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Mistaken Beliefs about Cancer

2008-08-27T11:02:00.000-07:00

Many people live their lives hearing and believing almost everything causes cancer these days: cell phones, aspartame, radio waves, power lines, etc. A study produced on August 27th, 2008 at the International Union Against Cancer’s World Cancer Congress in Geneva confirmed that people tend to inflate environmental factors and ignore the threat of behavioral patterns that are known to promote the risk of cancer.

Researchers interviewed 29,925 people across the globe last year to compare data on perceptions about cancer risk factors among high-, middle- and low-income countries. Those people surveyed in high-income countries down played the risk of drinking alcohol, which is proven to raise risk of cancer. They instead believe that stress and air pollution along with not eating enough fruits and vegetables are all factors in being at risk for cancer. The truth is that stress has not been linked to cancer, eating fruits and vegetables is far less of a help than the hindrance of alcohol consumption and the damage from air pollution is a minor contributor. As the income scale goes down, the people are more likely to know and believe that alcohol is a risk factor.

Middle- and low-income countries were more likely to be resigned to “fate” believing nothing could really be done about cancer. And 75 percent of those surveyed in low-income countries said that the doctor should make all treatment decisions while 72 percent in the high-income countries said it should be solely the patient or between patient and doctor. Everyone was more readily to accept environmental causes than those they could control themselves, like being overweight, which is an established risk factor.

The UICC hopes this information will spur education to clear up the misconceptions of cancer and its causes around the world. For more information visit the National Cancer Institute website.

Solar Panels for sale at Sam’s Club

2008-08-26T12:52:00.000-07:00

Sam’s club will offer solar panels and an array of energy saving products at nine Southern California locations. Sam’s Club has created Home Efficiency Centers with a focus on green products to better their consumers’ homes. The solar panels will be on display, sharing information about solar energy and solar systems [not like our planetary system!]. Discount offers will be available, but there are no details on what the discounts will entail.

Sam’s Club [a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.] is partnering with Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. and BP Solar for this project. Borrego designs solar systems and BP Solar provides photovoltaic panels. The partnership does offer a discount on the systems in addition to federal, state and local tax credits and rebates on the systems.

“While homeowners and businesses continue to embrace solar energy at a tremendous rate, this growth is somehow restricted by the relatively limited number of consumers who are exposed to solar in their daily lives," said Aaron Hall, CEO of Borrego Solar Systems Inc. "By providing these informational kiosks in these regional locations, Sam's Club is demonstrating exceptional leadership in bringing solar energy to the masses."

Other energy saving products that will be available to customers include: Energy Star appliances, low-flow toilets, high-efficiency shower heads, compact fluorescent light bulbs and next-generation LED energy efficient lights for the home.

These nine sites will be in the following Southern California areas: Corona, Chino, Fountain Valley, Glendora, La Habra, Long Beach, Murrieta, Ontario and Torrance.

Harvesting Waste Heat

2008-08-25T12:10:00.000-07:00

Heat waste is produced from a number of different sources, one of which is smokestacks. Our common drive to maximize energy efficiency is inspiring new ways to harness energy and reuse heat that would be otherwise lost to the air. The thermoelectric technology that converts heat to electricity is being outfitted for everything from furnace flues to vehicle exhaust pipes. This is a sign that energy efficiency, and more specifically energy recycling, is growing in popularity.

GMZ Energy, formed from researchers at Boston College and MIT have developed a nanomaterial-manufacturing process that improves the efficiency of existing thermoelectric modules. Thermoelectric devices can work in two ways: passing an electrical current through the module creates heat on one side and cooling on the other. Working in reverse, or applying heat to the device, will generate electricity. GMZ Energy intends to sell the process to companies to cool server racks and small refrigerators, but will eventually branch out to those wishing to convert heat waste into electricity.

The goal is to make the process of heat waste conversion to 10% efficiency. That may seem a bit low, but running at that efficiency a home could produce enough electricity to power itself with the heat on.

Read more about this fascinating new trend here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10019347-54.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=GreenTech

Connecticut Announces Solar Lease Program

2008-08-21T13:28:00.000-07:00

Connecticut has a new program to help low- and moderate-income residents acquire photovoltaic solar power systems. This program is the first of its kind in the nation. Through the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund [CCEF], a combination of tax credits and rebates can be used to lower the cost of leasing solar systems and eliminate high initial costs, helping more residents obtain clean, renewable solar energy.

“With the national economy in a slump, with energy prices at frankly ridiculous highs and other prices--including food prices--headed for the sky, our families are looking for alternatives," Governor M. Jodi Rell said. "The Clean Energy Fund is making solar energy a real possibility for many more Connecticut households by combining the success of its solar rebate program with the unique characteristics of this solar leasing program."

CCEF is investing $38.6 million and hopes to help approximately 1000 households in the next three years by teaming up with financial institutions to leverage federal tax credits in order to make renewable energy more affordable.

Residents with qualifying credit and whose household income is less than or equal to 150% of the median income in their area are eligible for the program. A Hartford family of four with a total household income of less than $121,000, for example, would qualify for a complete solar photovoltaic system with no down payment required.

“This program is the latest initiative by CCEF to make clean, renewable energy accessible to Connecticut's families," said CCEF President Lise Dondy. "By combining CCEF's solar rebate program with the financial power of leasing, we have created an affordable way for Connecticut homeowners to adopt solar energy without the high upfront cost."

CT Solar Leasing, LLC, a non-bank subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, will finance the purchase and installation of the systems. By owning these systems, CT Solar Leasing can take advantage of federal business tax incentives presently unavailable to consumers. With the CCEF's Solar PV Rebate Program and the federal tax incentives there is no need for a down payment. CT Solar Leasing's monthly payment for a typical 5-kilowatt system is approximately $120 on a 15-year lease.

Original Article: http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/16603

Massive Solar Plants coming to California

2008-08-18T11:15:00.000-07:00

Two utility-scale solar power plants are contracted to open in the next two to three years under Pacific Gas and Electric [NYSE: PCG]. These plants would produce a total of 800 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy which is equivalent to one coal burning power plant. The two plants will cover 12.5 square miles of California real estate with photovoltaic solar panels.

The two plants will cumulatively deliver 1.65 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy annually, or approximately enough energy needed to power 239,000 residential homes each year.

Pacific Gas and Electric has an agreement with Topaz Solar Farms, LLC of OptiSolar Inc. for 550 MW of thin-film photovoltaic solar panels and signed another contract with High Plains Ranch II, LLC, a subsidiary of SunPower Corp [Nasdaq: SPWR] for 250 MW of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar panels.

The chief operating officer and senior VP of Pacific Gas and Electric states that “these landmark agreements signal the arrival of utility-scale PV solar power that may be cost-competitive with solar thermal and wind energy.”

The photovoltaic solar panels convert direct sunlight into electricity and produce the greatest amounts of power during the afternoons when then demand on the grid is high.

Both contracts are counting on the extension of the federal investment tax credit for renewable energy and processes to expedite transmission needs. Over the past six years Pacific Gas and Electric has created more than 3,600 MW of renewable energy, 2,500 MW of it being solar power. Pacific Gas and Electric now has almost 25% of their future power deliveries from renewables, including biomass, wind and geothermal. They are certainly setting a trend for other utility companies to follow.

