PR Newswire back issues from Monday, September 23:
Ocean Club Hosts Stars and Sports Legends for Second Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational; World-Class Athletes and Celebrities from Wayne Gretzky and Boris Becker to 'NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick Join the Festivities in The Bahamas.
Sep 23, 2002 ... PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas -- The Ocean Club resort on Paradise Island in The Bahamas and Michael Jordan hosted a star-studded field for the second annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) held this weekend, Sept. 18 - 22, 2002. World-class athletes from across the sports ...
Enthusiasm for Foreign Direct Investment Declines Despite Greater Economic Optimism, Say Global Executives in New A.T. Kearney Study; China Seen as Top FDI Destination for the First Time, as U.S. Appeal Dims; Russia Gains; M&A Wanes as the Most Preferred FDI Mode.
Sep 23, 2002 ... BEIJING -- Despite being more optimistic about the economy than in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, global executives are less likely to make foreign direct investments than they were in early 2001, the last time similar research was conducted, the first broad ...
AARP Survey Outlines What 45+ Workers Seek From Employers.
Sep 23, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- Workers 45 and over have firm views on steps that companies need to take to appeal to older employees, according to a new national AARP survey. The poll, conducted for AARP by Roper ASW, found that participants focused on both "soft benefits" such as adequate time ...
AARP Honors 15 Employers as Best Companies for 50+ Workers.
Sep 23, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- AARP today announced its selection of 15 "Best Companies for Workers over 50." This is the second annual Best Companies search by the non-profit organization. "At a time of widespread reports of questionable corporate practices, these companies have shown a better ...
Sony Brings Speed, Spontaneity and Super-Compact Size to Digital Picture Taking With Latest Cyber-Shot Digital Cameras.
Sep 23, 2002 ... SAN DIEGO -- Sony is blending expertise in miniaturization, digital imaging and sophisticated design with a new class of ultra-small digital cameras, beginning with the introduction of the Cyber-shot U(R) DSC-U20 and DSC-U10 models. Quick-on-the-draw, the tiny cameras are instantly ready ...
Serono's Cash Offers for Genset Are Successful; - Serono Holds 85.9% of Genset -.
Sep 23, 2002 ... -- - Subsequent Offering Period Until October 31, 2002 - GENEVA and PARIS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Serono S.A. (NYSE: SRA; Virt-X: SEO) and Genset S.A. (Nasdaq: GENXY; Euroclear: 5433) announced today that Serono's recommended cash offers for Genset were successful ....
ActivCard Unveils ActivCard Identity Management System(TM) (AIMS).
Sep 23, 2002 ... -- Product Developed for U.S. Department of Defense Makes It Easier to Deploy Digital Identities Across the Enterprise Microsoft(R) Corporation Adopts AIMS to Manage Employee Smart Card ID Program FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ...
In Wake of `Stock Shock,' New Survey Shows 80% of Americans Want More Active Role in Managing Their Retirement Investments.
Sep 23, 2002 ... -- Employees Surprisingly Upbeat About Market Trends; Majority Still Trust Employers to Deliver Financial Planning Information, But Want Better Tools to Manage Workplace Investments Nearly 60% Say They Plan to Change Investment Strategies by Year-end If ...
Procter & Gamble Joins The iPhysicianNet Video Detailing Network.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CINCINNATI -- Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced today it has reached an agreement with iPhysicianNet to provide electronic video detailing services to primary care physicians throughout the United States. Financial terms were not disclosed. "P&G Pharmaceuticals continues to grow, ...
'Stop Static' and Refuel Safely With Every Fill-Up.
Sep 23, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- The American Petroleum Institute and the Petroleum Equipment Institute are joining together beginning with National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, to remind motorists how to avoid potential problems with static electricity at the gas pump. The groups also are ...
Consolidated Credit Survey Says Consumers Plan to Spend Less This Holiday Season; Too Much Debt, Economy, Lower Income Cited As Reasons.
