East West Essentials Delivers Successful Female Fertility Kit to Hopeful Mothers Jul 22, 2008
Each kit is tested and examined for quality assurance, and East West Essentials' Female Fertility Kit goes above and beyond FDA standards. East West Essentials' Female Fertility Kit can be obtained both domestically and internationally through referral by leading Ob/Gyns and reproductive endocrinologists, as well as IVF doctors. (Primezone Releases)
People in Business Jul 20, 2008
Honors and Awards: David Zablotney, M.D., family medicine at Aurora Health Center in Racine, received national recognition for providing quality care to his patients with diabetes from The National Committee of Quality Assurance and the American Diabetes Association. To receive the recognition, physicians submit data that demonstrates performance meeting key diabetes care measures. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Deputy dilemma Jul 19, 2008
gofish wrote on Jul 13, 2008 11:18 PM:" It's no different at the state level. My understanding is there are 1000's of state employees that also qualify for public assistance, some of them working for the agency that provides the food stamps they themselves need. I believe Missouri is at the bottom of the list, paying it's state employees the least. I'm in favor of LE getting paid what they deserve, but along with that pay needs to be some quality assurance b/c pay alone doesn't guarantee... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Robert Manigualt of staffing firm Magnum Opus Technologies has changed the firm's focus but not its commitment to service. Jul 18, 2008
"We have a department that is dedicated to quality assurance. Quality assurance begins the moment we receive a requirement from our customer. Regardless of our customers' established minimum standards, we seek to exceed those standards and reward our personnel for being able to provide our customer more than they expected.". For example, he explains, if a customer requires a health care professional with a minimum of four years' experience in their respective field, they look for someone with at... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Second national scorecard on US health care system finds no overall improvement Jul 17, 2008
Methodology: In developing the scorecard, researchers used the Institute of Medicine's framework for quality of care and drew on indicators developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), and other experts. The report also includes many new indicators developed for the scorecard, including efficiency indicators, and is the first to combine indicators for quality,... (EurekAlert!)
25 local leaders picked for nonprofit executive training Jul 15, 2008
Clarissa Mitchell, director of quality assurance, Ardmore Enterprises, Inc.. Donna Ortega, associate director, Capital Area Asset Builders. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Goldsource Commences Border Coal Drill Program Jul 14, 2008
Independent qualified persons from Norwest Corporation ("Norwest") will be present for initial drilling to inspect coal intercepts, establish coal sampling and handling protocols, quality assurance and control and set up a standardized coal logging system. Samples will be shipped to Loring Labs in Calgary for analysis based on Norwest's recommendations. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Sherwood Copper Reports High Grade Intercepts from the Kutcho Drill Program Jul 14, 2008
Blanks and standard reference materials are used for quality assurance and quality control. If more than two check samples assay outside the expected ranges, the entire work order is re-assayed. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tunica Air's FAA certification paves way for growth of aircraft maintenance business Jul 14, 2008
TREY HEATH / MBJ Richard Carbuccia is director of quality assurance for Tunica Air Group ... Richard Carbuccia, director of quality assurance for TAG, says the designation has been one of the major goals of the company, which was formed in 2006 by a group of six FedEx Corp. mechanics. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Itamar: Hearing Heart Disease Jul 4, 2008
Yaron's most recent successes were the $200 million sale of P-Cube, a network traffic management company he led, to Cisco in August, 2004, and the November, 2006, sale of software quality assurance company Mercury Interactive to Hewlett-Packard () for $4. 5 billion. (BusinessWeek)
Helio Reports Further Drill Results From the Kenge Target, SMP Gold Project, Tanzania: Jul 2, 2008
Helio's COO and a Qualified Person as designated by NI 43-101, supervises the sampling and quality assurance / quality control programmes at the SMP Programme, and has reviewed the contents of this news release. Drill holes were oriented at either -48 degrees and -70 degrees and were drilled perpendicular towards the main structural trend. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Infill and Extension Drilling Resumes at Jinshan's Dadiangou Gold Project, China Jul 2, 2008
A rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) protocol has been implemented at the Dadiangou Project to ensure that analytical results and data handling meet or exceed current industry best practices. Analytical standards, blank samples, and duplicate samples are included in the sample stream to ensure data integrity. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
OpenV Obtains License Covering the Most Comprehensive Web TV Business Operation Jun 30, 2008
