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New Upscale, Quarterly Magazine Aimed At Metro New York Food Lovers Seeks $750K
Crave NEW YORK, a high quality, glossy magazine for food lovers will be the first of its kind in the Greater New York area. No other regional publication captures the epicurean lifestyle and sophistication found only in New York. The eating and drinking New York marketplace has been tracked by the National Restaurant Association at $21 billion and growing.

The only epicurean lifestyle magazine dedicated to New York City!


Crave's audience is highly desirable to both local advertisers - restaurants, shops, hotels, gyms, etc. as well as national advertisers - travel, liquor, food, real estate, and entertainment. The cover price will be $4.95.
Marketing will span controlled distribution, newsstand, and bookstore placement, website promotion, plus public relations, appearances on TV news shows, and direct mail campaigns. All will be aimed at building a solid subscriber base and strong brand identity.

Crave management, Marissa Goldberg and Bryan Drago, anticipate total circulation of 50,000 for the Fall 2005 issue and they project circulation to reach 125,000 within the next 5 years. For more information, please contact Mrs. Goldberg or Mr. Drago at (718)
408-1095 or info@craveny.com
Website: craveny.com

Capital/Collateral Wanted Accredited Investors Only
ACAE, LLC is an investment management company that designs and manages portfolios of hedge funds. We have a 3.5 year audited (Deloitte & Touché) track record available. We have relationships with European Banks in New York City. The Banks have reviewed and analyzed our portfolios and found them to be very credit-worthy. As a result we can offer two programs to accredited investors:

$10 million or more of Capital can be Guaranteed by a AA rated Bank
We have a program where the bank will guarantee the return of principal
in 5 years or more, no matter how the underlying portfolio of hedge funds performs. Principal is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the Bank in writing. The portfolio designed for the program, has an average annual return of 15% and a standard deviation below 5%.

$50 million or more of Collateral
We have a program with a bank which will accept $50 million or more of collateral and give us $200 million of exposure to hedge funds. We are willing to split profits on the hedge funds 50 / 50 with the collateral provider. For example, a 10% return on the portfolio would equal a 20% return on the collateral, subject to the performance of the fund.

This does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares in the Fund, which can only be made pursuant to an Offering Memorandum, and related subscription documents by the Issuer, only in compliance with and subject to limitations imposed by applicable laws and regulations applying to the ability to offer these securities to prospective investors in their relevant jurisdictions. The information and opinions contained in this document are for background purposes only and do not purport to be full or complete. All performance results above are net of fees and expenses. Past or pro-forma results are no guarantee of future performance and no representation ismade that an investor will obtain similar results to those shown herein.

For more information, contact Michael Kondracki at (203) 329-8045.
Email:
mkondracki@sbcglobal.net

Markum International
Intimate Apparel Distributor
Seeks Funding To Speed Growth
Gemma - Lou - Bolero

This New York based distributor of high end margin intimate apparel with an annual growth of $1MM seeks $300K that can accelerate growth to $20MM in three years. The $300K can be structured as high yield equity and/or debt. Current principals would be willing to give up majority ownership interest for the right partnership LLC. Tel. (917) 861-8543, Fax. (212) 213-8483.
Email:akumar@markumintl.com

Growing Re-Seller Of IT Equipment And
Telecom Services Seeks Investors
Wanforce Technologies

Wanforce Technologies, a two-year old privately held company headquarted in St. Louis, Missouri resells IT equipment and telecom Services. It also provides managed services,asset management recovery and network integration globally. Its offices are in major tier 1 USA and international markets.

Our investor group consists of a few institutions with extensive telecommunications and networking experience. It includes a number of high net-worth individuals under the "qualified investor" status as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are in discussions at present to raise additional capital. We require that all investors, whether institutional or individual, are qualified. In order to maintain focus on the execution of our exciting, aggressive business plan, our minimum investment threshold has been set at $20,000.

Contact: Peter Roberts, Wanforce Technologies Corp,
Phone. 636-449-7333, Email: pete@wanforce.com
Website: www.wanforce.com

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Unique Ski Lodge in Stowe, Vermont
Welcomes Dogs With Their Owners
And Seeks $500,000
Partners Jo Anne Leamer and John Drury set a goal to be a destination for people traveling with their dogs. The Two Dog Lodge offers many dog-oriented amenities including: fenced dog parks, Doggie Daycare with outdoor exercise parks, Doggie Dens and dog walkers, dog beds, and bowls in each room, dog crates and doggy treats.

