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We Would Love To Tell You We Told You So!! Sign Up For The Hottest Free Newsletter Now!! MTCH: "MATECH Performs EFS Testing on Bridges for Federal Highway Administration"(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) STOCK MARKETING INC PRESENTS : (OTCBB: MTCH) Matech Corp., (OTCBB: LTUS) Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (OTCBB: ESYM) EcoSystem Corp., (OTCBB: NNVC) NanoViricides, Inc., (PINKSHEETS: BCLE) Bio-Clean International, Inc., (PINKSHEETS: MDGC) MediaG3, Inc. www.StockMarketingInc.com To sign up for our free Profiles & Alerts :: visit http://www.StockMarketingInc.com email us!! [email protected] or call 1-866-583-8960 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: MTCH - Matech Corp.) LATEST NEWS!! MATECH Performs EFS Testing on Bridges for Federal Highway Administration LOS ANGELES, CA, Nov 16, 2009 -- MATECH Corp. (OTCBB: MTCH) (www.matechcorp.com) is pleased to announce that it will perform services on bridges for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) during the remainder of 2009 and 2010. MATECH will utilize its leading technology, the Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS) System, in these inspections as part of the FHWA's federally mandated Steel Bridge Testing Program (SBTP) Phase II. MATECH's EFS System is the only nondestructive method able to detect growing cracks in bridges as small as 0.01 inches. A major agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the FHWA is responsible for ensuring that America's roads and highways continue to be the safest and most technologically advanced. The FHWA provides financial and technical support to them for constructing, improving, and preserving America's highway system. The agency is provided an annual budget of more than $30 billion. This effort, set to commence the coming weeks, will involve a week's worth of fieldwork, as well as subsequent analysis and reporting. Results will provide the bridge owner with invaluable information about the growth activity of the cracks in the bridge structural steel members, as well as the efficacy of repairs already completed on the structures. MATECH has a proven track record of saving bridge owners money through improving bridge management and public safety with its cutting edge technology, the EFS System. Through eliminating subjectivity of inspections for cracking in bridge members (the FHWA has stated that 90% of these cracks are missed with visual inspection), MATECH is helping to eliminate wasted funds by prioritizing repairs and verifying their effectiveness immediately. "We are very pleased to be continuing this effort with the FHWA," said Robert M. Bernstein, CEO of MATECH. "Results of this Steel Bridge Testing Program will be invaluable to the industry. We anticipate that the results of the program will represent yet another example of the effectiveness and inherent value of our EFS technology." About MATECH MATECH Corp, founded in 1983, is an engineering, research and development company based in Los Angeles, CA. The Company specializes in technologies to measure microscopic fractures in metal structures. MATECH is now marketing its patented Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS) and other advanced crack-detection technologies to bridge asset managers, railroad companies, and governmental agencies across the United States and internationally. To learn more, please visit: www.matechcorp.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: LTUS - Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Results BEIJING, Nov 16, 2009 -- Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LTUS) ("Lotus" or the "Company") a growing developer and producer of prescriptions drugs and licensed national seller of pharmaceutical products in the People's Republic of China, today reported third-quarter 2009 net earnings were $5.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with $3.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in 2008. Net revenues were $14.5 million during the third quarter of 2009, compared with $16.7 million in the third quarter of 2008. The third quarter was highlighted by continued strong performance in the Company's wholesale business. Profitability increased due to increased sales demand and successful cost-reduction actions. Third-Quarter 2009 Results -- Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, were $6.0 million, compared with EBIT of $3.7 million during the same period in 2008. -- EBIT was $15.3 million for the first nine months of 2009, compared with EBIT of $7.8 million during the same period of 2008. -- Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues was 59 percent in the third quarter of 2009, compared with 51 percent in the same period of 2008. -- Selling expenses were $1.9 million, less than for the same period in 2008. "I'm pleased with our strong third-quarter results," said Dr. Zhong Yi Liu, chairman and chief executive officer. "By slowing down our buildup of new manufacturing facility in Inner Mongolia, we have set our priority in improving our operational efficiency in Beijing by preparing for moving the separated operation units into one single location. We will maintain our focus on improving operation efficiency and maintaining client relationships, and believe we will finish the year well-positioned to enter 2010." Outlook Lotus believes it is on track to meet its earnings guidance for 2009. The Company improved its cash position in the third quarter, which stood at $2.6 million as of September 