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MondayApr 28, 2008 8:53 am

Treehouse Foods Inc. (THS) Sees a Wealth of Opportunity from Atop Their Perch

Whether you're in a grocery store or a foodservice cafeteria, you've probably laid hands on a Treehouse product. This Westchester, Illinois food manufacturer is a leading producer of pickles and related products, in addition to non-dairy powdered coffee creamer. Their products include private-label soups, salsa and Mexican sauces, infant feeding products, and refrigerated salad dressings, among others. Treehouse lists on the NYSE as part of the Processed and Packaged Goods sector and has a market cap of $717.6M. They continue to explore private label food and beverage ventures as they seek to gain additional share of this $38B sector. The…

MondayApr 28, 2008 8:50 am

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) – A One-Stop Shop for Residential Home Builders

Builders FirstSource is a supplier and manufacturer of structural and related building products for residential new construction. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, they conduct business in the southern and eastern states. They have 68 distribution centers and 60 facilities that manufacture their homebuilding products. Listed on NASDAQ as part of the Home Improvement Stores sector, they have a market capitalization of $264.1M. Their various manufacturing facilities make everything from roof and floor trusses to wall panels and aluminum and vinyl windows. They are also a distributor of interior and exterior doors, dimensional lumber, and lumber sheet goods, among other building products.…

MondayApr 28, 2008 8:46 am

North Bay Resources Inc. (NBRI.PK) Acquires Granite Creek Platinum Property

North Bay Resources Inc. announced that it has acquired the Granite Creek Platinum Property near Tulameen, British Columbia. Located 12 kilometres southeast of the Company's Tulameen Platinum Project, the property covers approximately 1,000 acres and surrounds the confluence of Granite Creek and Newton Creek. According to BC MINFILE 092HSE230 pertaining to the historic Granite Creek placer mines, "Gold to platinum ratios range from 4:1 to 1:1, and average 2:1 to 3:1 (BC Assessment Report 12230, page 4). The proportion of platinum increases upstream towards Newton Creek. Gold nuggets are coarse and rough, and frequently weighed 160 to 250 grams. Some…

MondayApr 28, 2008 8:36 am

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) – The Ultimate Growth Story

It's been said that oil over 100 dollars per barrel is the single greatest problem of our time. From fostering food inflation to creating terrorist opportunities, expensive energy affects everyone on the planet. So it's of no surprise that when an investor finds a company that offers up the exact remedy for such a huge problem, he gets easily excited. Each day, China is putting 20,000+ gasoline or diesel fuel vehicles on the road. The demand for oil in all its forms, from kerosene (used in jet fuel) to gasoline, propane, and butane is breaking historical records on a daily…

MondayApr 28, 2008 8:13 am

OTCPicks.com Highlights BioSolar Inc. (BSRC.OB)

BioSolar Inc. (BSRC) is the first company to introduce a new dimension of cost reduction by replacing oil-based plastic solar components with durable bio-based components. BioSolar has developed a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost per watt of solar cells. Most of the solar industry is currently focused on photovoltaic efficiency to reduce cost. Through the advanced manipulation of bio-based polymers, BioSolar intends to produce robust, bio-based components that meet the stringent thermal and durability requirements of current solar cell manufacturing processes. Whether solar cells are produced using crystalline silicon, amorphous silicon…

MondayApr 28, 2008 7:43 am

Global Roaming Distribution, Inc. (GRDB.OB) – The Clear Choice in International Roaming

The freedom to use your cellular telephone anywhere on the planet is brought to you by Global Roaming Distribution, Inc. Still in its first year of operations with CelTrek, the Florida company’s brain-child, Global Roaming Distribution has already grown by leaps and bounds. As a result of the organization's pro-active approach to global-SIM technology, and unprecedented ease-of-use, The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce recognized Global Roaming Distribution for Innovation in the Marketplace at the first ever International Business Leadership Awards. The CelTrek service has rapidly become the most intelligent method by which international travelers can enjoy the communicative comforts of…

MondayApr 28, 2008 6:53 am

Budget Waste, Inc. Signs Contract With Major Home Builder

Budget Waste, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BDGW) today announced that Budget Waste has entered into a contract with The Cedarglen Group, one of Calgary's leading home builders, to provide exclusive waste and recycling solutions to all of Cedarglen's single family homes in the Calgary market. This contract is expected to bring revenues in excess of $500,000.00 to Budget Waste, Inc. in 2008. Since 1981, Cedarglen Homes has welcomed thousands of families into their new homes. They are building on 25 years experience as a Calgary home builder and are now expanding into Okotoks and High River. Cedarglen has established themselves as a…

MondayApr 28, 2008 6:32 am

Clearly Canadian Beverage Corp. (CCBEF.OB) Receives First Orders from Major Canadian Supermarkets Chain for New Size Bottles

Clearly Canadian announced this morning that it has received orders and will begin shipment of its popular sparkling flavored waters in a new, 1 liter bottle to several major Canadian supermarket chains. The new bottles should hit the supermarket shelves by the end of May. The company also announced that negotiations have started on North American bottling agreements. Additionally, the company on April 14, 2008 announced that it had signed a letter of intent to acquire Baldwin Street Kosher. Bobby Genovese CEO of Clearly Canadian Brands stated, "This marks a major event for the future of Clearly Canadian Beverages and…

MondayApr 28, 2008 6:26 am

eDOORWAYS Corporation (EDWY.PK) Retains MML International, Inc for Marketing Rollout

eDOORWAYS Corporation (EDWY.OB) announced that it has retained the services of MML International, Inc. for the rollout of eDOORWAYS brand and services. MML has proven expertise in representing companies in the launch of new products and services in its 30 years of existence, including Panasonic, Sanyo, Casio, and Home Depot. MML is currently led by Marty Lobkowiczs, a past Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Technology at Office Depot. Mr. Lobkowicz will head the MML team in the development of all marketing, sales, and advertising material needed to effectively publicize the eDOORWAYS brand and services through selected retail channels.…

MondayApr 28, 2008 6:23 am

Koreans Feel the Pinch

South Korea has just experienced the worst single quarter economic growth in over three years. Falling investment numbers and slowing exports brought the nation's GDP to 0.7%. This fell short of the 1% gain originally estimated and was the weakest quarterly growth since the 4Q of 2004. Even though the nation is seeing increased inflation, it is highly probable that South Korea's central bank will lower interest rates as early as May. The economic outlook for the short-term is rather poor, with expectations that growth will continue to be slow through the next quarter. It is now believed that the…

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