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RESTORE MEDICAL INCORPORATED (NASD: REST)
"Up 27.91% on Tuesday"

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Restore Medical, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of Pillar palatal implant systems. The company's Pillar palatal implant system is used for the treatment of soft palate components of sleeps disordered breathing, which includes obstructive sleep apnea and disruptive snoring. It markets and sells its products through independent distributors to otolaryngologists comprising ear, nose, and throat physicians; and healthcare professionals that treat sleep disordered breathing in North and South America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.

REST News:

April 22 - Medtronic Signs Agreement to Acquire Restore Medical

Restore Medical, Inc. (NASD: REST) and Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Medtronic will pay $1.60 per share in cash for each share of Restore Medical stock. The total value of the transaction, including payment of Restore Medical debt will be approximately $29 million. The transaction, which is anticipated to close within 90 days, is expected to be accretive to Medtronic earnings in the first full fiscal year after closing.

Restore Medical’s Pillar Palatal Implant System (Pillar System) is an innovative, minimally invasive, implantable medical device used to treat the soft palate component of sleep breathing disorders, including mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. Cleared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the Pillar System complements Medtronic’s existing family of market-leading ENT products used to treat a variety of other upper airway obstructions, including the sinuses and tonsils/adenoids. The addition of the Pillar System allows Medtronic to provide its physician customers with another minimally invasive, low morbidity option to treat patients suffering from OSA and snoring.

“This acquisition will help deliver new growth for our ENT business by providing Medtronic with a proven office-based procedure in a very fast growing segment of the sleep market,” said Bob Blankemeyer, president of the ENT business at Medtronic. “Medtronic can quickly leverage its distribution and marketing strengths to improve patient and surgeon access to this minimally invasive therapy.”

“The opportunity to reach more patients and physicians with a proven therapy designed to treat snoring and OSA through Medtronic’s growing ENT business is exciting for Restore Medical,” said Bob Paulson, president and chief executive officer of Restore Medical. “Minimally invasive, office-based procedures to treat snoring and sleep apnea is a large and underserved market. The combination of our implant technology with Medtronic’s ENT business will enhance access to the Pillar System.”

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Restore Medical shareholders.

ABOUT MEDTRONIC

Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical technology — alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world.

PHYSICIANS ADULT DAYCARE (OTC: PHYA)
"Up 185.71% on Tuesday"

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Physicians Adult Daycare provides needed services for a prolonged and active life for family loved ones on a daily basis without the confinement of a nursing home. The company refers to those who uses its services as "clients." A typical day begins when PHYA's transportation system picks up your loved one at their home. After a continental breakfast, activities such as arts and crafts, games of pool or bingo, and exercise continue until lunch except on the days for scheduled group outings. A complete hot meal under dietary supervision is served before the rest period. Then activities resume until it is time for your loved one to be returned home.

PHYA News:

February 19 - How to Provide Proper Transportation and Other Adult Daycare Services for the Elderly

In its capacity as advocate for the adult daycare field, Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. (OTC: PHYA) has granted AudioStocks.com an interview on the subjects of transportation and social needs of adults requiring daycare service. Beyond the regular risks associated with travel, transporting the elderly often requires attention to their special needs. Duane Starkey, CEO of Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. discusses the Company’s experience in these disciplines and provides perspective on the adult daycare field.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, older Americans are the fastest growing segment of the total U.S. population. By the year 2020, those over 55 years old could make up nearly 30 percent of the total population. Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. is part of the more than 3,500 adult day centers currently operating in the United States providing care for 150,000 older Americans each day and believes a growing older population will increase the demand for special services.

The Company, which provides daily care services for a family’s loved ones (without the typical confinement of a nursing home) includes its own door-to-door transportation system, which picks up clients at their home and returns them there at the end of the day. Other services include scheduled group outings, also requiring transit.

In addition to detailing how to properly provide transportation services for the elderly; explaining who typically requires transportation services and why; and covering what can go wrong during the transport of elderly citizens, other topics include:

1) Other special needs of the elderly.
2) Social and educational activities for the elderly.
3) The multiple benefits gained by the elderly as well as their friends and family, as a result of social and transportation service programs.

The complete interview is available at www.audiostocks.com.

For additional information on Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc, visit the corporate Web site, www.physiciansadultdaycare.com.

META POWER INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED (OTC: MTPW)
"Up 100.00% on Tuesday"

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MetaPower International, Inc., a technology company, provides information technology and change management services to hazardous process industries in North America. Its services include strategic planning, business planning, program design and implementation, business process design and implementation, information system specification and implementation, and change management. MetaPower International serves nuclear plants, oil refineries, chemical plants, and energy facilities. The company was founded in 1996. It was formerly known as Soy Environmental Products, Inc. and changed its name to MetaPower International, Inc. in June 2007. MetaPower International is based in Vancouver, Washington.

MTPW News:

April 22 - MetaPower International, Inc. Announces $4,000,000 Purchase Order With a Major Energy Company

MetaPower International, Inc. (OTC: MTPW) announced that its 75% owned subsidiary MetaPower Canada, Ltd. has received a $4,000,000 purchase order from a major Canadian Energy Company doing business in the Oil Sands region of Northern Alberta, Canada.

MetaPower Canada has been engaged with this client in improving their plant performance through enhanced maintenance reliability programs. This change management engagement has been yielding outstanding results as indicated by the award of this PO. The substantial increase in the amount of the purchase order represents a strong vote of confidence by the Client in MetaPower Canada's performance. MetaPower Canada provides planning and scheduling services, maintenance training, procedure development and change management consulting as part of this engagement.

