The airline industry has rebounded quite proficiently since it’s 2009 lows.

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Life lesson for all who hope to be successful one day in their life. A parent talks to a child before the first game: This is your first game, my child.

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EDMOND, Okla., Aug 13, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — EnviroXtract, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EVXA) announces that it has filed its Quarterly Financial Disclosure Statement for the period ending June 30, 2010. EnviroXtract, Inc. remains a Pink Sheets Current Information status company and follows the International Reporting Standard or the Alternative Reporting Standard by making filings publicly available through the OTC Disclosure & News Service.

About EnviroXtract, Inc.:

EnviroXtract, Inc. has acquired a license for an efficient technology intended to perform environmental remediation applications for oil spills and other toxic chemical remediation applications that require a complete separation of hazardous or toxic chemicals from contaminated soil. The technology has proven capable of removing up to 99.9% of oil from soil, is extremely energy efficient, leaves clean, dry tailings with no residual oil, requires no water, natural gas, fossil fuels, or chemicals during processing, discharges no pollutants, and is capable of capturing carbon emissions in a closed vacuum processing system.

EnviroXtract plans to explore additional environmental remediation applications to enhance its business model.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains statements, which may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of EnviroXtract, Inc., and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com

SOURCE: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/enviroxtract-inc-files-its-quarterly-financial-disclosure-statement-for-the-period-ending-june-30-2010-2010-08-13?reflink=MW_news_stmp

NEW YORK, NY, Aug 13, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Bexil Corporation (PINKSHEETS: BXLC) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Bexil recorded a net loss of $351,136 or $0.35 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to a net loss of $135,989 or $0.14 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, Bexil recorded a net loss of $522,003 or $0.52 per share compared to a net loss of $291,550 or $0.31 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

The Company’s book value per share at June 30, 2010 (1,011,592 shares issued and outstanding) was $37.13. At June 30, 2010, Bexil had positive working capital of $36,632,245, total assets of $38,408,030, no long term debt, and shareholders’ equity of $37,555,940. The Company’s current source of income is from dividends earned from money market funds.

The Company’s unaudited balance sheet, statements of income, and statements of cash flows as of and for the second quarter as six months ended June 30, 2010 are appended to the copy of this press release on www.bexil.com.

Business Overview Bexil is currently operating to acquire and/or develop one or more businesses. There are no limits on the types of businesses or fields in which we may devote the Company’s assets. We have not agreed to acquire any business as of the date of this press release. We have no plans to dissolve and liquidate the Company.

Our acquisition parameters for a public company and private business are:

--  A proven track record with demonstrated earning power.
--  A seasoned business with solid customer relations.
--  Good return on equity, with little or no debt.
--  Solid management. Audited financials required.
--  Particularly interested in a "spin-off" from a larger company.

We generally are not interested in acquiring (but we may develop) start-ups, turnarounds, or high tech. We will sign a confidentiality agreement and will protect a broker’s sell agreement. If the seller quotes a price, we will respond promptly.

About Bexil Corporation Bexil is a holding company. To learn more about Bexil Corporation, including Rule 15c2-11 information, please visit www.bexil.com. Approximately 22% of Bexil’s shares are owned by Winmill & Co. Incorporated (WNMLA), which is engaged through subsidiaries in stock market and gold investing through its investment management of equity and gold mutual funds.

This release contains certain “forward looking statements” made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Bexil Corporation, which may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. The forward looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

The Company views book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, as an important indicator of financial performance. Presented in conjunction with other financial information, the combined presentation can enhance an investor’s understanding of the Company’s underlying financial condition and results from operations. The definition of book value as presented in this press release is shareholders’ equity divided by currently issued and outstanding shares.

SOURCE: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/bexil-corporation-announces-second-quarter-2010-financial-results-2010-08-13?reflink=MW_news_stmp

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A recent Barclays study suggests demographics and baby boomers may keep equity valuations down for another 20 years. True investment bubbles used to come along only once every generation or two.  But the past 10 years have seen two epic crashes.  The Barclays Equity Gilts Studypublished in the Financial Times on Feb. 10, 2010 suggests

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HOLLYWOOD, CA, Aug 11, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Big Screen Entertainment Group (PINKSHEETS: BSEG) will soon file both their completed 15c-211 Disclosure Statements and their three year consolidated financial statements

After months of preparation, Big Screen management has completed its filings and will become a fully reporting Pinksheet company. Quarterly financials will be posted on the company’s website as part of the new regulations set forth by Pinksheets.

Big Screen Entertainment Group has been very active in the last 12 months with its new distribution arm, a new film in post-production and the continued acquisition and development of new titles for its growing library.

“The company’s business model has grown from being solely a production company at its inception to a full-fledged distributor and sales agency,” said BSEG CEO Kimberley Kates. “We are also adjusting to the ever increasing demands for entertainment in various formats, and have branched out into the gaming industry by partnering with a well respected video game company in Michigan. Much of BSEG’s operations are being conducted in Michigan due to the beneficial Michigan Film Incentive of 40-42% rebate on film production and distribution costs.”

