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May 31, 2005

Sea Gull Lighting Partners with Builders to Provide Full Line of ENERGY STAR® Qualified Lighting Products

Sea Gull Lighting now offers more than 500 ENERGY STAR lighting products for homebuilders and consumers.

(PRWEB) May 31, 2005 -- Sea Gull Lighting Products, Inc., (www.seagulllighting.com) a leading manufacturer and marketer of decorative and functional lighting products, has expanded its long-term commitment to builders, designers and architects by adding many new energy-efficient lighting products to its ENERGY STAR® line of products. With this new value-added initiative, Sea Gull Lighting now offers its industry partners an unprecedented array of ENERGY STAR®-qualified lighting fixtures and ceiling fans totaling more than 500 SKUs.

Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the EPA in 2004 and 2005, Sea Gull Lighting is dedicated to meeting industry and consumer needs for energy-efficient lighting that conserves energy, better protects the environment and meets increasingly stringent ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package demands and new legislation such as California Title 24 Residential Lighting Standard.

Introduced by the EPA in the fall of 2003, the ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package ALP is a voluntary construction option that details the use of ENERGY STAR qualified lighting fixtures in homes To qualify as an Advanced Lighting Package, at least half of the lighting fixtures used within high-use rooms such as kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms and family rooms must be ENERGY STAR qualified. In addition, 25 percent of the lighting used in medium to low use rooms such as bedrooms, basements, dens and garages must bear the ENERGY STAR label, while 50 percent of affixed outdoor lighting must be ENERGY STAR certified.

“There are numerous benefits for embracing this program,” says Sam Rashkin, the EPA’s National Director of ENERGY STAR Homes. “In today’s bustling housing market, home owners and prospective owners are continually looking for new ways to increase the value of their investments, staying on the cutting edge with the latest technologies and saving money. ENERGY STAR qualified lighting does all this, while helping to better protect the environment. “By enlisting in the ENERGY STAR program and including the Advanced Lighting Package in their efforts, builders, designers and architects can distinguish themselves within their communities as leaders in environmental stewardship and efficient construction.”

In addition to federal programs, ENERGY STAR qualified lighting is also expected to impact ever-increasing number of statewide initiatives mandating the usage of energy-efficient lighting. For instance, the “Residential Lighting Portion of the California 2005 Building Energy Efficiency Standards” offers detailed high-efficiency lighting requirements for all projects requiring a building permit beyond October 1, 2005. These requirements also impact the use of lighting including dimmers and occupancy sensors in nearly every area of the home ranging from the kitchen and bathroom to the garage and home’s exterior.

Once enacted, California Title 24 is also expected to effect other states’ energy conservation initiatives since much of the country will be closely monitoring the program’s success. As a result, ENERGY STAR qualified products as offered by Sea Gull Lighting will also help homeowners and contractors comply with future legislation by not only meeting, but exceeding current Title 24 legislation specifications.

As for ENERGY STAR benefits, the mark, which signifies strict compliance with EPA testing guidelines, is presently recognizable by more than 64 percent of all consumers nationwide. This is because many homeowners already realize that:

· The replacement of only five frequently used lighting fixtures with ENERGY STAR alternatives can save approximately $60 a year in energy costs

· ENERGY STAR fixtures ship with bulbs that must have a minimum life of 10,000 hours (approx. 9 years life at 3 hours/day)

· ENERGY STAR lighting products generate about 78 percent less heat than standard incandescent lighting. This means it is cool to the touch and can help reduce home cooling costs.

· ENERGY STAR qualified products have helped consumers save $10 billion in energy costs in 2004 alone.

For more information on ENERGY STAR qualified lighting benefits and the ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package, builders, designers and architects are urged to visit www.seagulllighting.com/energystar or www.energystar.gov. Once enrolled in the program, the EPA and Sea Gull Lighting supports all ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package partners with numerous marketing materials including cost-saving calculator tools, brochures, fact sheets and a listing on the ENERGY STAR Web site.

About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce air pollution through increased energy efficiency. Today, with assistance from the Department of Energy, the ENERGY STAR program offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 7,000 organizations have become ENERGY STAR partners and are committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).

About Sea Gull Lighting Products, Inc.
Headquartered in Riverside, New Jersey, Sea Gull Lighting Products, Inc., is a leading manufacturer and marketer of decorative and functional lighting for residential, commercial and architectural applications. The 86-year-old company provides more than 3,500 product designs spanning 15 categories to a multi-national network of electrical distributors, lighting showrooms, furniture and gift specialty stores as well as various niche markets. These products are marketed worldwide under the Sea Gull Lighting®, Ambiance® Lighting Systems®, Monte Carlo Fan Company®, PGA TOUR® Home Collection and Carolyn Kinder Lighting brand names. Sea Gull Lighting is also a proud partner of the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Program and was recently named 2005 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.

Sea Gull Lighting product photography is also available at www.seagulllighting.com/media.

For more information on Sea Gull Lighting and its products, contact Jody De Vine at 856-764-0500 or e-mail protected from spam bots.

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M2M Announces DataAlert™ a New Satellite-based Monitoring and Control Service for Almost Any Remote Asset

M2M Data Corporation, a provider of M2M technology based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) today announced a new service to monitor operation of remote machinery and similar assets. The basic service provides monitoring of run status, with options for data reads of local control panels, additional input/output, and remote control.

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) May 31, 2005 -- M2M Data Corporation, a provider of M2M technology based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) today announced a new service to monitor operation of remote machinery and similar assets. The basic service provides monitoring of run status, with options for data reads of local control panels, additional input/output, and remote control.

This new service based on M2M’s proven CompressorAlert™ service provides a rapid a return on investment for operators of almost any remotely located asset, paying for itself with one avoided visit to the site.

Donald Wallace, M2M Data Corporation’s CEO, said, “DataAlert is the latest product in our AlertServices™ product line. It expands our AlertServices beyond simple run status to include up to 10 measured variables form either direct input/output or serial connection to existing control panels. We’ve also added support for demand poll, so users can request status and data information as required. As with our other AlertServices line of products, DataAlert is low power and simple to install.”

M2M technology offers a cost-effective alternative to proprietary SCADA and telemetry systems traditionally used by energy producers and distributors to manage their remote assets. Typical applications include natural gas compressor, standby generators, electronic flow measurement (EFM), oil production, substations, water resource measurement, and similar energy and utility installations.

M2M’s iSCADA and iDATA services based on M2M technology are currently used in energy markets, but also suitable for other applications such as remote meters and pumps, tank batteries, fleet management, HVAC rooftop units, compressors, security systems, traffic lights, weather stations and cell towers.

More information available on M2M’s blog (http://industrialm2m.blogspot.com)

About M2M Data Corporation
M2M Data Corporation
Web site - www.m2mdatacorp.com
Blog – http://industrialm2m.blogspot.com
M2M is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is the leading provider of smart field solutions for energy, industry, and government customers. M2M has consistently led the industry in the development of innovative and powerful Internet technologies for electronic monitoring and control of remote equipment to increase production, reduce downtime, and minimize maintenance costs. Through a unique combination of Internet, SCADA, communications, security, and industry expertise, M2M has become a trusted partner for top energy companies, utilities, and government contractors developing and operating United States critical infrastructure. Today M2M is one of the most successful organizations in the smart field space with solutions that are the fastest, easiest to use, most complete, and most secure.

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Research and Markets: Energy Services: Guerrilla Marketing - Low-Cost Tactics Maximize Marketing ROI

Dublin, (PRWEB) May 31, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18245) has announced the addition of Energy Services: Guerrilla Marketing - Low-Cost Tactics Maximize Marketing ROI to their offering

In an era of shrinking marketing budgets and rising expectations, energy services marketers have little money to spend and less time to demonstrate the viability of their marketing campaigns. More than ever, the return on any marketing investment must be swift and significant. To address this dilemma, a number of energy service providers (ESPs) are turning to a strategy known as guerrilla marketing.

Unlike traditional marketing, which uses expensive conventional sales and marketing tactics to reach large numbers of prospective customers all at once with the same message, guerrilla marketing relies on a host of low-cost and no-cost tactics to slice through the clutter and quickly establish meaningful customer contact. Imagination, psychology, time, and effort are substituted for the shortfall in available funding.

Rather than relying solely on bill stuffers, billboards, and newspaper advertisements, ESPs are now using contests, kites, coffee, and free television shows to get their messages across. One West Coast utility includes walking tours, table-top events, and fax machines in its arsenal of inexpensive marketing tactics. Body paint, spotlights, and an art contest are just a few of the innovative options being used by a Florida utility. In the Midwest, one multistate ESP deployed a set of stickers that helped it more than double its direct mail response rates. In the Pacific Northwest, an electric cooperative doubled green energy revenues by arranging guided tours of the regions wind farms.

These and other creative efforts are exemplary components of a focused marketing strategy that emphasizes engaging customer experiences, coordinated company activities, two-way customer-to-company communications, and one-to-one relationships that can be expanded over a lifetime to win additional sales, outside referrals, strategic partnerships, or marketing alliances

This report examines how utilities are using guerrilla marketing, a tactic which relies on a host of low-cost and no-cost techniques to quickly establish meaningful customer contact, maximising the return on their marketing investments.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18245

Laura Wood
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Research and Markets
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Research and Markets: Broadband Over Power Lines in the Real World: Early Commercialization in Manassas, Virginia

Dublin, (PRWEB) May 31, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18250) has announced the addition of Broadband over Power Lines in the Real World: Early Commercialization in Manassas, Virginia to their offering

Broadband over power lines (BPL) promises faster, cheaper, and more accessible Internet service via the local electric utility system. To shed light on how BPL is faring in its early stages, we took a close look at Manassas, Virginia, where the municipal utility was the first in the nation to advance BPL from a pilot program to a commercial offering.

Manassas missed its goal of having the entire city—12,500 homes and 2,500 businesses— wired for BPL by mid-2004. Even so, without any advertising, BPL has attracted substantial interest: There are a few hundred users on the system and a backlog of 1,300 requests for service.

