For
Friday, December 21st
MNDP, BSGC, SDVI, QMCI, RHGP
EXCS, SYDI, DEXT, VSCP, MCAM, SKYT, UVUM
Our Stocks to Watch today include Mindpix Corporation (OTC: MNDP), BigString Corporation (OTCBB: BSGC), Signature Devices, Inc. (OTC: SDVI), QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCBB: QMCI), Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: RHGP), Execute Sports Inc. (OTCBB: EXCS), Syndication Inc. (OTCBB: SYDI), Dexterity Surgical, Inc. (OTCBB: DEXT), VirtualScopics, Inc. (NASD: VSCP), Money Centers of America (OTCBB: MCAM), SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: SKYT) and uVuMobile, Inc. (OTCBB: UVUM).

FEATURED
COMPANY

MINDPIX CORPORATION (OTC: MNDP)
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/MNDP.php
Company
Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/mindpix/mindpix.htm
Mindpix is positioned as a powerful and positive media group of companies. Ultraflex Fitness, UltraFlex Medical, Mindpix Production, and Mindpix Development are all actively engaged in “for profit” productions or projects.
UltraFlex Fitness: Developing and marketing the patent pending UltraFelx Fitness Rod. UltraFlex Fitness promotes a new style of resistance training called Target Perfect Resistance.
UltraFlex Medical: UltraFlex Medical is poised to make significant inroads to the $11 Billion US outpatient rehabilitation market. Ultraflex medical is already working with rehab industry professionals to create unique and proprietary physical therapy curriculum.
Mindpix Production: Mindpix continues to produce, direct, and provide post-production services for promising documentaries and other niche profitable projects.
MNDP
News:
December
17 - Mindpix Files Product Patent Prior to Upcoming Q1 2008 UltraFlex Launch
Mindpix Corporation (OTC: MNDP) (www.mindpix.com) announced recently that a patent has been filed in anticipation of its Q1 2008 product launch. Management looks forward to the successful launch of its flagship product, the UltraFlex exercise device.
ABOUT ULTRAFLEX
UltraFlex™ is a highly advanced concept in exercise providing a unique form of resistance training, derived from aerospace technology. Like no other fitness product, UltraFlex™ produces Target Perfect Resistance™. With Target Perfect Resistance™ the resistance is dynamic and variable, increasing and decreasing, through range of motion and by changing hand, body or product positions. This ‘ultra flexibility’ of usage deems it suitable for absolutely everyone, regardless of age or ability. Its simplicity in design gives consumers a variety of exercises to perform with quick, simple instructions to follow featuring the EZ 8™ exercise system. Eight exercises provide a total body workout in beginning, intermediate and advanced positions. There are well over 150 exercises featuring the amazing UltraFlex™.
FEATURED
COMPANY

BIGSTRING CORPORATION (OTCBB: BSGC)
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/BSGC.php
Company
Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/bigstring/bigstring.htm
BigString Corporation, through its subsidiary, BigString Interactive, Inc., provides email services. It offers BigString, which is a Web-based, POP3 server email service solution that allows the user to edit, recall, cancel, and erase the email, as well as insert or delete attachments, even after the email has been sent out and opened. The company also provides BigString Beta 2.0 that offers erasable, recallable, and self destroying applications, non-printable and non-forwardable emails, set time or number of views, and masquerading to protect the sender's privacy and security. BigString Beta 2.0 also provides spam filters, virus protection, and large-storage web-based email accounts. The company's products include BigString Free, which provides the features of BigString Beta 2.0, and includes 1GB of storage and permits the user to send unlimited emails per month; BigString Premium, which offers the features of the BigString Free account, plus vanity domains, POP3 access using any email client, 2GB of storage, and 30 minute video email; and BigString Business that offers the features of the BigString Premium account, plus 10 email accounts, 20GB of storage, global filter notification, and email management. BigString Corporation also offers BigString Marketer Pro, which provides an enterprise marketing software application which allows for the sending of interactive video email commercials that can be programmed to self-destruct at a set time; and BigString Marketer SMB, a hosted video email marketing platform for small and medium size businesses. The company was founded in 2003. It was formerly known as Recall Mail Corporation and changed its name to BigString Corporation in 2005. Bigstring Corporation is based in Red Bank, New Jersey.
