Our Stocks to Watch today include ReelTime Rentals, Inc. (OTC: RLTR), BigString Corporation (OTCBB: BSGC), Winning Brands Corporation (OTC: WNBD), ER Urgent Care Centers (OTC: ERUC), Tekoil & Gas Corporation (OTCBB: TKGN)
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REELTIME RENTALS INCORPORATED (OTC: RLTR)
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ReelTime Rentals Inc. (sometimes referred to herein as RLTR or ReelTime.com) was incorporated under the corporate laws of the state of Washington as ReelTime Rentals; Inc on June 24, 2004. ReelTime.com is an online broadband network offering a diverse library of both theatrical films and television programming. ReelTime's "point click and watch" user interface delivers DVD quality video over the internet to customers nationwide whenever they want to see it. ReelTime is poised to change the home entertainment industry by becoming a leader in the online media marketplace, providing the public the next generation of online viewing technology with built-in capacity for unlimited growth. The company's Intelligent Rapid Delivery System (IRDS) overcomes many of the roadblocks that have previously prevented widespread adoption of high quality streaming video. Through IRDS and their video-on-demand services, they deliver full-screen DVD quality movie experiences to broadband customers nationwide while implementing security measures to combat the threat of piracy.
The company currently provides direct-to-desktop progressive downloading for broadband users, utilizing a proprietary player to deliver full-length films and television shows for viewing by the next generation of media viewers. We strongly believe in ReelTimes future and see unlimited potential beyond the PC into other media platforms, including set top boxes and handheld devices. ReelTime's end-to-end delivery system (IRDS) has significant advantages in cost and structure over other systems in current use and the revolutionary nature of the system should allow ReelTime to quickly become a dominant player in the video-on-demand marketplace.
RLTR News:
January 23 - New Content Pact With Sony and ReelTime
ReelTime Rentals, Inc. (OTC: RLTR) announced that the Company has executed an agreement with Sony Pictures Television, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, to provide select motion picture film content to ReelTime's existing content roster.
Under the terms of the agreement, Sony Pictures Television has agreed to provide ReelTime with feature films spanning new release hits such as "Spider-Man 3" and "Superbad," runaway animated family hits such as "Surf's Up" and a multi-genre library of titles including "Taxi Driver," "Dr. Strangelove," "Blackhawk Down," "Starship Troopers" in addition to many other popular titles.
Mark Cramer, COO of ReelTime, commented, "While Sony Pictures Entertainment has always been a true pioneer in the world of content creation, they were also one of the first major Hollywood studios to understand the importance of — and make a commitment to — fostering the digital distribution of content. Our partnership with Sony Pictures Television represents a major milestone for ReelTime." He continued, "We are delighted to have them as the Company's first major studio content partner and could not have scripted a better beginning to the 'next chapter' in ReelTime's marketing partnerships and to becoming a major force in online digital content distribution."
Mike Arrieta, Executive Vice President of Digital Distribution and Mobile Entertainment for Sony Pictures Television, remarked, "ReelTime's IRDS delivery platform is a compelling distribution outlet. We are pleased to find another high-quality way for consumers to gain access to our content via this format."
ABOUT SONY PICTURES TELEVISION
Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment for network and cable television, as well as first-run and off-network series for syndication. With more than 25 programs on the air, SPT boasts a program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. SPT also owns one-half of cable channel GSN and is a partner in FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service. Sony Pictures Television oversees all of Sony Pictures Entertainment's (SPE) domestic digital distribution efforts across all electronically delivered platforms, including the internet and mobile. Sony Pictures Television, advertiser sales, is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, for Sony BMG and for iN DEMAND's high-definition channel Mojo and the Tennis Channel, and is part owner of national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT (http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com/) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
BIGSTRING CORPORATION (OTCBB: BSGC)
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BigString Corporation, through its subsidiary, BigString Interactive, Inc., provides email services. It offers BigString, which is a Web-based, POP3 server email service solution that allows the user to edit, recall, cancel, and erase the email, as well as insert or delete attachments, even after the email has been sent out and opened. The company also provides BigString Beta 2.0 that offers erasable, recallable, and self destroying applications, non-printable and non-forwardable emails, set time or number of views, and masquerading to protect the sender's privacy and security. BigString Beta 2.0 also provides spam filters, virus protection, and large-storage web-based email accounts. The company's products include BigString Free, which provides the features of BigString Beta 2.0, and includes 1GB of storage and permits the user to send unlimited emails per month; BigString Premium, which offers the features of the BigString Free account, plus vanity domains, POP3 access using any email client, 2GB of storage, and 30 minute video email; and BigString Business that offers the features of the BigString Premium account, plus 10 email accounts, 20GB of storage, global filter notification, and email management. BigString Corporation also offers BigString Marketer Pro, which provides an enterprise marketing software application which allows for the sending of interactive video email commercials that can be programmed to self-destruct at a set time; and BigString Marketer SMB, a hosted video email marketing platform for small and medium size businesses. The company was founded in 2003. It was formerly known as Recall Mail Corporation and changed its name to BigString Corporation in 2005. Bigstring Corporation is based in Red Bank, New Jersey.
