OTCPicks.com: OTCPicks.com Stocks to Watch for Monday, November 10th CYCL, PTYA, WNBD, HMIT

Mon. November 10, 2008; Posted: 03:56 AM

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CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATIONS (NASDAQ: CYCL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) "Up 10.66% on Friday"

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Centennial Communications (Nasdaq: CYCL), based in Wall, NJ, is a leading provider of regional wireless and integrated communications services in the United States and Puerto Rico with approximately 1.1 million wireless subscribers and 596,700 access lines and equivalents. The U.S. business owns and operates wireless networks in the Midwest and Southeast covering parts of six states. Centennial's Puerto Rico business owns and operates wireless networks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and provides facilities-based integrated voice, data and Internet solutions. Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe is a significant shareholder of Centennial.

CYCL News:

November 7 - AT&T to Acquire Centennial Communications, Enhance Service for Wireless Customers and Businesses

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Centennial Communications Corp. (Nasdaq: CYCL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced that AT&T plans to acquire Centennial, a regional provider of wireless and wired communications services, for $944 million in cash. The transaction will enhance AT&T's wireless coverage for customers in largely rural areas of the Midwest and Southeast United States and in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With the addition of Centennial's wired network in Puerto Rico, AT&T will also be able to better serve the company's business customers who operate there.

As a result of the acquisition, Centennial's 1.1 million wireless subscribers - many of them in rural areas - will have access to the wireless network with the best global coverage and to the nation's premier lineup of innovative wireless devices, including iPhone 3G, an AT&T exclusive. Centennial's customers who choose select smartphones - such as the BlackBerry BoldTM, another AT&T exclusive - and AT&T LaptopConnect cards will also enjoy free access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network.

"Mobility is a vital investment area for AT&T and our company's biggest growth driver," said Ralph de la Vega, president and chief executive officer of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "This transaction enhances network coverage for our consumer and business customers and is expected to create long-term value for AT&T's stockholders."

"This acquisition offers important benefits for wireless customers of both AT&T and Centennial," de la Vega said. "Our existing customers will enjoy a better on-network calling experience in the current Centennial roaming areas. And Centennial customers will have access to a mobile-to-mobile network of nearly 75 million subscribers, AT&T's national and international roaming capabilities, our terrific device offerings and our great portfolio of applications and services."

The Centennial acquisition demonstrates AT&T's commitment to continuously enhance network quality and coverage for its wireless customers. The addition of Centennial's high-quality 850 MHz spectrum will improve service quality for AT&T customers in parts of Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas.

Centennial also provides switched voice and high-capacity data and Internet Protocol solutions for business customers in Puerto Rico. The transaction gives AT&T a network presence in Puerto Rico and will allow the company to better serve its multinational business customers with a presence in this U.S. territory.

"Centennial has a 20-year history of doing what is best for our customers, and this transaction is a natural next step for us," said Michael J. Small, CEO of Centennial. "As a result of this merger, our wireless customers will enjoy greatly expanded network coverage and access to AT&T's wide range of innovative products and services. Our business customers will benefit from AT&T's expertise in delivering networking services and solutions to businesses of all sizes.

"I thank our associates for their dedication and hard work in always rising to the challenges of our rapidly changing industry, and I take pride that our company will become part of a world-class organization like AT&T."

Under terms of the agreement, Centennial stockholders will receive $8.50 per share for a total equity price of $944 million. Including net debt, the total enterprise value is approximately $2.8 billion. AT&T expects the proposed transaction to deliver significant value to its stockholders. The acquisition offers opportunities for synergies in areas including corporate overhead, advertising, customer care and network operations. In the first year after the transaction closes, AT&T expects minimal dilution to EPS and cash flow, driven by upfront integration costs.

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval, the approval of Centennial's stockholders and other customary closing conditions. Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, Centennial's largest stockholder, has agreed to vote in support of this transaction. AT&T is working to obtain approvals by the end of the second quarter of 2009.