BSGC
News:
December 18 -
BigString Corporation Launches Facebook Application Enabling Users to Send Self-Destructing Videos
BigString Corporation (OTCBB: BSGC) has launched an application for Facebook that enables users to record or upload videos that can be programmed to self-destruct at a specific time or after a set number of views. This is part of a new BigString initiative to develop social networking messaging applications built around the company's core technology.
The video application will allow users to send private self-destructing video messages or to post public video messages to the recipient’s wall. Users can record a video message directly to the application or upload a pre-existing message.
Darin Myman, President and CEO of BigString Corporation, noted that "Video message privacy and security is very important in a world where you can very easily find your personal videos being put up without your permission on sites such as YouTube. Social networks such as Facebook interface well with BigString’s proprietary messaging technology. We provide added value to websites focused on social networking, online dating or user-generated content where protecting a user’s privacy is a major consideration."
FEATURED
COMPANY

SIGNATURE DEVICES (OTC: SDVI)
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/SDVI.php
Company
Profile:
http://www.otcpicks.com/signature-devices/signature-devices.htm
Signature Devices, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of information technology products in the United States. The company creates, develops, and publishes 3-D interactive games for consoles and personal computers. It also publishes software for video games and commercial products. The company publishes games for consoles, such as GBA, XBox360, and Playstation. In addition, the company provides consulting for information technology, including computer systems, software, and electronic products. It offers a platform for hardware, embedded systems development, and image generation technology, which can be used in films, videogames, and the military. Further, the company develops customized 3D identities, including lighting, shading, artificial intelligence, and animation systems. Signature Devices was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
SDVI
News:
December 19 - Signature Devices, Inc. Meets Filing Requirement With the SEC for Move to OTCBB and Reiterates Distribution Agreement to Include Placement Into Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target and GameStop
Signature Devices, Inc. (OTC: SDVI) announced that they will be filing the financial and operating results for FY 2005, FY 2006 and nine-months ended September 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the process of moving to the OTCBB.
Kenneth Hurley, Signature Devices Chief Executive Officer stated, "Over the last three years we have opportunistically invested in our sales and marketing initiatives to expand globally and are enthusiastic about our business strategy. Those investments are just now beginning to show results and we expect to see large financial contributions from those efforts in future quarters."
Mr. Hurley continued, "We are pleased to provide current and prospective shareholders with our corporate and financial information. The financials, including balance sheet, income statements, among other information for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and annual numbers for 2006 and 2005 will be filed and available for review at the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at www.sec.gov for the move to the OTCBB. We continue to work with our legal counsel and accountants with respect to becoming a fully reporting company and having our shares trade on the OTCBB."
"Our balance sheet remains strong with only $56K in debt and our goal in 2008 is to achieve greater profitability and grow gross revenues significantly. We will continue our aggressive sales and marketing efforts by seeking new publishing opportunities with our current and prospective business partners. We are also seeing unique opportunities within the gaming industry due to the recent consolidation. We will continue to explore merger and acquisition targets and collaboration agreements on a project-by-project basis," concluded Mr. Hurley.
2008 initiatives include:
- A signed a distribution agreement with Navarre to distribute our game titles to Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Game Stop, and Target among others.
- Publishing 11 SKU's (Stock Keeping Units) for XBOX, Nintendo DS Titles, Sony PlayStation portable titles, Nintendo Wii title, TAS and 2 to 3 PC titles.
- Launch PhatYaffle.com, a PC digital online distribution system.
- Project names for six new games — "Arctic Rush", "Starship Ranger", "Galactic Teddy 2", "Funny Chewer", "Blow Up" and "Quick Brick".
- Graffiti Entertainment, our wholly owned subsidiary, intends to expand its product offerings and partnerships by agreeing to publish video games based on films and documentaries.
