Perceptron, Inc. (PRCP) Sells Secondary Commercial Segment, Plans to Focus on Highly Successful Core Industrial Business Unit

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 8:30 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

Perceptron, the developers of a wide variety of non-contact laser and other specialized inspection and measurement solutions for both commercial and industrial applications, today announced that, as of August 30, the company had sold certain assets and liabilities from their secondary business segment, the Commercial Products Business Unit (CBU) to Inspectron, Inc.In a move considered as being the best of all possible choices for maximizing shareholder value by management regarding the CBU, which only accounted for 9% of the company’s total sales in fiscal 2012, the sale to Inspectron will allow PRCP to focus squarely on the core Industrial Business Unit (IBU) segment. The CBU was responsible for handling the design and marketing on measurement/detection devices geared towards professional tradespeople in the relevant construction, electrical, mechanic, and plumbing markets.President of Inspectron, Richard Price, just so happens to be the CBU’s former Senior VP and the deal represents a very smooth

Sealy Corporation (ZZ) Video Chart for Friday, August 31, 2012

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 8:26 PM in #Finance by Mission 0 comments

ZZ has pulled back to a recurrent support level around $1.53. The last two bounces off this support resulted in gains between 20 and 30 percent, so technical traders will once again be looking at ZZ to hold the support and generate some upward pressure.To view the video chart, visit the following link: http://www.missionir.com/videos.htmlAbout MissionIRMissionIR is committed to connecting the investment community with companies that have great potential and a strong dedication to building shareholder value. We know our reputation is based on the integrity of our clients and go to great lengths to ensure the companies represented adhere to sound business practices.Sign up for “The Mission Report” at www.MissionIR.comPlease see disclaimer on the MissionIR website http://www.missionir.com/disclaimer.html

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) Chosen to Supply High Density Switches to Taiwan’s Largest Grid Researcher

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 8:23 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

The largest and most prestigious research university in Taiwan, Academia Sinica, has chosen Extreme Networks to supply high density, scalable data switches for the university’s network upgrade. A team of physicists within the Academia Sinica Grids (ASG) research area at the university are analyzing the particles created in collisions within the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator.In order to conduct its particle research, ASG needed a 10 Gigabit network that could be increased in size to a 100 Gigabit Ethernet. Extreme Networks’ blade servers met ASG’s needs.According to Wen-Shui Chen, network manager for ASG, “We were already using Extreme Networks technology, but when we evaluated vendors’ switching gear capable of expanding the network to accommodate HPC architecture, we sought great price-performance backed by fast delivery. Extreme Networks offering ticked all the boxes, and we had experienced excellent service from them in the past. The BlackDiamond®

Rangeford Resources, Inc. (RGFR) Appoints CFO, VP of M&A, and New Member of the Board

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 8:08 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Oil and gas exploration and production company Rangeford Resources today announced two changes to its executive management team, as well as the appointment of a new member to its board of directors, as it moves forward with acquisition and growth strategies. Rangeford’s board earlier this week appointed John Miller as the company’s new CFO. Miller’s background includes experience in senior management in different industries. Miller previously served as senior vice president of Federal Express, joining the company in its start-up phase and contributing more than 14 years to the company. During his tenure with Federal Express, Miller also served as CFO and was instrumental in funding initiatives for the company’s process of becoming a publicly traded company.Rangeford also appointed E. Robert Gates as its vice president of mergers and acquisitions. Dr. Gates has more than 45 years of experience as a business executive and consultant, including his current role as president and CEO of ISRG Inc. and MBC Services

Perceptron, Inc. (PRCP) Sells Secondary Commercial Segment, Plans to Focus on Highly Successful Core Industrial Business Unit

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 8:06 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Perceptron, the developers of a wide variety of non-contact laser and other specialized inspection and measurement solutions for both commercial and industrial applications, today announced that, as of August 30, the company had sold certain assets and liabilities from their secondary business segment, the Commercial Products Business Unit (CBU) to Inspectron, Inc.In a move considered as being the best of all possible choices for maximizing shareholder value by management regarding the CBU, which only accounted for 9% of the company’s total sales in fiscal 2012, the sale to Inspectron will allow PRCP to focus squarely on the core Industrial Business Unit (IBU) segment. The CBU was responsible for handling the design and marketing on measurement/detection devices geared towards professional tradespeople in the relevant construction, electrical, mechanic, and plumbing markets.President of Inspectron, Richard Price, just so happens to be the CBU’s former Senior VP and the deal represents a very smooth

