Energy Market Update: Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) Fully Priced At $25/Share

December 22, 2010 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) - CHK is fully priced with speculative valuation embedded into the stock price following the announcement that Carl Icahn has taken a 5.8% stake in the Company.
Mr. Miller is a longtime advocate and supporter of CHK and has published many long term favorable opinions on the Company and its operations, due primarily to management's ability to execute on attracting large capital partners to offset substantial capital production cost and structure volumetric production payments (VPP's) on natural gas production.
However, investors must do their homework on CHK and Mr. Miller has been cautious in his recommendations that shareholders stage their capital at risk in CHK over time.
Mr. Miller believes that CHK is fully priced at $25.00/share given the substantial speculative price run up following Icahn Enterprises increasing their stake to 5.8%.
As a comparison, while Dynegy Inc. was relatively easy to manhandle by investors like Icahn Enterprises, due to extremely weak management and a fragmented shareholder base, CHK is well run at the operational level, a much larger enterprise, has multiple very large joint venture partners including Total, BP, Statoil, and other who will back up the Company in any attempt to disrupt its operations and their significant investments.
Mr. Miller believes it is very premature to assume that there will be any material control play in the near term on CHK and even if Icahn Enterprises does attempt to exert some influence, it will ultimately be minimal in the near term.
CHK is facing substantial valuation issues regarding the future value of cash flows, including potential implementation of what we refer to as "environmental taxes" on its natural gas fracking operations due to concerns regarding groundwater contamination, excessive drilling across the sector for the duration of 2011 (which is beyond CHK control), substantial leverage and debt service (interest payments), and carbon emission uncertainties, which all serve to place a "hard cap" on CHK common stock price, irrespective of any activist shareholder activities or desires.
The net result is that CHK all in production cost curve looks to be positioned to rise, while the natural gas price curve is subject to continued weakness due to industry capital expenditure and drilling commitments for 2011.
These factors, when combined with the uncertainties surrounding the production decline curves of the Shale Gas leaseholds lead to a near term price cap for CHK common stock.

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GOLD BULLION DEVELOPMENT (TSX-V: GBB) APPOINTS NEW TRANSFER AGENT

Vancouver - December 22, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining stocks Newswire) - Gold Bullion Development Corp. (TSX-V: GBB) (the "Company" or "Gold Bullion") is pleased to announce that effective December 16, 2010 the Company has changed its transfer agent from CIBC Mellon Trust Company to Computershare.

With offices in Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, South Africa and the United States, over the past five years Computershare has become a global market leader in transfer agency and share registration, employee equity plans, proxy solicitation and stakeholder communications. Computershare also specializes in corporate trust services, tax voucher solutions, bankruptcy administration and a range of other diversified financial and governance services.
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About Gold Bullion Development Corp.
Gold Bullion Development Corp. is a TSX Venture listed junior natural resource company focusing on the exploration and development of mineral properties, all of which are located in Canada. The Company is currently focused on the advancement of its Granada Gold Mine Property in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, and the Castle Silver Mine Property in Gowganda, Ontario.
For more information on Gold Bullion Development Corp. (TSX-V: GBB, OTC PK: GBBFF), visit our web site: http://www.GoldBullionDevelopmentCorp.com.
Frank J. Basa"
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Morning Percentage Gainers on NASDAQ; LEGC, WTNY, CNET, BSDM

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 22, 2010 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on early morning trading on the NASDAQ.com. Top gainer out of the shoot is Legacy Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGM: LEGC), trading up over 40%.

Trading Close-Up

• Legacy Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGM: LEGC) trading at $12.29, up 3.69 (42.91%) 10:13AM EST
• Whitney Holding Corporation (NasdaqGS: WTNY) trading at 14.20, up 3.33 (30.63%) 10:18AM EST
• ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGM: CNET) trading at $4.05, up 0.49 (13.76%) 10:16AM EST
• BSD Medical Corporation (NasdaqGM: BSDM) trading at $5.03, up 0.63 (14.32%) 10:19AM EST

Market Snapshot (at time of release)

• Dow 11,533.72 +0.56 +0.00%
• NASDAQ 2,669.77 +2.16 +0.08%
• S&P 500 1,256.55 +1.95 +0.16%
• 10 Yr Bond (%) 3.3280% +0.0020
• Oil 90.60 +0.78 +0.87%

Company Snapshot: Legacy Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGM: LEGC)
Legacy Banks is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It employs approximately 189 people and has nineteen offices throughout Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York. Legacy offers Personal Banking, Mortgage Lending, Commercial Services, Insurance, Investments, Portfolio Management, Credit and Debit Card products, and Online Services.
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Oil and Gas stocks Trading Alert for December 21st; (OTCBB: AAPH), (NASDAQ:IVAN),
(NASDAQ: ATPG), (NYSE:HAL)

Point Roberts, WA –December 21, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) -
InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector research for investors, reports on actively trading oil and
gas stocks to follow for December 21, 2010 . Energy stocks in the green include NASDAQ,
NYSE, TSX and OTC Stocks. Energy investors are bullish again as analysts predict $100 oil
around the corner.

