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VuCOMP Receives Premarket Approval for Mammography Computer-Aided Detection System
VuCOMP, Inc., developer of computer-aided detection (CAD) systems for automatic analysis of medical imagery, is pleased to announce premarket approval (PMA) of M-Vu®, a cutting-edge CAD system for film mammography. M-Vu is indicated for use in screening mammography to identify areas consistent with breast cancer for radiologist review after completing an initial read. This is the first new mammography CAD system approved by the FDA since 2007. … continue reading »
3,000 Students Attend Red Tails Screening for Black History Month
To launch Black History Month, 3,000 students from Southern California School Districts attended a screening of Red Tails across 18 screens at the AMC Del Amo Theatre on February 1, 2012. The George Lucas-produced action-adventure film is inspired by the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-African American military aviators and support crew in history who served with distinction in World War II. Joining the students were original… continue reading »
Statement from Susan G. Komen Board of Directors and Founder and CEO Nancy G. Brinker
We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women’s lives. The events of this week have been deeply unsettling for our supporters, partners and friends and all of us at Susan G. Komen. We have been distressed at the presumption that the changes made to our funding criteria were done for political reasons or to specifically penalize Planned Parenthood. They were… continue reading »
The NPD Group Signs Point-of-Sale Cooperation Agreement With Walmart
The NPD Group, Inc., a global leader in consumer and retail market research for a wide range of industries, has reached an agreement with Walmart to receive and analyze its point-of-sale information in the U.S. NPD currently receives information from over 900 retailers representing 150,000 retail doors worldwide. The addition of Walmart data will enhance this information and allow NPD to continue to expand its portfolio of solution-oriented… continue reading »
TEDxBerkeley’s 2012 Theme “Innovation” Kicks Off Third Year at Zellerbach Hall on Feb 4
On Saturday, February 4, 2012, UC Berkeley will gather world leading thinkers, visionaries, creative pundits, philosophers, academics and doers to host the third TEDxBerkeley Event (a 501c3) at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. 15 ground-breaking thinkers, leaders and performers will cover a diverse number of global issues and topics, ranging from health and toxicity, politics in a new media world, robotics, machine learning, and mobile … continue reading »
NAMM's National Wanna Play Campaign to Showcase Public Service Announcements at Super Bowl XLVI
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced that its popular Wanna Play? television public service announcements (PSAs) featuring actors Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black will run during the Super Bowl game on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The spots feature the celebrities talking about why they play music and why it's a fun and beneficial activity for players and potential players of… continue reading »
Delivery Agent Makes Super Bowl XLVI Shoppable Via TV Remote, Mobile, Tablet and Web
This year’s Super Bowl will be like no other for fans across the country looking to own a piece of Super Bowl XLVI. Delivery Agent, Inc., the leader in multi-channel commerce for the sports and entertainment industry, is working with client FMI, Inc., the exclusive operator of the NFL shop at the NFL Experience and Lucas Oil Stadium, along with Cablevision and Shazam to give consumers an easy way to shop Super Bowl XLVI on any device – from… continue reading »
NMI at 56.8%; January Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 59.5%; New Orders Index at 59.4%; Employment Index at 57.4%
Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in January for the 25th consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the Institute for Supply Management™ Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. “The NMI registered 56.8 percent in January, 3.8 percentage points higher than the… continue reading »
SCAN Health Plan Arizona Invites Seniors to Celebrate Heart Month
Maintaining a healthy weight can lower your risk of developing heart disease; but if you need to lose weight, you may not know where to start. In honor of American Heart Month, SCAN Health Plan Arizona is offering a one-hour presentation for seniors called “Solutions for Life,” a medically approved weight-reduction and longevity program that is backed by cutting-edge research. “Solutions for Life” will be held on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at the SCAN … continue reading »
Protecting Consumers and Safeguarding Brands, Recall InfoLink Transforms the Way Recalls Are Processed
During 2011, Recall InfoLink processed more than 170 recall and withdrawal events with more than 60 companies in the food and beverage supply chain, representing a retail footprint of more than 40,000 locations across the United States. Recall InfoLink’s unique and immediate recall and withdrawal system helps businesses process information faster to protect their consumers and safeguard their brands. An example of the system’s effectiveness… continue reading »
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to Present Webcast of Analyst Conference on consolidated Financial Results for the Nine-Month Period ended December 31, 2011
Joji Okada, CFO of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 8031, ISIN: JP3893600001) hosted an analyst conference on Thursday February 2, 2012 to announce financial results for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011. An audio webcast of this conference is now available at: http://www.mitsui.com/jp/en/ir/meeting/account/index.html About Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Mitsui & Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, is one of the largest… continue reading »
Research and Markets: Brazil Baby Food Market: Analysis & Forecast (2007 - 2017)
Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f14d92/brazil_baby_food_m) has announced the addition of the "Brazil Baby Food Market: Analysis & Forecast (2007 - 2017)" report to their offering. Dual Packaging Trend Was Observed In The Brazilian Baby Food & Paediatric Nutrition Market As Products Were Sold In Single Serving Packs As Well As Family Packs Of 800G To 900G. This Helped Both, Consumers As They Get… continue reading »
Forecasted 2012 U.S. Base Salary Increases Remain Steady
U.S. employees can expect median base salary increases of 3.0% in 2012, according to recently released Hay Group research. The median increase of 3.0% is consistent for executives, middle management, supervisory and clerical positions. This picture is relatively steady across most industry sectors, and after factoring in annualized consumer price index growth at 3.0%, expected employee wage growth is in line with inflation. While most… continue reading »
Be Among the First to Experience PlayStation®Vita at GameStop
PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) hits shelves this month and GameStop (NYSE: GME) is giving consumers a first glimpse at the highly anticipated new handheld system. More than 3,300 U.S. GameStop stores now have playable demo units that provide a first-hand look at PS Vita’s exciting new technology. In addition to the five-inch OLED multi-touch screen, front and rear touch pads, dual analog sticks, dual cameras and six-axis motion sensing system, players… continue reading »
SKECHERS’ Much Anticipated Super Bowl TV Commercial Launches Early
SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX) announced today that its complete 30-second Skechers GOrun commercial set to air on Sunday during SUPER BOWL XLVI premiered last night on Entertainment Tonight and is now available to view online. Mr. Quiggly, the French bulldog star of the ad, also helped promote his commercial with an appearance on Good Morning America this morning. Featured this week in the top ten list on NBC Sports’ Super Bowl Ad Power… continue reading »
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