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ThursdaySep 03, 2009 12:37 pm

Consorteum Holdings, Inc. (CSRH.OB) Knows Plastic

Consorteum Holdings Inc. owes much of its success to plastic. Not the plastics industry, but to plastic cards, like the ones that every American seems to carry twenty of whenever they go to the store. If you could use a time machine to bring someone from the 1950s to the present, one of the first things they would notice is the almost total replacement of cash and checks with plastic cards. Cards are easier to use, less messy, quicker, and generally more efficient for everyone involved, including the consumer, the merchant, and the bank. Banks, of course, have a special…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 12:21 pm

Vical, Inc. (VICL) Receives Broad US Patent for Influenza Vaccines

Vical Inc. researches and develops biopharmaceutical products based on its patented DNA delivery technologies for the prevention and treatment of serious or life-threatening diseases. Potential applications of the company's DNA delivery technology would include DNA vaccines for infectious diseases, in which the expressed protein is an immunogen. An immunogen is a substance that prompts the generation of antibodies and causes an immune response. DNA vaccines in general can prime the body's immune system as well as induce potent antibody and T-cell immune response. These vaccines contain no viral particles, are non-infectious, and can be administered on a repeat basis without…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 11:57 am

RBC Life Sciences, Inc. (RBCL.OB) Launches Initiatives to Build Its Network Marketing Business

RBC Life Sciences Inc. develops, manufactures and markets high-quality nutritional supplements and personal care products. Under its MPM Medical brand, the company also develops and markets to health care professionals in the United States proprietary prescription and nonprescription products for advanced would care and pain management. The company announced today that it has implemented several company-wide initiatives aimed at helping to grow its North American independent sales base. The new initiatives include launching an industry-first compensation plan, giving independent associates a new back office platform and changing the name of the company's network marketing arm to RBC Life. RBC Life…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 11:07 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (SNRY.OB)

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. was founded to execute a grass roots campaign, “RENEW THE NATION”, to help redeploy a portion of the U.S. work force while reducing the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. The company's business is focused on integrating and selling solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies, while building a profitable company. Solar Energy Initiatives is committed to a multi-pronged approach to achieve its corporate goals. This approach includes: continuing development of one of the fastest growing dealer networks in the U.S.; solar education and technical training to the private and public sectors, placing solar systems on large commercial buildings…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 10:18 am

PokerTek, Inc. (PTEK) Raises Equity Capital in Private Placement

PokerTek, Inc. raised $500,000 in a private placement of stock with several different accredited investors. The company sold a total of 686,090 shares at $0.76. Lyle Berman, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of PokerTek, purchased nearly half of this private placement. PokerTek raised capital in August 2009 when ICP Electronics purchased 565,000 shares at $0.85, bringing the total net proceeds for the company to nearly $1 million. PokerTek reported a net loss in its second quarter of $1.6 million, or $0.15 per share. Revenues fell to $1.5 million, down 60% from the same quarter in 2008. Mark Roberson,…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 10:15 am

Met-Pro Corp. (MPR) Gets Substantial Product Order

Met-Pro Corporation announced today that it received an order for one of its regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) systems. Industrial companies use this product to treat volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other atmospheric pollutants. The order will provide $500,000 in revenues for Met-Pro (MPR). Met-Pro Corporation reported net income of $1.2 million, or $0.08 per share, in its second fiscal quarter. The company’s balance sheet is unlevered and ended the quarter with $29.2 million in cash, and debt of $3.8 million. Raymond J. De Hont, the CEO of Met-Pro Corporation said, “The second quarter again demonstrated the resiliency of our business…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 9:55 am

Americans in China

With a population of nearly 1½ billion people, roughly 5 times that of the United States, China represents a potential consumer base that is impossible to ignore. It’s of little surprise that the majority of American companies now report China as one of their top priorities, and that they expect to increase their associated efforts and investments. No longer is China seen only as a cheap source of manufactured goods for America and Europe. In spite of the world economic crisis, and concerns about its effect on China, evidence continues to point to China as an ultimately growing and powerful…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 9:48 am

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (SNRY.OB) Announces Major Development in “Renew the Nation” Campaign

Today, Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. published letters of intent outlining the plan to install and operate approximately 4 megawatts of photovoltaic systems on government buildings in several municipalities across the United States. This announcement follows the company’s plan to focus on executing on a grass roots campaign, "RENEW THE NATION", designed to help redeploy a portion of the U.S. workforce and reduce the world`s dependence on fossil fuels by selling solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies. Anticipating a completion date in 2010, the company will provide all solar equipment for on-site installation, and will sell the newly generated solar energy…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 9:18 am

Dragon Capital Group’s (DRGV.PK) Subsidiary Receives Acclaimed Award for Technology Achievement

The Dragon Capital Group Corporation is a leading holding company of emerging high-tech companies in China. While business has been improving at Dragon, the young company may be on the verge of even more success due to its subsidiary, Shanghai Yastand Information Technology Company. Shanghai Yastand Information Technology Company has received a major award for technology achievement from the Shanghai Municipal Government for developing a city gas pipeline risk assessment system. To go along with this new development, Shanghai Yastand has renewed its agreement with Shanghai North Gas Company, Limited to fully implement the pipeline risk assessment system which monitors…

ThursdaySep 03, 2009 8:29 am

eDOORWAYS Corp. (EDWY.PK) Kicks the Door off the Hinges in Computer Social Networking

Social networking has come a long way. Before computers, the original way to network was through physical social interaction. Whether it was a party or function or other social activities such as camping with friends and family, these were very important activities that promoted social growth. These were all wonderful ways to socially interact but without trade, commerce and physical movement from town to town and/or country to country, the happenings within these areas stayed in these areas. The main form of communication was prompted by horseback and messengers. Travelers who moved through towns brought with them stories of their…

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