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BIGSTRING CORPORATION (OTCBB: BSGC)
"Up 8.00% in morning trading"

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Company Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/bigstring/bigstring.htm

BigString Corporation, through its subsidiary, BigString Interactive, Inc., provides email services. It offers BigString, which is a Web-based, POP3 server email service solution that allows the user to edit, recall, cancel, and erase the email, as well as insert or delete attachments, even after the email has been sent out and opened. The company also provides BigString Beta 2.0 that offers erasable, recallable, and self destroying applications, non-printable and non-forwardable emails, set time or number of views, and masquerading to protect the sender's privacy and security. BigString Beta 2.0 also provides spam filters, virus protection, and large-storage web-based email accounts. The company's products include BigString Free, which provides the features of BigString Beta 2.0, and includes 1GB of storage and permits the user to send unlimited emails per month; BigString Premium, which offers the features of the BigString Free account, plus vanity domains, POP3 access using any email client, 2GB of storage, and 30 minute video email; and BigString Business that offers the features of the BigString Premium account, plus 10 email accounts, 20GB of storage, global filter notification, and email management. BigString Corporation also offers BigString Marketer Pro, which provides an enterprise marketing software application which allows for the sending of interactive video email commercials that can be programmed to self-destruct at a set time; and BigString Marketer SMB, a hosted video email marketing platform for small and medium size businesses. The company was founded in 2003. It was formerly known as Recall Mail Corporation and changed its name to BigString Corporation in 2005. Bigstring Corporation is based in Red Bank, New Jersey.

BSGC News:

December 18 - BigString Corporation Launches Facebook Application Enabling Users to Send Self-Destructing Videos

BigString Corporation (OTCBB: BSGC) has launched an application for Facebook that enables users to record or upload videos that can be programmed to self-destruct at a specific time or after a set number of views. This is part of a new BigString initiative to develop social networking messaging applications built around the company's core technology.

The video application will allow users to send private self-destructing video messages or to post public video messages to the recipient’s wall. Users can record a video message directly to the application or upload a pre-existing message.

Darin Myman, President and CEO of BigString Corporation, noted that "Video message privacy and security is very important in a world where you can very easily find your personal videos being put up without your permission on sites such as YouTube. Social networks such as Facebook interface well with BigString’s proprietary messaging technology. We provide added value to websites focused on social networking, online dating or user-generated content where protecting a user’s privacy is a major consideration."

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RENHUANG PHARMACEUTICALS (OTCBB: RHGP)

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Company Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/renhuang-pharma/renhuang-pharma.htm

Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, located in Harbin of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, is a leading integrated developer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad line of high-quality nutraceutical, natural medicinal and bio-pharmaceutical products. The Company provides three major product lines including the Acanthopanax-based natural medicinal products, Shark Power Health Care series and Traditional Chinese Medicines. Renhuang's key product line is Acanthopanax-based products, an effective natural medicine in treating depression and melancholy and offering various other health benefits. By controlling an estimated 70% of China's natural resource of Acanthopanax (also known as Siberian Ginseng), the Company has a dominant market position in Acanthopanax-based natural medicines. The Company distributes its products through a multi-layer sales network of over 2000 sales agents. Its products are not only sold nationwide but also exported to Russia and Southeast Asia. Renhuang has established a multi-channel research and development infrastructure composed of in-house researchers, a post-doctoral working center, and collaboration with well known institutions and scientists. In manufacturing, the Company strictly follows the international GMP certified quality standards and system by utilizing cutting-edge technologies, the state of the art equipment, and the proprietary innovative and award winning processes. For more information about Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, visit www.renhuang.com.

RHGP News:

December 17 - StockGuru Announces a New Executive Interview With Mr. Li Shaoming of Renhuang Pharmaceuticals

John Pentony, Publisher of Stockguru.com announced that the company has posted a new podcast interview featuring Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: RHGP). Pentony interviews Mr. Li Shaoming, CEO and Chairman of the Board, for Renhuang Pharmaceuticals. In the interview Mr. Li discusses the company and its recent news from the company including its recently announced Olympic year prime time television ad space on China Central Television (also known as "CCTV").