The project in conjunction with Topaz Solar Farm will deliver 1,100,000 megawatt-hours to San Luis Obispo County in California by utilizing relatively low-cost, thin-film photovoltaic panels manufactured in Sacramento and Hayward by OptiSolar. The project is expected to start delivery in 2011 and be at full power by 2013.

SunPower’s planned ranch would also be located in San Luis Obispo County and deliver approximately 550,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity annually. This project is projected to start supplying power in 2010 and be fully operational in 2012. In addition to the crystalline solar cells, the system will have solar tracking to tilt towards the sun as it passes over the field, increasing the energy captured by the panels and saving acreage.

Endangered Species Act Endangered

2008-08-14T13:22:00.000-07:00

Bush is attempting to pass legislation that will remove the need for environmental protocols when creating and building new government projects. All projects funded, built or authorized by the US government would no longer have to undergo the same environmental reviews meant to protect wildlife and habitats. This means the government is giving itself special treatment by eliminating the need to assess green house gases as well as how the project may impact the environment.

Developers and Republicans claim these current reviews are “needless delays,” and the supposed argument behind changing the law is so that people don’t abuse the review system to create global warming policies. The Bush administration was upset over a recent attempt to list polar bears as endangered species due to habitat loss from climate change. The Republicans have been trying to enact this kind of policy change for years, and they might finally realize their goal – at the cost of habitats and the creatures that reside there.

Carl Pope of the Sierra Club had this to say about the announcement made on Tuesday:

"The new rules take decision-making on endangered species listings out of the hands of scientists and wildlife professionals at agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and instead put those decisions in the hands of agencies working on projects that may be adversely affected by a listing."

Taking the consideration of our delicate ecosystems out of experts’ hands and throwing them to the way-side does not auger well for the environment.

Eagle Set to Shake Monkey Off its Back

2007-08-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

Eagle Broadband Inc. (OTCBB: EAGB) recently announced financial results and briefed the investment community on plans to expand IT Services Sattellite Group operations in Dallas, TX.

Although Eagle took a body blow in regards to its net loss from operations of $7.3M, the company seems to be shaking it off and pushing forward with improved margins, cutting gross margin loss nearly in half (-18%) for the Q on a YoY basis.

Here's a quick look a some recent developments at EAGB and their potential impact on future profitability:

1. Eagle's leading hospitality customer has ordered $6.4 million worth IPTV set-top boxes;

2. OEN has agreed to pay Eagle $1.9 million for a portion of its fiber network over a period of 13 months with a clause for an additional $800,000 if OEN is purchased by a third party or sells the network to a third party; and

3. The IT Services Satellite Group exceeded expected revenue (>$525K) in its first three months and is now expanding in Dallas - a hotbed for high-tech services over the past two decades.
(Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)
4. Eagle is targeting the emerging (expected to hit $40 billion by 2010, with 50 million subscribers by 2009) IPTV market with what has proven to be, believe it or not, an industry leading solution. In the past few months, EAGB has entered into relationships with:

a. InfoValue Computing, Inc. (InfoValue), an expert in high-performance video streaming that got Eagle's IPTV top-boxes implemented in what the co. describes as "the world's largest hospitality HD deployment" at the opening of the Ritzy Wynn Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; and

b. SecureNet, LLC - EAGB's 3rd IPTVComplete(TM) customer. Also a provider of High Speed Internet and IP telephone services that when combined with Eagle's IPTV solution, provides a triple-play of IP services designed for the exclusive residential market in the San Francisco Bay Area.

That adds up to quantifiable, potential incremental revenue increases exceeding $7.8M if all goes well, in addition to a number of unquantifiable prospects that could translate into some major sales volume with one big deployment. That would, in theory, take care of the $7.3M net loss from ops reported in Q3 '07.

I'm not saying that this is what's going to happen, but if EAGB does follow through with plans and continues to improve margins, a price of less than $.05 could represent an attractive, relatively low, entry point to consider.

Business Never Better at Nighthawk

2007-08-01T11:31:00.000-07:00

With the U.S. Dept. of Energy estimating an investment of approximately $412 billion dollars (or roughly the Federal Deficit in FY 2004) will be required to provide enough additional electrical generating capacity to fuel the country over roughly the next quarter century - the need to conserve power is reaching epic proportions.

Another Big (Repeat) Order

In a world where conservation is crucial, Nighthawk Systems Inc. (OTCBB: NIHK) is cashing in on its proven ability to develop Telemetry or M2M products capable of remotely controlling virtually any electronic device in the world - from your kitchen light to a diesel generator.

Announcing a deal today with El Paso Electric (one of NIHK's largest historical customers) as part of an ongoing automation program, the company continues to log progressively larger orders and revenue figures with a growing number of repeat and first time customers. Simply put, business has never been better!

Big Names - Big Contracts

For those of you that are new to the deal, just one year ago, NIHK closed at $.04 (3/31/06). Since then, the stock has trended upwards, reaching a high of close to $.25, before settling back into the dime range where its sits today.

The run up has been by no means artificial. Nighthawk is now experiencing record revenue growth and positioning itself for very bright future in the surging M2M space via partnership with a terrific trio of telemetry partners in Verizon Wireless, American Messaging (formerly SBC Global), and Skytel (a division of Bell Industries).

Improving Utility Efficiencies

As electricity consumption increases (EIA estimates 40% bump in usage by 2030), trumping today's record levels - electrical utilities are still faced with an age old problem: Even as costs skyrocket and demand increases, it's the utility not the consumer that feels the pinch.

This is evidenced by electricity prices failure to keep pace with inflation during 1985-2000 (1.1% vs. 2.4% per yr.) as well as consumption reaching record levels today as average household spending declines.

In effort to optimize efficiencies and not get buried, the industry invests heavily in improvement. With electrical companies expending an estimated $1.9 billion on Demand Side Management (DSM) programs in '05 and saving enough electricity during 1985-2000 to power nearly 74 million average U.S. homes for one year - the willingness to pay for infrastructure enhancement is quite evident.

A Diamond in the Rough?

Although other options exist for quenching America's growing thirst for natural resources exist - such as simply ramping up current production levels and developing alternative/renewable energy sources - becoming more energy efficient is by far the most economical choice and seems to be where the industry is placing its chips for the time being.

This is where NIHK is poised to build a much improved position in the surging M2M marketplace - and remember - electrical utility optimization is just one of many potential cash cow applications at Nighthawk's fingertips (check the 7/11/07 on cell tower automation deal w/Verizon)

With Nighthawk expecting to report "its highest quarterly revenue results in four years, with revenues increasing more than 50% over the first quarter of 2007 and approximately 35% over the same quarter in 2006" and all industry trends pointing towards go, we think that NIHK is on the verge of building a blockbuster M2M hardware company

Tootie Pie Co: Making Rapid Progress on Many Fronts

2007-07-30T10:02:00.000-07:00

Since we initiated research coverage of Tootie Pie Company Inc. (OTCBB: TOOT) on 6/20 at a recent price of $.72 - shares surged up as high as $1.15 the week of the 4th before settling down in the dollar range.

Although the notoriously slow summer months are upon us, TOOT, one of the best capitalized micro-caps that we have ever seen, has been performing like a champ.

