August 2013 - Page 7 of 18

WednesdayAug 21, 2013 9:03 am

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Expands Focus on Parkinson’s Disease via Clinical Research Agreement

International Stem Cell Corp., a California-based biotechnology company developing novel stem cell-based therapies, announced this morning that it has entered into a master clinical research agreement with Duke University to conduct clinical trials research in Parkinson's disease using ISCO's innovative neural stem cell product. Mark Stacy, M.D., Vice Dean for Clinical Research, Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine and an internationally recognized leader in the field of Movement Disorders, including Parkinson's disease, will be the study's primary investigator. The research will be coordinated by the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), the world's largest academic clinical research organization, which is…

WednesdayAug 21, 2013 8:59 am

Progaming Platforms Corp. (PPTF) Provides a Corporate Update

Progaming Platforms CEO Erez Zino today published the following letter to shareholders. Dear Shareholders, As CEO of Progaming Platforms Corp. I am excited to inform all of our shareholders at our recent development reported in our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 19, 2013. We announced the signing of an agreement with BreedIT Ltd., an Israeli company ("BreedIT"), pursuant to which we will acquire an equity interest in BreedIT of 66.67% in consideration for providing certain thresh-hold financing for BreedIT. BreedIT recently entered into a binding MOU with the Institute of Plant Science and Genetics of one of the leading…

TuesdayAug 20, 2013 4:46 pm

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Applying Stem Cell Therapies to 3 Untreatable Diseases

International Stem Cell is a California-based biotech company developing novel stem cell-based therapies for the treatment of diseases of the brain, liver, and the eye. ISCO’s main focus is on three therapeutic areas where it has recognized significant clinical need for a cell-based approach to treatment. Parkinson’s disease – Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States. ISCO believes that the origin of the disease and the relative localization in the brain make Parkinson’s an attractive target for stem cell therapy. ISCO Solution: ISCO scientists are focused on deriving neuronal cells and have developed a…

TuesdayAug 20, 2013 4:30 pm

Tara Minerals Corp. (TARM) Readies Surface Gold Mining at Ponderosa Project in Idaho

Tara Minerals, which has 100% interest in some 25.4k acres of prime mineralized territory (multiple gold and silver, as well as iron, lead, and zinc structures) at their Don Roman project down in the established La Reforma Mining District of Sinaloa State, Mexico, reported some great news today out of their state-side operations at the Ponderosa project (consisting of roughly 6.72k acres of patented and unpatented claims), as the Idaho Department of Lands okayed the company's gold reclamation plan for mining surface ore from the site's rich Black Diamond Vein. The optioned claims contained within this project have previously mined…

TuesdayAug 20, 2013 4:25 pm

Calpian, Inc. (CLPI) Makes Mobile Transaction Processing Easy

Calpian subsidiary Calpian Commerce is actually a set of companies that have joined forces and technologies to provide transaction services for U.S. businesses. The technology part of the equation is critical, since the transaction technology landscape is constantly changing. In particular, an increasing number of merchants want the ability to perform mobile processing, allowing customers to purchase goods and services away from any store or even Internet access. For example, in a recreational environment, away from any store or computer, a vendor may want to sell services or rental items to visitors, people that have nothing but a credit card.…

TuesdayAug 20, 2013 3:01 pm

Dragon Capital Group Corp. (DRGV) Opens the Door to China

It’s no news that China’s explosive entry onto the world economic stage has been historic. Since serious economic reforms began in China back in the late 1970s, gradually introducing and supporting market-oriented policies and private ownership, China has become the fastest growing major economy in the world. The mix of even marginal capitalism with over 1.3 billion people was unprecedented, and soon caused economic waves around the world as the business potential represented by this revolution began to be recognized. Today China is already the world’s second biggest economy, and stands to surpass the U.S. in a number of measures.…

TuesdayAug 20, 2013 12:53 pm

Pitooey! Inc. (PTOO) Uses the Internet to Help Businesses and Their Customer Bases

Pitooey! is an Internet marketing company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its unique digital offerings assist companies in establishing and maintaining an online presence. The company’s host of services covers everything from consulting to mobile apps to marketing services. Pitooey!’s line of work is becoming more and more important as businesses are increasingly turning to the Internet to communicate with their clientele. In the past, the Internet was used mostly by individuals looking for information or as a way to communicate with others. Today, businesses have found a way to harness the power of the web to reach customers locally and…

TuesdayAug 20, 2013 11:25 am

Mercedes-Benz Orders More of Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) Hydrogen GenDrive Fuel Cells

Plug Power is a leader in providing reliable clean energy solutions. The company's GenDrive fuel cell is a superior alternative to lead-acid batteries for lift trucks in the $20 billion worldwide material handling market. Its superior product led directly to long-standing relationships with major firms around the globe, including Walmart, Sysco, Procter & Gamble, and Mercedes-Benz. The company announced today that Mercedes-Benz ordered an additional 123 hydrogen-based GenDrive fuel cell units to power new forklift trucks for its material handling fleet at a logistics hub being constructed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mercedes had already purchased 72 of the GenDrive fuel cells…

TuesdayAug 20, 2013 9:19 am

Wild Craze, Inc. (WILD) Unveils New Office Location in Canada

Innovative consumer brands company Wild Craze announced yesterday the anticipated debut of a new sales and distribution center located in Oakville, Ontario. Focused on strategic acquisitions, the company plans to expand its existing business in Canada. Wild Craze currently sells EcoAquariums throughout Canada in two regional chains as well as 15 independent stores. Focused on identifying products that have an early sign of success, the company will be introducing the E-Bird RC and RC Rattlesnake. Both radio controlled interactive toys are set to become available before the holidays. “We are excited about the opportunity to grow our current business in…

TuesdayAug 20, 2013 8:48 am

QualityStocks Features OxySure Systems, Inc. (OXYS) CEO in Exclusive Interview

Today before the opening bell, QualityStocks announced that a new audio interview with OxySure Systems, Inc. is available. The interview can be heard at http://dtg.fm/OXYS-Interview-08-20. OXYS is a medical technology company that has pioneered a solution to produce medically pure oxygen from inert powders. The company's flagship product, the OxySure Model 615, is both safe and easy-to-use for the layperson. Like an AED or fire extinguisher, Model 615 can be placed just about anywhere a medical emergency might occur to help improve medical outcomes and save lives by providing potentially life-saving oxygen in a medical emergency before the arrival of…

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