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~AMGJ Grabbed some @ .011. ~Rig
Dusty/ISME,
Still have a bunch, looking better for now!
~Rig
~EMBR .16 X .18 getting good volume.Chart...
small float of around 1 mill...
~Rig
~SHLP .37 X .42 Looking for this to be completed...
small floater...
SearchHelp Signs Agreement to Acquire E-Top-Pics, Inc.
Monday May 2, 11:19 am ET
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050502/25760.html?.v=1
~Rig
~BRVO .275 X .28 Chart... Looking good...
~Rig
TEDA Travel Group Flagship Hotel Ranks Number One in Tianjin
May 31, 2005 9:00:00 AM
HONG KONG, May 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- TEDA Travel Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TTVL), announced today that its flagship hotel, Tianjin TEDA International Club (in the city of Tianjin), is ranked Number 1 in the city in terms of occupancy rate and average room rate.
Both Tianjin TEDA International Club and TEDA International Hotel were awarded the five-star rating by China Travel Association in August of 2004. Since then the company has continued to improve their service offerings at the properties. Through new cooperation agreements with Fortune 500 corporations such as Toyota Corporation, which include such benefits as corporate discounts, short-notice reservations, and long-term residency products and services, the company has been able to obtain better operational data reflecting its hard work.
''The numbers reflect our efforts in making improvements in every aspect of the performance of our hotels,'' commented Mr. Tim Gao, CEO of Hotel Operation. ''We know we set our target high, but we thrive as a company at the higher end of the scale. It is more important that we set aggressive targets, thereby creating a win-win relationship between our hotel management company and the various hotel owners.''
In March and April 2005, the average room rate of the Tianjin TEDA International Club was Number 1 in the city, surpassing the newer 5-star Sheraton Hotel located in the same area. The occupancy of this hotel was over 95% in April vs. 73.3% for all hotels with 4-star and above rating in the city.
About TEDA Travel Group, Inc.
TEDA Travel is a property management company providing services to hotels and resorts throughout China. The company is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day operations of the properties it manages. In addition to its property management division, TEDA Travel also has its own portfolio of real estate investments. Leveraged on its existing core businesses and the brand name ''TEDA,'' one of most recognized names in China, TEDA Travel intends to become a market leader in the fast growing Chinese travel and real estate services industry.
About Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area (TEDA)
Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area (TEDA) is one of earliest approved and best state-level development zones in China. TEDA has now has a developed area of 33 square kilometers (approximately 20 square miles). TEDA is located to the southeast of Tianjin City, about 45 kilometers (27 miles) away from downtown and 140 kilometers (84 miles) from Beijing. TEDA enjoys easy access to North China, Northeast China and Northwest China.
Safe Harbor Statement
As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the Company's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and the risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings.
For more information, please contact:
John Roskelley, President,
First Global Media
Tel: +1-480-902-3110
SOURCE TEDA Travel Group, Inc.
~SOYO .76 X .77 Keep a close watch for good news, been hanging out at this 50 ma level for a while now...
~Rig
~SEHO .18 X .20 Chart, Todays News...GM All!
SENSE Holdings Announces Recent Developments in Explosives Detection Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
SENSE Holdings Plans to Market Handheld Explosive Detection Device
May 31, 2005 8:30:00 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SENSE Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SEHO) (SENSE), a leading provider of biometrically secured authentication and identification systems, announced the successful conclusion of recent meetings with scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). In light of all the very significant scientific advances made recently by ORNL, SENSE and ORNL have decided to proceed jointly with the actual development of a commercial handheld explosives detector to be manufactured and sold by SENSE Holdings, Inc. This same MEMS technology forms the core of the handheld explosives demonstrator, which won last year's R&D 100 Invention of the Year Award, and was termed "SniffEx" by R&D magazine.
"UT-Battelle is pleased to support the commercialization by SENSE Holdings of this cutting-edge technology. By working closely with our licensees, particularly early-stage companies, we believe we can enhance the prospects for successful commercialization of our technologies," stated Russ Miller, Commercialization Manager for Biology and Environmental Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The MEMS project at ORNL has been funded by SENSE Holdings and various other government agencies for the continued research and development of MEMS technology for security-related applications. Oak Ridge National Laboratory is operated by UT-Battelle under contract to the United States Department of Energy.
"The company believes the recent advances at the Laboratory will lead to dramatically shorter timeframes to bring a high-performance explosives detector to market," stated Dore Perler, CEO of SENSE Holdings, Inc. "The advancements presented to us by the team at Oak Ridge were quite impressive and show that Oak Ridge and the United States government are dedicated to combating the continuing terrorist threat throughout the world."
About ORNL
ORNL is a multiprogram science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department of Energy by UT-Battelle, LLC. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the Department of Energy, including isotope production, information management, and technical program management, and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations.
About SENSE Holdings, Inc.
SENSE Holdings, Inc. ( http://www.senseme.com ) is comprised of two wholly owned subsidiaries, SENSE Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of biometrically secured authentication and identification systems, and MSTI, Inc., a leading micro-sensor explosives detection research and development organization. MSTI holds patents and intellectual property that enable explosives detection, authentication, and identification. SENSE Holdings, Inc. integrates advanced biometric and microelectromechanical sensor (MEMS) technology into mechanical and electronic control devices that improve and secure many business processes.
For more information, contact SENSE Holdings, Inc., 4503 NW 103 Ave. (Suite 200) Sunrise, Florida 33351; Telephone: 1-877-SENSEME (736-7363) and 1-954-726-1422; E-Mail: dore@senseme.com ; Web: http://www.senseme.com .