Mr. Tian Tao, vice-president of CTR CCTV market research said: "Big advertisers pay close attention to the ''green traffic'' of licensed professional video websites, as it represents proper copy right content and high quality audience. The Video License is like a safety assurance and quality assurance. If advertisers are satisfied, video websites will benefit from sustainable income stream from advertising.''As for OpenV advertisers, ''They can rest assured that contents are copyrighted and that... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Golden Predator Intersects 0.390% Mo Over 14.1 Feet and 0.743% WO3 Over 4.62 Feet in Surface Drilling at the Springer Mine Jun 26, 2008
The QA/QC procedures being followed by the Company for reverse circulation drilling are those recommended by William R. Gilmour of Discovery Consultants of Vernon, BC in their report dated Feb. 11, 2008 entitled: "Proposed Sample Preparation and Analytical Procedures and Proposed Quality Control / Quality Assurance Programs for a RC Drill Program Springer Property for Golden Predator Resources Inc.". Chip samples are collected at the drill on two-foot sampling intervals. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
International Northair Intersects 120.4 Metres of 100.9 g/t Silver With Second Drill Program at El Reventon Project, Mexico Jun 25, 2008
All technical information is obtained and reported within a formal quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program. Sampling was done on 5-foot intervals, with two 50/50% splits prepared for each interval. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Silver Eagle Reports Pre-Feasibility Results for Miguel Auza Mine Jun 25, 2008
Source: Silver Eagle Mines Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 25, 2008) - Silver Eagle Mines Inc. (TSX: - ) is pleased to report on the results of a pre-feasibility study prepared by Silver Eagle and reviewed by Scott Wilson Roscoe Postle Associates Inc., for Silver Eagle's wholly-owned Miguel Auza Mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Northern Star Mining Corporation: Annual Meeting and Drill Results Update Jun 19, 2008
The company is maintaining strict standards for QA (quality assurance) and QC (quality control), by keeping under lock all drill cores, rejects and pulps for further testing. Samples were sent to ALS Chemex labs in Val d'Or, Quebec. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Greystar Program on Track at Angostura Jun 18, 2008
Under these quality assurance measures, drill core is sawn into halves with one half of the core prepped on site and samples shipped to ALS-Chemex Laboratory (ISO 9002 registered) in Vancouver, B.C. for analysis. The remainder of the core is retained for future assay verification. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
U3O8 Corp. Reports First Uranium Mineralization in the Accori Target Area Jun 17, 2008
Quality Assurance & Quality Control. Diamond drilling at Accori produced NQ (47. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
UnitedHealthcare earns distinction for partnership with hospitals and doctors Jun 17, 2008
UnitedHealthcare announced Monday it is one of the first national health plans to achieve the Quality Plus distinction from the nonprofit National Committee for Quality Assurance program for physician and hospital quality. Quality Plus is a voluntary program that evaluates how well a commercial health plan complies with standards in three categories: member connections; care management and health improvement; and physician and hospital quality. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Diamonds North Intersects 9 Metre Zone Grading 2.49% Nickel at Tunerq Nickel Prospect Jun 14, 2008
They are responsible for the design and conduct of the exploration programs and the verification and quality assurance of analytical results. Diamonds North Resources is rapidly evolving and committed to building long-term value for shareholder through ongoing discoveries and leveraging business opportunities from our vast land holding. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Healthcare Tech and the World: A New Perspective on Innovation in Healthcare Jun 11, 2008
A board-certified forensic pathologist, Dr. Lord began his medical career in the U.S. Navy, where he spent 11 years on active duty, most recently as director of the Naval Medical Command's Quality Assurance Division in the Office of the Surgeon General. Information about Kevin Fickenscher, MD: Dr. Fickenscher is a recognized senior physician executive and healthcare thought leader. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Ensign Group Announces Election of New Director Jun 10, 2008
Mr. Christensen has served as Ensign's Chairman since 1999, and currently sits on the board's Quality Assurance and Compliance Committee. In addition to electing directors, Ensign's stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte e LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2008. (PR Newswire)
Apoquindo Minerals Drills 29m of 3.3% CuT in "New Zone" at Elenita Jun 10, 2008
Apoquindo has engaged AMEC to provide guidelines and consulting in the areas of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC). Each duplicate, standard and blank is inserted every 20 samples. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Manslaughter charges against Excalibur builders Jun 6, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. June 06, 2008 02:17pm. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Maximus and NFX Intersect New High Gold Grades in the Bear Lake Area at Larder Lake Jun 4, 2008