To listen to the interview, visit www.stockguru.com/podcasts/?p=21.

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EBENEFITSDIRECT (OTC: EBFD)

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Company Profile:
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eBenefits Direct, Inc. is a nationwide leader in the direct marketing and distribution of a wide range of health and life insurance products to individuals, families and groups. By utilization of its many call centers across the country it enables an individual to efficiently purchase health and life insurance as well as medical and discount service programs. The company has revolutionized the way health and life insurance has historically been sold. eBenefits Direct, Inc.'s approach is through many mass distribution areas such call centers, the internet and massive lead generation programs.

EBFD News:

December 14 - eBenefits Direct Subsidiary, L.A. Marketing Plans, Launches Call Center in Portland, Maine, to Market Healthcare Programs to Uninsured Individuals Across the U.S.

L.A. Marketing Plans LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of eBenefits Direct, Inc. (OTC: EBFD), announced recently that its exclusive RightHealth program has expanded its operation with a new call center facility located in Portland, Maine. This addition will allow RightHealth to reach a significant market of uninsured consumers.

“We are very pleased to be able to offer the RightHealth portfolio of products for distribution through this call center. RightHealth, a medical discount program, provides a helpful solution to individuals that do not qualify for or cannot afford major medical insurance. Through the association membership, individuals are provided access to medical discounts and additional defined insured benefits. The launch of this new facility will help expand and promote the RightHealth programs,” said Rob Michaelson, President of L.A. Marketing Plans LLC.

RightHealth provides members a combination of discounts on healthcare costs, including physicians, dental and vision, and access to a variety of other valuable healthcare features, such as defined accident insurance coverage, including accident disability income and an emergency rescue plan, through membership in America's Health Care Consumer Association.

The RightHealth programs are available through Access Plans USA, Inc. (www.accessplansusa.com), a publicly traded company. Access Plans is a nationwide distributor of health insurance and non-insurance healthcare programs that provide access to affordable healthcare for the growing number of uninsured and/or underinsured in the United States. For more information on the RightHealth programs, visit www.righthealthplan.com.

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MINDPIX CORPORATION (OTC: MNDP)

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Company Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/mindpix/mindpix.htm

Mindpix is positioned as a powerful and positive media group of companies. Ultraflex Fitness, UltraFlex Medical, Mindpix Production, and Mindpix Development are all actively engaged in “for profit” productions or projects.

UltraFlex Fitness: Developing and marketing the patent pending UltraFelx Fitness Rod. UltraFlex Fitness promotes a new style of resistance training called Target Perfect Resistance.

UltraFlex Medical: UltraFlex Medical is poised to make significant inroads to the $11 Billion US outpatient rehabilitation market. Ultraflex medical is already working with rehab industry professionals to create unique and proprietary physical therapy curriculum.

Mindpix Production: Mindpix continues to produce, direct, and provide post-production services for promising documentaries and other niche profitable projects.

MNDP News:

December 31 - Mindpix Management 2007 Year-End Letter to Shareholders

Management of Mindpix (OTCBB: MNDP) has determined it necessary to give a 2007 year-end update on the progress of the UltraFlex fitness device as well as make our shareholders aware of recent material decisions regarding previously announced press releases.

Looking back at the year in review Mindpix has reached many important UltraFlex milestones including completing a successful twelve-week UltraFlex fitness and weight loss study, producing workout DVDs, production of a "man on the street" featuring first-time users, signed the 2007 Female Presenter of the Year Forbes Riley, introducing TheraFlex to the Physical Therapy and Training to Physiotherapy Associates, acquiring testimonials from fitness instructors and personal trainers, a physical therapy training DVD, signing a major celebrity, introducing new physical therapy and active senior products (TheraFlex) to name a few. It has been quite a year and the outlook for 2008 looks equally promising.