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Statements contained herein, other than historical data, may constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words "estimate," "project," "intends," "expects," "believes" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements regarding events and financial trends, which may affect the Company's future operating results and financial position. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results and financial position to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to generate meaningful revenues and achieve profitable operations; its ability to obtain necessary capital; whether biometric fingerprint technology is accepted in the marketplace; whether the Company is able to develop and successfully market products incorporating MEMS technology; whether it can compete in a challenging marketplace; and whether the Company can successfully integrate its technology with other technologies to create commercially viable products. Additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in the Company's SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and registration statements filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
SOURCE SENSE Holdings, Inc.
WallSt.net Airing Exclusive Audio Interviews With TTVL and NGEN
An In-Depth Article Based on a Recent Interview With MCEL is Also Available Now At www.wallst.net
May 31, 2005 7:00:00 AM
LOS ANGELES, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Godfrey Hui, CEO of TEDA Travel Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TTVL) recently granted Wall Street Network an exclusive audio interview profiling the company. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:
-- recent acquisitions
-- the booming travel industry in China, and the company's strategy to
capture market share in the underserved hotel management and guest
services niche markets
-- management bios
-- financials
-- industry trends supporting the company's prospects for long-term
growth
-- upcoming milestones
To hear the interview in its entirety and to read an in-depth report on the company, visit http://wallst.net/superstock/TTVL/ttvl.html .
Robert Saltmarsh, Chief Financial Officer for Nanogen, Inc. (Nasdaq: NGEN) recently granted Wall Street Network an exclusive audio interview profiling the company. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:
-- recently granted patents related to Nanogen's biomarker discovery and
nucleic acid manipulation technologies
-- Focus on commercialization
-- Diagnostic product introductions in 2005
-- Capitalization
-- Management bios
-- Upcoming milestones
Wall Street Network is also featuring an in-depth article based on a recent interview with John Battaglini, VP of Sales, Marketing and Product Management for Millennium Cell, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCEL). The article covers topics including:
-- recently announced joint development program with Dow Chemical Co.,
and its impact on the timeline for the commercialization of Millennium
Cell's hydrogen-based batteries
-- operational and strategic highlights from Q1; outlook for 2005
-- advantages of the company's hydrogen-based batteries over the current
standard
-- feedback from government and commercial sectors
-- capitalization
-- upcoming milestones
To read the article and hear the interviews in their entirety, visit www.wallst.net . The interviews can be accessed by locating the respective company's ticker symbol under the exchange on which it trades on the left hand column of the homepage, or by entering the respective company's ticker symbol in the Audio Search window.
About Wall Street Network
Wall Street Network is owned and licensed by Wall Street Direct, Inc. All material herein was prepared by Digital Wall Street, Inc., a multimedia provider of original, insightful commentary and news from North America's leading publicly traded companies giving a direct link to the management of today's fastest-growing companies through encompassing executive interviews and sector seminars. The company provides a free service to consumers, and a paid, premium monthly subscription to its members. Wall Street Direct Inc. has received one-hundred-seventy-five thousand restricted shares of TTVL from the company for press and advertising services. For a complete list of our business relationships, visit www.wallst.net/disclaimer.asp .
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SOURCE Wall Street Network
~AVCP .22 X .24 Chart...
still holding this one, shaping up again...
~Rig
~UGNE $1.90 X $1.93 Still waiting on FDA final approval...
closed above the 50 ma...
~Rig
~RAPT .04 X .042 Looking for possible Acq this week..
They like the strategic vision in the marriage of these businesses as a catalyst for significant future growth." He added, "At this stage, it looks like we should be able to announce the LOI on at least one acquisition in the next week or so."
Raptor Investments Management Expands on Strategic Vision and Acquisition Progress
Wednesday May 25, 1:16 pm ET
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050525/255784.html?.v=1
~Rig
~UTYW .25 X .26 Ready for the bounce back?...
CEO May think so...
http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/filingFrameset.asp?FileName=0001322300%2D05%2D000011%2Etxt&FilePath...
~Rig
~PKSP .04 X .045 Volume hitting lately due to this...
PocketSpec Announces Reverse with Sierra Norte
Tuesday May 24, 5:51 pm ET
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050524/246000.html?.v=1
~Rig
~OMOG .0084 X .0088 Chart, News...
Still expecting north of a penny short term IMO
OMDA Oil and Gas, Inc. Reports That Drilling Permit Has Been Issued on Initial 6,000 Ft. Test Well on 800 Acre Patroon Prospect
Friday May 27, 11:17 am ET
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050527/275261.html?.v=1
Press Release Source: OMDA Oil and Gas, Inc.
CORRECTING and REPLACING OMDA Oil and Gas, Inc. Reaches First Settlement in OMDA, et. al Vs. Lanza, et. al. Lawsuit
Monday May 23, 10:45 am ET
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050523/235644.html?.v=1
~Rig
~EMBR .17 X .19 Chart...
Shell getting some nice volume again.Very small float.
~Rig
OT: Have a great weekend all! ~Rig
Looking good Beigle! ~Rig
~UNQT News...
Union Equity CEO Addresses Purchase of 50 Million Shares of Company Stock
May 27, 2005 10:10:00 AM
Copyright Business Wire 2005
PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2005--
Union Equity Inc. (Pink Sheets:UNQT) CEO Michael Anthony recently purchased 50 million shares of the company's common stock in a private transaction from an unaffiliated third party.
These shares were purchased without dividend and will be added to Anthony's existing lock-up agreement that is currently posted on the company's web site.
