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Fingers are crossed, lets see the financials!
Another mover GL is TRDX!
TITL .012 x .014 +50 points
TITL busting NORTH now!
MICHELEX's taking today off lol, another one i came across is TITL and WWEI
Very nice, THANKS.
Is that one like this one at IMDS:
Imaging Diagnostic Systems Installs Its CT Laser Mammography System in Mumbai, India
2010-07-12 10:34 ET - News Release
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- (Business Wire)
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., (IDSI) (OTCBB: IMDS) a pioneer in laser optical breast imaging, announced today that it has installed the first CT Laser Mammography (CTLM) system at Tata Memorial Hospital, the national comprehensive cancer centre in Mumbai, India.
Tata Memorial is participating in the marketing campaign and consumer awareness program created by IDSI’s local distributor Anto Puthiry, the Managing Director of High-Tech Healthcare Equipments Pvt. Ltd. The hospital will introduce the CTLM system and its ability to detect breast cancer for the women in the region. Industry leaders in radiology, as well as patients, will be invited to the hospital to view the CTLM system and receive an introduction to CTLM technology and its images.
Earlier this year, Dr. Muhammad Emad, of Saqr Hospital, Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) gave a presentation to Tata Memorial Hospital on behalf of the CTLM system. As one of the first physicians to work with the CTLM system, he is regarded as the pioneer in the implementation of CTLM as part of his breast cancer management plan. Dr. Emad’s presentation focused on his personal research and the capable performance of the CTLM system in detecting breast cancer among his patients.
“We are very pleased with the installation at Tata Memorial Hospital, and with their collaboration on the marketing campaign,” stated Mr. Puthiry. “It is very gratifying that India’s national comprehensive cancer center is working with the system and with our team to introduce leaders in radiology and patients to CTLM technology.”
Tata Memorial was founded in 1941 and is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The hospital is recognized as the leading comprehensive cancer institute for all of India for prevention, treatment, education, and research on breast cancer.
About Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. has developed a revolutionary new imaging device to aid in the detection and management of breast cancer. The CTLM system is a breast imaging system that utilizes patented continuous wave laser technology and computer algorithms to create 3-D images of the breast. The procedure is non-invasive, painless, and does not expose the patient to ionizing radiation or painful breast compression. CTLM is designed to be used in conjunction with mammography. It reveals information about blood distribution in the breast and may visualize the process of angiogenesis, which usually accompanies tumor growth.
Imaging Diagnostic Systems is undergoing the clinical studies for the future filing of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing clearance for its Computed Tomography Laser Mammography (CTLM) system to be used as an adjunct to mammography. The FDA has determined that the Company's clinical study is a non-significant risk (NSR) investigational device study under 812.3(m) of the investigational device exemptions (IDE) regulation (21 CFR 812). The CTLM system is limited by United States Federal Law to investigational use only in the United States. The CTLM system has received other registrations including CE, CMDCAS Canadian License, China SFDA, UL, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 13485:2003 and FDA export certification.
For more information, visit our website: http://www.imds.com.
As contemplated by the provisions of the Safe Harbor section of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, this news release may contain forward-looking statements pertaining to future, anticipated, or projected plans, performances and developments, as well as other statements relating to future operations. All such forward-looking statements are necessarily only estimates or predictions of future results or events and there can be no assurance that actual results or events will not materially differ from expectations. Further information on potential factors that could affect Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Contacts:
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Deborah O’Brien, 954-257-8940
Source: Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Morning to you sir, WWEI!
WWEI off to good start:
Welwind Energy Receives Formal Documentation for Zhanjiang Windfarm Project From Zhanjiang Government
2010-07-16 08:00 ET - News Release
ZHANJIANG, July 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Welwind Energy International Corp. (OTCBB:WWEI) (the "Company") announces that in a recent trip to China, headed by Larry McNabb – President of Welwind Energy, several meetings were held with the new Mayor and dignitaries of Zhanjiang Province. The purpose of the meeting was to familiarize the new Mayor with the Company and its history in efforts made by Welwind to obtain a PPA for its Zhanjiang Project. Mr. McNabb recently obtained officially translated documents from the Company's Zhanjiang office. One of the translated documents is the 'Approval Form of the General Office of the People's Government of Zhanjiang Municipality.'