Oil and Gas Stocks to watch include American Petro-hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH), Halliburton
Company (NYSE: HAL), ATP Oil & Gas Corp. (NASDAQ: ATPG), and Ivanhoe Energy Inc.
(NASDAQ: IVAN).

Energy investors actively traded shares of Ivanhoe Energy on news of a significant natural gas
discovery at Yixin-2 well on Zitong Block in China.

Energy Sector Snapshot: (Trading at time or release)

American Petro-hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH) trading at $0.31, up 0.01 (3.33%)
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL), trading at $40.31, up 0.16 (0.40%)
ATP Oil & Gas Corp. (NASDAQ: ATPG) trading at $15.57, up 0.40 (2.64%)
Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: IVAN) trading at $2.85, up 0.31 (12.20%)

Oil and Gas Stocks News

American Petro-hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH) Recent News

American Petro-Hunter Finalizing Completion of NOJ26 Oil Well in Readiness for
Immediate Commercial Production

“SCOTTSDALE, AZ - December 13, 2010 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) – American
Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB:AAPH) ("American Petro-Hunter" or the "Company") today wishes
to announce that the Company has now reached the final stage of the ongoing well completion
program of the NOJ26 oil well at the North Oklahoma Project. The well is currently undergoing
preparations to commence commercial production.

The final stage of the completion program is underway and involves the acidization and a
light fracture stimulation of the upper Mississippi oil pay zone formation. Once the program is
concluded this week, the well will be put on pump for immediate production. Scheduling is on
track and facility infrastructure is readied for production and shipment of oil for sale.

As reported earlier, NOJ26 encountered a 40 foot oil pay zone in the Mississippi formation.
The Company and operator are encouraged by data at two analog wells producing from the
same formation less than 1/2 mile away which have cumulatively yielded 46,000 barrels of oil
and .75 BCF gas to date. It is anticipated that NOJ26 will produce an early flash of oil greater
than 100 barrels per day followed by a period of well stabilization. The true test of the well and
its subsequent flow rates will be based on the actual quantity of oil sent to the tanks over the
upcoming weeks and months ahead.”
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Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: IVAN)

Recent News:

Ivanhoe Energy announces significant natural gas discovery at Yixin-2 well on Zitong
Block in China
“CALGARY, Dec. 21 , David Dyck, President and Chief Operating Officer of Ivanhoe Energy
Inc. (TSX:IE. ), Robert Friedland, Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Energy's China-focused subsidiary,
Sunwing Energy Ltd., and Gerry Moench, President of Sunwing, today announced a significant
gas discovery at Sunwing's Yixin-2 well in Southwest China.

Gas from the well flowed at rates of up to 13 million cubic feet per day, and averaged 9 to 10
million cubic feet per day during the initial 24-hour test period. Gas is flowing from the Xu-4
Formation, a well established gas-producing formation in the region.

"We're very pleased with these initial flow rates," Mr. Dyck said. "The rates recorded from the
Xu-4 Formation demonstrate the discovery's strong potential and are incentive for Sunwing
to continue with further development of the Xu-4 formation, and other structures in the Zitong
Block."

Following initial flow and pressure tests, the well has now been shut-in for pressure build-up.

Sunwing's 659,840-acre (1,031-square-mile) Zitong Block is in the Sichuan Province; the oldest
and one of the most productive gas-producing regions in China. Sinopec and PetroChina have
made significant gas discoveries from the Xu-2, Xu-4 and Permian formations in adjacent blocks.”
Full News at: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Ivanhoe-Energy-announces-prnews-
3064802112.html?x=0&.v=24

Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL)
Recent News:
Halliburton Confirms Agreement to Settle with Federal Government of Nigeria
“Halliburton announced today the resolution of the previously disclosed investigation by the
Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) arising out of allegations of improper payments to
government officials in Nigeria in connection with the construction and subsequent expansion by
a joint venture known as TSKJ of a natural gas liquefaction project on Bonny Island, Nigeria, in
which Halliburton's former subsidiary KBR, Inc. had an approximate 25 percent interest.”
Full Article: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Halliburton-Confirms-bw-1474652721.html?
x=0&.v=1
About Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL)
Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services
to the energy industry. With more than 55,000 employees in approximately 70 countries, the
company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir –
from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation,
well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field. Visit the
company’s website at www.halliburton.com.