Due to Anthony's affiliate status the free-trading shares he purchased are now restricted under Rule 144. Anthony is in the process of taking delivery of the stock in certificate format.
On May 10, 2005 Anthony executed a lock-up agreement that will prohibit him from selling any of his personal company stock on the open market until November, 2006. Without the agreement in place, Anthony would have been allowed to begin selling his stock on the open market this coming November, 2005, in accordance with Rule 144.
About Union Equity
Union Equity is a national real estate development and holding company, specializing in the fields of Residential Property Development, Mortgage Finance and Construction of New Residential Properties. The company operates independently and through its wholly-owned subsidiary Eden Development Group and plans to grow aggressively over the next two to three years through acquisitions, mergers and internal growth.
About the Industry
Florida ranked fifth nationally in housing appreciation in 2004. Las Vegas has been the fastest-growing city in the United States for nearly 20 years and is one of the top housing markets in the country. Home prices in Las Vegas increased by nearly 50 percent in the past year.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which represents the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components thereof and the adequacy of future operations to provide sufficient liquidity. The Company cautions that such matters necessarily involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operating results and liquidity needs to differ materially from such statements, including, without limitation: (i) increased competition, (ii) fluctuations in price, demand and supply of real estate markets and (iii) risks associated with high capital long term investments. In addition, any forecasts made by the company, whether short-term or long-term, regarding future profitability are based on hypothetical business models and do not constitute a guarantee of profitability. Investors are highly advised to seek professional advice and conduct a complete due diligence regarding this, or any other company being considered for investment purposes. Investing in securities, particularly in issues priced at less than $1 per share, involves substantial risk and may result in a partial or complete loss of investment capital. Investors who initiate such an investment strategy should possess the financial net worth to withstand such a loss. Union Equity, Inc., its subsidiaries, officers and employees cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in company press releases. Press releases issued by the company should not be interpreted as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy company stock.
Further information on the company can be found on their website; http://www.UNQT.com.
Source: Union Equity, Inc.
mgland,
I think we will be hearing some nice things shortly. :)
~Rig
~RAPT/NAUC/OBDP mentioned...
InvestSource Inc.: Orbit Drop Announces Franchise Revenues for Retail eBay Drop-Off Stores: OBDP, NAUC, RAPT, TIDC
Ridgeland, MS, MAY 26, 2005 (EventX/Knobias.com via COMTEX) --
Newport Beach, CA - May 26, 2005 (Knobias-EventX) - Stocks in the News: Orbit Drop Incorporated (Pink Sheets:OBDP), Net2Auction Incorporated (Pink Sheets: NAUC), Raptor Investments Incorporated (OTC:RAPT), Total Identity Corporation (OTCBB:TIDC).
Orbit Drop Incorporated (Pink Sheets:OBDP) is currently sending 15 to 20 Offering Circulars and Franchise Agreements daily to approved prospects. "We expect our first franchise revenues in the next 7 business days. Once we send out the UFOC to approved prospects, there is a 10 business day 'cooling-off' period by federal law until the signed UFOC and cashiers check can be sent to Orbit Drop's corporate headquarters," Cain McKnight, CEO said yesterday, "The response to the Orbit Drop business model has been outstanding. Management is more confident than ever that we will reach our planned goals." Since its inception, Orbit Drop has received requests for over 10,000 retail eBay drop-off store franchises.
Net2Auction Incorporated (Pink Sheets: NAUC) on May 19 unveiled its national expansion objectives by announcing plans to deploy its eBay drop-off services nationwide, with plans for 75 eBay drop-off locations by year-end. The company originally set its goal of 50 eBay drop-off locations, but given the company's progress to date, as well as increasing demand for its services, Net2Auction has revised its national expansion plans to include 75 eBay drop-off locations by the end of 2005.
Raptor Investments Incorporated (OTC:RAPT) announced its projected timetable for the completion of its first acquisition pursuant to the company's announcement on Monday, May 23rd that it was terminating its LOI to acquire Micro-Connections, Inc. and simultaneously shifting its strategy into the eBay drop store, retail thrift, business liquidations, and self-auction businesses. Jamie DeSane, acting CEO of Raptor, commented, "This has been in the works for quite a while, actually. Due Diligence we conducted on Micro-Connections revealed IP that might not be worth protecting, little potential for pricing power and a host of dependency issues."
Total Identity Corporation (OTCBB:TIDC) on ay 12 announced that it intends to delay the record date of its spin-off of Yard Sale Drop-Off for several days until after the companies 10K and 10Q are filed. TIC will also increase the amount of shares issued in spin-off of Yard Sale Drop Off(TM) ("YSDO"), a trading assistant and Power Seller with EBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) due to the delay.
Thursday: 12:30PM: Yahoo Finance saw more of the same for stocks as market internals still suggest a bullish bias. Advancers on both the NYSE and the NASDAQ hold a more than 2 to 1 advantage over decliners while a more than 3-to-1 ratio of up to down volume at the Big Board and the Composite reflects an even more positive tone to trading. Meanwhile, the Dow, S&P and NASDAQ continue to trade well above initial support levels but have run into secondary resistance near levels of 10530, 1198 and 2072, respectively.
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~EMBR moving .14 X .16 ~Rig
beigledog,
I have a very nice position. :)
~Rig
Hoping for a deal to get done next week :) ~Rig
Bought the dip :) ~Rig
~RAPT .12 X .125 ~Rig
~RAPT and a few others mentioned, getting some exposure...
