For
Wednesday, November 19th
MVSR, PGOG, GCHK, TSLI, QMCI
MIVA, PMDP, CHIP, SORC, ESNR, SEWC, ESYE
Our Stocks to Watch today include Medivisor Inc. (OTC: MVSR), Perf Go Green Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: PGOG), GreenChek Technology Inc. (OTCBB: GCHK), TapSlide Inc. (OTCBB: TSLI), QuoteMedia Inc. (OTCBB: QMCI), MIVA Inc. (Nasdaq: MIVA), Plateau Mineral Development Inc. (OTC: PMDP), VeriChip Corp. (Nasdaq: CHIP), Source Interlink Companies Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), Electronic Sensor Technology Inc. (OTCBB: ESNR), Sew Cal Logo Inc. (OTCBB: SEWC) and Easy Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ESYE).

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COMPANY

MEDIVISOR INCORPORATED (OTC: MVSR)
Detailed
Quote: www.otcpicks.com/quotes/MVSR.php
Company
Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/medivisor/medivisor.htm
Medivisor, Inc. provides medical information to healthcare professionals, primarily physicians, through its Web sites, using inter-active, informational, and video and graphic presentations. It also focuses on offering Web site services to various industries seeking direct access to physicians, including providers of continuing medical education courses; sponsors of medical conferences and seminars; and pharmaceutical companies, using an online marketing format known as e-detailing. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntington Station, New York.
MVSR
News:
November 19 - Medivisor, Inc. Reaches Marketing Agreement for NICLite®, a Smoking Alternative Drink
Medivisor, Inc. (OTC: MVSR), developer of next-generation focus driven marketing tools, sales strategies, and distribution platforms, announced that it has entered into an agreement with The Curry Group, agent for Nico Worldwide Inc., for the sale and marketing of NICLite®. NICLite® is an alcohol-free Smoking Alternative Drink that is registered with the FDA as a Homeopathic Nicotinum Complex Formula.
Over 2.5 billion people (close to half the world's population) smoke cigarettes. This includes an astounding 48.2 million Americans. Throughout the world, legislation is demanding a ban on smoking. As confirmed in the New England Journal of Medicine, nicotine is a naturally occurring compound. It is found in common foods and vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, cauliflower, eggplant, chili peppers, and some types of tea. The World Health Organization has estimated that tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, of which nicotine is just one. In addition to tar, there is also carbon monoxide (found in car exhaust fumes), ammonia (found in floor cleaner) and arsenic (found in rat poison). At least 43 of the chemicals in tobacco smoke are known to cause cancers of the lung, throat, mouth, bladder and kidneys. Tobacco smoke also contributes to a number of other cancers.
NICLite® contains a purified organic nicotine molecule in a Complex Homeopathic Formula, which will go into equal suspension in 8 ounces of pharmaceutical grade water. Nico Worldwide Inc. developed NICLite® as a smoking alternative for when people can't smoke, shouldn't smoke or choose not to smoke, and to reduce the craving for tobacco.
"With an increasing number of places and countries banning smoking, NICLite® offers people a real alternative, and the ability to live life smoke free," stated Dino Luzzi, president of Medivisor, Inc. "The potential marketplace for this product is almost limitless."
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COMPANY

PERF GO GREEN HOLDINGS INCORPORATED (OTCBB: PGOG)
"Up 5.26% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: www.otcpicks.com/quotes/PGOG.php
Company
Profile:
http://www.otcpicks.com/perf-go-green/perf-go-green.htm
Perf Go Green Holdings, Inc. is engaged in the creation and global marketing of 100% eco-friendly, non-toxic, food-contact-compliant, biodegradable plastic products. All Perf Go Green products are made from recycled plastics and completely break down in landfill within two years, leaving no toxic or visible residue, as compared to other plastics that take hundreds of years. Perf Go Green’s corporate name reflects its “Go Green” mission to develop, market and distribute biodegradable plastic products as a practical and viable solution to eliminating plastic waste from the world environment.