ATP Oil & Gas Corp. (NASDAQ: ATPG)
About ATP Oil & Gas Corp. (NASDAQ: ATPG): ATP Oil & Gas is focused on development and
production of oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea. The company trades
publicly as ATPG on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. For more information about ATP Oil &
Gas Corporation, visit www.atpog.com.

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TSX Top Percent Gainers; (TSX: IE.WT, TBP.WT, MTM, NLN, WEF)

Energy stock, Ivanhoe Energy Inc Stock and Warrants up on News of Natural Gas Discovery

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 21, 2010 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor
research portal for independent investors, reports on TSX active traders in mid morning trading.
At the time of the release, the S&P/TSX Composite Index was up at 13,291.76 and the S&P/TSX
Venture Composite Index was up, at 2,147.49.

One of the top percentage leaders , Ivanhoe Energy Inc. Warrants, announced news of a
significant natural gas discovery.

Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (IE.WT), trading at $0.550, up 0.150 37.50%
IVANHOE ENERGY (Toronto: IE.TO ) trading at $2.9, up 0.31 (11.97%)
T. Boone Pickens Energy Fund (TBP.WT) trading at $0.020, up 0.005 33.33%
Mitec Telecom Inc. (MTM), trading at $0.060, up 0.015 33.33%
NeuLion, Inc. (NLN), trading at $0.600, up 0.125 26.32%
Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF) trading at $0.800, up 0.140 21.21%

Market Snapshot (at time of release)

Commodities - USD Contract Last Change % Change
Gold 1,385.10 -1.00 -0.07%
Silver 29.35 -0.005 -0.02%
Copper 4.28 0.0705 1.68%
Crude Oil 89.72 0.35 0.39%
Natural Gas 4.17 -0.087 -2.04%
Coal 73.22 N/A N/A

Company Snapshot: Ivanhoe Energy (TSX: IE, NASDAQ: IVAN) News:

Energy Stocks; Ivanhoe Energy (TSX: IE, NASDAQ: IVAN), announces significant natural gas
discovery at Yixin-2 well on Zitong Block in China

Initial flow rates of up to 13 million cubic feet per day recorded

CALGARY - December 21, 2010 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) - David Dyck, President
and Chief Operating Officer of Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (TSX: IE, NASDAQ: IVAN), Robert Friedland,
Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Energy's China-focused subsidiary, Sunwing Energy Ltd., and Gerry
Moench, President of Sunwing, today announced a significant gas discovery at Sunwing's Yixin-2
well in Southwest China.

Gas from the well flowed at rates of up to 13 million cubic feet per day, and averaged 9 to
10 million cubic feet per day during the initial 24-hour test period. Gas is flowing from the Xu-
4 Formation, a well established gas-producing formation in the region. Full news: http://
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Mining Stocks; AMI Resources Inc. (TSX.V:AMU) - Second tranche of Private Placement closed

Vancouver, B.C. - December 21, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire) - The Company (AMI Resources Inc. - TSX-V Symbol AMU) has closed the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of Units of the corporation (refer to news release dated October 25, 2010 and November 24, 2010) for additional gross proceeds of $301,500 through the issuance of 2,010,000 Units at a price of $0.15 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the company and one-half share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one common share at an exercise price of $0.25 per share, at any time prior to December 10, 2011. If after April 10th, 2011 the common shares of the Issuer close at a price in excess of $0.50 for 10 consecutive days, then the expiry date of the warrants will be accelerated to the date that is 30 days after notice of the new expiry date is provided to the holders of the warrants.

The company has paid a 7% cash commission and granted 7% Finders Options. Each Finders Option is exercisable into Units of the company at the price of $0.15 per Unit, until December 10th, 2011. Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half warrant exercisable under the same terms and conditions as offered under the non-brokered private placement.
The Company closed the initial tranche for gross proceeds in the amount of $1,198,500 though the issuance of 7,990,000 Units on November 24th, 2010. Upon completion of the second tranche the Company has issued a total of 10,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of $1,500,000. All securities issued under the first tranche will be subject to resale restrictions until March 22, 2011 and securities issued under the second tranche of this non-brokered private placement will be subject to resale restrictions that expire on April 10th 2011.
The company intends to use the net proceeds to continue the exploration and development of its Sirba Gold Project in Niger and the North Ashanti Gold Project in Ghana. Newmont has recently completed a drilling program on the company's Anuoro license in Ghana and results will be released upon receipt from Newmont. The Anuoro License covers 126 sq km on the Ashanti Shear and is approximately 25 km to the northwest of Newmont's Akyem +8 million ounce gold deposit. Newmont has the option to earn up to a 75% interest in the Anuoro license by spending US$4 million in exploration expenditures and property payments.
Drilling has commenced on the priority targets at the Sirba Gold Project, which borders Semafo's Samira Hill Mine in Niger. The Company by spending $1.5 million over a three-year period is earning a 51% interest in the Sirba Gold Project from Golden Star Resources Ltd.
We seek safe harbour.
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Morning Movers on NASDAQ; LCRD, MATK, XOMA, AMED, TBAC