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Human Science Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HMNS - http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=HMNS.PK ) Human Science Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HMNS - News), a contact center consulting and software development firm, today issued a correction to its May 24, 2005 press release entitled Human Science Systems retains South Florida Based Developer. The original release stated that developer & entrepreneur Norman Katz graduated from the University of Florida in May 1995. Mr. Katz graduated a decade earlier, in 1985.
The release introduced Katzscan, Inc. as the firm selected to spearhead the ongoing development of the company's flagship product, Central Authority(TM). In the original release, Lou Mandic, Human Science Systems President & CEO, stated, "Many know that we have been evaluating development firms for the past several weeks. Katzscan seems like an unlikely choice due to the fact that their core strengths lie in barcode applications. However, Norman Katz, founder and President of Katzscan, is an amazing and well rounded developer with a rich background that is well suited to our development efforts. Norman brings an outstanding skill set to the table, which encompasses among other things, experience in database design and development, in-depth knowledge of data migration & integration, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes & technologies."
Mandic continued, "One of the key factors in our selection of Katzscan is Norman's rapid development capabilities. We are already driving a very aggressive development schedule, and Norman has proven himself capable of reducing our time to market by months."
Speaking today about the selection of Katzscan, Inc., Mandic added that based on Katz's expertise in radio frequency identification and wireless technologies, the company will also be researching the merits of accelerating development of Central Authority Mobile(TM), currently scheduled for release in late 2006.
Norman Katz graduated from the University of Florida in May 1985 with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration majoring in Computer Information Sciences. Norman is also trained and certified in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. During Norman's career, he worked at the corporate headquarters of some of the country's most recognized consumer product companies, including Fotomat, Tropicana Products, Hanes, and Gitano Manufacturing. Norman's career advanced quickly, moving him from programmer, to Information Technology Manager, to entrepreneur. Using his technical skills, Norman continues to drive Katzscan's success by addressing project needs at the finest level of detail, the data itself, and globally at the business enterprise operations level. With both technical and operational experience & expertise, Norman has successfully implemented creative, innovative, and cost-efficient "surgical strike" solutions to solve his clients' significant business problems with short-term return on investment (ROI) results.
About Katzscan, Inc.
Katzscan, Inc. was founded in January of 1996. Katzscan's clients are typically corporations and education institutions in the range of $20M to $1B annually. Individually, Katzscan's clients are well-recognized as leaders in their respective industries, both in the nation and worldwide. In April 2004, Katzscan was selected as the supply chain consultant to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Through this on-going relationship, Katzscan will continue to help define the barcode label, packing list, electronic business-to-business, and general business guidelines to enable the industry's accessory manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to better communicate and more efficiently transact day-to-day business. For more information visit http://www.katzscan.com .
About Human Science Systems, Inc.
Human Science Systems is a next generation developer of software for the contact center industry. Its flagship product, Central Authority(TM), will help contact centers collect, administer and optimize the use of all data generated within the contact center operation. The product will provide all levels of staff with accurate, real time information on the four most critical resources within the contact center: employees, technology, physical capacity, and clients. Human Science Systems is a State of Nevada corporation headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida.
For more information visit http://www.humansciencesystems.com or call 1 (954) 603-0495.
Raptor Investments, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RAPT - http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=RAPT.PK ) Raptor Investments, Inc. announced its projected timetable for the completion of its first acquisition pursuant to the company's announcement on Monday, May 23rd that it was terminating its LOI to acquire Micro-Connections, Inc. and simultaneously shifting its strategy into the eBay drop store, retail thrift, business liquidations, and self-auction businesses. Jamie DeSane, acting CEO of Raptor, commented, "This has been in the works for quite a while, actually. Due Diligence we conducted on Micro-Connections revealed IP that might not be worth protecting, little potential for pricing power and a host of dependency issues."
Raptor Investments announced it has joined Las Vegas based Net2Auction Inc. and Dallas based Orbit Drop, Inc. in the eBay drop store business "but with some significant differences over our eBay reliant brethren," suggests DeSane. "We liked the prospects for the business but were worried about immediate viability as a stand-alone. Every financial model we put together suggested great potential in terms of operational scale and cash flows long-term, but way too many short-term hurdles. We view drop stores as a business that depends on attaining critical mass to be successful, requiring huge capital expenditures with uncertain profitability timetables." He added, "We felt that the franchise option wasn't an option for us because it traded larger long-term cash flows for smaller more immediate cash flows."
Instead, The Company has made a commitment to acquire existing 'bricks n clicks' auction companies with significant revenue history, both independently and through eBay, as well as existing local community consumer-focused 'thrift' store locations that will also serve as eBay drop locations and consignment intake centers. "Virtually every community has a retail thrift store that, depending on the size of the location, generates between $20,000 and $80,000 per month in retail sales," said DeSane. "The size of these stores as well as the revenue stream from retail 'thrift' sales will be the foundation of the Company's chain of eBay drop stores and other businesses." The Company is also targeting the business liquidation market from these locations, which is estimated to exceed $250 Billion a year in the United States.
DeSane remarked, "Over the past three to four weeks our acquisition teams and our acquisition candidates have been working feverishly to complete accretive, "win-win" type transactions for all existing stakeholders. We like the identified candidates because each possesses wholly unique business attributes in addition to tried and true customer, revenue and operating cash flows that fit the overall strategic and operating models exceedingly well. They like the strategic vision in the marriage of these businesses as a catalyst for significant future growth." He added, "At this stage, it looks like we should be able to announce the LOI on at least one acquisition in the next week or so."
