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OTCPicks.com Stocks to Watch for Thursday, January 17th BFDE, EXER, RVGD, BLSH, BLLB, AVAL

Our Stocks to Watch tomorrow include Bedford Energy, Inc. (OTC: BFDE), Exact Energy Resources, Inc. (OTC: EXER), Revenge Designs, Inc. (OTC: RVGD), BlueStar Health, Inc. (OTC: BLSH), Bell Buckle Holdings, Inc. (OTC: BLLB) and Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation (OTC: AVAL).

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BEDFORD ENERGY INCORPORATED (OTC: BFDE)
"Up 292.16% on Wednesday"

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Bedford Energy, Inc. is a public company, trading under the symbol BFDE that is engaged in the exploration, development and exploitation of natural gas and oil properties in the mid-continent and gulf areas of the United States. Bedford strives to enhance investor value by expanding oil and natural gas reserves raising production levels and increasing cash flow. As always, Bedford intends to increase shareholder value through developmental drilling in proven producing areas.

BFDE News:

January 16 - Bedford Energy Settles Suit

Bedford Energy, Inc. (OTC: BFDE) (Cusip 076110 105) announced that it has settled the lawsuit with The Wilcox Group, LLC.

With the settlement final, Bedford Energy will be able to immediately recommence its well re-work activity and completion operations in the Grace Field, located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, and the further development of the Warren Field, located in Hughes County, Oklahoma.

For more detailed information on the Company or for a current status of our drilling results, please contact BFDE@bedfordenergyinc.com or visit http://www.bedfordenergyinc.com/.

EXACT ENERGY RESOURCES (OTC: EXER)
"Up 156.25% on Wednesday"

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/EXER.php

Formerly Star Petroleum Corp. (prior to 12/10/07), Exact Energy Resources, Inc. is an oil and gas company based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

EXER News:

January 16 - Exact Energy Resources, Inc. Acquires Additional Rights to Technology

On behalf of Exact Energy Resources, Inc. (OTC: EXER) (the “Company”) President Rod Burns, P. Eng., reports that following the recent name change and reorganization, the Company has increased its interest in the Low Profile Fluid Catalytic Cracking (LPFCC) Technology. The Company has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the rights to the Technology held by Wellborn Energy Corp.

“This represents a significant step forward for the Company” remarked Rod Burns, President. “The need for increased refining capacity is not just a national or even North American concern, but rather, is a worldwide reality.”

“We are initially going to be concentrating our efforts in North America, and then focusing on additional geographic regions globally. No new refineries have been built in the United States in the last 30 years and refining capacity has been consistently declining, but recently, the situation has changed” said Burns. “The entire industry recognizes that there is a shortage of refining capacity, especially for production of high value-added products. Of note is the focus on adding capacity that can convert heavier, cheaper crude oil into higher-value added products. That is precisely where our technology adds significant cost savings and advantage”.

Some advantages of the LPFCC Technology are upfront capital cost savings of up to 40% over conventional crackers; increased efficiency in cracking; enhanced ability to utilize heavy crude as a feed stock; enhanced safety as the design allows lower pressures and temperatures which makes the unit both safer and more cost effective; and, a higher ratio of catalysis to feed stock (crude to be refined).

“Within the existing refining infrastructure, significant capital improvements and upgrades need to be made to meet the rising demand” he continued. “The lower capital cost, lower operating costs, superior performance and enhanced ability to utilize lower grade feed stocks are all compelling reasons for any refinery to consider the LPFCC technology, whether for existing plant upgrades or for new plant construction.”

REVENGE DESIGNS INCORPORATED (OTC: RVGD)
"Up 115.38% on Wednesday"

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/RVGD.php

Revenge Designs, a specialty car designer and production assembler, is headquartered in a facility in N.E. Indiana. Mr. Peter Collorafi is a car designer from Queensland, Australia. Mr. Collorafi has been designing and installing custom modifications for factory produced vehicles since 1980. For more information about Revenge, visit the company's Web site at http://www.revengedesignsllc.com/.

