Wednesday, June 16, 2010

• nGenera Contributes Software Platform to Power Public Discussion on How to Deal with Aftermath of BP Oil Spill --- AUSTIN, Texas
  Posted at 2:02 PM
  

  nGenera, a provider of end-to-end software solutions for enterprise collaboration, has launched a public community, Save the Gulf, where people around the nation and world can meet online to share ideas about how to best address the effects of the ongoing ... read more
• IHS Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results --- ENGLEWOOD, Colo.
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• Universal Display Corporation to Webcast Annual Meeting of Shareholders --- EWING, N.J.
  Posted at 2:01 PM
  

  Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: PANL), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED™ technology and materials, today announced that it will webcast its 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders beginning at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (1:15 p.m. Pacific Time) on ... read more
• Alnylam to Webcast Presentation at the 5th Annual Piper Jaffray Europe Conference --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
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  Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNY), a leading RNAi therapeutics company, today announced that management will present a company overview at the 5th Annual Piper Jaffray Europe Conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. BST (5:30 a.m. ET) at the Andaz Liver Pool Street London ... read more
• Sunshine Coast Credit Union Improves Business Process Management, Selects Open Solutions’ Digital Document Systems --- GLASTONBURY, Conn.
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  Open Solutions Inc.®, a leading provider of integrated, enterprise-wide data processing technologies for banks and credit unions throughout the United States, Canada and other international markets, announced Sunshine Coast Credit Union has added Digital Document Systems eSign, eReceipt and eReport ... read more
• University of Mississippi Medical Center Selects Skytron, Powered by Awarepoint, for Their Real-Time Location System - Asset Tracking Solution --- GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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  GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- (Marketwire) -- 06/16/10 -- Skytron, a division of the KMW Group, Inc., announced that University of Mississippi Medical Center has selected the company's Real-time Location (RTLS) solution, powered by Awarepoint, to automatically track and manage over 6,000 hospital assets throughout their 756 beds and 1.9 million square foot facility. "Optimizing the utilization of infusion pumps and other mobile assets such as telemetry, wheelchairs and other mobile assets were critical goals for the UMMC healthcare system. RTLS ... read more
• FRC Urges FDA to Reject New Abortion Drug Falsely Labeled as an Emergency Contraceptive --- WASHINGTON, June 16
  Posted at 1:56 PM
  Tomorrow, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a hearing to consider approval of a new drug application for an abortifacient drug, ulipristal acetate, as an emergency contraceptive, or a new "Plan B." (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080930/FRCLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080930/FRCLOGO) Jeanne Monahan, Family Research Council's Director for the Center for Human Dignity, released the following statement urging the FDA to reject the drug application: "The drug manufacturer's application is very misleading because the chemical makeup of ulipristal is almost identical to mifepristone, popularly known ... read more
• JDRF Names Jeffrey Brewer as President and Chief Executive Officer --- NEW YORK, June 16
  Posted at 1:49 PM
  The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, a leader in type 1 diabetes research worldwide, announced today that Jeffrey Brewer has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brewer, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been a passionate JDRF volunteer and donor for the past eight years, playing a key leadership role in the organization's research activities. He became involved with JDRF soon after his son, Sean, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2002. He has served as a ... read more
• Luxury Auto Auction Provides Relief to Veterans --- COSTA MESA, Calif., June 16
  Posted at 1:47 PM
  Nothing says America quite like the image of a classic muscle car gliding down an empty highway. Much of the American psyche is built on images of the iconic hot rods of the '60s and '70s and the memories they stir up. In the same light, the foundation of American patriotism rests upon the men and women of our armed services serving abroad to protect the freedoms we hold dear. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100616/DC22339) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100616/DC22339) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090609/DC29867LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090609/DC29867LOGO) For a third year Super Chevy Magazine ... read more
• Enabling Best-In-Class Performance in Warranty Management --- EAST MOLINE, Ill., June 16
  Posted at 1:34 PM
  4CS, the leader in Warranty Lifecycle management software, today shared how organizations can leverage 4CS iWarranty software as the key enabling technology to get to the next level of performance in warranty management by taking the steps to success identified in the latest research report by the Aberdeen Group entitled Warranty Management: The Bridge to Future Revenue Creation. Research findings in the Warranty Management report indicate that Best-In-Class Service Organizations are: -- 2.3 times more likely than ... read more
• Probuphine(R) Patent Issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office --- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 16