The formal document is in reference to the relocation plan for the Company's Zhanjiang Windfarm. The document states, "…it is suggested (by the Urban Development and Reform Administration) to move the wind power project to Nansan Island of Potou District of Zhanjiang City..." The comments include, "all parties agree to the opinion of the Urban Development and Reform Administration." Government officials who signed the relocation approval include Zhanjiang's new Government Mayor (Mr. Ruan Ri Sheng), the Chief of Comprehensive Branch (Mr. Huang Qiang), Zhanjiang Government Vice-Mayor in Charge of Industry, (Mr. Wang Zhong Bing), Chief Secretary of Zhanjiang City Government (Mr. Zhu Lu), Zhanjiang Government Secretary-General (Mr. Li Lian), and Vice of Chief of Development and Reform Bureau, (Mr. Liao Guo Shu). In the meeting with Mr. Sheng, Government Mayor of Zhanjiang, he expressed great concern on behalf of Welwind for the significant delays the company has experienced and intimated that he will do everything possible in order to expedite Welwind's relocation and PPA process. Mr. McNabb reiterated the great sufferings the company has experienced as a result of the extensive delays in working with the Zhanjiang Government and expects that Welwind be a priority as a foreign company wishing to do business in China. It was acknowledged by all Government officials involved, that Welwind met every criteria required in the PPA process and due to the relocation request, Welwind should therefore be fast tracked in receiving a PPA for the new windfarm location.
Welwind Directors, Mr. Zeng and Mr. Feng have worked very hard over the last several months with the new Zhanjiang Government in updating all of their files on the company's project. Our new Director, Mr. Simon Wong, has been responsible for working with various finance groups in Hong Kong and will be providing documentation to the Zhanjiang Government to confirm financial security in moving forward. The financing will be debt or equity based and will not impact the shares outstanding. We anticipate a closing on the financing imminently.
"This is a great day for the Company and the shareholders of Welwind Energy. We feel that the company is back on track and ready to move forward in building out our business model. As challenging as the last few years have been in working on the Zhanjiang windfarm, our confidence has been restored after meeting with the Government Mayor," says Larry McNabb, President of Welwind Energy.
You read The Daily Dirt? Most people read The Wallstreet Journal, or Investors Digest. LOL
Anyone following PDPR?
Easy does it, nothings to rich for my blood....ESLR could surprise many.
Morning....is your screen turning RED?
CITC (good news this am):
The Children's Internet, Inc. Enters Into Preliminary Discussions With Industry-Leading, Security and Software Company
2010-07-15 08:30 ET - News Release
GOLD RIVER, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/15/10
The Children's Internet, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CITC) announced today that it has entered into preliminary discussions with Symantec, best known for its antivirus internet security. With the help of its strategic partners, The Children's Internet is currently negotiating potential business relations with this industry leading internet security and software provider. Recent due diligence has included The Children's Internet providing detailed information to Symantec that shows the unique, novel and proprietary advances that The Children's Internet has made with its kids based Wizard Lock Security?.
Richard J. Lewis, CEO of The Children's Internet, stated that "Because everyone in the industry is looking for better ways to protect kids while they are online and exploring the internet, we are well positioned with our technology to be a valuable asset to many of the more established security and software based internet companies. I say that because we provide a quick path to this high demand market niche by offering an award winning, multi-pronged security technology that includes age appropriate security and online content components, and safe, social networking features."
Mr. Lewis added that "Our overall corporate strategy has always included bundling our product with prominent internet service providers. This is another step forward toward that end."
A password to view the current Corporate and Investor videos, designed by "IDEAS - The Innovation Studio" of Orlando, formerly part of Walt Disney Company, can be obtained by going to www.kidwideweb.net. The Children's Internet® was ranked by PC Magazine as Editors' Choice in the category of "Kids' Browsers and Services" and declared the winner, rated #1 over AOL, MSN and EarthLink.
THRA...coming back to life!
Good for 20- 30% gains here!
That sure sucks....talking about solars, here's EVSO news just released, i don't follow that one, but lets see how she behave's!