Sep 23, 2002 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Americans plan to spend less this holiday season than they did last year, according to a new survey by Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc., the nation's foremost national non-profit debt counseling organization. According to the poll of 850 ...
Value and Atmosphere Are More Important Than Price at Fast Food Restaurants; Phil Lempert Says Prices Are Less Important Than Great Food And Atmosphere to Obtain New and Repeat Customers.
Sep 23, 2002 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Great food and atmosphere will keep patrons returning to their favorite casual restaurant, according to a poll released today by SupermarketGuru.com, a leading online resource featuring consumer information about marketing issues and consumer trends. ...
Detective Mike Sullivan Teaches Parents How To Protect Their Kids From Online Predators.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Bonus Books announced today the publication of its timely book "Safety Monitor -- How to Protect Your Kids Online" by Detective Mike Sullivan. At a time when more children than ever are using the Internet, Detective Sullivan teaches parents how to maximize the benefits of ...
Mom Was Right: It Pays to Eat Your Veggies; Recipe Contest to Award $7,000 Grand Prize for Best Home Cooked Creation Featuring Canned Mixed Vegetables.
Sep 23, 2002 ... GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Looking for more reasons to cook with canned mixed vegetables? How about $7,000 worth of reasons? That's the payoff the leading canned mixed vegetable maker is offering busier-than-ever cooks with this fall's Veg-All Home Cooking Recipe Contest. ...
Women's Issues II Feature Package.
Sep 23, 2002 ... -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with women's issues and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Women." This ...
Empowering Message for Women From Conflict Resolution Expert: Don't Be Nice - Be REAL; Balancing Passion for Self With Compassion for Others.
Sep 23, 2002 ... SAN DIEGO -- It's an all too common syndrome: the tendency to "be nice" at the expense of getting one's needs met. And, ultimately, becoming a doormat leads to feeling powerless and victimized by other people and circumstances. So what's a well-intentioned woman to do? ...
Small, Reusable Menstrual Cup Is Better Alternative to Tampons and Pads: Saves Money, Environmentally Friendly.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CINCINNATI -- A small, internally worn reusable menstrual cup called The Keeper(TM) is a much better choice than the more well known feminine hygiene products, while saving money and protecting the environment, according to Ms. Lou Crawford, president of the company. (Photo: ...
Expert's Advice on How a Woman Over 50 Can Find the Love of Her Life On-Line.
Sep 23, 2002 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- If svelte young thirty- somethings with frantically ticking biological clocks can't find the men of their dreams, what are the chances for their mothers and grandmothers? Psychologist Dr. Neil Clark Warren says their chances are great and he can prove it. ...
The American Cancer Society and Penn Create Pink Tennis Balls to Fight Breast Cancer.
Sep 23, 2002 ... PHOENIX -- Penn Racquet Sports and the American Cancer Society have developed a special-edition, optic felt pink tennis ball to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020923/NYFNSE04 ) Each can of balls contains an ...
Avon To Auction Personal Sessions with Best-Selling Celebrity Authors To Raise Money for Breast Cancer.
Sep 23, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Celebrity authors are key to raising money to benefit breast cancer. The Avon Live Your Dreamlife Online Auction is an on-line charity auction featuring various packages generously donated by celebrities and experts in support of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. It will take ...
Family V Feature Package.
Sep 23, 2002 ... -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with family and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Family." This ...
Schools Need Volunteers but You Need to Know How to Offer Your Service; How Busy Parents Can Overcome Obstacles to Volunteering.
Sep 23, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Schools face a real shortage of volunteers. Parents, even those who are strapped for time, can meet the need. And it can be easy if you learn a few points about how to offer your services, according to Shar McBee, author and expert in attracting volunteers and donors. ...
Recovered Sufferer of ADHD Warns of Growing Danger That Can Result In Addiction and Abuse.