BSGC News:
January 23 - BigString Corporation Launches Video Email for Chinese Market
BigString Corporation (OTCBB: BSGC) announced that it is launching a new video email platform for the Chinese market through its BigString.cn and BigString.com.cn websites. This service will allow users of both the traditional and simplified language Chinese BigString websites to send video emails up to 30 minutes in length that can be set to self-destruct after a predetermined number of views.
“The popularity of video as means to communicate, in combination with one of the fastest-growing internet markets in the world, creates a significant new market opportunity for BigString” stated Darin Myman, President and CEO of BigString Corporation. Myman also noted that BigString “will continue to innovate communication privacy initiatives and seek distribution partnerships for the global market.”
WINNING BRANDS CORPORATION (OTC: WNBD)
"Up 27.69% in morning trading"
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Winning Brands Corporation is a manufacturer of advanced environmental cleaning solutions and personal care products which are marketed to consumers and industry internationally under a variety of brands and strategic partnerships. It is an emerging public company with shares quoted under the trading symbol WNBD. With manufacturing based in North America, the company designs cleaning solutions and personal care products that solve problems without sacrificing the performance characteristics which consumers associate with “standard” national brands. These products can be used throughout the home and in industry. The company’s name and brands have not been widely known before due to the contract nature of some of its production and the specialized nature of earlier production and distribution. During that formative period the company developed expertise ahead of its time in the field of environmental sensitivity. We will always celebrate the special contribution of the original founder of The Soap Factory, Robert W. (Bob) Prentice, to this living legacy.
WNBD News:
January 24 - All 3 Winning Brands Product Groups Ordered at Val-Test Buying Show
Purchase Orders for CLEAN1(TM), KIND(TM) and Winning Colours(R) Placed by Val-Test Distributors
Winning Brands Corporation (OTC: WNBD), (Frankfurt: WMU) (www.WinningBrands.ca) reports that it has received U.S. distributor purchase orders for all three of its key 2008 roll-out product groups: CLEAN1(TM) Outdoor Cleaner, KIND(TM) Laundry Products and Winning Colours® Stain Remover at the close of the 2008 Val-Test Annual Buying Show in Naples, Florida. Industry watchers were not expecting that CLEAN1(TM) Outdoor Cleaner would be in the mix, however Winning Brands decided at the last moment to introduce the new eco-oriented outdoor/indoor cleaner informally ahead of schedule in the U.S. to gain a first impression from the market here.
The situation of Val-Test member Pearson Distributing of Minneapolis, Minnesota captures the spirit of the response to Winning Brands products by attending distributors. Pearson Distributing was amongst those who placed opening orders and included CLEAN1(TM) with their orders for KIND(TM) Laundry Products and Winning Colours® Stain Remover.
"We are very excited about our new partnership with Winning Brands," says Tom Coppo, Vice-President of Pearson. "Each year you hope to be introduced to a product or company that will excite the marketplace. Winning Brands is that company for Pearson Distributing in 2008. I think all these environmentally oriented products have real potential to succeed for my customers because they fit together well. It's a logical combination and designed to deliver benefits that consumers care about."
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"Being in business for over 30 years has allowed us to develop sharp instincts about what is likely to do well in the marketplace. We focus on bringing our customers products that solve problems – and we will take a leadership role when possible. The combination of CLEAN1(TM), KIND(TM) and Winning Colours® seems like a collection of winners to us, so we are giving our customers a head start by moving fast," Coppo adds. Pearson Distributing counts Northwest Airlines amongst its customers and prides itself on adding value to the distribution relationships that it maintains.
