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Wizzard Media to Launch Vatican Observatory iPhone App PITTSBURGH, Feb 17, 2010 -- Wizzard Media (NYSE Amex: WZE), the world's largest podcasting network, has entered into an agreement to launch the Vatican Observatory iPhone App aimed at the 1.5 billion Catholics worldwide, representing 17% of the world's population, and all others seeking iPhone access to daily inspirational and devotional messages from this Vatican-chartered institution. The announcement was made today by Wizzard Media President Laurie Sims and Robert Thorne, CEO of The Robert Thorne Company, which manages the global licensing, touring and media program for the Vatican Observatory Foundation, in partnership with Gruppo Santony. Introduction of the Vatican Observatory iPhone App follows on Pope Benedict XVI's recent encouragement of all parts of the Vatican to reach people worldwide through new technology. The Vatican Observatory iPhone App will come loaded with daily and weekly audio and video inspirational and devotional content with bonus transcripts, scripture references and insightful commentary. Content will also address the nexus of faith and knowledge at the heart of the Vatican Observatory's mission, including imagery from the Vatican Observatory and other principal sites of the Vatican, delivered on camera by prominent devotional television personality and best-selling author Father Michael Manning, an ordained and papally recognized Catholic priest. Proceeds from the iPhone App will support the Vatican Observatory Foundation's humanitarian work in scientific education, research and discovery. A companion web series will feature highlights of the iPhone App content and select reruns of iPhone App episodes, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at production of the iPhone App's content and periodic on-site production in Rome. About the Vatican Observatory Foundation The Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest institutions in the world, founded by the Vatican under Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 to fund and support science and discovery, including the astronomical research and findings of Galileo and many of history's most important astronomers. Today, the Vatican Observatory Foundation continues this important work to fund scientific education, and research and discovery by the astronomers of the Vatican Observatory. About Wizzard Media Wizzard Media provides podcast publishers with distribution and monetization services. Clients include Microsoft, National Geographic, Harvard Business Review, Usher, NPR and more than 12,000 others who use Wizzard Media products to measure their podcast audience, deliver popular audio and video entertainment and monetize their content through advertising and App sales. In 2009, the Wizzard Media Network received over 1.4 billion podcast requests from approximately 50 million people worldwide through iPods, iPhones, iTunes, Zune and many other devices and destinations. Wizzard Media is part of a publicly held, Pittsburgh-based company with thousands of shareholders and a world-class team. Visit Wizzard Media at www.wizzardsoftware.com/media and email at [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (PINKSHEETS: VIPR - VIPR Industries, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! VIPR Industries Completes Exploratory Pitting and Trenching Program on Its Misangachuki Singida- Londoni Gold Prospect Property, Tanzania LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Feb 16, 2010 -- VIPR Industries Inc. (PINK SHEETS: VIPR) announces the completion of its most recent phase of exploration, its reconnaissance exploration pitting and trenching program on its Misangachuki Singida-Londoni Gold prospect property, located in Tanzania, a property defined by 20 concessions. The samples taken from the program, carried out by JICL Consulting of Tanzania, will be shipped out to a laboratory for analysis where a final report is to be drafted and forwarded to VIPR. The analysis and drafting of a report is estimated to take between 4 to 6 weeks for completion. In other events, the company announces it has reached its maximum amount allowable for a 504 finance offering for a given 12 month period. All finance options for any future fundings are being reviewed and considered. The company's year end financials to be posted by March 31, 2010. About VIPR Industries Inc. VIPR Industries Inc. is a precious metals exploration and development company focused on Gold, Uranium, Diamonds and other precious metal resources and reserves through mergers, acquisitions and resource development. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (PINKSHEETS: SIAF - Sino Agro Food, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Sino Agro Food, Inc. Sells 600 Tons of Its Branded "Green and Natural" Dairy Products and Moves to Phase II Increasing Production to over 3,200 Tons GUANGZHOU, China, Feb 16, 2010 -- Sino Agro Food, Inc. (Pink Sheet: SIAF), an emerging integrated, diversified agriculture technology and organic food company with subsidiaries operating in China, is pleased to announce its subsidiary, ZhungXing Cattles Husbandry Co. Ltd., has completed the sale of approximately 600 tons during its initial Phase I marketing trials with select retailers in Beijing, China. The Company will now begin processing up to 10% of its total dairy production for its "Green and Natural" line of products. Total dairy production is expected to reach approximately 32,700 tons in 2010 allowing the Company to produce some 3,200 tons for its branded line. The Company will now begin launching Phase II of its "Green and Natural" product roll out and marketing plan. In mid January, the China Government moved to set minimum wholesale milk prices (non-organic) to RMB 3,000. Current cost of production for the Company's certified organic line is currently running at approximately RMB 3,153, or $467 USD per ton with average sales of RMB 10,700 or $1,585 USD per ton. Phase II plans are to increase market penetration to over 25,000 families within the Beijing