EVSO Begins Construction on Solar Project in City of Brookshire, Texas
2010-07-15 09:10 ET - News Release
THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- (Business Wire)
Evolution Solar (Pink Sheets:EVSO) announced that the materials for the solar power lighting demonstration project located in the City of Brookshire, Texas have arrived and the Company began the installation today. The project was initiated by an LOI between EVSO and the City of Brookshire, which was first announced on May 26. The City of Brookshire supplied the location for the project and will allow EVSO access to the project to use as a demonstration site for potential EVSO customers.
“We are happy that this project has proceeded very smoothly and we expect the installation to be completed by early next week,” said Robert Hines, President of EVSO. “The City of Brookshire has been a good partner in getting this project off to a great start. The project should have significant value for the citizens of Brookshire as well as to our Company,” he concluded.
Evolution Solar is also constructing a solar demonstration site in partnership with Texas Southern University, located at the University’s Houston Campus. Multiple demonstration projects should help Evolution Solar acquire new business in a sector that is growing to compete in the energy industry, which includes Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL), Massey Energy (NYSE: MEE), Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) and Enterprise GP (NYSE: EPE).
Got any solars in mind?
Sounds like your an alcholic drunk!
Here's another RX:
Chambord® Black Raspberry Liqueur Revolutionizes Brand with Modernized Package and Groundbreaking Flavored Vodka
2010-07-14 15:43 ET - News Release
Also News Release (U-BFA)
First Package Change in Nearly Three Decades and Introduction of Chambord Flavored Vodka Reflect Brand Heritage and Contemporary Evolution
Company Website: http://www.brown-forman.com
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- (Business Wire)
Chambord® Black Raspberry Liqueur announces revolutionary brand developments for Chambord Liqueur and new product, Chambord Flavored Vodka. Chambord, the iconic liqueur known for its natural black raspberry flavor and unforgettable orb-shaped bottle is set to hit shelves with a contemporary new look and its first-ever line extension in Chambord Flavored Vodka –a balance of premium quality French vodka infused with Chambord Liqueur.
“As an iconic French liqueur, Chambord has a rich history with fine ingredients, a hand-crafted process, and a majestic chateau it calls home,” said Josh Hayes, Chambord brand manager. “The evolution of the Chambord brand has led to a more contemporary bottle design for Chambord Liqueur and the introduction of a truly groundbreaking product in Chambord Flavored Vodka, both of which represent a modern expansion for Chambord.”
Just like Chambord Liqueur, Chambord Flavored Vodka is presented in the distinctive orb-shaped bottle, and made in a state of the art facility on the grounds of La Sistiere, a chateau nestled in the Loire Valley of France. Both Chambord Liqueur and Chambord Flavored Vodka embody the French heritage, natural ingredients, distinct flavor and iconic look the Chambord brand has always delivered.
Information about Chambord Liqueur:
With innovation top of mind, Chambord Liqueur has updated its package for the first time in nearly three decades, an evolution expressing a modern look and enhanced, versatile usability. Regal and steeped in French heritage, the new bottle design for Chambord Liqueur emulates the quality of the spirit inside while paying close attention to improve every detail.
“The driving force behind the design was to ensure the bottle appeals to contemporary Chambord drinkers,” said Hayes. “Changes to the Chambord Liqueur bottle are a reflection of those who enjoy Chambord – modern, fashionable and charismatic.”
As the spirit inside the bottle remains the same, changes to the newly designed bottle tell the story of Chambord’s rich history while creating a luxurious but effortless experience for those who enjoy Chambord cocktails. The crown is indicative of Chambord’s royal beginnings and Chambord’s detailed lattice patterns adorn the label and crown. The brand name is boldly displayed and is instantly readable and immediately identifiable. The new bottle offers simpler, cleaner pours and the neck and cap have been redesigned to improve usability while cleaner, clearer and lighter weight glass showcases the brand’s deep, natural color.
Chambord Liqueur continues to use the world’s finest blackberries, raspberries, flavors of vanilla and XO Cognac to craft the luxurious raspberry spirit that enhances cocktail and culinary experiences. Chambord Liqueur is now hitting shelves globally with a suggested retail price of $32.99.