Mindpix has decided for strategic reasons not to air UltraFlex commercials in conjunction with Supplements To Go Ms. Fitness World Pageant. Mindpix had previously announced (Nov 19th 2007) that it intended to air two sixty-second commercials during the pageant broadcast on Fox Sport News beginning January 1, 2008. It was determined that airing the commercials prior to our infomercial national launch would not make good marketing sense particularly due to the fact that our celebrity talent would not be featured in the commercials. Mindpix holds the option to air commercials beginning in May 2008 during the Supplements To Go Ms. Fitness USA Pageant.

Mindpix management also has cancelled the exhibition at the annual Baseball Team Medicine Conference in St. Louis on January 3-5, 2008. A scheduling conflict made it impossible for our medical division team to attend.

Management believes that the marketing strategy in place is sound and looks forward to executing the business plan with profitable results for 2008. Mindpix has benefited from loyal shareholders who have taken the time to review our progress and communicated with us ways in which they can assist us in reaching our business goals.

Mindpix wishes each of you a happy and prosperous new year.

David R. Ballif, CEO
Mindpix Corporation

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QUOTEMEDIA INC. (OTCBB: QMCI)

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QuoteMedia, Inc. is a leading software developer and provider of real-time streaming financial market information, decision-support, news and research solutions to brokerage, financial services companies, business and media corporations. Among its many leading-edge products lines, the Company offers data feeds, news, dynamic market content solutions, interactive stock research tools, financial applications and real-time wireless applications. QuoteMedia provides data and services for companies such as the NASDAQ, the OTCBB, Dow Jones & Company, Forbes.com, Scotia Capital, Business Wire, Southwest Securities, Regal Securities, FBR Direct, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., AIM Trimark, Zacks Investment Research, ChoiceTrade, QTrade, Schaeffer's Investment Research, Automated Financial Systems, WallStreet*E, and others. For more information, visit www.quotemedia.com.

QMCI News:

December 5 - QuoteMedia Brings Respected Market Data Industry Veteran Onboard; Opens NYC Office

QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCBB: QMCI), a leading provider of market data, corporate research information and financial applications, announced today the appointment of Mr. George Katsch as Corporate Sales Director, to lead the company’s new office in New York City.

Mr. Katsch brings more than 15 years of experience in selling and supporting financial information and technology solutions to the Brokerage, Financial Service, Media Publishing and Investor Relations industries. Most recently, Mr. Katsch served as Vice President of Sales for FinancialContent, Inc., where he was responsible for business development and sales for the entire North American market. Mr. Katsch has also held key management positions with Standard and Poor’s and Interactive Data Corporation (Comstock), where he managed senior account representatives and support staff. He was principally responsible for maintaining over $50 million in revenues and generating new sales.

“George is very well-known as a successful, skilled professional in our industry, and we’re excited that he is joining the QuoteMedia sales team, heading up our New York office,” said Dave Shworan, CEO of QuoteMedia Ltd. “He brings a wealth of experience to our company, and skill sets that make him an immediately great fit with QuoteMedia, as we continue our explosive growth.”

“From within the industry, I’ve watched QuoteMedia’s remarkable growth over the past few years. I have been very impressed with QuoteMedia’s emergence as a major player in the financial data industry, and the potential for further growth is extraordinary,” said Mr. Katsch. “QuoteMedia is definitely going places, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

STOCKS TO WATCH

GULF RESOURCES INCORPORATED (OTCBB: GFRE)
"Up 7.17% in morning trading (on heavy volume)"

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Gulf Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers chemical products in China. Its subsidiary, Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited (SCHC), manufactures and trades in bromine and crude salt, which are utilized in the manufacture of various industrial compounds and products. Elemental bromine is used in the manufacture of various bromine compounds used in industry and agriculture. Bromine, a halogen element, is also used in the manufacture of fumigants, brominated flame-retardants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines, sanitizers, and inorganic bromides for photography. The company's other subsidiary, Shouguang Yuxin Chemical Industry Company Limited (SYCI), produces and sells chemical products that are used in oil and gas field explorations, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents, and inorganic chemicals. In addition, it engages in the research and development of commonly used chemical products, as well as medicine intermediates. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Shouguang City, China.

