Wednesday, September 01, 2010

PR Hub – Monthly Newsletter September 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010


Girls Gone Wild Announces Winner in Their Search for ‘The Hottest Girl in America’ on HDNet

DALLAS, July 30, 2010 – Chelsea Brooke, a 20-year-old brunette from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has
been named Girls Gone Wild's "Hottest Girl in America" after a year-long,
nationwide search that was captured for a groundbreaking HDNet reality TV
series, "Girls Gone Wild Presents: Search for the Hottest Girl in America."

(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100730/LA43429-a)
[...]

Venere.com Announces Top Stories of Star Requests in the Most Beautiful Hotels!

ROME, August 2, 2010 – Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Salvador Dali, Nicole Kidman and lots of
other stars are well-known for their hotel demands which are sometimes as
bizarre as over-the-top. Venere.com publishes the top four celebrity stories
in hotels across London, Paris and Chicago, along with a link to bargain
bookings in the hotels where stars stayed [...]

FDA Confirms Orphan Drug Exclusivity Approval for wilate(R), Octapharma USA’s New Therapy for Common Inherited Bleeding Disorder

Approval Provides Seven Years of FDA Marketing Exclusivity
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, August 2, 2010 – Octapharma USA has received confirmation of orphan drug exclusivity from
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for wilate(R) (von Willebrand
Factor/Factor VIII Concentrate, Human), the replacement therapy developed
specifically for von Willebrand Disease (VWD). The approval comes from the
FDA Office of Orphan [...]

Hewitt Associates Grows Operations in Krakow With Expansion to Diamante Plaza

Increases Space to Meet Growing Demand
KRAKOW, Poland, August 2, 2010 – Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and
outsourcing company, has expanded its presence in Krakow, Poland by moving to
the new Diamante Plaza building. As an anchor tenant in the new development,
Hewitt has affirmed its commitment to operating in Krakow by increasing its
office space [...]

Ely Completes EUR19 Million Refinancing

Construction Work Commences at Central London Student Scheme
DUBLIN, August 2, 2010 – Ely Property Group, the Dublin based student accommodation company, is
pleased to announce it has successfully completed EUR19 million of
refinancing on three of its major developments in Ireland and the UK with
construction due to start immediately at its central London student
accommodation development.

[...]

The Institute of Psychoanalysis Announces Special Events to Accompany New Science Museum Exhibition on Psychoanalysis – October 2010 to April 2011

LONDON, August 2, 2010 – Topics ranging from murder, revenge and denial to identity formation,
humour and dreams will be explored in a lively and thought-provoking series
of public events launched by The Institute of Psychoanalysis – see
www.beyondthecouch.org.uk The programme complements the Science Museum
exhibition, Psychoanalysis: The Unconscious in Everyday Life, (13 October
2010 – April 2011). The [...]

Digitisation Sweeps Through European Radiography Markets – Frost & Sullivan Web Conference

LONDON, August 2, 2010 – Widespread capital freezes and financial shortcomings in the healthcare
industry have caused a significant decline in the number of Digital
Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR) purchases. One key challenge
faced by the industry has been the lack of capital available for technologies
which require high initial investments, such as digital solutions. However,
with [...]

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (“TFG”) to Pursue Real Estate Venture

LONDON, August 2, 2010 – TFG today announces that it has entered into an agreement with
John Carrafiell, Sonny Kalsi and Fred Schmidt, to invest in their newly
created multi-jurisdictional real estate venture, GreenOak Real Estate
("GreenOak").

All three partners formerly worked together at Morgan Stanley
for more than a decade, where Mr. Carrafiell (based [...]

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) – PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

LONDON, August 2, 2010 – Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) is a Guernsey closed-ended
investment company traded on Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext under the
ticker symbol "TFG." (1) In this report we provide an update on TFG's
results of operations for the period ending June 30, 2010.(2)

Investors will note that in this [...]

Frost & Sullivan: Will Offshore Wind Farms Feature on the Polish Horizon?

LONDON, August 2, 2010 – Development of offshore wind farms in Poland has been slow, despite the
country's leadership of the wind energy sector in Central and Eastern Europe.
Although the offshore wind energy market is well-established in Western
Europe, primarily in the UK and Denmark, central and eastern European nations
have yet to appear on the offshore [...]

Gibson Dunn Expands in Asia and Opens Hong Kong Office

LOS ANGELES, August 2, 2010 – Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (www.gibsondunn.com) is further
expanding its international platform by opening an office in Hong Kong. The
new Hong Kong office is Gibson Dunn's second office in Asia. The firm opened
an office in Singapore in 2008.

The new Hong Kong office will focus on [...]

Ethical and Environmental Funds: “Heroes and Villains”

BP Disaster Avoided by Ethical and Environmental Funds
LONDON, August 2, 2010 – Barchester Green Investment Limited (Barchester), the UK's leading
ethical and environmental financial adviser, released today their list of the
current 'Heroes and Villains' amongst the ethical and environmental funds.

Jonathon Clark, Director of Barchester Green, explained, "Twenty years
ago, Barchester used to [...]

Almac Launch Biomarkers for Biopharma

CRAIGAVON, Northern Ireland, August 2, 2010 – Almac today announced the launch of Biomarkers for biopharma
(www.almacgroup.com/biomarkersforbiopharma/); a range of solutions
specifically designed to meet the needs of the biopharma industry.

Almac's solutions are to support biopharma companies in adopting
biomarker strategies to enable them to better understand their drug, improve
their drug's success rate, [...]

Solar Polysilicon Plant in Dubai to Complement UAE’s Existing Solar Activities

DUBAI, August 2, 2010 – MBM Holdings has announced the formation of MBM Solar Holding Inc., which
will build a 2500MT/a solar-grade polysilicon plant in the UAE. The planned
polysilicon plant will have a total capacity of 2,500 tons per annum of high
quality solar-grade polysilicon product and is expected to start production
in early 2012. The project [...]

Legendary Pele and the World-Renowned New York Cosmos Score a Come Back

Rebirth of America's Most Beloved Soccer Club Led by Honorary President Pele

NEW YORK, August 1, 2010 – Moments ago, during the Copa NYC Finals at Flushing Meadows Corona Park,
New York, soccer legend and former New York Cosmos star Pele made a rare
appearance to the thousands of players and fans in attendance, and announced
to the [...]

Boston Marks Corners the Market in Visa Prepaid Cards

ALTRINCHAM, England, August 2, 2010 – Prepaid card specialist, Boston Marks ( www.BostonMarks.co.uk ),
has launched a new programme backed by Visa and the highly respected
Corn??rcard, the specialised credit and prepaid card division of Corn??r Banca
of Switzerland and with the cooperation of Incendia Payment Solutions. Boston
Marks specialises in the Public Sector prepaid market, especially the [...]

Hamburg Cruise Days 2010

White ships, blue nights: The port of Hamburg as a maritime stage
HAMBURG, August 1, 2010 – This weekend Hamburg Port celebrated its second Cruise Days festival with
a spectacular cruise ship parade. The art project "Blue Port" and more than
150,000 visitors turned the port into a worldwide unique stage and offered
unusual views of the maritime [...]

Elsevier Journals Support World Breastfeeding Week 2010

Special Issue and Other Select Articles to be Made Freely Available Online
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, August 3, 2010 – In support of World Breastfeeding Week 2010, Elsevier – the world-leading
publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and
services – is pleased to open access to selected articles related to
breastfeeding from the Journal of Midwifery & Women's [...]

Linc Sells Galilee Coal Tenement for $3.0 Billion

BRISBANE, Australia, August 3, 2010 – Linc Energy Chief Executive Officer Peter Bond today announced the sale
of one of his Company's non-core coal tenements in the Galilee Basin in
northwest Queensland to Adani Mining Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Adani
Enterprises Ltd, for $A500 million in cash and a $2 per tonne royalty
(indexed for C.P.I.) for [...]

TechTeam Positioned by Leading Analyst Firm in Visionaries Quadrant of 2010 Europe Help Desk Outsourcing Magic Quadrant

BRUSSELS, August 3, 2010 – TechTeam Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: TEAM), a worldwide provider of information
technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing services, announced
today that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Visionaries
Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Help Desk Outsourcing, Europe report.

"We are honored to be recognized by Gartner [...]

sQuid, the Electronic Money Provider, Wins Tender for Nottinghamshire County Council’s new Cashless System for the County’s Schools

LONDON, August 3, 2010 – sQuid's eMoney cashless payments service is to be made available to
28,000 Secondary School children and potentially 117,000 Primary School
children across Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City.

The contract has been awarded to sQuid working in partnership with
Cunninghams and CRB, the provider of Impact till systems for schools and [...]

Increased Monetization and Superior Customer Service Help Double DomainSponsor Europe Revenues, Customers Since May 2010

10% September Bonus Offered for New Domains Parked at Domain Sponsor
LOS ANGELES, August 3, 2010 – DomainSponsor(R), the domain name monetization unit of Oversee.net(R),
reported that DomainSponsor Europe has doubled its revenues and customers
since May 2010, thanks primarily to the division's superior monetization
capability, investment in new technology and outstanding customer service.

"When [...]

gateProtect Acquires the Largest SonicWall Distributor in Italy

From 1 August 2010, the Largest Sonicwall VAD in Italy, "Alias S.r.l", Will be Responsible for the Marketing of the Successful gateProtect "UTM-Appliances" in Italy as a Master Distributor

HAMBURG, Germany and LONDON, August 3, 2010 – gateProtect AG, a leading manufacturer of unified threat management
appliances, announces the signing of a master distribution contract with [...]

U.S. Equity Manager Montag & Caldwell Announces Employee-Led Buyout

ATLANTA, August 3, 2010 – The employees of Montag & Caldwell, a U.S. based investment management
firm founded in 1945 specializing in large cap growth equity investing with
US$14 billion under management, today announced their agreement to buy the
Company from BNP Paribas Fortis. Upon closing, employees will own 100% of the
firm. Specific terms of the transaction [...]

New York Yankees Signs Chinese Company ‘Uni-President’ as New Sponsor

BEIJING, August 3, 2010 – The New York Yankees today announced the signing of China-based company
Uni-President Enterprises (China) to a four-year sponsorship agreement in the
instant-noodle category. Uni-President is utilizing the sponsorship of the
Yankees to support the QSL China Baseball League (CBL) of which it is the
major sponsor.

In conjunction with this [...]

WorldCompliance and The Cherry Group Form Alliance to Help Fight Corruption in the CIS Region

MIAMI and NICOSIA, Cyprus, August 3, 2010 – WorldCompliance, the leader in Open Source Intelligence and The Cherry
Group, a leading provider of information security, anti-money laundering,
fraud prevention, regulatory compliance and risk management solutions,
announced a formal partnership to help organizations in the Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS) region mitigate risk, improve compliance, and
prevent fraud.

[...]

Latest Release of Oracle?? Enterprise Pack for Eclipse 11g Accelerates Java Development

New Features Provide Broader Support for Oracle Fusion Middleware Components and Eclipse 3.6
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 2, 2010

News Facts
Further enabling developers to easily build, test and optimize Java applications, Oracle announced the latest release of Oracle?? Enterprise Pack for Eclipse 11g (www.oracle.com/tools/enterprise-eclipse-pack.html) .
This release extends support for [...]

Mexicana Airlines Presents Unions With Reorganization Plan

MexicanaClick and MexicanaLink continue to operate as normal.
MEXICO CITY, August 3, 2010 – Compania Mexicana de Aviacion (CMA/Mexicana Airlines), a subsidiary of
Nuevo Grupo Aeronautico (NGA), today informed the media and general public
that the company's financial and labor situation is no longer sustainable.

NGA's CEO Manuel Borja called a press conference and [...]

Skin & Allergy News Digital Network Launches Product Zone

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, August 2, 2010 – Skin & Allergy News Digital Network, a part of International Medical News
Group, LLC, an Elsevier company, announces the launch of Product Zone on its
site, www.skinandallergynews.com. Product Zone is a targeted product
and digital resource center designed to assist dermatologists, physicians,
and related healthcare professionals in making informed purchasing decisions.
This [...]

GDC Europe 2010 on Track to Break Records for Attendance and Exhibitor Participation

Registration for Leading European Conference on Track to Exceed 2009 Total with High Response from North America and Europe

BERLIN, August 2, 2010 – The Game Developers Conference(TM) Europe (GDC Europe), easily the
leading conference for computer and video game developers in Europe after its
successful debut last year, is on track to exceed its registration and
exhibitor [...]

Hays Reveals the UK’s Jobs Offering the Best Opportunities

LONDON, August 2, 2010 – Hays, the leading recruiting expert, has revealed the top ten job areas,
which are currently exhibiting the strongest demand for candidates in the UK.

As a result of long development cycles the pharmaceutical industry came
out on top of the new "most wanted" list. Areas such as regulatory [...]

Nick Jonas and Jordin Sparks Announced as Co-Chairs of the National Youth Leadership Committee of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration

38 Athletes, Entertainers, and Student Leaders Under Age 25 Inspired by President Reagan Will Honor the 100th Birthday of America's 40th President

LOS ANGELES, August 2, 2010 – The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation announced today the formation
of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial
Celebration. Each of these 38 young athletes, entertainers, and [...]

Random House Launch Dedicated Website for Tony Blair: a Journey

LONDON, August 2, 2010 – Random House today announced the launch of a new website
www.tonyblairjourney.co.uk. The site will include video content and
previously unseen photographs; extracts from the book will be released on the
site immediately prior to publication.

As previously announced, Hutchinson will publish Tony Blair: A
Journey in hardback on 1st September [...]

FX Bridge Expands with New Zealand Client FXCENTRAL

ATLANTA, August 2, 2010 – FX Bridge Technologies continues to gain momentum with the addition of a
new client based in New Zealand, FXCENTRAL Inc.

FXCENTRAL chose FX Bridge for its superior technology, industry knowledge
and experience. As part of its offering, FX Bridge is able to deliver access
to both liquidity providers and [...]

NI LabVIEW 2010 Optimizes Compiler for Faster Code Execution

NI Also Includes LabVIEW Add-On Developer Program to Expand the Platform with New Functionality and to New Applications

AUSTIN, Texas, August 2, 2010 – NIWeek – National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced LabVIEW 2010
(www.ni.com/labview/whatsnew), the latest version of the graphical
programming environment for design, test, measurement and control
applications. LabVIEW 2010 delivers time savings with new features [...]

GENIVI Alliance Releases its Infotainment Software Architecture Report

Report captures landscape and horizon of automotive infotainment industry's major operating systems, market requirements and differentiating features that will shape future products

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, August 2, 2010 – The GENIVI Alliance, an automotive and consumer electronics industry
association driving the development and adoption of an open In-vehicle
Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, today announced the release of [...]

UK Businesses Smartening up With Non-Geographical Telephone Numbers

LEEDS, England, August 2, 2010 – 0844 numbers and 0800 numbers (www.08direct.co.uk/) are becoming
an increasingly popular feature for companies throughout the UK, providing
numerous business benefits. The non-geographical digits are now taking over
from local area code numbers as firms look to increase their reach to a
national level while maintaining their local presence at the same [...]

Standard Chartered CEO and FD Interviewed on Record Results

LONDON, August 4, 2010 – Standard Chartered today released half year results for the six months
ended 30 June 2010 saying it had put in a strong performance and that both
its businesses had made an encouraging start to the second half.

In a video interview with online broadcaster www.cantos.com, CEO
Peter Sands said [...]

UK Jobs – Mixed News for Jobseekers Considering Public Sector Job Losses

LONDON, August 4, 2010 – Totaljobs.com has Reported an Increase in Job Vacancies Posted, However
in Some Sectors Competition is Fierce With up to 26 Applications per Job

Totaljobs.com have released their first Totaljobs Barometer report since
the General Election and it makes for some interesting reading. Since the
Coalition came to power there [...]

ViewSonic Selects Luidia’s Portable eBeam Technology to Expand Interactivity in the Classroom

Global Visual Display Technology Provider Integrates eBeam Solutions to Build Comprehensive Interactive Classrooms in a Single Package

SAN CARLOS, California, August 4, 2010 – Luidia, Inc., the award-winning developer of eBeam portable interactive
whiteboards and display solutions (www.luidia.com), today announced
that ViewSonic(R) (www.viewsonic.com) Corp., a leading global provider
of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, will now
sell eBeam [...]

New Test Centre in India: TUV Rheinland Continues Worldwide Investment Programme for Solar Industry

Investments of EUR2 Million / Largest Solar Test Centre in India / TUV Rheinland with More than 180 Experts in Seven Laboratories on Three Continents

COLOGNE, Germany and BANGALORE, India, August 4, 2010 – TUV Rheinland has opened its seventh laboratory worldwide in Electronics
City in the Indian city of Bangalore for testing solar modules and [...]

New Platform About the Master in Management

The Master in Management Compass (https://www.mim-compass.com) Offers Prospective Students Information About Master in Management Programs and the Possibility for a Worldwide Exchange

SINGEN, Germany, August 4, 2010 – Comprehensive information about the Master in Management can
be found on the new platform Master in Management Compass (
www.mim-compass.com). Since the launch mid May visitors can use a [...]

Hoya Announces First Quarter Financial Results

TOKYO, August 3, 2010 – HOYA Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter
ended June 30, 2010. Net sales were 105.5 billion yen for the quarter, a
11.2% increase from 94.9 billion yen in the same period last year, and
operating income was 20.1 billion yen, a 116.6% increase from 9.2 billion yen
in the same [...]

Yachtshow Layer: Find Your Way Around Superyacht

BERLICUM, The Netherlands, August 4, 2010 – After the official launch of its website in June 2010, YachtsXL.com is
pleased to announce a new tool to serve the visitors at the upcoming yacht
shows. It is called the YXL Yacht show layer. It will be your guide at the
yacht shows by showing you what is around [...]

Warren Spector to Kick-Off 2010 Game Developers Conference Europe as Keynote Presenter

Creator of Upcoming Disney Epic Mickey to Headline GDC Europe
BERLIN, August 4, 2010 – Adding to the international lineup of luminary speakers, today UBM
TechWeb Game Network, organizers of the leading Game Developers Conference(R)
series (GDC), have announced that renowned game designer Warren Spector,
creative director for Disney Interactive Studios' Junction Point will open
the 2010 Game Developers [...]

blinkx CEO Suranga Chandratillake to Speak at Canaccord Adams’ 30th Annual Global Growth Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, August 4, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced that Founder and CEO Suranga Chandratillake will be presenting at
Canaccord Adams' 30th Annual Global Growth Conference at 2 p.m. EDT on August
12 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. For three decades,
the conference has brought together the [...]

Global Indemnity plc Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

DUBLIN, August 4, 2010 – Global Indemnity plc (Nasdaq: GBLI) today reported net income for the
three months ended June 30, 2010 of US$24.5 million or US$0.81 per share
compared to net income of US$16.3 million or US$0.64 per share for the same
period in 2009. Results for the six months ended June 30, 2010 include net
income [...]

Orient-Express Hotels Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

HAMILTON, Bermuda, August 3, 2010 – Second Quarter Earnings Summary

– Second quarter total revenues, excluding Real Estate, up 13%
to $146.0 million
– Revenue from owned hotels up 15%
– Same store RevPAR up 12% in local currency, up [...]

Deloitte Research’s Third Quarter Global Economic Outlook Examines Sustainability of Growth in World’s Major Markets

NEW YORK, August 3, 2010 – In the third quarter issue of the Global Economic Outlook, part of the
Deloitte 20/20 series (www.deloitte.com/2020), Deloitte Research
examines the current economic environment and, in particular, the strength
and sustainability of growth in the global markets.

Highlights of the Q3 issue:

– Examines the [...]

