Sunday, August 01, 2010

Business Press Release – Monthly Newsletter August 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010


Air China and Aegean Airlines Work Together on Serving Loyal Customers

BEIJING, June 30, 2010 – The Frequent Flyer Program cooperation between the two carriers began
June 30th, 2010. The arrangement allows Air China PhoenixMiles members to
earn Status Mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Aegean Airlines
(airline code: A3), and redeem Award Travel for round trips on all scheduled
flights operated and marketed by Aegean Airlines.

[...]

PID ENG & TECH Just Installed at KAUST the First Multipurpose Automated Catalysis Laboratory Available in the World

MADRID, June 30, 2010 – PROCESS INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT ENG&TECH (PID ENG&TECH), a Spanish
company specializing in the design and manufacture of reactors and plants on
a pilot or laboratory scale, just installed the first multi-catalysis and
automated laboratory available in the world. The installation was at the King
Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and consists of [...]

NDC’s and MICEX SH’s AGMs Make Decision on Reorganization and Sum Up Results for 2009

Reorganization in the Form of Merger of NDC With MICEX SH
MOSCOW, July 1, 2010 – On 29 June, 2010, the annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) of
MICEX Settlement House (MICEX SH) was held. The AGM made a decision on the
reorganization of MICEX SH in the form of the accession of "The National
Depository Center" (Closed [...]

The First Hershey’s Chocolate World in Middle East Opens in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE, July 1, 2010 – The Hershey Company, known as The Chocolate Company in the
United States, has appointed Retail Is Detail L.L.C. to open its first Middle
East Hershey's Chocolate World store in the world's largest shopping and
entertainment destination in the world, The Dubai Mall. U.A.E. Hershey's
Chocolate World represents fun, happiness and excitement and [...]

Casa Ceibo Earns First Five Star Green Award in South America

BAHIA DE CARAQUEZ, Ecuador, July 1, 2010 – Applying for the American Academy of Hospitality Services' (AAHS) Five
Star Green Award is a nail-biting, exciting experience. Ever since it became
a new category in 2006, the highly coveted recognition has symbolized
industry excellence in its truest form. And this year, it's an honor bestowed
to Casa Ceibo Boutique [...]

Sodrugestvo Group Expands Into the United States With Stake in North Dakota Canola Crushing Plant

New Acquisition Marks Company's First Expansion into North America
KALININGRAD, Russia and NEW YORK, July 1, 2010 – Sodrugestvo Group (www.sodrugestvo.com), a fast-growing
agro-industrial company headquartered in Kaliningrad, Russia, has entered the
U.S. market by acquiring a minority stake in North Dakota Oilseed Mills, LLC,
a joint-venture with Northwood Mills, LLP, a canola crushing plant based in
Northwood, North [...]

Allied World Schedules Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, July 1, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today announced
that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June
30, 2010, after the close of market on Thursday, August 5, 2010.

Scott Carmilani, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Joan Dillard,
Chief Financial Officer, [...]

Elephants Pack Their Trunks and Trundle off to Auction

Official Elephant Parade Mela at the Royal Hospital Gardens, London Wednesday 30th June 2010 raises over GBP1 million for Asian Elephants

LONDON, July 1, 2010 – Last night saw the end of The Elephant Parade with the auction of
thirty-one 6ft fibreglass model elephants by Sotheby's at The Elephant Parade
Mela. The event, hosted by Goldie Hawn, [...]

UK Consumers Cutting Back on Food and Drink Expenditure

TORA Reports Finds Savers Outstrip Spenders as Austerity Rules
OXFORD, England, July 5, 2010 – Nearly half (45%) of all UK consumers have been actively trying to save
money as they've purchased food and drink over the last six months. Only
consumers in the US have been more cost conscious, according to the findings
of a new report [...]

Air China Launches New PhoenixMiles Promotion

Passengers now receive additional mileage awards when buying tickets
BEIJING, July 5, 2010 – Air China's PhoenixMiles frequent flyers can now receive extra frequent
flyer rewards when they purchase tickets. An additional 500 kilometers are
awarded to those who purchase domestic flights and an additional 2 kilometers
for every 10 RMB are awarded to those who purchase international [...]