Sep 23, 2002 ... MACON, Ga. -- A recovered sufferer of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) believes that there needs to be a greater understanding of the dangers of amphetamines, which can result in addiction and abuse to the point of life wrecking. Tom Hope (pen name) was a manager ...
New Music Video Aimed at Stopping Teen Violence Toward Animals; The Humane Society of the U.S./College Students Team Up to Produce Unique PSA.
Sep 23, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- Styled in the form of a rap music video, a black and white 30-second spot shows an angry young man with sounds of adults fighting in the background. The tension builds and he turns to his dog, fist raised. But he suddenly chooses to embrace his dog, and break the violence ...
How to Select the Right Music Teacher: PrivateLessons.com Members Advise.
Sep 23, 2002 ... PHILADELPHIA -- If you are considering taking private music lessons, PrivateLessons.com members offer practical advice on how to select the right teacher. PrivateLessons.com is a growing membership-based network of independent music professionals. Free of charge, the public can ...
Safer Teen Driving Goal of New KidDrive Service; High-Tech Meets Grassroots with Initiative to Boost Teen Safety on the Road.
Sep 23, 2002 ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- As more states consider graduated drivers licensing, curfews and other strategies to reduce teen driving fatalities, parents and communities are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to monitoring their kids' behavior on the road. Now there is a ...
Antidote for Homesickness: How College Students and Parents Can Keep in Touch Online; Switchboard.com Provides Families with a Variety of Resources to Stay Connected.
Sep 23, 2002 ... WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -- As freshmen adjust to their new surroundings at college and as parents cope with their children leaving home, it's easier than ever to stay in touch across the miles. Switchboard.com helps provide a crucial lifeline to families with benefits such as people ...
Memories of MoonPies Celebrated as Chattanooga Bakery Marks Its 100-Year Anniversary.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- MoonPies have been a part of Americans' lives for nearly 100 years. The marshmallow-filled cookie sandwich has been saluted in songs, books, movies and even with a yearly festival: The RC and MoonPie Festival in Bell Buckle, Tenn. (Photo: ...
Contemporary Pediatrics(R) Article Reports 9/11 Emotional Upset Lingers In Many Children and Their Families Away From Ground Zero.
Sep 23, 2002 ... MONTVALE, N.J. -- Aftershocks of the September 11 terror attacks still rumble through the psyche of children in the New York metropolitan area-findings that can be extrapolated nationally about young people and that should move pediatricians to inquire about the lingering effects of that ...
Most Americans Think They Have a Book in Them.
Sep 23, 2002 ... TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Eighty-one percent of Americans feel they should write a book, according to a survey of 1,006 adult Americans commissioned by Jenkins Group, Inc., a Michigan publishing services firm, which sponsors the annual Independent Publisher Book Awards and issues the monthly ...
No Surprises in the 8th Annual Sure Fit Ugly Couch Contest.
Sep 23, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Everyone knew he would win. One look at the photo entry clearly shows why Tim Finn, of Bullhead City, Arizona, took first place in the 8th annual Ugly Couch Contest. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020923/NYMFNS2 ) This year's contest, ...
Zacks Issues Recommendations on 4 Stocks: TE, ICN, ASML and JHF.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are part of their exclusive list of Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Note that since the Zacks Ranks inception in 1980, the list of #5 ranked stocks have under- performed ...
Zacks Issues Recommendations on 4 Stocks: JBHT, ERTS, HSY, and COMS.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list which has produced an average annual return of 34% since inception in 1980 and is up +11.9% through July 1, 2002. Among the #1 ranked stocks, today we highlight the following ...
Fred Hager Highlights the Following Stocks: TXN and NOK.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Market expert Fred Hager sees some bright spots in the struggling wireless sector, but investors should beware of entering the industry alone. Let this Pro start dialing up profits for you by reading his take on the space and getting some solid company suggestions ....
