Thursday, June 10, 2010

• Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Sterilization Systems Group Awarded Major New Contract --- SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., June 10
  Posted at 10:38 AM
  Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (OTC Bulletin Board: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") Sterilization Systems Group (SSG) announced today the award of a new contract for multiple large Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Sterilization Systems to a major multi-national corporation. The contract calls for three industrial EtO Systems, sophisticated material handling systems, emissions control systems and validation consulting work. The contract value exceeds US $3.5 million. Ethylene Oxide Sterilization is the most common method used to sterilize medical devices. ETC's EtO ... read more
• Medline Expands Surgical Suite Product Portfolio With Agreement to Distribute Proxy Biomedical Surgical Mesh --- MUNDELEIN, IL
  Posted at 10:38 AM
  

  MUNDELEIN, IL -- (Marketwire) -- 06/10/10 -- Medline Industries, Inc., the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies, announced today the signing of an exclusive agreement with Proxy Biomedical Limited to distribute its surgical mesh biomaterials for the repair and reinforcement of tissue. The agreement includes MotifMESH® and VitaMESH® products for the repair and reinforcement of hernia and other fascial defects requiring additional support of a non-absorbable implant during and after wound healing. "This exciting venture ... read more
• Roger Ibbotson Named Keynote Speaker for Global Hedge Fund Forum 2010 --- NEW YORK, June 10
  Posted at 10:35 AM
  Hedge Connection Inc. and PrecisionIR Group today announced that Roger Ibbotson, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Zebra Capital will be the Keynote Speaker at the inaugural Global Hedge Fund Forum, a live virtual event that will take place on June 22, 2010, in a secure, private event community on the Leebug conferencing platform. Ibbotson is the Founder, Advisor and former Chairman of Ibbotson Associates, now a Morningstar Company with $60 billion under advisement. He is also a Professor at ... read more
• Zenoss Product Manager Presenting on Monitoring Bare Metal to the Clouds With Zenoss --- AUSTIN, TX
  Posted at 10:34 AM
  

  AUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 06/10/10 -- What: SouthEast LinuxFest When: June 11-13, 2010 Where: Marriott at Renaissance Park, Spartanburg, SC Matt Ray, Community Manager for Zenoss Core, is presenting a session entitled "Monitoring Bare Metal to the Clouds with Zenoss" at SouthEast LinuxFest on Saturday, June 12th at 9am ET. He will also be a panelist on the "Monitoring Roundtable." Active in Open Source for more than 10 years, Ray has managed the Zenoss Community for the last two years. Prior ... read more
• In Recognition of His Important Contribution to the Growth and Development of Latin America César Alierta Receives in New York the Americas Society Gold Medal --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 10:34 AM
  César Alierta, Executive Chairman of Telefónica (NYSE:TEF) (LSE:TDE), received last night the Americas Society of New York’s Gold Medal in recognition of his important contribution to the growth and development of Latin America. Alierta is also the first Spaniard and person born outside of the American ... read more
• NASA Kicks Off New Summer of Innovation Initiative --- WASHINGTON, June 10
  Posted at 10:30 AM
  NASA Administrator Charles Bolden kicked off the agency's new Summer of Innovation initiative Thursday while at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calf. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The Summer of Innovation program will engage thousands of middle school students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during the summer months when many students experience what's known as the "summer slide," a loss of skills acquired during the school year. The program is a cornerstone of the Educate to Innovate campaign announced by President ... read more
• CORRECTING and REPLACING Strategy Analytics: Online Video Platform Industry Soars Past $200 Million --- BOSTON
  Posted at 10:28 AM
  

  Headline of release dated June 9, 2010 should read, "Strategy Analytics: Online Video Platform Industry Soars Past $200 Million" (sted "Strategy Analytics: Online Video Platform Industry Soars Past $200 Billion") The release reads: ... read more
• Zoot Named a 2010 Innovator by Bank Technology News --- BOZEMAN, Mont.
  Posted at 10:28 AM
  

  Zoot, a leading provider of advanced instant credit decisioning and loan origination solutions, was recognized by Bank Technology News as a 2010 Innovator for its zOptimizesm Multichannel Cross-Sell Solution. The solution ties channels together and provides intelligence around what product ... read more
• New York Residents Gather to Volunteer Their Time in Exchange for Free Lady Gaga Tickets
  Posted at 10:25 AM
  

