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OTCPicks.com: OTCPicks.com Daily Market Movers Digest Midday Report for Thursday, August 21st ACTC, FOUR, CPOG, SRDG, ASFX(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RDATE:21082008 Our Stocks to Watch today include Advanced Cell Technology Inc. (OTC: ACTC), 4C Controls Inc. (OTCBB: FOUR), Capital Oil & Gas Inc. (OTC: CPOG), Southridge Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: SRDG) and American Scientific Resources Inc. (OTC: ASFX). Visit http://www.otcpicks.com to register for our Daily Market Mover's Digest Newsletter and Email Stock Watch Alerts. ADVANCED CELL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED (OTC: ACTC) "Up 7.14% in morning trading" Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/ACTC.php Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the development and commercialization of human embryonic and adult stem cell technology in the field of regenerative medicine. It primarily focuses on cellular reprogramming, reduced complexity program, and stem cell differentiation research programs. The company also develops adult stem cell-based products that are specifically targeted at therapies for heart and other cardiovascular diseases. It also plans to develop and commercialize products for use in the treatment of an array of chronic degenerative diseases and in regenerative repair of acute disease, such as trauma, infarction, and burns. The company has research and license agreements with University of Massachusetts, Wake Forest University, WiCell Research Institute, Inc., Kirin Beer Kabushiki Kaisha, and Start Licensing. Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts. ACTC News: August 19 - Clinical-Scale Generation of Functional Red Blood Cells from Human Embryonic Stem Cells Could be a potentially inexhaustible source of "universal" blood for transfusion Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTC: ACTC) ("ACT") reported that it is feasible to differentiate and mature human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) into functional oxygen-carrying red blood cells (RBCs) under conditions suitable for scale-up. The research, which appears online (pre-published ahead of print) in the journal Blood -the leading publication in the field - by ACTC and its collaborators at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois, shows for the first time that the oxygen-carrying capacity of hESC-derived blood cells is comparable to normal transfusable RBCs, and that the cells respond to biochemical changes in a physiologically effective manner. "Limitations in the supply of blood can have potentially life-threatening consequences for patients with massive blood loss," said Robert Lanza, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer at ACT, and senior author of the study. "Embryonic stem cells represent a new source of cells that can be propagated and expanded indefinitely, providing a potentially inexhaustible source of red blood cells for human therapy. We can currently generate 10 to 100 billion red blood cells from a single six-well plate of stem cells. The identification of a stem cell line with "O -" blood-type would permit the production of compatible "universal donor" blood. We also have work underway to generate reprogrammed (iPS) stem cells from individuals with universal-donor blood." The efficient and controlled differentiation of hESCs into homogeneous RBC populations has not been previously achieved. This paper describes for the first time the generation of RBCs from hESCs with oxygen-transporting capacity, and that the functional properties of these cells are similar to those of normal erythrocytes. Multiple stem cell lines were stimulated to undergo differentiation in vitro to form functional RBCs (blood types A, B, O, and both RhD+ and RhD-) on a large scale under conditions suitable for scale-up and clinical translation. Although alternative sources of progenitors for the generation of large-scale transfusable RBCs have been investigated, including cord blood, bone marrow and peripheral blood, it is clear that even after expansion and differentiation, these sources represent donor-limited sources of RBCs. Moreover, the low prevalence of O(-) type blood in the general population further intensifies the consequences of blood shortages for emergency situations and battlefield trauma care, where the need for blood typing can imposes serious delays in initiating transfusions Another critical issue for clinical utilization of hESC-derived RBCs is whether they can be enucleated in vitro. "We show that up to 65% of the blood cells underwent multiple maturation events that resulted in the extrusion of the nucleus," stated Shi-Jiang Lu, Ph.D., Director of Differentiation at ACT and first author of the paper. "They formed enucleated erythrocytes with a diameter of 6-8 m, which is similar to normal red blood cells. We also showed that the cells could express adult -globin and respond normally to biochemical changes." "We believe this breakthrough could potentially benefit many Americans," stated William M. Caldwell, CEO and Chairman of ACTC. "Although more work is required before this can move into the clinic, we are pleased with the rapid progress that is being made by our scientists and others. We are optimistic about the potential future role for stem cells as a donorless source of blood for transfusion" The researchers of the paper from Advanced Cell Technology collaborated with scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. The paper's other authors are Qiang Feng and Jennifer Park of ACT, Loyda Vida, Bao-Shiang Lee, and George Honig at the University of Florida, and Michael Strausbauch and Peter Wettstein at the Mayo Clinic. 