Thursday, March 31, 2011
WindPower Logical Next Step for RiverPower
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- In early March, Power of the Dream Ventures, Inc. (OTC:PWRV), a Hungarian-based technology acquisition and development company, announced, in a press release, that it has successfully competed engineering work on a new power generator for RiverPower. Shares of Power of the Dream closed down 10 percent at $0.46 per share on volume of 20,100 compared to its average daily volume of 20,705 shares. The company has a market cap of $24 million and a 52-week range between $0.07 and $0.67 per share.
According to the press release, the new generator, which the company believes to be unique in its design, was especially engineered to meet the special requirements of RiverPower machines. One of the main obstacles to using a traditional, 3000rpm generator was the need for an elaborate gear mechanism to speed up the 10-20rpm rotational speed of the machine. Such a gear mechanism inevitably results in loss of energy due to friction. In order to make RiverPower fully viable, a new generator was needed, capable of producing meaningful electrical output at these slow, 10-20 revolutions per minute.
"Our new generator is a two-phase, 45 pole design capable of producing form 5kW to 50kW of electrical power, depending on design. The most interesting aspect is the 45 poles. In a traditional generator 2 poles are employed and they spin at 3000rpm. A 4 pole generator would spin at 1500rpm and so forth. For the slow moving medium of rivers, our design utilizes 45 of these poles which allow the unit to produce power at 10-20rpm, power than can be fed into the grid directly through an inverter," commented Mihaly Disznos, the engineer in charge of development.
According to the press release, these new generators, in addition to making RiverPower feasible, are especially suited for windmill applications where slow rotational speeds are the norm. With these new generators, the gearbox used in standard wind mill becomes obsolete, as the slow turning shaft of the propeller blade can be directly connected to the generator itself.
"Now that work has been completed on the generators, we can actually build a full scale RiverPower machine and begin water testing, in addition to the laboratory testing we have been conducting. Over the course of the last year we had a number of discussions with local government agencies here in Hungary to field test the machine in a city next to the river Danube. We hope to complete construction of a full size machine this year and water test early next year," commented Viktor Rozsnyay, CEO of the company."
The company hopes to have a pilot wind mill installed by the end of this year as a technology demonstrator, with further units built in the first part of 2012.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars by Maxwell Media for coverage of Power of the Dream (PWRV).
According to the press release, the new generator, which the company believes to be unique in its design, was especially engineered to meet the special requirements of RiverPower machines. One of the main obstacles to using a traditional, 3000rpm generator was the need for an elaborate gear mechanism to speed up the 10-20rpm rotational speed of the machine. Such a gear mechanism inevitably results in loss of energy due to friction. In order to make RiverPower fully viable, a new generator was needed, capable of producing meaningful electrical output at these slow, 10-20 revolutions per minute.
"Our new generator is a two-phase, 45 pole design capable of producing form 5kW to 50kW of electrical power, depending on design. The most interesting aspect is the 45 poles. In a traditional generator 2 poles are employed and they spin at 3000rpm. A 4 pole generator would spin at 1500rpm and so forth. For the slow moving medium of rivers, our design utilizes 45 of these poles which allow the unit to produce power at 10-20rpm, power than can be fed into the grid directly through an inverter," commented Mihaly Disznos, the engineer in charge of development.
According to the press release, these new generators, in addition to making RiverPower feasible, are especially suited for windmill applications where slow rotational speeds are the norm. With these new generators, the gearbox used in standard wind mill becomes obsolete, as the slow turning shaft of the propeller blade can be directly connected to the generator itself.
"Now that work has been completed on the generators, we can actually build a full scale RiverPower machine and begin water testing, in addition to the laboratory testing we have been conducting. Over the course of the last year we had a number of discussions with local government agencies here in Hungary to field test the machine in a city next to the river Danube. We hope to complete construction of a full size machine this year and water test early next year," commented Viktor Rozsnyay, CEO of the company."
The company hopes to have a pilot wind mill installed by the end of this year as a technology demonstrator, with further units built in the first part of 2012.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars by Maxwell Media for coverage of Power of the Dream (PWRV).
Gaddafi Troops Advance
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi have continued their advance against pro-democracy fighters as they moved eastwards toward Brega.
Brega is one of several oil towns along the fiercely contested coastal strip. Ras Lanuf and Es Sider, west of Brega, have both been retaken by Gaddafi's forces. Zueitina, east of Brega, is still in rebel hands.
Al Jazeera's Anita McNaught reports from Tripoli the Libyan response to recent reported defections
Some rebel forces fell back on Wednesday as far as the town of Ajdabiya, the gateway to the east about 150 kilometres south of the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. Ajdabiya was still in rebel hands on Thursday.
For several weeks pro-democracy fighters and forces loyal to Gaddafi have been fighting across a strip of land between Ajdabiya and Bin Jawad.
Rebels armed mainly with pick-ups mounted with machine guns, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and AK-47 assault rifles have been unable to hold on to gains despite almost two weeks of air strikes by coalition forces.
Brega and Misurata reportedly came under heavy attack from Gaddafi's forces on Thursday, with the frontline moving closer to Ajdabiya.
Misurata – the last major rebel stronghold in western Libya – has been encircled by pro-Gaddafi forces for weeks and repeated coalition air strikes aimed at protecting civilians there have not stopped them.
Civilian casualties
A rebel spokesman said pro-Gaddafi forces shelled Misurata on Thursday, leaving dozens of civilians dead in the past few days when their homes were hit.
"Massacres are taking place in Misrata," the rebel spokesman, called Sami, told Reuters by telephone.
"Artillery bombardment resumed this morning and is still going on. The [pro-Gaddafi] brigades could not enter the town but they are surrounding it.
"Twenty civilians were killed yesterday after their houses were hit by bombardments. Many people were wounded."
Residents say that figure added to the dozens who have been killed in fighting over the past 10 days.
Meanwhile, a NATO commander on Thursday said the bloc was taking seriously reports of civilian casualties in coalition air raids over Libya.
A top Vatican official citing reliable sources in close contact with residents told Reuters at least 40 civilians have been killed in air strikes over Tripoli.
"It is a news report and I appreciate the source of this report but it is worth noting that I take every one of those issues seriously," Lieutenant-general Charles Bouchard, the Canadian commander of the coalition's military operations over Libya, said.
"We are very careful in the prosecution of any of the possible targets that we have. We have very strict rules of engagement provided to us and we are operating within the legal mandate of our United Nations mandate."
'Gaddafi is staying'
A government spokesman on Thursday said that Gaddafi will stay in the country "until the end" to lead it to victory against its enemies.
Moussa Ibrahim, who spoke in Tripoli a day after Moussa Koussa, the former Libyan foreign minister, fled to Britain, said coalition air strikes had only united its top leadership against "a clear enemy".
"If this aggression did anything, it only rallied people around the leader and the unity of the nation," he said. "Especially now. They see a clear enemy."
Ibrahim said Gaddafi and his sons were still in the country.
"Rest assured, we are all here. We will remain here until the end. This is our country. We are strong on every front."
"We are not relying on individuals to lead the struggle. This is a struggle of the whole nation. It's not dependent on individuals or officials."
Brega is one of several oil towns along the fiercely contested coastal strip. Ras Lanuf and Es Sider, west of Brega, have both been retaken by Gaddafi's forces. Zueitina, east of Brega, is still in rebel hands.
Al Jazeera's Anita McNaught reports from Tripoli the Libyan response to recent reported defections
Some rebel forces fell back on Wednesday as far as the town of Ajdabiya, the gateway to the east about 150 kilometres south of the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. Ajdabiya was still in rebel hands on Thursday.
For several weeks pro-democracy fighters and forces loyal to Gaddafi have been fighting across a strip of land between Ajdabiya and Bin Jawad.
Rebels armed mainly with pick-ups mounted with machine guns, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and AK-47 assault rifles have been unable to hold on to gains despite almost two weeks of air strikes by coalition forces.
Brega and Misurata reportedly came under heavy attack from Gaddafi's forces on Thursday, with the frontline moving closer to Ajdabiya.
Misurata – the last major rebel stronghold in western Libya – has been encircled by pro-Gaddafi forces for weeks and repeated coalition air strikes aimed at protecting civilians there have not stopped them.
Civilian casualties
A rebel spokesman said pro-Gaddafi forces shelled Misurata on Thursday, leaving dozens of civilians dead in the past few days when their homes were hit.
"Massacres are taking place in Misrata," the rebel spokesman, called Sami, told Reuters by telephone.
"Artillery bombardment resumed this morning and is still going on. The [pro-Gaddafi] brigades could not enter the town but they are surrounding it.
"Twenty civilians were killed yesterday after their houses were hit by bombardments. Many people were wounded."
Residents say that figure added to the dozens who have been killed in fighting over the past 10 days.
Meanwhile, a NATO commander on Thursday said the bloc was taking seriously reports of civilian casualties in coalition air raids over Libya.
A top Vatican official citing reliable sources in close contact with residents told Reuters at least 40 civilians have been killed in air strikes over Tripoli.
"It is a news report and I appreciate the source of this report but it is worth noting that I take every one of those issues seriously," Lieutenant-general Charles Bouchard, the Canadian commander of the coalition's military operations over Libya, said.
"We are very careful in the prosecution of any of the possible targets that we have. We have very strict rules of engagement provided to us and we are operating within the legal mandate of our United Nations mandate."
'Gaddafi is staying'
A government spokesman on Thursday said that Gaddafi will stay in the country "until the end" to lead it to victory against its enemies.
Moussa Ibrahim, who spoke in Tripoli a day after Moussa Koussa, the former Libyan foreign minister, fled to Britain, said coalition air strikes had only united its top leadership against "a clear enemy".
"If this aggression did anything, it only rallied people around the leader and the unity of the nation," he said. "Especially now. They see a clear enemy."
Ibrahim said Gaddafi and his sons were still in the country.
"Rest assured, we are all here. We will remain here until the end. This is our country. We are strong on every front."
"We are not relying on individuals to lead the struggle. This is a struggle of the whole nation. It's not dependent on individuals or officials."
American Standard Energy (OTC:ASEN) Raises $21M from PIPE
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- American Standard Energy Corp. (OTC:ASEN), a domestic oil and gas exploration and production company with operations focused in North Dakota and Texas, announced today, in a press release, that it has completed a private placement of 3,697,005 units for gross proceeds of $21,257,778.75 in a private placement. As I write, shares of American Standard Energy are down slightly at $7.51 per share on light volume of 10,267 shares compared to its average daily volume of 20,857 shares. The company has a market cap of $81 million and a 52-week range between $2.50 and $8.75 per share.
Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and 5 year warrants to purchase one half share of common stock. The units were sold to certain institutional and accredited investors. The transaction closed on March 31, 2011. The Company has entered into a registration rights agreement with the investors pursuant to which the Company is obligated to file a registration statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission registering all of the common stock sold in the offering as well as the shares of common stock underlying the warrants sold in this private placement.
After payment of commissions and expenses, the Company received net proceeds of $19,720,403.91. The Company plans to use the proceeds of this financing to continue to pursue acquisition opportunities, expand drilling and production.
Scott Feldhacker, CEO of American Standard Energy Corp., commented, "We believe our ability to successfully conduct this second offering is a testament to the abilities of our management team, the encouragement of our investors to continue our exciting growth and Northland Capital Markets. We will continue to execute our business plan, which includes expanding our holdings in the Bakken region of the Williston Basin."
Northland Capital Markets, the capital markets and investment banking services group of Northland Securities, Inc, acted as sole placement agent for the offering.
Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and 5 year warrants to purchase one half share of common stock. The units were sold to certain institutional and accredited investors. The transaction closed on March 31, 2011. The Company has entered into a registration rights agreement with the investors pursuant to which the Company is obligated to file a registration statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission registering all of the common stock sold in the offering as well as the shares of common stock underlying the warrants sold in this private placement.
After payment of commissions and expenses, the Company received net proceeds of $19,720,403.91. The Company plans to use the proceeds of this financing to continue to pursue acquisition opportunities, expand drilling and production.
Scott Feldhacker, CEO of American Standard Energy Corp., commented, "We believe our ability to successfully conduct this second offering is a testament to the abilities of our management team, the encouragement of our investors to continue our exciting growth and Northland Capital Markets. We will continue to execute our business plan, which includes expanding our holdings in the Bakken region of the Williston Basin."
Northland Capital Markets, the capital markets and investment banking services group of Northland Securities, Inc, acted as sole placement agent for the offering.
Big Volume Today for Allezoe Medical (OTC:ALZM)
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Allezoe Medical Holdings (OTC:ALZM) recently announced, in a press release, that it has acquired Organ Transport Systems, Inc. (OTS) from Healthcare of Today, Inc. in an all stock transaction. The acquisition of OTS is the first of several planned acquisitions by Allezoe Medical, according to the release. As I write, shares of Allezoe Medical were down 4 percent at $2.35 per share on heavy volume of nearly 6 million shares compared to its average daily volume of about 4.7 million shares. The company has a market cap of $123 million and a 52-week range between $1.28 and $2.60 per share.
As a result of the acquisition, Michael Holder, President, CEO and Director of OTS, and Hyman White, Secretary, Treasurer and Director of OTS, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of ALZM. Mr. Holder will serve as the CEO of Allezoe and Mr. White as its Secretary and Treasurer.
According to the press release, OTS has developed, patented and is in the process of commercializing a portable hypothermic, oxygenated preservation and transport system for human organs. The OTS LifeCradle® technology has been developed to provide a safe and cost effective method to transport human organs for transplant purposes, and improve upon the surprisingly low percentage of donated organs that are actually utilized in transplantation globally, largely due to the failures of the currently available preservation and transport methods.
New Allezoe CEO Michael Holder says, "With the acquisition of Organ Transport by Allezoe Medical, we believe we are positioned to be a biotechnology leader and that our highly skilled leadership and business strategy is suited for introduction to the marketplace. We believe this marriage of opportunity and expertise will prove rewarding for our shareholders as well as the many transplant patients we expect to serve."
For more information, please visit: www.allezoe.com.
As a result of the acquisition, Michael Holder, President, CEO and Director of OTS, and Hyman White, Secretary, Treasurer and Director of OTS, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of ALZM. Mr. Holder will serve as the CEO of Allezoe and Mr. White as its Secretary and Treasurer.
According to the press release, OTS has developed, patented and is in the process of commercializing a portable hypothermic, oxygenated preservation and transport system for human organs. The OTS LifeCradle® technology has been developed to provide a safe and cost effective method to transport human organs for transplant purposes, and improve upon the surprisingly low percentage of donated organs that are actually utilized in transplantation globally, largely due to the failures of the currently available preservation and transport methods.
New Allezoe CEO Michael Holder says, "With the acquisition of Organ Transport by Allezoe Medical, we believe we are positioned to be a biotechnology leader and that our highly skilled leadership and business strategy is suited for introduction to the marketplace. We believe this marriage of opportunity and expertise will prove rewarding for our shareholders as well as the many transplant patients we expect to serve."
