American Video Teleconferencing Corp. (Pink Sheets:AVOT) is pleased to announce that it has hired a French speaking geologist to search the archives of the Quebec Department of Mines for Rare Earths showings not on a current computer file. The company believes the rare earths industry is where it wants to maintain a very strong focus and is looking to expand its holdings. As neither the Federal nor Quebec Governments have carried out any air borne surveys in this area, the company will seek a contractor to do an air borne Mag-EM radiometric survey. This survey will cover its present holdings and the immediate surrounding area looking for future acquisitions. We are pleased to be working in the Province of Quebec as it is rated the number one jurisdiction in the world to carry out mineral exploration. The Quebec Government gives a rebate up to 45% for property expenditures.
The 17 elements that are classified as “rare earth” have become a more vital part of our day-to-day lives. Rare earth metals are the life blood of modern personal computers, batteries and alternative energies. To illustrate, there are nearly ten lbs of the rare earth element, lanthanum, in just about every Toyota Prius engine. Furthermore, rare earth elements are vital to military technologies. As opposed to the name, rare earth metals are not particularly uncommon and can be found in most continents. In recent weeks the US government has made significant steps to increase production of these metals, since they will have a large part in President Obama’s overhaul of US energy.
Rare-earth minerals consist of terbium, which is used in flat-panel TVs and high-efficiency fluorescent lamps; and neodymium, key to the permanent magnets in high-efficiency electric motors. Rare-earth materials are not all that unusual. The series of nonferrous metals frequently occurs in the environment. According to Design Chain Associates, the majority of rare-earth materials are as common as copper, and even the rarest, is more common than gold.
Part of the market pressure on rare-earth minerals arises from new demand that green technologies has prompted. Industry, including electric- and hybrid-vehicle motors and wind turbines, require magnets.
Zions Bancorp. (Nasdaq:ZION) announced on December 08, 2010 that CB&T associates have raised over $119,000 in support of the United Way in a statewide fundraising campaign. Associates in the branch network of over 100 California offices joined together in fundraising efforts such as payroll deductions, bake sales and raffles. This year�s total surpasses last year�s United Way fundraising amount of $102,680.�
Zions Bancorporation, a multi bank holding company, provides various banking and related products and services in the United States. The company offers community banking services, including small and medium-sized business and corporate banking services; commercial and residential development, construction, and term lending services; retail banking services; treasury cash management and related products and services; residential mortgages; and trust management services.
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq:CY) introduced on December 13, 2010, the industry�s first radiation-hardened 72-MBit QDR II+ SRAMs. The new SRAMs employ Cypress�s patented RadStop� technology, which enables uncompromised functionality in the face of radiation doses of up to 300 kRads. The radiation hardened QDRII+ SRAMs also deliver outstanding performance, with clock speeds up to 250 MHz and throughput up to 36 gigabits per second (Gbps). These memories enable Cypress to support additional aerospace and defense applications such as weapons systems and satellites.
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation operates as a semiconductor company in the United States and internationally. The company delivers various high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions. Its products include programmable system-on-chip (PSoC) products, capacitive sensing and touchscreen solutions, universal serial bus (USB) controllers, wirelessUSB, CyFi low-power radio frequency, programmable clocks, and buffers.
Mattel Inc. (Nasdaq:MAT) announced on December08, 2010, it has acquired the license for the exclusive, worldwide rights to classic rummy style card game Phase 10� from Fundex Games, Ltd. and in a separate transaction, has acquired the rights to party game favorite iMAGiNiff� from Blue Opal Australia Pty Ltd. �The addition of Phase 10� and iMAGiNiff� strengthens Mattel�s robust collection of leading game brands,� said Lee Ann Wong, vice president Mattel Games Marketing. �These time-tested brands provide fun, affordable and engaging experiences that complement our portfolio of adult-targeted and family-friendly games.�
Mattel, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of various toy products worldwide. Its products include fashion dolls and accessories, vehicles and playsets, and games and puzzles. The company offers its products under various brands, including Barbie, Polly Pocket, Little Mommy, Disney Classics, Pixel Chix, High School Musical, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Battle Force 5, Speed Racer, Tyco R/C, CARS, Radica, Toy Story, Max Steel, Batman, Kung Fu Panda.
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