John D. Williams of Domtar Wins RISI’s 2010 North American CEO of the Year Award

BOSTON, August 3, 2010 – RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products
industry, today announced that Domtar President and Chief Executive Officer,
John D. Williams, has been selected as this year's RISI North American CEO of
the Year for the forest products industry.

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

MMRSS now in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan

MUMBAI, India, August 3, 2010 – MMRSS, which has been expanding its geographic footprint over the past 5
years, announced the opening of new full service offices in Taiwan, Hong Kong
and Singapore.

MMRSS, which has a presence in India, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri
Lanka, Bangladesh, Vietnam and UAE, has further strengthened its position [...]

MAUREL & PROM: First Half 2010 Revenue up 68% to EUR 131.3 Million

Q2 2010 Entitlement of 10,969 b/d, Representing an Average of 9,814 b/d in the First Half of 2010

PARIS, August 3, 2010 – Revenue for the first half of 2010
The Group's revenue in the first half of 2010 totalled
EUR131.3 million, up 68% from EUR78.3 million in the first half of 2009.

[...]

Higher Rates and Notice Choice on Offer With New Abbey International Premium Notice Account

ST HELIER, Jersey, August 3, 2010 – Abbey International, part of the Global Division of Santander Private
Banking, has announced the launch of a new 180 day notice option to its
Premium Notice account range. These accounts offer clients rising rates of
interest for longer notice periods. Interest rate tiers have also been
introduced across the range from [...]

SKY 1 HD Makes Must be the Music Tracks Available for Public Download

LONDON, August 3, 2010 – Sky 1 HD has announced several unique elements to its new series Must Be
The Music, which will give musicians through to the semi-finals the best
possible chance of achieving their dreams of succeeding in the music
industry.

Every contestant that reaches the live semi-finals will have the track
that [...]

Fannie Mae Announces Auction Results for Reopening of 5-Year Benchmark Notes(R) due July 28, 2015

WASHINGTON, August 3, 2010 – The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA):

5-Year (Reopening)
Pricing Date [...]

CRO Announces Entry Into Europe With Cantina Laredo Opening in London

DALLAS, August 3, 2010 – Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. (CRO), which operates and
franchises 117 full-service restaurants encompassing seven different brands,
announced the opening of Cantina Laredo at the fashionable new shopping and
dining destination, St Martin's Courtyard in Covent Garden, London. The
restaurant is the first of 35 Cantina Laredo restaurants slated to open in
the United Kingdom [...]

LPKF Raises Turnover and Earnings Forecast Again

GARBSEN and HANNOVER, Germany, August 3, 2010 – LPKF Laser & Electronics AG raises its turnover and earnings forecast.
The latest forecast predicts a turnover of at least EUR 68 million (previous
forecast: EUR 60 million) for 2010, and an EBIT margin of at least 17 %
(previous forecast: 14 %).

This renewed upward [...]

Hoeft & Wessel AG Boosts Sales Revenues in the Second Quarter of 2010

Order Books Well Filled
HANNOVER, Germany, August 5, 2010 – During the second quarter of 2010, the Hoeft & Wessel Group generated EUR
23.2 million in sales revenues. Compared with the same period of the previous
year, this represents a slight increase of 2.5 per cent (2009 Q2: EUR 22.6
million), and a marked increase by 46 per [...]

Philippine National Bank Expands its Treasury Business With Misys solution

Misys Opics Plus Solution to Manage Growth and Minimise Risk
LONDON, August 5, 2010 – Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and
services company, today announced that Philippine National Bank (PNB) has
agreed to implement Misys Opics Plus 3.0, Opics Risk Plus and Eagleye to
drive efficiencies as it expands its treasury business. The integrated
solution will [...]

JetBrains, Industrial Logic Marry Agile Tools and Training

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, August 5, 2010 – Today JetBrains(R), makers of productivity tools for expert developers,
announced a partnership with Industrial Logic, market leading provider of
Agile eLearning, training and coaching.

The partnership will involve co-marketing and future integration plans
between Industrial Logic's eLearning suite and market leading tools from
JetBrains like ReSharper and IntelliJ [...]

NelsonHall Rates Sonata’s Consulting-Led Approach to Testing and its Vertical Specific Offerings as Key Differentiators in the Industry

MIDDLESEX, England and BANGALORE, India, August 5, 2010 – NelsonHall, the leading analyst and advisory firm, in its
latest report, has highlighted several specificities which differentiate
Sonata Software (www.sonata-software.com), from other similar-sized IT
services providers based out of India. Among these are Sonata's offerings for
verticals such as Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL), Life Sciences
and Manufacturing, and its [...]

Unilever – Half-year & Q2 2010 Results Interview With CEO

LONDON, August 5, 2010 – In a video interview with financial broadcaster www.cantos.com,
Unilever CEO Paul Polman outlines the company's position at the half-year. He
highlights growth in operating margin and volumes driven by innovation across
markets. While the operating environment remains tough in Western Europe and
North America, performance in emerging markets is strong and the company [...]

Barclays CEO John Varley Interviewed on First Half Results 2010

LONDON, August 5, 2010 – UK banking group Barclays performs strongly against a backdrop of subdued
economic activity helped by falling impairment charges, according to Group
CEO John Varley. He also points to gross new lending in the UK, in the first
half, of GBP18 billion as evidence that the bank is "wide open for business."

[...]

BBA Aviation – First Half Results Interview With CEO

LONDON, August 5, 2010 – BBA Aviation, the FTSE 250 flight services and aftermarket support
company, announced a 17 per cent increase in underlying pre-tax profits to
GBP45.1m in the first half, following eight months of continuing improvement
in the business and general aviation markets.

In an interview on www.cantos.com, Simon Pryce, CEO, said [...]

Honeywell Receives European Commission Approval to Acquire Sperian Protection

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, August 5, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it has received approval from the
European Commission for its pending all cash tender offer to acquire the
shares of Sperian Protection for euro 117 (dividend attached) per Sperian
Protection share, which opened on July 12, 2010.

The completion of the [...]

DQE and Nickelodeon India Announce Their First Local Animation Production

HYDERABAD, India, August 5, 2010 – DQE, a leading animation, gaming, live action entertainment production
and distribution company, today announces that the Group has signed a co
finance and production agreement with Nick India, India's fastest growing
kids channel and a part of Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, to produce a local
animated series for children.

[...]

Three is the Magic Number

Alexander Mann Solutions Tops the Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing Industry for Third Year Running

LONDON, August 5, 2010 – Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) has today announced that, for the third
year in succession, the company has been named as the Global Market Leader by
HR and outsourcing magazine, HRO Today, in its annual 'Baker's Dozen Customer
Satisfaction Survey', [...]

MI6 Lured Rudolf Hess to Scotland in May 1941, Claims New Book

NORTHAMPTON, England, August 5, 2010 – An important new book, 'Rudolf Hess: The British Illusion of Peace' has
been published (www.rudolfhessbook.com), detailing the events in the
months leading up to the May 1941 flight into Scotland. The actual sequence
of events commenced 70 years ago on 31st August 1940.

This book contains thoroughly researched [...]

Endeavour Announces Second Quarter 2010 Financial and Operational Results

HOUSTON, August 5, 2010 – — Agreement to drill UK West Rochelle area

— Expansion of UK Cygnus field
— Success in US gas shale portfolio
Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE-Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
reported discretionary cash flow for the second quarter of 2010 was US$11.2
million [...]

Fraport Interim Report – First Half 2010: Fraport Raises Forecasts for 2010

EBITDA Developing Better Than Expected – Frankfurt Airport Expects 3 to 4 Percent Passenger Growth

FRANKFURT, Germany, August 5, 2010 – The Fraport Group looks back on a successful first half of
fiscal year 2010, with approximately EUR1.02 billion in sales revenue.
Despite a multi-day standstill of flight operations at its Frankfurt Airport
(FRA) home base due to [...]

John Fowler, Oracle Executive Vice President, Server and Storage Systems, to Outline Systems Product Strategy

Keynote at Next-Generation Data Center Event to be Webcast
Redwood Shores, CA – April 4, 2010

News Facts
At an August 10 event at the Four Seasons in Palo Alto, John Fowler, Oracle Executive Vice President, Server and Storage Systems, plans to outline the product strategy for Oracle’s systems business. As part [...]

New Report: Greens, Unions & Industry Appear to be Colluding to Introduce Green Protectionism

Impact will be increase in consumer prices, harm to developing world producers

MELBOURNE, Australia, August 5, 2010 – "Efforts by vested-interest unions, industry and green groups to
introduce trade restrictions on toilet tissue will drive up the cost of
living for ordinary Australians," said Tim Wilson, Director of the
Intellectual Property and Free trade Unit at the Institute [...]

Boston Marks Launches Credit Unions Visa Prepaid Card

Issued on behalf of https://www.BostonMarks.co.uk
ALTRINCHAM, England, August 5, 2010 – Prepaid card specialist, Boston Marks ( www.BostonMarks.co.uk ),
is further extending its Credit Unions prepaid card portfolio, with the
announcement that it can now offer a Visa prepaid card programme facilitated
by the well established and highly respected Corn??r Banca of Switzerland.
Boston Marks believes it has the [...]

Radio Listening Breaks Record for Second Quarter to Reach all Time High of 46.8 Million Listeners

LONDON, August 5, 2010 -

– Digital radio listening share up 17% year on year
– Digital radio listening weekly reach up 11% year on year
– DAB ownership up 7.6% year on year to over 18 million adults

Radio listening in [...]

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results

HOUSTON, August 4, 2010 – Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer
of styrenic block copolymers, announces improved financial results for the
quarter ended June 30, 2010.

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2010 SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
– Sales volume increased 21% year-on-year [...]

Alternative Petroleum Technologies Enters Phase II of Agreement With Port of Los Angeles

LUXEMBOURG, August 4, 2010 – Alternative Petroleum Technologies S.A. ("APT") announced today that it
completed an important element in the second phase of its agreement with the
Port of Los Angeles by concluding a third-party emission evaluation of its
emulsified biodiesel fuel. APT's proprietary fuel is being used in
conjunction with the Technology Advancement Program, an initiative of [...]

Results of Pilot Study Published in Journal Music and Medicine Reveal The Listening Program Helps Children With Down Syndrome Improve Speech Skills

OGDEN, Utah, August 4, 2010 – Advanced Brain Technologies today announced results demonstrating that a
modified music program followed for ten weeks, improved speech skills in
children with Down syndrome. The results of the study, conducted in
Nottingham, United Kingdom, were published Monday, in an early online before
print version of the article scheduled to appear in the [...]

Groundbreaking Endoscopy Device by RF Co., Ltd. Acclaimed by Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – Recently, Frost & Sullivan awarded RF Co., Ltd. with the "2010 European
Medical Technologies Product Leadership of the Year Award." According to
Frost & Sullivan's analysis of the endoscopy devices market, the capsule
endoscope Sayaka surpassed its contemporaries in terms of price, efficiency
and performance. This product is expected to substantially aid the [...]

itelligence AG Acquires British SAP Consulting Company Chelford SAP Solutions Ltd

itelligence Expands in one of Europe's Most Important Markets
BIELEFELD, Germany, August 6, 2010 – itelligence AG is today announcing the 100% acquisition of
British company Chelford SAP Solutions. The acquisition creates the largest
SAP consulting company for Small and Medium Sized Businesses in the UK. The
British SAP consulting company Chelford SAP Solutions employs over 60 people
and [...]

Towards a Stronger, Wider and Deeper Relationship With India

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – While David Cameron was calling for a "stronger, wider and
deeper" relationship between Britain and India last week, some of India's
most distinguished people were planning to gather in London to celebrate
Asian achievement throughout the world.

The Asian Awards, in partnership with Lebara, being held on 26
October at [...]

PricewaterhouseCoopers Named Platinum Sponsor for UP 2010 Cloud Computing Conference

PricewaterhouseCoopers to deliver keynote address and host opening day of conference featuring awards recognizing emerging cloud computing providers

BURLINGAME, California, August 6, 2010 – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is announced as Platinum Sponsor and
premier host of the UP 2010 opening day conference featuring the UP 2010
Cloud Computing Awards to be held at the Hyatt Regency San [...]

PartyGaming – Half Year Results Interview With CEO and FD

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – PartyGaming, the world's leading listed online gaming company, has posted
a 30 per cent increase in revenues to EUR181.2m, days after the announcement
of its proposed merger with bwin, the online sports betting company.

However, operating profits were just 6 per cent higher, which the company
attributed to amortization [...]

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group – Video Interview Stephen Hester, Group Chief Executive

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – In a video interview with financial broadcaster www.cantos.com,
CEO Stephen Hester discusses the bank's half-year performance and underlines
the progress made in its core business as well as the progress it's making
disposing of some of it non-core assets..

He gives a stout defence of the company's lending record [...]

Inmarsat plc Reports Interim Results 2010

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT), the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services, today reported consolidated
financial results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2010.

Inmarsat plc Interim Results Highlights

– Total revenue $570.7m up 12.2% (2009: $508.7m)

– Inmarsat Global [...]

Inmarsat Announces $1.2bn Investment in Next Generation Ka-Band Satellite Network

Targeting a $1.4bn Incremental Market Opportunity
LONDON, August 6, 2010 – Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile
satellite communications services, today announced that it has agreed a
contract with The Boeing Company ("Boeing") (NYSE: BA) for the delivery of
three state-of-the-art 702HP Ka-band satellites. The Inmarsat-5 constellation
will enable Inmarsat to provide a unique global high [...]

Student Launches “Billion Minds United Project” to Unite the Entire World into one Global Thought on his Homepage

KOPER, Slovenia, August 6, 2010 – A 23-year-old graduate student has created a novel web site
billionmindsunited.com (www.billionmindsunited.com/) to unite the
entire world into one global thought and create the first story in human
history that will be collectively written by billions of people.

Marco Secardi launched Billion Minds United (
www.billionmindsunited.com/) to connect people [...]

SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. Reports Financial Results for the Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2010

TOKYO, August 6, 2010 – SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (the "Company") today announced
consolidated results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2010. The
Company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section with the stock
code "9684" and prepares its financial statements according to Japan GAAP.

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[...]

Fannie Mae Reports Second-Quarter 2010 Results

WASHINGTON, August 5, 2010 – Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) today reported its second-quarter
2010 results and filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. The filing provides condensed consolidated financial
statements for the second quarter of 2010. The following documents are now
available on Fannie Mae's Web site at www.fanniemae.com:

[...]

Allied World Reports 62% Increase in Second Quarter 2010 Net Income; 9.4% Year to Date Increase in Diluted Book Value Per Share

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 5, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported
net income of $184.0 million, or $3.47 per diluted share, for the second
quarter of 2010 compared to net income of $113.7 million, or $2.22 per
diluted share, for the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the six months
ended June [...]

NeuroFocus and New Scientist Magazine Apply Neuromarketing to Select Cover Design

Research Marks Publishing Industry's First-Time Use of '21st Century Marketing Science' to Identify Cover With Strongest Appeal to the Subconscious Mind

BERKELEY, California, August 5, 2010 – Can neuroscience be used to help a magazine sell more copies? This was
the question asked by the popular science weekly, New Scientist, to
NeuroFocus, the world's largest neuromarketing company.
[...]

Doe Run Peru Advancing Toward Re-Start of Operations at the La Oroya Metallurgical Complex

Necessary Support of Doe Run Peru Creditors 'Within Reach'
LIMA, Peru, August 5, 2010 – Doe Run Peru (DRP) announced today that it is intensifying its efforts
for the global solution to re-start operations at the La Oroya Metallurgical
Complex.

DRP previously signed a letter of intent which provides a US$100 million
line of credit [...]

‘Brain Injury’ Is Newest Disability Intensive Course Introduced to College of Direct Support Curriculum

ATLANTA, Georgia, August 5, 2010 – The College of Direct Support (CDS), an internet-based college
for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and managed in partnership by
Elsevier/MC Strategies and the University of Minnesota's Research and
Training Center, has introduced its fourth Disability Intensive Course (DIC)
into the CDS Curriculum – "Brain Injury."

This newest DIC course [...]

Elsevier Congratulates Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s 2010/11 Athel Beckwith Lectureship Winner

Dr. Scott Stewart, From the University of Western Australia Wins Reaxys(R) Sponsored Lectureship as an Outstanding Recently Appointed Organic Chemist

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, August 5, 2010 – Elsevier Properties SA is pleased to congratulate Dr. Scott
Stewart on his winning the Royal Australian Chemical Institute's (RACI)
2010/11 Athel Beckwith Lectureship, sponsored by Reaxys.
The award [...]

Hays Reveals Over Half of Employers Welcome Flexible Working Legislation Despite Extra Cost

Hays has released new research that shows the majority of employers would welcome new legislation requiring them to offer flexible working options to all employees

LONDON, August 5, 2010 – Hays, the leading recruiting expert, has revealed the results of new
research that shows over half of employers (55 per cent) welcome plans by the
Government to [...]

The Economy is Not Curtailing Vacation Plans, with Most Consumers Worldwide Planning to Spend as Much or More on Their Travels This Year than Last, According to New SSI Research

The Chinese and Singaporeans Are Most Likely to Increase Vacation Spend, While the French, British and South Koreans Look to Save (and Almost Everyone Wants to Travel)

SHELTON, Connecticut, August 5, 2010 – In spite of lingering economic fears, more than 60% of consumers around
the world are planning to spend as much or more on [...]

MACH and Accuris Networks Enable World’s First Pre-Paid Inter-Standard Roaming Call for Starcomms Plc Nigeria

LUXEMBOURG, August 5, 2010 – MACH, the leading provider of hub-based mobile communications exchange
solutions, together with Accuris Networks, the leading provider of
inter-standard and converged solutions, announced today that the world's
first ever pre-paid inter-standard roaming call was made while roaming on to
an international GSM network. The call was made possible by MACH's
Inter-Standard Roaming (ISR) Solution, [...]

Harley Medical Group Reports Laser Hair Removal on the up This Summer

LONDON, August 5, 2010 – With the recent bursts of scorching weather, The Harley Medical Group has
seen an 23% increase in people grooming themselves ready to hit the beaches
at home and abroad this summer.

Laser Hair Removal
(www.harleymedical.co.uk/non-surgical-solutions/laser-hair-removal/)
is the most popular summer-time non-surgical procedure with men and women
across The Harley Medical Group's [...]

Silver Wheaton Finalizes Amended Silver Purchase Agreement in Conjunction With Goldcorp’s Sale of the San Dimas Mine

VANCOUVER, August 6, 2010 – Silver Wheaton Corp. ("Silver Wheaton" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE:SLW)
is pleased to announce that, further to the Company's June 2, 2010 press
release, it has amended its silver purchase agreement relating to the San
Dimas mine ("San Dimas"). The agreement was amended pursuant to the August 6,
2010 completion of Goldcorp Inc.'s [...]

BioSpain 2010 to Showcase International Biotechnology Sector

MADRID, August 6, 2010 – The Spanish Bioindustry Association (ASEBIO), in collaboration
with the Navarre Society of Development (SODENA), and the government of
Navarre, will host BioSpain 2010 (www.biospain.org), the biennial
international gathering of experts in the biotechnology sector, in Pamplona
from September 29th to October 1st. BioSpain 2010 is honoured to welcome
three lecturers of international prestige: Mr. [...]

Eurostar Reports Increase in H1 Sales and Passenger Numbers

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – Eurostar, the high speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe,
has reported a 6% rise in passenger numbers and an 18% increase in revenue
during the first six months of 2010. This growth is due in part to the impact
of the ash cloud disruption* but also reflects a strengthening [...]

OCS Goes For Growth With Acquisition of Legion Group

SANDERSTEAD, England, August 6, 2010 – Leading support services provider OCS Group UK Limited has
acquired the business and assets of Legion Group plc and Legion FM Limited
from John Whitfield, Paul Williams and Paul Clark of MCR in their capacity of
administrators of the companies.

The deal adds around 500 new clients to [...]

