WednesdayDec 19, 2007 7:39 am

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp. (SNP) is "One to Watch"

Founded in 2000 by China Petrochemical Corporation, (Sinopec Group), China Petroleum and Chemical Corp. (NASDAQ: SNP), or Sinopec, has risen to become China’s top refiner and second largest crude oil producer. China’s sturdy economic growth, paired with increased oil refining capacity is responsible for the rise in crude oil imports. Through more than 80 subsidiaries, Sinopec operates as an integrated oil and gas, and chemical company in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong. The company is involved in the exploration, development, production and marketing of crude oil and natural gas; transporting crude oil and natural gas and other…

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WednesdayDec 19, 2007 6:52 am

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (PBIO) Making Substantial Progress Following Strategic Business Plan

Pressure BioSciences has been committed to accomplishing its corporate goals for this year and has experienced success in many areas. The Company brought seven full-time sales directors on board to achieve better regional coverage, which exceeds the initial goal of five. The new sales team has previous experience selling either sample preparation or life sciences capital equipment and many have worked in laboratories. The Company is currently training the new hires and anticipates the team to be fully operational early next year. The company has also succeeded in increasing sales as a total of 10 Barocycler NEP3229 were commissioned. Four…

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WednesdayDec 19, 2007 5:50 am

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (PBIO) Products Aid in the Study of Diabetes, Cancer, ALS, Heart Disease and Other Disorders

Barocycler NEP3229: The Barocycler NEP3229 is a high-pressure laboratory instrument that is designed to fit on a bench top, inside a biological safety cabinet, or on the shelf of a cold room while having the power to generate up to 35,000 psi. The instrument has the ability to process up to three samples at the same time by utilizing specially designed PULSE Tubes. An external chiller hook-up, automatic fill and dispense valves, and an integrated microprocessor with programmable logic controller is included. Barocycler NEP2320: The Barocycler NEP2320 is a more compact alternative of the Barocycler NEP3229. It has the same…

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WednesdayDec 19, 2007 5:40 am

StockGuru Stocks to Watch for Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Featuring CommercePlanet, American Capital Partners, Universal Energy, Silver Falcon Mining, and Renhuang Pharmaceuticals

CommercePlanet, Inc. (OTCBB: CPNE) CommercePlanet, Inc. (OTCBB: CPNE) - Tuesday’s shares went up 1.59% to $0.32. 176,900 shares were traded. On December 13th, Commerce Planet, Inc. provided an update on the Company’s stock repurchase program. According to the program, established in November 2006, Commerce Planet may repurchase up to $2,000,000 of its common outstanding stock through open market or privately negotiated transactions at prices deemed appropriate by management. As of today, the Company has purchased approximately $1,000,000 of the Company’s outstanding common stock pursuant to the program and the Company intends to purchase additional shares at the current stock price.…

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WednesdayDec 19, 2007 5:40 am

StockGuru News: EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) Taking Its First Subsidiary Public

PHOENIX, AZ–(MARKET WIRE)–Dec 19, 2007 — EastBridge Investment Group Corporation (www.EbigCorp.com) today announced it has begun legal and auditing work necessary to take Fiber One Ltd., its wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong, China, public in the United States. Fiber One Ltd. is currently negotiating merger opportunities and hopes to complete a merger before going public in the United Sates. The process is estimated to take from six to twelve months. Many current EastBridge shareholders already own Fiber One shares and shareholders of record on June 11, 2007 will receive a total of 5 million shares, on a pro-rata basis…

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WednesdayDec 19, 2007 4:46 am

InvestorSouce Featured Company: Expert Group Inc. (EXPT.PK) is Proud to Announce 2.5 Million in Loans for December

Expert Group, Inc is excited to announce that it has originated over 2.5 million in loans for the month of December, which is a 25% increase over the previous month. Expert Group Inc. is a diversified financial services company that markets a variety of financial products and services through Expert Financing, Expert Group Title Services, and Expert Credit Fix. The company offers stock option plans to their loan officers, brokers, title agents, and processors. Since its inception, Expert Group Inc has produced over 50 million in origination. Specializing in residential and commercial loans, Expert Group Inc has streamlined the lending…

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TuesdayDec 18, 2007 3:36 pm

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (CEMI.OB) Achieves Corporate Goal

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (CEMI.OB) announced that the Pall Corporation informed Chembio that patented Dual Path Platform point-of-care test system has achieved the performance objectives of the feasibility study entered into by the companies in July 2007. The DPP technology uses two separate and distinct membrane strips; one for the sample migration, and one for the test reagents and labeling system. This unique design allows for complete and independent control and management of the sample flow. These key technological features enable the DPP immunoassay to demonstrate improved detectability, sensitivity and specificity compared to other methods. Bob Aromando, Chembio Senior Vice, stated,…

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TuesdayDec 18, 2007 3:28 pm

Barton Malow Partners with Avatech Solutions, Inc. (AVSO.OB)

Avatech Solutions, Inc. (AVSO.OB) announced that Barton Malow has contracted Avatech Solutions for their next project. Under the terms of this agreement, Avatech is to assist Barton in the design and construction of a Michigan state highway transportation facility. Mark Falzarano, Cordiator for Barton, stated, "We have been working with Autodesk Revit to build 3D models with an initial focus on determining constructability. Now we want to integrate the construction side of our business with the design side, incorporating construction phasing using time-lapsed models to visualize a project as it would be constructed, known as 4D. We also want to…

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TuesdayDec 18, 2007 3:27 pm

Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. (SPKL.OB) Opens New Location

Spicy Pickle (SPKL.OB) announced the grand opening of the company's new restaurant at 1298 South Broadway, Denver. This restaurant will feature culinary-inspired sandwiches and salads and will debut the company's new corporate training center and test kitchen. The Washington Park Spicy Pickle will offer local diners a healthy and delicious alternative for both lunch and dinner. Tony Walker, CEO of Spicy Pickle, stated, "Our newest Spicy Pickle in Denver is a very special location. Our customers will get the very best we have to offer-especially when you consider our new corporate bakery is right next door. This location will receive…

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TuesdayDec 18, 2007 3:06 pm

Borrell Associates Ranks Local.com (LOCM) Number One for Online Advertising Revenue Growth in 2007

Local.com Corporation (LOCM), a leading search engine, announced that Borrell Associates ranked Local.com as the leader in online advertising revenue growth for 2007, with a 138% year over year increase in online advertising revenue growth. The report shows that Local.com revenue growth clearly surpasses all of the other companies currently participating in the online advertising space. Health Clarke, local.com chairman and CEO, stated, "This report confirms that Local.com is a major player in local search, delivering higher growth than all other companies in the study. Our focus continues to be on delivering additional growth through the expansion of our direct…

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