New on IngredientsNetwork: Concentrated Fruit Ingredients – Taura, Sugar Substitute – Sweetwell, Ingredient Services – LESAFFRE

AMSTERDAM, July 5, 2010 – New food ingredients, food science & food business news
(www.ingredientsnetwork.com) on IngredientsNetwork.com for the week of
Monday, 5th July 2010:

Latest Food Ingredients:
Concentrated fruit ingredients – Taura (www.ingredientsnetwork.com/profile/full/concentrated-fruit-ingredients-taura-natural-ingredients)

URC(R) pieces, flakes and pastes come in a comprehensive range of fruit,
savoury and [...]

Swedish Award Honours Polish Initiatives to Reduce Nutrient Transport to the Baltic Sea

VISBY, Sweden, July 5, 2010 – The 2010 Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award goes to Prof. Maciej Nowicki and
Prof. Marek Gromiec. The two winners will receive the award in recognition of
their respective efforts to reduce the Polish nutrient loads to the Baltic
Sea. The announcement was made today in Visby by Mr. Joakim Stymne, Sweden's
State [...]

Braemar Stone Gifted to the British Garden at Hanover Square in New York by Aberdeen Asset Management

LONDON, July 5, 2010 – Aberdeen Asset Management ("Aberdeen") has gifted a granite stone from
the heart of Royal Deeside in Scotland to the British Garden at Hanover
Square in New York City. The stone and its plinth are one of the new features
in the garden which will be formally opened tomorrow (Tuesday 6 July 2010) [...]

Union Bancaire Privee Consolidates its Fund of Hedge Fund Expertise

GENEVA, July 6, 2010 – Today, Union Bancaire Privee announced that it has appointed Larry
Morgenthal as CEO of UBP Asset Management, the Group's US business. He also
assumes the role of Chief Investment Officer of Alternatives.

Mr Morgenthal will spearhead the renewed activity in the company's fund
of hedge funds platform, following the [...]

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. Second Quarter 2010 News Release and Conference Call

HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 6, 2010 – Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH, www.orient-express.com)
will release its second quarter earnings on Tuesday August 3, 2010 after the
market closes and will host a conference call for the investment community
on Wednesday August 4, 2010 at 10 am ET (3pm BST). Conference ID: 8342746.

Anyone wishing to [...]

WorldCompliance Announces the Release of the Authoritative Report, the ‘Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, A Compliance Roadmap’

MIAMI, July 7, 2010 – Miami-based WorldCompliance, the world's leading Open Source Intelligence
Company announced the release of the authoritative report titled "Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act, a Compliance Roadmap," that discusses the hidden risks
of noncompliance with the FCPA. The report is the first of its kind to
provide insights into the FCPA based upon insider experiences from [...]

MarketsandMarkets: Strategies and Best Practices of U.S. Community Banks

DALLAS, July 7, 2010 – The U.S. currently has more than 6,000 community banks with over 50,000
branch locations across the nation. 'Strategies and Best Practices of U.S.
Community Banks' is a market research study designed specifically to identify
the current and the future role of community banks in the U.S. financial
market. The report focuses on identifying [...]

World Heritage Sites in Switzerland

BERN, Switzerland, July 7, 2010 – swissinfo.ch is presenting special multimedia reports on the
country's growing and diverse list of Unesco World Heritage Sites. The
special dossier, available online in Switzerland's national languages, is now
also in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. The reports
invite visitors on a virtual journey through the centuries to discover
Switzerland's cultural and [...]

ICIS Pricing Launches Middle East Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Report

SINGAPORE, July 8, 2010 – ICIS pricing, the trusted price reporting service for the global chemical
industry, has extended its series of weekly Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
reports to include the Middle East market.

ICIS's first PET price assessment for the Middle East covers spot prices
for bottle grade on quotes for FOB and CFR [...]

Open Protocols Facilitate the Successful Integration of Building Facilities in Europe, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, July 8, 2010 – Building automation systems (BAS) are designed to supervise and control
various equipment or building technologies, such as heating, security and
lighting. By monitoring environmental conditions, these systems optimise
equipment operations, with an intent on minimising energy consumption without
sacrificing high levels of comfort. Open protocols, such as BACnet or
LonWorks, make it possible to [...]

