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Our Subscribers Knew Did You?? IVFH,VSYM,BROE,BLTA,SKNY,GDTI(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) STOCK MARKETING INC PRESENTS : (OTCBB: IVFH) Innovative Food Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB: VSYM) View Systems, Inc., (OTCBB: BROE) Baron Energy, Inc., (OTCBB: BLTA) Baltia Air Lines, Inc., (OTCBB: SKNY) Skinny Nutritional Corp., (OTCBB: GDTI) Guardian Technologies International, 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: IVFH - Innovative Food Holdings, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Innovative Food Holdings Announces Record Monthly Sales for October Management Comments on Significantly Improved 3rd Quarter Operating Results NAPLES, FL, Nov 24, 2009 -- Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: IVFH), a marketer and purveyor of high quality gourmet food products throughout the United States to professional chefs and to the gourmet consumer market, announced today record sales for the month of October. Sales in October were approximately $745,000; this sales number represents the best month of sales in Innovative Food Holdings' operating history. "We continue to sell the highest quality gourmet food products and customers are responding," said Sam Klepfish, Innovative Food Holdings' CEO. "We are seeing strength in both the retail and foodservice side of our business and we are thrilled to be able to announce a record month of sales for the month of October. Although, the company does not typically report monthly sales numbers, we felt that reporting record sales, in the economically challenging restaurant and hospitality industry, was a unique achievement for the company." Mr. Klepfish continued, "Innovative Food Holdings' monthly record sales is especially notable as it comes after the company reported record 3rd quarter revenues of $1,891,316 for the 3rd quarter ended September 30, and reported a significant turnaround in quarterly operating profit by reporting record operating profit of $79,181 as compared to an operating loss of $112,032 for the comparable quarter a year ago. We believe that the strong operating results, reported in historically difficult economic times for the industry in which we operate, are a result of the synergies of leveraging Innovative Food Holdings' core gourmet platform across a variety of selling channels and we believe are a further indication of the core strength of the company's offerings." Innovative Food Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is in the business of marketing and selling high quality gourmet food. Food Innovations, Inc., in partnership with one of the largest Foodservice distributors in the Unites States, provides the highest quality gourmet food products to professional chefs throughout the United States. To learn more, visit the Food Innovations website at www.foodinno.com. Food Innovations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: VSYM - View Systems, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! View Systems' Product Partner, Belcom, Announces Orders From Saudi Arabia, India, Bangladesh and the UAE BALTIMORE, Md., Nov 24, 2009 -- View Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VSYM), a security and tele-data solutions provider, announced today that the company's leading authorized and exclusive international dealer and business partner, Belcom, a Belhasa International Company, has received a second round of orders for ViewScan units and other View Systems products from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, India and the United Arab Emirates. The orders have been placed by a mixture of government and corporate clientele. ViewScan is fast becoming the choice screening system, both domestically and internationally. It's a computer-based system that can scan up to 1200 people per hour. As a person passes through the portal, a photograph is taken and stored on the laptop computer that comes with the unit. Threat objects are visually located on the computer screen and an audible alert can be set to sound. The ViewScan produces no harmful emissions so it's safe for everyone. Belcom is an authorized and exclusive international dealer and business partner of View Systems. Belcom represents View Systems' products in the Middle East, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Yemen. Belcom is a subsidiary of the Belhasa Group of Companies, a trusted security and services firm with proven performance throughout the Middle East and Africa. Belcom is one of the fastest growing security services companies in the Middle East today. Belcom's corporate headquarters is based in Dubai, UAE with field offices located throughout the MENA region. (Source: www.belcom.ae). Belcom's team has an impressive track record of successfully completing projects for clients regardless of location, specifically with ViewScan units currently placed in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, India and Pakistan. Gautham Belthur, General Manager of Belcom, states, "There is a phenomenal amount of interest from various sectors for the ViewScan units. We have been receiving inquiries from all over the Middle East, Africa and Asia regions. The most pleasing fact is that not only sensitive government institutions, but also corporate entities, prefer the ViewScan over traditional metal detectors for their security needs. The product has received a huge thumbs-up from all our clients and they are delighted to see top-notch technology and service from Belcom. Armed with such a positive initial response, we expect to move quantities of more than 200 units by the end of 2010." About View Systems: View Systems, Inc. manufactures and installs weapons detection identification systems, video management platforms and tele-data communication networks targeted towards correctional facilities, schools, courthouses, government agencies, event and sports venues, and commercial businesses. More information can be found on the website at www.viewsystems.