For more information, please visit: www.allezoe.com.
TheraBiogen Announced Deal with Miami Heat and Walgreens Back in February
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) – Back in February, TheraBiogen, Inc. (OTC:TRAB) announced, in a press release, that it has entered into a partnership with the Miami HEAT and South Florida Walgreens. Shares of TheraBiogen closed yesterday at $0.99 per share and average just over 9,000 shares traded per day. The company has a market cap of $38 million and a 52-week range between $0.40 and $1.80 per share.
According to the press release, through a relationship with JumpStart, Inc., TheraMax was chosen as an official partner of a program between the Miami HEAT and Walgreens. The program will encompass product sales and promotions in Walgreens pharmacies in South Florida as well as joint promotion on select Miami HEAT advertising and marketing assets.
According to the press release, TheraBiogen has been selling TheraMax Cold & Flu Relief and TheraMax Allergy Relief since the beginning of the 2010 Fall Season for cold and flu relief. TheraMax products are homeopathic nasal sprays that do not contain zinc.
“We are very excited to team up with the HEAT and Walgreens on this opportunity,” said Kelly Hickel, CEO of TheraBiogen, Inc. “This will make more consumers aware of our products and provide an important product to Walgreens customers. As we expand our presence in South Florida Walgreens, we expect to see the same great support from consumers that we have seen since our national launch in October of last year.”
TheraBiogen is the manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic nasal sprays for aiding in the relief of allergies and cold and flu symptoms. The products are made from natural, homeopathic ingredients and contain no zinc.
For further information please visit www.theramaxrelief.com.
According to the press release, through a relationship with JumpStart, Inc., TheraMax was chosen as an official partner of a program between the Miami HEAT and Walgreens. The program will encompass product sales and promotions in Walgreens pharmacies in South Florida as well as joint promotion on select Miami HEAT advertising and marketing assets.
According to the press release, TheraBiogen has been selling TheraMax Cold & Flu Relief and TheraMax Allergy Relief since the beginning of the 2010 Fall Season for cold and flu relief. TheraMax products are homeopathic nasal sprays that do not contain zinc.
“We are very excited to team up with the HEAT and Walgreens on this opportunity,” said Kelly Hickel, CEO of TheraBiogen, Inc. “This will make more consumers aware of our products and provide an important product to Walgreens customers. As we expand our presence in South Florida Walgreens, we expect to see the same great support from consumers that we have seen since our national launch in October of last year.”
TheraBiogen is the manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic nasal sprays for aiding in the relief of allergies and cold and flu symptoms. The products are made from natural, homeopathic ingredients and contain no zinc.
For further information please visit www.theramaxrelief.com.
Sokol Says He Did Nothing Wrong
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) – The below article came from Ben Berkowitz and Jonathan Stempel; Editing by Derek Caney, Lisa Von Ahn, Dave Zimmerman of Reuters:
Former Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A; NYSE:BRK-B) executive David Sokol on Thursday said he has invested in companies he then recommended for acquisition in the past, a day after Berkshire disclosed Sokol pushed Lubrizol Corp (NYSE:LZ) to Warren Buffett after investing in it.
But Sokol said on CNBC if he had it all to do again, he would have invested in Lubrizol for himself and not passed the recommendation on to Buffett. He said he did not expect Buffett to want to buy the company and was surprised at how quickly the "Oracle of Omaha" moved to make a deal.
Sokol was seen by many investors as the most likely successor to Berkshire Hathaway's iconic CEO, though he made clear in the interview he did not aspire to the job and wanted to build his own "mini-Berkshire" instead.
Buffett released a letter on Wednesday disclosing that Sokol bought a substantial stake in Lubrizol before urging Buffett to acquire the company, which Buffett did for $9 billion this month. Sokol appeared to have made a profit of at least $2.98 million on his investment.
In a half-hour interview, Sokol insisted he never had any inside information on Lubrizol and that he bought the shares solely as a good investment for his family.
"I'd like to invest my own money, control a significant piece of it, and control my own schedule," Sokol said, later adding "I didn't know anything others don't know."
Sokol also said he has on past occasions invested in companies that he suggested Buffett buy, noting one example of a bank that Buffett did not ultimately acquire.
He also said other Berkshire executives have in the past held stock in companies they then identified for investment or acquisition, citing the example of Berkshire Vice Chairman Charlie Munger owning a stake in Chinese car maker BYD (HKSE:1211.HK - News) before suggesting it for an investment.
Nonetheless, the chairman of Berkshire units MidAmerican Energy and NetJets told CNBC's anchors he understood how the sequence of events looked, even if he did nothing wrong.
"I can understand the appearance of an issue ... That's why we made it public," he said.
Sokol resigned March 28. He said Buffett did not try to talk him out of resigning. Buffett's letter included an excerpt of Sokol's letter, but the full Sokol letter was not made public.
Berkshire's Class B shares, which are more heavily traded than its Class A stock, opened 1.6 percent lower at $84.06.
(Reporting by Ben Berkowitz and Jonathan Stempel; Editing by Derek Caney, Lisa Von Ahn, Dave Zimmerman)
Former Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A; NYSE:BRK-B) executive David Sokol on Thursday said he has invested in companies he then recommended for acquisition in the past, a day after Berkshire disclosed Sokol pushed Lubrizol Corp (NYSE:LZ) to Warren Buffett after investing in it.
But Sokol said on CNBC if he had it all to do again, he would have invested in Lubrizol for himself and not passed the recommendation on to Buffett. He said he did not expect Buffett to want to buy the company and was surprised at how quickly the "Oracle of Omaha" moved to make a deal.
Sokol was seen by many investors as the most likely successor to Berkshire Hathaway's iconic CEO, though he made clear in the interview he did not aspire to the job and wanted to build his own "mini-Berkshire" instead.
Buffett released a letter on Wednesday disclosing that Sokol bought a substantial stake in Lubrizol before urging Buffett to acquire the company, which Buffett did for $9 billion this month. Sokol appeared to have made a profit of at least $2.98 million on his investment.
In a half-hour interview, Sokol insisted he never had any inside information on Lubrizol and that he bought the shares solely as a good investment for his family.
"I'd like to invest my own money, control a significant piece of it, and control my own schedule," Sokol said, later adding "I didn't know anything others don't know."
Sokol also said he has on past occasions invested in companies that he suggested Buffett buy, noting one example of a bank that Buffett did not ultimately acquire.
He also said other Berkshire executives have in the past held stock in companies they then identified for investment or acquisition, citing the example of Berkshire Vice Chairman Charlie Munger owning a stake in Chinese car maker BYD (HKSE:1211.HK - News) before suggesting it for an investment.
Nonetheless, the chairman of Berkshire units MidAmerican Energy and NetJets told CNBC's anchors he understood how the sequence of events looked, even if he did nothing wrong.
"I can understand the appearance of an issue ... That's why we made it public," he said.
Sokol resigned March 28. He said Buffett did not try to talk him out of resigning. Buffett's letter included an excerpt of Sokol's letter, but the full Sokol letter was not made public.
Berkshire's Class B shares, which are more heavily traded than its Class A stock, opened 1.6 percent lower at $84.06.
(Reporting by Ben Berkowitz and Jonathan Stempel; Editing by Derek Caney, Lisa Von Ahn, Dave Zimmerman)
New Acquisition VP for Gold Standard
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Gold Standard Mining Corp. (OTC:GSTP) today announced, in a press release, that it has appointed Harutyun Mhitarovich Shatoyan as the Company’s Vice President of Acquisitions. Mr. Shatoyan will be responsible for identifying, negotiating and acquiring natural resources throughout Russia and the former Soviet States. Mr. Shatoyan is based in Moscow, Russia. Shares of Gold Standard Mining closed yesterday at $0.609 per share and average nearly 144,000 shares traded per day. The company has a market cap of $123 million and a 52-week range between $0.12 and $4.51 per share.
Pantelis Zachos, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Standard Mining stated, “On behalf of the Company, we welcome Mr. Shatoyan as our Vice President of Acquisitions. We have known Mr. Shatoyan for a number of years on an informal basis and he has already demonstrated that he has the ability to help the Company grow its asset base; his contacts and extensive knowledge of Russia will add much value to the company.”
For more information, please visit: www.goldstandardmining.com.
Pantelis Zachos, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Standard Mining stated, “On behalf of the Company, we welcome Mr. Shatoyan as our Vice President of Acquisitions. We have known Mr. Shatoyan for a number of years on an informal basis and he has already demonstrated that he has the ability to help the Company grow its asset base; his contacts and extensive knowledge of Russia will add much value to the company.”
For more information, please visit: www.goldstandardmining.com.
Hot Stock Alert - Everybody's Phone Company (EVPH.PK) Completes First Transaction w/ National Servicing Corp.
HOUSTON, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/30/11 -- Everybody's Phone Company (PINKSHEETS: EVPH) is pleased to announce that they have completed their first debt-buying transaction through new partner Nat-Serv Corp. EVPH will buy a mortgage debt for $197,000 at a 75% discount, approximately $52,000, for an estimated 60% profit. Significant revenues are expected to be incurred by the third quarter. This is the first of many transactions EVPH will announce in the near future.
Steve Bethke, President of EVPH, stated, "We are happy to complete this first transaction. By getting one debt purchase out of the way we can get a foot in the door while learning the proverbial 'ropes' of the industry; debt buying is enormously profitable and should help boost our bottom line dramatically by the close of 2011."
EVPH struck a deal with Nat-Serv to buy portfolios in the hundreds of thousands, for even larger profit margins. This initial investment will show EVPH a variety of inside information about their new debt buying strategies, the paperwork, timeframes, and most importantly, the profits that are to be expected.
About National Servicing, Corp.
Founded by industry pioneer Thomas Law and managed by a dedicated team of experienced workout professionals, NSC is a boutique shop built around human assets with a second-to-none understanding of this business. Their four person management team alone has over 100 years of collective loss mitigation experience behind them. The company's goals include, to work in ways that are collaborative, not confrontational; in ways that will convert more delinquent loans into happy borrowers. Sometimes there's just no substitute for experience, especially at this unique time when so many borrowers are opting for "strategic default."
About Everybody's Phone Company
Everybody's Phone Company (EVPH) is expanding their services to include pre-paid energy, utility, and internet services. EVPH also plans to buy and consolidate defaulted mortgage loans. Simultaneously, EVPH will be in close contact with those who need their services most through buying defaulted loans. EVPH started out acquiring heavily discounted telephone service from the incumbent local exchange carriers, such as AT&T and Verizon, and reselling the services at premium rates on a prepaid basis yielding above average profit margins and mitigating bad debt. Once EVPH achieves critical mass in Texas, it plans to expand its prepaid telecommunications products, utility services and debt buying abilities nationwide. For more information, visit www.everybodysphonecompany.com.
Steve Bethke, President of EVPH, stated, "We are happy to complete this first transaction. By getting one debt purchase out of the way we can get a foot in the door while learning the proverbial 'ropes' of the industry; debt buying is enormously profitable and should help boost our bottom line dramatically by the close of 2011."
EVPH struck a deal with Nat-Serv to buy portfolios in the hundreds of thousands, for even larger profit margins. This initial investment will show EVPH a variety of inside information about their new debt buying strategies, the paperwork, timeframes, and most importantly, the profits that are to be expected.
About National Servicing, Corp.
Founded by industry pioneer Thomas Law and managed by a dedicated team of experienced workout professionals, NSC is a boutique shop built around human assets with a second-to-none understanding of this business. Their four person management team alone has over 100 years of collective loss mitigation experience behind them. The company's goals include, to work in ways that are collaborative, not confrontational; in ways that will convert more delinquent loans into happy borrowers. Sometimes there's just no substitute for experience, especially at this unique time when so many borrowers are opting for "strategic default."
About Everybody's Phone Company
Everybody's Phone Company (EVPH) is expanding their services to include pre-paid energy, utility, and internet services. EVPH also plans to buy and consolidate defaulted mortgage loans. Simultaneously, EVPH will be in close contact with those who need their services most through buying defaulted loans. EVPH started out acquiring heavily discounted telephone service from the incumbent local exchange carriers, such as AT&T and Verizon, and reselling the services at premium rates on a prepaid basis yielding above average profit margins and mitigating bad debt. Once EVPH achieves critical mass in Texas, it plans to expand its prepaid telecommunications products, utility services and debt buying abilities nationwide. For more information, visit www.everybodysphonecompany.com.
What is Going on in Crockett County Texas
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Blugrass Energy Inc. (PINK:BLUG), currently doing business as Rio Grande Petroleum Inc., recently announced, in a press release, that the Board of Directors has delayed by 10 days, the record date for a 5-to-1 reduction in the number of shares of the company's authorized common stock, and a corresponding 5-to-1 decrease in the number of issued and outstanding shares of the company's common stock. Shares of Blugrass Energy closed yesterday at $0.03 per share and average just over 724,000 shares traded per day. The company has a 52-week range between $0.02 and $0.45 per share.
The record date for the share reduction has been reset for Friday April 1st.
The company also announced plans to drill its first deep natural gas well this summer, targeting the Ellenburger formation on the company's newly-acquired lease acreage in Crockett County, Texas. Upon confirmation of funding, the company will make a further announcement setting a firm date for the drilling effort.
CEO Mr. Janz commented, "We are very fortunate -- with the 3D seismic work that has been completed on the entire acreage position, and the excellent pipeline infrastructure nearby, the company has the liberty to focus exclusively on its drilling and financing plans."
For more information, please visit: www.riograndepetroleum.com.
The record date for the share reduction has been reset for Friday April 1st.
The company also announced plans to drill its first deep natural gas well this summer, targeting the Ellenburger formation on the company's newly-acquired lease acreage in Crockett County, Texas. Upon confirmation of funding, the company will make a further announcement setting a firm date for the drilling effort.
CEO Mr. Janz commented, "We are very fortunate -- with the 3D seismic work that has been completed on the entire acreage position, and the excellent pipeline infrastructure nearby, the company has the liberty to focus exclusively on its drilling and financing plans."
For more information, please visit: www.riograndepetroleum.com.
LargeCap Stocks to Watch Today
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Shares of conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway were falling 2.2% to $83.62 in premarket trading Thursday following the surprise resignation of David Sokol, one of Warren Buffett's top lieutenants.
Biotech company Dendreon was popping 4.1% to $37 after the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it was leaning toward backing coverage of the company's Provenge treatment for prostate cancer.
Drybulk cargo transporter DryShips was rising 2.4% to $5.05 after reporting an increase in fourth-quarter earnings. Adjusted earnings were 24 cents a share, 2 cents below expectations.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has declined insurer American International Group's $15.7 billion offer to buy a subprime mortgage portfolio the government purchased from the insurer in the early days of the financial crisis. AIG was falling 1.3% to $35.60.
Software giant Microsoft was rising 0.4% to $25.70 after filing a complaint with European antitrust authorities about internet search giant Google's dominance in that region . Google was rising 0.4% to $584.33.
