WednesdayOct 21, 2009 12:18 pm

Adept Technology, Inc. (ADEP) Partners with Isthmus to Demo New Cell Handling Robotics at Solar Power International Show

Adept Technology, Inc. and Isthmus Engineering have partnered for the exhibition of a new robotic system designed to handle solar cells at this year’s Solar Power International 2009 (SPI 2009) show in Anaheim, California. This new system will utilize Adept’s tried-and-tested Quattro(TM) s650 robot. This unit has a threshold response time faster than anything else in the industry and is suitable for a wide range of applications including clean-room operation. What differentiates this new system, however, is the unique application of Adept's fully integrated Automation Control Environment (ACE), using the outstanding AdeptSight 3.0 software suite for inspection and guidance. This…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 12:14 pm

Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) and Xcellerex Collaborate on Manufacturing Process for H1N1 Flu Vaccine

Novavax Inc. and Xcellerex Inc. announced today they have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of Novavax's vaccine manufacturing process to commercial scale. The companies will begin immediate production of Novavex's novel 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine for potential commercial sale. Xcellerex will provide their development expertise and product manufacturing in exchange for manufacturing supply fees from Novavax. The two companies will utilize Novavax's unique virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine technology to produce initial commercial quantities of H1N1 vaccine. VLPs mimic the external structure of viruses but lack the live genetic material that causes viral replication and infection. VLPs…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 9:43 am

Omnicity Corp. (OMCY.OB) Set To Triple Coverage

Omnicity Corp., known for bringing broadband communication service to underserved rural areas, has signed an agreement that will more than triple its coverage of marketable homes. The agreement is with leading international satellite Internet service provider StarBand Communications Inc., and allows Omnicity to offer StarBand satellite high speed Internet service coverage to areas throughout the U.S. not currently able to receive Omnicity’s wireless Internet or DSL services. The new service will be rebranded as Omnicity Satellite Internet Services, and means Omnicity will have a high speed Internet solution for virtually every household in its markets. The service will be available…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 9:40 am

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (PPBI) Reports Small Loss in Third Quarter

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. reported a net loss of $7,000, or $0.01 per share, in its third quarter ending 9/30/2009. The company earned $1 million, or $0.16 per share, in the same quarter last year. Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. attributed the loss to a $1.3 million increase in the provision for loan losses, and a $0.4 million other-than-temporary impairment charge on part of its securities holdings. The bank also saw a slight increase in insurance premiums payable to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc had total assets of $808 million and deposits of $567 million at…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 9:22 am

Mountain West Business Solutions, Inc. (MWBN.OB) Announces Acquisition of Sunshine Biopharma

Mountain West Business Solutions, Inc. recently announced that the company has acquired Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. Based in Colorado, Sunshine Biopharma is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of various forms of cancer. Mountain West Business Solutions intends to change its name to Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. to reflect the company’s new direction. In addition, Mountain West Business Solutions’ trading symbol will also be changed upon the name change taking effect. According to the terms of the deal, the acquisition was in exchange for the issuance of 21,962,000 shares of common stock…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 9:21 am

Northwest Biotherapeutics Inc. (NWBO.OB) Helps Cancer Patients with DCVaxA-Brain

Cancer is a deadly killer that has been affecting families globally for far too long. Despite billions of dollars placed into research, there has not been a great amount of success in helping victim’s survive the tragic battle. One company in Maryland has developed a vaccine to stimulate a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer. That company is Northwest Biotherapeutics; their vaccine is the DCVaxA-Brain. The DCVaxA-Brain is a groundbreaking vaccine because it is made up of the patient’s own “dendritic cells”, master cells that direct the immune system. The “dendritic cells” have been activated and educated to mobilize…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 9:14 am

Cereplast, Inc. (CERP.OB) to Transform Algae into Bioplastics with Breakthrough Technology

In 1996, Frederic Scheer had a vision when he began to market the concept of compostable plastics. This vision led Cereplast from a pioneer to a leader in the bioplastics industry. Yesterday, the vision of Mr. Scheer and the team at Cereplast provided a breakthrough announcement that will change the face of their industry forever with the transformation of algae into bioplastics. Cereplast has developed breakthrough technology to transform algae into bioplastics with the intention to launch a new family of algae-based resins that will complement the company’s existing line of Compostables and Hybrid resins. If successful, Cereplast algae-based resins…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 8:22 am

Simulated Environment Concepts Inc. (SMEV.PK) – Personal Care, Personal Pampering

There’s a fine line between personal care (your health and well being) and what could be considered personal pampering. That $100 luxury massage could be viewed as a much needed muscle relaxing exercise to help your back. And, if looks are important to your career, you might be able to write off that anti-aging skin cream as a business expense, even though there are some that cost $400 per ounce. The fact is that people will go to remarkable lengths to take care of themselves, even if what they are trying does more for their mind than for the rest…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 7:36 am

Micro Imaging Technology, Inc.’s (MMTC.OB) Malaysian Distributor Purchases MIT 1000 System

Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. announced today that Biotek Sdn Bhd has purchased its first MIT 1000 System. Biotek Sdn Bhd was recently signed as the company’s distributor for Malaysia and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which includes Indonesia, Singapore, The Philippines, Thailand and Cambodia, in addition to others. Recognized as a premier distributor in the food protection market, Biotek distributes products that are complementary to the MIT 1000 Rapid Microbial Identification System. "Our sales strategy is to demonstrate the features and benefits of this System in typical applications, enabling prospective clients to immediately understand its value. We have…

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WednesdayOct 21, 2009 7:18 am

Clenergen Corp. (CRGE.OB) Reaches Agreement to Terms to Acquire 1.5MW Biomass Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, India

Today it was announced that Clenergen Corporation India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clenergen Corporation, has agreed on the terms to acquire a 1.5MW/Hr biomass power plant in Namakkal, Tamilnadu, which will be operational by yearend 2009. Recognized as one of India's National Demonstration Projects, the plant was shut down in 2007 due to operational cash flow constraints and its inability to remain profitable at a low tariff rate. However, under a Power Purchase Agreement between Power Trading Corporation of India Limited (PTC) and Clenergen India Private Limited, a higher tariff rate has now been agreed. The unit…

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