June 2008 - Page 18 of 49

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 10:39 am

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. (IMUC.OB) Announces Research Agreement with George Mason University

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics has signed a research agreement with George Mason University for the development of a blood test designed to detect small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer using ImmunoCellular’s monoclonal antibody technology. According to the agreement, the blood-based test would be designed to look for certain markers, potentially allowing for early detection of cancers as well as assisting in the selection of patients most likely to respond to the company’s monoclonal antibody therapy, ICT-109. ImmunoCellular is a development stage biotechnology company that is developing immune-based therapies for the treatment of brain and other cancers. The company’s lead product, a…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 10:32 am

Belden, Inc. (BDC) Announces Intent to Acquire Trapeze Networks

Belden, Inc. (BDC), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, designs, manufactures and markets high-speed electronic cables, connectivity products and related items for the specialty electronics and data networking markets. In the data networking area, products from the company include structured cabling systems comprised of metallic and fiber optic cable, connectivity components, and cable management solutions, to name a few. In the specialty electronics area, specifically video, sound and security, the company provides products for digital TV production, and specialized cable for video surveillance systems, airport baggage screen, building access control, public address systems, and fire alarm systems. Earlier in the month,…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 10:31 am

Heartland Oil and Gas Corp (HTOG.OB) Pursues Institutional/Private Equity Financing

Heartland Oil and Gas Corp (HTOG.OB) engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of coalbed methane in Kansas and Texas. The company owns and operates oil and gas leases in these states on nearly 650,000 acres of property. As of December 31, 2007, Heartland Oil and Gas had proved developed net reserves of 2,410,484 thousand cubic feet of gas, and 3,002 thousand barrels of crude oil. The management of Heartland Oil and Gas recently initiated contact with institutional investors and private equity funds that specialize in oil and gas exploration and production. These discussions have focused on the development…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 10:29 am

Alderox, Inc. (AROX.OB) is Getting A Lot of Attention

Alderox, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of environmentally-safe release agents and lubricants for the mining industry. This week brought the announcement that the company has finalized an agreement with 3M Canada, granting 3M exclusive rights to Alderox's products for use in the Canadian mining sector. Gordon Davies, president of Alderox, stated, "The supply agreement with 3M Canada is a significant and very positive event for Alderox, Inc. Not only will the relationship with 3M Canada speed up the development of the Canadian mining and oil sands markets, the fact that 3M Canada has put their name and resources behind our…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 10:26 am

Colorado Goldfields Inc. (CGFI.OB) is Stepping Up Exploration Efforts

Colorado Goldfields Inc. is an exploration and mining development company based out of Denver, Colorado. The company's efforts are primarily focused on the development of three historically-producing gold properties in Colorado's famous Silverton mining district. The Gold King, Mayflower, and Mogul mines of San Juan County are Colorado Goldfield's tickets to becoming a major player in the American gold mining industry. The company recently expanded its capabilities with the purchase of a new drilling rig, the Longyear 34, which will enable the company to carry out its exploration efforts with greater efficiency. President Todd Hennis noted, "The purchase of the…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 10:08 am

Workstream, Inc. (WSTM) is “One to Watch”

Workstream, Inc. offers businesses on-demand compensation, performance and talent management solutions and services that help manage their employees’ entire lifecycles from recruitment to retirement. The Company’s TalentCenter, known as the first “Talent Management 2.0” offering, is a powerful suite of applications that provides a unified view of all Workstream products and services including Recruitment, Performance, Compensation, Development and Transition. The TalentCenter has built-in support for 10 languages and a number of currencies, making it an effective program throughout the world. The software runs through a Web 2.0 user interface and provides advanced analytics and dashboards while offering new functionality and enhanced…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 8:37 am

Neah Power Systems Inc. (NPWS.OB) Teams with Sanmina-SCI Corp. (SANM) to Penetrate Military Market

Neah Power Systems Inc. (OTCBB: NPWS) develops fuel cells for military, industrial and consumer portable electronic devices such as PCs, military radios and more. According to Frost and Sullivan, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market is a multi-billion dollar market. To stand out against competition, Neah Power uses its patented, silicon-based, lightweight design without compromising power densities. The company today announced it has selected Sanmina-SCI Corp. (Nasdaq: SANM) for its engineering development and manufacturing support in commercializing its silicon-based fuel cell systems. Sanmina-SCI provides solutions for the fastest-growing segments of the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market. In the press…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 8:34 am

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals (AVNR) Receives European Patent Approval for Extended Commercial Exclusivity for Zenair

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals (AVNR) acquires, develops and commercializes therapeutic products for the treatment of chronic diseases of the central nervous system, as well as inflammatory and infectious diseases. The company today announced the European patent office has granted the company a new patent, which extends the exclusivity period for its lead product candidate, Zenvia - used in the treatment of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) - through 2023. The new European patent fits well into the company’s objectives, encompassing the company's current clinical development programs in PBA and diabetic peripheral neuropathic (DPN) pain, as well as other neurologic conditions. PBA is a disinhibition…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 8:31 am

Stratos Renewable Corp. (SRNW.OB) Comments on Sugarcane Ethanol Production

Due to the rising interest in alternative fuels, results from studies focused on the effects of corn ethanol have recently been published in Science magazine and other sources. The majority of the reports indicate that the greenhouse benefits of using corn-based ethanol as an alternative source of fuel have been overstated. Stratos Renewable Corporation (SRNW.OB) officials publicly stated that their sugarcane-based ethanol is not the same as the corn-based version. “I think some of the ethanol studies are a little misleading, as there are many concrete benefits of substituting ethanol for oil that are often not considered and frequently the…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 7:26 am

MedeFile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) Launches National Televised Ad Campaign

Today, Medefile International, Inc announced that it has launched a nationally televised advertising campaign to generate consumer awareness of its product. A 30-second commercial campaign will air on national cable news channels, including CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg and FOX News, over the next four weeks. "This televised ad campaign is designed to help educate consumers nationwide on the many benefits, convenience and peace of mind afforded by the MedeFile system," stated Milton Hauser, founder, chairman and CEO of MedeFile. "The recent violent storms, tornados and mass flooding that have destroyed homes and businesses throughout the Midwest are a yet another…

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