Worthington Energy, Inc. (WGAS) Brings I-1 Well Online in the Gulf of Mexico

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 8:03 PM in #Finance by QualityStocks 0 comments

Worthington Energy engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and drilling of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The company’s strategy is to acquire cash flow producing properties with both proved and probable reserves. The company reported yesterday that it has completed the sub-sea tie in connecting the I-1 well pipeline, located in the shallow waters of Kleberg County in the Gulf of Mexico, into the Six Pigs Processing facility’s main offshore pipeline. Worthington has been charging the pipeline, and the I-1 well has been brought online and into production mode. The company has 10.35% interest in the well and a 2% override interest in the entire 1,400 acres of the Mustang Island 818 Lease position in south Texas which was acquired on March 9, 2012. It will take about one week for the pipeline to fully charge, resulting in gas and condensate flow reaching the onshore processing facility. Initial flow rates from the well are expected to be low while the well cleans up from the

USA Recycling Industries, Inc. (USRI) Suggests Ideal Recycling Business Model

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 8:00 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Arguably the biggest challenge with recycling is getting people to do it. With the world’s population now exceeding 7 billion, the amount of material goods produced each day (and associated waste) is at an all-time high. Recycling, even at its best, is not the full answer. Ultimately there will have to be modifications in how things are produced and consumed. Indeed the risk is that people will assume basic recycling efforts are all that is necessary, avoiding more comprehensive solutions. Nevertheless, there are few who doubt a valuable role for recycling in the efficient use of world resources. But even the most basic recycling efforts are wasted if the population doesn’t participate. Think of how many residential recycling containers are underutilized, or not used at all, simply because it’s left up to the individual consumer to go through the process of separation and disposal. If the person is in a hurry, or uncertain about what goes where, or just lazy, the job doesn’t get done. Comprehensive

On Track Innovations Ltd. (OTIV) Chosen by the City of Dover, NH

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 7:58 PM in #Finance by QualityStocks 0 comments

Yesterday, On Track Innovations announced that its subsidy, OTI America, has been selected by the city of Dover, New Hampshire, to utilize OTI’s EasyPark system of electronic parking and payment. Dover joins other cities and institutions in using EasyPark, such as UC Davis and Austin, Texas, as well as other municipalities worldwide, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in Israel, Lille and Lyon in France, Turin in Italy, and Bermuda.OTI is focused on developing and marketing ID-credentialing, payment, and loyalty applications. OTI systems have been used worldwide in such situations and applications as homeland security, national ID, medical ID, contactless payment and NFC solutions, loyalty applications, petroleum payment, parking, and mass transit ticketing. These systems utilize contactless microprocessor-based technologies in conjunction with proprietary hardware and software.The user experience of the EasyPark system is centered around an EasyPark in-vehicle device, which communicates with information

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) Chosen to Supply High Density Switches to Taiwan’s Largest Grid Researcher

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 7:56 PM in #Finance by QualityStocks 0 comments

The largest and most prestigious research university in Taiwan, Academia Sinica, has chosen Extreme Networks to supply high density, scalable data switches for the university’s network upgrade. A team of physicists within the Academia Sinica Grids (ASG) research area at the university are analyzing the particles created in collisions within the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator.In order to conduct its particle research, ASG needed a 10 Gigabit network that could be increased in size to a 100 Gigabit Ethernet. Extreme Networks’ blade servers met ASG’s needs. According to Wen-Shui Chen, network manager for ASG, “We were already using Extreme Networks technology, but when we evaluated vendors’ switching gear capable of expanding the network to accommodate HPC architecture, we sought great price-performance backed by fast delivery. Extreme Networks offering ticked all the boxes, and we had experienced excellent service from them in the past. The BlackDiamond®

SEFE, Inc. (SEFE) Exemplifies Movement for Localized Energy Generation

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 7:51 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

The technologies involved in the generation of useful energy are changing more rapidly than at any time in history. The technologies involved in the transition from wood to coal, and then to oil and natural gas, took far longer than the move to hydro and nuclear power. In historic terms, today’s developments in wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources have occurred in the blink of an eye. And with these most recent developments has come an awareness that our entire approach to power generation may also be changing, away from large scale centralized power plants and hydroelectric dams to far smaller scale production centers serving specific towns, neighborhoods, or even individual homes and buildings.As efficiencies increase, it becomes feasible for homeowners and private companies to use solar and wind power for isolated application. More than an environmental movement, it is seen as a way to escape dependence upon the grid, although technologies like net metering make grid connection valuable by

