WednesdayJul 17, 2013 1:21 pm

Raptor Resources Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) Sees Solid Barite Market

Although the historic world market for gold, silver, and many other minerals has at times been weak, and almost always volatile, the market for barite continues to hold up well. Barite is playing a key role for Raptor Resources. Through the company’s subsidiary, Mabwe Minerals, Raptor is rapidly developing what has been described by outside consultants as a world-class barite deposit, based on the verified volume and quality of deposits. The rich deposit is at the company’s Dodge Mine project in Zimbabwe, southern Africa, and fast-track mining operations are already under way at the site. Based on recent ASCON validation…

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WednesdayJul 17, 2013 12:18 pm

GlobalWise Investments, Inc. (GWIV) Secures Solid Industry Foothold with Strategic Blend of Leadership, Technology

GlobalWise Investments develops and markets enterprise management (ECM) software via wholly owned subsidiary Intellinetics, Inc. The company’s proprietary software delivers cloud-based solutions to better and more cost-effectively manage paper and digital content. Intellinetics has established a cocktail of management, technology, and business strategy necessary to capture fair market share within the $149 billion business software and services industry, further enhanced by growth in the EMC and cloud-computing markets, which are expected to top $5.7 billion by 2014, and grow by 26 percent between 2010 and 2013, respectively. Between company CEO William “BJ” Santiago, co-founder and EVP Matthew Chretien, and VP…

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WednesdayJul 17, 2013 10:40 am

Rafarma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RAFA) Introduces Operational Subsidiary’s Board of Directors

Rafarma Pharmaceuticals, producer of generic antibiotics and specialty pharmaceuticals in addition to its own line of proprietary products, today issued a press release announcing its operational subsidiary’s Board of Directors. Comprised of industry veterans, the well-qualified team is presented below: Nadezhda Brusnitsina, Chairman of the Board – Former director of the MBA program for the Russian Academy of National Economy and State Service, under the President of the Russian Federation, where she was also a Professor in the Department of Project Management. Ms. Brusnitsina has a PhD in Economics and over 13 years’ experience in management. Irina Shashkova, First Deputy…

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WednesdayJul 17, 2013 9:20 am

The Guitammer Company (GTMM) and Obutto Join Forces to Expand Sales in US

The Guitammer Company, a company best known for its award-winning line of ButtKicker®-brand low frequency audio transducers, announced that its relationship with Obutton has been expanded. By partnering with Main Performance PC, ButtKicker brand products will reach more gamers, simulation racers, and flight simulation customers throughout the United States. Main Performance PC, located in Memphis, TN, and Auburn, WA, manufactures and sells its own line of high-end gaming PCs and a full range of simulator products and accessories. The company is the exclusive US Obutto gaming cockpit distributor. Michael Main, President and Co-Owner of Main Performance PC, stated, "ButtKicker gear…

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WednesdayJul 17, 2013 9:03 am

GRILLiT, Inc. (GRLT) Signs LOI to Add Third Restaurant

Today before the opening bell, GRILLiT announced the execution of a letter of intent ("LOI") to acquire an existing restaurant. After a low-cost retrofit, the location would serve as the company’s third location in South Florida. Located in a well-trafficked area next to the University of Miami, the restaurant is expected to be in GRILLiT’s possession no later than August 27, 2013. GRILLiT has already paid the initial deposit into escrow as required by the terms of the LOI. GRILLiT CEO, Raymond Dias, stated, "We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity for this store location. It is a perfect…

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TuesdayJul 16, 2013 4:12 pm

Players Network (PNTV) Uses Proprietary Cloud-Based Platform to Deliver Integrated Marketing Solution

Players Network is a media and entertainment company using its proprietary cloud-based technology to create and distribute gaming lifestyle media programming through various media platforms such as video on demand, Internet, satellite television, packaged media, and through its own Web site. The company’s "Vegas On Demand" lifestyle channel is currently available in more than 27 million homes over Comcast, DirecTV, AT&T, Verizon, Dish Network, its own broadband network, Hulu, Blinkx, Google, YouTube, and Yahoo Video, as well as on DVD, mobile platforms, and through worldwide television syndication. Based in Las Vegas, Players Network has established a line of digital lifestyle…

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TuesdayJul 16, 2013 2:29 pm

Rafarma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RAFA) Announces New Exclusive Production Contract to Produce Anti-Cancer Drug Imatinib

Rafarma Pharmaceuticals, producer of generic antibiotics and specialty pharmaceuticals in addition to its own line of proprietary products, today reported the signing of a new exclusive production agreement with JSC F-Synthesis for the production of the anti-cancer drug Imatinib. According to Pharmexpert, the leader in the Russian market for pharmaceutical business analysis, the market for Imatinib in Russia last year totaled slightly less than $200 million (USD). JSC F-Synthesis alone sold $30 million (USD) worth of Imatinib in 2012, putting the company in the top three national vendors of Imatinib. In today’s press release, Rafarma told investors that this new…

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TuesdayJul 16, 2013 12:26 pm

Cardium Therapeutics, Inc. (CXM) Channels Resources to Fulfill Strategic Business, Growth Strategy

Cardium Therapeutics focuses on the fields of health sciences and regenerative medicine to carry out its business model of acquiring and developing new and innovative bio-medical product opportunities and businesses with the potential to address significant unmet medical needs. Prospective acquisition targets are selected based on their potential pathways to commercialization, partnering, and other economic monetizations. The company’s medical opportunities portfolio is currently comprised of the Tissue Repair Company, Cardium Biologics, and the newly acquired To Go Brands healthy nutraceutical supplement business. Cardium’s lead commercial product, Excellagen® topical gel for wound care management, has received FDA clearance for marketing and…

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TuesdayJul 16, 2013 12:04 pm

Timely VentriPoint Diagnostics Ltd. (VPTDF) Heart Analysis System Positioned for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Application

VentriPoint’s Angelo (VMS™) heart analysis system provides a quick and accurate assessment of the right ventricle heart function. Following several installation in multiple sites in cardiac centers in Europe, Canada, and the United States, the company aims to install the device in more centers and expand its applications beyond congenital heart disease in adults and children. Angelo’s (VMS™) 2D ultrasound imaging provides the accuracy of an MRI but eliminates several disadvantages of traditional imaging, such as a long procedure time, a claustrophobic environment, general anesthesia often needed for children, lengthy heart analysis process, and the need for a second trip…

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TuesdayJul 16, 2013 9:27 am

Mabwe Minerals, Inc. (MBMI) Achieves Key Milestone, Begins Mining Operations at Dodge Mine

Mabwe Minerals, a U.S.-based minerals company with operations through affiliates in Zimbabwe, has commenced barite and limestone production at Dodge Mine after receiving the appropriate certification and permits from The Environmental Management Agency (EMA). The company says that obtaining the EIA permit validates its presence as a viable foreign investment company in the mining sector. Mabwe Minerals' mining and construction partner, WGB Kinsey & Company, is now on site building long-term infrastructure and shaping the open pit. Mabwe Minerals anticipates beginning barite and limestone production this month. Barite revenue is expected this quarter as Mabwe Minerals begins staging qualification lots…

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