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June 30, 2005

Ocean Renewable Energy Included in Senate Energy Bill

Senate Passes Energy Bill 85-12; Ocean renewable energy in federal RPS, DOE Assessment, REPI, MPR, PTC

(PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- The United States Senate today passed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with Ocean Renewable Energy Amendments covering the Renewable Energy Production Incentives, Mandatory Purchase Requirements, and Production Tax Credits for ocean renewable energy produced from tidal, current and wave technologies.

Additionally, the bill includes language, similar to the House version, that encourages the Secretary of Energy to provide funding for the assessment of ocean energy technologies. Also, included in the Bill is a Federal Renewable Power Standard (RPS) that has Ocean Energy listed as a qualified renewable. This RPS has a national goal of forcing the U.S. to derive 10% of its energy needs from renewables by the year 2020.

Both H.R. 6 and S. 10, the House and Senate Bills, will go into Joint Conference where differences in the two bills will be negotiated and a final bill, if agreed upon, will be presented to the President for signing into law.

“Fresh from this success, The Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) will continue to promote our industry’s interests. We made the difference,” stated Sean O’Neill, President of OREC. “Now, as we move into conference, it is important that we get the House conferees to support the Senate’s position on including the Production Tax Credit and National RPS in the final energy bill. Large interests can’t wait to eliminate support for competing approaches, however small, so we need to maintain our commitment to the promise ocean energy holds in helping to secure our energy future.”

“As we all know, even modest support can help to produce energy from cleaner, more reliable sources. Traditional energy players should, if anything, get behind the smallest of investments, with such bright and promising potential. Over time, through judicious and insightful investments, many large gains that have redefined the energy playing field have started as non-traditional initiatives,” O’Neill added.

Our thanks go out to the many friends who have written and called their elected representatives in Washington and advocated on behalf of ocean renewable technologies. Special thanks are in order for Senators Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Cantwell (D-Washington), Congressman Inslee (D-Washington), Scott Sklar of The Stella Group, Ltd., Henry Gentenaar of Reluminati, Damian Kunko and Scott Lindsay of SMI; the teams at Verdant Power, the Ocean Renewable Power Company, The Ocean Energy Council, RenewableEnergyAccess.com, and EnergyOcean2005.

“We began this campaign two months ago at the EnergyOcean2005 Conference,” stated OREC CEO, Carolyn Elefant. “It was clear the industry needed a voice in Washington. Together, our voices have quickly become one unified, and effective, chorus. Now it’s on to conference.”

www.oceanrenewable.com

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UtiliPoint® International Launches a Major New Natural Gas Software Systems Study

UtiliPoint® International, Inc. has launched a major new study on natural gas software systems and Information Technology. The Study follows on from last years innovative and acclaimed look at software and IT trends in North American Power Marketers.

Albuquerque, NM / Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- UtiliPoint® International, Inc. has launched a major new study on natural gas software systems and Information Technology. The Study follows on from last years innovative and acclaimed look at software and IT trends in North American Power Marketers. The natural gas study is focused on the software systems, vendors, technologies and architectures used to support natural gas production and revenue accounting through to marketing and risk management. Additionally, the study’s survey will review IT expenditures and budgets in an effort to establish, for the first-time, industry benchmarks.

Dr. Gary M. Vasey, VP of the trading and risk management Practice at UtiliPoint® said, "A comprehensive review of the nature of technologies and applications used to support the natural gas value chain is long overdue. We expect this new study to provide ground breaking and important new metrics for the industry.”

Mr. Kevin Rose, UtiliPoint affiliate consultant who is assisting with the new study added, “The results of this study will provide information that will be important to those selecting and implementing software as well as to the vendors of those solutions. This is especially so in the post-merchant era when producers need to have adequate systems support for their marketing efforts, for example.”

The study has already attracted the six sponsors including energy companies, software vendors and consultants.Anyone wishing further information on the study, which is ongoing, should contact Dr. Gary M. Vasey at e-mail protected from spam bots (281 681 8020) or Mr. Christopher Perdue at e-mail protected from spam bots for more information and to request the survey instrument.

About UtiliPoint® International, Inc.
UtiliPoint® International, Inc. has a 72-year history of innovation and delivery providing independent research-based information, analysis, and consulting to energy companies, utilities, software and services firms. We provide the actionable industry knowledge, expertise and solutions that serve company's needs and help them thrive in the dynamic energy and utilities space. UtiliPoint® experts are located across North America. For more information visit us at www.utilipoint.com.

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Derrick Specialists Appoints New Operations Manager

Derrick Services Limited (http://www.derricksl.com), specialists in Derrick erection, outfitting, rig refurbishment, inspection and fabrication, are pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Burr, at their new offices in Singapore as Operations Manager.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- Derrick Services Limited (http://www.derricksl.com), specialists in Derrick erection, outfitting, rig refurbishment, inspection and fabrication, are pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Burr, at their new offices in Singapore as Operations Manager.

Derek has gained considerable experience in Inspection, Rope Access and Drilling Structure related business in S. E. Asia and other locations around the World.

DSL, a privately owned company, was formed as a result of the closure of MIL last year. It has retained much of the experience and expertise formerly employed by MIL and the appointment of Derek further advances the company's strategy of providing a "local" support to its customer's locations worldwide.

Apart from its UK operations in Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth, DSL now has operational offices in Macae Brazil and Houston USA.

Mike Smith, Managing Director at DSL comments, 'we have no doubt that Derek will complement the development of our business and services we offer to our customers in the region.'

DSL works and succeeds on a teamwork philosophy combined with a flat management system that has everyone pulling together to complete each project to the satisfaction of their customers. Mike comments, "we have worked together as a team for many years, and the success we have enjoyed is testament to this approach. We would like to warmly welcome Derek into our team and wish him a very successful future with DSL."

DSL provides an accumulation of experience and knowledge that goes back over 25 years. They have an enviable portfolio of projects that demonstrate their ability to accommodate everything from design capability to decommissioning.

If you would like further information about DSL and its range of services please contact e-mail protected from spam bots mailto:e-mail protected from spam bots or visit the website at www.derricksl.com http://www.derricksl.com.

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June 29, 2005

Improve Gas Mileage with PetroSave’s Ultimate Fuel Saver Caplets

PetroSave has developed a caplet formula for the Ultimate Fuel Saver, a fuel conditioner that will improve gas mileage and help the engine last longer when used regularly.

(PRWEB) June 29, 2005 -- PetroSave, LLC has developed a fuel conditioner that will improve gas mileage, enhance vehicle performance, and alleviate unwanted engine repairs. Dubbed the Ultimate Fuel Saver, PetroSave’s fuel conditioner is now available in easy-to-use caplets, in addition to the liquid formula.

PetroSave’s Ultimate Fuel Saver fuel conditioner caplet is a fuel additive that dissolves completely in regular grade and diesel fuel. It has been engineered to improve gas mileage and reduce hydrocarbon emissions for business and personal vehicles. The Ultimate Fuel Saver fuel conditioner caplet is a combustion catalyst, which means it helps deliver a more complete burn of fuel. Independent trials have shown the fuel conditioner caplet to improve gas mileage by up to 30 percent.

The benefits of using PetroSave’s Ultimate Fuel Saver fuel conditioner have been demonstrated in both laboratory and road studies to:
- Increase octane and engine power
- Reduce exhaust emissions
- Reduce combustion chamber deposits
- Improve gas mileage
- Act as a lead substitute
- Prevent valve recession

To learn more about how to improve gas mileage or other benefits of PetroSave’s Ultimate Fuel Saver fuel conditioner caplet or to place an order and begin improving gas mileage immediately, visit www.PetroSave.com or call toll-free 877-738-7078.

About PetroSave, LLC
PetroSave, LLC is committed to manufacturing and distributing state-of-the-art products designed to enhance the performance and improve gas mileage of gasoline- and diesel-powered engines of all kinds. PetroSave, LLC is dedicated to informing people around the world that there is technology available to them that will improve gas mileage, reduce fuel consumption, and reduce harmful exhaust emissions by nearly one hundred percent, and are determined to create an international distribution network to not only individual consumers but also to government agencies, public transportation agencies, school districts, and commercial businesses that have large fleets of motor vehicles or marine vessels to help improve the environment worldwide.

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Can An Oil Company Help Our Environmental Crisis? Unlikely Alliances Working Together For Change

The planet’s current ecological crisis is without precedent. As we look toward the future, new environmental challenges loom before us. Despite the seemingly endless stream of bad news, progress is being made and you may be surprised at some of the unlikely partners who are working together to better the earth.

(PRWEB) June 29, 2005 -- The planet’s current ecological crisis is without precedent. As we look toward the future, new environmental challenges loom before us. Despite the seemingly endless stream of bad news, progress is being made and you may be surprised at some of the unlikely partners who are working together to better the earth.

Our current energy difficulties have created some strange bedfellows. Alliances desperate to improve some aspect of the environment have formed partnerships you would have never thought possible. General Motors is in advanced discussion with Toyota about jointly building a factory to make hydrogen-powered car engines in order to share the heavy cost of developing hydrogen power. This historic partnership between the world’s two largest carmakers will help speed up the adoption of environmentally-friendly technology.

You would think that an oil company would be the last business to back hydrogen fuel technology, but that is exactly what is happening in Iceland, where an oil company, a gas-powered combustion engine auto company, and an isolated nation have joined forces to develop hydrogen fuel cells. The revolutionary and unlikely partnership between Shell Oil and Daimler-Benz could end up bringing about the next major shift in the world’s energy sources.