“We are very pleased with this purchase order, which represents an extension of our prior work and a substantial increase over the prior purchase order. It shows the client values our services and the quality of the staff we provide. The revenues authorized by this purchase order alone makes up 40% of our forecasted revenues for the year and keeps us on track with our business plan for this year,” stated Ken Allen, President of MetaPower Canada.

MetaPower International, Inc. and MetaPower Canada, Ltd. are actively engaged in marketing these services to other companies involved in the hazardous process industry.

BIH CORPORATION (OTC: BIHC)
"Up 36.67% on Tuesday"

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BIHC News:

April 22 - BIH Corporation Closes Acquisition of Baron International, a Major Restaurant Contractor & Equipment Supplier

Baron International Complements BIH Corporation's Strategy of Becoming a Multi-Million Dollar Reporting Company Immediately

BIH Corporation (OTC: BIHC) announced that after tedious negotiations it has just agreed to expend several million dollars to complete its acquisition of Baron International Inc.

Baron International, based in West Orange, New Jersey, established in 1982 is a nationally recognized leader in the sales, service and design/build of restaurants, beverage systems, refrigeration and full turn key operations for major nationally recognized chains/clients as well as the independent client.

Mr. Robert Ingala Founder, President & CEO will remain with the company in his current position. Mr. Ingala stated that he is very excited about the prospects of the acquisition based upon BIH Corporation's resources and our nationally known client base and experience/longevity in the industry. "This acquisition will create a tremendous opportunity for phenomenal growth," Mr. Ingala stated.

This is the first of many acquisitions slated for BIH Corporation in 2008. The company currently is involved in several ongoing negotiations for further acquisitions this year.

"We are pleased that Baron International is now a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of BIH Corporation, and we will maintain this pace with any other acquisitions going forward," said Cris Galo, President & CEO of BIH Corporation.

RXELITE INCORPORATED (OTCBB: RXEI)
"Up 28.15% on Tuesday"

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RxElite, Inc. engages in the in the development, manufacture, and marketing of generic prescription drug products in specialty generic markets. Its products include anesthesia gases, such as Enflurane, Isoflurane, and Sevoflurane; sterile liquid dose products, which include generic ophthalmic products in unit and multi-dose presentations, sterile unit dose inhalation respiratory products, and injectable drugs; and transdermal patch products. The company's customers include hospitals and hospital group purchasing organizations, national and regional wholesalers, direct retail pharmacy stocking chains, homecare companies, and outpatient and ambulatory care clinics. It has partnerships with Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Alkem Laboratories Limited; Core Tech Solutions, Inc.; and Zach Systems S.p.A. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Meridian, Idaho.

RXEI News:

April 21 - RxElite Announces 7-Year Agency Agreement With ACIC Europe Limited to Market Its FineTech Pharmaceuticals Product Line in Europe and Latin America

RxElite, Inc. (OTCBB: RXEI) announced it has granted ACIC Europe Limited the exclusive right to represent selected high value Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) produced by its wholly owned subsidiary FineTech Pharmaceuticals, in Europe and Latin America.

"We are excited to partner with ACIC. This will go a long way to accelerating the anticipated yield from our investment in acquiring FineTech," stated Jonathan Houssian, the CEO of RxElite. "ACIC's seasoned presence in these markets makes them an excellent partner to capitalize on growing our current portfolio of API products in the world wide market."

ABOUT ACIC EUROPE LIMITED

ACIC Europe Limited (www.acic.com) is an integrated pharmaceutical services company providing active ingredients, technologies, finished dosage forms, regulatory services, manufacturing and outsourcing expertise to clients in global markets. The Company's recognized international experience, network of partners, and advanced market knowledge help to broaden the scope and range of its clients' product possibilities and create mutually beneficial co-operation opportunities for its network of partner companies.

US FARMS INCORPORATED (OTCBB: USFI)
"Up 27.27% on Tuesday"

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US Farms, Inc., a diversified agriculture company, grows, markets, and distributes horticultural products. It provides a range of products, including aloe vera, cactus, succulents, jade, rare and exotic palm trees, and cycads, as well as produce products consisting of asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic. The company sells its horticultural products through supermarkets, home centers, retail merchandisers, garden centers, re-wholesalers, and landscapers in the United States and Canada. US Farms, Inc. also intends to operate in the nursery and specialty produce businesses, through internal growth and strategic acquisitions. The company was incorporated in 1997. It was formerly known as San Diego Soccer Development Corporation and changed its name to International Sports and Media Group, Inc. in 2003. Further, the company changed its name to US Farms, Inc. in 2006. US Farms, Inc. is based in San Diego, California.

USFI News:

April 22 - US Farms, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Sales Increase 42% to $2.4 Million

US Farms, Inc. (OTCBB: USFI), a diversified commercial Farming and Nursery company, announced its unaudited revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

US Farms, Inc. reported unaudited revenue of $2,380,294 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, an increase of 42% compared to $1,673,949 for the same period last year. This increase is primarily attributable to the addition of bulk Tomato and Garlic revenues generated through the Company's California Produce Exchange business segment along with its existing Asparagus and Aloe Vera sales. California Produce Exchange distributes a variety of bulk vegetables and fruits to brokers, distributors, food converters and Retail and Wholesale grocery stores.

Yan Skwara, President and Chief Executive Officer, US Farms, Inc., stated, "In the first quarter, we achieved key milestones that position the Company for continued revenue growth for the remainder of fiscal year 2008 and into 2009."

The Company's first quarter achievements included entering into a fulfillment agreement with Morgan Creek Tropicals, a modern wholesale supplier of indoor Tropical Plants and Nursery Stock. The agreement calls for US Farms, Inc. to immediately establish a fulfillment center at its 100,000 square foot green house facility to effectively house plant inventory and service a large retail Nursery customer of Morgan Creek Tropicals. Shipments have already been initiated and are proceeding accordingly.