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WednesdayMay 22, 2013 9:38 am

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (ASTI) Announces Launch of Retail Presence in Colorado

Ascent Solar Technologies, a producer of cutting edge, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, integrated within the company’s new EnerPlex™ consumer product series, yesterday announced the launch of a retail presence in Colorado for the company’s products. Ascent opened locations in Concourse B of the Denver International Airport and multiple other sites throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Specifically, Ascent has established a presence in Boulder, Aurora, and the world renowned Red Rocks amphitheatre. By opening these new retail locations, Ascent continues to foster a relationship with a diverse and educated group of consumers in Colorado, its home state. Victor Lee, Ascent's President…

WednesdayMay 22, 2013 8:35 am

Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (SWET) Receives Notice of Patent Allowance Covering Alternative Energy Technology

Solar Wind Energy Tower, the inventor of a large Solar Wind Downdraft Tower structure capable of producing abundant, inexpensive electricity, today announced the allowance of Patent Application Number 13/098,476, titled "Atmospheric Energy Extraction Devices and Methods", by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent covers a structure for producing electricity, specifically a tall tower capable of adding moisture at the top of the structure to hot-dry air so as to generate a downdraft of wind within the interior of the Tower, vanes coupled to the exterior of the Tower that at least partially define a plurality of elongated…

TuesdayMay 21, 2013 4:47 pm

Tasman Metals Ltd. (TAS) Set to Deliver Rare Earths to Hungry EU Market via Norra Karr Project in Sweden

Tasman Metals, which has assembled an impressive mineral portfolio of claim holdings across Sweden, Finland, and Norway, the very region where rare earth elements (REEs) were first discovered (widely known as the home of REEs), reported some excellent news today out of their Norra Karr zirconium-yttrium REE project, as the mining lease and full mineral rights have been granted by the Swedish Mining Inspectorate (Bergsstaten) for an initial 25 year period, with 10-year increment renewal so long as the mine continues to operate. President and CEO of TAS, Mark Saxon (B.Sc. Geology), an 18-year exploration and resource geology veteran who…

TuesdayMay 21, 2013 4:00 pm

Top Lineup for VentriPoint Diagnostics Ltd. (VPTDF)

VentriPoint Diagnostics has developed a technology, now being used in a growing number of hospitals around the world, which effectively replaces costly and time consuming MRI scans for certain types of heart imaging. It has been a challenging task that is now paying off, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated group of people, including the company’s management team: • Dr. George Adams (CEO) is a scientist as well as a long-time entrepreneur and expert financier. Prior to VentriPoint, he was CEO of Amorfix Life Sciences, and continues as Chairman of Semova Corp., both publicly owned companies. Earlier, he was…

TuesdayMay 21, 2013 1:54 pm

X-Change Corp. (XCHC) Issues Positive Market Update and Applauds Legislative Support for Use of Cannabis

X-Change, a company specializing in cannabinoid based extracts and products that target medical cannabis, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and social usage solutions, today issued a positive market update as many states and countries make progress in their cannabinoid laws, and public support continues to grow. The historic legislative pick-up in March of this year occurred all over the United States, which now has over 30 states with some form of legalization or decriminalization progress. This momentum continued in April with the release of a national poll favoring legalization. The momentum continued just last week with an announcement coming out of Australia where…

TuesdayMay 21, 2013 12:57 pm

X-Change Corp. (XCHC) is "One to Watch"

X-Change Corp. specializes in cannabinoid based extracts and products that target medical cannabis, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and social usage solutions through multiple Phytiva brand product lines, products, and services. The company plans to launch a combination of retail and wholesale products, medical cannabis dispensaries, cannabis research in clinics and laboratories, and other legal state and foreign operations. The company’s Phytiva brand utilizes the unique and potent benefits of cannabinoids, the natural components found in the cannabis sativa L. plant, from which cannabis and hemp are produced. The company’s formulations target not just the symptom, but the cause of critical ailments. Because…

TuesdayMay 21, 2013 10:20 am

The One World Holdings, Inc. (OWOO) Doll Project Extends Executive Consulting Contract with Former Mattel Executive

Yesterday, One World Holdings’ subsidiary, The One World Doll Project, announced that it has extended its executive consulting contract with Gene Insley. A former Senior VP Engineering of all Girls Product at Mattel, Mr. Insley is an experienced engineer and product development executive with over 30 years in the toy business. The One World Doll Project is a line of multi-cultural and fashion dolls designed and created by Mattel™ veteran, Stacey McBride-Irby. The Prettie Girls! dolls are unique in that they mirror the colors, shapes, and physical characteristics of the girls who play with them. The One World Doll Project's…

TuesdayMay 21, 2013 10:04 am

Traders Await Update from Bernanke on Fed Policy

Traders today are awaiting an update on the course of the Federal Reserve's stimulative monetary policy when Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before Congress. In addition, traders will be looking for policy clues from the release of the minutes on Wednesday of the Fed's last policy meeting. Constant monetary stimulus from the world's major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, has been the key factor behind the stock market's rise to multi-year highs. That is why traders feel that any indication that the Fed is thinking about cutting back on the stimulus may be a warning flag for the markets.…

TuesdayMay 21, 2013 9:36 am

Affymetrix, Inc. (AFFX) Appoints Gavin Wood as VP, CFO

Affymetrix recently announced the appointment of Gavn Wood to the positions of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, after having served as VP of Finance and International Controller. Wood will report to president and CEO Frank Whitney. Current CFO Tim Barabe is expected to retire from Affymetrix effective June 28, 2013. Santa Clara, CA-based Affymetrix is focused on developing technology that enables multiplex and parallel analysis of biological systems at the cell, protein, and gene level. The company maintains a portfolio of transitional and clinical solutions that enable scientists to translate their research into understanding underlying disease mechanisms, identifying biomarkers…

TuesdayMay 21, 2013 9:20 am

VIASPACE, Inc. (VSPC) and Grain Hill/AGRICORP Sign Agreement for New Grass Plantation and Power Plant in Nicaragua

VIASPACE CEO, Dr. Carl Kukkonen, has returned from Nicaragua after a series of business meetings, the company announced today. The visit resulted in a Joint Development Agreement with Grain Hill/AGRICORP for the creation of a new special purpose company to develop, build, own, and operate a 2,100 acre Giant King™ Grass plantation and a co-located 12 MW biomass power plant on the AGRICORP Agricola Miramontes plantation. Dr. Kukkonen and Grain Hill/AGRICORP CEO and Board President, Amilcar Ybarra-Rojas, signed the agreement. AGRICORP is a subsidiary of Grain Hill, a diversified agro-industrial business group in the agricultural industry. It has revenues of…

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