Dog owning guests can select from 17 rooms and two rustic cabins, one with a hot tub. The Stephen Huneck Gallery also features fine artwork of dogs. Books and furniture complete the Lodge's canine theme. The Huneck website is www.huneck.com

Since it opened, the Two Dog Lodge has seen its occupancy rate leap by 45%. The NY Times and Ski Magazine have also written it up. The Two Dogs Lodge seeks $500,000 capital for investment in the property and will fuel a national franchising effort.

Details:
Contact the Lodge at 1-800-339-2364
.
Email: twodoglodge@stoweaccess.com
Website: www.twodoglodge.com


Unique $200 Million+ Asset Owner
Seeks Partner For Growth
I have an asset valued at $200 million and growing. (Last evaluation: Market Value: $235 million, Orderly Liquidation Value: $165 million.) It is not real estate, but can be kicked and counted. It is located in the United States. I owe $60 million on it. I am seeking a serious player who has the experience, stability, connections and ideas to utilize this asset's equity for our mutual financial gain.
Contact William Northrop at wwnorthrop@earthlink.net

Business Seeks Capital for
Biometric Facial Recognition Software
IT Capital Sources, Inc.

 

IT Consulting and System Integration firm with Biometric Facial Recognition software solutions for Homeland Security initiatives seeks capital and business partners. Proceeds will be used to fund the marketing of its facial recognition access control solutions to government and commercial businesses.

The company has minority certification status for government set-asides and will be able to participate in Fortune 1000 companies' special diversity supplier programs. IT Consulting plans to market this cutting edge software on a national and international scale. This is a great opportunity for accredited investors. Strong returns are projected.

For more information, please send e-mail to eholland2@cox.net
Or call Earl Holland at 703-427-8042. Click on IT Capital Sources, Inc. website.

Breakthrough In Dentistry Opens
Up A $26 Billion Marketplace
A new trademarked dental examination thrusts the dentist to the forefront of the health care industry because it allows him to detect biological problems before they appear in routine medical exams. This new examination allows the
dentist to enter and capitalize on a leaderless nutrition industry.

The "New-Eyes" Dental Examination enables the dentist to determine the patient's nutritional status and whether or not he/she is a high or low risk for heart attack, stroke or other serious health problems. The examination uses routine equipment, adds just twominutes to the dentist's regular exam and reveals everything the regular exam uncovers. It also offers a patient co-diagnosis factor.

New Century Dentistry aims to license the New-Eyes exam to 125,000 practicing dentists in America. Dr. Jan Gilbert who created and developed this exam, seeks $5 million to launch and market it.

Interested parties are invited to view websites at: www.nutritionalstatus.com or www.NewCenturyDentistry.com
Call Dr. Gilbert at (800) 640-5358. FAX: (516) 371-6940.
EMAIL

Investor/Buyer Wanted For New Patented
Medication Dispenser
The new SAM (Smart Automatic Medication) Dispenser delivers precise medication at the correct time directly into the patient's hand. Designed for use in any patient's residence, assisted living facility, nursing home, etc.

SAM can stand alone or operate as part of a larger network. It is greatly helpful to forgetful and confused patients, who must adhere to their medication regimen. Easy to operate, SAM has verbal and other alerting devices to get the patient's attention and a single button interface dispenses the medication quickly. In addition, SAM has an interactive two-way phone link that can give the caregiver instant access to the patient via ordinary phone link and PC. Medication delivery/consumption statistics are also collected automatically, stored and transferred to the caregiver's PC on a daily basis.

Details. Call Tony Passamante, Smart Dispensing Devices. (215) 822-6164, Chalfont, Pennsylvania. EMAIL

Texas Corporation Seeks $3 Million In Funding
To Launch Revolutionary Torque Tool
For Boat And SUV Owners
The Captain's Answer™ is a battery-powered light-weight tool used for setting sail and trim on sailboats, powering boat trailer winches, leveling jacks in rec vehicles and powering scissor jacks to lift up autos, SUVs and vans.

