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For Monday, April 7th

YTBLA/YTBLB, EESO, SOLM, BDRR, ICPR, ODYC

Our Stocks to Watch tomorrow include YTB International Inc. (OTC: YTBLA & YTBLB), Enzyme Environmental Solutions Inc. (OTC: EESO), Solomon Technologies Inc. (OTC: SOLM), Bederra Corporation (OTC: BDRR), ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR) and Odyne Corporation (OTCBB: ODYC).

YTB INTERNATIONAL INCORPORTATED (OTC: YTBLA & YTBLB)
"Class A & B Shares Up 16.83% and 500.00% respectively on Friday"

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

YTB International 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 & YTBLB), 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."


ENZYME ENVIRONMENTAL (OTC: EESO)
"Up 88.89% on Friday"

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

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 4 - Enzyme Environmental Solutions Announces Test Program for Product Placement in National Convenience Store Chain

Enzyme Environmental Solutions Inc. (OTC: EESO) CEO Jared Hochstedler announced that the company has entered into an agreement to supply Shell Oil convenience store locations with several different cleaning solutions for store use and resale to the public.

Hochstedler commented, "Our sales team has brought another great opportunity to EESO. Shell Oil Convenience store chain will be utilizing our products designed for cleaning floors, beverage towers and the concrete pads located outside at the gas pumps. This will be a great addition to our convenience store clients as it truly is a national presence as EESO builds the U.S. market. In addition to the private use of our products, the EESO products will be placed on sale to the public. As time goes on we believe that we will be able to place a wider variety of our products for resale in these stores, but for now one step at a time. The company expects to make other major announcements in the coming days as a result of the great response from the Michigan Petroleum Show."

The company would also like to confirm that as of April 4, 2008 the outstanding share count remains at 223,716,398 commons shares issued and outstanding.


SOLOMON TECHNOLOGIES (OTCBB: SOLM)
"Up 65.20% on Friday"

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

Solomon Technologies, Inc. engages in the development, engineering, manufacture, license, and sale of electric power drive systems. Its systems incorporate the patented "Electric Wheel" and "Electric Transaxle" proprietary technologies for automotive, hybrid and all-electric vehicle applications. The company principally offers two lines of propulsion systems, ST Electric Wheel series or STEW that operate with a planetary gear-set and ST Electric Motor series or STEM that operate without a planetary gear-set. Its systems consist of the motor and controller, the safety power management distribution unit, the battery bank and battery charger, an e-meter, ammeter, keyswitch, DC breakers, and a throttle control. The company also offers optional configurations to include generators for hybrid charging configurations, inverters for AC applications, and a DC to DC charger for maintaining 12v DC house power. Its markets include recreational marine industry for original equipment manufacturer, and retrofit applications and the commercial marine industry, including lifeboats, motor launches, and small military water craft projects. Solomon Technologies was founded in 1992 and is based in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

SOLM News:

April 4 - Solomon Announces Appeal Venue

Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTC: SOLM) announced the location of the oral arguments in its appeal of the decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging patent infringement by Toyota Motor Corporation, and certain of its affiliates. The case will be heard at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), Court Room 402, 717 Madison Place, N.W. Washington D.C. on April 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Solomon's briefs in the case are available for review on Solomon's website. The hearing is open to the public.

The CAFC is the primary court in the United States that hears appeals of patent cases from the lower district courts and from the ITC.

Peter W. DeVecchis, President of Solomon's Motive Power Division commented earlier, "As we continue to prosecute our appeal of the Toyota matter we are pleased that the case has been scheduled for oral argument in an expedient fashion. As previously stated, we believe that the critical issues in the case rely substantially on points of law that have been well settled by this court in the past. We also believe that CAFC's review of this case, in the context of its own precedents, is helpful to Solomon in properly framing the fundamental issue in the case. We are confident that the appeal to the CAFC not only provides the best forum by which to establish the proper interpretation of our patent claims but also gives us a broad set of options to pursue full and fair remedies against Toyota, and other potential infringers, in the future. While our business model does not depend on the outcome of this case, we intend to vigorously pursue all infringements of our intellectual property."

As previously announced, Solomon brought suit against Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. and Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, on September 12, 2005, claiming infringement of Solomon's U.S. Patent Number 5,067,932, primarily relating to Toyota's use of the Hybrid Synergy Drive technology in its Prius and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. On January 11, 2006, Solomon filed an additional complaint against Toyota with the ITC seeking to exclude importation of the infringing technology. The action against Toyota and its affiliates in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, has been stayed pending resolution of the ITC action.


BEDERRA CORPORATION (OTC: BDRR)
"Up 50.00% on Friday"

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

Bederra Corporation, which wholly owns Diagnos, Inc. and Lumar Imaging, Inc., provides multiple modality diagnostic medical imaging services to the greater Houston area and world famous Texas medical center. The company's current strategy is to grow its current operations and seek out additional acquisitions that will complement its core operations.

BDRR News:

April 1 - Bederra Corporation Retains Numarket Solutions to Provide Investor & Public Relations

Bederra Corporation (OTC: BDRR), a medical imaging and diagnostic Company, announced it has retained Numarket Solutions, Inc. to provide investor relations strategy support and corporate communication services.

