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WednesdayJan 21, 2009 12:34 pm

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (DAVE) Opens New Bar-B-Que Restaurant in Washington

Today, Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. announced that it has opened another award-winning BBQ restaurant two days ago in Everett, WA. The new Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que® restaurant is located at the Everett Mall. Christopher O’Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave’s, stated, “Famous Dave’s is extremely proud to become a part of the City of Everett, winner of the prestigious All-America City Award. The community values that the award celebrates are values that we believe in strongly. We look forward to serving up our award-winning BBQ in Everett for a long, long time, and becoming deeply ingrained in…

WednesdayJan 21, 2009 10:55 am

Hunt Gold Corp. (HGLC.PK) Announces Update on Sale of “Lookout Silver Mine”

Hunt Gold Corp. announced an update following January 16, 2009’s news that it is disposing of its "Lookout Silver" Mine. The Company was required to stake additional claims surrounding this mine as a condition of the sale, and today confirmed that the staking of the additional claims and the registration of the requisite documentation with the BLM is ongoing and will be completed this week. By selling the "Lookout Silver" Mine, Hunt Gold will be able to concentrate exclusively on its Gold Mining interests and obtain further funds to finance the massive expedited exploration and drilling campaigns currently underway. The…

WednesdayJan 21, 2009 9:06 am

Woodward Governor Company (WGOV) Announces Financial Results for Q1 2009

Woodward Governor Company reported its financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2009. Net sales for the quarter totaled $344.7 million, up 27 percent from the same period of last year. Net earnings for the quarter were $27.1 million, or $0.39 per share, compared with $25.3 million, or $0.36 per share, in last year's first quarter. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas A. Gendron stated, "Growth continued in our businesses and markets through our fiscal first quarter, although at a more moderate pace than in recent quarters. We remain focused on cost control and capitalizing on opportunities that…

WednesdayJan 21, 2009 8:45 am

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (GPRE) Announces Acquisition of Majority Interest in Biofuel Terminal Operator Blendstar, LLC

Today, Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. acquired 51% of Houston-based biofuel terminal operator Blendstar, LLC for $9.0 million. Blendstar currently operates terminal facilities in Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Nashville, Knoxville, Louisville and Birmingham, and has plans to build terminals in Collins, Mississippi and Shreveport, Louisiana. Todd Becker, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Through Blendstar, we are making an important investment in downstream biofuel enterprises. The Blendstar platform allows customers to source, store and blend ethanol and biodiesel to meet growing demand, now and in the future. Green Plains will continue to be a Blendstar customer, and the relationship should benefit Green…

WednesdayJan 21, 2009 7:57 am

A Look at Axial Vector Energy Corp.’s (AXVC.PK) Latest Presentation

Axial Vector Energy Corp. recently published a new presentation on their website that gives investors with an overview of their products, the unique advantages they provide, as well as the company’s targeted markets. Full color images of the motors and generators they are working on are also included in the presentation. To view the 22-page document, visit http://www.axialvectorengine.com/docs/AVEC_Presentation.pdf Let us hear your thoughts: Axial Vector Energy Corp. Message Board

WednesdayJan 21, 2009 7:23 am

QuoteMedia, Inc. (QMCI.OB) has Data Solutions for Financial Professionals

QuoteMedia, Inc. (QMCI.OB), a lead provider of market data, provides a variety of content modules to assist consumers with stock information. The company currently has eight modules with a variety of applications that can be embedded and customized into a consumer’s personal web pages. For ease of installation, a single line of code is needed to integrate the module into a consumer’s existing data set. The “News and Headlines” module provides full access to press releases and premium news content. Users can select from hundreds of topics to target specific publicly traded companies or exchanges. The type of format the…

WednesdayJan 21, 2009 7:01 am

Keep Thresher Industries, Inc. (THRR.PK) on Radar!

Thresher Industries, Inc. (THRR.PK) is focused on providing aluminum and metal matrix composite alloy castings. The company offers a full range of casting capabilities, from prototypes or low volume casting to permanent mold, low pressure and high pressure castings, as well as full engineering, metallurgical and sales support. Thresher Industries acknowledges the need for nearby manufacturing sites and intends to support that need with innovative manufacturing solutions. The company, headquartered in Hanford, California, midway between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, has an eighteen thousand square foot manufacturing facility located in the middle of the Kings County Enterprise Zone. This…

WednesdayJan 21, 2009 6:46 am

Hunt Gold Corp. (HGLC.PK) Announces Acquisition of Entire Lode Claim Block

Today, Hunt Gold Corp. announced that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 56 lode mining claims (encompassing approximately 1,120 acres) at its "Mockingbird" Gold Project in Arizona. According to the press release, exploration work done by the previous owner, Anaconda, exposed anomalous gold throughout a two square mile area. Anaconda believes the property has the potential to hold 1,000,000+ ounces of gold. Hunt Gold CEO Mike Saner commented, "We have added over an additional 2 ½ square miles of lode mining claims this month to our flagship gold exploration project. These additional mining claims greatly enhance the Company's…

TuesdayJan 20, 2009 11:04 am

Mantra Venture Group Ltd. (MVTG) has a Unique Approach to the Alternative Energy Industry

In November of 2007, Mantra Venture Group acquired 100% ownership of an invention for the electro-reduction (“ERC”) of carbon dioxide (“CO2”). MVTG has explored other alternative energy related opportunities, but its main focus is currently on the commercialization and licensing of the ERC technology. During the ERC process, CO2 is converted from an atmospheric pollutant into usable compounds, including formic acid, a naturally occurring, biodegradable chemical that has numerous commercial and industrial applications. The company also anticipates that the complementary nature of ERC and the electro-oxidation process that drives fuel cells may make it possible to use ERC in a…

TuesdayJan 20, 2009 10:41 am

Investors Without Borders

If you want to spread your portfolio outside national boundaries, international mutual funds are one idea to consider. By investing in companies outside the United States, international mutual funds offer a way for you to diversify not only across industry sectors and securities but across countries as well. Currency Concerns Fluctuations in the exchange rate between foreign currencies and the dollar add an extra layer of risk, as well as possible upside potential. A weak dollar may make shares denominated in a foreign currency more expensive; but when you sell the shares, a weak dollar could strengthen your return. Stability…

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