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WSTM - Workstream Receives Significant Purchase Orders from Key Customer
Friday September 29, 2:18 pm ET
OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Workstream Inc.(TM) (NASDAQ: WSTM - News), a leading provider of On-Demand Enterprise Workforce Management software, today announced it has received purchase orders from a key customer in excess of $700,000 USD. These orders will result in services work commencing immediately associated with a large Talent Management project.
"We are moving quickly to meet our customer's requirements. We have received several new purchase orders for multiple products and statements of work that will begin immediately and we are moving quickly to meet all project deliverables." stated Michael Mullarkey, CEO and Chairman at Workstream.
About Workstream
Workstream provides enterprise workforce management solutions and services that help companies manage the entire employee lifecycle - from recruitment to retirement. Workstream's TalentCenter provides a unified view of all Workstream products and services including Recruitment, Benefits, Performance, Compensation, Development and Transition. Access to TalentCenter is offered on a monthly subscription basis under an on-demand software delivery model to help companies build high performing workforces, while controlling costs. With 9 offices across North America, Workstream services customers including Chevron, The Gap, Home Depot, Kaiser Permanente, Motorola, Nordstrom, Samsung, Sony Music Canada, VISA and Wells Fargo. For more information visit www.workstreaminc.com or call toll free 1-866-470-WORK.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current expectations or beliefs of Workstream's management and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: inability to grow our client base and revenue because of the number of competitors and the variety of sources of competition we face; client attrition; inability to offer services that are superior and cost effective when compared to the services being offered by our competitors; inability to further identify, develop and achieve success for new products, services and technologies; increased competition and its effect on pricing, spending, third-party relationships and revenues; as well as the inability to enter into successful strategic relationships and other risks detailed from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Workstream, Inc.
Matt Middendorf, 866-953-88000
investorrelations@workstreaminc.com
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Source: Workstream Inc.
PGPM - Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation Announces Future Net Revenue and EPS
Friday September 29, 12:57 pm ET
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation announced today the company's projected EPS (Net Earnings / Outstanding Shares) $102,370,000/358,841,164 of 0.29 based on Pilgrim's Future Net Revenues estimations. Thus, the resulting EPS multiplied by a sustainable growth rate of 25% and multiplied by the average industry P/E ratio of 14.79 (Reuters), Pilgrim's intrinsic value or estimated stock value should be worth $1.055 per share. This assessment doesn't include all of Pilgrim Petroleum properties, only those in Wichita and Archer counties. We will disclose results next quarter for the rest of our properties.
In its efforts to become a fully reporting company, Pilgrim Petroleum concluded its initial phase of acreage resource estimation and economic valuation. It will continue to value and put in line the additional properties recently added to its asset portfolio, while implementing its ongoing well re-activation program.
Pilgrim Petroleum management is focused on multiple horizons with hydrocarbon potential and is proud to communicate that the company's combined assets of marginal wells and potential resources will create additional value to its current and future shareholders.
Rafael Pinedo, President of Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation, commented, "Pilgrim Petroleum is growing in a very fast pace with substantial opportunities. Management is committed to continue our process to be listed in Canada. Pilgrim Petroleum is looking forward to keeping investors informed of its progress and success in 2006."
About Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation is a publicly traded company (Pink Sheets:PGPM - News). The company is acquiring oil and gas leases, producing properties, mineral rights and surface interests primary on marginal fields. Once acquired, the company intends to develop each property to maximize the income from each by refurbishing and improving the existing production.
Forward-Looking Statements: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the effect of economic conditions, the impact of competition, the results of financing efforts, changes in consumers' preferences and trends. The words "estimate," "possible," and "seeking" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only to the date the statement was made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, because of new information, future events, or otherwise. Future events and actual results may differ materially from those set forth herein, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.
2006 Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation. The information herein is subject to change without notice. Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Contact:
Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation, Irving
Eddie Monet, 619-864-0166
emonet@americancapitalipo.com
www.apetroleum.com
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Source: Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation
Largest Collection in the World of Jimi Hendrix Music, Film, Artifacts Ever Offered for Sale
Friday September 29, 10:16 am ET
Museum Quality Collection: Unreleased Audio Recordings, Rare Video & Film Footage, Personal Items and Unpublished Photographs
CHICAGO, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented announcement today, Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC revealed the inclusion of a one-of-a-kind Jimi Hendrix Collection in The Ocean Tomo Fall 2006 Intellectual Property Auction on October 26th at Capitale in New York City. This remarkable lot, which contains more than 15,000 Hendrix assets, is considered by industry experts to be the most comprehensive Jimi Hendrix collection in existence.
"When we were approached with this collection, we knew we had to include it in our auction because it contains unreleased Jimi Hendrix music and video," said Dean Becker, Vice Chairman of Ocean Tomo. "We are currently auctioning the rights for Hendrix's music as claimed by the Michael Frank Jeffery Estate, on behalf of fourteen UK-based charities, and 2 other Hendrix-related lots. The unexpected combination of these four lots -- the Jeffrey Estate rights, the archive collection of raw material, the lost Jimi Hendrix song, 'Station Break,' and the master rights to thirty-three songs recorded by Hendrix with Curtis Knight -- suddenly makes this an opportunity with immense commercial potential for the right buyer."
Jimi Hendrix is the ultimate rock icon, with his influence still resonating throughout music, fashion and popular culture nearly 35 years after his untimely death. His handful of releases still sell well more than 1 million copies a year worldwide; his songs and image are a constant presence in the world of advertising -- whether on the covers of magazines, on television or on the internet.
Expansive Audio Assets
The main attraction in this lot is certainly the group of nearly fifty 7" reel-to-reel tapes usually referred to as the "Personal Reels of Jimi Hendrix." These are thought to be Jimi's own tapes of studio mix-downs, jam sessions and band rehearsals, which contain a conservative estimate of sixty hours of unreleased material. "Hendrix was one of the most prolific rock musicians of all time. When not performing concerts, he was usually in the studio working on songs or inviting fellow musicians along for impromptu 'jam' sessions -- all with the tape machines rolling," stated Vincent Tornatore, Hendrix memorabilia expert. "The collection contains hours of recordings from Hendrix's prime, the majority of which is not only unreleased, but is of higher quality than previously-released versions of similar material." Among these reels are several of the famous "Sotheby's Tapes," which were sold in the first ever music memorabilia auction in 1981, and have not reappeared on the market since.
Jimi Hendrix often requested two track mix-downs of his day's work in the studio so that he could take the music home to listen to it and refine his ideas. Estimates of how many of these tapes existed at the time of Hendrix's death range from 70-100 tapes; more than half that number of tapes are included in this collection. Many others have since disappeared or been destroyed. The audio on these reels -- almost entirely unheard by the public -- is of exceptional quality and contains recordings from Hendrix's rehearsals for Woodstock, rehearsals by his Band of Gypsies as well as a myriad of studio outtakes. This music is pure, without overdubs or later manipulations -- Jimi Hendrix raw, at his most expressive and profound.
