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WednesdayDec 10, 2008 10:08 am

Kopin Corp. (KOPN) Receives $600,000 NASA Contract to Develop Nanostructured Solar Cell Technology

Kopin Corp. announced today that it has been awarded a NASA Contract valued at $600,000 to produce nanostructured solar cells comprised of indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) materials. The goal of this two-year project is to develop a more efficient and less expensive solar cell design than existing multi-junction technology. Dr. Roger E. Welser, Kopin's Director of New Product Development, stated, “The material structures used in conventional solar cell designs significantly limit their power conversion efficiency and performance, requiring a trade-off between current and voltage. For this SBIR program, we are employing a proprietary, patent-pending structure incorporating InGaP barriers, the same…

WednesdayDec 10, 2008 9:59 am

Nuvelo, Inc. (NUVO) Up 21% on News of Positive Results from Phase 1 Clinical Trial

This morning, Nuvelo announced positive results from the Phase 1 trial of recombinant, secreted protein, NU206, the company’s lead compound from its Wnt Therapeutics Program. The single-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-ascending dose (SAD) trial involved 32 healthy male volunteers. According to the press release, NU206 caused no serious adverse side effects and pharmacokinetics were predictable. Dr. Ted W. Love, chairman and CEO of Nuvelo, stated, “Based on preclinical studies, we believe that NU206 promotes cell growth and repair, and, based also on results from this Phase 1 trial, believe it has the potential to offer a novel approach for the treatment…

WednesdayDec 10, 2008 9:38 am

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WednesdayDec 10, 2008 8:05 am

Nexia Holdings, Inc. (NXHD.OB) Announces Acquisition of Two Residential Properties

Today, Nexia Holdings, Inc. announced that it has signed a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Casey J. Coleman to acquire two residential properties, both located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The estimated value of the properties is estimated to be $465,000 which will be paid with 93,000 shares of restricted Series C Preferred Stock. Both properties are fully occupied single-family dwellings. The company believes the purchase of these properties will serve as an example to other potential sellers and could add additional credibility to the soundness of Nexia's Real Estate Acquisition Strategy. Richard Surber, CEO of Nexia Holdings, stated, "The…

WednesdayDec 10, 2008 7:33 am

Monitor All Stock Message Boards from One Location through BoardCentral

In today's volatile market, investors have discovered the remarkable effect of a single message posted on a message board about a stock. It can drive a company's share price up significantly or can crash it down. By visiting different message boards, investors ask questions, post comments and communicate with each other, sharing the information commonly not available by any other means. With so many investors coming online daily, there is virtually unlimited information available that can help you produce outstanding profits. BoardCentral.com has made it their aim to provide investors, traders, stock analysts and casual financial markets followers with in-depth…

WednesdayDec 10, 2008 7:23 am

Vacation Renter Solutions, LLC Becomes Client of MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB)

MyECheck, Inc. today announced that it has signed Vacation Renter Solutions, LLC as a client and will be providing the vacation rental company with its suite of electronic check processing services. AlwaysOnVacation.com, owned by Vacation Renter Solutions, strives to be the best location to find the perfect vacation rental. The online portal uses exclusive matching technology to search hundreds of amenities to find a vacation rental that meets every demand. Vacation Renter Solutions' customers will now be able to use their checking accounts as a form of online payment. Through MyECheck’s patented software, the vacation rental company will have access…

WednesdayDec 10, 2008 7:03 am

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB): Will Oil Ever Return to Previous Levels?

With the price of oil plummeting nearly $100 a barrel since July, people have something to feel good about during this difficult economic time period; however, it may lead to the dismissal of the peak oil theory. For those not familiar with peak oil, it is the point in time when the maximum rate of global petroleum extraction is reached. After this point in time, the rate of production begins to steadily decline. With the relatively cheap oil prices, the cost of bringing new oil into production is too expensive. As the International Energy Agency (IEA) has repeatedly warned for…

WednesdayDec 10, 2008 6:20 am

Simtrol, Inc. (SMRL.OB) Troubleshooting Module Minimizes Downtime and Expense

Increased efficiency is one of the primary reasons why technological equipment is purchased today. However, if the devices aren’t operating as intended, the expected gain in efficiency is eliminated. Simtrol’s Diagnostics & Troubleshooting module ensures devices are operating as expected by providing the ability to efficiently diagnose and resolve device issues. The Diagnostics & Troubleshooting module allows IT resources to centrally support all devices deployed throughout a room, building, campus, or enterprise. If a device is not working as intended, IT resources can repair the issues automatically from remote location, avoiding travel time for them, and down time for the…

WednesdayDec 10, 2008 6:05 am

Investing Can Be Funds

Investing Can Be Funds Investor demand for mutual funds rose considerably in 2007. Net mutual fund inflows of $883 billion shattered the previous record ($504 billion) set in 2001. The popularity of mutual funds is not surprising, considering the benefits they can offer to investors. Some of these benefits could help make mutual funds an important part of your portfolio. Professional Management Mutual funds are run by professional money managers who pool money from shareholders and invest it in pursuit of the fund’s stated objectives. They do the heavy lifting for investors by studying company financials and continuously watching the…

WednesdayDec 10, 2008 5:37 am

Sector 10 Inc. (SECT.OB) Provides a Revolutionary Method for Securing Campuses and Protecting Students

Today before the opening bell, Sector 10 announced that is taking the initiative to change the entire dimension of safety in our school campuses. The company is initially placing two stationary response units with custom designed medical, lifesaving equipment in two college campuses. The amount of time saved by pre-deploying the equipment could easily mean the difference between life and death, as the life-saving equipment would normally have to be brought to the location by first response units Pericles DeAvila, CEO of Sector 10 Inc, stated, “This project represents an entirely new paradigm in public safety, and as a parent,…

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