GFRE News:

January 7 - Gulf Resources, Inc. Subsidiary to Commercialize New Environmentally Friendly Oil Fluid System

New fluid system recognized by all three of China's major oil groups; Purchase Letter of Intents Signed

Gulf Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: GFRE), a leading Bromine producer in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Shouguang Yu Xin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (SYCI), a specialty chemical manufacturer, has successfully developed and is ready to commercialize in April, 2008, a new type of environmentally friendly oil field drilling fluid system. The company has filed a patent for this proprietary product.

The new product includes a polyol drilling fluid system and polyatomic alcohol drilling fluid system. Because of their environmental friendly characteristics, these systems are widely used under all circumstances, both in land and sea operations. The system also has unique advantages in protecting oil and gas formation, preventing collapse and lubricating. Compared with other drilling fluids, the system is not only environmentally friendly but also enables low-density drilling. The system provides timely detection of oil and gas formation, strengthens the clay particles on the wall to provide stability which prevents the collapse of the reservoir and also lubricates the drilling wall. The system has been successfully recognized by China's three major oil groups, Sinopec, CNOOC and CNPC, which is necessary to receive orders. Letters of intent to purchase this product has been signed with CNPC's subsidiaries, the Tarim Oilfield and CNPC Sichuan Petroleum with initial delivery to occur in May. Currently, the market for this product is estimated by the Company at 30,000 tons with a current selling price of $1,512 ($11,000 RMB) per ton creating a $45 million market. Initial SYCI production capacity is expected to be 3,000 to 5,000 tons annually.

"We are pleased to announce that Shouguang Yu Xin's new environmental friendly oil drilling fluid system is ready for commercialization. We are leveraging our Company's development capabilities for new product introductions to our installed customer base, which we expect to further strengthen our market position in the oilfield chemical industry. This has laid a solid foundation for us to enter major domestic oil fields in the future, creating another significant growth opportunity for our shareholders," commented Gulf Resources, Inc. CEO, Mr. Yang Ming.

BLACK DRAGON RESOURCE COMPANIES (OTC: BDGR)
"Up 22.58% in morning trading"

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Black Dragon Resource Companies, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, production, and sale of oil and gas, and natural gas properties in the United States. It produces oil and natural gas from marginal stripper wells, whose production has slowed to 1/2 barrels of crude oil per day or less. The company was incorporated in 1996 as Vita Health, Inc. and changed its name to Vita Warehouse Company, Inc. in 1999. Further, it changed its name to Texas Diversified Distributors, Inc. in 2001; to Black Dragon Resource, Inc. in February 2004; and to Black Dragon Resource Companies, Inc. in December 2004. Black Dragon Resource Companies, Inc. is headquartered in Oil City, Louisiana.

BDGR News:

January 3 - Black Dragon Announces Significant Further Progress on the Joint Venture Funding Negotiations

On January 2, 2008, Mr. Joe Lanza, President of Black Dragon Resource Companies, Inc. (OTC: BDGR) announced that negotiations with a Joint Venture Funding Partner, as previously announced last week, were close to being completed.

Mr. Lanza reiterated that the Funding Joint Partner has agreed to provide the Joint Venture with a significant investment of at least $100,000,000. He added that the Joint Venture Partner had just confirmed to its satisfaction that the Company's oil and gas reserves have a value of at least $2.7 billion dollars and that it was prepared to move forward with the transaction, subject to finalization of its audit, which should be completed within a week.

Mr. Lanza also reported that the Joint Venture Partner and the Company had agreed in principle to all terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, the completion of which is now subject only to Counsel's review.

