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The Micro Cap Opportunity: Before the Bell Report for Tuesday August
5, 2008 - On the Radar: UDHC, GFET, UVSE, NSOL, ATSI, MRVC
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RDATE:05082008
LOS ANGELES - This morning's On the Radar' Micro Cap trading
candidates include, , Ulysses Diversified Holding Corp. (OTCPK: UDHC),
Gulf Ethanol Corp. (OTCPK: GFET), Universal Energy Corp. (OTCBB: UVSE),
Nuclear Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: NSOL), ATS Medical, Inc. (NASD: ATSI),
MRV Communications, Inc. (NASD: MRVC).
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ULYSSES DIVERSIFIED HOLDING CORP. (OTCPK: UDHC) Up 21.05% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=UDHC.PK
Ulysses Holding Corp. is a retail owner/operator and franchiser optical
holding company within the 17 Billion Dollar a year retail optical
industry, specializing in acquiring single to small multi-store
operations that are well established within their communities that the
owner (s) are looking for an exit strategy due to retirement or other
plausible reasons.
The company will also expand (under certain circumstances) the number
of units through joint ventures, franchising or the development of new
locations that will meet the company's criteria for success. The
company will also expand revenue through management/consulting
agreements with existing store owners.
The company will also derive revenues from brokering franchise/sales
deals to some of the larger optical retailers in the industry.
The company's business plan call's for ten to fifteen retail outlets
within the first twelve months of operations and twenty to thirty
additional outlets within the second twelve months of operations with
an over all objective of a minimum thirty to thirty five outlets within
a twenty four month period.
The company's policy is not to change any of its new acquisitions
employees or operations as it intends to maintain the community
environment and involvement that was established by its former owner
(s) while incorporating the advantages of corporate buying strength and
centralized administration.
Recent UDHC News:
August 4, 2008 - Ulysses Diversified Holdings Corp. Board of Directors
Approves a Reduction in Its Authorized Common Shares and Other
Corporate Actions
Ulysses Diversified Holdings Corporation (PINKSHEETS: UDHC) today
announced that its Board of Directors over the weekend has approved a
twenty (20) percent reduction of the company's authorized common shares.
This corporate action will reduce the current authorized common shares
from one hundred million (100) to eighty million (80) common shares
with an overall share structure of:
80,000,000 Common Shares
53,642,312 Restricted Shares (for one year/utilized for the
SecureNetView acquisition)
19,800,000 Common Shares (Being Held in the Company Treasury for
Pending acquisitions)
6,557,688 In the Public Float
The Board of Directors also authorized per corporate resolution that if
current pending acquisitions are not executed within the next thirty
(30) days that the 19,800,000 common shares being held in the company's
treasury will be returned to the Transfer Agent and further reduce the
authorized common shares by the same equal amount (19,800,000).
GULF ETHANOL CORP. (OTCPK: GFET) Up 10.00 Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=GFET.PK
Gulf Ethanol is an alternative energy company focused on the
development of technology for the cellulosic ethanol industry with a
particular emphasis on Texas and the Gulf Coast. For more information
please visit our homepage at: www.GulfEthanolCorp.com.
Recent GFET News:
August 4, 2008 - Gulf Ethanol: It Works!
Gulf Ethanol Corporation (PINKSHEETS: GFET) announced today the first
successful testing of its biomass preprocessor. The prototype unit
successfully processed raw feedstocks into an extremely fine powder
which will allow cellulosic ethanol producers to improve results
significantly.
"We are excited to see the first successful operation of our new
technology," noted Bill Carmichael, President of GFET. "We have
evaluated the initial results and are now ordering some design
revisions that we believe will improve the efficiency of our
technology. Then we will resume further testing," he added.
The U.S. Department of Energy states that, "The initial sizing and
grinding of biomass affects efficiencies and quality of all the
downstream operations. New technologies and equipment are required to
process biomass between the field and conversion facilities." This is
the need met by our new technology.