Donald Rowe Recommends the Following Stocks: ELON, SFNT and OSIS.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Market expert Donald Rowe can see the bull poking his head from behind all the earnings warnings and war talk. Be on board when it gets loose by reading this Pro's market outlook and company highlights. http://www.featuredexpert2.zacks.com/. <Pre> (Photo: ...
Agency Roster Lead.
Sep 23, 2002 ... -- The following "Agency Roster" package is a weekly roundup of news releases highlighting account wins at public relations, investor relations and advertising agencies. The service, free to any member of PR Newswire, is a powerful way for agencies to announce their new accounts. Agency ...
Mack-Cali and New Jersey Food Council Join The MWW Group's Public Affairs Practice.
Sep 23, 2002 ... EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The MWW Group (http://www.mww.com/), one of the nation's top 20 public relations firms, announced today that it has added Mack-Cali and the New Jersey Food Council to the client roster of its industry-leading public affairs department. "On the local, state and ...
CooperKatz Wins Five Clients For Fall: Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Virgin Mobile USA, Adonix, France Telecom North America and Volvo North America.
Sep 23, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- CooperKatz & Company, Inc. today announced five new clients from diverse industry sectors, including automotive, healthcare, technology and telecommunications. * Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, is the leading consulting practice serving the healthcare industry. CooperKatz ...
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Names Bianchi Public Relations As PR Counsel.
Sep 23, 2002 ... TROY, Mich. -- On Nov. 26, 2001, the Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) selected Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. to assist in its communication activities. The announcement was made by Kimberly J. McWaters, president of UTI's Career School Division, and Richard J. Donley, vice ...
IRN, Inc. Names Bianchi Public Relations as PR Counsel.
Sep 23, 2002 ... TROY, Mich. -- On April 23, IRN, Inc. selected Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. to assist in its communication activities. The announcement was made by Kim Korth, president of IRN, and Richard Donley, vice president and partner of the public relations firm. Bianchi Public ...
Ricardo, Inc. Names Bianchi Public Relations as PR Counsel.
Sep 23, 2002 ... TROY, Mich. -- On July 30, Ricardo, Inc. selected Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. to assist in its communication activities. The announcement was made by Jeremy W. Holt, president of Ricardo, Inc., and Richard J. Donley, vice president and partner of the public relations firm. ...
Maxwell PR to Launch Farmer's Market Organic Pumpkin; Extensive Food, Consumer, and Product Launch Experience Key Factors.
Sep 23, 2002 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Maxwell PR has been named agency of record by Stahlbush Island Farms. The agency will launch its new brand of 100 percent organic pumpkin. Chosen for its strong food, consumer, and product launch expertise, Maxwell PR will introduce Farmer's Market organic ...
IK Yacht Design Goes A-Sailing For Publicity With South Florida's Largest Independent PR Firm - TransMedia Group.
Sep 23, 2002 ... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- TransMedia Group will hoist publicity sails for IK Yacht Design, the world's largest showroom devoted to yacht furnishings and accessories, located on the waterfront in Dania Beach. TransMedia publicist Michelle Soudry said the firm plans to set a brisk media ...
Kampsax Wins Gigantic Order to Map Great Britain; Kampsax Has Entered Into a Strategic Partnership With Britain's Ordnance Survey That Will Result in the Company Mapping a Large Part of Great Britain Over the Next Five Years.
Sep 23, 2002 ... COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Kampsax, which was taken over by COWI on June 27 this year, has signed the company's biggest mapping contract yet with Ordnance Survey, Britain's national mapping agency. Over the next five years, Kampsax will supply an updated digital map covering a large part of ...
Five Top U.S. Heart Centers Cite Operational Benefits of Heartlab's Encompass(TM) Digital Cath Lab Solutions; Key advantages include system's ability to meet networking demands of flat panel technology plus remote access and digital image archiving capabilities.
Sep 23, 2002 ... WESTERLY, R.I. -- Five of the nation's top heart hospitals have gone on record to acknowledge how Heartlab's Encompass(TM) Cardiac Network is helping them to meet the image and information management needs of their cardiac catheterization labs. These hospitals are: <Pre> -- St ....