PGOG
News:
November 18 - Perf Go Green Expands Distribution to United Hardware Distributing Company
Retail Network Encompasses More Than 1,200 Stores; Full Line of Perf Go Green Products to be Sold
Perf Go Green Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: PGOG) (“Perf Go Green'') (www.perfgogreen.com), a marketer and distributor of biodegradable plastics, today announced a distribution partnership with United Hardware Distributing Company. A full-line wholesale hardware distributor, United services more than 1,200 retail stores in 18 states and had sales of more than $170 million in 2007.
“United offers a great opportunity for Perf Go Green to bring our environmentally friendly products to a whole new set of customers,'' commented Chairman and CEO Tony Tracy. “We're especially pleased that United will carry our full line of products, including household and commercial bags, plastic drop cloths and pet products. All in all, United is stocking nine different Perf Go Green items, each one of which offers households and business the opportunity to reduce their environmental footprint.''
United Hardware Distributing Company, which has developed a dominant presence in the upper-Midwest, provides a wide range of products, retail programs, and support services to independent retailers. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, the company is 100% owned by its member-dealers, located in 18 states. United services its members from a 400,000 square foot distribution center located in Milbank, South Dakota. The distribution center stocks a complete merchandise assortment of more than 55,000 items.
Founded in November 2007, Perf Go Green premiered at the March 2008 International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago, where its products were honored for their design quality and innovation. Perf Go Green — whose products are now available online and nationwide at approximately 15,000 retail outlets — is proud to be part of the nation's “go green'' movement, which is poised to become a $500 billion market by 2009, according to Landor Associates.
Perf Go Green products incorporate recycled plastics that are combined with an Oxo-Biodegradable proprietary application method to produce the film for its bags. Based on environmental claims statements made by the manufacturer of the Oxo-Biodegradable applied to our bags, when discarded in soil and exposed to the presence of microorganisms, moisture and oxygen, we believe Perf Go Green products biodegrade within two years, decomposing into simple materials found in nature much faster than regular plastics, which can take hundreds of years to break down. Through this process and the use of recycled plastics, Perf Go Green effectively removes plastic waste from the environment. In addition, Perf Go Green trash bags utilize a unique patented dispensing system that stores the bags on the bottom of trashcans and dispenses them one at a time, similar to a tissue box.
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COMPANY

GREENCHEK TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED (OTCBB: GCHK)
"Up 21.15% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/GCHK.php
Company
Profile:
http://www.otcpicks.com/greenchek-technology/greenchek-technology.htm
GreenChek Technology, Inc. manufactures and distributes hydrogen injection technology devices that primarily focus on mobile transportation applications and industrial generative power applications. It also provides mobile greenhouse gas emissions reduction technology. The company's Onboard Hydrogen Generation and Injection technology is used for emissions reduction technology and fuel economy enhancement in trucks, locomotives, and automobile engines. It has operations in the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. The company, formerly known as Ridgestone Resources, Inc., was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
GCHK News:
November 13 -
GreenChek Signs Strategic European Distribution Agreement
GreenChek Technology Inc. (OTCBB: GCHK), a leading globally focused provider of hydrogen based technology for mobile transportation and stationary power generation applications, reported today that they have signed a strategic European distribution agreement with Technical Environmental Solutions Europe Ltd. (TESEL). TESEL is a world-class and world-renowned distribution Company focused in Europe. The November 4, 2008, announcement of the Letter of Intent has been finalized by both parties.
GreenChek manufactures an emission reducing device simply known as the ERD 1.0, which can be retrofitted to any vehicle or combustible engine regardless of fuel source. This device reduces vehicle emissions as well as increases fuel economy.
GreenChek’s Chief Strategy Officer, Donald Walling, stated, “We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with TESEL. Our proven ERD addresses the specific needs of multiple verticals in the European transportation industry. The agreement with TESEL marks a major milestone on route to our plan for aggressive global distribution of the ERD unit.” Walling added, “Our partnership with TESEL gives us the knowledge and ability to address and navigate complex European Government and intricate European transportation industry needs.”