The collection also includes more than forty 10" reel-to-reel tapes, seven of which are of Hendrix's live performances from Winterland (1968); other reels feature performances at Atlanta Pop Festival, at Berkeley, and a wealth of other live recordings and unreleased material, including rough mixes and mix-downs from sessions. There are also more than seventy rare test pressings and one-of-a-kind acetates of songs which highlight different takes and/or mixes from the released versions. Among these acetates are several from the personal collection of Hendrix bassist Noel Redding which feature tracks and mixes that have not been heard since they were first recorded including a searing version of 'Purple Haze,' Hendrix's signature song.
Rare Film and Video Footage
This massive video and film archive contains hours and hours of rare video and film footage in all formats -- digital U-Matic tapes, 8mm, 16mm and 35mm film -- and contains an incredible wealth of footage of Jimi Hendrix, live in full blaze of glory, as well as backstage with fans. There are around fifty U-Matic tapes in all; several of these tapes contain footage of Hendrix performances at the Atlanta Pop Festival, the Monterey Pop Festival and Rainbow Bridge. These U-Matic tapes also include audio material, such as master safety copies for the unreleased Jimi Hendrix "Lonesome Train" album as well as well-known Hendrix songs. Many of the films, included as originals and telecined transfers, contain unique handheld footage shot by fans in attendance at Jimi Hendrix concerts.
Astounding Private Images
This mammoth collection features nearly a thousand unseen photographs by the biggest names in rock photography -- Henry Diltz, Shep Tullier, Tom Copi, John R. Gossage, Baron Wolman, David Sygall and Nona Hatay. Given Hendrix's fame, a surprisingly small number of photographs are in circulation. This collection could stand alone as a photographic archive as it includes many unpublished photos, contact sheets as well as approximately 1,200 slides that feature terrific color shots of Hendrix working in the studio. Among the highlights are spectacular over-sized candid shots of Hendrix in a Washington, D.C. hotel room as well as memorable and vivid images in both black & white and in color of Hendrix in performance at the Woodstock festival taken by Allan Koss.
Unique Memorabilia
Aside from the audio/visual and photographic assets, the collection contains a world-class inventory of other valuable Jimi Hendrix pieces. Some highlights include personal items, such as one of Hendrix's favorite buckskin fringe jackets, a silk shirt, and a guitar believed to be the only left-handed one he ever owned; promotional materials for virtually every Hendrix release, including a prop from the photo shoot for the notorious original 1968 UK Track Records version of Hendrix's magnum opus, "Electric Ladyland,"; the most complete collection of Hendrix LPs and 45s known to exist; as well as tickets, handbills, psychedelic posters, and other elements of interest to rock memorabilia collectors across the globe.
For more information on The Jimi Hendrix Collection, The Ocean Tomo Fall 2006 Live Intellectual Property Auction or to submit intellectual property for inclusion in future Ocean Tomo Auctions, please call 312.377.4851 or visit http://www.oceantomoauctions.com .
About Ocean Tomo, LLC:
Ocean Tomo, LLC ( http://www.oceantomo.com ), the Intellectual Capital Merchant Banc® firm, was established in 2003. The firm specializes in understanding and leveraging intellectual property assets and provides advice in IP-related mergers and acquisitions, valuations, expert services, analytics and IP auctions. Ocean Tomo has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Palm Beach, Orange County and Washington, DC. In April of 2006, Ocean Tomo conducted the first-ever, live patent auction at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, and in May of 2006, Ocean Tomo was appointed as Back-Up IP Manager for an approximately $1.8 Billion trademark royalty rights securitization - the largest IP securitization ever. Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include: Ocean Tomo Capital Fund, LP -- a $200 million private equity investment fund; and Ocean Tomo Asset Management, LLC -- an SEC Registered Investment Advisor offering hedge funds utilizing IP-based investment strategies.
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Source: Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC
ECFL - eCarfly / CompleteAuto To Become Fully Reporting Company and Goals to Transition to the Bulletin Board
Friday September 29, 10:05 am ET
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL - News) announced today the company will become a fully reporting company by SEC standards, once the current merger has taken place. "By becoming a fully reporting company on all accounts, I believe we will not only build shareholder confidence in eCarfly but we will also show our shareholders we truly have their best interests at hand. Soon after the merger takes place, our goals are set to transition to the bulletin board. This transition will allow our employees and shareholders better financial possibilities. The more transparent, the better," stated Desmond Milligan, eCarfly, Inc. CEO.
Jeff Roman, President of CompleteAuto, shared, "CompleteAuto has sold an online-auction software subscription to the largest BMW dealer in the Cleveland, Ohio market. CompleteAuto has also hired a new representative in the Houston, Texas market. This representative has sold software and services to 4 area Houston dealerships including VW, BMW, Ford and Subaru franchises."
"CompleteAuto and eAutoDrop expect to add an eAutoDrop location in Fredericksburg, Virginia next week. CompleteAuto and eAutoDrop are expected to re-locate to a new corporate facility by October 31st, 2006," was further stated by Mr. Roman
The merger between eCarfly and CompleteAuto is currently being handled by both company's attorneys. Mr. Milligan also stated, "Legal counsel from both sides are doing due diligence and are confirming no stone has been left unturned regarding this merger."
About CompleteAuto:
Founded in 2004, CompleteAuto is headquartered in Orlando, FL, and is proud to have been selected by eBay, Inc. as a joint marketer. Currently there are agreements in place between eBay, Inc. and CompleteAuto. CompleteAuto offers eAutoDrop Center licensing agreements only to licensed dealerships to assist private consumers with the sale of their vehicles on eBay Motors.
About eCarfly, Inc.:
eCarfly provides individuals and automotive dealers a hassle-free and cost-effective alternative to sell their vehicles online. With the knowledge, experience, and understanding of the automotive industry, eCarfly knows exactly what works and what doesn't. eCarfly is currently focusing on online vehicle auctions, industrial equipment, aircraft, personal watercraft auctions, and partnerships with companies and private individuals interested in selling their personal vehicles.
Disclaimer:
Matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements." Statements describing company objectives are forward-looking. Company's plans are also forward-looking statements and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the financial performance of the company and market evaluations of its stock, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Contact:
eCarfly, Inc., Dallas
Desmond Milligan, 214-292-6622 or 1-877-ECAR-FLY
info@ecarfly.com
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Source: eCarfly, Inc.
QTEK (.03) - Quintek Reports Record Revenues Second Year in a Row for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006
Thursday September 28, 6:57 pm ET
Revenues Increase 49% Over 2005 Record Revenue Growth
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 28, 2006 -- Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB:QTEK.OB - News), a global provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and best-of-breed technology consulting services, today announced record revenues for the year ending June 30, 2006. This is the company's second year in a row of record increasing revenue.
Last year, the company's revenues increased 418% in 2005 and totaled $1,547,923 and $298,653 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. This year the company closed the year with $2,307,402 in revenues for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006. This is the second year in a row of record revenues for Quintek. The difference of $759,479 represents a 49% increase over the $1,547,923 for the twelve months ended 2005. The increase was due primarily to our investment in sales and marketing efforts and resultant increase in new sales contracts.
Additionally, the company closed the year ending June 30, 2006 with record cash on hand of $410,007 as compared to $12,669 cash on hand for the year ending June 30, 2005. This dramatic improvement of $397,338 was primarily due to a funding that closed in May. The company is set to receive another $1.1 million as part of this financing and can receive in excess of $3.5 million from the successful exercise of warrants issued to this investor at prices ranging from $0.05 per share to $0.08.