30th, 2009, as compared to $1.3 million as of December 31, 2008. In the wholesale segment which accounted for 80% of net revenues in the third quarter, the Company believes demand will continue to increase given the increases in distributor and product offerings, as well as increasing demand from existing distributors. In response to market conditions, unit average price of wholesale drugs in this segment decreased to follow deflation in raw material costs from the beginning of this year. As a result of our success in reducing purchase prices for drugs we sell but produced by third parties, prices we offer to our distributors have reduced and remained stable since the beginning of 2009, indirectly increasing incentives for them to promote our drugs. In addition, our cost reductions have proven to be effective as we managed to reduce selling expenses by reducing commissions paid to our sales representatives. Offsetting the impact of a 42% decrease in average unit selling price resulted in higher sales volume by 39% in the past nine months. The impact of these combined efforts resulted in EBIT margin in this quarter being 41%, compared to 22% in the same period last year. In the retail segment which accounted for 19% of net revenues in the third quarter, although there was a 4% decrease from the same period last year, Lotus believes the demand for drugs treating influenza is expected to increase through the remainder of 2009 due to the upcoming of influenza season. About Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( http://www.lotuspharma.com ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: ESYM - EcoSystem Corp.) LATEST NEWS!! EcoSystem Closes Equity Financing NEW YORK, Nov 13, 2009 -- EcoSystem Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ESYM) today announced its closing on the sale of EcoSystem preferred stock and warrants to purchase EcoSystem common stock to three investment funds for $13 million. The new investment is in addition to the $76 million equity financing completed by EcoSystem in August 2009. The new investment funds will be held with the proceeds of the $76 million financing in a restricted EcoSystem account and will be available for use according to the use of proceeds schedule and other conditions specified in the agreements. EcoSystem will use the investment proceeds to acquire distressed renewable fuel production facilities and other strategically-compatible assets, and to develop and integrate EcoSystem's Cellulosic Corn(TM) technologies into EcoSystem's planned production facilities. EcoSystem's goal is to achieve an annualized renewable fuel production rate of 500 million gallons per year within three years, and to demonstrate market leadership by using its technologies to refine more fuel out of corn for less cost on reduced energy consumption and carbon emitted. Detailed information regarding this investment is available online at www.eco-system.com in EcoSystem's November 13, 2009 Form 8K. Cellulosic Corn(TM) The corn ethanol industry contributed over $65 billion to the GDP by offsetting 7% of America's fossil fuel needs in 2008. EcoSystem intends to prove that corn has much more to add. EcoSystem's view is that the established first generation corn ethanol infrastructure is the only practical pathway in North America to cost-effectively increase the production and use of carbon-neutral biofuels on globally-meaningful scales. To accomplish this in a competitive and environmentally superior way, the installed base of first generation corn ethanol facilities will need to evolve to achieve significantly improved production efficiencies. EcoSystem intends to do just that, and to become a leading low cost and low carbon producer of renewable fuels by leveraging its technology portfolio to acquire and upgrade corn ethanol facilities into increased financial and environmental sustainability while facilitating the convergence of cellulosic and corn ethanol. EcoSystem's portfolio of patented and patent-pending Cellulosic Corn(TM) technologies are designed to achieve the following key goals: -- Increase the net energy balance of biofuel derived from corn; -- Increase profitability of corn ethanol; -- Decrease amount of petroleum burned to make corn derived biofuel; -- Increase the nutritional content of corn ethanol co-products; -- Reduce, reuse and recycle the carbon emissions of corn ethanol production; -- Diversify the biomass mix accepted and produced by traditional corn ethanol facilities; -- Decrease the commodity and financial risk profile of corn ethanol; -- Standardize corn-friendly cellulosic technology by building on the existing corn ethanol complex; and, -- Enhance the competitive positioning of corn ethanol in the domestic and global markets. About EcoSystem Corporation EcoSystem's ambition is to become a leading low cost and low carbon producer of renewable fuels by acquiring and upgrading existing corn ethanol facilities with technologies designed to increase the yield and to reduce the energy consumption and carbon intensity of refining fuel out of corn. Additional information is available online at www.eco-system.