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Message: AGORACOM Small Cap TV - May 3rd - Highlights

Good morning to you all. Please find enclosed a summary of the breaking small-cap and micro-cap financial news we highlighted on AGORACOM Small Cap TV this morning. It’s May 3rd, 2011, and we’ve found 8 great press releases to report on at the open. Another great day for small-cap and micro-cap financial news. To watch the show live every morning at 9:30 AM, visit our front page.

Avion Increases Measured & Indicated Resource by 20% to 1.17 Million Ounces of Gold From 979,000 Ounces of Gold

Avion Gold Corp AVR

today announced its updated mineral resource estimation for the Tabakoto Project, including exploration drilling completed predominantly in Q1, 2011. Exploration drilling focused on the Tabakoto NW underground zones and the Djambaye II open pit zone. A summary of the current changes to the Tabakoto Project mineral resources are as follows:

-- Open Pit Measured and Indicated mineral resources increase 85% from 136,000 ounces of gold to 251,700 ounces of gold -- Underground Measured and Indicated mineral resources increase 10% from 842,700 ounces of gold to 928,800 ounces of gold

The current mineral resources estimate update for the Tabakoto project presents updated resources for the Tabakoto NW zones and Djambaye II zone. The mineral resources, for all other zones on the Tabakoto Project, as presented on December 30th, 2010, remain the same. Material changes for this update include the addition of open pit Indicated mineral resources for the Djambaye II zone of 91,300 ounces of gold and additional underground Measured and Indicated mineral resources of 81,200 ounces of gold for the Tabakoto NW zones. The details of the resource breakdown are summarized in the table below.

John Begeman, President and CEO, commented: "The recent exploration drilling at the Tabakoto Project confirms our belief that a significant amount of the Inferred mineral resources can be upgraded to Measured and Indicated mineral resources. As well, the additional open pit mineral resources are especially significant as it provides even more flexibility to our mining operations as we transition to underground mining at Tabakoto and Segala."

About Avion Gold Corporation

Avion is a Canadian-based gold mining company focused in West Africa that holds 80% of the Tabakoto and Segala gold projects in Mali. Gold production commenced at these projects in 2009 with approximately 51,290 ounces produced. 2010 production was 87,630 ounces of gold. Production sustainability will continue to be supported and enhanced by an aggressive 2011 drill program over an approximately 600 km2 exploration package that both surrounds and is near to the Company's existing mine infrastructure.

Last: 1.52Range: 2.08-0.42Market Cap: 592 million

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Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. Reports a Significant Resource Increase at Jerritt Canyon, Nevada

Yukon Nevada Gold Corp YNG

pleased to announce a new and increased mineral resource estimate for its wholly-owned Jerritt Canyon operating gold mine in Elko County, Nevada, USA. Jerritt Canyon is operated by Queenstake Resources USA Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. ("YNG" or the "Company").

Jerritt Canyon's measured and indicated mineral resource has increased by 578,000 ounces of gold, representing a 30% increase over 2007 levels. The updated mineral resource estimate incorporates a new 3-D geological model which includes additional drill hole results from January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2011.

The new mineral resource now comprises a measured resource of 1.08 million ounces, an indicated resource of 1.46 million ounces, and an inferred resource of 0.89 million ounces. This new model significantly increases the potential of the property and gives the Jerritt Canyon Geology team additional areas to explore and develop. The updated mineral resources completed to date include the primary work areas: Smith, SSX-Steer, Saval, West Mahala and Starvation Canyon.

Robert Baldock, CEO states, "This exciting new update using advanced modeling techniques clearly demonstrates that strong organic resource growth at Jerritt Canyon is achievable. This positive development confirms that the mines at Jerritt Canyon can deliver resource growth and extended mine life. This growth will continue with an expanded exploration and definition drilling program. Furthermore, the potential to mine past producing and new open pits on the property is clear. In light of the new modeling techniques and increased gold price, re-evaluation of the open pit potential is compelling, and these areas will be targeted in the upcoming drilling program."

Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. is a North American gold producer in the business of discovering, developing, and operating gold deposits. The Company holds a diverse portfolio of gold, silver, zinc and copper properties in the Yukon Territory and British Columbia in Canada and in Nevada in the United States. The Company's focus has been on the acquisition and development of late stage development and operating properties with gold as the primary target. Continued growth will occur by increasing or initiating production from the Company's existing properties.

