November 2008 - Page 24 of 76

FridayNov 07, 2008 12:43 pm

8 Reasons To Own Gold

Gold is respected throughout the world for its value and rich history, which has been interwoven into cultures for thousands of years. Coins containing gold appeared around 800 B.C., and the first pure gold coins were struck during the rein of King Croesus of Lydia about 300 years later. Throughout the centuries, people have continued to hold gold for various reasons. Below are eight reasons to own gold today. 1. A History of Holding Its Value Unlike paper currency, coins or other assets, gold has maintained its value throughout the ages. People see gold as a way to pass on…

FridayNov 07, 2008 12:40 pm

China Growth Development Inc. (CGDI.OB) is “One to Watch”

China Growth Development Inc. (CGDI) is known as the largest investor, owner and manager of commercial real estate in the capital city of Taiyuan, located in the Shanxi province of southern China. The company currently owns and manages 5,000 commercial units within its six well positioned shopping centers, which together service an urban population of 3.4 million people. China Growth Development is focused on providing high-quality leasing opportunities for both retail and wholesale clients in convenient, modern shopping centers. The company aims to anticipate and satisfy the evolving needs of their retail and wholesale clients. Through this successful strategy, they…

FridayNov 07, 2008 11:31 am

Extreme Networks (EXTR) Wins Coveted ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Extreme Networks, Inc., provider of converged Ethernet networks, announced today that it has achieved the highly respected ISO 9001:2000 certification, in recognition of the company’s dedication to quality standards in the design and delivery of hardware and software solutions. The certification represents a successful culmination of a year-long effort by the company preparing for the independent ISO audit by TÜV SÜD America, a globally recognized testing, inspection, and certification organization. Hermann Ries, Lead Auditor from TÜV SÜD America, detailed the reason for the approval recommendation. “Extreme Networks has demonstrated itself as an organization where the application of ISO 9001, throughout…

FridayNov 07, 2008 11:29 am

EpiCept Corporation (EPCT) Provides Third Quarter Results

EpiCept Corporation, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on cancer and pain treatment, has announced third quarter and year-to-date operating and financial results. Figures show a significant reduction in stated loss as the company continues its push to move products into the marketplace. EpiCept showed a 19% improvement in third quarter figures, posting a net loss of $6.2 million compared to a net loss of $7.7 million for the same quarter last year. For the nine months ending September 30, the company posted a loss of $20.0 million, compared to $22.4 million for the same period last year, a 10% improvement.…

FridayNov 07, 2008 10:38 am

Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) Expands ACTICOAT™ Line of Wound Dressings with Introduction of ACTICOAT™ Flex

Most people that have scraped their fingers, hands, or face know from experience how difficult and discomforting it can be to keep these bendable and creased areas covered with a bandage. Smith & Nephew PLC, a top medical equipment and appliance supplier, said today it is introducing a new product to address this problem, ACTICOAT™ Flex. The product will launch in Canada and should enter the US and European markets by early 2009. ACTICOAT™ Flex is a flexible wound dressing designed to help doctors prevent infection, especially in patients having wounds on their hands and faces, areas of the body…

FridayNov 07, 2008 9:42 am

The Short Report on (SSGI) Seton Securities Group, Inc.

Seton Securities Group has been shorting small-cap companies such as OpenCell BioMed, Inc. (OCBM.OB) and Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. (TSHL.PK). Today we attempted to speak directly to Seton Securities' President regarding this issue, but he declined to provide any details of the SEC ongoing investigation of the shorting of stocks and wouldn't comment on the possibility of the SEC requesting records or other information from his company or others that are continuing to short stocks. He even declined to give his full name. However, he did say they have not heard from federal investigators and have "no comment" regarding the shorting…

FridayNov 07, 2008 9:25 am

EV Rental Cars (EVTP.OB) Continues to Grow Steadily with Strong Management Team

Since December 1998, EV Rentals Cars (EVTP.OB) has continued to expand to meet the growing green trend. EV Rental is the only rental company in the United States that offers a fleet containing only environmentally-friendly hybrid-electric vehicles. Currently, the company has rental facilities at 8 major airports including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. The company is on a mission to provide the most advanced green vehicles to the public and to raise the public’s awareness of the benefits of driving clean-fuel cars to increase the demand for these environmentally-conscious vehicles. EV Rental is led by…

FridayNov 07, 2008 8:15 am

Pinnacle Energy Corp. (PENC.OB) Finds History to Be Financially Rewarding

In many respects, being a small fish in a big pond can have benefits when market conditions are difficult. This often used analogy suggests a certain amount of flexibility and latitude as larger concerns work to manage more problematic issues associated with smaller margins on a larger scale. This doesn’t diminish the issues associated with maintaining a smaller business in these types of conditions, but it does let a company assess and position a little more easily when margins are less than ideal. It is a difficult balance to find (free cash/opportunity/production) but if found, there may be a nice…

FridayNov 07, 2008 7:00 am

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Releases Unaudited Interim October 2008 Revenue Results, Revealing 65.9% Monthly Growth and Positive Cash Flow

Today, MyECheck announced that its revenue increased 65.9% from September 2008 to October 2008. Specifically, September revenues totaled $59,837.51, while October revenues reached $99,310.18. According to the press release, the Company processed more than 394,000 transactions totaling over $17.87 million dollars for the period of October 2008. This is a significant increase from September as there were 236,253 transactions totaling $12.10 million dollars during the earlier month. Another major accomplishment was the achievement of positive cash flow for the month of October. The company stated its scalability of operations and software allows them to grow substantially while maintaining low overhead…

FridayNov 07, 2008 6:23 am

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. (PFMH.OB) Board of Directors Help Lead the Way

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. is a company that develops and markets performance evaluation and rehabilitation products that monitor and guide exercise and give real-time motivational feedback. Based in New Jersey, the young company is led by a group of Board of Directors that are second to none. Amongst the leaders on the Performance Board of Directors is Dr. Gary N. Goldstein. Dr. Goldstein serves in numerous roles in the medical and academic community. Currently Dr. Goldstein is an attending physician at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, Virtua Health Care System, Kennedy Memorial Health Care System, Surgical Center of South Jersey, Summit…

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