FridayMar 13, 2009 10:49 am

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO.OB) Teams with Cytograft to Develop a Method to Cultivate Living Human Grafts

Biotechnology company International Stem Cell Corp. (OTCBB: ISCO) is recognized as the first company to successfully create a human “parthenogenetic” stem cell from unfertilized human eggs. The company today announced it is working in collaboration with tissue engineers at Cytograft Tissue Engineering to make headway in human vascular grafts. Scientists at International Stem Cells’ subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, will work with Cytrograft to develop and produce a customized cell culture to cultivate living human grafts, which is anticipated to be an advancement over previously used materials. Todd McAllister Ph.D., CEO of Cytograft, "The team at Lifeline Cell Technologies is uniquely…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 10:08 am

Keep AmeriWest Energy Corporation (AWEC.OB) on Radar!

AmeriWest Energy Corp. (OTCBB: AWEC) was recently given a speculative strong buy rating from the research firm Bridge IR Group in their most recent research report. Contained in the report is an informed analysis that also projects a 12-month target price of $1.75. That value is a 1750% return to investors at today’s market price of around $0.10. Ameriwest is a growing, revenue-positive energy company producing underdeveloped oil resources in the prolific Rocky Mountain region of the United States. The company operates by utilizing their strategic combination of low-risk tertiary recovery projects and extensively mapped exploration plays that show significant…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 10:03 am

Small Cap Voice Featured Company: EGPI Firecreek Inc. (EFIR.OB)

EGPI Firecreek, Inc. is an oil and gas production company focusing on the recovery and development of oil and natural gas. The company’s strategy is based on rehabilitation and production enhancement techniques, utilizing modern management and technology applications in upgrading certain proven reserves. Firecreek, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EFIR, is the oil and gas operating arm of the company. EFIR is responsible for overall management, financial resources and the administration of securities and exchange functions while Firecreek handles all operational duties including negotiations, drilling, rehabilitation and related projects. The company has previously developed oil and gas projects, successfully increasing production…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 9:49 am

Small Cap Voice Featured Company: Sector 10 Inc. (SECT.OB)

Sector 10 Inc. is focused on becoming the world’s leading provider of mobile and stationary emergency life response equipment. The company dedicates its efforts to restructuring a fragmented industry with its globally patented Mobile and Stationary Response Unit (”MRU” and “SRU”) product lines and saving lives. Sector 10 is currently moving out of the development stage into production and is anticipating increased revenue growth. While expanding its client base, Sector 10 strives to remain rooted in its core competencies and operating principles. The company’s strategy is to continue to invest in management and business development, increase efficiency, manage risk and…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 8:27 am

Inflation Slows But Still Poses Long-Term Threat

To the surprise of most consumers, the rate of inflation rose by a miniscule 0.1% in 2008, the smallest calendar-year increase in the consumer price index since 1954 and a marked decline from the 2007 inflation rate of 4.1%. The near-zero rate was a rapid reversal just a few months after inflation reached 17-year highs. Although most Americans will welcome lower prices on a variety of items after a turbulent 2008, the steep price drops also raised concerns for the already flagging economy. The continuing saga of consumer prices is not as simple as the year-end statistical reading suggests. It…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 8:23 am

Action Products International, Inc. (APII) Debuts Free Online Toy Store Program

Action Products International, Inc. announced that it has launched a new turnkey online toy web store and drop ship program to increase brand reach and sales of its award winning brands. Action Toys Inc., subsidiary of Action Products, has partnered with JRM-Hosting, a web building and hosting company, to create an easy way to take any toy store into the virtual world. The subsidiary is also providing a unique drop-ship program that will enable any retailer to sell Action Toys' branded craft, educational and socially friendly toys nationally. Ken Ninomiya, VP Business Development, commented, "This turn-key web store program provides…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 8:15 am

China Opportunity Acquisition Corp. (CHNQ.OB) to Merge with Parent of Chinese Specialty Steel Company

China Opportunity Acquisition Corp. announced today that its shareholders have approved the merger with and into privately held Golden Green Enterprises Limited (“Golden Green”), a British Virgin Islands company. Golden Green, through its operating company, Henan Green Complex Materials Co., Ltd (“Ge Rui”), manufacturers high precision cold-rolled specialty steel products in China. The vote to approve the merger took place today at China Opportunity’s special shareholder meeting. “We are very pleased that our stockholders approved the merger with Golden Green,” stated Harry Edelson, CEO and Chairman of the Board of China Opportunity. “This transaction will provide Golden Green with a…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 7:29 am

Universal Detection Technology (UNDT.OB) Receives Major Purchases Order for Bioterrorism Equipment

Universal Detection Technology is a California company that develops early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats. The young company took a major step towards leaving their mark on the marketplace when they reported that it has received a purchase order for its five-agent bioterrorism detection equipment from the Miami-Dade Police Department. This unique equipment is capable of spot detection of anthrax, ricin toxin, botulinum toxin, plague, and SEBs. The purchase order also includes kits that mimic a "suspicious powder" scenario, thus preparing the first responders for a real world event. While the equipment itself…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 7:23 am

Axial Vector Energy (AXVC.PK) Joint Venture Based On World Class Technology

Petro-AVEC, the new joint venture formed recently between Axial Vector Energy Corp. (AXVC.PK) and Petrosonics LLC, is focused primarily on one thing, the global marketing of Petrosonic’s proprietary technology for removing sulfur, while continuing development of their proprietary technology for the treatment of sour crude. The heart of the venture is the company’s sonic process for removing sulfur, and the worldwide patents that support it. Sonic energy (20-40 Khz) creates rapid pressure and temperature changes, resulting in the shearing open of the fuel molecule, and allowing the oxidation of contaminants. Specifically, oxidation converts thiophenes, and other heavy organic sulfur compounds,…

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FridayMar 13, 2009 7:08 am

GT Legend Automotive Holdings Inc. (GTLA.PK) is “One to Watch”

GT Legend Automotive Holdings Inc. is focused on developing and marketing innovative products for the automotive aftermarket. This year, the company plans to launch its patent-pending "Green Energy" conversion kit for cars and trucks, turning ordinary vehicles into electric hybrids. By retrofitting existing vehicles with the conversion kit, motorists can substantially improve gas mileage, reduce emissions and boost horsepower. In addition to converting gasoline-powered vehicles, GT Legend also offers body kits for retrofitting Ford Mustang classic cars and high-end, aftermarket wheels. The company’s body kits and wheels are designed to enhance the looks of a vehicle while adding value and…

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