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BOLIVAR MINING CORPORATION (OTC: BOLV)
"Up 21.43% in morning trading"

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Company Profile:
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Company Overview

Bolivar Mining Corp, (BOLV or BMC) is a metals mining and exploration company engaged in global mining projects in over seven countries on three continents. By implementing efficient operations and engineering excellence, BMC will have opportunities to operate in areas where larger mining companies cannot operate profitably or have overlooked, thus allowing access to bring rich mineral reserves to the global market.

In a world beginning to starve for natural resources, Bolivar Mining Corporation (BMC) provides those mineral resources by exploring for and developing needed industrial and strategic mineral deposits that the larger companies cannot economically develop, due to their size and costs of operations. BMC currently has the mining rights to a number of industrial and strategic mineral deposits located on three continents and in over seven countries.

Projects

Canada - Several projects are being evaluated for their metals potential and or are in the process of negotiating for the rights to mine gold, silver, and platinum group metals.

Ecuador - BMC is reviewing materials to begin exploration of a significant Carnotite deposit which will yield uranium and vanadium metal.

Peru - This country currently has the largest number of mining projects under evaluation, with a total of eight, ranging in metals from gold, silver and platinum to the uraninite group minerals.

Chile - BMC is in the process of developing an exploration program for several high-grade metal ores prospects.

Afganistan - BMC is exploring the opportunity to acquire several significant, high-grade iron ore deposits.

Pakistan - BMC is currently evaluating two high-grade metal ore deposits located in Pakistan. One is a high potential chromium deposit and the other is a high-grade iron ore deposit.

China - BMC is negotiating a joint-venture with our Chinese partner to develop gold and silver deposits.

BOLV News:

January 9 - Bolivar Mining Corp adds Chief Mineralogist and Geologist Officer

Bolivar Mining Corp. (OTC: BOLV) announces that Dr. Robert B. Cook, Jr. has joined the BMC Group as their Chief Mineralogist and Geological Officer. "Dr. Cook is an esteemed Mineralogist and Geologist," says Arshad Shah, BMC's CEO and President, "He will play a significant role as BMC matures its international mineral exploration program."

Michael M. Ellis, Bolivar's Chief Engineering, Exploration and Mining Officer adds, "Dr. Cook is a legend in the field of mineralogy and geology. He is a milestone in BMC's quest to develop a world class geotechnical team. I am thrilled to have a talent such as Dr. Cook join our team."

In his new role, Dr. Cook will locate and evaluate mining opportunities, assess reserves and establish procedures for such assessment, provide advisement on mining activities by Bolivar or its subcontractors, and assist in the preparation of project reports in the event mining leases are sold to third parties.

Professor Robert B. Cook, Jr. is an internationally renowned Registered Professional Geologist and Mineralogist, with close to half a century of experience as an exploration geologist and mining engineer. He has authored or co-authored over 220 professional papers and articles with another 119 unpublished professional papers written for major mining and exploration companies. Dr. Cook's list of clients reads as a who's who in the field of mining and metals exploration. He is now a Professor Emeritus at the Department of Geology and Geography, Auburn University where he had been Chair for twenty-two years. In 1966 Dr. Cook received his E.M. in Mining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, his M.S. in Geology from the University of Georgia in 1968 and his Ph.D. in Geology in 1971 from the University of Georgia. Dr. Cook's major positions held; his significant honors and awards; his grants, contracts and proposals; professional societies; and his service to the profession are legendary, and far too numerous to list here.

FEATURED COMPANY

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.”

FEATURED COMPANY

BIGSTRING CORPORATION (OTCBB: BSGC)

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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."

FEATURED COMPANY

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.

FEATURED COMPANY

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

STOCKS TO WATCH

VIRTUAL MEDIA HOLDINGS (OTCBB: VMHIF)
"Up 18.75% in morning trading"

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Virtual Media Holdings Inc started as a reseller of VHS and DVD movies. As the Canadian dollar increased in value versus the USA dollar and the margin shrunk on DVD’s we had to revisit our business strategy and change to a business model that would provide the flexibility and ability to adapt to new sales methods as we developed them. Management has identified numerous eMarketplace projects that will be introduced in the near future, these products we expect will add tremendously to our bottom line. Our priorities will be to continue to add new product lines and services turning us into a true Advanced eMarketplace Systems company. Current outstanding shares 96,502,717 as of June 20, 2007.

VMHIF News:

January 9 - Virtual Media Holdings and Cortection Products Ltd. Sign Letter of Intent

Jim Carroll, Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Media Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: VMHIF), announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed with Cortection Products Ltd. The MOU calls for both companies to complete their due diligence and finalize an agreement to merge by February 28, 2008.