Quality Assurance and Control. As part of its QA/QC program, Maximus carried out check assays on the high-grade intersections with no discrepancies found in the assay results. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
North American Tungsten Announces Additional High Grade Cantung Drill Results Including 2.6ft at 9.18% WO3 and 30ft at 3.47% WO3 Jun 3, 2008
North American Tungsten Announces Additional High Grade Cantung Drill Results Including 2. 18% WO3 and 30ft at 3. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Sherwood Copper Reports Strong Results From Operations in First Quarter 2008 May 30, 2008
Source: Sherwood Copper Corporation. 95 million lbs of Payable Copper Production at a Cash Cost of $1. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Detour Gold Reports More Consistent Results From 2007 Phase II Drilling at Its Detour Lake Property in Northern Ontario, Canada May 29, 2008
For additional information on Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC"), refer to the press release dated April 11, 2007. For the regional exploration program, samples were prepared and assayed at ALS Chemex in Vancouver, British Columbia, using a 51 analyses aqua regia ICPMS method (ME-MS41) with Au 30g FA AA finish for ore grade gold samples (Au-AA25). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Diamonds North Resources Ltd. and International Samuel Exploration Corp.: Exploration Underway on 330 Kimberlite Targets on Ualliq Diamond Property May 29, 2008
They are responsible for the design and conduct of the exploration programs and the verification and quality assurance of analytical results. ABOUT DIAMONDS NORTH. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Kirkland Lake Gold Inc.: 43.37 Ounces of Gold Over 10.4 Feet in New Zone in SMC, Including 344.4 Ounces Over One Foot. May 27, 2008
The Company has implemented a quality assurance and control (QA/QC) program to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with the best possible practices. The drill core is sawn in half with half of the core samples shipped to the Swastika Laboratories in Swastika, Ontario or to the Macassa mine laboratory for analysis. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
$1M test of medical care May 23, 2008
"The jury's still out on cost," said Jeff Van Ness, a spokesman for the National Committee for Quality Assurance, a Washington, D.C.-based developer of health care standards. "But it's generally agreed that this type of care will lead to better quality.". (Albany Times Union)
Retransmission: Diamonds North Intersects 24 Metres of Sulphides at the Tunerq Nickel Prospect May 23, 2008
They are responsible for the design and conduct of the exploration programs and the verification and quality assurance of analytical results. Diamonds North Resources is focused on discovering Canada's next diamond mine. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Serengeti Makes New Copper-Moly Discovery at Kwanika & Expands Central Copper-Gold Zone May 21, 2008
Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Sample analysis for the current program was completed at Global Discovery Lab in Vancouver, BC. A comprehensive quality assurance/quality control program including duplicate samples, blanks and standards formed part of the sampling protocol in addition to the laboratory's own quality assurance program. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Program serves students’ mental health needs May 16, 2008
Montana has a unique partnership with DPHHS, especially as it involves quality assurance. Any of the providers have to be community mental health centers and all the licensing of mental health centers applies. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Troymet's Reports Final Drill Results From McClarty Lake May 15, 2008
All technical information for the Company's McClarty Lake project is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program, details of which are presented on the Company's website at. This press release may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
VistaPrint Promotes Seven Executives; Announces Expanded Organizational Structure May 14, 2008
In this role, Mr. Nelson will be responsible for technology development, software quality assurance, software architecture, and technology operations. Mr. Nelson joined VistaPrint in 2006. (Primezone Releases)
WAI Global Appoints Executive Chairman May 14, 2008
The company is uniquely positioned with engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance infrastructure in China as well as resources in other low-cost regions -- all enhanced by a strong balance sheet to support its strategic growth plans within both the original equipment and automotive aftermarket industry. I am honored to have been invited to make an investment and join WAI Global. (Primezone Releases)
How to Succeed with a Family Business May 13, 2008
"I also found a very hierarchical situation: top-down, traditional, the boss tells the worker and the worker does it and goes home. As much as I knew there was a better way, forever and ever the old way was what everyone knew. I went on an Outward Bound course for a week, and I really learned the value of teamwork. I came back, and I was all fired up: If the Martin Company was going to move ahead, we needed to involve the workers more. We went through a lot of formal training, all the way down... (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
NioGold Mining Corporation: West Extension Target at Marban Returns 9.45 g/t Gold Over 2.3 Metres, 7.63 g/t Gold Over 4.0 Metres, and 23.40 g/t Gold Over 1.1 Metres May 13, 2008