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: BROE - Baron Energy, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Baron Energy Enters Into Non-Binding Agreement to Acquire Oil and Gas Assets HOUSTON, Nov 24, 2009 -- Baron Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:BROE) ("Baron"), an independent oil and gas company, today announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding with an established oil and gas operator with producing assets located in Texas. The non-binding memorandum of understanding ("MOU") is intended to set out the general conditions for an acquisition of the target company's working interest, including all associated equipment and property rights, in oil and gas fields located in Henderson and Navarro Counties, Texas in exchange for shares of the Company's restricted common stock. Under the terms of the MOU, the parties will complete relevant investigations and due diligence with respect to each other's assets, liabilities and corporate structure before November 30, 2009, with the expectation of entering into a binding agreement before December 31, 2009. Closing is not expected to occur before January 31, 2010. Terms of the deal were not initially disclosed. Management Comments Mr. Michael Maguire, Chief Executive Officer of Baron Energy, said, "We are conducting due diligence at this time and are excited at the potential to bring this opportunity to Baron. The acquisition of this asset would be a great boost to the company." Information on Baron Energy can be found on www.baronenergy.com About Baron Energy Baron Energy (OTCBB:BROE) is an independent oil and gas exploration and development company with assets in the prolific oil-producing region of North Texas and a significant acreage position along the Texas Gulf Coast. Baron's strategy is to grow production and reserves through low-risk, low-cost exploitation and development combined with higher risk exploration drilling in prospects that have the potential for significant hydrocarbon discoveries. This will be supplemented with acquisitions of underdeveloped properties that complement its core properties. Baron intends to focus its efforts on the development and utilization of its South Texas property primarily through joint ventures with industry partners. In addition, the company will continue taking advantage of low-risk opportunities on its existing acreage while continuing to consider exploratory opportunities by applying technology and capital to deeper zones with significant upside potential. In conjunction, Baron will pursue accretive acquisitions in core areas. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: BLTA - Baltia Air Lines, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Baltia Air Lines Takes Delivery of Boeing 747 JAMAICA, N.Y., Nov 24, 2009 -- Baltia Air Lines, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BLTA) announced today the company has taken delivery of its first Boeing 747 aircraft. Baltia's Executive Vice President Mr. Russell Thal stated, "Baltia is extremely pleased to make this announcement. The purchase of the aircraft, which was paid for in full, is a major event for us. To date, Baltia Air Lines has no debt, and we intend to expand our fleet using revenues generated once we start flight operations." About Baltia Baltia Air Lines, Inc. is a New York corporation with base of operations in Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport in New York. Today, after JetBlue and Virgin America, Baltia Air Lines is the only new start-up United States Part 121 (heavy jet operator) airline in existence that has received Department of Transportation approval. Baltia's goal is to become the leading U.S. airline in the trans-Atlantic market between the major U.S. cities and capital cities of Eastern Europe, including Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Baltia intends to provide high quality three-class passenger service, and reliable cargo and mail transportation. Baltia plans to begin their foreign scheduled air transportation as the only U.S. airline, connecting directly, two of the world's most prominent cities -- New York and St. Petersburg. For more information on Baltia visit the company web site at: www.Baltia.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: SKNY - Skinny Nutritional Corp.) LATEST NEWS!! Skinny Nutritional Corp. Upgrades Distribution Network with the Addition of Canada Dry Delaware Valley BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Nov 24, 2009 -- Skinny Nutritional Corp. (OTCBB: SKNY), the maker of Skinny Water(R) and a leader in the zero-calorie enhanced water category, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Pennsauken, NJ-based Canada Dry Delaware Valley. Under the agreement, Canada Dry Delaware Valley will bring Skinny Water to stores in Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Canada Dry Delaware Valley will be adding Skinny Water to its current portfolio of leading New Age and soft drink beverages, including Snapple(TM), Arizona(TM), Canada Dry(R), Sunkist(R), A&W(R), and 7-Up(R), and is distributing in an area stretching from New Jersey to Delaware. Ron Wilson, President and CEO of Skinny Nutritional Corp. stated, "This is the next step in upgrading our distribution network. Canada Dry Delaware Valley brings a sales team of 180 people for the sales and delivery of Skinny Water in the region, a significant increase in manpower over our previous distributor. They also complement our neighboring distributors to the north and west, which are also Canada Dry distributors, giving us coverage by these three distributors from the New York City metropolitan area, New Jersey, and most of Pennsylvania and Delaware. This coordinated distribution network enables us to provide excellent service to our largest retailers. We are looking forward to working with this experienced team." The Skinny Water(R) lineup features six great-tasting flavors, including Acai Grape Blueberry (Hi-Energy), Raspberry Pomegranate (Crave Control), Goji Fruit Punch (Shape), Lemonade Passionfruit (Total-V), Peach Mango Mandarin (XXX-Detox), and Orange Cranberry Tangerine (Wake Up). Every bottle of Skinny Water(R) has calcium, potassium, and EGCG and has zero calories, sugar, sodium, no preservatives, with all natural colors and flavors. ABOUT SKINNY NUTRITIONAL CORP. Headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., Skinny Nutritional Corp. is the creator of Skinny Water(R), a zero-calorie, zero-sugar, zero-sodium and zero-preservative enhanced water. Skinny Water comes in six great tasting flavors that include Acai Grape Blueberry, Goji Fruit Punch, Peach Mango Mandarin, Raspberry Pomegranate, Orange Cranberry Tangerine and Lemonade Passionfruit. Skinny Nutritional Corp. also expects to launch additional branded products, including Skinny Tea(R), and other Skinny branded beverages. For more information, visit www.SkinnyWater.