CNPV Earns MCS Certification for British Solar Market

LUXEMBOURG and DONGYING, China, July 8, 2010 – CNPV Solar Power SA, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar
photovoltaic products, today announced full approval for their complete range
of modules under the UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The MCS
certificate is a pre-requisite for selling solar panels in the UK market
within the Government financial support program. The [...]

Haute Couture – Bijoux de Tete Show, Chaumet Salons

PARIS, July 8, 2010 – On the occasion of the Haute Couture, Chaumet is putting
Tiaras and hair ornaments on the front line for the very first time, at
12, Place Vendome.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/chaumet/44181/
Jewels to be worn on the [...]

INVENTORISTE: Franchise Agreement in Morocco

MAUREPAS, France, July 8, 2010 – In early July, INVENTORISTE signed its first franchise agreement in
Morocco with the company INVENTORIS, within the framework of a structure that
will use the IVALIS Maroc brand.

Based in Casablanca, INVENTORIS is a specialist in inventory
sub-contracting and already boasts a large client base.
[...]

Importers and Exporters Unconfident About Economic Recovery

Travelex Confidence Index Records 5 Point Fall in Importer and Exporter Confidence in June

LONDON, July 8, 2010 – UK importers and exporters are concerned that spending cuts will threaten
the fragile economic recovery, a city expert warns in a survey published
today.
The Travelex Confidence Index's monthly outlook on international trade
recorded a 5 [...]

Siemens Becomes Red Bull Racing’s Partner for Efficient Technology

Existing Contract With F1 Team Extended to Provide Green Building and Manufacturing Solutions off the Track

LONDON, July 8, 2010 – Siemens plc has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with
Red Bull Racing as its green technology partner, working with the Formula 1
team to reduce its facilities' overall carbon footprint, energy and utility
usage and ensure waste [...]

International Advisory Board to Support Industry Initiative Dii

MUNICH, Germany, July 8, 2010 – Internationally renowned experts from science, politics and business life
are forming an advisory board for Dii, the industry initiative that aims at
creating the framework for generating sustainable and climate-friendly power
in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, supplying carbon-free
energy to the producer nations and to Europe. The [...]

dms Management Ltd. Announces New Director

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, July 8, 2010 – dms Management Ltd. (DMS), the largest management firm in the Cayman
Islands focused on serving the hedge fund industry, is proud to announce that
Don Ebanks has been appointed Director. As one of the principals of DMS, Mr.
Ebanks will serve as an independent director of hedge funds and [...]

Win a Free Trip to Cooley Distillery in Ireland With Master of Malt

LONDON, July 8, 2010 – The lucky winner and a friend will be flown to Dublin and put up at a
luxurious hotel for two nights. They will be wined and dined each night and
treated to an exclusive private tour of the legendary Cooley distillery. At
the end of the tour they will even receive a [...]

New Menace to the UK Economy – Zombie Companies

NEWCASTLE, England, July 8, 2010 – There are 77,828 companies in the UK economy that are classed as "Zombie"
businesses. These companies, have seen their performance deteriorate to such
as extent that they now exist merely to pay off their debts and survive.

David Pattison, chief analysts at Plimsoll, explains, "Every corner of
the [...]

ICE Link Commemorates Five Year Anniversary; Pioneer in Electronic Allocation and Novation Workflows; Supporting Standardization and Clearing of CDS Market

NEW YORK, July 8, 2010 – IntercontinentalExchange(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated
global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets,
today announced the five year anniversary of the launch of the ICE Link
product, which is the leading affirmation and novation consent platform for
credit default swaps (CDS). ICE acquired the ICE Link product, formerly [...]

K2 Global Appoints Chris Morgan Jones as EMEA Strategic Advisor

LONDON, July 12, 2010 – K2 Global Consulting today announced the appointment of Chris Morgan
Jones as Strategic Advisor to its Europe, Middle East and Africa business.
Morgan Jones will advise K2 Global's EMEA management team on strategy,
management and client assignments.

Morgan Jones was previously with Kroll Inc. for eleven years, latterly as
Regional [...]

Stephen Shore as THE American Inspiration for the Renowned German Becher Class?

