ThursdayJun 02, 2011 2:05 pm

PLC Systems Inc. (PLCSF) Prepares to Begin Trials of RenalGuard

PLC Systems Inc. is a medical device company focused on innovative technologies for the cardiac and vascular markets. The company's newest product, RenalGuard, has been developed to help prevent the onset of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) in at-risk patients undergoing certain imaging procedures. The company today announced that it is preparing to start the pivotal trial in the US for RenalGuard as it seeks approval for sales and marketing in the United States from the Food and Drug Administration. RenalGuard has already obtained CE Mark approval in the European Union. The RenalGuard system consists of a patented closed loop, software-controlled console…

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ThursdayJun 02, 2011 2:04 pm

Envision Solar International Inc. (EVSI) Files for Major U.S. Patent

Located in San Diego, California, Envision Solar has quickly evolved into a leading infrastructure planner and architect designing corporation that deploys clean energy systems across the globe. Today, Envision Solar announced they have filed for a U.S. patent with the Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application is for the company’s multi-axis Envision Trak solar tracking systems. Envision Trak is designed to increase energy output by approximately 20 percent over a standard fixed PV array. The patent application describes a “Device for Continuously Reorienting a Solar Panel” which is technology invented by Envision’s CEO Robert Nobel and company President Desmond…

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ThursdayJun 02, 2011 1:53 pm

Cono Italiano, Inc. (CNOZ) Continues Its Pizza Cono Push with RJM

Having the latest “great idea” is one thing; successfully getting the word out is another. That’s why Cono Italiano, the company that owns the North American distribution and production rights for Pizza Cono, a cone shaped pizza for on-the-go eating, decided to partner with RJM Foods, a major distributor of unique Italian foods. RJM is helping Cono get the word out, advising them on how to best position themselves as they move into the highly competitive $4 billion frozen pizza market, in addition to supplying Cono with ingredients for their filled Pizza Cono. RJM, a Florida based food broker since…

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ThursdayJun 02, 2011 11:24 am

Small Cap Voice Featured Company: Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (EGCT)

Ecologic Transportation, Inc. is primarily focused on introducing environmentally friendly vehicles to a growing demographic of car rental customers who value the cost efficiencies and environmental benefits of green-powered transportation. The company's fleet consists of only environmentally friendly vehicles, positioning them as the only pure environmental car rental brand within the $42 billion automobile rental industry. Although Ecologic's main driver of revenues will be the car rental business, the company also provides Ecologic Shine(TM), a proprietary waterless car cleaning process that has no adverse environmental impact. Currently, the company operates five locations where they are saving 750,000 gallons of water…

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ThursdayJun 02, 2011 11:21 am

Small Cap Voice Featured Company: Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (TOOT)

Tootie Pie Company, Inc. bakes, markets and sells handmade quality pies. The company operates its business through three primary sales channels: retail, corporate, and wholesale. Tootie pies have been recognized for their big, Texas size, pastry-like crust and delectable flavor. Tootie Pie’s retail segment offers pies to individual consumers through Tootie’s in-store sales, telephone sales, and orders made through their website. Their corporate segment offers pies to small and large businesses that purchase the pies for gifts, events, or even personal use. Tootie Pie’s wholesale segment offers regional and national broad-line foodservice distributors an opportunity to purchase the Tootie products…

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ThursdayJun 02, 2011 11:19 am

Stock Guru Featured Company: VIASPACE, Inc. (VSPC)

VIASPACE, Inc.  is a clean energy company focused on providing products and technology for renewable and alternative energy that reduce or eliminate dependence on fossil fuels and other high-pollutant energy sources. Through its subsidiary, VIASPACE Green Energy Inc., the Company globally markets its proprietary Giant King™ Grass --a high-yield, dedicated energy crop-- as a low carbon, renewable replacement for coal to generate electricity and heat, and as a nonfood feedstock for second-generation liquid biofuels to replace fossil fuels such as gasoline and diesel fuel. VIASPACE Green Energy (VGREF) also manufactures and sells Green Log™ – low carbon fireplace and campfire…

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ThursdayJun 02, 2011 9:30 am

Baeta Corp. (BAEA) is “One to Watch”

Baeta Corp. is a technology-enabled health improvement company that lists on the OTC Bulletin Board. The Company's objective is to empower patients to elevate their role in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from illnesses. Baeta develops innovative, technology-driven healthcare information solutions enabling patients to capture health-related data easily. Incorporated in 2007, Baeta Corp. has their corporate headquarters in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The Company empowers patients to elevate their role in prevention, diagnoses, treatment, and recovery. They do this through integrating patient needs and activities, new devices, and communication technology. Currently, Baeta's focus is on information and technology solutions…

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ThursdayJun 02, 2011 9:26 am

Gastar Exploration Ltd. (GST) Provides Update on U.S. Oil And Gas Operations

Gastar Exploration Ltd. recently disclosed an operational update on the company’s oil and gas activity in the United States. The company is active in developing various formations in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Texas. Gastar Exploration reported that it has finished drilling two horizontal wells in West Virginia that are targeting the Marcellus Shale formation. The company said that the two wells were drilled with lateral lengths of 4,700 and 5,700 feet. Gastar Exploration anticipates conducting hydraulic fracturing operations on these wells in June 2011, with production expected to start the following month. The company owns a 50% working interest in…

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ThursdayJun 02, 2011 9:18 am

API Technologies Corp. (ATNY) Acquires Spectrum Control, Inc.

API Technologies Corp. announced yesterday the successful completion of their acquisition of Spectrum Control, Inc. (SPEC). API completed the acquisition via a merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary with and into Spectrum. The closing of the acquisition of Spectrum Control, Inc. allows API Technologies Corp. to gain significant expertise in RF, sensors and measurement, as well as power systems management technology. In addition, this acquisition provides significant scale, manufacturing capacity, and product diversity. As a result of the merger, all outstanding shares of Spectrum Control, Inc. common stock were converted into the right to receive $20.00 per share in cash, without…

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WednesdayJun 01, 2011 4:09 pm

BioLife Solutions (BLFS) Provides Updates on Growing Customer Base and Product Demand

BioLife Solutions Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of clinical grade biopreservation media products for cells and tissues, today issued a corporate update. The company said the number and quality of life science organizations using the company’s products are improving, with these customers now purchasing HypoThermosol® and/or CryoStor® to support the development of new regenerative medicine products and therapies. “We continue to acquire new regenerative medicine customers who are aware of growing regulatory oversight of reagents used in the manufacturing, storage, and delivery processes of novel cell- and tissue-based products,” Mike Rice, chairman and CEO stated in the press release.…

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