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COMPANY

TAPSLIDE INCORPORATED (OTCBB: TSLI)
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/TSLI.php
Company
Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/tapslide.htm
TapSlide is set to become the world's leading publisher of iPhone, Android, and Symbian mobile applications. The company combines the industry's best mobile application developers with in-depth technical knowledge of touch-screen application development and a highly creative team of designers specializing in the creation of applications for the advertising and promotions industries. TapSlide specializes in private labeled mobile applications and application publishing services for the new breed of touch screen mobile phones. TapSlide's senior management team has created numerous past successes providing white-label technology solutions to Fortune 500 companies. The list of past successes reads like a who's-who of the technology, automotive, and publishing industries and includes (but not limited to): HP, Dell, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, iRobot, Nokia, Samsung, Archos, Volvo, Mini Cooper, Thule, Nalgene, Maxim Magazine, Blender Magazine, Tiger Beat & Bop Magazines, SoBe Beverages, Americas Top Model TV Show, Best Buy, RadioShack and Blockbuster. Visit www.TapSlide.com for more information about TapSlide.
TSLI
News:
November 17 - TapSlide and Global Wireless Entertainment Announce Strategic Partnership To Develop iPhone and Google Android Mobile Applications
Partnership to Deliver TapSlide Created Mobile Games and Applications for the Apple iPhone and Google Android Platforms, Based on GWE's Broad Portfolio of Licenses and Brands
TapSlide (OTCBB: TSLI) and Global Wireless Entertainment (GWE) announced a strategic partnership to explore the development of mobile games and applications for the new generation of touch screen phones based on the iPhone and Google Android platforms. As part of the partnership GWE will research its broad stable of licenses and brands under management and identify which ones will be best suited for TapSlide to develop into mobile applications and games. TapSlide will extend the GWE portfolio of licenses and brands into the new realm of touch screen phones running the latest operating systems from Apple and Google. The partnership will focus on building, marketing and deploying games and applications that utilize the Apple iPhone and Google Android mobile platforms, with a focus on touch screen mobile phones.
"We are very excited to be working with GWE in creating mobile applications for some of their brands," said Mike Stemple, CEO of TapSlide. "Paul and his team at GWE bring a wealth of knowledge and connections to TapSlide and we look forward to some very exciting developments from this partnership."
"Mike Stemple is an industry visionary and has proven that he can create successful products and companies," said Paul Buss, CEO of GWE. "I was so impressed with his last company Skinit.com and the revenue creation it brought for our licenses and brands that we purchased it and made it a part of GWE."
Specific TapSlide/GWE mobile games and applications will be announced in the coming months.
ABOUT GLOBAL WIRELESS ENTERTAINMENT / SKINIT INC.
Global Wireless Entertainment is the parent company to San Diego-based company Skinit, Inc. Skinit is the market leader in mobile consumer electronics personalization with its unique offering of customized, branded (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Collegiate, Disney, Warner Bros, Lucas Arts and many more) and graphic stock designs that total over four million SKUs. Skinit provides leading OEMs, wireless carriers, MVNOs and distributors with turnkey personalization platforms that increase product differentiation, sales velocity, margins and brand impressions. For channel partners, Skinit offers unparalleled capabilities in on-demand manufacturing, fulfillment, supply chain, image portfolio and product line extensions. On the business-to-consumer end, Skinit offers the ultimate in personalization with its Customizer program, enabling end-users to upload, customize, and create their own skins. Skinit's photo quality removable skins made from exclusive 3M Scotchprint graphics are customized to fit consumer electronic devices including mobile handsets, MP3 players, desktop and laptop computers, gaming consoles, routers, and monitors. To learn more about Skinit, visit www.skinit.com.