Used-car retailer CarMax was rising 0.2% to $34.65 after reporting fourth-quarter earnings of 39 cents a share, beating estimates by a penny.
Consumer giant Johnson & Johnson was up 0.2% to $59.50 after saying it would be overhauling its McNeil division in the wake of the company's massive over-the-counter drug recalls.
Chocolate maker Hershey said late Wednesday it will raise wholesale prices on most of its products sold in the U.S.
Automaker Nissan has refuted news reports saying that the company's leadership is eyeing a joint holding company for the Renault-Nissan alliance.
Biotech company Dendreon was popping 4.1% to $37 after the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it was leaning toward backing coverage of the company's Provenge treatment for prostate cancer.
Drybulk cargo transporter DryShips was rising 2.4% to $5.05 after reporting an increase in fourth-quarter earnings. Adjusted earnings were 24 cents a share, 2 cents below expectations.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has declined insurer American International Group's $15.7 billion offer to buy a subprime mortgage portfolio the government purchased from the insurer in the early days of the financial crisis. AIG was falling 1.3% to $35.60.
Software giant Microsoft was rising 0.4% to $25.70 after filing a complaint with European antitrust authorities about internet search giant Google's dominance in that region . Google was rising 0.4% to $584.33.
Used-car retailer CarMax was rising 0.2% to $34.65 after reporting fourth-quarter earnings of 39 cents a share, beating estimates by a penny.
Consumer giant Johnson & Johnson was up 0.2% to $59.50 after saying it would be overhauling its McNeil division in the wake of the company's massive over-the-counter drug recalls.
Chocolate maker Hershey said late Wednesday it will raise wholesale prices on most of its products sold in the U.S.
Automaker Nissan has refuted news reports saying that the company's leadership is eyeing a joint holding company for the Renault-Nissan alliance.
3 Things to Know Before the Market Opens
THE DAY AHEAD
March 31
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- *Stocks were mixed in Asian trade. Shanghai was down almost one percent on the session, but the Nikkei was up about a half percent and the Hang Seng and Australia both added a third of a percent. European indexes are generally down a bit on the day, but the Dax and Footsie are both essentially unchanged at the moment. US stock futures are also unchanged as I write.
*The February reading of Australian Retail Sales was one tenth more than forecast at +0.5% on a monthly basis.
*The March reading of Japan’s manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers Index fell sharply, down more than seven points to 46.4 to the lowest level since the spring of 2009.
*The February reading of German Retail Sales was surprisingly weak, -0.3% on the month when an increase of 0.4% was the expectation; also the month before was revised down from +1.4% to +0.4%.
*The March reading of Germany’s Unemployment Rate was better than forecast, down two tenths on the month to 7.1%. Additionally, the net change in the number of Unemployed was down 55k on the month, more than twice the expected decline.
*The March reading of UK House Prices rose 0.5% from the month before, according to Nationwide; it was expected that prices would be steady.
*The stress test results for Irish banks are to be released at 10:30am CDT; they are expected to show a need for an additional EU15 to EU25 billion in funds for the banks to keep them limping along, in addition to the EU60 already in place.
*The weekly report on Initial Jobless Claims is due out at 7:30am CDT, it is expected to be 380k. In addition to the regular weekly report the Labor Department will also release their annual revision of this data. The March reading of the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index is due out at 8:45am CDT, but of course subscribers will get the number three minutes before that. The Chicago PMI is forecast to be 69.9, down from the February result of 71.2. The February reading of Factory Orders is due to be released at 9:00am CDT; the estimate calls for +0.5% on a month on month basis. And, by the way, also due out at 9:00am is the annual revision of Wholesale Inventories.
*The weekly report on inventories of Natural Gas is due out at 9:30am CDT, it is expected to show a decline of just 2 bcf.
*The Fed is scheduled to buy Treasuries today that are due to mature between 5/15/21 and 11/15/27; the results of the operation will be announced just after 10:00am CDT.
*The Kansas City Fed’s Manufacturing Index is due out at 10:00am CDT, no estimate on the result.
*At some time today the Fed will comply with the court ruling forcing them to release the details, names and amounts, of Discount Window borrowing for the period that includes the recession.
*Fed speak on the calendar today includes: Richmond Fed’s Lacker at 9:30am CDT as he opens his bank’s conference on “the Changing Landscape for Credit”; Governor Tarullo will talk at that conference at 11:30am CDT; and Cleveland Fed boss Pianalto is set to talk about the economy and oil prices to a group in Pittsburgh at 1:05pm CDT.
March 31
Oxford, MS 3/31/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- *Stocks were mixed in Asian trade. Shanghai was down almost one percent on the session, but the Nikkei was up about a half percent and the Hang Seng and Australia both added a third of a percent. European indexes are generally down a bit on the day, but the Dax and Footsie are both essentially unchanged at the moment. US stock futures are also unchanged as I write.
*The February reading of Australian Retail Sales was one tenth more than forecast at +0.5% on a monthly basis.
*The March reading of Japan’s manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers Index fell sharply, down more than seven points to 46.4 to the lowest level since the spring of 2009.
*The February reading of German Retail Sales was surprisingly weak, -0.3% on the month when an increase of 0.4% was the expectation; also the month before was revised down from +1.4% to +0.4%.
*The March reading of Germany’s Unemployment Rate was better than forecast, down two tenths on the month to 7.1%. Additionally, the net change in the number of Unemployed was down 55k on the month, more than twice the expected decline.
*The March reading of UK House Prices rose 0.5% from the month before, according to Nationwide; it was expected that prices would be steady.
*The stress test results for Irish banks are to be released at 10:30am CDT; they are expected to show a need for an additional EU15 to EU25 billion in funds for the banks to keep them limping along, in addition to the EU60 already in place.
*The weekly report on Initial Jobless Claims is due out at 7:30am CDT, it is expected to be 380k. In addition to the regular weekly report the Labor Department will also release their annual revision of this data. The March reading of the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index is due out at 8:45am CDT, but of course subscribers will get the number three minutes before that. The Chicago PMI is forecast to be 69.9, down from the February result of 71.2. The February reading of Factory Orders is due to be released at 9:00am CDT; the estimate calls for +0.5% on a month on month basis. And, by the way, also due out at 9:00am is the annual revision of Wholesale Inventories.
*The weekly report on inventories of Natural Gas is due out at 9:30am CDT, it is expected to show a decline of just 2 bcf.
*The Fed is scheduled to buy Treasuries today that are due to mature between 5/15/21 and 11/15/27; the results of the operation will be announced just after 10:00am CDT.
*The Kansas City Fed’s Manufacturing Index is due out at 10:00am CDT, no estimate on the result.
*At some time today the Fed will comply with the court ruling forcing them to release the details, names and amounts, of Discount Window borrowing for the period that includes the recession.
*Fed speak on the calendar today includes: Richmond Fed’s Lacker at 9:30am CDT as he opens his bank’s conference on “the Changing Landscape for Credit”; Governor Tarullo will talk at that conference at 11:30am CDT; and Cleveland Fed boss Pianalto is set to talk about the economy and oil prices to a group in Pittsburgh at 1:05pm CDT.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Adding Ginger into America's Diet
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) – Reed's, Inc. (NASDAQ:REED) (OTC:REEDP), maker of sodas in natural food stores nationwide, recently announced, in a press release, its financial results for 2010. Shares of Reed’s closed down 4 percent today at $2.09 per share on volume of just under 59,000 shares compared to its average daily volume of just over 33,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $22 million and a 52-week range between $1.62 and $3.08 per share.
Financial Highlights:
-- Sales increased 34% to $20.4 million.
-- Gross profit was 21% of sales during 2010, as compared to 24% in 2009,
reflecting start up costs incurred during the period.
-- Modified EBITDA was $456,000 in 2010, as compared to a modified EBITDA
loss of $306,000 in 2009.
-- Net loss for 2010 narrowed to $1,310,000, or $0.14 per share, from
$2,559,000 in 2009.
-- Working capital at December 31, 2010 was $1.8 million, as compared to
$2.0 million at December 31, 2009.
-- Cash availability was $1.1 million at December 31, 2010, as compared
to $1.3 million at December 31, 2009.
"We are cautiously exuberant with our results for the year," stated Chris Reed, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Reed's. "Our growth has been the result of a lot of hard work developing the channels for our excellent brands. Our strategy of diversifying with private label production is serving to fill production capacity as well as advance our branded business. We have increased our capabilities, since we are constantly developing formulas, brands and packaging. As a result, we have some new branded products in the pipeline for 2011 that are exciting and unique."
Financial Highlights:
-- Sales increased 34% to $20.4 million.
-- Gross profit was 21% of sales during 2010, as compared to 24% in 2009,
reflecting start up costs incurred during the period.
-- Modified EBITDA was $456,000 in 2010, as compared to a modified EBITDA
loss of $306,000 in 2009.
-- Net loss for 2010 narrowed to $1,310,000, or $0.14 per share, from
$2,559,000 in 2009.
-- Working capital at December 31, 2010 was $1.8 million, as compared to
$2.0 million at December 31, 2009.
-- Cash availability was $1.1 million at December 31, 2010, as compared
to $1.3 million at December 31, 2009.
"We are cautiously exuberant with our results for the year," stated Chris Reed, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Reed's. "Our growth has been the result of a lot of hard work developing the channels for our excellent brands. Our strategy of diversifying with private label production is serving to fill production capacity as well as advance our branded business. We have increased our capabilities, since we are constantly developing formulas, brands and packaging. As a result, we have some new branded products in the pipeline for 2011 that are exciting and unique."
GeeknRolla for iGlue
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) – Power of the Dream Ventures (OTC:PWRV), a Hungarian-based technology acquisition and development company, recently announced, in a press release, that in4, Ltd, developers of iGlue, will participate at this year's 3rd annual GeeknRolla conference held today in London. Shares of Power of the Dream closed up 42 percent today at $0.51 per share on light volume. The company has a market cap of $26 million and a 52-week range between $0.07 and $0.67 per share.
"Following last year's award winning success at GeeknRolla, iGlue will again participate at this year's event. It was an incredible opportunity to be a part of the conference last year, and I am sure it will be again come March 30th. To further highlight the participation, iGlue will be launching a comprehensive new feature set at the show, including social media extensions, product couplings from Amazon.com and ebay to any iGlue database entity, and an expanded semantic database that has grown to twice its original size of twenty million entries," commented Mr. Rozsnyay, CEO of Power of the Dream Ventures.
According to the press release, iGlue is an online content manager that incorporates semantic search technology. It goes beyond today's language-dependant search-engines, tools that are only capable of identifying character-strings. iGlue recognizes and manages entities, not keywords. For example it can find "Alexander the Great" regardless of the language used -- search results will show "Alejandro Magno," "Büyük İskender," "Lissandru lu Granni" and "Nagy Sandor," as all variations refer to the same person as written in various languages.
"To further build on the social aspect of iGlue the new features to be launch at GeeknRolla will include: user generated annotations that will now incorporate results from popular sites such as Wikipedia, Yahoo, Google, Flickr and others in addition to results from iGlue's semantic database. Users will also be able to add comments, fostering dialogue on a multitude of topics," added Mr. Rozsnyay.
"Following last year's award winning success at GeeknRolla, iGlue will again participate at this year's event. It was an incredible opportunity to be a part of the conference last year, and I am sure it will be again come March 30th. To further highlight the participation, iGlue will be launching a comprehensive new feature set at the show, including social media extensions, product couplings from Amazon.com and ebay to any iGlue database entity, and an expanded semantic database that has grown to twice its original size of twenty million entries," commented Mr. Rozsnyay, CEO of Power of the Dream Ventures.
According to the press release, iGlue is an online content manager that incorporates semantic search technology. It goes beyond today's language-dependant search-engines, tools that are only capable of identifying character-strings. iGlue recognizes and manages entities, not keywords. For example it can find "Alexander the Great" regardless of the language used -- search results will show "Alejandro Magno," "Büyük İskender," "Lissandru lu Granni" and "Nagy Sandor," as all variations refer to the same person as written in various languages.
"To further build on the social aspect of iGlue the new features to be launch at GeeknRolla will include: user generated annotations that will now incorporate results from popular sites such as Wikipedia, Yahoo, Google, Flickr and others in addition to results from iGlue's semantic database. Users will also be able to add comments, fostering dialogue on a multitude of topics," added Mr. Rozsnyay.
MIPS Technologies Unveils Appropriately Named Prodigy Processor
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) – MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, recently, in a press release, unveiled its plans to offer the industry's first IP core that combines a 64-bit processor architecture with simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) technology. Shares of MIPS Technologies closed down slightly today at $11.21 per share on volume of 1.9 million shares compared to its average daily volume of nearly 3 million shares. The company has a market cap of $582 million and a 52-week range between $4.15 and $18.19 per share. On a personal note… I had the pleasure of speaking with the CEO Sandeep Vij and the very talented and forward thinking Jen Bernier-Santarini yesterday for about 30 minutes and will be writing and hopefully publishing a new article very soon. I really appreciate their time yesterday and now their patience while I struggle to accommodate current clients before prospective ones.
The core, the first in a family of cores code named "Prodigy," will be officially launched later in 2011. By offering the combination of a 64-bit architecture, SMT technology and coherent multiprocessing in an off-the-shelf IP core, MIPS is providing the mass market with a fast path to performance, efficiency and scalability for advanced networking, storage, mobile and digital consumer designs.
MIPS Technologies has a long history in 64-bit processing. The company has licensed its MIPS64(R) architecture to numerous licensees for a range of markets including advanced networking, storage and servers, where applications can benefit from the larger address space and increased data processing capability of a 64-bit architecture. MIPS Technologies also has an extensive history in multi-threading technology. Multiple MIPS licensees have reported significant increases in performance as well as overall system efficiency with MIPS-Based(TM) multi-threaded processors. SMT technology promises even higher gains in performance and efficiency through the ability to execute multiple instructions from multiple threads every clock cycle.
"With MIPS Technologies' deep expertise and tradition in both multi-threading and 64-bit processing, this is a natural next step," said Joseph Byrne, an analyst at The Linley Group and author of A Guide to CPU Cores and Processor IP. "As applications become more complicated and require more memory, there is a basic limitation of accessing memory with 32-bit addresses. That limit is becoming a barrier. Ultimately it will be necessary for many embedded applications to move to 64-bit architectures because of the practically unlimited address space they allow. The time is right for MIPS to introduce this product to the market, because the next generation of advanced communications and networking products will need this headroom."
"With our forthcoming core, our customers can now quickly and easily develop MIPS64 solutions at a fraction of the cost and time it would take to develop a 64-bit core themselves," said Art Swift, vice president of marketing and business development, MIPS Technologies. "We're pleased to offer this solution, for which we are seeing increasing demand. Our customers can leverage not only the advanced 64-bit Prodigy IP core, but they will also benefit from the surrounding infrastructure and broad, mature ecosystem that are already in place for the MIPS64 architecture as well as multiprocessing and multi-threading on MIPS."
