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BLINK LOGIC INCORPORATED (OTCBB: BLKL)

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Blink Logic Inc. partners with ISVs to deliver SaaS Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to business executives in companies of all sizes. With the Blink Logic platform, ISVs can enhance their customer offerings to include powerful, yet easy-to-understand, reporting and analytics. Executives can leverage a full range of BI capabilities and actionable information to enable them to make better, faster, more informed decisions, in order to continuously increase revenue, customer satisfaction and profitability. Blink Logic is provided as a secure internet-based solution. By sharing the software, hardware, maintenance and support costs across tens of thousands of customers, Blink Logic delivers tremendous capability to its partners and their customers at a low monthly subscription price.

BLKL News:

May 20 - Blink Logic Announces Enhanced Blink Reseller Partner Program with a Special Offer on Application Set-Up Free of Charge

New Blink Reseller Partner Program Allows ISVs to Easily Extend Their Applications to Deliver Flexible, Secure BI and Reporting to Their Customers

Blink Logic Inc. (OTCBB: BLKL), the innovation leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) Business Intelligence (BI), announced today that it is enhancing its Blink Reseller Partner Program for ISVs looking to extend their solutions to deliver insights in the form of easy-to-use interactive dashboards, web reports, charts, and graphs. The expanded program will enable ISVs to integrate secure, comprehensive BI and reporting into their applications at minimal cost. For a limited time, Blink Logic will help ISVs get started by waiving application set-up fees provided a minimum volume of user subscriptions is met within the first 120 days from completion of set-up.

With the Blink Logic On Demand Business Intelligence platform, ISV’s can deliver BI for an unlimited range of applications without having to maintain it themselves. They and their customers can easily create, share, organize, layout, and navigate reports and perform analysis directly on the ISV’s application data or a combination of the ISV data and other data sources.

ISVs can either bundle Blink Logic with their application or offer it as a separately priced module. “The free application set-up and low licensing costs means ISVs can offer their customers a comprehensive business intelligence solution that both of them can afford,” said David Morris, President and CEO of Blink Logic. “Not only will this help ISVs to improve customer satisfaction and retention, it will also offer them a competitive advantage over solutions that do not give their customers flexible, on-demand access to their applications’ data.”

In addition to the one-time promotional offer of free application set-up, Blink Reseller Partners receive demo subscriptions, training, joint marketing, and sales support. And their customers benefit from self-service capabilities to explore, understand, and take action on data transformed into true Business Intelligence.

As part of the launch of the Blink Reseller Program, the company will host a webinar on June 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM PT. To register for the “Enhance your application in a Blink” webinar, go to www.BlinkLogic.com.

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BABY BEE BRIGHT CORPORATION (OTC: BBYB)

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Baby Bee Bright Corporation manages the Baby Bee BrightTM brand. Its executive staff, composed of professionals with over 30 years of experience in engineering research and marketing, have developed an innovative prenatal communication system, servicing the rapidly expanding expectant mother/prenatal market. The company has a patented, audio directional technology for its communicator which is designed for expectant mothers to safely and efficiently transmit music and sound to their babies. It allows mothers and family to bond with their babies before birth. Lullabies and classical music provide the baby with soothing sounds before and after birth.

BBYB News:

May 20 - Baby Bee Bright Corp. Initiates to Renew Licensing Agreement With Grammy-Award Winning Company

Baby Bee Bright Corporation (OTC: BBYB), developer of a unique prenatal communication system, is pleased to announce the company has begun talks to initiate the renewal of a music licensing agreement with Someday Baby Inc./J. Aaron Brown & Associates, Inc. The licensing agreement grants Baby Bee Bright Corporation the rights to include Someday Baby’s award-winning music in the company’s prenatal library. Someday Baby’s collection of lullabies has sold over 2 million copies and garnered two Grammy Awards and eight Grammy nominations.

Fred Dahlman, CEO of Baby Bee Bright stated, “With the Baby Bee Bright system, lullabies can be transmitted to the baby in the womb and then these same lullabies can comfort the baby after birth as well. In other words, its lullabies before and after birth! We are happy to be making plans to re-connect with Someday Baby/J. Aaron Brown & Associates and feel our communicator will be greatly enhanced by their beautifully recorded and lovely worded lullabies.”