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COMPANY

QUOTEMEDIA INCORPORATED (OTCBB: QMCI)
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/QMCI.php
Company
Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotemedia/quotemedia.htm
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:
November 17 - QuoteMedia Reports 26% Increase in Revenue for Q3 2008; and 33% Increase for Comparative 9 Month Period
QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCBB: QMCI), a leading provider of market data and financial applications, announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. These results reflect a 30% increase in second quarter revenues, to $1,724,396 from $1,331,405 in the comparative period in 2007. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased 37%, to $3,412,071 from $2,492,105 in the comparative period in 2007. At June 30, 2008 the Company’s cash balance was $463,214, an increase of $105,898 from the balance at December 31, 2007. Net cash provided by operating activities was $377,428 for the six months ended June 30, 2008; this represents an $875,428 increase in cash generated from operations, when compared to the $598,000 that was used in operating activities in the comparative period.
“The significant revenue growth during the quarter resulted from increased sales of our Interactive Content and Data Applications as well as from increased subscriptions to our Quotestream product line,” says Keith Guelpa, president of QuoteMedia, Inc. “This is our 21st consecutive quarter of revenue growth, reflecting the strong continuing market penetration of our full line of financial data products and the increasing depth of our data offerings, which now cover over 70 exchanges worldwide.
“During the second quarter, QuoteMedia continued to build on the revenue growth momentum that has been building since 2007. We furthered our introduction of Quotestream II to the market, the new generation of our portfolio management system, with enhanced features and functionality. The Company also continued its early release of Quotestream Professional. Where Quotestream II is geared towards providing a professional level experience to non-professional users, Quotestream Professional is designed specifically for use by financial services professionals, offering unparalleled functionality at extremely aggressive pricing.
“Our second quarter was also significant in that much of the groundwork was laid for developments that are coming to fruition now. One example is our announcement earlier this week of our enterprise agreement with Penson Worldwide Inc. Penson is a global provider of execution, clearing, custody, settlement and technology infrastructure products to the financial services sector. Under this agreement Penson will integrate QuoteMedia offerings into platforms that it provides to its nearly 300 correspondent financial services firms. As well, Penson will offer its clients Quotestream Pro and Quotestream II. Also, earlier this month we announced that Mr. James Kelly joined the Company. He is a senior sales executive who brings a wealth of knowledge and successful experience to QuoteMedia, particularly in the financial services professional market to which Quotestream Professional is targeted. Mr. Kelly joins Mr. George Katsch in our New York office. Founded on marketing developments such as these and others, and our performance record, we expect that our customer base will continue to expand dramatically and that our trend of strong revenue increases, quarter over quarter, will continue into the foreseeable future.
“We remain focused on our revenue growing strategies,” says Guelpa. “Our plan of operation for the remainder of 2008 continues to focus on marketing Quotestream II for deployments by brokerage firms to their clients, and moving with increasing strength into the investment professional market with Quotestream Professional. We also plan to continue the market penetration of our Data Feed Services, which is a particularly fertile segment of our product line. We will also continue to license our Quotestream Wireless applications and add new data content to expand our line of Interactive Content and Data Applications.”
“As previously forecasted, and consistent with our focus on expansion, we experienced a loss for the quarter of $360,758 compared to a loss of $424,902 in the comparative period. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 we incurred a loss of $715,677 compared to a loss of $796,987 in the comparative period. While we expect that we will continue to incur losses in the short term, we expect our monthly revenues will continue to rise significantly in 2008 and overtake the increased cost commitments that we have undertaken to support our rapid development. Our improvement in gross margin rates to 57% reflects the stabilization of our fixed cost structures while revenues continue to increase. We expect our costs of revenue to continue to reduce as a percentage of revenues generated. We are very pleased with our progress to date, and we believe that we are on target to meet our near and long term objectives,” says Guelpa.