Early adopters in Manassas say the system is easy to set up, reliable, and fast. Some customers are being won over from competing broadband Internet options, all of which carry higher prices. Download speeds are comparable to digital subscriber line (DSL) service, although not as fast as the peak speeds achieved over cable modem.

BPL received a green light in an October 2004 technical ruling from the Federal Communications Commission. Nevertheless, substantial challenges may impede BPL from achieving its full potential. Amateur radio operators are fighting BPL deployments over the issue of interference. System economics are still uncertain, especially in rural areas that are often seen as the biggest natural market for BPL. And utilities that were burned in the last big wave of telecom investments are moving slowly and cautiously.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18250

Laura Wood
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Research and Markets: Once Iberian MIBEL Market has Started There will Be Little Choice for Portugal to Track Spanish Price Levels

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18255) has announced the addition of Price Bust After the New-Build Boom? The Power Markets of Spain and Portugal, 2005-2020 to their offering

Dublin (PRWEB) May 31, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18255) has announced the addition of Price Bust After the New-Build Boom? The Power Markets of Spain and Portugal, 2005-2020 to their offering

With several large incumbent players, strong rivalry, a boom in new-build CCGTs and complicated stranded cost regimes, the future of the Spanish and Portuguese power markets appears unclear. Will the obvious rivalry between Endesa and Iberdrola and the advent of MIBEL – the single Iberian power market – lead to a strengthening of the trend towards fierce competition? Or will the incumbent players realise the futility of their rush for market share and new capacity, and will a cosy Iberian oligopoly emerge in the context of further merger activity?

This report presents both the essential market background required for a thorough understanding of the key drivers of the Iberian power markets, as well as presenting the key results of a study of the market over the period 2005-2020.

This report includes a spreadsheet containing the numbers behind the key tables and charts, as well as a full plant listing (owner, name, capacity, etc).

How low will prices fall under increased competition?

Nearly 6.9 GW of new gas-fired CCGT plant has been installed in Spain since 2002, and a further 6.8 GW is under construction. This follows a long period of virtually no investment, and some tight capacity situations during winter 2001/02 when the system operator imposed rolling blackouts in central Spain. Although around 7 GW of oil and dual oil/gas plant in Spain is approaching economic and technical retirement, the explosion in new capacity is threatening a situation of over-capacity.

In this report the impact of the vast fleet of new plant coming online in the Spanish market is considered, and the increasing tendency for Endesa and Iberdrola to focus on market share rather than profitability. Although EdP has the Portuguese market firmly in its grip, once the Iberian MIBEL market has started there will be little choice for Portugal but to track Spanish price levels.

The integrated approach on Iberia taken in this Market Study ensures a consistent picture is drawn of the power sectors in the two countries. At the same time, the report provides a thorough appreciation of the sometimes very different driving forces at work in Spain and Portugal, despite moves towards market integration.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18255

Laura Wood
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May 30, 2005

Harry Barr Issues Presidents Report for Pacific North West Capital Corp.

Pacific North West Capital has undertaken one of the most aggressive platinum group metals (PGM) exploration programs in North America over the past three years and our success accruing from these efforts have firmly established Pacific our Company as a leader in North American platinum-palladium exploration.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 30, 2005 -- Pacific North West Capital Corp.(PFN: TSX, OTCBB: PAWEF)) It is my pleasure to provide you with an update of our latest activities at Pacific North West Capital.

Pacific North West Capital has undertaken one of the most aggressive platinum group metals (PGM) exploration programs in North America over the past three years and our success accruing from these efforts have firmly established Pacific our Company as a leader in North American platinum-palladium exploration.

A summary of our key accomplishments follows:
River Valley, Ontario
Developments at our flagship joint venture with Anglo American continue to progress most favourably. The $3.0 million Phase 7 program, completed in March 2005, undertook a total of 20,740 metres of diamond drilling, metallurgical testing and bulk sample collection. Strong mineralization was reported in the newly-discovered Lismer's Extension zone and additional drilling, geophysics and geological mapping in the Varley, Varley Extension, and Pardo zones have served to increase the known mineralization and strike length of the River Valley deposit from 9 kilometres (reported in Phase 6) to 15 kilometres.

We are now working to compile the final results of the Phase 7 program, following which, a revised resource estimate incorporating new mineralization results from the Lismer Extension and Varley zones will be prepared. Planning is also presently underway towards finalization of the Phase 8 exploration budget.

Union Bay, Alaska
Pacific North West Capital completed 5,973 feet of diamond drilling and 744 kms of airborne geophysical surveys under its 2004 exploration program. Favourable PGE mineralization was traced over a strike length of approximately 6 kilometres. A budget of US$1.1 million has recently been announced by the Company and joint venture partners Lonmin Plc and Freegold Ventures Limited to extend exploration activities for a third season. The new season will focus on the further delineation and drilling of targets identified from previous years' airborne geophysical surveys and field work.

West Timmins, Ontario
In November 2004, Pacific North West Capital entered into an agreement with Falconbridge whereby it may earn up to a 100% interest by undertaking exploration on the West Timmins nickel property. This broadening of focus into nickel is seen as a natural progression for the Company and is compatible with its principal PGM exploration business as many nickel deposits contain associated PGMs. The West Timmins Project is located adjacent to Falconbridge's Montcalm Mine, which recently received mine permit approval.

Pacific North West Capital recently completed a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey over the property aimed at identifying Montcalm style targets, for drill testing later this year.

Pacific North West Capital presently holds $5.5 million in working capital. We remain committed to developing our existing projects by way of joint venture agreements. However, your Company is now entering into an aggressive phase of major new acquisitions whereby we will expend our internal funds to finance projects and add shareholder value. I look forward to reporting our achievements to you in the future.

Yours truly,
"Harry Barr"

Harry Barr
President & CEO

The Toronto Stock Exchange have not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release may contain certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time with The Toronto Stock Exchange, British Columbia Securities Commission and the United States Securities & Exchange Commission. Not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities of this company.

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May 28, 2005

Silver Star Details Deep Forbes (F-Zone) Gas Potential of an Additional 60 Bcf at North Franklin

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today is pleased to announce details of the deep gas potential in the Forbes (F-zone) at the Company's North Franklin gas reservoir, Sacramento Basin California. North Franklin is situated in the southern Sacramento Basin of California between the cities of Sacramento and Stockton that has produced in excess of 9 Tcf of gas. The deep Forbes F-zone has the potential to contain 60 Bcf gas. Combined with the producing Winters, North Franklin now has the potential to contain in excess of 100 Bcf gas.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 28, 2005 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today is pleased to announce details of the deep gas potential in the Forbes (F-zone) at the Company's North Franklin gas reservoir, Sacramento Basin California. North Franklin is situated in the southern Sacramento Basin of California between the cities of Sacramento and Stockton that has produced in excess of 9 Tcf of gas. The deep Forbes F-zone has the potential to contain 60 Bcf gas. Combined with the producing Winters, North Franklin now has the potential to contain in excess of 100 Bcf gas.

The Deep Forbes F-zone lies beneath the younger Winters sand that is currently producing from the "Archer-Whitney #1 well" and will be drilled by a second well named "Archer-Wildlands." After an aggressive land-leasing program by the partners over the last year, the North Franklin Project has now, under lease, 3,465 gross acres.

North Franklin deep F-zone has approximately 1,200 acres of structural and stratigraphic closure based on mapping of the seismic anomaly. It is defined by regional well control and 2-D seismic data from three seismic lines. The strong AVO anomaly present indicates that gas may be present. The prospect potential is based on net pay averaging 50 feet over this closure and recovery factor of 1,000 Mcf per acre foot. The prospect reserves are estimated at 60 Bcf of gas. Gas quality is anticipated to be greater than 900 Btu. The nearest F-zone production at the Clarksburg gas field, located with in five miles of the prospect, is 930 Btu.

Gas is expected to be contained in permeable, Upper Cretaceous, deep-water F-zone sandstones that are of equivalent age to sandstones that are the major producing zones in the northern portion of the Sacramento Valley. An estimated 75 feet of net reservoir sandstones are expected to be present in the upper and middle F-zone fans at the proposed test location. Equivalent Forbes sandstones are the chief producing gas reservoirs in the northern Sacramento Valley having produced in excess of 2 Tcf of gas.

Drill depth through the prospective upper and middle fans at North Franklin Deep is 11,000 feet. The well would offset the productive upper Winters sand discovered in 2004 and penetrate the both the upper and middle F-zone fans at a structural favorable position. In the event that the F-zone is not productive at this location, the well could be put into production from the Winters sands. The 11,000 foot well is estimated to cost $1.5 million and Silver Star has a 40% working interest in the project. The North Franklin partners are planning to drill the test well in Q3-4 2005.

In other news, the Company wishes to update the drilling timing of the Archer-Wildlands #1 well, the second well at the North Franklin project. Silver Star now expects the well to be spudded in early June. The timing of drilling is always approximate, as all companies must line up in a drilling schedule that varies and is subject to change as to when the rig is released following drilling jobs. Silver Star has always reported when the rig was expected and anticipated using the best information it has at that time.

Silver Star has paid in full for the cost of drilling "Archer-Wildlands #1" and has been informed by the operator that all required site preparations and permitting is complete. In addition, facilities are already in place to tie-in the gas immediately on well completion and no further permitting delays will occur as happened with the initial well.

About Silver Star Energy, Inc.
The Company is committed to the exploration and extensive development of oil and natural gas reserves throughout western North America. Company management is focused on an acquisition program targeting high quality, low risk prospects provided via key strategic alliance partnerships.

Safe harbor for Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for statements of historical fact, the information presented herein constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include general economic and business conditions, the ability to acquire and develop specific projects, the ability to fund operations and changes in consumer and business consumption habits and other factors over which Silver Star Energy, Inc. has little or no control.