MIPS Technologies is a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores that power some of the world's most popular products for the home entertainment, communications, networking and mobile device markets. These include broadband devices from Linksys, DTVs and digital consumer devices from Sony, DVD recordable devices from Pioneer, digital set-top boxes from Motorola, network routers from Cisco, 32-bit microcontrollers from Microchip Technology and laser printers from Hewlett-Packard.
Founded in 1998, MIPS Technologies is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices worldwide. For more information, contact (408) 530-5000 or visit www.mips.com.
The core, the first in a family of cores code named "Prodigy," will be officially launched later in 2011. By offering the combination of a 64-bit architecture, SMT technology and coherent multiprocessing in an off-the-shelf IP core, MIPS is providing the mass market with a fast path to performance, efficiency and scalability for advanced networking, storage, mobile and digital consumer designs.
MIPS Technologies has a long history in 64-bit processing. The company has licensed its MIPS64(R) architecture to numerous licensees for a range of markets including advanced networking, storage and servers, where applications can benefit from the larger address space and increased data processing capability of a 64-bit architecture. MIPS Technologies also has an extensive history in multi-threading technology. Multiple MIPS licensees have reported significant increases in performance as well as overall system efficiency with MIPS-Based(TM) multi-threaded processors. SMT technology promises even higher gains in performance and efficiency through the ability to execute multiple instructions from multiple threads every clock cycle.
"With MIPS Technologies' deep expertise and tradition in both multi-threading and 64-bit processing, this is a natural next step," said Joseph Byrne, an analyst at The Linley Group and author of A Guide to CPU Cores and Processor IP. "As applications become more complicated and require more memory, there is a basic limitation of accessing memory with 32-bit addresses. That limit is becoming a barrier. Ultimately it will be necessary for many embedded applications to move to 64-bit architectures because of the practically unlimited address space they allow. The time is right for MIPS to introduce this product to the market, because the next generation of advanced communications and networking products will need this headroom."
"With our forthcoming core, our customers can now quickly and easily develop MIPS64 solutions at a fraction of the cost and time it would take to develop a 64-bit core themselves," said Art Swift, vice president of marketing and business development, MIPS Technologies. "We're pleased to offer this solution, for which we are seeing increasing demand. Our customers can leverage not only the advanced 64-bit Prodigy IP core, but they will also benefit from the surrounding infrastructure and broad, mature ecosystem that are already in place for the MIPS64 architecture as well as multiprocessing and multi-threading on MIPS."
MIPS Technologies is a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores that power some of the world's most popular products for the home entertainment, communications, networking and mobile device markets. These include broadband devices from Linksys, DTVs and digital consumer devices from Sony, DVD recordable devices from Pioneer, digital set-top boxes from Motorola, network routers from Cisco, 32-bit microcontrollers from Microchip Technology and laser printers from Hewlett-Packard.
Founded in 1998, MIPS Technologies is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices worldwide. For more information, contact (408) 530-5000 or visit www.mips.com.
Fed Declines AIG Offer
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) – In the below press release announced today by the New York Fed:
The Federal Reserve today announced that it has declined American International Group’s (AIG) offer to purchase all of the assets in Maiden Lane II LLC (MLII).
After careful review, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) judged that the public interest in maximizing returns from any sale and promoting financial stability would be better served by an alternative approach to realizing value that is also more consistent with normal market practice.
In light of improved conditions in the secondary market for non-agency residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS), and a high level of interest by investors, the Federal Reserve believes that conditions are right for ML II to begin more extensive asset sales while taking appropriate care at all times to avoid market disruption. In light of this decision, the New York Fed has changed the investment management objective for ML II consistent with such sales.
The New York Fed, through its investment manager, BlackRock Solutions will dispose of the securities in the ML II portfolio individually and in segments over time as market conditions warrant through a competitive sales process. There will be no fixed timeframe for the sales and at each stage the Federal Reserve will only transact if the best available bid represents good value for the public.
Offering the Maiden Lane securities for sale individually and in segments rather than as a single block will give a larger set of investors opportunity to bid for the assets. The Federal Reserve believes that this will maximize sale proceeds while also reducing the likelihood that any one institution ends up with concentrated exposure to these assets.
BlackRock Solutions will offer the securities for sale using the standard bid list process in the secondary market for RMBS securities. The bid list process involves marketing a list of securities from the portfolio via multiple broker dealers to obtain the best available price for each security.
Over time, the Federal Reserve will also entertain investor inquiries to acquire specific parcels of securities where these offer superior value, though no such bid will be accepted without being put into competition with other interested investors. In such cases, investors may submit offers for parcels of securities directly (without necessarily going through a dealer.)
BlackRock Solutions is expected to circulate the first bid list sale early next week. Inquiries relating to the sales process can be made at ML2inquiries@blackrock.com. In keeping with the Federal Reserve’s commitment to enhanced transparency information will be released as soon as is practicable, while preserving the effectiveness of the asset disposition process.
The New York Fed already publishes on its website a list of all the securities in its portfolio. In order to allow the public to track progress on asset dispositions, the New York Fed will provide monthly updates on portfolio holdings and a list of the securities sold within the prior month. In addition, it will provide quarterly updates on total proceeds from sales, and the total amount purchased by each counterparty. Finally, the New York Fed will provide further details regarding these transactions, including an account showing the acquirer and the price paid for each individual security three months after the last asset is sold, ensuring timely accountability without jeopardizing the ability to generate maximum sale proceeds for the public.
The Federal Reserve today announced that it has declined American International Group’s (AIG) offer to purchase all of the assets in Maiden Lane II LLC (MLII).
After careful review, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) judged that the public interest in maximizing returns from any sale and promoting financial stability would be better served by an alternative approach to realizing value that is also more consistent with normal market practice.
In light of improved conditions in the secondary market for non-agency residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS), and a high level of interest by investors, the Federal Reserve believes that conditions are right for ML II to begin more extensive asset sales while taking appropriate care at all times to avoid market disruption. In light of this decision, the New York Fed has changed the investment management objective for ML II consistent with such sales.
The New York Fed, through its investment manager, BlackRock Solutions will dispose of the securities in the ML II portfolio individually and in segments over time as market conditions warrant through a competitive sales process. There will be no fixed timeframe for the sales and at each stage the Federal Reserve will only transact if the best available bid represents good value for the public.
Offering the Maiden Lane securities for sale individually and in segments rather than as a single block will give a larger set of investors opportunity to bid for the assets. The Federal Reserve believes that this will maximize sale proceeds while also reducing the likelihood that any one institution ends up with concentrated exposure to these assets.
BlackRock Solutions will offer the securities for sale using the standard bid list process in the secondary market for RMBS securities. The bid list process involves marketing a list of securities from the portfolio via multiple broker dealers to obtain the best available price for each security.
Over time, the Federal Reserve will also entertain investor inquiries to acquire specific parcels of securities where these offer superior value, though no such bid will be accepted without being put into competition with other interested investors. In such cases, investors may submit offers for parcels of securities directly (without necessarily going through a dealer.)
BlackRock Solutions is expected to circulate the first bid list sale early next week. Inquiries relating to the sales process can be made at ML2inquiries@blackrock.com. In keeping with the Federal Reserve’s commitment to enhanced transparency information will be released as soon as is practicable, while preserving the effectiveness of the asset disposition process.
The New York Fed already publishes on its website a list of all the securities in its portfolio. In order to allow the public to track progress on asset dispositions, the New York Fed will provide monthly updates on portfolio holdings and a list of the securities sold within the prior month. In addition, it will provide quarterly updates on total proceeds from sales, and the total amount purchased by each counterparty. Finally, the New York Fed will provide further details regarding these transactions, including an account showing the acquirer and the price paid for each individual security three months after the last asset is sold, ensuring timely accountability without jeopardizing the ability to generate maximum sale proceeds for the public.
Paul Allen Versus Bill Gates
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) – The below excerpt from a fantastic article in The Wall Street Journal written by Nick Wingfield and Robert A. Guth:
Bill Gates schemed to take shares in Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) from his co-founder during the early days of the software company following his partner's treatment for cancer, according to a new memoir by the billionaire co-founder, Paul Allen.
The allegation is part of a critical portrait in the book of Mr. Gates, with whom Mr. Allen formed a friendship in grade school that evolved into one of the iconic partnerships of American business. The book, "Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft," is scheduled to go on sale on April 17. A draft of the memoir was viewed by The Wall Street Journal. An excerpt of the book appeared on Vanity Fair's website early Wednesday.
The book gives a revisionist take on some details of Microsoft's history and the relationship between Mr. Gates and his former partner, the two of whom have long been viewed as cordial if not close friends. The book has created a rift between Messrs. Gates and Allen, say people who know both men. In the book's acknowledgments section, Mr. Allen thanks Mr. Gates along with 17 other people for "general and logistical assistance."
The book is "a very balanced portrayal of their relationship," said David Postman, a spokesman for Mr. Allen. "Paul clearly values the input and the ideas and energy of Bill Gates."
"While my recollection of many of these events may differ from Paul's, I value his friendship and the important contributions he made to the world of technology and at Microsoft," Mr. Gates said in a written statement.
Mr. Allen's unflattering account of Mr. Gates in the book is already making waves within the tight circle of early Microsoft alumni, with several people who know both men privately expressing confusion about Mr. Allen's motivations for criticizing his old business partner and questioning the accuracy of Mr. Allen's interpretation of certain events. Mr. Allen, for instance, puts himself in meetings that people familiar with the meetings say he never attended. In one case, Mr. Allen visits Palo Alto, Calif. to help woo a computer scientist who would later become one of the Microsoft's most important programmers. People familiar with the meeting said it was Mr. Gates who made the visit. Mr. Postman said that he isn't aware of any errors in the book.
In the book, Mr. Allen also positions himself as the spark of many of Microsoft's most important ideas, playing down Mr. Gates's role in some cases. Woven throughout the book is a bitterness Mr. Allen expresses for not receiving more credit for his work throughout his career and more shares in Microsoft.
Bill Gates schemed to take shares in Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) from his co-founder during the early days of the software company following his partner's treatment for cancer, according to a new memoir by the billionaire co-founder, Paul Allen.
The allegation is part of a critical portrait in the book of Mr. Gates, with whom Mr. Allen formed a friendship in grade school that evolved into one of the iconic partnerships of American business. The book, "Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft," is scheduled to go on sale on April 17. A draft of the memoir was viewed by The Wall Street Journal. An excerpt of the book appeared on Vanity Fair's website early Wednesday.
The book gives a revisionist take on some details of Microsoft's history and the relationship between Mr. Gates and his former partner, the two of whom have long been viewed as cordial if not close friends. The book has created a rift between Messrs. Gates and Allen, say people who know both men. In the book's acknowledgments section, Mr. Allen thanks Mr. Gates along with 17 other people for "general and logistical assistance."
The book is "a very balanced portrayal of their relationship," said David Postman, a spokesman for Mr. Allen. "Paul clearly values the input and the ideas and energy of Bill Gates."
"While my recollection of many of these events may differ from Paul's, I value his friendship and the important contributions he made to the world of technology and at Microsoft," Mr. Gates said in a written statement.
Mr. Allen's unflattering account of Mr. Gates in the book is already making waves within the tight circle of early Microsoft alumni, with several people who know both men privately expressing confusion about Mr. Allen's motivations for criticizing his old business partner and questioning the accuracy of Mr. Allen's interpretation of certain events. Mr. Allen, for instance, puts himself in meetings that people familiar with the meetings say he never attended. In one case, Mr. Allen visits Palo Alto, Calif. to help woo a computer scientist who would later become one of the Microsoft's most important programmers. People familiar with the meeting said it was Mr. Gates who made the visit. Mr. Postman said that he isn't aware of any errors in the book.
In the book, Mr. Allen also positions himself as the spark of many of Microsoft's most important ideas, playing down Mr. Gates's role in some cases. Woven throughout the book is a bitterness Mr. Allen expresses for not receiving more credit for his work throughout his career and more shares in Microsoft.
Heart is First on LifeCradle Priority List
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Allezoe Medical Holdings (OTC:ALZM) recently announced, in a press release, the additional members of its wholly-owned subsidiary Organ Transport Systems' Medical Advisory Board. As I write, shares of Allezoe Medical were up slightly at $2.46 per share on heavy volume of more than 7.8 million shares. The company has a market cap of $128 million and a 52-week range between $1.28 and $2.60 per share.
Also, recently, in a press release, Organ Transport Systems revealed that it is in preparations for clinical trials of its LifeCradle, beginning with applications of its technology to donor heart preservation. OTS has selected the heart as the first focus of its clinical trials due to the pressing need for heart sharing in light of the prevalence of heart disease and personal experiences of the Founder.
Organ Transport System's Executive Vice President Dr. Tom Franklin says, "OTS is very fortunate to have access to the experiences and wisdom of internationally renowned, seasoned professionals from the real world of organ transplantation to guide our product development and insertion of the LifeCradle into the organ procurement and preservation process."
Allezoe Medical Holdings is the holding company for Organ Transport Systems, Inc. Organ Transport Systems, Inc. (OTS), headquartered in Frisco, Texas, is a biomedical company engaged in developing, patenting, and commercializing portable hypothermic, oxygenated preservation and transport technology for human organs. OTS plans to redefine human organ transplantation through better preservation with its LifeCradle product line.
For more information, please visit: www.allezoe.com.
Also, recently, in a press release, Organ Transport Systems revealed that it is in preparations for clinical trials of its LifeCradle, beginning with applications of its technology to donor heart preservation. OTS has selected the heart as the first focus of its clinical trials due to the pressing need for heart sharing in light of the prevalence of heart disease and personal experiences of the Founder.
Organ Transport System's Executive Vice President Dr. Tom Franklin says, "OTS is very fortunate to have access to the experiences and wisdom of internationally renowned, seasoned professionals from the real world of organ transplantation to guide our product development and insertion of the LifeCradle into the organ procurement and preservation process."
Allezoe Medical Holdings is the holding company for Organ Transport Systems, Inc. Organ Transport Systems, Inc. (OTS), headquartered in Frisco, Texas, is a biomedical company engaged in developing, patenting, and commercializing portable hypothermic, oxygenated preservation and transport technology for human organs. OTS plans to redefine human organ transplantation through better preservation with its LifeCradle product line.
For more information, please visit: www.allezoe.com.
New Website for Thrive World Wide (PINK:TWWI)
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Thrive World Wide (PINK:TWWI) today announced, in a press release, that it has launched its DailyHotDeal.com website. The website is currently signing up members in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County, Ca. As I write, shares of Thrive World Wide were up 94 percent at $0.032 per share on heavy volume of more than 3.7 million shares. The company has a market cap of $1.3 million and a 52-week range between $0.01 and $0.42 per share.
"We are excited to begin obtaining members in these three Southern California locations. These three metropolitan markets account for over 20 million in population. This is a great beginning for the DailyHotDeals products," said Andrew Schenker, CEO.
