[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Xirrus®, the leader in high-performance wireless networks, today announced that Nord Anglia Education has deployed Xirrus Wireless Arrays to deliver high capacity, BYOD connectivity across its family of 14 international schools throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The deployment enables teachers to deliver more dynamic lessons using online learning resources as well as satisfying the growing demand for wireless connectivity. Nord Anglia Education is the leader in the international provision of high quality, innovative education, training and guidance. It is commit
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Preparations for the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour, which kicks off in May at Match Race Germany, are gathering apace with the selection process for the list of 2013 Tour Card Holders. The deadline for all applications is 24 February 2013 with the final list set to be unveiled in less than eight weeks. The Tour Card Holders are the collective face of the global series and the final list provides the best indication of who the main contenders will be for the Tour title each season. This year the Tour has introduced a number of changes to the invite policy, including
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The Mumbai Sensex has made significant gains in trading this morning (January 14th), as Indian inflation fell to an 11-month low in December. This is according to fresh Wholesale Price Index data -- the main gauge of inflation for the nation -- which showed the annual rate of inflation easing to 7.18 per cent in the last month of the year from 7.24 per cent in November. Hopes of an interest rate cut have been boosted by this news, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to make changes when its policymakers meet on January 29th. The Central Bank has not lowered inte
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Apira Science, Inc. (www.igrow2laser.com), a global leader in aesthetic light-based therapies, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its iGrow® Hair Growth Platform. This patented red light technology device is now FDA cleared for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss). This system treats affected areas of the scalp, requires no manual movement, and is the first hands-free Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) hair growth device cleared by the FDA for use at home. “This landmar
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Coastal Energy Company (the “Company” or “Coastal Energy”) (TSX:CEN) (AIM:CEO), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, today announced that Andrew L. Cochran, a Non-Executive Director since 2011, has joined the Company as an Executive Director. Mr. Cochran will be based in London. Mr. Cochran served as the CEO of Dominion Petroleum Limited from November 2009 until its acquisition in 2012. He has over 20 years of international experience in the oil and gas industry, including founding and executive positions with Salamander Energy plc an
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The FTSE 100 is subdued in trading today (January 11th) after manufacturing output drops suddenly. Fresh data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows UK factory production declined by 0.3 per cent in November compared to the previous month, indicating continued weakness in the British economy. This is despite a recent run of positive data and came as a surprise to investors and economists in the markets today. The ONS said production including the energy supply and mining sectors fell by 1.9 per cent in the three months to November when compared with the previo
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP) (“Synergy”) today announced that it convened its annual meeting of stockholders yesterday and it has received the necessary approvals from its stockholders to authorize Synergy's merger with Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Callisto”) pursuant to the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 20, 2012, as amended on October 15, 2012. Synergy and Callisto expect to close the merger as soon as practicable. In addition, the following other actions were approved by the stockholders at the annual meeting: · an amend
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Heading into this week the markets may continue to enjoy following through on last week's momentum to the upside. However, both the FTSE100 and Dow Jones are close to potential reversal levels. If the reversal levels manage to prevent a trend continuation then chances are we may be setting up for a correction to the downside. Rather than predict a definitive move, the markets would be the key voice in providing the signals of turning bearish. The all important “trend” remains bullish and this should not be ignored as such. Given the recent bullish swings the indices appea