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FridayMar 13, 2009 8:27 am

Inflation Slows But Still Poses Long-Term Threat

To the surprise of most consumers, the rate of inflation rose by a miniscule 0.1% in 2008, the smallest calendar-year increase in the consumer price index since 1954 and a marked decline from the 2007 inflation rate of 4.1%. The near-zero rate was a rapid reversal just a few months after inflation reached 17-year highs. Although most Americans will welcome lower prices on a variety of items after a turbulent 2008, the steep price drops also raised concerns for the already flagging economy. The continuing saga of consumer prices is not as simple as the year-end statistical reading suggests. It…

FridayMar 13, 2009 8:23 am

Action Products International, Inc. (APII) Debuts Free Online Toy Store Program

Action Products International, Inc. announced that it has launched a new turnkey online toy web store and drop ship program to increase brand reach and sales of its award winning brands. Action Toys Inc., subsidiary of Action Products, has partnered with JRM-Hosting, a web building and hosting company, to create an easy way to take any toy store into the virtual world. The subsidiary is also providing a unique drop-ship program that will enable any retailer to sell Action Toys' branded craft, educational and socially friendly toys nationally. Ken Ninomiya, VP Business Development, commented, "This turn-key web store program provides…

FridayMar 13, 2009 8:15 am

China Opportunity Acquisition Corp. (CHNQ.OB) to Merge with Parent of Chinese Specialty Steel Company

China Opportunity Acquisition Corp. announced today that its shareholders have approved the merger with and into privately held Golden Green Enterprises Limited (“Golden Green”), a British Virgin Islands company. Golden Green, through its operating company, Henan Green Complex Materials Co., Ltd (“Ge Rui”), manufacturers high precision cold-rolled specialty steel products in China. The vote to approve the merger took place today at China Opportunity’s special shareholder meeting. “We are very pleased that our stockholders approved the merger with Golden Green,” stated Harry Edelson, CEO and Chairman of the Board of China Opportunity. “This transaction will provide Golden Green with a…

FridayMar 13, 2009 7:29 am

Universal Detection Technology (UNDT.OB) Receives Major Purchases Order for Bioterrorism Equipment

Universal Detection Technology is a California company that develops early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats. The young company took a major step towards leaving their mark on the marketplace when they reported that it has received a purchase order for its five-agent bioterrorism detection equipment from the Miami-Dade Police Department. This unique equipment is capable of spot detection of anthrax, ricin toxin, botulinum toxin, plague, and SEBs. The purchase order also includes kits that mimic a "suspicious powder" scenario, thus preparing the first responders for a real world event. While the equipment itself…

FridayMar 13, 2009 7:23 am

Axial Vector Energy (AXVC.PK) Joint Venture Based On World Class Technology

Petro-AVEC, the new joint venture formed recently between Axial Vector Energy Corp. (AXVC.PK) and Petrosonics LLC, is focused primarily on one thing, the global marketing of Petrosonic’s proprietary technology for removing sulfur, while continuing development of their proprietary technology for the treatment of sour crude. The heart of the venture is the company’s sonic process for removing sulfur, and the worldwide patents that support it. Sonic energy (20-40 Khz) creates rapid pressure and temperature changes, resulting in the shearing open of the fuel molecule, and allowing the oxidation of contaminants. Specifically, oxidation converts thiophenes, and other heavy organic sulfur compounds,…

FridayMar 13, 2009 7:08 am

GT Legend Automotive Holdings Inc. (GTLA.PK) is “One to Watch”

GT Legend Automotive Holdings Inc. is focused on developing and marketing innovative products for the automotive aftermarket. This year, the company plans to launch its patent-pending "Green Energy" conversion kit for cars and trucks, turning ordinary vehicles into electric hybrids. By retrofitting existing vehicles with the conversion kit, motorists can substantially improve gas mileage, reduce emissions and boost horsepower. In addition to converting gasoline-powered vehicles, GT Legend also offers body kits for retrofitting Ford Mustang classic cars and high-end, aftermarket wheels. The company’s body kits and wheels are designed to enhance the looks of a vehicle while adding value and…

FridayMar 13, 2009 6:04 am

Convergence Technologies, Inc. (CNVC.PK) Announces Acquisition of Public Relations Portal

Convergence Technologies, Inc. announced yesterday after the closing bell that it has acquired Emerging Issuer. The site www.EmergingIssuer.com provides a destination where money managers, analysits and individual investors can go to watch and discover new investment opportunities. The companies featured by the website typically don't receive widespread analyst coverage on Wall Street. The acquisition is part of the company’s strategic plan to build a solid Corporate Advisory Merchant Banking Firm. With Emerging Issuer’s revenues totaling more than $1 million, management believes their services fit in nicely with Convergence’s overall Advisory Model that will be marketed to microcap/smallcap public companies. The…

FridayMar 13, 2009 5:52 am

Entech Solar (ENSL.OB) Signs Agreement with Fraunhofer USA’s Center for Sustainable Energy Systems

Today, Entech Solar, a leader in concentrating solar energy systems, announced that it has entered into a research contract with Fraunhofer USA’s Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating high-efficiency back-contact silicon solar cells into Entech’s 20x concentrating solar systems. In conjunction with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), Fraunhofer will simulate, design, and test prototype back-contact silicon solar cells to potentially discover a more advanced cell with significantly greater efficiency than those Entech currently uses. Fraunhofer will also give advice regarding the future mass production of such high-efficiency back-contact cells for use…

FridayMar 13, 2009 5:14 am

Sector 10, Inc. (SECT.OB) Investor Conference Now Available for Playback at QualityStocks

Sector 10, Inc., a company focused on becoming the world’s leading provider of mobile and stationary emergency life response equipment, announced this morning that the audio of the recent interactive media investor conference is now available on QualityStocks.net. Via online webcast, Lee Allan provided investors with a first-hand look at the PLX-3D software. Mr. Allan explained, “As you can see, we can instantly see how the office is organized, where our safety units are deployed, where the cameras are, and it will immediately tell us how many people are in the building, and will tell us where they are sitting…

FridayMar 13, 2009 5:07 am

Profile Technologies, Inc. (PRTK.OB) – Tracking the Patent Activity

Investors often ignore the patent activity of the companies within their portfolios as well as those companies that represent prospective investments. Who can blame them? The legalese and technological terms within these patent documents are often too complex, and only to be understood by patent attorneys and those with advanced technical degrees. When a company achieves patent protection that is aligned with its commercialization goals, wherein the company is also increasing its patent filings at the same time, it typically represents a very healthy indication for potential future growth. Profile Technologies, Inc (PRTK.OB) appears to be one of these companies…

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