Information about Chambord Flavored Vodka:
For the first time ever, the Chambord brand is stepping outside of the liqueur category and introducing a product that has been called ‘revolutionary’ and ‘groundbreaking’ in the spirits industry. Chambord Flavored Vodka is a leader in the industry as it draws from Chambord Liqueur’s expertise in the black raspberry flavor segment as a liqueur, to create a Chambord infused vodka of equal quality and versatility.
Using a delicate process with the finest ingredients, Chambord Flavored Vodka produces an unparalleled taste experience captured in the brand’s innovative new package. Chambord Flavored Vodka is a balance of premium quality French vodka and Chambord Liqueur’s trademark natural black raspberry flavor.
“Chambord Flavored Vodka takes cues from Chambord Liqueur as an essential, versatile element of the perfect cocktail,” said Hayes. “Some of the most popular Chambord Liqueur cocktails are mixed with vodka, so extending the brand into the flavored vodka category was a natural step for an innovation like this.”
Largely driven by flavored vodka, the vodka category is the largest growth category in the U.S. In this thriving vodka category, Chambord Flavored Vodka is set to invigorate the flavored vodka segment as the only premium flavored vodka from Chambord, the #1 black raspberry liqueur.
Even more powerful is that consumers have already given Chambord Flavored Vodka high marks. When tested nationally,* Chambord was rated ‘best tasting raspberry flavored vodka.’ Chambord Flavored Vodka delivers the floral aromatics of the hibiscus flower with notes of vanilla, white chocolate and the distinctive flavor of the original Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur. A unique taste experience, Chambord Flavored Vodka is enjoyed straight or in a wide variety of cocktails.
Mirroring Chambord Liqueur’s package evolution, Chambord Flavored Vodka is presented in the distinctive orb shaped bottle: “The Chambord Flavored Vodka bottle is visually interruptive in the vodka category,” said Hayes. “While most vodkas stand tall, Chambord stands apart.”
The bottle is accented with chrome detailing and the color of the product inside a bottle of Chambord Flavored Vodka is a striking transparent lavender which is derived in part from natural flavoring from fruit such as the natural black raspberry flavor found in Chambord Liqueur. Chambord Flavored Vodka is 75 proof with a suggested retail price of $24.99 for a 750ml and is available August 1 in 13 markets in the United States: CA, AZ, TX, LA, MO, KY, IL, MA, GA, NY, DC, FL and PA with national rollout to follow.
Chambord Vodka Soda
French Sparkle
1 oz Finlandia® Vodka 1 ½ oz Chambord Flavored Vodka
½ oz Chambord Liqueur 2 oz Mango Nectar
Top with Club Soda 1 oz Champagne
Shake first two ingredients with ice Shake vodka and mango nectar with ice
and strain into ice-filled Collins glass. and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Top with club soda and garnish Top with champagne. Finish with a
with lemon wedge and a raspberry. mango slice and a black raspberry.
Hi-res photos are available upon request.
*Flavored vodka tasting scores conducted by Tragon Corp. Test conducted March-April 2010. 350 Bridge Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065
About Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur:
Chambord is an infusion of the world’s finest raspberries, blackberries and the exotic flavors of black raspberries, black currant, Madagascar vanilla and cognac. According to legend, Chambord was inspired by a luxurious raspberry liqueur produced for King Louis XIV during his visit to Chateau Chambord in the 17th century. Today, Chambord continues to inspire cocktail and culinary creations around the world.
About Chambord Flavored Vodka:
Chambord, the world-renowned black raspberry liqueur, introduces a groundbreaking new taste experience in Chambord Flavored Vodka. Captured in the distinctive orb-shaped bottle, Chambord Flavored Vodka is a naturally flavored and unique blend of premium French vodka, a Chambord flavor infusion, hints of hibiscus and notes of vanilla for a smooth flavor that only Chambord can deliver.
THRA coming back to life?
Fears grow as millions lose U.S. jobless benefits
Deborah Coleman lost her unemployment benefits in April, and now fears for millions of others if the Senate does not extend aid for the jobless.