DUSSELDORF, Germany, July 12, 2010 – With this spectacular thesis, the NRW-Forum Dusseldorf is
focusing for the first time on an important chapter in the recent history of
photography: the transatlantic influence on photography in the 1970s and
1980s. Right at the heart of this chapter is a friendship between three
artists that was forged in New York [...]

Sarah Russell Appointed CEO of AEGON’s Global Asset Management Business

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, July 13, 2010 – AEGON has appointed Sarah Russell as the new Chief Executive Officer of
AEGON Asset Management, effective August 1. Ms. Russell succeeds Erik van
Houwelingen, who is leaving AEGON to pursue career opportunities elsewhere.
Ms. Russell's appointment marks a new stage in the development of AEGON's
global asset management organization, which [...]

BNP Paribas Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK, July 14, 2010 – Pink OTC Markets Inc. (OTCQX: PINK), the financial information and
technology services company that operates the leading electronic quotation
and trading system in the U.S. OTC securities market, today announced that
BNP Paribas (OTCQX: BNPQY, Euronext: BNP), a leading European banking and
financial services provider, has chosen to have its American Depositary
Receipts [...]

RISI Announces Release of 2010 Lockwood-Post Directories

BOSTON, July 14, 2010 – RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products
industry, today announced the release of the new 2010 print editions of the
Lockwood-Post Directories of Pulp and Paper Mills.

(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080521/NEW122LOGO )
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080521/NEW122LOGO )

For more than 125 years, the [...]

Media Control GfK International Announces First Half 2010 Home Video Results

Blu-ray Sales up 107%; Retail Markets begin to Stabilize in Western Europe/Japan -

LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2010 – Media Control GfK International, the leader in international media and
entertainment tracking servicing the global entertainment industry, announced
today the release of its First Half 2010 Home Video Report.
According to Media Control GfK International [...]

Noveda Technologies Names Govi Rao as President and Chief Executive Officer to Support Growth and Scale Business

BRANCHBURG, New Jersey, July 14, 2010 – Noveda Technologies, the leader in web-based real-time energy monitoring
systems, today announced that Govi Rao has joined the company as President
and Chief Executive Officer to lead Noveda in its next stage of growth. Mr.
Rao was most recently Chairman of Lighting Science Group Corporation and a
Partner in Pegasus Sustainable [...]

Union Bancaire Priv??e Appoints Michel Longhini as Managing Director of its Private Banking Division

GENEVA, July 15, 2010 – Union Bancaire Priv??e (UBP) announces the appointment of
Michel Longhini, formerly head of BNP Paribas Wealth Management
International, as Managing Director of its Private Banking division. Mr
Longhini, an internationally renowned wealth management specialist, will take
up his position early September and will also have a seat on the Bank's
Executive Committee.

[...]

One Billion Man Hours Lost to Sickies Across Europe Each Year

EUR 40 Billion+ Potential Cost to European Employers
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 15, 2010 – Across Europe, more than 120 million* sick days a year are actually taken
for personal reasons rather than for an illness according to Aon Consulting,
the leading employee risk and benefits management firm. More than one in ten
people (15%) say the last time [...]

Thomas Miller to Provide Due Diligence Services for UK & European Investments

GUERNSEY, July 15, 2010 – Juridica, a leading provider of capital to the law market, announced
today that Thomas Miller will be providing due diligence services on
investment opportunities in the UK and European claims market as part of the
Company's increased focus on investments in those markets.

Earlier in the year Juridica announced [...]

Brammo Announces the Empulse – a Trio of Electric Motorcycles Exceeding 100 mph, Including a Model That Can Travel up to 100 Miles on a Single Charge, With Prices Starting at US$9995

ASHLAND, Oregon, July 15, 2010 – Brammo, Inc. announced today it will begin production of an electric
sportbike, calling it the "Empulse." Brammo demonstrated a pre-production
prototype today and all three production models of the Empulse will be
capable of sustaining 100 mph. The three models will have different battery
capacities, all utilizing an innovative proprietary array, the [...]

Register Now for HBA Global Expo & Conference

Where Beauty Meets Business
NEW YORK, July 15, 2010 -

WHAT: 18th Annual HBA Global Expo & Conference
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WHEN: September 28-30, 2010
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WHERE: [...]