STOCKS
TO WATCH
MIVA INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: MIVA)
"Up 36.21% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/MIVA.php
MIVA, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as an online media and advertising network company primarily in North America and Europe. It operates in two divisions, MIVA Direct and MIVA Media. The MIVA Direct division operates a portfolio of consumer destination Web sites, as well as various consumer-oriented interactive products, including toolbars, home pages, and downloadable desktop wallpapers and screensavers. Its ALOT toolbars products offer consumers direct links to various relevant affinity content, and provide search functionality, utilizing search results and ad listings primarily from a third-party provider. Its portfolio of consumer destination Web sites includes vertical content sites and entertainment-oriented sites. The MIVA Media division is an auction based pay-per-click advertising and publishing network. It connects buyers and sellers online by displaying relevant and timely text ads in response to consumer search or browsing activity on select Internet properties. MIVA Media publisher network includes various third party and MIVA owned properties, including, portals, vertical and category specific content Web sites, commerce Web sites, community Web sites, search engines, directories, toolbars, and desktop marketing applications. The company was founded in 1995 as Collectibles America, Inc. It changed its name to BeFirst.com in June 1999, to FindWhat.com in September 1999, and to MIVA, Inc. in 2005. MIVA, Inc. is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.
MIVA News:
November 19 -
Blinkx Restates Interest in Buying MIVA
Video search engine Blinkx (UK: BLNX) revived its offer to buy digital-media company MIVA (Nasdaq: MIVA) for 55 cents a share in cash.
PLATEAU MINERAL DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED (OTC: PMDP)
"Up 26.98% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/PMDP.php
Plateau Mineral Development, Inc. specializes in the exploration and development of gas and oil fields. Currently it is concentrating its efforts in Morgan County, Tennessee. Its partner, Plateau Mineral Development LLC, has been in existence for over five years with successful new wells and rework wells selling both gas and oil. Its current priority is to complete its compressor station to sell its gas production more consistently at top market prices through its own tap (the Morgan #4) for direct sales at top market prices. The project is scheduled for initial production in November 2008.
PMDP
News:
November 19 -
Plateau Mineral Development, Inc. Announces Contract With SPECTRA Energy
Plateau Mineral Development, Inc. (OTC: PMDP), along with its partner, Plateau Mineral Development LLC, announced that on October 31, 2008, the firm signed a contract with East Tennessee Natural Gas (ETNG), a division of SPECTRA Energy. An advanced contract price of $70,000.00 was paid to ETNG to close the deal. Completion of this contract will provide a fully operational meter station that monitors the natural gas for quality, heat content and any potential pollutants. In the event that the quality is not met, the meter controls within the station close the valve to the pipeline.
ETNG is currently in the process of ordering the long lead-time items such as the ABB gas chromatograph, the station monitor, control computer and other items, which will be used to manage the valve located at the Morgan #4 tap.
Estimated lead-time for completion is eight to twelve weeks because of the increased demand across the country for the ABB gas chromatographs, control computers, performance monitors and telemetry.
Robert Matthews, President of Plateau Mineral Development, states, "The contract between PMD and ETNG/SPECTRA is one we've been anxious to officiate. Now that we have and a deposit has been paid, we look forward to their work on our site."
VERICHIP CORPORATION (NASDAQ: CHIP)
"Up 38.30% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/CHIP.php
VeriChip Corporation, headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, markets its VeriMed™ Health Link System for rapidly and accurately identifying people who arrive in an emergency room and are unable to communicate. This system uses the first human-implantable passive RFID microchip, cleared for medical use in October 2004 by the United States Food and Drug Administration. For more information on VeriChip, call 1-800-970-2447, or e-mail
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CHIP News:
November 19 -
VeriChip Corporation and RECEPTORS LLC Successfully Complete Phase I Development of In Vivo Glucose Sensing RFID Microchip
VeriChip Corporation (Nasdaq: CHIP) (“VeriChip”), a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, and its development partner RECEPTORS LLC, a technology company whose AFFINITY by DESIGN™ chemistry platform can be applied to the development of selective binding products, announced that a significant milestone has been achieved toward the development of an in vivo glucose-sensing RFID microchip. Upon successful completion of the in vivo glucose-sensing RFID development program, this self-contained, implantable bio-sensing device will, for the first time, have the ability to measure glucose levels in the human body through an external scanner, thereby eliminating the need for diabetics to prick their fingers multiple times per day.
