David J. Goldstein

Donald Smith & Co., Inc. (DS&C) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1980 as Home Portfolio Advisors, Inc. The name and ownership of Home Portfolio Advisors, Inc. was changed to its present form in 1983, when it was purchased by Donald G. Smith, President and Founder. DS&C manages value equity accounts for large institutions.

Chronix Biomedical, Inc. manufactures diagnostic substances chemicals. It develops DNA-based blood tests primarily for monitoring minimal residual disease in cancer patients. The firm also develops a technology that measures personalized biomarkers in cancers of the colorectum, prostate, lung, ovarian, pancreas, blood and central nervous system. The company was founded by Wiiliam A. Boeger and Howard B. Urnovitz in 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Impulse Devices, Inc. designs and manufactures acoustic inertial confinement reactors for national laboratories and major universities. The company was founded by Ross Tessien & Mike Cannon in 1999 and is headquartered in Grass Valley, CA.

AirTreks, Inc. provides air ticketing services. It enables travelers and travel agents to create customized itineraries-with an unlimited number of destinations-and receive instant online price estimates with one click. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Vancouver, WA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., Best Internet Communications, Inc. provides web hosting services. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. Best Internet Communications was acquired by Hiway Technologies, Inc., part of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. from January 05, 1999 on April 28, 1998.

Spectrum Astro, Inc. provides spacecraft subsystem hardware and software solutions. The firm offers products for applications such as ballistic missile defense, planetary exploration, space science, and communications. The company was founded in 1988 by W. David Thompson and is headquartered in Gilbert, AZ

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Washington, D.C. The center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The center hosts a variety of events, including musicals, concerts, films, and dance performances. The CEO of the American company is Deborah F. Rutter.

Part of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., Signal Research Corp. provides intelligence and space solutions. The company is based in Littleton, CO. Signal Research was acquired by Comtech AeroAstro, Inc., part of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. from July 05, 2007 on August 14, 2006.

Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory operates a national research facility. It is a federally funded research and development center. The firm specializes in robotic space and Earth science missions. The company was founded by Frank Malina, Ed Forman, and Jack Parsons on October 31, 1936 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Nevada Sunrise LLC provides metal mining services. The private company is based in Reno, NV. The company was founded by William Bill Henderson.

Peyton Investments, Inc. provides investment advisory services. It offers mentoring, executive coaching, capital fundraising, financial planning, merger and acquisition recommendations and strategic advisory services. The company is headquartered in Tiburon, CA.