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WednesdayMay 07, 2008 4:29 am

SkyPostal Networks Inc. (SKPN.OB) – Time-Defined vs. Time Sensitive; the Differences are Startling, and Profitable

Statistics show that nearly half of all the packages that are sent via FedEx, DHL, etc., are not time sensitive, but the customer and the shipper still want tracking and proof of delivery. In Latin America and the Caribbean arena, this is even more of a concern considering that - in some of those areas - up to 40% of all the mail sent never reaches its destination. This is exactly what makes SkyPostal's new GPS based mail delivery technology so exciting. For the first time "all" mail items can be tracked from drop scan to delivery. Yet with this…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 3:53 am

Sunoco, Inc. (SUN) is “One to Watch”

Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE: SUN), headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products. Sunoco is one of the largest independent refiner-marketers in the United States and a significant manufacturer of petrochemicals; that is, largely chemical intermediates used to make fibers, plastics, film and resins. Sunoco’s retail marketing business is comprised of more than 4,700 retail gasoline outlets in 24 states, which are primarily supplied by five high-efficiency refineries that produce over 900,000 barrels per day. Sunoco APlus® convenience stores are located along the East Coast and in the Midwest. The company’s 740 APlus® stores…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 3:52 am

Empire Resorts, Inc. (NYNY) is “One to Watch”

Empire Resorts (NASDAQ: NYNY), an experienced gaming and resort management company based in Monticello, New York, operates the Monticello Gaming & Raceway and is involved in the development of other gaming and non-gaming resort projects in the Catskills. Empire Resorts is the parent company of Monticello Gaming & Raceway, a gaming and entertainment complex that features more than 1,500 video gaming machines and one of the nation’s largest, all-weather harness horse tracks. The facility features many of the same amenities and games found in the casinos of Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Empire Resorts is currently planning a $700-million attraction…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 6:26 pm

3Com Corp. (COMS) – A Green Leader

3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) yesterday announced that its local area network (LAN) switches are about 60 percent more efficient than its competitors, making 3Com a green network and allowing 3Com customers to save money and help the environment by using less electricity to power high-performance networks. The report was done by independent research firm In-Stat. This report, "Green Networking Equipment: Who Leads and Who Lags," says there are "significant differences in the energy efficiency of similarly equipped switch equipment" and that "as many businesses develop 'green' initiatives... IT managers will be forced to absorb some degree of responsibility for their…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 6:25 pm

OTCPicks Featured Company: Cyclone Power Technologies, Inc. (CYPW.PK) Awarded for Environmental Achievement

Cyclone Power Technologies, Inc. (OTC: CYPW) was recently named the Environmental Business of the Year by the Environmental Protection Department of Broward County, Florida. The award presentation came during the county's Emerald Awards, which recognizes various achievements of local businesses that take actions to protect and preserve the environment. More than 12 other Emerald Award winners were considered for the distinguished award. The company researched statistics concerning the reduction of gasoline and projected that, if 10% of lawn mowers in the state of Florida converted to a Cyclone Engine, consumers could save over 12 million gallons of gasoline annually, and…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 6:22 pm

OTCPicks Featured Company: KCM Holdings Corp. (KCMH.PK)

KCM Holdings Corp. (OTC: KCMH) is made up of numerous development and holdings companies, brands, alliances and professionals that focus on creating business ventures and developing solutions for profit. The company's goal is not only to provide great services to clients, but to enhance exponential and enduring social and economic value for clients. The publicly traded KCM Holdings Corporation is the main conglomerate of the company. The KCM Group partners with hundreds of knowledgeable, strategic partners and their supporting tactical personnel across an array of industries. The company's portfolio combines intellectual properties, trademarks, and revenue models that provide assistance in…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 12:47 pm

GTX Corp (GTXO.OB) is “One to Watch”

GTX Corp (GTXO.OTCBB) develops miniature GPS tracking and location transmitting technology. This technology is used in both consumer and industrial applications, since both can integrate the technology into their products to track and locate people or things that carry the devices. Since the tracking device is tiny, apparel manufacturers, can license this technology and easily integrate it into their products, especially shoes and backpacks. The theft prevention industry can also use the technology by attaching it to portable assets to prevent theft or to locate stolen items. The obvious consumer benefit is that parents can easily track and locate their…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 11:19 am

Nascent Wine Company Inc. (NCTW.OB) – One of Mexico's Fastest-Growing Importers

Nascent Wine Company Inc. is the sole nationwide distributor of many imported products in Mexico. It has been in operation since 2001, when it began acquiring the country's most profitable distributors. It offers 2,000 different products in 8,000 Mexican supermarkets, and services 240,000 accounts. Other outlets for distribution include convenience stores, independent retail outlets, restaurants, hotels, and bars. Nascent enjoys exclusivity with many major brands across the country, necessitating the implementation of several of its own trucks and warehouses throughout Mexico and the U.S. Nascent has distribution centers in: * San Diego * Miami * Laredo * Tijuana (2) *…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 11:18 am

MIP Solutions, Inc. (MSOL.OB) – Making Pollutive Mining Processes Better for the Environment

In the mining industry, the costs associated with handling contamination (otherwise known as environmental remediation efforts) during the extraction process can be staggering. MIP Solutions offers relief in that area, through its patented 'molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)' technology. Basically, this patented process enables the targeting and capture of specific molecules in hazardous contaminants and/or valuable metals, and then the release and recycling of these end products. This allows processed material to be reused, recycled or sold, turning potential environmental liabilities into profits. The process was developed in part by scientist Glen Southard at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 10:31 am

Home Diagnostics, Inc. (HDIX) Reports First Quarter Financial Results

Home Diagnostics, Inc. (HDIX) announced Tuesday that first quarter 2008 financial results beat management guidance. Now the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based manufacturer of diabetes monitoring systems is increasing its annual revenue guidance to between $124 million and $127 million from between $123 million and $126 million. In addition, Home Diagnostics is reaffirming its full year 2008 diluted earnings per share guidance to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.52. First quarter 2008 revenue was $25.1 million, down from $28.1 million in the prior year. And while retail channel sales decreased by 0.9%, they were positively impacted by the co-brand product…

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