Since going public just a few months ago (April), Tootie Pie Co - has raised in excess of $1M in new equity and established relationships with distributors like Sysco and Ben E. Keith that hold the potential to bring the Tootie Pie brand to nationwide success.

Message From Nighthawk Systems CEO

2007-07-30T09:11:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

I hope everyone had a great weekend. The following release went out this morning and announces the third order for PT1000’s from City, Water Light & Power (CWLP) of Springfield , Illinois .

CWLP uses a custom version of the PT1000 that we build into an enclosure as a capacitor bank controller. CWLP first ordered these units from us back in 2006 and with that order became one of our largest customers for the entire year. Since then, they’ve ordered twice more from us in 2007. With so many announcements of sales of CEO700’s to various utilities, it might be easy to forget that we have other products that are useful to electric utilities.

Going forward, as we enhance our products over the remaining months of 2007, I think you will see Nighthawk products used in various applications by the utilities, broadening our revenue base and further strengthening the relationships we already have with our electric utility customers.

Have a great week.

Doug

Nighthawk Systems Receives Third Order From City Water, Light & Power Of Springfield , Illinois
-- Units are Part of Ongoing Capacitor Bank Control Project --

SAN ANTONIO, TX - 7/30/07 - Nighthawk Systems, Inc. (OTC BB: NIHK), a leading provider of intelligent wireless power management and emergency notification solutions, announced today that it has received a third order from City Water, Light & Power ("CWLP") of Springfield, Illinois for PT1000 logic boards to be used as custom capacitor bank controllers.

CWLP was one of Nighthawk’s largest customers in 2006, and placed an initial order for units in the fall of 2006. This recent order follows successful initial implementation of the initial order and a second order from earlier in 2007. CWLP, certified by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with its highest Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) rating, continually looks for ways to improve their system for the residents and businesses they serve.

The PT1000 is a popular choice for integration into a variety of remote control applications due to its onboard ability to decode a wireless message, convert logic level signals and provide for variable control of up to eight individual relays.

No separate relay control board is necessary. Customized software for an application makes it an ideal solution for customers looking for easy to use, reliable remote power control. The PT1000 has recently been purchased for remote sign control by departments of transportation, diesel generator control by cellular site operators and control of network components by wireless Internet service providers.

H. Douglas Saathoff, Nighthawk's CEO, stated, "I’m very pleased to receive this additional order from CWLP. While the CEO700 continues to be our flagship product for electric utilities, it’s important to note that we have other products that they are utilizing successfully as well. We’re pleased to be an integral part of CWLP’s ongoing cap bank controller program.”

Individuals interested in Nighthawk Systems can sign up to receive email alerts by visiting the Company’s website at http://www.nighthawksystems.com/.

About Nighthawk Systems, Inc.
Nighthawk is a leading provider of intelligent wireless power control products that enable simultaneous activation or de-activation of multiple assets or systems on demand. Nighthawk's installed customer base includes major electric utilities, internet service providers and fire departments in over 40 states. Nighthawk's products also enable custom message display, making them ideal for use in traffic control and emergency notification situations.

Individuals interested in Nighthawk Systems can sign up to receive email alerts by visiting the Company’s website at http://www.nighthawksystems.com/.
Forward-looking statements

Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, including statements about plans and expectations regarding business areas and opportunities, acceptance of new or existing businesses, capital resources and future business or financial results are "forward-looking" statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, customer acceptance of our products, our ability to raise capital to fund our operations, our ability to develop and protect proprietary technology, government regulation, competition in our industry, general economic conditions and other risk factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.

CONTACT:

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(877) 7-NIGHTHAWK, Ext 701

Verizon Wireless Back For More At Nighthawk

2007-07-11T16:04:00.000-07:00

Don't be surprised if you see Nighthawk Systems Inc. (OTCBB: NIHK) inking deals with a growing list of big name organizations - as well as Verizon Wireless - in the not so distant future.

Once you get your foot in the door with a leading provider like Verizon Wireless, you are definitely rolling with the big dogs!

Verizon comes back for more!

Announcing a third order from Verizon Wireless and the successful implementation of statewide generator automation project in New Jersey today, NIHK has positioned itself at the forefront of what is shaping up to be an energy industry revolution.

If you think about it, Verizon did not get where they are by working with sub par providers or by continuing to order a product that did not perform as it should. You have to give a little credence to NIHK - first for landing Verizon as a client - and second for keeping them!

The Garden State Goes Green

The project referenced in today's news was centered on compliance with State of New Jersey mandates that prohibit the use of diesel generators of 37kW or greater from being used in non-emergency situations - other than on allotted days.

Since New Jersey is highly likely to be the first but not the last state to impose such legislature, meeting and exceeding Verizon's expectations creates a very favorable initial implementer position for NIHK and also boosts the confidence of one extremely valuable partner. And with Nighthawk as Verizon's premier provider, I don't see how Nighthawk can lose here.

From the source...

Commenting on the project, H. Douglas Saathoff, Nighthawk's CEO, stated "I'm extremely pleased that we were able to customize and provide a quick and reliable solution to Verizon Wireless for this project. Over the past six months, we've delivered units that allow them to control hundreds of generators throughout New Jersey from a single centralized location, or from multiple field locations. This gives them the ability ensure that their generators are in working condition, while maintaining compliance with recently adopted state rules governing the use of generators."

I'm not sure if the plan was drawn up like this - or if the chips just all fell into place that way, but Nighthawk sure is succeeding from a marketing/brand awareness standpoint (amongst others). Obviously, the Verizon Wireless relationship is invaluable on many levels and recent deals with DaimlerChrysler turn heads in a major way - but it just may be NIHK's success in "Green Applications" that make Nighthawk a household name..

Just The Facts, Ma'am...

To get a handle on what the impact of an eco-shift in a state like New Jersey can do, we did a little research. Honestly, this just added to our assertion that NIHK is a keeper.

In the near future, other states will likely take steps, just as New Jersey did, to reduce air pollution. Besides the obvious benefit of boosting air quality, that also means added demand for NIHK products.

Consider these facts (courtesy of Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District):

1. Diesel soot, or diesel particulate, is the number one airborne carcinogen in California (and many other states), and represents the state's most significant toxic air pollution problem.

2. California Air Resources Board estimates that operation of an uncontrolled one-megawatt diesel engine for only 250 hours per year would result in a 50 percent increase in cancer risk to residents within one city block.

3. A typical standby diesel generator produces 25-30 pounds of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per megawatt hour of power generated, 50 to 60 times the NOx pollution produced per megawatt hour by the typical mix of California gas-fired power plants. Nitrogen oxides are a smog-forming pollutant

4. The state of California has already imposed regulations on portable smog-causing generators used in a plethora of industries that exceed pollution limits. The next logical step in the progression of CA mandates is increased focus on stationary generators as well as regulation of use in non-emergency situations.

Nighthawk showed up on our radar as a promising company with revolutionary products, strong sales and organized management. However, it has done what so many small companies cannot do - it has tapped the corporate market to put its products in the mainstream. These days however, it not only shows great potential with heavy hitter customers and cutting edge products, but with recent efforts to address environmental concerns, it meets a fast growing demand.

If Nighthawk is able to establish a position as a provider of environmentally beneficial technology offerings and continues to optimally serve highly esteemed clients such as Verizon Wireless and DaimlerChrysler - the potential for future growth is unbounded.

