THAT SHE WOULD NOT HAVE EITHER PARTY ON HER SHOW, OBAMA OR MCCAIN! OBAMA WAS ON BEFORE THE NOMINATIONS AND MCCAIN WAS ALSO ASKED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE NOMINATIONS, BUT HE COULD'NT/WOULD'NT APPEAR. SO YOU PEOPLE NEED TO GET ALL THE FACTS BEFORE YOU JUMP ON THE HANGING BANDWAGON!!! SOME POEPLE CRACK ME UP, NO MATTER WHAT OTHERS DO OR DON'T DO, YOU WOULD FIND SOMETHING TO BITCH ABOUT!! PLEASE, READ UP ON YOUR FACTS BEFORE MAKING A FOOL OF YOURSELVES!!
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I would like to said to "Randy" one of the previous posters. Please take English Comp 1 or 2 when writing a standard sentence. Where is the capitalization? Think before you speak. I support Oprah 100% percent in her actions. We all have rights to choose party political party. If you don't like it,oh'well thats LIFE.
It's not as complicated as we're making it, folks.
Oprah Winfrey has the right to have whomever she wants to have on her show. Very true.
The American people have the right to boycott her show, for any reason. Also very true.
I am very blessed to be an American living in a place where all people are free to have different opinions without fear of persecution when I think of other countries where this is not possible I feel sorry for those that don't have the right to complain and it is because of this freedom that we can agree to disagree and that is what I find so sad, we should honor the freedom that people fought and died for all of us to have and just because someone dosn't do or say what we would like them to do or say dosn't justify rude behavior and unkind as well as untrue statements all of you that have said unkind and untrue things about Oprah because she won't have Sarah Palin (or any other of the candidates on her show)I can not believe some of the toxic talk that has been said by some of you, if you say things that you know to be true that is one thing but to say things that are not true but are hurtful is not only uncalled for but can cause division as proven by the comments both for and against Oprah's decision I watch her show and I subscribe to her magazine I have learned a few things from her but being a racist was not one of them and I honestly believe that if those of you who accused her of this thought about it you would realize that Oprah of all people to accuse of this horrible act is laughable if you look back over the all years that she has been around she has helped not just blacks but people of all races there are somethings that you can do on a part-time basis but I'm almost sure that being a racist isn't one of them I don't expect all of you to change the way you feel about her and all I can say to those of you who still wish to feel that way about her if it wasn't Sarah Palin you would have found something or someone else that you feel she has snubbed for you to to give merit to the evil that you speak and I am sad to say that if that's true then who is really the racist?
To ALL of you who seem to think that Your Almighty Oprah is justified in her decision to "not have any candidates on her show" because she had Obama on before he announced his run for president, I have to say that I am surprised at your naivete.
Besides the radio show interviews and the campaign events that Oprah & Gayle (let's face it Gayle is an extension of Oprah and only speaks when instructed to do so) have done to show their obvious support of Obama, he was also on Oprah's tv show twice; once in January 2005 and again in October 2006… Obama announced that he was running for president in January 2007.
Do you really think that Opray didn't know Obama's plans to run for office?
These people are friends! She knew all along… and that was the plan… increase the Obama hype just before he makes the big announcement.
Oprah is refusing to have other candidates on her show because she doesn't want to take away from the hype of Obama that she hopes she created. She is counting on the hope that people who buy the cosmetics & books she tells them to buy will also vote the way she tells them to vote.
Americans are smarter than that. We will not vote based on who some famous person tells us to. We will not vote on gender or race or some false sense of guilt. We will, however, vote on the issues that are most important to us. For me, that is our ability to have energy independence because becoming an energy independent nation will put $700 billion a year (that's four time the annual cost of the Iraq war) back into OUR economy.
The road to United States Energy Independence is the road to fixing our economy and lowering the unemployment rate.
THE ONLY TEAM THAT WANTS TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN AND CAN MAKE THAT HAPPEN IS McCain/Palin.
Like many who have commented before me, I once admired Oprah. She HAS gotten too big for her pants (which is no small task). She IS a racist and an ultra-feminist in my (not so humble) opinion. I don't watch her, so I don't care who she does or does not have on her cult-like program.
What does bother me is that so many so-called celebrities throw their money behind a canidate as if what they think really matters.