  Virgin Mobile USA: WHAT: ... read more
• PRA International Adds Senior VP of Late Phase Services --- RALEIGH, N.C., June 10
  Posted at 10:23 AM
  PRA International, a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO), announced today the appointment of Hani S. Zaki as Senior Vice President of our Late Phase Services (LPS). Mr. Zaki will be responsible for all aspects of this group, which is focused on successful post-approval activities. "PRA is very excited to be adding Mr. Zaki's depth of industry expertise to our LPS team. Bringing someone of Hani's caliber to an already strong team will further strengthen our ability to grow in this developing ... read more
• CIOs Urged to Break Free from Expensive, Closed-Source Network Management Software --- PITTSBORO, N.C.
  Posted at 10:20 AM
  The OpenNMS Group, Inc is pleased to announce the general availability of OpenNMS v 1.8, code-named “Cardinal.” Source code and installable binaries are available now at the OpenNMS project’s Sourceforge site (http://sourceforge.net/projects/opennms/). "We want the discussion to move from "Why use OpenNMS?" to "Why ... read more
• NTN Buzztime, Inc. Appoints Christopher George as Chief Information Officer --- CARLSBAD, Calif., June 10
  Posted at 10:17 AM
  NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NTN) today announced that Christopher George has joined the company as Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. Mr. George previously served as an outside consultant to NTN Buzztime in this capacity with a focus on optimizing and updating our infrastructure to support strategic growth plans, streamlining operations and implementing an ERP system. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100204/LA48830LOGO) Commenting on the appointment, NTN Buzztime's Chief Executive Officer Michael Bush stated, "We are extremely excited to have Christopher join Buzztime in this ... read more
• World's Top Panel Companies Join Forces with Imperium to Advance Data Quality across the Market Research Industry --- WESTPORT, Conn., June 10
  Posted at 10:10 AM
  The world's major panel companies-- collectively accounting for more than 50% of global online sample--have come together with Imperium, a leading technology development firm, to create Imperium Data Exclusion (ICE(TM)), the first broad-based category exclusion program for the market research industry. Authentic Response, e-Rewards, Global Market Insite, Inc. (GMI), Survey Sampling International, Toluna and U-Samp have formed an industry-wide ICE User Group--which is open to any panel services company--with the goal of driving optimal sample quality. The ICE User ... read more
• Hi-G-Tek, Inc. and Navisat Telematics, Ltd. Implement Electronic Tracking System for Cargo Security in Kenya --- ROCKVILLE, MD
  Posted at 10:09 AM
  

  ROCKVILLE, MD -- (Marketwire) -- 06/10/10 -- Hi-G-Tek, Inc. a leading global provider of wireless sensing solutions that monitor and capture real time location, security, and condition information about cargo and assets, and Navisat Telematics, an industry leader in turnkey supply chain management and security solutions, have completed the implementation of Kenya's Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS). With the ECTS in place, the KRA now requires importers, exporters, clearing agents and transporters to comply with the new regulations ... read more
• Private Sales Get a Makeover With the Launch of BeautyStory.com --- NEW YORK, June 10
  Posted at 10:06 AM
  Private sales get a makeover as Beauty Story launches the premiere online destination for members-only shopping, offering the industry's top brands in cosmetics, skin care and spa services at discounts up to 80% off retail. The site's grand opening continues now through June 15th, boasting deals, steals and giveaways of coveted cosmetics and skin care products every hour to its beauty obsessed members. Michael Meerzoumen, Beauty Story CEO, recognized the need for a specialist. Meerzoumen launches BeautyStory.com with confidence in a ... read more
• EPAM Receives Preferred Supplier Status from Bosch Group --- NEWTOWN, Pa.
  Posted at 10:05 AM
  

  EPAM Systems, Inc., the leading software engineering and IT Outsourcing (ITO) provider in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), announced today that it has been selected as a Preferred Supplier of the Bosch Group, an award in recognition and appreciation of EPAM’s outstanding performance in custom software development ... read more
• Partstore.Com Jumps to #286 on Internet Retailer's 2010 Top 500 List --- NEW YORK, June 10
  Posted at 10:05 AM
  Partstore.com, America's largest online parts retailer, once again appears on Internet Retailer's "Top 500 List." The 2010 list ranks Partstore.com at number 286 overall and number 8 in the hardware/home improvement category. Partstore.com has consistently moved up the prestigious list the past five years. The "Top 500" ranks America's 500 largest web retailing organizations based on annual online sales. Partstore joins other e-retailer industry leaders on this year's list including Amazon, Apple, Target and Wal-Mart. "We are proud to be included ... read more
• Nelnet Makes $25,000 Donation to Imagine America Foundation Scholarship Fund --- LINCOLN, Neb., June 10
  Posted at 10:02 AM
  The Nelnet Foundation today presented a $25,000 donation to the Imagine America Foundation (IAF) to fund Imagine America Promise scholarships. The Imagine America Promise Scholarship Program rewards career college students who have demonstrated academic excellence and dedication. With the donation from the Nelnet Foundation, an additional 25 students will be $1,000 closer to paying for their education as they pursue their career goals. "Imagine America Promise fulfills our commitment to help students who have maintained academic excellence to overcome funding ... read more
• MSI Announces U.S. Availability of Powerful GX740 Notebook --- CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.
  Posted at 10:01 AM
  MSI Computer Corp., a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, today announced the availability of its new 17-inch GX740 gaming notebook. Armed with the Intel® Core™ i7 processor and rich multimedia features including 7.1 channel output with SRS qualification, ... read more
• World's Top Panel Companies Join Forces with Imperium to Advance Data Quality Across the Market Research Industry --- SHELTON, Conn., June 10
  Posted at 10:00 AM
  The world's major panel companies -- collectively accounting for more than 50% of global online sample -- have come together with Imperium, a leading technology development firm, to create Imperium Category Exclusion (ICE(TM)), the first broad-based category exclusion program for the market research industry. Authentic Response, e/Rewards/Research Now, Global Market Insite, Inc. (GMI), Survey Sampling International, Toluna and U-Samp have formed an industry-wide ICE User Group -- which is open to any panel services company -- with the goal of ... read more