Men’s Wearhouse Expands Its Corporate Apparel Operations by Acquiring Dimensions Clothing Limited and Alexandra plc

COMBINED UK-BASED ENTITY EXPECTED TO BE ACCRETIVE TO EARNINGS IN FY2010 EXCLUDING TRANSACTION AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES

HOUSTON, August 6, 2010 – Men's Wearhouse (NYSE: MW) announced that it has acquired Dimensions
Clothing Limited ("Dimensions") and certain assets of Alexandra, plc, two
leading providers of corporate clothing uniforms and workwear in the United
Kingdom, for a total cash consideration [...]

Kate Moss Launches Essentials Collection for Autumn/Winter 2010

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – In addition to the current Kate Moss for Topshop collection, Topshop has
launched a range of simple yet luxurious essentials for Autumn Winter.
Combining a mix of vests, tees and dresses this collection aims to satisfy
all fashion basic needs.

The new collection continues to use the same fine [...]

IdeasByNet Launches new Eco-friendly Xpresso 2 Go Travel Mug

SHEFFIELD, England, August 6, 2010 – IdeasByNet, leading online promotional gifts distributor, has further
extended its environmentally friendly ideals by launching its new Xpresso 2
Go Travel Mug to encourage people to reuse mugs and not use paper mugs.

The new launch forms part of a systematic approach by IdeasByNet to not
only maintain [...]

npower Announces Competition for new Customers

WORCESTER, England, August 6, 2010 – npower has released details of a competition for all new customers
signing up to its Football Saver tariff online via npower.com. The
competition gives entrants the chance to win one of two prizes; A Football
League Club Experience day or a signed ball and shirt for a club of the
winner's choice.

[...]

Gammon to Record a Non-Cash Goodwill and Asset Impairment Charge Relating to El Cubo

TORONTO, August 6, 2010 – Gammon Gold Inc. ("Gammon") (TSX:GAM and NYSE:GRS): As previously
announced on June 17, 2008, the Company has indefinitely suspended operations
at the El Cubo mine, located in Guanajuato State, Mexico. This decision was a
result of continued labour disruptions by the unionized workforce and rising
operating costs associated with the failure of the [...]

Europcar Launches Roadside Gastro Guide

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – Europcar survey reveals 95% of motorists believe the choice, price and
quality of roadside food is unacceptable – with 80% saying they have
previously gone hungry rather than eat from the selection on offer.

To escape the tyranny of the motorway service food offering and celebrate
the diversity of [...]

Ideasbynet Pledge Continued Support for World Mental Health Day

SHEFFIELD, England, August 6, 2010 – Ideasbynet has announced it is to lend its support to the UK Mental
Health Foundation as part of World Mental Health Day, taking place on the
10th October.

The company, which offers a range of promotional products,
(www.ideasbynet.com/) will be assisting the UK Mental Health
Foundation in promoting its [...]

Property Search Gets Customised and Social With Rightmove’s ‘Draw-a-Search’

LONDON, August 6, 2010 – Rightmove, the UK's number one property website, has introduced an
innovative new search tool to its website that looks set to change the way
home-hunters can look for property.

Draw-a-Search allows people to sketch out their own search shape on a
Google Map and perform property searches on that [...]

Over-the-Phone Trading Execution now Available

BEIRUT, August 8, 2010 – Master Capital Group SAL, the exclusive distributor of FXCM products in
the Middle East and North Africa, is proud to announce the launch of an
exclusive new trading service.

As of August 8th, 2010, traders in the region will have access to trading
over the phone with Master Capital [...]

Correlation Found Between Investment in University Libraries and Grant Awards

Independent International Study, Funded by Elsevier, Finds University Library Collections and Services Lead to Better Research Articles and Grant Proposals

NEW YORK, August 9, 2010 – Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical
information products and solutions, today announced the results of a new
international study that demonstrates the value of the academic library to
the [...]

Financial Institutions Significantly Reduce Total Cost of Ownership With Latest Version of Misys Summit FT

Version 5.5 of Misys Summit FT Expands Asset Coverage, Functional Depth and Technology Platforms for Lower TCO

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and
services company, today announces the release of V5.5 of award-winning Misys
Summit FT. Responding to market needs to reduce the total cost of ownership
and improve efficiencies, [...]

Islamic Countries Acknowledge Importance of Self-Reliance in Vaccine Production

BANDUNG, Indonesia, August 9, 2010 – Islamic countries have acknowledged the importance of self-reliance in
vaccine production and are committed to establishing closer cooperation
towards achieving it, as they ended their 6th Annual Meeting of Self-Reliance
in Vaccine Production (SRVP), in Bandung, Indonesia.

SRVP is supported by Islamic Development Bank (IDB), whereas the
three-day meeting [...]

Qlipso Integrates Pioneering Social Features into Veoh.com; More Than Doubles Average Video Viewing Duration

Millions of Veoh Users can now Share Online Content With Live Interactive Webcams, 3D Animated Avatars, Voice Chat and Other Social Features

LOS ANGELES, August 4, 2010 – Innovative content sharing company Qlipso (qlipso.com/) today
announced that following the acquisition of substantially all of the assets
of the Web's 10th largest video portal, Veoh.com (www.veoh.com/) in
Spring 2010, [...]

International Trade Bounces Back as Confidence Returns to Importers and Exporters

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – British importers and exporters' confidence in the economy leaped in
July, as positive economic data fuelled hopes for a return to strong economic
growth. The Travelex Confidence Index (TCI) jumped 12 points in July to 116,
from 104 in June. Analysts said the strong gains were driven by Quarter 2's
GDP figure, as [...]

Huxley Associates HR Division Wins Best HR Award

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Huxley Associates has won the coveted Best HR Recruiter 2010 at the 'Here
is the City' annual awards. With a readership of 250,000 clients and
candidates, an impressive 20% of the HereIsTheCity.com's audience cast their
ballots in the best recruiter category. Beating rivals Hays and Hudson,
Huxley Associates took the crown, as readers [...]

Premier Media Group Moves to File-based Delivery with Signiant

Solution streamlines content supply chain for FOX SPORTS and other leading channels -

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, August 9, 2010 – Signiant, Inc. has supplied and installed a content supply chain
management (www.signiant.com) solution for Premier Media Group (PMG -
www.premiermediagroup.com.au), Australia's leading sports producer and
broadcaster. The Signiant solution is designed to replace existing tape-based
workflows, streamlining the acquisition and [...]

NTT Europe Achieves ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management Certification

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – NTT Europe (www.eu.ntt.com/), an ICT solutions partner and
subsidiary of NTT Communications (www.ntt.com/), today
announces that all its managed services operations across Europe have been
officially verified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
(www.lrqa.com/default.aspx) as being compliant with the ISO/IEC 20000
standard for IT Service Management.

The ISO/IEC 20000 IT Service Management [...]

New Liquidity Solutions May Fall Short of FSA Requirements, Warns Whistlebrook

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Liquidity modelling and reporting solutions implemented by financial
firms may yet fall short of FSA requirements, warns IT company Whistlebrook.

In meeting the FSA's mandate to establish and maintain enhanced systems
and controls for the management of liquidity risk, Whistlebrook believes many
firms will have had to implement a [...]

eCORP International, LLC Announces Election of New Members to Board of Managers: D. Ronald Harrell, P.E. and Christopher H. Williams

HOUSTON, August 9, 2010 – eCORP International, LLC ("eCORP") today announced the addition of two
prominent leaders in the Energy and Finance sectors to its Board of Managers,
D. Ronald Harrell and Christopher H. Williams.

D. RONALD HARRELL, P.E.

Chairman Emeritus, Ryder Scott, Houston, Texas
Mr. Harrell [...]

Norton Internet Security With Selected HP Laptop and Desktop Computers

BRACKNELL, England, August 9, 2010 – HP customers now get Norton Internet Security 2010 (worth GBP39.99) with
selected laptop (h40059.www4.hp.com/uk/homelaptops/index.php) &
desktop (h40059.www4.hp.com/uk/homedesktops/index.php) computers.

Stay safe and secure when using the Internet with the latest software
package from leading Internet security company Norton. HP customers can
browse webpages, download email and use social network sites [...]

Interactive Data Selects Corvil for Latency Monitoring of its Global Market Data and Trading Services Infrastructure

LONDON and NEW YORK, August 9, 2010 – Corvil, a provider of latency management systems for electronic trading
and market data, today announced that Interactive Data Corporation, a leading
provider of financial market data, analytics and related solutions has
selected CorvilNet, Corvil's precision latency monitoring system, to monitor
the latency performance for its global market data and trading
infrastructure.

[...]

Dispute Resolution Specialist Dominic Pellew Joins Baker Botts L.L.P. in Moscow

Firm Continues to Build Global Reach, Strength of International Arbitration Practice

MOSCOW, August 9, 2010 – In a move that continues the enhancement of Baker Botts L.L.P.'s prowess
in the international arbitration arena, Dominic Pellew has joined the firm as
a partner in its International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution group. He
will be based in the firm's Moscow [...]

Worldwide Plastic Surgery Statistics Available for the First Time

"ISAPS Biennial Global Survey" Reveals Trends in Procedures and Geographic Leadership

NEW YORK, August 9, 2010 – The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) is a world
leader in plastic surgery. After a year-long process, the Society has
produced the "ISAPS Biennial Global Survey(TM)" of plastic surgeons and
procedures in the top 25 countries and regions – [...]

Allied World Announces US$250 Million Share Repurchase From Founding Shareholders

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 8, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported
that the company has repurchased US$250 million of its common shares from
certain GS Capital Partners and other investment funds, which are affiliates
of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and founding shareholders of Allied World.
Allied World has repurchased five million common [...]

Allied World Announces US$250 Million Share Repurchase From Founding Shareholders

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 8, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported
that the company has repurchased US$250 million of its common shares from
certain GS Capital Partners and other investment funds, which are affiliates
of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and founding shareholders of Allied World.
Allied World has repurchased five million common [...]

MerchantBridge Seals US$20 Million Hospitality Deal With Monaco Luxury Hotels & Resorts

DUBAI, UAE, August 10, 2010 – MerchantBridge, the direct investment and private equity
company, signed and agreed terms to invest in Monaco Luxury Hotels & Resorts
(MLH&R) in a $20 million transaction.

This is the second investment by MerchantBridge this year,
following its successful acquisition of the 15-year lease of the Kerbala
Cement Plant in [...]

Strauss Group Attains Another Global Destination Through Its Max Brenner Subsidiary, Launching MB’s Largest-Ever Chocolate Bar In Las Vegas

Max Brenner Chain of The Strauss Group is Launching its Largest-Ever Chocolate Bar at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace – The Largest Trade and Shopping Center in Las Vegas at a USD 3 Million Investment

TEL AVIV, Israel, August 10, 2010 – Giora Bar Dea, CEO of Strauss North America, said today: "The Max [...]

GSMA Announces Keynote Speaker Lineup for Mobile World Congress 2011

LONDON, August 10, 2010 – The GSMA today announced that executives from leading communications
companies including AT&T, China Mobile, Google, Qualcomm, Square and Twitter
will headline the 2011 Mobile World Congress conference programme. Mobile
World Congress will take place 14-17 February 2011 at the Fira de Barcelona
in Barcelona, and is expected to draw more than 50,000 attendees.

[...]

‘Free’ Laptop Deals are Still Number one With Consumers

CAMBRIDGE, England, August 10, 2010 – Despite claims mobile broadband sales have dipped, and some bad press for
both mobile broadband speeds and the way the offers are marketed, so-called
'free' laptop deals are still number one with consumers, according to
Broadbandgenie.co.uk.

There has been much criticism of the sales term 'free laptops'. The [...]

Key International Northrop Grumman F-35 Supplier Delivers First Large, Complex Composite Structure

Turkish Aerospace Industries continues to expand, refine F-35 manufacturing skills

EL SEGUNDO, California, August 10, 2010 – Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), a major international F-35
Lightning II supplier to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), has
delivered a prototype of its first major structural element for the jet's
center fuselage, which Northrop Grumman produces for F-35 industry team
leader [...]

.CO Internet Announces Landrush Auctions for .CO Domain Names

Registry Reaffirms Commitment to Protect the Rights of Brand Owners
MIAMI, August 10, 2010 – .CO Internet S.A.S. (www.COinternet.co) announced that auctions
will commence today for the more than 2,500 .CO domain applications that
received multiple bids during the .CO "Landrush" phase. The auctions, which
will take place over the course of the next four weeks, are only [...]

Yodlee(R) Names Jason O’Shaughnessy Managing Director, EMEA

REDWOOD CITY, California, August 10, 2010 – Yodlee, Inc., the leading provider of online personal financial
management (PFM) and integrated payments solutions, today announced the
promotion of Jason O'Shaughnessy to Managing Director, EMEA.

"With rapidly growing consumer demand around the globe and customers in
more than 10 countries already, Yodlee is now poised for [...]

Honeywell Acquires Shares of Sperian Protection Held by Essilor International and Mrs. Ginette Dalloz

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, August 10, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces it has acquired all of the shares of
Sperian Protection held by Essilor International, Mrs. Ginette Dalloz and
Societe Civile Familiale Dalloz, at a price of Euros 117 per share (dividend
attached), in accordance with the previously announced Share Purchase
Agreement. As a result of this [...]

GDC Europe 2010 to Host ‘Focus: The Nordic Region,’ Showcasing the Talents, Advantages and Opportunities in Denmark, Norway and Sweden

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, 8/12
BERLIN, August 10, 2010 – UBM TechWeb Game Network, organizers of the leading Game Developers
Conference(R) series (GDC), have announced "Focus: The Nordic Region" to
showcase the technological and creative talents of that established region as
part of a new series of events during the 2010 Game Developers Conference
Europe(TM) (GDC Europe) shedding [...]

Australia’s First Global Disputes Centre Opens in Sydney

SYDNEY, August 10, 2010 – Australia is set to become a global player in the booming market for
cross border dispute resolution following the opening of the Australian
International Disputes Centre in Sydney.

Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW state governments and
Australia's only international arbitration administrator, the Australian
Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, [...]

blinkx Partners With Source Interlink Media to Bring Users Video From MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER

Thousands of action sports and automotive videos now available at www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, August 10, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced a partnership with Source Interlink Media, the premier source of
special interest media in the United States. Through this partnership,
thousands of videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER [...]

Australia’s Port Kembla Coal Terminal Maximizing Throughput and Optimizing Stockyard and Ship Loader Utilization With Quintiq Solution

MELBOURNE, Australia, August 9, 2010 – Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling
(APS) solutions, announced that Port Kembla Coal Terminal (PKCT) is already
realizing bottom-line benefits from the Quintiq integrated operational
planning solution, which went live at PKCT in February. Within less than six
months, the company has reported improved port terminal throughput, better
utilization of [...]

AMT Nominates Three High Profile Executives to Supervisory Board and Expands Management Team With Director Regulatory Affairs and Senior Clinical Consultant

Joseph Feczko (ex-Pfizer); Steven Holtzman (Infinity Pharmaceuticals); Fran??ois Meyer (ex-Aventis) Slated to Reinforce Supervisory Board

AMSTERDAM, August 9, 2010 – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in
the field of human gene therapy, today announced that it has nominated three
international pharmaceutical executives to join the Company's Supervisory
Board of Directors. The Company has issued a notice [...]

RJW Client Fawcett Society to Take Government to Court Over Unlawful Budget

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – RJW client The Fawcett Society has filed papers with the High Court in
order to get a Judicial Review of the government's recent emergency budget.

The Fawcett Society (
www.rjw.co.uk/latest-news/article/fawcett-society-to-take-government-to-court-over-unlawful-budget/)
believes that the government should have used
an equality impact assessment to determine whether its budget proposals would
increase or reduce [...]

Don’t Lose Your Tongue Piercing, Change Your Tongue Jewellery

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – US researchers at the University at Buffalo, New York have set a
worldwide panic about the dangers of tongue piercings. Using a single case,
researchers have stated that tongue piercings cause gaps in between teeth and
other orthodontic issues. However this view is disputed by many within the
body piercing sector. Mark Evans, [...]

Displaysense Announces Growing Trend for Plus Size Clothing Displays

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, England, August 9, 2010 – Displaysense has revealed a growing trend among retailers requesting plus
sized clothing displays.

Displaysense, the UK's leading supplier of display cases (
www.displaysense.co.uk/Display-Cases-and-Cabinets/?utm_source=plus-size-release&utm_medium=plus-size-release&utm_campaign=plus-size-release
) and leaflet holders (
www.displaysense.co.uk/Brochure-and-Leaflet-Holders/?utm_source=plus-size-release&utm_medium=plus-size-release&utm_campaign=plus-size-release
) has seen a marked increase in requests from customers inquiring into
purchasing display products able to accommodate clothes designed for [...]

Bradesco Announces Florianopolis and Curitiba APIMEC Meetings

SAO PAULO, August 9, 2010 – Follow the live webcast of Bradesco's APIMEC 2010 Meetings in Curitiba
and Florianopolis, with simultaneous translation into English.

The Meeting will discuss Bradesco's products that have great growth
potential, such as real estate credit, vehicle portfolio, payroll-deductible
loans, cards, insurance and capital markets. Take part in the Q&A [...]

Escapade Unveils Superhero Football Team Costumes

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Escapade has a few special new inclusions to their already huge fancy
dress wardrobe and it has come just in time for the start of what we are all
hoping will be a super Premier League season.

Escapade now stocks a set of special costumes for the most [...]

Stena Line Britannica to Launch in October 2010

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Stena Line has announced that launch of the Stena Britannica,
one of two of the largest superferries in the world, will take place in
October 2010. Joining the Stena Hollandica on Stena Line's North Sea route to
Holland, the two ships will together offer the most modern ferry fleet in the
world.

[...]

Press Association Appoints Chief Technology Officer

LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Andrew Dowsett joins the Press Association today as Chief Technology
Officer. Andrew takes responsibility for IT across PA Group, and will lead
all activities from software development and internal IT to external service
delivery. He is the first CTO to be appointed to the Press Association's
senior executive team and will be based [...]

Elsevier Launches Malaria Nexus, Global Malaria Resource

New Online Knowledge Hub Aims to Become Leading Forum for Malaria Researchers, Editors and Opinion Leaders

OXFORD, England, August 11, 2010 – Elsevier, the world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medical information products and services, today announced the launch of
Malaria Nexus, Elsevier's Global Malaria Resource,
www.malarianexus.com.
Malaria Nexus highlights the latest published research in [...]

Mercuria Enters LNG Business

GENEVA, August 11, 2010 – Mercuria Energy trading announced today that Dan Masters and Andrew Helm
have joined Mercuria to commence trading in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).The
business will be led by Dan Masters.

Dan and Andrew both held senior trading positions with BPs LNG business,
Andrew in Houston and Dan in London.
[...]

TripAdvisor Reveals UK’s Top Free Attractions

LONDON, August 11, 2010 – The best things in life are free, or so goes the song. And according to
TripAdvisor travellers, it could well be true. With the school summer
holidays in full swing, TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*,
reveals the UK's top ten free attractions – as ranked by real travellers
through the site's Popularity [...]

ICIS Heren Expands Coal Market Coverage

LONDON, August 11, 2010 – ICIS Heren is pleased to announce the expansion of its coal market
publication, Coal Swaps Daily.

Coal Swaps Daily now carries a full forward curve for FOB Richards Bay
and FOB Newcastle swaps, in addition to the existing ARA forward curve.
The publication also offers [...]

New Laboratories and Offices Open for Business at World Class Science Centre

NORWICH, England, August 11, 2010 – The NRP Innovation Centre at the Norwich Research Park (NRP) in Norfolk
(UK) opened for business this month (August 2010) following a GBP5m
investment in brand new laboratory and office facilities for expanding
science and innovation businesses.