City region. Mr. Lee Solomon, Sino Agro Food, Inc. CEO, stated, "As one of the few certified organic dairies operating in China, our products continue to exceed both quality and safety standards. Recent resurfacing of tainted milk has put enormous pressure on Government officials to do more. We feel that these worries among consumers will help drive new customers to our products. Also, our organic model using patented feed stock technology and farmer cooperatives has already gained attention of local Government. Interest in our dairy operations is growing." The Company recently conducted a shareholder conference call providing updates on operations and guidance for 2010. To download the complete 15.28 MB version in MP3 format please use the following link. http://www.mediafire.com/?1fmqnuymmqn To download the Company's January 2010 Investor Presentation please use the following link: http://www.siafchina.com/download/20091224.pdf ABOUT SINO AGRO FOOD, INC. Sino Agro Food, Inc. ("SIAF") (http://www.siafchina.com) is an integrated, diversified agricultural technology and organic food company focused on developing, producing and distributing agricultural products in the Peoples Republic of China. The Company intends to focus on meeting the increasing demand of China's rising middle class for gourmet and high-quality food items. Current lines of business include the manufacture and distribution of Bio-Organic Fertilizer and Stock-Feed, as well as, fisheries, dairies, and Hylocereus Undatus plantations. SIAF's products are produced to meet the high organic quality standards of the United Kingdom. SIAF is owner of a patented process; the conversion of corn stalk into high quality feed for livestock and is the "Master Licensee" for China with exclusive right to a patented Bacterial used in converting food based agriculture produce wastes into nutritional feed products that are also applicable in the manufacturing of Bio-Organic fertilizer. The Company also holds the "Master License" for China on a modern re-circulating Aquaculture Technology "A Power RAS Technology" that has the capacity to commercially grow quality table fish and seafood free from chemical and pollution in enclosed modules on land in a system designed to promote economic sustainability and viability. Currently the Company has total employment of 520 persons of which 60 are skilled and experienced management staff. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: CCTR - China Crescent Enterprises, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. Announces 1st Quarter Record Performance To-Date and Updates $100 Million 2010 Revenue Target Progress in On-Demand Webcast DALLAS, TX, Feb 16, 2010 -- China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: CCTR) released an exclusive on-demand Webcast today to review record-setting first quarter performance to-date and provide an update on the Company's progress toward its $100 million 2010 revenue target. The Webcast includes a presentation on a recently announced $1.6 million purchase order received from a Japanese client as part of an overall $160 million letter of intent commitment over the next three years. A link to the Webcast titled 'China Crescent $160 Million Strategic Project and 2010 Forecast Update Webcast' is now available under Recent Webcasts on the China Crescent corporate website at www.chinacrescent.com. Sign Up to Receive Regular China Crescent Investor Updates China Crescent sends regular email updates to its opt-in, permission-based email database. Interested investors can easily, safely and quickly register to receive these communications directly on the corporate website homepage (www.chinacrescent.com). Recipients can manage their own email contact profile and safely unsubscribe at any time. About China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. (www.chinacrescent.com) China Crescent is a systems integration service provider that markets technology outsourcing services in China including the sale and service of brand name technologies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, IBM, HP and Dell. Following a recent strategic acquisition, the Company has expanded its business line to include original design manufacturing (ODM). China Crescent reported over $40 million in profitable revenue in 2008. The Company has reported record profits through the first 9 months of 2009 and anticipates reporting record profit in the 2009 annual report. Management has set a goal of reaching $100 million in revenue in 2010. Headquartered in Dallas with operations in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dalian and Beijing, China Crescent bridges the gap between global business cultures to assist clients worldwide realize the advantages of the high quality, low cost technology products and services available from China. China Crescent also assists clients in localizing products and services to realize the tremendous growth potential available by expanding into the Chinese Market. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: BKPG - Bark Group, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Bark Group Inc. Launches Research Company Mindmetic "System" This Week NEW YORK, NY, Feb 16, 2010 -- Bark Group Inc. (OTCBB: BKPG), a U.S. company with a multinational client base, announced today that with its impending acquisition of a strategic equity stake in Mindmetic, and the launch of Mindmetics unique new system to measure consumers' sensorimotor, cognitive, and affective responses to marketing stimuli, Bark has advanced into being part of a $1-billion untapped research market, as Mindmetic is currently the only company in the world aiming at low cost neuromarketing technology. This partnership will enable Bark to secure increasingly larger global brands as Bark will enable its clients to get higher ROIs on their future advertising campaigns. Bent Helvang, chairman of Bark Group Inc., states that Mindmetic is a paradigm shift in how advertising is measured and that he is very pleased to be the first company to offer this to Bark's clients starting this week. Jan