How many women do you know have Oprah's kind of money? How could she possibly understand the real world? And please don't bother to talk about her "poor, pathetic childhood". Many of us have had it as bad, if not worse.
Though she doesn't have canidates on her program now doesn't mean she isn't publicly pushing her opinions.
I sincerely hope this jab backfires on her large over rated butt.
I don't want to hear from ANY Hollywood celebs when it comes to something as serious as a Presidential election. Oprah and others treat politics as if it were "sweeps week". Please, get over yourselves.
Eric Shifler
Hussein IS his name whether you like it or not. Funny how he has the name and all of the sudden Hillary Rodham Clinton is o.k but Barrack Hessein Obama is not.
Wow, it really amazes me to sit and read these posts. I can't believe how many stupid naive people there are in this world. Don't you know these politicians only tell you what they want you to hear just to get elected? Obama is God…we should all vote for him cause he is going to fix it all. Give me a break. It makes me ill that he will probably be elected, but I can only hope. As for Oprah & Pelosi, they are both disgusting. John McCain nearly died for this country, if anyone has earned a place at the top it is him….think about it hard people.
It's a black and white issue. Obama loses in November because of it.


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If you saw this chair in a thrift store would you jump at the chance to give it a new life or is it in such disrepair that you would just have to pass it by? Well, Irina wanted to take on the challenge and had an incredible vision for this lucky little piece. After a month of dedication and a lot of love this dilapidated chair has been transformed into a stunning work of art.
After deconstructing the chair, refinishing the wood and reinforcing the joints Irina was ready to begin on the upholstery. She had sketched out the design for the finished piece and once her fabric arrived she was ready to begin on the embroidery and fabric collage.
When she was nearing the end of her project and all the individual components were ready to go the only parts she had left on her list was to re-upholster the chair, put on the legs, sit back and revel in the fabulous new chair she created.
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Lovely! The fabric collage really makes it. But I would paint the bolts on the side of the chair.
She put a bird on it! :-)
Actually, this is a beautiful chair now. Congrats!
WOW! Now THAT is a before and after! Great job!
Oh, this is the coolest reupholstering project I've seen in a long time!
Nice! I wouldn't have "put a bird on it" but still really nice.
This is an insanely awesome before/after.
The "Portlandia" reference cracked me up.
The bird design is a nice homage to the original racing stripe!
That's wonderful!! And yes, 'sad' was the perfect description for the before. Well done!
The wood looks so much better. I am impressed with your skills. I never tire of seeing these furniture redos. Thanks for the entertainment factor.
that looks fantastic!!! inspiring!
I would have walked right past that "before" chair. Kudo's for seeing the potential and making the beautiful "after."
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I feel like I saw this aaaaaaaages ago on some other website. Like BEFORE the Put a Bird On It movement, or at least at the beginning of it. So she gets a pass. I do like the before fabric like @eclecticds.com. Luz at the "farts" too.
Not keen on the bird, but the renovation of that formerly tragic chair is remarkable. Great job, it looks wonderful!
Ah, I LIKE the bird. That's what makes this chair different from all the other MC/Danish chairs with tasteful hip grey upolstery on AT.
That looks soooo much like a chair I had in my room as a kid – and my parents had bought it in a crappy state and reupholstered it, just like this. Resourceful. :)
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This is beautiful and one of the few times I wish this was sold in stores because I can't upholster. :( I would snatch this chair up in a heartbeat.
This is one of the best Before and After projects I have seen in a long time...
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Connor launched at Abby as she shrieked out in laughter and tried ducking around him to make for the door. Snatching her around the waist, he hoisted her cackling body over his shoulder and upended her back onto the bed. "You set me up."
Now unliddable, her giggles effervesced, giving zero credence to her perfectly scandalized denials. He trapped her under him and buried his grin against the curve of her neck, feeling disproportionately victorious at the gasp she couldn't contain when he skimmed his lips over her collarbone.
The woman was getting to him. This time, when his lips found her soft skin again, it was with purpose. "You planted that wicked little bag-o-fun there for me to find, admit it."
She gave an Oscar-worthy gasp at the accusation. "What? What possible reason would I have had to do that?"
"To drive me up the wall? Send me bursting through my zipper?" He nipped at her earlobe playfully. "Though I guess I should be flattered to be the reason you bought all that stuff."