All-Time Record Sales For EXCS!!

2007-07-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

According to today's news release, Execute Sports Inc. (OTCBB: EXCS) was able to accomplish much more "sales wise" in Q2 '07 with one, that's right ONE business segment - than it did in any one quarter of its prior operating history.

Please keep in mind that while EXCS recorded Q2 sales exceeding $800K, a 77% increase over Q2 '06 - the company is now fully focused on watersports, whereas the past saw multiple business segments/revenue streams (snowboarding, wakeskating, wakeboarding, athletic shoes, and more) generate sales, at least to some extent.

So apparently - bringing on the Michael Jordan of the wetsuit world was a slam dunk. I'd say so. Divesting a bunch of resource intensive business segments is proving to be a pretty slick move too. Check out EXCS's filing on 7/2 and today's release - things are shaping up. In a major way!

A quick peek at the company's Income Statement shows that the bottom line is improving dramatically on a quarter-over-quarter basis and news out today states that 1st half 2007 sales ($1.4M) are up more than 55% over the corresponding period of '06. Hows that for an improvement?

Tired of listening to me? Here's the CEO's take:

``All of our numbers are up from one year ago. We are now concentrating on selling through our current inventory to reach the highest sales figures we have ever had. We also expect to receive orders for Fall delivery which would thrust our sales numbers into all-time highs.''(CEO Geno Apicella)

Tootie Pie Co: Making Rapid Progress On Many Fronts

2007-06-27T08:40:00.000-07:00

It appears that Tootie Pie Company Inc. (OTCBB: TOOT) CEO Don Merrill wasn't pulling my chain a few months back when he stated that his company's pies were pastry chef quality and just as good as anything on the market - whether served at a 5 star restaurant or at your kitchen table.

In less than a week, Tootie Pie Co. has served up a hearty portion of extremely positive news that not only exhibits rapid progress being made on many fronts and touts the high quality of the company's products, but also provides a glimpse into what could be a very profitable future.

Hilton Makes One Heck Of A Customer!

Selling more pies to US Foodservice customers during a 30 day period than for all of 2006 and having Tootie Pies carried in and raved over by Hilton Hotels (Hilton Palacio Del Rio, San Antonio, TX) - TOOT is setting the table for what could be a very sweet 2007.

News today out of TOOT packs much more of a punch than first meets the eye. The company is participating at the second largest foodservice tradeshow in North America (Southwest Foodservice Expo) as a featured vendor in the Ben E. Keith Foods booth.

With more than 1,000 booths and more than 30,000 visitors, the show, sponsored by the Texas Restaurant Association, is one of the largest arenas on the continent for commerce amongst food service professionals. What better way to gain notoriety and boost sales?

The Proof Is In The Pie

Don't want to take our word on the quality of Tootie Pie's products? How about Hilton (San Antonio) Executive Chef James Bocanerga:

"We would normally not even consider an outside source for our desserts, as we make all our desserts in house. But the fact is, Tootie Pies taste like they were made by our pastry chef; and we want our customers to have the very best desserts possible."

Blowing The Doors Off '06

Although at this point, I don't believe we know exactly how much of TOOT's '06 revenue was derived through sales to US Foods customers- last week's news is still quite impressive.

For the sake of today's discussion, let's say very conservatively, that US Foods-related sales accounted for 10% or $50,679 of TOOT's 2006 sales. If this is the case, and the US Foods relationship continues to prosper, even if sales stay flat on a month-over-month basis - it will yield approximately $608,148 - 20% more than the company made in all of '06.

Research Report Now Available

Our valued partner, Amalfi Research Group Ltd. has issued a report on Tootie Pie Company Inc. The entire comprehensive report can be viewed by visiting http://www.amalfiresearch.com/.

From the report: "Capitalized with approximately $1.3 million in private equity and brought public via the filing of an SB-2 registration with the US Securities Exchange Commission, without relying on reverse mergers - the Company has only one class of common stock held by all shareholders (including management). With a current float of approximately four million shares and utilizing a cash valuation calculation, TOOT could be very attractive, from an acquisition standpoint. Using multiples of between 5X and 10X, and considering the stock on a fully diluted basis, the Company would have $0.40 per share in cash on hand, which would support share prices of between $2.00 and $4.00, utilizing a cash value calculation alone."

So there you have it. A very well-run company exhibiting triple-digit growth potential - with a top-shelf product now being served at Hilton Hotels, boasted by Ben E. Keith at one of North America's top two foodservice events, and distributed through a highly efficient and diverse distribution network.

Investor interest has continued to build, the recent $.75 - $.80 range could be out of reach soon. We encourage you to take a look at the research report mentioned above and weigh the risks and rewards of owning a piece of the TOOTie Pie. We think you'll like what you come up with.

CPWB To Shatter Revenues With Blockbuster Deal

2007-06-25T17:31:00.000-07:00

In a deal expected to shatter 2006 revenues by nearly 500% and facilitate second quarter gains that outweigh those of '04 through '06 combined - Challenger Powerboats Inc. (OTCBB: CPWB) announced today what we believe to be one of the largest contracts in company history.

Sure looks like the IMAR Group acquisition back in January was worth its weight in gold. Recent news out of CPWB notes a mammoth order for 53 boats in total - 36 Sugar Sand and 17 Gekko - worth an estimated $1.4 million. These sales simply wouldn't have been possible for Challenger without scooping up IMAR, which generated un-audited, unconsolidated '06 revenues of $12 million.

Before we get to how far CPWB has come from an operational standpoint over the past 6-12 months as well as the CEO's take on recent expansion. . . let's talk money.

Challenger logged a commendable $1.6 million during the first quarter of '07 and judging from the company's past three news releases highlighting boat orders this quarter, has executed deals worth as much as $2.2 million thus far in Q2.

Revenues from recently publicized deals alone would drive quarter-over-quarter growth of approximately 35%. Pretty serious advancement for a company that recently underwent a massive corporate restructuring and logged Zero revenues for the quarter ended 9/30/06. Looks like new management really knows what they're doing over there.

Off To The Races!

Now, if the trend toward significantly improved revenues on a quarterly basis continues, at least to some extent, as CPWB builds a more entrenched market position - we could really have something phenomenal on our hands by the end of '07.

Think about it. Even if we assume very conservative quarter-over-quarter growth for the remainder of '07 (Q3 & Q4), say 10% - Challenger would derive annual revenues of about $8.7 Million. This would representt Y-O-Y growth of 3555%! Even more interesting, said revenues would trump those earned during 2004 through 2006 - by $6.5 million.

CPWB: Growth Story of the Year?

This type of growth and potential for expansion, although like finding a needle in the proverbial micro-cap haystack, is exactly what you should be looking for in the world of BB stocks. We've had our eye on Challenger Powerboats for quite awhile now, and it looks like the company has really upped the ante and is ready to make the jump from niche boating supplier, to a viable industry competitor.

You got the independent take - now let's hear it from the company:

Challenger's president and CEO, Laurie Phillips, stated, "The market is beginning to recognize the quality of our boats and their competitive price points. Our increased distribution effort is starting to have a positive impact on sales volume, and interest in our boat lines is growing both here and overseas." Ms. Phillips, added, "The Company's marketing advantages include quality, leading-edge engineering, and competitive cost of ownership. We believe these attributes are paramount to securing a critical mass in market share. Concurrent with our increased marketing and sales effort, we are in the process of heightening our cost management discipline in an attempt to maximize gross margins. In addition to increasing sales, we intend to expand gross margin to further our drive to profitability."