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: GDTI - Guardian Technologies International, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Explosives Detection Technology Could Reduce Mammography False Positives and Unnecessary Biopsies HERNDON, VA, Nov 24, 2009 -- Guardian Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB: GDTI) -- A recent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force report suggests that while mammograms save lives, they also lead to unnecessary additional procedures. Experts suggest that the problem with mammography is that improvements are needed to reduce false positives and increase accuracy. As mammography has advanced from film-based imaging to digital imaging, the digital images provide greater levels of detail, revealing areas of interest that previously weren't visible -- and containing far more information than the human eye can possibly see or interpret. While annual mammography is a reliable, cost-effective technology for screening, many mammograms are difficult to interpret and can lead to misreads. Misreads can be categorized into false negatives (failure to identify cancer) and false positives (interpret non-cancer as cancer). The reasons for missed breast cancers on mammograms include cancer existence in dense breast tissue, cancer hidden behind normal anatomic structure, lack of prior comparative mammograms, or failure of the cancer to visualize on the mammogram. Digital mammography has been shown in National Institute of Health-sponsored DMIST clinical trials to be an improvement when compared to screening film in detection and differentiation of cancer in dense breasts. But it can lead to false positives, which cause patient anxiety, and these unnecessary and additional diagnostic procedures may result in increased radiation exposure, complications associated with biopsy and unnecessary financial burdens. Dr. Randall Brodsky, Radiologist, SMH Radiology Associates, PA, believes that routine mammograms are an important tool in the fight against breast cancer for women, but improvements are needed. "Mammography is a great screening tool, but can be less sensitive in cases such as with dense breasts," Dr. Brodsky stated. "We are seeing more detail in digital images, which frequently leads us to call for further examination. Currently, performing an additional procedure to help make a decision is the right course of action. However, more sophisticated and information-rich software applications that can enhance sensitivity and categorize areas of interest could be very useful in assisting us to make decisions so that we can help eliminate extra views and reduce patient callbacks. Reducing unnecessary procedures is less stressful for patients and assists us to more efficiently use healthcare resources." Image analysis technologies have not, however, kept pace with the improvements in image quality and have failed to provide the additional information that would enable radiologists to fully interpret all these areas of interest. This leads to more uncertainty in the clinical diagnostic process and often prompts unnecessary costly biopsies or other procedures to rule out breast cancer. Fortunately, Guardian Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB: GDTI) has developed and independently tested advanced digital imaging analysis technology platforms potentially capable of addressing issues in breast cancer detection. The direct digital imaging systems that are coming online provide the opportunity to use new image processing approaches to extract better information from the imaging data. "Eliminating routine mammograms for women under 50 is short-sighted. There are better ways to solve the cost and accuracy issues," Dr. Brodsky stated emphatically. "Advances in imaging analysis software show promise to significantly improve screening accuracy -- likely at a much lower cost than additional procedures, such as biopsies, and certainly at a far less human cost than the trauma associated with performing those procedures." Guardian Technologies believes its Signature Mapping(TM) image analysis platform, having successfully completed clinical trials in South Africa for tuberculosis diagnosis, and PinPoint(TM), its independently tested and validated explosives detection software, could be important technological aids in breast cancer detection. Signature Mapping and PinPoint's transformational approach synthesizes new digital information to produce textural, morphological, topological, boundary and gradient features and other values that aid classification of areas of interest within images. "Signature Mapping extracts unseen, clinically valuable image data from digital images to better visualize, characterize, and identify various clinical materials, such as diseased from non-diseased tissues," said Bill Donovan, Guardian Technologies' President & COO. "We have already undertaken preliminary research and development efforts in the area of mammography. Based on our internal results and observations, we believe Signature Mapping holds the potential to enhance and visualize regions of interest to make mammograms easier for radiologists to interpret. While the technology and early results are promising for mammography, we have primarily focused our limited resources on explosives detection and the diagnosis of TB -- the world's second leading cause of death, with an estimated 2 million deaths annually." Guardian Technologies recently concluded a successful Phase I clinical trial with the South African Government's National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS). The breakthrough application significantly boosted the efficiency, accuracy, consistency and speed of TB diagnosis, and removes most of the human limitations that currently hamper diagnosis of TB. Guardian has been invited to return for Phase II (final phase) clinical trials in early 2010. About Guardian Technologies International: Guardian Technologies uses high-performance imaging technologies and advanced analytics to create integrated information management products and services. Currently, the company offers products and services for use in disease detection and airport security. By automating the processing of large quantities of graphic, numeric, and textual data, Guardian allows organizations to more efficiently detect, extract, analyze or effectively act upon the information. Guardian's solutions are designed to improve the quality and speed of decision-making and enhance organizational productivity and accuracy. Founded in 2003, Guardian is publicly traded on Nasdaq as GDTI. 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