FridayFeb 18, 2011 12:36 pm

Pluristem Therapeutics, Inc. (PSTI) is Commercializing Profound New Approach to Therapeutics

There are so many significant developments occurring in the medical industry on a regular basis that it’s almost impossible for an investor to separate out those that are truly profound and have long term implications. Some companies, however, are doing things that are clearly in that camp, developing therapeutic approaches that could revolutionize the treatment and prevention of whole classes of diseases. Pluristem Therapeutics is a bio-therapeutic company working with what are called allogenic (unrelated donor-patient) cell therapy products. The company is creating a pipeline of products derived from human placenta, a non-controversial and non-embryonic adult stem cell source. These…

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FridayFeb 18, 2011 10:20 am

Viking Systems, Inc. (VKNG.OB) Announces Expansion in Distribution Network

Today, leading producer of 3D and 2D visualization surgical solutions, Viking Systems, Inc. announced that the company has signed a distribution agreement with Universal Medicalcare to sell its new 3DHD Vision System in Mexico. Universal Medicalcare is a medical products distribution company whose parent company, Universal Cargo, is one of the leading logistics companies in Mexico. By teaming up with a company that has such a large presence in Mexico, Viking Systems is in a prime position to grow its presence and reputation in neighboring countries. Jed Kennedy, President and CEO of Viking Systems, remarked, "This agreement increases our footprint…

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FridayFeb 18, 2011 10:18 am

Envision Solar International Inc. (EVSI.OB) Selected by Major California Utility for Solar Parking Array Designs

Envision Solar International Inc. is a leading global sustainable infrastructure planner and architect designer. The company provides strategic long-term solutions including comprehensive sustainability planning and optimizing designs for solar array structures. The company today announced that it has entered into a contract with a major California utility to design and engineer Envision Solar's Solar Tree structures for a showcase deployment of its architecturally beautiful structure. The project is centered in a high visibility innovative facility which will be open to the public. The approximately 80 kilowatt Solar Grove array will incorporate the company's Clean Charge CI electric vehicle charging stations.…

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FridayFeb 18, 2011 9:24 am

Raptor Technology Group, Inc. (RAPT.OB) Subsidiary D&D Mining Signs Contract with Eco Ventures Group

Raptor Technology Group, Inc., who is in the process of acquiring Raptor Fabrication & Equipment, Inc. (Raptor) via their subsidiary D&D Mining LLC., has signed a contract with Eco Ventures Group, Inc. (EVG) to commercialize Raptor's mineral recovery technology. With this agreement, EVG will provide funding, management, and business development services to construct and operate a 10,000 ton per year mineral recovery facility using Raptor's proprietary, patent pending recovery process. Raptor's D&D Mining subsidiary has developed advanced chromatography and a combination of innovative separation technologies. These allow for the recovery of precious and rare earth metals that were previously too…

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ThursdayFeb 17, 2011 4:32 pm

Unique Avenue of Ventrus Biosciences (VTUS) a Topic of PharmalotArticle

Prize-winning journalist and founder of the popular biotechnology website www.pharmalot.com, Ed Silverman authored an article today on Ventrus Biosciences (NASDAQ: VTUS) titled, “A Little Company Tackles A Big Pain In The Butt.” While the title was catchy and done in a bit of light manner, Mr. Silverman did a great job in capturing the relevance of what Ventrus is striving to achieve with their lead drug, Inferanserin (VEN 309), a new chemical entity for the topical treatment of hemorrhoids. The drug targets a specific serotonin receptor (5HT2A) believed to be important in the control of the often-times painful ailment. While…

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ThursdayFeb 17, 2011 1:39 pm

La Cortez Energy, Inc. (LCTZ) Updates Operations on Maranta Block

La Cortez Energy, Inc. released an operational update on its oil and gas exploration and development activities in South America. The company is active in several different onshore areas in Colombia. La Cortez Energy, Inc. reported that the company placed the Mirto-2 well back onto production on January 9, 2011, after a workover was completed. The company said that the well has produced at an average gross rate of 558 barrels of oil per day since that time, with a water content of 3%. La Cortez Energy, Inc. said that over the last ten days, the Mirto-2 well had stable…

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ThursdayFeb 17, 2011 12:51 pm

Applied Nanotech (APNT.OB) Establishes Strategic Partnership to Commercialize Technologies in China

Applied Nanotech Holdings Inc., a research and commercialization organization focused on providing solutions at the molecular level, today announced it has entered into a strategic agreement with Sichuan Anxian Yinhe Construction and Chemical Group Co. Ltd (YHCC). Per the agreement, YHCC obtains the exclusive right to license and commercialize two of APNT's technologies through August 31, 2011, and can be extended upon mutual agreement of both companies. Any licenses signed will be exclusive in China and other specific parts of Asia, and nonexclusive for the rest of the world. In exchange, YHCC is providing APNT with a deposit for this…

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ThursdayFeb 17, 2011 12:16 pm

Energtek, Inc. (EGTK.PK) CEO Nominated at Recently Incorporated Subsidiary Energstore

Energtek Inc., developer of innovative low-pressure mobile transportation solutions for industrial consumers and fleets of small vehicles, announced today that Col. (Ret.) Haim Aviv has been nominated as CEO of the recently incorporated subsidiary Energstore Solutions Ltd. Holding a BSc and an MSc. in Industrial Engineering and Management, Col. (Ret.) Haim Aviv has extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary large-scale projects. During the last years he managed a large scale Homeland Security project performed by a large corporation. In addition, while in service to the army, he managed several massive projects. Energstore is focused on providing peak storage solutions for energy…

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ThursdayFeb 17, 2011 12:02 pm

Cerus Corp. (CERS) Video Chart for Thursday, February 17, 2011

CERS is in a nice consolidation pattern since the big run that brought the stock price back to life. A climb in share price accompanied with an increase in volume has the chart on alert for a possible breakout today. To view the video chart, visit the following link: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php Let us hear your thoughts below:

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