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(OTCBB: PHOT) (OTCQB: PHOT), the designer, manufacturer and seller of the innovative PHOTOTRON Hydroponic Indoor Grow System, today announced it has enhanced its Advisory Board with the appointment of respected business and legal expert Alan D. Liker. Alan Liker is a successful business and legal authority, former law professor at Harvard Law School, founding Director of First Charter Bank and past Member of the Board of Directors of Herbalife International. "Alan's decision to join Phototron is a landmark decision for our company and shareholders," said Craig Ellins, Phototron's Chairman. "With a long and distinguished background Mr. Liker brings considerable expertise to Phototron. His professional experiences in the legal arena and with large direct selling companies such Shaklee and Herbalife are critical components in Phototron's ongoing emergence as a leader in hydroponic gardening industry. I look forward to working with Alan and drawing upon his diverse skills as we continue to build Phototron as a high-growth content supplier for the worldwide gardening and medicinal markets." In addition to having served on the Board of Directors of Shaklee and Herbalife International and its Audit and Finance Committees, he was also appointed to the Board of Directors of several foreign subsidiaries of Herbalife in Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Korea and France. Mr. Liker also served as Senior Tax Partner at Keatinge and Sterling, a Los Angeles based law firm, a founding partner of Nelson, Liker and Merrifield and subsequently Manatt, Phelps and Phillips and thereafter Jeffer, Mangels, Butler and Mitchell. Mr. Liker is also a senior advisor to the Founding Family of Budget Rent-A-Car Worldwide, brings a wealth of corporate, legal and tax expertise to Phototron's Advisory Board. A graduate of New York University's Law School, Mr. Liker served as Principal of Xerox Development Corporation (XDC), a captive investment banking house and wholly owned subsidiary of Xerox, for four years. At XDC, he was instrumental in the landmark X-Ten Rulemaking, as well as acquisitions of companies such as Shugart and more than 20 venture investments including Apple Computer and Paradyne. "As Phototron is a dynamic emerging growth company in the expanding hydroponic gardening market, I am thrilled to be a member of its team," commented Alan Liker. "Phototron's high margin direct selling business model givesPhototron a unique opportunity to build a significant lead in the indoor home gardening industry. As we continue to increase Phototron's sales through our MLM marketing initiatives, the management team's collective expertise working with young public companies over the years will prove invaluable. I look forward to combining my experience to the mix as we strive toward substantial growth at Phototron." Phototron is implementing various corporate growth initiatives in 2011 and is committed to further establishing itself as a global leader in the sale of indoor mini-greenhouses and supplementary accessories. In addition to Phototron's proprietary lighting that mimics the sun's rays to grow nutrient-rich, pesticide-free, eco-friendly crops faster than those of traditional gardening methods, the company has also developed its patent-pending ECO-Brain, which represents the next generation of advanced home hydroponic systems. Phototron will continue to develop its proprietary technology and nutrients while expanding its global reach through a series of organic growth opportunities and marketing advancements. About Phototron Holdings, Inc. Phototron Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PHOT) designs and manufactures cutting-edge indoor mini-greenhouses capable of growing herbs, vegetables, flowers, fruits and terrestrial plants stronger and faster than traditional farming methods. The PHOTOTRON Hydroponic Indoor Grow System is the result of decades of research into the precise temperature, light, water and nutrient needs of plants, and allows for indoor gardening 12 months of the year. The PHOTOTRON System uses proprietary lighting that mimics the sun's rays to grow nutrient-rich, pesticide-free, eco-friendly high-yielding crops faster than those of traditional gardening methods, resulting in fruits and vegetables of superior taste and quality. PHOTOTRON systems and accessories are available for purchase from the Company's MLM network marketing affiliates. Phototron supports the sale and use of its products to the home medical marijuana market where compliant with applicable laws. Phototron also supplies a full range of parts, accessories, advanced nutrients and innovative gardening tools and supplies to more than 50,000 customers. For more information, please visit:www.phototron.com and click on Phototron Holdings, Inc. For comprehensive investor relations material, including fact sheets, presentations conference calls and video, please follow the appropriate link: Investor Presentation, Investor Portal and Investor Fact Sheet. Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are inherently unreliable and actual results may differ materially. Examples of forward looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the payment of dividends, marketing and distribution plans, development activities and anticipated operating results. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include such factors as the Company's ability to accomplish its business initiatives, significant fluctuations in marketing expenses and ability to achieve and expand significant levels of revenues, or recognize net income, from the sale of its products and services, as well as the introduction of competing products, or management's ability to attract and maintain qualified personnel necessary for the development and commercialization of its planned products, and other information that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. _______________________________________________________________________ Visit: http://www.PennyStockScholar.com for Free "Daily Stock Alerts". Breathtaking Waterfront Hotel Is Online With Telkonet's Networked EcoSmart System Funded by Utility Rate Payer Program, Waterfront Hotel Receives Full Benefit MILWAUKEE, WI -- 08/09/11 -- Telkonet, Inc. (OTCBB: TKOI), developer of the revolutionary EcoSmart energy management platform which incorporates patented Recovery Time(TM) technology, announced today that the breathtaking Waterfront Hotel has become the latest hospitality leader to deploy a networked EcoSmart energy management system. In partnership with Ecology Action, a nonprofit consulting firm, Telkonet helped the Waterfront Hotel, located in Oakland, CA, take advantage of the LodgingSavers utility ratepayer funded program. Telkonet installed a fully networked EcoSmart Energy Management System (EMS), replacing the hotel's existing thermostats with the Telkonet EcoInsight intelligent thermostat. Because the thermostats are ZigBee-enabled to create a mesh network, they develop a facility-wide wireless network dedicated to remote monitoring and control over each guest room HVAC system. With occupied hotel rooms having an individual present just 30% of the time on average, employing Telkonet's dynamic Recovery Time(TM) technology optimizes energy savings in the guest rooms while also ensuring that hotel guests enjoy a comfortable stay at the beautiful Waterfront Hotel. The Waterfront Hotel is managed by Joie De Vivre, California's largest boutique hotel collection, where guests can expect an opportunity to simply enjoy life. After a multi-million dollar renovation in 2008, the Waterfront Hotel has now replaced the inefficient thermostats used to control the water source heat pumps within the guest rooms. Prior to the installation of Telkonet's EcoSmart platform, hotel management was unable to avoid excessive heating and cooling of unoccupied guestrooms. In addition to improving local control, the property management team now has the capability to monitor the health and efficiency of the HVAC systems themselves. "The transition from our old system to the EcoSmart was painless, as the installation included a simple thermostat replacement and the addition of EcoView remote occupancy sensors in each of the 145 guestrooms. Shortly after the EcoSmart wireless network equipment was installed, each of our guestrooms was on-line ready for us to view and manage. Telkonet's basic system training and intuitive web interface gave us the confidence to begin using the system immediately," said Mark Everton, General Manager of the Waterfront Hotel in Oakland, CA. Jason Tienor, CEO, Telkonet, Inc., said, "The benefits of Telkonet's EcoSmart Suite are immense; whereas before most hospitality property managers had no ability to monitor, control and commission the building controls and mechanical systems on an ongoing basis, with EcoSmart, it's now easy to demonstrate savings, validated by powerful data and measurement and verification reports. Our client response has been overwhelmingly positive regarding the properties in which EcoSmart has been installed and we're consistently delighted with savings that exceed our original projections." ABOUT TELKONET Telkonet is a leading energy management technology provider offering hardware, software and services to Commercial customers throughout the world. The EcoCentral Platform, in conjunction with the EcoSmart Suite of products, provides comprehensive savings, management and reporting of a building's energy consumption. Telkonet's energy management products are installed in properties within the Hospitality, Military, Educational, Healthcare and Residential markets reducing energy consumption, carbon footprints and eliminating the need for new energy generation. www.telkonet.com Statements included in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as competitive factors, technological development, market demand and the Company's ability to obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenue due to variability in size, scope and duration of projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring client. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results, can be found in the Company's Registration Statement and in its Reports on Forms 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC). _______________________________________________________________________ Visit: http://www.PennyStockScholar.com for Free "Daily Stock Alerts". StrikeForce Technologies Embedded as Key Component of White Sky's Extensible Services Platform(TM) (ESP) StrikeForce Eyes National Partnership as Potentially Largest Revenue Stream for GuardedID(R) Product EDISON, NJ -- 08/10/11 -- StrikeForce Technologies (OTCQB: SFOR) (PINKSHEETS: SFOR), an innovator in the prevention of online Identity Theft and Data Breaches for enterprise, financial institutions, government and consumers, reports that its GuardedID product has been incorporated as the keystroke encryption and real time anti-keylogging component of White Sky's Extensible Services Platform (ESP), a robust online security package being launched nationwide to White Sky's clients, including one of the U.S.'s leading providers of online entertainment, information and communications products and services. StrikeForce brings unparalleled protection against computer hackers and data breaches to White Sky's innovative platform. White Sky's announcement of its first-of-its-kind security platform and details regarding its client launch, were first made public last week in an announcement that has the online security world commending White Sky's ESP as the most powerful real-time security offer for users looking to protect their identity, prevent online fraud and secure their personal information. The platform provides a unique combination of strong authentication, anti key-logging protection, secure browsing and transaction security. "Market-leading consumer brands realize the need to provide comprehensive protection services for their customers to combat the ever-increasing threats of identity theft, online fraud and computer virus and security. We are committed to working