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: NNVC - NanoViricides, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! NanoViricides, Inc. to Present at the Nano and Green Tech 2009 Conference being held in conjunction with ChemShow 2009 WEST HAVEN, Conn., Nov 16, 2009 -- NanoViricides, Inc. (OTC BB: NNVC.OB) (the "Company"), announced today that the Company's President, Anil R. Diwan, PhD, has been invited to give a talk at the Nano and Green Tech 2009 Conference on November 18, 2009 (http://www.chemshow.com/includes/nano.pdf). The Conference is being held in conjunction and partnership with Chem Show 2009 (http://www.chemshow.com) at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from Nov 17 through 19, 2009. Dr. Diwan will be speaking in the session entitled "The Intersection of Nanotechnology and Biology". He will focus on the nanoviricide(TM) technology platform, explaining the "Find-Encapsulate-Destroy" antiviral strategy. He will also provide a general overview of the Company's major product platform including the pan-influenza nanoviricide, FluCide((TM)), anti-HIV nanoviricide HIVCide(TM), the nanoviricide eye antiviral drug candidate, and the Herpes cold sores and genital herpes drug candidate. In addition, Dr. Diwan will discuss the Company's novel broad-spectrum nanoviricides as a low cost approach against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD's) such as Dengue viruses, Rabies virus, and Rotavirus among others. Although long thought of as a problem of developing countries in tropical climates, many of the NTD's are moving into the developed world as well. To underscore the importance of having treatments available, it was recently reported that Key West's health officials were urging people to take precautions against dengue fever. This was after survey results showed that 41 percent of local residents tested positive for antibodies associated with the disease. The survey was conducted by researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health (http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/v-print/story/1332029.html). About NanoViricides: NanoViricides, Inc. (www.nanoviricides.com) is a development stage company that is creating special purpose nanomaterials for viral therapy. The Company's novel nanoviricide(TM) class of drug candidates are designed to specifically attack enveloped virus particles and to dismantle them. The Company is developing drugs against a number of viral diseases including H1N1 swine flu, H5N1 bird flu, seasonal Influenza, HIV, oral and genital Herpes, viral diseases of the eye including EKC and herpes keratitis, Hepatitis C, Rabies, Dengue fever, and Ebola virus, among others. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (PINKSHEETS: BCLE - Bio-Clean International, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Bio-Clean International, Inc. Announces $1 Million Contract for Affiliate, Acquisition of Shares, and Name Change HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, Nov 13, 2009 -- Bio-Clean International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BCLE) (www.bio-cleanintl.com) today announced various items of interest, including: -- Receipt of $1 million contract for its affiliate to supply environmentally-safe, all-purpose cleaner to Nature of Beauty, Inc. -- Change of name to "Green Planet Services, Inc." -- Agreement to receive 3 million restricted common shares from Nature of Beauty, Inc., n/k/a Bio-Clean, Inc., for the name "Bio-Clean" James E. Shipley, President of Bio-Clean International, Inc., stated, "In August 2009, our affiliated entity, American Bio-Clean, Inc. (ABC), entered into an agreement with Nature of Beauty, Inc. (NUBY), for ABC to supply NUBY with ABC's aqueous-based, environmentally-safe, all-purpose cleaner for bottling and selling into the wholesale and retail markets by NUBY. It would be a new market for the product and a new source of revenue for ABC. We are pleased to announce that NUBY has agreed to purchase $1 million of our all-purpose cleaner, with fulfillment beginning in January, 2010." The company will change its name to "Green Planet Services, Inc." The company's board of directors and the holders of a majority of the stock have approved the name change. As of today, the company is awaiting completion of the regulatory process for its new CUSIP number and trading symbol. The company also announced that it will be selling its minority interests in Veterans Training Corporation and Veterans Asset Management to John P. Finn, which it acquired from Mr. Finn in 2008 in exchange for a return of the 400,000 shares of common stock that the company had issued to him for the interests. It is currently expected that Mr. Finn will remain a Director and officer of the company following the sales. Mr. Shipley continued, "Our Board of Directors believes that our new name, 'Green Planet Services, Inc.,' well describes our current and future business focus." Mr. Shipley continued, "The change to our name and the divestiture transactions that we are announcing today are consistent with our plan to re-focus the company on our core business of providing environmentally-safe responses to issues facing our country and the world." On October 29, 2009, the company updated its prior announcement regarding its non-binding letter of intent with NUBY for the potential sales to NUBY of American Bio-Tech Cleaning, Inc., and the rights to the name "Bio-Clean." Today, the company announces that NUBY has agreed to issue to the company 3 million shares of NUBY's common stock for the rights to the name "Bio-Clean." Although the company has not determined when or if it will sell any of the 3 million shares, distribute any of the proceeds from any sales, or distribute any of the shares as a dividend to its stockholders, if, when, and as such a distribution is permitted pursuant to all relevant corporate, securities, regulatory, and fiduciary requirements, the company set the date of this Press Release, November 13, 