- Agreement with Studio Archcraft to publish their title "Project Exile," a real time tactical combat Role-Playing Game for the Nintendo DS. Our plans are to have the game on shelves in February of 2008. Project Exile will ship in two languages, English and French, with four more languages to follow: Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese.
Note: Audited Financials are also available online at www.signaturedevices.com in the Investor Relations section.
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $1,024,984. Gross Profit for the year was $1,024,984. Operating income for the year, excluding stock based compensation expenses was $227,168.
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $1,169,017 a 12.3% increase over 2005. Gross Profit for the year was $1,098,180. Operating income for the year, excluding stock based compensation expenses was $47,446.
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 were $549,828. Gross Profit for the nine-month period was $478,998. Operating loss for the nine-month period, excluding stock based compensation was $292,645. Significant Revenues for the year are geared toward the 4th quarter as the gaming industry is cyclical and there should be significant increase in 2007 numbers. The loss is attributed to development costs for console video games scheduled to ship in 2008. Full year numbers for 2007 should be available just after the New Year.
FEATURED
COMPANY

QUOTEMEDIA
INC. (OTCBB: QMCI)
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/QMCI.php
Company
Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotemedia/quotemedia.htm
QuoteMedia,
Inc. is a leading software developer
and provider of real-time streaming financial market
information, decision-support, news and research solutions
to brokerage, financial services companies, business
and media corporations. Among its many leading-edge
products lines, the Company offers data feeds, news,
dynamic market content solutions, interactive stock
research tools, financial applications and real-time
wireless applications. QuoteMedia provides data and
services for companies such as the NASDAQ, the OTCBB,
Dow Jones & Company, Forbes.com, Scotia Capital,
Business Wire, Southwest Securities, Regal Securities,
FBR Direct, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.,
AIM Trimark, Zacks Investment Research, ChoiceTrade,
QTrade, Schaeffer's Investment Research, Automated
Financial Systems, WallStreet*E, and others. For more
information, visit www.quotemedia.com.
QMCI
News:
December
5 - QuoteMedia Brings Respected Market Data Industry Veteran Onboard; Opens NYC Office
QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCBB: QMCI), a leading provider of market data, corporate research information and financial applications, announced today the appointment of Mr. George Katsch as Corporate Sales Director, to lead the company’s new office in New York City.
Mr. Katsch brings more than 15 years of experience in selling and supporting financial information and technology solutions to the Brokerage, Financial Service, Media Publishing and Investor Relations industries. Most recently, Mr. Katsch served as Vice President of Sales for FinancialContent, Inc., where he was responsible for business development and sales for the entire North American market. Mr. Katsch has also held key management positions with Standard and Poor’s and Interactive Data Corporation (Comstock), where he managed senior account representatives and support staff. He was principally responsible for maintaining over $50 million in revenues and generating new sales.
“George is very well-known as a successful, skilled professional in our industry, and we’re excited that he is joining the QuoteMedia sales team, heading up our New York office,” said Dave Shworan, CEO of QuoteMedia Ltd. “He brings a wealth of experience to our company, and skill sets that make him an immediately great fit with QuoteMedia, as we continue our explosive growth.”
“From within the industry, I’ve watched QuoteMedia’s remarkable growth over the past few years. I have been very impressed with QuoteMedia’s emergence as a major player in the financial data industry, and the potential for further growth is extraordinary,” said Mr. Katsch. “QuoteMedia is definitely going places, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
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COMPANY

RENHUANG PHARMACEUTICALS (OTCBB: RHGP)
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/RHGP.php
Company
Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/renhuang-pharma/renhuang-pharma.htm
Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, located in Harbin of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, is a leading integrated developer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad line of high-quality nutraceutical, natural medicinal and bio-pharmaceutical products. The Company provides three major product lines including the Acanthopanax-based natural medicinal products, Shark Power Health Care series and Traditional Chinese Medicines. Renhuang's key product line is Acanthopanax-based products, an effective natural medicine in treating depression and melancholy and offering various other health benefits. By controlling an estimated 70% of China's natural resource of Acanthopanax (also known as Siberian Ginseng), the Company has a dominant market position in Acanthopanax-based natural medicines. The Company distributes its products through a multi-layer sales network of over 2000 sales agents. Its products are not only sold nationwide but also exported to Russia and Southeast Asia. Renhuang has established a multi-channel research and development infrastructure composed of in-house researchers, a post-doctoral working center, and collaboration with well known institutions and scientists. In manufacturing, the Company strictly follows the international GMP certified quality standards and system by utilizing cutting-edge technologies, the state of the art equipment, and the proprietary innovative and award winning processes. For more information about Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, visit www.renhuang.com.