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SINOBIOPHARMA INCORPORATED (OTCBB: SNBP)

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Sinobiopharma Inc. is a fully integrated and highly innovative biotechnology company engaged in the research and development, manufacture and marketing of biopharmaceutical products in China, the world's fastest growing pharmaceutical market. Known as Dong Ying (Jiangsu) Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. in China, the Company's current therapeutic focus is on anesthesia-assisted agents and cardiovascular drugs.

SNBP News:

May 20 - Sinobiopharma Updates on Progress; Projects Increases in Sales and Revenues In 2009

Sinobiopharma, Inc. (OTCBB: SNBP) ("Sinobiopharma" or the "Company") provided an update on the Company's progress to date this year and guidance on its projected financial performance for the balance of 2009.

Financial Highlights:

* In Q1 2009, the Company's total revenue increased to RMB 4.60 million (US $0.68 million), representing a 127 percent increase year-over-year from the same period in 2008, when total sales were RMB 2.0 million (US $.29 million).

* Also in Q1, the Company signed sales contracts for a total 1.5 millions units for Cisatracurium Besylate, Sinobiopharma's flagship drug, with business agents who distribute the Company's products in 30 provinces and key major cities throughout China. Total turnover is projected to be more than RMB 105 million (US $15.3 million), of which 70 percent will be Sinobiopharma profit.

Sales, Production and Marketing Highlights:

* Sales of Cisatracurium Besylate increased by more than 200 percent from 2007 to 2008. Sales of 1.5 million units are projected in 2009. Sinobiopharma's patented formulation of Cisatracurium Besylate is now China's top-selling pre-surgical skeletal muscle relaxant.

* Sales of Clindamycin, an antibiotic, increased by 150 percent from 2007 to 2008. Sales of 1 million units are projected in 2009.

* The Company is currently in the process of launching in the domestic Chinese market. Sinobiopharma's formulation of this antihypertensive is the world's first in capsule form, making it easier to swallow. Sales of more than 500,000 capsules are projected in 2009. As the first Chinese maker of the latest generation of this drug, the Company's has multiple competitive advantages, including lower cost of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), the capsule formulation, greater efficacy and reduced side effects.

* Sales of Sinobiopharma's formulation of L-alanyl-L-glutamine for parenteral (intravenous) nutrition are projected to exceed 30,000 units in 2009.

* The Company is in the process of submitting its application for approval of Rocuronium bromide, a next generation skeletal muscle relaxant that is also the first that can be stored at room temperature, to the Chinese Food and Drug Administration (SFDA).

"In the first quarter of 2009, we saw strong demand for our existing products," said Lequn Huang, Company President and CEO. "We expect that increased marketing efforts and expanded distribution will help boost additional growth for the rest of 2009, with projected improvements in both margins and profitability."

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MP2 TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED (OTC: MPTO)

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MP2 Technologies, Inc. serves as a holding company for technology and service related businesses that can share common management resources and access to marketing channels. New acquisitions will be announced over time as opportunities that fit the company's acquisition profile become available. Acquired companies will benefit from MP2's public company expertise, executive management, and sales and marketing contacts throughout the world. More information on the company can be found at www.mp2technologies.com.

MPTO News:

May 19 - MP2 Technologies Announces President's Open Letter to Shareholders

MP2 Technologies (OTC: MPTO) commented through its President, Patrick Thomas, on the recent volatility in its stock price and the performance of it overall business. In his remarks, Mr. Thomas made it clear that he believed that there were no material changes in the MP2's business that would affect the Company's stock price negatively.

Mr. Thomas stated, "I would like to address the recent volatility in our stock and what I believe to be the condition of MP2 at this juncture. We are pleased with recent higher valuations in our stock price and my main purpose in this statement is to let our shareholders know that we continue to be on target with our current sales, backlog, and our progress with setting the stage to meet our objectives for the next 12 months. Our management team is very pleased with our results thus far and with the recent increases in the Company's stock price. We believe these stock price increases to be a reflection of the Company's performance and an acknowledgement of this flourishing time at MP2 by our shareholders. We value our shareholders and appreciate their patience as natural fluctuations continue in the market for our stock."

The Company pointed to its press release yesterday of a new agreement with Bayside Holdings, Inc. and its previous release May 7, 2009 related to progress in its new parts and services business in its wholly owned subsidiary, Weatherly Aircraft Nevada, Inc. as indicators of their latest progress.

May 18 - MP2 Technologies Announces New Management Consulting Agreement With Bayside Holdings, Inc.