Basic and diluted net loss per share was reduced 80% from a loss of $0.10 per share in 2005 to a loss of $0.02 per share in 2006. Net loss for 2006 was $2,945,710 as compared to $7,417,687 a difference of $4,471,977, representing a 60% reduction in net loss, a dramatic improvement over the prior year. Net cash used in operating activities was $1,208,903 compared to $1,418,456 for 2005. This represents an improvement of 15% from 2005 to 2006.
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, cost of revenue was $1,522,814 and $1,070,001, respectively, an increase of $452,813 (42%). Cost of revenue for both periods consisted mostly of labor and production costs. Cost of revenue increased in 2006 due to an increase in revenues from new sales contracts we received.
As of June 30, 2006, our total assets were $1,417,374 compared to $1,402,264 as of June 30, 2005. The assets increased by $15,110 (1.1%) primarily due to receipt of cash funding.
Robert Steele, Quintek CEO, commented, "We are pleased that Quintek has achieved yet another year of record revenues, continuing to grow revenues another 49% on top of the 418% increase over last year's record." He added, "We have received financing from an active microcap institution and are dedicated to continued growth. We are committing capital to sales and marketing efforts and are experiencing a strong surge in the level of interest from new customers."
Andrew Haag, CFO, stated, "We have improved our financial condition on many fronts; increased revenues, reduced losses and more cash on hand to drive growth." Haag continued, "As reported in this filing, Quintek is experiencing significant growth rates. The company is experiencing heightened levels of interest from new customers due to increased sales and marketing and is working towards several material business developments for 2007."
About Quintek Technologies, Inc.
Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB:QTEK.OB - News), through its wholly owned subsidiaries Quintek Services, Inc. (QSI), and Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc., provides services to enable Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations to reduce costs and maximize revenues.
QSI delivers Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services and solutions that enable companies to secure and manage their key data processing demands with optimal efficiency and minimal costs. As a next-generation technology company, Quintek is unhindered by outdated information technology systems, and thus is able to deploy best-of-breed solutions in all aspects of BPO. The Aberdeen Group, a provider of IT market intelligence, forecasts 13% annual growth for the BPO industry through 2005, when the market is projected to reach $248 billion.
Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc. offers a broad range of supply chain management consulting services. Sapphire assists organizations to create a higher level of customer satisfaction, enhance supply chain capability and achieve consistent competitive advantage through reduced product cost, reduced inventory investment and improved supply chain security. A study by IDC found the SCM services market will expand from $26.1 billion in 2002 to $40.5 billion in 2007, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%
For more information, visit http://www.quintek.com.
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), including statements regarding potential sales, the success of the company's business, as well as statements that include the word "believe" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Quintek to differ materially from those implied or expressed by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the risk factors included in Quintek's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 and any subsequent reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act. This press release speaks as of the date first set forth above and Quintek assumes no responsibility to update the information included herein for events occurring after the date hereof. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to factors such as the lack of capital, inability to timely develop products or services, inability to deliver products or services when ordered, inability of potential customers to pay for ordered products or services, and political and economic risks inherent in domestic and international trade.
Contact:
CONTACTS:
Quintek Technologies, Inc.
Andrew Haag
Chief Financial Officer
(714) 848-7741, Ext. 14
Email Contact
Communications:
Cinapsys, Inc.
Mark Moline
(949) 497-6684
Email Contact
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Source: Quintek Technologies, Inc.
HYPF (.46 from a high of 1.26 yesterday) - HyPower Fuel, Inc. Releases Three Year Revenue Projections
Thursday September 28, 6:09 pm ET
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HyPower Fuel, Inc. (OTCPK: HYPF) released revenue projections for the sale of its patented HyPower Power Pack (HPP). The HPP is a retrofit hydrogen insertion device developed for use on tractor trailer rigs as well as stationary diesel engines to improve fuel economy, reduce harmful emissions and increase engine performance and horsepower. Although the HPP does not eliminate the need for gasoline, diesel or other fuels it does provide the onboard production of hydrogen that supplements the primary fuel source. HyPower believes the HPP is more efficient than any existing form of electrolysis-based hydrogen production/insertion technology. The HPP is a transition technology paving the way for future retrofit hydrogen production technologies that will allow engines to be fueled totally with hydrogen produced on board, on demand.
Douglas Bender, President of HyPower reports that management firmly believes that it will meet its 3-year projected sales targets as set forth in the company's business plan.
Excerpt from the HyPower Fuel, Inc. Business Plan:
Unit Revenues
Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 $ 1,100,000
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2007 $ 9,900,000
Year Ended December 31, 2008 $99,000,000
Unit Revenues (on a calendar year basis)
Year Ended December 31, 2006 $ 275,000
Year Ended December 31, 2007 $10,725,000
Year Ended December 31, 2008 $99,000,000
Recent purchase orders have been received and booked by the company for the HPP product.
"This has been an unbelievable week for our company and the word is out about our products," said Doug Bender, President of HyPower Fuel Inc. "We are very pleased with the recent purchase orders and are amazed at the unprecedented amount of inquiries we have received about our HyPower HPP products. We are very excited about the direction the company is heading and I am very confident we will attain our projected sales targets," added Bender.
About HyPower Fuel, Inc.
HyPower Fuel, Inc. is a category leading company in the energy technology sector, focusing on providing innovative alternative energy through hydrogen production and hydrogen related products. HyPower has successfully commercialized the integration of hydrogen production and hydrogen insertion technologies using electrolysis to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the internal combustion engine while burning gasoline, diesel, natural gas, liquid propane, ethanol, methanol or a combination of fossil fuels and biofuels. HyPower's signature product, the Hydro Power Pak (HPP), has demonstrated a significant impact on the performance of engines while at the same time increasing fuel economy, significantly reducing harmful emissions, inducing a cleaner more efficient burn, and increasing torque and horsepower. The HPP results in greater productivity, less carbon residue and sludge build-up and overall increased operating efficiency. HyPower is also engaged in the research and development of hydrogen production technology and biofuel products.
For more information please visit: www.hypowerfuel.com.
Safe Harbor
Statements about the Company's future expectations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby.
The above information contains information relating to the Company that is based on the beliefs of the Company and/or its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company or its management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company regarding future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties noted. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or projected. In each instance, forward-looking information should be considered in light of the accompanying meaningful cautionary statements herein. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.
Contact:
Taylor Capital
Stephen Taylor, 973-351-3868
STEPHTAYL9@AOL.COM
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Source: HyPower Fuel Inc.
Out With the Sleeping Pills, In With Bach and Beethoven "Bedtime Beats"(TM)
Thursday September 28, 8:05 pm ET
First-Ever Classical Music Package Based on the Science of Helping People Get to Sleep
LOS ANGELES, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 28, 2006 -- America can't sleep. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate some 40 million Americans suffer from one or more chronic, long-term sleep disorders, and perhaps another 20 million have frequent difficulty sleeping soundly at night and staying fully alert during the day.
To address this widespread problem, Smash Arts, in a joint venture with Rhino Entertainment, recently released the 2-CD set, "Bedtime Beats(TM): The Secret to Sleep" -- the first-ever all classical music package created in response to an investigational study at Case Western Reserve University supporting classical music as a sleep remedy. The study found that soothing music -- specifically music with a tempo of 60-80 beats per minute (BPM) -- resulted in significantly better sleep quality, better perceived sleep quality, longer sleep duration, greater sleep efficiency, and more.