Internet Fraud: Beware of Fake Diplomas When Hiring

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 7:42 PM in #News by RobertSiciliano 1 comments

Entire colleges websites are being copied and replicated, but with fictitious names and then providing fake college diplomas. In one instanceThe Wall Street Journalreports, “the site is part of a scheme to collect application fees from prospective students.” Presumably, scammers could simply collect a fee and then issue a rejection letter several weeks later and in some situation offer fake degrees.Spoofed websites are generally created in order to phish for consumers’ personal information, or to accept credit card payments for products or services that will never be delivered.In the case of the nonexistent University of Redwood, it’s entirely possible the website served as the front for a diploma mill.Diploma mills were born alongside legitimate, accredited online universities. Diploma mills issue degrees that can be used to fraudulently obtain employment, promotions, raises, or bonuses. They can also be used as fake identification, to gain employment under an invented name, impersonate a licensed

Mobile Security App Surpasses 1 Million Downloads on Google Play

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 7:32 PM in #News by RobertSiciliano 2 comments

If you told me 10 years ago that mobile phone security was going to be a huge issue I would have told you to put down your cocktail and give me your keys. Back then all we had was feature phones or “dumb phones” and your phone was high tech if it had games on it or you could get pictures via text message.Of course, today we have smartphones and the actual phone function is just one of many features. Today’s mobile devices are high-powered mini personal computers that have most, if not all and many more of the capabilities of a desktop computer.So I eat crow when I tell you thatMcAfee Mobile Securitywas the first mobile security app to combine antivirus, anti-theft, web and app protection and call/text filtering. It also recently surpassed one million downloads onGoogle Play.The Android operating system is the most popular target for writers of mobile malware—including text-sending malware, mobile botnets, spyware, and destructive Trojans. In fact, Android apps can ask for over 100 different types of

Small Business Owners: Customer Appreciation Day

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 7:23 PM in #News by RobertSiciliano 2 comments

Do you know your customers?This is a day that happens just once a quarter to put emphasis on getting to know your customers or clients.Shep Hyken, Hall of Fame Speaker–New York TimesandWall Street JournalBestselling Author is the creator of“Get To Know Your Customers’ Day”, and he’s a funny guy to boot. He’s the only guy I know that actually has a full head of hair but chooses to shave his head bald!Shep says “This is a simple concept. Pick up the phone and call a customer you haven’t talked to in a while or don’t know that well. Take someone to lunch. Set up a few meetings. Have a cocktail reception for a few of your customers. Don’t make this one too big or you lose the personal contact and impact you are trying to achieve.”In terms ofbusiness developmentopportunities, that sounds easy enough.Your goal to take dedicated time to build a stronger relationship with a few of your customers.Small Business Tips:Meet with or call on customers that aren’t already your best customers. These are customers that you

Suntech Power 2Q2012 Revenues Increase (STP, CM)

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 4:18 PM in #Finance by Jensen1 0 comments

STP, Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. According to STP's preliminary financial results, its revenues in the second quarter of 2012 were approximately $471 million, a sequential increase of 15%, while its shipments of photovoltaic (PV) products increased by approximately 33% from the first quarter of 2012. STP produces industry-leading solar products for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility applications. More about STP at www.suntech-power.com CM, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM was upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform by Brokerage Firm BMO Capital Markets CM provides various financial products and services to individual, small business, commercial, corporate, and institutional clients in Canada and internationally. More about CM at www.cibc.com Internet advertising offers greater convenience compared to traditional advertising since you can advertise wherever you are and whenever you want. Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE) offers advertising branding and marketing

Corning Upgraded by Oppenheimer (GLW, ACHN)

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 3:16 PM in #Finance by fairycool 0 comments

ACHN, Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ACHN reported that it has entered into a definitive agreement with funds managed by QVT Financial LP for the sale of 6,367,853 shares of its common stock. The investors have agreed to purchase the shares of common stock at a price of $6.57 per share, resulting in gross proceeds to ACHN, before deducting estimated offering expenses, of approximately $41.8 million. The sale and issuance of the shares is expected to close on or about September 4, 2012, subject to customary closing conditions. ACHN is an innovative pharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing important new treatments to patients with infectious disease. More about ACHN at www.achillion.com GLW, Corning Inc. GLW was upgraded from Perform to Outperform by Brokerage Firm Oppenheimer. GLW is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. GLW creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life

