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FridayOct 10, 2008 9:45 am

eLandia International, Inc. (ELAN) To Repurchase Over 1 Million Shares

eLandia International, Inc. (ELAN.OB), a Florida based information and communications technology company, has announced plans to repurchase up to 3% of the company’s outstanding common stock, representing some 1,200,000 shares. The company’s strong cash position (approximately $52 million) and current low share price helped prompt the decision by the board of directors. Pete Pizarro, Chairman and CEO of eLandia, provided further insight into the move, as well as on the company’s direction, “It reflects the confidence that the board and the management have in eLandia as we continue to fulfill our strategic priority of satisfying the growing demand for Information…

FridayOct 10, 2008 7:22 am

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) System Reduces Retailer’s Risk and Keeps Incoming Cash Flowing

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB), a leading electronic transaction processor, utilizes a proprietary and patented system that can be utilized by both storefronts and ecommerce sites. The company’s remotely created checks (RCC) image service is the world’s first Check 21 solution created to process electronic payments. The MyECheck system is actually classified under a different set of rules than traditional ACH transactions. MyECheck is governed under Check 21 law and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC state law), which are more favorable to retailers especially when charge-backs are involved. RCC images can be created and processed through a number of methods. First, clients can…

FridayOct 10, 2008 7:04 am

Axial Vector Engine Corporation (AXVC.PK) Applies Applications that will Lead into the Future

The Portland, Oregon based company Axial Vector Engine Corporation has developed military and commercial applications that are a step ahead of their competition and may make Axial a force to be reckoned with in the near future. Axial owns, develops and licenses a revolutionary suite of internal combustion engine and electric power generation technologies. These technologies are well-positioned to fulfill global engine and energy needs with greater fuel-efficiency, cost effectiveness, versatility, and environmental sensitivity than ever before in a wide variety of applications in commercial, industrial, vehicular, and military sectors. The Axial Vector Engine is an ideal application for dealing…

FridayOct 10, 2008 6:56 am

Hi-Shear Technology Corp. (HSR) Declares $0.50 Cash Dividend on Even Governmental Pyrotechnic Sales

In some markets, there are only a few companies that can really get the job done to tolerances and expectations. These companies attract the best and brightest of employees to develop some of the most exacting products. In a general sense, this is the world of the elite product manufacturer, a manufacturer that generally has a captive customer base desiring a very specific product. Hi-Shear Technology Corp., a pyrotechnic device developer and manufacturer, works to develop and manufacture explosive devices for space and military applications. The company works primarily in space vehicle and military applications but has solid high tolerance…

FridayOct 10, 2008 6:21 am

9 Tips for Foreign Investing

If you haven’t considered investing in a foreign company, you might want to think about it and explore your options. Here are a few criteria that you should note when looking into placing an order. 1. Do your research on the company. Does the company make money off sales from the United States? If so, what would the company’s balance sheet look like if those sales ceased? 2. Choose an industry that is globally needed and depression-proof. Industries such as energy, medical, transportation, and edibles are needed for basic survival. Companies in these realms have a better chance to turn…

FridayOct 10, 2008 6:17 am

Over-Extended America

Are you over-extended? Are you paying someone else interest for money that you borrowed? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is yes. The news broadcasters would like to pin this entire financial crisis on Wall St. and our banking system, but the reality is that it came down to each and every over-extended person. WE as a collective created this problem. It may be a hard pill to swallow, but it’s true. Let’s take a second to think about this concept. My spending habits aren’t terrible, but still more then I can afford. If I continue to put those…

FridayOct 10, 2008 6:13 am

Intersil Corp. (ISIL) Launches New MOSFET Gate Semiconductor Driver Series

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL) announced three new semiconductor drivers this week, smaller and more efficient than their predecessors. The ISL6622, ISL6622A and ISL6622B are all geared toward use in Intel VR11.1 CPU systems and optimized for server, desktop computer and gaming console motherboard applications. Driver specifications for the new addition to the Power Management series include that they are 12-volt and 5-volt synchronous rectified buck MOSFET drivers (Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor). They deliver increased efficiency - and CPU lighting - by providing 3A sinking capacity and featuring rapid rise/fall times that support up to 1 MHz frequency switching. The ISL6622/A/…

FridayOct 10, 2008 6:11 am

Dr. Niraj Vasisht Promoted At Biodelivery Sciences Intl. (BDSI)

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (NASDQ: BDSI) announced that Niraj Vasisht, Ph.D. has been promoted to senior vice president of product development and chief technical officer. "Dr. Vasisht has made an enormous contribution to the development of BDSI’s lead product, ONSOLIS, from the laboratory through clinical testing and regulatory review in the U.S. and Europe," said Andrew Finn, executive vice president of product development. "Dr. Vasisht’s pharmaceutical development experience, capability and leadership are allowing BDSI to emerge as a leader in the use of drug delivery technologies to enhance pharmaceuticals for the benefits of patients.” Dr. Vasisht is an internationally recognized…

FridayOct 10, 2008 6:07 am

Stillwater Mining Company (SWC): Mining Palladium and Platinum

Founded in 1992, Stillwater Mining Company engages in the development, extraction, processing, smelting, refining, and marketing of palladium, platinum, and associated metals. Palladium and platinum are precious metals that are part of the platinum group of metals or PGM's. The other metals that comprise the PGM group are rhodium, ruthenium, osmium, and iridium. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Stillwater Mining Company has a market capitalization of $345.55 million. Headquartered in Billings, Montana, Stillwater Mining Company is the only United States producer of palladium and platinum. Their Stillwater Mine is near Nye, Montana in the Stillwater Valley. The…

FridayOct 10, 2008 5:00 am

Charity That Pays

If there’s one thing Americans know about, it’s the pursuit of happiness. According to a recent survey, spending money on ourselves offers no measurable boost in happiness, yet spending money on others or giving it to charity significantly raises levels of happiness and satisfaction with life. It’s no wonder that over 83% of all the money given to charity in America is donated by individuals. By organizing your giving, you can make it more effective, allowing your largess to benefit not only the intended charity, but potentially yourself and your heirs. Two popular ways to structure your giving are…

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