The NRP Innovation Centre is the first phase of the Norwich [...]

PregLem Announces In-Licensing Deal With Merck Serono for Post-Operative Adhesions & Endometriosis

Expands Pipeline of Women's Reproductive Medicine Products
GENEVA, August 11, 2010 – PregLem, the Swiss specialty biopharmaceutical company focused
on women's reproductive medicine, announces a world-wide, exclusive in
licensing agreement for Bentamapimod, a novel, orally active, Jun Kinase
Inhibitor (JNK-I AS602801) from Merck Serono for an undisclosed amount.
PregLem will develop the compound for the prevention of post-surgical
abdominal adhesions [...]

FHLB Chicago Consolidates Capital Markets Systems on to Misys Summit FT

Streamlined Operations Provides Better Service to its Customers
LONDON, August 11, 2010 – Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and
services company, today announces that the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of
Chicago has completed the final phase of its implementation and is fully live
with Misys Summit FT to manage its core business. The bank [...]

Yodlee Survey Finds Demand is Growing for Online Personal Finance Tools in UK

Survey reveals more than half want more online banking products, yet few are aware of availability

REDWOOD CITY, California and LONDON, August 11, 2010 – Yodlee, Inc., the leading provider of online personal financial
management (PFM) and revenue-generating payments solutions and services for
more than 25 million users, conducted a survey of more than 500 UK based
financial [...]

CoreLogic Teletrack UK Launches LendOptix Payday Loan Credit Risk Model

LONDON, August 11, 2010 – — Leading Credit Reference Agency for Payday and Other Alternative
Lending Develops New Score to Predict Payment Risk –

CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading provider of information, analytics and
business services, today announced the launch of a new credit risk model
built using proprietary payday loan performance data from [...]

Founder Institute Opens Brussels and Berlin Chapters

Startup Accelerator Imports American CEO Mentors Through "European Startup Tour"

PALO ALTO, California, August 11, 2010 – The Founder Institute (www.founderinstitute.com), a startup
accelerator and entrepreneur training program, has launched two new European
locations – Brussels (www.founderinstitute.com/apply/29) and Berlin
(www.founderinstitute.com/apply/30), in its ongoing mission to
Globalize Silicon Valley. With a second semester in Paris
(www.founderinstitute.com/apply/32) also launching this Fall, the
Institute [...]

Rivierarentalguide.com Launches Easy Monthly Payments for Holiday Rentals

DUBLIN, August 11, 2010 – Rivierarentalguide.com, a specialist in holiday rental villas and
apartments has launched an easy payment option for customers who wish
to spread the cost of their luxury French Riviera rental over several
months rather than paying one lump sum in advance. This exciting new
development makes renting a luxury villa in the sun easier [...]

Air China Becomes the Only Strategic Partner of the China International Fair for Investment and Trade

BEIJING, August 11, 2010 – Air China became the only airline partner of the 14th, 15th and 16th
China International Fair for Investment and Trade. From 2010 to 2012, Air
China will provide sponsor resources, the value of which will exceed 10
million RMB, and will include cash and free tickets for
international/domestic Air China flights.

[...]

Long-Term Experience With the DuraHeart(TM) Left-Ventricular Assist System Continues to Grow As Another Patient Surpasses Four Years of Support on the Device

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, August 11, 2010 – Terumo Heart, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Terumo Corporation,
today announced that another patient implanted with the DuraHeart(TM) Left
Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) has surpassed four years after receiving the
mechanical circulatory support device. Helga Gieseke, 66, who lives in the
south of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany is now one of the [...]

NTT Com to Enhance Security Services in Northern Europe through Acquisition of Secode AB

TOKYO and SOLNA, Sweden, August 11, 2010 – NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) and Secode AB (Secode), a
leading provider of managed-security and security-consulting services in
Nordic countries, announced on Aug. 11 a definitive agreement under which NTT
Com will acquire all shares of Secode through NTT Communications Deutschland
GmbH, its wholly owned subsidiary in Germany. Terms of [...]

The Juice Detox Diet Programmes Delivered to your Door

LONDON, August 11, 2010 – In addition to the existing Weight-Loss Detox Programme,
Purifyne today launches two new detox programmes: Bride-to-be Detox and
Weekend Detox.

Bride-to-be Detox is for future brides who want to shed
un-wanted pounds, improve their skin and increase energy levels before their
wedding. Delivered directly to your home or office, the [...]

Unauthorized Bon Jovi Memoir Goes International

Sex, Drugs and Bon Jovi Available Worldwide through Amazon
NEW YORK, August 11, 2010 – With fans worldwide clamoring for an inside look at how Jon Bon Jovi and
his band catapulted to fame, a sensational new unauthorized memoir is now
available internationally through Amazon. Sex, Drugs and Bon Jovi, written by
original tour manager Rich Bozzett, tells [...]

Fraport Traffic Figures – July 2010: Frankfurt Airport Reports New Traffic Records

FRA's Busiest July Ever
FRANKFURT, August 11, 2010 – Fraport AG's Frankfurt Airport home base welcomed 5,281,632
passengers in July 2010 – exceeding the 5.2 million passenger mark for the
first time in a single month. This topped the previous record of July 2007 by
nearly 90,000 passengers. Compared to last year, 7.7 percent more passengers
used the FRA [...]

Yellow Pages Shows Up on the Internet in Over 170 Countries

SAO PAULO, August 10, 2010 – The new Yellow Pages Global group, a Yellow Pages worldwide group,
launches on August 17, the largest online corporate portal of all time. By
aligning the centenary notion of the expression "yellow pages" with the
Internet's extraordinary potential, this new generation innovates by putting
170 web portals B2B in 170 countries, integrated [...]

Shire Agrees to Divest Daytrana(R) (Methylphenidate Transdermal System) CII to Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Shire’s 2010 Earnings Outlook Unchanged

DUBLIN, August 10, 2010 – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty
biopharmaceutical company, announced the divestiture of Daytrana(R)
(methylphenidate transdermal system) to Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Daytrana,
which is approved and marketed in the US for the treatment of Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents, will
continue to be available for patients through Noven.

[...]

Capstone Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Year-to-Date

Net Earnings of $45.4 Million in Second Quarter and $58.9 Million in First Six Months of 2010

VANCOUVER, August 10, 2010 – (All amounts in US$ unless otherwise specified)
Capstone Mining Corp. (CS: TSX) today announced its financial results
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, including net earnings [...]

Goodman delivers over 518,000 sqm of leasing transactions across key markets in Australia, Asia and Europe

SYDNEY, August 12, 2010 – Goodman Group ("Goodman" or "Group") (ASX: GMG) today announces the
completion of more than 518,000 sqm of leasing transactions across key
markets in Australia, Asia and Europe:

+ In Australia, over 103,000 sqm of leases have been achieved in
Goodman's South Sydney portfolio
[...]

S-8363 Series Super Small Package Step-Up PWM/PFM Regulator Released

NEU ISENBURG, Germany, August 12, 2010 – Seiko Instruments officially released a new Step-Up DC-DC converter IC
Series S-8363 that is unique in a number of ways. It is available in SOT-23-6
and tiny SNT-6A package which measures mere 1.6mm x 1.8mm x 0.5mm, enabling
tight designs of small portable equipment. It incorporates a N-ch power MOS
FET [...]

Farms See Wild Orchids Thrive

HEREFORD, England, August 12, 2010 – An array of wild orchid species and a diversity of birds and other
wildlife are thriving under a pioneering retailer scheme operating on some of
the country's leading dairy farm enterprises.

The Waitrose WildCare initiative operates on the 60 farms supplying
Waitrose essential milk. Together they boast land [...]

Prudential – 2010 HY Results Interviews with Group CEO and CFO

LONDON, August 12, 2010 – In a video interview with financial broadcaster www.cantos.com,
Prudential Group Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam talks about the company's
robust financial results and reflects on the recent bid for AIA. He
highlights record sales in both Asia and the US and says that the Asset
Management business attracted net inflows of GBP4 billion during [...]

Bejeweled(R) Meets Bingo

Gamesys Brings Together Household Favourites for First Time
LONDON, August 12, 2010 – Following on from MONOPOLY Snap and Family Fortunes Team
Bingo, Gamesys are proud to announce the launch of another first: this week,
Bejeweled(R) Bingo launches on Jackpotjoy, bringing all the fun from PopCap's
hugely popular Match 3 game, Bejeweled, to Gamesys' speciality product,
Bingo.

[...]

Regus Hosts Biggest Ever Global Speednetworking Event

60,000 People Across 50 Countries Through 1,000 Events in 100 Hours
LONDON, August 12, 2010 – Regus, the world's largest provider of workplace solutions, is to team up
with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) to get the world talking. Around
60,000 established and budding entrepreneurs are expected to take part in its
'Speednetwork the Globe' events across 50 countries [...]

SABMiller Angola Selects March Networks VideoSphere Solution

OTTAWA, Canada, August 12, 2010 – March Networks(R) (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video
solutions, today announced that SABMiller Angola is deploying the company's
VideoSphere portfolio in a new facility located in the capital city of
Luanda.

SABMiller Angola is a leading brewer and bottler. Its portfolio includes
premium, international beers such [...]

Endeavour to Present at EnerCom Conference in Denver

HOUSTON, August 12, 2010 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE: END) (LSE: ENDV) will
participate in The 2010 Oil and Conference (R) hosted by EnerCom Incorporated
on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Denver, Colorado.

J. Michael Kirksey, executive vice president and chief financial officer,
is scheduled to speak on the company's business strategies and operational
plans [...]

Sky Solar Participates in and Makes Important Speech at the Second Sino-EU International Solar PV Industry Development Forum

Export of Services and Capital Leads the Development of the PV Industry
BEIJING, August 12, 2010 – Mr. Su Weili, the Chairman and CEO of Sky Solar Holdings Co., Ltd, a
world leading provider of turn-key solar power solutions participated and
made an important speech at the Second Sino-EU International Solar PV
Industry Development Forum. Over 200 noted [...]

AEGON Posts Strong Results for Second Quarter 2010

THE HAGUE, August 12, 2010 -

– Increase in underlying earnings and net income

– Underlying earnings before tax increase to EUR 522 million, supported
by improved financial markets

– Impairments decline to EUR 77 million, their lowest level in [...]

Mark Allen Appointed Vice President of Manufacturing at Lagado

Menicon Focusing on Expanding Its Presence in Custom Contact Lens Market
NAGOYA, Japan, August 12, 2010 – Menicon Co., Ltd. has announced the appointment of Mark Allen as Vice
President of Manufacturing for Lagado Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Menicon America Inc. Allen will report to Jonathan Jacobson, President of
Menicon America.

Allen joins Menicon [...]

Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 3.2 Now Available

New Scalability, Multimedia, and Administration Enhancements Enable Improved Performance and Lower Costs

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August, 11, 2010

News Facts
Furthering its commitment to desktop virtualization, Oracle announced the newly released Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/061153.html) 3.2.
Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a complete management, hosting and access solution for [...]

Construction Begins for Transbay Transit Center

SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2010 – Construction began today with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Transbay
Transit Center, San Francisco's new state-of-the-art, multi-modal
transportation hub designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects. Scheduled to
open in 2017, this landmark glass-and-steel structure will connect the city
and the Bay Area via 11 public transit systems. Notably, the Transbay Transit
Center will [...]

Silver Wheaton Reports Record Second Quarter Earnings

VANCOUVER, August 11, 2010 – Silver Wheaton Corp. ("Silver Wheaton" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE:SLW
) is pleased to announce its unaudited results for the second quarter ended
June 30, 2010.

SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

————————————————————————-

– Net earnings increased by almost 200% to a record US$53.3 [...]

Baloch Day Celebrated in the European Parliament

BRUSSELS, August 11, 2010 – Today the Members of the Baloch Forum in the European Parliament hosted a
dinner with the Baloch leaders from Balochistan. Chairman Mr. Ryszard
Czarnecki, MEP, hosted the event with a presence of MEPs and a representative
from Balochistan, Mr. Mehran Baloch.

The event started with a minute's silence for [...]

Amadeus and OAG Renew and Expand Partnership

WASHINGTON, August 11, 2010 – OAG, the global leader in aviation intelligence and Amadeus, the leading
transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the
global travel and tourism industry, announce their continued alliance to
bring the industry the best and most advanced travel solutions.

This renewed agreement enhances and expands a long [...]

Allied World Asia Announces Susan Chmieleski and Peter Ford to Speak at Hospital Management Asia 2010 Conference

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 11, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) announced today
that Susan Chmieleski, Senior Vice President, Healthcare and Risk Management
for Allied World U.S. and Peter Ford, Vice President and Head of Healthcare
Liability for the Asia Pacific region, will be speaking at the Hospital
Management Asia 2010 conference. The event takes [...]

Mission Workshop Lands in Europe and Finds a New Home in London

SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2010 – Mission Workshop (www.missionworkshop.com), a San Francisco-based
company that creates bags, clothing, and shoes for urban cyclists and world
travelers alike, has opened their new European base of operations in
collaboration with London's handmade bike builders, 14 Bike Co. The
newly-forged space is a rebirth of 14 Bike Co's original East London retail
space [...]

Superbreak Sees Airport Hotel Sales Take Off This Summer

YORK, England, August 11, 2010 – Superbreak, the short break specialist has reported a surge in airport
hotel sales so far this summer, through both the trade and direct arms of the
business.

The tour operator has seen growth of 17% in bed night sales across the 29
UK airport hotels (www.superbreak.com/airport-hotels/) in its
portfolio. [...]

Indonesia, Brazil and Venezuela Lead Global Surge in Twitter Usage

Global Audience to Twitter.com Doubles in Past Year, as Latin American Audience Grows Fourfold

RESTON, Virginia, August 11, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world,
today released a report on Twitter.com growth worldwide. The study found that
in June, nearly 93 million Internet users visited Twitter.com, an increase of
109 percent from [...]

Servo Awarded Framework Agreement for UK Public Sector IT Managed Services

LONDON, August 13, 2010 – Servo is one of only 12 IT companies in the UK to be awarded a framework
agreement for IT managed services by Buying Solutions, the national
procurement partner for all UK public services and part of the Efficiency and
Reform Group within the Cabinet Office.

By using the framework [...]

Ricoh Photo Gallery RING CUBE to Participate in TOKYO PHOTO 2010

TOKYO, August 13, 2010 – Ricoh Co., Ltd., announced on August 13 that the Ricoh photo gallery RING
CUBE will present "ARTIST PROJECT Photo Exhibition – GR DIGITAL III x STUSSY"
at the TOKYO PHOTO 2010 event to be held beginning Friday, September 17, 2010
(at academyhills40 in Roppongi Hills).

(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100806/RICOH )

[...]

A Fruitful Furniture Sourcing Trip in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China, August 13, 2010 – The 26th China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)("CIFF") is to be
held concurrently with Homedecor + Hometextile China 2010 at the China Import
& Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China on September 3rd-6th, 2010. Focusing
on the "Export Orientation" principle, CIFF 2010 September will bring buyers
and visitors more added value with more selected [...]

Hong Kong Aviation Capital Appoints Rick Macker as Head of Capital Markets

HONG KONG, August 13, 2010 – Hong Kong Aviation Capital ('HKAC'), a leading investor in global
aviation finance, announced today that Rick Macker has been appointed Head of
Capital Markets. Rick commenced his employment with HKAC this week and is
based in the company's London office. He comes to HKAC from HSH-Nordbank AG
where he was Senior Vice-President, [...]

Germany Facing Lawsuit Over Decades-Old Bond Default

MT. PLEASANT, South Carolina, August 12, 2010 – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion on
Monday, August 9, 2010, affirming the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of Florida's denial of Germany's motion to dismiss the Complaint for
lack of subject matter jurisdiction in the case of World Holdings, LLC [...]

Andrew J. Kavouras Joins Presima as Head of Clients and Business Development

MONTREAL, August 12, 2010 – Presima announced today that Andrew J. Kavouras has joined its team as
Head of Clients and Business Development, overseeing the development of
Presima's marketing and client related activities.

"We see growing investor interest in global real estate securities,"
stated Mr. Kavouras. "Presima and its accomplished investment team are well
positioned [...]

Azure Dynamics Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results

OAK PARK, Michigan, August 12, 2010 -

————————————————————————-
– Azure Dynamics announced revenue of $3.9 million, an improvement of
215%, over the same quarter 2009. The Company reported a positive
gross margin of 8% in [...]

ActionCOACH Jas Darar Honored at ActionCOACH’s 2010 Global Conference

Jas Darar recognized and honored with the Coaches' Choice NetworkingCOACH at the company's global conference in Barcelona, Spain.

LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – ActionCOACH, the world's number one business coaching firm, held its
Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain, where the company's Founder and
Chairman Brad Sugars welcomed more than 200 coaches from all over the world.
[...]

John Price Wins the GrowthCLUB Award at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference

John Price won the GrowthCLUB award at ActionCOACH's Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain.

LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – ActionCOACH, the number one business coaching franchise in the world,
awarded John Price from Westhill, Scotland with the GrowthCLUB award at
ActionCOACH's Global Conference held at the Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz
Carlton hotel which looks out over the [...]

Sarah Harkness Takes Home Coaches’ Choice MarketingCOACH Award at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference

Stockport-based ActionCOACH Sarah Harkness takes home a Coaches' Choice award at the Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain

LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – ActionCOACH Founder and Chairman Brad Sugars recently hosted the
company's annual Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain, touted as the largest
gathering of Business Coaches in the world.
At the end of [...]

Tim Rylatt Wins Forum Poster of the Year at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference

ActionCOACH Tim Rylatt wins Forum Poster of the Year award at this year's ActionCOACH Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain

LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – ActionCOACH, the world's number one business coaching firm, is renowned
for measuring success by participation… and results.
For his participation, ActionCOACH Business Coach Tim Rylatt received the
Forum Poster [...]

Shweta Jhajharia Named Most Improved Coach of the Year

Shweta Jhajharia won Most Improved Coach of the Year award at ActionCOACH's Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain.

LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – The world's number one business coaching firm, ActionCOACH, named Shweta
Jhajharia the organization's Most Improved Coach at its Global Conference
held at the five-star Hotel Arts Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.
ActionCOACH [...]

Pinnacle Biologics Appoints James L. Foght PhD to the Board of Directors

BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, August 12, 2010 – The Board of Directors of Pinnacle Biologics Inc. has appointed Mr. James
L. Foght PhD as a director of the corporation, effective July 28, 2010.

Dr. Foght has over 40 years experience in the healthcare and life science
industries. He was a co-founder of DuPont Pharmaceuticals and [...]

Acas Launches Guide to Help Businesses Understand New Equality Act

LONDON, August 12, 2010 – Acas, the employment relations service, has published new guidance to
assist businesses in understanding and preparing for the changes to the new
single Equality Act. The new Acas quick start guidance, 'The Equality Act -
what's new for employers?' demonstrates what these changes mean in practice.

John Taylor, chief [...]

Scottsdale Insurance Company Signs Contract to License Vertafore PolicyIssuance

PolicyIssuance increases productivity for General Agents
BOTHELL, Washington, August 12, 2010 – Vertafore (www.vertafore.com), a leading provider of software and
services to the insurance industry, today announced that Scottsdale Insurance
Company – one of the largest excess and surplus (E&S) and specialty lines
carriers – will license its Vertafore PolicyIssuance product. Web-based and
built to ACORD XML standards, PolicyIssuance [...]

M&S Money Urge Drivers to Make Car Security a Priority This Summer

LONDON, August 12, 2010 – M&S Money has revealed a new survey that reveals thousands of
drivers are risking invalidating car insurance claims by failing to make
vehicle security a priority.

The poll* found that more than half (56%) of UK motorists have
been victims of car crime – 12% of car owners have [...]