This remarkable product makes any winch use super easy, super fast. Extensive product testing has been conducted. The Captain's Answer™ offers many advantages over other tools: variable speed and direction of power, high torque, in a light-weight, streamlined water-resistant design. This allows it to be used by everyone.

Contact: Lloyd V.Gouge, Jr., P.O. Box 452617, Garland, Texas 75045
Tel. 972.495.3054, Fax. 972.496.1506  EMAIL  •  Visit our website here: Website

Media Break Thru Ignites High End Advertisers
Classic Humor Genre - Superbly Packaged
Low Cost Per Targeted Impression
Unprecedented money-making, marketing vehicle requires an additional $1,000,000 to effect January 2003 launch. Culmination of five years intensive development. Senior Management has a total of 125 years of experience.

Unique medium has been thoroughly field-tested and market-researched with positive results. Ninety percent of revenue source is under contract. This is a new kind of monthly, controlled circulation magazine that entertains 1,000,000 affluent MBAs while providing exclusivity and confirmed noticeability for the high end advertisers.

Visualize a 68-page publication that will slip in your pocket (or purse) and nestle by your favorite chair. Browse fun cartoons and classic three-minute humorous articles which alternate with full page 4-color prestigious ads.

It's called friday®, makes a profit from the first issue (stabilized 25% profit), has a very low cost structure and great peripheral potential - returning outstanding multiple on investment. For details, contact: Duane Glader,
tel. (847) 845-7659. Email. dglader@technomicasia.com

New Firm With Tech Breakthroughs
In Homeland Security Seeks $3 Million
In Operating Capital
StrikeForce Technologies, a homeland security firm, specializes in providing cutting-edge total authentication solutions.

They include a range of biometric and authentication devices plus its own revolutionary technology that offers a new paradigm in authentication. These solutions are designed to solve the enormous problem of security - present in all computer networks, the Internet, cellular communications and physical access. In addition, StrikeForce Technologies is the leading biometric solutions provider and master Distributors for Panasonic Corp., and LG Electronics, USA.

The firm's pending sales are from major corporations, government and wireless carriers. For operating capital and to handle anticipated growth, Strike Force seeks $3 million. Details: contact Bob Denn at (866) 787-4542, or email him here. Visit the company's website.

Energy Management Company Seeks $800,000
In Funding for Expansion. Substantial Ownership
and/or Repayment with interest
AES is a young company that specializes in Total Energy Management. AES began operations in Feb, 2002 and has been successful to date having completed major high-profile projects nationwide. AES has the potential to be one of the leaders in the energy field specializing in the massive restructuring of the current energy market.

The company has four components (1) Energy efficient mechanical and lighting design and installation performed by in-house technicians. (2) Distributed Generation (fuel cells, fuel cell service, solar (photovoltaic), wind and microturbines. (3) Utility Brokering and Rate Management. (4) Maintenance. AES has the highest level contacts in the Federal Government, Educational Facilities and strong ties with corporate clients.

For a detailed business plan and more information please contact JP Hoffman at 407-578-9585 or e-mail

New Company Seeks Funding For
Technology Breakthrough In
Coffee Bean Drying
This company's patented technology can change current coffee bean drying methodology forever. The firm uses solar-powered photovoltaic cells resulting in a 3-5 times more efficient operation.The current rotary drum system can cost coffee bean growers thousands of dollars for a brief few months of operation. The coffee bean industry is so vast that just a 2% share would mean $91 million in US wholesale drier sales.

There are equity participation opportunities still available. Details: contact Paul Soucy, Environmental Solar Systems, Methuen, Massachusetts, at 978-975-1190. Or, email here.

 

Industrial Additive Cuts Manufacturing
Costs Substantially
Derived from an unusual volcanic glass mineral, this powder has documented, but previously unseen properties in the plastics/paint industries. In plastics manufacture, it makes molten plastic more fluid enabling much more rapid injection and blow molding. After two years of testing, the product is now being ordered by companies that make plastic parts for major automotive companies. Mitsubishi just signed on as a user and worldwide distributor.Sales are projected to reach $1 billion by 2008 with 45%+ profits.