According to the press release, Thrive World Wide, through its wholly owned subsidiary Daily Hot Deal, is the newest entry into the social shopping Deal of the Day business. Daily Hot Deal is differentiating itself from its competition by creating a Video Spotlight for each participating merchant at no charge to the business. This gives the business a branded video piece and its members get the opportunity to watch the video and see features of the deal and the business that is featured. Daily Hot Deal will send the video in its daily email to its members; feature it on DailyHotDeals.com as well as placing the Daily Hot Deal video on its Facebook fan page, its YouTube Channel as well as on other media outlets.
For more information, please visit: www.dailyhotdeal.com.
"We are excited to begin obtaining members in these three Southern California locations. These three metropolitan markets account for over 20 million in population. This is a great beginning for the DailyHotDeals products," said Andrew Schenker, CEO.
According to the press release, Thrive World Wide, through its wholly owned subsidiary Daily Hot Deal, is the newest entry into the social shopping Deal of the Day business. Daily Hot Deal is differentiating itself from its competition by creating a Video Spotlight for each participating merchant at no charge to the business. This gives the business a branded video piece and its members get the opportunity to watch the video and see features of the deal and the business that is featured. Daily Hot Deal will send the video in its daily email to its members; feature it on DailyHotDeals.com as well as placing the Daily Hot Deal video on its Facebook fan page, its YouTube Channel as well as on other media outlets.
For more information, please visit: www.dailyhotdeal.com.
Big Volume Today for Gold Standard Mining (OTC:GSTP)
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Gold Standard Mining Corp. (OTC:GSTP), whose subsidiary operates a gold mine in Russia, yesterday announced, in a press release, that it has appointed Ricardo Valls, P.Geo., M.Sc. as the Company’s Chief Geologist and QP. Mr. Valls will be responsible for further developing and managing the Company's exploration projects. As I write, shares of Gold Standard Mining were up 20 percent at $0.60 per share on heavy volume of more than 2 million shares compared to its average daily volume of about 104,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $122 million and a 52-week range between $0.12 and $4.51 per share.
“We are ecstatic to have Mr. Valls join the Company as its Chief Geologist and QP. Based upon Mr. Valls' language proficiency, he will be able to effectively communicate with the Company’s personnel in Russia as well as with the investment community throughout the world. Most importantly, Mr. Valls has been involved with some of the most successful mining companies throughout the world. We welcome him on board,” stated Pantelis Zachos, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Standard Mining.
For more information, please visit: www.goldstandardmining.com.
“We are ecstatic to have Mr. Valls join the Company as its Chief Geologist and QP. Based upon Mr. Valls' language proficiency, he will be able to effectively communicate with the Company’s personnel in Russia as well as with the investment community throughout the world. Most importantly, Mr. Valls has been involved with some of the most successful mining companies throughout the world. We welcome him on board,” stated Pantelis Zachos, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Standard Mining.
For more information, please visit: www.goldstandardmining.com.
UnionTown Energy (OTC:UTOG) Appoints New Director: +10%
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- UnionTown Energy Inc. (OTC:UTOG) today announced, in a press release, the appointment of Al Radford to the Company's Board of Directors. As I write, shares of UnionTown Energy were up 10 percent at $1.70 per share on heavy volume of just over 1 million shares. The company has a market cap of $365 million and a 52-week range between $0.38 and $2.60 per share.
According to the press release, Mr. Radford is currently the President of Formation Fluid Management Inc., a publicly traded company on the TSX Venture Stock Exchange. Previously, he was the General Sales Manager for Terroco Industries, a diversified oilfield service company, where he led an effort that grew sales from $22 million to $86 million in six years.
"Based on his extensive public company and oil industry experience, Mr. Radford will provide UnionTown Energy with strong operational management skills, business planning, reporting and corporate governance oversight," stated President and CEO Darren Stevenson. "We welcome his future contributions to our growing business, including receiving his input on key company decisions as we move forward with our business growth plan and property acquisition strategy."
For more information, please visit www.uniontownenergy.com.
According to the press release, Mr. Radford is currently the President of Formation Fluid Management Inc., a publicly traded company on the TSX Venture Stock Exchange. Previously, he was the General Sales Manager for Terroco Industries, a diversified oilfield service company, where he led an effort that grew sales from $22 million to $86 million in six years.
"Based on his extensive public company and oil industry experience, Mr. Radford will provide UnionTown Energy with strong operational management skills, business planning, reporting and corporate governance oversight," stated President and CEO Darren Stevenson. "We welcome his future contributions to our growing business, including receiving his input on key company decisions as we move forward with our business growth plan and property acquisition strategy."
For more information, please visit www.uniontownenergy.com.
LargeCap Stocks to Watch Today
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Drug company Cephalon is facing a hostile bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, which is offering $73 a share, a 24% premium to Cephalon's closing price Tuesday of $58.75. Cephalon shares rose 30.7% to $76.80 in premarket trading Wednesday. Shares of Valeant were rising 18.3% to $52.50.
Investment manager BlackRock was popping 5.1% to $196 as it replaces biotech company Genzyme in the S&P 500 after the markets close on Friday.
Phosphate and potash company Mosaic was up 1.8% to $80.25 ahead of its third-quarter earnings report after the markets close Tuesday.
Discount store chain Family Dollar was rising 1.4% to $53.15 after reporting second-quarter earnings of 98 cents a share, beating expectations by a penny.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based cloud computing application maker Tibco Software was down 1% to $26.01 in premarket trading after edging past Wall Street's expectations for its fiscal first-quarter results. While Tibco's performance was ahead of the consensus view, the magnitude of the beat was only 5% vs. a 16% average beat in the previous eight quarters.
Chemicals company DuPont was rising 0.6% to $54.89 after its subsidiary DuPont Denmark extended a $6 billion offer for food ingredients company Danisco to April 29 to allow for additional time to obtain regulatory approvals in the European Union and China. So far, shareholders representing a mere 6% stake in Danisco have accepted DuPont's offer, 90% short of the acceptances the buyer would have needed to meet its original offer closing date of April 1.
Wal-Mart was rising 0.6% to $52.56 as judges expressed skepticism about a large class-action lawsuit against the giant retailer over sex discrimination.
Wall Street rolled out the welcome wagon for Apollo Global Management on Tuesday as the private-equity firm's long-awaited initial public offering received a rousing reception.
The maker of the Invisalign teeth straightening system, Align Technology, agreed to acquire dentistry imaging company Cadent for $190 million.
Investment manager BlackRock was popping 5.1% to $196 as it replaces biotech company Genzyme in the S&P 500 after the markets close on Friday.
Phosphate and potash company Mosaic was up 1.8% to $80.25 ahead of its third-quarter earnings report after the markets close Tuesday.
Discount store chain Family Dollar was rising 1.4% to $53.15 after reporting second-quarter earnings of 98 cents a share, beating expectations by a penny.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based cloud computing application maker Tibco Software was down 1% to $26.01 in premarket trading after edging past Wall Street's expectations for its fiscal first-quarter results. While Tibco's performance was ahead of the consensus view, the magnitude of the beat was only 5% vs. a 16% average beat in the previous eight quarters.
Chemicals company DuPont was rising 0.6% to $54.89 after its subsidiary DuPont Denmark extended a $6 billion offer for food ingredients company Danisco to April 29 to allow for additional time to obtain regulatory approvals in the European Union and China. So far, shareholders representing a mere 6% stake in Danisco have accepted DuPont's offer, 90% short of the acceptances the buyer would have needed to meet its original offer closing date of April 1.
Wal-Mart was rising 0.6% to $52.56 as judges expressed skepticism about a large class-action lawsuit against the giant retailer over sex discrimination.
Wall Street rolled out the welcome wagon for Apollo Global Management on Tuesday as the private-equity firm's long-awaited initial public offering received a rousing reception.
The maker of the Invisalign teeth straightening system, Align Technology, agreed to acquire dentistry imaging company Cadent for $190 million.
3 Things to Know Before the Market Opens
THE DAY AHEAD
March 30
*Stocks were generally higher throughout Asia overnight. The Nikkei was up more than two and a half percent, the Hang Seng added almost one and three quarters percent and Australia rose 1.4%. Shanghai was an exception with a decline of a slight fraction, maybe on the rumblings of the possibility of tighter policy by the PBOC. European indexes are also broadly higher, with the Dax up by more than one and a half percent and the Footsie is currently better by about a half percent. US stock futures are up by a half percent or so as I write.
*The preliminary February reading of Japan’s Industrial Production was up 0.4%, better than the expected decline of 0.1%, however it should be said that the survey was conducted before the earthquake and related events.
*The Fukushima reactor situation is said to be stabilizing, but the quality of information continues to be challenged.
*Libya, Syria, Jordan, et al, remain in a state of flux.
*The March reading of the Confederation of British Industry Retail Sales Index rose more than expected, up to 15 from 6 the month before, but sales are described as “subdued” because the index has averaged 25 over the past year.
*US mortgage applications were down 7.5% in the week ended March 25, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association; both key components were down in the week, but the overall decline was driven by a 10.1% drop in refinancing.
*The Challenger Group says there were 41,528 job cut announcements in March; down 9k from the month before and almost 39% lower than a year ago.
*ADP is scheduled to release at 7:15am CDT their estimate of the net change of private sector payrolls in March; it is expected to be +208k.
*The weekly report on energy inventories is due out at 9:30am CDT. Stocks of Crude Oil are forecast to increase 1.5 million barrels, Gasoline inventories are expected to fall 2.0 million and the estimate for Distillates is -1.0 million.
*The Fed is scheduled to buy Treasuries today that are due to mature between 10/15/13 and 2/28/15; the results of the operation will be announced just after 10:00am CDT.
*The Treasury plans to sell $29 billion 7 Year Notes today, the results of the auction will be announced just after noon CDT.
*There are three Fed speakers on the calendar today, including: KC Fed boss Hoenig, who is set to speak at the London School of Economics at 12:30pm CDT; Richmond Fedster Lacker will testify at 1:00pm CDT before a House Committee on the Dodd/Frank Act; and St. Louis Fed’s Bullard continues his excellent European adventure with a speech at a UBS dinner in London at 3:00pm CDT, his topic is “US Monetary Policy and the Path to Normalization”.
March 30
*Stocks were generally higher throughout Asia overnight. The Nikkei was up more than two and a half percent, the Hang Seng added almost one and three quarters percent and Australia rose 1.4%. Shanghai was an exception with a decline of a slight fraction, maybe on the rumblings of the possibility of tighter policy by the PBOC. European indexes are also broadly higher, with the Dax up by more than one and a half percent and the Footsie is currently better by about a half percent. US stock futures are up by a half percent or so as I write.
*The preliminary February reading of Japan’s Industrial Production was up 0.4%, better than the expected decline of 0.1%, however it should be said that the survey was conducted before the earthquake and related events.
*The Fukushima reactor situation is said to be stabilizing, but the quality of information continues to be challenged.
*Libya, Syria, Jordan, et al, remain in a state of flux.
*The March reading of the Confederation of British Industry Retail Sales Index rose more than expected, up to 15 from 6 the month before, but sales are described as “subdued” because the index has averaged 25 over the past year.
*US mortgage applications were down 7.5% in the week ended March 25, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association; both key components were down in the week, but the overall decline was driven by a 10.1% drop in refinancing.
*The Challenger Group says there were 41,528 job cut announcements in March; down 9k from the month before and almost 39% lower than a year ago.
*ADP is scheduled to release at 7:15am CDT their estimate of the net change of private sector payrolls in March; it is expected to be +208k.
*The weekly report on energy inventories is due out at 9:30am CDT. Stocks of Crude Oil are forecast to increase 1.5 million barrels, Gasoline inventories are expected to fall 2.0 million and the estimate for Distillates is -1.0 million.
*The Fed is scheduled to buy Treasuries today that are due to mature between 10/15/13 and 2/28/15; the results of the operation will be announced just after 10:00am CDT.
*The Treasury plans to sell $29 billion 7 Year Notes today, the results of the auction will be announced just after noon CDT.
*There are three Fed speakers on the calendar today, including: KC Fed boss Hoenig, who is set to speak at the London School of Economics at 12:30pm CDT; Richmond Fedster Lacker will testify at 1:00pm CDT before a House Committee on the Dodd/Frank Act; and St. Louis Fed’s Bullard continues his excellent European adventure with a speech at a UBS dinner in London at 3:00pm CDT, his topic is “US Monetary Policy and the Path to Normalization”.
Big Volume Today for Gold Standard Mining (OTC:GSTP)
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Gold Standard Mining Corp. (OTC:GSTP) yesterday announced, in a press release, whose subsidiary operates a gold mine in Russia, that it has appointed Ricardo Valls, P.Geo., M.Sc. as the Company’s Chief Geologist and QP. Mr. Valls will be responsible for further developing and managing the Company's exploration projects. As I write, shares of Gold Standard Mining were up 24 percent at $0.62 per share on heavy volume of more than 1.1 million shares compared to its average daily volume of just over 104,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $126 million and a 52-week range between $0.12 and $4.51 per share.
“We are ecstatic to have Mr. Valls join the Company as its Chief Geologist and QP. Based upon Mr. Valls' language proficiency, he will be able to effectively communicate with the Company’s personnel in Russia as well as with the investment community throughout the world. Most importantly, Mr. Valls has been involved with some of the most successful mining companies throughout the world. We welcome him on board,” stated Pantelis Zachos, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Standard Mining.
For more information, please visit: www.goldstandardmining.com.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures (PWRV) by Maxwell Media.
“We are ecstatic to have Mr. Valls join the Company as its Chief Geologist and QP. Based upon Mr. Valls' language proficiency, he will be able to effectively communicate with the Company’s personnel in Russia as well as with the investment community throughout the world. Most importantly, Mr. Valls has been involved with some of the most successful mining companies throughout the world. We welcome him on board,” stated Pantelis Zachos, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Standard Mining.
For more information, please visit: www.goldstandardmining.com.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures (PWRV) by Maxwell Media.
UnionTown Energy (OTC:UTOG) Appoints New Director: +7%
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- UnionTown Energy Inc. (OTC:UTOG) today announced, in a press release, the appointment of Al Radford to the Company's Board of Directors. As I write, shares of UnionTown were up 7 percent at $1.66 per share on volume of nearly 250,000 shares compared to its average daily volume of 592,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $357 million and a 52-week range between $0.38 and $2.60 per share.
"Based on his extensive public company and oil industry experience, Mr. Radford will provide UnionTown Energy with strong operational management skills, business planning, reporting and corporate governance oversight," stated President and CEO of UnionTown Energy Darren Stevenson. "We welcome his future contributions to our growing business, including receiving his input on key company decisions as we move forward with our business growth plan and property acquisition strategy."
UnionTown Energy Inc. is focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas properties. The Company is pursuing a strategy of building a portfolio of energy producing assets in known and producing regional oil fields throughout North America.