Investors get Green for Christmas; LCRD up 39%, MATK up over 35%

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 21, 2010 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor
research portal for independent investors, reports on early morning trading on the NASDAQ.com.
The top five gainers as of early morning trading include: LCRD, MATK, XOMA, AMED and TBAC.

Trading Close-Up
LaserCard Corporation (NasdaqGM: LCRD ) trading at$6.20, up1.75 (39.21%) 10:36AM EST
Martek Biosciences Corporation (NasdaqGS: MATK ) trading at $31.59, up 8.23 (35.23%)
10:43AM EST
XOMA Ltd.(NasdaqGM: XOMA ) trading at$2.99, up 0.61 (25.63%) 10:45AM EST
Amedisys Inc (NasdaqGS: AMED ) trading at $31.96, up 2.73 (9.34%) 10:45AM EST
Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc.(NasdaqGM: TBAC ) trading at $2.86, up 0.10 (3.62%) 10:03AM
EST

Market Snapshot (at time of release)
Dow 11,522.94 +44.81 +0.39%
Nasdaq 2,661.54 +11.98 +0.45%
S&P 500 1,252.61 +5.53 +0.44%
10 Yr Bond (%) 3.3380% -0.0110
Oil 89.54 +0.17 +0.19%
Gold 1,382.30 -3.20 -0.23%

Company Snapshot: Hot news for LCRD –

LaserCard Corporation to be Acquired by ASSA ABLOY
LaserCard to join the HID Global business unit to expand solutions for the Secure Identity Market

December 20th -
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.---- LaserCard Corporation (NASDAQ:LCRD , a leading provider of
secure ID solutions, today announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement
to be acquired by ASSA ABLOY AB, at a price of $6.25 per share through a cash tender offer.
The total transaction value is approximately $80 million. This per share price represents a
premium of approximately 38% over the closing price of LaserCard shares on December 17,
2010 and a premium of 42% over the 20-day average of closing prices. LaserCard will become
part of ASSA ABLOY’s HID Global business with LaserCard’s secure identity products, solutions
and services complementing HID Global’s identity solution offering.

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NASDAQ Top 5 Gainers; ICGN, ARNA, KUTV, EDAP, ALLB


POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 20, 2010 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal, reports on the top 5 gainers on the NASDAQ.com as of mid day trading .
The NASDAQ was up over 15 points at the time of the release.  Top 5 gainers include: ICGN, ARNA, KUTV, EDAP, and ALLB.
Alliance Bancorp, Inc. of Penns (NasdaqGM: ALLB ) trading at $8.50, up 1.00 (13.33%) 12:16PM EST
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ARNA ) trading at $2.02, up 0.37 (22.42%) 2:18PM EST
EDAP TMS S.A. (NasdaqGM: EDAP) trading at $5.78, up 0.60 (11.58%) 2:01PM EST
Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: KUTV ) trading at $6.20, up 0.72 (13.14%) 1:29PM EST
Icagen, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ICGN ) trading at $2.08, up 0.63 (43.45%) 2:12PM EST
Market Snapshot (at time of release)
Dow 11,504.59 +12.68 +0.11% 
NASDAQ 2,658.66 +15.69 +0.59% 
S&P 500 1,249.91 +6.00 +0.48% 
10 Yr Bond (%) 3.3220% -0.0080 
Oil 88.66 +0.65 +0.74%
Gold 1,386.50 +7.90 +0.57%

Biotech Company Snapshot:
About Arena Pharmaceuticals
Arena is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors, an important class of validated drug targets, in four major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, central nervous system, inflammatory and metabolic diseases. Arena's most advanced drug candidate, lorcaserin, is intended for weight management. Arena's wholly owned subsidiary, Arena Pharmaceuticals GmbH, has granted Eisai Inc. exclusive rights to market and distribute lorcaserin in the United States following FDA approval of the New Drug Application for lorcaserin.
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MicroCap Investor Blog; A Rose By Any Other Name

One of the most important decisions corporate founders make at the start of their venture is naming the company. A good name resonates with customers and investors and conveys something solid and unique about the business and its leaders' vision.
In microcap land it's no surprise that companies often take poetic license when naming, which is clearly an attempt compensate for certain deficiencies. But larger firms are often just as guilty for using excessive flair or futuristic names.
This FT.com article, Equity X factor often spells exasperation, examines companies using a particular letter. "Investing legend Peter Lynch once warned that 'a flashy name in a mediocre company attracts investors and gives them a false sense of security', and he specifically cautions against buying stocks that have an x in their name."