Quality Assurance / Quality Control and Qualified Persons ... A quality assurance and quality control program (QA/QC) was implemented by NioGold and the laboratory to insure the precision and reproducibility of the analytical method and results. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Great Northern Town Center evolves and excels (1) May 12, 2008
The hotel, managed by Marti Bara, was assessed by a quality assurance inspection which placed it in the top 20 percent of all the Best Westerns in the nation. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
* Travel industry scrambles to deal with halted flights May 11, 2008
Chen Shu-juang (), a division chief at the Travel Quality Assurance Association, said customers who were unable to travel because of the canceled flights deserved a full refund. Given that Angkor Airways is financially unstable, travel agencies should have a way to manage the risk, Chen said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Company Profile for My Eye Media LLC May 10, 2008
Through its proprietary systems, including comprehensive database management, metrics reporting and a cradle-to-grave understanding of the product, the company provides clients with an end-to-end solution for all audio and video quality assurance requirements through all distribution channels, including theatrical, television, DVD, Blu-ray and files for download. My Eye Media was founded in 2004 and operates a 6,000 sq. ft. facility in the heart of the postproduction district in Burbank, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Noront Receives Analytical Results Eagle One Deposit May 9, 2008
As announced earlier (see press releases dated April 25 and May 2, 2008), delays at the laboratory were complicated by a series of quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC) issues ... ON SITE QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
U3O8 Corp. Reports Uranium Assay Results From a Further 10 of 50 Planned Bore Holes at Aricheng South May 8, 2008
Quality Assurance & Quality Control. Half-core HQ samples from the Phase III drill program at Aricheng South were cut on site and delivered to ACME Laboratory's preparation facility in Georgetown, Guyana. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Radius Gold Starts Drilling in Nicaragua May 8, 2008
Radius carries out its own Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocol that involves the regular insertion of certified standards, blanks and field duplicates into the sample stream. The scientific and technical information in this release was prepared under the supervision of Mr. David Cass, Radius' Vice-President of Exploration, who is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, and a "Qualified Person" in accordance with National Instrument... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Reader questions careflight usage May 6, 2008
The system works well but is always being improved by close oversight through Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement programs locally and at the state level. The issue of overuse and underuse of helicopter transport is one of those looked at carefully. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Pelangio Advised of Drill Results From Detour Gold's Drilling Program at Detour Lake, Ontario (2.10 g/t Over 76.0 m in DG-07-264 & 2.26 g/t Over 69.0 m in DG-07-259) May 6, 2008
"The December 2007 mineral resource contained 4.8 million ounces in the measured and indicated categories (1.22 M oz in measured and 3.61 M oz in indicated) and 3.0 million ounces in the inferred category, using a gold price of US$575/oz (equivalent to a cut-off grade of 0.64 g/t gold and capped at 20 g/t gold).Complete tables of results, surface and longitudinal plans and cross-sections for the Detour Lake deposit are posted on the Company's website /Projects/Detour Lake or on the home page... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Detour Gold Reports Wide Gold Intersections From the Calcite Zone of Its Detour Lake Project in Northern Ontario, Canada May 6, 2008
For additional information on Quality Assurance and Quality Control, refer to the press release dated April 11, 2007. Forward-Looking Information. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Stiefel’s pharmaceutical company upgrades facilities to ensure quality May 3, 2008
The automated line, in addition to turning out more product with the same number of workers, improves quality, said Randy Hayward, the director of quality assurance. The machine lifts bottles and caps out of huge hoppers and sets them up for filling. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
2008 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Apr 23, 2008
In 2004, his title changed to Chief, Safety and Mission Assurance, reflecting his office's responsibility for the safety, reliability, maintainability and quality assurance of all NASA programs. Loren J. Shriver (Colonel, USAF, Ret. (NASA Watch)
Rainy River Reports Further Drill Results From Richardson Township: 433 Zone Extended to 350 m Along Strike and 300 m Depth Apr 22, 2008
The rigid Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures followed by the Rainy River technical team are described in detail on its website at. Nelson W. Baker, P.Eng. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
iGATE Reports 2008 First-Quarter Results Apr 18, 2008
