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TuesdayFeb 25, 2014 2:31 pm

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (VSTA) Tackling Expensive Problem of Drug Failure with Human Clinical Trials in a Test Tube™

With diseases such as Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis on the rise, there is a growing need for new and more effective treatments. But as an editorial by the Washington Post on new drug development initiatives by the National Institutes of Health makes clear, the cost of drug development failure is staggering—and widespread. According to the editorial, “taking a drug candidate from early discovery through Food and Drug Administration approval takes a decade and has a 95 percent failure rate.” Plus, with the cost of drug development being known to be able to exceed $1 billion, it is clear…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2014 10:31 am

Speedemissions, Inc. (SPMI) CEO Featured in Exclusive QualityStocks Interview

QualityStocks announced today that an exclusive interview with Speedemissions’ President and CEO Rich Parlontieri has been published online. The interview can be found at: www.qualitystocks.net/interview-spmi.php. Speedemissions is engaged in vehicle emissions testing and safety inspection, a $2.5 billion market in which some 87 million vehicles are tested on an annual basis for emissions quality. Currently, the company operates 43 vehicle emissions testing and safety inspection stations in the United States under the trade names of Speedemissions and Auto Emissions Express; Mr. Sticker; and Just Emissions. Speedemissions is notably one of the largest test-only emissions testing and safety inspection companies in…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2014 10:15 am

Green Innovations (GNIN) Subsidiary’s Sensational Bamboo Product Line to Be Distributed in Lucky Stores

Green Innovations and its wholly owned subsidiary Green Hygienics announced that Lucky Stores, based in California, has authorized full distribution of the company’s Sensational Bamboo Bath Tissue for distribution in the 78 Northern California Lucky Stores locations. Looking to meet the eco-conscious needs of its local communities, Lucky Stores turned to Green Hygienics’ Sensational Bamboo line of products – showing support for green initiatives and environmental sustainability. Different from recycled paper products that are processed with harsh chemicals and contain harmful BPA, bamboo-based paper products are entirely environmentally friendly and sustainable. Among the benefits of bamboo, bamboo groves release 35…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2014 10:10 am

China Logistics Group, Inc. (CHLO) Anticipating Strong Growth in 2014

China Logistics Group, an international freight forwarder and logistics management company, anticipates strong growth in domestic and international end markets for its logistics operations in 2014. Despite weakness in global demand as a result of a prolonged slowdown in European as well as a significant weakness in China’s domestic economy China Logistics Group was busy starting several initiatives to diversify its client base and expand the scope of its services. In addition to the establishment of its South American route in 2012, the company began to strengthen its domestic trucking capabilities through a leasing agreement with a major trucking company…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2014 10:03 am

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Presenting at 26th Annual ROTH Conference

Today before the opening bell, International Stem Cell Corp. announced that it will be making an appearance at the 26th Annual Conference. The conference is taking place Sunday, March 9, 2014 through Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Ritz Carlton, Dana Point, CA. At the conference, Dr. Simon Craw, Executive Vice President of International Stem Cell Corp., will be presenting a corporate overview of the company and its subsidiaries. Dr. Craw’s presentation will be taking place at 3:30 pm PDT on Monday, March 10, 2014 in the room Track 5. Salon 5. As its website notes, the ROTH Conference features…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2014 9:46 am

Victory Energy Corp. (VYEY) Receives $36 Million of Bank and Private-placement Funding

Today before the opening bell, Victory Energy shared a new company milestone: it obtained $36.4 million of bank and private-placement funding via its interest in its Aurora Energy Partners. This funding round represents an amount that is seven times greater than Victory Energy’s current market value of $5 million. Victory Energy obtained $26.4 million of the financing from Texas Capital Bank (Dallas) and an additional $10 million in financing from its relationship with Navitus Energy Group (Austin), Victory Energy’s partner in Aurora Energy Partners. As a premier financier of hundreds of leading independent oil and gas companies, Texas Capital Bank…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2014 9:00 am

NanoLogix, Inc. (NNLX) Sets High Bar for Extended Shelf Life of Petri-Plates

NanoLogix, a biotech company focused primarily on the rapid detection and identification of live bacteria, and determination of their antibiotic resistance and sensitivity, reports that it has established a new world standard for petri plate shelf life and storage conditions. Based on ongoing tests by the world’s largest private research and development corporation, NanoLogix Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) plates packed in patented FlatPack® packaging for 19 months have demonstrated their ability to perform as well as one-week old competitor’s plates. With this achievement, NanoLogix’s petri plate shelf life has reached nearly 10 times the competition’s room temperature shelf life of…

MondayFeb 24, 2014 8:32 pm

Intelligent Living, Inc. (ILIV) Subsidiary Launches Flagship eCommerce Health Website

Intelligent Living subsidiary Health and Beyond Nutra Company LLC has launched its flagship ecommerce website at http://drlarrydirect.com, home of the Health and Beyond brand of formularies and bio-nutritional evaluations. The website also publishes articles and information pertaining to healthy living and education on nutrition and health conditions. "We are very excited to bring this website to the market. It will begin our revenue program for Intelligent Living Inc. in a substantial way. Drlarrydirect.com is a flagship for Intelligent Living Inc. and we look forward to the healthy success that it will create for customers that use our products," Victoria Rudman,…

MondayFeb 24, 2014 5:03 pm

Well Power, Inc. (WPWR) Issues Market Update to Investors

Today at the opening bell, Well Power provided information on the applications and market size of its licensed Micro-Refinery Unit ("MRU") technology. The company’s stock closed the trading session up 24.4% on strong volume of nearly 7.7 million shares. An MRU can process wasted and shut-in gas, including natural gas which is otherwise flared. The operation is made economical by integrating commercially proven technology with a novel single-vessel which combines the creation of synthesis gas (syngas) with the Fisher Tropsch process. There has been a significant increase in the number of flaring permits issued by Texas’ regulatory body for the…

MondayFeb 24, 2014 4:39 pm

Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Activates 25,000 Accounts with Launch of Multiple ePayment Solutions in Niche Market

Global Payout announced earlier today the launch of eGateway payment systems specifically serving a new and growing niche market opportunity for the company. According to the press release, Global Payout has secured 4 contracts to provide payment solutions to direct sales companies, activated 25,000 member accounts, and expects significant international growth potential within the niche. The company also reported details of its newest contract recently signed with Worldwidepays Inc., Ltd., a Malaysian company, and its affiliated group of network marketing companies. "The network marketing industry has a unique set of circumstances and needs that require sophisticated depth and breadth of…

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