Based on the science of helping people get to sleep, the creators of "Bedtime Beats," Cindy Bressler and Lisa Mercurio of Smash Arts, selected music of the same tempo of 60-80 BPM. This first installment of "Bedtime Beats" series comprises over 120 minutes of classical music that meets this criterion and includes works by Bach, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Puccini, and others. To make the CDs as soothing as possible, the music was meticulously mastered to reduce variations in tempo and volume. People of all ages can benefit from the package, provided they listen daily for at least two weeks at the outset and begin listening to the CDs at least 15 minutes before bedtime.
About: "Bedtime Beats" is co-created by Smash Arts, a New York-based music, lifestyle and entertainment development firm headed by Cindy Bressler and Lisa Mercurio, both former senior entertainment executives. Mercurio promoted and participated in the creation of the immensely popular classical music series "Set Your Life to Music" during her tenure at Universal Music Group. Knowing the abundance of research on the topic of insomnia, Mercurio researched the topic of music therapy, determined to produce a unique musical sleep remedy that had scientific merit. She identified the study and with Bressler set out to create a music therapy kit, based on the findings in the study, to address not only their own occasional sleeplessness, but also that of their friends, family and the millions of Americans who have trouble sleeping. For more info, visit www.bedtimebeats.com.
To download audio commentary from the creators of "Bedtime Beats," Cindy Bressler and Lisa Mercurio of Smash Arts, to hear the music or for additional press information, visit: http://www.onthescene.com/mnr/bedtime_beats/bedtime.htm.
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Contact:
For more information, please contact:
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LBRT (.20) / USAK (17.15) Liberate Announces Offer to Buy USA TRUCK...
Liberate Announces Offer to Buy USA TRUCK
Thursday September 28, 8:26 pm ET
Cash Offer of $21 Per Share
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberate Technologies announced today that it had offered $21 per share to acquire USA Truck, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAK - News) subject to terms and conditions set forth in the attached letter.
Consumer Spending Weakest in 11 Months
Friday September 29, 8:36 am ET
By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer
Feds Report Consumer Spending Fell by 0.1 Percent in August, Weakest Showing in 11 Months
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Battered consumers, faced with weak income growth and rising inflation, trimmed their spending in August by the largest amount in nearly a year.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending, after adjusting for inflation, dropped by 0.1 percent last month, the first decline since a 0.3 percent fall in September 2005, a month when business activity was disrupted by Hurricane Katrina.
Incomes, reflecting lackluster gains in employment, rose by just 0.3 percent in August, the weakest performance in nine months. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, was up a worrisome 2.5 percent compared to a year ago, the biggest year-over-year increase in more than a decade.
The new report underscored how much the economy is slowing this year as consumers have been battered by record-high gasoline prices and a cooling housing market. Falling home prices are making Americans more cautious about spending money because they feel less wealthy.
The overall economy grew at an annual rate of just 2.6 percent in the April-June quarter, the government reported Thursday, and the new report on consumer spending indicates that growth will likely slow even more in the current quarter.
However, most economists believe the country will be able to escape an outright recession, in part because trends in recent weeks have been more favorable with gasoline prices falling rapidly, helping to boost consumer confidence.
That development is expected to bolster consumer spending in the final months of this year, giving retailers a decent Christmas sales season. Consumer spending is closely watched because it accounts for two-thirds of total economic activity.
Global Uranium Companies...
BYBUF, CVVLF, UNOFF
Uranium market highlights:
-- The spot uranium price is US$53.25/lb, an increase of 33% compared
with 3 months ago.
-- The uranium price is forecast to reach US$65/lb by mid 2007, an
increase of 22% over the current spot price and US$88/lb by late 2008, an
increase of 65% over the current spot price.
-- The near end of the "forward" curve, i.e. US$65/lb, appears to be
priced into shares that have current or near term production potential
(next 3 years) and where sales contracts allow spot market participation.
-- 180 new nuclear power reactors are currently proposed or planned world-
wide, which compares with 441 nuclear power reactors currently in
operation.
Uranium companies highlights:
-- The market valuation of our selection of 69 Australian uranium juniors
is down 1% in the past month, up 25% over 3 months and up 47% over the past
year.
-- By comparison, the market valuation of 93 selected Canadian uranium
juniors is down 6% in the past month, up 9% over the past 3 months and up
85% over the past year.
-- Following the April 2006 agreement between Australia and China that
clears the way for uranium sales to China, Chinese investment in Australian
uranium juniors looks set to continue.
-- Development of Australia's fourth uranium mine, Honeymoon (SA, SXR),
is proceeding.
-- A number of junior uranium companies are expected to announce
decisions to develop uranium projects in 2007.
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060929/0167807.html
AIC (3.95) - Aames Announces Preliminary Results of Cash and Stock Elections by Aames Stockholders
(expected to receive $4.8616)
Friday September 29, 7:00 am ET
LOS ANGELES, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 29, 2006 -- Aames Investment Corporation ("Aames") (NYSE:AIC - News), a Los Angeles-based company focused on non-prime residential mortgage lending, has been informed by U.S. Stock Transfer Corporation, the exchange agent in connection with the merger of Aames with a subsidiary of Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co. ("Accredited"), that preliminary results of the cash and stock elections by Aames stockholders are as follows:
Cash Elections: Elections to receive cash were made with respect to approximately 18,533,189 shares of Aames common stock, of which approximately 3,906,923 shares remain subject to outstanding guarantees of delivery;
Stock Elections: Elections to receive Accredited common stock were made with respect to approximately 25,901,123 shares of Aames common stock, of which approximately 250,206 shares remain subject to outstanding guarantees of delivery;
Non-Elections: No election was made with respect to approximately 18,529,001 shares of Aames common stock.
These elections are subject to proration and allocation provisions as described in the joint proxy statement and prospectus mailed to stockholders of Aames in connection with the September 14, 2006 special meeting of stockholders. Based on these preliminary results of the elections and subject to confirmation of the validity of elections made, the number of failed guaranteed deliveries, whether the failed deliveries relate to stock or cash elections and final proration calculations, the merger consideration currently estimated to be paid to Aames stockholders is as follows:
Cash Elections: Aames stockholders who validly elected cash would be expected to receive $4.8616 per share for approximately 86.1% of their shares and 0.0936 of a share of Accredited common stock for approximately 13.9% percent of their shares with respect to which that election was made;
Stock Elections: Aames stockholders who validly elected to receive Accredited stock would be expected to receive 0.0936 of a share of Accredited common stock for each Aames share with respect to which that election was made; and
Non-Elections: Aames stockholders who did not make a valid election would be expected to receive 0.0936 of a share of Accredited stock for each of their shares.
The final results of the cash and stock elections, including the consideration to be received by Aames stockholders who validly elected cash and those who validly elected stock are expected to be announced by Accredited on or about October 5, 2006.
About Aames Investment Corporation
Aames is a nationwide subprime mortgage lender and, through its subsidiary, Aames Financial Corporation, originates mortgage loans in 47 states. Aames Financial is a fifty-year-old national mortgage banking company focused primarily on originating subprime residential mortgage loans through its retail channel under the name "Aames Home Loan." To find out more about Aames, please visit www.aames.com.