“As awareness of the fragility of our ecosystem grows, even some corporate and government hard-liners begin to realize the importance of concepts like alternative energy research, land trusts, public transportation, and slow-growth,” says Karen Roberts, author of Passions and Patience: Fostering Earth’s Future through Unlikely Partnerships. In addition to detailing the situation in Iceland, Roberts cites examples of unlikely partnerships from familiar locations like Oregon to faraway locales like Nepal and Antarctica. Illustrated by the skilled photography of Tim Hauf, Roberts takes readers on a world tour of earth-saving efforts in diverse cultures.

“What I found surprising was that many of the environmental crusaders are usually cast as villains on the environmental battlefield,” says Roberts. She highlights the surprising efforts of hunters, ranchers, developers, and even oil companies. Her book details a situation where hunters and artists worked together with farmers to save ducks. Both sides had nothing in common, yet both worked successfully for the survival of the ducks.

“I truly believe that partnerships, especially between unlikely collaborators, are the solution to discovering innovative, creative plans for the future,” says Roberts. These unique partnerships serve as models for future collaborations and create vital awareness of the environmental challenges we face in our near future.

For a review copy of the book or to set up an interview with Karen Roberts for a story, please contact Jay Wilke at 727-443-7115, ext. 223.

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'Archer-Wildlands #1' Well Drilling Ahead at North Franklin

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today announces that the "Archer-Wildlands #1" well is drilling ahead at the North Franklin Project, Sacramento Basin of California.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) June 29, 2005 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today announces that the "Archer-Wildlands #1" well is drilling ahead at the North Franklin Project, Sacramento Basin of California. The well was spudded on June 25th and is a close offset to the "Archer-Whitney #1" well that has been in production since March 2005. This is the second gas well to be drilled in the North Franklin gas reservoir under the 2005 development plan.

The Company is optimistic that the Winters sand gas pay zone will be thicker at this location than the "Archer-Whitney #1" well, based on 2D seismic and geological mapping of the formation. Drilling to the 8,000 foot depth should take a total of 8-10 days following which the well will be completed and tied-in to the pipeline. Silver Star receives PG&E-Citygate gas prices for sales and was last quoted at $6.72 per mcf.

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.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Silver Star Energy, Inc.
Robert McIntosh-President

To find out more about Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE), visit our Web site at www.silverstarenergy.com

Source: Silver Star Energy, Inc.

Contact:
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Silver Star Energy, Inc.

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June 28, 2005

C-Byte's All-In-One Program, Complete Warehouse, Offers Deployment of Production Data Warehouse in 90 Days

Establishes C-Byte as Premier Provider of Best-of-Breed Components and Services for Rapid Implementation of Decision Support Systems

Calgary, Alberta, Canada (PRWEB) June 28, 2005 -- Building on its reputation, C-Byte, Inc. unveiled Complete Warehouse, its first packaged offering for deployment of an operational data warehouse/decision support system (DSS) within 90 days. Complete Warehouse is an all-in-one program that combines best-of-breed components with C-Byte's proven methodologies and services to implement a data warehouse for a fixed price. This is the first packaged offering from C-Byte's Decision Advantage Program, a family of methodolgies, services, partnerships and offerings that leverages C-Byte's experience and reduces customer risk associated with building a data warehouse/DSS.

Typical data warehouse/DSS projects can require six to 18 months or more to implement, and costs can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars. While other vendors' "solutions" only offer rapid development of a disposable, proof-of-concept prototype data warehouse, Decision Advantage's CompleteWarehouse program establishes an operational data warehouse to meet current business needs and serve as the foundation for future requirements.

"C-Byte is proud of its large systems track record," said Trevor Biscope, C-Byte's chairman. "We've packaged our design and implementation knowledge into a set of proven, business-oriented methodologies to deliver working data warehouses in a very short timeframe. The Complete Warehouse program lets our customers begin their data warehouse project on a small scale, building the foundation of an enterprise-wide DSS strategy which produces near-immediate business benefits at a very competitive price."

Complete Warehouse includes C-Byte's Decision Advantage Implementation services to guide a customer through the steps to building a successful system using modern transactional analysis, workshop and dimensional modeling methodologies that ensure the value of the resultant data warehouse. C-Byte is uniquely capable of assessing the business requirements of a data warehouse/DSS through interviews and a series of comprehensive workshops that involve executives and seniour management, business analysts and the user community in the definition and logical design of the system. By focusing the customer on business issues, not system technology issues, C-Byte sets the stage for a rapid and successful deployment and a production quality data warehouse.

Available immediately, C-Byte's Complete Warehouse system price start at $500,000 US. The Complete Warehouse package includes the following components: Decision Advantage Implementation services and methodologies; Oracle or Informix RDBMS supporting 32 or 64 users; Business Objects or MicroStrategy query tools for 10 to 32 users; and a choice of C-Byte's four Intel Itanium (IA-64) processors, C-Byte's Intel Xeon with eight processors or C-Byte's Intel Pentium 4 with eight processors. One year of hardware and software maintenance is also included.

About C-Byte
C-Byte, Inc., based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is uniquely capable of delivering robust and scalable Data Center Ready open systems solutions that are guaranteed to perform. C-Byte minimizes customers' risk, enabling implementation of complex business applications that support critical needs, based on C-Byte's breakthrough architecture, a comprehensive portfolio of proven migration services and offerings, and an established set of partnerships with the industry's best-in-class.

For further information, phone C-Byte inside the US 800-393-5804, outside the US at 403-770-7818, or visit our Web site at http://www.c-byte.com

Complete Warehouse Partner Endorsements

Oracle:
"Oracle has worked with C-Byte on implementing some of today's most successful open data warehouses. The combination of Oracle's industry-leading data warehousing software and C-Byte's powerful systems encapsulated with services focused on the delivery of working solutions will create a powerful competitive advantage for our mutual customers. Oracle continues to invest in data warehousing across all its product suites and is excited to be participating with C-Byte in making data warehousing solutions more accesible and beneficial to a wider audience" said Polly Sumner, vice-president of Worldwide Alliances.

"Oracle Business Intelligence, integrated with our existing systems, maximizes the power of our data by allowing us to make better decisions as well as improve our margins and overall business performance." -- Margaret Schwartz, Director of Retail Information Abbey National

"The Oracle data warehouse paid for itself very quickly, in about six months. Since then the warehouse has continued adding significant value to Amazon.com's business." -- Mark Dunlap, Data Warehouse Program Manager, Amazon.com

"Oracle9iAS Portal has enabled our field sales people to become more productive. They use the portal's unique Business Plan Template to manage customer information and drive revenue, and the customer feedback has been very positive." -- Wendel Willis, Digitization and
Customer Data Manager.

Business Objects:
"Business Objects is very excited to have been selected by C-Byte for the Decision Advantage Complete Warehouse program," said David Kellogg, vice president of corporate marketing at Business Objects "The combination of market leading integrated query, reporting, and OLAP technology from Business Objects with the business-focused packages from C-Byte produces a powerful data warehouse solution that will address today's business requirements and provide a foundation for growth and change. C-Byte's Decision Advantage Complete Warehouse program combines key technologies and services to provide customers with a compelling warehouse solution. We are pleased to be a part of it."

"Caterpillar, one of the most successful brick and mortar companies in the past century, is today leading by example by applying internet and business intelligence technologies to improve its 'operational excellence' and deepen customer relationships," said Joel Weingarten, vice president and general manager of the extranet business unit for Business Objects.

"We selected Business Objects because of its success and proven leadership in the BI industry and its solutions' ease of use, powerful reporting, and scalability," said Professor Dr. Ottmar Beckmann, Director of IT at Volkswagen AG. "Thanks to Business Objects, we look forward to giving Volkswagen AG employees, from finance and product development to purchasing and production, and our subsidiaries worldwide a real-time view of business which will lead to improved customer service and satisfaction."

"We have always placed a focus on using technology to deliver innovative services to our customers, and our strong partnership with Business Objects over the years has helped us to achieve these goals." David Guzman, senior vice president and CIO of Owns & Minor.

MicroStrategy:
"MicroStrategy is pleased to be partnering with C-Byte in delivering The Complete Warehouse," said Sanju K. Bansal, MicroStrategy's chief operating officer. "This program aims at building successful decision support systems and reducing the risks of failure via the application of C-Byte's proven methodologies and MicroStrategy's DSS product line. With the CompleteWarehouse package, rapid, cost effective decision support has come of age."

"eBay selected MicroStrategy because of its exceptional user scalability and its ability to support advanced reporting and analysis, MicroStrategy also provides excellent query performance with our rapidly growing multi-terabyte data warehouse." Brad Peterson, CIO eBay

"We chose MicroStrategy because of the remarkable ease with which we can deploy reports via the Web to thousands of employees across the company." Tom Ruvoli, Technology Business Manager, Data Warehouse, Ace Hardware Corporation.

"Campbell Soup Company is utilitizing MicroStrategy Report Services for Sales, Finance, Customer Service and Marketing applications. MicroStrategy Report Services provides many options for presenting highly formatted information in a consistent user-friendly format. This exciting new reporting capability also leverages our existing MicroStrategy investment." Paul Williams, Director IT, Campbell Soup Company.

All other products or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Frank Crivello, Managing Member, Crivello Group, LLC Announces Equity Investment in ReFuel America, Inc.

