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ThursdayOct 23, 2008 6:20 pm

ICF International (ICFI) Awarded Department of Homeland Security Contract Valued at $9.5 Million

ICF International (NASD: ICFI), a global professional services firm, partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in energy, climate change, environment, transportation, social programs, health, defense, and emergency management, recently announced that the company was awarded a three-year re-compete contract with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fraud Detection and National Security Branch (FDNS) valued at $9.5 million. Under the terms of the agreement, ICF International will provide project management office (PMO) services and staff to support FDNS’ mission of enhancing the integrity of the legal immigration system. Specific tasks will include analyzing and…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 2:18 pm

Oxygen Biotherapeutics Inc. (OXBO.OB) Announces Positive Meeting with FDA Regarding Steps toward Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment

Oxygen Biotherapeutics Inc. (OTCBB: OXBO) focuses on commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices associated with oxygen therapeutics and continuous substrate monitoring. The company today announced what it refers to as a “fruitful and productive” scientific meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the company’s Oxycyte in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) therapeutic oxygen carrier. According to the press release, the meeting has led the company to the decision it will expand its research plan to include another dose escalation safety and efficacy study for Oxycyte in up to 40 more patients. Oxygen Biotherapeutics will commence patient enrollment in the…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 12:53 pm

XsunX Inc. (XSNX.OB) is “One to Watch”

XsunX Inc. is a solar technology company with headquarters in Aliso Viejo, California. Trading on the OTCBB, their focus is on developing thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) amorphous silicon solar cell manufacturing processes to produce TFPV solar modules. The markets the company is targeting for these solar modules are solar farms, government agencies, and utility companies. The company is currently developing their phased plan to manufacture and install 100 mega-watts of amorphous silicon TFPV manufacturing capacity. Their goal is to complete the installation of their base production infrastructure near Portland, Oregon this year. They will then work to increase the capacities to…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 11:04 am

ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG.OB) Debuts New Protective Cover for G1 Smartphone

Our Director of Marketing saw ZAGG at one of the many financial conferences she attends and came back with a very favorable opinion on ZAGG’s InvisibleSHEILD™ coverings. InvisibleSHIELD™ is made from a patented adhesive film exclusive to ZAGG for the purpose of protecting high-performance electronic devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, gaming devices and laptops. ZAGG’s film is very thin, a mere .2mm thick and is virtually indestructible. Our Director of Marketing was invited to take a ball point pen and try to scratch or destroy the film. She was unsuccessful; much to the delight of the presenters. The film…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 11:03 am

Help for Homeowners – New Foreclosure Prevention Plan

Sheila Bair, chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., told the Senate Banking Committee that her agency and the Treasury Department are working closely to find ways to prevent avoidable foreclosures. The plan would use the Treasury Secretary's new authority under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act to provide guarantees to mortgage lenders. Bair worked with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in crafting the financial rescue law. "Now that the administration has taken strong measures to stabilize financial institutions, it is imperative that we apply the same sharp and urgent focus to help the individual homeowners…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 11:02 am

Voyager Petroleum, Inc. (VYGO.OB) – Can Oil be Environmentally Friendly?

The United States generates approximately 1.4 billion gallons of recoverable used oil every year according to America's Choice, the website of Safety-Kleen, a major United States re-refinery. Voyager Petroleum aims to capitalize on the growing demand for generic lubricants along with a desire for so-called green products by re-refining, or recycling, motor oil and other lubricants. The company sees this process as not only cost-effective but also eco-friendly – a win-win situation for both investors and customers. Re-refining oil uses one-third of the energy of refining crude oil. In fact, one gallon of used oil can make 2.5 quarters of…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 10:58 am

Kensey Nash Corporation (KNSY) Reports 1st Qtr Results; Sales of Biomaterials Increases 25%

Kensey Nash Corporation is a medical device company known for providing innovative product development and advanced technology for a wide range of medical procedures. Their expertise in the design, development, manufacture and processing of resorbable biomaterials for medical applications. Biomaterials are substances that treat, augment, or replace tissue, organs or body functions and are used regularly as components and elements in a wide variety of resorbable or permanent implants. These include cartilage regeneration, small diameter arterial substitution, tissue reinforcement and repair and controlled release drug delivery. To give an overview of the 1st Qtr numbers, here is a brief summery.…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 10:55 am

Ireland Inc. (IRLD.OB) Announces Start of Operations in Tonopah Nevada

In the American Southwest, Ireland Inc. is hoping to strike gold. In early 2008, Ireland completed the acquisition of the Columbus Project, located near Tonopah, NV, and has a right to acquire an additional 23,000 acres of mineral claims adjacent to the Columbus Project. These two projects are focused on the extraction of precious and base metals. The company has been concentrating their efforts on the Columbus Project for a while now, and it seems that their efforts were not in vain. Before they can successfully mine the project, a pre-feasibility study must be conducted. Today, they opened the pilot…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 10:53 am

Sona Mobile Holdings Corp. (SNMB.OB) Launches mWagerTM Mobile Wagering with New York Racing Association

Sona Mobile Holdings Corporation (SNMB.OB), a leading provider of secure software solutions for gaming and entertainment applications, today announced the launch of their first live mWagerTM mobile gaming application with the New York Racing Association (NYRA), one of the most powerful racetrack operators in the thoroughbred business. NYRA operates the three biggest thoroughbred racetracks in New York, Belmont, Saratoga, and Aqueduct, and processed more than $1 billion in wagers last year. Sona Mobile’s new mWager platform represents a major advance in bringing track wagering to mobile devices. Although the company’s current Sona Gaming SystemTM (SGS) product provides both wired and…

ThursdayOct 23, 2008 10:50 am

SpaceDev (SPDV) To Be Acquired By Sierra Nevada Corporation

SpaceDev, Inc. (SPDV.OB), an emerging space technology company based in California, has received a takeover bid, approved by SpaceDev Board of Directors, from Sierra Nevada Corporation, a privately held provider of high technology electronics, avionics, and communications systems. The announcement was made by Sierra Board Chairman Eren Ozmen. Sierra plans to acquire the outstanding equity of SpaceDev for $38 million, resulting in a net share price offering of approximately 70¢, a premium of between 42% and 50% based upon SpaceDev’s closing share price over the past 30 trading days. The plan will be formally presented to SpaceDev stockholders for a…

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