MondayFeb 25, 2013 2:43 pm

Why VIASPACE Inc. (VSPC) is a Top Biofuel Play

There have been a range of arguments against the viability of biofuels as a renewable energy source, but, as with so many other developing industries, the technologies change, creating a new picture of an old idea. In the case of biofuels, the big change is a remarkable plant called Giant King Grass (GKG), proprietary to VIASPACE, a California-based renewable energy company. GKG puts biofuels back on the front burner in a big way, ensuring VIASPACE a promising place in the world’s accelerating move to renewable energy. Early ideas regarding biofuels centered around waste product combustion, the use of wood or…

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MondayFeb 25, 2013 2:43 pm

Wild Craze, Inc. (WILD) Completes Purchase of Crescent Moon Toy Related Assets

Wild Craze, a consumer brands company, has closed an asset deal to purchase five toy-related assets of Crescent Moon Holding: EcoAquarium, E-Bird, Roll-Up Roads, Flipoutz, and HT Racer. Wild Craze has formed wholly owned subsidiary Wild Creations Inc. to market the assets purchased, and Crescent Moon Holdings co-founders Peter Gasca and Rhett Power will join the subsidiary as CEO and CMO, respectively. “These unique and innovative products already have a branded presence in North America and we plan to take these great products and expand their footprint globally. We welcome Peter and Rhett to our team. Their inspiration and passion…

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MondayFeb 25, 2013 11:21 am

Jameson Stanford Resources Corp. (JMSN) Poised for Production in Copper, Gold, Silver, and Base Metals via Sizeable Utah Footprint

Jameson Stanford Resources is in control of an exceptional portfolio of mineral interests in Utah via their acquisition of Bolcán Mining late last year, and the company is now poised for some serious production and development work going into 2013. Primary emphasis will be on their flagship Star Mountain/Chopar Mine project, a high-grade copper with strong secondary gold, silver, and base metals deposits just five miles west of Milford, through which the Union Pacific Railroad main line conveniently runs. Star Mountain is in the heart of Beaver County’s Star Mining district, just off the end of the Star Mountain range.…

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MondayFeb 25, 2013 11:20 am

GlobalWise Investments, Inc. (GWIV) and the Disappearing Computer

Long ago, the term “computer” simply represented a human being who did calculations for an insurance company or other large public or private organization. Later it meant a machine the size of a large room that was able to spit out all of the numbers that used to be calculated by people. Then it meant a smaller machine that did a lot more, and eventually machines we could sit on our desktops and laps. Today the term computer is losing its meaning, since computer power is becoming disseminated, embedded in all types of devices in every aspect of modern industrial…

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MondayFeb 25, 2013 11:20 am

Duma Energy Corp. (DUMA) is “One to Watch”

Duma Energy Corp. is an aggressive growth company actively producing oil and gas in the domestic United States, both on and offshore. Leveraging its technical expertise, promising portfolio, and strong financial condition, the company plans to utilize domestic revenues and cash flow to fund its rapid growth through acquisition, while participating in transformational projects with the potential of providing exponential returns for shareholders. The company’s primary goal for fiscal year 2013 and beyond is to drive earnings growth. The company also aims to pursue listing on major exchange(s) to provide better visibility and liquidity to shareholders and financial partners. Already…

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MondayFeb 25, 2013 7:45 am

Synthetic Biologics, Inc. (SYN) Flupirtine Sublicensee Receives FDA Green Light for Phase II Fibromyalgia Clinical Trial in U.S.

Friday, synthetic biologics and innovative medicine developer Synthetic Biologics announced that Meda AB, its flupirtine sublicensee, has been given a green light by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to conduct a Phase II proof of concept study for the treatment of fibromyalgia, as reported in Meda’s year-end report for 2012. The randomized, double-blind, placebo and active-controlled study of fibromyalgia patients will be conducted at 25 U.S. clinics, as reported by Meda. In May of 2010, Synthetic Biologics entered into an agreement with Meda, a company based in Sweden, granting exclusive sublicense to all of its patents and pending patents…

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MondayFeb 25, 2013 7:45 am

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. (GTAT) Appoints VP to Lead New Growth

GT Advanced Technologies made an announcement regarding some of its newest developments. The company announced that Linda Reinhard has been appointed as vice president, new business development, and product management for the GT’s sapphire, DSS™, and HiCz™ products. Reinhard will lead GT’s growth into new market segments, driving the product roadmap to capitalize on new opportunities. She will report to chief operating officer, Dan Squiller. Reinhard has over two decades of experience with leading technology companies including Motorola, Cisco, Nokia, and H-P, holding senior level positions in new business development, marketing, sales, and product management. She has lived in Asia…

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MondayFeb 25, 2013 7:44 am

HII Technologies, Inc. (HIIT) Engages QualityStocks Investor Relations Services

HII Technologies just announced that they have agreed with QualityStocks to be featured in The Small Cap QualityStocks Daily Newsletter, QualityStocks Daily Blogs, and Message Boards. QualityStocks, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a free service that collates data from hundreds of Small-Cap and Micro-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one Daily Newsletter Report. QualityStocks is dedicated to assisting emerging public companies with their investor communication efforts. HII Technologies is an oilfield services company serving the power, water and safety markets with innovated solutions that are in high demand and used by exploration and production (E&P) companies. With over a decade of…

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FridayFeb 22, 2013 2:28 pm

As Seen On TV, Inc. (ASTV) Achieves Record Q3, Nine-Month Sales

As Seen On TV, the parent company of direct response marketing company TV Goods, today reported third-quarter results reflecting the company’s increased product commercialization and growth strategies. The company achieved record revenues of $5.8 million, an increase of 124 percent compared to revenues of $2.6 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. ASTV reported a quarterly loss of $15.1 million, or $0.38 per share, compared to net income of $2.25 million, or $0.09 per share, a year earlier. Third-quarter gross profit margin was 52 percent, up from 46 percent a year earlier. For the first nine months of fiscal year…

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FridayFeb 22, 2013 2:28 pm

QualityStocks Adds Labor SMART, Inc. (LTNC) to Watchlist

Labor SMART provides a reliable, dependable, and flexible resource for on-demand personnel to small and large businesses. Their goal is to become a nationwide resource and partner for their clients. Currently, Labor SMART operates six branch locations in the Southeast U.S. The company’s mission is to be the provider of choice to their growing community of customers, with a service-focused approach. Labor SMART provides labor, daily, for jobs in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, events, restoration, warehousing, retail, disaster relief and more. For longer term staffing needs, Labor SMART screens every employee to make sure the right person is placed in the…

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