"It's too late for me now," she said, fighting back tears at the Freestore Foodbank in the low-income Over-the-Rhine district near downtown Cincinnati. "But it will be terrible for the people who'll lose their benefits if Congress does nothing."
For nearly two years, Coleman says she has filed an average of 30 job applications a day, but remains jobless.
"People keep telling me there are jobs out there, but I haven't been able to find them."
Coleman, 58, a former manager at a telecommunications firm, said the only jobs she found were over the Ohio state line in Kentucky, but she cannot reach them because her car has been repossessed and there is no bus service to those areas.
After her $300 a week benefits ran out, Freestore Foodbank brokered emergency 90-day support in June for rent. Once that runs out, her future is uncertain.
"I've lost everything and I don't know what will happen to me," she said.
The recession -- the worst U.S. downturn since the 1930s -- has left some 8 million people like Coleman out of work.
Unemployment has remained stubbornly high at around 9.5 percent. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in June 6.8 million people or 45.5 percent of the total are long-term unemployed, or jobless for 27 weeks or more.
Before the recession began in late 2007, the unemployed received benefits, usually a few hundred dollars a week, for 26 weeks or around six months after losing their jobs.
Under the federal/state programs, which are administered by state governments and partly funded by taxes on business, only full-time workers are eligible for benefits. Within federal guidelines, benefits and eligibility vary from state to state.
As the downturn left more Americans out of work for longer periods, Congress voted to provide funding to extend benefits to as long as 99 weeks in some areas.
Some critics say this adds to the country's large fiscal deficit, and may even discourage job-seeking.
FOOD BANKS FEAR STRAIN
An attempt to pass another extension has become bogged down in partisan political bickering in the Senate. Relief agencies fear that failure to extend benefits will strain their resources and may worsen the U.S. housing crisis.
"This will put a great deal of stress and strain on our organization, which has already been working hard," said Vicki Escarra, chief executive of Feeding America, which has a network of more than 200 food banks. In the year ended June 30, Feeding America distributed 3 billion pounds (1.36 billion kg) of food, a 50 percent increase over the past two years.
The benefits debate has pitted the majority of Democrats against most Republicans and some conservative Democrats.
When the House of Representatives passed a $34 billion benefit extension on July 1, 11 fiscally conservative Democrats voted against it. The Senate may take up the issue again in mid-July, but Republicans like Senator Tom Coburn have argued any extension must be paid for with cuts elsewhere.
"Even then he (Coburn) is not sure if that's a good idea," said John Hart, a spokesman for the Oklahoma senator. "The longer the unemployed have benefits, the less incentive there is to find a job."
Most economists argue that cutting benefits could slow recovery, describing benefits as direct economic stimulus because almost every penny of it gets spent. In a June 28 client note, Goldman Sachs said if all additional U.S. stimulus spending expires, it could slow the economy up to 1.5 percentage points from the fourth quarter 2010 to the second quarter of 2011.
The note added that extending unemployment benefits and a $400 tax credit would "substantially mitigate" that impact.
3 MILLION CUT OFF IN TWO MONTHS
During the Senate impasse, from the week ended June 5 to the week ended July 10, more than 2.1 million Americans lost their benefits. Another million will join them by July 31.
In Ohio alone, where unemployment stood at 10.7 percent in May, more than 83,000 people lost their benefits in June.
Sister Barbara Busch, executive director of non-profit housing group Working in Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, 65 percent of the people who come seeking help with their mortgages are unemployed or underemployed.
"I fear once the benefits run out, I suspect we'll see a new wave of foreclosures," she said. "I just hope I'm wrong."
Ohio is a bellwether U.S. state in elections. The state's Democratic attorney general Richard Cordray said blocking extending jobless benefits was politically motivated ahead of the midterm elections in November.
"If people lose their benefits they will blame the congressional majority and the administration," he said. "As unappetizing as it is, that would appear to be the strategy."
Senator Coburn's spokesman Hart said suggestions the Republicans were playing partisan politics were "ludicrous."
"The Democrats say that because they want to avoid making the hard decisions," he said.