"Our customers are busy running their businesses – they count on us to bring them ideas and carry inventory of great products for them to utilize. This group of eco-oriented solutions from Winning Brands is a classic case of something that can be good for everyone involved," concludes Coppo.
Winning Brands Snr. V.P. Lorne Kelly was in charge of the company's presence at the Val-Test Buying Show. He summarizes: "I'd rather not detail the order volumes and identity of every distributor at this moment because they deserve confidentiality as they prepare to implement their own business plans. From Winning Brands' perspective however, the show total has put us well on the way to realize our goals for 2008 through operational phases that have already been disclosed." Winning Colours® will be featured on the new Pearson website under development, to be launched February 1, 2008.
ER URGENT CARE HOLDINGS (OTC: ERUC)
"Up 18.18% in morning trading"
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ER Urgent Care Holdings, Inc. operates emergency care centers that offer after-hours health care in Florida and Kansas. It provides healthcare services for children, adults, and seniors, as well as offers employee injury, illness, and general healthcare programs. The company also offers physical examination services; occupational urgent care services, such as work-related injuries, sprains/fractures, and lacerations; and occupational healthcare services, including drug screening NIDA/NON-NIDA, breath alcohol testing, spirometry, audiometry, PPD Test, Immunization/HEP B series, and flu shots. It also offers other related services, such as X-Ray, limited laboratory, and limited pharmacy services. The company was founded in 2000 and based in North Miami Beach, Florida.
ERUC News:
January 25 - ER Urgent Care Centers Featured by William Blair & Company
ER Urgent Care Centers (OTC: ERUC) has once again been featured in the William Blair & Company Equity Research for Healthcare Services Report. For the second consecutive year ER Urgent Care has been selected by this prestigious Industry Report. "Referred to both as an industry leader and an emerging organization, ERUC is honored to have once again been selected," said Jerry Miller ERUC Founder. There have been significant efforts made in maintaining the organization as an industry leader in healthcare. Each year ERUC has made great strides in perfecting its delivery of healthcare. In 2008 ERUC will continue its commitment of leadership in the urgent care industry.
TEKOIL & GAS CORPORATION NEW (OTCBB: TKGN)
"Up 20.00% in morning trading"
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Tekoil & Gas Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, stimulation, rehabilitation, and asset improvement of small to medium sized oil and gas properties in North America. It holds an agreement to earn a 33.3% interest in the offshore exploration license EL-1069 located north of the Port au Port Peninsula in western Newfoundland. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas.
TKGN News:
January 24 - Tekoil & Gas Corporation Engages Top Investment Bank in Continuing Effort to Maximize Shareholder Value, Raise Company Profile
Tekoil & Gas Corporation (OTCBB: TKGN) announced that it has engaged J. Giordano Securities Group, a premier investment bank known for its experience in the capital markets and with small-cap companies in particular.
"We're extremely pleased to be working with an investment bank with this level of expertise and industry reputation," said Mark Western, Tekoil's Chairman and CEO.
"This relationship complements our ongoing plan to raise Tekoil's profile, both financially and publicly. Our goal has always been to take all steps necessary to maximize shareholder value and increase investor confidence in Tekoil," Western added.
James Giordano, President and CEO of J. Giordano Securities Group, expressed his confidence in Tekoil's management team and industry potential. "We are delighted to be working with Mark Western and the Tekoil team," stated Giordano, a recognized securities industry leader.
"We have followed Tekoil's progress for some time now. We believe we have a clear understanding of its significant assets and look forward to working together to find solutions to realize and unlock shareholder value," Giordano added.
ABOUT J. GIORDANO SECURITIES GROUP
J. Giordano Securities Group is an independent, privately-owned, full-service investment banking firm committed to providing a full range of financial services and unique investment ideas to small-cap and middle-market companies. Headquartered in Manhattan and with offices in Stamford, CT, New Jersey and Boca Raton, FL, the company is committed to structuring products that meet the needs of both corporate and institutional clients. The Firm's Investment Banking Group offers a full range of investment banking services for small-cap and middle market companies. Services include: private capital; initial and follow-on public equity offerings; convertible debt and preferred stock offerings; high yield offerings and M&A advisory services. More information can be accessed online at http://www.jgiordano.com/.
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