2009, as the relevant record date for any such distributions. The company is also announcing the cancellation of the previously announced non-binding letter of intent and the potential agreement to sell American Bio-Tech Cleaning, Inc., to NUBY. Mr. Shipley concluded, "Nature of Beauty, Inc., changed its name to Bio-Clean, Inc. (NUBY/BOCL) on October 8, 2009, without any prior notice to us or consent from us. After a series of negotiations, NUBY/BOCL has agreed to issue to us 3 million shares of its restricted common stock for the use of the Bio-Clean name." Mr. Shipley clarified, "At no time has any of our officers or directors had any ownership or other interest in NUBY/BOCL." About Bio-Clean International, Inc. Bio-Clean International, Inc. recognizes the problems facing our environment. Our exclusive, non-toxic, bio-remediation fluids provide an environmentally-safe solution. Our exclusive products and machines have been tested and shown to be in complete compliance with environment regulations, in other words, "Cleantech." We own a minority interest in American Bio-Clean Corporation (ABC) which markets and distributes our cleaning fluids and parts/weapons cleaning machines. ABC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) that is certified and meets the Federal-mandated 3% minority spending requirements. Similar mandated spending requirements adopted by most states vary from 3% to 20%. Additionally, many private sector companies have targeted goals for suppliers. For more information about Bio-Clean International, Inc., please visit our website, http://www.biocleaninternational.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (PINKSHEETS: MDGC - MediaG3, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! MediaG3, Inc. Announces the Launch of Imperial Wireless(TM) IW4G Mobile Broadband Internet Service to Las Vegas, Nevada SANTA CLARA, CA, Nov 12, 2009 -- MediaG3, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MDGC), is pleased to report the progress on the Company's developing WIMAX service roll-out strategy in the United States. MediaG3 announces that the Company's expansion plan is advancing according to expectations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recently, the Company announced a successful service launch in Portland, Keizer and Salem, Oregon, and following the initial successful launch in Boise, Idaho. This is part of the Company's 19 state market roll out of WIMAX services. The addressable market, demographics, and Company estimated revenue metrics for broadband internet services in the Las Vegas metro markets include the following: 1) Estimated Las Vegas metro market shows a potential subscriber base of 558,383. 2) Percentage of households using broadband and wireless services at 74%. 3) Available broadband and wireless subscriber base is 413,203 households. 4) With very conservative estimated market share to be captured by MediaG3 being 5%. 5) Estimating subscribers' revenues of over $1,033,000/year initially. "As part of our roll-out, we are now proud to launch IW4G WIMAX services to Las Vegas residents, businesses, students and mobile professionals the super fast mobile Internet experience they're used to having at home or the office, anywhere around town or on the go," said Val Westergard, Chairman, MediaG3, Inc. "We're pleased to provide this community a valuable new category of Internet service designed to make people's lives more enjoyable and more productive, wherever they happen to be in our coverage area." "Our WIMAX roll out strategy and plan is working very well and we have very high expectations that subscriber demand will be exceptional for our 4G services in Las Vegas much like the other markets we have reported," added Joseph L. Anzalone, MediaG3, Inc. President & COO. Mr. Anzalone added: "As we reported previously, we are moving forward aggressively in the delivery of 4G WIMAX services in markets and communities poised for strong broadband internet growth. The Las Vegas market is representative of growth markets we will be focusing our attention to serve. As you look at MediaG3's portfolio of product and services, we believe our timing is excellent to build our presence and market share throughout the United States." MediaG3's Imperial Wireless IW4G... a New Generation of WIMAX The 4G customer experience is similar to that provided by Wi-Fi, but without the short range limitations of a traditional Internet hot spot. The companies are all using a wireless 4G technology that differs from Wi-Fi called WiMAX, which provides service areas measured in miles, not feet. Further, IW4G gives you average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps.* As the Internet integrates deeper into daily life, the opportunities to stay connected and be productive are enhanced by IW4G in numerous ways: -- A busy parent who wants full Internet connectivity for kids studying or playing games in the back of the family minivan; -- A college student or retiree looking for one affordable Internet service provider to meet their needs at home, on campus and on-the-go; -- A mobile professional who is unsatisfied with the speeds and limitations of 3G modem cards or the need to seek out Wi-Fi hotspots; -- A commuter interested in working or accessing entertainment sites like Hulu or Pandora on the way home. For these and many other customers, IW4G's simple and innovative pricing provides ultimate flexibility. IW4G's mobile and residential plans can be purchased by the day or by the month, and with several no service contract options available. Home Internet