MP2 Technologies (OTC: MPTO) announced the continued expansion of its business with the signing of a management consulting agreement with Bayside Holdings, Inc. Bayside Holdings provides uncut diamond and precious gemstone marketing and sales services. MP2 will assist Bayside in the process of moving into the public market and assist in raising funds necessary to expand Bayside's ability to buy and sell larger amounts of inventory.

Patrick Thomas, President of MP2, stated, "This consulting engagement demonstrates the continued execution of our business model and demonstrates the need for the kind of services we provide. We are excited to be partnering with Bayside Holdings and expect that our partnership will substantially expand their ability to acquire and resell inventory."

Ken Shartz, President of Bayside Holdings, said, "This new relationship with MP2 is a major step forward in the development of our business. Through our joint efforts with MP2, we hope that our exposure in the public market will greatly enhance our ability to finance our proven business model."

ABOUT BAYSIDE HOLDINGS, INC.

Bayside Holdings provides uncut diamond and precious gemstone marketing and sales services. The company provides services for private and national gem-mining productions of uncut gemstones. Services include mine-run sorting, grading, contract diamond and precious stone cutting and polishing (lapidary) services, international marketing and sales for diamonds and precious gemstones.

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ADVENTURE ENERGY INCORPORATED (OTC: ADVE)

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Adventure Energy, Inc., is an independent energy company principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mature long-lived oil and natural gas properties. The company's current operations are concentrated in the Appalachian Basin within the states of Kentucky and West Virginia.

ADVE News:

May 18 - Adventure Energy Inc. Prepares for Initial Delivery of Production

Production Estimates Increased for Larry Hardin Well

Adventure Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ADVE), an energy exploration company with operations in the Appalachian Basin, announced that the drilling contractor (Rebell Oil) is completing the final stages in preparation for the Company's initial delivery of production from the Larry Hardin #1 well.

As previously reported, the Larry Hardin #1 well was completed at a Total Depth of 404 feet. Over the next week, Rebell Oil will replace the temporary tank with a 200 barrel tank and work with the local power company to deliver power to the well site. Initial estimates for production from this well were for 15-18 BOE/day.

“Although the weather has pushed back our schedule by about a week, we are now ready to finish the completion process and deliver the Company's first production of oil,” said Wayne Anderson, President of Adventure Energy, Inc. “We are also excited to see that the initial production estimates from the Larry Hardin well will fall on the conservative side and are now anticipating production of 20-25 BOE/day.”

STOCKS TO WATCH

ZCOM NETWORKS INCORPORATED (OTC: ZCNW)
"Up 33.33% in morning trading"

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Zcom is a multi-industry company with two core businesses: Media Broadcasting/Home Shopping Division and Mineral rights/Real Estate Division. Zcom offers radio and video content delivered live and on demand over the internet. Audiences can access programs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, directly or via podcast. The company is in the process of launching a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) and IP TV broadcast that will reach over 10 million households in the US, Canada and Mexico. Zcom also offers products and services through its Home Shopping Network marketed and promoted through the company's TV/IP TV broadcast resources and through its affiliate network. Existing products/services include Super Fuel and TV Box. Zcom's Mineral Rights/Real Estate Division owns a mining development, exploration and extraction company with a 160 acre gold, silver, tungsten, platinum and copper placer mining claim -- CLS #12 in Ridgecrest, California. Additionally, Zcom is a joint venture partner in the Playa Paraiso Development Project in Panama, which includes the construction and sale of 5 beachfront villas and 20 condominiums.

ZCNW News:

May 20 - Zcom Networks Announces Shareholder Update and Share Structure

Zcom Networks, Inc. (OTC: ZCNW) announced the company's current share structure in a continued effort to further public transparency to shareholders. As of today's date, the public float is 736,753,302 common shares out of 775,545,814 common shares issued and outstanding. The company's authorized shares remains at 1,000,000,000. Management noted that the share structure and current shares authorized remain in place to facilitate recently announced and currently pending acquisitions in line with management's concentric acquisition model of growth and enhanced shareholder value.

"As our shareholders know, we are strategically poised for diversified growth in accordance with our vision of highly synergetic, targeted acquisitions," said Zcom CEO Dr. Alex Parsinia. Dr. Parsinia recently published an article centered upon Zcom's "Concentric Acquisition" model of growth, detailing specifically the company's planned acquisition(s) of diversified yet strategically related holdings.

"We are exceedingly pleased with our current position with respect to negotiations underway concerning recently announced business developments. We expect to release details of soon-to-be-closed M&A activities facilitated in part by our capital structure, strategic appeal, and goals of increased visibility, liquidity and long term shareholder value," he concluded.