The key to the development of the implantable glucose sensor is the self-contained, in vivo capable glucose-sensing system. RECEPTORS’ sensing system design is discussed by RECEPTORS’ President and Chief Science Officer, Dr. Carlson, in the “Self-Contained Implantable RFID Glucose-Sensing Microchip” white paper that is available on RECEPTORS’ and VeriChip’s websites. The design of the glucose-sensing system incorporates two critical components. RECEPTORS recently completed Phase I proof-of-concept program successfully prepared prototype examples for both the glucose-selective binding environment and the glucose-competitive signaling component. These critical components were used to demonstrate the bench top format application of the glucose-sensing system to the detection of glucose levels. This demonstration is the proof-of-concept foundation of the glucose-sensing system.
Scott R. Silverman, Chairman of VeriChip, said, "We are not only focused on current opportunities for patient identification within our VeriMed Health Link business, but also on the future applications of RFID in healthcare. The glucose sensor is a promising example, combining a unique application of the technology and an extremely valuable market. While there is much more to do, development of the binding environment was a big step towards reaching that future."
In December 2007, VeriChip and RECEPTORS unveiled plans to build a prototype self-contained implantable bio-sensing device included in an RFID microchip. Following VeriChip’s purchase of all intellectual property related to the human implantable RFID glucose-sensing microchip from Digital Angel Corporation in November 2008, VeriChip is now RECEPTORS’ exclusive partner.
In the next phase of this program, the optimization of the sensing system components, development of the sensing to electronics signal transduction system and incorporation of the devices biocompatible shield will be developed.
SOURCE INTERLINK COMPANIES INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: SORC)
"Up 36.65% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/SORC.php
Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), a $2.2 Billion media and marketing services company operating in 25 states, is a leading U.S. distributor of home entertainment products and services and one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences. Source Interlink Media, LLC publishes over 75 magazines and 90 related web sites. Source Interlink Distribution services tens of thousands of retail store locations throughout North America distributing DVDs, music CDs, magazines, video games, books, and related items. In addition to distributing over 6,000 distinct magazine titles annually, the Company maintains the largest in-stock catalog of CDs and DVDs in the U.S. — a combined total of more than 260,000 titles. Supply chain relationships include consumer goods advertisers, subscribers, movie studios, record labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and manufacturers of general merchandise.
SORC News:
November 18 -
Motor Trend Names Nissan GT-R 2009 Car of the Year™
High-tech sports car takes trophy in one of toughest-ever 'Car of the Year' fields; The GT-R puts the 'Super in Superiority'
Motor Trend, the leading automotive authority and part of Source Interlink Media, LLC, a subsidiary of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), announced the selection of the Nissan GT-R as the 2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year(TM). The complete report on Motor Trend's 2009 Car of the Year will be published in the magazine's January issue, available on newsstands December 2, 2008.
Visit www.prnewswire.com/mnr/motor-trend/35081 to view the Multimedia News Release.
"No Nissan has been as formidable or as capable as the GT-R, and no 2009 contender crushes our criteria like the GT-R. For that, it deserves our Golden Calipers," said Angus MacKenzie, editor-in-chief of Motor Trend. "The Nissan GT-R rewrites the rule-book for high-performance vehicles. This technologically advanced coupe delivers a level of performance, handling, and efficiency that rivals the world's best-known supercars, at a fraction of the price."
MacKenzie continued, "Exhilarating to drive, the GT-R sets benchmarks every automaker in the world will be studying. For a company, like Nissan, this car is an extraordinary achievement."