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  Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TTNP) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent number 7,736,665 covering Probuphine for the treatment of opiate addiction. Titan is the assignee of this patent which claims a method for treating opiate addiction with a subcutaneously implanted device comprising buprenorphine and ethylene vinyl acetate, a biocompatible copolymer that releases buprenorphine continuously for extended periods of time. This patent, which also includes certain additional claims covering the ... read more
• DURECT Reports Data From European Phase IIb Hysterectomy Study of POSIDUR(TM) (SABER(TM)-Bupivacaine) --- CUPERTINO, Calif., June 16
  Posted at 1:30 PM
  DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) announced today results from a European Phase IIb hysterectomy clinical trial conducted by Nycomed of POSIDUR(TM) (also known as SABER(TM)-bupivacaine or Optesia(TM) in the E.U.), a proprietary product under development for the treatment of post-surgical pain. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020717/DRRXLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020717/DRRXLOGO) This hysterectomy trial is part of Nycomed's clinical development program for Europe for POSIDUR. In this study, 115 patients were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups prior to undergoing open hysterectomy surgery: POSIDUR at ... read more
• Brian Grey Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bleacher Report --- SAN FRANCISCO
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  Bleacher Report (http://www.bleacherreport.com), the fastest growing publisher of original and entertaining sports editorial content, today announced the appointment of Brian Grey as Chief Executive Officer. Grey, a veteran of the digital sports media space, will begin his duties in July and be based out of the ... read more
• Monitronics' Greg Hurst Wins CSAA Manager of Year --- DALLAS, June 16
  Posted at 1:28 PM
  Monitronics Monitoring Center Manager Greg Hurst today won Manager of the Year from the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA). This prestigious award recognizes Hurst as an outstanding manager who performs in the highest professional manner and makes significant contributions to the betterment of the alarm industry and the alarm profession. It also notes his exceptional service to his customers and community. "Greg's passion for excellence and his involvement and implementations are remarkable and make him a great leader worthy of this ... read more
• Immersion Adds Operations Director to Leadership Team --- ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 16
  Posted at 1:20 PM
  Immersion Consulting, a provider of program management and subject matter expertise on enterprise-wide business systems for the Department of Defense (DoD), announced today that Kevin Schmitt has joined the firm as Director of Strategic Operations. In this newly created position, Schmitt will increase efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the company in order to expedite the maturation of the firm in its process infrastructure. He will work directly with company President Mary Ahern-Snyder and Chief Executive Officer Dan Smalley. "After years ... read more
• Franklin Community Health Network Chooses Think First to Implement Best Practice Recommendations --- DANVERS, Mass.
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  Think First announced today that Franklin Community Health Network (Farmington, ME) will proceed with implementing Think First’s recommendations for enhancing their current revenue cycle reporting and analytics tools. After conducting an initial assessment ... read more
• Energy Recovery Inc CEO to Showcase Innovative Technologies for Addressing Global Water Scarcity during the Clean Technology Conference & Expo 2010 --- SAN LEANDRO, Calif.
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  Energy Recovery Inc (NASDAQ:ERII), a leader in the design and development of energy recovery devices for desalination, today announced that President and CEO G.G. Pique will deliver a presentation entitled “Developing Sustainable Solutions to Address Global Water Scarcity,” at the ... read more
• Proposed Settlement Reached in Missouri Data Privacy Class Action --- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., June 16
  Posted at 1:18 PM
  A proposed settlement has been reached with Shadowsoft, Inc. and The Source for Public Data L.P. to resolve a case filed on July 21, 2008 over the alleged acquisition and unlawful use of "highly restricted personal information" belonging to some Missouri drivers. Plaintiffs in the action claimed that the defendants' alleged actions violated the Driver's Privacy Protection Act and the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Shadowsoft, Inc. and The Source for Public Data L.P. have denied any violation of the ... read more
• Accuray Incorporated to Speak at Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference --- SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 16
  Posted at 1:17 PM
  Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today that its management is scheduled to present at the Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference in Boston on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. A live webcast of the presentation will be available online from the investor relations page of the Company's Web site at http://www.accuray.com. The webcast replay of the presentation will begin approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live presentation ... read more
• Hotwire Reveals Canadian Hotel Rate Report for June 2010 --- SAN FRANCISCO, June 16
  Posted at 1:11 PM
  Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, today announced the results of the June 2010 Hotwire® Canadian Hotel Rate Report, which features the top five cities in Canada where hotel rates have dropped the most. When combined with Hotwire's already discounted prices, the Hotel Rate Report helps guide customers to the destinations that will maximize their travel dollars. Banff ranks number one on this month's rate report with a six percent drop, while London and Halifax round out the top three, ... read more