ReFuel America to complete merger with public company and additional equity financing.

Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 28, 2005 -- Frank Crivello, Managing Member, Crivello Group, LLC (“CG”) and NNN Group, Inc., www.nnn.net, announced today that their principals made equity investments in ReFuel America, Inc., a Delaware corporation, the successor to ICF Industries and Advanced Fuel Chemistry, Inc. (“AFC”).

Earlier this year Frank Crivello announced CG provided ICF Industries, a UK-based company, a Delaware corporation, ReFuel America, Inc., and their management including Ian Williamson and Cliff Hazel (collectively "ReFuel America") with consulting services relating to, among other matters, the strategic acquisition of Ray Thomas Petroleum Company, a prospective merger with a public company and financing for the combined entities.

On May 31, 2005 Frank Crivello announced that CG terminated all relations and agreements with AFC, Ray Thomas Petroleum Company, and their affiliates due to material disagreements with AFC and their management relating to the acquisition of Ray Thomas Petroleum Company. On June 10, 2005, ReFuel America terminated all its agreements and relations with Ray Thomas Petroleum Company and renewed its relationship with CG.

ReFuel America fuel additives are proprietary and complex. When blended into distillates or gasoline, these additives positively alter the molecular composition of the fuel. This results in a finished fuel that increases miles per gallon and fuel lubricity, while reducing harmful emissions including Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide, black smoke, and particulates. ReFuel America’s technology improves on previous technology commercialized.

CG Managing Member Frank P. Crivello stated: “Cliff Hazel and Ian Williamson are inventors with a long and rich tradition of creating commercially viable energy technologies. With the recent changes in Refuel America’s strategic direction, we share management’s vision for its future. As for ReFuel America’s strategic objectives, we are negotiating with a public company to complete a merger of ReFuel America into it.”

About NNN Group, Inc., www.nnn.net: NNN provides ReFuel America with real estate advisory services.

About Crivello Group, LLC www.crivello.com: CG is a strategic advisors and partners to emerging and distressed companies. CG’s solutions for emerging or distressed companies that include:

- Stabilization
- Capital & Debt Alternatives
- Staff, Boards, and Professionals
- Divestiture & Dissolution
- Plan of Restructuring or Reorganization

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 - With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of CG could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as the inability to finance the company’s operations or expansion, inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, changes in the general economic climate, including rising interest rate and unanticipated events such as terrorist activities. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For further risk factors see the risk factors associated with our Company, review our SEC filings.

Contact:
New-School Communications, LLC
Blois Olson, 651-221-1999
www.new-school.com

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June 27, 2005

NETHERCOMM Corporation Announces Broadband-in-Gas 2005 Conference August 24th – 25th in San Diego - Broadband-in-Gas 2005 Could Well be One of the Most Enriching Events of the Year - Register Now & Join Us

Nethercomm Corporation, the leading innovator and pioneer of subterranean broadband communications, today announced its first annual conference will be held August 24th – 25th at the Double Tree Golf Resort in San Diego. Industry leaders can learn how Broadband-in-Gas creates a new primary pathway and how BiG stands out as a compelling opportunity for natural gas pipelines to deliver the next decade of broadband video, voice and data at unprecedented connectivity rates of 100+Mbps. Attached is a BiG 2005 Conference Brochure for more details.

(PRWEB) June 27, 2005 -- Nethercomm Corporation, the leading innovator and pioneer of subterranean broadband communications, today announced its first annual conference will be held August 24th – 25th at the Double Tree Golf Resort in San Diego. Industry leaders can learn how Broadband-in-Gas creates a new primary pathway and how BiG stands out as a compelling opportunity for natural gas pipelines to deliver the next decade of broadband video, voice and data at unprecedented connectivity rates of 100+Mbps.

Broadband-in-Gas 2005 is a premier industry event featuring a forum to discover and explore these technologies and the new opportunities. This conference is the one venue where the broadband services, gas utility operators and network equipment provider communities can converge to exchange, learn and network. Mark your calendars and join executives from across the natural gas distribution value chain at the only event focused exclusively on Broadband-in-Gas technology, business models and practical, take-home information designed to give you a competitive edge in this emerging marketplace.

The event has been created exclusively for evaluating the business case and technical challenges of planning, designing, and implementing solutions for the last-mile bottleneck and providing natural gas distributors with the fundamental knowledge of Broadband-in-Gas, an innovative addition to their existing gas pipeline infrastructure.

The Broadband-in-Gas 2005 Conference will feature an extensive agenda of speakers, technical overviews, and presentations offering attendees the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the various broadband delivery methods and the primary role available to the gas distribution industry as well as a new revenue stream and public service enabling their underutilized natural gas pipeline infrastructures as well as collaborate and form strategic relationships within both the Natural Gas industry and the broadband industry.

"We're excited to be hosting our first annual Broadband-in-Gas Conference and are extremely proud of the comprehensive agenda”, stated Dr. Patrick Nunally, CEO of Nethercomm. He went on to say, "Broadband-in-Gas enables services substantially greater than before at a reduced cost; all of which seamlessly co-exist within the active natural gas pipeline. Our objective is to provide you with the unique opportunity to build relationships with your industry peers and learn from the expertise of our highly experienced speaker panel."

For more information on the Broadband-in-Gas 2005 Conference, please visit Nethercomm’s Broadband-in-Gas 2005 conference website for online registration at www.nethercomm.org. Those interested in attending should register and reserve hotel accommodations - Space is limited and registration is required.

Headquartered in Southern California, NETHERCOMM Corporation, the leading innovator and pioneer of subterranean broadband communications, is developing innovative and proprietary communication technologies for the fast-growing broadband and wireless markets. The company develops, manufactures, markets, licenses, and operates advanced broadband communications systems and products based on its proprietary Broadband-in-Gas technologies; please visit Nethercomm’s corporate web site at www.nethercomm.com.

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Research and Markets: Get the Latest Comprehensive Cartographic Material and Statistical Data on the Fuel and Energy Complex of Russia

(Research and Markets)http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19713) has announced the addition of Fuel and Energy Complex of Russia Atlas, 2005 to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) June 27, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19713) has announced the addition of Fuel and Energy Complex of Russia Atlas, 2005 to their offering.

This new atlas is the result of two decades work in the field of mapping and information support of Russia's energy sector. This is the first publication of such kind that includes comprehensive cartographic material and statistical data related to the fuel and energy complex of Russia, its regions and the CIS countries.

This Atlas consists of three sections and includes approximately 100 maps accompanied by tables, charts, and overviews.

The first section provides basic figures for energy developments in the leading countries of the world and the role of Russia in the global fuel and energy balance. The maps in this section reflect the distribution of world energy resources, production facilities and main energy transport routes, allowing the reader to compare development levels of fuel and energy sectors in various countries.

In the second section, maps and statistical data describe the situation in the fuel and energy complex of Russia and nearby countries. The maps show the location of energy resources and industrial infrastructure of the oil, gas, coal and power generation industries of Russia and the CIS countries.

The third section contains detailed maps of the fuel and energy sectors of the administrative regions of the Russian Federation and basic regional energy indicators. The large-scale maps of this section show the location of: oil and gas fields; coal deposits; pipelines; pumping and compressor stations; terminals; underground gas storage facilities; processing enterprises; coal mines and pits; power plants; electricity transmission lines; substations; and other energy infrastructure.

The Fuel and Energy Complex of Russia Atlas will serve as a visual aid for experts and researchers analysing the energy situation and projecting the development of Russia's fuel and energy complex at federal and regional levels. The Atlas is intended for top management and specialists of; ministries; departments; regional administrations; oil, gas and other energy enterprises; as well as banks; research organisations and educational institutions.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19713

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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Accelerate Your Globalstar Data Connection with EXPRESS DATA! and it’s Free with Most Plans

Wholesale-Telecom is pleased to announce the availability of Globalstar’s Express Data, a data compression service that allows customers to send email, access the Internet and transfer files more quickly and efficiently over the Globalstar network.

Littleton, CO (PRWEB) June 25, 2005 -- Express Data is a subscription- based service that utilizes "optimization techniques" to allow users to send email, transfer files, and browse the Internet more quickly and efficiently over the Globalstar network. Express Data would be able to emulate data speeds of up to 56Kbps, compared to the current 9.6Kbps speed. This service will be accessible for both Direct Internet (#777) and Dial-Up data users.

Express Data is ideal for customers who want to send basic emails, transfer files, or browse the Internet faster from remote areas across all industries via the Globalstar satellite network. Customers will be impressed by the speed, affordability and ease of use of this service. Globalstar requirements are: -
Globalstar GSP-1600 Handheld Phone or GSP-2900 Fixed Phone with version
5.2 or higher phone software version
- Globalstar Data Kit or Globalstar Vehicle Kit
- Express Data software (can be downloaded from the Globalstar website or the Data Kit Installation CD Version 1.2)
- A Globalstar airtime price plan
- Subscription to Express Data service

Express Data is free to current and potenetial customers on the following price plans:
- Freedom 150
- Freedom 500
- Freedom 1400
- Freedom 4000
- Liberty 1800
- Liberty 6000
- Liberty 16800
- Liberty 48000
- Skyline 120
- Skyline 400
- Powerline 1250
- Powerline 3000

Express Data is being offered to all other monthly price plans at $9.95/month over and above the current monthly service fee. For annual plans not listed above an annual fee of $119.40 will be charged.

