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For Friday, April 4th

FSRT, DPHIQ, YTBLA, NWOL, EESO, CTAL

Our Stocks to Watch tomorrow include FreeStar Technology Corp. (OTCBB: FSRT), Delphi Corp. (OTC: DPHIQ), YTB International Inc. (OTC: YTBLA), North-West Oil Group Inc. (OTC: NWOL), Enzyme Environmental Solutions Inc. (OTC: EESO) and Centale Inc. (OTCBB: CTAL).

FREESTAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (OTCBB: FSRT)
"Up 62.96% on Thursday"

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FreeStar Technology Corporation provides mission-critical solutions to the financial industry worldwide. Working with merchants and acquirers in more than twenty countries, its product suite has empowered partners to focus on their core competencies, while its innovative driven approach has enabled them to benefit from first to market advantage and realize their true potential. FreeStar Technology has adopted a partnership strategy for growth. Its partners are market leaders in their respective industries. These include IKEA, Finnair and Stockmann. Its subsidiaries, Rahaxi Processing Oy., Finland, FreeStar Technologies Ireland, Ltd., and FreeStar Dominicana S.A. Dominican Republic, continue to develop and implement first class products and solutions that enhance the service level its partners can offer their customers. For more information please visit www.freestartech.com and www.rahaxi.com.

FSRT News:

April 2 - Rahaxi Processing Oy Brings PCI Approved, Palm-Sized Mobile Payments to Finland

Gains Full EMV Certification for Hypercom Optimum M4100 Blade; Commences Rollout to Merchants

FreeStar Technology Corp. (OTCBB: FSRT), an international card payments processor and technology company, announced that its Rahaxi Processing Oy. subsidiary will immediately commence sales of Hypercom's (NYSE: HYC) PCI-approved, mobile credit/debit terminal in Finland. The action follows Finnish EMV Level 1 & 2 Chip and Pin certification of the palm-sized, 32-bit wireless signature capture device.

"The demand for EMV-certified payment products is escalating sharply in Finland; we have achieved that security standard with the M4100 Blade, and we intend to quickly introduce this innovative and truly mobile payment device to our merchant base," said Dr. Jose Enrique Perez, Managing Director, Rahaxi Processing Oy.

Weighing in at just over 200g and measuring 12.67cm (4.9 inches) long, 6.93cm (2.7 inches wide), and 2.92cm (1.15 inches) deep, the M4100 Blade is a fraction of the size of competitive models, is battery operated, and requires no external battery or modem. These features eliminate size and weight problems that make other wireless units impractical for use in mobile scenarios. The M4100 Blade is also a rugged terminal that incorporates a top-of-the-line high-contrast color touch screen, accepts magnetic stripe and smart cards, and offers a contactless reader, clip-on printer and docking station.

"This marks yet another achievement in our continued success with EMV-certified payment options. Rahaxi continues to be on the forefront of this technology with successful certification in partnership with Hypercom products," said Paul Egan, CEO of Rahaxi parent company FreeStar Technologies. He added, "This certification allows us to continue to expand our offerings to our core merchant base and allows us to expand that base greatly."

For more information on the Hypercom® Optimum M4100 (the "Blade"), visit www.hypercom.com.

ABOUT EMV

EMV certifications ensure that card payment devices can accept the EMV-compliant smart cards that are being deployed around the world to increase security and combat credit card fraud at the point of sale. The interoperability specifications and test requirements were established by EMVCo LLC, an organization currently governed by JCB Co., Ltd, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc.

Hypercom and Optimum & Design are registered trademarks of Hypercom Corporation. All other products or services mentioned in this document are trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners.


DELPHI CORPORATION (OTC: DPHIQ)
"Up 76.47% on Thursday"

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Delphi Corporation supplies vehicle electronics, transportation components, integrated systems and modules, and other electronic technologies primarily in North America and Europe. Its Electronics and Safety segment offers controls and security products that consist of body computers, security systems, displays, and mechatronics; entertainment and communications products, including advanced reception systems, digital receivers, satellite audio receivers, navigation systems, rear-seat entertainment, and wireless connectivity products; safety systems, such as airbags, occupant detection systems, collision warning systems, advanced cruise control technologies, safety electronics, seat belts, and steering wheels; and power electronics that include power modules, inverters and converters, and battery packs. The company's Powertrain Systems segment provides products for engine management systems (EMS), including gasoline EMS portfolio, such as fuel injection and air/fuel control, valve train, ignition, sensors and actuators, transmission control products, exhaust systems, and powertrain electronic control modules; diesel EMS product line that offers rail system technologies; fuel handling systems for gasoline, diesel, flexfuel, and biofuel configurations; and emissions systems. Its Electrical/Electronic Architecture segment offers electrical/electronic distribution systems, connection systems, and electrical centers. The company's Thermal Systems segment offers radiators, condensers, and charge air cooling heat exchangers; and climate control products, including HVAC modules, compressors, and controls. Delphi's Automotive Holdings Group segment provides suspension components and brake components. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. On October 8, 2005, Delphi Corporation along with its affiliates jointly filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

DPHIQ News:

April 2 - General Motors Considers Assuming More Delphi Debt

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) is considering assuming a greater share of auto parts maker Delphi Corp's (OTC: DPHIQ) pension liabilities to help Delphi get out of bankruptcy protection. For more information, visit www.wsj.com.