Further, and perhaps most significant, Mr. Lanza reported that he had met with the proposed new management team who, according to Mr. Lanza, has the extensive experience in both oil and gas technology and in production management to ensure the success of the Joint Venture and the full and proper development of Black Dragon's extensive resources.

Mr. Lanza concluded by stating that he was most impressed with the proposed management team and upon the Funding of the Joint Venture and the finalization of all details of the Joint Venture that he believed his goal for the Company would have been realized and that he would promptly resign. All Black Dragon shareholders, he concluded, will be greatly benefited by the new Joint Venture structure, and with the expansion of Black Dragon operations, which could only increase shareholder value.

Management believes that all details of the Joint Venture will be finalized prior to the Annual Meeting on January 16, 2008, so that the matter could be considered by the Stockholders at that time.

EGPI FIRECREEK INCORPORATED (OTCBB: EFCR)
"Up 105.71% in morning trading"

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EGPI Firecreek, Inc., through its subsidiary, Firecreek Petroleum, Inc., engages in the exploration, development, and exploitation of crude oil and natural gas primarily in the United States. It also focuses on the development of proved oil and gas projects in Russia, Romania, and Kazakhstan. The company holds a 50% undivided non-operating interest in Ten Mile Draw project, which is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. As of January 1, 2007, it had total gross proved reserves of 2,600,056 thousand cubic feet of natural gas. The company has a strategic alliance with Sahara Group, Inc. EGPI Firecreek was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

EFCR News:

January 7 - EGPI/Firecreek, Inc. Announces $2.1 Million Financing for First Quarter Oil & Gas Development Plans

Financing to Provide for Company's Continued Growth and Structuring Expansion in 2008

EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFCR) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Firecreek Petroleum, Inc. are pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of its Debentures for $2.1 million dollars to initiate the commencement of its oil and gas development plans for the first quarter 2008.

The financing will aid in the anticipated restructuring of the Company’s operations, proposed acquisitions and corresponding work programs for new and existing oil and gas programs.

As part of EGPI’s restructuring plan, the Company has approved a provision that will allow for the election of up to 5 new members to the Board of Directors. These individuals will consist of industry and finance professionals, and will give the Company an increased breadth of knowledge and credibility in the Oil and Gas industry.

Additionally, as part of the negotiating for its recently completed financing, the Company has successfully completed a wrap up and closure on all equity line sales through its prior financing arrangements. This wrap up is crucial in the Company’s commitment to bring value to the shareholders by providing better terms in its current financing commitments and by restructuring any prior funding commitments so as to not suffer any potential dilutive effects, in the form of creating stock into the market by drawing from an equity line. The Company is confident that the closing of the equity line will now give the Company and its stock the potential to trade in parity with the Company’s current events and future news releases.

Dennis Alexander, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, stated, “We are extremely excited about the future outlook for EGPI/Firecreek. A tremendous effort has taken place in an effort to initiate our plans for Fiscal 2008 and the Company’s long term future. We are now aggressively taking steps in an effort to build on the Company’s domestic growth for oil and gas revenues and cash flow.” Mr. Alexander also stated, “We also look forward to introducing the addition of our new Board members and working side by side with capable individuals who will bring knowledge, capacity and competent assistance in the vision, development and implementation of the Company’s current and future business plans.”

EGPI Firecreek, Inc. continues review for potential leases, interests and opportunities which are located throughout the U.S. and its surrounding regions. The Company is working on various financial opportunities for the funding of potential project acquisitions and the respective capital expenditure requirements for each.

