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HIV- news!!Calypte's Aware(TM) HIV-1/2 BSP Test Receives Zimbabwe Approval
Regulatory Trials Of Aware(TM) BSP Generate 100% Accuracy
9/15/2005 8:42:05 AM
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Calypte Biomedical Corporation (HIV) today announced that the Medical Laboratory & Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe has issued notification that the Calypte Aware(TM) HIV-1/2 BSP rapid (blood) test has been successfully evaluated and cleared for commercial sale in Zimbabwe.
The Calypte Aware HIV-1/2 BSP rapid test was evaluated under the direction of the Medical Laboratory & Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe on over 1,000 samples. Roughly half of the samples were archived samples from the national reference panel and the other half were collected prospectively from clinical patients, blood donors, and attendees at VCT (Voluntary testing and Counseling) sites. The clinical trial of the Aware HIV-1/2 BSP rapid test included 1,005 subjects; 224 of whom were infected and 781 of whom were uninfected. The table below summarizes the performance of the rapid tests.
Sensitivity Specificity Accuracy
Aware HIV-1/2 BSP
Archived Samples (500) 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Prospective Samples (505) 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Sensitivity is a measure of the number of infected subjects correctly identified as positive. Specificity is a measure of the number of uninfected subjects correctly identified as negative. Accuracy is a composite measure of how many of the test subjects were correctly classified as infected or uninfected.
Calypte and its distributor, National Diagnostics, are now working with authorities on a process by which Aware HIV-1/2 OMT (oral fluid) and HIV-1/2 U (urine) rapid assays can be evaluated. Zimbabwe has not had the opportunity to field test non-blood HIV screening tests before, and its standard approach to evaluate HIV antibody tests is not appropriate for samples such as urine and oral fluid. The authorities are examining various proposals for such an evaluation.
Dr. Richard George, President and CEO of Calypte said, "We are delighted that the BSP test has passed yet another regulatory hurdle, and we now look forward to working with National Diagnostics, our distributor in Zimbabwe, to get the product commercially launched. In parallel we hope to complete the evaluation using the Company's technology in Urine and Oral fluid."
Tony Mariani, President of National Diagnostics, added, "We are extremely pleased with the exceptional results achieved by the Aware BSP HIV-1/2 kit in its evaluation phases. We look forward to our venture with Calypte in the marketing and distribution of this kit throughout Zimbabwe. Since our establishment in 1991, National Diagnostics has imported and distributed a wide range of diagnostic reagents, and this project promises to be one of the most important undertakings in our company's history".
Zimbabwe, with a population of just under 13 million, has an estimated 1.8 million HIV infections, according to the UNAIDS 2004 Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic, ranking as the 3rd largest prevalence in Africa today.
Aware(TM) BSP is a twenty-minute rapid test designed to detect HIV antibodies in whole blood, serum, or plasma. It is one test in a line of three such assays, the other two being designed to detect HIV antibodies in oral fluid and urine
CRGO rebounding nicely
CRGO!!!!!
FRPT!! read the 10Q
FRPT up 5% with heavy vol thus far
keep an eye on FRPT- 18 million rev in the 2nd Q and a net profit for the 1st time. A growing company with a graet protential.
What caused the RWNW run up- news??
QBID is finally moving again. This makes me very gay (happy).
never mind- back to reality- looking forward to the day when the bid is in the 4 dollar range!
BCIT growing longer legs
td waterhouse showing bid/ask of 4.07/4.17?? Can't be right or was there a RS?
NEWS: Big Screen Entertainment Group and Double Down Entertainment Announce Theatrical Release Set for Sundance Hit 'Dirty Love'
8/3/2005 9:45:01 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Aug 03, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (BSEG) and Double Down Entertainment have a domestic distribution deal with First Look Studios for Jenny McCarthy's "Dirty Love." Director John Asher's comedy opens in theaters in the United States Sept. 23, 2005. International distribution is also well under way by the French-based Wild Bunch International.
"Dirty Love" premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and was an immediate favorite among the film-going audiences and professionals in attendance. The film was invited to the prestigious U.S. HBO Comedy and Arts Festival in March and was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival this past May.
Big Screen CEO Kimberley Kates said, "We are all excited about the upcoming theatrical release for 'Dirty Love.' Everyone involved in the production has worked hard to bring this commercial comedy to the big screen with great expectations for its box office success. In the Jenny McCarthy tradition, she is stunningly beautiful and outrageously funny in her stellar performance."
"Dirty Love" stars Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Victor Webster, Kathy Griffin and Kam Heskin. The film also features the rock band Sum 41. McCarthy, who currently hosts "Party at the Palms" for E! Entertainment, also penned the romantic comedy and recently received the "Hottest New Screenwriter" Award from Movieline Magazine for her work on "Dirty Love."