Further Information
For more information, contact Steven Canup, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, in Aames Investment's Investor Relations Department at (323) 210-5311 or at investorinfo@aamescorp.com via email. Alternatively, you may contact Rick Howe, Director of Corporate Communications for Accredited, at (858) 676-2148 or rhowe@accredhome.com.
Contact:
For more information, contact:
Steven Canup
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
(323) 210-5311
Email Contact
Rick Howe
Director of Corporate Communications for Accredited
(858) 676-2148
Email Contact
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Source: Aames Investment Corporation
HyPower Fuel, Inc. Releases Three Year Revenue Projections
Thursday September 28, 6:09 pm ET
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HyPower Fuel, Inc. (OTCPK: HYPF) released revenue projections for the sale of its patented HyPower Power Pack (HPP). The HPP is a retrofit hydrogen insertion device developed for use on tractor trailer rigs as well as stationary diesel engines to improve fuel economy, reduce harmful emissions and increase engine performance and horsepower. Although the HPP does not eliminate the need for gasoline, diesel or other fuels it does provide the onboard production of hydrogen that supplements the primary fuel source. HyPower believes the HPP is more efficient than any existing form of electrolysis-based hydrogen production/insertion technology. The HPP is a transition technology paving the way for future retrofit hydrogen production technologies that will allow engines to be fueled totally with hydrogen produced on board, on demand.
Douglas Bender, President of HyPower reports that management firmly believes that it will meet its 3-year projected sales targets as set forth in the company's business plan.
Excerpt from the HyPower Fuel, Inc. Business Plan:
Unit Revenues
Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 $ 1,100,000
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2007 $ 9,900,000
Year Ended December 31, 2008 $99,000,000
Unit Revenues (on a calendar year basis)
Year Ended December 31, 2006 $ 275,000
Year Ended December 31, 2007 $10,725,000
Year Ended December 31, 2008 $99,000,000
Recent purchase orders have been received and booked by the company for the HPP product.
"This has been an unbelievable week for our company and the word is out about our products," said Doug Bender, President of HyPower Fuel Inc. "We are very pleased with the recent purchase orders and are amazed at the unprecedented amount of inquiries we have received about our HyPower HPP products. We are very excited about the direction the company is heading and I am very confident we will attain our projected sales targets," added Bender.
About HyPower Fuel, Inc.
HyPower Fuel, Inc. is a category leading company in the energy technology sector, focusing on providing innovative alternative energy through hydrogen production and hydrogen related products. HyPower has successfully commercialized the integration of hydrogen production and hydrogen insertion technologies using electrolysis to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the internal combustion engine while burning gasoline, diesel, natural gas, liquid propane, ethanol, methanol or a combination of fossil fuels and biofuels. HyPower's signature product, the Hydro Power Pak (HPP), has demonstrated a significant impact on the performance of engines while at the same time increasing fuel economy, significantly reducing harmful emissions, inducing a cleaner more efficient burn, and increasing torque and horsepower. The HPP results in greater productivity, less carbon residue and sludge build-up and overall increased operating efficiency. HyPower is also engaged in the research and development of hydrogen production technology and biofuel products.
For more information please visit: www.hypowerfuel.com.
Safe Harbor
Statements about the Company's future expectations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby.
The above information contains information relating to the Company that is based on the beliefs of the Company and/or its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company or its management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company regarding future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties noted. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or projected. In each instance, forward-looking information should be considered in light of the accompanying meaningful cautionary statements herein. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.
Contact:
Taylor Capital
Stephen Taylor, 973-351-3868
STEPHTAYL9@AOL.COM
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Source: HyPower Fuel Inc.
HYPF - HyPower Fuel, Inc. Releases Three Year Revenue Projections
Thursday September 28, 6:09 pm ET
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HyPower Fuel, Inc. (OTCPK: HYPF) released revenue projections for the sale of its patented HyPower Power Pack (HPP). The HPP is a retrofit hydrogen insertion device developed for use on tractor trailer rigs as well as stationary diesel engines to improve fuel economy, reduce harmful emissions and increase engine performance and horsepower. Although the HPP does not eliminate the need for gasoline, diesel or other fuels it does provide the onboard production of hydrogen that supplements the primary fuel source. HyPower believes the HPP is more efficient than any existing form of electrolysis-based hydrogen production/insertion technology. The HPP is a transition technology paving the way for future retrofit hydrogen production technologies that will allow engines to be fueled totally with hydrogen produced on board, on demand.
Douglas Bender, President of HyPower reports that management firmly believes that it will meet its 3-year projected sales targets as set forth in the company's business plan.
Excerpt from the HyPower Fuel, Inc. Business Plan:
Unit Revenues
Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 $ 1,100,000
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2007 $ 9,900,000
Year Ended December 31, 2008 $99,000,000
Unit Revenues (on a calendar year basis)
Year Ended December 31, 2006 $ 275,000
Year Ended December 31, 2007 $10,725,000
Year Ended December 31, 2008 $99,000,000
Recent purchase orders have been received and booked by the company for the HPP product.
"This has been an unbelievable week for our company and the word is out about our products," said Doug Bender, President of HyPower Fuel Inc. "We are very pleased with the recent purchase orders and are amazed at the unprecedented amount of inquiries we have received about our HyPower HPP products. We are very excited about the direction the company is heading and I am very confident we will attain our projected sales targets," added Bender.
About HyPower Fuel, Inc.
HyPower Fuel, Inc. is a category leading company in the energy technology sector, focusing on providing innovative alternative energy through hydrogen production and hydrogen related products. HyPower has successfully commercialized the integration of hydrogen production and hydrogen insertion technologies using electrolysis to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the internal combustion engine while burning gasoline, diesel, natural gas, liquid propane, ethanol, methanol or a combination of fossil fuels and biofuels. HyPower's signature product, the Hydro Power Pak (HPP), has demonstrated a significant impact on the performance of engines while at the same time increasing fuel economy, significantly reducing harmful emissions, inducing a cleaner more efficient burn, and increasing torque and horsepower. The HPP results in greater productivity, less carbon residue and sludge build-up and overall increased operating efficiency. HyPower is also engaged in the research and development of hydrogen production technology and biofuel products.
For more information please visit: www.hypowerfuel.com.
Safe Harbor
Statements about the Company's future expectations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby.
The above information contains information relating to the Company that is based on the beliefs of the Company and/or its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company or its management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company regarding future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties noted. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or projected. In each instance, forward-looking information should be considered in light of the accompanying meaningful cautionary statements herein. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.
Contact:
Taylor Capital
Stephen Taylor, 973-351-3868
STEPHTAYL9@AOL.COM
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Source: HyPower Fuel Inc.
On watch...
GDRHA...
Gold Rock Holdings, Inc. Subsidiary Announces Joint Venture Agreement for New Orleans Cleanup
GOLD ROCK HOLDINGS, INC.'s (PINKSHEETS: GDRHA) President Robert Larion announced today that RENEWABLE FORESTRY RESOURCES, LLC a subsidiary company, has negotiated a Joint Venture Agreement with LAKEWAY TRANSPORT SERVICES INC of Chicago, Illinois. Initial Letters of agreement have been signed with final working arrangements to be drawn in the next few weeks. The Joint Venture will operate under a Limited Liability Corporate structure called "OUT OF THE ASHES" LLC.