For more information, please visit www.uniontownenergy.com.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures (PWRV) by Maxwell Media.
"Based on his extensive public company and oil industry experience, Mr. Radford will provide UnionTown Energy with strong operational management skills, business planning, reporting and corporate governance oversight," stated President and CEO of UnionTown Energy Darren Stevenson. "We welcome his future contributions to our growing business, including receiving his input on key company decisions as we move forward with our business growth plan and property acquisition strategy."
UnionTown Energy Inc. is focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas properties. The Company is pursuing a strategy of building a portfolio of energy producing assets in known and producing regional oil fields throughout North America.
For more information, please visit www.uniontownenergy.com.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures (PWRV) by Maxwell Media.
Stocks to Watch
Oxford, MS 3/30/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Drug company Cephalon is facing a hostile bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, which is offering $73 a share, a 24% premium to Cephalon's closing price Tuesday of $58.75. Cephalon shares rose 30.7% to $76.80 in premarket trading Wednesday. Shares of Valeant were rising 18.3% to $52.50.
Investment manager BlackRock was popping 5.1% to $196 as it replaces biotech company Genzyme in the S&P 500 after the markets close on Friday.
Phosphate and potash company Mosaic was up 1.8% to $80.25 ahead of its third-quarter earnings report after the markets close Tuesday.
Discount store chain Family Dollar was rising 1.4% to $53.15 after reporting second-quarter earnings of 98 cents a share, beating expectations by a penny.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based cloud computing application maker Tibco Software was down 1% to $26.01 in premarket trading after edging past Wall Street's expectations for its fiscal first-quarter results. While Tibco's performance was ahead of the consensus view, the magnitude of the beat was only 5% vs. a 16% average beat in the previous eight quarters.
Chemicals company DuPont was rising 0.6% to $54.89 after its subsidiary DuPont Denmark extended a $6 billion offer for food ingredients company Danisco to April 29 to allow for additional time to obtain regulatory approvals in the European Union and China. So far, shareholders representing a mere 6% stake in Danisco have accepted DuPont's offer, 90% short of the acceptances the buyer would have needed to meet its original offer closing date of April 1.
Wal-Mart was rising 0.6% to $52.56 as judges expressed skepticism about a large class-action lawsuit against the giant retailer over sex discrimination.
Wall Street rolled out the welcome wagon for Apollo Global Management on Tuesday as the private-equity firm's long-awaited initial public offering received a rousing reception.
The maker of the Invisalign teeth straightening system, Align Technology, agreed to acquire dentistry imaging company Cadent for $190 million.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures (PWRV) by Maxwell Media.
Investment manager BlackRock was popping 5.1% to $196 as it replaces biotech company Genzyme in the S&P 500 after the markets close on Friday.
Phosphate and potash company Mosaic was up 1.8% to $80.25 ahead of its third-quarter earnings report after the markets close Tuesday.
Discount store chain Family Dollar was rising 1.4% to $53.15 after reporting second-quarter earnings of 98 cents a share, beating expectations by a penny.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based cloud computing application maker Tibco Software was down 1% to $26.01 in premarket trading after edging past Wall Street's expectations for its fiscal first-quarter results. While Tibco's performance was ahead of the consensus view, the magnitude of the beat was only 5% vs. a 16% average beat in the previous eight quarters.
Chemicals company DuPont was rising 0.6% to $54.89 after its subsidiary DuPont Denmark extended a $6 billion offer for food ingredients company Danisco to April 29 to allow for additional time to obtain regulatory approvals in the European Union and China. So far, shareholders representing a mere 6% stake in Danisco have accepted DuPont's offer, 90% short of the acceptances the buyer would have needed to meet its original offer closing date of April 1.
Wal-Mart was rising 0.6% to $52.56 as judges expressed skepticism about a large class-action lawsuit against the giant retailer over sex discrimination.
Wall Street rolled out the welcome wagon for Apollo Global Management on Tuesday as the private-equity firm's long-awaited initial public offering received a rousing reception.
The maker of the Invisalign teeth straightening system, Align Technology, agreed to acquire dentistry imaging company Cadent for $190 million.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures (PWRV) by Maxwell Media.
3 Things to Know Before the Market Opens
THE DAY AHEAD
March 30
*Stocks were generally higher throughout Asia overnight. The Nikkei was up more than two and a half percent, the Hang Seng added almost one and three quarters percent and Australia rose 1.4%. Shanghai was an exception with a decline of a slight fraction, maybe on the rumblings of the possibility of tighter policy by the PBOC. European indexes are also broadly higher, with the Dax up by more than one and a half percent and the Footsie is currently better by about a half percent. US stock futures are up by a half percent or so as I write.
*The preliminary February reading of Japan’s Industrial Production was up 0.4%, better than the expected decline of 0.1%, however it should be said that the survey was conducted before the earthquake and related events.
*The Fukushima reactor situation is said to be stabilizing, but the quality of information continues to be challenged.
*Libya, Syria, Jordan, et al, remain in a state of flux.
*The March reading of the Confederation of British Industry Retail Sales Index rose more than expected, up to 15 from 6 the month before, but sales are described as “subdued” because the index has averaged 25 over the past year.
*US mortgage applications were down 7.5% in the week ended March 25, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association; both key components were down in the week, but the overall decline was driven by a 10.1% drop in refinancing.
*The Challenger Group says there were 41,528 job cut announcements in March; down 9k from the month before and almost 39% lower than a year ago.
*ADP is scheduled to release at 7:15am CDT their estimate of the net change of private sector payrolls in March; it is expected to be +208k.
*The weekly report on energy inventories is due out at 9:30am CDT. Stocks of Crude Oil are forecast to increase 1.5 million barrels, Gasoline inventories are expected to fall 2.0 million and the estimate for Distillates is -1.0 million.
*The Fed is scheduled to buy Treasuries today that are due to mature between 10/15/13 and 2/28/15; the results of the operation will be announced just after 10:00am CDT.
*The Treasury plans to sell $29 billion 7 Year Notes today, the results of the auction will be announced just after noon CDT.
*There are three Fed speakers on the calendar today, including: KC Fed boss Hoenig, who is set to speak at the London School of Economics at 12:30pm CDT; Richmond Fedster Lacker will testify at 1:00pm CDT before a House Committee on the Dodd/Frank Act; and St. Louis Fed’s Bullard continues his excellent European adventure with a speech at a UBS dinner in London at 3:00pm CDT, his topic is “US Monetary Policy and the Path to Normalization”.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures (PWRV) by Maxwell Media.
March 30
*Stocks were generally higher throughout Asia overnight. The Nikkei was up more than two and a half percent, the Hang Seng added almost one and three quarters percent and Australia rose 1.4%. Shanghai was an exception with a decline of a slight fraction, maybe on the rumblings of the possibility of tighter policy by the PBOC. European indexes are also broadly higher, with the Dax up by more than one and a half percent and the Footsie is currently better by about a half percent. US stock futures are up by a half percent or so as I write.
*The preliminary February reading of Japan’s Industrial Production was up 0.4%, better than the expected decline of 0.1%, however it should be said that the survey was conducted before the earthquake and related events.
*The Fukushima reactor situation is said to be stabilizing, but the quality of information continues to be challenged.
*Libya, Syria, Jordan, et al, remain in a state of flux.
*The March reading of the Confederation of British Industry Retail Sales Index rose more than expected, up to 15 from 6 the month before, but sales are described as “subdued” because the index has averaged 25 over the past year.
*US mortgage applications were down 7.5% in the week ended March 25, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association; both key components were down in the week, but the overall decline was driven by a 10.1% drop in refinancing.
*The Challenger Group says there were 41,528 job cut announcements in March; down 9k from the month before and almost 39% lower than a year ago.
*ADP is scheduled to release at 7:15am CDT their estimate of the net change of private sector payrolls in March; it is expected to be +208k.
*The weekly report on energy inventories is due out at 9:30am CDT. Stocks of Crude Oil are forecast to increase 1.5 million barrels, Gasoline inventories are expected to fall 2.0 million and the estimate for Distillates is -1.0 million.
*The Fed is scheduled to buy Treasuries today that are due to mature between 10/15/13 and 2/28/15; the results of the operation will be announced just after 10:00am CDT.
*The Treasury plans to sell $29 billion 7 Year Notes today, the results of the auction will be announced just after noon CDT.
*There are three Fed speakers on the calendar today, including: KC Fed boss Hoenig, who is set to speak at the London School of Economics at 12:30pm CDT; Richmond Fedster Lacker will testify at 1:00pm CDT before a House Committee on the Dodd/Frank Act; and St. Louis Fed’s Bullard continues his excellent European adventure with a speech at a UBS dinner in London at 3:00pm CDT, his topic is “US Monetary Policy and the Path to Normalization”.
Disclaimer: Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures (PWRV) by Maxwell Media.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Music Locker Service from Amazon Faces Backlash
Oxford, MS 3/29/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- A new Amazon.com Inc service that lets customers store songs and play them on a variety of phones and computers is facing a backlash from the music industry that could ignite a legal battle.
Amazon's Cloud Drive, announced on Tuesday, allows customers to store about 1,000 songs on the company's Web servers for free instead of their own hard drives and play them over an Internet connection directly from Web browsers and on phones running Google Inc's Android software.
Sony Music, home to artists such as Shakira and Kings of Leon, was upset by Amazon's decision to launch the service without new licenses for music streaming, said spokeswoman Liz Young.
"We hope that they'll reach a new license deal," Young said, "but we're keeping all of our legal options open."
Amazon beat rivals Google and Apple Inc into the market for such "music locker" services, which are meant to appeal to consumers frustrated by the complexities of storing their favorite songs at work, home and on their smartphones. Apple and Google were expected to launch their services at the end of last year.
Shares of Amazon rose 3.1 percent to close at $174.62 on Nasdaq.
Music labels were informed of the plans last week. Only later did Amazon address the issue of negotiating licenses, one source close to the discussions said.
That executive called the move "somewhat stunning" and noted that some within the media industry said the service might be illegal.
"I've never seen a company of their size make an announcement, launch a service and simultaneously say they're trying to get licenses," said the executive, who requested anonymity because the discussions were not public.
In 2007, EMI sued MP3tunes, which offered a similar service. Consumers are allowed to store music files on their own computers, but it is unclear whether they have that right when they use remote storage services offered by cloud computing.
"The labels have engaged in a legal terror campaign over the last 10 years using litigation to try and slow technology progress," MP3tunes founder Michael Robertson said of the music industry's latest reaction to Amazon's plans. MP3tunes is based in San Diego.
Amazon's service is part of its plan to be a bigger player in the digital content business and reduce its reliance on the sales of CDs and books.
"They don't have leadership in digital formats," said BGC Partners analyst Colin Gillis. "The next big race is locker services -- that's what we want."
Gillis said he expected Google to introduce a remote music storage service in May and for Apple to follow suit in June.
Although Amazon's service lets users listen to music from most computers or phones regardless of where they bought the song, it will not work on Apple's iPhones or have an "app" on that company's devices.
Amazon said customers would initially get 5 gigabytes of free storage, enough for about 1,250 songs or 2,000 photographs. They can buy 20 gigabytes for $20 a year.
Alternatively, a customer can get an upgrade to 20 gigabytes of free storage with the purchase of any MP3 format album from Amazon. New music purchases from Amazon saved directly to the cloud service will not count against any storage quota.
Users can save music files in MP3 as well as the AAC format, which is the standard for Apple's iTunes service.
Amazon is also offering Cloud Player, which allows users to listen to music, download tracks and make playlists.
On Nasdaq, Google rose 1.1 percent to $581.73, and Apple fell 0.2 percent to $350.96.
(Additional reporting by Yinka Adegoke and Kenneth Li in New York and Sakthi Prasad in Bangalore; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick, Lisa Von Ahn and Richard Chang)
Amazon's Cloud Drive, announced on Tuesday, allows customers to store about 1,000 songs on the company's Web servers for free instead of their own hard drives and play them over an Internet connection directly from Web browsers and on phones running Google Inc's Android software.
Sony Music, home to artists such as Shakira and Kings of Leon, was upset by Amazon's decision to launch the service without new licenses for music streaming, said spokeswoman Liz Young.
"We hope that they'll reach a new license deal," Young said, "but we're keeping all of our legal options open."
Amazon beat rivals Google and Apple Inc into the market for such "music locker" services, which are meant to appeal to consumers frustrated by the complexities of storing their favorite songs at work, home and on their smartphones. Apple and Google were expected to launch their services at the end of last year.
Shares of Amazon rose 3.1 percent to close at $174.62 on Nasdaq.
Music labels were informed of the plans last week. Only later did Amazon address the issue of negotiating licenses, one source close to the discussions said.
That executive called the move "somewhat stunning" and noted that some within the media industry said the service might be illegal.
"I've never seen a company of their size make an announcement, launch a service and simultaneously say they're trying to get licenses," said the executive, who requested anonymity because the discussions were not public.
In 2007, EMI sued MP3tunes, which offered a similar service. Consumers are allowed to store music files on their own computers, but it is unclear whether they have that right when they use remote storage services offered by cloud computing.
"The labels have engaged in a legal terror campaign over the last 10 years using litigation to try and slow technology progress," MP3tunes founder Michael Robertson said of the music industry's latest reaction to Amazon's plans. MP3tunes is based in San Diego.
Amazon's service is part of its plan to be a bigger player in the digital content business and reduce its reliance on the sales of CDs and books.
"They don't have leadership in digital formats," said BGC Partners analyst Colin Gillis. "The next big race is locker services -- that's what we want."
Gillis said he expected Google to introduce a remote music storage service in May and for Apple to follow suit in June.
Although Amazon's service lets users listen to music from most computers or phones regardless of where they bought the song, it will not work on Apple's iPhones or have an "app" on that company's devices.
Amazon said customers would initially get 5 gigabytes of free storage, enough for about 1,250 songs or 2,000 photographs. They can buy 20 gigabytes for $20 a year.
Alternatively, a customer can get an upgrade to 20 gigabytes of free storage with the purchase of any MP3 format album from Amazon. New music purchases from Amazon saved directly to the cloud service will not count against any storage quota.
Users can save music files in MP3 as well as the AAC format, which is the standard for Apple's iTunes service.
Amazon is also offering Cloud Player, which allows users to listen to music, download tracks and make playlists.
On Nasdaq, Google rose 1.1 percent to $581.73, and Apple fell 0.2 percent to $350.96.
(Additional reporting by Yinka Adegoke and Kenneth Li in New York and Sakthi Prasad in Bangalore; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick, Lisa Von Ahn and Richard Chang)
Nokia Suing Apple Over Patents
Oxford, MS 3/29/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Nokia is suing Apple in the United States for allegedly infringing patents in its mobile phones, portable music players, tablets and computers, the Finnish company said Tuesday.
The complaint, filed with United States International Trade Commission, ITC, is the latest in a string of lawsuits by Nokia and comes as the world's largest handset maker struggles to keep up with smartphone rivals such as Apple Inc.