Centennial's 1.1 million wireless customers are in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as well as in Kalamazoo, Cass City, Newaygo, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Jackson, Roscommon, Allegan, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Muskegon and Saginaw-Bay City, Mich.; Miami, Kosciusko, Huntington, Kokomo, Muncie, Anderson and Lafayette, Ind.; Lima and Findlay-Tiffin and Williams County, Ohio; Lafayette, Alexandria, Iberville, Bastrop and Lake Charles and Caldwell, West Feliciana, Beauregard and DeSoto parishes, La.; Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas; and Claiborne and Copiah counties, Miss.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list.

PENN TREATY AMERICAN CORPORATION (OTC: PTYA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) "Up 107.69% on Friday"

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Penn Treaty, through its wholly owned direct and indirect subsidiaries, Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company, American Network Insurance Company, American Independent Network Insurance Company of New York, Network Insurance Senior Health Division and Senior Financial Consultants Company, is primarily engaged in the underwriting, marketing and sale of individual and group accident and health insurance products, principally covering long term nursing home and home health care.

PTYA News:

November 7 - Penn Treaty Completes Sale of Agency Subsidiary to LTC Global

Penn Treaty American Corporation (OTC: PTYA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced that on November 5, it sold 100% of the common stock ownership in its subsidiary, United Insurance Group Agency, Inc. of Milford, Michigan ("UIG") to LTC Global, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("LTC Global").

The net purchase price of $14.25 million is comprised of (1) $1 million in cash, (2) $10.25 million as a promissory note, payable upon the earlier of (i) 120 days from November 5, 2008 or (ii) the completion of executed commission assignments, which Penn Treaty believes the majority of which will be completed within 60 to 90 days, and (3) $3 million to be paid in installments as future commissions are paid to UIG by Penn Treaty's subsidiary insurers, which Penn Treaty anticipates will be repaid within approximately two to three years. In addition to the net purchase price, Penn Treaty will retain approximately $3 million in cash and cash equivalents held by UIG at September 30, 2008. Penn Treaty has also received approximately $4.5 million in dividends and tax provisions from UIG in 2008.

At September 30, 2008, UIG had a book value of approximately $5.5 million, which excludes the cash and cash equivalents being retained by Penn Treaty. Penn Treaty will record a gain, net of taxes, of approximately $8.5 million on the transaction. The proceeds of the sale will be retained by Penn Treaty for parent company operations and for surplus infusion to its subsidiary insurers as necessary.

Penn Treaty expects to host an investor conference call within the next several weeks to discuss this transaction and other developments within its strategic alternative process.

WINNING BRANDS CORPORATION (OTC: WNBD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) "Up 50.00% on Friday"

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Winning Brands Corporation manufactures Winning Colours Stain Remover for consumer and commercial use as an eco-responsible alternative to traditional solvents. It is gaining popularity for its remarkable gentleness to skin and delicate surfaces, while still being a powerful and versatile stain remover. Main production takes place at the Grand Rapids, Michigan facility of Surefil LLC. Winning Brands' full product range includes a variety of advanced cleaning solutions, such as its non-toxic SMART Wet Cleaning liquid alternative to Perchloroethylene used in dry cleaning, KIND Laundry Products and CLEAN1 - the first choice in outdoor cleaning. The company's mission is to replace hazardous chemicals in widespread use with safer alternatives. The initial focus is on cleaning products.

WNBD News:

November 7 - ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Families to Receive Winning Brands Cleaning Products

Winning Colours Stain Remover, KIND Laundry Products and CLEAN1 Spray Cleaner Included

Winning Brands Corporation (OTC: WNBD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) (Frankfurt: WMU) that its eco-responsible cleaning solutions will be supplied to families who receive the makeovers of their homes in the popular reality TV program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The cleaning solutions from Winning Brands are being increasingly appreciated by consumers for their gentleness while still delivering cleaning performance that meets or exceeds expectations for national brand products in their categories. The lucky families returning to their renewed houses will now find Winning Brands products waiting for them as the families get a start fresh in their lives.