Manolo Romero to Receive IBC International Honour for Excellence

Olympic broadcaster honoured for long service to sport; TV Globo from Brazil to receive IBC special award for environmental project

LONDON, July 15, 2010 – Manolo Romero, managing director of Olympic Broadcasting Services, is the
2010 recipient of the IBC International Honour for Excellence, the highest
award that IBC bestows. It marks a remarkable career which saw [...]

Hamilton Sundstrand Systems Contributing to Successful Boeing 787 Flight Testing

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2010 – FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW – Hamilton Sundstrand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner
systems are contributing to the aircraft's successful flight testing and are
ready to support the airplane's entry into service, which Boeing has slated
to occur in the fourth quarter. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

[...]

Hamilton Sundstrand Wins Additional Content on COMAC C919

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2010 – FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW – Commercial Aviation Corporation of China, Ltd.
(COMAC) has selected another Hamilton Sundstrand business to provide
additional content on the new C919 aircraft. Hamilton Sundstrand is a
subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

COMAC selected Hamilton Sundstrand's Ratier-Figeac business to provide
the aircraft's pilot controls, [...]

Bavaria City Racing Moscow Forms Basis to Moscow Grand Prix 2012

MOSCOW, July 18, 2010 – The Moscow government is preparing a Formula 1 Grand Prix in
the streets of Moscow for 2012. That was announced today by Mr. Vladimir
Makarov, representative of the Moscow Government, during a press conference
held at the 3rd edition of the Bavaria Moscow City Racing. The engineering
company Tilke, specialist in race tracks, [...]

Hamilton Sundstrand Systems Contributing to Successful Boeing 787 Flight Testing

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2010 – FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW – Hamilton Sundstrand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner
systems are contributing to the aircraft's successful flight testing and are
ready to support the airplane's entry into service, which Boeing has slated
to occur in the fourth quarter. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

[...]

Hamilton Sundstrand Wins Additional Content on COMAC C919

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2010 – FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW – Commercial Aviation Corporation of China, Ltd.
(COMAC) has selected another Hamilton Sundstrand business to provide
additional content on the new C919 aircraft. Hamilton Sundstrand is a
subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

COMAC selected Hamilton Sundstrand's Ratier-Figeac business to provide
the aircraft's pilot controls, [...]

Hamilton Sundstrand Systems Help Enable A400M Appearance at Farnborough Air Show

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2010 – FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Hamilton Sundstrand's A400M systems have
performed well throughout the aircraft's flight test program and helped
enable the aircraft's visit to the 2010 Farnborough Air Show. Hamilton
Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

"Hamilton Sundstrand is proud of its long and [...]

Hamilton Sundstrand Preparing for A350XWB Ground Tests

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2010 – FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is preparing its Airbus A350XWB systems to
support Airbus integration testing on the aircraft and its Rolls-Royce
engine.

"Hamilton Sundstrand is proud of our company's long and successful
partnership with Airbus, allowing us to play [...]

Rightmove Forecasts Second Half of the Year Price Falls to Wipe Out First Half Gains

LONDON, July 19, 2010 – The Rightmove House Price Index
(www.rightmove.co.uk/news/house-price-index) for July records that
the average asking price for a property in the UK is currently GBP236,332, a
drop of -0.6% on June figures

With new seller numbers outstripping new mortgage approvals by
approximately 5:2, the second half of the year looks set to [...]

Australia’s Largest Water Photography Competition Goes International

Entries are now open
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 19, 2010 – The 2010 savewater! awards(R) has opened its photographic category
internationally for the first time, giving budding photographers and
conservation enthusiasts around the world a chance to enter the prestigious
competition.

With water conservation imagery as the key focus, the savewater!
awards(R) photographic competition provides a unique [...]

Join Peppa Pig and Friends in a Back to School Personalised Adventure

LONDON, July 19, 2010 – In just a few clicks any child can become the star of the story in the
first ever personalised Peppa Pig book, thanks to the collaboration between
Ladybird Books and leading 'print on demand' publisher, Penwizard.

Starting school, nursery or playgroup is a big event for all small
children [...]

