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FridayJun 20, 2008 4:23 am

Liquidating Your Water Utilities Industry Stocks may not be a Good Idea

The Water Utilities Industry has declined by almost 20% compared to its combined market capitalization a year ago. It is one of the few parts of the economy that has done worse than the general S&P 500 Index. The decline during the first half of June 2008 has been terribly steep. Is there any relief in sight? Answers to questions of financial viability should follow relevant diagnoses. Utilities all over the world have been subject to unrealistic expectations for many years. Even free market economies are not exceptions. We use too much water, and do not recognize its true value.…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 5:51 pm

DexCom, Inc.’s (DXCM) CEO Discusses Growth Initiatives for the Company’s Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

Terrance H. Gregg, the chief executive officer of DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), a developer of continuous glucose monitoring systems for people with diabetes, conducted a presentation earlier this week at the William Blair 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois. The link to the webcast of the presentation is available on the DexCom, Inc. website at: www.dexcom.com under the investor webcast section. DexCom has developed Seven™ System, a short-term, continuous glucose monitoring system, which includes the Seven Sensor, the Seven Transmitter, and the Seven Receiver. The transmitter sends the glucose signal from the sensor and wirelessly broadcasts the data…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 5:50 pm

FirstFlight, Inc. (FFLT.OB) Welcomes New Aircraft to Current Fleet

FirstFlight, Inc. (OTCBB: FFLT) announced that they have added a Gulfstream GIV to their fleet of managed aircraft. FirstFlight, working through their subsidiaries, engages in aircraft charter management, fixed base operations (FBO), and aircraft maintenance operations throughout the United States. The Gulfstream GIV is stationed in Ocala, Florida, and prior to today's announcement the company added a G550 in West Palm Beach, both of which fit nicely into their already existing fleet in Florida. The two recent additions are a tribute to FirstFlight's company goal that is to further penetrate the strategic market that Florida and the Southeast United States…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 5:49 pm

MEDecision, Inc. (MEDE) Enters into Merger with Health Care Service Corporation

MEDecision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEDE) announced today that they have reached a merger agreement pursuant to which Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) will acquire all of the outstanding shares of MEDecision common stock for $7.00 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $121 million, and includes consideration paid to holders of outstanding options and warrants. As a result of being acquired, MEDecision can continue to run independently by focusing on development, execution, and their customers. Health Care Service Corporation operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans throughout Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Each company's board of directors…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 5:48 pm

NextPhase Wireless, Inc (NPHS) Announces Wired Suite of Private Network Services

NextPhase Wireless Inc., a traditionally wireless solution space for small businesses through managed services, wireless broadband services, and Network Magic™ (its wireless network solution), announced today it will begin to provide a wired suite of private network services geared at offering affordable, fully meshed private point-to-point networks, minimizing downtime and providing businesses, agencies and schools with 'peace of mind'. This is a further development of the WAN-Connect technology announced on May 28, 2008, by the company. “"Providing Ethernet connectivity and IP services from 10 to 100 Mbps, WAN.CONNECT utilizes multiple meshed 10 Gigabit (Gbps) circuit networks built over 1.28 Terabit…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 1:36 pm

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Launches Checkgateway on Its Check 21 (RCC) Software Platform

MyECheck Inc.(OTCBB: MYEC), a major provider of comprehensive alternative payment solutions and electronic payment processing via patent pending software solutions, today announced that Checkgateway, a leading provider of electronic payment services, is now using MyECheck’s patented software to process e-checks on behalf of its merchant clients. Checkgateway, a participating electronic payments gateway partner, and its clients are now able to process Remotely Created Check (RCC) check transactions using MyECheck’s payment engine. This RCC, applicable to Internet, phone, and batch payments, offers financial access to more consumers than any other payment method, and – in accordance with the Check Clearing for…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 1:34 pm

MICROS Systems, Inc. (MCRS) OPERA Enterprise Solution to Be Implemented by Omni Hotels for New Central Reservations System

MICROS Systems, Inc. (MCRS), headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, is a developer of enterprise applications that service the hospitality and specialty retail industries. The company provides service to both sit-down and quick-service restaurants, hotels, the leisure and entertainment industry, and specialty retail stores. In addition, MICROS offers complete information management solutions that include software, hardware, enterprise systems integration, consulting and support. A few of the company’s clients include Ruby Tuesday’s, Burger King, Auntie Anne’s, and Hilton Hotels. MICROS’s OPERA Enterprise Solution will be used by Omni Hotels in order to enhance its brand-wide reservation system. Omni Hotels offer luxury accommodations at…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 1:32 pm

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) Announces Relocation of North Brunswick, New Jersey Manufacturing Site

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD), established in 1846 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, is a producer of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) products. The company’s consumer products business in divided into two segments: Consumer Domestic and Consumer International. Consumer Domestic encompasses both household (such as the famous ARM & HAMMER® brand) and personal care products, while Consumer International primarily consists of personal care products. About 40% of the company’s U.S. consumer products are sold under the ARM & HAMMER brand name and derivative trademarks. The company announced this month plans to construct a new integrated laundry detergent manufacturing plant…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 10:39 am

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. (IMUC.OB) Announces Research Agreement with George Mason University

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics has signed a research agreement with George Mason University for the development of a blood test designed to detect small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer using ImmunoCellular’s monoclonal antibody technology. According to the agreement, the blood-based test would be designed to look for certain markers, potentially allowing for early detection of cancers as well as assisting in the selection of patients most likely to respond to the company’s monoclonal antibody therapy, ICT-109. ImmunoCellular is a development stage biotechnology company that is developing immune-based therapies for the treatment of brain and other cancers. The company’s lead product, a…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 10:32 am

Belden, Inc. (BDC) Announces Intent to Acquire Trapeze Networks

Belden, Inc. (BDC), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, designs, manufactures and markets high-speed electronic cables, connectivity products and related items for the specialty electronics and data networking markets. In the data networking area, products from the company include structured cabling systems comprised of metallic and fiber optic cable, connectivity components, and cable management solutions, to name a few. In the specialty electronics area, specifically video, sound and security, the company provides products for digital TV production, and specialized cable for video surveillance systems, airport baggage screen, building access control, public address systems, and fire alarm systems. Earlier in the month,…

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