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BPAC, KERX, ARNA, EFIR, BBDA, HRDN
Our Stocks to Watch today include Marine Drive Mobile Corp. (OTCBB: MDMC), Biopack Environmental Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: BPAC), Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: KERX), Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARNA), EGPI Firecreek Inc. (OTCBB: EFIR), Bebida Beverage Co. (OTC: BBDA) and DC Brands International Inc. (OTC: HRDN).
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MARINE DRIVE MOBILE CORPORATION (OTCBB: MDMC)
"Up 3.19% in morning trading"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/MDMC.php
Company Profile: http://bit.ly/IOQW9u
Marine Drive Mobile Corp. engages in the development of transactional mobile commerce applications and services. The company’s technology platform matches merchants and consumers with the right products and services at the right time through electronic coupons. Its principal product includes eTeeoff.com, an e-couponing Website for golf industry merchants to create deals and offer their own electronic coupons. The company was formerly known as Sona Resources, Inc. and changed its name to Marine Drive Mobile Corp. in July 2011. Marine Drive Mobile Corp. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
MDMC News:
May 2 - Marine Drive Mobile Signs its First JV Agreement with TapIn Solutions, Unleashing an Immediate Sales Channel and New Revenue Stream
Marine Drive Mobile Corp. (OTCBB: MDMC) ("Marine Drive Mobile" or the "Company") announced that the Company has signed a Joint Venture agreement with TapIn Solutions, LLC that will introduce an immediate sales channel to reach golf courses and other businesses for our flagship product eTeeoff.com.
eTeeoff.com is a relatively new online platform targeted to serve the golf industry. With eTeeoff.com advancing to become the leader in offering golf courses the natural ability to offer deals and strategic marketing solutions to their clients, TapIn Solutions paves the road to strategically catapult eTeeoff.com to the next level.
The joint venture agreement with TapIn Solutions is to make our software available to their merchants across the country. This four-year old company, TapIn, is the golf industry's fastest growing online services company specializing in web development and online marketing solutions. Through its various partners, TapIn has access to over 3,400 golf courses and 450 golf product distributors across the country.
As part of the agreement with TapIn we are initially launching with approximately 150 golf courses throughout the U.S., and we are expected to be up and running in June 2012. This is the first phase of this integration, with ultimately integrating into TapIn's entire network.
Colin MacDonald, President and CEO of Marine Drive Mobile stated, "TapIn was one company that we were introduced to at the PGA Merchandise Show in January of this year. Our two companies together, offer such synergies, that we created a win-win venture. We recognized that TapIn would give us a significant edge in procuring a solid merchant base for our flagship product, eteeoff.com and thus rapidly advance our revenue stream timeline."
Reed Thompson, President and CEO of TapIn Solutions, LLC commented, "We are very excited to be working with the eTeeoff.com platform and Marine Drive's technical team. We love their technology; as it introduces an online gateway for our golf merchants to offer substantial deals to their customers. Marine Drive's technology platform opens new doors for our clients and adds a critical link to be competitive in today's golf market. This opportunity basically allows our golf customers to be in the drivers seat, in other words, they will have full control over their marketing needs by using eTeeoff.com's Deal Management System."
ABOUT TAPIN SOLUTIONS, LLC.
TapIn Solutions provides the most comprehensive online, on-demand sales and marketing solutions available exclusively for the Golf Industry. TapIn begins with a truly unique website design, and along with 17 unique modules in its Content Management System (CMS) give their golf customers a distinct advantage over their competition, and this endears TapIn to its customer base. Golf Course operators also look to TapIn for detailed marketing plans, email marketing advice, and overall business & marketing expertise.
BIOPACK ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS (OTCBB: BPAC)
"Up 220.00% in morning trading"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/BPAC.php
Biopack manufactures 100% biodegradable consumer packaging products from locally available sugar cane waste called Bagasse. Based in Hong Kong with manufacturing facilities in Jiangmen, China, Biopack has earned the “premium brand” label in the biodegradable packaging market in Europe. Distributed under the “Roots Biopack” trademark, Biopack’s unique line of compostable packaging is sold in 12 European countries, North America, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Africa.