If Challenger, priced under a nickel, is capable of executing single transactions just months into the summer season that bring in 500% more revenues than were logged all of 2006 and is showing promise to deliver year-over-year growth of 4,000% - 5,000%, shouldn't it be part of your speculative portfolio?

Check Out Our Tootie Pie Company Inc. Report

2007-06-20T23:53:00.001-07:00

It's finally here. Our initial research coverage has initiated. Take a look at today's report and check back for frequent updates.

Tootie Pie's: Good Enough for Hilton - Good Enough for Me

2007-06-20T16:51:00.000-07:00

When Tootie Pie Company Inc. (OTCBB: TOOT)CEO Don Merrill told me a few months ago that his pies were pastry chef quality and just as good as anything being served in 5 star restaurants - he wasn't pulling my chain.

At least, that's according to Hilton (San Antonio) Executive Chef James Bocanerga:

“We would normally not even consider an outside source for our desserts, as we make all our desserts in house. But the fact is, Tootie Pies taste like they were made by our pastry chef; and we want our customers to have the very best desserts possible.”

News today out of Tootie Pie notes that the company has sold more pies to US Foods customers in the last 30 days, than it did in all of 2006.

Very impressive, although at this point, i don't believe we don't know exactly how much of TOOT's '06 revenue was derived through sales to US Foods customers.

For argument's sake - let's say, very conservatively, that said sales accounted for 10% or $50,679 of TOOT's 2006 sales. If this is the case, and the US Foods relationship continues to prosper, even if sales stay flat on a month-over-month basis - it will yield approximately $608,148, 20% more than the company grossed in all of '06.

Although I'll admit, my focus was initially on Syco and Ben E. Keith, two of the company's other key distributors at this point in time - but US Foods is stepping up to the plate in a major way and even getting Tootie Pies in at the Hilton.

In conclusion, I'm very optimistic of what will happen here in the near-term. Judging by the recent flow of news out of Tootie Pie Company - the best has surely yet to come.

Barring any major unforeseen roadblocks, I'd say triple digit revenue growth in '07 is very possible. Any thoughts?

Three is Better Than One

2007-06-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

In this economical climate, it is anyone's guess what the next big demand will be. Oil prices go up and energy and alternative energy companies step into the lime light. A terrorist attack drives security device companies through the roof.

Oprah makes a random statement and sales either plummet or surge. The fact is, any number of things can mean either being in the right place at the right time or missing the boat.

From a managerial standpoint, it is best to take stock of the current economical climate and speculate future demand. From an investment standpoint, it is best to take stock of the current economical climate and speculate future demand. I have seen some of the most ingenious products flounder because their timing was off. But really, there is no way to perfectly predict a winner every time. However. . .you could hedge your bet.

One Trick Pony? I Think Not

In addition to a thriving IPTV business; Eagle Broadband Inc. (OTCBB: EAGB) benefits greatly from having two additional business segments experiencing historical growth. Any Joe Schmo can tell you - It is always better to be pursuing more than one potentially explosive market! Eagle's IT Services Division recently shattered May revenue expectations by 80% following the acquisition of Alliance Maintenance & Services Inc.'s commercial satellite division. The division also just inked a $500,000 deal with Sprint/Nextel - marking phase one of a multi-million dollar program.

If that wasn't enough - the company's SatMAX® emergency communications systems (classified within the IT Services Division) are gaining unprecedented levels of traction throughout North America. The products are so effective in fact; they are now used by the U.S. Government in classified programs. Furthermore, distribution just went international, opening the door to a vastly enhanced target customer base.

Saving $ While Making $

EAGB is also making moves to become more operationally efficient - opting to sell off a portion of its fiber network deemed not core to key operations for nearly $2 million. This decision was crucial, not only because of the money, but also because it allows the company to focus on what it does best.

We like to see companies re-evaluating, consolidating and eliminating what in their business is not producing at full tilt. This kind of continued focus is encouraging to us, not only because it means that management is keeping a tight bottom line but also because it shows the company's diversification is not spreading their resources too thin.

Helping Those In Need

News out of Eagle today highlights a SatMAX Emergency Communications Systems (ECS) sale to a non-profit organization in Texas. From what I've read, the entity provides services to the mentally disabled and their families. When you design your product for use in mission critical, life or death situations, and demand ends up trickling down into the mental health arena - I'd say it's a win-win. It looks like Eagle shares my sentiment.

"We are thrilled to be helping out a caring organization like this with our SatMAX ECS unit," said Dave Micek, president and CEO of Eagle Broadband. "It is nice to have a technology that can be used in many facets of communication. Although the SatMAX technology was developed to be used for emergency communications by first responders in times of severe crisis, it is gratifying to see it gaining wider acceptance in corporate and non-profit organizations as well."

Perfect Storm for SatMAX Sales?

With hurricane season under way, EAGB is well-equipped with enough SatMAX units to meet what could be extremely high demand. According to a release a few weeks back out of Eagle, The National Hurricane Center outlook indicates a 75% chance of an above normal hurricane season.

Curious about what Eagle's SatMAX systems are all about? Check this out: SatMAX Systems

At a price of $.14, we see tremendous potential for future growth here. Where else can you find a company housing three burgeoning businesses under one roof, priced way under a quarter? Think about that.

Small Cap Investing

2007-06-13T09:44:00.000-07:00

As we all know, investing in micro-cap or "penny" stocks is a high-risk /high-reward proposition. How many times have we all heard "No Risk, No Gain"? The majority of the companies we profile will fall into the "High Risk" category. Many are fundamentally unstable and their stock prices can be highly volatile. Despite our digging and prodding, a fair number of these companies are under-funded and lack the financial infrastructure to execute their business plans as intended.

For those of you that seek out these high-risk investments, you are undoubtedly not averse to the volatile sprice wings that come with the territory.

It is also quite evident that you are not looking for 10% growth in your penny-stock portfolio. Rather, you are probably looking for the explosive return that is commensurate with the risk that you bear in these investments. After all, many penny stocks actually do turn the proverbial corner and evolve into compelling business successes, and in turn reward shareholders handsomely. We all remember Commerce Planet at less than 20 cents not much more than a year ago, or Nighthawk Systems last December at less than 4 cents. The opportunities are certainly out there and our goal is to find them.

We can’t guarantee these kinds of results, and we don’t. We do, however, aim to identify interesting and compelling situations in the market with early stage businesses that we think are worth consideration with that percentage of your investment portfolio that is designated as high-risk and speculative. Ultimately, stock performance should be a direct result of the company’s business and financial performance. So our methodology is to provide insight into the business and financial progress of the companies that we follow – the good, the bad and the ugly. Our hope is that we will have more good to report than not. In full disclosure, some of the companies that we follow have paid us to do so.

More information pertaining to particular companies can be found in our disclosures which can be reached from our homepage. We do not make any guarantees to client companies as to the nature of our commentary, and our commentary is based solely on performance – good or bad. We believe that this is a fair approach and again, we hope to bring timely and rewarding information to your desktop that you might not have had have had easy or immediate access to before. We urge you to do your own diligence on companies that we mention and follow, and the SEC website www.sec.gov is the best place to start.