Energy Technologies Institute – Interview With Chief Executive, Dr David Clarke

LONDON, July 19, 2010 – As government, financiers and industrialists wrestle with how to get
industrial scale but affordable low carbon technology up and running, Dr
David Clarke, Chief Executive of the Energy Technologies Institute, gives a
unique insight into what has been achieved to date and what needs to happen
from here.

The ETI, [...]

Frost & Sullivan: Construction Recovery Supports the Southern African Paints and Coatings Market

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 19, 2010 – The paints and coatings market is primarily driven by the construction
sector. The South African construction industry slowed down drastically
during 2008 and 2009 due to the economic crisis, but started to recover
gradually in the third quarter of 2009. However, Namibia and Zambia, are now
witnessing a rise in [...]

Alcan Global Aerospace Launches AIRWARE(TM), Tomorrow’s Aircraft Technology

EUR42.5M Will be Invested in Issoire and Voreppe Sites (France)
PARIS, July 20, 2010 – Alcan Global Aerospace, Transportation and Industry (Alcan
Global ATI), a business unit of Alcan Engineered Products (Rio Tinto Group)
announces the launch of AIRWARE(TM), tomorrow's aircraft technology.
AIRWARE(TM) is a comprehensive offer of complementary and high-performance
Low Density Alloys, best suited to feature in [...]

Renaissance for Historic Vinoy Hotel With Iconic DESSO Carpet

WAALWIJK, The Netherlands, July 20, 2010 – It took over 500 hours to design and is set to become an iconic carpet
(www.desso.com/Desso/home/EN) in one of America's most famous hotels.
(www.desso.com/Desso/home/EN)

(Photo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100720/399941 )
The Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club Hotel, which first opened in
1925, is of historic [...]

AIRWARE(TM) Technology by Alcan on the Airbus A350 XWB

PARIS, July 20, 2010 – Alcan Global Aerospace Transportation and Industry (Alcan
Global ATI), part of Alcan Engineered Products – a business unit of Rio
Tinto, announces that it has signed a contract agreement with Airbus through
to 2020 to supply AIRWARE(TM), aluminum-based technology, for the A350 XWB.
Contract specific terms were not disclosed.

AIRWARE(TM) [...]

Featuring the Gourmet Odyssey at London’s Restaurant Festival – October 4th-18th

Join the Tour and get Ready for the Meal of Your Life!
LONDON, July 20, 2010 – Tickets are now on sale for an event that will see diners experience, not
one, not two, but three of London's finest restaurants in the course of one
unforgettable lunch.

To view the multimedia assets associated with [...]

Midgard Selects BC Project Collaboration System From UNIT4

READING, England, July 20, 2010 – Midgard Limited, the main contracting division of J Reddington Limited,
has selected UNIT4's project collaboration system, BC, for a GBP53m
residential and retail project in Woking, Surrey.

The four year scheme involves demolition of an existing site and
construction of a 2 1/2 acre complex including office buildings, [...]

A Second Chance for Travel Tickets!

AMSTERDAM, July 20, 2010 – As from this week, travelers can sell their unused travel tickets on the
first on-line travel marketplace www.re-ticket.com.

Market research shows that over 10% of the travelers do not use their
ticket for different reasons, such as sickness, unexpected exams, divorce and
so on. By offering this free of [...]

Get Down and Dirty in Scotland This Summer

EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 20, 2010 – Competitors in Fort William like to get hot and sweaty.
Visitors to the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway enjoy getting dirty. People in
Fife like to slow the pace down and take their time. And those at Laggan have
to watch out for 2 ton drop.

We can only [...]

David Copperfield Rents Luxury Island Online

LUXEMBOURG, July 23, 2010 – The world's greatest living illusionist selected the
Luxembourg-based real estate website PROPERTY4EAST.com to let his luxurious
private resort in the Bahamas, Musha Cay.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/propertyforeast/44187/
The island of David Copperfield, Musha Cay, is world famous; [...]

BB&T reports 2nd quarter EPS totaling US$.30, up 50%; Earnings per share total US$.33 excluding merger charges

BB&T disposes of US$682 million in problem assets
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 22, 2010 – BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) today reported earnings for the second
quarter of 2010. Net income available to common shareholders totaled US$210
million, or US$.30 per diluted common share, compared with US$121 million, or
US$.20 per diluted common share, earned during the second quarter [...]