BPAC News:
No recent news on Biopack Environmental Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: BPAC).
KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: KERX)
"Up 17.68% in morning trading"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/KERX.php
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals is focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of medically important pharmaceutical products for the treatment of renal disease and cancer. Keryx is developing Zerenex (ferric citrate), an oral, ferric iron-based compound that has the capacity to bind to phosphate and form non-absorbable complexes. The Phase 3 clinical program of Zerenex for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia (elevated phosphate levels) in patients with end-stage renal disease is being conducted pursuant to a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the FDA. Keryx is also developing KRX-0401 (perifosine), which is in Phase 3 clinical development for multiple myeloma. Keryx is headquartered in New York City.
KERX News:
May 10 - Keryx Biopharmaceuticals to Present at The 11th Annual JMP Securities Research Conference
Presentation Scheduled for Tuesday, May 15 at 12:00 noon PT
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KERX) announced that Ron Bentsur, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the 11th Annual JMP Securities Research Conference, which will be held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco. Mr. Bentsur's presentation is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:00 noon Pacific Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern).
A live audio webcast of Mr. Bentsur's presentation will be accessible from the Investor Information page of the Company's Website at http://investors.keryx.com. An archived version of the webcast will be available following the conclusion of the live presentation.
ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: ARNA)
"Up 57.60% in morning trading"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/ARNA.php
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing oral drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors in the therapeutic areas of cardiovascular, central nervous system, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases. The company’s advanced stage drug candidate includes the lorcaserin for the treatment of weight management, including weight loss and maintenance of weight loss. Its product in clinical development comprises APD811, which is under Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The company’s preclinical development programs include APD334, an oral treatment for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis; and APD371 for the treatment of pain. The company also researches and develops GPR119, a pharmaceutical target for discovering orally available small molecule agonists for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, as well as temanogrel, nelotanserin, and earlier-stage programs. In addition, the company provides manufacturing services. Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in San Diego, California.
ARNA News:
May 11 - Reuters: Arena shares soar as experts recommend approval for obesity drug
According to Reuters, "Shares of Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ARNA) nearly doubled in value after a panel of experts recommended approval of the company's obesity pill, a big step towards making it the first new diet drug on the U.S. market in more than a decade."
To read more, visit http://reut.rs/J5kVG9.
EGPI FIRECREEK INCORPORATED (OTCBB: EFIR)
"Up 50.00% in morning trading"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/EFIR.php
EGPI Firecreek, Inc.'s business and acquisition strategy is focused on producing oil and gas. The Company puts emphasis on acquiring existing fields with proven reserves or by the rehabilitation of oilfields with potentially high throughput. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Energy Producers, Inc., it acquires resource properties and inventories. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Chanwest Resources, LLC it operates as an oil and gas service business. EGPI Firecreek, Inc. is also planning to expand into producing energy through alternative energy sources through their recently acquired Arctic Solar Engineering subsidiary.
EFIR News:
No recent news for EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFIR).
BEBIDA BEVERAGE COMPANY (OTC: BBDA)
"Up 25.00% in morning trading"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/BBDA.php
BeBevCo (Bebida Beverage Company) develops, manufactures and markets beverages including Koma Unwind "Chillaxation Drink™," Koma Unwind Sugar-free "Chillaxation Drink™," and Koma Unwind "Chillaxation Shot™" as well as Potencia Energy Drink, Potencia "BLAST" energy shot and Piranha Water.
BBDA News:
May 10 - Former Red Bull Driver Scott Speed to Pilot KOMA UNWIND Relaxation drink @ Darlington NASCAR Sprint Cup Event.