Summer Market Woes

2007-06-05T16:56:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered why CNBC, MSNBC and virtually all other financial programs refer to the investment community's most successful as the "smart money"? It's because they are buying when you, me, and the rest of the world are selling - and they are selling when the rest of us are buying.

Déjà vu? - It sure seems like it. With summer rapidly approaching, the market is showing some stark similarities to its behavior patterns of a year ago. Just like last summer, small/micro caps stocks are slumping to some extent with volume contracting.

So what's the upside here? Just when the sky looked the darkest for investors of all persuasions last summer - the market was setting up for some very sizeable, even record gains.

The way we see it, Siena Technologies (OTCBB: SIEN) and Tootie Pie Company (OTCBB: TOOT) could be a couple of the places where the "smart money" will be found this summer.

Both companies are very well-positioned and could become this year's big summertime bargains if properly played.

TOOT is growing like a company destined to build a thriving national brand. Will TOOT become the next Ben & Jerry's? - Too early to tell. What it's not too early to tell is thatTootie Pie Co. already has a leg up on many companies trading on the bulletin board today. With no debt, pipe financing, or off-balance sheet arrangements holding it back, Tootie Pie is growing like gang busters out of the massive Texan marketplace and into the national spotlight.

TOOT announced last week that it has expanded distribution into Oklahoma City as well as Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas. The way that channel contacts like Ben E. Keith and SYCO have received their products thus far, I'd guess that more, even bigger announcements, are not far off.

Another very interesting tidbit touched on in the release is that Tootie Pie's are now featured deserts at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill. This may not mean too much to many of my fellow East Coaster's - but ask someone from the Mid-West about Toby and you will quickly see why this is so huge for TOOT's future. These guys have laid the foundation and have made quite a bit of progress since the stock began trading back in April. While some of us may grow a bit sluggish this summer, the people at Tootie Pie Company are pushing forward full steam ahead - exactly what we expect from our summertime bargains.

Do things seem dark at Sienna Technologies? Yes.
Is the stock slumping? Yes

But

Important fundamental questions: Has the company's focus changed? No.
Is the company taking a proactive approach to improving its current situation and growth potential? Yes

After taking a look at Monday's news regarding the initiation of a corporate restructuring - we like what we see from SIEN, particularly in the $.10 to $.20 range. The shakeup will essentially say arrivederci to a long-standing CEO and CFO and let the company's true management (the people at Kelley Technologies) shine in their own neighborhood while bringing on some seasoned and more qualified help.

The management over at Kelley Technologies has amassed decades of experience and seemingly impossible to develop local business connections in Las Vegas (ever tried doing business there?). SIEN has also patented and perfected one of the best, next-generation electronic sports books and is looking to make last year's multi-million dollar contract with Stations Red Rock Casino and Resort & Spa

So there you have it, two summertime small cap bargain ideas: One a newbie with enormous near- term potential and one a longtime player making moves to grow the way we always knew that it could.

SuperClick Making Commendable Progress

2007-05-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

When was the last time you chose a hotel based on whether it had high speed Internet access? If you are like me and have had the experiences I have, it has been the last 10 out of 10. Like a cell phone, Internet access has become to me like a lifeline for my business. After many a trip with my family breathing down my neck as I battle with dial-up access in an Internet cafe in some small European town, I naturally narrow my hotel search by 1. high speed Internet access, 2. having a bed and 3. (sad but true) a.private bath - in that order. God bless 'em if they serve a continental breakfast!

Almost a year ago, SuperClick Inc. (OTCBB: SPCK) popped up on our radar but it wasn't until February that we figured the needs of us were the needs of many. Since that time, SPCK has only improved. After a solid first quarter that brought a gross profit increase of nearly 80% on a year-over- year basis, SPCK continues to make strategic advances that significantly enhance the company's market value.With news out today that SPCK completed a record 51 wireless installations during the second quarter of '07 (22 of these 51 installs were part of a $250K deal with Verizon Business Services), the company is gaining significant traction within the hospitality industry as shown by recent agreements with Hampton Inn Augusta and a major 4,000 room resort on the Las Vegas strip. SPCK is also positioning itself to ride the ongoing wave of online advertising growth.

Recent news states that the Verizon related sales (22 installs) are worth $250K, so for the sake of today's discussion we'll value the entire 51 installs completed in Q2 '07 at $500K. This is likely a conservative assessment and just an estimate to give us a better idea of what implications this type of progress could have on the company's performance, both operationally and in the equity markets.

Second quarter sales associated with wireless installations totaling $500K would represent more than 65% of the company's TOTAL Q1 '07 revenues. Please keep in mind that first quarter revenues were derived through sales and service fees associated with multiple streams as the company positioned itself as a "one-stop shop" for the hospitality industry's IP management needs. This is extremely positive for overall growth in 2007, especially with increased online ad spending and recent company exposure for its MDS system.

As Online ad spending reaches epic proportions, hospitality organizations are striving harder than ever to develop strategies that facilitate monetizing their own web traffic. Just to give you an idea of the growth we are talking about, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) estimates that Internet ad spending increased 34% during '06, hitting an all-time high of nearly $17 billion; and Piper Jaffray & Co.'s forecasts Online ad spending to reach $80 billion by 2011.

Hotels have been historically slow Internet Adopters and even the big dogs have only recently begun installing and optimizing their wireless networks. In addition, even today, many lower-tiered - and in particular - independent lodging organizations still don't offer efficient web access. As Internet access becomes a vital amenity for many guests, hotels are paying dearly for this deficiency and looking to change their ways in lieu of closing their doors.

On the other hand, the Hilton's and the Marriot's of the world have been battling it out for customers since tourism has lagged in recent years. In order to fill rooms, upper-tier hospitality organizations have been more or less forced to offer high quality Internet access at no additional cost to guests. The only problem is that installing and maintaining a network that allows for optimal High Speed Internet Access requires a significant amount of capital expenditure.

By first getting a foot in the door with its wireless installation and technology assessment capabilities, SuperClick paves the way to help clients of all caliber with what has been become "Mission Impossible" in recent years - monetizing web traffic!. By doing so, SPCK has built quite a following amongst the who's who of the hospitality industry. Consequently, it is also creating some tremendous opportunities for future bottom line improvements.

Once SPCK either installs or assesses and improves the network, the next logical move for the client to make is the strategic decision that will facilitate recouping costs associated with the install. If the initial installation was a smashing success, why not trust the provider to help make the situation even better and begin recovering costs associated with the install, particularly when they have a proven ROI case (100 room properties can realize a 455% ROI in just 2 years)?

This is where SPCK stands ready to leverage the capabilities of its MDS solution and tack on some significant complementary incomes during 2007

This could heat up quickly with the announcement of another major install or if the company's stays on track with its record pace of year-over-year revenue and wireless network installation growth.

We believe SuperClick to be a front runner in the mid to longer term portfolio, so grab a piece and hold tight. This will not be worth missing when the market takes notice.

As always, do your due diligence and happy trading!

Trading Tip - Three Golden Rules

2007-05-08T13:42:00.001-07:00

In my 10 year trading career, I have been head trader of a couple of trading desks, ran my own trading department and more recently traded stocks and S&P futures for a living. In the world of trading, there are a few rules that, when broken, could become disastrous.

