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Projections of savings from health IT are baseless, Harvard researchers say
11/20/2009 1:24:55 PM
National survey of U.S. hospitals shows information technology has yielded neither administrative efficiencies nor cost savings The increased computerization in U.S. hospitals hasn’t made them chea...
Air Liquide participates in the battle against climate change
11/20/2009 11:27:16 AM
This year, from December 7 through December 18, a total of 192 countries will be sending representatives to the Copenhagen Summit in Denmark. The aim of COP 15, the United Nations’ international confe...
European medical advisory committee does not recommend approval of Avastin for deadly form of brain cancer
11/20/2009 11:05:10 AM
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), which is responsible for conducting the initial assessment of medicinal products that...
HP Commends Introduction of Conflict Minerals Trade Act
11/19/2009 10:29:53 AM
PALO ALTO, Calif., The following is a statement from Zoe McMahon, manager, Supply Chain Social and Environmental Responsibility, HP: “HP commends Congressman Jim McDermott for introducing the Confl...
car2go for Austin – On Demand Mobility
11/17/2009 2:08:05 PM
* Texas capital becomes showcase for car2go in the North American mobility market * Partnership between City of Austin and car2go allows new concept of mobility for more than 13,000 cit...
Mayor Bloomberg and JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Announce $1 Million Donation to Central Park Conservancy to Restore Storm-Ravaged Areas
11/17/2009 2:05:06 PM
Mayor Recognizes Conservancy Workers for Emergency Response to Devastating Storm New York, N.Y - Today, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, together with Central Park Co...
Jim Couri Launches Video Exposé on New York Court Corruption from 1945 to the Present
11/17/2009 9:32:43 AM
Jim Couri, Founder of Scamraiders.com, has launched a video series on New York Court corruption from 1945 to the present; involving celebrated characters such as Roy Cohn, Esq., John R Crews, Sidney K...
Telstra sets carbon target: 10% reduction by 2015
11/16/2009 12:06:31 PM
Telstra chief executive officer David Thodey today announced a target to reduce the company’s carbon emissions intensity by at least 10 per cent by 2015. "We are setting a realistic and achievable ...
Saab ranked top within climate reporting
11/16/2009 11:54:36 AM
For the third year running, Saab has been ranked among Scandinavia’s 20 best companies for climate reporting by the international Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The reasons for the top ranking ar...
The Coca-Cola Company Begins Global Launch Of Innovative PlantBottle™
11/16/2009 11:04:07 AM
Coca-Cola, DASANI Products Debut in First Generation of PET Plastic Made Partially from Plants ATLANTA, The Coca-Cola Company announced today that beverages in its innovative PlantBottle™ packaging...
Should You Buy A Car In 2009?
11/15/2009 11:17:57 AM
Road map to Tax Savings from Thomson Reuters Tax Analyst Do you need a new car but worry about making a big-ticket purchase during tough times? Switch gears and get that new vehicle, says Laurie As...
Samsung Collects and Recycles 12 Million Pounds of E-Waste in 2009
11/15/2009 11:09:01 AM
Company Also Receives Top-10 Ranking in Carbon Disclosure Leadership and Answers Consumer Call for Manufacturing Greener Electronics Products RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. - Samsung Electronics America, In...
ACLU Demands Information About Bureau of Prisons Attempts to Ban Religious Material
11/13/2009 11:53:15 AM
BOP’s Failure to Adequately Respond to FOIA Request Prompts Letter to Department of Justice WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union today demanded that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) release a...
Housing Market Hasn’t Made A True Recovery, According To Wealth Management CEO
11/12/2009 12:40:57 AM
Although newspapers are touting a housing market recovery, a closer look at the numbers reveals the news is nothing to shout about, according to Dennis Tubbergen, CEO of USA Wealth Management Inc. ...
LDA employment and skills investment totals £75 million this year
11/11/2009 3:08:31 PM
The London Development Agency (LDA) is investing £75 million this year in programmes to support Londoners into jobs, provide training, advice, support and help businesses and those people hit hardest ...
Two-party U.S. political system contrary to founding fathers’ vision of America
11/11/2009 12:48:42 PM
New book, Not Invited to the Party: How the Demopublicans Have Rigged the system and Left Independents Out in the Cold, explores the two-party dominance in U.S. politics Despite the unprecedented ...
EFF to Represent Yes Men in Court Battle Over Chamber of Commerce Action
11/11/2009 12:37:59 PM
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Also Joins in Free Speech Fight San Francisco - The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP, will defend the Yes Men and other activists in a l...
Msnbc.com partners with Onvia to provide unparalleled coverage of American stimulus funds at work
11/11/2009 12:28:44 PM
Msnbc.com utilizes Onvia’s industry-leading recovery data SEATTLE, Wash. - Msnbc.com and Onvia are partnering to open a window into the world of stimulus funding. Consumers can go to stimulustrack...
Financial leaders at India Economic Summit endorse Indian Prime Minister’s reform agenda
11/9/2009 9:56:09 AM
• Financial leaders laud prime minister’s call for reforms of bond and insurance markets at India Economic Summit • Executives from Indian and international financial institutions optimistic about th...
WHO calls for action beyond the health sector to improve the health of girls and women
11/9/2009 9:42:49 AM
Despite progress, societies continue to fail women at key times GENEVA -- Despite considerable progress in the past decades, societies continue to fail to meet the health care needs of women at key...