Bebida Beverage Company (OTC: BBDA) (BeBevCo), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of liquid relaxation products, announced the company has made a deal with Go Green Racing to be the primary sponsor on their NASCAR Sprint Cup series Ford. The fastest-growing relaxation drink in the world, KOMA UNWIND, will join Go Green Racing and their driver SCOTT SPEED for this week's installment at the "Too Tough to Tame" Darlington Speedway for the Bojangles Southern 500. This will be the team's second Sprint Cup attempt. Veteran Cup Champion crew Chief Paul Andrews will call the shots.
The Bojangles Southern 500 will be covered on the Fox Sports Network. The race starts at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
Through the exposure of sponsorships, BeBevCo is on a mission to engage every NASCAR race fan on Facebook and Twitter @KOMAUNWINDnews from around the world.
"How cool is it when you can build your brand of relaxation drink by backing a driver with a history of building the number one energy drink in both Formula 1 and NASCAR Sprint Cup? Scott will do a great job for us," said BeBevCo CEO Brian Weber. "I bet Scott and his wife have a bigger need for a relaxation drink than energy drink now with a new baby!" said Brian Weber. "It doesn't matter if you're chilling by the pool, stressing before an exam or just had a stressful day, KOMA UNWIND is your liquid solution," added Brian.
DC BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED (OTC: HRDN)
"Up 60.00% in morning trading"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/HRDN.php
DC Brands International, a publicly traded company under the ticker symbol (HRDN), presently specializes in the manufacturing of its functional beverages and health products. Established in 1998, DC Brands began producing a number of lines of energy drinks in 2005. DC Brands then purchased the assets of H.A.R.D. Nutrition and began its quest to produce a new health line of products. DC Brands has recently announced the release of its new H.A.R.D. Nutrition Functional Water Systems, which it expects will revolutionize the functional beverage category.
HRDN News:
May 7 - DC Brands International, Inc. Announces Stephen F. Horgan as the New President of H.A.R.D. Nutrition
DC Brands International, Inc. (OTC: HRDN) announces that Stephen F. Horgan will assume the duties as President and COO of DC Brands International, Inc., effective immediately.
Mr. Horgan has extensive experience as a senior executive in the beverage industry. He spent more than twenty years of his twenty-six years in the industry with Coca-Cola, building a record of innovation and success in operations, sales, customer management and commercialization. After being promoted to Vice President in 1997, Horgan served in a variety of domestic and international markets including leading the creation and development of The Coca-Cola Company's world wide Walmart organization and business. Subsequently, Mr. Horgan founded advisement and investment company, Brand Aspirations in 2010. Prior to that he spent nearly five years with Coors Brewing and then with Miller-Coors, first as lead customer officer then as Vice President of the Southeast Region.
Richard Pearce, President and CEO said, "This is an incredible event for H.A.R.D. Nutrition. Stephen's pedigree in the beverage industry is more than impressive. His extensive experience combined with his unparalleled retail and customer knowledge will bring immediate value and retail impact to H.A.R.D. Nutrition. I am anticipating that good things will begin to occur very quickly with this Company, and am excited to see what will be obvious successes with Stephen at the helm.
Pearce added, "Stephen will have one-hundred percent control of the day-to-day operations of H.A.R.D. Nutrition, and I will maintain my role as Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO. You can't ask someone to assume the responsibility to accomplish a mission if you don't give them the authority to do so, and I am committed to give Stephen the full authority to do what he believes is necessary to implement his plan and move this Company forward in the way he sees best fit. The primary focus for this organization is to now to support Stephen with the necessary resources in order to increase sales and market exposure."
Mr. Horgan said, "I am excited to be leading the DC Brands International business. Richard and 'Dr. Bob' Nikkel have developed leading edge products and built a solid business foundation since H.A.R.D. Nutrition was acquired. The timing could not be better for a transition to brand building and market expansion. American consumers are looking for products to aide them in creating and living a healthy lifestyle, and H.A.R.D. Nutrition will be at the forefront of fulfilling these needs. Our primary focus will be getting H.A.R.D. Nutrition into the hands of consumers through the world's leading retailers."
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