COTTON & WESTERN MINING (OTC: CWRM)
"Up 20.00% in morning trading"

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Cotton & Western Mining, Inc. aims to provide the targeted Asia Pacific Steel Manufacturing Sector as the primary export destination of our crude iron ore products, for classifications of “Concentrated Fines” (0.15 ~10mm size) for Mini Mills (those using electric blast furnaces) and Lump Ore (25~40mm size) for fully integrated steel mills; the secondary markets are North America and the European Union. CWRM seeks to generate significant increases in sales revenues in each operating quarter of year 2008 and 2009, beginning with our first shipment of crude iron ore fines scheduled for the second quarter of year 2008. Highlights of CWRM are the gross margin and sales revenue for twelve months forward beginning in year 2008. Finish product off-take agreements are in the first stage negotiation and final contract execution shall depend upon the operational status of our start-up target mine.

CWRM News:

January 7 - Cotton & Western Mining, Inc. – CWRM Receives $10,000,000.00 Commitment From Asian Group

Cotton & Western Mining, Inc. (OTC: CWRM) announced that the company has received a $10,000,000.00 financial commitment from an Asian Group for the development of the company's Baja California Iron Mining Project; subject to finalization of the geological reevaluation scheduled to begin in January or February 2008.

For reasons of confidentiality, the group's name is being withheld for the time being and will be announced in a later news release.

CWRM recently acquired three (3) mixed magnetite and hematite iron mineral deposits, located in Baja California, Mexico. Outcrop chemical analysis has revealed the iron minerals to be of commercial grade suitable for concentrated fines in sizes 0.15 through 10 millimeters. Diamond bit core drilling and mine development planning are scheduled to begin in the first quarter 2008.

Photographs of the new mineral rights concessions, designated as Baja Pacific No. 4, 5 and 6 can be viewed at the company's website: www.cottonwestern.com under Photo Gallery. The surface of the mineral deposits contains many visual magnetite and hematite outcrops that are easily distinguished in the pictures. A magnet is shown attached to many of the outcrops verifying that the minerals are iron magnetite, gray in color or grayish/red in color where the iron minerals are mixed Magnetite/Hematite.

ETHOS ENVIRONMENTAL INCORPORATED NEW (OTCBB: ETEV)
"Up 35.71% in morning trading"

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Ethos Environmental, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of fuel reformulating products. It offers a line of fuel reformulators under the name Ethos FR, which contain a blend of low and high molecular weight esters that add cleaning and lubricating qualities to various fuels or motor oil. The company's products reduce the emissions of hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide, as well as particulate matter, especially in diesel-powered engines. It sells its products to the users of cars, trucks, and vessels primarily in the United States, Latin America, and Asia. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in San Diego, California.

ETEV News:

January 7 - Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner Radically Reduces Carbon Monoxide in PetroEcuador Testing

Product from Ethos Environmental Lowers Carbon Monoxide by More Than 50 Percent

Ethos Environmental, Inc., (OTCBB: ETEV) announced that recent testing performed at PetroEcuador's Esmeraldas refinery has resulted in a more than 50 percent reduction in carbon monoxide emissions with the use of Ethos Environmental's Bunker Fuel Conditioner.

Testing was conducted and monitored by the Center for Technical and Technological Environmental Services, an independent testing agency. The analysis of the testing data complied with approved international standards.

The testing protocol consisted of the addition of Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner to the heavy fuel oil powering PetroEcuador's electrical generation plant at Esmeraldas. Lab reports concluded that Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner reduced carbon monoxide emissions from the power generation process by more than 50 percent; reductions in other toxic emissions, including a 6.94% reduction in nitros oxide (NOx), also occurred. Furthermore, use of the Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner improved the plant's fuel efficiency, requiring less fuel to generate the normal amount of energy.

Ethos CEO Enrique de Vilmorin, expressing pleasure with the PetroEcuador test results, stated, "[w]e're all very impressed with the results from the Esmeraldas protocol testing. I'll be returning to Ecuador in February - to complete some 2007 business, and also to sign supply contracts covering 2008 and 2009."

During 2007, Ethos sales to PetroEcuador and Petro-Industrial exceeded $9 million. Ethos anticipates continued usage of its products by PetroEcuador and Petro-Industrial during the immediate future and beyond.