Parents Feel 10 Years Younger Once Kids Fly the Nest for University

YORK, England, August 12, 2010 – New research proves that 'Empty Nest Syndrome' is a thing of the past as
parents whose children move away to university are fitter, richer and have
better love-lives than ever before.

Leading student accommodation provider UNITE (
www.unite-students.com) spoke to 2000 parents whose kids flew the coop
for uni [...]

Roskill Information Services: Higher Construction Standards Will Lead to Further Growth in Demand for Vanadium

LONDON, August 12, 2010 -

– Vanadium: Global Industry Markets & Outlook (12th Edition, 2010)

– Prices for Ferrovanadium Likely to Exceed US$50 Before 2015, But Will
not Return to Highs Experienced in 2005

Vanadium prices have shown a high [...]

MyLondonInfo Offers its Clients Secure Access to Edit Listings

LONDON, August 12, 2010 – MyLondonInfo has launched its client login interface which empowers
business owners to edit their own listings.

The London (london.mydestinationinfo.com) travel website, has
recognized that while regular contact with clients is extremely important in
building lasting relationships, offering a client interface to the business
owners with listings on the site offers [...]

Excel4apps Teams with Oracle Competence Center (OC-C) to Serve European Markets

As reseller for GL Wand, OC-C brings cost effective financial reporting software for Oracle to The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

STAFFORD, England, August 12, 2010 – Fast-growing software developer Excel4apps, which creates time-saving
software that allows Oracle users to interface seamlessly with Excel for
report generation and distribution, has entered into a reseller agreement
with Oracle Competence Center [...]

Martin Luther King Commemoration Calls on Children of the World to ‘Weed Out Hate’

Gardening Ceremony and Proclamation at Lincoln Home National Historic Site Aims to Rally Kids to Cultivate Compassion and Hold Global Leaders to a Higher Standard

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 15, 2010 – The cities of Des Moines, IA and Springfield, IL, USA, have proclaimed
Saturday, August 28, 2010 "Weed Out Hate Day." The commemoration is
anticipated to reverberate [...]

The World’s Greatest Catwalk in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN, August 14, 2010 – A fashion event of unseen dimensions takes place in Copenhagen on August
14 as the culmination of this summer's Copenhagen Fashion Week. The event
will beat the world record for the longest catwalk ever!

(Photo:
www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100814/403766 )

When tourists and Copenhageners take a stroll down [...]

US Martin Luther King Celebration Calls on Children of the World to ‘Weed Out Hate’

Gardening Ceremony and Proclamation at Lincoln Home National Historic Site Aims to Rally Kids to Cultivate Compassion and Hold Global Leaders to a Higher Standard

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 14, 2010 – The cities of Des Moines, IA and Springfield, IL, USA, have proclaimed
Saturday, August 28, 2010 "Weed Out Hate Day." The commemoration is
anticipated to reverberate [...]

Procter & Gamble Provides Travel Assistance to Moms of Youth Olympians at Inaugural Youth Olympic Games

Global Launch of 'Thank You Mom' Initiative Extends Campaign from Singapore through London 2012 Olympic Games

SINGAPORE, August 14, 2010 – Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) today announced the first in a series of
global 'Thank You Mom' initiatives at the inaugural Singapore 2010 Youth
Olympic Games, an international multi-sport event that features athletes
between the ages of [...]

LAN and TAM Announce Intention to Combine

SANTIAGO, Chile and SAO PAULO, August 13, 2010 – LAN Airlines S.A. (LAN) (NYSE: LFL/IPSA: LAN) and TAM S.A. (TAM)
(BM&FBOVESPA: TAMM4/NYSE: TAM) today announced that they have entered into a
non-binding MOU that outlines their intentions to combine their holdings
under a single parent entity. The combination would create a new Latin
American airline group that would [...]

Allied World Announces Repurchase of Founding Shareholder’s Warrant from The Chubb Corporation

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 13, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported
that the company has repurchased a warrant owned by The Chubb Corporation,
which entitled Chubb to purchase a total of 2,000,000 Allied World common
shares for US$34.20 per share. Chubb has no remaining warrants to purchase
Allied World shares. The aggregate purchase [...]

Air Lease Corporation Announces the Election of Mr. Jie Chen as Executive Vice President and Managing Director Asia

LOS ANGELES, August 13, 2010 – Air Lease Corporation, the global commercial aircraft lessor announced
today the election of Mr. Jie Chen as Executive Vice President and Managing
Director Asia.

"Mr. Chen has a long and distinguished career in the commercial airline
leasing field, and we are gratified to have him join our organization," [...]

Alpha Group Announces IntraSpread(TM) Fee Structure

WHISTLER, Canada, August 13, 2010 – Alpha Group today announced, subject to regulatory approval, the fee
structure for its new trading mechanism – the Alpha IntraSpread(TM)
facility.

For trades taking place in the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) facility, Alpha
will charge its fees on a net basis i.e. there will be no fee determined by
Alpha for [...]

Spread Betting, CFD Trading and Running a Business: A Profile of Martin Belsham

LONDON, August 13, 2010 – The spread betting and CFD trading industry has long proved a natural
habitat for people who know their own minds. As an individual who states "I'm
not a bookmaker; I'm just a man who runs a business," Martin Belsham is
undoubtedly one of them. He is also chief executive of City Index
(www.cityindex.co.uk), [...]

City Index Strengthens its Position as a Leader in Products and Services Innovation With the Launch of its New Website

LONDON, August 13, 2010 – City Index, a global leader in Spread Betting, (link
www.cityindex.co.uk) Contracts for Differences (CFDs) and margined
foreign exchange, announced today the launch of its new website
(www.cityindex.co.uk).

The new website offers better navigation, a new design and an
array of content. Special features have been introduced, including a live
news ticker [...]

City Index Continues to Lead the Way in Mobile Trading by Winning Best Mobile Trading Platform of 2010 Award

LONDON, August 13, 2010 – City Index, a global leader in Spread Betting, Contracts for
Differences (CFDs) and margined foreign exchange, has won the Best Mobile
Trading Platform 2010 award, as voted for by readers of MoneyAM. City Index
received 7,575 votes, reinforcing its position as the market leader in mobile
trading.

City Index recently [...]

Battlestar Galactica Online to Feature Important Key Characters From the Syfy TV Series

SAN FRANCISCO, August 13, 2010 -

– Browser-Based MMOG to Feature Series Regulars "Number Six" (Tricia
Helfer), Sharon "Boomer" Valerii/"Number Eight" (Grace Park), Kara
"Starbuck" Thrace (Katee Sackhoff) and Other Fan Favorites

– Bigpoint CEO Heiko Hubertz to Discuss the Future of [...]

DiamondDaddy.com – Online Dating for the In-Crowd

LONDON, August 13, 2010 – Already touted as the World's classiest sugar daddy and millionaire
dating site, Diamond Daddy is perfect for those looking to find that gem of a
man or women online!

The DiamondDaddy.com site blends cutting-edge design and advanced
technology to create an online environment where even the coolest singles
will feel [...]

Liberty and Prisa Announce Commitment of Additional US$100 Million of Institutional Investors for a Total Commitment of US$500 Million

MADRID and NEW YORK, August 13, 2010 – Promotora de Informaciones, S.A. ("Prisa") (MCE: PRS.MC) and Liberty
Acquisition Holdings Corp. ("Liberty") (NYSE AMEX: LIA, LIA.U, LIA.WS)
announced today that Liberty has received additional commitments, from
prominent banks and an institutional investor, for an investment of 100
million dollars of additional cash into Liberty. The additional commitments
may be used [...]

Acas Releases 2009/10 Report

LONDON, August 13, 2010 – Summary:

Acas has published its report for the 2009/10 year, showing the
organisation dealt with more than 900 collective disputes and a record number
of conciliation cases
Body:
Acas' 2009/10 annual report shows that it dealt with more than 900
collective disputes in [...]

Tissot Unveils New Power Trio at the Watch Hut

BIRMINGHAM, England, August 13, 2010 – The World's Leading Swiss Watch Manufacturer has Unveiled Three New
Models set to Capture the Hearts, Minds and Wrists of Watch Fans the World
Over.

'Innovators by Tradition' Tissot embody over 150 years of innovation and
classic watchmaking craftsmanship, and its latest output looks set to
continue this legacy.
[...]

FlexiContent Increases Revenue for Operators During World Cup

PARIS, August 13, 2010 – eServGlobal Limited (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV), a global telecoms
software vendor specializing in Mobile Money and Value-Added Services (VAS),
today reported increased revenue for its FlexiContent customers.

FlexiContent, available through over a dozen operators during
the 2010 soccer world cup in South Africa, allows operators to quickly
capitalize on [...]

MyMaltaInfo.com Launches Exclusive Offers on its New Booking Engine

SWIEQI, Malta, August 13, 2010 – MyMaltaInfo.com, the comprehensive online travel guide for the Maltese
Islands, has introduced exclusive deals and special offers on hotel
accommodation in Malta. The website forms part of the MyDestinationInfo.com
franchise, a fast-growing international network of online travel portals with
the objective of making unique online offers on accommodation readily
available across all of [...]

Total Terminal International Algeciras Deploys IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Innovative New Real Time Locating System for Enhanced Container Operations in Algeciras, Spain

LUSTENAU, Austria, August 13, 2010 – IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, the global-leader in industrial active RFID and sensor
based technology and solutions, announced today that Total Terminal
International Algeciras (TTI Algeciras), the container terminal operator of
Hanjin in Southern Spain, has gone live with an innovative new Real Time
Locating System from IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, for the tracking and control of
containers.

[...]

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Magnificently Restored and Joyfully Re-Opened, Welcomes Guests Once Again

"When we Open the Heritage Wing and do Whatever it Takes to get Back its old Glory; we Will Send a Stronger Message – a Message That Strongly Resonates Among all of us That we can be Hurt, but we Cannot be Knocked Down"

MUMBAI, India, August 13, 2010 – As the country brings in [...]

New H’andy sana Mobile Phone With Integrated ECG Functionality Offers Remote Lifeline for People With Heart Problems

MMB GmbH Signs Deal to Bring New Mobile Medical Technology to the UK Market With MMUK Ltd, Headed up by Former Vodafone Director Jonathan Viney

LONDON, August 16, 2010 – A new mobile phone that provides a quick and simple way to measure,
record and send vital Electrocardiograms (ECGs) could help millions of
people who suffer from [...]

Hoeft & Wessel Group Targeting the South America Market

Almex and Metric at Fair TranspoQuip Latin America 2010
HANNOVER, Germany and SWINDON, England, August 16, 2010 – The Hoeft & Wessel Group strengthens its activities for the South America
market, especially Brazil and Argentina. The IT and engineering Group's Almex
and Metric business divisions will present their solutions at TranspoQuip
Latin America 2010 in the Expo Center [...]

PR Newswire and Ellam Tam Sign a Representation Agreement for the Palestinian Territories

Corporate Palestine Will Now be Able to Benefit From PR Newswire's Global Distribution Network for Local Business News

LONDON, August 16, 2010 – PR Newswire, a global provider of electronic distribution,
targeting, measurement and broadcast services for business news, and Ellam
Tam, Palestine's First Strategic Communications Company, signed an agreement
by which Ellam Tam will be able to [...]

RAK Petroleum Announces Farm-Out Agreement With Repsol in Block 47 Oman

DUBAI, UAE, August 16, 2010 – RAK Petroleum Public Company Limited, the oil and gas exploration and
production company, today announced the farm-out of a 50 percent interest in
Block 47 onshore the Sultanate of Oman to Repsol Exploracion, S.A., subject
to Government approval. RAK Petroleum will retain operatorship of the Block.

"Repsol is [...]

Rising Burden of Diseases Drives the Pharmaceutical Industry in East Africa, Says Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 16, 2010 – Infectious diseases are rampant in sub-Saharan Africa. Urbanisation and
westernised lifestyles have further increased the prevalence of
non-communicable diseases such as cancer. The strong correlation between
infectious diseases and cancer has additionally fuelled the incidence rates
of various cancers, driving the pharmaceutical industry in key east African
countries.

[...]

African Steam Turbine Market Set to Grow Amidst Rising Electricity Demand, Notes Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 16, 2010 – Driven by a period of significant economic growth, the demand for
electricity within sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly approaching supply capacity
and in many countries exceeding it. The resultant demand for new generation
capacity is boosting growth in the steam turbine market for the region.

(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO)

[...]

A Bible Found in the Trenches in the First World War has Been Traced 92 Years Later to a New Zealand Soldier

OAKHAM, England, August 16, 2010 – After serving in the First World War, Herbert Hodgson
(1893-1974) became the acclaimed printer of the rare 1926 edition of Lawrence
of Arabia's Seven Pillars of Wisdom. In his memoirs – entitled Impressions of
War and just published by Martlet Books – Hodgson describes how he fell into
a shell hole in [...]

Clooney and Malkovich in Milan and Possibly in Heaven

Exclusive Backstage Footage From the set of the Latest Nespresso Spot
MILAN, August 16, 2010 – Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and market leader in highest-quality
premium portioned coffee, and actor, director, coffee connoisseur and
Nespresso Brand Ambassador George Clooney are back in Milan on the set of the
fifth episode in the Nespresso saga. Nespresso is delighted to [...]

Europeana in Education: Re-use our Digital Cultural Heritage for the eLearning Awards

BRUSSELS, August 16, 2010 – Europeana and European Schoolnet are pleased to invite teachers to build
learning resources based on Europe's digital heritage, as part of this year's
eLearning Awards (elearningawards.eun.org).

Europeana.eu is Europe's online museum, library and archive. It brings
together digitised content from Europe's cultural and scientific heritage
organisations, and makes that content [...]

Cybage Featured in 2010 Global Services 100 List

PUNE, India, August 16, 2010 – Cybage has been featured as a 2010 Global Services 100 provider for the
second consecutive year. The 2010 GS100 list represents companies that serve
mature global customers through advanced global delivery models, have broad
portfolio of service offerings or niche leadership, and have demonstrated
business excellence.

Conducted by Global [...]

Game Developers Conference Europe 2010, Europe’s Most Important Game Development Event, Opens in Cologne, Germany

GDC Europe 2010 Opens Its Doors for Developers of Online Social Games, Big Budget Titles, PC, Mobile and Console Games throughout Europe and the World

BERLIN, August 16, 2010 – Game Developers Conference Europe(R) 2010 (GDC Europe) has opened its
doors at the Cologne Congress Center East in Cologne, Germany. Produced by
UBM TechWeb Game Network, organizers [...]

blinkx SVP Federico Grosso to Speak at Digital Age 2.0

SAN FRANCISCO, August 16, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced that Senior Vice President of Business Development Federico Grosso
will be presenting at Digital Age 2.0 at 5:45 p.m. BRST on August 18 at the
Sheraton WTC Hotel in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

For four years, this [...]

Wordnik.com Launches Smarter Online Thesaurus

New Way of Viewing Words in Context Helps Students, Writers
SAN MATEO, California, August 16, 2010 – Wordnik, the online dictionary and language resource, today launched a
new, smarter online thesaurus that shows related words in context to help
writers find the right word quickly and accurately.

Traditional online thesauruses show related words, but [...]

PotashCorp Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan

SASKATOON, Canada, August 17, 2010 – Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. ("PotashCorp") today
announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan,
subject to TSX acceptance.

The Rights Plan is intended to ensure that in the context of a
formal take-over bid, the Board of Directors of PotashCorp has sufficient
time to [...]

Customised Services and Innovative Solutions Give Security Integrators a Competitive Edge in the Retail Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, August 17, 2010 – The retail sector continues to face many volatile risks that jeopardize
its bottom line. Although always vital, security is now being increasingly
prioritized as an integral element of business operations. Many security
solution integrators utilize their technical, risk-management knowledge and
offer customised, advanced solutions to gain a competitive edge in the retail
sector.

[...]

PotashCorp’s Board of Directors Rejects BHP Billiton’s Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal as Grossly Inadequate

SASKATOON, Canada, August 17, 2010 – Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. ("PotashCorp") today
announced that its Board of Directors has received and unanimously rejected
an unsolicited proposal from BHP Billiton Limited
("BHP Billiton") to enter into a transaction under which BHP Billiton
would acquire PotashCorp for US$130 per share in cash. PotashCorp's Board of
Directors thoroughly reviewed BHP Billiton's [...]

Brazil Leads on Spectrum Re-Farming for the Deployment of Next-Generation Mobile Broadband Services

LONDON, August 17, 2010 – The GSMA today congratulated ANATEL, the Brazilian telecommunications
regulator, for taking a leadership position on spectrum re-farming. ANATEL's
decision to re-allocate spectrum in the technology neutral 2.6 GHz band to
support the nationwide deployment of next-generation Mobile Broadband
services will provide mobile operators in Brazil with a clear future
investment path for the country's [...]

Ingenuity Systems Announces Toxicogenomics Best Practices White Paper

REDWOOD CITY, California, August 17, 2010 – Ingenuity(R) Systems, the leading provider of information solutions for
life science researchers, today announced the release of the white paper,
"Best Practices for Assessing Toxicity throughout the Drug Discovery Process:
Toxicogenomics." The white paper is based on input from industry experts and
shows how multidisciplinary toxicology teams in drug discovery can [...]

Automated Cell Biology Workflows with Tecan and Miltenyi Biotec

BERGISCH GLADBACH, Germany, and MANNEDORF, Switzerland, August 17, 2010 – Tecan is working with Miltenyi Biotec, a leading provider of cell biology
solutions, to develop a range of automated solutions for cell biology, based
on the powerful MACS(R) Magnetic bead technology. This new agreement will
allow customers to benefit from the advanced capabilities of Tecan's Freedom
EVO(R) liquid [...]

Gamescom: Gaming Industry Trends Create Opportunities in German Market

BERLIN and COLOGNE, Germany, August 17, 2010 – Germany's gaming industry remains stable in 2010, looking to
nearly match 2009 revenues after a record year in 2008. With over 21 million
gamers in Germany and 62 million internet users, the German market remains
Europe's largest and most attractive. Developments in the online gaming
segment, especially the growing popularity [...]

IG Index Dealing App now Available for iPhone

LONDON, August 17, 2010 – IG Index, the UK's leading financial spread betting (
www.igindex.co.uk/) firm, is now offering its new iPhone dealing app
for download. Available free of charge from the AppStore, the application
will offer clients all the functionality of the traditional dealing platform,
as well as such industry firsts for the iPhone as a real-time [...]

U.S. Market for Peripheral Vascular Devices 2010 now Available at ReportsandReports

ReportsandReports Announces it Will Carry the U.S. Market for Peripheral Vascular Devices 2010 Market Research Report in its Store.

DALLAS, August 17, 2010 – Browse the complete Report on:
www.reportsandreports.com/market-reports/us-market-for-peripheral-vasc
ular-devices-2010/
(Due to the length of these URLs, it may be necessary to copy and paste
the hyperlinks into your Internet browser's URL address field. [...]

NetQin Mobile Inc.: The Biggest Mobile Security Player in the Biggest Mobile Market

BEIJING, August 17, 2010 – A recent study by Frost & Sullivan, a research company, showed that
NetQin Mobile Inc. currently holds the biggest market share in the Mobile
Security industry in China, which is currently the world's largest mobile
market with over 600 million mobile users. NetQin's mobile security software
currently holds the biggest market share at [...]

Trivnet Powers MFS for Cellcom Israel

NETANYA, Israel, August 17, 2010 – Trivnet, provider of the most powerful transaction management platform
for delivering secured Mobile Financial Services (MFS), announced today that
it has deployed its TRIV Platform(TM) at Cellcom Israel, Israel's largest
cellular services provider, to enable Cellcom Israel's innovative Mobile
Wallet Service announced last month. As part of the service, Trivnet's
platform will power [...]

Autonomy Named a Leader in Online Testing by Independent Research Firm

Report Shows Autonomy Ranked Number One in Current Offering, Product Strategy, Corporate Strategy, and Market Presence

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2010 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Autonomy has
been named a Leader in the August 2010 report, titled "The [...]