Silver Star Energy, Inc.
Robert McIntosh-President

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Nethercomm Corporation Comments on Forbes Article where Broadband-in-Gas Stands out among Traditional Broadband Technologies by Delivering Connectivity of 100+Mbps

Nethercomm Corporation Addresses Forbes Article "Seven Ways to get Traditional Broadband Services", which highlights Broadband-in-Gas, a Compelling Broadband Technology Enabling “Previously Unobtainable Levels of Connectivity of 100+Mbps”

(PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Broadband-in-Gas not only creates a new primary pathway for broadband delivery of content and services but it enables a level of connectivity unmatched today. Broadband-in-Gas makes use of the full wireless spectrum without interfering with FCC restrictions of transmission power providing virtually unlimited broadband delivery. Nethercomm’s proprietary broadband delivery system utilizes industry proven, widely available technology, protocols, and signal processing techniques to deliver its unique communications.

In the recent Forbes article, "Seven Ways to get Broadband", Author David M. Ewalt states, “Telecom providers believe that millions more Americans would use high-speed broadband Internet connections if only they could solve the so-called "last mile" problem”. He went on to say, “Cable and telephone companies can run all kinds of high-bandwidth wires to your neighborhood, but they're still constrained by old low-tech connections from their substation to your computer”. Read the entire Forbes article at: http://www.forbes.com/technology/2005/05/24/cx_de_0524broadband.html

The Forbes article goes on to point out Broadband-in-Gas and its compelling features: "Speed: Since it uses an ultra-wideband signal capable of carrying lots of data, the system can hypothetically provide twice as much bandwidth as a standard fiber-optic connection."

"Advantages: Gas pipes are insulated, so the system produces no interference. Plus, gas pipelines are already in place."

"Drawbacks: Untested and unproven in the real world. Won't work in areas where there aren't gas pipelines to homes". Forbes editor, David Ewalt continues, “It’s a cool technology if it actually works…”

"Nethercomm Corporation is a new company, and therefore is naturally in the process of developing and testing its technologies. Nethercomm has a high level of confidence that the implementation of Broadband-in-Gas is simply a technical formality", states Dr. Patrick Nunally, Chairman and CEO of Nethercomm. He goes on to say, "Broadband-in-Gas is a unique technology built out of well known and well understood principles used in military and commercial radar systems and wireless communications - There are no technical unknowns here - just an enormous amount of work to be done".

In the simplest terms, Broadband-in-Gas technology uses existing gas pipelines which are buried to a given depth and by keeping the signal inside grounded conduit, it creates an unlimited private spectrum, very low-noise within the operating environment, and zero conflict with external “above ground” transmissions.

In addition, Nethercomm’s core technology harnesses basic physics for super-efficient, wireless signal transmission from your local neighborhood hub into your home or business. Specifically, radar-type signals (UWB) are wirelessly transmitted through natural gas pipelines simultaneously with natural gas delivery using radios. The signals can carry any combination of Internet, video, television, HDTV, voice or other content without interfering with licensed and unlicensed spectrums. Broadband-in-Gas, using wireless transmission formats can be provided at a profoundly high power level while not generating significant heat to interfere in anyway with the natural gas delivery. Ultimately, the radar-type signal is received at the end-users location by means of a device (CPE) similar to set-top-box's used in homes today.

Given the fact that Nethercomm’s proprietary system and method uses industry acknowledged and accepted protocols and devices to provide a primary pathway of broadband distribution using gas pipelines to employ Broadband-in-Gas, not to mention the installation and consumer affordability comparisons of BiG to that of the traditional broadband providers, Nethercomm does present a compelling, undeniable ability to deliver this technology to all end-users far and wide.

As Forbes Author David Ewalt states, “Telecom companies have struggled for years to find a way to bridge that last mile and deliver high-speed data connections to homes and business in both rural and urban areas”. Nethercomm’s Bottom Line is this; Broadband-in-Gas has more than addressed the bottle-neck issue and has without a doubt completed the “last-mile” of communications.

Nethercomm Corporation, the leading innovator and pioneer of subterranean broadband communications is developing the next generation of broadband delivery services through the existing Natural Gas Distribution infrastructure. Nethercomm is a private Delaware Corporation, based in Southern California, developing innovative and proprietary communication technologies for the fast-growing broadband and wireless markets.

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HellermannTyton Partners with Cormant Technologies to Deliver a Portable Solution for the Management of IT Infrastructure

HellermannTyton has partnered with Cormant Technologies to develop a unique, intelligent infrastructure management (IIM) system using portable, barcode identification technology.

Northampton UK (PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- HellermannTyton has partnered with Cormant Technologies to develop a unique, intelligent infrastructure management (IIM) system using portable, barcode identification technology. The system is available now and integrates HellermannTyton’s new iD series of Category 5e and Category 6 bar-coded products with a version of Cormant’s CableSolve Connectivity and Infrastructure Management Software. The portability of the HellermannTyton iD system gives users the flexibility to manage and document network connectivity and moves, adds and changes (MACs) both on or off site, using handheld Pocket PCs with barcode scanners.

The new iD series from HellermannTyton incorporates Category 5e and Category 6 patch panels, patch cords and faceplates, each labelled with a unique barcode designed for use with Cormant’s CableSolve software.

CableSolve uses a Pocket PC with an integrated barcode scanner, to read the iD barcode and identify the hardware’s location and end-to-end connectivity within the network infrastructure. The software is capable of managing the entire physical infrastructure from the structured cabling through to switches, routers, outlets, PCs and telephones.

“Using the CableSolve powerful portable software platform, users have complete management of their end-to-end cabling and network infrastructure,” explains David Gagel, Sales and Marketing Director, HellermannTyton. Gagel continues: “The barcode on the iD connectivity components and other network assets such as computers, printers, and telephones, make traceability easy and allows the IT manager freedom to view their entire network when and where they need it.”

The HellermannTyton iD/CableSolve IIM system allows an IT manager to select any port within the network and view connectivity components (patch panel outlets, patch cords, etc.). They can also view active equipment, information on the hardware platform and any software installed on it, view floor plan locations of all equipment and power supply connections to that equipment. iD active patching solutions will also be introduced later in the year.

Paul Goodison, CEO, Cormant Technologies Inc. comments: “We’re pleased to be working exclusively on the IIM product with HellermannTyton as a leader in the Structured Cabling Market. iD and CableSolve offer a new approach to IIM which delivers real value for money along with portability, accuracy and flexibility in to the hands of the IT Manager.”

For more information on HellermannTyton’s iD solutions, please call 01604 707 420 or email e-mail protected from spam bots.

For more information on Cormant’s CableSolve, please call +800 CORMANT1 (+800 26762681) or + 632 814 5188 or email e-mail protected from spam bots.

For further press information please contact:

Chris King, Black & White Communications Ltd, 1 Horsefair Mews, Romsey, Hants. SO51 8JG Tel: 01794 521156.

David Gagel, HellermannTyton, 43-45 Salthouse Road, Cornwell Business Park, Brackmills, Northampton, NN4 7EX. Tel: 01604 706633. Fax: 01604 705454.

Jennifer Cristobal, Cormant Technologies. Suite 517, 28 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3SS. Tel: 0808 234 6180 or +800 2676 2681. Fax: +44 (0)870 446 0061.

About HellermannTyton
HellermannTyton is a UK based manufacturer of structured cabling systems and solutions. As part of Spirent PLC, the international network technology company; HellermannTyton leads the design and development of network technology solutions for the HellermannTyton group world wide.

The first to manufacture Category 5 compliant systems in the UK, the company now provides Category 5E, 6 and fibre solutions under the Network Sciences brand. By using its extensive training and support facilities to ensure quality installations for the end user, HellermannTyton continues to have a deserved reputation for technology, innovation and design supported by world class manufacturing facilities.

http://www.htdata.co.uk

About Cormant Technologies
Cormant Technologies Inc. is an Information, Communication and Technology Infrastructure Management Company engaged in the development and marketing of advanced Infrastructure Management Software systems.

Cormant Technologies is a British-Australian company that is focused on providing the best connectivity and infrastructure systems to serve the needs of medium to very large enterprise businesses spanning all industries across the globe. Key customers of Cormant include multinationals from the banking, consulting, IT, air cargo, travel, hotel, government, manufacturing, health and telecommunications industries.

Cormant established and maintains its headquarters and development office in the Philippines. The company has sales offices in the United Kingdom and distribution partners throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, South Africa, South East Asia, Hong Kong and China.

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UBiee Team Spawns Global Harmonic Circle of Friendship

Offering hope beyond the worst personal conditions, UBiee Team’s harmonic trio of business opportunities reaches out to friends around the world by offering a safe harbor to make money, save money, and protect our environment.

(PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Friends sharing with friends global eBusiness opportunities that create a harmonic healthy welfare circle of friendship – that is what the UBiee Team is all about. The ever-widening range of leveraged global business opportunities now engulfs transportation and two communications products and services.

Offering hope beyond the worst personal conditions, UBiee Team’s harmonic trio of business opportunities reaches out to friends around the world by offering a safe harbor to make money, save money, and protect our environment.

On May 13, 2005, TMCnet News reported that, “Rising Gasoline Prices Worry Majority of U.S. Workers, According to Monster Poll; 77 percent of those surveyed say gas prices affect their job search and willingness to commute.”

In an article written by staff writer, Ron Scherer, of The Christian Science Monitor, “The price of gasoline has begun a springtime surge that experts believe will push it to a national average of $2.50 a gallon by Memorial Day.”

It is the view of the American Express Financial Corporation, Equity Market Update for April 2005, the “Record high oil prices of $57 a barrel, increasing signs of higher overall inflation and slower-than-expected job growth…” have taken “…a toll on investor confidence in March and the first quarter of 2005.” They further stated that “…speculation increased that a global supply shock might lead to even higher oil prices.” It was further noted that “Gasoline prices hit $3 a gallon in some areas on the West Coast.”

The most recent addition, the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3, offers the global community personal savings by not only improving the environment, but also by economizing fuel consumption while conditioning engines. The UBiee PowerPill Fe-3 business opportunity provides a three-prong approach to healthy welfare.

Savings by maximizing fuel economy, increased mileage of up to 42% per tank, conditioning and cleaning carburetors, injectors, and entire fuel system, lubricating valves, and ability to integrate with both gasoline or diesel engines.

Global Environmental Impact addresses the six major air pollutant gases: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, and hydrocarbons (benzene, terpene,etc.). These gases have significant environmental and health impacts.