CYOP Systems International Inc. (OTCBB: CYOS - http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CYOS.OB ) CYOP Systems International Inc. a leading provider of online gaming software, is pleased to announce that it has now launched its much applauded demo version of its online poker product at http://www.redfelt.com/demo.html .
This initial release is to showcase the Company's licensed software to prospective clients, and stakeholders. This version is the English play-for-fun version that is being rolled out on Sina.com. A site for players to wager in real dollars is going through final integration and will be ready for play in the near future.
Red Felt Poker is a full-service turnkey poker gaming system that can be easily deployed by any Licensee. The Company can also provide the necessary management experience and support to licensees and their customers.
More than 200 online poker sites collectively are generating about $2 billion a year in revenues, equal to 40% of last year's $5 billion in gambling revenues from all of the Las Vegas "Strip". An estimated 1.7 million players are active online, meaning they've played in the past six months according to an MECN.net survey
Mitch White, CEO of CYOP, stated that: "With this launch, we are now able to increase the number of games available for licensing and enter the poker industry. Our software has been priced to be competitive in the online poker market, making Red Felt Software a premier choice for both start-ups and established operators alike. Players who have used our games have found them to be realistic and entertaining."
International Fuel Technology Inc. (OTCBB: IFUE - http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=IFUE.OB ) International Fuel Technology Inc., a fuel science and research company, announced that it has signed an exclusive marketing agreement with FT Marketing Ltd. (FTM) and an exclusive distribution agreement with Fuel Technologies Ltd. (FTL). FTL will distribute IFT's products in South Africa and other African countries including Egypt. FTL has made an initial purchase order of 34 tons of DiesolIFT(tm).
FTL will begin its distribution thrust in Southern Africa, beginning with South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique where it has already initiated discussions and received positive feedback from significant users of Diesel. Southern Africa alone accounts for almost one third of oil imports to Africa. As most countries in Africa have a trade deficit and since oil accounts for the largest import item for many African countries, FTL sees fast acceptance of IFT's additives as a way to reduce the trade deficit. The recently increased price of oil has exacerbated the trade deficit for many African countries.
Dion Friedland, FTL's Chairman, stated, "Usage of IFT's additives in petroleum based fuels has proven to provide reduced consumption and significant savings for large users of fuel. FTL believes our team can expedite the technology verification and product commercialization processes throughout Africa and in so doing reduce the oil import bill for many African countries. In addition, the improved fuel economy benefits of IFT's technology will reduce CO2 emissions helping governments comply with Kyoto Protocol standards."
Jonathan Burst, IFT's CEO, said, "We are excited to have Dion as our business partner. He brings a lot of experience and commitment to our company. We have had extensive discussions with Dion and expect him to bring us additional commercialization opportunities in other parts of the world as well in the near future."
FTL is a privately owned company assembled to effectuate the commercialization of IFT's products. Dion Friedland, Chairman of both FTM and FTL has built numerous successful business enterprises -- he founded Dion Stores which became the largest discount store retailer in South Africa, nationwide, before he sold the company in 1985.
Mandev training, also founded by Mr. Friedland became the largest retail sales training company in the World in the early 1980s. In 1994 he founded Magnum Funds, well known in the hedge fund industry, and has recently stepped down as president of the Hedge Fund Association which he founded in 1996. His hotel, Cap Juluca, is rated the best hotel in the Caribbean by both Conde Nast traveler and Travel & Leisure. Charles Stride, who will be President of FTL is a Chartered Accountant, was an external advisor to the South African Reserve Bank on Exchange Controls and served as the Special Advisor to the South African Minister of Finance from 1995 to 1997. From 1991 to 1994, he was Deputy Chairman of Allied Electronics Corporation Limited, the largest electronics group in South Africa. He was senior partner of Fisher Hoffman Stride, one of South Africa's two largest independent auditing firms, from 1979 to 1991 and served on the main board of Spicer and Oppenheim. Mr. Stride was the deputy chairman of Societe Generale South Africa Limited from 1981 until 1997 when the South African company was absorbed by the parent. He continues to serve as an advisor to major corporations and government owned entities in both Swaziland and South Africa.
FTM and FTL join IFT's other distributors in Asia (First Asia Fuel Corporation), the U.S. (Soliton), South and Central America and selected African countries (Trafigura/Puma), the Middle East (Petrochem) and selected European countries (Expertises Technologies et Services and European Consultants) in assisting IFT in reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions worldwide.
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Human Science Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HMNS - http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=HMNS.PK ) Human Science Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HMNS - News), a contact center consulting and software development firm, today issued a correction to its May 24, 2005 press release entitled Human Science Systems retains South Florida Based Developer. The original release stated that developer & entrepreneur Norman Katz graduated from the University of Florida in May 1995. Mr. Katz graduated a decade earlier, in 1985.
The release introduced Katzscan, Inc. as the firm selected to spearhead the ongoing development of the company's flagship product, Central Authority(TM). In the original release, Lou Mandic, Human Science Systems President & CEO, stated, "Many know that we have been evaluating development firms for the past several weeks. Katzscan seems like an unlikely choice due to the fact that their core strengths lie in barcode applications. However, Norman Katz, founder and President of Katzscan, is an amazing and well rounded developer with a rich background that is well suited to our development efforts. Norman brings an outstanding skill set to the table, which encompasses among other things, experience in database design and development, in-depth knowledge of data migration & integration, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes & technologies."
Mandic continued, "One of the key factors in our selection of Katzscan is Norman's rapid development capabilities. We are already driving a very aggressive development schedule, and Norman has proven himself capable of reducing our time to market by months."
