[October 20, 2009] www.Xtremepicks.Com: Xtremepicks Alerts October 19, 2009 : CBRX, LAWS, ARTG, VSEC, BCPC and PAET Tweet (M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Xtremepicks.com Alerts include Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX), Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAWS), ATG (Art Technology Group, Inc., NASDAQ: ARTG), VSE Corporation, (Nasdaq: VSEC), Balchem Corporation (Nasdaq: BCPC) and PAETEC Holding Corp. (NASDAQ GS: PAET) Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX) trading at $1.38 per share on trading volume of 49,247 shares. In a press release out on October 19, Columbia Laboratories Enjoys Major Role at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine LIVINGSTON, N.J. & ATLANTA, Oct 19, 2009 -- Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX), is a platinum sponsor and exhibitor at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), taking place in Atlanta, October 17-21. Two oral presentations and two posters are also being presented at the conference by leading U.S. clinicians. These studies demonstrate the unmatched efficacy of the company's vaginally-administered progesterone gel (CRINONE(R) 8%), including results from the largest clinical study conducted to date, comparing once-daily vaginal progesterone gel with once-daily intramuscular (IM) progesterone for infertility treatment. About Columbia Laboratories Columbia Laboratories, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the women's healthcare and endocrinology markets that use its novel bioadhesive drug delivery technology. Columbia markets CRINONE(R) 8% (progesterone gel) in the United States for progesterone supplementation as part of an ART treatment for infertile women with progesterone deficiency. The Company also markets STRIANT(R) (testosterone buccal system) for the treatment of hypogonadism in men. The Company's partners market CRINONE(R) 8%, STRIANT(R), and three other products to additional U.S. and foreign markets. The Company is conducting, in collaboration with the NIH, the PREGNANT (PROCHIEVE(R) Extending GestatioN A New Therapy) Study of PROCHIEVE(R) 8% to reduce the risk of preterm birth in women with a short cervix at mid-pregnancy. For more information, please visit www.columbialabs.com. Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS) trading at $20.38 per share on trading volume of 1,546 shares. In a press release out on October 19, Lawson Products Announces Retirement of Director Mitchell H. Saranow DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct 19, 2009 -- Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS) today announced that Mitchell H. Saranow, who has served as a director of the company since 1998, has advised the Board of Directors that he intends to retire from the Board and will not stand for reelection at the next annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for December 8, 2009. About Lawson Products, Inc. Lawson Products, headquartered in Des Plaines, IL, is a leader in selling and distributing services, systems, and products to the industrial, commercial, and institutional maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market. The company also manufacturers, sells, and distributes production and specialized component parts, and provides services and systems to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). ATG (Art Technology Group, Inc., NASDAQ: ARTG) trading at $3.79 per share on trading volume of 162,524 shares. In a press release out on October 19, ATG Releases New Version of Industry-Leading Commerce Suite Featuring Cross-Channel Support and Multisite Management Enhancements provide the foundation for "Commerce Anywhere," connecting buyers and sellers on the Web, in stores, on social sites, and via mobile devices CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct 19, 2009 -- ATG (Art Technology Group, Inc., NASDAQ: ARTG), the premier provider of commerce solutions, today introduced ATG Commerce Suite including ATG Commerce 9.1(TM) and ATG Optimization Services, delivering a best-in-class approach to cross-channel selling that transcends the traditional e-commerce model and powers the company's vision for Commerce Anywhere. The latest release of ATG's commerce platform also introduces a new module called Multisite Internationalization, which streamlines operations for organizations that manage multiple sites for different countries and brands. About ATG A trusted, global specialist in e-commerce, ATG (Art Technology Group, Inc., NASDAQ: ARTG) has spent the last decade focused on helping the world's premier brands maximize the success of their online businesses. ATG Commerce is the commerce platform and business user application solution top-rated by industry analysts for powering highly personalized, efficient and effective e-commerce sites. ATG's platform-neutral optimization services can be easily added to any Web site to increase conversions and reduce abandonment. These services include ATG Recommendations and ATG's eStara Click to Call and Click to Chat services. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional locations throughout North America and Europe. For more information, please visithttp://www.atg.com. VSE Corporation, (Nasdaq:VSEC) trading at $42.96 per share on trading volume of 9,791 shares. In a press release out on October 19, U.S. Trade and Development Agency to Host Business Briefing for Nuclear Energy Development in Lithuania ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct 19, 2009 -- Energetics Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of VSE Corporation, (Nasdaq:VSEC) reported today that the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is hosting a delegation from Lithuania on a visit to Washington, D.C. to encourage partnerships with U.S. businesses that can participate in and support Lithuania's civil nuclear power development plans. About VSE VSE marked its 50th year as a government contractor in 2009. VSE is a diversified Federal Services company of choice for solving issues of global significance with integrity, agility, and value. VSE is dedicated to making our clients successful by delivering talented people and innovative solutions for consulting and program management, logistics, equipment and vehicle/vessel refurbishment, engineering, information technology, energy consulting, and construction program management. For additional information on VSE services and products, please see the company's web site at www.vsecorp.com or contact Randy Hollstein, VSE Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing, at (703) 329-3206. Balchem Corporation (Nasdaq:BCPC) trading at $28.97 per share on trading volume of 14,805 shares. In a press release out on October 19, Balchem Corporation Announces Quarterly Conference Call on Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on October 29, 2009 NEW HAMPTON, N.Y., Oct 19, 2009 -- Balchem Corporation (Nasdaq:BCPC) today announced that a conference call will be held on Thursday, October 29, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) to review third quarter 2009 results. Dino A. Rossi, Chairman, President and CEO, and Frank Fitzpatrick, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. About Balchem Corporation Balchem Corporation consists of three business segments: ARC Specialty Products; Food, Pharma and Nutrition; and Animal Nutrition and Health. Through ARC Specialty Products, Balchem provides specialty-packaged chemicals for use in healthcare and other industries. The Food, Pharma and Nutrition segment provides proprietary microencapsulation, granulation and agglomeration solutions to a variety of applications in the human food, pharmaceutical and nutrition marketplaces. The Animal Nutrition and Health segment manufactures and supplies products to numerous animal health markets and certain derivative products into industrial applications. PAETEC Holding Corp. (NASDAQ GS: PAET) trading at $4.16 per share on trading volume of 226,301 shares. In a press release out on October 19, PAETEC Announces Continued Expansion of Ethernet Local Loop Access Nationwide FAIRPORT, N.Y., Oct 19, 2009 -- PAETEC Holding Corp. (NASDAQ GS: PAET), which provides data, voice, and Internet solutions to business-class customers nationwide, announced that is has expanded its on-net Ethernet Local Loop (ELL) offering to seven additional on-net cities in 2009 to benefit customers with complex data needs. About PAETEC PAETEC (NASDAQ: PAET) is personalizing business communications for medium and large businesses, enterprise organizations and institutions across the United States. We offer a comprehensive suite of IP, voice, data, and Internet services, as well as enterprise communications management software, network security solutions, CPE, and managed services. For more information, visit www.paetec.com. 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