FRPT just announced another contract with DOD worth 16 million. Total now 62 million in contracts this week!! Already had 26 million in back orders. 50 additional vechicles still to be let this year!!!
FRPT_ 45 million contarct with DOD!!!!!
HISC second run!
HISC!!!!!!!!
FRPT- large DOD order soon to be announced- read RB board!!
MDGN NEWS!!!! up 50%
MDGN NEWS!!!!!!!!!
I have to agree with pajaroblanco on this one. Who is this Northsun who has announced himself a leader? Any stockholder meeting should be set up by the company and only company officials. What's up with this guy?
DNAP
DNAP
Thanks. I'll start working on that sign!LOL
Bob Braner is listed as the CEO of Broardleaf! He's on the board of BVHJ (or BSEG). I think he's their legal person.
Leaving for St. Louis ( soon to be renamed St. Louisville) in the morning! GO CARDS (U of L by 7)
Old web site gone- anyone know if there is a new one?
Name changed??? new ticker symbol BSEG. NO PR ANNOUNCING THIS??
What is going on? Do they BSEG still own the rights to FAI? Time to get out the lube. I feel another screw coming.
GO CARDS!! I just got back from picking up my tickets. Will be heading to St Louis early Sat. Can't wait. Again, I predict Louisville by 7. I don't care about the other game because whoever wins will lose against Louisville in the final. I was at Dallas for Louisville's last national championship and look forward to seeing another! GO CARDS!!. I almost forgot. When Louisville wins the title, I will come in first place in this contest! Bonus!!LOL
and the plot thickens.
This is crap- anyone who knows of a class action lawsuit that I can join to recoup my thousands of dollars I loss with this stock- let me know. I got screwed with the 1 for 100 split last year. I don't think this mess will ever get resolved.
Settlement Talks Stalled Between Red Rock Entertainment and Beverly Hills Film Studio
3/28/2005 9:01:02 AM
MESA, Ariz., Mar 28, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Red Rock Entertainment, Inc. announced today that negotiations have broken off between Red Rock Entertainment, Inc. and Beverly Hills Film Studios, Inc. (BVHJ) concerning a law suit filed by Red Rock Entertainment in February 2005 regarding the return of investment dollars and percentages due to Red Rock Entertainment, the main financier of the film entitled "Forget About It."
Kimberly Kates, president of Beverly Hill Films Studios, along with their entertainment attorney, were in apparent full agreement with the settlement offer as of late Friday, March 25th, 2005 when talks abruptly stalled. According to Kates, BJ Davis, the former president of Beverly Hills Film Studios, squashed the offer. This will now cause Beverly Hills Film Studios to fight the law suit in Phoenix, Arizona where "Forget About It" was filmed and the money was invested.
Red Rock Entertainment, Inc. indicated they just want their original investment back, or the film to be released, and wishes for Kimberly Kates and BJ Davis to resolve their issues between themselves on their own time and to act in the best interest of their shareholders.
On an unrelated and more positive note, Red Rock Entertainment, Inc. has completed a Reality TV series and is in pre-production of the next feature film, "I Don't Want To Work." Red Rock Entertainment, Inc. is a multi faceted entertainment company specializing in film and live entertainment. More information on the company can be seen at the firm's website: http://www.redrockentertainment.com/.
Well, I'm off to see the Wizzard! Everyone have a great day.
My wife is a die hard Kentucky fan. So if everyone will have a moment of silence for her in her time of grief, it would be appreciated! It's sooooooooooooo sad that they lost (as I am laughing). Hope she comes home in a better mood!
Also, the current spread for the Ill. and Louisville game is Ill -2.5 points. My prediction; Louisville by 7.
I'll be in St.Louis to cheer on the Cardinals. I think you'll be surprise and how many fans for Louisville will be there. Not to mention the fact that Mich. St and N.C. fans will probably pull for Louisville to win. We travel well ( had 30,000 at the Liberty Bowl game this year). Now that they will be playing at a decent elevation, we should be able to play more man to man defense and press more. Win or lose, we had a hell of a season in sports. How many schools will finish with both the football and basketball teams finishing being ranked 6th or better in the polls ( I believe that answer is one, LOUISVILLE!)
GO CARDS!!!!!!!!!!
Great job Burpzilla- and GO CARDS!!!!!!!
GO CARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Night. See you all on Saturday. oh yeah- GO CARDS!!!!!!
I still can't get the spread right!
Posted by: cat001
In reply to: None Date:3/23/2005 7:39:44 PM
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PREDICTION: Louisville by 7 tomorrow against Washington
GO CARDS!!!!!!!!!
YEAH! GO CARDS!!!