Lakeway Transport Services is a 3rd generation trucking company, managed by President Roland Bibb. Mr. Hugh Riddle, spokesperson for Lakeway, says, "This J/V agreement will enable both companies to control their costs, as they service each other to make the project profitable for all concerned." Lakeway will supply operations and equipment financing for the project.
The J/V agreement will be a consolidated Demolition and Trucking venture to remove hurricane and water damaged houses and miscellaneous structures, in the New Orleans area. Terms of the agreement call for Renewable Forestry Resources to perform the demolition and loading side of the venture, with Lakeway Transport providing trucks for the hauling. The trucking contract has already been signed by Lakeway Transport and the demolition contract with Louisiana Officials is expected to be signed in the next few weeks. Lakeway transport will also handle future transportation and logistic needs for Gold Rock Holdings in the Eastern United States, and particlarly the Louisiana area.
The project, expected to last for several years, has gross income projections of $2.2 million per month when full deployment of equipment is operational for the J/V.
For Further information contact Rich Kaiser, Investor Relations, YES INTERNATIONAL, 800-631-8127, www.yesinternational.com.
GOLD ROCK HOLDINGS, INC. presently consists of nine existing subsidiaries: Affordable Homes of America, Inc., Composite Industries of America, Inc., Georgetown Power, Inc., Global Timber Ltd, Gold Rock Industries, Inc., Native American Power, Inc., Renewable Forestry Resources, LLC, V.A.W.T. Industries, LLC and World Homes, Inc. The Company is currently seeking financing for each of its subsidiaries.
Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain forward information contained in this release contains forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties, including but not limited to, those relating to development and expansion activities, domestic and global conditions, and market competition.
Source: Market Wire (September 28, 2006 - 8:45 AM EST)
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Guess you could say they are MOPping up and post ##4769 did not help...shaking my head.
on watch
VISRF .17
todays news...
Visiphor Makes First Sale of New Product Developed With Civica Software
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060928/0167674.html
recent news...
VISRF - Visiphor Settles Debt
Thursday August 31, 4:35 pm ET
The debt will be settled through the issuance of 918,525 Common Shares at $0.45 per share. The common shares will be subject to a four month hold period.
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060831/0159163.html
HYPF - HyPower Fuel Inc. Board of Directors Announce Date for the Forward Stock Split
Thursday September 28, 1:58 pm ET
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HyPower Fuel Inc. (HYPF: OTCPK) announces the official date for the forward stock split that has been approved by the Board of Directors.
HyPower Fuel Inc.'s Board of Directors met this week to discuss a proposed forward stock split on the company's common stock. During the meeting it was agreed that the company will proceed with a 3 for 1 forward stock split. It was also established that the "Record Date" - the date in which you must be in possession of the stock prior to 5:00 pm EST will be Friday, October 6th, 2006 and the "Effective Date" - the date on which the split will occur - to be Tuesday, October 10th , 2006.
"We would like to continue building shareholder interest, while maintaining our strong shareholder base." states Mr. Doug Bender, President of HyPower Fuel Inc.
About HyPower Fuel Inc.
HyPower Fuel Inc. is a category leading company in the energy technology sector, focusing on providing innovative alternative energy through hydrogen production and hydrogen related products. HyPower has successfully commercialized the integration of hydrogen production and hydrogen insertion technologies using electrolysis to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the internal combustion engine while burning gasoline, diesel, natural gas, liquid propane, ethanol, methanol or a combination of fossil fuels and biofuels. HyPower's signature product, the Hydro Power Pak (HPP), has demonstrated a significant impact on the performance of engines while at the same time increasing fuel economy, significantly reducing harmful emissions, inducing a cleaner more efficient burn and increasing torque and horsepower. The HPP results in greater productivity, less carbon residue and sludge build-up and overall increased operating efficiency. For more information please visit: www.hypowerfuel.com
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements about the Company's future expectations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts, are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Legislation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. The above information contains information relating to the Company that is based on the beliefs of the Company and/or its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company that is or its management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company regarding future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties noted. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or projected. In each instance, forward looking information should be considered in light of the accompanying meaningful cautionary statements herein. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.
Contact:
HyPower Fuel Inc.
Investor Relations:
Stephen Taylor, 973-351-3868
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Source: HyPower Fuel Inc.
Rigs, had to think hard how long its been since I seen her, it was in 75' was a great show. Kinda miss those days...lol
PDVG - Pride Delivers Bodyguard Body Armor to U.S. Navy
CAMARILLO, Calif., Sep 27, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pride Business Development Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:PDVG), a manufacturer of ballistic resistant body armor and other personal protective clothing, announced today that it has completed delivery of its Bodyguard(TM) brand body armor to the U.S. Department of the Navy in accordance with a bid order granted by the General Services Administration.
M. Michael Markow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pride Business Development Holdings, Inc., stated, "This delivery represents what we expect to be many significant successes in fulfilling the U.S. Government's needs for quality body armor." Mr. Markow went on to state, "We now have a fully staffed department whose sole focus is to generate sales from this key channel of business."
Kurt Wuerfel, Pride's Vice President of Federal Government Sales, commented, "My twelve years of federal government sales has allowed me to build a base of knowledge and experience that I hope will enhance Pride's ability to become an industry leader in the sale of body armor to the federal government."
ABOUT PRIDE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
Pride Business Development Holdings, Inc. ("Pride"), with its brand of Bodyguard(TM) products, is a specialty and protective clothing and materials manufacturer for the domestic and international law enforcement, military and dangerous materials handling markets. Pride's headquarters are located within its 35,000 square foot manufacturing facility and showroom in Camarillo, California. Pride now also occupies a 10,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Jacksboro, Tennessee, which will specialize in the manufacture of tactical body armor and accessories for law enforcement and military. Pride is currently finalizing construction of its own ballistic laboratory at its Camarillo, California headquarters. For information about Pride Business Development Holdings, Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiary, Bodyguard, Inc., please call us at 866-868-0461.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The Statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, which are based largely on the Company's expectations and are subject to various business risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions that speak as of the date hereof and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward- looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in the expectations of our management with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based.
SOURCE: Pride Business Development Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: for Pride Business Development Holdings, Inc.
Carpe DM, Inc.
Stuart Fine, 908-490-0075
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KEYWORD: United States
North America
California
Tennessee
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: Government
Defense
Federal
Manufacturing
Steel
Other Manufacturing
Search for Dun & Bradstreet reports on this company.
LOL
VICI...
Wed, Sep 27, 2006
FILING Proxy soliciting materials. Revised preliminary material - Form PRER14A
o first, the filing of a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of Nevada in order to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock, a range from one new share for one hundred (1:500) to one new share for one thousand currently issued and outstanding shares (1:1200) of the Company’s common stock; See “Proposal 3, page PRE 14A - 9”)
AGLV, lots of pre market volume...fwiw
Stevie Nicks, Musical Legend and Inspirational Pioneer
Tuesday September 26, 4:24 pm ET
Nearing 60 and Timeless
With the Release of 'Read Between My Lines', the First Ever Complete Compilation Biography of Stevie Nicks, Tours and an Anticipated Greatest Hits CD, We Are Reminded of the Impact Nicks Has Had on Rock 'n' Roll History
DALLAS, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Motivating, captivating, innovative. These words among others describe the impact rock 'n' legend Stevie Nicks has had on music and popular society. Nicks has continued to fascinate audiences worldwide with her natural ability to influence and touch the hearts and minds of fans globally. After three decades in the music industry and countless musical accolades, Nicks still regularly performs to sellout concert crowds.