The UBiee PowerPill Fe-3 reduces harmful exhaust emissions by up to 78% for carbon monoxide, 73% for smoke pollutants, and 23% for hydrocarbon emissions. It is made of non-toxic, all natural formulation, with 100% active ingredients and improves fuel combustion by enabling engines to burn completely with absolutely no residue left

Global Business Opportunity offers personalized websites, free VoIP with active licenses, global internet marketing rights, and live 24/7 support with personal training.

OVUM Research submitted projections for the new era of communication known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). “The consumer VoIP market is forecast to grow from almost 16 million users at the end of 2004 to 197 million users at the end of 2008…Total revenues will rise from just over $1 billion in 2004 to just over $15 billion in 2008.”

AT&T Corporation, the industry behemoth that started the telephone business in the 1870s, describes internet telephones as a "…communications tidal wave…”, and that “VoIP traffic is projected to account for approximately 75% of the world’s voice traffic by 2007”.

Seattle venture capitalist, Greg Gottesman, calls it "…one of the most important changes in communications in the past 100 years."

The union of 3WTel Superior VoIP and the UBiee team has provided global community savings with its highly leveraged communication business opportunity.

The 3WTel Superior VoIP communication global business opportunity creates savings of up to 80% on calls from PC to telephones or mobile phones, free global communication PC to PC between subscribers 24/7, and includes eTools, eLearning for the entire family, and software packages.

Global Business Opportunity offers personalized websites, dial up capability, as well as satellite, wireless or cable, and optimally secure lines on proprietary patented technology.

According to Avaya, Inc. on May 9, 2005, business communications applications is projected to reach “$30 billion by 2006”.

An article written by John P. Mello, Jr. in CFO Magazine, entitled Techniques and Technologies for Limiting Soaring Travel Costs, stated that the cost of business travel is “skyrocketing”. When considering air fares, food, lodging, rentals, etc., alternatives are a much sought after commodity.

Hot Conferencing software with the UBiee Team provides yet another business opportunity that incorporates tremendous savings with a global impact. It is the newest, and fastest growing economical way to do business, hold family reunions, communicate in large numbers, etc.

Savings is experienced by elminating travel expenses for business meetings, optimizing employee productivity with unnecessary travel time, savings on lodging, food, and entertainment expenses, and elimination of long distance charges.

Global Environmental Impact relieves need for travel, thus eliminating environmental pollution resulting from various modes of transportation.

Global Business Opportunity offers 24/7 global online meeting room to share business presentations, photos, etc., instantly, including professional business presentation tools such as white board, web browser, PowerPoint module, etc. for professional presentations. Incorporating web cam capability, unlimited seating, real time voice and text communication, it is an honest win-win opportunity.

Caring beyond business, the UBiee Team’s vision and commitment to relieve poverty in the world, protect our environment, and create a healthy welfare for everyone, is evident in their ever-widening range of global opportunity businesses.

The synergy of online Hot Conference, 3WTel Superior VoIP, and UBiee Team’s latest global business, the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3, promises a brighter financial future for all. The UBiee Team’s universal circle of friendship continues to extend a welcome hand to all who desire to change their financial destiny.

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Research and Markets: Fuel Cell Components Market Forecast to Reach $100 Billion in 2013

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18077) has announced the addition of Fuel Cell Components Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2005 to 2013 to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18077) has announced the addition of Fuel Cell Components Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2005 to 2013 to their offering.

At the time the war in Iraq ended, the army and military had only a three-day supply of batteries left. The military had raided battery stores from bases all over the world; the battery factories were working 24 hours per day. There is significant incentive to develop fuel cells as a replacement for batteries. This fuel cell market will develop first.

The handheld digital device power markets will develop much faster because the units are disposable, the technology is easier, and the markets are likely to develop faster. Handsets for wireless communications are replaced on average every 19 months. Thus, the fuel cell power device does not have to have the reliability capabilities that the automotive fuel cells need to have to be competitive.

Micro fuel cells are used to replace batteries. Smart Fuel Cell AG SFC fuel cell cost reduction (SFC) has reached an important breakthrough in reducing the costs of micro fuel cells. A new membrane allows substitution of at least 50 percent of the expensive catalytic platinum.

The market driving force for fuel cells is the reality that fossil fuels are running out, and ultimately too expensive as an energy source. Wind and solar energy can be used to generate electricity, but the electricity is fleeting, it needs to be stored. Hydrogen is an effective storage means for electrical power. But hydrogen needs to be manufactured so that there is an energy source.

Manufacturing costs for fuel cell components make systems too expensive to be competitive at the current time. Investment is needed to decrease the component costs. Economies of scale are needed to make fuel cells competitive.

Fuel cell components are enabling fuel cell commercialization. Strategic suppliers to Ballard Power Systems are the most important component market participants as Ballard is a world leader in the development and commercialization of PEM fuel cells.

The fuel cell component markets are expected to be $171 million in 2004 as products being to teach the market commercially in all three categories of offerings: micro fuel cells to replace batteries, residential and backup power units, in busses, and in the personal transport markets. If the advances promised by current trends are accomplished, the fuel cell component markets reach $100 billion in 2013 for the combined segments.

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Innovative Energy Project Gains World Famous Endorsements

The Hydrogen Expedition, an ambitious project being organized by students at the University of Pennsylvania, will send the first hydrogen fuel cell powered boat around the globe, demonstrating the awesome power of this new energy source. Today, the project received numerous endorsements from noteworthy individuals in and out of the alternative energy community.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Jim Fowler, Bruce Schwab, Benedict Allen, Sir Ian Lloyd, Captain Ozone, and Dr. Russell Long (among others) all step forward to endorse The Hydrogen Expedition

Over the past several weeks, University of Pennsylvania students organizing The Hydrogen Expedition have received endorsements from numerous noteworthy individuals including a former member of British Parliament and TV celebrities. Once complete, The Hydrogen Expedition will be the first circumnavigation of the globe in a hydrogen fuel cell powered boat, demonstrating the awesome power of this new energy source.

Among the team’s current endorsers are Sir Ian Lloyd, a former member of the British Parliament, Jim Fowler, the famed TV naturalist, Bruce Schwab, the first American to complete the Vendee Globe Ocean Race, Dr. Russell Long, the first man to break the 50 mph barrier in a sailboat, Dr. Addison Bain, a former NASA hydrogen safety expert, and Captain Ozone, an outspoken hydrogen promoter. “It’s an honor to receive the endorsements of so many noteworthy individuals, and we’re thankful for their support” says University of Pennsylvania student Joseph F. Sahid, leader of The Hydrogen Expedition. “It enhances our ability to solicit more serious sponsorship and to spread our pro-renewable energy message to the masses.”

“This is just the sort of ambitious and visionary project I like – exciting, challenging and worthwhile,” wrote Benedict Allen, the famed BBC explorer. “I have no hesitation in supporting the Hydrogen Expedition: it will not only push its team to the limit, but also challenge people around the world to think of what limits them...I wish the project well – and I’m sure Joseph and his team will inspire the press, the public and scientists alike, as they go about circling the globe.”

“The Hydrogen Expedition represents an incredible scientific adventure,” stated Dr. Russell Long. “It has the potential to set important precedents for the use of hydrogen in extreme maritime applications, while also offering a thrilling opportunity to vicariously cross the world's major oceans in an epic achievement worthy of some of the greatest explorations of the past century.”

“The hydrogen industry needs to build public support and a wide constituency, including elected officials, corporate leaders and investors,” Captain Ozone, one of the team’s endorsers wrote in letter to the hydrogen industry. “The Hydrogen Expedition will work as an optimistic, pro-hydrogen media campaign that will be witnessed by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. I fervently endorse the Hydrogen Expedition and invite all corporations and non-profit organizations involved in the hydrogen fuel industry to help sponsor it.”

The Hydrogen Expedition has been creating quite a stir in the alternate energy community for months and is now working its way into the mainstream. Articles on it have been featured in such publications as The Boston Globe, Rocky Mountain News, The Andover Townsman and The Daily Pennsylvanian, among others. In just a few short months, the expedition’s website, www.thehydrogenexpedition.com, has received thousands of hits and numerous emails from supporters and companies looking to support. “The response has been truly amazing,” says Sahid. “People seem to grasp the project’s momentous implications. It is only a matter of time before we make the expedition into a reality and hopefully change the world forever.”

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Silver Star Enters Into Amalgamation Discussions With Fidelis

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today announces that the Company has begun discussions with Fidelis Energy, Inc. regarding the possible future amalgamation of the two companies.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today announces that the Company has begun discussions with Fidelis Energy, Inc. regarding the possible future amalgamation of the two companies.

Silver Star and Fidelis currently have common working interests in various oil and gas projects and the amalgamation of these interests would provide a larger and stronger entity for future growth. Oil and gas sector growth occurs by either merger or "growth by the drill bit" and Silver Star is positioning itself to consider both these options.

The proposed amalgamation would combine all assets of both oil and gas companies into one entity, which would then have in the portfolio a combined working interest in 5 projects, these being North Franklin, Joarcam, Comanche Point, Evi and Verdigris Lake. The recent management changes of Fidelis have brought new strength of both corporate and oil and gas expertise and Silver Star has been approached by Fidelis with this proposal.

The amalgamation of the aforementioned assets and individual company working interests would be based on "fair market opinion" provided by third party arms length reservoir engineering. The companies have now commissioned these reports on the various projects as a valuation of assets as a precursor to formal negotiations regarding the possible new structure of the amalgamated companies.

Silver Star anticipates that discussions and negotiations will be ongoing over the next several months and will endeavor to provide regular updates on this corporate development as well as current operations.

About Silver Star Energy, Inc.
The Company is committed to the exploration and extensive development of oil and natural gas reserves throughout western North America. Company management is focused on an acquisition program targeting high quality, low risk prospects provided via key strategic alliance partnerships.

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May 26, 2005

The Interstate Traveler: a High Speed Hydrogen-Solar Transportation System that Produces Enough Abundant, Clean Low-cost Energy to Power the World

American Computer Scientists Association announces it is mentoring / engaging in assistance to perform a validation, demonstration study to the Interstate Traveler Project, a project originated by Justin Sutton to build a high speed hydrogen solar rail transportation system with some remarkable side benefits.

(PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- Imagine traveling from NY to Los Angeles by car in 10.5 hours, while your Rail system is producing enough hydrogen to power 70% or more of the Nation’s entire energy demand at no extra charge? Sounds impossible? Don’t bet on it. If a young group of dedicated pioneers have their way, within a year ground could be broke to build a new kind of accelerated highway based on rail transportation of autos, freight and people.

The new highway, called the “Trailblazer” is one that can carry cars between major metropolitan areas reportedly with absolutely no fuel cost. The startup company, Interstate Traveler Company, (http://www.interstatetraveler.us) has been “adopted” by the American Computer Science Association as “the wave of the future, now!” According to the ACSA, who has studied the solutions offered by the Interstate Traveler Project – a truly innovative business model has broken down the barriers to a ready supply of cheap, hydrogen energy for the future clean energy economy of America.

Major breakthroughs in engineering have made it now possible to build a high speed transportation system that has virtually no fuel costs, can move automobiles, people and freight interstate at speeds up to 250 miles per hour or more, and yet it produces 300% excess hydrogen for every 100% of its own power needs. The unique technology of the Interstate Traveler uses twin-rail light duty Mag-Lev propulsion, and includes a large array of “Hydrogen from Solar” Conduits (HSCs) that produce hydrogen the entire length of the rail system during sunlight hours.

Due to the extraordinary length of this rail system, the HydroSol Conduit could produce an excess of hydrogen continuously during daylight hours spanning the continent, says the Interstate Traveler Company. This breakthrough reportedly leverages a phenomenon nationwide that is called “the eight hour guaranteed sunny day”.

The Interstate Traveler’s transit system is said to use new Automobile Carriers and small passenger/freight carrying MAGLEV cars which would travel between cities at breathtaking speed. Interest in the new system has ranged far and wide, including some pretty powerful state government bodies such as the State of Oklahoma and the State of Michigan, reportedly. And it has interested many in the big three Automobile manufacturers, who see it as a way to reduce the operating cost of automobiles drastically, allowing them to comply with emissions standards at the same time as reducing the cost to manufacture vehicles, and increasing demand, since fuel would be so inexpensive and clean.

Recent advances have made it possible to pump Hydrogen into an automotive tank, while cooling it, preventing safety issues and insuring that such as the Interstate Traveler can provide Hydrogen directly to commuters’ and shoppers’ autos.

The heads of the ACSA (http://www.acsa.net) have labored long hours over their slide rules to verify, on paper, the concept of the Interstate Traveler ( http://www.interstatetraveler.us ).

“We have discussed moving into the final validation stages with the Interstate Traveler Company and have concluded that not only is this a feasible energy and transportation development project, but it is something that would appeal generically to the Auto, Bus, and Air travel Industry- a new venture that could also pay for the cost of fueling their main products: cars, jets and buses/trucks. While initially it may seem costly, from our standpoint, it rapidly pays for itself. So quickly, in fact, that the pain of development is minimized and negligible."

"We hope to assemble a team to monitor the permit issuance and building of several demonstration legs of the Traveler, so that a live run test of the new slotted electrical engines, its intermediate duty MagLev system, and the hydrogen solar generating conduit (and other facilities) can quickly demonstrate the economic soundness of the Interstate Traveler concept. And, obviously, we’re pretty excited about the idea of autos, people and light freight being able to ride this new system at 250 mile per hour between major metro areas,” stated ACSA scientific chairperson, Jack A. Shulman, adding:

“Frankly, I’m a flight enthusiast and aviation flight control system designer. You couldn’t keep me out of a Jet if you tried. Nonetheless, I doubt Justin Sutton is going to be able to keep me out of the Traveler, either. It compresses that weekend trip 200 miles to Atlantic City for me down to a 20 minute jaunt, and I’d be able to rail to DC or Boston at five times the normal speed, while catching up on a little homework. The whole project is, to me, in a word: Fascinating! They’re really on to something, here!”

An Amazing Solution
Himself a computer scientist and physicist, Dr. Shulman became interested in the automation control of Justin Sutton’s Interstate Traveler "at first sight".

"It represents a unique scheduling, piloting, energy management and maintenance opportunity for any automation system", he indicated, in a recent interview, adding:

“I was always attracted to Hydrogen from Solar (HydroSol) Energy, because: once commercially rendered feasible, it is the cleanest, soundest way to obtain energy. One is literally 'mining Sunlight for electrons' and then, converting ordinary water into Hydrogen and Oxygen with it. Everyone has seen that experiment performed in High School Physics class, yet this is the first time we’ve had a broad spectrum functional model that will allow engineering to leverage the phenomenon into an application that will dramatically benefit all of humanity."

"ACSA is still organizing a substantive validation exercise; however we mainly feel obligated to safeguard the means for Interstate Traveler Company to build its high speed hydrogen-solar rail transportation system and energy product facility without any actual damage to the environment. That, right now, seems very feasible: it should cause no damage at all, and we can control the environmental impact of building it, with the help of appropriate environmental engineering and with the assistance of such as the EPA and DoT. Fortunately, its’ design appears to be literally perfect."

"As it was explained to me: The Interstate Traveler Company intends to build their rail system on and adjacent to the already cleared property of the United State’s massive Interstate Highway system. This insures that egress development can retain the prior investment made by the Federal Government in having built todays Interstate Highways. Also, quite fortunately, the business model being used by Interstate Traveler Company enhances the way we travel by our traditional automobiles, SUVs, Busses and Trucks: allowing the Interstate Traveler to carry the vast load of autos and passengers between state metropolitan areas, letting hydrogen powered Automobiles, Vans and SUVs do the rest locally when they off-load. the balance of its excess fuel is then sold to the power companies, industry, and hydrogen distribution Station systems formerly used to sell Gas and Diesel."

"About the only thing it doesn't need from today's automotive transportation infrastructure are barrels of oil, allowing them to be redireted to make profitable lubricants, solvents, chemical derivatives, plastics, and other, more profitable such uses for petroleum, prolonging oil's unique value and pushing off the date that they would eventually run dry at the oil wells, which has recently been projected to be 2045 by some. While I personally do not believe oil wells will run out by then, there are many profitable uses for it when it is no longer needed as the staple for automotive propulsion, and can be replaced with the excess hydrogen produced by Interstate Traveler Systems all over the world. The presumption that the only use for crude oil is to make gasoline is a misconception. By not having to burn it, oil ceases being a combustion air polutant, which should make its use in plastics and so on mor palatable to the environmentally concerned."

"This seems like the best of both worlds to me, assuming the Interstate Traveler Project can be completed successfully. Not only does it combine solar and hydrogen energy forces into a clean and complimentary "symbiosis"-like solution, it also combines the use of light and medium duty high speed mass transit vehicles with the flexibility of ordinary automotive travel. In my view, if it works, it will yield a seemingly perfect mixture of environmental safety, raw performance, cheap sustainable energy, and will relieve America of it's dependence upon foreign oil for it's future energy sources. We have the utmost hopes that the entire Interstate Traveler Project, all 54,000 miles of its track, can all be made to work. Sometimes there are other issues than technology and adaptability that get in the way of projects of this size, scope and importance.”

The results of building the entire system, states the Interstate Traveler Company: enough plentiful excess hydrogen fuel to power local traveling automobiles, trucks and buses, by building this new transit system adjacent to the existing United States Interstate Highway System (known as the Eisenhower Memorial Interstate Highway) at the low cost of about $10 million per mile, reportedly. Its conceiver, Justin Eric Sutton, has been described by the ACSA as: “an extraordinary scientist and an outstanding and brilliant entrepreneur, who has hit upon an amazing multi-disciplinary solution to problems that face us in America today, namely: energy and how to obtain it cleanly and inexpensively”.

With a build time to market of little more than 5 years, according to the company, the entire Interstate Traveler Project should pay for each major segment (breaks even) from its own revenue, within 3 years of each segments’ completion. Building it is comparatively easy, aside from the crossing of mountain passes, which has already been done by the Interstate Highway System: that provides a perfect egress for the Traveler, according to Sutton. The Project reportedly intends to use an amazingly innovative, heavily automated rate of construction: about 15 miles of track built per day.

The company also has reportedly consulted with the big three automobile manufacturers and various aerospace companies. It appears that these major forces in each industry have expressed interest in supplying the Traveler’s “light to medium duty MAGLEV rail cars” and it's other components. According to the Interstate Traveler website, one of the most appealing aspects of the design is that it does not rely on older rail concepts that were driven by large scale, heavy rail engines and cars. The older style rail system design carries with it an enormous weight penalty not present in the Traveler, whose rail cars are much, much lighter and designed to travel at much higher speeds. As anyone in auto racing can tell you: creating a better weight to power ratio yeilds more speed with less fuel, and can express itself through various mathematical formula as “the right thing to do at the right time.”

How it Accomplishes What it Accomplishes
According to the Interstate Traveler Company, there are some pretty remarkable consequences of taking the design and business model direction that it has.

Each month, 400 miles of this new rapid transit highway could be built (the approximate distance between Boston and Washington) and pays for itself within 3 years of the opening of a major segment. Cross country, an entire 2500 mile length can be built in 1 year from NYC to Los Angeles, and pays for itself within 3 years. Three such projects, in only 1.5 years, could link a northern, southern and central route producing connections between 75% of the major metro areas in the United States.

At the end of three years, nearly three quarters (¾) of the hydrogen the entire track produces becomes freely salable to business, industry, and the general public for power consumption in homes, offices, industry and municipal utilities' usage. Only one quarter (¼) is ever used to power the transportation system itself, at maximum load. To compliment its own ability to be easily maintained and safe to operate, the entire Interstate Traveler system was designed to provide for only two or three basic types of "universal" medium duty rail vehicle platforms, each adaptable to a limitless range of "Travelers": one to carry one or more automobiles or other vehicles to a specific destination, the others to carry interstate commuters in small groups or to perform utility functions. The commuter version is also designed so that it can be equipped to carry freight and packages. Other types of "Travelers" are also on the drawing boards. Small "on and off” stations at various locations would allow individual Traveler Vehicles to pick up and drop off Autos “all over the place”, stated the Interstate Traveler Company, and would provide other services needed by the system. Surprisingly, it is all this "scaling to fit" in the Traveler's design that makes it all feasible!

