Archive for June, 2008
170 Systems Named a Leader in Comprehensive AP-EIPP Report by Independent Research Firm
BEDFORD, Mass., June 19 /PRNewswire/ — 170 Systems, a worldwide leader in automating finance processes, today announced that the company has been named a Leader in the June 2008 Forrester Wave(TM): AP-EIPP, Q2 2008.After evaluating products from 10 vendors across 78 criteria, Forrester concluded that 170 Systems’ “differentiating strength is in selling a […]
Rivalry Aside, Marlins and Rays Team Up To Fight Tobacco
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 19 /PRNewswire/ — They are rivals on the baseball field, but together the top-ranked Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays are leading a campaign to educate Floridians about the dangers of tobacco. Tobacco Free Florida, an initiative of the Florida Department of Health, has teamed up with FSN Florida/Sun sports […]
Decatur Memorial Hospital Becomes First in Illinois to Treat Cancer Patients With RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Technology
DECATUR, Ill., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Decatur Memorial Hospital became the first medical center in Illinois, and the third in the United States, to treat a cancer patient using RapidArc(TM) radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems . John Hosler, an 85-year-old prostate cancer patient, received his Treatment in just under 90 seconds […]
Three Insurance Bills Will Raise Drivers’ Rates, Put Spyware in Californians’ Cars
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Three anti-consumer pieces of legislation that will raise auto insurance rates, invade drivers’ privacy and violate the voter-approved consumer protections of Proposition 103 will be heard in the Senate Banking, Finance and insurance committee on Wednesday.”The insurance industry would pick drivers’ pockets and peer […]
Parents Magazine Names Uno Chicago Grill(R) a Best Bet
BOSTON, June 16 /PRNewswire/ — Every parent knows the feeling of having a bored, unhappy child ruin a restaurant meal. From crayons at the table to interesting decor to dining experiences that keep kids engaged and happy, dining out with young ones in tow is about more than just what’s on the menu. To […]
Sohu.com Awarded Rights to Offer Live Webcasts and Video-On-Demand of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
BEIJING, June 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sohu.com Inc. , China’s leading online media, communications, search, online Games and mobile value-added services company, announced today that it had signed an agreement with its strategic partner CCTV.com, China’s Official Internet/Mobile Broadcaster of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and will be awarded the new media rights to internet […]
A Clearer View of High Definition: Siemens Turns the Spotlight on Pioneers of HD-PET With In-Booth Exhibit at SNM 2008
NEW ORLEANS, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Siemens Healthcare () honors the early adapters of its innovative high-definition positron emission tomography (HD-PET) technology at the 2008 Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, June 14-18. The Siemens booth (#731) will feature experiences from early adopters as testament to the power of this […]
NVIDIA to Rock San Jose With ‘Video Games Live’ Show at NVISION 08
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — On Tuesday, August 26, a special performance of Video Games Live will captivate NVISION(R) 08 attendees at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.Video Games Live is the most successful video game concert in the world — an immersive performance featuring music from the […]
Energy Conversion Devices Announces Offering of 4,708,500 Shares of Common Stock, $225 Million of Convertible Senior Notes, and Share Lending Arrangement
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. , a global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, announced today that it has filed preliminary prospectus supplements with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to proposed public offerings of 4,708,500 shares of common […]
CSC and HealthTrio Team to Offer Portal and Personal Health Record Solution
FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 12 /PRNewswire/ — CSC today announced that it will team with HealthTrio LLC to add portal and personal health record (PHR) solutions to CSC’s FirstPortfolio offering for health plans and other payer clients. The added components include HealthTrio connect and HealthTrio PHR solutions.Launched in October 2007, FirstPortfolio provides […]