Chad C. Sykes, Numarket Solutions CEO, stated, "After visiting one of Bederra Corporation's subsidiaries, Lumar Imaging located in Houston, I immediately saw a strong company with a lot of potential. The market has been very unkind in its valuation of the company. The imaging equipment on site alone was worth far more than the current market cap. Bederra is a great example of how good companies can go unnoticed. I will be working closely with management to formulate a program to increase investor awareness and help communicate more effectively with current shareholders and future investors."

The company would like to further announce it will begin to take proactive measures to combat any market collusion involving its common stock. The company is aware it has recently appeared on the Regulation SHO Threshold list for several consecutive days. The company has requested copies of DTC records and a NOBO list to determine any discrepancies.

Graham Williams, Bederra Corporation CEO, stated, "We are glad to have Numarket Solutions working with us to bring a new level of communication to shareholders about our business plan and ongoing operations. We will be making several exciting announcements as well as releasing our financials in the near future. We are also looking into the recent possible shorting of our common stock and will take the necessary steps to correct the problem."


ICP SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES (OTCBB: ICPR)
"Up 46.94% on Friday"

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

ICP Solar is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar cells and solar cell based products and building materials. Through the application of next-generation technologies and use of proprietary intellectual design the Company aims to be the industry's innovation leader. For the past 19 years, ICP Solar has led the consumer market through innovation and has now begun to apply that same philosophy to the OEM, rooftop and power generation segment of the solar industry .ICP Solar's management has over 50 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. The company’s headquarters are located in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in the USA, Spain, Ireland and France. Corporate information can be found at www.icpsolar.com.

ICPR News:

April 1 - ICP Solar Signs Development Agreement with Ascent Solar

CIGS technology key to creating lighter and more powerful Sunsei® portable electronics solar chargers

ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR) (Frankfurt: K1U.F), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar cells and products, announced that it has signed a cooperation development agreement with Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASD: ASTI). The agreement will focus on the development of mobile solar power products utilizing Ascent’s high efficiency CIGS solar technology for distribution throughout ICP Solar’s international distribution network.

“We are thrilled to partner with Ascent," said ICP Solar CEO and Chairman Sass Peress. “At ICP Solar our mission is to be at the technology forefront when it comes to solar consumer products and portability. Ascent’s CIGS thin-film technology is ideally suited for those applications. Placing the Photovoltaic (PV) material and modules on a wide variety of substrate materials allows for manufacturing of extremely lightweight and flexible solar panels, which will expand our new product development opportunities immeasurably. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership.”

Ascent Solar will initially supply ICP Solar with product from its existing 1.5 MW production line during 2008 and 2009 in order for ICP Solar to develop, test, and integrate the Ascent Solar materials into ICP Solar products and to increase deliveries of solar modules to ICP Solar after Ascent’s planned expansion of production capacity.

“ICP Solar's expertise in the consumer and portable solar products and international distribution network make them an ideal partner,” said Matthew Foster, President and CEO. “Our CIGS thin-film technology is perfectly suited for use in both consumer and portable solar power products. We look forward to working with the team at ICP Solar in order to create the next generation of innovative consumer and portable solar products.”

ABOUT ASCENT SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules and is located in Littleton, Colorado. Visit www.ascentsolar.com for additional information.


ODYNE CORPORATION (OTCBB: ODYC)
"Up 31.76% on Friday"

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

Odyne Corporation, a clean technology company, designs, develops, manufactures, and installs plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) propulsion systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses in the United States. The company, by integrating its proprietary electric power conversion, electric power control, and energy storage systems with a range of off-the-shelf components that include electric motors and storage batteries, offers PHEV components and a series of PHEV propulsion system configuration products for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Odyne Corporation also jointly manufactures and sells plug-in hybrid electric buses and trucks with original equipment manufacturers of bus and truck bodies, including ground-up builds and modifications of existing vehicles. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York.

ODYC News:

April 3 - Odyne Corporation Established Production Outlook for 2008

Discussed 2007 Financial Performance on Investor Conference Call and Webcast

Odyne Corporation (OTCBB: ODYC), a leading developer of advanced Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology, yesterday held its an Investor Conference Call and Webcast to review the company’s financial performance for 2007 and to deliver the management outlook for 2008.

The Conference Call was hosted by Odyne’s CEO, Alan Tannenbaum, on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 1:30 pm, Eastern Time. A recording can be accessed via a link to the webcast, which is available on the company’s Web site (www.odyne.com).

First discussed was Odyne’s partnership with Dueco, Inc., a leading manufacturer of vehicles for the utility industry. “An order for 25 PHEV systems was announced in December of 07,” Tannenbaum said, “it is a critical validation of our technology.” He followed by saying that Odyne has “delivered kits in the first quarter of 08 and expects deliveries to accelerate through the year.” He ended that segment remarking that “we are very excited and proud of our project with Dueco.”

Mr. Tannenbaum went on to discuss the range of products Odyne delivered in 2007. “We believe these sales demonstrate the flexibility of our technology and its application to a variety of formats and fuel sources,” he said.

Then outlined was the company’s strategic plan to deliver plug-in hybrid electric drive systems rather than vehicles. “We are concentrating on selling our proprietary technology to OEMs and truck and bus manufacturers. While we will continue to sell and upfit vehicles as we validate our technology in different applications, selling kits ultimately yields a variety of benefits for Odyne,” stated Mr. Tannenbaum.

Mr. Tannenbaum announced that Odyne has an objective to deliver 40 PHEV systems in 2008. He concluded with a discussion of the positive margin implications of the strategic refocus.

The conference call concluded with a series of investor questions.

 
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