For example, while not suggesting such should be abandoned, plans that require huge, centralized solar energy plants require enormous land areas to gather enough sunlight. The Traveler does not require such vast tracts; it gathers light along its entire length, 54,000 miles and delivers power where it is needed at a minimum of overhead. To store the power, it uses hydrolyzation to convert water to Hydrogen.

Furthermore, centralized solar energy plants also have a problem delivering the power they make to distant locations, requiring many large plants and long distance AC transmission (with considerable waste and loss) to get power to a usage area. The Traveler maintains a continuous conduit its entire length, along which it uses successive hydrolyzers to convert solar energy to hydrogen, with storage of the hydrogen along its entire length in safety storage tanks. Its a safety conscious design provides “hydrogen tanking up” Service Stations at every major “on and off” station, and low overhead hydrogen pressure driven transfers within the length of the conduit to keep every station at full capacity nearly all of the time.

Safety doesn’t end there; fire blockades and control systems, and tamper proofing security have already been carefully thought out and planned for. It is believed it would be virtually impossible to sabotage a system so large, as even in the case of terrorist attack, only a small portion of the Traveler would be effected, and security provisions provide for rapid response, and ease of effecting repair. Up to a 15 mile segment can be entirely replaced in a single day.

The Traveler's "Service Stations" are distributed at convenient locations where they can provide hydrogen to autos that use the Traveler, and can provide local hydrogen to automobiles, trucks and buses in each metropolitan area. Additional hydrogen would be off loaded at "master distributors" which would then provide it to electricity producing plants for the nation’s power grid. Also, hydrogen would be provided to delivery systems which own their own hydrogen pumping stations to serve the hundreds of millions of automobiles at use in America. And remaining hydrogen could be used for other purposes, such as by industrial plants and air and space travel.

Amazingly, once the entire 54,000 miles of Interstate Highway are eventually built out with accompanying Interstate Travelers, an enormous (as much as) 85,000 Mega Watts of energy might be achievable by the entire Traveler system, continuously during any 12 solar hour period. That power is actually stored by converting it to Hydrogen, hydrogen converters, producing clean burning hydrogen from ordinary water. That Hydrogen is then stored and used to power internal combustion engines and fuel cells on demand, wherever needed, both within the Traveler’s system, and sold outside to the nation’s vast energy consumptive industries. By the way: that’s 1 Terawatts Hour per 12 hour sunlight-day, an enormous amount of energy!

Using the conversion formula, multiply 3414 times each kilowatt hour to calculate the common form of energy called BTUs. Believe it or not, the entire Traveler system could, if Interstate Traveler Company is successful, produce an amazing 3.4 Quadrillion BTUs every day of sunlight! That is considerably more than the combined demand for energy of the entire United States each day.

Due to the desire to work efficiently, the initial build plan for the Interstate Traveler appears to be targeted at producing only 1/3 that amount of power (1.1 Quadrillion BTU for every 10 sunlight hours). Accounting for the weather, that would produce about 300 such periods per year. That would calculate to as much as 330 Quadrillion BTUs of energy per year.

Assuming a very aggressive estimate of loss, assuming the system would lose about 40% due to various overheads and production costs, and 20% of the remaining amount for operating the Interstate Traveler, that would leave about 120 Quadrillion BTUs of energy (in hydrogen gas) left over each year for ordinary business, government, industrial and consumer usage.

To give one an idea of how beneficial this might be: According to statistics, in the USA we consume 98 Quadrillion BTUs of energy every year, according to the Secretary of the US Department of Energy. He has indicated in recent speeches that the Department of Energy expects the US to be consuming 120 “quads” per year in less than 20 years.

What this means, potentially, to America is this: the finished Interstate Traveler could at almost no cost become the source of all that energy, thereby eliminating America’s sole dependency upon petroleum sources both domestic and foreign, for energy, allowing petroleum to be used for other, more profitable purposes.

Because the Traveler is so large a system, securing it is reportedly relatively easy, by design, and because of its size, a natural redundancy insures that it would be extraordinarily difficult to bring its hydrogen production to a halt, and easy to repair it. Security includes camera systems, and high speed emergency response units that can reach any problem in seconds ot minutes from the nearest local station.

“The Secret Process”
The Intestate Traveler Company has also indicated that its “secret process” might be of keen interest to Environmentalists.

What they are referring to is the process the company is using that it states reverses the Hydrogen back into energy. The hydrogen powered internal combustion engines and hydrogen fuel cells are used to produce electrical energy and motion. According to Sutton's team, such energy converters return most of the water that was split into hydrogen and oxygen by the Interstate Traveler’s HydroSol Conduit, back into the environment as clean, distilled water: yielding a net gain in oxygen and a small amount of heat. It even carefully replaces the heat from the Sun that was used by the HydroSol Conduit’s solar panels to power the hydrogen production process.

It is a scientific fact, according to the company, that the methods Interstate Traveler Company has designed into it’s transportation system are among the cleanest, most efficient means of producing energy for our use. The Interstate Traveler appears to marginalize the need for other energy sources, since its designers can always expand the number of HydroSolar Energy Conduits built along the Interstate Traveler’s rail system, multiplying the available hydrogen being produced.

Infrastructures to bring in clean water (much of which can be retained by the system that powers the Interstate Traveler, and recovered from Automobiles when they “tank up” at ITC Hydrogen Stations) are being planned for, according to the company, as is the entire complex of manufacturers to build the Traveler, and to supply Hydrogen Powered Traveler Vehicles and consumer and other Automobiles by the Interstate Traveler Company and it industrial partners, at this time.

According to the Department of Energy, the United States spends over $500 Billion Dollars on energy annually (which equals ½ a cent per BTU of energy).

The entire cost of building the whole Interstate Traveler would net to about $650 Billion and would pay for itself in three years, reducing the cost of energy by $500 billion dollars per year, and likely bringing back the cost of fuel to the automobile driver down to 1/10th today’s cost or less. That would have the effect of returning fuel costs for autos back to their pre-1963 levels! The ACSA has commented: “If this is truly the result, then what we are talking about here is nothing less than a miracle.”

The Interstate Traveler Company’s figures seem to suggest that the overall impact of the Interstate Traveler will be to drive the value of petroleum fuels down to their pre-1963 prices and eventually will yield a viable alternative when the world’s petroleum fuel reserves run dry, which some have said may happen by the year 2040..

For more background information of the ACSA’s mentorship of the Interstate Traveler Company, visit ACSA’s story on the subject at http://www.acsa2000.net/hshrt/
(RSS FEED: http://www.acsa2000.net/feeds/hispeedhydrorail.xml).

Closing Note
ACSA indicated it would be assembling a validation / demonstration team with Interstate Traveler Company over the course of the following six months to a year, and that it hopes to break ground on a Boston, MA to Hartford, CT, to NYC, NY to Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC to Atlanta, GE to Miami, FLA Interstate Traveler (to be called the North-to-South East Coast Trailblazer) as a demonstrator. It would follow the path of the famed Route 1 and the interstate highways that were built in the 60’s to carry commuter loads along those routes.

It is hoped by the ACSA that, assuming all the technical and other issues are worked out properly during this development period, that sufficient funding and profit will emerge as a result, to empower building of three more major runs cross country through major metro areas from the east coast to the west coast, and two more North-to-South runs from Illinois southward and from the Pacific Northwest to the Baja, California thereafter. It is felt that upon completion of these major routes, that the balance of the system would be built out without much further ado over the course of three to five years.

As a mentor, ACSA provides understanding, guidance and assistance where possible to subject companies such as the Interstate Traveler Company with extremely innovative business idea. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all responsibility for the Interstate Traveler Project, its success or failure, and its accuracy in disclosure and feasibility rests solely with the Interstate Traveler Company and its staff. ACSA has publicly stated it is "extraordinarily pleased with the integrity and accuracy of reporting seen, to date, from Justin Sutton and the Interstate Traveler Company."

ACSA is at this time anticipating widespread support for the Traveler among its business affiliations and the membership. For more information, please contact the Association through the press contacts on this article.

Copyright © Written by Edison Park, freelance journalist: exclusive to the ACSA Inc. 2005. All rights reserved.

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Nethercomm Corporation, Pioneers of Broadband-in-Gas, Retains Veteran Venture Attorney Matt Kirmayer, Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

Nethercomm, pioneers of the wireless Broadband-in-Gas technology delivering television, phone, and internet services through natural gas pipelines, retains Matt Kirmayer, Partner at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

(PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- Nethercomm Corporation, the leading innovator and pioneer of subterranean broadband communications, announced today that Matt Kirmayer, a Partner at Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal LLP, has been retained to serve as outside counsel. Kirmayer is based in Sonnenschein’s San Francisco office and is a member of both the firm’s national Venture Technology and Corporate and Securities practice groups specializing in venture capital, corporate finance, and merger and acquisition transactions for life science, technology and multimedia companies.

Dr. Patrick Nunally, Nethercomm’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Matt have maintained a long-standing professional relationship that goes back many years. “There is clearly an unspoken respect for one another. Matt has a solid practice with a vast amount of experience advising companies like ours. He has been an incredible resource, business associate, and an attorney I have come to rely upon implicitly. Matt has a deep knowledge of our industry and our business goals. We look forward to Matt’s representation, support, guidance and intuitive insight as we take our Broadband-in-Gas technology into the future” says Ann Nunally, President and COO of Nethercomm Corporation.

“I have worked with Patrick for a number of years and knew that he had come up with a great technology in Nethercomm. I’m excited about what the company is doing and look forward to advising the company as they grow and fulfill their business objectives,” shared Matt Kirmayer.

Kirmayer maintains a general corporate and securities practice, with an emphasis on the representation of emerging growth companies and venture capital funds. His experience includes company and investor representation, venture fund formation, mergers and acquisitions and public offerings. His clients span the biotechnology and medical devices, wireless technologies, nanotechnology and security and payments sectors.

