ThursdayJul 29, 2010 8:46 am

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO.OB) Inks Distribution Agreement with Sristi Biosciences

International Stem Cell Corp. and its subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology ® have entered into an agreement with Sristi Biosciences for the distribution of the Lifeline brand of human cell culture products in India. Lifeline develops, manufactures and distributes primary human cells and media and growth factors for optimized culturing of cells, including stem cells. The company notes international requests for its products, including India, one of the fastest growing markets for such products. Lifeline CEO and senior vice president of Operations at ISCO, Jeffrey Janus, said Sristi Biosciences is highly experienced in advanced cell therapy, and that the company has…

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ThursdayJul 29, 2010 8:24 am

VaxGen, Inc. (VXGN.OB) Completes Merger with diaDexus

One company that has investors talking is VaxGen, Inc. Located in San Francisco, California, VaxGen is focused on the development and commercialization of patent-protected in vitro diagnostic products that are addressing unmet needs in the battle against cardiovascular disease. Today, VaxGen took a major step towards enhancing its future with the announcement they have completed a merger with diaDexus. diaDexus, Inc. is known as a stellar company with the same mission as VaxGen. The two companies will create a corporation that has the potential to help families and the medical community battle and overcome cardiovascular disease. As a result of…

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ThursdayJul 29, 2010 8:20 am

Viking Systems, Inc. (VKNG.OB) Announces Contract Extension with Boston Scientific, Inc.

Viking Systems, Inc., a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of 2D and 3D visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery, recently announced that the company has extended its supply contract with Boston Scientific, Inc., a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. Viking Systems has experienced continued success with Boston Scientific's SpyGlass® Direct Visualization System; therefore, the companies agreed to extend the term of the supply agreement through May 2012. Boston Scientific's SpyGlass Direct Visualization System is the latest advancement in intraductal visualization during a cholangioscopy.…

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WednesdayJul 28, 2010 3:15 pm

Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (PBEC.OB) Launches Permit Process for 150MW Solar Farm

Pacific Blue Energy Corp., developer of renewable energy projects, is preparing for the permitting process for its recently acquired 100 acres in Gila Bend, Ariz., which it will use to develop its municipally approved 150MW solar farm. The purchase of the land is expected to be finalized in the near future. The company said the town's solar overlay policy and solid support from town officials and staff have enabled the company to schedule completion of the first phase of the solar farm between two and four months vs. the typical two-year time frame. "Our recent meeting with the town mayor…

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WednesdayJul 28, 2010 2:34 pm

UV Flu Technologies, Inc. (UVFT.OB) Launches Marketing Initiative, Generates Additional Orders

UV Flu Technologies, Inc., www.uvflutech.com – the biotech provider initially targeting indoor air quality with its high-intensity germicidal (99.2% on first-pass for airborne bacteria) system, the VIRATECH UV-400, announced an order for additional units of the VIRATECH from distributor Puravair to be installed in the Seagate Hotel & Spa, a premier beachfront getaway in Florida. General Manager of the Seagate, William J. Sander, pointed to the exemplary reputation of the Seagate – located in the charming resort town of Delray Beach – as a boutique hotel where a tropical atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and a full suite of spa, fitness, resort…

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WednesdayJul 28, 2010 2:19 pm

Rongfu Aquaculture, Inc.’s (RNFU.OB) New Hangzhou Sales Center Hugely Successful

Rongfu Aquaculture, Inc., the Fushan, Guangdong Province-headquartered freshwater aquaculture company which cultivates mostly Tilapia and Snakehead types of fish and operates 13 adult fish breeding farms as one of the PRC’s best freshwater fish sellers/dealers, today announced its newly established sales center in Zhejiang Province, which has shown remarkably fast revenue growth and solid profitability to date. Chairman of RNFU, Mr. Chen Zhisheng, commented on the excellent revenue growth in just two months, which shows more than $600k in sales since its opening in May – a result which was precisely what the Company’s strategy predicted for opening a northern…

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WednesdayJul 28, 2010 10:41 am

eDoorways Corp. (EDWY.PK) Strengthens Role of PowerChannels

eDoorways Corp., a fast growing online combination of social network and vendor marketplace, anticipates a strong second half of 2010, based largely on increasing demand for PowerChannels. eDoorways PowerChannels are essentially highly focused, collaborative social networks that are formed to accomplish a specific communication objective that can be business-oriented, recreational, or purely personal. It complements the overall goal of eDoorways, to provide focused communities where members with similar interests can communicate, while drawing upon the resources of vendors and independent experts. This gives vendors a unique environment for honest two-way communication with the marketplace, growing their standing in the community…

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WednesdayJul 28, 2010 10:34 am

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Reports Profit for Second Quarter of 2010

Barrett Business Services, Inc. reported a strong profit in the second quarter of 2010, along with a large increase in sales. Barrett Business Services, Inc. reported that net sales in the second quarter of 2010 were $67.4 million, an 18% increase compared to net sales of $57.3 million in the corresponding quarter in 2009. Barrett Business Services, Inc. reported net income of $2.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2010. The company lost $6.7 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2009. The company said that the results from 2009 included…

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WednesdayJul 28, 2010 10:33 am

FieldPoint Petroleum Corp. (FPP) Issues Operational Update

FieldPoint Petroleum Corp. recently issued an operational update on the company’s partnership agreement with Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) to jointly develop certain oil and gas properties. FieldPoint Petroleum Corporation and Cimarex Energy Co. are drilling two wells that are targeting the Bone Spring formation. The wells are located in Lea County, New Mexico, in the East Lusk Federal field. FieldPoint Petroleum Corporation said that the first well in the partnership would be spud in the fall of 2010. The company has a working interest of 43.75% in the well, and Cimarex Energy Co. has a 37.5% working interest, with…

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