Shangri-La and Traders Dragons Prepare for Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival 2010

ABU DHABI, UAE, August 17, 2010 – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, is pleased to be
hosting the third Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival, part of Adrenaline Sports
Live presented by RANI, on 8th and 9th October 2010.

As the main sponsor of the Dragon Boat Festival, since its
inception in 2008, [...]

Double-Digit Growth in Sales for Frutarom in the Quarter and in the First Half and a Material Increase in Profit and Margin

HAIFA, Israel, August 17, 2010 -

– EBITDA Margin of 21% and Leap in the Net Profit to US$ 13m in the
Quarter

– Sales in the Second Quarter In Local Currency Increased by 10% to
US$ 114.3M

– [...]

Next plc to Benefit From Critical Network With Cable&Wireless Worldwide

LONDON, August 17, 2010 – Cable&Wireless Worldwide continues to lead high street communications
with a five year contract to connect 32 distribution sites and offices in the
UK, and Hong Kong for leading retailer, Next plc.

C&W Worldwide's single, secure and high-speed next-generation network
will underpin all of Next's critical communications including taking orders
and [...]

Nissan Sharpens its Racing Edge at Barbican Turbo 2010

Approved NISMO Street-Tuned Accessory Parts for Iconic 370z Sports car Feature on the NISMO Stand at Barbican Turbo 2010

ABU DHABI, UAE, August 17, 2010 – The Nissan 'Z' sports car needs little introduction. Nissan's
iconic sporty coupe lives in the sweet spot of performance, style and value,
a position that Nissan invented with the original Z [...]

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Monthly Update For July 2010

LONDON, August 17, 2010 – Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) is a Guernsey
closed-ended investment company traded on Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext
under the ticker symbol "TFG".

In this monthly update, unless otherwise stated, we report on
the consolidated business incorporating TFG and Tetragon Financial Group
Master Fund Limited. ([1])
Net [...]

Strauss Group Publishes its First Half 2010 Results Reporting Sales Growth and Improved Profits and Margins With Strong Operating Cash Flow

Strauss Group Sales in the First Half Increased 7.9%, With 17.7% Growth in Operating Profit and 16.0% Growth in net Profit

TEL AVIV, Israel, August 17, 2010 – The Strauss Group (STRS.TA) today reported its results for the first half
and second quarter of 2010.
(Logo:
www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080826/317650 )

Ofra Strauss, [...]

Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Dorit Arad Director of Research and Development for its Israeli Operations

CRANBURY, New Jersey, August 17, 2010 – Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the cancer metabolism company, today
announced that Dorit Arad, Ph.D., has been appointed director of research and
development for the company's operations in Israel. Cornerstone
Pharmaceuticals is establishing development and clinical research and trial
collaborations with leading scientists and physician investigators.
Cornerstone is the leader in the discovery and [...]

Hercules Selects Gigle Networks’ GGL301 Chip for New 200Mbps Solutions in its ePlug(TM) Powerline Range

Gigle Networks' Unique Xtendnet(TM)Technology Gives Hercules ePlug(TM) Line Superior Network Coverage

REDWOOD CITY, California, BARCELONA, Spain and EDINBURGH, Scotland, August 17, 2010 – Gigle Networks (giglenetworks.com), a leading developer of
intelligent multi-PHY switching devices for both wired and wireless
entertainment grade home networking, today announced that Guillemot
Corporation, under the brand name Hercules, has selected the company's GGL301
200Mbps [...]

Economist Intelligence Unit: Double Dip Only 30% Likely But Rates On Hold Till 2012

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – Corporates are looking too healthy to cut back on growth, making a
recession less likely, though growth is set to slow more than was expected,
according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

In his monthly Global Forecast programme broadcast on
www.cantos.com, EIU Editorial Director and Chief Economist Robin Bew
says that [...]

Quintiq Customer Case Study Cited in Aberdeen Group Report: Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for Synchronized Planning and Performance

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands, August 18, 2010 – Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling
(APS) solutions, joined forces with the Aberdeen Group in getting the report
on "Sales and Operations Planning: Strategies for Managing Complexity within
Global Supply Chains" published. One of Quintiq's customers, SIG Combibloc,
has been included in the report with a case study.

[...]

New Research Shows That Consumers are Moving Faster Than Retailers Towards Mobile Internet

Survey Commissioned by AIME, IAB and IMRG Shows That 41% of UK Retail Brands Expect to Have a Transactional Mobile Site or Application Within the Next Year

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – Too few retailers have a solid mobile presence today; however, 41% plan
to have a transactional mobile site or application in place within the [...]

Cybage Expands Footprints in UK and Europe

PUNE, India, August 18, 2010 – Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.: Leading Software Services Company, Cybage, is
in the process of expanding its global footprints and has recently set up an
office in the UK. "As part of the company's overall global expansion drive,
the strategic presence in the UK is to be in close proximity and offer [...]

Reliance Broadcast Network and CBS Studios International Announce Deal to Launch Television Channels in India

MUMBAI, India, August 18, 2010 – Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL), part of the Reliance Anil
Dhirubhai Ambani Group, and CBS Studios International, a division of CBS
Corporation, today announced their equally owned joint venture that brings
together two of the world's pre-eminent media and entertainment companies.
Marking the announcement of the joint venture in Mumbai, India, were [...]

Lost Wallets Go Walking

YORK, England, August 18, 2010 – An estimated 5 million wallets (1) have been lost in the past five years
and a further 4 million (2) stolen costing Brits GBP765 million in lost cash
(3).

The new research commissioned by life assistance company CPP
(www.cpp.co.uk/) reveals that in addition to the average GBP85 cash,
Brits [...]

Telekom Austria Group: Cash Flow Growth Despite Demanding Market Environment

VIENNA, Austria, August 18, 2010 -

– Continued challenging operating environment driven by fierce
competition, regulatory induced pressure and macro-economic headwinds

– Stabilization of Fixed Net line losses to 6,000 in 2Q 2010 vs. 12,600
in 2Q 2009

[...]

Gossip on the Go With blinkx

blinkx get chins wagging with the launch of a celebrity gossip hub
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced the launch of a brand new video gossip hub for those seeking access
to real-time celebrity scoops and fashion news. Whether you want to hear the
latest on [...]

Amateur and Professional Photographers are Invited to Compete on a Global Stage for Over US$80,000 in Cash and Prizes

The International Aperture Awards 2010
MELBOURNE, Australia, August 18, 2010 – Entries are now open for The International Aperture Awards, one of the
world's richest online photography competitions. This is the 3rd year of the
competition, which is open to professional and amateur photographers
worldwide.

With a total prize pool of over US$80,000, including a [...]

Marchioness Anniversary Friday 20th Survivor Swims The Thames Again

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – Philip Robinson, a survivor of the Marchioness Disaster bravely swam The
Thames again this week in honour of his dear friend Antonio Vasconcellos and
those who died and survived the night of 20th August 1989.

The massive dredger, the Bowbelle, rammed into the much smaller vessel,
the Marchioness, with [...]

AMT’s Marketing Authorisation Application for Glybera(R) Progressing on Schedule

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 18, 2010 – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in
the field of human gene therapy, today announced that the Marketing
Authorisation Application (MAA) for Glybera(R) remains on schedule following
meetings with the European Medicine Agency (EMA) concerning the Day 120 List
of Questions. The company is confident that Glybera(R), a gene therapy
product [...]

Oracle Delivers World Record Price/Performance Result with TPC-C Benchmark

Oracle?? Database 11g Running on an HP ProLiant Server Demonstrates Exceptional Value
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 17, 2010

News Facts
Today, Oracle?? Database 11g Standard Edition One (www.oracle.com/database/std_one.html) delivered a world record price/performance result with the TPC-C benchmark(1).
Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition One running on an HP ProLiant ML350 G6 [...]

Groupon Expands Daily Deal Operations to Japan and Russia

Acquisition of leading local deal sites establishes presence in largest global markets

CHICAGO, August 17, 2010 – Groupon (www.groupon.com), a local shopping website that offers a
daily deal on the best goods, services and cultural events in 230 markets
across the world, has announced the launch of Groupon Japan and Groupon
Russia via acquisition of daily deal sites [...]

Rotary Peace Camp to Help Train West African Youth in Peace and Conflict Resolution

Former Rotary World Peace Fellow Richelieu Allison to kick-off peace caravan in November linking the first peace hut in Jendemah to ones in Liberia, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Guinea

JENDEMAH, Sierra Leone, August 17, 2010 – Rotary's Peace Camp, bringing together youth leaders, government
representatives, and traditional leaders from post-conflict and fragile
states in West Africa, [...]

Day Two of Game Developers Conference Europe 2010 Brings News From Industry Heavyweights Heiko Hubertz, Hermen Hulst, Eric Chahi and More

BERLIN, August 17, 2010 – The second day of the Game Developers Conference Europe(TM) 2010 (GDC
Europe) has brought with it a large slate of game industry news at the
Cologne Congress Center East in Cologne, Germany. Produced by UBM TechWeb
Game Network, organizers of the leading Game Developers Conference(R) series,
GDC Europe is the largest professionals-only game [...]

Shire plc – Statement re ProAmatine

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, August 17, 2010 – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY) acquired ProAmatine as a part of the
acquisition of Roberts Pharma in 1999 and Shire conducted and completed the
post marketing trials that the FDA required. The FDA, however, viewed these
trials as inconclusive and required that additional trials be conducted for
ProAmatine to maintain its [...]

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Provides Update on the Capesize Vessel Bet Fighter

ATHENS, Greece, August 17, 2010 – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the
"Company") (NASDAQ: SHIP; SHIP.W) announced today that the MV Bet Fighter, a
1992 built, 173,149 dwt Capesize vessel, was boarded by pirates off
Singapore, on August 17, while en route to China. Currently the vessel is
continuing with her voyage with no disruption. During this incident the
pirates [...]

RAK FTZ Strengthens Market Presence With 875 New Companies in H1

RAK FTZ H1 Results Show 875 New Companies Registered at the Zone
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, August 17, 2010 – Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ), one of the youngest
free zones in the UAE, is on the fast track. With its 360-degree approach to
customer care and satisfaction, the free zone has demonstrated a [...]

Gammon Gold Announces Discovery of New Drill Target at the Venus Project and Provides an Update on the Continued Progress at Guadalupe y Calvo

TORONTO, August 17, 2010 – TSX: GAM / NYSE: GRS / BSX: GL7

Gammon Gold Inc. ("Gammon") (TSX:GAM and NYSE:GRS) is pleased to
announce the discovery of an encouraging new drill target at the Venus
project located in the Ocampo – Pinos Altos region, as well as update on the
continued progress at the [...]

Network Rail Improvement Work Means Changes to Virgin Trains’ Services Over August Bank Holiday Weekend

Normal Service on Friday and Near Normal Service on Bank Holiday Monday
LONDON, August 17, 2010 – There will be alterations to services over the August Bank Holiday
weekend because of route improvement work but the principal travel days of
Friday and Bank Holiday Monday will see near normal services operating.

On the Saturday, [...]

Save Your Office Furniture from Crumbs

POOLE, England, August 19, 2010 – Sometimes an invention comes up and you can't help but wonder, "Why
didn't I think of that?"

Have you ever been sitting at your desk and munching your way through
your lunch, only to find yourself later in the afternoon manically shaking
your keyboard upside down to dislodge [...]

Mendeley Hires Spotify’s Paul Brown as Chief Operating Officer

Brown to spearhead operations and strategic partnership development
LONDON, August 19, 2010 – Mendeley (www.mendeley.com ), a rapidly growing media technology
startup that provides the world's largest research collaboration platform, is
delighted to announce that Paul Brown will join the team as Chief Operating
Officer, a newly created position, effective September 6, 2010. He comes to
Mendeley from Spotify, [...]

Stonebranch and OpsWise Announce Strategic Alliance

Companies unite to offer the most modern workload automation solutions for large-scale enterprises

AMSTERDAM, August 19, 2010 – At Innovation Europe 2010, the annual Stonebranch Executive Conference,
Stonebranch and OpsWise formally announced a wide-ranging strategic alliance.
Stonebranch, providers of managed file transfer
(www.stonebranch.com/infitran/index.html ) and job scheduling
technology (www.stonebranch.com/indesca/index.html),
will market, sell, implement, and support OpsWise's widely acclaimed Automation
Center – [...]

40 New Car Rental Suppliers Now Available on Galileo and Apollo GDS Provided by TUI Technology MicronNexus

HAMBURG, August 19, 2010 – MicronNexus GmbH, a leading specialist car hire technology
(subsidiary of one of the world's largest travel companies, TUI Travel PLC),
with Galileo and Apollo, part of the global Travelport GDS distribution
systems, have just launched their new interface connection.

The launch of the new interface will provide Galileo [...]

Facebook and Tata Communications Join MAAWG Board of Directors; Will Fight Spam and Online Abuse with Global Industry Organization

SAN FRANCISCO, August 19, 2010 – Demonstrating their commitment to work with the international online
industry to protect consumers, Facebook and Tata Communications, a leading
global telecom service provider that is part of India's Tata Group, have
joined the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group at the organization's highest
membership level and will serve on the MAAWG Board of Directors. [...]

Lessons in ‘Classroom of the Future’ at Global Summit

MANAMA, Bahrain, August 19, 2010 – Education experts from the UK are to get a glimpse into the
'classroom of the future' at a forthcoming summit in Bahrain, it was
announced today.

The use of technology and entertainment to improve learning
outcomes is just one topic for debate at The Education Project where leading
international [...]

Digital Advertising is Being Clobbered by Traditional Media

TV and Print Advertising Triumph Over Online as Being More Entertaining and Relevant to Consumers, While Online ads are "Annoying" and "Ill-constructed"

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – Against all odds, traditional advertising is perceived by consumers as
more informative, entertaining and necessary than online advertising. Of more
than 1,200 people surveyed for digital marketing show ad:tech London [...]

CMC Markets Launches New Financial Spread Betting Platform

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – CMC Markets, one of the leading providers of financial spread betting in
the UK, has announced the launch of its brand new spread betting platform.

Executive Chairman and founder of CMC Markets, Peter Cruddas commented:
"CMC Markets want to revolutionise the way people trade [...]

Oracle OpenWorld 2010 Highlights New Opportunities for Partner Success with Full Line-Up of Partner-Driven Sessions and Events

Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum, Pavilions, Awards and Partner-Only Sessions Provide Opportunity for Partners to Showcase Innovations and Gain New Strategies for Driving Business Growth Through Specialization

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 18, 2010
News Facts
Further enabling partners with the information and resources they need to specialize, differentiate and achieve better business results, Oracle today announced a [...]

Game Developers Conference Europe Concludes Successful 2010 Event

BERLIN, August 18, 2010 – Game Developers Conference(TM) Europe 2010 (GDC Europe) has concluded a
successful showing on Wednesday, August 18th with a final count of nearly
1,500 game professionals representing more than 45 different countries coming
to the Cologne Congress Center East in Cologne, Germany for 3 days of
learning, networking, and inspiration. Thanks to a strong [...]

Hotels.com Survey Finds London’s Taxis Ranked Best in the World

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – The Hotels.com annual taxi report* has revealed that London taxis have
been voted the best in the world** for the third year running.

The majority of travellers (59%) who were polled from across the world
for the annual Hotels.com taxi report said that London's black cabs were far
and [...]

Bird and Co Website Wins National Award

WORCESTER, England, August 18, 2010 – A Bird and Co website, 360 Diversity, has helped Core Assets Group win
the EFA and EFB Best Small Organisation award.

The Employers Forum on Age (EFA) and Employers Forum on Belief (EFB)
Awards were established to reward companies that have been prominent in
tackling workplace discrimination against [...]

Displaysense Survey Reveals Weird and Wonderful Usage for Retail Displays

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, England, August 18, 2010 – Displaysense has revealed the results of a new survey that shows many of
the unique ways customers utilise the company's products.

Displaysense's recent survey was originally intended to be a standard
survey to gauge the spread of their customers across the UK but it quickly
became apparent [...]

Otarian – The Low Carbon Restaurant Arrives in London

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – Otarian, a new boutique fast-casual restaurant chain, is set to have a
big impact on the influential London food scene with the opening of its first
location in the United Kingdom this summer. Built on a sustainable platform
and based on the principles of vegetarianism, Otarian will be the first
global chain to [...]

Dissident Shareholders to Appeal Court Decision to Approve Magna Plan of Arrangement

Magna to Vigorously Defend Position on Appeal
AURORA, Ontario, August 18, 2010 – Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today announced that
certain dissident minority shareholders who contested court approval of
Magna's plan of arrangement, have confirmed to Magna that they will appeal
yesterday's decision of the Ontario Superior Court.

Magna will seek to [...]

Advanced Web-Based Medical Technologies Foster Better Informed Consumers, Greater Interest in Personal Health Care

Gold Standard/Elsevier Drug Information Improves Patient Education and Communication Between Health Providers and Patients Through new Partnership With Healthline Networks; Utilized by Yahoo.com

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, August 18, 2010 – The face of the medical consumer is changing. With the rapid
advance of Internet technology and the growing national focus on healthcare,
Americans are taking greater responsibility for [...]

ANHAM’s Progress ‘On Target’ for Prime Vendor Transition

In Kuwait, ANHAM Welcomed U.S. Defense Logistics Agency for Site Visit to Assess Progress of Transition

WASHINGTON, August 18, 2010 – ANHAM FZCO, LLC announced today that it is on target with its transition
to subsistence prime vendor for the U.S. Government in Kuwait and Iraq, and
will assume full responsibility this fall, as initially planned. This
announcement [...]

Gamers in Germany Play Emusicon Pinball More Than Those in any Other Country

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – Sony Ericsson has revealed that German Facebook users have played its
free online pinball (apps.facebook.com/sonyericssonpinball) more than
any other nationality since the launch of the game, last month.

13% of all Emusicon computer pinball
(www.facebook.com/sonyericsson?v=app_10339498918&ref=ts) games have
been played by people in Germany, a staggering amount considering the country
has the [...]

Mercuria Acquires a River Barge Company in Colombia

GENEVA, Switzerland, August 18, 2010 – Mercuria Energy trading announced today that it has acquired a River
Barge business in Colombia. It was purchased from the leading Colombia
company Argos. The barges will be used to transport coal and other
commodities along the river Magdalena to leverage across its trading
business. This is an important step for Mercuria [...]

The Earth Awards Global Search Funds Six Innovations Which Can Redesign Tomorrow

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – Artificial foam which captures and converts the sun's energy more
effectively than living organisms and earth tiles which empower people to
build their own sustainable homes are in the running for an Earth Award – a
global design award backed by world-leading entrepreneurs.

University of Cincinnati Professor's David Wendell [...]

Bura Snow – The Changing of the Guard in the Ski & Snowboard Catered Chalet Industry

LONDON, August 20, 2010 – Historically the domain of the wealthy family, the catered ski chalet
market has been given a shake up in the past 2 years by the team at Bura Snow
Catered ski & snowboard chalets.

Bura Snow (www.burasnow.com), specialise in ski & snowboard
holidays for groups of friends and young [...]

MoneySolve Debt Management Offers Help by Live Chat

MANCHESTER, England, August 20, 2010 – MoneySolve Debt Management (www.moneysolvedebtmanagement.co.uk/)
has launched an online live chat service, providing struggling consumers with
another means of obtaining assistance.

The live chat adds to MoneySolve's freephone number, email enquiry form
and call back services. Debt experts at the company believe this type of help
is preferred by many, [...]

MoneySolve Condemns Extortionate Missed Payment Charges

MANCHESTER, England, August 20, 2010 – Debt advice experts at MoneySolve have condemned the extortionate missed
payment penalties and excessive rates of interest applied to a number of
unsecured loans and credit cards.