service plans start at $25 per month, while mobile Internet plans start at $35 per month, or customers can purchase a convenient day pass for $10. Additional savings are available for customers by purchasing a combination of services that could include home-and-mobile or mobile-and-mobile Internet plans starting at $50 for both, or by signing up for a two-year service agreement. The dual-mode 4G/3G plan is available for just $70 per month with a two-year service agreement. Customers can find full details about pricing options, business plans and purchase the service online at www.iw4g.com, or by visiting other authorized Imperial Wireless dealers. Simply Plug-In and Go IW4G offers several simple choices for broadband connectivity. -- IW4G USB Modem and IW4G+ Mobile: Mobile users simply plug-in IW4G's compact, mobile WiMAX-enabled USB modem into their laptop to get online. The USB modem, from Motorola, is available for only $49.99 for a limited time or leased for just $4.99 per month. Customers can purchase the modem from a store or online. Customers who travel across the U.S. may purchase the CleIW4G+ mobile USB, a dual-mode (4G/3G) modem from IW4G. The dual-mode capabilities give the truly mobile user access to nationwide 3G network service whenever the IW4G service is not available. The IW4G+ mobile USB is available to lease for only $5.99 per month. -- Residential data & voice services: For residential service, IW4G offers customers a wireless high-speed modem, about the size of a small book. Customers simply plug the modem into a power outlet anywhere in their home or office and connect the modem to their PC or wireless router. This enables consumers and businesses to install high-speed Internet service without the need to schedule an appointment, drill holes in their walls, or otherwise disrupt their day. The IW4G Modem, a residential modem from Motorola, can be purchased for $69.99 for a limited time or leased for just $4.99 monthly. Residential customers can also add in-home voice service with purchase of the IW4G Voice Adapter for $15, and receive unlimited local and long distance service for just $25 per month. -- IW4G Spot: With the IW4G Spot, any existing, off-the-shelf Wi-Fi device (compatible with 802.11b/g) can connect to IW4G's mobile WiMAX network. The IW4GSpot creates a personal Wi-Fi hotspot that travels with consumers anywhere they happen to be within IW4G's mobile WiMAX service area. This $139.99 device is a portable, battery-powered router that seamlessly connects up to eight standard Wi-Fi-enabled devices (computers, mobile phones, portable gaming, consoles, cameras, etc.) to the Internet via a IW4G USB modem to access IW4G's mobile WiMAX network. The IW4G Spot is compatible with both the IW4G and IW4GG+ mobile USB dual-mode service options. -- Intel Embedded WiMAX Laptops: Numerous IW4G-compatible embedded WiMAX laptops based on Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 processor technology are now available directly from their manufacturers and through other channels. From Dell, these include the Studio 17, Studio XPS 16, Latitude E4300, Latitude E6400, Latitude E6400 ATG, Latitude E6500, Precision M2400, Precision M4400 and Vostro 1220. From Fujitsu, this includes the LifeBook P8020. WiMAX-ready laptops from Lenovo include the ThinkPad line: SL500, X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X301, T400, T500, W500, W700. From Samsung, this includes the X460 notebook as well as the NC10, the first WiMAX-enabled netbook based on the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor, available in the U.S. -- Samsung Mondi: The Samsung Mondi is a mobile, WiMAX-enabled handheld device that combines the abilities of a PC with the size and portability of a phone. About Imperial Wireless Imperial Wireless, LLC, an operating subsidiary of MediaG3, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MDGC), offers a robust suite of advanced high-speed Internet services to consumers and businesses. As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, Imperial's service, called IW4G(TM), will be available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring together an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility. Imperial's open all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings, provides unmatched network capacity to deliver next-generation broadband access. Strategic investors include Intel Capital, Comcast, Sprint, Google, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. Imperial Wireless currently provides 4G service, utilizing WiMAX technology, in sixteen markets and provides pre-WiMAX communications services in 40 markets across the U.S. and Europe. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA., additional information about Imperial Wireless and MediaG3 is available at www.mediag3.com or www.iw4g.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About StockMarketingInc.com StockMarketingInc.com is a website that profiles stocks of interest. We are not licensed brokers or financial consultants. The information here is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed to be accurate by StockMarketingInc.com. Please be advised that the information contained may or may not be complete and is solely for informational purposes only. This is not to be construed as an offer to sell, hold or the solicitation of an offer to buy. Investors are encouraged to seek opinions by their registered brokers or financial advisors after extensive due diligence is performed. 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