August 2013 - Page 2 of 18

ThursdayAug 29, 2013 11:43 am

Stage is Set for Golden Opportunity if U.S. Goes to War with Syria, Says Jim Rogers

While the rest of the world anxiously awaits official word from the White House on whether the United States will launch a military attack on Syria, highly acclaimed investor Jim Rogers has his eyes on what he knows best: commodities. In an interview with Reuters Tuesday, Rogers said he believes that the situation in Syria would spur a hike in oil and gold prices due to a "market panic," citing historical trends to back up his outlook and noting that a kink in oil transportation would trigger the action. "I own oil, I own gold, I own things like that…

ThursdayAug 29, 2013 9:23 am

On the Move Systems Corp. (OMVS) Taps Experienced Executive Robert Wilson as CEO

On the Move Systems, a developer of cutting-edge technology designed to provide online transportation solutions, has named Robert Wilson as its new president and chief executive officer. In his role as head of OMVS, Wilson will lead the company’s efforts to deliver private air, ground, and intermodal transportation options applicable to both businesses and individual consumers using the company’s advanced, proprietary computer registration system. “We have big plans for OMVS,” Wilson stated in the press release. “The online transportation industry is valued at $300 billion and growing. We’ve charted a path to success by offering superior service to underdeveloped business…

ThursdayAug 29, 2013 9:11 am

PURE Bioscience, Inc. (PURE) Strengthens Sales and Marketing Team

Creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, PURE Bioscience announced yesterday the strengthening of its sales and marketing leadership team. The company appointed Cliff Wechsler to the role of Executive Vice President of Sales, and Tom Myers to the position of Executive Vice President of Marketing and Product Development. PURE Bioscience’s executive team is set to oversee the commercialization of SDC technology in the food industry as a novel and proprietary antimicrobial agent, used to protect consumer safety against various pathogens. With over 30 years of experience, Wechsler has previously served in a variety of high-level sales management…

ThursdayAug 29, 2013 9:04 am

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics, Inc. (LCDX) Retains Expertise of H.C. Wainwright for Strategic Advisory Services

Lucid, operating under the brand name Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (Caliber I.D.), has entered into a strategic advisory agreement with investment bank H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC to assist in its growth and business development. Caliber I.D. provides non-invasive optical biopsies of skin and is also the manufacturer of the VivaScope® confocal imaging systems. Per the agreement, H.C. Wainwright will advise Caliber I.D. in the identification, origination, and development of potential strategic partnerships, in addition to helping the company execute M&A transactions and raise capital. H.C. Wainwright will also assist Caliber I.D. with new product development, identifying and generating additional…

ThursdayAug 29, 2013 8:35 am

Bioheart, Inc. (BHRT) Welcomes Sheldon T. Anderson to Board of Directors

Today, Bioheart announced that Sheldon T. Anderson has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mike Tomás, Bioheart’s CEO, remarked, “Sheldon will be a valuable asset to the Bioheart Board of Directors, bringing significant financial and capital raising expertise. He also shares Bioheart's deep commitment toward community service and has an extensive network of contacts from which to draw from." Anderson is currently the chairman of the Advisory Board at Northern Trust, a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary, and banking solutions to corporations, institutions, and individuals. Last year, Anderson retired as Chairman and…

WednesdayAug 28, 2013 1:29 pm

BlueFire Equipment Corp. (BLFR) Answers Call from Growing U.S. Rig Count, Begins Developing New Deepwater Production Tech

BlueFire, the good folks out of Houston whose drill bits have rapidly won admirers throughout the oil and gas sector for their exclusive patent pending features, like polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDC) with big, fat face volumes and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) directed ports on the bit that articulately cool and clean like never before, issued a report today that their R&D department is now ready to begin developing some new deepwater production technology. Aimed squarely at offshore wells working to recover oil under extremely high heat and pressure, the new deepwater production technology will be developed in conjunction with an…

WednesdayAug 28, 2013 11:51 am

NanoTech Entertainment, Inc. (NTEK) Poised to Benefit as IPTV Market Gains Ground

NanoTech Entertainment is engaged in all facets of the entertainment industry, operating through five technology businesses that encompass 3D, gaming, media & IPTV, mobile apps, and manufacturing. The company’s strategy to success is finding potential in specific technology segments with room for future growth, and according to analytical firm iDate, the IPTV market offers just that. iDate recently projected an increase in global video and TV revenues to $648 billion in 2017 from revenues of $526 billion last year. The firm’s research suggests that while cable will continue to have an upper hand in the industry, it will lose subscribers…

WednesdayAug 28, 2013 10:27 am

Alignment with Industry Giants Provides DoMark International, Inc. (DOMK) with Solid Footing in Booming Mobile Accessory Market

DoMark International was incorporated in 2006 with operations in Toronto, Canada, and six years later underwent a major overhaul under the guidance of new management. The company successfully restructured its debt, cleaned up its financials and shareholder registry, and mapped out a new investment strategy to seek out and source new tech mobile products, which according to research is heavy with opportunity. DOMK believes its future growth in the mobile accessory market exceeds the growth of actual mobiles devices, with constant demand for maximized performance. A study conducted by ABI Research supports this notion, estimating that in 2012, smartphones will…

WednesdayAug 28, 2013 9:16 am

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) to Share at Rodman & Renshaw 15th Annual Global Investment Conference

International Stem Cell Corp., a California-based biotechnology company developing novel stem cell based therapies and biomedical products, today announced that it will be presenting at Rodman & Renshaw's 15th Annual Global Investment Conference sponsored by H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC. The conference is being held September 8-10, 2013, at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. Dr. Simon Craw, Executive Vice President, will provide a company overview during the live presentation and will be available to participate in one-on-one meetings with investors who are registered to attend the conference. Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Time: 3:40 p.m. Eastern Time…

WednesdayAug 28, 2013 8:57 am

GlobalWise Investments, Inc. (GWIV) to Share Industry-Leading Software Tools at Solutions Exchange Conference

GlobalWise Investments and its wholly owned subsidiary Intellinetics, a leading-edge technology company focused on the design, implementation, and management of cloud-based Enterprise Content Management (“ECM”) systems in both the public and private sectors, today announced that it will be presenting at the Solutions Exchange Conference in Columbus, Ohio, on August 29, 2013. A user conference hosted by Primary Solutions, the Solutions Exchange Conference has over 350 people in attendance. Attendees at tomorrow’s conference are expected to include representatives of the County Boards of Developmental Disabilities from all 88 counties in Ohio and service providers serving the developmentally disabled community. The…

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