RHGP
News:
December 17 -
StockGuru Announces a New Executive Interview With Mr. Li Shaoming of Renhuang Pharmaceuticals
John Pentony, Publisher of Stockguru.com announced that the company has posted a new podcast interview featuring Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: RHGP). Pentony interviews Mr. Li Shaoming, CEO and Chairman of the Board, for Renhuang Pharmaceuticals. In the interview Mr. Li discusses the company and its recent news from the company including its recently announced Olympic year prime time television ad space on China Central Television (also known as "CCTV").
To listen to the interview, visit www.stockguru.com/podcasts/?p=21.
STOCKS
TO WATCH
EXECUTE SPORTS INCORPORATED (OTCBB: EXCS)
"Up 22.22% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/EXCS.php
Execute Sports, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of water sports products for the power sports and action sports markets in the United States and internationally. Its water sports products include vests, wetsuits, rash guards, wake skates, and accessories, which are marketed under the Execute brand name to the wake board and ski markets. The company markets its products through a network of independent dealers in the United States and through various distributors internationally. It also sells its products through online retailers, as well as through sporting goods stores, marine dealers, and independently owned pro shops. The company, formerly known as Padova International USA, Inc., was founded in 2002. Execute Sports is headquartered in Torrance, California.
EXCS
News:
December 21 -
Execute Sports Receives Orders For Its Sugar Sand Jet Boats From Russian Dealer
Company Receives Initial Order For 10 Boats From New Dealer
Execute Sports Inc. (OTCBB: EXCS) (“Execute”), a company engaged in the design, manufacturing and sale of water sports products, today announced that it has initiated a dealer relationship in Moscow, Russia with an initial order of 10 Sugar Sand boats. This recent booking follows orders received for 114 boats or $2.4 million from dealers that attended a dealer meeting sponsored by Execute's marketing agent, Challenger Powerboats Inc.
The new dealer relationship in Moscow, Russia was arranged by Challenger's international boat distributor that has relationships with over 140 dealers worldwide, particularly in Europe, Central America, the Far East and Middle East. Commenting on the latest orders, Geno Apicella, Execute's CEO, said, “The competition in the water-jet powered boat market is limited to a only a few participants. The market for these boats is building as consumers become increasingly aware of their lower cost of maintenance.” Mr. Apicella added, “Annual boat show season begins in January and there are several dealers around the country displaying the Sugar Sand line of boats at these shows. We are confident the sales backlog for Sugar Sand boats will continue build as the boat show season progresses.”
Sugar Sand boats are powered by Mercury's Sport Jet that give its boats the most torque and pulling power for water skiing and joy riding. Because they are water-jet powered, they are more fuel efficiently and, unlike outboard boats, they can ride in shallow water. Sugar Sand boats are built by North Dakota's largest boat manufacture, located in Fargo.