The U.S. Department of Energy states that, "Biomass is the single
renewable resource that has the potential to supplant our use of liquid
transportation fuels now and help create a more stable energy future.
Using our indigenous biomass resources, we can potentially fuel our
cars and provide new economic opportunities across the nation." It can
be converted to carbon-based fuels and chemicals, in addition to
electric power. America's plan to replace 20% of gasoline with biofuels
within 10 years has five steps leading from the farmer's field to the
consumer's vehicle.
Gulf Ethanol's feedstock pre-processing technology fits in the
feedstock logistics portion of this plan which addresses
transportation, costs and handling of feedstocks.
UNIVERSAL ENERGY CORP. (OTCBB: UVSE) Up 8.70% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=UVSE.OB
Universal Energy Corp. is a publicly traded (OTC Bulletin Board: UVSE)
energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of crude oil
and natural gas leases in the United States. We pursue oil and gas
prospects in partnership with oil and gas companies with exploration,
development and production expertise. Our prospect areas consist of
lands in Louisiana and Texas. Visit www.universalenergycorp.info for
more details.
Recent UVSE News:
August 4, 2008 - Universal Energy Corp. Announces Increased Production
at its Caviar Wells
Universal Energy Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: UVSE), an emerging U.S. oil
and gas exploration and production company, announced today that gas
production has continued increasing at both Caviar #1 and Caviar #4
since initial production began in July.
"We will continue to open up the wells and increase flow as we work
them into their final production levels," commented Billy Raley, Chief
Executive Officer of Universal Energy Corp. Raley continued, "We are
extremely pleased with the ease that these wells came online and look
forward to many years of substantial production."
NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS, INC. (OTCBB: NSOL) Up 9.09% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=NSOL.OB
Nuclear Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: NSOL) and its subsidiaries report
operations and financial results on a consolidated basis within Nuclear
Solutions, Inc.'s public filings. Visit www.nuclearsolutions.com for
additional information. For further information on Nuclear Solutions,
Inc. please contact an authorized representative of the company. The
only authorized representatives of the company are: Patrick Herda, Ken
Faith, and Fred Frisco and the only authorized investor relations
telephone number is (202) 580-8330 or (202) 787-1951. The company is
not responsible for information transmitted by an unauthorized third
party or through calls made to or from an unauthorized telephone number.
Recent NSOL News:
August 4, 2008 - Nuclear Solutions Announces New Transitional Advisory
Committee Members
Nuclear Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: NSOL) announced the appointment of
Major General Lincoln Jones, III (USA Ret.), Mr. Dick Westfahl, and Mr.
James McCulloch to a transitional advisory committee formed to identify
and recommend candidates with a petroleum industry background for the
position of President and CEO as well as other key senior management
positions. In addition, this committee will make recommendations for
guiding and financing the development of the company's proposed
coal-to-diesel projects in Kentucky.
The transitional advisory committee reports to the Board of Directors
and will provide guidance, advice, and planning assistance for the
company's coal-to-diesel projects and future projects to produce
synthetic diesel from coal and other feedstocks, such as oil refinery
waste, petroleum coke, and scrap tires.
Each member of the transitional advisory committee, serving at the
direction and discretion of the company's Board of Directors, brings
energy industry expertise and experience of benefit to Nuclear
Solutions.
Major General Lincoln Jones is Chairman of Worldwide Strategic
Partners, Inc., an energy consulting company. He was recently appointed
to the Board of Directors of Global Resource Corporation, a publicly
traded company that developed microwave technology for alternative fuel
use. Major Jones retired from the Army as Deputy Commanding General
U.S. Army V Corps, Germany where he was Deputy to the Former Secretary
of State General Colin Powell. Following his Army career, General Jones
was a key executive at Enron where he served as President of Enron
Power Corp. (1991-98); Vice Chairman, Enron Europe (1996-98); and
President, Enron Engineering & Construction (1993-96). During that
time, he developed sixteen and operated eighteen power plants
throughout the world. Since retiring from Enron in 1998, he has acted
as a consultant for energy, military, and geopolitical issues.