PetroEcuador, the state-run oil company of Ecuador, has managed the exploration, commercialization and transportation of Ecuador's petroleum resources for more than 25 years. Each month Petro-Industrial - the power generating division of PetroEcuador - consumes 16,000,000 gallons of Heavy Fuel Oil No. 6, with annual revenues exceeding $6 billion.

By significantly reducing carbon monoxide emissions, Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner provides a valuable pro-environment solution for industries dependent on heavy fuel oil. When added in proper concentration, the components of Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner improve fuel stability and also increase engine performance by cleaning and maintaining the entire fuel system.

Like the Esmeraldas power generation plant, ships burning heavy fuel oil can also benefit from the use of Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner. The international marine shipping fleet is a major contributor to the world's greenhouse gas emissions, as recently reported in the Wall Street Journal (Danger at Sea: Ships Draw Fire for Rising Role in Air Pollution, Nov 27, 2007). With the use of Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner, the potential exists for significantly reducing these emissions.

PARK PLACE ENERGY CORPORATION (OTCBB: PRPL)
"Up 34.92% in morning trading"

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/PRPL.php

Park Place Energy is a high impact energy play corporation. Park Place Energy is currently focusing on developing its Canadian assets which include the recently announced major gas find in NE British Columbia Canada. Park Place utilizes its expertise in the oil and gas industry to enhance shareholder value and profitability by pursuing attractive opportunities in the international oil and gas industry. Using the appropriate financial resources and the latest technologies, Park Place Energy, through creative joint ventures and innovative partnerships, has a strategic five-year operating plan to optimize profitability and shareholder value.

PRPL News:

January 7 - Completion of 14-5 Option Well Has Commenced

Park Place Energy (OTCBB: PRPL) announced that Terra Energy Corp. (TSX-V: TTR) of its Eight Mile North Field in Northeastern British Columbia, has informed the corporation that completion of the cased potential Doig gas well, Terra et al Tower 14-5-81-17 W6M well (the "14-5 Option Well") has commenced.

FTS GROUP INCORPORATED (OTCBB: FLIP)
"Up 15.38% in morning trading"

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FTS Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the retail distribution of next generation wireless communications and entertainment products and services for businesses and consumers in the United States. The company operates as a regional service provider and retail distributor of satellite television systems and services for DISH Networks. It installs satellite television systems sold by DISH networks, as well as markets, sells, and installs satellite systems for DISH Networks through its retail location in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The company also distributes wireless communications products, such as cell phones, PDAs, and related communication devices and accessories through a chain of retail locations to customers in the Gulf Coast region of Florida and nationally over the Internet. FTS Group has strategic partnerships with Metro PCS; and DISH Networks. The company was founded in 1997 as Full Tilt Sports, Inc. and changed its name to FTS Apparel, Inc. in 2000. Further, it changed its name to FTS Group, Inc. in 2004. FTS Group is based in Tampa, Florida.

FLIP News:

January 7 - Elysium Internet Closes the Acquisition of Canada-Based Internet Media and Technology Company Dice Ventures, Inc.

Company Plans to Deploy Newly Acquired Technology Platform Over Its Portfolio of 2,000 to 2,500 Direct Navigation Internet Domains by February 1st

Elysium Internet, Inc. a profitable online media Company and wholly owned subsidiary of FTS Group, Inc. (OTCBB: FLIP), announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Dice Ventures, Inc. Based in Ontario, Canada, Dice Ventures has developed a proprietary new technology platform that allows geo-based direct navigation Internet domains to be monetized using an efficient scaleable technology platform. The new platform should allow the Company to grow revenue quickly by serving up targeted ads under an agreement Dice Ventures already has in place with one of the world's leading Internet Media Companies.