The Disclosure Statements will be filed within the next week.

www.bigscreenent.com

About BSEG:

Big Screen Entertainment Group is a full service entertainment company designed to develop, produce, purchase and distribute products in various media formats, including films, television, music, and video games. BSEG distributes numerous films in their library both internationally as a sales agency and domestically.

Forward-Looking Statements: A number of statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including timely development, and market acceptance of products and technologies, competitive market conditions, successful integration of acquisitions and the ability to secure additional sources of financing. When used in this press release, words such as “could,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “potential,” “should,” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/big-screen-entertainment-group-to-file-disclosure-statements-2010-08-11?reflink=MW_news_stmp

DALLAS, TX, Aug 10, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Protocall Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PCLI) is pleased to announce the addition to the team of a senior industry consultant, Tony Beyer. Tony will be tasked with moving the initiatives of the company forward in the public sector. “Tony is a great addition because of his manufacturing background, sales management experience, and his experience in the public market. We are lucky to have him on board,” explained CEO Mark Embry.

Tony’s background will be invaluable in the negotiating of contracts, bids, and projects. He will also be critical in building a business development team to expand the company’s national and international branding effort. The following is a brief overview of his background:

Hands-on Executive with broad based experience in Sales/management and maintaining the go forward controls and growth of a company, department or major accounts.

--  Led a start-up from a bankruptcy position to over $3.5 MM in EBITDA by
    year 2.
--  Propelled Fortune 1000 division to top 5% in revenue and #1 in profits
--  United States Navy, Honorable Discharge 1972, Viet Nam Veteran, UDT/
    S.E.A.L. Team
--  Federal Reserve Bank, Advisory Board - Image Standards.
--  Member of The Association for Work Process Improvement (TAWPI) since
    1997. Speaker on the subjects of Sarbanes-Oxley, Check 21 Act and
    Homeland Security.
--  Member of Bankers Administration Institute (BAI) since 1991.
--  Member of Chief Financial Officer Organization.
--  NRCC's Business Advisory Council, Honorary Chairman
--  Have given numerous speeches with the groups listed above and targeted
    SARBOX and HIPAA in those presentations.

The company is also in the process of making available all of its detailed corporate information as well as its financials through www.otcmarkets.com in the near future.

About Protocall Technologies: Protocall Technologies, Inc.’s (PINKSHEETS: PCLI) chief asset is Integrated Armor Systems (IAS) that specializes in the design and manufacturing of a wide array of ballistic, blast, and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) resistant and protective products.

The company’s website can be found at http://intergratedarmor.com. The company’s main manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas at 11567 Hillguard Rd. Shareholders can reach the company for further information by calling (214) 221-4469.

SOURCE: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/industry-consultant-to-assist-in-the-go-forward-strategy-of-pcliintegrated-armor-2010-08-10?reflink=MW_news_stmp

KINDERHOOK, N.Y., Aug 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — American Bio Medica Corporation (Pink Sheets:ABMC), a global provider of point of collection test kits, will release second quarter 2010 results at close of market on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 and will hold its conference call to discuss the second quarter results on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 11 AM Eastern Time (10 AM Central Time).

This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at ABMC’s Web site at www.abmc.com/investor/

Investors and interested parties are invited to participate. The webcast will be in listen-only mode. Listeners are requested to be online at least fifteen minutes early to register, as well as to download and install any complimentary audio software that might be required.

To ask questions, you are invited to participate in the event by phone by dialing 1866-212-4491, ten to fifteen minutes prior to the start time (to allow time for registration) and reference the passcode ABMC. International callers should dial  416-800-1066 and use the same passcode.

The call will be available for replay on the company’s website at www.abmc.com/investor/ for 30 days.

The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network. Individual investors can listen to the call at www.earnings.com, Thomson’s individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson Street Events (www.streetevents.com), a password-protected event management site.

About ABMC:

American Bio Medica Corporation is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures and markets accurate, cost-effective immunoassay test kits, including some of the world’s most effective point of collection tests for drugs of abuse. The Company and its worldwide distribution network target the workplace, government, corrections, clinical and educational markets. ABMC’s Rapid Drug Screen(R), Rapid ONE(R), Rapid TEC(R), RDS(R) InCup(R), Rapid TOX(R), and Rapid TOX Cup(R) II products test for the presence or absence of drugs of abuse in urine, while OralStat(R) and Rapid STAT(TM) tests for the presence or absence of drugs of abuse in oral fluids. ABMC’s Rapid Reader(R) is a compact, portable device that, when connected to any computer, interprets the results of an ABMC drug screen, and sends the results to a data management system, enabling the test administrator to easily manage their drug testing program.

SOURCE: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-bio-medica-corporation-second-quarter-2010-conference-call-and-webcast-2010-08-10?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Seagram’s, Goldschlager, Jose Cuervo, Guiness, Red Stripe, Johnnie Walker…the list goes on and on. So what do all these alcohol brands have in common?

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