Last: 0.53Range: 0.95-0.19Market CapL 370 million

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Calico designs Phase I core drilling program based on historic core drilling at Grassy Mountain - includes 67.67 meters of 9.78 g/t Au and 38.89 meters of 12.44 g/t.

Calico Resources Corporation CKB

Calico Resources Corp. (TSX-V: CKB) (the "Company" or "Calico") is pleased to announce results from a historic 11 hole core drilling program at Grassy Mountain completed in 1993 by Newmont Mining. This core drilling confirmed the presence of a high-grade feeder zone consisting of gold-bearing quartz-adularia vein swarms localized within a halo of lower-grade gold mineralization.

Highlights:

GMC-00967.67 meters of 9.78 g/t Au and

GMC-011-38.89 meters of 12.44 g/t.

About the company

Calico assesses quality properties through exploration, metallurgical testing and environmental evaluations that lie in politically stable, mining-friendly regions of North America including Mexico.

Last:0.43Range: 0.60-0.175Market Cap: 8.1 million

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Attunity Reports First Quarter 2011 Results

Attunity Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: ATTUF.OB), a leading provider of real-time data integration and event capture software, reported today its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2011 ended March 31, 2011.

First Quarter 2011 Highlights:

License revenues of $1.6 million in Q1 2011, an increase of 28% compared to $1.25 million in Q4 2010, and an increase of 12% compared to $1.4 million in Q1 2010.

Total revenues of $3.0 million in Q1 2011, an increase of 15% compared to $2.6 million in Q4 2010 and an increase of 7% compared to $2.8 million in Q1 2010.

A Non-GAAP operating income of $513,000 compared to $505,000 in Q1 2010.

GAAP operating income of $340,000 compared to $164,000 in Q1 2010.

Non GAAP net income of $408,000 compared to $463,000 in Q1 2010.

GAAP net income of $179,000 compared to a net loss of $229,000 in Q1 2010.

Continue to repay and reduce debts to $2.6 million as of March 31, 2011 from $2.9 million as of December 31, 2010.

Cash balance of $2.4 million as of March 31, 2011 compared to $0.9 million as of December 31, 2010.

Shareholders' equity increased from approximately $0.7 million as of December 31, 2010 to approximately $2.0 million as of March 31, 2011.

About Attunity

Attunity is a leading provider of real-time data integration and event capture software. Using Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy dramatic business benefits by enabling real time access to information where and when needed, across the maze of heterogeneous systems making up today's IT environment.

Last Trade: 0.6652Week: 0.89 – 0.25Market Cap: 21. 3Million

IEC Announces Strong Second Quarter for Fiscal 2011

IEC Electronics Corp. (NYSE Amex: IEC) announced its results for the fiscal second quarter ending April 1, 2011.

For the quarter ended April 1, 2011 the Company reported revenue of $35,085,000, operating income of $3,323,000 (9.5% of sales) and net income of $1,747,000 or $0.17 per share. This compares to revenue of $25,232,000, operating income of $1,983,000 (7.9% of sales) and net income of $1,036,000 or $0.11 per share for the quarter ended March 26, 2010.

IEC had revenue of $63,729,000, operating income of $5,286,000 and net income of $2,796,000 or $0.28 per share for the first six months of 2011. This compares to revenue of $43,292,000, operating income of $3,296,000 and net income of $1,790,000 or $0.19 per share for the first six months of fiscal 2010. EBITDA for the six month period ended April 1, 2011 totaled $6,442,000 or $0.65 per share, compared to $3,520,000 or $0.37 per share for the same period last year.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $4,005,000 or $0.40 per share, compared to $2,131,000 or $0.22 per share for the same quarter last year.

About IEC Electronics

IEC Electronics Corporation is a premier provider of electronic manufacturing services ("EMS") to advanced technology companies primarily in the military and aerospace, medical, industrial and communications sectors. The Company specializes in the custom manufacture of high reliability, complex circuit cards, system level assemblies, a wide array of custom cable and wire harness assemblies, and precision sheet metal products.