Alonzo Allen, 55, a former aid agency worker in Cincinnati whose benefits will run out in September, spends two days a week volunteering at the food bank in Over-the-Rhine and the other three looking for work. He said he worries about the one-bedroom apartment he rents and how he will feed his dog Ginger, who is the "only family I have."
"If the benefits stop, I'll be out on the street and I'll lose all my furniture," he said. "That's going to be tough."
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Fears-grow-as-millions-lose-rb-1408637055.html?x=0
FDMF .008 2 left
What should i be looking at tommorrow?
Good to see you back!
DCTH looking like VRGY!!!
You guys have been going at it for some time lol, you guys need to go to a bar and discuss politics!!!!!!
Blowing up in the wrong direction!
Not sure if VRGY is to high for you, take a look if you can!
LVCA another nice little mover!
11:18:00 GOOG RIMM AAPL IPhone may have squashed BlackBerry for good
Has the iPhone squashed the BlackBerry for good?
Commentary: Fewer buyers and lower satisfaction plague RIM
By Jeff Reeves
Last Update: 7/14/2010 11:18:00 AM
ROCKVILLE, Md. (MarketWatch) -- A recent survey lends some hard proof to the trend many consumers and investors have already noticed -- the BlackBerry is dying.
Why? Because the iPhone is killing it -- and because the Google (GOOG) Android operating system is driving strong sales for HTC and other manufacturers.
According to a survey conducted by ChangeWave Research at the end of June (just before the Apple iPhone 4 release), Research in Motion (RIMM) and its Blackberry line of products is barely hanging on to its top spot in smart phone market share, and a wave of big demand for Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iPhone looks like it will soon knock RIM from its perch. Read the full report here.
(http://www.changewaveresearch.com/articles/2010/07/smart_phones_20100714.html)
Additionally, there is growing dissatisfaction among consumers with their BlackBerry devices and resounding enthusiasm for the iPhone -- indicating that BlackBerry's fall from grace isn't going to slow down anytime soon.
Specifically, Apple gained another point in smart phone market share compared with an earlier ChangeWave survey in March -- up to an all-time high of 34%.
Meanwhile RIM saw yet another decline, slumping to 34% from 38% just 90 days ago.
That means that once-dominant BlackBerry smart phones have now fallen into a tie with iPhones, and are poised to fall from the No. 1 spot shortly if the downward trend for RIM continues.
Of course, it's worth noting that the survey was conducted before the recent dustup over the iPhone antenna problems -- including reports of "death grip" dropping calls and a poor review by Consumer Reports that included using duct tape to fix reception problems. Apple has thrown gasoline on this PR wildfire
this week by arrogantly staying mum on the issue and even going so far as deleting negative comments and links to the Consumer Reports article from its forum pages.
But even when you take into account the recent bad press, it's hard to argue that the iPhone 4 is a hot commodity after moving 1.7 million units in its first three days. With an army of rabid gadget fanboys sticking up for their beloved Apple,
it's unlikely the iPhone will see permanent damage to its popularity even if the antenna problems are making headlines right now.
As for Research in Motion and its BlackBerry, fading popularity has been a persistent problem. A mere 6% of future buyers have said they would pick up a RIM handset -- the lowest level of future buyers ever recorded by ChangeWave. That's in contrast to Apple, which is the clear leader among future buyers, with over
half of those who plan to buy a new smart phone looking to pick up an iPhone handset. That's a tremendous 21-point leap over the previous ChangeWave survey, which was taken 90 days ago and before the iPhone 4 made its debut.
Android-powered HTC smart phones also saw big gains, up to 19% of future buyers compared with 12% three months ago.
It's no secret as to why the iPhone is trouncing RIM and the Blackberry.
According to ChangeWave, just 30% of Blackberry users report they are "very satisfied" with their smart phone, less than half of the 73% reporting they are "very satisfied" with their iPhone. What's more, RIM satisfaction has been declining for seven consecutive surveys -- dating back to fall of 2008. Again,
the recent antenna woes were revealed after this June survey, but Apple can still cede a lot of ground before it has to consider RIM a serious competitor when it comes to customer satisfaction.
In short, the iPhone continues to see big sales growth and high satisfaction with consumers as do smart phones running on the Android operating system, while fewer folks are buying BlackBerry devices -- and those that do are not nearly as happy
with them.