Up to $10MM in equity is sought for expansion with $100K minimum. For more details, call Goldstein Consultants at 888-327-6723 or email.

U.S. Based Marketing/Manufacturing Firm
Seeks 6 Million Equity Investment in
High Tech Exercise Equipment Company
This breakthrough technology (patented) is packaged to be inserted into existing exercise equipment firms already in the field and in use by their customers. This new equipment will attract every major exercise equipment firm worldwide.

The stock offering is formulated as a US SEC Regulation D 506.
Details: Call Vern Brubaker (954) 421-2663 (Florida)

 

International Broadcasting Company
Seeks $250,000 In Funding For Expansion
Excalibur Broadcasting of Ankara Turkey, in cooperation with a firm in Argentina, offers a broad range of services that include ID jingles, sweeper packages for radio stations, comedy spots, music beds and full production facilities. Excalibur also does station imaging jobs like the American "Sound Advantage".

Burak Silistreli, former director for a large production firm in Ankara, seeks the funds to add a music library, and design of a loop database for producers and arrangers. This will also include most preferred voice overs from USA, Canada, Argentina, England, Australia and New Zealand. A cartoon project is also planned for TV and for publishing on the Internet. The firm also offers sound effects (SFX) and music support for TV projects.

For more information, please contact Mr. Silistreli directly at buraks@excalibur-co.com or jcoffey@connexx.org

Apollo Energy Systems
Already Has $300 Million In Signed Orders
Unique Fuel Cell/Battery Technology
Apollo Energy Systems of Pompano Beach, Florida plans to begin production of a new Apollo(tm) Fuel Cell and Lead Cobalt Battery this summer. The Apollo Power Plant is designed to provide on-site electric power for residential, commercial and industrial
firms and vehicles.

The electric propulsion system would deliver the same performance as gas-powered cars - in speed, range, acceleration and fill-up time. This new car would also offer "zero emissions" and would never need to be recharged: the fuel cell keeps the battery charged at all times. This Apollo system can be installed in a wide variety of electric vehicles from golf carts to buses to mobile homes. In December, 2004, Apollo Energy Systems, Inc. engaged Bentley Securities Corporation of New York, New York as its Financial Advisor and Placement Agent.

For details: view website at www.electricauto.com, or call Robert Aronsson, CEO: (954)969-7755, fax: (954)969-7788. Email: electricauto@worldnet.att.net

Seaplane Charter Serving
Northeast Seeks Start-Up Funds
Start-up seaplane charter in the Northeastern US will be servicing NYC, The Hamptons, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and more. Transition to Puerto Rico during the winter months will allow service to operate in another market virtually free from competition.

Premium service will be offered in Cessna Caravan Amphibians, one of the safest and most reliable aircraft on the market. Year round utilization of aircraft will help to guarantee profitability and allow for expansion within the first 5 years. Principles are hard working professional pilots with experience in management/airline operation.

Details. EMAIL: VCN-AA-401
Contact: Aquatica Aviation, PO Box 343, Watermill, NY 11976
Tel. 631-334-3510/516-527-9069, Fax. 631-283-3461

Seeking Angel Investor
For New Kind Of Publication
Publishing start-up seeks $500,000 in working Capital to launch a new kind of publication aimed at the exploding senior population. Firm is open to fair terms on a 5-7 year limited partnership.

The principal is a Harvard graduate (M.A.) and a successful entrepreneur in senior-adult healthcare and has invested over $300k in this project since 1997. Editorial content: The "best of" local, regional and national programs, services and cultural , social and educational opportunities for mature persons. Circulation: free via mail to affluent seniors.

DETAILS: contact Jon Pruitt (609) 652-5995 or e-mail jpruitt@earthlink.net

Successful Inventor Seeks Funding For
His Exciting New Electrical Appliance Line
Inventor seeks investors for current electrical appliance inventions and more to come. This is a ground floor opportunity for the investor with vision. Breakthrough inventions can mean millions of dollar returns on investments (R.O.I.). Inventor offers this investment to a limited number of individuals. 150% of investment monies are guaranteed on a $200,000. minimum investment.

Details upon request. VCN-MG-604
Confidentiality agreement is available to the serious investor only.