Rule #1 Use proper money management - "Limit Your Risk"
Rule #2 Never meet a margin call
Rule #3 Do not average down.

THE RULES.......

These are only a few of the many rules or "guidelines" one must follow to make a success of the trading career. But, as we have all heard (and more than likely done) rules are made to be broken and guidelines are just that, guidelines. And of course, these rules vary slightly depending on which of the slew of resources on trading you follow.

With a perfect trader, if rule #1 was followed, "Use Proper Money Management", the other two would not even come into play. Every trader has a tale of how they bought XYZ stock at 10 cents and it ran to $4 or how they shorted the market right before a big dip. What you rarely hear are the much more common horror stories that exist in EVERY trader's career. Due to the recent influx of calls and emails about Execute Sports, I will use it as our example. For simple math, all calculations will employ round numbers.

THE TRADES.........

Lets say you bought $10,000 worth of EXCS @ $0.10 or 100,000 shares. Before the trade was even entered, your money management system should have been in place. Everyone has a different risk tolerance. Therefore there are many different systems used. For simple math, and because this is a micro cap situation, lets use 30% or $0.07 for our stop loss exit point (30% is a very large stop when trading higher volume larger stocks and suicidal when trading the futures, but with small and microcaps, some of these stocks can fluctuate 30% on a daily basis). Back to our scenario. We now own 10,000 shares of EXCS with a cost basis of $0.10 per share with a $0.07 protective stop in place.

Here is where the other two rules/guidelines come into play...EXCS's share price dips into the $0.07 range but closes up. Therefore, you decide, or your system dictates, "Well, it closed above my 7 cent stop, therefore I am still in". Now this decision is not a good or bad one. If your systems says, "on a closing price basis", then it was a good one. If your system says otherwise, it was a bad decision and should make you wonder why you even have rules.Needless to say, after flirting with the $0.07 area for some time, the stock dips below $0.07 and even $0.06. Now, not only has the protective stop been blown, you may be faced with a margin call (I do not know of any firms that would allow margining of a micro cap stock, so just humor me).

Now we are faced with one of our other rules, "Never Meet a Margin Call". After some serious deliberation, anxiety and possibly even loss of sleep, the margin call is met and you are back in the game with hopes of getting your money back. Unfortunately, things do not go as planned, wished or hoped for, and the stocks continues to trend downward. We now have 100,000 shares of EXCS trading at $0.02 per share and our cost is 5 times that at $0.10 a share. You need a 500% run just to get back to even.

AND THE TRADE GOES ON.....

Finally, our "Never Average Down" rule has made it to center stage. I can count on my fingers how many times I have averaged down in my trading career. It is a big "NO NO" unless it was part of the original plan (building a position). I must say though, of the few times I have been faced with the decision to do so; I have fared much better than I would have had I strictly followed the rules. So, you broke rule #1 and #2. What are you going to do now? This is where you evaluate the fundamentals of your investment. In a case like EXCS, the company is fundamentally strong. It is cutting costs and has just begun the reign of its new and experienced president. Couple that with the fact that it has strong support at the range of $0.013 (its all time low) and $0.016 (where its run began in January reaching a high of over 11 cents) and you have a tough decision. You still like the investment but it would take another break of the rules to continue.

These kind of risky decisions are what make and break trading careers. The reason I use EXCS as our example is because it is a great illustration of high risk/high reward investment. Let's assume for the moment that you evaluate the risk/reward ratio and decide to average down. The new math...We spent $10,000 to buy 100,000 shares of EXCS - a per share cost of $0.10.Let's say we buy another $10,000 of EXCS at the current trading price of $0.02 cents. We now have an additional 500,000 shares.Now we have a total of 600,000 shares of stock with a $20,000 cost or $0.035 cents per share. Rather than needing a 500% run to return to a break even situation, only a 67% increase is needed.

The deciding factor here is whether you have done your due diligence on the company. Fortunes can be made by taking risks on small companies but you have to know your animal. I am typically vehemently against averaging down in my investments but do think there are instances where the increase in risk is worth the reward. It also goes without saying that this can only be done with the strictest discipline and in a moment of deliberate consideration and not panic. The reason this rule exists is because most traders cannot execute it successfully but do so in a moment of crisis.

If ever faced with the temptation of averaging down, REMEMBER - rules can be broken occasionally but only intelligently.If you would like to see more trading tips in our newsletters, please drop us a line!

As always, do your due diligence and happy trading!

Sincerely,

Micro Stock Profit

EAGLE - In the Drivers Seat, Racing Towards Future Growth

2007-05-03T11:53:00.000-07:00

After taking a long, hard look at Eagle Broadband's (OTCPK: EAGB) much anticipated 10Q filing and speaking with CEO Dave Micek, we are pretty darn excited about what the future holds for the company.

As analysts predict an upcoming surge in Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), EAGB is attracting some of the industry's biggest deals, shaving off costs at a record clip (1st half fiscal '07 operating expenses down more than $1.75 mil vs. 1st half of '06), and from an operational standpoint, simply becoming far more efficient than ever before. Just in time for the inception of a video revolution!

Don't get us wrong, IPTV growth alone could easily propel EAGB to unprecedented levels in regards to both corporate growth and value in the equity markets. The IPTV market IS expected to reach $40 billion by 2010, with 50 million subscribers by 2009. However, the company continues to generate a significant source of income through synergistic, yet separate, business segments (IT services and satellite communications).

When attempting to gauge EAGB's near term market opportunity in the IPTV space, its helps to envision Internet Protocol Television as a racecar. Having a competitive, not to mention champion, car requires a ton of work in many respects (parts, expert engineering, maintenance, etc.).

Oddly enough, many U.S. Triple Play (cable, internet, television) providers or prospective triple play providers are finding themselves in the same boat as prospective race car owners.

Sure, you can hit AutoZone® and buy most of the pieces required to put the car together, but do you posses the knowledge, experience, patience, and time required to perfectly engineer the automobile and ensure that it can hold its own on the Formula One circuit? Well, if you're a company historically entrenched in the cable industry, this could be like Boeing attempting to snag market share away from Ferrari.

This is where EAGB is poised to make a killing. By offering the "whole schebang", or more properly put, a complete IPTV solution including: hardware, software, signal encryption, system architecture/installation, and 24/7 monitoring, EAGB has attracted some huge contracts and has established itself as a very attractive choice for media providers of every tier.

While IPTV remains a concept in the heads of many, EAGB should be in no way associated with a "concept" company. EAGB logs real revenues (Q2 fiscal '07 revs are up 13% over the same period of fiscal '06) and maintains real customers.

Check this out! . . . Eagle Broadband Live

http://nocipcamera1.eaglebroadband.com/view/view.shtml?imagePath=/mjpg/video.mjpg&size=1

This is a live link to one of the company's head-ends in Texas. Although this particular command center is not currently serving IPTV customers (that head-end is in Miami), the link above exhibits the company's 24/7 monitoring capabilities, already solid infrastructure, and established customer base (green boxes on the hard to read screens represent customers in a certain area).