Mr. Dick Westfahl is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Maryland and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California
with an M.S. in Oceanography. Mr. Westfahl has served as Managing
Director of Enron Engineering and Construction Company (EECC) from 1997
to 2001. In this capacity he also served as Executive Vice President of
National Energy Production Company (NEPCO). Prior to that position he
was President of Raytheon Environmental Services Company, a subsidiary
of Raytheon Engineers & Constructors Company; Regional Director of
Business Development for Harding Lawson Associates, an environmental
engineering and consulting firm; and Vice President-Deputy Manager of
Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation. Mr. Westfahl is also an
Executive Energy Consultant to Worldwide Strategic Partners since 2005,
and is also currently President of Worldwide Capital Partners II, an
energy consulting company. Mr. Westfahl is a retired U.S. Naval Officer
with experience in various leadership positions for the U.S. Navy,
including that of Commanding Officer of a nuclear submarine.
Mr. James McCulloch graduated from Tulane University in 1974 with a
B.A. in Political Science, and from Tulane University School of Law in
1977 with a J.D. degree. He has been a frequent author and speaker on
legal and insurance issues.
Mr. McCulloch retired from Global Santa Fe Corporation, an
international offshore drilling and energy services company, in
December 2007 consequent with that company's merger with Transocean
Corporation. At the time of his retirement he served as Senior Vice
President and General Counsel, an office to which he had been appointed
in 1999, and had responsibility for all legal and risk management
functions of the organization. Mr. McCulloch currently also serves as
an advisory board member of Sunland Construction, Inc., a privately
held company engaged in the construction of natural gas pipelines and
the provision of complementary services to energy customers in the U.S.
ATS MEDICAL, INC. (NASD: ATSI) Up 4.01% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=ATSI
ATS Medical, Inc. provides innovative products and services focused on
cardiac surgery. The Company, global in scope, is headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minnesota. More than 150,000 ATS Open Pivot(R) Heart
Valves, which utilize a unique pivot design resulting in exceptional
performance and low risk profile, have been implanted in patients
worldwide. The ATS 3f(R) brand encompasses multiple tissue heart valve
product offerings at varying steps from market introductions to
clinical trials to development projects that incorporate less invasive
valve replacement technology. ATS Medical's focus on serving the
cardiac surgery community is further strengthened by offerings that
include ATS Simulus(R) annuloplasty products for heart valve repair and
ATS CryoMaze(TM) surgical ablation products. The ATS Medical web site
is http://www.atsmedical.com.
Recent ATSI News:
August 4, 2008 - ATS Medical Appoints New Vice President of Operations
ATS Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSI), manufacturer and marketer of
state-of-the-art cardiac surgery products and services, today announced
the appointment of Craig Swandal as Vice President of Operations
effective August 11, 2008. Mr. Swandal was previously the Senior Vice
President of Corporate Operations for Gyrus ACMI, a leader in the
development and manufacture of minimally invasive surgical instruments.
He has over 25 years of progressive operations management experience
and is a well respected leader in the implementation of Lean and Six
Sigma systems.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040202/ATSILOGO)
In this newly created position, Mr. Swandal will be responsible for
overseeing the continuous improvement and expansion of ATS Medical's
best-in-class operations organization. Mr. Swandal commented, "I am
excited about joining ATS Medical, particularly at a time when it is
poised for significant growth. I look forward to contributing in ways
that will allow us to make the most of our opportunity." Michael Dale,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer noted, "Our operations demands
continue to grow through volume increases and diversification of
product technology offerings. Craig's expertise and leadership will be
a valuable addition to our executive management team as we strive to
expand our operations capabilities in concert with anticipated growth."
MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (NASD: MRVC) Up 0.00 Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=MRVC MRV Communications,
Inc. ("MRV") is a leading provider of network equipment and services,
and optical components. MRV's networking business provides equipment
used by commercial customers, governments and telecommunications
service providers, and includes switches, routers, physical layer
products and out-of-band management products as well as specialized
networking products for aerospace, defense and other applications
including voice and cellular communication. MRV's optical components
business provides optical communications components for metropolitan,
access and Fiber-to-the-Premises applications, through its wholly owned
subsidiary SourcePhotonics, Inc. MRV markets and sells its products
worldwide through a variety of channels, including a dedicated direct
sales force, manufacturers' representatives, value-added-resellers,
distributors and systems integrators. MRV also has operations in Europe
that provide network system design, integration and distribution
services that include products manufactured by third-party vendors, as
well as internally developed and manufactured products. Publicly traded
since 1992, MRV is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the
symbol MRVC.
Recent MRVC News:
August 4, 2008 - MRV Announces New SFP Transceivers for Physical Layer
SAN Test Lab Automation
MRV Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:MRVC), a leading provider of products
and services for out-of-band networking, optical transport, metro
Ethernet, and fiber optic components today announced two new Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS)/Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface modules for its
Media Cross Connect(R) (MCC) physical layer switch, to enable
"wire-once" test lab automation of storage area network test lab
environments.
The protocol-specific small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules come in
3 Gbps host-connection and drive-connection versions that are backward
compatible to 1.5 Gbps. The new SAS/SATA SFPs round out MRV's test lab
offerings for storage area networks (SAN), which already includes
support for Fibre Channel, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).
The Media Cross Connect from MRV offers the ability to implement a
"wire-once" physical layer switch in a test lab and manage all testing
dynamically through software, rather than have to manually reconfigure
test topologies. By minimizing the number of physical reconnections
required for test set up, storage labs can avoid connector wear and
tear and inconvenient cable length issues that are common in the
SAS/SATA environment.
"Test lab automation is entering the mainstream phase of its
development, which is marked by more industry players, a wider range of
solutions, broad industry coalitions and wider acceptance by network
equipment manufacturers," says Frost & Sullivan Industry Manager Jessy
Cavazos. "MRV's announcement of its SAS/SATA solutions shows that the
company is one of the leaders of this evolution because it is adding
the flexibility to deliver the benefits of test lab automation to
storage vendors."
"Storage networking vendors are facing a significant technology
evolution that will put pressure on their test labs to increase
efficiency and throughput in order to meet product shipment goals. By
continuing to expand our TAP solutions, we are showing our customers
that MRV will be there with them through this transition," said Noam
Lotan, president and CEO of MRV Communications. "With the addition of
these new SFPs, MRV continues its market leadership position by
offering a complete set of interface solutions for storage industry's
test lab environment."
The SFP-SATA-SAS-DR (drive version) and SFP-SATA-SAS-HT (host version)
pluggable interfaces enable test lab administrators to tailor their
solutions on a per port basis, connecting storage equipment of various
types and protocols in a single blade or chassis, providing greater
flexibility and efficiency in the storage test lab.
Availability The SFP-SATA-SAS-DR and SFP-SATA-SAS-HT interfaces are
available immediately from MRV sales representatives worldwide. More
information is available at www.mrv.com/TAP.
About the MCC
The Media Cross Connect (MCC) product line from MRV is a physical layer
switch that replaces the manual patch panel providing the missing link
to true test automation. Using the MCC users can program connections
from any port to any other port within the system. Modularly designed,
the MCC is available in 72, 144 and 288 port versions.
The MCC allows engineers to change test configurations with a single
software command eliminating the laborious process of patching and
re-patching cables dramatically simplifying the test set up and
reconfiguration process. The MCC allows test equipment to be shared
among test beds reducing capital expenses in the lab. Test lab
automation reduces the time it takes to complete each test, allows 24/7
testing, saves engineering hours and costs and shortens the
time-to-market of new products. To learn more about MRV's solutions for
labs visit www.mrv.com/tap.
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