Wholesale-Telecom has been providing wholesale solutions to corporate and commercial accounts since 2001. Wholesale-Telecom provides Long distance, Internet, Frame Relay and private line services from over 45 carriers world wide.

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Energy Hedge Fund Center Launches Updated Web Presence

The Energy Hedge Fund Center (EHFC) announces that it has re-launched its web site, www.energyhedgefunds.com, with an all new look and feel and content. The popularity of the site that was originally launched late last year, among hedge funds, fund of funds, investors, analysts, and energy companies, has continued to grow dramatically.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 25, 2005 -- The Energy Hedge Fund Center (EHFC) announces that it has re-launched its web site, www.energyhedgefunds.com, with an all new look and feel and content. The popularity of the site that was originally launched late last year, among hedge funds, fund of funds, investors, analysts, and energy companies, has continued to grow dramatically. Additionally, the Energy Hedge Fund Center now offers advisory and consulting services while remaining the only online web community for those interested in the confluence of energy, environment and alternative investments.

“We are pleased to be able to increase the ease of use of the site and improve its content for our growing community,” said Dr. Gary M. Vasey, co-founder of the Energy Hedge Fund Center.

“Energy Hedge Fund Center is rapidly becoming the center of web activity around energy hedge funds,” said Peter Fusaro, co-founder of the Energy Hedge Fund Center. “The flow of visitors to the site is increasingly acting as a barometer of their activities and interests.”

About the Energy Hedge Fund Center (www.energyhedgefunds.com)
The Energy Hedge Fund Center (EHFC) is the first free web community focused on the activities of hedge funds in the energy industry. Users have access to news, articles, polls and other information on energy and environmental hedge funds and their activities. The energy hedge fund directory is also available by subscription at the site. Recently, the EHFC also launched a new online newsletter, Energy Hedge. The EHFC was co-founded by Mr. Peter C. Fusaro of Global Change Associates and Dr. Gary M. Vasey of UtiliPoint International and it is actively moderated by Fusaro and Vasey. The founders also act as analysts and consultants to hedge funds, fund of funds, energy companies, and software and services firms. For more details, visit www.energyhedgeufnds.com.

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Healthy Wealth Alliance Between UBiee Team and New Image International

Both the UBiee Team and New Image International are guided and united by ethical, moral, and altruistic business practices, where the products, quality, and customer service remain uncompromised.

(PRWEB) June 25, 2005 -- The UBiee Team’s harmonic circle of life and friendship is now a global symphony of health, wealth, communication, and improved environment, orchestrated by an extraordinary alliance with New Image International.

Both the UBiee Team and New Image International are guided and united by ethical, moral, and altruistic business practices, where the products, quality, and customer service remain uncompromised.

Offering flight to the human spirit beyond self imposed limitations, the alliance between the UBiee Team and New Image International provides a safe harbor that enables anyone to attain healthy wealth.

Graeme Clegg, Managing Director and Founder of New Image International states,

“We believe there is an entrepreneurial spirit in everyone…all you have to do is release it…”

New Image International is a prominent world leader in the supply and distribution of Alpha Lipid Colostrum and nutritional care products, and is listed on the New Zealand stock exchange through its holding company, New Image Group, Ltd.

The UBiee Team’s professional international expert trainers provide friendly professional, around-the-clock, live online multi-lingual support for instant customer assistance or distributor training.

The synergy of the alliance between the UBiee Team and New Image International spotlights the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3 that now envelops five continents.

Offering the global community personal savings by economizing fuel consumption and conditioning engines, the UBiee PowerPill Fe3 avails itself for both gasoline and diesel fuel consumers.

Independent tests performed, confirmed that the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3:

- Increased mileage
- Reduced emissions
- Reduced carbon deposits
- Increased octane
- Improved engine performance
- Prevented valve recession

To consumers, this translates into substantial savings, especially with the soaring prices of gasoline and diesel fuel.

Freight Transport Association stated that, “…there has been an 11.5% increase in the price of fuel between 30 April 2004 and 29 April 2005.”

David Lloyd, of DF Lloyd & Son, Palmerston North, New Zealand reported that his trucking company meticulously monitored the effects of using the PowerPill Fe-3.

“On average to date we have been achieving an 11.2% saving on fuel per tank. In business terms this gives us a cost advantage over competitors that enables us to maximize the potential within our industry more competitively. This product ‘PowerPill Fe-3’ is a fantastic example of innovation when looking for new business opportunities….”

The UBiee PowerPill Fe-3 is also an incomparable environmentally friendly pollution solution as it combats the six major pollutant gases hosting significant health impacts: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, and hydrocarbons (benzene, terpene,etc.).

Independent tests also reported that the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3:
- Reduced harmful carbon monoxide exhaust emissions by 78%
- Reduced smoke pollutants by 73%
- Reduced hydrocarbon emissions by 23%

To the consumer, this represents personal participation in eliminating global pollution. The environmentally amicable UBiee PowerPill Fe-3 is made of non-toxic, all natural formulation, with 100% active ingredients. It simply improves fuel combustion by enabling engines to burn completely with absolutely no residue left.

The UBiee Team’s extraordinary alliance with New Image International is assured success in their united vision and commitment to relieve global poverty, protect the environment, release entrepreneurial spirits, and create a healthy wealth for all.

Caring transcending business -- the UBiee Team’s universal harmonic circle of friendship increasingly resonates around the globe as they extend open arms to all who yearn to change their financial destiny.

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June 24, 2005

True Entrepreneurial Spirit Earns WellDog Business of the Year Award

Laramie Economic Development Corporation awards WellDog the 2005 Small Business of the Year Award and says WellDog is the ’poster child’ for business development

Laramie, WY (PRWEB) June 24, 2005 -- WellDog, Inc., a Wyoming-based energy technology company, has been awarded the 2005 Small Business of the Year Award by the Laramie Economic Development Corporation (LEDC).

LEDC, an investor-based, non-profit organization dedicated to growing jobs in the Laramie area, accepts nominees for the award from the member businesses. The final vote is conducted by the 28 members of the Board of Directors. Criteria for the award includes: businesses in operations for two years or more who have made a contribution to the community as well as experienced favorable improvement in number of employees, revenues and financial condition. Additionally, LEDC looks for companies who have shown advanced entrepreneurial skills through innovation.

"WellDog is really the ‘poster child’ for the type of company we feel represents Laramie’s continued economic development," said Timothy Stamp, president of LEDC. "We partnered with WellDog almost five years ago and have been impressed with their growth and development. We see them as a company that will not only advance technology in the natural gas industry, but also as one that provides an environmentally friendly service – that is an unusual combination."

"Our board thinks very highly of WellDog,” said Gary Negich, chairman of the LEDC board and president of First Interstate Bank in Laramie. “They started as someone’s great idea with nothing to go on but brains and hard work. It was germinated here, came from the University of Wyoming, and the brain power came with John Pope and his associates. For us, they represent what can happen if you come to Laramie. They are true entrepreneurs – and even in their early stages they were heavily involved in economic development."

“We are honored to receive this award and truly appreciate the support we have received over the years from LEDC,” said John Pope, CTO and founder of WellDog. "Laramie has been a great place to grow a strong business. "

About WellDog, Inc.
Founded in 1999, WellDog, Inc. develops chemical sensing technologies for natural gas exploration and production. WellDog® services give coalbed natural gas developers the information they need to produce more gas, more quickly, with less environmental impact. These services support coalbed natural gas, an industry that has been identified as the fastest growing sector of natural gas production in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.welldog.com.

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June 23, 2005

Pacific North West Capital - Freegold Ventures Limited Drill Program Underway - Union Bay Platinum Project, Ketchikan, Alaska

To date, Lonmin plc has committed US $ 3.9 million to the Union Bay program.

(PRWEB) June 23, 2005 -- Pacific North West Capital Corp TSX:PFN,OTCBB:PAWEF)www.pfncapital.com and Freegold Ventures Limited TSX.ITF OTC BB:FGOVF
http://www.freegoldventures.com are pleased to announce that the US$ 1.1 million drill program on the Union Bay Platinum Project, fully funded by Lonmin plc., has commenced. To date, Lonmin has committed $US 3.9 million to the Union Bay program.

A total of 10,000 feet of diamond drilling, as well as field work are budgeted in this phase, which will test five separate target areas identified from last year’s drill program and airborne electromagnetic and magnetic surveys. The partners expect drill program completion by mid-August of 2005.

The 2004 exploration program consisted of reconnaissance geochemical sampling, core drilling on the Continental Zone, and a combined airborne magnetic and multifrequency electromagnetic (EM) survey. Platinum values ranging from 1 to 14 grams per tonne have been identified in various locations on the project.

The Union Bay Project is hosted in an Alaska–Ural type zoned ultramafic complex located at tidewater 35 miles north of Ketchikan, Alaska, and consists of 711 unpatented Federal lode mining claims covering 15,940 acres, and 6 State of Alaska mining claims covering 240 acres. The project is a joint venture between Pacific North West Capital Corp., (the Operator), Freegold Ventures Limited and Lonmin plc. Lonmin may earn up to a 70% interest in the project by delivering a full feasibility study. Upon the decision by the JV Management Committee to proceed to place the project into commercial production, Lonmin will arrange 100% of the required financing.

