Friday, June 4, 2010

• Amity's Children and Families Center Dragonfly Village Awarded $1,000,000 Grant --- TUCSON, Ariz., June 4
  Posted at 2:26 PM
  The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, California has awarded Amity Foundation a $1,000,000 grant to help build Dragonfly Village, a state-of-the-art center for children and families at Amity Foundation's Circle Tree Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. The Emerald Foundation formed by the late Frances McClelland, co-owner of Shamrock Foods, awarded an initial $250,000 grant towards the cost of planning and gaining approval for the construction. Architectural plans were completed by GD&A of Tucson, Arizona and approved by Pima County. The center ... read more
• Bio-Path Holdings Signs Equity Financing Deal --- HOUSTON
  Posted at 2:25 PM
  

  Bio-Path Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BPTH) (“Bio-Path”), a biotechnology company with drug development operations in Houston, announced today that it has signed an equity purchase agreement for up to $7 million with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (“LPC”), a Chicago-based institutional investor. Bio-Path is developing a neutral ... read more
• Canada Accepts First of 17 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules --- MARIETTA, Ga., June 4
  Posted at 2:08 PM
  Canada formally accepted the first of 17 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) C-130J Super Hercules aircraft today at ceremonies here and at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. Canada finalized its CC-130J contract with Lockheed Martin in December 2007, with a subsequent agreement from the U.S. Air Force to ensure an early delivery of the first two Canadian aircraft. The balance will be delivered by the end of 2012. The CC-130Js (the Canadian designation) are the "stretched" configuration of the C-130J and are of ... read more
• TomoTherapy to Present at Annual Needham Healthcare Conference --- MADISON, WI
  Posted at 2:05 PM
  

  MADISON, WI -- (Marketwire) -- 06/04/10 -- TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO), maker of advanced radiation therapy solutions for cancer care, today announced that CFO Thomas Powell and Vice President of Marketing Del Coufal will present at the 9th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 11:20 a.m. ET. The conference is scheduled for June 9-10 at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City, N.Y. A live Webcast of the presentation will be available on ... read more
• Thermo Fisher Scientific to Present at the Jefferies 2010 Global Life Sciences Conference on June 8, 2010 --- WALTHAM, Mass.
  Posted at 2:00 PM
  

  Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, announced that Pete Wilver, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Jefferies 2010 Global Life Sciences Conference being held at the Grand Hyatt New York, NY. The presentation will take ... read more
• TomoTherapy to Present at Jefferies 2010 Global Life Sciences Conference --- MADISON, WI
  Posted at 2:00 PM
  

  MADISON, WI -- (Marketwire) -- 06/04/10 -- TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO), maker of advanced radiation therapy solutions for cancer care, today announced that CFO Thomas Powell and Vice President of Marketing Del Coufal will present at the Jefferies 2010 Global Life Sciences Conference on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The conference is scheduled for June 8-11 at The Grand Hyatt in New York City, N.Y. A live Webcast of the presentation will be available on the ... read more
• American Public Education to Present at the UBS Global Technology and Services Conference --- CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.
  Posted at 2:00 PM
  

  American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) – parent company of online learning provider American Public University System, which operates through American Military University and American Public University – announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Wallace Boston plans to ... read more
• New York State Regional Extension Center Selects Greenway --- CARROLLTON, Ga., June 4
  Posted at 2:00 PM
  The New York eHealth Collaborative, the coordinating Regional Extension Center (REC) for the state of New York, has selected Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., provider of the fully-integrated electronic health record (EHR), practice management and interoperability solution PrimeSuite®, as a preferred EHR provider to more than 5,000 practitioners statewide. The federal department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded grants to two separate Regional Extension Centers, the state of New York, and New York City, both of which have now selected Greenway's ... read more
• Biogen Idec 2010 Annual Shareholder Meeting Webcast --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  Posted at 1:48 PM
  Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) announced today that its 2010 Annual Shareholder Meeting will be webcast live, via the internet, on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To access the live webcast, please visit Biogen Idec’s Investor Relations section (investor.biogenidec.com). An archived version of the ... read more
• CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Announces Specialized Coating Capability --- ELKHART, Ind.
  Posted at 1:44 PM
  

  CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) announced that in order to support customers in highly specialized markets, CTS has expanded its in-house conformal coating capabilities at its Moorpark, California facility. Customers in the medical, defense, aerospace and automotive markets find that ... read more
• Frost & Sullivan Hosts Free Webinar: --- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 4
  Posted at 1:24 PM
  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- WHEN: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. ET LOCATION: Online, with free registration SPEAKER: Nadim Daher, Senior Industry Analyst, ... read more
• Senior Picnic Festival to Offer Free Health Screenings for DC Seniors --- WASHINGTON, June 4
  Posted at 1:22 PM
  The following advisory was issued today by the Men's Health Network: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100604/DC16079LOGO ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100604/DC16079LOGO ) WHAT: Senior Picnic Festival. Men's Health Network, in collaboration with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation and Pfizer, is hosting free health screenings, health information resources and wellness education for DC seniors. Men's Health Network will be providing free glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure screenings. There will also be an opportunity to test attendee's body fat and grip strength and to ... read more
• Cell Therapeutics Adjourns Special Meeting of Shareholders Until June 29, 2010 --- SEATTLE, June 4
  Posted at 1:20 PM
  Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) (the "Company") today announced that the Company has adjourned today's Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") to 10:00 am Pacific Daylight Time, Tuesday, June 29, 2010. The Company's proxy materials previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 23, 2010 and the proposals being submitted to a vote of the shareholders at the Special Meeting as described in such proxy materials remain unchanged. The Company encourages those shareholders ... read more
• Defentect Group, Inc. Launches DefenCall, the First Personal Panic Button Application of Its Kind for SmartPhone Users --- NORWALK, Conn., June 4
  Posted at 1:15 PM
  Defentect Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DFTC), a developer and provider of rapid response software solutions for the threat detection industry, announced today the launch of its newest product, DefenCall. The SmartPhone application is the first program that enables a user to broadcast his or her location in the event of an emergency. The information will be sent via Defentect's proprietary DM3(TM) response software to those that the user specified to take action in such an event. When the panic ... read more
• NASA Administrator's Statement on First Falcon 9 Launch --- CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., June 4
  Posted at 1:07 PM
  The following is a statement by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden regarding Friday's launch of Space Exploration Technologies' Falcon 9 rocket. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) "Congratulations to Space X on today's launch of its Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Space X's accomplishment is an important milestone in the commercial transportation effort and puts the company a step closer to providing cargo services to the International Space Station. "Preparations are proceeding for the first NASA-sponsored test launch under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services project later this year. ... read more
• Emtec Acquires Secure Data Incorporated --- MARLTON, N.J.
  Posted at 1:05 PM
  Emtec, Inc. (“Emtec” or the “Company”) (OTCBB: ETEC), a systems integrator, today announced that it has acquired through its subsidiary, Emtec Federal, Inc., all of the outstanding stock of Secure Data, Inc., headquartered in O’Fallon, Illinois a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. ... read more
• AHF Lauds Gilead for AIDS Drug Price Concessions for Nation's ADAPs --- WASHINGTON, June 4
  Posted at 1:01 PM
  AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) lauded Gilead Sciences, maker of several key AIDS drugs, for its announcement earlier today that it will offer significant pricing and access concessions for the nation's beleaguered AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs), the federally funded, state run programs that supply lifesaving AIDS drugs to low-income Americans in need. Gilead's concessions, most of which will take effect on or before July 1st, will increase patient access to lifesaving AIDS medications for patients served by the network of ... read more
• Berliner Communications Announces Name Change to UniTek Global Services, Inc. --- BLUE BELL, Pa., June 4
  Posted at 1:00 PM
  Berliner Communications, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: BERL), a premier provider of permanently outsourced infrastructure services to the wireless and wireline telecommunications, broadband cable and satellite television industries, today announced its official name change to UniTek Global Services, Inc. Due to the change in name, the Company will also file for a new stock ticker symbol and CUSIP number. As previously announced, the name change is a result of the Company completing its merger with UniTek Holdings, ... read more
• CoreLogic Announces Resignation of John W. Peace From Its Board of Directors --- SANTA ANA, Calif., June 4
  Posted at 1:00 PM
  CoreLogic, Inc. (NYSE: CLGX), a leading provider of consumer, financial and property information and business services, announced today that John W. Peace has resigned from its board of directors effective June 1, 2010. Mr. Peace, who joined the company's board in 2009, is chairman of Standard Chartered PLC, a banking and financial services firm, where he was deputy chairman from 2007 to 2009. Mr. Peace is also chairman of Experian plc, a global leader in providing information, analytical and marketing ... read more
• Abviva Engages W.T. Uniack & Co. As Independent Auditor --- SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 4
  Posted at 1:00 PM
  Abviva, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ABVV), a biomedical company engaged in the development and commercialization of breast cancer related applications of Mammastatin, today provided further details about worldwide patent protection for its breast cancer risk assessment technology. Abviva appoints W.T. Uniack & Co. as its independent auditor. Abviva is working hard to regain compliance and this is the next step. Uniack will perform the audit for the fiscal years 2008 and 2009. Abviva is moving as quickly ... read more