ThursdayDec 06, 2007 5:46 am

Stratos Renewables Corp. (SRNW.OB) – Sugar-based Ethanol Sounds Like a Sweet Deal

Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable resources – in the case of Stratos Renewables, from sugarcane that can be grown and harvested in Peru year-round. Sugarcane, containing the highest starch content of any plant stock, enables nearly three times the ethanol yields when compared to U.S. corn, helping to drive down costs and balance supply and demand. Sugar-based ethanol produces 80 percent less net greenhouse gases than gasoline, and boasts an estimated higher “energy balance” of just over 8:1. Also, because sugarcane is a renewable resource, ethanol fuel produced from it satisfies short-term needs and…

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ThursdayDec 06, 2007 5:44 am

Stratos Renewables Corp. (SRNW.OB) – How Ethanol is Produced

Technologically, the process of producing ethanol from sugar is simpler than converting corn into ethanol and uses about half the energy. While converting corn into ethanol requires additional cooking and the application of enzymes, sugar requires only a yeast fermentation process and the removal of water. The process begins with cultivating and harvesting sugarcane at a cane field. Further processing is done at the sugar mill where the cane stalks are shredded and then crushed to extract the cane juice. The byproducts of this process are cane molasses, used in the production of alcoholic beverages, fuel alcohol and for direct…

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ThursdayDec 06, 2007 5:43 am

The Peruvian Government is a Strategic Location for the Future Growth of Stratos Renewables Corp. (SRNW.OB)

Stratos Renewables is a low cost sugarcane ethanol producer that believes it will be able to produce the highest yields of sugarcane in the world on the northern coast of Peru. The large production will give it the advantage of being among the lowest cost producers on a global basis. Peru ranks with the world’s largest producers of silver, copper, zinc, tin, gold and lead. In the recent years the Peruvian government has encouraged agriculture and tourism through legislative action. Peru’s economy is well managed as revenues are increasing while expenditures keep pace. The country’s economy is one of the…

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ThursdayDec 06, 2007 5:38 am

ECOtality, Inc. (ETLY.OB) to Acquire Fourth Company this Year

ECOtality announced today that it has entered a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets and business of Minit-Charger - which is a subsidiary of Edison International, a NYSE-listed company – for $3 million. This strategic acquisition, combined with the previously announced acquisitions of Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), Innergy Power Corporation and Fuel Cell Store, will provide the Company with a revenue base of subsidiaries who have a collective trailing twelve month revenues of $14.55 million for the period ending the third quarter of this year. ECOtality expects to close the acquisition within the next week. Since its beginning…

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ThursdayDec 06, 2007 4:29 am

Titan Global Holdings, Inc. (TTGL.OB) Announces Former Sprint Nextel Director Brad Kropf to Begin Restructuring of Communications Division

Titan Global Holdings, Inc (TTGL.OB), a high growth diversified holding company, has announced that the former Sprint Nextel director Brad Kropf has officially begun his role as President of the company. Prior to joining Titan, Mr. Kropf has served in various leadership roles with Sprint / Nextel Corporation. In his most recent role with Nextel, Mr. Kropf served as Director of Sprint Nextel's Prepaid Solutions Group, responsible for both the retail and promotional sales of prepaid stored-value solutions. Mr. Kropf also led business development for the Prepaid Solutions Group, and transformed this small business unit into one of Sprint /…

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WednesdayDec 05, 2007 7:24 pm

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LXRX) Announces Commenced Phase 2 Clinical Trials

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LXRX) has announced that the company has commenced Phase 2a clinical trial for their LX6171 drug, a prevalent oral drug candidate. This drug will treat cognitive impairment, often associated with disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and vascular dementia. Detailed information about this clinical trial will be available shortly. Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of breakthrough treatments for human diseases. Lexicon has various clinical programs underway, for such areas as irritable bowel syndrome, cognitive disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis. Since Lexicon's formation, the company has discovered more than 100 promising drug targets,…

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WednesdayDec 05, 2007 7:23 pm

Move, Inc (MOVE) Signs Significant Deal with MSN

Move, Inc (MOVE), a leading online real estate search engine utilization company, has signed an exclusive, three year content distribution agreement with MSN. As a result, more than 94.8 million monthly MSN visitors will continue to have instant access to the largest online collection of resale homes, new homes, and rentals at Move.com and REALTOR.com. MSN visitors will be able to access millions of real estate listings by simply clicking on MSN Real Estate from the MSN home page. In addition to detailed property information, video home tours, photos, floor plans, and hyper-local information, MSN visitors will be able to…

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WednesdayDec 05, 2007 6:50 pm

Cellular Technical Services Company (CTSC.OB) Changes Corporate Name

Cellular Technical Services Company (CTSC.OB), a publicly traded medical device company, announced that shareholders have approved a corporate name change, effective immediately. The company will now be called SafeStich Medical, but will still trade on the OTC Bulletin Board; however, the board of directs intends to apply for listing on the American Stock Exchange within the upcoming weeks. The company's short term goals include: • FDA Registration of the company's airway bite blocks product. • Continued Product Development for obesity devices. • Manufacturing of gastroplasty devices for clinical trials and engineering. • Continued product development of Barrett's Excision Device. •…

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WednesdayDec 05, 2007 6:47 pm

Giant Oil & Gas (GGSIF.OB) Announces Increase in Highvale Land Position

Giant Oil & Gas Inc. (GGSIF.OB) announced that the company plans to acquire an additional 2 parcels of land in the company's wholly owned Highvale region project, west of central Alberta. By seeking to acquire additional land, the company will be able to increase the size of their overall holdings, while also strengthening their foothold in this region. Giant's Highvale Project currently consists of over 6,000 acres, directly northeast of the Canadian Pembina region. This area is often regarded as being under explored yet holds considerable multi zone oil and gas potential. Mr. Rob Sandu, President of Giant, stated, "We…

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WednesdayDec 05, 2007 6:47 pm

Giant Oil & Gas (GGSIF.OB) Announces Increase in Highvale Land Position

Giant Oil & Gas Inc. (GGSIF.OB) announced that the company plans to acquire an additional 2 parcels of land in the company's wholly owned Highvale region project, west of central Alberta. By seeking to acquire additional land, the company will be able to increase the size of their overall holdings, while also strengthening their foothold in this region. Giant's Highvale Project currently consists of over 6,000 acres, directly northeast of the Canadian Pembina region. This area is often regarded as being under explored yet holds considerable multi zone oil and gas potential. Mr. Rob Sandu, President of Giant, stated, "We…

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