SYNDICATION INCORPORATED (OTCBB: SYDI)
"Up 100.00% in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/SYDI.php
Syndication, Inc., a development stage company, operates as a consulting company. It acquires controlling interests in or to participate in the creation of, and to provide financial, management, and technical support to development stage businesses, e-commerce businesses, and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. The company assists target companies in various capacities, including the development and implementation of business models to provide solutions to traditional companies; building corporate infrastructure; managing rapid growth; evaluating and negotiating corporate transactions; and providing advice relating to corporate finance, financial reporting, and accounting operations. Syndication, through its subsidiary, Syndicated Properties, also involves in real estate appraisal, evaluation, and development. The company was formerly known as Syndication Net.com, Inc. and changed its name to Syndication, Inc. in April 2006. Syndication is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
SYDI
News:
December 20 -
Syndication Inc. to Release Press Conference; Expansion of Spinal Decompression Division for 2008
Syndication Inc. (OTCBB: SYDI) (SYDI) announced that it will be conducting a video conference with its CEO Brian Sorrentino. Syndication Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Sy-Med Spinal Decompression Inc., is currently expanding its locations and the number of Doctors in its marketing network. The conference will be detailing SYDI's expansion of the Spinal Decompression division in 2008. We would also like to urge our current and future shareholders to visit any of our facilities and experience the spinal decompression table first hand. "2008 will be the most exciting year in SYDI history," said Brian Sorrentino, SYDI Founder and CEO. Mr. Sorrentino would also like to express the company's wishes to its shareholders for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season and a very prosperous New Year.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements covered within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply and demand conditions, and other expectations, intentions and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact and involve risks and uncertainties. Our expectations regarding future revenues depend upon our ability to develop and supply products, which we may not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the words "plan," "expect," "believe," and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in pervasive markets.
DEXTERITY SURGICAL INCORPORATED (OTCBB: DEXT)
"Up 141.18%
in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/DEXT.php
Dexterity Surgical's equipment may have helped surgeons make some nimble moves, but the company itself wasn't nimble enough to avoid bankruptcy. The firm made hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) equipment, which allowed surgeons some of the benefits of both open surgery and laparascopic (minimally invasive) procedures. Its PneumoSleeve product allowed surgeons to insert one hand into the abdominal cavity during surgery. Dexterity Surgical filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004 in an effort to reorganize its debt; it later decided to liquidate and had sold its assets by 2006. The company is operating as a shell and is looking for a reverse acquisition opportunity.
DEXT News:
December 21 -
Dexterity Surgical, Inc. Acquires Zhi Bao Da Tong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. via Merger With Rise & Grow, Ltd., a Hong Kong Holding Company
Dexterity Surgical, Inc. (OTCBB: DEXT) announced that it has completed a reverse merger with Rise & Grow Limited, a Hong Kong holding company. To finalize the transaction, 26,400,000 newly issued shares of DEXT's common stock (66% of DEXT's 40,000,000 issued and outstanding shares) were issued to Newise Century Inc., a British Virgin Islands company that is the sole shareholder of Rise & Grow. Rise & Grow's sole operating entity is Zhi Bao Da Tong (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd. (ZBDT), a company formed under the laws of the People's Republic of China (PRC) as a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE), and doing business in the PRC. Effective as of the closing, the operations of ZBDT will be the only operations of DEXT.
ZBDT was established by Rise & Grow to develop computer and network software and related products. In compliance with the PRC's foreign investment restrictions on Internet information services and other laws and regulations, all of ZBDT's Internet information and media services and advertising in China are conducted via exclusive technical consulting and service agreements with Beijing Zhi Yuan Tian Xia Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhiyuan), an Internet service and media company focused on the PRC insurance industry. Pursuant to these agreements, dated September 28, 2007, ZBDT is the sole provider of services to Zhiyuan in exchange for substantially all of its net income, and future ownership rights.
Zhiyuan, founded October 8, 2006, offers online insurance products and services for the emerging Chinese Insurance industry. Its offerings include:
- The first network portal for the Chinese insurance industry (www.soobao.cn), which offers industry players a forum for advertising products and services.
- Web site construction and software development services for marketing teams in the insurance industry.
- Insurance agency services (whereby the company generates sales commissions on motor vehicle insurance, property insurance and life insurance).
- Related client support services.
Zhiyuan's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 showed revenues of $2.3 million and net income of $1.8 million. The company reported cash of $2.2 million, accounts receivable of $1.7 million, and shareholders' equity of $3.8 million.
Effective with the close of the merger, DEXT named Junjun Xu as Chief Executive Officer and director, and Mingfei Yang as Chief Financial Officer.