Speaking today about the selection of Katzscan, Inc., Mandic added that based on Katz's expertise in radio frequency identification and wireless technologies, the company will also be researching the merits of accelerating development of Central Authority Mobile(TM), currently scheduled for release in late 2006.
Norman Katz graduated from the University of Florida in May 1985 with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration majoring in Computer Information Sciences. Norman is also trained and certified in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. During Norman's career, he worked at the corporate headquarters of some of the country's most recognized consumer product companies, including Fotomat, Tropicana Products, Hanes, and Gitano Manufacturing. Norman's career advanced quickly, moving him from programmer, to Information Technology Manager, to entrepreneur. Using his technical skills, Norman continues to drive Katzscan's success by addressing project needs at the finest level of detail, the data itself, and globally at the business enterprise operations level. With both technical and operational experience & expertise, Norman has successfully implemented creative, innovative, and cost-efficient "surgical strike" solutions to solve his clients' significant business problems with short-term return on investment (ROI) results.
About Katzscan, Inc.
Katzscan, Inc. was founded in January of 1996. Katzscan's clients are typically corporations and education institutions in the range of $20M to $1B annually. Individually, Katzscan's clients are well-recognized as leaders in their respective industries, both in the nation and worldwide. In April 2004, Katzscan was selected as the supply chain consultant to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Through this on-going relationship, Katzscan will continue to help define the barcode label, packing list, electronic business-to-business, and general business guidelines to enable the industry's accessory manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to better communicate and more efficiently transact day-to-day business. For more information visit http://www.katzscan.com .
About Human Science Systems, Inc.
Human Science Systems is a next generation developer of software for the contact center industry. Its flagship product, Central Authority(TM), will help contact centers collect, administer and optimize the use of all data generated within the contact center operation. The product will provide all levels of staff with accurate, real time information on the four most critical resources within the contact center: employees, technology, physical capacity, and clients. Human Science Systems is a State of Nevada corporation headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida.
For more information visit http://www.humansciencesystems.com or call 1 (954) 603-0495.
Raptor Investments, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RAPT - http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=RAPT.PK ) Raptor Investments, Inc. announced its projected timetable for the completion of its first acquisition pursuant to the company's announcement on Monday, May 23rd that it was terminating its LOI to acquire Micro-Connections, Inc. and simultaneously shifting its strategy into the eBay drop store, retail thrift, business liquidations, and self-auction businesses. Jamie DeSane, acting CEO of Raptor, commented, "This has been in the works for quite a while, actually. Due Diligence we conducted on Micro-Connections revealed IP that might not be worth protecting, little potential for pricing power and a host of dependency issues."
Raptor Investments announced it has joined Las Vegas based Net2Auction Inc. and Dallas based Orbit Drop, Inc. in the eBay drop store business "but with some significant differences over our eBay reliant brethren," suggests DeSane. "We liked the prospects for the business but were worried about immediate viability as a stand-alone. Every financial model we put together suggested great potential in terms of operational scale and cash flows long-term, but way too many short-term hurdles. We view drop stores as a business that depends on attaining critical mass to be successful, requiring huge capital expenditures with uncertain profitability timetables." He added, "We felt that the franchise option wasn't an option for us because it traded larger long-term cash flows for smaller more immediate cash flows."
Instead, The Company has made a commitment to acquire existing 'bricks n clicks' auction companies with significant revenue history, both independently and through eBay, as well as existing local community consumer-focused 'thrift' store locations that will also serve as eBay drop locations and consignment intake centers. "Virtually every community has a retail thrift store that, depending on the size of the location, generates between $20,000 and $80,000 per month in retail sales," said DeSane. "The size of these stores as well as the revenue stream from retail 'thrift' sales will be the foundation of the Company's chain of eBay drop stores and other businesses." The Company is also targeting the business liquidation market from these locations, which is estimated to exceed $250 Billion a year in the United States.
DeSane remarked, "Over the past three to four weeks our acquisition teams and our acquisition candidates have been working feverishly to complete accretive, "win-win" type transactions for all existing stakeholders. We like the identified candidates because each possesses wholly unique business attributes in addition to tried and true customer, revenue and operating cash flows that fit the overall strategic and operating models exceedingly well. They like the strategic vision in the marriage of these businesses as a catalyst for significant future growth." He added, "At this stage, it looks like we should be able to announce the LOI on at least one acquisition in the next week or so."
CYOP Systems International Inc. (OTCBB: CYOS - http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CYOS.OB ) CYOP Systems International Inc. a leading provider of online gaming software, is pleased to announce that it has now launched its much applauded demo version of its online poker product at http://www.redfelt.com/demo.html .
This initial release is to showcase the Company's licensed software to prospective clients, and stakeholders. This version is the English play-for-fun version that is being rolled out on Sina.com. A site for players to wager in real dollars is going through final integration and will be ready for play in the near future.
Red Felt Poker is a full-service turnkey poker gaming system that can be easily deployed by any Licensee. The Company can also provide the necessary management experience and support to licensees and their customers.
More than 200 online poker sites collectively are generating about $2 billion a year in revenues, equal to 40% of last year's $5 billion in gambling revenues from all of the Las Vegas "Strip". An estimated 1.7 million players are active online, meaning they've played in the past six months according to an MECN.net survey
Mitch White, CEO of CYOP, stated that: "With this launch, we are now able to increase the number of games available for licensing and enter the poker industry. Our software has been priced to be competitive in the online poker market, making Red Felt Software a premier choice for both start-ups and established operators alike. Players who have used our games have found them to be realistic and entertaining."
