Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, October 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
As part of its participation at GITEX 2014, the Ministry of Interior displayed an array of initiatives, projects and quality systems that are the first of their kind in the region. The ministry also shed the light on the myriad e-services it offers to individuals and institutions in various fields.
During his visit on Wednesday to the Ministry of Interior’s booth at the Exhibition, Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, underscored the keenness of the ministry to present the best smart and electronic services and acquaint visitors with the most important electronic and technological initiatives and projects. “This endeavor embodies the Federal Government's strategy that supports the imminent transition to smart Government in service delivery,” said Major General Al Raisi.
Adding further, he stressed that Gitex ... Read more »

CLARENCE, N.Y. - Thursday, October 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE MKT:XXII) announced today that Joseph Pandolfino, Founder and CEO of 22nd Century Group, together with other members of senior management, will ring The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Thursday October 16, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The event will celebrate 22nd Century Group’s initial listing on the NYSE MKT and the recent achievements of other important Company milestones.
DETAILS:
When: Thursday October 16, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. EDT
Where: New York Stock Exchange
NYSE Live Stream: https://www.nyse.com/bell
About 22nd Century Group, Inc.
22nd Century is a plant biotechnology company whose proprietary technology through genetic engineering and plant breeding allows (i) the level of nicotine (and other nicotinic alkaloids) in the tobacco plant to be decreased or increased and (ii) the levels of cannabinoids to ... Read more »

Recognized for leadership and professionalism in site support two years in a row

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C - Wednesday, October 15th 2014

Quintiles today announced that the company was awarded the Society for Clinical Research Sites’ (SCRS) 2014 Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Eagle Award. The award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, professionalism, integrity, passion and dedication, was presented during the annual SCRS Site Solutions Summit.

"It is such an honor to be recognized again and receive this award for the second year in a row,” said Lindy Jones, senior vice president, Integrated Site Services, Quintiles. “Our ambition of transforming clinical development and accelerating pipelines to achieve better patient outcomes is only possible through the dedication and hard work of our investigators and sites. I would like to thank the investigators who voted for us. We will continue to l ... Read more »

Hilton Worldwide Redefines the Lifestyle Category with New Hotel Brand

MCLEAN, Va - Wednesday, October 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of Canopy by Hilton, a new hotel brand that redefines the lifestyle category around the mindset of today’s leisure and business travelers. Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, unveiled the Canopy by Hilton concept to nearly 1,900 owners and development representatives at Hilton Worldwide’s Global Partnership Conference in Orlando, Florida.

“Built on extensive market research, our highly anticipated Canopy by Hilton brand delivers a fresh approach to hospitality and the guest experience,” Nassetta said. “We saw an opportunity to not only enter the lifestyle space by developing a new brand, but also to redefine this category by creating a more accessible lifestyle brand. We identified the need to take the emphasis off o ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Thursday, October 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The world’s no.1 premium Italian beer, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, last night announced the launch of its tribute to Vogue Italia, the world’s leading voice of Italian style. The exhibition, entitled Peroni Nastro Azzurro Celebrates The Visionary World of Vogue Italia was unveiled to a full house at Industria in New York City. A not-to-be-missed digital version of the exhibition premieres today online at visionaryworld.vogue.it

The new exhibition is inspired by the Vogue Italia’s 50th anniversary and is curated by the magazine’s editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani. It features 30 videos that capture the magazine’s wit, provocation and intelligence. Famed film director Baz Luhrmann, who features in the exhibition was in attendance, along with models Carolyn Murphy, Nina Agdal and Constance Jablonski, actor Zachary Quinto, photographer Ellen von Unwerth and stylist Giovanna Batt ... Read more »

Platforms for supporting quality in endoscopy to be presented on Stand 9, Hall Y at United European Gastroenterology Week

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HAMBURG, Germany - Thursday, October 16th 2014

UEG Week 2014

PENTAX Medical will be presenting the latest technologies and programmes designed to ensure excellence in endoscopy on Stand 9, Hall Y at UEGW 2014, Vienna, 18th-22nd October. PENTAX Medical will highlight its innovations launched to support ‘Quality in Colonoscopy’, as well as products for diagnosis and treatment of biliopancreatic diseases, and delivery of professional training and education within gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Reinforcing the Company’s commitment to education and excellence in endoscopy, and the necessity for early diagnosis in colorectal cancer (CRC), PENTAX Medical will introduce a tablet-based app, ‘Quality in Colonoscopy’ (QiC). Available from both, Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ... Read more »