with best of breed software publishers and security service providers to continue to enhance our platform," said Jerry Thompson, White Sky's Founder. "Having StrikeForce Technologies' GuardedID product as an OEM component for keystroke encryption in our offering gives us and our clients confidence that we are providing the tools needed to defend against keylogging malware," said Thompson. "White Sky has launched a groundbreaking product and our inclusion as the anti-keylogging and anti-hacking keystroke encryption element of their platform is a great validation of our technology advancements," said Mark Kay,StrikeForce Technologies' CEO. "White Sky's relationship with large consumer brands allows StrikeForce to receive an initial fee for the downloads, as well as recurring monthly revenues, making this potentially one of the strongest single revenue producers for our GuardedID product at this stage." About WhiteSky, Inc. White Sky, Inc., headquartered in San Mateo, CA, develops security and privacy solutions utilizing its secure ESP solution, the first security solution that provides real-time online identity theft and fraud protection in a consumer friendly application. Visit www.whitesky.com for more information. About StrikeForce: StrikeForce Technologies helps to prevent identity theft online. Its products help protect consumers and their families while banking and shopping online, and protect businesses in "real time" against data loss and breaches. StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: SFOR) (PINKSHEETS: SFOR) is headquartered in Edison, N.J., and can be reached at www.strikeforcetech.com or by phone at (732) 661-9641 or toll-free at (866) 787-4542. Safe Harbor Statement: Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the sales of the company's identity protection software products into various channels and market sectors, the issuance of the company's pending patent application, and the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors detailed in reports filed by the Company. _______________________________________________________________________ Visit: http://www.PennyStockScholar.com for Free "Daily Stock Alerts". PharmStar Pharmaceuticals Names Dr. Antonio Hernandez to Medical Advisory Board WILSON, NC -- 08/10/11 -- PharmStar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PHAR) (the "Company") announced today that Dr. Antonio Hernandez has accepted an invitation to join the Company'sMedical Advisory Board (MAB). The Medical Advisory Board will be instrumental in overseeing the protocols established for the Company's 3rd party claims testing, and develop testing protocols for future product offerings by the Company. While Aquaprin needs no further development and testing as an OTC product, the Board will establish protocols for developing a prescription strength version of the Company's future product line. Additionally, the Board will assist in guiding products to the medical community to help ensure doctors' endorsement of the Aquaprin product line. This will aid in the commercial success of the Aquaprin technology. Dr. Hernandez has served as a hematopathologist in Orlando, Florida since 2009. Before moving to Florida, he served in the same capacity for Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, beginning in 1994. He received his M.D. from theUniversity of Miami School of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Hernandez is certified by the American Board of Pathology, and is a member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and the Florida Society of Pathologists. "I am pleased to join the Medical Advisory Board for PharmStar," stated Dr. Hernandez. "Providing new products for medical treatment is important because it introduces new options for therapy and for modifying disease course, and Aquaprin is no different. I have been involved with PharmStar for a few years, and am honored to take a critical role in bringing this to market. I hope that our work on the Advisory Board will provide beneficial information about Aquaprin's safety, advantage and utility, and at the same time meet the needs of the Board of Directors." Dr. Hernandez continued, "I applaud Mr. Phykitt for developing this Advisory Board. It shows concern and respect for the retail public in general and the medical profession in particular." CEO Howard Phykitt stated, "I am happy that Dr. Hernandez has decided to accept our invitation, and become a member of this important Board. He is a caring and passionate physician, and will be a positive influence on the path we create to bring Aquaprin to market." About PharmStar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. PharmStar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("PharmStar") is a U.S.-based drug development, manufacturing and marketing company and the innovator of the FDA-approved liquid pain reliever, Aquaprin(TM). In development since 1993 with over $3 million invested to-date, Aquaprin(TM) is a liquid derivative of aspirin, and is now ready for commercialization. Aquaprin(TM)'s unique, multiple patent-pending formulas are designed to dissolve nearly instantly in just 1.5 ounces or more of water. This enables the product to be absorbed into the bloodstream up to 10 times faster than traditional OTC pain relievers, and with little to no stomach upset. PharmStar initially plans to sell Aquaprin(TM) directly to nursing homes, outpatient and health care clinics, emergency units of hospitals nationwide, as well as retail distribution in selected local markets and third-party websites to be announced. All package engineering, product stability, shelf life testing and quality control research has been completed. PharmStar's headquarters are located in Wilson, NC. www.pharmstarinc.com Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, commonly identified by such terms as "believes," "will," "looking ahead," "anticipates," "estimates" and other terms with similar meaning. Although the Company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. 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