International Fuel Technology Inc. (OTCBB: IFUE - http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=IFUE.OB ) International Fuel Technology Inc., a fuel science and research company, announced that it has signed an exclusive marketing agreement with FT Marketing Ltd. (FTM) and an exclusive distribution agreement with Fuel Technologies Ltd. (FTL). FTL will distribute IFT's products in South Africa and other African countries including Egypt. FTL has made an initial purchase order of 34 tons of DiesolIFT(tm).
FTL will begin its distribution thrust in Southern Africa, beginning with South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique where it has already initiated discussions and received positive feedback from significant users of Diesel. Southern Africa alone accounts for almost one third of oil imports to Africa. As most countries in Africa have a trade deficit and since oil accounts for the largest import item for many African countries, FTL sees fast acceptance of IFT's additives as a way to reduce the trade deficit. The recently increased price of oil has exacerbated the trade deficit for many African countries.
Dion Friedland, FTL's Chairman, stated, "Usage of IFT's additives in petroleum based fuels has proven to provide reduced consumption and significant savings for large users of fuel. FTL believes our team can expedite the technology verification and product commercialization processes throughout Africa and in so doing reduce the oil import bill for many African countries. In addition, the improved fuel economy benefits of IFT's technology will reduce CO2 emissions helping governments comply with Kyoto Protocol standards."
Jonathan Burst, IFT's CEO, said, "We are excited to have Dion as our business partner. He brings a lot of experience and commitment to our company. We have had extensive discussions with Dion and expect him to bring us additional commercialization opportunities in other parts of the world as well in the near future."
FTL is a privately owned company assembled to effectuate the commercialization of IFT's products. Dion Friedland, Chairman of both FTM and FTL has built numerous successful business enterprises -- he founded Dion Stores which became the largest discount store retailer in South Africa, nationwide, before he sold the company in 1985.
Mandev training, also founded by Mr. Friedland became the largest retail sales training company in the World in the early 1980s. In 1994 he founded Magnum Funds, well known in the hedge fund industry, and has recently stepped down as president of the Hedge Fund Association which he founded in 1996. His hotel, Cap Juluca, is rated the best hotel in the Caribbean by both Conde Nast traveler and Travel & Leisure. Charles Stride, who will be President of FTL is a Chartered Accountant, was an external advisor to the South African Reserve Bank on Exchange Controls and served as the Special Advisor to the South African Minister of Finance from 1995 to 1997. From 1991 to 1994, he was Deputy Chairman of Allied Electronics Corporation Limited, the largest electronics group in South Africa. He was senior partner of Fisher Hoffman Stride, one of South Africa's two largest independent auditing firms, from 1979 to 1991 and served on the main board of Spicer and Oppenheim. Mr. Stride was the deputy chairman of Societe Generale South Africa Limited from 1981 until 1997 when the South African company was absorbed by the parent. He continues to serve as an advisor to major corporations and government owned entities in both Swaziland and South Africa.
FTM and FTL join IFT's other distributors in Asia (First Asia Fuel Corporation), the U.S. (Soliton), South and Central America and selected African countries (Trafigura/Puma), the Middle East (Petrochem) and selected European countries (Expertises Technologies et Services and European Consultants) in assisting IFT in reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions worldwide.
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bobkubecka,
I hear that loud and clear.Maybe the little guys win one this time.
:)
~Rig
Dspetry,
still looking also.
~Rig
~GVRP...A Dow Jones Newswires Column...
DJ IN THE MONEY: Gluv Could Turn Into Headache For Wall Street
By Carol S. Remond
A Dow Jones Newswires Column
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Trades involving millions of shares of a tiny Florida
company called Gluv Corp. (GVRP) could soon become a major headache for some securities firms.
The trades involved stock improperly sold into the market by one of Gluv's shareholders last week. Although Gluv's stock currently trades at a fraction of a cent, the stakes are high because securities firms that handled these shares
could fail to complete the transactions if they are not unwound by regulators.
If transactions involving improperly released Gluv stock are allowed to stand,investors who sold stock they thought they owned could find themselves short Gluv, having sold shares that they didn't really own. That could result in
losses for investors who would have to purchase shares to deliver to their brokers in order to complete the transactions.
According to market participants, Ameritrade Holdings (AMTD) is one of the brokerage firms that handled some of these improperly released shares.
Ameritrade said it stopped allowing customers to buy Gluv shares on Monday. The firm continues to allow clients to sell the stock.
Gluv is a Pink Sheets company that was recently attempting to restructure its stock ahead of a planned merger with Media Magic Inc. Prior to the merger, Gluv
spun off its assets into a private company, leaving all but a corporate shell for Media Magic to slip into.
In order to get rid of existing shareholders, Gluv conducted a 1-for-6.5 million reverse share split on May 12, which reduced the shares outstanding to just 11. A week later, Gluv said it would conduct a 3 million-for-1 forward
stock split that would bring the shares outstanding to 33 million shares. None of these 33 million shares were supposed to trade before Monday May 23.
But here is the rub: Apparently one of Gluv's 11 shareholders got his 3 million new shares early and started selling stock that was not supposed to be trading. In a press release issued Sunday, Gluv warned shareholders that
shares had improperly made their way into the marketplace and that investors should "not trade these shares until further notice." The company said it's investigating the matter and that it would "cooperate with regulators in resolving the situation." Gluv said it asked the Securities and Exchange
Commission to halt the trading of its stock.
That has not happened. Insteadmillions of shares of Gluv continued trading and that could result in some securities firms ending up stuck with non-existent stock. A spokesman for the SEC had no comment.