YTB INTERNATIONAL INCORPORTATED (OTC: YTBLA)
"Up 40.00% on Thursday"

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YTB International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers proprietary reservation systems for the travel and entertainment industry in the United States and internationally. It also operates as a full-service provider of discount travel products and services to the leisure and small business travelers. The company offers licenses for online travel agencies; and licenses and services its referring travel agents (RTAs), as well as provides online booking systems, fulfills travel orders, and pays travel commissions. In addition, it operates as a franchisor of travel agencies. The company provides its services through various trade names, YourTravelBiz.com, YourTravelBiz, YTBnet.com, YTB Travel and Cruises, Travel Network, Global Travel Network, Travel Network Vacation Central, and YTB.com, as well as through its Web sites, Bookmytravel.com and REZconnect.com. As of December 31, 2006, it operated approximately 59,800 RTA travel store Websites. YTB International is headquartered in Wood River, Illinois.

YTBLA News:

April 1 - YTB International Reports Total Revenue of $141 Million and $3.2 Million Net Income for 2007

Value of travel services booked on YTB's RTAs websites increased 84% in 2007 to $414.5 million

YTB International, Inc. (OTC: YTBLA), a provider of Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Canada, announced its financial results for the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2007.

Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased 177% to $141.3 million, compared to $50.9 million for the previous year. While only the commissions arising from RTAs' booking of travel services booked on the RTAs' websites are reflected as a component of the Company's revenues, YTB also keeps track of the aggregate retail value of all travel services that are sold by its RTAs' websites (which directly impacts commission revenues). The value of such travel services increased 84% in 2007 to $414.5 million, from $225.7 million in 2006.

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $3.2 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($6.0) million, or ($0.07) per diluted share, for the 2006 fiscal year.

Stockholders' equity as of the 2007 year end increased by $19.3 million or 958%, to $17.3 million from a ($2.0) deficit as of the end of fiscal 2006.

"2007 was a banner year for YTB. During the year we more than doubled the size of our network of RTAs to approximately 131,000 strong in addition to reporting three consecutive profitable quarters," stated Scott Tomer, Chief Executive Officer of YTB. "As our company grows, so does the attention we have gained within the travel industry. Over the past year we have received praise for our energy and industry-changing business strategy from leading travel companies and organizations. However, not surprisingly, we have also attracted criticism from those companies with whom we indirectly and directly compete. We challenged these critics by concentrating on our business and making YTB one of the most successful travel service companies around. Moving into 2008, we see no signs of slowing down, as we expanded our services into Canada."

"We have established a strong network of contacts within the travel world, which have led to significant agreements that have expanded the scope of our travel business. Most recently, we announced an exclusive partnership with Shanghai Spring International Travel Service and Mandarin Voyages to market and sell European tour packages, including trips to France, Germany, Belgium and Holland. These agreements expand our RTAs' ability to offer fun, unique travel options," stated, J. Kim Sorensen, CEO of YTB Travel Network, a wholly- owned YTB subsidiary. "We are very proud of these efforts and look forward to helping more RTAs find success through selling travel."


NORTH WEST OIL GROUP (OTC: NWOL)
"Up 30.43% on Thursday"

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North West Oil Group Inc. is a publicly traded Oil & Gas company trading under the ticker symbol "NWOL" on the U.S. Pinksheets market.

NWOL News:

April 3 - One of the Largest Chinese Oil Companies Has Signed the Memorandum of Understanding With the First Private Foreign Oil Company

Joint Venture of Sinopec and North-West Oil Group Will Be Set Up Till the End of the 2008 Year

North-West Oil Group Inc. (OTC: NWOL) announced that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with Sinopec Corp., China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation.

Sinopec Corp. is the leading producer on the Chinese market, which shares are traded on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Shanghai Stock Exchange. The company profit for the 2007 year amounted to USD 10 bln.

The President of North-West Oil Group, Ernest Malyshev told us about perspective mutually beneficial co-operation and jointly cooperating and developing the upstream business in Russia. NWOG is interested in expanding its oil production business in Russia, using its own resources and also production and financial potential of its Partner (Sinopec Corp).

The Parties are considering a two-stage strategic partnership cooperation and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding of setting up of joint-venture with the Sinopec is just the first stage on the way.