Hill International Gets Three Contracts from FDOT for Nearly $3M (HIL, BDC)

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 2:54 PM in #Finance by DrStockPick 0 comments

HIL, Hill International, Inc. HIL reported that it has received three contracts from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide construction engineering and inspection on multiple road and highway projects throughout the state. The contracts have a combined estimated value to HIL of approximately $3.0 million. The three contracts involve work on the following projects: the State Road 80 project in Hendry County; the Sarasota Hybrid Grouping in Manatee County; and the I-75 and State Road 82 Fort Myers Project Grouping in Charlotte, Collier and Lee Counties. HIL provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. More about HIL at www.hillintl.com. BDC, Belden Inc. BDC was downgraded from Buy to Hold by Brokerage Firm Stifel Nicolaus. BDC designs, manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of cable, connectivity and networking products for the transmission of signals for data, sound and video applications.

Layne Christensen Downgraded by UBS (LAYN, SPLK)

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 2:17 PM in #Finance by Bokharian 0 comments

SPLK, Splunk Inc. For the second quarter fiscal 2013, SPLK posted total revenue of $44.5 million, a 71% increase year over year. According to its financial outlook, SPLK expects total revenue to be between $45 million and $47 million for its fiscal third quarter 2013. SPLK provides the engine for machine data(TM). More about SPLK at www.splunk.com/company LAYN, Layne Christensen Co. LAYN was downgraded from Neutral to Sell by Brokerage Firm UBS. LAYN provides drilling services and related products and services in four principal markets: water resources, mineral exploration, geoconstruction services and energy services and production. More about LAYN at www.laynechristensen.com The greatest advantage of online advertising over traditional advertising is the fact that you will reach a global audience. This is because the Internet does not have national or geographical borders. Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE) offers advertising branding and marketing services as a worldwide online multi-media

Laser Treatment and Itchy, Tight Skin

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 2:17 PM in #Health by vanishdfw 0 comments

Laser treatments can cause the skin to become dehydrated which causes a tight and/or itchy sensation around the treated area. For this reason it is important to drink plenty of fluids, especially water, and to keep the area moisturized. With laser tattoo removal, using a moisturizer is not recommended the first 48 hours. The only thing that should be applied during this time is a triple antibiotic ointment. After this time, a mild moisturizer can be used to relieve any itchiness and tightness of the treated area. Applying the moisturizer with a gentle but massaging motion can help to increase blood flow to the area which aids in healing as well as allowing for a more active immune system response.

Aqua America?s Subsidiary Acquires Water Systems (WTR, SKS)

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 1:51 PM in #Finance by Terry1 0 comments

Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) WTR reported today that its North Carolina subsidiary, Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Aqua), has acquired the water system assets of Fox Run Water Co., Inc. and Moseley-Nash Enterprises, Inc. for approximately $175,000. The 12 water systems serve about 1,500 residents in Warren and Northampton counties. At full build-out, these water systems could serve approximately 2,100 residents. The acquisition is the latest for WTR, which has completed more than 200 acquisitions and growth ventures over the last decade. Aqua plans to spend approximately $1.2 million on environmental and capital improvements over the next year. Aqua’s Cary, North Carolina division will manage the new systems. WTR is one of the largest U.S.-based, publicly-traded water utilities serving almost 3 million residents in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. Aqua America is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WTR. Visit

Cigna Completes Acquisition (CI, AFG)

Posted on 8/31/2012 @ 1:22 PM in #Finance by Darma 0 comments

Cigna (NYSE:CI) American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE/NASDAQ:AFG) CI reported today it has completed its acquisition of Great American Supplemental Benefits from AFG for $305 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments. Great American Supplemental Benefits Group, with 2011 premiums of $300 million and more than 200,000 current customer relationships, will now do business as Cigna Supplemental Benefits. The new business positions CI as one of the largest producers, distributors and marketers of supplemental health care and related products in the United States. AFG is an insurance holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio with assets in excess of $35 billion. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses, and in the sale of traditional fixed and indexed annuities. Great American Insurance Group’s roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American