4C CONTROLS INCORPORATED (OTCBB: FOUR) "Up 15.00% in morning trading" Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/FOUR.php 4C Controls, Inc. does not have significant operations. The Company intends to create strategic affiliations with international security and surveillance enterprises serving security markets worldwide and establish an ability to design, manage, and integrate high technology security solutions. The company, formerly known as Amecs, Inc., was founded in 2004 and is based in New York, New York. 4C Controls Inc. is a subsidiary of Rudana Investment Group AG. FOUR News: August 18 - 4C Controls Announces the Appointment of Dr. Philip Hayden as Vice President, Security Assessment & Threat Analysis 4C Controls Inc. (OTCBB: FOUR) announced it has appointed FBI Supervising Special Agent (Ret.) Dr. Philip Hayden as its Vice President, Security Assessment & Threats Analysis. Dr. Hayden comes to 4C Controls after a distinguished career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Dr. Philip Hayden has spent years involved in many aspects of law enforcement and security. While in the United States Army, he was trained in infantry and demolitions and went through airborne, ranger, pathfinder, jungle and sniper schools. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star for Valor and the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic actions in Vietnam. Duties And Contributions Dr. Hayden comes to 4C Controls mandated to establish the world's finest security assessment team. With 4 decades of experience in law enforcement, military, counter-terrorism and security and surveillance, Dr. Hayden's expertise working with the management team at 4C Controls assures both capability and dedication at the heart of every 4C Controls project. ABOUT DR. HAYDEN Since the early 1970s, Dr. Hayden worked as a Supervisory Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a case agent where he was involved in criminal cases, organized crime, and foreign counterintelligence. He also served as a program manager and tactical instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Dr. Hayden has certifications in Tactics and Defensive Tactics, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Crisis Management, Firearms and Hostage Negotiation. Through his many years of experience, training and instructing, he has designed, developed and implemented lesson plans on subjects ranging from making arrests and handling subjects to tactical air operations. Dr. Hayden has authored numerous law enforcement articles and produced a variety of videos on law enforcement techniques. As a private consultant, Dr. Hayden has conducted security assessments and designed security analysis programs for the public and private sectors. For the past decade, Dr. Hayden has used his knowledge and experience as an expert witness specializing in areas of law enforcement such as use of force, arrest procedures and tactical training. He has coordinated and directed training for police officers and designed programs for national and international police officer safety and survival courses.. He has also lectured and been a keynote and motivational speaker at national and international police conferences, colleges and universities. Dr. Hayden is also an internationally known and highly regarded business consultant and thought leader focused on the creation and refinement of effective business strategies. He is an expert in the development of management teams, the execution of business plans and the development and training of the people that execute those strategies. As a thought leader in the concept of consultative relationship building and customer maximization strategies, Dr. Hayden has pioneered these ideas throughout the financial services industry, business services segment and the insurance/risk mitigation business platforms. His innovative approaches to strategy, training and people empowerment lead the way to better customer relationships, stronger more cohesive internal teams and improved business results. CAPITAL OIL & GAS INCORPORATED (OTC: CPOG) "Up 20.00% in morning trading" Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/CPOG.php Capital Oil & Gas operates retail filling stations/convenience stores throughout the State of Florida; the company is aggressively seeking additional acquisitions that can meet its financial criteria. Visit www.capitaloilgroup.net for more information. CPOG News: August 21 - Capital Oil & Gas, Inc. Has Entered Negotiations to Acquire Eleven Additional Full Service Gas Stations all With Convenience/Mini-Mart Stores on Location Capital Oil & Gas, Inc. (OTC: CPOG) announced that it has entered serious negotiations to acquire or lease eleven additional full service gas and convenience store stations in Florida to add to its growing retail petroleum & mini-mart portfolio. The company believes that these additional eleven stations upon completion of negotiations and taking possession/closing of the properties will add additional revenues of approximately $55,000,000 to $60,000,000 million dollars per year in gross revenues to its ongoing