The qualified person for this release is Peter Dasler, M.Sc., P.Geo, Vice President Business Development of Pacific North West Capital Corp. To listen to a radio interview go to :http://www.pfncapital.com/i/rm/KRBD_interview_Pdasler_June2005.mp3

About Pacific North West Capital Corp
Pacific North West Capital Corp. (TSX: PFN; OTCBB: PAWEF) is an exploration company focused on the discovery of platinum group metals in North America. In Alaska, PFN has a Joint Venture Agreement with Lonmin plc, the world’s third largest primary platinum producer. PFN is also currently exploring the River Valley Project in Joint Venture 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 $18 million to the River Valley Project to date and may earn a 65% interest by funding it through to production. In late 2004 PFN established a Nickel Division and currently has an Option Joint Venture in the Timmins Mining District with Falconbridge Ltd., where ground exploration is being carried out to further define the airborne conductors identified by the Aerotem survey in preparation for drill testing later this year. (Please visit www.pfncapital.com for additional information on the Company and its properties). The Company has $5.5 Million in working capital.

About Freegold Ventures Limited
Freegold Ventures is a gold exploration company with properties located in Idaho, Alaska and the Yukon. Freegold holds the Golden Summit Project, an advanced stage exploration gold project northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. Golden Summit lies 5 miles north of the current producing Fort Knox Mine, Alaska's largest gold producer. Freegold’s Rob Project is located in the highly prospective Tintina Gold Belt. The Tintina gold belt has emerged as one of North America's most important gold districts and hosts a number of gold deposits throughout the Yukon and Central Alaska, most notably the Fort Knox, Pogo and Brewery Creek deposits. In addition to its Alaskan gold projects Freegold holds the Union Bay PGE project, a joint venture with Pacific North West Capital Corp, and Lonmin plc, the world's third largest producer of platinum group metals. Lonmin has committed over US$ 3.9 million to the project to date. The 2005 budget is US$1.1 million and a 10,000 foot diamond drill program is underway. The Grew Creek Project in the Yukon Territory is slated for a third round of drilling in the summer and final plans for this program are in progress.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
Harry Barr, Chairman

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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.

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PST Technology Can be Used in Cities

PST’s technologies can be utilized to secure subterranean infrastructures, such as waterworks, electrical and gas lines.

(PRWEB) June 23, 2005 -- PST Pipeline Security Technologies are available to the petroleum industry and the same technology that PST offers the oil business can be used to secure the vital lifelines of water and electricity in cities around the world. Depending on the type of system used, data can be transmitted to a central city control center through isdn, adsl, gsm and gprs for remote display and recording. PST intends to look to municipal government of big cities to diversify its business efforts.

About the Company: PST Ltd. is a global security and technology firm covering the oil & gas industry. The company has offices in the major oil producing regions around the world. PST is an international firm built by veteran oil industry engineers and provides vital technologies to the oil & gas industry. By developing and licensing cutting edge technologies, PST delivers a cost effective solution for securing infrastructure facilities such as oil pipelines, gas pipelines, oil exploration facilities, oil refineries, nuclear power plants, electrical power plants, water treatment plants and government facilities.

The statements in this press release that relate to the company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the company's results from new products in development are forward-looking statements. Since this information may contain statements that involve risk and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.

This press release contains forward looking statements. In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plans", "confident that", "believe", "expect", or "intend to", and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

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IHRDC Announces 16 New e-Learning Certificate Programs in Oil and Gas Technology

Boston-based International Human Resources Development Corporation (IHRDC) announced today that it has released 16 new Certificate Programs through its IHRDC Online e-Learning platform. Each new program carries between two and three graduate credits.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 23, 2005 -- These new programs offer flexible, focused learning in six different areas of Exploration and Production Technology: Petroleum Reservoir Management; Reservoir Description and Modeling; Formation Evaluation Methods; Applied Petrophysics; Drilling Engineering and Operations; and Production Engineering and Operations.

“We developed these new programs in order to serve the needs of busy energy professionals who are seeking advanced training that is affordable, flexible and within reach,” explained Theresa Donohue, Manager of IHRDC Online.

As with IHRDC Online’s five-credit Certificate Programs, they may be taken as “stand-alone” offerings or as part of a post-graduate diploma in Upstream Petroleum Management. Up to 15 credits may be applied for transfer to the On-Line Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas Engineering Management degree offered by the World Campus of The Pennsylvania State University.

With the release of the latest programs, professionals may now earn Certificates in the following areas: Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties, Reservoir Performance, Reservoir Characterization, Well Test Planning and Development, Open Hole Logging Methods, Well Log Interpretation, Subsurface Mapping, Reservoir Simulation, Improved Recovery Methods, Reservoir Management of Mature Fields, Well Planning and Design, Drilling Operations, Well Completion and Workover Operations, Producing Well Performance, Well Stimulation and Sand Control, and Surface Production Operations. Full details for each program are listed at www.ihrdconline.com.

Ken Ogle, IHRDC’s Senior Mentor for Distance Learning Programs, pointed out that “these new offerings not only make IHRDC Online more accessible, but they allow us to work more closely with learners in addressing their specific training needs.”

For learners who desire more comprehensive programs, IHRDC Online continues to offer its five-credit graduate programs in Formation Evaluation, Reservoir Engineering Practices, Drilling & Well Completion Practices and Production & Operating Practices. Programs in Upstream Petroleum Technology are also available for non-technical personnel.

About IHRDC
Headquartered in Boston with offices in Amsterdam, Cairo and Caracas, International Human Resources Development Corporation (IHRDC) is a privately owned company that has been providing highly regarded management, technical and operations training programs and competency-based e-learning systems to the oil and gas industry for more than 30 years.

The company’s e-Learning program, the International Petroleum Industry Multimedia System (IPIMS), won the 2003 Corporate Award for Excellence in Distance Learning Programming from the U.S. Distance Learning Association in Washington, DC.

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Research and Markets: Much Awaited Profiles of Major Players in the UK Energy Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19560) has announced the addition of The Energy Industry Market Review 2005 to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) June 23, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19560) has announced the addition of The Energy Industry Market Review 2005 to their offering.

The UK has a strong energy industry based on a variety of natural reserves. It also has the environmental conditions to develop a major, new renewable-energy sector through wind energy and, in the longer term, other technologies. In addition, the UK has highly developed expertise in the nuclear-power sector. Structurally, the industry is privatised, with opportunities for new entrants and all end users having a choice of supplier.

This Market Review segments the UK energy industry into seven sectors: oil, natural gas, electricity, nuclear energy, coal, renewable energy and combined heat and power (CHP).

Oil is a key component of the UK's energy industry. There is a major offshore oil industry based in waters surrounding the UK. As well as providing energy for the UK, it is a source of tax revenue and it also supports an export trade. However, production from the UK offshore industry is now declining and, unless new economically viable discoveries are made, output will continue to decline at the present rate of consumption. In the longer term, the UK will increase its oil imports.

The UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) also contains important reserves of natural gas, which provide gas for the UK mains gas supply and fuel for electricity generation. Natural gas production from the UK's offshore industry is now decreasing and an increasing amount of gas is being imported. Gas is a vital component of the UK's energy resources. Future supplies are to be sourced from a variety of regions, including Russia, Africa and the Middle East. The UK has an interconnector gas pipeline to continental Europe.

Electricity in the UK is generated by using coal, gas, nuclear power and, to a much smaller extent, renewable sources. For many years, coal was the main fuel used for power generation, but it has lost market share to gas, which can be burnt more efficiently with fewer carbon emissions. Gas will continue to grow as a source of fuel for power generation. The future role for nuclear power is uncertain. Renewable energy will play a greater role in power generation in the UK. Ofgem regulates the electricity market.

Nuclear power currently provides around a fifth of the UK's electricity. Changes in the structure of the electricity market have had an adverse effect on the competitive position of nuclear power and the main UK nuclear-power generator has experienced serious financial difficulties, resulting in urgent government support. The whole nuclear-power sector is being reorganised in such a way that the Government will take over liabilities for many of the assets. It is hoped that this will make the nuclear-power sector more competitive. This move deals with environmental aspects of the sector, based on the current nuclear-power stations, which are all due to be decommissioned by around 2020, with no plans to replace them. At present, the Government is keeping its options open regarding the future of nuclear power.

The UK's coal industry continues to decline, with less UK-produced coal being used in power generation and much of the coal that is used being imported. Coal produces large amounts of carbon emissions and the installation of clean-up equipment would be very costly. Gas has replaced much of the coal previously used for electricity production. There is now only one major producer of coal in the UK. Deep mines continue to be closed as coal reserves run out or become uneconomic to recover. Opencast coal production is an option, but planning approvals are difficult to obtain.

Renewable energy is a growing sector in the UK energy industry. Targets have been set requiring electricity suppliers to source specified amounts of their electricity from renewable sources. The biofuels sector produces most of the UK's renewable power. As far as new renewable energy is concerned, the wind-power sector is now expanding rapidly, as a result of the emerging offshore wind-power sector.

In combined heat-and-power (CHP) plants, heat produced by the electricity-generation process is recovered and used locally. It is an efficient process, but increases in the price of gas have made CHP plants unattractive. Some CHP schemes have been mothballed. However, new government initiatives have been drawn up to help support the sector.

Statistics, an analysis of industry structure and profiles of major players are included for each sector of the energy industry, in addition to an overview of the industry as a whole.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19560

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OilandGasStockNews.com Reports: “Nevada - A North American Oil Hotbed in the Making”

Recent Oil Discoveries and Oil Exploration Activity Support Nevada and Utah Oil Plays.

