Last week, Kootenay Gold (TSX.V:KTN) released the initial results from the Phase 2 drill program now underway at the company’s 100% owned Promintorio project.

Earlier we had reported that Armenia makes serious steps in becoming a financial center by attracting investments in its banking sector aiming to become a financial mediator between the Middle East and Europe. Now Armenia makes another step by strengthening it's tiles with the central bank of Iran attracting more Iranian financial capital to Armenia's banking center.

The idea of turning Armenia into a financial and banking center should be our guide for the nearest years, President Serzh Sarkisian stated today.

Non-profit groups, financial institutions, government agencies, libraries and others started to increase the effectiveness of their community-based financial education programs today when the Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education opened a two-day conference.

IRI Separation Technologies (TSX.V:IRI) is the manufacturer of a remarkable new dietary supplement that enhances the human body’s natural immune system through direct supplementation of actual antibodies . The product will be available in the United States and Canada under the brand name “Muno Boost” and will be available as an over-the-counter dietary supplement in pharmacies and through direct marketing.

Newmac Resources (TSX.V:NER) Crazy Fox project 100 km north of Kamloops in British Columbia’s Chilcotin region is turning in some good grades across long intersections. With two drills operating continuously, there will be many more to come throughout the 2008 exploration season.

After a long wait of over 5 years, Vannessa Ventures (TSX.V:VVV) has received final confirmation from the Costa Rican Mining Ministry (MINAE) authorizing the exploitation of the Crucitas project by Vannessa. This clears the way for construction to begin immediately.

Today's economic climate has left more consumers strapped for cash. Those who don't qualify for bank loans or credit cards increasingly are turning to short-term, consumer loans -- often called "payday loans" -- to help make ends meet.

IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) announced that it has entered into two significant financing transactions, one with Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation to increase future availability and modify other terms under the Company's existing credit facility, and one with the Douglas family, IMAX's largest shareholder, for the sale of approximately 2.73 million common shares in a private placement at an aggregate purchase price of $18 million.

New online tools promise easy and reliable valuation of financial derivatives.

Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. is pleased to announce that, subject to regulatory approval, it has negotiated a Senior Secured Notes financing of up to US$60,000,000. The Company will issue Units, each Unit consisting of a Senior Secured Note in the principal amount of US$1,000 of the Company and a warrant to purchase 315 common shares in the capital of the Company.

From saving to buy an MP3 player to saving for college, elementary school students at 19 schools in three states will learn about the importance of saving from M&T Bank volunteers during "National Teach Children to Save Day."