Elysium Internet CEO Scott Gallagher commented, "We plan to deploy the new platform over our entire direct navigation domain portfolio of over 2,000 names by February 1st. This acquisition and the technology platform we've now acquired will help position our Company as an emerging leader in the direct navigation media space." Gallagher continued, "We'll continue to seek out additional large scale opportunities to acquire direct navigation domain names that further leverage our technology. We're currently in negotiations with several portfolio owners and hope to agree on a deal shortly. Our plans are to quickly build Elysium into a leading high growth player in the direct navigation media space."

Investors are invited to visit the FTS Group IR Hub at www.agoracom.com/ir/ftsgroup where they can post questions and receive answers or review questions and answers already posted by other investors. Alternatively, investors are able to e-mail all questions and correspondence to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it where they can also request to be added to the investor e-mail list in order to receive all future press releases and updates in real time.

IDGLOBAL CORPORATION NEW (OTC: IDGJ)
"Up 40.00% in morning trading"

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/IDGJ.php

IDGLOBAL provides a range of leading technologies specifically designed to provide private enterprise and governments 100% solutions to their Counterfeiting infections and Loss Prevention/Anti-Theft security programs. IDGLOBAL’s Nano-Molecular Markers/Tags™ are specifically designed for global anti-counterfeiting applications and its IDFORENSIX™ products provide Loss Prevention/Anti-Theft solutions for the annual $800 billion Anti-Counterfeiting and Loss Prevention markets. IDGLOBAL is a forward-looking company with a robust R&D program and product development and integration program for the purpose of providing next-generation Nano-based and leading-edge Anti-Counterfeiting products and Security solutions.

IDGJ News:

January 7 - IDGLOBAL Submits Its Application to the SEC for Listing on the OTC Bulletin Board

IDGLOBAL (OTC: IDGJ) confirmed that on the morning of December 28, 2007, its application was acknowledged and accepted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for up-listing shares to the OTC:BB. IDGLOBAL’s legal counsel, Applbaum & Zouvas LLP, completed and submitted IDGLOBAL’s application to become a reporting issuer and management is encouraged and hopeful that its application will be accepted and approved in the very near future.

Daryl Regier, IDGLOBAL’s President and CEO, stated, “We have worked long and hard on putting in place the reporting infrastructure and accounting procedures that comply and ensure timely release and disclosure of all information on a quarterly and annual basis as required by a reporting issuer to shareholders. It is a critical milestone to migrate our listing to a level commensurate with the sophistication of our growing investor base. Successfully completing a listing on the OTC:BB is one of several key steps IDGLOBAL is pursuing to impress upon investors a new level of credibility and visibility of disclosure.”

INTERNATIONAL POWER GROUP (OTCBB: IPWG)
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International Power Group, Ltd. engages in the construction and management of waste disposal plants in the United States. It primarily intends to build and operate waste-to-energy facilities to process solid and hazardous wastes by incineration. International Power Group, through its subsidiary, also offers waste disposal services. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Celebration, Florida.

IPWG News:

January 3 - International Power Group Egypt, Ltd. Concludes Royalty Agreements with Two Egyptian Companies

International Power Group Egypt, Ltd. (“IPWG Egypt”), a subsidiary of International Power Group, Ltd. (OTCBB: IPWG), announced that it has consummated royalty agreements with Egypt Rubber, Ltd. (ERL) and the LOL Group (LOL) — two companies with considerable expertise in the waste oil and used tire recycling fields.

Louis D, Garcia, Chief Financial Officer of IPWG Egypt, stated, “These agreements are in furtherance of the August 2007 Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation Protocol Agreement between the Egyptian government and IPWG Egypt’s principal shareholders. ERL will be constructing and operating a state-of-the-art tire recycling plant in Alexandria, Egypt, and LOL will be taking over from the Egyptian government operations of an existing waste oil recycling facility in Alexandria, Egypt. ERL and LOL already have in place agreements for the supply of waste oil and used tires to their plants, as well as orders for all of the recycled lube oil and rubber they will be producing. IPWG Egypt will receive a five percent (5%) royalty from both ERL and LOL for consulting and business development services.”