Barclaycard Customers Stay Alert to Spending With mybarclaycard

LONDON, July 22, 2010 – mybarclaycard, the next-generation online account servicing
system offered to Barclaycard customers, will now provide SMS and email
alerts to enable customers to keep on top of their spending when out and
about.

The new service offers Barclaycard customers the choice of up
to six alerts:

– Account [...]

bigmouthmedia Reveals Most UK Brands Don’t Understand the Value of Mobile Visitors

EDINBURGH, July 22, 2010 – A bigmouthmedia survey has revealed that more than three quarters of the
UK's big brands do not understand the value of a visitor via mobile compared
to other digital channels

The research, which polled the views of key decision makers at a raft of
leading UK companies, shows that [...]

Superbreak Expands London Offering

YORK, England, July 23, 2010 – Superbreak, the Yorkshire based tour operator, has expanded its London
ticket extras, allowing its customers to enjoy the capital for less.

The recent site redesign and navigation change has allowed the company to
better showcase the breadth of extras available as add-ons to a London short
break. Customers [...]

After 14 Nights in the Air, QinetiQ Prepares to Land its Zephyr Solar Powered Unmanned Aircraft

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 23, 2010 – QinetiQ will today bring Zephyr
(www.qinetiq.com/home_farnborough_airshow/unmanned_air_systems/zephyr.html)
, its solar powered high-altitude long endurance (HALE) Unmanned Air
System (UAS) back to earth after two weeks in the air – smashing a number of
long-standing official and unofficial world records.

Zephyr was launched on 09 July and is currently still flying [...]

BP – Video Interview With Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg

LONDON, July 27, 2010 – In a video interview with financial broadcaster www.cantos.com,
BP Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg discusses the appointment of its new CEO Bob
Dudley, as Tony Hayward steps down.

The interview and transcript are available now on
www.cantos.com/company/BP.
Cantos.com, the online financial broadcaster, features in-depth
interviews, documentaries and webcasts with [...]

First Half of 2010 / Union Bancaire Priv??e Records Net Earnings of More Than CHF 100 Million and Deploys its Resources in Asset Management and Private Banking

GENEVA, July 27, 2010 -

– Union Bancaire Priv??e (UBP) has announced net earnings of CHF
103.3 million (USD 95.6 million) at the end of the first half of 2010,
in line with expectations.

– UBP attracted CHF [...]

SDE has Finalized the Construction of the First Sea Wave Power Plant in Jaffa Port, Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 27, 2010 – SDE has finalized the construction of the first large-scale
sea wave power plant, in Jaffa Port in Israel. In the past, the sea wave
energy conversion method has received support from the Chief Scientist of
Israel, Ministry of Industry and Trade, approval no. 23425, which had enabled
S.D.E. to build eight [...]

ICICI Bank UK Wins the Your Money Awards for ‘Best Online Savings Provider 2010′

LONDON, July 27, 2010 – ICICI Bank UK Plc has won the Your Money Direct Awards 2010 for 'Best
Online Savings provider 2010' for its HiSave product range.

The Your Money Direct Awards were set up in 1998 as a forum for consumers
to recognise and reward excellence in the financial services industry,
particularly [...]

KONE Becomes First Company to Reach Highest Energy Efficiency Rating for its Elevators

ESPOO, Finland, July 28, 2010 – KONE, an innovative leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has
become the very first company in its industry to reach the A class energy
rating from the VDI 4707 classification rating for its KONE MonoSpace(R)
elevators*. The A class rating is the best rating that can be given under the
VDI [...]

Escapade Stocks Official Karate Kid Costumes in Time for Film Release

LONDON, July 28, 2010 – Escapade, fancy dress suppliers, has introduced the officially licensed
Karate Kid costumes to its stock listings to coincide with the release of the
remake of the 1980s cult classic.

To celebrate the launch of the film, Escapade is stocking the officially
licensed fancy dress (www.escapade.co.uk/) costumes from the 1980s
film, [...]

Jumeirah Essex House Announces Exclusive Canine Turndown Program

DUBAI, UAE, July 28, 2010 – Jumeirah Essex House has announced the launch of the iconic hotel's first
ever Canine Turndown Program designed to pamper even the most discerning
four-legged guests.