POINT ROBERTS, WA (PRWEB) June 23, 2005 -- www.OilandGasStockNews.com (OGSN) a global investor website for the oil and gas industry, is pleased to feature an exclusive article on the growing potential of the Nevada area for massive oil discovery and production, “Nevada – A North American Oil Hotbed in the Making.” According to recent data, and current discoveries, this area has the potential to become a North American oil hotbed. Exploring Nevada’s oil potential are companies such as Eden Energy Corp (OTCBB: EDNE), Faskin Oil and Ranch, and FX Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: FXEN).

The OGSN website does not make recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal to investors to research news, articles, interviews and a growing list of participating public companies in the sector.

Article Excerpt: Nevada - A North American Oil Hotbed in the Making.

By Ann-Marie Fleming, www.OilandGasStockNews.com ;
June 2005

Oil discovery in Nevada has been hampered in the past by the lack of a detailed and precise geological survey. In fact, the State of Nevada is one of the only states that has never had a geological survey, which is why Dr. Alan Chamberlain, President of oil and gas exploration company Cedar Strat, has spent the past 25 years creating the first detailed geological map of Eastern Nevada, correcting and significantly expanding on the cursory maps completed in the seventies by the U.S. Geological Survey. With the lack of accurate mapping, Nevada has not been successfully explored for oil, but that is changing.

Until recently, little significant drilling had been completed in the Great Basin area of Eastern Nevada and Western Utah, which is why the near billion barrel discovery made by Wolverine Gas & Oil has opened the eyes of many, and established credibility for those companies already pursuing opportunities within the Great Basin area.

Several oil exploration firms are hoping to take advantage of this western potential for oil discovery through operations in Nevada. FX Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: FXEN) has made a small shallow discovery in Nevada’s Railroad Valley and plans to drill up to three additional exploratory wells in Nevada this year, and Eden Energy Corp (OTCBB: EDNE) is currently developing a 210,000 acre lease block in Eastern Nevada where they have 100% working interest in the block they call Noah.

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About Eden Energy Corporation (OTCBB: EDNE) has acquired 211,000 acres near Ely Nevada. This acreage encompasses the Noah Oil Prospect, a giant 53-mile long, seven mile wide linear anticline. It lies 15 miles to the southeast of the Blackburn oil field and 60 miles north of the Railroad Valley oilfield. At the Railroad Valley field one well, the Grant Canyon #4 produced over 4,000 Bopd for 15 years and was one of the most prolific onshore wells in US history.

About FX Energy Inc (Nasdaq: FXEN) engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas primarily in the Republic of Poland. The company operates in two segments of the oil and gas industry, the Exploration and Production segment, and the Oilfield Services segment. Its activities in Poland are conducted in five project areas: Fences I, II, III, and Wilga. In the United States, the company produces oil from fields in Montana and Nevada. It operates the Cut Bank and Bears Den fields, and has an interest in the Rattlers Butte field in Montana. The company has an interest in the Trap Spring, Munson Ranch, and Bacon Flat field in Nevada. In Montana, through its drilling subsidiary, FX Drilling Company, Inc., the company performs various third-party contract oilfield services, including drilling, workovers, location work, cementing, and acidizing. FX Energy has a strategic relationship with the Polish Oil and Gas Company. The company is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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June 22, 2005

Silver Star to Spud Archer-Wildlands #1 Well at North Franklin

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today announces that the Company is preparing to spud the "Archer-Wildlands #1" well at the North Franklin Project in the Sacramento Basin of California.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2005 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today announces that the Company is preparing to spud the "Archer-Wildlands #1" well at the North Franklin Project in the Sacramento Basin of California. This is the next gas well to be drilled under the overall development plan for the North Franklin Project. The well location is an offset to the "Archer-Whitney #1" well that has been in production since March 2005.

The drilling rig is currently being mobilized to the North Franklin site. After rig up, it is anticipated that drilling to the 8,000 foot depth should take 8-10 days following which, the well will be completed and tied in to the pipeline. Silver Star anticipates a spud date of the well to be on June 21 or 22.

Silver Star receives PGE-Citygate gas pricing from North Franklin production, which today is in the $6.30 per Mcf range. NYMEX natural gas futures have risen to between $7.00 and $8.88 for 2005-2006, giving Silver Star an indication of what future gas production revenue may be during the upcoming months. The Sacramento Basin is a major gas producing area located in northern California. In 2002, the region produced 81 billion cubic feet of gas from 83 fields and more than 1,000 producing wells. The North Franklin gas discovery and reservoir is a new gas field that Silver Star and partners are developing under the 2005 plan. Ultimately, 6 gas wells are to be drilled in the Winters formation plus the planned Deep F Zone (Forbes) test planned for Q4.

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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Silver Star Energy, Inc.
Robert McIntosh-President

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June 20, 2005

“Business and Beyond” to feature Western Lakota Energy Services Inc.

Western Lakota provides state of the art contract drilling services to oil and gas companies in partnership with Aboriginal communities.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 19, 2005 -- Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Western Lakota Energy Services Inc. (“Western Lakota”) for its innovative, educational television series “Business and Beyond.” This company will be featured in a segment on “Leaders in the Junior Oil and Gas Industry, Working with the Surrounding Community.”

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, with an operations office in Nisku, Alberta, Western Lakota is one of the fastest growing public drilling contractors in Canada. They provide state of the art contract drilling services to oil and gas companies in partnership with Aboriginal communities.

Western Lakota began with two rigs in December 2001 and presently operates 22 state of the art drilling rigs: 20 medium depth telescopic drilling rigs and two ultra heavy-duty double telescoping rigs, and is currently building eight new drilling rigs for 2005 delivery. The company acts as the general contractor by building drilling rigs that are fast, efficient, and low-maintenance for its own use (rigs are not sold to other companies) and its customer base includes many of the most active drillers in Western Canada.

Western Lakota works in partnership with Aboriginal communities, such as the Dene Tha’ First Nation, Saddle Lake First Nation, Samson Cree Nation, Horse Lake First Nation, Duncan’s First Nation and the Blood Tribe, and provides the partners with entry to long-term industry ownership and employment opportunities. These partnerships facilitate a productive relationship between oil and gas companies and Aboriginal communities, whereby the communities purchase 50% equity in a rig from Western Lakota.

In addition, the company provides a two-week drilling rig-training program that was launched in October 2004. This program utilizes a portable drilling rig platform that represents an actual working rig and can introduce many safety concepts to trainees. Western Lakota has trained 39 individuals thus far and over 70% of these graduates have gone on to receive employment in the industry.

Western Lakota continues to provide one of the newest fleets of safe and efficient drilling rigs in Canada, while striving to deliver strong results for shareholders, customers and partners.

For more information, see http://www.westernlakota.com/.

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Protecting America's Borders Impossible? Not If A Computer Science Research Group and A MAGLEV Rail Transportation Company Have Their Way and Build “The Borderline Flyer”

The American Computer Scientists Association (http://www.acsa.net, ITC Reference: http://www.acsa.net/hshrt) and the Interstate Traveler Company (http://interstatetraveler.us) issue a vital notice to America regarding Homeland Security. It is possible to facilitate low-cost, joint protection of our borders: we could save a lot of money and achieve far, far more if the ITC Interstate Traveler, a high speed solar/hydrogen hybrid powered MAGLEV Rail System, were run along both our northern and southern borders. The border patrol version of the Interstate Traveler would be equipped with surveillance devices, protective cars and personnel its entire length. Patrolling the border and monitoring activity would be a cinch, using only a handful of special border observation stations. Best of all, it could all be done without buying any fuel and without polluting the environment. The entire nationwide proposed Interstate Traveler System is designed to run on clean, efficient hydrogen produced by the Traveler's vast network of built-in Solar Energy panels and hydrogen producing hydrolyzers.

(PRWEB) June 20, 2005 -- In today’s announcement, ACSA indicated that the Interstate Traveler System, a proposed MAGLEV system some 50-250,000 miles long, could also assume a vital border-securing role in America’s Homeland Security Future.

“We can easily optimize costs and reduce manpower, while creating a perfect deterrent against terrorism,” say scientists working in the ACSA VISTA Incubator, a project to mentor extremely advanced science and technology which is working with the project.

The Interstate Traveler is a 250 mile per hour, 250,000 mile long MAGLEV system powered by Solar/Hydrogen technology. Described as both a nationwide, fuel efficient, non-polluting transportation system, it has also been described as a way to generate up to 100 Quadrillion BTU/hours (the United State’s entire annual demand for energy) of electricity and low cost, clean burning hydrogen for US consumption, the Interstate Traveler might free America of its fossil fuel dependency.

The system would be self maintaining, autonomously controlled and would provide low cost transportation of people, freight and autos. The Intestate Traveler Company is collaborating with the American Computer Science Association to get it built.

“The biggest technical problem American Homeland Security faces when protecting the borders is to avoid having to position manpower with weaponry every 100 feet along thousands of miles of our borders with Canada and Mexico,” said ITC President Justin Sutton.

“The ‘living line,’ demonstrated by the tremendous effort of ‘the Minute Men’ recently publicized in the news, is something that the Traveler can make much more feasible by extending the range border observers cover the entire border with. That would make it inexpensive and easy to manage. The Interstate Traveler can be equipped with extensive surveillance equipment and vibration/motion sensors, external to the system or mounted right on the MAGLEV Rails themselves. We can send Robotic MAGLEV vehicles to extend the monitoring from central locations. Our standard Rail Cars, provide a way to get the Homeland Security border personnel from a nearby Border Observation Center to any critical point along the border, traveling at 250 MPH. With the advanced surveillance net, we'd be able to easily differentiate between the average Canadian or Mexican civilian going cross border and not confuse them with a dangerous group of terrorists,” he added.