Junjun Xu has served as the General Manager (second only to the Executive Director) of Zhiyuan since its launch in October 2006. Prior to joining Zhiyuan, she served in management positions, including one as a Senior Director of China Life Insurance Inc. Ms. Xu earned her bachelor's degree in economics and trade at Beijing Business College.
Mingfei Yang has served as financial department manager of Zhiyuan since May of 2007. Previously Mr. Yang worked as an accountant for companies in Beijing and Mongolia. He earned his academic degree in finance and tax at Inner Mongolia Financial Institute.
"We are very pleased to complete this transaction," commented Junjun Xu. "The insurance industry in China is in its infancy, and we believe this will help us capitalize on our software and Internet knowledge and industry expertise to establish the company as a key resource for insurance providers and consumers."
VIRTUALSCOPICS INCORPORATED (NASD: VSCP)
"Up 36.14%
in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/VSCP.php
VirtualScopics, Inc. provides image-based biomarker solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Its image-based biomarker measurement and visualization software tools enable the measurement of minute changes that occur in anatomic structures in musculoskeletal, oncological, cardiological, and neurological diseases. The company's solutions include automated segmentation, a series of algorithms that automatically segment magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography image files into the components seen on the original set of images; automated feature extraction, an algorithm that combines statistical tissue identification with a 3D geometric model; automated co-registration, a patent-pending co-registration/disease tracking algorithm that is applied to track the changes in a specific patient anatomy/pathology over time; orthogonal and multi-sequence fusion, which are data acquisition techniques to enhance autosegmentation efforts; and measurement of blood flow and metabolic activity, a technology used to measure blood flow and vascular permeability. It serves pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, principal investigators, and clinical research organizations. VirtualScopics has strategic alliance with Pfizer, Inc. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
VSCP
News:
December
20 - Pivotal Patent Issued to VirtualScopics
Patent Allows for a 95 Percent Reduction in Analysis Time With Improved Precision and Accuracy
VirtualScopics, Inc. (NASD: VSCP), a leading developer of image-based biomarker solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, announced it has received an important patent titled “Semi-Automated Measurement of Anatomical Structures Using Statistical and Morphological Priors,” with Dr. Edward Ashton, Chief Scientific Officer at VirtualScopics, as the inventor.
Dr. Ashton stated, “The applications of the technology underlying this patent are extremely useful to our customers because they allow for more accurate and precise measurement of anatomical structures when compared to manual methods. This, coupled with a much quicker turnaround time due to a high degree of automation, provides our clients with a very cost effective and rapid turnaround of the critical information related to their drug development, which ultimately enables better decision making.” He continued, “This approach has been tested and found to be effective for evaluation of muscle wasting, cardiovascular disease, and central nervous system diseases. It allows rapid and accurate measurement of a number of parameters, including muscle volume and cross-sectional area, arterial plaque volume and lumen diameter, and the volume of sub-structures of the brain such as the hippocampus.”
The company is currently using the technology underlying this significant patent in many active clinical trials for its customers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. This patent award is the seventh received by VirtualScopics for its proprietary image-based analytical tools.
MONEY CENTERS OF AMERICA (OTCBB: MCAM)
"Up 21.74%
in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/MCAM.php
Money Centers of America, Inc. offers cash access services, transaction management systems, and financial networks to the gaming industry. It provides facilitation, processing, and execution of automatic teller machine, check cashing, credit/debit card cash advance, point of sale debit, stored value, marker, and merchant card services directly to casino patrons on an outsourced services contract. As of December 31, 2006, the company had contracts to provide cash access services in 24 locations in California, Florida, Nevada, New York, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Washington in the United States; and Antigua in the Caribbean. It offers OnSwitch, an enterprise payment processing solution that facilitates casinos and other gaming facilities to internalize the processing of transactions, such as private label credit/debit cards, merchant card processing, stored value for players' club and payroll requirements, and ticket redemption; and Omni Network, a shared credit data and gaming network. The company's outsourced services include credit/debit card cash advance products that allow casino patrons to obtain cash from credit card, or checking account in the case of debit transactions through the use of company's software and equipment; gateway services to national, regional, and international debit, credit, and EBT networks; and creditplus credit services that consist elements, such as credit reporting, credit management, and credit guarantee. Money Centers of America was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
MCAM News:
December 20 -
Money Centers of America Completes Its ATM Network Migration to Triple Data Encryption Standard (TDES) Ahead of Schedule and Ahead of VISA Mandates
TDES Compliance ensures that Money Centers of America's PIN-based ATM transactions are protected end-to-end (from the point of entry to the issuer) using TDES encryption at every point in the transaction process.
