FridayDec 17, 2010 9:18 am

Worldwide Energy & Manufacturing USA Inc. (WEMU.OB) Anticipates Higher Demand for PV Modules

Yesterday, rapidly growing photovoltaic module supplier, Worldwide Energy & Manufacturing USA, Inc., announced that the continued shift towards solar energy alternatives has the company anticipating higher demand for its PV modules. iSuppli Corporation, a provider of market intelligence services, estimates that global PV installations will grow at a CAGR of 63.7% from 2009 to reach 19.3 GW by 2011. Additionally, Pike Research, a market research and consulting firm that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets, noted several key factors that could cause a "remarkable increase" in solar demand over the next three years, including: largely untapped U.S. solar…

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FridayDec 17, 2010 9:10 am

30-year Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue Hike North after 7 Months of Decline

After falling for seven months, Freddie Mac yesterday said the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 4.83 percent, up from 4.61 reported last week. While rates hit a 40-year low of 4.17 percent last month, yesterday's figures reflect five straight weeks of increasing fixed mortgage rates. The average rate on the 15-year loan also grew to 4.17 percent, up significantly from 3.96 percent. The 15-year rate hit its lowest level in November on records dating back to 1991. The average rate on a five-year adjustable mortgage increased to 3.77 percent from 3.60 percent; the five-year hit its…

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ThursdayDec 16, 2010 1:38 pm

Neuralstem, Inc. (CUR) Tackles Depression with FDA Approval

Neuralstem, Inc., developer of patented technology with the ability to produce neural stem cells of the human brain and spinal cord, yesterday announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval for an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to initiate a phase Ia safety trial to test NSI-189, Neuralstem’s first small molecule compound for major depression. Discovered by Neuralstem, NSI-189 is the first in a family of compounds that Neuralstem said it plans to develop into orally administered drugs. The compound stimulates neuron growth in an area of the brain believed to be associated with depression…

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ThursdayDec 16, 2010 1:34 pm

Manhattan Pharmaceuticals (MHAN.OB) Announces Positive Results of Essential Tremors Treatment

Manhattan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a specialty healthcare product company focused on the development of innovative treatments, today posted its results from a phase I/II study of AST-915 to treat essential tremors, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking of the hands, arms, head, voice and upper body. The company reported that data from the single does study showed AST-915 as safe and well-tolerated with an obvious effect on the tremors. While there was no statistically significant effect on tremor power after 80 minutes of administration of the treatment, statistically significant reductions were evident at later time, up to 300 minutes after…

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ThursdayDec 16, 2010 11:34 am

Pacific Capital Bancorp (PCBC) Video Chart for Thursday, December 16, 2010

PCBC is attempting to come off the bottom and has itself in a neutral position that is leaning towards turning bullish at this point.  A financial play, it carries a bit more risk, but will be on radar for upward movement to break through resistance. To view the video chart, visit the following link: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php Let us hear your thoughts below:

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ThursdayDec 16, 2010 11:23 am

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. (TNUS.OB) to Formulate and Launch Mushroom-Based Dietary Supplement

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. announced yesterday that they will formulate and launch CardioSANO™, a mushroom-based dietary supplement to nutritionally support heart health. The potential nutritional support of CardioSANO™, which contains natural ergothioneine, is based on a recently published scientific study by Dr. Keith R. Martin entitled: "The Bioactive Agent Ergothioneine, a Key Component of Dietary Mushrooms Inhibits Monocyte Binding to Endothelial Cells Characteristic of Early Cardiovascular Disease. J. of Medicinal Food, 13 (6) 2010, 1340-1346." Keith R. Martin, Ph.D, MTox, is Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona. Ergothioneine (ERGO) is a potent natural…

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ThursdayDec 16, 2010 11:11 am

San West, Inc. (SNWT.OB) Emerging as a Leader in San Diego’s Off-Road Vehicle Industry

San Diego-based San West Inc. focuses its efforts on the off-road vehicle (ORV) industry. Its retail store locations specialize in the design, manufacture, sales and repairs of off-road buggies. In addition, the stores provide aftermarket performance products and accessories for off-road buggies and other ORVs. The company announced today that its Buggy World Retail & Service Center has bolstered its position as a premier sales, service, and accessory showroom in the San Diego, California region with the recent launch of an OMV consignment service. The CEO of San West, Frank Drechsler, stated, “Business trends are looking solid on the sales…

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ThursdayDec 16, 2010 11:08 am

PURE Bioscience (PURE) Reports $144M Deal and Exclusive Middle East Distribution Channel for IV-7 Water Treatment

PURE Bioscience, www.purebio.com – developers of technology-based bioscience products for a variety of global health challenges, like the patented antimicrobial silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC), conducted a quarterly investor call yesterday in which the Company disclosed a major contractual agreement between its sales agent, Richmont Sciences and Dubai-based High Scope Trading LLC. The commitment by High Scope is projected to exceed $144M in orders over 10 years and should initially consist primarily of the revolutionary IV-7 Water Treatment™ product, which utilizes PURE’s SDC technology (ionic silver stabilized in citric acid). Only two ounces of IV-7 Water Treatment per 200 gallons can…

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WednesdayDec 15, 2010 2:14 pm

China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc. (CKGT.OB) Inks Strategic Partnership with Chinese Tobacco Industry Players

China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc., a leading grower, developer, producer and marketer of various cactus-derived products in China, today announced it has signed a joint manufacturing agreement with China Tobacco Import and Export Shandong Corp., a subsidiary of China National Tobacco Corp., in which the companies will manufacture cactus cigarettes under the name of “Tai Shan Sheng Chao.” The company will co-manufacture the new brand using a new paper process technology with China Tobacco Shandong’s subsidiary Qingdao Cigarette Factory, with production slated to being in February 2011. In its 25 years of operation, Qingdao Cigarette Factory has exported more tobacco…

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WednesdayDec 15, 2010 2:12 pm

ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. (CKSW) Rolls-out Multi-functional, Smartphone Compatible Workforce Management Tool

ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of automated workforce management and optimization solutions, today announced the availability of ClickMobile Professional, a real-time system built with HTML5, making it compatible with smartphones and tablets. The integration of HTML5 technology allows for a "hybrid" deployment of the application. It’s availability as a Web-based application eliminates the need for download or installation; ensures its functionality when in "no-connectivity" situations; and eliminates information lapses between users. The company said ClickMobile Professional addresses long-standing challenges in the market. "Keeping up with the rapid obsolescence of mobile devices has long been problematic for both mobile service…

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