Cortection Products Ltd. is a Canadian company committed to the research, development and design of garments, supports and braces that enhance athletic performance and contribute to improve overall quality of life for all ages and lifestyles. Ten years of research led to the development of CORESHORTS(TM), an anatomically correct compression short for support of the pelvis, groin and hip areas. CORESHORTS(TM) innovative-patented design has created a new industry standard and is rapidly becoming an essential component of both recreational and professional athletic equipment.

CORESHORTS(TM) is currently being used by professional athletes on every National Hockey League team, seventeen National Football teams, eight National Basketball Association teams, sixteen Major League Baseball teams, six Canadian Football League teams, four Major League Soccer teams, as well as over 175 Universities and Colleges.

The professional athlete and supporting medical community have embraced the new technology and recognize the superior benefits that CORESHORTS(TM) provide in injury prevention, recovery and performance enhancement.

Upon completion of the merger an application will be filed to change the Company's name to Cortection.

AVISTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (NASD: AVSR)
"Up 13.17% in morning trading"

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Avistar Communications Corporation develops, markets, and supports a suite of vBusiness video-enabled eBusiness applications in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers networked video communications software and hardware products and services. Its products include applications for interactive video calling, content creation and publishing, broadcast video, and video-on-demand, as well as data sharing, directory services, and network management. Avistar Communications also provides various services for installation, design, and adoption of its video communications products. The company, through its subsidiary, Collaboration Properties, Inc., engages in the prosecution, maintenance, support, and licensing of the intellectual property that company develops. In addition, it provides software development, consulting, implementation, training, maintenance, and support services. Further, the company licenses its technology and patents to companies in the video conferencing market. Avistar Communications sells its system directly to enterprises primarily in the financial services industry. The company was founded in 1993. It was formerly known as Avistar Systems Corporation and changed its name to Avistar Communications Corporation in 2000. The company is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California.

AVSR News:

January 7 - Leucadia National Leads $7 Million Investment in Avistar

Company Insiders Invest $3 Million of Total to Fund Growth

Avistar Communications Corporation (NASD: AVSR), a provider of video-enabled unified communications solutions, announced that it concluded a financing round on January 4, 2008 of $7 million of convertible debt, led by Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE: LUK). Five of Avistar’s seven Directors, including its new CEO and its Chairman, were among the other investors who contributed $3 million of the total. Raising working capital to fund implementation of its new “go-to-market” strategies is a central element of Avistar’s turnaround strategy, as described by the company in a press release dated November 8, 2007.

“Avistar’s management is pleased to begin an association with Leucadia, which shares our confidence in the growth opportunities for our business. We believe the investment by Leucadia and a number of members of the Board and management is a strong validation of our new strategic initiatives, the significant structural changes that are now beginning to gain traction, recognition of the progress made by the new management team in a very short period of time, and the long-term earning potential of our intellectual property and product portfolio,” said Simon Moss, Avistar’s new CEO. “Leucadia’s investment track record, as evidenced by its 33% compounded annual growth rate in share price from 1978-2006, speaks volumes about its ability to identify successful long term investments that others miss. I believe Avistar will benefit greatly from its association with Leucadia and look forward to a successful and robust relationship.”

The notes are convertible into Avistar common stock after the first anniversary, and carry a 4.5% interest rate. The notes purchased by the investors have a conversion price of $.70 and a two year term. Avistar’s common shares closed at $.38 on Nasdaq’s Capital Market on Friday, January 4, 2008.

“Avistar has had a consistent annual growth rate in revenue and income from our licensing activities of greater than 40% over the last several years, owing to a sizable and highly monetize-able patent portfolio and field-tested product portfolio”, said Robert Habig, Avistar’s CFO. “We believe we are effectively positioned in terms of business strategy, existing clients demonstrating the value-added benefits and scalability of our products, and our technology portfolio, to address opportunities created by an accelerating unified communications market.”

ABOUT LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION

Leucadia National Corporation is a diversified holding company engaged in a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, telecommunications, property management services, gaming entertainment, real estate activities, medical product development and winery operations. The company concentrates on return on investment and cash flow to maximize long-term shareholder value. Leucadia National Corporation (LUK) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

WELLMAN INCORPORATED (OTC: WMAN)
"Up 36.84% in morning trading"

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Wellman, Inc. manufactures and markets polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and polyester staple fibers. It operates in two segments, Chemical-Based and Recycled-Based. The Chemical-Based segment offers PermaClear, PermaClear HP, and Thermaclear Ti solid-stated PET resin from chemical-based raw materials for use in the manufacture of plastic beverage bottles and other food packaging; and Fortrel chemical-based polyester staple fiber for use in non-woven, home furnishing, and industrial products. The Recycled-Based segment provides Wellamid and Wellamid Ecolon recycled-based nylon engineering resin in the United States for use in the injection molding industry. The company operates primarily in the United States, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Wellman was founded in 1927 and is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

