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TuesdayJul 08, 2008 12:32 pm

Fair Isaac Corporation (FIC) Increases Business in Asian Pacific Markets

Fair Isaac Corporation (FIC), best known for its FICO® score program - the standard measure of credit risk used by banks, credit card companies and consumers - also provides decision management solutions. The company provides services for 5,000 businesses in 80 countries that include insurers, retailers, and healthcare organizations. Other products and services from Fair Isaac include decision management applications and tools, analytics (such as the FICO® score), and professional services to help clients solve business challenges. Business in the Asia-Pacific area has more than doubled for the company in the first half of the financial year 2008. This growth…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 12:01 pm

Pulmo BioTech Inc. (PLMO.OB) Completes DFH-12 Studies

Pulmo BioTech Incorporated announced this week that its subsidiary, PulmoScience Incorporated, has completed the bio-distribution studies on its DFH-12 product candidate for the PulmoBind technology of molecular imaging of the lung's vascular system. The completion of this study is a milestone for the company, proving the success of their molecule, code named DFH-12, and its application in other imaging technologies. DFH-12 works, via injection, because the molecule is designed to bond only to the inner walls of the vascular system of the lungs. The DFH-12 molecule is tagged with a radionuclide, so the integrity of the lung's vascular system can…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 11:48 am

The Bell Curve of Collectibles, a Good Lesson for those Interested in IPOs

Before I begin, I have to state that I’m a geek. The rare variety of geeks – a female. Personally, I’ve collected a lot more items then I care to speak about, but one effect that I have noticed is what I’m calling “The Bell Curve of Collectibles.” So with the Comic Convention season almost here, this article will explore the demand/supply side of the world of collectibles. Most major movies formulate their marketing campaigns with a component called merchandising. Merchandising goes into production at the same time as editing is being done so that the products get released before…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 11:38 am

Universal Energy Corporation (UVSE.OB) Completes Pipeline

Universal Energy Corporation is an independent diversified energy company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in Louisiana and Texas. Universal Energy Corp has two subsidiaries: Universal Explorations, Inc. and Universal Services, Inc. Universal Services, Inc. has recently engaged in activities to acquire two energy services companies; Powertown Line Construction, which provides installation, maintenance and replacement for the power lines used in the transmission and distribution of energy to end users; and Williston Crane, which provides heavy equipment used in the maintenance and construction industry. On July 3, 2008, Universal Energy announced the…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 10:44 am

Brenda Barnes – Sara Lee (SLE)

At 53, Brenda Barnes is back and in full swing. Ten years ago, her 1997 resignation as Head of Pepsico’s North American Beverage business to spend more time with her family caused a huge debate at the time for women in business. Many felt Brenda had let down their gender by opting out of the executive office. Some speculated she left to protest her husband Randy Barnes’ stalled career as Senior VP and Treasurer at Pepsico. Brenda insisted the resignation was about parenthood. Nevertheless, when Brenda left, it caused women in executive ranks around the US to take notice, but…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 10:42 am

Susan Arnold – Procter and Gamble Co. (PG)

Susan Arnold is a bit of an enigma. Little is written about her personal life anywhere. Her corporate biography shows that she went directly from college at University of Pennsylvania to pursue her MBA at University of Pittsburgh. From there, she promptly joined Procter and Gamble in September of 1980 and has been there ever since. A career in a single company is a rarity these days, but it is more common among the women who break through. Susan was the first woman to achieve the title of President at Procter and Gamble. Along the way, she managed to have…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 10:39 am

Angela Braly – Wellpoint, Inc. (WLP)

Known to skip monthly management team meetings for her daughter’s birthday and to reschedule a board meeting so she could attend her daughter’s 4th grade play, Angela Braly at 46 is one of the youngest women CEOs, as well as the only one running a Fortune 50 company. With three children, Angela managed the family life balance through a suggestion by her husband that he become a stay at home dad. Rather than ‘coming from nowhere’ to take the CEO position, Angela has a long history of health care involvement, first working passionately for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri,…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 9:54 am

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (ALTI) Reports Successful Results for Electric Grid Program

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI) develops ceramic nanomaterials for alternative energy products, life sciences and performance materials markets based on its proprietary manufacturing process. The company’s advanced battery pack systems are used in stationary applications, as well as electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Altair today announced the successful completion of its demonstration and validation program for a two-megawatt, 500 kilowatt-hour battery system purchased by AES Corp. (NYSE: AES), one of the largest global power companies in the world. With operations in 29 countries on five continents, AES has the capacity to serve 100 million people worldwide. Altair’s program was developed by…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 9:52 am

Octillion Corp. (OCTL.OB) Expands Product Pipeline to Revolutionize the Renewable Energy Market

Octillion Corp. operates through its subsidiaries to identify, acquire, develop and market alternative and renewable energy technologies. The company works with universities, research institutions, start-up companies and government agencies to find those technologies to meet the renewable energy market’s demand and needs. The company today announced it will expand its product development pipeline to include technologies capable of producing clean electricity derived from kinetic energy of moving vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, trains and rapid transit. Paired with this immediate expansion plan, the company recently formed a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, Kinetic Power Corp., focused on capturing the kinetic energy…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 9:49 am

Bridgeline Software Inc. (BLSW) Nabs Contract from NICB

Bridgeline Software Inc. is a developer of web application management software and award-winning web applications. The company provides end-to-end solutions that help organizations optimize business processes through web-based technologies. On July 8, 2008, Bridgeline announced that the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) selected the company's software as the platform for their enterprise web initiatives, including their heavily trafficked public and member sites at http://www.nicb.org. The National Insurance Crime Bureau is the nation's premier not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to preventing, detecting, and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft. NICB partners with insurance companies and law enforcement agencies to facilitate the identification,…

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