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MondayMar 31, 2008 4:22 pm

A Strange Tale in Chocolate Land

What could be more innocuous than making candy? You would think that the Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), with an almost mythic simplicity, its wonderfully personable origins, and an equally redoubtable brand of chocolate, could be an unassailable business. The late Milton Hershey, who founded the company over 100 years ago and built “The Sweetest Place on Earth” - Hershey, Pennsylvania (the all-in-one company town, resort and fantasy place for chocoholics) - might be troubled at how making and selling chocolate confections has become such a troublesome business, with the sweetness mostly gone. The largest chocolate maker in the U.S., maker…

MondayMar 31, 2008 4:11 pm

JAKKS Pacific, Inc (JAKK) Wins Exclusive Master Toy License with MGM Consumer Products for Television Show “American Gladiators”

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK), based in Malibu, California is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The company produces a line of products in such categories as action figures, art activity kits, sports activity toys, vehicles, water toys, plush, dolls, electronics and construction toys. Products are sold under various brand names such as JAKKS Pacific, Play Along, Flying Colors, Creative Designs International, Road Champs, Child Guidance, Pentech, and Plug It In & Play TV Games. Recently, JAKKS announced the signing of an exclusive world-wide Master Toy License with MGM Consumer Products for…

MondayMar 31, 2008 4:00 pm

Modavox, Inc. (MDVX.OB) – The VoiceAmerica Network Offers Customers Their Own Customizable Show

Internet Radio Web site, VoiceAmerica Network, is engaged in working with companies to increase their existing online presence, or to create an online identity from scratch. VoiceAmerica’s show branding features a show title, show banner, host page, animated Flash ads, show opener and commercial. The company’s host page offers a branded show title, hi-resolution host picture, description, host biography, on-demand archives, sponsor links, Web links, updated weekly broadcasts, host contact information and executive producer contact information. Utilizing BoomBox Radio, VoiceAmerica offers audio and video streaming, an on-demand content library, direct live broadcasting, a branded desktop icon, multiple Web links, MP3…

MondayMar 31, 2008 3:55 pm

Cord Blood America, Inc. (CBAI.OB) – RainMakers International’s Project Media Placement Takes to the Racetrack

RainMakers International, subsidiary of Cord Blood America (OTCBB: CBAI), is a full-service advertising agency based out of Santa Monica, Calif. The company focuses on radio, television, telephony on-hold and special project media placement. Rainmakers announced Friday it brokered and closed a deal for Microsoft to become a sponsor of NASCAR Sprint Cup No. 49 Team, BAM Racing. "The power of this sponsorship is immeasurable," Matthew Schissler, president of RainMakers stated in the press release. "What a wonderful opportunity for BAM Racing; we are proud to have closed this transaction." RainMakers’ role in the agreement revolves around its involvement in the…

MondayMar 31, 2008 3:31 pm

March 31st CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in the current edition of the newsletter: ACTC, AMAR, CGXP, CORG, CYTR, FMTID, GNBT, HSOA, IASCA, IFSG, MSHI, SEE.V, SMGY, SWVC, TAGS, TKO In mixed trading last week, indexes diverged as strong gains on Monday where offset by losses later in week. The Dow lost 145 points for the week increasing its year-to-date loss to 7.9%. In similar fashion, the S&P fell 15 points contributing to a 10.4% decline this year. Meanwhile, the technology-oriented Nasdaq index stood its ground with a 3-point weekly gain, trimming its year-to-date loss to 14.7%, and the small-cap-heavy Russell rose 2 points, paring…

MondayMar 31, 2008 1:25 pm

Universal Detection Technology (UDTT.OB) Selected to Supply Line of Anti MRSA Products by Princeton University Staff

Universal Detection Technology announced that its Vital Oxide line of Anti-Microbial Products, which has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has been chosen by the Princeton University staff to aid in the protection against MRSA outbreaks in gyms and locker rooms. This is in addition to a recently announced purchase order from China for Vital Oxide. The areas of use include hospitals, schools and universities, powerboats, sailboats, cruise ships, restaurants, hotel rooms, office buildings, gyms, building materials, movie theatres, public transportation infrastructure, and homes. The Company’s disinfectant kills 99.9% of bacteria and is an environmentally friendly alternative to…

MondayMar 31, 2008 12:26 pm

China North East Petroleum Holdings Ltd. (CNEH.OB) Releases Increase in Q4 and Fiscal 2007 Revenues as well as Income

China North East Petroleum Holdings Ltd. (OTCBB: CNEH) today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2007, posting increases across the board. The China-based oil producing company operates four oilfields in northern China. For fiscal 2007, China North posted a 266 percent increase in sales; revenues for the year were $19.5 million, up from $5.3 million the year prior. The increase is attributed to higher oil production and oil prices. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 539 percent to $7.7 million, up from $1.2 million for the same period of 2006. "We are extremely pleased with…

MondayMar 31, 2008 10:49 am

Modavox, Inc. (MDVX.OB) Provides Worldwide Platform for Cynona International’s Premiere Skin Care Products

Modavox, Inc. (OCTBB: MDVX) announced that it has created a broadcasting and ecommerce infrastructure for Cynona International. The Modavox Enterprise Platform has been customized for the distribution of the unique fine skin care, body care, bath and shower products of Cynona International. The use of the patented Modavox Enterprise platform allows content customization, real-time publishing, and the distribution of video broadcast content. By implementing the point-of-sale marketing module, Cynona is able to display video messages tailored for specific products and customer groups. Cynona International is best known for providing the best in skin care at its spa in Scottsdale, AZ.…

MondayMar 31, 2008 10:45 am

Fund.com, Inc. (FNDM.OB) Management Includes Some of the World’s Top Investment Executives

Fund.com, Inc. is focused on providing a number of services to investment management companies, with the intent to match investors with investment banks. The company also licenses investment banks. Leading the company is a team of media experts and top-level investment banking executives with many years of management experience under their belts. CEO and Director Ray Lang brings extensive Financial Services experience to the company. He has served for 10 years at Credit Suisse First Boston, and five years as Managing Director of BNY Capital Markets. His most recent experience comes from Clear Asset Management, where he was COO of…

MondayMar 31, 2008 9:21 am

Angstrom Technologies Corp. (AGMS.OB) Announces the Signing of a Definitive Agreement

Angstrom Technologies Corp. announced this afternoon that it has signed a definitive agreement that outlines the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary, Angstrom Acquisition Corp., with Angstrom Microsystems Inc. (AMI). Once the merger is completed, Angstrom Technologies Corp. plans to change its name to Angstrom Microsystems Corp. in order to accurately reflect its new business direction. Angstrom Microsystems is a green computing solutions company that is focused on providing blade servers and workstations specifically designed for the energy-demanding datacenter sector. The company also provides software that dramatically reduces the number of machines required to complete a given task. By combining…

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