The cutest derisive snort he'd ever heard shot out of her like a torpedo with impeccable aim. "Breaking news, Connor: scientists have in fact discovered that the earth doesn't revolve around you. Women buy toys for themselves all the time."
He nearly bit off his tongue to avoid even thinking about Abby having any sort of toy-based fun. "I still call foul. When you and I agreed to this who'll-beg-first stint, you didn't say you'd be weaponizing your attacks."
"Weapons?" She blinked innocently. "You make them sound so sinister. I'd say they're more like…private tools. Survival tools, if you will. For my time here. Naturally, you were never meant to see them."
"Bull. Next, you'll tell me the snowflake masquerading as underwear in that bag is worn strictly for comfort. Hell, I've seen more fabric on the teeny doilies in Skylar's toy tea sets—"
"Aw, I remember those," she cut in softly with a smile. "She used to go on and on about how her 'bestest Uncle Connor' hosted the fanciest dress-up tea parties."
"I wore suits," he clarified gruffly, "and don't change the subject. Why buy sexy lingerie if not to have them be seen?"
By me. He didn't have to say it out loud, they were both thinking it. And his ego was celebrating it.
"Easy access," she eventually answered, straight-faced.
His imagination went nuts. Picturing Abby wearing the microscopic scrap of white lace he saw earlier for private 'easy access' unhinged him. He shackled her wrists above her head with one hand and began tickling her ribs. "Another foul."
"Stop!" she screeched and dissolved into a breathless puddle of mirth. "Okay, I admit it! It was a dirty, dirty foul on my part. You should definitely take a free throw shot."
He paused, wondering where she was going with this.
She pointed to the trash can. "There's the basket; my new panties can be the ball…since yours are clearly in a twist."
Incredulous, he dialed up the tickle torture to merciless.
Her squealing 'I-take-it-backs' became unintelligible as she wriggled and squirmed and bucked until soon, he was fairly certain he was suffering more than she was.
Breathing hard, he released her wrists and rolled onto his back beside her. "You're planning to drive me completely crazy these next few weeks, aren't you?"
Limbs all akimbo, head dangling off the bed, she heaved between breaths, "Like you wouldn't believe."
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Both the stimulation and inhibition of root hair growth induced by extracellular nucleotides in Arabidopsis are mediated by nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species
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Root hairs secrete ATP as they grow, and extracellular ATP and ADP can trigger signaling pathways that regulate plant cell growth. In several plant tissues the level of extracellular nucleotides is limited in part by ectoapyrases (ecto-NTPDases), and the growth of these tissues is strongly influenced by their level of ectoapyrase expression. Both chemical inhibition of ectoapyrase activity and suppression of the expression of two ectoapyrase enzymes by RNAi in Arabidopsis resulted in inhibition of root hair growth. As assayed by a dose-response curve, different concentrations of the poorly hydrolysable nucleotides, ATPγS and ADPβS, could either stimulate (at 7.5–25 μM) or inhibit (at ≥ 150 μM) the growth rate of root hairs in less than an hour. Equal amounts of AMPS, used as a control, had no effect on root hair growth. Root hairs of nia1nia2 mutants, which are suppressed in nitric oxide (NO) production, and of atrbohD/F mutants, which are suppressed in the production of H2O2, did not show growth responses to applied nucleotides, indicating that the growth changes induced by these nucleotides in wild-type plants were likely transduced via NO and H2O2 signals. Consistent with this interpretation, treatment of root hairs with different concentrations of ATPγS induced different accumulations of NO and H2O2 in root hair tips. Two mammalian purinoceptor antagonists also blocked the growth responses induced by extracellular nucleotides, suggesting that they were initiated by a receptor-based mechanism.
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- Both the stimulation and inhibition of root hair growth induced by extracellular nucleotides in Arabidopsis are mediated by nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species
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- 10.1007/s11103-010-9683-7
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- Noel Wat (1)
- James Onyirimba (1)
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- Taylor Nyberg (1)
- Anne Terry (1)
- Jonathan Torres (1)
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- Stanley J. Roux (1)
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Look! Black House
Lately we've been seeing a lot of houses painted black. It's dramatic and beautiful...
Whether on a modern house or a more traditional abode. We think it works best when tempered with warm accents and greenery, as done here. Dark green, charcoal grey or navy blue are other unorthodox but stunning colour choices.