This double whammy of slumping sales and poor customer satisfaction quantifies what many have guessed all along -- that the BlackBerry is steadily losing ground to the iPhone and Android-powered handsets.
The ChangeWave Research survey was completed June 24, and involved more than 4,000 consumers.
Jeff Reeves is editor of InvestorPlace. He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here. ChangeWave Research is the consumer polling and investment research branch of InvestorPlace.com.
You planning on attending? >>> Medical Marijuana Inc Signs Contract With the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan for Major Event
2010-07-14 09:50 ET - News Release
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/14/10
Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) is now set to produce the largest cannabis/wellness event ever held in the Midwest. The event is scheduled for Halloween weekend in Pontiac, Michigan at the renowned Silverdome.
Bruce Perlowin, the CEO of MJNA, said, "With the experience gained from the past year of doing small educational seminars, we are now prepared to roll out large scale expos throughout the US. Michigan is a great place to start as they recently joined the list of states permitting the use of medicinal marijuana. The sheer size of the Pontiac Silverdome will allow for the sale of hundreds of exhibitor booths, a hundred thousand visitors and live band performances. We look forward to participating with our partner Ed Kresty in the production of a fantastic 3 day event filled with education, entertainment and opportunity."
Ed Kresty, the CEO of Holistic Health Education Center (http://holistichealthed.com), said, "I'm excited to partner with Medical Marijuana Inc (MJNA) in this joint venture. The expo will bring together the holistic health and wellness community and the cannabis industry. By holding the event at a venue as historic as the Pontiac Silverdome we're provided with a unique opportunity to make the event the largest of its kind in the Midwest. I look forward to working with Medical Marijuana Inc and the new management team of the Silverdome to showcase this expo."
The Hemp Network, which is a division of MJNA, has been established to provide hemp and wellness related products to a wide marketplace with the use of network marketing to create massive distribution. President Don Steinberg and CEO Bruce Perlowin have in the past created one of the world's largest network marketing companies in the telecommunications industry. They bring that experience plus a team of advisors and associates that include immunologists, formulators, Doctors, PhD's, marketing teams, software engineers and more. To learn more about The Hemp Network and to participate in daily conference calls which discuss the pay plan, products, upcoming events and exchange of ideas, call 218-339-3600 PIN: 321677, or listen to the recorded calls 24/7 at: 951-262-3496.
Medical Marijuana Inc Provides Tax Solution forCities to Collect on Marijuana Sales
Medical Marijuana Inc has the solution cities are looking for to collect taxes on Marijuana sales. President Don Steinberg states, "As we move closer to legalization in California the focus from the cities perspective is 'How To Tax.' We have a system in place that allows cities to collect taxes that same day, therefore providing daily tax revenues to that city. MJNA, thru its division 'The Hemp Network' now has 100s of agents who will be spreading out across America to advise cities of this tax solution."
SOLUTIONS
Medical Marijuana Inc has developed a suite of solutions to deliver an efficient and secure infrastructure for the Medical Marijuana Industry which provides the tools to industry operators to effectively manage their business with the confidence that they are in full compliance.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA INC'S TURNKEY COLLECTIVE SOLUTION
Medical Marijuana Inc's Turnkey Collective Solution ensures that collectives operate within the guidelines of all laws and regulations regarding the tracking of the cannabis from grow cycle to final distribution. By employing Medical Marijuana Inc's closed loop, patent pending, tracking system, it can be shown to authorities and collectives alike that the source of their supply was an active member of the collective.
TAX COLLECTION
MJNA's Stored Value Platform System provides verifiable solutions to manage the difficult task of revenue and taxation collection. The customers of the dispensary are issued a plastic debit card or medical revenue card. The ease of access to certifiably secure transactions lessens the risk of loss at each level of the transaction.
ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA INC
Medical Marijuana Inc recognizes the vast and unequaled opportunities that exist in the rapidly expanding hemp and medical marijuana industries. The scientific recognition of cannabis has brought legalized marijuana use to the forefront of mainstream discussion, thus opening the door for safe and lucrative investment opportunities.
FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Medical Marijuana Inc to be materially different from the statements made herein.
