WednesdayOct 07, 2009 9:12 am

First Advantage Corp. (FADV) Makes Investment in Enticelabs

First Advantage Corporation made an equity investment in EnticeLabs, Inc., a company that provides HR recruitment advertising services for both active and passive job seekers. The company did not disclose the amount of the investment. The investment in Enticelabs, Inc. was part of a $2 million round of financing purposed to help the company develop TalentSeekr, an online service that delivers targeted ads to job seekers on the web. First Advantage Corporation will integrate TalentSeekr with some of its current product line, including PostMaster LX, HRLogix ATS and Talon CRM. First Advantage Corporation provides risk mitigation and business solutions services…

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WednesdayOct 07, 2009 9:08 am

Wataire International, Inc. (WTAR.OB) Announces Major Milestone of 3,500 Delivered Units

Wataire International, Inc., an international company focused on developing and delivering technology-based water harvesting and purification products, recently announced that the company has reached a major 3,500-unit milestone in the deployment of the award-winning and certified WII-4010 home/office model atmospheric water generator. Distributing its products in more than 30 countries, Wataire International reports that the initial marketing and distribution of the WII-4010 home/office model has been very successful to date. With this initial phase completed, the company will continue to aggressively market its products directly and through distributors to secure a larger market share in the multi-billion dollar water industry.…

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WednesdayOct 07, 2009 9:05 am

St. Joseph, Inc. (STJO.OB) Exchanges Common for Preferred Stock

St. Joseph, Inc. reported that a large shareholder had agreed to convert their entire holding of Series A $3.00 convertible preferred stock to common shares. Owning 330,000 shares, the shareholder converted to common stock at a one for one exchange rate. The common stock will continue to pay dividends at a rate equal to the dividend on the preferred stock issue. The exchange represents 85% of the outstanding shares of the Series A $3.00 convertible preferred stock. Gerald McIlhargey, the President of St. Joseph, Inc. said, "The conversion by the largest shareholder of series A preferred stock is another in…

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WednesdayOct 07, 2009 8:21 am

Axial Vector Energy Corp. (AXVC.PK) to Develop Strategic Plan for Penetration into China

Axial Vector Energy Corp. announced earlier this morning that it is planning to expand aggressively into China. The company has engaged Evotech Management Corporation ("EMC"), a global strategic management consulting and merchant banking firm, to develop a comprehensive plan and assist with the expansion. AVEC believes its next generation energy technologies have unlimited potential in industrial and commercial energy-related applications and are best suited to address China's need for energy efficient technology. "The fact that AVEC's products and technologies provide a green foot print is ideal for China's new trend toward greentech," stated Basilio Chen, Chairman and Managing Partner of…

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TuesdayOct 06, 2009 10:47 am

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.’s (ACTC.OB) Moves to the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.'s shares today began trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the previous ticker symbol ACTC. Previously traded on the Pink Sheets, the company is now fully reporting and up-to-date with all of its filing requirements. “I am gratified that the Company was able to achieve another significant milestone for its shareholders,” said William M. Caldwell IV, Advanced Cell’s Chairman and CEO. “Trading on the OTCBB should allow for increased transparency and facilitate the trading of our stock with a broader group of investors. In the last 12 months, Advanced Cell has completed a dramatic turnaround, made…

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TuesdayOct 06, 2009 10:28 am

Xodtec Group USA, Inc.’s (XODG.OB) Products to Be Sold at Sears, Costco, Lowe’s and Bed Bath & Beyond

Xodtec Group USA, Inc., an energy-saving lighting solutions provider, recently announced that the company has secured a sales relationship with Wisam Enterprises Co. Ltd, a lighting fixture manufacturer located in Taichung City, Taiwan. Wisam’s product lines include a wide variety of lamps and lamp accessories. Operating as Normande Lighting LLC in the United States, Wisam is a listed ISO9002 manufacturer with an in-house QA/QC team and testing facilities to ensure all products are problem free before shipment. As a market leader in LED lighting industry, Xodtec provides high-performance and cost-effective energy-saving LED solutions and traditional lighting products for commercial and…

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TuesdayOct 06, 2009 10:26 am

Health Enhancement Products, Inc. (HEPI.OB) Announces Positive Lipid Oxidation Test Results

Health Enhancement Products Inc., in conjunction with Wayne State University and the Wayne State research team, has issued a positive preliminary report on lipid oxidation (oxidative stress) using the company's ProAlgaZyme filtrates. ProAlgaZyme is a liquid product drawn from living algae grown in purified water. Oxidative stress is tissue damage resulting from the imbalance between an excessive generation of oxidant compounds and antioxidant defense mechanisms. Oxidative stress, if left unchecked, is believed to be involved in many diseases including: atherosclerosis, heart failure and heart attacks, cancer and Alzheimer's. The Wayne State research team is led by Smiti Gupta, Ph.D. who…

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TuesdayOct 06, 2009 10:24 am

Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) Reports Solid Results on Mt. Todd Gold Opportunity in Northern Territories, Australia

It is often said that the quiet ones are the ones to watch. They go about their business with little noise or capital expense, then all of a sudden "pop" with profit. It is always difficult to spot these companies since they don’t attract much attention. If an investor can spot such a company, however, large rewards may arrive. Vista Gold Corp., a precious metals explorer and extractor, works to identify and exploit gold, silver and copper resources. It works primarily in the United States, Australia, Mexico and Indonesia. As the company moves forward, it has become increasingly optimistic about…

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TuesdayOct 06, 2009 10:16 am

MATECH Corp. (MTCH.OB) Performs Testing for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

The California based company MATECH announced today that they have signed a contract with the engineering firm of HNTB to inspect a critical bridge structure on the Harrisburg Bridge for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The relationship with HNTB is one that has caught the eyes of investors. HNTB is a renowned engineering firm that has helped plan and expand infrastructure across America for almost a century. Some of the notable projects that are under HNTB’s enterprise include California’s new high-speed rail and the expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center. HNTB has an ongoing contract with the Pennsylvania Department…

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MondayOct 05, 2009 2:33 pm

AVI BioPharma, Inc. (AVII) Awarded Additional Government Funding

AVI BioPharma, Inc., developer of RNA-based drugs, announced today that it has received expanded contract funding from the government for the development of the Investigational New Drug (IND) data package for its candidate drug AVI-7012, which is designed to treat Junin virus infection. The Junin virus, though rare, has a mortality rate of 20%-30%, and is considered a potential bioterrorism agent. The expanded funding of approximately $11.5 million comes from the DTRA (Defense Threat Reduction Agency) as part of their Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative (TMTI). To date, the Department of Defense has contracted with AVI for work of up to…

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