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i dig it.
Sorry, I don't like it.
Dwell magazine highlighted a house painted black last month? I loved the look of it.
Real cool.
its hard to tell from the pic, but I think what makes it "work" is not the color but the style of paint, which in this case is stucco.
If someone just bought black paint they would not get this look. I agree in general that stucco looks brilliant in deep colors.
That ought to help a lot with the Urban Heat Island effect. NOT.
Check out the photo on this page:
Might also want to check into "Cool Roofs", like at the EPA:
Results of dark colored roofs:
Over 90% of the roofs in the United States are dark-colored. These low-reflectance surfaces reach temperatures of 150 to 190°F (66 to 88°C) and contribute to:
* Increased cooling energy use and higher utility bills;
* Higher peak electricity demand, raised electricity production costs, and a potentially overburdened power grid;
* Reduced indoor comfort;
* Increased air pollution due to the intensification of the "heat island effect"
Benefits of light colored roofs:
Monitoring of over 10 buildings in California and Florida demonstrates that cool roofs save residents and building owners 20-70% in annual cooling energy use. These products reduce heat transfer to the indoors, lowering air conditioning costs.
An estimate of cool roof energy savings can be determined by considering the following factors:
* Air conditioning: cool roofs can reduce summertime energy use in air conditioned buildings. In buildings without air conditioning, cool roofs can improve comfort by reducing top-floor temperatures.
* Roof insulation: cool roofs save more energy when installed on buildings with low roof insulation.
* Attic radiant barrier: these structures reduce the energy saving potential of cool roofs.
* Attic ventilation: buildings with low attic ventilation see a greater benefit from a reflective roof.
* Local climate: cooling energy savings are typically greatest in areas with long, sunny, hot summers.
Maybe the black house needs to be renamed "Easy Bake Oven".
Gee, I think I got up on the cranky side of the bed this morning (at 2 friggin AM). Not that I could have slept through the morons doing the work around the complex that started at EIGHT AM. The only way it could get any louder is if they attempted to style my hair with the leaf blower.
I need coffee. Or a nap.
That's great info, True Blue. Thanks!
I think this concept would work up here in the Pacific Northwest. The way climate change is going, we'll have 3 days of sun this year....this Easy Bake house could help warm us up! LOL
I like it
I'm with TRUE BLUE on this one and i'm in Canada. We suffer the Urban Heat Island effect up here, too! Toronto is a killer in the summer months.
Black isn't cool.
The roof seems to be terracotta tiles. How does that relate to the dark v light roof debate? Also, it could be terracotta tile edges and then a basic light grey standard roof in the middle.
Easy Bake house! You guys have awesome comments. Personally, I was thinking it was a little too goth for my taste, but it would be great for Halloween.
hey apartment therapy how about a section on exterior house colors...i did not find many features on this topic in general...
giant EZ bake oven = LOTS OF BROWNIES...yummmm
yeah maybe that exterior would be better suited to a cooler climate
I think it's fabulous-looking -- though since plenty of Colonial-style houses are charcoal with white trim, hardly a revolutionary concept -- but would hold off on making any pronouncements about energy usage until I could look at detailed studies about excess heat in summer vs. passive solar benefits in winter. Remember also that deciduous shade trees, other landscaping choices, and even size and placement of windows can make a huge difference. Dark neutrals are actually good choices when it comes to garden design. As Thomas Hobbs points out, designing a planting for a white house is like gardening around a big old refrigerator.
Heat was the first thing that came to my mind in sunny So. California. Dark colors absorb heat and that would quickly radiate indoors especially if the insulation is as old as that house (and likely no a/c). Gorgeous, but impractical for the locale.
SydneyBristow: Most people don't paint their home black, and the sun doesn't cease to exist after hitting the roof. If it hits black walls, the sun can be expected to do the same thing as it does to roofs.
Likewise, the images at the one site showed asphalt, grass, gravel, building sides, and what their temperature was.
Why, just the other day, I walked by a new store, that has one section that is black/dark gray on the outside. It was a huge difference in temperature, so much so that it was noticeable from a few feet.
There's a reason why solar panels are black and not white. And why this solar air heater is BLACK, not white:
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True Blue - You make a good point and prove that there is no word limit to the comments. ; )
My first two thoughts were, it looks neat, must be HOT!
