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MondayApr 14, 2008 2:20 pm

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SIRT) Receives Orphan Drug Designation from FDA for Treatment of MELAS

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals (SIRT), based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing proprietary, orally available, small molecule drugs with the potential to treat diseases associated with aging, including metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes. The company’s drug candidates are designed to mimic certain beneficial health effects of calorie restriction, without requiring a change in eating habits, by activation of sirtuins. Sirtuins are a recently discovered class of enzymes that Sirtris believes control the aging process. The company is also engaged in a human clinical trial for MELAS, a mitochondrial disorder. The company was recently granted…

MondayApr 14, 2008 2:17 pm

Senate Approves the Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 Supporting Wind and Solar Companies

The U.S. Senate announced it has approved legislation renewing the incentives which encourage the implementation of wind and solar energy projects. The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act 2008 was passed in large part by bi-partisan support in an 88 to 8 vote. The wind and solar industry lobbied for months to renew the tax credits which helped to stimulate record growth in both industries over the past five years. The American Wind Energy Association's Gregory Westone said, “With 116,000 jobs and $19 billion in clean energy investment at risk from the looming expiration of renewable energy tax credits, and the…

MondayApr 14, 2008 2:14 pm

International Energy, Inc. (IENI.OB) Appoints Rakesh Shankar, PhD to Scientific Advisory Board

International Energy, Inc., a leading-edge technology company focused on producing biofuels derived directly from the photosynthesis of green microalgae, announced the appointment of Rakesh Shankar, PhD, a noted environmental author, energy sector expert, negotiator and diplomat, to the company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Shankar holds a Bachelor’s degree in science, Masters in philosophy, and a PhD in Environmental Legislation and Policy Formulation. Dr. Rakesh Shankar’s career extends over more than 20 years of service as a diplomat in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Canada, as well as appointment as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Afterward he…

MondayApr 14, 2008 2:11 pm

Amish Naturals, Inc. (AMNT.OB) Launches Snack Line with 100% All-Natural Chewy Granola Bars

Amish Naturals, Inc, an organic pasta producer that manufactures and distributes organic and natural pastas, condiments and bakery products, announced it has launched a snack line including four varieties of 100 percent all-natural Chewy Granola Bars. This line will be available nationwide in the month of May at grocery stores in two fiber-rich varieties. David Skinner, Sr., President and CEO of Amish Naturals commented, “Our entry into the $1.8 billion snack bar market is an inherent extension of the Amish Naturals’ Hi-Fiber Initiative and our mission to provide natural, premium food products that not only taste great, but are truly…

MondayApr 14, 2008 11:57 am

SmallCapVoice.com Announces Coverage of Angstrom Microsystems Inc. (AGMS.OB) and an Audio Interview with CEO Lalit Jain

SmallCapVoice.com announced today that it has initiated coverage on Angstrom Microsystems. Along with a detailed investor fact sheet, the website has also posted an audio interview with Lalit Jain, the CEO of Angstrom Microsystems. The brief interview can be streamed over the web by visiting http://www.smallcapvoice.com/angs/angs-3-17-08.php. Angstrom Microsystems is a Boston-based company creating innovative solutions to the growing problem of excessive power use. The company focuses on the development of liquid cooling, ultra-efficient power technologies and acceleration software designed to save businesses substantial amounts in energy costs. These solutions not only save money but increase efficiency by cooling large servers…

MondayApr 14, 2008 11:00 am

Poseidis, Inc. (PSED.PK) is “One to Watch”

In beautiful rural France, far away from any metropolitan or industrial regions, you will find the Saint Trolier Mineral Spring. For over 600 years, it has been recognized as one of France's most desirable sources of high-value, naturally sparkling mineral water. In 2003, through its Montespan subsidiary, Poseidis, Inc. acquired the official rights to exploit 70 million liters (the equivalent of 18.5 million gallons) per year from this historic spring. The quality of the resulting product has been extensively tested and approved by the French Ministry of Health. Saint Trolier represents just one of Poseidis' active interests, which also include…

MondayApr 14, 2008 10:03 am

Cord Blood America Inc. (CBAI.OB) Seeks to Educate on the Benefits of Umbilical Cord Blood Preservation

Cord Blood America Inc. (OTCBB: CBAI) recently announced it joined New York and California in passing a law aimed at educating pregnant women on the benefits of umbilical cord blood banking. Cord Blood America’s goal is to become the most respected stem-cell preservation company in the world. Part of the company’s stated mission is to educate expectant parents on the life-saving opportunities available through umbilical blood cell preservation. Umbilical cord cells are used to treat more than 70 diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, anemia and immune deficient disorders. Educating expectant parents will not only save lives, but will provide direct information…

MondayApr 14, 2008 9:53 am

myPhotopipe.com, Inc. (MPPC.PK) Supports Department of Homeland Security Initiative

myPhotopipe.com, a web-based online provider of digital photo processing, has joined forces with the Department of Homeland Security to launch a new initiative. The new initiative, introduced by the Department of Homeland Security on its fifth anniversary, is known as, "One Team, One Mission." The program will honor all of the many responders throughout the world that together execute the mission of Homeland Security, including myPhotopipe.com, which is the exclusive provider of photographic prints to the department. myPhotopipe.com is doing their part to support the initiative by revamping DHS photo templates to include the special 5th Year Anniversary logo and…

MondayApr 14, 2008 9:48 am

AtheroGenics Inc. (AGIX) Announces Clinical Trial Results for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

AtheroGenics Inc. (NASDAQ: AGIX) today announced its “topline” results from an interim analysis of its ANDES Phase 3 clinical trial of AGI-1067, for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, administered once daily for the duration of six months. According to the press release, the primary efficacy endpoint is changed in hemoglobin A1c (A1c) from baseline compared to placebo in patients with Type 2 diabetes. For three months, 806 patients took part in the study, showing dose-related, statistically significant reductions in A1c. For patients receiving 150 mg, 75 mg and a placebo, arms were 0.5 percent, 0.3 percent, and 0.1 percent,…

MondayApr 14, 2008 9:45 am

OTCPicks Featured Company: Silverado Financial, Inc. (SLVO.PK) Subsidiary Enters Joint Venture with Get Digital Data, LLC

Mediatechnics Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverado Financial, Inc. (OTC: SLVO) has entered into a joint venture with Get Digital Data, LLC, a digital media innovator. The approach of the venture is to bring industrial quality CD and DVD encoding solutions to dealers and service providers worldwide. During Friday's trading, Silverado Financial, Inc. rose 62.50%. Mediatechnics is a manufacturer of robotic CD and DVD duplication systems. Combined with Get Digital Data's encoding center for CD/DVD, Mediatechnics now has the power of such encoding software and GD3 metadata. With home theater and automation systems becoming more and more prominent…

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