“The speed of the system would allow us to place border observation stations every 75 to 150 miles, to watch everything on both borders with only 30 stations and 2 central offices. That would be more efficient, eliminating the need to place squads of personnel every 100 yards, avoiding expenses beyond which Congress would ever approve. The Traveler houses a huge network of fiber optic internet and internet telephone/video-channel acceleration cables. This was included as part of our plan to also offer enormous bandwidth to the United States’ Very High Speed Internet Backbone. Using only a tiny percentage of that speed, we can easily monitor sensor networks covering up to 60 miles surrounding the border tracks. We’d be able to constantly share our observations with the Mexican and Canadian authorities,” remarked Dr. Timm Finfrock, lead science advisor at ITC.

ACSA’s chairperson, Dr. Jack A. Shulman, whose Vista Incubator is mentoring ITC, stated: “In this special application, the Traveler would be equipped to create as wide as a 60 mile buffer zone the entire length of the United States’ borders with Canada and Mexico. Using about 30 modest sized defensive patrol centers and a pair of central observation posts, special patrol vehicles could use the rail system and go 'off road' where they were needed. The combination of surveillance and 250 MPH Maglev speed, would greatly reduce the cost of monitoring. The ITC always pays for itself anyway: in energy produced and its primary function: low cost transport of people, autos and freight. We can reduce the effort of monitoring the borders to just a handful of special stations and an equally small number of well trained defensive personnel. In larger emergencies, they'd be backed by our National Guard anyway. The speed at which points of incursion could be reached by them and the robust sensor and surveillance camera technology we can equip the Traveler and its MAGLEV Tracks with, makes the difference.”

Dr. Shulman continued: “The Interstate Traveler uses only the Sun as its primary energy source. We can tie in other energy grids for even greater hydrogen production and electricity cast-offs. For Homeland Security functions, if approved, ITC has designed specially conceived MAGLEV cars with Homeland Security features. Clearly, the average cross-border immigrant is not a combatant. He or she come to America either to make some money for their family badly needed back home, or wishes to stay here and bring their family here for a better life. Those are not the people we fear and are not the people who need the aggressive apprehending. Read the inscription on the Statue of Liberty if you have any question about that. But there are other problems.”

ACSA's public policy on the border security problem is "centrist", stated policy spokesperson for the research foundation Andrew Vanoceur. "We want migrating peoples to come here legally and stay legally. We don’t want migrant workers and families in dire straights to become the targets of any anti-Terrorism security system. The methods of surveillance the Traveler would provide are very carefully controllable, providing a clear indication of what's going on, night and day, far from anywhere people reside. The object: to stop terrorists, not to cause any harm to migrant workers trying to gain entry illegally. The decision regarding treatment of migrant workers is both a Federal decision and a local decision in each state. Nonetheless, the US must enhance border security: what is the point of screening our airports as carefully as we do today, if another Mohammed Atta (9/11 attack leader who flew one of the jets into the World Trade Center) can simply walk across the Rio Grande, hail a Cab, hire a limo and blow up a vital business or facility?”

Dr. Timm Finfrock added: “We need to be sensitive to those who need to be treated sensitively. Neighboring citizens seeking a way out of poverty are not necessarily a threat. Protecting against Terrorism and seeing to it that the law is enforced respectfully of it and of human rights and dignity is crucial. Think about that group of Al Qaeda related Anthrax Terrorists in that camp in Mexico stopped by the authorities in July 2003. It would have been all too easy for them to attacked the Rose Parade or the Super Bowl. Without proper border protection we simply can not defend ourselves from very dangerous infiltrators. ‘The Borderline Flyer’ would allow us to inexpensively monitor, identify and then stop terrorism before it strikes. It doubles as a multilane Hydrogen Super Highway between Miami and San Diego in the south, and between Maine and Washington in the north, boosting the economy of every state it passes through. Homeland Security can move manpower and equipment rapidly to points of any potential problem."

Dr. Shulman indicated: “Teams of specially trained non-lethal responders would be able to protect émigrés who tried to enter illegally, while stopping Terror Cells from entering altogether.”

He went on to say: ”Doubtlessly our border security is a very difficult subject, because it covers every kind of non-lawful form of entry. Yet, this country was founded on the notion of ‘give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.’ Any solution implemented needs to reflect America’s greatness. This is a country and a continent which was founded by immigrants. We never refuse a job to any people on the basis of race, creed or color, or national origin. We need to be more understanding about the effects of poverty on those who try to cross our borders. Many of them are quite desperate to find work. It is not the American way to turn them away, even if we must turn them back for coming here illegally. There has to be a compromise that reflects both abiding the law and facilitating the spirit of Lady Liberty. We should respect the right of every American to find work."

"The Association feels that by using autonomous sensors, robotics and surveillance systems to get a clear view of exactly who is crossing the borders, by providing ITC's high speed solution to get the manpower where it is really needed, we can do the job right and not cause any harm to come to those who seek employment here to help their family survive. It's a tough call. Many border state employers want inexpensive labor. Every American wants to have and protect their job. I think everyone wants secure borders. Those in dire straights in other countries would like to come here to save their families. The spirit of America resides in the inscriptions found on the Statue of Liberty. Call 'the Borderline Flyer' a working compromise that should help us catch terrorist infiltrators. If we do it right, we won’t be trampling anyone’s human rights in doing so.”

ACSA representatives indicated that response to the proposed Interstate Traveler Company projects to date had been “overwhelming, extraordinary interest from every direction: every state, the press, the public, and every Federal Agency communicated with. It's a win-win solution for clean energy, low cost, high speed transportation and a safe, secure America.”

To read more: visit ACSA on the web at http://www.acsa.net and read more press releases at http://www.acsa.net/hshrt. To visit The Interstate Traveler Company on the web go to: http://interstatetraveler.us

Contact:
John Buchman
908-272-0016
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The Tungsten Fabrication Experts

For over a decade, the “Tungsten Electrode Experts” at DGP have lead the welding industry in the precise manufacture of tungsten electrodes. However, DGP’s capabilities do not end with tungsten electrodes! With their state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff, DGP is also an industry leader in the grinding and CNC machining of tungsten for any number of applications. DGP offers unmatched quality and capability at the lowest prices. DGP provides precise and consistent CNC parts from low volumes prototype to high-volume production and from the simplest rods to complex fabrications with the strictest tolerances

Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2005 -- For over a decade, the “Tungsten Electrode Experts” at DGP have lead the welding industry in the precise manufacture of tungsten electrodes. However, DGP’s capabilities do not end with tungsten electrodes! With their state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff, DGP is also an industry leader in the grinding and CNC machining of tungsten for any number of applications. DGP offers unmatched quality and capability at the lowest prices. DGP provides precise and consistent CNC parts from low volumes prototype to high-volume production and from the simplest rods to complex fabrications with the strictest tolerances.

For more information, to get a quote, or to speak with a trained DGP representative, contact us today at 1-805-498-3837 3-7867, e-mail e-mail protected from spam bots, or take a look at recent jobs at www.diamondground.com.

Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations.

For more information, contact:
Jim Elizarraz
Diamond Ground Products
2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320
Ph: (805) 498-3837
Fax (805) 498-9347
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Website: www.diamondground.com

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“Business & Beyond” to Feature CE Franklin Ltd.

CE Franklin is a market leader in the delivery of products and services to the Canadian energy industry.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 19, 2005 -- Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of CE Franklin Ltd for its innovative, educational television series, Business & Beyond. The company will be featured in a segment on “Undervalued, Under Followed, Hidden Gems” in the Opportunities series.

CE Franklin, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is a market leader in the delivery of products and services to the Canadian energy industry. They supply products essential to drilling, producing, processing, pipelining and refining hydrocarbons. In addition, CE Franklin targets major capital construction projects in oilsands, refining, heavy oil and petrochemical as well as non-oilfield related industries.

CE Franklin operates 38 branches across Canada, from British Columbia to Ontario. These branches are primarily situated in towns and cities that serve particular oil and gas fields of the western Canadian sedimentary basin. Additional stocking locations include approximately 50 managed customer warehouses and over 20 tubular stocking locations thus providing their customers with a sophisticated supply chain management solution and logistics expertise for Canadian and international projects.

CE Franklin has a 100,000-square-foot Distribution Centre in Edmonton that maintains an extensive central inventory and a cross-docking facility, providing their branches with next-day access to the products their customers require. In addition, the Direct-to-Customer Group in Edmonton can easily handle large project orders with the option of shipping directly to customer locations or to their local branch. Besides handling products from hundreds of domestic manufacturers and suppliers, the Edmonton Distribution Centre serves as the central stocking location to support their overseas procurement of valves, pipe, flanges and fittings for their customers’ capital construction projects.

The Company also distributes tubular products, including the steel pipe that is used to line oil and gas wells, the tubing that is used to bring the production to the surface and the line pipe for oil and gas gathering systems, to producers of oil and gas in Canada.

CE Franklin is proud to partner with U.S. based Wilson Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith International, Inc. to service North American and international customers. Wilson Supply is recognized as a leader in the distribution of products and as a provider of supply-chain management solutions to a broad range of energy and industrial markets in the United States and abroad.

CE Franklin’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CFT and on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol CFK.

For more information, see www.cefranklin.com.