A major provider of risk assessment services for the Insurance industry selected iGATE to provide image processing, quality review, quality assurance and data capture services through an integrated technology platform which combines image capture and processing, document management and work flow. iGATE won a multi-year deal from a large Fortune 500 North American building materials manufacturer. (PR Newswire)
Chiropractor complaint remains on square one Apr 18, 2008
The department's Health Professions Quality Assurance Office recently amended its statement of charges against Pfiffner, which include allegations of improper billing and having sexual relationships with patients. In 2007, the department began looking into allegations against Pfiffner of professional misconduct in violation of state law governing medical practitioners. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Kinbauri Drills 44m Grading 3.1g Au/t, 12g Ag/t and 0.53% Cu, Including 8.7m Grading 34.9g Au/t, 66g Ag/t and 0.99% Cu Apr 17, 2008
03 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 08KV1071 No intercepts greater " 107/11 than 2 g/t Au eq ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) See Schedules A and B for Location. (2) Percentage Estimate of True Thicknesses. (3) 107 is Area 107 107W is Area 107 West and BSN is Black Skarn North DDHs 08KV1072, 1073, 1077 and 1080 are infill holes on section 1025 (Schedule B) and continue to define the continuity of the Black Skarn... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Sherwood Reports Minto Copper-Gold Mine Achieves & Exceeds Design Capacity Apr 17, 2008
Sherwood Reports Minto Copper-Gold Mine Achieves & Exceeds Design Capacity: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: Sherwood Copper Corporation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract to Support Army, Navy and Air Force Research Programs Apr 17, 2008
Under the terms of the TSER contract, Northrop Grumman will provide support for theoretical studies; engineering research; hardware manufacturing, design and analysis; field data analysis; program planning, management and reporting; administration; quality assurance; and other technical support. Northrop Grumman has proven experience and an excellent record of performance in every area of this contract,'' said Rob Maddox, program manager for TSER and Northrop Grumman's NASA Sounding Rockets... (Primezone Releases)
'Accreditation Has Been a Costly Exercise' Apr 17, 2008
The other speakers included Dr SMK Rao, Member-Technical Committee, NABH; Dr Tester Ashavaid, HOD - Lab Medicine, Hinduja Hospital; Dr Tilak Suvarna, Director, Asian Heart Institute & MRC; Dr K Prabhakar, Sr VP - HR, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Llyod Nazareth, COO, Wockhardt Hospital; Shanti Mathur, Head, Healthcare Solution Delivery, IBM; Dr Praneet Kumar, COO & Director Quality Assurance, Fortis Healthcare; Krishnakumar and Kurshid Aalam, Commissioner, Healthcare Commission, UK. The two-day event... (Express Healthcare Management)
Luiri Gold Increases Gold Resource in Zambia Apr 15, 2008
Coffey Mining (previously known as RSG Global) as the exploration manager was responsible for all on site supervision, data compilation, quality assurance and quality control during the drilling programme. Matala deposit. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
GETTING AHEAD Apr 14, 2008
Christian Kosena has been promoted to quality assurance adviser at DirecTV.. Certification. (Missoulian, MT)
Arian Silver Corporation: Drilling Intersects 110 Metres Grading 1.13 g/t AuEq at Tepal Apr 14, 2008
All technical information for the Tepal Project is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programme. The core is logged and photographed by Arian staff and then split using a diamond saw. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
DHAP Digital Launches Redesign for ScionRacing.com Apr 10, 2008
The company has an impressive record of delivering solutions to Fortune 500 and other corporate customers across a wide spectrum of industries in the areas of strategic technology consulting, application and systems architecture, software and system development, quality assurance testing, systems deployment, and Internet application infrastructure support. About Scion. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Arian Silver Corporation: Further Bonanza Silver Grades Intersected at San Jose Apr 7, 2008
All technical information for the San Jose Project is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programme. The core is logged and photographed by Arian staff and then split using a diamond saw. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Pitchstone Exploration Ltd.: Athabasca Exploration Results Apr 2, 2008
All samples containing greater than 100 ppm uranium were re-analyzed with ICP. Pitchstone utilizes internally and externally submitted standard reference materials for quality assurance and quality control of the sample preparation and analyses. Pitchstone is actively exploring for uranium in four proven districts. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Kinbauri Drills 3.15m Grading 11.6g Au/t and 2.76% Cu, Including 1.5m Grading 19.5g Au/t and 5.1% Cu Apr 1, 2008
65 " 9.06 27 1.43 (1) See Schedules A and B for Location. (2) % value gives estimate of True Thicknesses. (3) 107W is Area 107 West and BSN is Black Skarn North Thick skarn sections continue to be intersected in both the Central and East Areas of Black Skarn North; high grade gold intervals reflect the intersection of epithermal structures with the skarn.Results From Area 208 Exploration DrillingResults have also been received from the last hole (07VAL236) drilled on the eastward extension of... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