All TDES keys are managed in compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) PIN Security Requirements.
Money Centers of America (OTCBB: MCAM), a provider of cash access, transaction management systems and financial networks for the gaming industry announced it has completed the conversion of its ATM terminal network to the Triple Data Encryption Standard. Compliance with Visa's PIN Security Program minimizes the risk of PIN compromise and reflects Money Centers of America's commitment to security, network integrity, and consumer protection.
"Completing our TDES migration is just another step in our ongoing commitment to giving our customers the piece of mind they have come to expect. Considering the unprecedented change and uncertainties within the casino cash access industry lately, we take pride in setting the standard for delivering measurable results. Meeting the VISA mandates ahead of schedule is just another example of our commitment to break through the status quo," said Robert Sharp, Vice President of Operations for Money Centers of America, Inc.
SKYTERRA COMMUNICATION (OTCBB: SKYT)
"Up 17.61%
in morning trading"
Detailed
Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/SKYT.php
SkyTerra Communications, Inc. provides mobile digital voice and data communications services via satellite in the United States and Canada. The company offers mobile satellite services using two geostationary satellites that support the delivery of data, voice, fax, and dispatch radio services. It engages in the wholesale of satellite capacity and provision of managed services, which include retail voice, circuit switched, dispatch, and packet data. The company serves federal, state, and local government agencies; fleet management providers; maritime; and bulk capacity customers through direct and indirect sales channels. SkyTerra Communications, formerly known as International Cogeneration Corporation, was founded in 1984. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
SKYT
News:
December 21 -
SkyTerra, Mobile Satellite Ventures and Inmarsat Sign Spectrum Coordination and Cooperation Agreement
Pact Provides for L-Band Contiguity for Improved Efficiency and MSS/ATC Operational Parameters
SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: SKYT), Inmarsat plc (LES: ISAT), Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) and Mobile Satellite Ventures (Canada) Inc. (MSV Canada) announced today that the companies have reached a comprehensive cooperative agreement for L-Band operations in North America. The agreement is intended to enable the re-banding and efficient reuse of a substantial segment of North American L-Band radio spectrum for the benefit of the companies and their current and future customers and partners.
The agreement encompasses a wide scope of activities including business, technology, regulatory and spectrum coordination issues.
Highlights of the agreement include:
- Provisions for the re-banding of the parties’ spectrum over North America to afford contiguous spectrum for operations. This is intended to address growing broadband requirements for enabling future hybrid mobile satellite services (MSS) and ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) services.
- Coordination parameters for the parties’ next generation satellites covering North America, both the new Inmarsat-4s and the new MSV1 and MSV2 satellites, in a manner designed to increase spectrum efficiency and protect both MSS and ATC operations from harmful interference.
- Resolution between the parties of outstanding regulatory issues in the United States and Canada, concerning each other’s operations.
- Accommodating increased technical flexibility and system enhancements that result in greater ATC usage and operations while protecting MSS.
- Flexibility to market and operate devices which address growing wireless broadband demands while providing a next-generation satellite capability.
In addition, the agreement also establishes a structure by which Inmarsat will modify its North American operations in a manner that will enable MSV to make more extensive use of L-Band spectrum available for MSS/ATC than is possible today.
