Thursday, February 9, 2012

• Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation of BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 6:00 PM
  Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("BioSante" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BPAX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120119/MM38856LOGO ) The investigation focuses on whether the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose that: (1) BioSante's LibiGel product was ineffective and failed to deliver desired results; (2) the Company's LibiGel clinical demonstrations were faring poorly; and (3) LibiGel lacked any supposed multi-billion dollar market potential, ... read more
• First Prospective Clinical Trial of Adaptive Radiotherapy for Head & Neck Cancer Patients --- MANHASSET, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 2:54 PM
  Researchers led by a senior investigator at Hofstra-North Shore LIJ School of Medicine and The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have released initial findings from a first-of-a-kind clinical trial in adaptive radiotherapy (ART) for head and neck cancer. The trial, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, provides evidence that ART may benefit patients with less technical difficulty than previously believed. The findings of this trial were released online in advance of publication in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology ... read more
• VirtualScopics Regains Nasdaq Compliance --- ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 1:41 PM
  VirtualScopics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSCP), a leading provider of quantitative imaging for clinical trials, today announced that it has received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market that it has regained compliance with the minimum $1.00 per share bid price requirement, and further, that it currently complies with all other applicable standards for continued listing. To regain compliance with the bid price rule, the Company was required to evidence a closing bid price of $1.00 per share or more for a period ... read more
• University Teams Tap Mobile Phones and Social Networks to Fight Non-communicable Diseases --- ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 1:30 PM
  New solutions developed by university teams could soon be harnessed to help manage the growing global problem of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as asthma, diabetes, stroke and cancer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) A social-media enabled support system for pregnant women with gestational diabetes and advanced smart-phone service could have tremendous impact as cost-effective tools to help manage diabetes and other diseases. These winning innovations and others were part of the NCD Challenge, sponsored by IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Novartis (NYSE: NVS). The global ... read more
• That Guitar from "Back Then" You Always Wanted! --- HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 1:19 PM
  Every player dreams about the guitar or bass that lit the original fire to become a musician: a used Stratocaster like the one Hendrix played, or a used Les Paul like Jimmy Page's, even a used Rickenbacker, just like the one John Lennon played. They're all still out there! And you still want one, but where can you find it? Problem solved! Sam Ash Music, America's premier full-line music store chain, has launched the web's best site for used music ... read more
• Collective[i] Pioneers New Era of Big Data With Novel Socialized Business Intelligence Network for Marketing and Business Executives --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:30 AM
  After years in development and beta testing, Collective[i] (www.collectivei.com) has announced availability of the industry's first business intelligence network that enables executives to easily collaborate in the analysis of massive sets of business and marketing information. Collective[i] is a SaaS solution designed to leverage Big Data resources, providing collaborative analysis and decision-making support to marketing and business executives. Just as Salesforce.com provided a network to manage sales operations, or as Facebook did with personal relationships, Collective[i] hosts the industry's ... read more
• TiqIQ Closes Series A Financing --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 11:14 AM
  TiqIQ, the leading ticket aggregator, today announced that it has closed a Series A financing led by Contour Venture Partners, with participation from iNovia Capital and numerous angels, including Joe Zawadzki, CEO of MediaMath A little over a year ... read more
• Opportunities in the US Aerospace and MRO Market: 2011-2016, October 2011 --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 10:32 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Opportunities in the US Aerospace and MRO Market: 2011-2016, October 2011 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769880/Opportunities-in-the-US-Aerospace-and-MRO-Market-2011-2016-October-2011.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Aerospace_and_Defense Background: The US aerospace industry, which was hit by recession in 2009, began showing signs of recovery in 2010 and is expected to reach $100 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 6.9% over the next five years. As detailed in the study, aerospace is a prominent driving factor in the US economy. Aerospace is not only a source ... read more
• Vicon Reports First Quarter Results --- HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.
  Posted at 10:10 AM
  Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-AMEX), a designer and producer of video security and surveillance systems, today reported operating results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. The announcement was made by Chairman and CEO Ken Darby, who said sales improved in the U.S. and ... read more
• J.F. Lehman & Company Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire National Response Corporation from SEACOR Holdings, Inc. --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:54 AM
  J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on the maritime, defense and aerospace sectors, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire National Response Corporation and its affiliated businesses NRC Environmental Services and SEACOR Response (collectively "NRC") from SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH). NRC is recognized as a leading provider of United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990 regulatory compliance and emergency response services, one of the leading environmental contracting firms on the U.S. West ... read more
• Alejandro Villageliu Joins Heartbeat Ideas as Group Account Director --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 9:19 AM
  