Sonnenschein’s Venture Technology Group counsels emerging growth and Fortune 500 companies in a broad array of industry sectors, including life sciences, medical devices, telecommunications, semiconductors and information technology, including software and services. Its attorneys have particular expertise in representing clients in their efforts to commercialize innovative technologies, and they are recognized leaders in such cutting-edge areas as nanotechnology, Internet security and anti-piracy.

Kirmayer received a LL.M. degree from the New York University School of Law and a J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law. He also has a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany.

Sonnenschein, with more than 700 attorneys and other professionals in nine U.S. cities and a global reach, serves the legal needs of many of the world’s largest and best-known businesses, nonprofits and individuals. For more information, visit www.sonnenschein.com.

Broadband-in-Gas (BiG) provides twice the connectivity of fiber-optics at essentially the same installed cost per customer as DSL (about a tenth of the installed cost per customer for fiber to the home). Due to the gas pipelines containing an isolated, unregulated spectrum without any interference, wireless UWB signals travel inside the pipes from the local area node to the end-user through the underground pipeline pathway formed by the nature of the Ultra Wideband transmission format. Nethercomm’s technology creates a primary pathway through natural gas distribution infrastructures and can carry enormous amounts of data by simply making use of the entire spectrum buried within the existing natural gas pipelines.

Nethercomm's Broadband-in-Gas technology delivers connectivity over the last-mile of broadband networks without interference or degradation of other wireless transmissions. By not consuming or sharing costly spectrum, and not requiring installation of last mile cable or fiber, Nethercomm is prepared to make broadband substantially more affordable while increasing end-user bandwidth to unprecedented levels.

Nethercomm is a private Delaware Corporation, based in Southern California, developing innovative and proprietary communication technologies for the fast-growing broadband and wireless markets. The company’s portfolio of patents encompasses what is believed to be the fundamental subterranean broadband communications.

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Pacific North West Capital Corp Releases Varley Assay Drilling Results

Pacific North West Capital Varley Assay Results Intersect, Broad Zones of PGM Mineralization, River Valley PGM Project, Sudbury, Ontario

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- Pacific North West Capital Corp. (PFN: TSX, OTCBB: PAWEF))reports assays from drilling in the Varley Zone and Varley Extension on the River Valley Project.

Assay results from the Varley Zone are indicating broad zones of PGM mineralization. In addition assay results from the Varley Extension Area indicate new anomalous zones along the contact as well as within the intrusive (see Intersection Table at http://www.pfncapital.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=107323).

The drill holes were all drilled across strike (See Location Table at http://www.pfncapital.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=107323). The dip of the zone varies along strike and to depth but generally dips southwest between 65 and 75 degrees.

Assay results are still pending from five holes in the Varley Zone, seven holes in the Varley Extension Area, and six holes in the Jackson Flats Area. All assay values from the Lismer Extension drilling have been received. Current interpretation of the drill data suggests a repetition of the host breccia mineralization with the targeted areas.

Significant sulphide mineralization was intersected in all of the areas and the zones are still open in along strike and to depth.

Updated Resource Estimate
Once all of the assay results have been received and compiled, a revised resource calculation will be completed which will include the mineralization from the Lismer Extension Zone and upgraded mineralization from the Varley Zone.

Phase Seven Budget Summary
April 2004 to April 2005 -- Drilling, Bulk Sample PFN, in joint venture with Anglo American Platinum Corporation Limited (Anglo Platinum) has completed the $3.0 million Phase Seven program. The program completed 20,740 metres of diamond drilling, metallurgical testing and the collection of a 40 tonne bulk sample for metallurgical testing on the Dana North and Dana South Zones.

In the Phase seven program particular emphases has been placed on expanding targets identified by reconnaissance drilling, geophysics and geological mapping, especially along the northern contact of the intrusive. The known platinum-palladium mineralization has been identified within the contact breccia zone over a strike length in excess of 15 kilometres. The mineral resource estimates have been primarily concentrated in the Dana Lake and Lismer's Ridge Zones, over a three kilometre strike length.

The Qualified Person for this release is John Londry, VP Exploration.

About Pacific North West Capital
Pacific North West Capital Corp. (TSX: PFN; OTCBB: PAWEF) is an exploration company focused on the discovery of platinum group metals in North America. PFN is currently exploring the River Valley Project (joint ventured with Anglo American Platinum Corporation Limited ("Anglo Platinum"), the world's largest primary producer of platinum) and the Agnew Lake Project, currently under option to Anglo Platinum.

Anglo Platinum has committed over $15.8 million to the River Valley Project to date and may earn a 65% interest by funding it through to production. In Alaska, PFN has a Joint Venture Agreement with Lonmin Plc, the world's third largest primary underground platinum group metals producer. In late 2004 PFN established a Nickel Division and currently has an Option Joint Venture in the Timmins Mining District with Falconbridge Ltd. (please visit www.pfncapital.com for additional information on the Company and it's properties).

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Harry Barr"
Harry Barr, President & CEO

The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release may contain certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time with The Toronto Stock Exchange, British Columbia Securities Commission and the United States Securities & Exchange Commission. Not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities of this company.

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The Kyoto Protocol: Time for Action, Not Hot Air

The debate on the politics of climate change intensifies at www.openDemocracy.net

(PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- World leaders say climate change is one of the most serious threats facing humanity. Are they right? If they are, who is going to do what about it? Who will benefit and who will pay? The debate intensifies...

- A new strategy for climate change
A market-based approach to pollution control pioneered in the United States suggests a way to overcome inadequacies in the European approach to climate change, and a model the whole world can join to the benefit of its poorest people. http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization climate_change_debate/pollutionpermit_2536.jsp

- After Carbon
The world to come is small, local and carbon-free. David Room from the Post Carbon Institute imagines a future beyond fossil fuels.
http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization-climate_change_debate/carbon_2534.jsp

- Selling climate change
The environmental movement is failing to put climate change on the political map. What’s going wrong? Jon Miller, a man who sells Coca Cola to China, says: forget polar bears - think house prices.
http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization-climate_change_debate/sellingclimatechange_2533.jsp

- The science of prediction
The mathematics of climate forecasting can clarify the debate about global warming realities and futures, says Dave Frame.
http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization-climate_change_debate/globalwarming_2530.jsp

- The Kyoto Protocol: time for action, not hot air
Kyoto is the only foundation for global action on climate change, but governments must now start using the tools it provides, says Michael Grubb. http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization climate_change_debate/article_2517.jsp

- Climate change and global security
Manmade climate change threatens civilisation itself. It can be solved, but only with a vast mobilisation of human knowledge, technology and capital, say John Ashton and Tom Burke. http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization climate_change_debate/article_2509.jsp

- Climate change and science: a response to Benny Peiser
The issues raised in Benny Peiser’s critique of UK chief scientist David King leave the scientific consensus on the principal issues of climate change unaffected. http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization-climate_change_debate/article_2510.jsp

- Africa: make climate change history
Climate change in Africa is likely to compound an already fragile condition, says Camilla Toulmin; the future demands that economic development and environmental security walk together.
http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization-climate_change_debate/article_2513.jsp

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Research and Markets : Key Factor In All Energy Markets Is That the Level of Risk Is Increasing

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18002) has announced the addition of Energy Derivatives: Trading Emerging Markets to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18002) has announced the addition of Energy Derivatives: Trading Emerging Markets to their offering.

Global energy markets are undergoing profound and fundamental structural changes driven by deregulation, privatization, and consolidation. The key factor in all markets is that the level of risk is increasing. To meet the challenges of energy companies, financial engineering is growing exponentially to develop the new financial products for these emerging energy markets. This book captures the new financial products and examines and explains them for the layman.

Topics covered include:
Telecommunications bandwidth trading; Emissions trading, Weather derivatives; Electronic energy trading and Electricity and natural gas trading in Europe.

Companies Mentioned:
-Natsource
-NYMEX
-IPE
-TFS
-Eurobrokers
-Dow Jones
-Amerex
-SCANA
-APX
-ICE
-Pepex

Outline of Contents are as follows:
Chapter 1
New Market Developments
By Peter C. Fusaro and Jeremy Wilcox, Global Change Associates

Chapter 2
Electricity Trading: Europe and North America
By Patricia Hemsworth, New York Mercantile Exchange

Chapter 3
Weather Trading: Raising the Temperature in Monte Carlo
By Andrew Feachem, Eurobrokers

Chapter 4
Emissions: Trading in Practice
By Garth Edward and Matthew Varilek, Natsource

Chapter 5
Bandwidth Trading—Developing a Market
By Lin S. Franks and Terrence M. Gee, Andersen Consulting

Chapter 6
Bandwidth Trading—The New Commodity Gold Rush
By Michael Moore, Amerex Bandwidth

Chapter 7
European Natural Gas: Towards a Competitive Market
By Seana Lanigan, formerly of International Petroleum Exchange

Chapter 8
Coal Trading: The Core of Change
By Louise Croucher and Alan Gillespie, Tradition Financial Services

Chapter 9
Electronic Energy Trading
By Peter C. Fusaro and Jeremy Wilcox, Global Change Associates

Chapter 10
Energy Indexation: Analyzing the Scope of Electricity Price Indexes
By Antoine Eustache, Ph.D., Dow Jones NewsWires

Chapter 11
Managing Risk in Retail Markets
By George H. Campbell, SCANA Energy Marketing

Chapter 12
End-to-End Energy Solutions
By Jim Banks

Chapter
An Architecture for Flexible Trading
By Michael Coleman, FSD International

Chapter 14
Wellhead to Wires: Energy Convergence
By Peter C. Fusaro and Jeremy Wilcox, Global Change Associates

Energy Risk Management Glossary
Index

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18002

Laura Wood
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EMS Group Chosen As One of Houston’s Top Small Businesses

Energy Maintenance Services Group I, LLC (EMS Group) has made the Houston Small Business 100 list by the Houston Business Journal. EMS Group ranked 42 on the list of Houston’s top 100 small businesses. Ranked by 2004 gross revenue, the companies had to meet a list of criteria established by an advisory committee. The companies had to be headquartered within the eight-county Houston metropolitan area, be in business for a minimum of five years and have no more than 500 employees or $50 million in annual revenue.

(PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- Houston Business Journal has ranked Energy Maintenance Services Group I, LLC (EMS Group) among the publication’s Houston Small Business 100. EMS Group ranked 42 on the list of Houston’s top 100 small businesses.

Ranked by 2004 gross revenue, the companies had to meet a list of criteria established by an advisory committee. The companies had to be headquartered within the eight-county Houston metropolitan area, be in business for a minimum of five years and have no more than 500 employees or $50 million in annual revenue.

“This award is an indication that our growth strategy, which combines aggressive sales and marketing initiatives with acquisitions that make sense, is being recognized,” said Tim Nesler, CEO of EMS Group.

EMS Group’s ranking was announced during a ceremony at the Westin Galleria Hotel. The honored businesses will appear in the May 20th issue of the Houston Business Journal.

About Energy Maintenance Services Group I, LLC (EMS Group)
Energy Maintenance Services Group is a business development company focused on providing operations and maintenance services to three major segments of the energy industry - pipelines, power, and water facilities. For more information visit the Web site: www.emsglobal.net.

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May 25, 2005

Stallion Oilfield Services Funds Four Strategic Acquisitions

Stallion Oilfield Services completes financings to fund four strategic acquisitions to further growth.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 25, 2005 -- On January 31, 2005, Stallion Oilfield Services, Ltd. completed a financing with over $70 million in committed capital to support four strategic acquisitions and further growth. The acquisitions included: Stallion Rentals LP d/b/a Trinity Valley Rentals (Liberty and Alice, Texas), Envirotech, Inc., Double-D Enterprises, Inc. (both of Riverton, Wyoming) and Separation Services, Inc. (Houston, Texas). The Company also completed two smaller transactions prior to the closing to enhance its new Permian Basin operations in Midland, Texas.

Stallion’s goal is to become the leading provider of auxiliary rentals and services of all phasesof oil and gas operations in areas in which it is located, and to target major basins of theUnited States. The Company now provides services in the Gulf Coast, South Texas,ArkLaTex, Ft. Worth Basin, Permian Basin and the Rocky Mountains.

The acquisitions extend Stallion’s current rig site accommodations service line to include surface equipment rental and solids control services. The Trinity Valley Rentals acquisition will enhance Stallion’s existing capability in the Gulf Coast and South Texas. The Wyoming transactions extend Stallion’s geographic footprint into the Rocky Mountains where the two acquired companies will operate as Stallion Rockies Ltd. d/b/a Envirotech. Envirotech is one of the leading providers of rig site services and Double-D provides surface equipment rental.

Separation Services, Inc. extends the company’s capability into the burgeoning solids control service line where they are a leading service provider to major and independent drilling contractors and oil & gas companies. The solids control business will continue to operate as Separation Services led by its founder, Fred Lausen, Jr.

Craig Johnson, Stallion’s CEO, commented, “We are very enthusiastic about the strength of the capital partners we’ve assembled and the high-quality acquisitions that are now part of our team. Service and reliable equipment are the keys to success in the oilfield. We believe we have acquired not only quality equipment but the best people in the industry. Stallion is responding to our customers and will continue to develop our service offering to provide everything but the Rig.”

With over 180 employees in 10 locations and approximately 450 land-based rig support housing units, a fleet of surface rental equipment and significant solids control capability including closed-loop systems, Stallion becomes the leading provider of auxiliary rentals and services of all phases of oil and gas operations in areas in which it is located.

Contact: David Schorlemer - 3203 Audley St., Houston, Texas 77098 - 713.528-5544 - e-mail protected from spam bots

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Tucker Energy Services using IntraLearn LMS to Ensure Critical Competencies

IntraLearn Software Corporation, the leading supplier of turn-key e-Learning software applications, announced today that Tucker Energy Services, a multi-service organization provider of solutions, services and products to the energy industry, is using the IntraLearn XE to train 1,000 employees worldwide. The company has produced 45 courses in IntraLearn to ensure internal HSE compliance and the technical competencies required by their clients.

Northboro, MA (PRWEB) May 25, 2005 -- IntraLearn Software Corporation, the leading supplier of turn-key e-Learning software applications, announced today that Tucker Energy Services, a multi-service organization provider of solutions, services and products to the energy industry, is using the IntraLearn XE to train 1,000 employees worldwide. The company has produced 45 courses in IntraLearn to ensure internal HSE compliance and the technical competencies required by their clients.

Many of Tucker’s clients are major oil field companies that require that all contractor employees working on their field sites have the skills and competencies required. With employees working at locations around the world it is essential that critical health and technology training be brought directly to them.

“Tucker has made its reputation by providing outstanding customer service and using the latest technology to train our associates,” said Christopher Tucker, Director of Tucker Energy Services. “The IntraLearn XE gave us the ability to quickly create and deliver essential training to our worldwide network of employees and associates and enables us to measure and record competencies achieved.”

IntraLearn XE, with its built-in course and exam authoring and hierarchical reporting capabilities, offered Tucker exactly what it needed right out of the box,” said Evan Lenson, IntraLearn Software Corp.’s Vice President of Business Development. “We are extremely proud to have been chosen by Tucker Energy Services to help them provide the critical training and record keeping their clients demand.”

About Tucker Energy Services
Tucker Energy Services is a leading integrated service company providing solutions, services, and products to the energy industry. The company is committed to continuously creating value for their customers, employees, and shareholders.

About IntraLearn
IntraLearn Software Corporation of Northboro, MA is the leading provider of shrink-wrapped e-Learning applications for mid-market enterprises, academic institutions and associations. Along with operations in the UK, Brazil, Singapore and India, IntraLearn software is distributed worldwide through authorized IntraLearn resellers and LSPs to more than 1,300 major organizations in 40 countries in 17 languages. IntraLearn is a Microsoft Gold Certified ISV Partner.

Peter Banhazl – Executive Vice President
IntraLearn Software Corporation
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Research and Markets: The Implications of BETTA for Energy Retail in Scotland

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17886) has announced the addition of The Implications Of BETTA For Energy Retail In Scotland to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) May 25, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17886) has announced the addition of The Implications Of BETTA For Energy Retail In Scotland to their offering.

When NETA was introduced into England and Wales, Scotland was left with an arrangement little changed from the 1990s. As there was no traded wholesale market, energy producers were required to sell their output to ScottishPower and Scottish and Southern Energy at a price set by the regulator. Thus the two Scottish based utilities controlled almost the entire generation output of Scotland.

This report provides an explanation of the background to BETTA and its key features. It gives an evaluation of contradictory arguments about the affect that BETTA will have on energy retail in Scotland. Analysis of the residential pricing strategy of 10 suppliers in the residential market is included in the report together with a prediction of the wins and losses for each major utility, in both the residential and I&C markets.

Highlights of the report:
The relative sizes of transmission and distribution charges may go some way to explaining the lack of residential switching in Scotland, but this is in no way conclusive. To date, Centrica has driven most of the residential switching in Scotland, indicating the importance of the ability to cross-sell

ScottishPowers residential market share is likely to fall to approximately 50%; SSEs pricing strategy and remote location will help it protect market share. Centrica will hold its Scottish residential market share steady; RWE npower will grow to approximately 6% of the market

It is expected that the market share in Scotlands I&C sector to become more like the one in England and Wales. If the Scottish I&C sector becomes like England and Wales ScottishPower will lose market share dramatically, principally to EDF Energy, British Energy and RWE npower.

This report will give you an understanding of what BETTA means to the retail department and will help you gauge how much market share the Scottish incumbents are likely to lose.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17886

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Short Term Loans / Lines of Credit Tied to High Net Worth Collateral $10 Thousand - $100 Million Maximum

Loans: Yachts - Private Jets - Gems, Fine Cut & Polished (only) No Un-Cut Stones). No Rubies - Gold Bullion, Gold Bars - Fine Art, Sculptures, Molds held in an SKR - Large Construction Equipment - Oil Tankers - and more

(PRWEB) May 25, 2005 -- One of the dilemmas of being mega-wealthy is locating a place to Loan against your valuables. Now, through our partner, there is a solution... Through our alliance with this niche finance company, who is essentially a pawnbroker to the rich and, we can offer short or long-term loans and/or Lines Of Credit from $10 thousand to $100 million. We can arrange to lend on: yachts, aircraft, gems, fine art, oil tankers, large construction equipment and much more.

This Niche market is designed for the Super Rich these are the individuals who have many assets and may be looking for some quick cash in these bad economic times. The individual would place his assets in a Special Vault in Florida with an “SKR”. The Assets would remain there until such time as the Loan is replenished. Through our alliance we can offer short and Long-Term Loans and/ or Lines of Credit from $10 Million to $100 Million. We can arrange to Lend on all of the items in below. Client lucky enough to posses such assets can expect the royal treatment when it comes to our partner in Florida. They will provide Air Transportation to South Florida, Limo service to a water front hotel, fine dining and the full treatment at a day spa – Luxuries No Bank could offer.

The Circumstance of these loans might be a margin call, Tax Liability, Trust Income, unexpected bill or a one time Emergency. We can help a company who may be slipping into Bankruptcy or disarray by loaning the money based on their asset. For Example there are a lot of companies and individuals in the Silicone Valley who are looking to unload some of their assets.

Unlike a Bank, we can move quickly in providing client money because it does not have to put clients through the same type do analyses a bank does. We do not consider a clients credit, length of employment or debt to income ratios. They look at one thing, the assets. We value the assets, and we loan the sum of money based on the value of the assets to our customers. Loan Process and appraisal is 7-10 Day process.

Loans:
- Yachts
- Private Jets
- Gems, Fine Cut & Polished (only) No Un-Cut Stones). No Rubies
- Gold Bullion, Gold Bars
- Fine Art, Sculptures, Molds held in an SKR
- Large Construction Equipment
- Oil Tankers
- and more

Requirements:
- Evaluation For