The reporter put Lynch's advise to the test by reviewing 109 stocks in the Wilshire 5000 index that either begin or end with an x, or both. He found that less than half of them made a profit in the past year and that they trade at 29 times trailing earnings versus 18 for the entire index and are twice as volatile on average.
The x factor goes beyond just merely frothy valuations. We're reminded about two classic fiascos: Bre-X and Solv-X, which both ended very badly for all concerned.
Several years ago I read "Running Money", a book by hedge fund manager Andy Kessler in which he tells about his price-name rule. The lesson is simple: "Never invest in a company with the target price for the stock in the name of the company." With tongue-in-cheek, he lists Uni-Phase, Liber-8, Take-2. My favorite is NetZero.
Lynch's warning about flashy names should serve as a red flag, particularly for small, speculative companies, which are bound to take a tragic turn.
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Josh Levine has 25 years of senior-level experience in analyzing technology trends and investing in top-performing micro- and small-cap stocks. He excels at assessing management teams and evaluating new innovations and their impact on corporate valuations.
In 2002 he joined independent investment-research boutique ChangeWave Research, where he was editor of ChangeWave MicroCap Investor since 2004, becoming Levine's MicroCap Investor in 2010. He has been editor of the flagship ChangeWave Investing since 2007.
Levine is also senior analyst for ChangeWave Research. Through its survey network comprised of 25,000 members, ChangeWave tracks the rate of change in corporate and consumer demand trends and provides the results through an institutional research subscription service. Its macroeconomic research is among the best on Wall Street.
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Morning NASDAQ Gainers; IGOI, KUTV.SYPR,APSG, PENX

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 20, 2010 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor
research portal, reports on early morning gainers on the NASDAQ.com. Stocks on the move in
early trading included IGOI, KUTV.SYPR,APSG and PENX.

iGo, Inc(NasdaqGM: IGOI ) trading at $3.5399, up.2899 (8.92%)
Ku6 Media Co., Ltd.(NasdaqGM: KUTV ) trading at $6.03, up 0.55 (10.04%) 10:28AM EST
Sypris Solutions, Inc.(NasdaqGM: SYPR ) trading at $4.10 , up 0.56 (15.82%) 10:09AM EST
Applied Signal Technology, Inc.(NasdaqGS: APSG ) trading at $37.79, up 2.77 (7.91%) 10:38AM
EST
Penford Corporation (NasdaqGM: PENX ) trading at $7.00, up 0.32 (4.79%) 10:26AM EST

Market Snapshot ( at time of release)
Dow 11,473.33 -18.58 -0.16%
Nasdaq 2,638.18 -4.79 -0.18%
S&P 500 1,243.65 -0.26 -0.02%
10 Yr Bond(%) 3.2740% -0.0560
Oil 87.41 -0.61 -0.69%
Gold 1,380.80 +2.20 +0.16%

Company Snapshot:

About Penford Corporation (NasdaqGM: PENX )
Penford Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty, natural-based ingredient
systems for a variety of industrial and food applications. Penford has five manufacturing and/or
research locations in the United States.

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 A Rose By Any Other Name

Functional Inspiration: Money and Innovation in the Microsphere

By Josh Levine

www.levinesmicrocapinvestor.com

December 17, 2010

By Josh Levine

One of the most important decisions corporate founders make at the start of their venture is naming the company. A good name resonates with customers and investors and conveys something solid and unique about the business and its leaders' vision.

In microcap land it's no surprise that companies often take poetic license when naming, which is clearly an attempt compensate for certain deficiencies. But larger firms are often just as guilty for using excessive flair or futuristic names. 

This FT.com article, Equity X factor often spells exasperation [LINK: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4f73da84-0498-11e0-a99c-00144feabdc0.html#axzz187cGxfnf], examines companies using a particular letter. "Investing legend Peter Lynch once warned that 'a flashy name in a mediocre company attracts investors and gives them a false sense of security', and he specifically cautions against buying stocks that have an x in their name."

The reporter put Lynch's advise to the test by reviewing 109 stocks in the Wilshire 5000 index that either begin or end with an x, or both. He found that less than half of them made a profit in the past year and that they trade at 29 times trailing earnings versus 18 for the entire index and are twice as volatile on average.