Winning Brands CEO Eric Lehner comments on the significance of this development for Winning Brands. "Mature, long-term relationships in the community involve shared goals and special projects," says Lehner. "We're pleased to partner with the show's producers and the other contributors to these transformations. The show is a symbol of what creative thinking can do. Winning Brands is known for its creativity, so it's a good fit all around." Winning Brands Snr. VP Lorne Kelly adds, "As I travel across America, it's the new friendships that I most appreciate. It's a great time to be involved in renewal of all kinds that is going on around us. Winning Brands likes being a positive force in that equation."

In the category of easy paint clean-up and stain removal, Winning Colours Stain Remover is gaining fans for its kindness to skin despite its unusual ability to clean-up most paint messes and stains for which solvents where previously the only alternative. Winning Colours Stain Remover is also safe to use on most textiles, making it easier to remove drips, drops and disasters from clothing, upholstery, and carpeting. KIND Laundry Detergent and KIND Fabric Softener are for household washables, but also benefit from advanced knowledge gained in the field of professional wet cleaning, the new professional garment care alternative to traditional dry cleaning. KIND laundry products are a new start for a family's laundry needs that are kind to the environment and kind to clothing. CLEAN1 Spray Cleaner is a new all-purpose and outdoor solution that is increasingly popular amongst those who know about it because of its versatility in the all-purpose category. The products were developed in Canada, where they are more widely available and are now manufactured in the U.S.A. as well as Canada for North American demand.

HIDALGO MINING INTERNATIONAL (OTC: HMIT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) "Up 15.00% on Friday"

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Hidalgo Mining International (OTC: HMIT), an innovative mining company headquartered in Port Washington, NY, strives to increase shareholder value, while implementing aggressive plans to continue targeting near term mining production projects on a global scale. HMIT's management, directors, and advisors hold an abundance of experience and knowledge to implement expansion in this rapidly growing industry.

HMIT News:

November 6 - Hidalgo Mining International Announces an LOI to Joint Venture North Bay Resources Inc.'s Silver Leaf Property

Hidalgo Mining International (OTC: HMIT), an innovative mining company headquartered in Port Washington, N.Y., announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with North Bay Resources Inc. (OTC: NBRI) to enter into a joint venture for the development of North Bay's Silver Leaf Property. The terms of the Agreement will be announced once a final Agreement has been executed.

ABOUT THE SILVER LEAF PROPERTY

The Silver Leaf Property is located 8 kilometers east-northeast of Slocan, BC. The property consists of 10 claim units, which cover approximately 2,378 hectares (5,874 acres). The property includes the past-producing Silver Leaf, Riverside, Slocan Prince, Hampton, Bondholder, Dumac, Westmont, Neepawa, and Mabou mines.

British Columbian government records, known as MINFILE, show that previous mining operations at the Silver Leaf mine have produced an average of 598 grams (19.2 ounces) per ton silver and the Riverside produced an average of 1,534 grams (49 ounces) per ton silver. Past production from the Slocan Prince mine averaged 10,000 grams (321 ounces) per ton silver and the Hampton mine averaged 16,817 grams (540 ounces) per ton silver. As documented in Assessment Report 23054 report, a recently discovered vein has possible assays as high as 657 ounces per ton silver.

The Silver Leaf Property also includes the rights to the surface ore dump from the nearby Arlington mine. According to BC MINFILE 082FNW152 this surface ore represents proven reserves of 43,114 tons at 15.68 ounces per ton silver, or 676,238 ounces of silver.

Mark Daniel Klok, President of HMIT, stated: "As previously announced, we are pleased and excited to begin our long anticipated full production at the beginning of 2009. This joint venture exemplifies our aggressive plan to target near term production projects. Furthermore, it represents our focus on expanding globally by adding a North American property to our rapidly diversifying portfolio."

ABOUT NORTH BAY RESOURCES INC

North Bay Resources Inc. engages in the acquisition, management, and development of precious metal and other mining properties. By merging state-of-the-art technology with traditional acquisition targeting, the Company's mission is to build a portfolio of viable mining prospects throughout the world and developing them through its subsidiaries and partners to their full economic potential.

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