Sandra Halliburton, author of Read Between My Lines: The Musical and Life Journey of Stevie Nicks, the first complete compilation biography of Nicks in over 20 years, chronicles her journey and provides an in-depth look into her impact on music history. Nicks' legendary addition to Fleetwood Mac was instrumental in launching the band to international superstardom. Nicks' femininity, beauty and powerful stage presence including her recognizable voice, helped fuel the group's popularity. Nicks contributed her songwriting talents to establish multiple sounds, creating musical depth and notoriety on their albums.
Through her music, Nicks is able to reach out to fans worldwide. Loyal and strong in number, her fans support Nicks through thousands of web sites and chat rooms created in her honor. Nicks' music allows her to reach out to people as if she were their personal friend, writing and performing songs with lyrics about themes of love and hardship. By speaking candidly about her personal struggles, many fans credit Nicks as an inspiration to lifting them to overcome their own challenges.
Nicks' musical uniqueness has continued to define her identity to this day. Throughout her distinctive image, ability to produce and sing heartfelt songs, or using her fame to promote charitable causes, Nicks has and continues to stamp a lasting impression on music and society.
For the complete Editorial Release on Stevie Nicks and information about the book, visit www.StevieNicksBiography.com
Sandra Halliburton, author of Read Between My Lines: The Musical and Life Journey of Stevie Nicks, currently serves as an in-depth interview source on the life of Stevie Nicks. Halliburton is scheduled to begin her national media tour, including interviews and book signings across the US.
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Source: Sandra Halliburton
long term potential...
SYEV
All filings up to date, moving to the OTC soon.
Website: http://www.seychelle.com
Address: 33012 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675
E-mail: info@seychelle.com
Phone: 1-949-234-1999
24,715,010 outstanding shares of common stock including a float of about 3 million shares.
Interesting article...
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=9503626
board
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=5132
FWIW and JMO
hehee
lol...I deserve that (I think..lol) thnx for mentioning ECCI yesterday mz Missy...U R the best
09/20/2006 RVEM to RMNE
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=13422629
Inventor dives into water again
(recent article I just found)
Unable to stay retired, Carl Palmer starts his third water-filter firm.
Carl Palmer is the first to admit that he doesn't retire well.
AGAIN AND AGAIN: Carl Palmer has started and sold several companies. His new venture is built on the hope of providing portable water filtration systems to Third World countries.
At 72, he's building his third water-filtration company. The previous two sold to major corporations for millions of dollars each.
In between, he tried his hand at real estate development, horse ranching, sales training and van conversions. He always came back to water. Clean water.
His latest venture is Seychelle Environmental Technologies Inc. in San Juan Capistrano.
He pulls out report after report estimating 25 million deaths annually from contaminated drinking water, higher cancer risks for women who drank chlorinated water, thousands of illnesses from drinking water in the United States each year. Lead. Arsenic. Mercury. Cadmium. Herbicides. All in drinking water somewhere.
Then he dumps several teaspoons of dirt into one of his water-filtration bottles, shakes it and squeezes out water clear as crystal. It tastes almost too clean. But clean water is what Palmer knows how to make. It's what he believes in. He has invented the filtration processes that have been the basis of all three of his companies.
In the 1970s, Palmer's company, Aq-ro-matic Inc., sold reverse osmosis filters for home and office use. Coca-Cola Co. bought it in 1973 for about $4 million in stock and cash.
Then he started PurWater International and International Membrane Laboratories, which he sold to AMF Cuno Corp. for about $6 million in 1986. The company distributed its products through direct sellers like Shaklee Corp.
After other business ventures, Palmer came upon reports and books about worldwide water contamination problems in 1996.
"The water business has been so good to me that I thought I could invent something to affect the health of mankind," Palmer says, explaining why he waded back into an industry he left twice before. "I started messing around with a little bitty filter that people could carry around. And it had to be affordable."
Ground coconut is one of the ingredients he came up with, but he won't discuss the others.
Years ago, he stopped patenting his filters, preferring to keep them as closely guarded trade secrets so that he doesn't have to disclose his methods in a patent application to the highly competitive $1 trillion water industry.
His water-filtering bottles sell for $29.95, the straw filter for $24.95, the pitcher with filter for $49.95.
Again using direct sales organizations and little advertising, Seychelle has sold 2 million water-filtration bottles to the U.S. Marine Corps, International Red Cross, La Cruz Roja de Mexico and the Kenya Wild Life Service.
"Twenty-five percent of our business is with missionaries," he says, not mentioning that he has donated thousands of bottles for humanitarian aid and church groups abroad and for areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Although Americans' thirst for clean water makes the United States Seychelle's most lucrative market, Palmer sees his greatest opportunity for impact in foreign countries.
In January, Seychelle signed a five-year distribution agreement for China and Singapore. In June, it announced strategic alliances to manufacture and distribute its products in China and India. Final assembly will continue to be in San Juan Capistrano.
Overseas manufacturing will cut costs, something Palmer continually works on. He recently redesigned the water bottle to be two parts instead of five in order to cut costs.
Despite 120 percent sales growth to more than $752,000 last year, Seychelle lost almost $1 million because of efforts to qualify for NASD's Electronic Bulletin Board and discontinuance of some products and technology. Palmer has put in more of his own money to finance growth.
To compete with international corporations, Palmer says he needs to create more products. The straw filter and hiker hydration pack should be on the market within weeks, he estimates. He's also working on filters for pet water dishes and baby bottles.
Palmer says he thrives on building yet another company. "I will probably work the rest of my life. As I said, I don't retire well."
YGNACIO NANETTI, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/abox/article_1227510.php
She runs like the wind, feisty 2...lol
"Vizsla"
Vizsla means alert and responsive in the Hungarian language.
my gal is 22 months, her name is Lola.
this is not her pic..looks just like her though
will update when I get one. and she sure is alert.
Number of E. Coli Spinach Cases Hits 109
Monday September 18, 6:17 am ET
By Justin M. Norton, Associated Press Writer
More Brands Recalling Spinach Products As Number of People Sickened With E. Coli Rises to 109
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The number of people sickened by an E. coli outbreak traced to tainted spinach rose to 109 on Sunday, as federal officials announced more brands recalling their products.
"This is unquestionably a significant outbreak in terms of E. coli," said Dr. David Acheson, chief medical officer with the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Meanwhile, the company linked to the outbreak, Natural Selection Foods LLC, announced that its work with federal and state heath inspectors confirmed that the contamination did not come from its organic spinach.
Manufacturing codes from packages of spinach that infected patients turned over to health officials all were from non-organic spinach, the company said in a statement late Sunday. Natural Selection packages both organic and conventionally grown spinach in separate areas at its San Juan Bautista plant.
The outbreak has prompted Natural Selection, the world's largest producer of organic produce, to recall 34 brands. They include the company's own labels and those of other companies that had contracts with Natural Selection to produce or package its spinach.