The debt specialists believe that these charges make financially
difficult situations even worse for those most in need of help.
[...]

British Gas Launches Generation Green Programme for Schools

LONDON, August 20, 2010 – British Gas has re-launched its "Generation Green" initiative to promote
sustainability to children in schools.

The energy provider aims to drive the green agenda by targeting children
in the classroom with what it calls a "web based education and loyalty
programme".
British Gas says the new [...]

Gold Made Simple Takes Elitism out of Gold Investment

MANCHESTER, England, August 20, 2010 – Gold Made Simple's online gold exchange has removed the
element of elitism from investing in gold bullion (
www.goldmadesimple.com/), by simplifying the process and making it
more accessible to the majority of people. While the value of currency has
dropped in recent months, the value of gold has not, and this makes [...]

Cyprotex Adds In Vitro Toxicology Services

MACCLESFIELD, England, August 20, 2010 – Cyprotex PLC (LSE:CRX), the preclinical ADME Tox services company, today
announces the launch of its new in vitro toxicology service, branded as
Cyprotox(R). Supporting the new service is an additional 90 square metres of
laboratory space at Cyprotex's Macclesfield, UK facility housing the latest
technology in multi-parametric automated fluorescent imaging and cellular
analysis. [...]

CLOs and Senior HR Executives of Fortune 500 Companies to Come Together at Tata Interactive Learning Forum 2010

MUMBAI, India, August 20, 2010 – The Tata Interactive Learning Forum (TLF), an annual global learning
event conducted by Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), will feature some of the
top speakers in the learning industry, including CLOs, VPs, EVPs in Training,
HR & business functions.

The 7th annual edition of the TLF 2010 is scheduled [...]

Oracle Delivers Industry’s Most Complete and Integrated Desktop-to-Datacenter Virtualization Portfolio

Company Outlines Benefits of Virtualization Integrated from Applications to Disk
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 19, 2010

News Facts
Today at an online event (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=230786&sessionid=1&key=ACD102D5564F47339E77B2101D7099D4&partnerref=email&sourcepage=register) , Oracle’s Edward Screven, Chief Corporate Architect, and John Fowler, Executive Vice President, Systems, outlined Oracle’s virtualization strategy and why Oracle Virtualization (www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/index.html) delivers more value than VMware.
[...]

/C O R R E C T I O N – Mendeley/

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – In the news release, "Mendeley Hires Spotify's Paul Brown as Chief
Operating Officer" issued on 19 Aug 2010 08:00 GMT, by Mendeley over PR
Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that in the sixth
paragraph, the Twitter link was incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. The
correct link is: twitter.com/mendeley_com [...]

Phase III Randomised Controlled Trial Confirms Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Radioembolisation Using 90Y-resin Microspheres for Patients With Inoperable Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases That Have Failed Chemotherapy

BRUSSELS, August 19, 2010 – Using the innovative technique of radioembolisation to treat patients
with inoperable colorectal cancer liver metastases who have failed all
standard-of-care chemotherapy options can more than double the time until
their disease progresses, according to the final results of a Phase III
randomised controlled trial published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical
Oncology.(1)

[...]

House of Fraser Launches New Autumn/Winter 2010 Shoes Collection Online

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – House of Fraser, the leading premium department store, has launched its
Autumn/Winter 2010 footwear collection by Dune online.

The Dune (www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Shoes/319,default
,sc.html?prefn1=brand&prefv1=Dune&fix&spcl) Group offers affordable luxury
shoes (www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Shoes/319,default,sc.html) and
accessories, with brands including Dune, Pied a Terre and Bertie. The Dune
Group was formed in March 2009 with the acquisition by [...]

Sky Offers Comparison Table for Sports Packages

ISLEWORTH, England, August 19, 2010 – Sky has created a new comparison table for its sports packages, putting
the price and package deals of Sky and its main competitors side by side.

The comparison tables allow consumers to check prices and features
between Sky and competitors, meaning customers can now compare Sky and [...]

Broad Institute Acquires License to all ChemAxon products and Deploys Across Chemical Biology Platform

Compound Registration, Structure Search and Computed Properties Rolled Out
BUDAPEST, Hungary and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 19, 2010 – ChemAxon, a leading provider of chemistry software for life sciences,
announced today that they have entered into an agreement with the Broad
Institute of Harvard and MIT, which will license ChemAxon's platform,
discovery toolkits and desktop applications for institute-wide use. [...]

Ansell Strengthens Global Management Team With New Appointments

RED BANK, New Jersey and MELBOURNE, Australia, August 19, 2010 – Earlier today global leader in protection solutions, Ansell,
announced two new appointments to its global executive leadership team. These
appointments, both effective immediately and both reporting to the CEO,
Magnus Nicolin, follow an earlier announcement regarding a realignment of its
global organization for accelerated growth and faster [...]

JOC Sailings Launches Redesign of Global Sailing Schedules and Maritime News Website

JOC Sailings released its multi-platform website including customized micro-sites for major ports that extends the breadth and depth of key regional and international news and information for the cargo shipping industry

NEWARK, New Jersey, August 19, 2010 – JOC Sailings (www.jocsailings.com), a division of United Business
Media Global Trade (UBM GT), is a leader in providing [...]

STOIK Imaging Releases All-in-One Video Converter, Editor, and Effect Processor

MOSCOW, August 19, 2010 – STOIK Imaging announces the release of STOIK Video Converter, a dedicated
video conversion, processing and enhancement suite. Available in Free and Pro
editions, STOIK Video Converter Pro can convert between AVI, DV, MKV, MOV,
MPEG 1, 2 and 4, and WMV formats in all possible combinations.

Supporting all possible [...]

Multi-centre Phase II Trial Reports Safety and Clinical Benefits of Radioactive Microspheres in Patients with Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases who have Failed Chemotherapy

ROME, August 19, 2010 – Radioactive yttrium-90 labelled resin microspheres (SIR-Spheres; Sirtex
Medical, Sydney, Australia) appear to be a safe and effective treatment for
patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases who have failed available
chemotherapy options, according to the final results of a prospective
clinical multi-centre phase II trial conducted by the Italian Society of
Locoregional Therapies in Oncology [...]

Gammon Gold Inc Adopts a Shareholder Rights Plan

TORONTO, August 19, 2010 – Gammon Gold Inc. ("Gammon") (TSX:GAM and NYSE:GRS): announced today that
its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a shareholder rights plan
agreement (the "Plan") effective August 19, 2010 (the "Effective Date"). The
Plan is designed to ensure that Gammon's shareholders are treated fairly in
the event of a take-over bid for [...]

IBC Offers Special Screenings of Major 3D Movies

Avatar (Special Edition) and Toy Story 3 demonstrate the best in contemporary technology and creativity

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – As part of its commitment to illustrating its cutting edge agenda, IBC is
offering special screenings of two major movies in stereoscopic 3D. The
viewings, which are open to all IBC visitors, demonstrate both the state of
the [...]

AEGON Asset Management Wins Asset Allocation Mandate

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – AEGON Asset Management has won a GBP300 million pension scheme mandate
from leading manufacturing company Molins PLC.

The mandate will see AEGON Asset Management play a significant role for
the Molins UK Pension Fund, in enhancing the strategic asset allocation and
funding plan developed by the Trustees and their [...]

Crescent Point Energy Completes Acquisition of Ryland Oil Corporation

CALGARY, August 20, 2010 – /NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR
DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/

Crescent Point Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or the "Company") (TSX:
CPG) today closed the previously announced acquisition of Ryland Oil
Corporation ("Ryland") by way of plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement").
With completion of the Arrangement, [...]

ChemAxon Extends chemicalize.org Free Service With Predicted Data and User Customization

More Predictions Added to Chemistry Browsing Service
BUDAPEST, Hungary, August 20, 2010 – ChemAxon announces the addition of major new functionality in it's
chemicalize.org web based service. The new features help users understand
better the chemical structure with more predicted properties and a
customizable layout to be of most use.

chemicalize.org is a service to [...]

Debenhams Reveal Increase in Number of People Working From Home

LONDON, August 20, 2010 – Debenhams has revealed new sales figures that show more people
than ever before are working from home to beat the recession.

Demand for home office furniture (
www.debenhams.com/home-furniture/furniture/home-office) and equipment
- compact desks, chairs, and filing cabinets – has jumped by over 340 per
cent in the past year alone, [...]

Far East Energy Announces Registered Direct Placement

HOUSTON, August 20, 2010 – Far East Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FEEC) announced today
that it has agreed to sell an aggregate of approximately 105.5 million shares
of its common stock at a price of US$0.33 per share for aggregate gross
proceeds of approximately US$34.8 million in a registered direct offering.

"We intend [...]

Northern Rock Launches Issue 2 of the Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond

GOSFORTH, England, August 20, 2010 – Northern Rock has launched a new issue of its Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond
to help children save for their future following the unprecedented popularity
of the Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 1) that was launched in early
August.

The new 3 Year Little Rock Fixed Rate [...]

Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation PLC: Acquisition of 50.5% of the Shares of Camrose Resources Limited

LONDON, August 20, 2010 – Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation PLC ('ENRC', or
together with its subsidiaries, the 'Group') announced today that its wholly
owned subsidiary ENRC Congo BV, has privately purchased 50.5% of the
outstanding common shares of Camrose Resources Limited ('Camrose'). The
Camrose shares have been purchased from Silvertide Global Limited, Zanette
Limited and Cerida Global Limited ('Cerida') [...]

Pharma and Food Thought Leaders Set to Converge in Amsterdam Next April 2011

AMSTERDAM, August 20, 2010 – Pharma-Nutrition (www.pharma-nutrition.com/news.asp), the new
international scientific conference organised by Elsevier, the leading
publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and
services, aims to discuss the latest research, concepts and practical
applications of medical nutrition in patient treatments, disease management
and patient outcomes. Pharma-Nutrition is set to take place next 18-20 April
at Amsterdam's NH [...]

Elsevier Partners With HELINET to Strengthen Consortium’s Leadership in Health Sciences Education

SINGAPORE and NEW DELHI, August 20, 2010 – Elsevier Health Sciences and Helinet, India's premier medical library
consortium for e-resources, have announced an agreement that will provide all
medical students at Helinet's medical colleges with access to leading
international and local medical content through Elsevier's electronic
platforms: ScienceDirect(R) and MD Consult(R).

The special agreement provides [...]

Hospira Announces CEO Succession Plan

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, August 20, 2010 – — Chris Begley to retire as CEO and assume role as executive chairman;
Board to initiate search for successor –

The board of directors of Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), a global specialty
pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, today announced that
Christopher B. Begley, chairman and chief executive [...]

JOC Sailings Collaborates With The Port Los Angeles to Launch Custom Online Gateway

The Port of Los Angeles' customized micro-site extends the breadth and depth of key regional information for the cargo shipping industry

NEWARK, New Jersey, August 20, 2010 – JOC Sailings (www.jocsailings.com) a division of United Business
Media Global Trade (UBM GT) is a leader in providing point-to-point sailing
schedules and business news for the maritime industry and [...]

Promethean Sponsors First Irish Teaching and Learning Festival

BLACKBURN, England, August 20, 2010 – Promethean has announced that it will be the lead sponsor of the first
Irish Teaching and Learning Festival in October, which will have a keynote
speech by Oscar winning producer, David Puttnam.

Promethean, a world leader in the rapidly growing global market for
interactive learning technology, has announced [...]

GSMA Announces Candidate Cities Bidding to Host Mobile World Congress 2013

LONDON, August 20, 2010 – The GSMA today announced that six cities are competing to host the GSMA
Mobile World Congress event starting in 2013. Amsterdam, Barcelona, Cologne,
Milan, Munich and Paris have been named candidate cities who are vying to
become the home of Mobile World Congress for the five-year period from 2013
through 2017. The GSMA [...]

Fasthosts Launches Online Storage Service

GLOUCESTER, England, August 20, 2010 – Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a leading web hosting provider, has launched a
brand new online storage solution especially designed for archiving valuable
business data. The service provides secure off-site storage space within a
state-of-the-art UK data centre.

The online storage solution is designed for all levels of business user,
with [...]

Simon Rogan Joins ITC Global Security as Non Executive Director

Bringing Valuable Experience During a Key Phase of Global Expansion
LONDON, August 20, 2010 – ITC Global Security (www.itcsecurity.com/), a specialist
information security and advanced networking firm, today announced that Simon
Rogan has joined the ITC Board of Directors as a Non Executive Director.
Founder and former CEO of Sirocom Ltd, one of the UK's leading managed
network providers, [...]

PROPERTY4EAST.com Counters Impressive Take-Over Bid With Geographical Expansion

LUXEMBOURG, August 20, 2010 – PROPERTY4EAST, the international real estate network offering
luxurious properties to investors in Russia, Eastern Europe and the Middle
East, recently received a "very interesting take-over bid" from an investment
company. PROPERTY4EAST further plans to expand its offer in Europe and
develop an exclusive hotel range for its customers.

Success leads [...]

Students Dine at World’s Best Restaurant in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN, August 23, 2010 – Students dining at Noma, the number one restaurant in the world! Hardly
an everyday event, but during the food festival "Copenhagen Cooking" this is
exactly what happens for a lucky group of students. For everyone else, 84
other unique gastronomic events await from 19 to 29 August in Copenhagen.

[...]

Autonomy Unveils Industry’s First Meaning Based Risk Management Platform for Law Firms

End-to-End Platform Significantly Mitigates Risk by Offering the Most Comprehensive Risk Management Portfolio for Law Firms

LAS VEGAS, August 23, 2010 – ILTA 2010 — Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader
in infrastructure software, today unveiled the industry's first end-to-end,
meaning-based Risk Management platform for law firms. The Autonomy Risk
Management platform leverages Autonomy's [...]

Bingham McCutchen LLP to Standardize on Autonomy’s Meaning Based Governance Platform

AM Law 25 Law Firm to Leverage Autonomy's Products to Improve Lawyers' Productivity and Client Services

LAS VEGAS, August 23, 2010 – ILTA 2010 — Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader
in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Bingham
McCutchen LLP, one of the world's leading law firms with 1100 lawyers [...]

Frost & Sullivan Award Highlights Xena Network’s Outstanding Entrepreneurship

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – The Frost & Sullivan "2010 Global Gigabit Ethernet Test Equipment
Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award," is presented to Xena Networks ApS
(Xena). As an emerging player in the global gigabit Ethernet test equipment
market, Xena has exhibited its entrepreneurial spirit by addressing some of
the key deficiencies of the market; namely, the [...]

Microsoft and European Schoolnet to Reward Outstanding Teachers With eLearning Awards

BRUSSELS, August 23, 2010 – European Schoolnet and Microsoft announced a new eLearning Award to
reward outstanding teachers in Europe for their work with ICT in education.
As part of their work with innovative teachers, Microsoft is supporting the
eLearning Awards 2010 and invites all teachers to apply to the special
category for outstanding teachers. "Focusing on 21st [...]

HFI Launches Usability Certification for Organizations and Designs

Organizations Can Now Have a "Certified Practice in Usability(TM)" and Submit a Product, Application, or Website to be a "Certified Usable Design(TM)"

MUMBAI, India, August 23, 2010 – Human Factors International (HFI) announced today an extension of their
successful program for certification of usability practitioners (Certified
Usability Analysts(TM)) which currently provides certification to about 10%
of the world's [...]

Misys Launches Inter-bank Matching of Exotic FX Options

Latest Release of the Misys Confirmation Matching Service Helps Banks Respond to Regulatory Demands

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and
services company, today announces the latest release of its Confirmation
Matching Service (CMS). This release includes inter-bank matching for Exotic
FX Options (MT 306 messages) – extending the existing support [...]

Will More buy Gold Bullion Online?

MANCHESTER, England, August 23, 2010 – The growth of the Internet could mean that more people than
ever before will buy gold bullion (www.goldmadesimple.com/) online. As
the popularity of gold as an investment continues to soar, internet exchanges
are making the process more accessible and simple. Gold Made Simple is
leading the way, with a pared down site [...]

First European Incisionless Procedure to ‘Reverse Weight Gain After Gastric Bypass Surgery’ Takes Place in UK

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – British Bariatric surgeon Michael Van Den Bossche has become
the first in Europe to perform a minimally invasive procedure to reverse
weight gain from patients who have previously undergone gastric bypass
surgery. The new incisionless procedure known as 'ROSE' (Restorative Obesity
Surgery, Endolumenal) restores the size of the stomach pouch or stoma (the
connection [...]

Australia Immigration is Key Subject in Australian Election Battle

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – The subject of Australian immigration has been a hot topic during the run
up to the Australian election, with both candidates showing a resolve to
protect the Australian way of life by monitoring immigration if elected.

Current prime minister, Julia Gillard and Coalition leader, Tony Abbott
have both been [...]

Opportunities for New Entrants in Wind and Solar Power Markets Stimulated by Projected Growth, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – As the burgeoning wind and solar power markets continue to expand,
industry value chains are looking to adopt measures to sustain anticipated
growth. For many component producers, the market growth rate will translate
into a need to increase existing capacities, build new plants and spread out
to new geographies.

(Logo: [...]

Prodesse ProFAST(TM)+ Assay Receives European CE Mark

Molecular Test Identifies Three Strains of Influenza A, Including 2009 H1N1 -

SAN DIEGO, August 23, 2010 – Gen-Probe Incorporated (Nasdaq: GPRO) announced today that Prodesse's
ProFAST(TM)+ assay, a molecular test that simultaneously detects and
differentiates three common influenza A virus subtypes – seasonal A/H1,
seasonal A/H3, and 2009 H1N1 – has received its CE (Conformit?? Europ??enne)
Mark, enabling [...]

Muslim Leader Condemns Plans to Burn Holy Qur’an in United States

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat condemns in the strongest terms reports that
the Dove World Outreach Center, based in the United States, is planning to
burn copies of the Holy Qur'an on 11 September. This would be a most
provocative act and would achieve nothing but to cause distress and anger to
millions of [...]

Ballast Nedam: R.L.M. Jacobs Resigns as Member of the Board of Management of Ballast Nedam N.V.

NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands, August 23, 2010 – For personal reasons, Mr R.L.M. Jacobs (55) has decided to immediately
resign as member of the Board of Management of Ballast Nedam. Mr Jacobs has
been employed with Ballast Nedam for almost 15 years in various positions.
The last three years Mr Jacobs served as a member of the Board of [...]

Ginga Goes Electronic for Coal Trading With Trayport(R)

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – Ginga Petroleum Pte Ltd., a company offering broking services for the
energy markets from Singapore, today announced it has gone live with a
trading screen for its coal brokers using Trayport's GlobalVision Broker
Trading SystemSM. Trayport provides electronic trading systems worldwide that
have been widely adopted by coal brokers in Europe. Ginga therefore [...]

Shikun & Binui Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results

Net Income totaled NIS 66 million, increasing 59% compared with Q2 2009
RAMAT GAN, Israel, August 22, 2010 – Shikun & Binui Ltd. (TASE: SKBN.TA) ("Shikun & Binui" or the "Company"),
a member of the Arison Group and Israel's leading infrastructure and real
estate company, announced yesterday its results for the second quarter 2010,
ended June 30th, 2010.

[...]

Wildlife Acoustics Announces Its SM2BAT(TM) 384kHz Ultrasonic Recorder for Bats

New high sample rate model records vocalizations of the world's bats
PRAGUE, August 22, 2010 – (15th International Bat Research Conference) — Wildlife Acoustics, the
leading supplier of acoustic monitoring systems for endangered and threatened
wildlife species around the world, announces a new high frequency 384kHz
model of the SM2BAT Ultrasonic Recorder.

The SM2BAT 384kHz [...]