Although small in stature, Eagle Broadband sure packs a punch. With the company's 10K filed, it should only be a matter of days before EAGB soars again, this time on the OTC Bulletin Board. As far as other progress is concerned, a quick peek at corporate news dated 4/23/07 provides an excellent snapshot of the what company has been up to over the past six months. Here are a few highlights:

Signed a contract with FrontGate Broadband to deliver IPTVComplete(TM) in Florida

Shipped 500 units of Eagle's newest set- top box, the MediaPro IP3000HD, to a leading hospitality solutions provider

Signed a contract with the same hospitality solutions provider under which Eagle could ship more than $6 million in set-top boxes over a 13- month period if delivered according to the customer's service schedule

Acquired the customer base of Connex Services, Inc., a Houston-based IT services company

Appointed Tony Cordaro, the former president and CEO of Connex, as vice president of IT Services, and Kane Brushwood, a former Connex executive, as a director of IT Services

Secured a satellite communications system contract with Fort Bend County, Texas, to provide a portable SatMAX® Emergency Communications System and pre-wire the County's emergency operations center

Received a patent on our advanced set- top box technology that ensures secure delivery of digital television content

Received a series of contracts and completed installations of VoIP office support systems at five regional hurricane-recovery program offices for a world-renowned international disaster-relief organization

With ANEW Broadband, launched a joint collaboration of ANEW Vision; a triple-play service offering, specifically designed for multi-dwelling buildings.

As many of the telecom "big dogs" scurry to perfect their respective pieces of the IPTV puzzle, Eagle Broadband is already there with a complete solution as demand ramps up. The company's margins are improving and it is attracting increasingly larger contracts while maintaining leadership position in the IPTV space which is poised for monumental growth in the near- term.

EAGB is a front runner in an exciting new industry space with a very bright future. Get off the sidelines and get in while the opportunity is undervalued. EAGB has big things ahead of it. This will be a good one for the long term portfolio.

As always, do your due diligence and happy trading!

Message From Nighthawk Systems CEO

2007-05-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

The following release went out this morning at 7am Eastern, and announces the sale of CE0700 units to Chelan PUD in Washington state. This is actually the second sale to Chelan. The first was made back in the fall of 2006, and it’s great that they have already placed a followup order.
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, new customers keep re-ordering along with a lot of the old ones, and I think the entire customer base will be interested in the web-enabled solutions that we’ll roll out later this year. That package should enable our customers to buy and use more units, and also position us for some larger orders from some larger utilities.

Have a great day!

Doug

H. Douglas Saathoff
Chief Executive Officer
Nighthawk Systems, Inc

Nighthawk Systems Announces Sales to Washington Electric District

SAN ANTONIO, TX - 5/3/07 - Nighthawk Systems, Inc. (OTC BB: NIHK), a leading provider of intelligent wireless power management and emergency notification solutions, today announced that it has received a second order for CEO700 whole house disconnect units from Chelan County Public Utility District in Washington. This second order follows an initial order from Chelan County PUD placed in September 2006. Chelan County PUD operates three hydro projects that deliver clean, renewable, low-cost energy to local residents and to other utilities that serve 7 million residents of the Pacific Northwest. General Pacific, Inc., a distributor of electrical apparatus and supplies in the Northwest U.S., assisted with the sales.

The CEO700 gives electric utilities the ability to wirelessly disconnect and reconnect power to residential electric meters from a centralized location, saving them significant time and money over the traditional manual disconnect method requiring multiple truck rolls and field personnel.

H. Douglas Saathoff, Nighthawk’s CEO, stated, “I’m pleased to announce that another electric utility has become a repeat customer, and we look forward to helping Chelan County PUD with their growing automation needs. I’m also pleased with the assistance that we are getting in the sales process from distributors like General Pacific, as they expand our sales reach and allow for continuous customer contact. They are an important part of our sales and marketing network.”

About Nighthawk Systems, Inc.
Nighthawk is a leading provider of intelligent wireless power control products that enable simultaneous activation or de-activation of multiple assets or systems on demand. Nighthawk's installed customer base includes major electric utilities, internet service providers and fire departments in 40 states. Nighthawk's products also enable custom message display, making them ideal for use in traffic control and emergency notification situations.

Individuals interested in Nighthawk Systems can sign up to receive email alerts by visiting the Company’s website at http://www.nighthawksystems.com/.
Forward-looking statements
Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, including statements about plans and expectations regarding business areas and opportunities, acceptance of new or existing businesses, capital resources and future business or financial results are "forward-looking" statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, customer acceptance of our products, our ability to raise capital to fund our operations, our ability to develop and protect proprietary technology, government regulation, competition in our industry, general economic conditions and other risk factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.

CONTACT:

Doug Saathoff
dsaathoff@nighthawksystems.com
(877) 7-NIGHTHAWK, Ext 701

With Summer Fast Approaching, Invest Wise and DineWise with DWIS

2007-04-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

With summer rapidly approaching, many of you, like myself are scrambling to both squirrel away extra gains to hedge against the sometimes slower June-August season and also shed the beer belly, obviously with minimal effort.

I am a firm believer that DineWise Inc. (OTCBB: DWIS) can help us meet our goals in both departments. Below I will provide the quick & dirty version on why I feel this is so, both from a market/financial standpoint and from a health conscious point of view.

In addition to serving more than 1 million households and generating $2 billion over its 50 year operating history, the company’s newly established DineWise brand grew by 344% in 2006 ($81K in Q1 to $541,00 by Q4). Overall, DWIS notched '06 revenues of about $11 million with gross profit of nearly $5.3 mil. This is just the tip of the iceberg as the company has much room to grow.

Talk about room, with about 92% or approximately 270 million Americans consuming some type of ready to eat meal on a daily basis, DWIS has developed the core capabilities necessary to become the personal chef to the lower 48 states.

Boding extremely well for future sales, DineWise ® branded products recently received stellar commendations by Newsweek Magazine. In article entitled "Good Food, Delivered" (http://www.parsintl.com/pdf/13785-N-Dinewise.com.pdf), DineWise ® meals were found to be the only ones that tasted fresh, not frozen. In addition, DineWise meals were deemed delicious, available in an "enormous variety of meal plans" and, overall, a good value. Good enough for Newsweek, good enough for us.

With a virtually endless offering of 5,000 chef-prepared, self customized, dining solutions DineWise has something to please every palette and fit just about every diet/health need out there. By positioning itself as a “lifestyle choice" company, DWIS can actively pursue burgeoning opportunities in a variety of currently under served markets including, overweight/obese, diabetic, senior/caregiver, and the on-the-go, health conscious consumer.

There is just a taste of why we think DWIS is well-poised to make our Summer months even brighter. Check back soon for updated coverage.

Nighthawk Soars Higher

2007-04-26T09:56:00.000-07:00

Up nearly 22% around 12:00 est today, Nighthawk Systems Inc.(OTCBB: NIHK) announced this morning that booked sales for the 1st quarter are in excess of $300,000 versus about $140,000 in audited revenues for Q1 '06.

With revenues expected to jump 49% vs. Q1 '06 and booked sales marking a significant improvement over Q4 '06 (in the ballpark of $274K), NIHK simply has more customers now than ever before.

This fact is emphasized by the company's announcement that it increased recurring revenues associated with wireless access to its products by 75%, a direct result of having more units out in the field.

With management indicating that operating results have never been better, Nighthawk is making a push towards overall profitability. This could be accelerated greatly by another large contract in our opinion. Who knows what the next Verizon or Chrysler will bring to the table.