operations and revenue stream. The company will pay for these acquisitions/leases from existing cash flow & bank financing and cash flow from the new properties and will not alter the capital structure of the company as management views any use of its equities to finance these acquisitions as being totally against the company's overall growth strategy. Upon the successful completion of these eleven properties and the pending closing of there other three previously announced properties, the company will control fifteen properties with projected annual gross revenues of 85,000,000 to 92,000,000 million dollars per year with a pre-tax profit margin of between 8% and 12%. "As previously stated, it is the intent of executive management to control either by acquisitions or leases enough stations to generate a minimum of $100,000,000 million dollars per year in revenue, with a potential pre-tax profit margin of 8% to 12% per year overall. The company believes that it would then be in a position to become a fully reporting company and leverage its buying power from its suppliers," said Mr. Ariel Rodriguez, President & COO. SOUTHRIDGE ENTERPRISES (OTCBB: SRDG) "Up 3.33% in morning trading" Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/SRDG.php Southridge Enterprises is a renewable energy company with a mission to become the ethanol producer of choice in the southeastern region of the United States. The Company is focusing its efforts in an area which offers abundant supplies of corn, superior transportation infrastructure and expedited permitting processes. The Company is actively acquiring and developing ethanol production facilities and anticipates start-up of the first phase of these operations in 2009. Southridge Enterprises is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.southridgeethanol.com. SRDG News: August 20 - Southridge Signs $48 Million Ethanol Sales Agreement Southridge Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: SRDG) (the "Company") announced that it has entered into an ethanol sales agreement with Hong Kong based Jinsung Ho Trading Group (JHTG) for the supply of 20 million gallons of ethanol per year. Deliveries are expected to begin in October 2008. The ethanol is being sourced from Petrozilian Energia SA (PES) from Brazil. Over the last several quarters the company completed several similar ethanol sale transactions with European based buyers. However, this new transaction with JHTG is a direct result of our increased exposure from the Company's market awareness program in the Asian Pacific Rim. The Company expects this to be the first of many purchases to come from that region. AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES INCORPORATED (OTC: ASFX) "Up 9.09% in morning trading" Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/ASFX.php American Scientific Resources, Inc. manufactures and distributes medical products and supplies. The company, also known as Ulster Scientific, is based in New Paltz, New York. ASFX News: August 20 - American Scientific Resources Receives Commitment for Five Million Dollar Line of Credit American Scientific Resources, Inc. (OTC: ASFX) announced that the Company has received a commitment for a line of credit of up to five million dollars with Ashford Finance, Inc., a prominent New York based corporate financing entity. The multi-million dollar line of credit must be strictly used for Purchase Order and Accounts Receivable financing for the Company's subsidiary, Kidz-Med, Inc., a leading provider of innovative health and safety devices for children. An additional line for inventory financing is also in process, which will enhance Kidz-Med's operational cash position. Dr. Christopher F. Tirotta, CEO of American Scientific Resources, Inc. said, "With the financing in place, we are truly looking forward to having financial stability, giving confidence to our current and future vendors. Immediately, we intend to use the credit for PO financing without incurring dilution. Being this has nothing to do with equity, the line of credit is designed to enhance our cash position as we strive to bring other innovative products to the US market. Coupled with our recent announcement about supplying the world's largest baby retailer, this is a major step forward for ASFX." American Scientific Resources and Kidz-Med will announce additional financing news as warranted. ABOUT ASHFORD FINANCE, INC. Ashford Finance is a specialized finance company based in New York, providing creative short-term transactional financing for importers, exporters and other short-term borrowers who have challenges in securing bank financing. Ashford specializes in all aspects of Trade Financing from providing Purchase Order Financing of up to 100% of cost, addressing all the Letter of Credit needs of our customers, to Factoring and financing of receivables. ABOUT AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES, INC. American Scientific Resources, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative health and safety products through its Kidz-Med, Inc. and Heart Smart System, Inc. Kidz-Med distributes unique health and safety-related pediatric products, including the Kidz-Med Thermofocus 5-in-1, the world's first clinical non-contact thermometer. Heart Smart System supplies nutraceutical supplements developed to aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. 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