WMAN News:

January 8 - Wellman Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Wellman, Inc. (OTC: WMAN) announced the promotion of Mark Ruday to Chief Operating Officer reporting to Tom Duff, Wellman’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Wellman, Inc. Mr. Duff stated, “Mark has provided important leadership and this promotion formalized the role he was performing. His leadership will help maintain our focus on business operations while exploring strategic alternatives for the Company. We expect that he will continue to add significant value to the Company in his new position.”

Reporting to Mr. Ruday will be Steve Ates, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ian Shaw, Vice President of Manufacturing and Research & Development, and Barry Taylor, Vice President of Human Resources and Safety, Health, and Environmental.

Mr. Ruday has held various operations and accounting positions in the Company, including his current position of Vice President, Business Operations and prior to that as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. He is a graduate of Brown University with a dual degree in Economics and Organizational Behavior & Management and received a Masters Degree in Accounting from Bryant College.

ULYSSES HOLDING CORPORATION (OTC: UHCR)
"Up 41.67% in morning trading"

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Ulysses Holding Corp. is a start-up retail optical holding company with an aggressive plan towards rapid expansion and revenue growth within the next 12 months. The company will focus only on profitable outlets with average or better industry margins. Currently, UHCR has 2,000,000 preferred shares and 4,148,462 common shares outstanding in the public float.

UHCR News:

January 9 - Ulysses Holding Corp. Enters Two New Long Term Lease Agreements to Establish Two New Optical Centers in Major Markets

Ulysses Holding Corp. (OTC: UHCR) announced that it has negotiated two new lease agreements in major markets to establish and build out two new retail optical centers.

The company has entered into two long term lease agreements to establish and build out two new retail outlets under its Westtown Optical Brand, the first location will be in New Jersey and the second location will be in the Metropolitan New York Area.

The company will build out its New York Metropolitan outlet as a flagship optical superstore, thus creating name recognition for its other outlets going forward.

The company will fund this activity via its established line of credit, with no dilution in equity to its shareholders.

"We are very focused on achieving our previously stated goals of growth of 12 to 15 outlets within the first year of business and these leases are a great start towards those goals. We will continue to find the best opportunities in the multi-billion dollar vision industry and capitalize on them as we strive towards our objective," said Clayton Young President & CEO.

IAHL CORPORATION (OTC: IAHL)
"Up 38.24% in morning trading"

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The company holds major proprietary and technological patents for certain aircraft that, once implemented, will astound the aircraft industry; the target market of the company is the under-served rural areas of the world. The company's current share structure is as follows: authorized Shares (70,000,000), preferred shares (20,000,000), common shares (50,000,000), current common shares outstanding (7,300,000). The company does not intend to change the capital structure of the company in any fashion, except the possible reduction of authorized common shares to better reflect and bolster the true value of the company, its assets and business operations.

IAHL News:

January 9 - IAHL Corporation Updates Its Acquisition Announcement of the Aircraft Manufacturer Contract — It Will Now Include Real Estate Owned

IAHL Corporation (OTC: IAHL) announced that it has reviewed its contract and it includes the acquisition of the real estate owned by the airline manufacturer.

The company, besides acquiring the aircraft manufacturer, will also acquire the buildings and land associated with the company. This will be a separate deal requiring bank approval; IAHL is confident that approvals will be received.

The property includes access to a landing strip with a full-time control tower staff and other assorted amenities conducive to the aircraft industry.

LAIDLAW ENERGY GROUP (OTC: LLEG)
"Up 27.27% in morning trading"

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Laidlaw Energy Group (LLEG) is engaged in the development of independent power plants that generate electricity from renewable resources. LLEG's mission is to build and manage a profitable portfolio of renewable energy facilities through the development of new facilities and acquisition of existing facilities. LLEG is headquartered in New York, New York. For more information on LLEG, please visit our website at www.NYENRG.com.

LLEG News:

January 9 - Laidlaw Energy Files $10 Million Federal Lawsuit Against Town of Ellicottville, NY; Seeks Judgment to Operate Cogeneration Facility

Laidlaw Energy & Environmental, Inc., an affiliate of Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (OTC: LLEG) announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Ellicottville, New York, with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. The lawsuit seeks, among other relief, $10 million in monetary damages, a declaratory judgment that Laidlaw is entitled to continue operating its Ellicottville cogeneration facility, an order declaring the Town’s denial of Laidlaw’s application for a Modified Site Plan Approval is unconstitutional and/or otherwise illegal and void, and directing the Town to approve said application, and an award of Laidlaw’s attorney’s fees and other costs incurred in prosecuting the lawsuit.