The SEC has the authority to suspend trading. The loosely regulated Pink Sheets market falls under the tutelage of NASD which may be waiting for guidance from the SEC. A spokeswoman for the NASD declined to comment.
Trading data shows that some 590,000 shares of Gluv traded last week. It's unclear how many of these shares were not supposed to be trading before May 23.
But since only 11 Gluv shares were really outstanding at that time, it's a fair assumption that most of the shares that changed hands last week were improperly traded.
It's also unclear just how many shares of Gluv are now outstanding. Under the company's 3 million-for-one forward split plan, each of the 11 shares outstanding last week became 3 million shares on Monday. But it's possible, and
even likely, that some of three million shares improperly released prior to Monday were also treated as pre-forward-split stock and broken up into even more shares.
A trading volume of 2.15 billion on Monday certainly indicates that more than just 33 million shares were floating around the market that day. (Trading volume was 556 million shares on Tuesday and 799 million shares Wednesday).
It typically takes three days for transactions to clear. And with settlement time right around the corner for Monday's monster volume, some market participants are wondering whether firms that handled large amounts of Gluv stock will be able to deliver shares.
Neither Gluv, nor Interwest Transfer Co., the company's transfer agent, were available for comment.
Chris Nagy, Managing Director of order routing for Ameritrade, said that as a precaution, the brokerage firm stopped allowing clients to buy shares of Gluv on Monday. The firm has continued allowing customers to sell Gluv stock however.
Nagy said the situation continues to be investigated. Gluv stock closed at $0.0001 a share Wednesday, down 50%.
(Carol S. Remond is an award-winning columnist and one of four who write the "In The Money" feature)
-By Carol S. Remond; Dow Jones Newswires; 201 938 2074; carol.remond@dowjones.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswire
glassy,
Looks like it heads higher. NAUC,OBDP and possibly RAPT now with the same type business models.Great work!
~Rig
~RAPT .10 X .103 nice close ~Rig
~AMPD .30 X .35 ~Rig
~AMPD .20 X .25 Radar, this has been dormant for some time.~Rig
~RAPT .072 X .073 weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ~Rig
~RAPT .058 X .059 ~Rig
~RAPT .05 X .051 ~Rig
~RAPT looks like they are headed to same type business as NAUC...
excerpt from the pr..
Raptor Investments announced it has joined Las Vegas based Net2Auction Inc. (Pink Sheets:NAUC - News) and Dallas based Orbit Drop, Inc. (Pink Sheets:OBDP - News) in the eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY - News) drop store business "but with some significant differences over our eBay reliant brethren," suggests DeSane. "We liked the prospects for the business but were worried about immediate viability as a stand-alone. Every financial model we put together suggested great potential in terms of operational scale and cash flows long-term, but way too many short-term hurdles. We view drop stores as a business that depends on attaining critical mass to be successful, requiring huge capital expenditures with uncertain profitability timetables." He added, "We felt that the franchise option wasn't an option for us because it traded larger long-term cash flows for smaller more immediate cash flows."
Rig
~RAPT News...
Raptor Investments Management Expands on Strategic Vision and Acquisition Progress
Raptor Investments, Inc. (OTC:RAPT) today announced its projected timetable for the completion of its first acquisition pursuant to the company's announcement on Monday, May 23rd that it was terminating its LOI to acquire Micro-Connections, Inc. and simultaneously shifting its strategy into the eBay drop store, retail thrift, business liquidations, and self-auction businesses. Jamie DeSane, acting CEO of Raptor, commented, "This has been in the works for quite a while, actually. Due Diligence we conducted on Micro-Connections revealed IP that might not be worth protecting, little potential for pricing power and a host of dependency issues."
Raptor Investments announced it has joined Las Vegas based Net2Auction Inc. (Pink Sheets:NAUC) and Dallas based Orbit Drop, Inc. (Pink Sheets:OBDP) in the eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) drop store business "but with some significant differences over our eBay reliant brethren," suggests DeSane. "We liked the prospects for the business but were worried about immediate viability as a stand-alone. Every financial model we put together suggested great potential in terms of operational scale and cash flows long-term, but way too many short-term hurdles. We view drop stores as a business that depends on attaining critical mass to be successful, requiring huge capital expenditures with uncertain profitability timetables." He added, "We felt that the franchise option wasn't an option for us because it traded larger long-term cash flows for smaller more immediate cash flows."
Instead, The Company has made a commitment to acquire existing 'bricks n clicks' auction companies with significant revenue history, both independently and through eBay, as well as existing local community consumer-focused 'thrift' store locations that will also serve as eBay drop locations and consignment intake centers. "Virtually every community has a retail thrift store that, depending on the size of the location, generates between $20,000 and $80,000 per month in retail sales," said DeSane. "The size of these stores as well as the revenue stream from retail 'thrift' sales will be the foundation of the Company's chain of eBay drop stores and other businesses." The Company is also targeting the business liquidation market from these locations, which is estimated to exceed $250 Billion a year in the United States.
DeSane remarked, "Over the past three to four weeks our acquisition teams and our acquisition candidates have been working feverishly to complete accretive, "win-win" type transactions for all existing stakeholders. We like the identified candidates because each possesses wholly unique business attributes in addition to tried and true customer, revenue and operating cash flows that fit the overall strategic and operating models exceedingly well. They like the strategic vision in the marriage of these businesses as a catalyst for significant future growth." He added, "At this stage, it looks like we should be able to announce the LOI on at least one acquisition in the next week or so."
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This press release contains statements which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Raptor Investments, Inc., and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.
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