RVGD News:

January 16 - Revenge Designs Announces Closing of Regulation D 504 Offering

Revenge Designs, Inc. (OTC: RVGD), a specialty car designer and production assembler, announced that it has closed its first round of financing using its Regulation D 504 offering. The proceeds were used for start-up costs, subcontracting, equipment purchase and its previously announced 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Included in the property purchase was a 3-acre block of land that will be used for future expansion. The building, equipment, accounts receivable and land have been added to the Company's balance sheet as an asset.

The Company is aware of its recent appearance on the Regulation SHO Threshold Security list. The Company will conduct an investigation into any potential collusion involving the Company's common stock. The Company will also be replacing its Investor Relations representative Mr. Brian Kistler. After discussion late last week with Mr. Kistler, Peter Collorafi, Revenge Designs President and CEO, stated, "Both myself and Brian agree that due to the growing inquiry and commitment Brian has agreed to step aside as the Company's Investor Relations representative. His replacement will be announced shortly. I extend my thanks to Brian for his assistance."

The current outstanding and restricted shares of the Company are 363,984,934 and 45,794,064, respectively. The current trading float is 318,190,870. The Company will be making further announcements in the near future regarding its operations and development as it works to become fully transparent to its shareholders.

BLUESTAR HEALTH INCORPORATED (OTC: BLSH)
"Up 60.00% on Wednesday"

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/BLSH.php

BlueStar Health, Inc. engages in blending and selling bio-diesel and other petroleum and alternative fuels in the United States. The company operates through wholesale and retail outlets that sell traditional petroleum-based diesel and gasoline fuel, as well as blends of bio-fuels, such as ethanol blends and biodiesel blends. As of October 31, 2007, it managed seven fuel stations and convenience stores under the Zeon brand name in the greater Houston area, Texas. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Houston, Texas.

BLSH News:

January 16 - BlueStar Health's Zeon Fuel Subsidiary Acquires Retail Truck Stop and Convenience Store Location in Northeast Houston

BlueStar Health, Inc. (OTC: BLSH) announced that the Company's Zeon Fuel subsidiary has, pursuant to a Letter of Intent that was announced on December 11th, 2007 and a Definitive Agreement signed earlier this week, acquired a retail truck stop and convenience store operation located near the intersection of US 59 (Eastex) and Highway 8 near the George Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas.

The truck stop, which sells gasoline through 12 pumps on 3 “islands” and diesel fuel through 4 pumps on 4 “islands” under the Shell(tm) brand — property of Royal Dutch Shell Plc — is located on a 3.5 acre corner lot at the intersection of two major freeways servicing the International Airport area and features a 4,900 square foot convenience store facility.

The newest addition to the Zeon Fuel portfolio exhibits business metrics opportunity in-excess of targeted levels set by Zeon management to qualify for acquisition consideration under the company's “growth at a reasonable price” roll-up plan. Furthermore, Zeon Fuel management anticipates that within the first year of operation, the location will increase sales to close to 4 million gallons of fuel or approximately $12 million in gross revenue at today's prices and $1 million in convenience store sales annually on a rolling 12-month basis.

Richard Greenwood, President and CEO of BlueStar commented, “We are delighted to have closed the first-of-a-number of prospective locations in our evaluation pipeline. While the business diligence and transaction process took a bit longer than we originally anticipated for this transaction, we believe that we will be able to incrementally speed up the process with every successive acquisition candidate going forward.” He continued, “We are in advanced discussions with a number of other locations, including multi-location operations, and would expect to see acquisition activity pick up markedly in the near future.”