I have horses and color is a major consideration when buying or painting a used trailed. Almost all new ones are white or gray. When I repainted mine I went with shiny "aluminum" It's a light gray with speckles. On one camping trip in the summer the temp at the floor was 96 degrees F and at the ceiling it was 106 degrees F. It had the windows open and it is not insulated, but I am pretty sure that if it was black, it would have been MUCH hotter.
That alone convinces me that I do not want a black house even if it is stucco. Stucco holds the heat over night and would end up hot and stay hot all summer long.
Why would black make something "dramatic"?
Odd or off-kilter color combos are used very often here in Ann Arbor. I love it!
True Blue - you rock. Have a latte on me.
Several years ago the NYT profiled a gay couple in upstate NY that purchased a huge, ornate Victorian house which they promptly painted black - all the trim, everything.
It was fantastic.
Does anyone else remember this?
We actually have a black modern house with a white, commercial roof. You can see here...
The painted panels are hardy panel that is attached off of the house by furring strips which act as a vapor barrier for water - circumventing a need for gutters. It also helps keep it a little cooler.
Anyway, we chose black as the color for our house because we didn't want to be another typical white modern house. Regardless that modern homes aren't typical. We equally liked the idea of what landscaping and greenery would like against the house - even though we haven't had chance to do any landscaping yet!
To Doris loves art! - When I saw that Dwell magazine article I knew right then and there I'd finally found my house color. It 's not actually black, but a cool bluish charcoal. My home is a 1958 ranch with a large diamond shape in the cinder block. I'm going stark white with the trim. In my 'dull pastel' of a neighborhood I choose to stand out!


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Further expands functional language ability in spoken and written Chinese. Students practice sounds and tones, vocabulary, and grammatical constructions and both traditional and both traditional and simplified characters and practice using Chinese in authentic situations. Continues understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHIN& 122 or permission of instructor.
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- Write Chinese character equivalents of those time words. In a vocabulary test students will be able to correctly write eight out of ten of these characters.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a short passage on an everyday topic and be able to summarize the main points of the passage with eighty per cent accuracy. For example, after listening to a passage on the art of China, they will recognize references to generally known artistic facts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a passage spoken by a classmate and summarize the main points of that talk. For example, they will be able to write about someone's country, what their customs are like and what their holidays are like.
- Present a two minute speech in Chinese and convey ten facts about their culture with eighty percent accuracy.
- Read a passage written in Chinese characters about someone's culture and answer questions designed to test their comprehension. For example, should the passage might explain festivals, listeners will answer questions about the passage with eighty percent accuracy.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- FuelCell Energy (FCEL) fell on Thursday alongside peer companies Plug Power (PLUG) and Ballard Power Systems (BLDP).
The slide continued for the fuel-cell sector, and FuelCell had the biggest drop by the close of the trading day. The company fell 8.71% to $2.41, down 23 cents from its previous close of $2.64. Ballard Power Systems fell 7.3% to $4.32, down 34 cents from its previous close of $4.66. And Plug Power dipped 3.86% to $5.97, down 24 cents from its previous close of $6.21.
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STOCKS TO BUY: TheStreet Quant Ratings has identified a handful of stocks that can potentially TRIPLE in the next 12 months. Learn more.TheStreet Ratings team rates FUELCELL ENERGY INC as a "sell" with a ratings score of D-. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation: "We rate FUELCELL ENERGY INC (FCEL) a SELL. This is driven by multiple weaknesses, which we believe should have a greater impact than any strengths, and could make it more difficult for investors to achieve positive results compared to most of the stocks we cover. Among the areas we feel are negative, one of the most important has been poor profit margins." Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
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- Investors have driven up the company's shares by 240.59% over the past year, a rise that has exceeded that of the S&P 500 Index. Regarding the future course of this stock, we feel that the risks involved in investing in FCEL do not compensate for any future upside potential, despite the fact that it has seen nice gains over the past 12 months.
- FUELCELL ENERGY INC has improved earnings per share by 14.3% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past year. We feel that this trend should continue. This trend suggests that the performance of the business is improving. During the past fiscal year, FUELCELL ENERGY INC continued to lose money by earning -$0.20 versus -$0.24 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings (-$0.12 versus -$0.20).
- You can view the full analysis from the report here: FCEL Ratings Report
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