Apple and Nokia Corp. have been locked in a long-running legal battle over patent claims, with each side accusing the other of infringing on patents that cover features such as swiping gestures on touch screens and the built-in "app store" for downloading updated programs.
The major phone makers -- including Apple, Nokia, Microsoft, Motorola and Taiwan's HTC -- are increasingly turning to patent litigation as they jockey for any edge to expand their share of the rapidly growing smartphone market. Companies such as Nokia are also seeking to protect their business as the popular iPhone encroaches on the rest of the industry.
The lawsuits cover all aspects of basic phone use, from technology used to synchronize email, calendars and contacts, to methods to extend battery life.
Although these legal disputes generally don't stop products from reaching consumers, litigation can be used to extract licensing fees from competitors. It can also help distract rivals and even discourage them from entering a particular market.
Nokia said the seven patents in the new complaint relate to its "pioneering innovations" that Apple allegedly is using "to create key features in its products, including in multitasking operating systems, data synchronization, positioning, call quality and the use of Bluetooth accessories."
Last week, the United States International Trade Commission found no violation in an earlier complaint. Nokia said it "is waiting to see the full details of the ruling before deciding on the next steps in that case."
Last year, Nokia Corp. also sued Apple Inc. in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands for allegedly infringing its patents with technology used in the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Those followed earlier lawsuits by Nokia claiming that a broad swath of Apple products violate its patents. Apple had earlier responded with its own infringement claims against Nokia.
"Our latest ITC filing means we now have 46 Nokia patents in suit against Apple, many filed more than 10 years before Apple made its first iPhone," said Paul Melin, vice president of intellectual property at Nokia.
"Nokia is a leading innovator in technologies needed to build great mobile products and Apple must stop building its products using Nokia's proprietary innovation."
The legal disputes come amid increasing competition in the fast-growing smartphone market. Tech companies are scrambling to win over the growing number of consumers buying handsets that come with email, Web surfing and scores of apps for checking the weather, updating Facebook and other tasks.
Nokia has been struggling against stiff competition, especially from the iPhone and Research in Motion's BlackBerry.
Nokia said that during the past two decades it has invested some euro43 billion in research and development to build "one of the wireless industry's strongest and broadest IPR portfolios," which includes more than 10,000 patent families.
In addition to the two ITC complaints, Nokia said it has filed cases on the same patents and others in Delaware, and has further cases proceeding in Mannheim, Dusseldorf and the Federal Patent Court in Germany, the UK High Court in London and the District Court of the Hague in the Netherlands. Some of them will come to trial in the next few months.
Nokia stock closed almost unchanged at euro6.17 ($8.68) on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
The complaint, filed with United States International Trade Commission, ITC, is the latest in a string of lawsuits by Nokia and comes as the world's largest handset maker struggles to keep up with smartphone rivals such as Apple Inc.
Apple and Nokia Corp. have been locked in a long-running legal battle over patent claims, with each side accusing the other of infringing on patents that cover features such as swiping gestures on touch screens and the built-in "app store" for downloading updated programs.
The major phone makers -- including Apple, Nokia, Microsoft, Motorola and Taiwan's HTC -- are increasingly turning to patent litigation as they jockey for any edge to expand their share of the rapidly growing smartphone market. Companies such as Nokia are also seeking to protect their business as the popular iPhone encroaches on the rest of the industry.
The lawsuits cover all aspects of basic phone use, from technology used to synchronize email, calendars and contacts, to methods to extend battery life.
Although these legal disputes generally don't stop products from reaching consumers, litigation can be used to extract licensing fees from competitors. It can also help distract rivals and even discourage them from entering a particular market.
Nokia said the seven patents in the new complaint relate to its "pioneering innovations" that Apple allegedly is using "to create key features in its products, including in multitasking operating systems, data synchronization, positioning, call quality and the use of Bluetooth accessories."
Last week, the United States International Trade Commission found no violation in an earlier complaint. Nokia said it "is waiting to see the full details of the ruling before deciding on the next steps in that case."
Last year, Nokia Corp. also sued Apple Inc. in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands for allegedly infringing its patents with technology used in the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Those followed earlier lawsuits by Nokia claiming that a broad swath of Apple products violate its patents. Apple had earlier responded with its own infringement claims against Nokia.
"Our latest ITC filing means we now have 46 Nokia patents in suit against Apple, many filed more than 10 years before Apple made its first iPhone," said Paul Melin, vice president of intellectual property at Nokia.
"Nokia is a leading innovator in technologies needed to build great mobile products and Apple must stop building its products using Nokia's proprietary innovation."
The legal disputes come amid increasing competition in the fast-growing smartphone market. Tech companies are scrambling to win over the growing number of consumers buying handsets that come with email, Web surfing and scores of apps for checking the weather, updating Facebook and other tasks.
Nokia has been struggling against stiff competition, especially from the iPhone and Research in Motion's BlackBerry.
Nokia said that during the past two decades it has invested some euro43 billion in research and development to build "one of the wireless industry's strongest and broadest IPR portfolios," which includes more than 10,000 patent families.
In addition to the two ITC complaints, Nokia said it has filed cases on the same patents and others in Delaware, and has further cases proceeding in Mannheim, Dusseldorf and the Federal Patent Court in Germany, the UK High Court in London and the District Court of the Hague in the Netherlands. Some of them will come to trial in the next few months.
Nokia stock closed almost unchanged at euro6.17 ($8.68) on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
How to Manage an Innovative Biotech Company in Bad Times
Oxford, MS 3/29/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Power of the Dream Ventures, Inc. (OTC:PWRV) today announced, in a press release, that Dr. Julianna Lisziewicz CEO of Genetic Immunity is invited to present at the Conference Innovation in Healthcare. As I write, shares of Power of the Dream were down 22 percent at $0.36 per share on volume of nearly 36,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $18 million and a 52-week range between $0.07 and $0.67 per share.
The European Commission's Directorates-General Research and Innovation, Enterprise and Industry and Health and Consumers are jointly organizing the Conference 'Innovation in Healthcare: from Research to Market,' in Brussels on 30-31 March 2011.
This conference will bring together key stakeholders of the healthcare sector to highlight and discuss the policy developments needed for research and innovation in healthcare at European and National level, in the frame of the Innovation Union and beyond.
Dr. Lisziewicz will share her experiences with the audience in the section 'Fostering Entrepreneurship.' The main topic of her lecture is, "How to manage an innovative biotech company in 'bad times.'" Indeed, as one of the leading innovative biotechnology companies, Genetic Immunity was able not just survive in the last two years, during the financial crisis, but achieved major value creation milestones.
Genetic Immunity's lead product DermaVir against HIV/AIDS is the first disease modifying approach in the field of the immunotherapy. It is the first product candidate in a broad spectrum of the company's portfolio targeting huge unmet medical needs like chronic infection, cancer and allergy. Data of Phase II clinical trials demonstrated excellent safety, immunogenicity and antiviral efficacy and have shown clinically significant median 70% viral load reduction in patients treated, as compared to placebo, without any side effects, according to the press release.
Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars (monthly) for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures.
The European Commission's Directorates-General Research and Innovation, Enterprise and Industry and Health and Consumers are jointly organizing the Conference 'Innovation in Healthcare: from Research to Market,' in Brussels on 30-31 March 2011.
This conference will bring together key stakeholders of the healthcare sector to highlight and discuss the policy developments needed for research and innovation in healthcare at European and National level, in the frame of the Innovation Union and beyond.
Dr. Lisziewicz will share her experiences with the audience in the section 'Fostering Entrepreneurship.' The main topic of her lecture is, "How to manage an innovative biotech company in 'bad times.'" Indeed, as one of the leading innovative biotechnology companies, Genetic Immunity was able not just survive in the last two years, during the financial crisis, but achieved major value creation milestones.
Genetic Immunity's lead product DermaVir against HIV/AIDS is the first disease modifying approach in the field of the immunotherapy. It is the first product candidate in a broad spectrum of the company's portfolio targeting huge unmet medical needs like chronic infection, cancer and allergy. Data of Phase II clinical trials demonstrated excellent safety, immunogenicity and antiviral efficacy and have shown clinically significant median 70% viral load reduction in patients treated, as compared to placebo, without any side effects, according to the press release.
Kings of Content has been compensated three thousand dollars (monthly) for coverage of Power of the Dream Ventures.
Sharing Video Content Made Easier
Oxford, MS 3/29/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Thwapr, Inc. (OTC:THWI), a social mobile video and photo sharing service, today announced, in a press release, that it is offering both brands and agencies a white label service for sharing video content to mobile devices in a fully branded viewing environment. As I write, shares of Thwapr were down 14 percent at $0.36 per share on volume of just over 91,000 shares compared to its average daily volume of 132,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $18 million and a 52-week range between $0.20 and $1.83 per share.
"We understand that marketers want to control their message and brand experience," says Bruce Goldstein, CEO, Thwapr. "They trust Thwapr to deliver a great mobile video experience and provide a consistent visual representation of their brand across a wide range of devices. No app required."
Thwapr's cloud-based mobile video sharing services enable brands to effectively reach and motivate customers through video regardless of device, network or carrier. The Company's white label program is designed to put brands in complete control of their mobile video user experience by offering each client a viewing environment.
Brands who have used Thwapr to connect with fans and customers include professional sports, music and entertainment brands such as the Miami Dolphins, the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes, the Vans Warped Tour, the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and the Lordz of Brooklyn, among others, according to the press release.
Founded in 2007, Thwapr strives to make mobile video sharing easy to use for both users and brands. Thwapr empowers users to get their moments moving and enables brands to mobilize and monetize content, extending distribution reach while delivering the highest possible quality and user experience regardless of device, network or carrier. Founded by digital video pioneers from Apple, Avid and MTV, Thwapr's patent-pending technology is revolutionizing mobile video.
For more information, please visit: www.thwapr.com.
"We understand that marketers want to control their message and brand experience," says Bruce Goldstein, CEO, Thwapr. "They trust Thwapr to deliver a great mobile video experience and provide a consistent visual representation of their brand across a wide range of devices. No app required."
Thwapr's cloud-based mobile video sharing services enable brands to effectively reach and motivate customers through video regardless of device, network or carrier. The Company's white label program is designed to put brands in complete control of their mobile video user experience by offering each client a viewing environment.
Brands who have used Thwapr to connect with fans and customers include professional sports, music and entertainment brands such as the Miami Dolphins, the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes, the Vans Warped Tour, the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and the Lordz of Brooklyn, among others, according to the press release.
Founded in 2007, Thwapr strives to make mobile video sharing easy to use for both users and brands. Thwapr empowers users to get their moments moving and enables brands to mobilize and monetize content, extending distribution reach while delivering the highest possible quality and user experience regardless of device, network or carrier. Founded by digital video pioneers from Apple, Avid and MTV, Thwapr's patent-pending technology is revolutionizing mobile video.
For more information, please visit: www.thwapr.com.
Amerigo Energy (OTC:AGOE) to Acquire Grazy.com
Oxford, MS 3/29/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Amerigo Energy, Inc. (OTC:AGOE) today announced, in a press release, the execution of a letter of intent with Grazy.com, Inc. for the purchase of Grazy.com, and all its corresponding intellectual property for 23 million shares of stock. As I write, shares of Amerigo Energy were up 5 percent at $0.44 per share on volume of 100,000 shares compared to its average daily volume of 172,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $10 million and a 52-week range between $0.25 and $0.49 per share.
Ronald Fricke, co-founder of Grazy.com, stated, "We are extremely excited for the company to launch into this sector through AGOE.ob a fully reporting public company and be able to grow at what we hope is at a very quick rate." Ron was one of the co-founders of the popular brand "Fathead" and was instrumental in the sale of the company to The Camelot Venture Group.
Grazy.com is an e-commerce company in the coupon marketing sector, in offering both traditional and online merchants an opportunity to connect with buyers in a unique way. Leveraging the social media revolution, members are given a chance to "Join the Herd" and "Graze where the grass is ALWAYS greener".
"We believe the addition of Grazy.com to our company will provide our shareholders with the best possible value along with a tremendous growth opportunity in an exciting growth oriented sector," stated Jason Griffith, Amerigo Energy's Chief Executive Officer.
Ronald Fricke, co-founder of Grazy.com, stated, "We are extremely excited for the company to launch into this sector through AGOE.ob a fully reporting public company and be able to grow at what we hope is at a very quick rate." Ron was one of the co-founders of the popular brand "Fathead" and was instrumental in the sale of the company to The Camelot Venture Group.
Grazy.com is an e-commerce company in the coupon marketing sector, in offering both traditional and online merchants an opportunity to connect with buyers in a unique way. Leveraging the social media revolution, members are given a chance to "Join the Herd" and "Graze where the grass is ALWAYS greener".
"We believe the addition of Grazy.com to our company will provide our shareholders with the best possible value along with a tremendous growth opportunity in an exciting growth oriented sector," stated Jason Griffith, Amerigo Energy's Chief Executive Officer.
TechPrecision (OTC:TPCS) Receives $2M in New Orders
Oxford, MS 3/29/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- TechPrecision Corporation (OTC:TPCS), a manufacturer of precision, large-scale fabricated and machined metal components and systems with customers in the alternative energy, cleantech, medical, nuclear, defense, aerospace and other commercial industries, today announced, in a press release, that it has received orders with a combined value of approximately $2.0 million for solar equipment to support solar wafer production, which will be manufactured by its U.S. based subsidiary, Ranor, Inc., and its China-based subsidiary, Wuxi Critical Mechanical Components Co., Ltd. As I write, shares of TechPrecision were up 5 percent at $1.60 per share on light volume of 3,500 shares compared to its average daily volume of 42,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $24 million and a 52-week range between $0.70 and $1.95 per share.
The orders are expected to ship by the end of the third quarter of calendar 2011.
"In step with rising global demand for solar energy, we have taken the necessary steps to provide our current and future customers with fabrication and machining capabilities in proximity to their end users, thus saving them time and money in the production of their required components," commented James Molinaro, CEO of TechPrecision Corporation. "The addition of our Wuxi Critical Mechanical Components Co., Ltd., in addition to our Ranor operations, expands our global production capabilities, provides more efficient supply chain management, and creates additional synergies inherent in utilizing both operations – all to the benefit of our growing global customer base."
TechPrecision, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ranor, Inc., and Wuxi Critical Mechanical Components Co., Ltd., globally manufactures large-scale, metal fabricated and machined precision components and equipment. These products are used in a variety of markets including: alternative energy (Solar and Wind), medical, nuclear, defense, industrial, and aerospace.
To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.techprecision.com.
The orders are expected to ship by the end of the third quarter of calendar 2011.
"In step with rising global demand for solar energy, we have taken the necessary steps to provide our current and future customers with fabrication and machining capabilities in proximity to their end users, thus saving them time and money in the production of their required components," commented James Molinaro, CEO of TechPrecision Corporation. "The addition of our Wuxi Critical Mechanical Components Co., Ltd., in addition to our Ranor operations, expands our global production capabilities, provides more efficient supply chain management, and creates additional synergies inherent in utilizing both operations – all to the benefit of our growing global customer base."