Birger, CEO of Mindmetic, states that he expects that this new system will have an impact on the future revenues that Bark will be able to generate, as various types of deals can be done in the form of applying this technology to its client base in the form of getting payments based on increased capture rates and other measures. About Bark Group Inc. Bark Group Inc. is an award-winning, European company that delivers cutting-edge advertising and marketing campaigns to leading European businesses. Bark develops and delivers highly effective marketing campaigns on structural, strategic, and emotional and creative levels. Its integrated approach is revolutionizing the communications field while offering clients a higher return on their advertising investments. Bark's objectives are to achieve aggressive growth through acquisition and development of satellite companies around the globe, starting with Europe. The company is adamantly pursuing its ambitious goal to be ranked among the 10 best and most profitable communication companies in Europe within 4 years. For more information about Bark Group Inc. visit: www.barkgroup.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (OTCBB: ALIF - Artificial Life, Inc.) LATEST NEWS!! Artificial Life, Inc. Mandates Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG as Its Designated Sponsor in Germany FRANKFURT, Germany, HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Feb 16, 2010 -- Artificial Life, Inc. (OTCBB: ALIF), a leading provider of award-winning mobile 3G technology and applications, today announced that it has mandated Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG, the German Small and Mid-Caps specialist bank, as its Designated Sponsor (market maker) for its planned upgraded listing in the Entry Standard market segment in Germany later this year. Artificial Life, Inc. shares have been traded for several years in the over-the-counter market in Germany, and the Company intends to upgrade its German trading activities to the Entry Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Company's current United States over the counter listing and trading of Artificial Life's shares in the United States will not be affected by this anticipated change. Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG is the market leading Designated Sponsor in Germany as per number of mandates and has been consistently assigned with an 'AA' Rating by the German Stock Exchange (Source: 4Q2009 Rating Deutsche Börse). Mandating a Designated Sponsor is a pre-requisite for continuous trading of the Company's shares on Xetra(R), the German Stock Exchange's fully electronic trading platform. Xetra(R) is the one of the world's most powerful integrated trading systems for securities. Designated Sponsors provide additional liquidity and support trading on Xetra(R) by offering binding prices for the bid- and ask-side and are responsible for alleviating any imbalances between supply and demand in shares trading. Silke Schlunsen, Head of Designated Sponsoring at Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG commented: "We are excited to join up with Artificial Life, one of world's fastest growing companies in the broadband mobile technology space. As one of the leading global providers of broadband 3G content and cutting-edge technology, we look forward to seeing how the Company continues to develop and roll out additional leading edge applications and its new m-commerce platform OPUS-M." Eberhard Schöneburg, Chief Executive Officer of Artificial Life, Inc., added: "By making Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG the renowned German small-cap specialist and market leading Designated Sponsor, Artificial Life's Designated Sponsor, we will be providing for further support in efficiency in trading and in the liquidity of our shares on Xetra(R)." About Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG is focused on mid-sized companies and has been part of the London Exchange listed Close Brothers Group plc since 2005. Among its core business areas are Designated Sponsoring, Corporate Finance, Equity Sales and Research, Fixed Income Sales, Equity trading, Fixed Income trading and Floor Specialist Trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in over 2,100 domestic and international equity and fixed income securities. The Bank is currently market leader in Designated Sponsoring with 170 mandates at last count and in this capacity, is responsible for active trading and improved liquidity in the shares of its mandates. The Capital Markets team at Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG assists company management with the planning, structuring and placement of capital market transactions. This includes the structuring and execution of initial public offerings (IPOs), capital increases and placement of equity block trades. In the fixed income area, the team provides expert services in the structuring and placement of convertibles and corporate bonds. Close Brothers Seydler Research AG, a subsidiary of the Bank, has a reputation for being one of the most prominent analyst houses covering mid-sized German companies. About Artificial Life, Inc. Artificial Life, Inc. (OTCBB:ALIF) is a public U.S. corporation headquartered in Los Angeles, with its production center in Hong Kong and additional offices in Berlin (EMEA headquarter) and Tokyo. As a leading, full-service provider of mobile broadband 3G technology, mobile participation TV, mobile gaming, content and business applications, Artificial Life provides 2D and 3D multi- and single- player rich-media applications for 3G, 3.5G and 4G network-enabled mobile phones. Recognized internationally for outstanding content quality and technology, Artificial Life transcends traditional modes of mobile communications and interactive gaming. For more information, please visit www.artificial-life.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About StockHunter.us StockHunter.us is a website that profiles stocks of interest. We are not licensed brokers or financial consultants. 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