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ThursdayJun 19, 2008 8:34 am

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals (AVNR) Receives European Patent Approval for Extended Commercial Exclusivity for Zenair

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals (AVNR) acquires, develops and commercializes therapeutic products for the treatment of chronic diseases of the central nervous system, as well as inflammatory and infectious diseases. The company today announced the European patent office has granted the company a new patent, which extends the exclusivity period for its lead product candidate, Zenvia - used in the treatment of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) - through 2023. The new European patent fits well into the company’s objectives, encompassing the company's current clinical development programs in PBA and diabetic peripheral neuropathic (DPN) pain, as well as other neurologic conditions. PBA is a disinhibition…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 8:31 am

Stratos Renewable Corp. (SRNW.OB) Comments on Sugarcane Ethanol Production

Due to the rising interest in alternative fuels, results from studies focused on the effects of corn ethanol have recently been published in Science magazine and other sources. The majority of the reports indicate that the greenhouse benefits of using corn-based ethanol as an alternative source of fuel have been overstated. Stratos Renewable Corporation (SRNW.OB) officials publicly stated that their sugarcane-based ethanol is not the same as the corn-based version. “I think some of the ethanol studies are a little misleading, as there are many concrete benefits of substituting ethanol for oil that are often not considered and frequently the…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 7:26 am

MedeFile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) Launches National Televised Ad Campaign

Today, Medefile International, Inc announced that it has launched a nationally televised advertising campaign to generate consumer awareness of its product. A 30-second commercial campaign will air on national cable news channels, including CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg and FOX News, over the next four weeks. "This televised ad campaign is designed to help educate consumers nationwide on the many benefits, convenience and peace of mind afforded by the MedeFile system," stated Milton Hauser, founder, chairman and CEO of MedeFile. "The recent violent storms, tornados and mass flooding that have destroyed homes and businesses throughout the Midwest are a yet another…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 6:36 am

Interest in Hybrid Technologies (HYBR.OB) Reflected in Increased Stock Price

Consumers cannot seem to escape the trickle-down effect of increased fuel costs. Where not hit at the pump, they get pinched at the grocery store or department stores, where prices have skyrocketed as a result of increased transportation costs. All commodities, in fact, have reflected higher costs in recent months. Hybrid Technologies (HYBR.OB) is one company attempting to assist consumers in taking a step away from traditional fuel costs. Dale Pinkert, a media consultant from RadioWave Relations, recently talked about Hybrid Technologies market performance on “Business for Lunch” with Ken Morgan. Hybrid is focused on the design and production of…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 6:32 am

Oncor, Inc. (ONCR) Restores Power to Storm-Ravaged Areas

Less than 24 hours after heavy rains and high winds passed through North and East Texas, power has been restored to more than 90 percent of customers affected. Oncor (ONCR) crews and contractors worked through the night repairing and re-energizing damaged power lines. "Provided no other storms move through Oncor's service area today, we expect all outages to be restored by this evening," said Rob Trimble, Oncor president and CEO. Outages in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have been reduced to 14,000, down from 135,000 at the height of the storm. At the peak of the storms, which occurred Tuesday afternoon,…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 6:30 am

Spare Backup Inc. (SPBU.OB) Announces Bundling of Its Software in all Sony VAIO PCs Shipped to Retailmarc

Breaking through the new software barrier toward solid profit is one of the more difficult accomplishments for software developers. Every other garage seems to have a software designer in it these days. Each designer feels that they are the one who has the next big thing to hit the market. Actually, having the next big thing is the hard part; getting it to market the next hardest part. But, if a company can crack the new software barrier, there is the potential for large rewards. Spare Backup Inc., a software development company, works to offer computer software products to home…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 6:24 am

ECOtality, Inc. (ETLY.OB) Subsidiary Provides a Custom eTec HICE Silverado to Sierra Lobo, Inc.

ECOtality, Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), announced this morning that it has provided a custom-designed, eTec hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) Silverado truck to Sierra Lobo, Inc. The truck will be powered by the No-Vent Liquid Hydrogen Storage and Delivery System™ that Sierra Lobo, Inc. is presently developing with the Department of Defense (DOD). This news is significant in that this is the first eTec HICE vehicle to be powered using liquefied hydrogen technology. Don Karner, president and CEO of eTec, stated, “The eTec HICE Silverado continues to be one of the most advanced HICE vehicles…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 6:10 am

Perf Go Green Holdings Inc. (PGOG.OB) is “One to Watch”

Perf Go Green Holdings Inc. (PGOG.OB) is a New York-based biodegradable plastics company. The company’s focus is on the development and global marketing of 100% eco-friendly, non-toxic, food-contact compliant, completely biodegradable plastic products. The company currently offers plastic trash and kitchen bags, dropcloths, and pet pick-up-after bags. Perf Go Green uses recycled plastic bags combined with an oxy-biodegradable proprietary application method to produce the film for the biodegradable bags. This product, when discarded in soil in the presence of microorganisms, moisture and oxygen, decomposes into simple materials found in nature. PGOG Green Bags will completely breakdown in a landfill environment…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 5:48 am

AE Biofuels Inc. (AEBF) Sees the Alternatives in Energy

AE Biofuels is an advanced energy company that develops, constructs, and operates biodiesel and ethanol facilities in the United States and India. They concentrate on fuel-grade ethanol, biodiesel from ethanol, and biodiesel production facilities. They are working to commercialize their next-generation technology that will aid in producing biofuels from non-food and traditional materials. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, AE Biofuels trades on the OTCBB as part of the Specialty Chemicals industry. They have a current market capitalization of $339.54M. The company's goal is to be a leading producer and seller of renewable fuels worldwide. AE Biofuels owns 74 percent of a…

ThursdayJun 19, 2008 5:46 am

Lifeway Foods Inc. (LWAY) is Cultured When it Comes to Their Products

Founded in 1986 by Michael Smolyansky, Lifeway Foods Inc. is America's top supplier of kefir. A cultured dairy product, Lifeway's kefir beverage contains Lifeway's exclusive 10 active probiotic cultures. This is significant, as most regular yogurts contain less of these types of cultures – often only two or three. The company also produces organic kefir. Today, Julie Smolyansky, Michael's daughter, is the president and CEO of Lifeway Foods Inc. The company has come a long way from their humble beginnings, with Michael creating kefir in his basement, and going on sales calls to Chicago area grocery stores. They now have…

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