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Need the Security of Always having Communications in Remote Areas? Now you can Rent a Globalstar GSP 1600 Satellite Phone from Wholesale-Telecom for much, much Less than having to Purchase

For those who need guaranteed communications where conventional wireless or LAN lines don't cover, Globalstar has you covered. If your need is temporary than just rent.

Littleton, CO (PRWEB) June 18, 2005 -- Globalstar provides superior voice quality and the industry's best data call speeds and success rates. There are many factors that go into a decision to purchase satellite telephones. None are more important than the ability to complete calls with clarity and reliability. In a recent technical study performed by independent research firm Frost & Sullivan, Globalstar has been shown to consistently outperform its main competitor in both voice and data transmission. View the Frost & Sullivan Report. And if your needs are limited then you can just rent a phone from Wholesale-Telecom for much less than making the commitment of an annual agreement.

Do you need to send data? Express Data is a new data compression service that increases Globalstar web browsing speeds without any special equipment or hardware. Express Data "turbo-charges" your Globalstar data connection and lets you browse the web and check your email at accelerated speeds. This allows you to be more productive even when you're out of landline and cellular coverage. Express Data will accelerate web browsing, web-based file transfers, uploading and downloading of all native FTP file transfers, and all types of email from simple web-based email systems like Hotmail and Yahoo Mail to POP3,SMTP and IMAP based email systems such as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Outlook Express® and Microsoft Exchange®. Additionally, email attachments including Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Excel and others will also be accelerated. Express Data is available by simple download on the Globalstar website or via the Globalstar Data Kit CD. In a matter of minutes, you are up and running and enjoying your newfound speed.

Wherever your business or life takes you, you'll have the benefit of reliable, affordable, and dependable voice and data communications virtually anywhere and anytime.

Wholesale-Telecom offers affordable and convenient daily, weekly, and/or monthly rental programs for customers. Renting a Globalstar phone is a quick and reliable way to stay in touch while in remote areas.

Wholesale-Telecom has been providing wholesale solutions to corporate and commercial accounts since 2001. Wholesale-Telecom provides Long distance, Internet, Frame Relay and private line services from over 45 carriers world wide.

Our mission statement is to “sell you what you need not what we have”. We have a sincere commitment to help our customers manage all of their telecom needs from finding the best carrier fit, up to committed support after the service is up and working. We want to give customers their time back to improve their business by letting Wholesale-Telecom do all the leg work in interviewing carriers and leveraging them against each other to come up with the best price. We want to make the entire process of ordering telecom products and services as easy as possible, at no cost to the customer. Check out our latest promos at our website.

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The Dream Team - UBiee Power Pill Fe-3 and Kitt

Kitt is back – alive, well, and on a mission! Both Kitt from the Knight Rider, and UBiee Power Pill Fe-3 from the UBIEE Team, have joined forces!

(PRWEB) June 18, 2005 -- Attending the 2005 Fall Feria "El Pilar" Exposition in Zaragoza, this dynamic duo – a community of skillfully talented international marketing professionals on the UBIEE Team, and an exceptionally talented Kitt -- have united to promote the UBiee Power Pill Fe-3 and personally welcome friends around the globe.

Unified in battling the injustice of skyrocketing fuel prices, Kitt communicates our innocent, helpless, and powerless dependence on fuel for transportation, while the UBiee Power Pill Fe-3, the ultimate pollution solution, defends consumers by providing a fuel economizer for both gasoline and diesel powered engines.

According to the New Hampshire Business Review on May 12, 2005 section entitled, “Rising Diesel Costs Leave Truckers Road-Weary”,

“Diesel fuel prices have risen more than 60 cents over 37 percent – in the last year, with New Hampshire’s trucking and freight companies feeling the pinch. And consumers will soon.”

Scott Beltramini, Vice President of Manchester Motor Freight states,
“We’re paying $125 to $150 more per tankful over last year….It used to cost about $300 per fill-up for a truck, now it’s closer to $450. That’s huge.”

Comparative tests conducted and certified by The Engineering Society for Advanced Mobility Land, Sear, Air and Space; S.A.E. International (900154) and Technical Vehicle Information Board, Germany (T.U.V.), documented that usage of the UBiee Power Pill Fe-3:

- Increased fuel economy
- Reduced emissions
- Reduced carbon deposits
- Decreased octane requirements
- Improved engine performance
- Reduced valve seat recession

The test results translate into substantial savings for all gasoline and diesel fuel consumers.

An environmentally friendly pollution exterminator, the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3 combats the “big six” major pollutant gases hosting significant health impacts: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, and hydrocarbons (benzene, terpene,etc.).

Independent tests also reported that the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3:

- Reduced harmful carbon monoxide exhaust emissions by 78%
- Reduced smoke pollutants by 73%
- Reduced hydrocarbon emissions by 23%

The UBiee PowerPill Fe-3 is made of non-toxic, all natural formulation, with 100% active ingredients, as its improved fuel combustion empowers engines to burn cleanly with absolutely no residue left.

To fuel consumers, the tests confirm relief from the environmental burden of inadvertently contributing to global pollution.

The Dream Team is:

Economically Considerate -- Kitt is based on a fairly inexpensive modified 3rd generation Pontiac Firebird automobile. UBiee Power Pill Fe-3 is based on an inexpensive solution to rising fuel prices.

Allied and Protective – The UBiee Power Pill Fe-3 is dedicated to protecting the environment and creating a safe haven for attaining healthy wealth, and Kitt is programmed to protect human life at all costs.

Like-minded and Interactive -- Kitt, endowed with artificial intelligence, capable of accepting voice commands, interacting with its operator, and making its own decisions. Likewise, the UBIEE Team provides Internet state-of-the-art intelligent support via accessing their 24/7 friendly live online conference room.

Extraordinary -- The UBIEE Team has formed a unique bond and partnership with Dr. Michael. Kitt has formed a unique bond and partnership with Michael.

Altruistic in their endeavors and unselfish concern for the welfare of others, the Dream Team not only talks the talk, but walks the walk.

Benevolent by nature, the UBIEE Team offers flight to the human spirit beyond self inflicted limitations, while Kitt continues to champion the cause of the innocent, helpless, and powerless. Come meet the Dream Team in person this fall in Zaragoza!

Contact Info: Dee Scrip
Phone: 412-571-1855
Web: http://ubieepill.com

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Loans on Gold, Yachts, Aircraft, Gems, Diamonds, Fine Art, Oil Tankers, Large Construction Equipment

Short term loans/Lines of credit tied to high net worth collateral, $10,000-$100 million maximum

(PRWEB) June 18, 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, we can offer short or long-term loans and/or lines of credit from $10,000 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 Form must be sighed and dated by the Principle
- The Assets are held in a secure Location “SKR”
- Lender Must Perfect a 1st Lien on the Assets
- LTV 10% - 80% will depend on Transaction
- Full appraisal paid for by the Funder
- Front End Fee Agreement Paid out simultaneously with Funding

Procedure for Loan Against Gems:
If gems are anything other than diamonds or gold, gems must have cross collateral. Cross collateral preference is real estate (commercial building, corporate mansions) Other forms of collateral assignable Certificate of Deposit or assets that can be easily liquidated in the event of default Obtain clean copies of appraisals, purchase history Speak directly to appraiser (verify value & condition, GIA certified).

Inquire about insurance - get copy of policy
Are Gems in safekeeping (Bank, Vault, etc.)
Will principal move Gems to another location for safekeeping
LTV for diamonds, gold 70 - 90%
LTV for other gems 50-60%
If all this checks out, borrower fills out Form Affidavit & Loan Request Form Loan Process begins.

http://www.diversifiedfinancialservices.net

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NaturalGasStocks.com and OilandGasStockNews.com Announce Upcoming Oil and Natural Gas Stocks Online Investor Conference

NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS), and www.OilandGasStockNews.com (OGSN), global investor websites for the natural gas, energy and oil industries, are pleased to host their third online investor conference in audio format, June 22, 2005.

Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) June 18, 2005 -- www.NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS), and www.OilandGasStockNews.com (OGSN), global investor websites for the natural gas, energy and oil industries, are pleased to host their third online investor conference in audio format, June 22, 2005. The online forum/conference will feature speakers from a cross section of small and large public companies in the natural gas sector such as Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POIG) and Stealth Ventures Ltd. (TSX: SLV), as well as industry experts. The format will be an audio and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Interested investors can gain perspective from industry participants and experts who can address and assess the Natural Gas market, which is anticipated to tighten over the next few months as summer cooling demand picks up.

NaturalGasStocks.com is a portal under the InvestorIdeas.com umbrella. The NGS site does not make recommendations, but offers a unique information portal to investors to explore news, articles, and recent research.

Upcoming Natural Gas Investor Conference: http://www.investorideas.com/forums/Portals/naturalgas3.aspx

Date: June 22, 2005
Keynote Speakers: Phil McPherson, C.K. Cooper & Company, Associate Director, Oil and Gas Group
Format: Audio and Power Point Presentations

For Companies Interested in Participating - Contact: Peter Kletas: e-mail protected from spam bots

Current List of Participating Public Companies:
Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POIG), is producing oil, gas, and Coal Bed Methane at properties in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. Recently, the Company acquired 71 CBM producing wells in Southeast Kansas on 10,000 acres flowing about 3,000 Mcf per day. The new property has the potential for another 100 drillable sites, and the Company plans to utilize cash flow generated from this project to fund the aggressive drilling program currently under