Jumeirah Essex House has partnered with doggie designer to the stars, Amy
Kizer of the highly-acclaimed Wagwear New York City boutique, to create
luxurious [...]

Seoul to Install Over 100 EV Chargers to Promote Eco-Friendly Electric Vehicles

SEOUL, South Korea, July 28, 2010 – The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to install more than 100 EV
charging points until the end of this year.

"We are establishing advanced operation system to compete with EV
charging infrastructure established in other advanced cities," said Director
Lee In-Keun for Air Quality Management Division at the [...]

Seoul, Named a UNESCO City of Design Designation Expected to Upgrade the City’s Brand

SEOUL, South Korea, July 28, 2010 – Seoul was appointed a UNESCO City of Design as of July 20, 2010. The
designation is in appreciation of the city's abundant cultural heritage and
creative potentials as well as its strong pursuit of diverse design policies.
The U.N. agency also highly evaluated the city's potential to help developing
countries with [...]

BSR Report Reveals Business Opportunities in Tackling Sustainable Consumption

SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2010 – BSR's latest report examines the newest frontier of sustainability,
outlining the opportunities for companies to deliver value to customers,
society, and the planet by promoting sustainable consumption-an economic and
social system that allows all individuals to meet their basic needs without
disrupting the planet's healthy ecosystems.

"For years, sustainable [...]

K-Swiss Acquires FORM Athletics, Appoints Mark Miller President of New Orange County Division

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California, July 29, 2010 – California Sports Company K-Swiss (Nasdaq: KSWS) announced today the
acquisition of Laguna Beach-based FORM Athletics. Terms of the deal were not
disclosed.

FORM Athletics will operate as a division of K-Swiss led by Mark Miller,
FORM's incumbent founder and CEO. Under the agreement, Miller will become
President of [...]

British Airways Announces First Scandinavian Route From London City to Copenhagen

CRAWLEY, England, July 29, 2010 – British Airways is opening up its route network from London City Airport
with the launch of its first route to Scandinavia.

The airline has announced plans to start a new double daily weekday
service from the Docklands Airport with flights to Copenhagen (
www.britishairways.com/travel/flights-to-copenhagen/public/en_gb) in
Denmark, providing a direct [...]

More Than 20 World Debuts Planned for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show

A Total of 40 Vehicle Debuts Already Anticipated at the Nov. 17 and 18 Press Days

LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2010 – Today, the Los Angeles Auto Show announced that more than 20 World Debuts
are confirmed for the 2010 Press Days, Nov. 17 and 18. Many important North
American premieres are also anticipated, bringing the total [...]

Brand Licensing Europe 2010 Launches License This!

New properties go head to head in the search for THE NEXT BIG THING -
LONDON, July 29, 2010 – Brand Licensing Europe 2010, the Advanstar organised licensing
exhibition, has today announced the introduction of License This! The Next
Big Thing – a unique challenge and opportunity for bright new entrepreneurs
looking to break into the global licensing [...]

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Hosts Investor Call on August 9, 2010

LONDON, July 29, 2010 – TFG announces that it will host a conference call for
investors on Monday, August 9 at 15:00 BST/16:00 CEST/10:00 EDST to discuss
the quarterly results and to provide a company update.

During the call, TFG's investment manager will also seek to
address questions raised by investors since the last [...]

Von Muehlenen’s Nantwich Success Continues With Le Gruyere Premier Cru Awarded ‘Best Swiss Cheese’

DUDINGEN, Switzerland, July 29, 2010 – Von Muehlenen proves its consistency by winning Gold and then going on to
be awarded "Best Swiss Cheese" for "Le Gruyere Premier Cru" at the
International Cheese Awards Nantwich, Cheshire on July 27/28th 2010; this
follows on from last year's success as Supreme Champion "Best Continental
Cheese" and runner up for the [...]

Superbreak Announce Shrek the Musical

YORK, England, July 30, 2010 – Superbreak, the theatre break specialist, is looking forward to an
exciting year of theatre. The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane is the theatre where
all the news is coming from. The hit musical Oliver! will close at Drury Lane
on 8 January 2011, it's been one of the real success stories of [...]

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