WednesdayDec 07, 2011 1:46 pm

Beacon Equity Research: I’m being forced to buy more real assets, says Jim Rogers

Always looking for bargain prices in commodities markets, famed investor Jim Rogers has been patiently awaiting a significant pullback in precious metals prices before adding to his stockpile. But that plan may change for Rogers. The Fed’s statement released on Wednesday, in which it announced a coordinated 50-basis point cut in dollar swap rates with five other central banks, jolted Rogers into rethinking his buying strategy for precious metals and commodities, according to a GoldSeek interview with the 69-year-old commodities trader. When GoldSeek Radio host Chris Waltzek asked Rogers whether he’s buying commodities right now, the 69-year-old commodities trader said,…

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WednesdayDec 07, 2011 1:04 pm

Li3 Energy, Inc. (LIEG) Signs LOI to Acquire Important Chilean Land Package

Li3 Energy, a South American based lithium-focused exploration and development company, announced that it has signed an LOI (letter-of-intent) to acquire 100% mining interests in one of the largest possible land packages available near the Maricunga Salar in northern Chile, South America. The LOI covers four projects: SLM Bongo, SLM Clarita, SLM Lithium, and SLM Corral, collectively comprising 74 mining concessions and covering a total of 9,257 hectares, or just under 36 square miles. The SLM Clarita, SLM Bongo and SLM Lithium projects, totaling 1,507 hectares and 43 concessions, are classified as exploration concessions. The SLM Corral, totaling 7,750 hectares…

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WednesdayDec 07, 2011 12:04 pm

SmallCapVoice: GreenCell, Inc. (GCLL) Announces it Has Commissioned the Design and Construction of a New Technology High Throughput Production Kiln

GreenCell, Inc. today announced it has commissioned the design and construction of a new high throughput roller hearth kiln from SenCer Inc. in preparation for its igniter volume scale-up. The roller hearth kiln will be made from UltraTemp-M composite rollers and will be fully automated. The unit will incorporate hot-zone panels made from UltraTemp-C to maintain chemical purity and high quality assurance on the GreenCell line. Multiple units will be available on a rapid construction basis to meet volume demands on GreenCells range of products. Dan Valladao, CEO and President, stated, “This is just another important step in preparing the…

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WednesdayDec 07, 2011 10:05 am

Beacon Enterprise Solutions (BEAC) to Discuss Fiscal 2011 Year-End Results Next Week during Shareholder Conference Call

Yesterday after the closing bell, Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group, Inc. announced it will be hosting a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year-end financial results on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 10:00am EST. It is anticipated that the company will issue its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year-end on Monday, December 12, 2011, after market close. Beacon said it expects to report that fiscal 2011 net sales will increase by more than 30% over fiscal 2010 net sales, which were $14 million. Gross profit margin for the fourth quarter is anticipated to range between…

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WednesdayDec 07, 2011 9:56 am

Arcis Resources Corp. (ARCS) Signs Exclusive Cooperation Agreement

On Tuesday, Arcis Resources Corp. announced that they signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with Al Suwaiket Trading & Contracting Company (Al Suwaiket). The agreement covers the business development and expansion of Arcis' products, services, and technology into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Al Suwaiket is Saudi Arabia-based. They are a diversified business group working in diverse fields such as oil, gas and pipeline services, construction, real estate, legal consulting, food, agriculture, furniture, travel and tourism, trading, education, and industrial ventures. Mr. Robert Di Marco, Executive Vice President of Arcis Resources, said, "Building…

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WednesdayDec 07, 2011 9:47 am

PositiveID Corp. (PSID) Granted Patent for Portable Pathogen Detection from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Located in Delray Beach, Florida, PositiveID develops unique medical devices and molecular diagnostic systems with their focus primarily on diabetes management, rapid medical testing and airborne bio-threat detection. Yesterday, the young company took a major step towards prominence with the announcement they have been granted Company Patent No. 8,053,214 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent was awarded to PositiveID’s MicroFluidic Systems (“MFS”), which is a subsidiary of PositiveID. MFS has a growing patent portfolio where the targeted applications of which are biological sample collection processing and detection from environmental samples and clinical samples. The patent will allow…

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TuesdayDec 06, 2011 2:31 pm

GelTech Solutions, Inc. (GLTC) Expands FireIce Product Availability through Qualified Listing Program and Exclusive Distribution Agreement

GelTech Solutions Inc., creators of patent pending FireIce, a non-toxic water enhancing fire suppressant, today announced the listing of FireIce on the Australian and New Zealand Qualified Products List (QPL) and also detailed its new distribution agreement with IMCD Group B.V. (IMCD), a leading company in sales, marketing and distribution of food ingredients and specialty chemicals. The Australian Fire and Emergency Service Authority Council (AFAC) and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) have listed FireIce on the QPL, which makes the company available for purchase by first responder agencies. GelTech also announced its five-year distribution agreement with IMCD, in…

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TuesdayDec 06, 2011 2:04 pm

FluoroPharma Medical, Inc. (FPMI) Bases Success on Unique Management Team Mix

In the developing high tech world of advanced medical technology, company leaders require a unique combination of technical vision, business acuity, and an in-depth knowledge of the special requirements associated with human health care. FluoroPharma Medical, developer of advanced diagnostic imaging products used in PET scanning, has based its future on the embodiment of this principle, sporting a management team comfortable with the industry’s diverse aspects. • David Elmaleh, PhD (Chairman, Director, Chief Scientific Advisor) – The Scientific Founder of FluoroPharma, an Associate Professor of Harvard Medical School, and Director of Contrast Media Chemistry at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr.…

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TuesdayDec 06, 2011 1:26 pm

SmallCapVoice: Tootie (TOOT) “Punkin Chunkin” with the Discovery Channel

Tootie Pie Company, Inc. announced that the producers of the “Punkin Chunkin World Championship” on the Discovery Channel chose its Pumpkin Pie to use as corporate gifts to the press, sponsors and affiliated companies to help promote the annual event. “We are delighted they chose our Pumpkin Pie to promote this unique and extraordinary event” said Don Merrill, President & CEO. “They purchased and sent out 400 Tootie Pies, which gives us a tremendous amount of exposure to their media and corporate contacts. We welcome the recipients of these Tootie Pies to try some of our other extraordinary pies as…

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TuesdayDec 06, 2011 1:14 pm

AuthenTec, Inc. (AUTH) Acquires PeerSec Networks to Strengthen Its Embedded Security Business Segment

AuthenTec Inc., a provider of identity, security, and touch control technologies in the Asia Pacific, Japan, the United States, Canada, and Europe, announced that it has acquired PeerSec Networks, a Seattle-based provider of networking solutions. The PeerSec Networks team and the complete product portfolio, which includes the Matrix™ family of leading device security solutions, will become part of AuthTec’s Embedded Security business offerings. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are very pleased to add the PeerSec team, which has extensive experience with embedded development and device management expertise, and their MatrixSSL™, MatrixSSH™ and MatrixDTLS™ products to AuthenTec.…

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