Nowadays the companies are carrying on the teamwork of acquiring new projects and strategy building of business development.

The Parties intend to acquire new assets jointly by attending the auction or tender of licenses held by the government, purchasing the oil assets of Third Party Company. It let North-West Oil Company, working on promising projects, to concentrate financial and management resources and get profit.

The negotiation of a potential Joint Venture agreement between NWOG and Sinopec, the largest oil importer in China, which produces an estimated 38 million tons of oil for the year (the second largest by output oil company in the country) will allow us to decrease the investment risks of NWOG.

The Joint plans to setting up the joint-venture with Chinese State Oil Corporation (Sinopec) — in the sphere of production and exploration as well as in oil refining and distribution — are under consideration now.

Mr. Malyshev expresses his hope for signing a bilateral arrangement of purchasing oil mining on the territory of Russia, crude-oil production, and the acquisition of license for oil exploration during next 6 months.

In regard to refinery, according to the President of NWOG, the company is looking for the possibilities to build it with a capacity of 10 mln tons per year on the territory of Russia.

Malyshev informed that in cooperation NWOG and Sinopec will be enabled to increase oil production by applying up-to-date technologies.


ENZYME ENVIRONMENTAL (OTC: EESO)
"Up 12.50% on Thursday"

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Enzyme Consultants Organization (ECO) is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial and agricultural enzyme products. All manufacturing, testing, and formulating are conducted in its manufacturing plant, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. ECO strives to become a leader in ecological friendly or “Green Products” targeting the industrial and agricultural markets. It is our goal to have the best performing products on the market in each industry. Developing a growing and satisfied customer base is our number one marketing strategy.

EESO News:

April 3 - Enzyme Environmental Solutions Very Pleased With Michigan Petroleum Show Results

Enzyme Environmental Solutions Inc. (OTC: EESO) CEO Jared Hochstedler announced that the EESO sales team, Bill White and Owen Stern, reports very encouraging response from the Michigan Petroleum show. EESO shared a booth with Shaw Services in a cooperative effort.

White commented, "The response of the visitors at the booth this week has been good and very productive. We have made many new contacts and associations. I am very pleased with the first time orders that we have received at the show. I know with confidence that the products we sell are of premium quality and environmentally friendly and that after using our products first time orders will turn into repeat orders."

Hochstedler commented, "I wish I had been able to attend the Michigan show and want to openly thank Shaw Services for allowing us to share their booth. Both Bill and Owen are very excited for us to get together and go over the whole show results and I hope to have a full report and update for everyone by the middle of next week. We are really looking forward to co-sponsoring a booth with Brewmaster, one of our newest customers, at the Indiana Petroleum show later this month.

"I want to further update our shareholders that we have officially moved our production operations to 6020 Huguenard Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Obviously we do not have any signage up just yet, but welcome all shareholders to visit our new location. A definite date for the Grand Opening has not been set just yet. We have all been just a little busy, but hope to have this planned and released soon. Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks to everyone for the support we have been given. I will continue to do what I can to build shareholder value and be open and transparent," Hochstedler stated.

The company would also like to confirm that as of April 3, 2008 the outstanding share count remains at 223,716,398 commons shares issued and outstanding.


CENTALE INCORPORATED (OTCBB: CTAL)
"Up 22.22% on Thursday"

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Centale, Inc. engages in the design and distribution of desktop software applications in the United States. Its products primarily include the Catalyst EV, a desktop communications platform, which is programmable and interactive; ComPro that provides time sensitive information to the financial services industry; and the Community AlertPro, which offers emergency alerts to the university campus. The company was incorporated in 1998 as Safe Harbour Health Care Properties, Ltd. and changed its name to Centale, Inc. in 2004. The company is based in East Aurora, New York.

CTAL News:

April 2 - Centale, Inc. Acquires NexxNow China, Inc. Via Share Exchange Agreement

Centale, Inc. (OTCBB: CTAL) announced that it has acquired NexxNow China, Inc. via a share exchange agreement.

NexxNow China, Inc.'s primary business initiative is to become a premier exporter of sports related media content to China. Initially NexxNow will focus on the delivery of US Minor League Basketball and Street Ball content/culture to China via television, broadband and mobile distribution. NexxNow China, Inc. will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of Centale, Inc.

CTAL, the parent corporation, expects to announce a name change and the new Board of Directors in the coming weeks.

CTAL will operate as a diversified media company that focuses on media rights acquisition/ownership and distribution in addition to live event ownership/management and advertising/media sales.

In an effort to assure an orderly flow of information to the financial markets the company will announce all recent, present and future material information to include: media rights and inventory owned/acquired, corporate structure, new website, advisory board formation, key strategic alliances and merger/acquisition candidates.

Information on the company and a fact sheet can be found on www.nexxnow.com.

 
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