OSCIENT PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION (NASDAQ: OSCI)
"Up 12.89% in morning trading"

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Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company marketing two FDA-approved products in the United States: ANTARA® (fenofibrate) capsules, a cardiovascular product and FACTIVE® (gemifloxacin mesylate) tablets, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. ANTARA is indicated for the adjunct treatment of hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol) and hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides) in combination with diet. FACTIVE is approved for the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia of mild to moderate severity. Oscient promotes ANTARA and FACTIVE through a national sales force calling on primary care physicians, cardiologists, endocrinologists and pulmonologists.

OSCI News:

May 15 - Oscient Pharmaceuticals Files Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing for Form 10-Q for Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2009

Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nasdaq: OSCI) announced that it cannot file on a timely basis its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009, which was due to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by May 15, 2009. The Company does not expect that such filing will be made within five calendar days of the due date, as required for the extension provided by Rule 12b-25(b) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).

The Company is unable to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q by May 15, 2009 without unreasonable effort or expense as a result of the departure of certain employees, as well as the ongoing review of strategic alternatives previously expressed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. The Company intends to complete the review of strategic alternatives as soon as possible, but it cannot at this time determine when its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 will be filed.

As noted in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, the Company believes that it has cash to continue current operations into the third quarter of 2009, unless it is able to raise additional capital and/or refinance or amend the terms of its capital structure. Additional financing may not be available, or, if available, may not be available on favorable terms. If the Company does not obtain adequate financing or is unable to pay its indebtedness as it becomes due, it may have to take other measures to significantly reduce expenses which will have a material adverse effect on its business and/or the Company may seek bankruptcy protection.

As a result of voluntary conversions of Company’s 12.50% Convertible Guaranteed Senior Notes due 2011 since the filing of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company has approximately 61 million common shares outstanding.

PARAGON SHIPPING INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: PRGN)
"Up 22.78% in morning trading"

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Paragon Shipping Inc. is an Athens, Greece-based international shipping company specializing in the transportation of drybulk cargoes. The Company's current fleet consists of twelve vessels with a total carrying capacity of 765,137 dwt.

PRGN News:

May 19 - Paragon Shipping 1Q profit tops expectations

Paragon Shipping posts better-than-expected 1Q profit and revenue, stock soars on upgrade On Tuesday

Paragon Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq: PRGN), a global shipping transportation company specializing in drybulk cargoes, announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Commenting on the results, Michael Bodouroglou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Shipping, stated, "Paragon Shipping has produced its most profitable quarterly results since its establishment. Net Income adjusted for non-cash items, was $14.7 million. These results were delivered despite continued challenging conditions in the first quarter of 2009. Our performance was largely driven by the benefits of our balanced chartering strategy and strong cost management performance. The first quarter also saw Paragon continue to generate strong cash flow and strengthen its balance sheet and liquidity position."

Mr. Bodouroglou concluded, "Going forward, we believe Paragon Shipping will continue to benefit from our established time chartering strategy that provides solid revenue visibility and stability in an uncertain economic environment. Consistent with the strategy, Paragon has 98% of its revenue days covered for 2009, 64% for 2010 and 39% for 2011 with some of the world's leading charterers. Overall, we believe we are well positioned, both operationally and financially, to operate in the current marketplace and create further shareholder value."

First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Time charter revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was $41.6 million, compared to $40.5 million for the first quarter of 2008. The Company reported net income of $19.2 million, or $0.71 per basic and diluted share for the first quarter of 2009, calculated on 27,077,348 weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding for the period and reflecting the impact of the non-cash items discussed below. For the first quarter of 2008, the Company reported net income of $15.8 million, or $0.60 and $0.59 per basic and diluted share, respectively, calculated on 26,272,702 weighted average number of basic shares and on 26,735,470 weighted average number of diluted shares.

Excluding all non-cash items described below, adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2009 was $14.7 million, or $0.54 per basic and diluted share. This compares to adjusted net income of $14.2 million, or $0.54 and $0.53 per basic and diluted share, respectively, for the first quarter of 2008. Please refer to the table at the back of this press release for reconciliations of GAAP net income to non-GAAP adjusted net income and GAAP earnings per share to non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share.

