Oct. 8, 2009 (Business Wire) — Vivakor, Inc. (OTCBB: VIVK) announces distribution of its VivaThermic products to the rapidly growing biotech/biopharma industries in India through its agreement with Pro Lab Marketing Pvt. Ltd. This agreement gives Pro Lab Marketing distribution rights for Vivakor’s VivaThermic cryovials in India. Pro Lab Marketing, based in New Delhi, is a well-established Indian supplier of biotechnology-related products and equipment throughout India. “We are impressed with the VivaThermic products and their outstanding performance,” stated Mr. J.K. Jain, Managing Director of Pro Lab Marketing. He continues, “Through our distribution agreement with Vivakor we will introduce the VivaThermic products to our customers throughout India who will benefit greatly from use of this technology.”

Vivakor’s CEO, Dr. Tannin Fuja, indicated that, “The Indian biotechnology industry is gaining significant momentum and India figures to become a prominent player in the global biotech market. A number of India’s biotech firms

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AMGN, Amgen Inc.

GLW, Corning Inc.

HRAL, HearAtLast Holdings Inc, HRAL.PK

DrStockPick Watch List!

DrStockPick Watch List! for Monday July 27, 2009

 

My Picks for Monday July 27, 2009 are:

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AMGN, Amgen Inc.

AMGN is a leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry. For more than 25 years, the company has tapped the power of scientific discovery and innovation to advance the practice of medicine.

AMGN pioneered the development of novel products based on advances in recombinant DNA and molecular biology and launched the biotechnology industry’s first blockbuster medicines. Today, as a Fortune 500 company serving millions of patients, Amgen continues to

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Missouri has a very diversified economy. It has a large service sector, wholesale, retail, manufacturing and agricultural. It is a top producer of automobiles, beer and aerospace technology. Some lesser known facts about Missouri follow:1. Missouri’s top commodities are soybeans, cattle and calves and corn.2. 14,842 new businesses settled in Missouri during 2007.3. Top manufacturing industries in the state are: transportation equipment, food products, and fabricated metals.4. The manufacturing industry employs 13% of the work force.5. Missouri exports chemicals, machinery and food products to South Korea, China and Japan.6. The High-tech industry of Missouri employs 4% of the work force.7. Missouri offers over $306 million in incentives for biofuel energy development, along with tax credits.8. Forest products contribute $1.69 billion to the economy.9. Top industries depending on exports are the aircraft manufacturing, and the wholesale ...

Sinobiomed (SOBM) is a Chinese developer of genetically engineered recombinant protein drugs and vaccines. The company’s drugs treat diseases and ailments such as malaria, hepatitis, surgical bleeding, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic ulcers and burns, and blood cell regeneration. Sinobiomed currently has 10 products: three on the market, four in clinical trials and three in research and development.

Sinobiomed, based in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, could be on the forefront of the burgeoning Chinese biotechnology industry. China’s biotech industry is expected to continue its rapid expansion of 20 percent to 30 percent annually to $8.5 billion by 2010 helped by government contributions of $600 million annually. The Chinese pharmaceutical industry is expected to be the world’s 5th largest market by 2010.

Sinobiomed is considered a market leader in the area of recombinant protein drugs and recently acquired a distributor to facilitate a more expeditious sale of some its drugs. The

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Utah’s arid land is not very suitable for agriculture, but it is rich in minerals, making it very profitable for the mining industry. Strategically located, Utah’s economy is one of the strongest in the nation. Some interesting facts about Utah are:1. Utah has recently cut personal income taxes by $400 million. Beginning January 1, 2008, Utah applies a fixed tax rate of 5% to all taxpayers.2. They have incentives for corporations to relocate to Utah, and may award eligible companies up to $500,000.3. The mining industry in the state focuses primarily on copper, gold, molybdenum, and magnesium.4. The aerospace industry, together with the military industry, are very important to Utah’s economy.5. There are 7 universities and colleges in the Utah offering programs geared toward the aerospace industry.6. Electric energy in Utah is among ...