Heartlab, Inc. and Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. Forge Distribution Agreement; Leading distributor of medical imaging solutions adds Encompass(TM) Cardiac Network to its offerings.
Sep 23, 2002 ... WESTERLY, R.I. -- Heartlab, Inc. and Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into a contractual agreement under which DI will distribute Heartlab's Encompass(TM) Cardiac Network in the United States. Heartlab specializes in the development of cardiac ...
AARP Honors The Hartford Financial Services Group as One of Nation's Best Companies For Workers Over 50.
Sep 23, 2002 ... HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., of Hartford, is among 15 employers nationally that AARP recognizes as Best Companies for Workers over 50. AARP, the non-profit membership organization for people 50 and over, has 600,000 members in Connecticut. AARP ...
$420,000 Gift Announced for Scholarships for Washington Students; Grant to Support Washington Dollars for Scholars through Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America.
Sep 23, 2002 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- The Pacific Northwest Program of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently awarded a grant of $420,000 to Washington Dollars for Scholars(R) (WDS), a program of Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America(SM) (CSFA), the nation's largest private sector scholarship and ...
SoftMed Systems, Inc. Secures New Customers for Next Generation Dictation Tool; St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, The Bloomsburg Hospital and Wichita Clinic Help Build Momentum for Company's VoiceScript(R) Product.
Sep 23, 2002 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- SoftMed Systems, Inc., the sixth-largest provider of healthcare information software and services, today announced three new customers for its VoiceScript product, an advanced dictation and voice management tool for clinicians. St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital of ...
SoftMed Systems, Inc. Launches Landmark Line of Transcription Consulting Services; Company Harnesses Operational and Technical Expertise to Decrease Transcription Costs and Improve Transcription Processes for Healthcare Facilities.
Sep 23, 2002 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- SoftMed Systems, Inc., the sixth-largest provider of healthcare information software and services, today announced a new transcription consulting service, an offering designed to assess and improve overall transcription operations for healthcare enterprises. This service ...
Three Penny Operator(TM) Unveils Technology That Turns Website Hits Into Millions in Profits; Pay-As-You-Go System Charges 3-Cent 'Toll,' Keeps Internet Virtually Free.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Content providers can now turn web site hits into millions of dollars in potential profits using a new technology from Three Penny Operator (3pO)(TM). The 3pO system enables sites to automatically charge a pay-as-you-go, three-cent "toll" whenever the ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index to Close at 4,394.44 Down -8.74 (-0.20%).
Sep 23, 2002 ... SHANGHAI, China -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 was 4,394.44. This was down 0.20 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed slightly lower on weak trading interest amid a lack of market-moving ...
Newest Version of Solid FlowEngine Data Management Platform Features Sync Pull-Notify Replication; Version 3.7 of Solid's Flagship Product Provides Further Replication Optimization for Distributed Applications and Support for JDBC 2.0.
Sep 23, 2002 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Solid Information Technology Corp., the leading distributed data management platform provider, today announced the availability of Solid FlowEngine 3.7. This new version of the company's flagship product features Sync Pull-Notify replication, a new synchronization ...
Hewlett-Packard Validates Solid's Patented Technology for HP MC/Serviceguard; Solid Embedded Engine Supports Highly Available Uptime and Minimal Maintenance for Mission-Critical HP Platforms.
Sep 23, 2002 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Solid Information Technology Corp., the leading distributed data management platform provider, announced today that Hewlett-Packard has validated the Solid Embedded Engine(TM) technology to run on HP MC/Serviceguard-enabled HP servers; Solid Embedded Engine is the ...
Michael A. Koban, Jr. Named to The Carter Group L.L.C.'s Advisory Board of Directors.
Sep 23, 2002 ... MOBILE, Ala. -- Healthcare and hospital management veteran Michael Koban has joined The Carter Group L.L.C. as a member of its Advisory Board of Directors. Mr. Koban has over twenty-five years of experience in the healthcare services and hospital management industry, and he is currently a ...