EBITDA was $31.8 million for the first quarter of 2009, compared to $27.1 million for the first quarter of 2008. This was calculated by adding to net income of $19.2 million for the first quarter of 2009, net interest expense and depreciation that in the aggregate amounted to $12.6 million for the first quarter of 2009. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding all non-cash items described below, was $26.7 million for the first quarter of 2009, compared to $24.9 million for the first quarter of 2008. Please see the table at the back of this release for a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income.

The Company operated 12 vessels during the first quarter of 2009, earning an average time charter equivalent rate or TCE rate, of $37,179 per day, compared to an average of 11 vessels during the first quarter of 2008, earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $39,098 per day. Please see the table at the back of this release for a reconciliation of TCE rates to time charter revenue.

Total adjusted operating expenses for the first quarter of 2009 were $7.1 million, or approximately $6,567 per day, including vessel operating expenses, management fees, general and administrative expenses and dry-docking costs, but excluding $0.2 million of share-based compensation for the period. For the first quarter of 2008, total adjusted operating expenses were $6.1 million, or approximately $6,112 per day, including vessel operating expenses, management fees and general and administrative expenses and dry-docking costs, but excluding $0.1 million of share-based compensation.

First Quarter 2009 Non-cash Items

The Company's results for the three months ended March 31, 2009 included the following non-cash items:

* Non-cash revenue of $4.6 million and depreciation expense of $0.7 million associated with below market time charters attached to vessels acquired, which increases net revenue (amortized over the remaining period of the time charter) and increases depreciation expense (amortized over the remaining useful life of the vessel). These non-cash items contributed an aggregate of $3.9 million to net income, or $0.14 to basic and diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

* An unrealized gain from interest rate swaps of $0.7 million, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

* Non-cash expenses of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, relating to the amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2009, of the compensation cost recognized for restricted common shares issued to executive officers, directors and employees.

In the aggregate, these non-cash items contributed $4.5 million to net income, or $0.17 to earnings per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Dividend Declared

The Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share with respect to the first quarter of 2009, payable on June 9, 2009 to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2009.

Time Charter Coverage Update

Pursuant to its time chartering strategy, Paragon Shipping Inc. employs vessels under fixed rate charters for periods ranging from one to five years. The Company has secured under such contracts 98%, 64% and 39% of its fleet capacity under contract in the remainder of 2009, in 2010 and in 2011, respectively.

Cash Flows

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company generated net cash from operating activities of $23.3 million, compared to $17.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. For the three months ended March 31, 2009, net cash used in investing activities was $43.0 million and net cash used in financing activities was $11.7 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, net cash from investing activities was $3.0 million and cash used in financing activities was $1.9 million.

RBID.COM INCORPORATED (OTC: RBDC)
"Up 50.00% in morning trading"

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RBID.COM, Inc. markets and distributes health and nutrition products to a worldwide customer base through its wholly-owned subsidiary GLA International, Inc. GLA is a profitable and rapidly-growing direct sales company whose products include Healthy Energy Drinks, Alkaline Water Systems, and Superfoods, all of which are marketed through a strong multi-ethnic distribution network. GLA also offers a grass roots distributorship opportunity, complete with full training and support coordinated through its Costa Mesa, California headquarters.

RBDC News:

May 19 - Retraction and Clarification of Press Release Regarding Completion of Updated Financials and Elevation to 'Current Information' on Pink Sheets

RBID.com, Inc. (OTC: RBDC) hereby retracts its press release of May 19, 2009 announcing that the company had elevated its status to “Current Information” with Pink Sheets, when in fact the disclosure documents submitted to Pink Sheets are still subject to amendment in order to meet with full compliance and approval.

The company unreservedly apologizes for any confusion caused by its earlier press release and expects to be fully compliant with Pink Sheets in the new future.

RBID.com Inc. Updates Financials and Elevates Pink Sheets Status to 'Current Information'

RBID.com, Inc. (OTC: RBDC) announced that it has released its current financial statements and reported them to Pink Sheets for uploading and disclosure. The posting of these updated financials, along with accompanying documents from RBID’s financial team and a strong opinion letter from the company’s legal counsel, qualifies RBID for “Current Information” status with Pink Sheets. This represents an upward move of four status levels to the second-highest level possible, and RBID has been notified by Pink Sheets that these changes will be reflected on the website some time today.

RBID.Com, CEO, Alan Rothman commented, “These events mark a significant milestone in RBID’s growth as a publicly traded company, while also providing increased disclosure of management’s continued efforts to build the long-term viability of the company. The recent product launch of our GLA, Inc. subsidiary has placed us in a more competitive position in the marketplace, and we have now taken the necessary steps to enhance our financial reporting and trading options.”