Last Trade: 8.8852 Week: 9.88 – 4.25Market Cap: 84.51 Million

Metropolitan Health Networks Earns $0.20 Per Share in 2011 First Quarter -- Company Increases Share Repurchase Program to 25 Million Shares of Common Stock

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: MDF), a leading provider of health care services in Florida, today announced the financial results for their first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Highlights for the quarter include the following:

-- Net income of $8 million or $0.20 per basic share, compared to $7.1 million or $0.18 per basic share for the same quarter last year;

-- revenue of $94.7 million, compared to $93 million in the first quarter of 2010;

Operating income was $12.8 million in the 2011 first quarter compared to $11.2 million for the same period in 2010. Net income for the 2011 first quarter was $8.0 million or $0.20 per basic share and $0.19 diluted, as compared to $7.1 million or $0.18 per basic share and $0.17 diluted for the same quarter last year.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at March 31, 2011 totaled $48.3 million compared to $49.5 million at December 31, 2010. The Company had a working capital surplus of $62.2 million as of March 31, 2011, compared to a surplus of $54.2 million as of December 31, 2010. Stockholders' equity increased $9.0 million from $67.8 million at December 31, 2010 to $76.8 million at March 31, 2011.

About Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.:

Metropolitan is a growing health care organization that provides comprehensive health care services for Medicare Advantage members and other patients in Florida. To learn more about Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. please visit its website at www.metcare.com.

Last Trade: 4.0952 Week: 5.31 – 3.00Market Cap: 166.67 Million

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BioScrip Reports 2011 First Quarter Financial Results

BioScrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOS) today announced 2011 first quarter financial results. First quarter revenue for the period ended March 31, 2011, was $439.3 million with net income of $2.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $16.6 million.

First Quarter Highlights

-- Revenue was $439.3 million, an increase of $104.2 million or 31.1% compared to prior year;

-- Gross profit was $77.3 million or 17.6% of sales, compared to $38.9 million or 11.6% of sales in the prior year;

-- Adjusted EBITDA generated by the segments before allocation of corporate expenses was $25.1 million, compared to $10.8 million last year;

-- Adjusted EBITDA was $16.6 million, compared to $2.7 million in the prior year;

-- Net income was $2.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to prior year net loss of $7.2 million, or $0.18 per share;

-- Reduced debt by $28.8 million in the first quarter and in compliance with all debt covenants;

-- Cash provided by operating activities was $31.7 million.

About BioScrip, Inc.

BioScrip, Inc. (www.bioscrip.com) (NASDAQ: BIOS) is a national provider of pharmacy and home health services that partners with patients, physicians, hospitals, healthcare payors and pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide clinical management solutions and delivery of cost-effective access to prescription medications and home health services. Our services are designed to improve clinical outcomes to patients with chronic and acute healthcare conditions while controlling overall healthcare costs.

Last Trade: 4.5252 Week: 8.96 – 4.00Market Cap: 244.71 Million

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AgriSolar Solutions Continues to Grow Backlog With US$6MM Order -- On Track to Exceed 2010 Results

AgriSolar Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AGSO), a manufacturer of patented, pesticide-free, solar powered insect elimination systems for use on farms, orchards and vineyards, today announced it has added additional order backlog through the recent award of new orders totaling US$6 million from thirteen provinces within the People's Republic of China. These new orders come on the heels of a recent US$13 million order from one of its largest distributors, Sichuan Gifore Agricultural.

AgriSolar Solutions estimates that the cost to use the cheapest insecticide available in the marketplace is approximately US$9 per acre per month, and that the cost of herbal or organic insecticides is US$60 per acre per month. In comparison, the Company estimates the cost to use its solar insect killer is substantially lower, approximately US$1 per acre per year. As a result, in addition to being environmentally friendly, users can enjoy significant cost advantages by using the Company's solutions instead of traditional insecticides.

About AgriSolar Solutions, Inc. AgriSolar Solutions, Inc., a fully reporting company that trades on the U.S. OTCBB under the symbol AGSO, and is engaged in the development, production and sale of patented, pesticide-free, solar powered insect elimination systems for use on farms, orchards and vineyards. AgriSolar's goal is to dramatically enhance the quality of food products by providing alternatives to the use of chemicals in the global food chain while at the same time significantly improving the economics of commercial agriculture.

Last Trade: 0.3352 Week: 0.81 – 0.26Market Cap: 19.65 Million

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