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Intends to Change Accounting Related to a Portion of Its Stock Options; Change Has No Impact on Cash Flow But Will Increase Year-To-Date 2002 Reported Earnings.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. today announced that it will change its accounting for stock options. The change was recommended by the company's new independent auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, and will be retroactive to Dec. 31, 2000. The change will increase ...
TotalFinaElf E&P USA Announces that Canyon Express Subsea Gas Gathering System Comes on Stream.
Sep 23, 2002 ... HOUSTON -- TotalFinaElf E&P USA, Inc., ("TotalFinaElf") operator of the Canyon Express gas gathering system in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, today announced the start-up of production, which occurred Friday, September 20, 2002. The system transports production from wells located in three ...
AEP Selects SolArc RightAngle to Manage Coal Trading; Largest U.S. Consumer of Coal Implements Enterprise Trade Management Solution.
Sep 23, 2002 ... TULSA, Okla. -- SolArc, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise trade management solutions for global commodity businesses, announced today that AEP Energy Services, Inc., a subsidiary of American Electric Power , has licensed SolArc RightAngle to manage the marketing and logistics of their ...
Developers Turning to Target Software Components From Texas Instruments To Speed Complex Products to Market; Customers Work Faster and Smarter to Craft More Innovative Real-Time Embedded Systems With Off-The-Shelf Software.
Sep 23, 2002 ... HOUSTON -- As system complexity increases exponentially and there is a need to write more and more lines of code, customers are demanding proven off-the-shelf software to help alleviate their design pressures. Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has answered this demand with a ...
A Mortgage Industry First: LandSafe Announces Availability of Wireless Credit Services.
Sep 23, 2002 ... PLANO, Texas -- LandSafe, Inc., a premier provider of real estate information and closing services, today announced the national availability of LandSafe Mobile Credit Solutions(TM), the mortgage industry's first direct delivery of credit scores and reports from all three major credit ...
Microlab Inc. and PHS MEMS Announce Partnership for Volume Manufacturing Of Microlab's RF MEMS Switch Products.
Sep 23, 2002 ... PHOENIX, and GRENOBLE, France -- Microlab Inc. a leading provider of MEMS solutions and PHS MEMS today announced a volume manufacturing agreement aimed at bringing Microlab's line of high performance RF MEMS switches to market. The announcement marks an important step as MEMS ...
RxKinetix, Inc. Names John E. Lucas President and CEO.
Sep 23, 2002 ... LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- RxKinetix, Inc. today announced that John E. Lucas has joined the company as President and Chief Executive Officer, strengthening the privately held, product-focused specialty pharmaceutical company's management, business development and financing capabilities. ...
IntraLuminal Introduces Safe-Steer(TM) Total Occlusion System At TCT Meeting in Washington, DC.
Sep 23, 2002 ... CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Medical device manufacturer IntraLuminal Therapeutics, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, the first company to develop a guided crossing wire system for safely crossing total occlusions (TO), will introduce its first generation system, called Safe-Steer, for US sales at the ...
Masimo Announces Second Generation Low Noise Optical Probe(R) (LNOP(R) II); Neonatal Sensors Are the First Sensors to Employ LNOP II Improved SNR Technology.
Sep 23, 2002 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Masimo, the innovator of Signal Extraction Pulse Oximetry, today announced the launch of its second generation Low Noise Optical Probe Technology, LNOP II with improved signal to noise ratio (SNR). LNOP II is an evolution in low noise sensor technology, which was first ...
CARDION Closed 11.5 Million Euros Financing Round.
Sep 23, 2002 ... ERKRATH, Germany -- The biopharmaceutical company CARDION AG closed its financing round with a private placement of euros 11.5 million, mainly contributed by the existing shareholders. The round was led by Techno Venture Management (TVM), Munich, the company's largest shareholder. Other ...