TAO MINERALS LIMITED (OTCBB: TAOL)
"Up 22.22% in morning trading"

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Tao Minerals is a junior exploration company based in Medellin, Colombia. Tao is successfully positioning itself as a leader in gold exploration in Colombia through key acquisitions of properties with exceptional potential for low extraction cost deposits. Tao's focus in calendar 2008 is on the upgrading and initiation of operations of its El Colmillo mine, which offers the potential to quickly provide a strong revenue stream, able to fund exploration activities on the estimated high grade gold deposit of its Golondrina property and finance additional acquisitions, while greatly enhancing shareholder value.

TAOL News:

April 13 - Tao Minerals Ltd. Update to Security Situation on El Colmillo Mine

Tao Minerals (OTCBB: TAOL) gave an udate on the security situation in El Colmillo Mine. Tao has been diligently working with local authorities on the national, departmental and civic stages to improve the security in the area. Progress has been made due to diligent work by local mayors who are keen to see the project go ahead and provide employment in this area. Plans are moving ahead to improve the roads to this remote area to allow security forces access to our mine site; this will greatly improve response times should the company experience any further security problems.

Tao Minerals management is encouraged by the response from all authorities involved and is confident that in time the situation will be resolved satisfactorily. Management is using this time to review operations on its other properties and the possibility of using equipment purchased for El Colmillo mine on joint venture properties with other parties to provide cash flow for further corporate acquisitions.

GREENSHIFT CORPORATION (OTCBB: GERS)
"Up 15.87% in morning trading"

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GreenShift Corporation develops and commercializes clean technologies that facilitate the efficient use of natural resources. GreenShift’s revenue model is based on the use of its proprietary technologies to become a leading producer of biomass-derived products, and to do so at reduced cost and risk by extracting and refining raw materials that other producers cannot access or process.

GERS News:

May 11 - GreenShift Increases Corn Oil Extraction Backlog

GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GERS) announced that it has recently executed term sheets with several corn ethanol producers that correspond to more than 15 million gallons per year (“MMGY”) of extracted corn oil.

GreenShift typically enters into non-binding term sheets with its prospective clients as a prelude to drafting and executing final agreements for the construction of facilities based on GreenShift’s proprietary corn oil extraction technologies. If successfully converted into new contracts, the recently executed term sheets would increase GreenShift’s backlog to more than 55 MMGY when taken with GreenShift’s existing contracts.

GreenShift’s corn oil extraction offering is structured to provide 100% of the capital needed to build and integrate turn-key, skid-mounted facilities based on its extraction technologies into corn ethanol facilities in return for the long-term (10 years or more) right to purchase the extracted oil for a fair price that is indexed to diesel fuel prices. GreenShift pays participating ethanol producers for the extracted oil and then ships it for refining into biodiesel, which is then sold at rates that are also indexed to diesel fuel prices.

“We are pleased with our recent sales progress,” said David Winsness, GreenShift’s Chief Technology Officer. “We believe that we will be able to add even more to our market presence once we are properly capitalized to execute on our existing backlog. We are currently evaluating a number of opportunities to do this in ways that we hope will allow us to accelerate and amplify our growth.”

Kevin Kreisler, GreenShift’s chief executive officer added that: “The recent allowance of our first two corn oil extraction patents has favorably altered our market positioning, making available an increased array of tactical options to build value for our clients and shareholders. GreenShift’s technology is especially significant considering the expected role of carbon emissions in the development of enhanced standards mandating the use of renewable fuels. Simply put, less carbon is better, and corn oil extraction lowers the carbon footprint of ethanol.”

ABOUT CORN OIL EXTRACTION

GreenShift has proven that it can extract upwards of 6.5 gallons of previously unrecovered inedible crude corn oil from the distillers grain co-product of corn ethanol production for every 100 gallons of ethanol produced. This corresponds to a 7% increase in the gallons of biofuel produced per bushel of corn from 2.8 to 3.0 gallons per bushel for first generation corn ethanol facilities. GreenShift’s extraction technologies accomplish this in a way that also decreases the fossil fuel consumption of the host ethanol facility by up to 10% while increasing the nutritional value of the distillers grain co-product as a commercial animal feed. All of this increases the energy balance and cash flows derived from the use of corn to produce ethanol, and presses the evolution of corn ethanol forward into enhanced sustainability.