“This agreement introduces a new era of cooperation among L-Band operators and, we believe, will help unlock the growing value of ATC technology on our now enhanced spectrum, enabling customers throughout North America to reap the benefits from greater flexibility and choices in air interface technology, coverage and equipment options,” said Alexander Good, CEO and President of SkyTerra and Vice Chairman and CEO of Mobile Satellite Ventures LP. “We have worked long and hard with Inmarsat to develop this agreement, which sets operational parameters in the L-band for existing satellite operations and lays the groundwork for future cooperation to address consumers’ demand for next generation technology and services.”
“Inmarsat’s agreement with MSV, MSV Canada and SkyTerra lays the groundwork for increased operational and technical cooperation while ensuring that Inmarsat can continue to grow and deploy mobile satellite services in North America, including BGAN services and our portfolio of existing and evolved offerings,” said Andrew Sukawaty, Chairman and CEO of Inmarsat.
ABOUT INMARSAT PLC
Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company’s services are delivered through a global network of more than 500 distribution partners and service providers operating in 180 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$500.1 million. More information can be found at www.inmarsat.com.
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uVuMobile, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides interactive media solutions for consumers in the United States. It specializes in video content distribution services and technology. The company offers advertising-based solutions across various new media platforms, including mobile and the Internet, which enable broadcasters and media companies to connect to consumers. uVuMobile provides mobile hosting and streaming solutions that enable the distribution of content to mobile users and various compatible devices; and content management, encoding, hosting, streaming, and reporting services for live, simulated live, or video on demand. It also provides value-added services, including multiple billing services, advertising support, client application development, and content services. In addition, it offers a suite of mobile marketing services, which includes a short message services platform; mobilecasting; mobile media solutions for various mobile applications; and smarTVideo Mobile TV, which provides its customers with access to streaming video programming. uVuMobile distributes video and television programming to consumers with mobile display devices, cell phones, and PDAs connected to the public Internet through wireless data networks and Wi-Fi. It also offers managed services for Internet network carriers; and producers, owners, and distributors of content. The company was incorporated in 2000. It was formerly known as SmartVideo Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to uVuMobile, Inc. in June 2007. uVuMobile is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
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December 19 - uVuMobile Appoints Two New Independent Directors To The Board, Daniel McKelvey & William Scigliano
uVuMobile™, Inc. (OTCBB: UVUM), announced the appointment of two highly respected business leaders, Daniel McKelvey and William Scigliano, to its Board of Directors. Messrs. McKelvey and Scigliano have a well-established business track record which will play a key role as uVuMobile continues to expand their brand and presence in the mobile marketplace.
Commenting on the Appointments, William Loughman, President and CEO said, “We are pleased that Daniel and Bill have agreed to join the Board and are confident that their knowledge of the mobile industry and financial markets will play an integral part in uVuMobile’s success. Having focused our efforts on and building a solid business foundation and developing superior technology, today’s announcement underscores our commitment to offering the very best technology platform for mobilizing content.”
Daniel McKelvey is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Forté Partners, LLC. Mr. McKelvey is also a member of the Board of Directors of Wherify Wireless and several private companies. Mr. McKelvey is an active entrepreneur, co-founding Forté Capital LLC, a New York based public money management firm with over $550 million in assets under management.
William (Bill) Scigliano has many years of experience as a C-level executive and technology innovator. Prior to joining Forté Partners, Mr. Scigliano was the Chairman of Wherify Wireless, Inc. a developer of assisted GPS location products and services embedded in cell phones. Mr. Scigliano was formerly the CEO and Chairman of IQ Biometrix, Inc., a leading provider of facial identification technology and security. In addition, Mr. Scigliano serves as a Director on the Boards of Acies, Inc. and Critical Reach.
“Bill and I look forward to working with the management team at uVuMobile to help accelerate the Company’s growth to become a global leader in mobile technology and content. The market is exploding and we’re very excited to be working with a company like uVuMobile,” stated Daniel McKelvey.
Separately, upon the appointment of Messrs. McKelvey and Scigliano, Glenn Singer and Michael Criden will step down from the Board. “We appreciate Michael and Glenn’s efforts on behalf of the Company over the past two years. They have played an integral role in our development and continue to remain committed to uVuMobile as the Company moves forward in their next phase of growth,” said Loughman.
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