Cubic Energy, Inc. (QBC) is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and crude oil. As its name eludes, the company takes a multi-dimensional focus on the integration of engineering, financial management and earth sciences in its oil and gas exploration efforts. Cubic plans to pursue low-risk opportunities while building high-yield reserves.

The company received landmark news at the end of July 2008 that it had received approval to be listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Cubic’s common stock began trading under the symbol “QBC” on August 4th. The shares had previously been traded under QBIK on the OTCBB. President and CEO of Cubic, Calvin Wallen said, “This is an incredible milestone for Cubic and its shareholders. With the ability to list on AMEX, Cubic is able to reach both United States and Global investors.”

During fall 2008, Cubic announced that its

ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG) is a company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing protective clear coverings and accessories for personal electronic devices. The company has created a patented and proprietary product that is used to protect devices ranging from portable games to cell phones and from laptops to digital cameras.

ZAGG’s first configuration of their flagship product, invisibleSHIELD, came out in early 2005. The inspiration for the product came from a clear film created to protect military helicopters from high-speed damage. ZAGG’s virtually invisible product is only 0.2 millimeters thick, yet is virtually indestructible and can be removed without leaving a sticky residue.

ZAGG realizes that customers often select electronic devices as an extension of their personalities, just as some do with their vehicles. And who would want to cover up something that expresses who they are? ZAGG recognizes that its patent-pending idea of wrapping handheld devices in a clear protective

ZBB Energy Corporation is an energy company engaged in researching the manufacture of energy storage systems for utility companies, renewable energy generators, and commercial and industrial customers. ZBB Energy was formed in 1998 in Wisconsin as a holding company for its subsidiaries in the United States and Australia.

The ZBB zinc energy storage systems (ZESS) can be used by a variety of clients. Traditional energy companies need reliable systems to store surplus energy generated during off-peak periods, which is primarily during the summer months for highly populated areas like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With more companies and private citizens using alternative energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines, there is a growing need for storage devices to keep the power available for customers who are “on” and “off” the grid. Then there are industrial or commercial organizations that need an uninterrupted power supply and power quality protection

Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA Inc. is an engineering and quality control firm specializing in manufacturing products for customers in the solar energy, aerospace, wireless telecommunications, medical equipment, and automotive industries. Worldwide has established relationships with factories in China and arranges for the manufacture of components and goods for its customers.

Worldwide primarily works with a select group of factories located around Shanghai, China. To ensure that the products meet international standards, all of the active subcontractors have earned the International Standard Organization-9000 certification. The certification is issued to a factory after its management has received the required training. Because of its strong business relationships with manufacturers in China, Worldwide is able to significantly reduce its customers’ manufacturing costs while maintaining a high level of quality. In some instances, Worldwide has been able to negotiate a savings of up to 50%.

Worldwide currently manufactures components and products for over 100 companies in

Western Standard Energy Corp. (WSEG) is an independent oil and gas exploration company working toward providing domestic energy resources to the United States. The company is concentrating its exploration efforts to properties within the Bakken Formation region. Western Standard is currently working on two oil and natural gas projects: Starbuck East Prospect in Montana and Lodgepole Reef Prospect in North Dakota.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) performed an initial assessment of the Bakken Formation in 1995. The USGS revisited the area and release its latest findings in April, 2008. New analysis indicates that the Bakken Formation may represent one of the largest domestic oil and gas opportunities in U.S. history. The USGS report estimates that the U.S. portion of the Bakken represents 3 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas and up to 4.3 billion barrels of recoverable oil, which is the largest continuous type of oil accumulation the USGS has

Vidshadow, Inc. is one of the fastest-growing video distribution networks on the Internet. The company provides solutions for advertisers, content providers, and affiliate web sites, along with advanced streaming video technology for consumers and corporations.

Vidshadow has an extensive library of professionally-produced media, allowing its users to locate the right video for their advertising campaigns. The company continues to build a network that groups advertising and content found on Internet sites. The media content is then organized into vertical categories and areas of interest to provide advertisers with targeted marketing opportunities. What’s interesting is that no bandwidth charges, content licensing fees, or subscriptions are required for users to access the media library.

The company has three areas of business. First is the content aggregation and distribution of licensed and professionally produced video into categories and audience specific groupings. Second is the advertising sales effort, where the company delivers in-stream video

West Canyon Energy Corp. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company that hopes to provide new and secure energy solutions for the United States. Led by a team of oil and gas veterans who have worked with Shell, BP/Amoco, and Halliburton, the company is currently involved in domestic and international projects.

West Canyon owns participation stakes in three international projects through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PetroSouth Energy Corp. The company has a 60% participation share in the Buena Vista Block Project that contains 25,000 acres of contiguous land with a potential reserve of 13.13 million barrels of oil (MMBO). The company has a 20% participation share in the Talora Block Project that contains 108,333 acres of contiguous land with 5 prospects and a combined potential reserve of 209 MMBO. Finally, the company has a 6% working interest (WI) in the Carbonera Block Project that contains 64,000 acres of

Vertical Branding, Inc. (VBDG) is a consumer products company focused on providing consumers with high-quality household, beauty, and personal care products at reasonable prices. The company’s products currently include the ZorbEEZ, the E-Z Foldz step stool, the Steam Buddy, the MyPlace workstation, and the Hercules Hook.

Vertical Branding concentrates its efforts in three specific areas. First, the company uses an ROI-based transactional advertising strategy that generates direct-response product sales while building product and brand awareness to prospective customers. Second, the company concentrates on providing ‘everyday’ products that meet consumer needs at a reasonable price, which typically ranges from $9.99 to $39.99. Third, Vertical Branding has found that its typical buyers are females between 28 and 55 years of age, and Vertical Branding continually works to understand needs of this target audience.

Vertical Branding sells its products through a number of channels, either directly to consumers or through the Internet, television,

Vertical Branding, Inc. (VBDG) is a consumer products company focused on providing consumers with high-quality household, beauty, and personal care products at reasonable prices. The company’s products currently include the ZorbEEZ, the E-Z Foldz step stool, the Steam Buddy, the MyPlace workstation, and the Hercules Hook.

Vertical Branding concentrates its efforts in three specific areas. First, the company uses an ROI-based transactional advertising strategy that generates direct-response product sales while building product and brand awareness to prospective customers. Second, the company concentrates on providing ‘everyday’ products that meet consumer needs at a reasonable price, which typically ranges from $9.99 to $39.99. Third, Vertical Branding has found that its typical buyers are females between 28 and 55 years of age, and Vertical Branding continually works to understand needs of this target audience.

Vertical Branding sells its products through a number of channels, either directly to consumers or through the Internet, television,

Vertical Branding, Inc. (VBDG) is a consumer products company focused on providing consumers with high-quality household, beauty, and personal care products at reasonable prices. The company’s products currently include the ZorbEEZ, the E-Z Foldz step stool, the Steam Buddy, the MyPlace workstation, and the Hercules Hook.

Vertical Branding concentrates its efforts in three specific areas. First, the company uses an ROI-based transactional advertising strategy that generates direct-response product sales while building product and brand awareness to prospective customers. Second, the company concentrates on providing ‘everyday’ products that meet consumer needs at a reasonable price, which typically ranges from $9.99 to $39.99. Third, Vertical Branding has found that its typical buyers are females between 28 and 55 years of age, and Vertical Branding continually works to understand needs of this target audience.

Vertical Branding sells its products through a number of channels, either directly to consumers or through the Internet, television,