The 2009 GT-R is the sixth generation of Nissan's flagship sports car. It is the first to come from a "clean slate" design — all the others were based on Japanese-market Skyline models — and the first to be globally marketed. A single technician in a climate controlled clean-room environment hand assembles the all-new VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6 as well as the GR6 six-speed twin-clutch transmission.
Other innovations include what Nissan calls the GT-R's "Independent Transaxle 4WD." In other words, the GT-R is the world's first production car to feature a rear-mounted transaxle and two independent propeller shafts, allowing each axle to control tire grip without manipulation of the other.
Nissan engineers paid careful attention to reducing friction losses in the GT-R, which means the car makes the most efficient use of its power, despite its all-wheel drive power train. As a result, the GT-R delivers 16mpg in the city and 21mpg on the highway, impressive for a car capable of a "cornea-melting" 0-60mph run of 3.3 seconds, and a top speed of over 190mph.
The 2009 Field of Contenders
Motor Trend editors faced the daunting challenge of choosing one winner from one of the toughest Car of the Year fields in the history of the award. Even as the economy spirals down, editors noted that the auto industry has rolled out a number of significant vehicles.
"This was a year that saw record gas prices, a meltdown on Wall Street, and it is a tough time for automakers around the world," said MacKenzie. "The irony is 2008 was a vintage year for cool, interesting, and compelling cars. Of the 17 all-new or significantly upgraded vehicles eligible for the 2009 Car of the Year award, a bunch were real show-stoppers. Hero cars included the Jaguar XF, Dodge Challenger, and the GT-R. BMW's tight 1-Series, Pontiac's suave G8, and Audi's coolly restrained A4, plus Honda's cheeky Fit, Hyundai's impressive Genesis sedan, and Lincoln's glitzy MKS, were all hugely significant contenders for widely differing reasons. Style setters included the Volkswagen Passat CC, the Mazda6, and the Nissan Maxima."
To be eligible for Car of the Year, a vehicle must be totally new or redesigned, and released in the 12 months prior to January 1, 2009.
First Time Car Honors
With the GT-R, Nissan captures the golden calipers for the first time in the Car of the Year category. Previously, Nissan has taken Motor Trend Import of the Year(TM), and Sport/Utility of the Year(TM) honors.
"The GT-R proves Nissan can build highly desirable, enthusiast automobiles," said MacKenzie. "It is already respected world-wide, and it earned this honor."
MacKenzie added, "Tested and developed in the U.S., Germany and China, the GT-R exhibits a uniquely Japanese approach to high performance motoring, from the aggressive styling that clearly draws on contemporary Japanese art forms such as 'Manga', to the on-board vehicle information graphics developed in conjunction with Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of the Gran Turismo games."
ABOUT THE TESTING AND EVALUATION PROCESS
Each year since 1949, the editorial staff of MOTOR TREND has evaluated eligible vehicles based on three key criteria: Superiority, Significance, and Value. Superiority refers to innovation in engineering, technology, design, utilization of resources, safety, and packaging. Significance levels the playing field and looks for class-leading levels of vehicle dynamics and performance, build quality and execution, and how well the vehicle performs its intended function. Finally, the all-important Value question asks, "What does this vehicle deliver in relation to what the consumer has to pay to purchase and own it?" and "What do buyers get for their money versus the competition?"
The complete report on the MOTOR TREND 2009 Car of the Year testing and selection is available online now at www.motortrend.com, and will be published in the January issue of MOTOR TREND, available on newsstands December 2, 2008. High-resolution images of the winner are available upon request and at www.motortrend.com/media. Multimedia coverage of the testing and selection process will be broadcast on MOTOR TREND Radio, hosted by Bob Long.
ABOUT MOTOR TREND
MOTOR TREND, part of Source Interlink Media, LLC was founded in 1949 and has a circulation of 1.1 million and a total readership of 7.1 million. Internationally recognized as one of the leading brands in automotive publishing, MOTOR TREND comprises Motor Trend Magazine; the award-winning website motortrend.com; Motor Trend Radio; Truck Trend; Motor Trend International Auto Shows; Motor Trend en Espanol; and the renowned Motor Trend Car, Sport/Utility and Truck of the Year Awards program.
ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY (OTCBB: ESNR)
"Up 25.00% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/ESNR.php
Founded in 1995, Electronic Sensor Technology has developed and patented a chemical vapor analysis process with applications for the homeland security and environment markets.
ESNR News:
November 17 -
EST Announces Order for 4 Instruments
Electronic Sensor Technology Inc. (OTCBB: ESNR) (EST), a leading provider of innovative homeland security and environmental solutions, announced it has received an order for 4 instruments from its distributor in China. The instruments will be used for industrial and security applications.
SEW CAL LOGO INCORPORATED (OTCBB: SEWC)
"Up 25.00% in morning trading"
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Sew Cal Logo, Inc. produces and manufactures custom embroidered caps, sportswear, and related corporate identification apparel primarily in the United States. It offers caps and headwear, jackets, denim, cargo shorts, pants, and related apparel. The company also provides contract embroidery and silk-screening services to the manufacturing and promotional industry; and designs and manufactures apparel under private labels. In addition, it supplies wardrobe, as well as promotional and cast and crew items for feature films and television. Further, Sew Cal Logo owns the rights to a branded line of surf and sports wear items known as Pipeline Posse, which it sells primarily through the Internet. It sells its products to motion picture and television studios, retailers, local schools, shops, and small businesses. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
SEWC News:
November 17 -
Sew Cal Logo Goes to Hollywood
Sew Cal Logo, Inc. (OTCBB: SEWC) announced that it recently completed work for the smash hit High School Musical 3. Amongst its other projects, the company will continue to grow this segment of their business. “The entertainment field will likely produce over $3 million in annualized sales,” said Rick Songer, company CEO.
New projects in the entertainment segment include: Yes Man (Jim Carrey); The Cheetah Girls; Camp Rock; The Suite Life on Deck; Bone Deep (now filming); Ruby & the Rockits; Chuck; and The Hangover (Warner Bros.). Also, work continues on such popular television productions as CSI Miami, Desperate Housewives and other well known programs as well as special productions.
Adding to the list of Movies and TV shows, the Company has begun work on TRANSFORMERS; REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, sequel to the original blockbuster, which is scheduled to be released this summer. The Company’s 20+ year history with the Hollywood entertainment business is expected to grow and add significantly to the bottom line.
Adding to the company’s list of achievements, SEW CAL LOGO has received the coveted 2008 Los Angeles Local Business Association Achievement Award (USLBA) as recognition for being the best embroidery business in their local area.
EASY ENERGY INCORPORATED (OTCBB: ESYE)
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Easy Energy, Inc. is the sole owner of the Yogen® man-powered charger products. The company is headquartered in Naariya, Israel. Visit www.easy-energy.biz.
ESYE News:
November 19 -
Easy Energy Announces the Completion of the Yogen® Product Suite and the Signing of its First
Easy Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: ESYE) (www.easy-energy.biz), inventor and manufacturer of the Yogen® product suite, a series of highly innovative man-powered generators for recharging cellular phones and small electronics devices, is pleased to announce that the final version of the Yogen® has been completed and is now ready for mass production.
On April 20th of this year the company executed an agreement for the Middle East Territory with Al-Sadeef Trading Company (headquartered in Jordan) and its shareholders Mr. Tahseen Jasim Hamadi and Mr. Ali Jasim Hamadi. In exchange for exclusive sales and marketing rights in the region, Al-Sadeef agreed to purchase an amount of at least 300,000 Yogens per year or $3,000,000.
ESYE's CEO, Mr. Guy Ofir, remarked: "This is a significant event in our company's history. The hard work of our R&D and management teams has resulted in a Yogen® that is ready to go to market. As our company expands we are also pleased to announce that negotiations with other potential distributors in Europe and Africa are taking place and we are hopeful that we will be able to sign another exclusive distribution agreement before the end of the year." |