The x factor goes beyond just merely frothy valuations. We're reminded about two classic fiascos: Bre-X and Solv-X, which both ended very badly for all concerned.

Several years ago I read "Running Money", a book by hedge fund manager Andy Kessler in which he tells about his price-name rule. The lesson is simple: "Never invest in a company with the target price for the stock in the name of the company." With tongue-in-cheek, he lists Uni-Phase, Liber-8, Take-2. My favorite is NetZero.

Lynch's warning about flashy names should serve as a red flag, particularly for small, speculative companies, which are bound to take a tragic turn.  

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Josh Levine has 25 years of senior-level experience in analyzing technology trends and investing in top-performing micro- and small-cap stocks. He excels at assessing management teams and evaluating new innovations and their impact on corporate valuations.

In 2002 he joined independent investment-research boutique ChangeWave Research, where he was editor of ChangeWave MicroCap Investor since 2004, becoming Levine's MicroCap Investor in 2010. He has been editor of the flagship ChangeWave Investing since 2007.

Levine is also senior analyst for ChangeWave Research. Through its survey network comprised of 25,000 members, ChangeWave tracks the rate of change in corporate and consumer demand trends and provides the results through an institutional research subscription service. Its macroeconomic research is among the best on Wall Street.

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Security Stocks; Professional Research on Applied Visual Sciences Inc. Professional Research on Applied Visual Sciences Inc. and Visualant Incorporated (OTCBB:VSUL) - Security Imaging Companies Improve Domestically and Globally

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - December 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - www.wallstreetequityresearch.com gives shareholders valuable insight on security & protection services stocks Applied Visual Sciences Inc. (OTC.BB:APVS) and Visualant Incorporated (OTC.BB:VSUL). Sign up today at www.wallstreetequityresearch.com to receive free research reports on these equities

Companies developing and producing imaging technology for security related purposes have benefitted from increasing demand lately. Two companies within the industry, Visualant Inc. and Applied Visual Solutions Inc. have also worked on expanding the uses of their products to generate greater sales. Visit us at http://www.wallstreetequityresearch.com/ to understand the catalysts and forces driving or affecting the security & protection services industry in today's economic environment.
www.wallstreetequityresearch.com is a specialized website where investors can have specific access to free reports security & protection services industry; traders looking for analyst opinions on Applied Visual Sciences Inc., Visualant Incorporated and other companies in this industry are welcomed to sign up for a free one year membership at http://www.wallstreetequityresearch.com/.
Visualant's sub-company, TransTech Systems was awarded a new contract from a major North American defense and aerospace contractor. The contractor's name was omitted from the press release, presumably for security purposes. Visualant also recently sent two senior leaders to Europe and Japan on behalf of the company. The emissaries are meeting with security, technology and authentication companies in the region in an effort to establish a stronger global footprint for their products. Traders can have complimentary access to today's complete research report on Visualant Incorporated by signing up at http://wallstreetequityresearch.com/December172010VisualantInc.(VSUL.OB)171210.php.
Applied Visual Sciences provides a more diversified suite of products than Visualant. They provide imaging solutions for defense but also healthcare industries. The company filed new patents for its tuberculosis detection technology this fall and intends on filing several more in the coming months. Finalization of clinical trials for an automated TB detection system could provide the company with a significant boost in 2011. Traders can get direct and free access to today's full report on Applied Visual Sciences Inc. by signing up at http://wallstreetequityresearch.com/December172010AppliedVisualSciencesInc.(APVS.OB)171210.php.
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About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Its patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching (SPM). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding us and our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of our management and are based on facts and factors currently known to us. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of either the matters set forth or incorporated in this press release generally or certain economic and business factors, some of which may be unknown to and/or beyond the control of Visualant, Inc.. Specifically, we are exposed to various risks related to our revenue projections, our need for additional financing to support our technology development, acquiring or investing in new businesses and ongoing operations, the sale of a significant number of our shares of common stock could depress the price of our common stock, the market price of our common stock may be volatile, and we may incur losses in the future. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of the press release.
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206 903 1351
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Green Car Stock News; EVCARCO (OTC.BB: EVCA) Announces the Appointment of Its New CEO

DALLAS, TX and FORT WORTH, TX - December 16, 2010 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) - EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) (Pinksheets:EVCA) and its Board of Directors today announces the appointment of Mack Sanders as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Sanders, a 28 year veteran of the automobile industry, will help the company in its efforts to facilitate future acquisitions, franchise development, and its growth potential in the United States.