TechPrecision, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ranor, Inc., and Wuxi Critical Mechanical Components Co., Ltd., globally manufactures large-scale, metal fabricated and machined precision components and equipment. These products are used in a variety of markets including: alternative energy (Solar and Wind), medical, nuclear, defense, industrial, and aerospace.
To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.techprecision.com.
Big Volume Today for Dynamic Ventures (OTC:DYNV): +9%
Oxford, MS 3/29/2011 (Penny PayDay) -- Dynamic Ventures Corp. (OTC:DYNV) yesterday announced, in a press release, the signing of a Letter of Understanding wherein they have been selected as the general contractor for a multi-year, multi-city residential and commercial project by the Annabelle Homes group. As I write, shares of Dynamic Ventures are up 9 percent at $0.36 per share on volume of more than 500,000 shares compared to its average daily volume of 92,000 shares. The company has a market cap of $19 million and a 52-week range between $0.16 and $3.40 per share.
According to the press release, Bundled Builder Solutions, Inc. ( a wholly owned subsidiary of Dynamic) will be the general contractor for several hundred homes in a multi-city area including Stanley, North Dakota and surrounding communities. Along with the residential portion of the project, a minimum of four commercial structures including a gas station / convenience store, office buildings, and a new city hall for Stanley, North Dakota will also be constructed.
The Green Solutions division of Dynamic Ventures, using its energy savings, cost savings, and speed of construction elements, was able to deliver on the business goals of the Annabelle Homes group. Current estimates show Phase I projects, expected to be completed this year, will generate construction revenues for DYNV of approximately $6.5 million.
"Our ability to provide speed to market combined with not only initial cost savings, but operational savings, creates a three-legged stool adding increased confidence to our customers' business plan" says Paul Kalkbrenner CEO of Dynamic Ventures Corporation. He adds, "Expect to see more relationships such as this resulting in a team approach between Dynamic Ventures and its customers in delivering quality L.E.E.D Certified buildings to meet the growing demand for such product."
Dynamic Ventures Corporation develops and markets efficient construction solutions for residential and commercial buildings. The company offers a turnkey solution enabling the firm to custom design, manufacture and install complete LEED certified structures.
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According to the press release, Bundled Builder Solutions, Inc. ( a wholly owned subsidiary of Dynamic) will be the general contractor for several hundred homes in a multi-city area including Stanley, North Dakota and surrounding communities. Along with the residential portion of the project, a minimum of four commercial structures including a gas station / convenience store, office buildings, and a new city hall for Stanley, North Dakota will also be constructed.
The Green Solutions division of Dynamic Ventures, using its energy savings, cost savings, and speed of construction elements, was able to deliver on the business goals of the Annabelle Homes group. Current estimates show Phase I projects, expected to be completed this year, will generate construction revenues for DYNV of approximately $6.5 million.
"Our ability to provide speed to market combined with not only initial cost savings, but operational savings, creates a three-legged stool adding increased confidence to our customers' business plan" says Paul Kalkbrenner CEO of Dynamic Ventures Corporation. He adds, "Expect to see more relationships such as this resulting in a team approach between Dynamic Ventures and its customers in delivering quality L.E.E.D Certified buildings to meet the growing demand for such product."
Dynamic Ventures Corporation develops and markets efficient construction solutions for residential and commercial buildings. The company offers a turnkey solution enabling the firm to custom design, manufacture and install complete LEED certified structures.
Disclaimer: The following news is paid for and /or published as information only for our readers. Two thousand five hundred dollars has been paid for CIST to be featured on PennyPayday.com and its portals and blogs. PennyPayday.com is a third party publisher of news and research.Our site does not make recommendations, but offers information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our site should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising. Please read and fully understand our entire disclaimer at PennyPayday Disclaimer.
Monday, March 28, 2011
New CEO for AeroGrow (OTC:AERO) Starts in 3 Days
AeroGrow International (OTC:AERO), makers of the AeroGarden line of indoor gardening products, announced, in a press release, back in February, that it named J. Michael Wolfe as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. Concurrently, AeroGrow announced the retirement of Jack Walker as CEO. Mr. Walker will remain Chairman of the Board. Mr. Wolfe will begin his new role as CEO on March 31, 2011. As I write, shares of AeroGrow were down at $0.041 per share on very light volume of 3,112 compared to its average daily volume of 48,959 shares. The company has a 52-week range between $0.03 and $0.19 per share.
According to the press release, Mr. Walker has been CEO of AeroGrow since January 2010. His retirement comes as planned after the transition of AeroGrow from a company generating most of its revenue through wholesale sales to retailers, to a company that reported its first quarterly operating profit in over two years and now generates most of its revenue through direct-to-consumer sales. AeroGrow would like to thank Mr. Walker for his dedication and guidance during a time of rapid change for the Company.
"When I became CEO last year, I immediately named Mike as our COO and we have worked closely over the past year," said Mr. Walker. "I have been impressed with his energy, passion and skill in leading many of the initiatives that have resulted in our emerging turnaround. Mike has headed AeroGrow's highly successful direct-to-consumer efforts since January 2009 and has the ideal experience for leading AeroGrow in this new direction. He understands our products, customers, supply lines and logistics better than anyone. Mike's successful career track record, as well as his demonstrated leadership abilities, enhance my already optimistic views for AeroGrow's growth in coming years."
Mr. Wolfe joined AeroGrow in April 2006 as Vice President of Operations, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2010, and to President in November 2010. Mr. Wolfe has over 20 years of senior level operations experience in the field of consumer products with particular emphasis in direct marketing, order fulfillment and customer service/telemarketing.
Mr. Wolfe served as COO and later CEO of Concepts Direct, Inc., a Colorado-based multi-catalog operation. He helped drive that business to nearly $100 million in annual revenue, while overseeing the launch and operation of 7 independent catalogs including the Colorful Images, Snoopy and Linda Anderson brands, with a database of over 10 million names. Concepts Direct was sold to Taylor Corporation in 2004.
"On behalf of the entire team at AeroGrow I'd like to provide sincere thanks to Jack for all his hard work and dedication to AeroGrow since first joining AeroGrow's board in February 2006," said Mr. Wolfe. "Jack has not only led multiple rounds of funding for the Company, but he stepped in as CEO at a critical point in our development and successfully led the turnaround efforts of the company for the last twelve months. I'm happy that we'll continue to have his guidance as Chairman of the Board. For my part, I'm excited to continue to drive the improving bottom line performance of the Company, and feel confident I can help add substantial revenue to the top line as well in coming years. Profitably delivering exceptional products to our customers, expanding the customer base, and building shareholder value will be my top concerns in the coming year."
Founded in 2002 in Boulder, Colorado, AeroGrow is dedicated to the research, development and marketing of the AeroGarden line of foolproof, dirt-free indoor gardens. AeroGardens allow anyone to grow farmer's market fresh herbs, salad greens, tomatoes, chili peppers, flowers and more, indoors, year-round, so simply and easily that no green thumb is required.
For more information, please visit: www.aerogrow.com.
According to the press release, Mr. Walker has been CEO of AeroGrow since January 2010. His retirement comes as planned after the transition of AeroGrow from a company generating most of its revenue through wholesale sales to retailers, to a company that reported its first quarterly operating profit in over two years and now generates most of its revenue through direct-to-consumer sales. AeroGrow would like to thank Mr. Walker for his dedication and guidance during a time of rapid change for the Company.
"When I became CEO last year, I immediately named Mike as our COO and we have worked closely over the past year," said Mr. Walker. "I have been impressed with his energy, passion and skill in leading many of the initiatives that have resulted in our emerging turnaround. Mike has headed AeroGrow's highly successful direct-to-consumer efforts since January 2009 and has the ideal experience for leading AeroGrow in this new direction. He understands our products, customers, supply lines and logistics better than anyone. Mike's successful career track record, as well as his demonstrated leadership abilities, enhance my already optimistic views for AeroGrow's growth in coming years."
Mr. Wolfe joined AeroGrow in April 2006 as Vice President of Operations, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2010, and to President in November 2010. Mr. Wolfe has over 20 years of senior level operations experience in the field of consumer products with particular emphasis in direct marketing, order fulfillment and customer service/telemarketing.
Mr. Wolfe served as COO and later CEO of Concepts Direct, Inc., a Colorado-based multi-catalog operation. He helped drive that business to nearly $100 million in annual revenue, while overseeing the launch and operation of 7 independent catalogs including the Colorful Images, Snoopy and Linda Anderson brands, with a database of over 10 million names. Concepts Direct was sold to Taylor Corporation in 2004.
"On behalf of the entire team at AeroGrow I'd like to provide sincere thanks to Jack for all his hard work and dedication to AeroGrow since first joining AeroGrow's board in February 2006," said Mr. Wolfe. "Jack has not only led multiple rounds of funding for the Company, but he stepped in as CEO at a critical point in our development and successfully led the turnaround efforts of the company for the last twelve months. I'm happy that we'll continue to have his guidance as Chairman of the Board. For my part, I'm excited to continue to drive the improving bottom line performance of the Company, and feel confident I can help add substantial revenue to the top line as well in coming years. Profitably delivering exceptional products to our customers, expanding the customer base, and building shareholder value will be my top concerns in the coming year."
Founded in 2002 in Boulder, Colorado, AeroGrow is dedicated to the research, development and marketing of the AeroGarden line of foolproof, dirt-free indoor gardens. AeroGardens allow anyone to grow farmer's market fresh herbs, salad greens, tomatoes, chili peppers, flowers and more, indoors, year-round, so simply and easily that no green thumb is required.
For more information, please visit: www.aerogrow.com.
Caterpillar Trying to Help Illinois Do the Right Thing
The chief executive of Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has warned the governor of Illinois that state spending and an unfavorable business climate could undermine the competitiveness of Illinois-based companies. As I write, shares of Caterpillar were up slightly at $110.00 per share on volume of more than 4.3 million shares compared to its average daily volume of 6.3 million shares. The company has a market cap of $70 billion and a 52-week range between $54.89 and $110.49 per share.
Doug Oberhelman sent the letter last week to Gov. Pat Quinn, noting that four states have invited the Peoria-based heavy equipment maker to relocate since Illinois raised personal and corporate income taxes in January.
"I want to stay here. But as the leader of this business, I have to do what's right for Caterpillar when making decisions about where to invest," Oberhelman wrote in the letter obtained Friday by the Springfield news bureau of Lee Enterprises.
Oberhelman attached letters from the governors or other officials of Texas, Nebraska, Virginia and South Dakota, all of whom cited the recent Illinois tax hikes and offered to roll out the red carpet to Caterpillar.
Caterpillar spokesman Jim Dugan declined to provide a copy of Oberhelman's letter, but said it was not a threat to abandon Illinois — where Caterpillar employs 23,000 of its 104,000 global employees.
"The letter really wasn't about Caterpillar, but about the state of the state, and our concern about deficit spending and the need to get the state on firmer footing," Dugan said.
Dugan said Oberhelman's letter to Quinn did not specifically refer to the recent tax increases.
"It referred to the need for broader reform, and that can and should include tax structure as well as spending structure." With Illinois facing a potential $15 billion budget gap, the state legislature passed a bill in mid-January that would raise personal income taxes to 5 percent from 3 percent and the corporate tax rate to 7 percent from 4.8 percent.
The four-year tax increase was accompanied by spending limits through fiscal 2015 in the country's fifth most populous state.
The above article came from CNBC and Reuters.
Doug Oberhelman sent the letter last week to Gov. Pat Quinn, noting that four states have invited the Peoria-based heavy equipment maker to relocate since Illinois raised personal and corporate income taxes in January.
"I want to stay here. But as the leader of this business, I have to do what's right for Caterpillar when making decisions about where to invest," Oberhelman wrote in the letter obtained Friday by the Springfield news bureau of Lee Enterprises.
Oberhelman attached letters from the governors or other officials of Texas, Nebraska, Virginia and South Dakota, all of whom cited the recent Illinois tax hikes and offered to roll out the red carpet to Caterpillar.
Caterpillar spokesman Jim Dugan declined to provide a copy of Oberhelman's letter, but said it was not a threat to abandon Illinois — where Caterpillar employs 23,000 of its 104,000 global employees.
"The letter really wasn't about Caterpillar, but about the state of the state, and our concern about deficit spending and the need to get the state on firmer footing," Dugan said.
Dugan said Oberhelman's letter to Quinn did not specifically refer to the recent tax increases.
"It referred to the need for broader reform, and that can and should include tax structure as well as spending structure." With Illinois facing a potential $15 billion budget gap, the state legislature passed a bill in mid-January that would raise personal income taxes to 5 percent from 3 percent and the corporate tax rate to 7 percent from 4.8 percent.
The four-year tax increase was accompanied by spending limits through fiscal 2015 in the country's fifth most populous state.
The above article came from CNBC and Reuters.
Virginia Presence for Car Charging Group (OTC:CCGI)
Car Charging Group Inc. (OTC:CCGI) today announced, in a press release, that it has signed a deal with SJTS Developers LLC to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging services at the Ramada Inn, located at 21 Signal Knob Drive in Strasburg, Virginia. This deal marks Car Charging Group's first entry into the Virginia market and its first installation agreement in the hospitality industry. As I write, shares of Car Charging Group were down 12 percent at $2.55 per share on very light volume of 2,465 shares compared to its average daily volume of 4,603 shares. The company has a 52-week range between $1.55 and $75.00 per share.
"With recent announcements from Hertz, Enterprise and other car rental companies that they will start renting out electric vehicles, it is important that travelers have a place to recharge them," said Jerry King, owner of SJTS Developers.
"More than 20 electric vehicle models, including the Chevrolet Volt, made by GM, and the Nissan LEAF are beginning to hit the U.S. market," said Michael D. Farkas, Chief Executive Officer of Car Charging Group. "Creating the robust EV infrastructure necessary to support these cars takes commitment and from numerous parties and we feel that hospitality and travel industries will play an integral role and are pleased SJTS has chosen to partner with us on this installation."
Car Charging Group, Inc. is based in Miami, Florida. The Company's website can be viewed at www.CarCharging.com.
"With recent announcements from Hertz, Enterprise and other car rental companies that they will start renting out electric vehicles, it is important that travelers have a place to recharge them," said Jerry King, owner of SJTS Developers.
"More than 20 electric vehicle models, including the Chevrolet Volt, made by GM, and the Nissan LEAF are beginning to hit the U.S. market," said Michael D. Farkas, Chief Executive Officer of Car Charging Group. "Creating the robust EV infrastructure necessary to support these cars takes commitment and from numerous parties and we feel that hospitality and travel industries will play an integral role and are pleased SJTS has chosen to partner with us on this installation."
Car Charging Group, Inc. is based in Miami, Florida. The Company's website can be viewed at www.CarCharging.com.
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