“The current level of activity is behind where we expect it to be in as short a time as two months from now but with tactics and programs we have employed at other locations we will see very positive improvements right away,” stated Naved Jaffrey, Chairman of BlueStar. “We will immediately begin the process of upgrading food services at the location in addition to improving amenities in the truck driver rest area to deliver a better customer experience. We are also outlining a comprehensive initiative aimed at increasing operational efficiencies at the location that will incrementally benefit the bottom line and our ability to scale sales in the future.”

BELL BUCKLE HOLDINGS (OTC: BLLB)
"Up 26.32% on Wednesday"

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/BLLB.php

Bell Buckle Holdings, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of all-natural gourmet food products in the United States and internationally. Its products include pepper jellies, glazes & sauces, salsas, hot sauces, wine jellies, fruit jams, specialties, salad dressings, drink blends, dessert toppings, vanilla, fruit tisanes, and grandmama's breakfast. The company provides approximately 239 products under the brands Captain Rodney's, Rose & Ivy, Simplify, Bell Buckle Country Store, and Bainbridge Festive Foods. It offers its product through grocery stores, specialty gourmet and gift shops, and big box retailers. The company, through its subsidiary, Bainbridge Festive Foods, produces and markets hand-crafted gourmet pickles, and a range of jams, jellies, preserves, sauces, and spiced tea. It was formerly known as Digital Color Print Inc. and changed its name in June 2007. Bell Buckle Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is based in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.

BLLB News:

January 16 - Bell Buckle Holdings Secures Wal-Mart Distribution for 9 Products

Giant Retailer to Stock Captain Rodney's and Simplify Brands in Texas Region

Bell Buckle Holdings, Inc. (OTC: BLLB) announced that the retailer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has selected nine Bell Buckle Holdings products for placement in their Dallas Regional Division stores. Wal-Mart, Inc. has selected items from two of the Company's award-winning brands, including six Captain Rodney's brand items and three from their Simplify brand. Wal-Mart will offer Captain Rodney's All-Natural Pepper Glazes in four varieties; Tequila Lime Glaze, Mango Pepper Glaze, Lime Ginger Glaze and Original Sweet & Spicy, plus two Captain Rodney's All-Natural Hot Sauces; Corazon del Fuego and Mango Fire. They will also stock three varieties of Simplify All-Natural Salad Dressings; Champagne Honey Mustard, Burgundy Poppy Seed and Champagne Celery Seed. These items are slated to begin hitting store shelves sometime in late February.

AVALON CAPITAL HOLDINGS (OTC: AVAL)
"Up 40.91% on Tuesday"

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/AVAL.php

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation, through its subsidiaries, develops, markets and distributes high-performance trading software for financial companies that engage in online trading. The Company offers products related to the Foreign Exchange (“Forex”), the world's largest capital market according to The Bank of International Settlements. For additional information, visit http://www.avaloncapitalholdings.com/ or email info@avaloncapitalholdings.com.

AVAL News:

January 16 - Avalon Capital Holdings Intends to Acquire Assets of Master Capital Group

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation (OTC: AVAL) disclosed that it is engaged in negotiations and due diligence to acquire Master Capital Group Corporation, a former US-based Futures Commission Merchant. In the proposed transaction, Avalon Capital Holdings would utilize a combination of stock and cash to purchase all of the assets of Master Capital Group. Master Capital’s assets include a proprietary trading platform known as FX Pro 3.5, cash reserves, several thousand leads and trained personnel.

It is the intention of Avalon Capital Holdings to integrate the FX Pro 3.5 trading platform with the Avalon FX Pro™ suite of products and services. Furthermore, cash reserves will be utilized to finance the ongoing development of the Avalon FX Pro™ future products. The leads from Master Capital will be utilized by Avalon’s internal sales force to increase the number of trading clients utilizing Avalon FX Pro™ trading software.

In making the announcement, Dr. Vladimir Karpenkov, CEO of Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation, stated, “Avalon plans to grow both organically and through acquisitions. The acquisition of Master Capital’s assets, especially the FX Pro 3.5 trading platform, will benefit our offerings to retail and institutional clients.”

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