Interview with Igor Dmitrowsky, President of Baltia Air Igor Dmitrowsky talks about his business plan. Baltia, a US airline, will fly from JFK to St Petersburg, Russia. The Venice of the North is one of the most exciting places to visit and has a thriving business culture with software engineers, universities, and 5 million people. Delta's most profitable route is to Russia, and Baltia is going to make the route to this gem easier and quicker. Igor talks about the management and the FAA. Flights will be about $800. "Spirit of Kathleen" pictured on the side. Interview time about 9 mins.

Interview with Ted Farnsworth and Jerry Perring of XStream Beverage Network XStream Beverage Network [XSBV] showcased its product at the Value Rich Confrence: http://www.xbev.com/brands.htm. Jacked up on Yohimbe Energy drink and my favorite 16oz "Chinese Rocket Fuel". I chatted about product and the beverage industry which for the last fifteen years has consolidated at the brand and distribution level: Coke (KO) with CCE, Pepsi (PEP)with Pepsi America, and Cadbury Schweppes (CSG) with Dr Pepper, 7UP and Canada Dry. Meet "Joe Himbe" with a bone in his nose. The new age category. This winter XStream will be a sponsor at Stratton Mounting, Vermont. Interview time about 7 mins.

Interview with Tom Marsh CEO and Guy Colman of Viking Systems Have you ever seen the black head mounts on the doctors heads on TV shows like "Chicago Hope" or "ER"? Tom Marsh, CEO of Viking Systems, and Guy Colman fit me up with my own head mounted display, a derivative from a fighter pilot helmet to assist us in surgery on a display model. The equipment helps doctors with minimal invasion surgery. They have 71 systems installed worldwide. The cost is about $150k per unit. The international markets are growing with sales in Italy, Sweden, and Germany and distributors in Taiwan, India, Turkey, and Abu Dhabi. Visit the Viking website and click here to learn more about laparoscopy. Interview time about 7 mins.