EVCARCO is being publicly traded on the (OTC.BB:EVCA) (Pinksheets:EVCA).
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EVCARCO (OTC.BB:EVCA) (Pinksheets:EVCA) (www.evcarco.com) is an automotive retail group dedicated to deploying a franchised coast-to-coast network of environmentally friendly dealerships and vehicles.
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This release contains forward-looking statements that reflect EVCARCO Inc. plans and expectations. In this press release and related comments by Company management, words like "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "objective," "plan," "goal" and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements, representing management's current judgment and expectations about possible future events. Management believes these forward-looking statements and the judgments upon which they are based to be reasonable, but they are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance, achievements or financial position to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or financial position expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
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Security Stocks; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Subsidiary TransTech Systems Awarded Contract; Major Fortune 50 Company Continues Long-Term Relationship

Seattle, WA - December 16, 2010 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - TransTech Systems, Inc. (�TransTech�), a subsidiary of Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading identification solutions, issued the following shareholder letter:

The contract involves the sale of a high-end digital video capture technology solution which will be integrated into the company�s enterprise-wide employee badging system. Once again TransTech has been selected as the provider for the worldwide employee badge printing systems of this unidentified Fortune 50 manufacturing company. TransTech has worked consistently with this customer since 2002. The latest award is a continuing vote of confidence in the customer�s satisfaction with TransTech�s historic performance and the ability of TransTech to meet the company's future needs as identification and certification requirements continue to evolve.
Jim Gingo, TransTech President, said, �We are proud of our long-term relationship with this customer. We work hard to always provide consistent professional service. This new contract reinforces our relationship and our commitment to sustained excellence.�
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Its patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching (SPM). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
About TransTech Systems
TransTech Systems, Inc. (www.ttsys.com), a subsidiary of Visualant, Inc., is a provider of industry-leading identification solutions. TransTech has created a distribution channel for its premier ID-Badging and access control security products by searching out the newest technologies and building and maintaining customer and cutting-edge industry supplier partnerships, all supported by TransTech�s exceptional service. Contact us today for further information on TransTech Systems, by visiting www.ttsys.com or calling 1-888-843-3643.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding us and our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of our management and are based on facts and factors currently known to us. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of either the matters set forth or incorporated in this press release generally or certain economic and business factors, some of which may be unknown to and/or beyond the control of Visualant, Inc.. Specifically, we are exposed to various risks related to our revenue projections, our need for additional financing to support our technology development, acquiring or investing in new businesses and ongoing operations, the sale of a significant number of our shares of common stock could depress the price of our common stock, the market price of our common stock may be volatile, and we may incur losses in the future. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of the press release.
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206 903 1351
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Josh Levine MicroCap Blog Update : Confidence at Three-Year High for Small Firms

New York - December 16, 2010 - The headline looks good yet underlying the relative optimism are the hard realities of tepid job creation, weak customer activity, and mild deflationary pressures. The confidence index for small companies is trending higher, though it's still below pre-recession levels.
Here are the key numbers from The National Federation of Independent Business: NFIB's optimism index increased to 93.2, the highest since December 2007, from an October reading of 91.7. Seven of the index's 10 components rose and three declined. The measure averaged 100.7 during the previous expansion.
The graph gives us a historical perspective, showing a deeply depressed small business community since the start of 2008. Even the latest reading only just reached the three previously lowest points of the past 25 years -- in 1991, 1993, and 2003.
If the U.S. economy is going to accelerate job growth, it requires a big contribution from small companies. Small businesses with up to 500 employees represent more than 99% of all U.S. employers and have created 65% of all new jobs in the past 17 years, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The good news is that small firms are moving in the right direction and there are positive signs for growth. "Plans to hire, make capital outlays and invest in inventories all rose, albeit from historically low levels," said William Dunkelberg, NFIB's chief economist.
The increasing optimism is reflected in rising share prices for small companies. The Russell Microcap Index has risen 30% since Aug. 31, compared with an 18% gain in the S&P 500 Index. And with January approaching, momentum in the broad U.S. economy should spur further activity in smaller stocks.
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In 2002 he joined independent investment-research boutique ChangeWave Research, where he was editor of ChangeWave MicroCap Investor since 2004, becoming Levine's MicroCap Investor in 2010. He has been editor of the flagship ChangeWave Investing since 2007.
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Defense Stocks; UNITED PROTECTION SECURITY GROUP INC. (TXS.V:UZZ) - F. RAMSOONDAR APPOINTED AS CO-CEO

Edmonton - December 16, 2010 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) S.Jorstad, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Protection Security Group Inc. (UPSG or the Company), (TSX-V: UZZ.V) is pleased to announces that Fredy Ramsoondar has been appointed as CO-CEO of the Company, effective January 1, 2011.