  Alejandro Villageliu, a leading pharmaceutical marketing executive with over 12 years of experience in consulting, HCP marketing and sales strategy for pharmaceutical companies, has joined Heartbeat Ideas as Group Account Director. Villageliu, who prior to joining Heartbeat worked as ... read more
• Wireless Test Equipment Markets --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:14 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Wireless Test Equipment Markets http://www.reportlinker.com/p0703254/Wireless-Test-Equipment-Markets.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Wireless_Technology The Latin American wireless test equipment markets covered in this study is segmented into base station testers, drive test, mobile device testers, wireless backhaul testers and wireless core network testers. There will be a moderate growth in the Latin American wireless test equipment markets, picking up a low double-digit growth over the next few years. A main factor driving demand for wireless test equipment market ... read more
• Mobile Commerce Market and Forecast 2012 - 2017 --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 8:51 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Mobile Commerce Market and Forecast 2012 - 2017 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0770651/Mobile-Commerce-Market-and-Forecast-2012---2017.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=e-Commerce Overview: There are two main mobile commerce technology camps: NFC, and "the rest" -- methods based on non-NFC technologies such as SMS, mobile Internet, and mobile applications. NFC is the 'holy grail' that provides the easiest user experience. Other methods require more work and expertise from the consumer. The question is: will the NFC market respond to these alternatives and get organized, ... read more
• Getting Serious About Psoriasis
  Posted at 8:10 AM
  (NAPSW)—Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the U.S., according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans. Now, through a new campaign called “Are You Serious?,” adults living with plaque psoriasis are invited to share their story of the ... read more
• ABM Charters Energy Technology Unit to Drive Innovation, Efficiency and Savings --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 8:05 AM
  ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, today announced that the Company has formally chartered ABM Energy to implement energy technologies that are designed to reduce clients’ energy consumption and operating costs and to meet the growing demand within the green and ... read more
• Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation of Columbia Laboratories Inc. --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 8:00 AM
  Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at Columbia Laboratories Inc. ("Columbia" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CBRX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120119/MM38856LOGO ) The investigation focuses on whether the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose that: (1) the Company's PROCHIEVE product was not delivering desired results; (2) the Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") was unlikely to give approval to Columbia's PROCHIEVE product; and (3) contrary to ... read more
• Global Fixed Broadband Revenue Expected to Generate $191 Billion in 2012, Says ABI Research --- SINGAPORE
  Posted at 7:33 AM
  

  Strong growth in both subscription and service revenue propelled the global fixed broadband market during 2011. Significant subscriber additions last year were made by all fixed platforms: DSL, cable, and optical fiber. In some countries with a high penetration of DSL broadband service, the DSL subscriber ... read more
• Call for Nominations Announced for NAMIC's 2012 Next Generation Leaders Awards --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 7:15 AM
  The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), today announced its call for nominations for the 2012 Next Generation Leaders Awards. Honoring emerging executives for their professional achievements, as well as their efforts in fostering multi-ethnic diversity and inclusion, the Next Generation Leaders Awards will be presented during the NAMIC Annual Awards Breakfast. Held as part of Cable Connection - Spring, the NAMIC Annual Awards Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 ... read more
• BloomIQ.com Adds Herb and Vegetable Gardening Series! --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 7:15 AM
  

  John Henry Company, a leader in print, packaging, and merchandising solutions for the horticulture industry, has expanded its BloomIQ.com website to include additional resources for gardeners interested in growing vegetables and fresh herbs. Just in time for this year’s ... read more
• Prostate Size May Clarify Prostate Cancer Diagnosis --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 7:12 AM
  Despite great strides in reducing prostate cancer deaths (http://www.roboticoncology.com), experts are continually challenged to develop better diagnostics for the accurate assessment of prostate cancer (http://www.roboticoncology.com/about-prostate-cancer/) severity level once the disease is detected. New findings published in the Journal of Urology point to prostate size as a possible indicator of whether or not a man's prostate cancer is likely to develop aggressively. A smaller prostate with a higher PSA level (http://www.roboticoncology.com/prostate-screening-faq/), they found, may mean a more destructive form of the ... read more