On Sunday, River Ranch Fresh Foods of Salinas, Calif., added to its recall spring mixes containing spinach that were sold under the labels Hy-Vee, Fresh N' Easy, and Farmers Market, FDA officials said. All contain spinach purchased from Natural Selection, they said.
The recalls came as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intervened to help in investigate the outbreak, which has killed a 77-year-old Wisconsin woman, officials said.
In Ohio, state health officials said they were investigating the death of a 23-month-old girl who was sickened by E. coli to determine whether the case was related to the outbreak. The girl's mother said she often buys bagged spinach.
CDC officials said Sunday they've started an Atlanta-based emergency operations center to help state health agencies with E. coli testing. Epidemiologists are helping test spinach samples and stool samples of infected people, center spokeswoman Lola Russell said.
The center is helping when state health agencies can't perform the tests or when a second opinion is needed, Russell said.
E. coli cases linked to tainted spinach have been reported in 19 states, with Wisconsin reporting the most.
Other states reporting cases were California, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming, according to the CDC. The seven new cases reported Sunday were in states with previous illnesses, Acheson said.
The Food and Drug Administration continued to warn consumers not to eat fresh spinach or products containing fresh spinach until further notice.
The investigation by the FDA and the California Department of Health Services will widen Monday with the aim of tracing the spinach to individual farms, Acheson said.
The inquiry will review irrigation methods, harvest conditions and other practices at farms possibly involved.
The spinach could have been contaminated in the field or during processing. About 74 percent of the fresh market spinach grown in the U.S. comes from California, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation.
There is no indication that the outbreak was deliberate, Acheson said. It was unclear when it would be safe for consumers to start buying fresh spinach, he added.
Natural Selection recalled its packaged spinach throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico as a precaution after federal health officials said some of those hospitalized reported eating brands of prepackaged spinach distributed by the company.
However, some restaurants and retailers may be taking spinach out of bags before selling it, so consumers shouldn't buy it at all, the FDA said.
Boiling contaminated spinach can kill the bacteria, but washing won't eliminate it, the CDC warned.
Federal officials stressed that the bacteria had not been isolated in products sold by Natural Selection, best known for the Earthbound Farm brand. As the investigation continues, other brands may be implicated, officials said.
The company was founded in 1984 by Drew and Myra Goodman. Within two years, Earthbound Farm began shipping pre-washed, packaged salad fixings, and the company's "spring mix" became a mainstay of restaurants and supermarkets.
Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov
Natural Selection Farms: http://www.ebfarm.com
MAGS - Magal Security Gets $5M Israel Contract
Monday September 18, 7:27 am ET
Magal Security Gets $5.5 Million Contract to Build Protective System on Israel's North Border
NEW YORK (AP) -- Magal Security Systems Ltd., an Israeli maker of computerized security systems, said Monday it received a $5.5 million contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to build a perimeter intrusion detection system across the northern border of Israel.
The system will begin being implemented this year and will be complete by the end of the first quarter 2007.
Magal creates products used to protect borders, airports, prisons, nuclear power stations and other sensitive areas in more than 70 countries. It has subsidiaries in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, Romania, Mexico and an office in China and had 2005 sales of $61.3 million.
Stock futures point higher on Fed pause hopes
Monday September 18, 7:06 am ET
By Vivianne Rodrigues
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher opening on Monday, extending last week's gains, on expectations the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged.
Shares of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F - News) rose in European trading after industry newspaper Automotive News reported on Monday that senior executives at the automaker and at General Motors Corp. (NYSE:GM - News) discussed a merger or alliance. For details, see (ID:nN18229034). General Motors shares edged lower in Europe.
Stocks have been on a steady climb since mid-August following the Fed's first pause after 17 straight rate increases. The Fed's Open Market Committee will decide on Wednesday whether to raise the target for its benchmark rate.
"The FOMC meeting is the main feature of the week, and if the Fed does keep rates at the present levels, we may see stocks extending gains," said Peter Cardillo, chief market analyst, S.W. Bach & Co. in New York.
Standard & Poor's 500 futures (SPZ6) were up 1.80 points, above fair value, a mathematical formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration on the contract.
Dow Jones industrial average futures (DJZ6) were up 12 points and Nasdaq 100 (NDZ6) futures were up 3.50 points.
Oil prices (CLc1) rose slightly for a second day, gaining 0.4 percent at $63.61 a barrel and end the steepest slump in more than a decade. While lower energy prices may ease inflation worries, they could also weigh on energy stocks.
"It seems oil prices are getting stable within this range of $60 and $65 a barrel," said Cardillo. "That should help on the inflation front and continue being friendly to stocks."
Rural telephone provider Citizens Communications Co. (NYSE:CZN - News) said on Monday it agreed to buy Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:CTCO - News) in cash and stock for a total of $1.16 billion.
Investors will also watch the publication of the National Association of Home Builders Index for September at 1 p.m. (1700 GMT). Other scheduled economic items include second-quarter current account figures at 8:30 a.m. (1230 GMT).
Stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow Jones industrial average (^DJI - News) closing just 109.42 points from its May 10 high of 11,670.19. And the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ:^IXIC - News) recorded its sixth straight session of gains.
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Stocks seen higher after inflation data, Adobe
Friday September 15, 8:57 am ET
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a higher market open on Friday after news that U.S. consumer prices rose in line with market expectations in August, calming fears about higher inflation and interest rates.
Shares of Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE - News) were up 9.2 percent in early electronic trading at $36.75 as the design software company posted a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit.
The Labor Department reported a 0.2 percent increase in both overall U.S. consumer prices and costs excluding food and energy, in line with expectations, helped by a slower housing market and a pullback in energy prices.
"If you do the math it means inflation is okay and there is no reason for the Fed to raise rates at the next meeting," said Robert Macintosh, chief economist at Eaton Vance Management in Boston.
Investors widely expect the Fed to keep interest rates steady at its September 20 policy meeting, as it did when it last met on August 8 after two years of steady rate hikes.
Standard & Poor's 500 futures (SPZ6) were up 4.9 points, above fair value, a mathematical formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration on the contract.
Dow Jones industrial average futures (DJZ6) were up 46 points and Nasdaq 100 (NDZ6) futures were up 11.25 points.
Shares of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F - News) fell 7.7 percent to $8.39 before the bell after the automaker said it would cut annual costs by about $5 billion by the end of 2008 and reduce salaried staff by around a third. (ID:nWEN5468). Merrill Lynch cut its rating on Ford to "sell" from "neutral," theflyonthewall.com reported.
Shares of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:PEG - News) slid 6 percent in early electronic trading to $62.20 as Exelon Corp. (NYSE:EXC - News) said it is walking away from a $17.7 billion takeover of the utility after failing to reach agreement with New Jersey regulators. Exelon shares rose 3 percent to $59.50 before the bell.
Trading may be volatile as Friday marks the end of "quadruple witching," the expiration of four options and futures contracts, which began on Thursday, when most September stock index options and index futures contracts cease trading.
Traders were also expecting more economic news. August industrial production and capacity utilization data are due at 9:15 a.m., The University of Michigan's preliminary September consumer sentiment survey is due at 9:45 a.m. and Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Thomas Hoenig will speak at 11:45 a.m.
(Additional reporting by Chris Sanders)