Mr.Ramsoondar has been a key member of the management team since joining the Company in December 1999. He has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2005, a position he will continue to hold in addition to his new appointment.
Mr. Jorstad states "Fredy's extensive professional and industry experience enables him to contribute in a significant way to the long term growth strategies of the Company. His focus will be on growth in the advanced electronic security sector which with his strong financial and business background, will be fundamental to the Company's growth strategy over the next five years".
Mr. Ramsoondar will become involved in the development of acquisition and strategic marketing concepts while leading the financing and raising of capital for the Company.
Mr.Ramsoondar stated, "I'm very honoured by the confidence that the founder, Sig Jorstad, and the Board of Directors of the Company have shown in me. I look forward to the new challenges ahead. I am enthusiastic about working with the rest of the Executive Management Team and all other members of the Company in reaching our objectives in delivering positive changes and results for all our shareholders, clients and employees".
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Energy Stocks News; TAG Oil (TSX-V: TAO) Acquires Offshore Exploration Acreage, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand

Vancouver, B.C. � December 16, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Stocks Newswire) � Canadian listed, New Zealand oil and gas producer TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO), announced today that the Company has completed the acquisition of a 20% interest in offshore exploration Permit PEP 52181, which covers a 42,379-acre area in the main Taranaki oil and gas discovery fairway.

PEP 52181, operated by a subsidiary of Australian-based Roc Oil Limited, is located just 8 km from shore and is in close proximity to existing infrastructure, making commercialization in the event of discovery efficient and cost effective.

The attractive Kaheru Prospect is situated in a successful discovery fairway and in close proximity to production infrastructure.

The Permit, which contains the Kaheru Prospect and numerous other leads, has extensive 2-D and 3-D seismic coverage, and has been identified to have high-impact exploration potential with a good chance for success. Kaheru is a Miocene-aged prospect on the same successful thrust belt play fairway as many significant Taranaki oil and gas fields, including: Rimu, Kauri, Manutahi immediately north, and the Tariki, Ahuroa, Waihapa and Ngaere (�TAWN�) fields further north. Immediately to the west, the large Kupe Gas-Condensate field is now also in full production.
Please link to our site for further information on TAG's Taranaki Basin oil and gas fields.
TAG Oil CEO Garth Johnson commented, �This new acquisition is an excellent addition to our Taranaki Basin prospect portfolio. The Kaheru Prospect brings TAG a significant amount of resource potential, and an opportunity to enter a new permit with a proven international offshore operator. We look forward to working with Roc Oil Limited and the other joint venture partners with a view to advancing Kaheru to the drilling phase.�
TAG is also pleased to report that production testing of the Cheal-BH-1 horizontal well continues, with the well now flowing oil, gas and fracture fluids. The Company anticipates that once all fracture fluids and excess fracture sand have been recovered, a reliable stabilized flow rate will be achieved. �TAG is very encouraged by the testing of the horizontal well thus far, as well as all of the results from workover operations on existing Cheal wells. This has resulted in TAG recently achieving the highest daily oil and gas production volume in Cheal's history.� continued Mr. Johnson.
More information on TAG's oil and gas production can be found on our website.
The Company will recommence drilling at Cheal and Sidewinder in February 2011. The program includes development and step-out drilling, as well as exploration drilling targeting high-impact prospects defined on 3-D seismic, all within the Company's 100%-controlled Taranaki Basin portfolio.
TAG Oil Ltd.
TAG Oil Ltd. is a Canadian-listed company (TSX-V: TAO) with operations in New Zealand. With 100% control over all its core assets, including production infrastructure, TAG is anticipating production growth through development of multiple oil and gas discoveries in the Taranaki Basin and through high-impact exploration drilling on prospects identified over 3,500 sections of land.
In the East Coast Basin, TAG is pursuing the major unconventional resource potential that has been demonstrated in the Waipawa Black Shale and Whangai Shale source-rock formations that are widespread across the Company's acreage. The geological characteristics of these oil-rich, naturally fractured, thermally mature formations compare favorably to fractured shale formations such as the Bakken Shale in the Williston Basin and Liassic Shale in the Paris Basin.
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Dan Brown or Garth Johnson
TAG Oil Ltd. 1-604-682-6496
TAG Oil website: http://www.tagoil.com/
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainty affecting the business of TAG Oil. These statements are based on certain factors and assumptions including those related to the exploration and development of TAG Oil's Kaheru Prospect and Cheal oil field and Sidewinder discovery in the Taranaki Basin of New Zealand. Actual results may vary materially from the information provided in this release, and there is no representation by TAG Oil that actual results realized in the future would be the same in whole or in part as those presented herein.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements are set forth in, but are not limited to, filings that the Company and its independent evaluator have made, including the Company's most recent reports in Canada under National Instrument 51-101.
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