As detailed in the complaint, among other things, Laidlaw alleges that the town has violated Laidlaw’s due process rights by rendering an arbitrary and capricious decision on its permit application and has also deprived Laidlaw of its Constitutional Equal Protection rights as a result of the town’s improper and selective actions toward it.

The lawsuit comes after a more than three year process before the town where Laidlaw sought approval to modify the site plan for its cogeneration facility in order to modify the fuel source of its plant from natural gas to clean wood biomass. Laidlaw has received all necessary approvals from the state and Federal government to operate the facility, which is on an industrially zoned site next to other industrial businesses, and has existed at its current location and operated since 1991.

A copy of the complaint can be viewed on Laidlaw’s web site at www.GreenEnergyFacts.com.

The Laidlaw Energy Ellicottville, NY facility is an innovative combined heat and power project that will generate electricity for export to the grid from clean wood chips and also generate heat and steam that will be used by Laidlaw’s Quality Lumber Services affiliate to custom kiln dry hardwood lumber. Laidlaw has received a $1 million grant from the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority due to the innovative nature of the project, as well as the environmental and economic benefits to the region. The project is expected to create 25 direct jobs and substantial indirect jobs associated with wood chip procurement and transportation.

ARIEL WAY INCORPORATED (OTCBB: AWYI)
"Up 28.57% in morning trading"

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Ariel Way, Inc. operates as a technology and services company for global communications, multimedia, and digital signage solutions and technologies. It develops and deploys solutions for business television, digital signage, and interactive media delivered over a combination of satellite, terrestrial, and wireless local networks. The company's digital signage service includes technologies using LCD television and plasma screens to deliver video based messaging directly to consumer audiences. Its integrated multimedia services include music radio, video, and Internet protocol based file transfer for training/catalogs/point of sale integrated with other information to the clients. Ariel Way serves finance-oriented services companies primarily in United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

AWYI News:

January 9 - Ariel Way, Inc. Updates on Syrei Holding UK, Ltd. Acquisition

Arne Dunhem, Ariel Way (OTCBB: AWYI) president and CEO, said, "A number of shareholders have recently called or sent me emails asking about the progress of the Syrei, Ltd. acquisition. I can indicate that we have good progress with the due diligence activities and other activities required for a successful transaction. We have had a short delay in the process but are still anticipating an early completion of the transaction. In addition there are several other strategic agreements that are being completed. We will provide more announcements going forward."

COMMERCE PLANET INCORPORATED (OTCBB: CPNE)
"Up 17.24% in morning trading"

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Commerce Planet, Inc. is an online media, marketing, and integrated e-commerce provider that offers media products, lead generation services, list database management, e-commerce solutions, Web marketing, call center support, and CRM tools worldwide. Its solutions address the needs of small ? medium size businesses, B2B and B2C marketing programs, and custom solutions for enterprise clients. The company offers turn-key business solutions through Legacy Media, its marketing and media division, and membership sales companies, customer care and call center facility, and E-Commerce Dashboard System to its client partners, as well as through its own direct selling businesses. It also provides a range of services, including graphic design, printing services, data merge, mailing, and finishing, as well as various fulfillment services, such as assembly, pick and pack, mailing and warehousing, and inventory management services. Further, the company designs and implements technology for secure electronic payment modules, advanced content search tools, and secure data hosting. Commerce Planet was formerly known as NeWave, Inc. and changed its name to Commerce Planet, Inc. in 2006. The company is headquartered in Goleta, California.

CPNE News:

January 9 - Commerce Planet Completes a 6% Stock Buy-back and Authorizes an Additional $2 Million Buy-back Program

Commerce Planet, Inc. (OTCBB: CPNE) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program to extend to June 30, 2008. The new authorization will allow the Company to repurchase an additional $2 million of the Company's common stock from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions.

Under the first stock repurchase program, in effect from November 2006 to December 31, 2007, the Company repurchased a total of 3.02 million shares, or approximately 6.2% of the Company’s 48,637,252 million outstanding shares, reducing the number of outstanding shares to 45,616,252 as of December 31, 2007.

"We continue to feel that our stock is undervalued in the marketplace," stated Tony Roth, Chief Executive Officer. "We strongly believe in the long-term value of our Company’s business and the outlook for 2008. The Board believes that, in addition to potential asset acquisitions, we can further enhance shareholder value through a larger stock repurchase program and the opportunistic acquisition of our stock from time to time as the Company deems appropriate.”