For further details on Medical Marijuana Inc contact:
info@medicalmarijuanainc.com
www.medicalmarijuanainc.com
www.twitter.com/medmarijuanainc
Quite the spread!
Morning, have you had enough time for that perfect tan?
It did well, did you manage to get out before the drop?
FDMF (.0082 +26%)>>> Freedom Energy Announces KC 9000(R) Forwarded to Stage 4
2010-07-14 09:00 ET - News Release
FORT WAYNE, IN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/14/10
Freedom Energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FDMF) -- Freedom Energy Holdings, CEO, Brian Kistler, announced today that he received the following email from "The Alternative Response Technology Team" considering all options to assist dealing with the major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Dear Brian Kistler,
Thank you for submitting your idea for the Deepwater Horizon Response (DHR) effort. We are forwarding your information to the Logistics Division of the Unified Area Command (UAC), which is maintaining a list of offered products and service providers to support the DHR effort. This list is available to both the Coast Guard and BP for consultation when they have a need for a specific product or service. If they have a need for your product or services, they will contact you directly.
Thank you for the time and effort you have spent in support of the Deepwater Horizon Response effort.
Cordially,
Deepwater Horizon Response
Alternative Response Technologies Team
"I am very pleased that (Freedom's Proprietary Product) KC 9000® has been chosen as one of the few solutions to make it through the process and to be considered once the cleanup efforts commence. Having one of the few options available to make this mess go away is quite thrilling to say the least," stated Kistler
"As the millions of barrels of oil continue to spew into the Gulf of Mexico each day, the process of containing the oil is still not solved. Only once the oil leak has been stopped can the plans for effective clean up of the marshland and coastline be considered. Freedom is at the ready," concluded Kistler.
Further for transparency, the current outstanding common share count as of 6-30-2010 is 559,789,723 with the float being 266,356,054. In the float, the number of shares being held in street name is 234,497,423 of which approximately 33,000,000 are currently held by affiliate friends and family. The company does not see the need for these numbers to change significantly in the near future as the foundation of the company has been firmly shored up.
ABOUT FREEDOM ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC.:
Freedom Energy Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with its focus on the exploitation of opportunities in heavy oil related markets. Freedom's KC 9000® heavy oil technology is environmentally friendly and an effective cleaning solution of heavy oil sludge residue. Additionally, tests have shown variations of KC 9000® to be effective in getting heavy oil deposits to flow without heat.. Freedom Energy International, Inc. is developing and marketing this uniquely effective proprietary technology for use by clients internationally, both by sale and licensing.
FORWARD-LOOKINGSTATEMENT
This press release contains certain "forward-looking" statements, as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The Company, through its management, makes forward-looking public statements concerning it expected future operations, performance and other developments. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company. They include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to develop operations, the Company's ability to consummate and complete the acquisition, the Company's access to future capital, the successful integration of acquired companies, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition, sales and other factors that may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements.
Contact:
Freedom Energy International, Inc.
www.freedomenergyinternational.com
Investor Relations
David Elias
DME Capital, LLC
516-967-0205
FDMF looking good here at the open!
OTOW---> O2 Secure Wireless, Inc. Provides Shareholder Update
2010-07-13 15:49 ET - News Release
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., July 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O2 Secure Wireless, Inc. (Pink Sheets:OTOW) is pleased to announce that the Company has several recent acquisition targets in negotiation. The Company seeks to acquire parallel companies with assets that will contribute to its market penetration strategy. As the Company enters into potential agreements, announcements will be published expediently.
As recently announced, Earthcom Services inc., a subsidiary of O2 wireless, has begun the implementation of its operation in the Dominican Republic. The company has strategized to swiftly gain a sizable portion of the market in the wireless industry in that territory.
Mr. Kazia states, "We are also very aware of the current stock price and the concern for shareholder value that our investors are experiencing, and want to state publicly that there has been no change to the share structure since we originally commenced trading. We are evaluating current trading reports, and have set this issue as the one of the Company's highest priorities and assure our loyal shareholders that we have set a strategy in motion to combat the suspected stock price manipulation."
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EEGC performing quite well, looking forward to friday!!!!