DEF CON Survey Reveals Vast Scale of Cloud Hacking – And the Need to Bolster Security to Counter the Problem

SAN MATEO, California, August 24, 2010 – An in-depth survey carried out amongst 100 of the elite IT professionals
attending this year's DEF CON 2010 Hacker conference in Las Vegas recently
has revealed that hackers view the cloud as having a silver lining for them.

And a gold, platinum and diamond one, it [...]

DQE Signs European Footwear Licensing Agreement

HYDERABAD, India, August 24, 2010 – DQE, a leading animation, gaming live action entertainment and
distribution company, announces that it has entered into a merchandising
agreement with Off Road Ltd, a leading footwear manufacturer, to produce a
collection based on the animation from DQE's series, 'The Jungle Book'.

Under the terms of the agreement, [...]

Top 11 Hot Toys of 2010

AMERSHAM, England, August 24, 2010 – Being a parent can be a difficult job, even at the best of times.
However, when it comes to deciding on what toys (www.thetoyshop.com/)
to buy for your kids, this job can become even harder. With this in mind,
this release has been written by The Toy Shop (www.thetoyshop.com) to
provide parents [...]

Brits Turn to Pawnbrokers to Pay for Summer Holidays

Borro.com Gives GBP Millions of Loans to Help Customers Pay for Summer Breaks

LONDON, August 24, 2010 – Despite another financially difficult year (so far), more and more people
have been looking to get away this summer. It's no wonder people turned to
businesses such as Borro.com (www.borro.com/), the UK's first online
pawnbrokers (www.borro.com/), as an alternative way [...]

Sortingcodes.co.uk Offers Customers Increased Accuracy of UK Payments Data With Introduction of Weekly Updates

LONDON, August 24, 2010 – sortingcodes.co.uk has increased the frequency of its updates to weekly,
giving customers accurate and timely UK payments data; crucial to the
successful processing of payments.

This change reflects the Payments Council's recommendation to use a
weekly updated data source where possible.
Alongside increased accuracy, customers can [...]

Vitala(TM) Continence Control Device Now Indicated for Use With Convexity in European Union

Innovative Pouchless Ostomy Management System for People with a Colostomy
SKILLMAN, New Jersey, August 24, 2010 – ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical
technologies for community and hospital care, announced today that the
Vitala(TM) Continence Control Device (CCD), the company's novel, non-invasive
pouchless ostomy device that provides temporary continence for people with an
end colostomy, has [...]

Eisai Announces Positive Phase III Trial Results for Perampanel in Partial Epilepsy

HATFIELD, England, August 24, 2010 – Eisai today announced the results of a Phase III study for the
investigational compound perampanel (E2007), a first-in-class, highly
selective non-competitive AMPA-type glutamate receptor antagonist, discovered
by Eisai and under development for adjunctive treatment of partial seizures
in patients with epilepsy.

The double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study (Study 306)
showed that [...]

Fortis Hospitals India Does Asia’s First Custom Fit Knee Replacement Surgery

BANGALORE, India, August 24, 2010 – Combining the latest technology, medical breakthroughs and
personalized patient care, Fortis Hospitals Bangalore today announced Asia's
first 'Custom Fit Knee Replacement Surgery' performed on a series of
patients. Dr. Sanjay Pai, Chief Orthopedic Surgeon, along with his team
performed this revolutionary surgery for the first time in the Asian
Continent by precisely matching [...]

blinkx Partners With AccuWeather.com to Offer Users Weather Coverage From Around the World

Precise, up-to-the-minute weather information now available at www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, August 24, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced a partnership with AccuWeather.com (www.accuweather.com),
the world's leading weather authority. Under the terms of the agreement,
AccuWeather.com's local and international weather information and videos will
be available at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc [...]

Gigle Networks’ GGL541 Solution Chosen for MSI’s Flagship High-Definition (HD) Entertainment Networking Adapter

Gigle Networks' Gigabit Intelligent Multi-PHY Switch with Mediaxtream(TM) Technology Enables MSI to Deliver HD Video Streaming over Home's Existing Power Lines

REDWOOD CITY, California and BARCELONA, Spain and EDINBURGH, Scotland, August 24, 2010 – Gigle Networks (giglenetworks.com ), a leading developer of
intelligent multi-PHY switching devices for both wired and wireless
entertainment-grade home networking, today announced that [...]

Retail Industry Executives to Discuss Complete Solutions and Breakthrough Technologies at Oracle?? OpenWorld 2010

Retail-Specific Program Expands to Include More Than 30 Sessions and Networking Events
Redwood Shores, CA ??? August 23, 2010

News Facts
Retail executives will gather at the upcoming Oracle OpenWorld (www.oracle.com/us/openworld/index.htm) conference, September 19 ??? 23, 2010 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, to share new ways to leverage Oracle technology to enable retail business [...]

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison to Join Oracle Executive Vice President Thomas Kurian in JavaOne Keynote to Discuss the Future of Java

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 23, 2010

News Facts
Oracle announced today that the JavaOne 2010 opening keynote will feature Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and Oracle Executive Vice President Thomas Kurian, who will discuss the company’s vision and strategy for Java.

JavaOne will take place September 19-23, 2010, and will feature more than 400 [...]

You Are What You Share, So Thr!veOn!

Samsung & Digitas' New Thr!veOn Game Takes Facebook Sharing to the Next Level

BOSTON, August 23, 2010 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, and
Digitas (www.digitas.com), a leading global integrated brand agency,
announce Thr!veOn, a new experience that intersects social gaming and social
utility.

(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100823/PH53818 )
(Photo: [...]

Adrian Kirby Gives Advice on how to Secure Investment

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – Entrepreneur Adrian Kirby (www.adriankirby.com/) gives some do's
and don'ts on obtaining funding.

The market is both diverse and complicated but essentially the primary
source of funding for your business is derived from commercial lenders, the
Banks. The other funders are larger institutions such as insurance companies
through to Sovereign funds, [...]

M.A.C Cosmetics Gets Into the Festival Spirit at V Festival 2010!

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – M.A.C Cosmetics and the M.A.C Pro Team decamped to the
renowned V Festival to keep a host of top celebrities, performers and guests
looking refreshed from dusk until dawn…AND, this year festival goers were
able to make like a VIP and experience M.A.C in all its glory for the first
time ever front [...]

The Jelly Effect – Does Your Communication Stick?

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – How effective is the communication you experience every day?

Andy Bounds, author of international bestseller The Jelly Effect has got
a clear answer, and that is: Not at all.
According to his book, too much information and not enough relevance is a
problem that pervades [...]

MeMega Announces Range of New Special Offers During Ramadan

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, August 23, 2010 – MeMega, a technology specialist based in Saudi Arabia, is launching a
range of special offers during Ramadan to encourage families to spend more
time together during the religious festival.

The new special offers which MeMega are making available include a number
of discounts on the latest technology [...]

The Union for Ethical BioTrade and Hi Europe Announce the Ethical BioTrade Awards

AMSTERDAM, August 23, 2010 – In the context of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, United
Business Media (UBM) and the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) launched the
Ethical BioTrade Awards for Biodiversity, to be presented at Health
ingredients Europe (HIE) in Madrid, November 2010. UBM and UEBT are now
accepting nominations for candidates for these awards, until [...]

BLV Realty Group, Inc Acquires Its Affiliate Partner and Preserves Its Brands

NEW YORK, August 23, 2010 – BLV Realty Group, Inc ("BLV Realty" or "the Company") announces that it
has entered into an Agreement ("The Agreement") with BLV Group International
("BLVGI") for the acquisition of all of its assets, trading subsidiary and
trading interests.

Background

BLV Group International incorporated in Cayman Island [...]

TTI Reports Double-Digit Sales and Profit Growth Driven by Milwaukee(R) Tools, New Product and Geographic Expansion

HONG KONG, August 23, 2010 – Hong Kong-based global power tools and floor care company, Techtronic
Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI" / The Group) (stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY)
announced strong net profit growth of 40.5% for the first six months of 2010,
reflecting robust sales growth and higher margins from new products.

For [...]

FloridaBaby.co.uk : a Brand New Website for Families Travelling With Children and Babies to Florida

CRAWLEY, England, August 25, 2010 – Today sees the launch of a brand new website specifically designed to
answer the many questions posed by parents planning holidays to Walt Disney
World with babies and toddlers.

www.FloridaBaby.co.uk has been developed by Travel City Direct
(www.travelcitydirect.com/), the Florida family holiday specialists,
and contains hints and tips on [...]

Celebrity Beauties Joanna Lumley, Joss Stone and Lucy Davis Speak the Ugly Truth About Cruel Botox Animal Tests for the BUAV

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – Celebrity beauties Joanna Lumley, Joss Stone and Lucy Davis have joined
the BUAV to end cruel botox tests on animals. They were shocked to learn that
every batch of botox that hits the high street is tested on animals. Botox is
used by huge numbers of people worldwide for cosmetic purposes.

[...]

SEI to Provide Collateral Management Solution for OTC Derivatives

Company's Middle Office Services Expand to Provide Clients with an Automated and Transparent Process for Managing Counterparty Risk

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 25, 2010 – SEI (Nasdaq: SEIC) announced today that it has expanded its middle office
outsourcing services to include collateral management for OTC derivatives,
providing its asset manager clients with a more automated, controlled, [...]

Europlasma: Reserved Capital Increase Over-Subscribed – Private Placement Fully Subscribed – Governance Changes Implemented

BORDEAUX, France, August 25, 2010 – The two capital increases launched by Europlasma on July 12th,
2010 with a view to financing part of its share for building the first
CHO-Power plant have been carried out successfully. They will enable the
Group to start building the first CHO-Power unit at the Morcenx site very
soon.

[...]

Gap in Standard of Student Accommodation Widens Across the UK

Survey Reveals That Top-End Student Accommodation has Reached New Heights of Luxury While Some Private Halls Providers are Leaving up to Half of Their Residents Dissatisfied.

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – A national survey of over 10,000 students across the UK reveals the
changing face of student living. While some students are paying more than
GBP150 per [...]

FINCAD Market Data Expands Middle Eastern Coverage

LONDON, NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, August 25, 2010 – FINCAD, the leading global provider of financial analytics, and ICAP
(IAP.L), the world's premier interdealer broker and provider of post trade
services, now offer data for additional Middle Eastern countries in FINCAD
Market Data. Due to client demands for help in pricing Middle East
denominated financial contracts, [...]

Bankers’ Almanac Announces the Appointment of Martin Eves as its Payments Product Manager

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – Bankers' Almanac (www.bankersalmanac.com/) setting the standard
for global banking intelligence (www.bankersalmanac.com/) announced
the appointment of Martin Eves as its Payments (
www.bankersalmanac.com/addcon/products/payments.aspx) Product Manager,
bringing with him extensive experience and knowledge of the banking and
financial.

Martin has been employed within the banking (
www.bankersalmanac.com/) industry for over 10 years, working for
companies [...]

Edenred: Robust First-Half 2010 Results in an Uneven Economic Environment

A Strong Performance Considering the Economic Environment
PARIS, August 25, 2010 – Edenred was created in the first-half of 2010 through the demerger of the
Accor Group's two core businesses approved at the Shareholders' Meeting of
June 29, 2010.

The world leader in prepaid service vouchers, Edenred provides solutions
that enhance personal well-being and improve [...]

Bubbling Potential in Chinese Water and Wastewater Treatment Market – Frost & Sullivan Web Conference

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – Despite the economic recession, 2009 proved a productive year for the
Chinese water and wastewater treatment market. With an increasing daily
wastewater treatment capacity of 1.5 million tons, and total revenue of about
US$7.3 billion in the equipment market, the market is set to accelerate in
the upcoming years. Water giants such as [...]

Enterprise Communication Company Telepo Accelerates Growth With New EUR10M Funding

STOCKHOLM, August 25, 2010 – Telepo AB, the award winning enabler of Enterprise Communication and
Collaboration software platforms, has secured EUR10m in its B round funding
from Investor Growth Capital and existing investor Accel Partners. It is the
biggest software investment this year in the Nordics and Vice President
Mikael Johnsson at Investor Growth Capital will join Telepo's [...]

Woolworths Goes Live with MetricStream for Quality, Safety and Audit

MetricStream solutions to deliver operational efficiency, reduce costs and ensure sustainable compliance with quality and safety standards

PALO ALTO, California, August 25, 2010 – MetricStream Inc., the market leader in enterprise-wide Governance, Risk
and Compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced that Woolworths Food
Division, a prestigious chain of retail stores in South Africa, has gone live
with MetricStream solutions [...]

Investment Demand Will Continue to Support Robust Gold Market During 2010

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – Demand for gold will remain robust during 2010 as a result of
accelerating demand from India and China, as well as increasing global
investment demand driven by continuing uncertainty over public debt and
economic recovery, the World Gold Council ("WGC") said.

According to the WGC's Gold Demand Trends report [...]

CMC Biologics Completes First Stage of Expansion with Addition of Single-Use Facility

COPENHAGEN, Denmark and SEATTLE, August 25, 2010 – CMC Biologics, a Contract Manufacturing Organization with manufacturing
sites in Europe and the USA, today announced the completion of a new
state-of-the-art disposable manufacturing facility at its Seattle, WA site.
The addition comes as part of a staged major expansion plan, which will add
significant production capacity to its existing [...]

Hong Kong Aviation Capital Appoints Richard Cherney as Head of Commercial and Technical

HONG KONG, August 25, 2010 – Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC), a leading investor in global aviation
finance, announced today that Richard Cherney has been appointed as Head of
Commercial and Technical. Richard has commenced his employment with HKAC and
is based in the company's Hong Kong office. He is a member of the senior
executive committee and [...]

Dan Cimoroni Appointed Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium

TORONTO, August 24, 2010 – Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium announced today that Dan
Cimoroni has been appointed Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing,
effective immediately. Cimoroni reports to Adam Ashton, who was named
President of the Consortium today.

In the newly-created role of Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing,
Cimoroni, 41, is responsible for all revenue, [...]

Adam Ashton Appointed President, Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium

TORONTO, August 24, 2010 – Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium announced today that Adam
Ashton has been appointed President, effective immediately. Ashton reports
directly to Phil King, President of Sports and Executive Vice-President of
Programming, CTV Inc.

"Adam's contributions to sports media over the past 13 years have been
monumental," said King. "With a collaborative [...]

Brightstar and Euroset Sign Multi-Year Agreement

MIAMI and MOSCOW, August 24, 2010 – Euroset, the largest mobile phone and consumer electronics retail chain
in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Brightstar,
the leading global provider of services and solutions for the wireless
industry, announced today the signing of a multi-year agreement. Brightstar
will immediately begin assisting Euroset on the sourcing of [...]

UMS Group Inc. Appointed a PAS 55 Endorsed Assessor by the Institute of Asset Management

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, August 24, 2010 – UMS Group is pleased to announce its appointment by the Institute of
Asset Management as a PAS 55 Endorsed Assessor. This appointment will enable
us to certify compliance with Publicly Available Specification 55 – the
emerging global standard for Asset Management excellence, and now on the path
to becoming an ISO [...]

Brand Licensing Europe 2010 Announces The Big Interview With the London 2012 Team

Q&A session to give the inside track on commercial, licensing and retail opportunities-

LONDON, August 24, 2010 – Brand Licensing Europe 2010, the licensing exhibition, today announced
that the London 2012 licensing and retail team will feature as The Big
Interview in this year's Licensing Academy. London 2012 Vision – Retail,
Licensing And the Olympic and Paralympic Games [...]

npower Backs Wear Your Shirt to Work Day

WORCESTER, England, August 24, 2010 – npower in Worcester is taking part in a nationwide 'Wear Your Shirt to
Work' day to mark 100 days to go until the official decision by FIFA of who
will host the World Cup in 2018.

npower is an official supporter of the England 2018 FIFA World [...]

Continental Airlines-UK Selects Silverpop to Help Engage Travellers with Targeted Email Marketing Programme

World's fifth largest airline to strengthen relationships with customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – With travellers researching trips and fares more carefully than ever,
travel providers must maintain a constant and highly relevant dialogue with
potential customers in order to influence purchasing decisions and increase
customer loyalty within this highly competitive space. [...]

Date to Note: Conference “Beyond the Vienna Initiative: Towards a New Banking Model in a New Growth Model for CESEE” to be Held in Vienna on 17 September

International Conference on the Role of Banks as Part of the Future Growth Model for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

VIENNA, August 26, 2010 – The Federal Ministry of Finance is organising the international
conference "Beyond the Vienna Initiative: Towards a New Banking Model in a
New Growth Model for CESEE", to be held on 17 September [...]

LOVEFiLM Strikes Major Digital Deal With MGM

LOVEFiLM Player Adds Movie Giant to Catalogue
LONDON, August 26, 2010 – LOVEFiLM has agreed a major UK distribution deal with
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) to enable its members to watch MGM
titles online and on internet-enabled devices through the LOVEFiLM Player.

MGM boasts one of the largest film libraries of any Hollywood
studio and [...]

Joyent Launches New Smart Solution for Digital Agencies

Customized Offering Empowers Digital Developers with Affordable, High- Performance, Instantly Scalable Dev/Build Resources to Meet Client Demands

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, 2010 – Joyent, the premiere provider of smart computing solutions
(www.joyent.com), today announced the launch of its Smart Solution
for Digital Agencies, a new one-stop-shop program designed to meet the unique
needs of digital [...]

Joyent Partners With Codesion to Deliver End-to-End App Development and Deployment Solutions

Partnership Leverages Joyent's Smart Cloud Solutions with Codesion's Subversion Hosting for Secure, Reliable, OnDemand Control Management

SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, 2010 – Joyent, the premier provider of smart computing solutions
(www.joyent.com), announced today that it has partnered with Redwood
City-based Codesion, the leading provider of enterprise-grade Subversion, Git
and CVS hosting (codesion.com), to provide seamless, secure,
end-to-end automation of [...]

New Features Expand Capabilities of the FrontlineSMS Mobile Communications Platform

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – The open-source SMS communications platform FrontlineSMS has delivered
two major features as part of a new software release today. With this
upgrade, FrontlineSMS allows organisations to receive multimedia messages via
a standard email account. More complex than SMS messages, MMS can include
text, images, video and audio. This is a huge step forward [...]

‘Game On’ for Scotland’s First Venison Festival

ABERDEEN, Scotland, August 26, 2010 – This autumn lovers of game are in for the ultimate gastro treat at the
Royal Deeside Larder Venison Festival. This new six-day celebration of
venison takes place from 26th to 31st October 2010 across Royal Deeside
including Balmoral Estate, Banchory, Ballater and Aboyne. A Venison Pie
[pictured] complete with antlers in the [...]

Visteon and Avtopribor Announce Joint Venture in Russia to Supply Vehicle Cockpit Electronics

New joint venture – OOO Visteon Avtopribor Electronics – is set to become one of the largest automotive electronics suppliers in Russia, with full manufacturing and engineering capability

VLADIMIR, Russia, August 26, 2010 – OOO Visteon Avtopribor Electronics, a new joint venture between Visteon
Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive systems, and Avtopribor,
one of Russia's [...]

Hult International Business School to Award Master Degree Scholarships to Industry Leaders and Academic Elites in Asia: Experts in Fields Such as Consulting and Information Technology and Top University Students With Business Majors are Invited to Apply for the 2011-2012 Academic Year

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – With a goal to attract a new generation of global Asian business leaders,
the Hult International Business School is offering scholarships for the
2011-2012 academic year to industry experts in a variety of fields as well as
to top university students or graduates majoring in business.

The MBA Industry [...]

Ganeden Biotech and ICAM Announce Private Label Probiotic Chocolates

Innovative private label chocolate program gives store brand managers functional snack offer that hits on two hot consumer categories: probiotics and premium chocolate

CLEVELAND, August 26, 2010 – Ganeden Biotech, Inc. (www.ganedenlabs.com), maker of the patented
probiotic strain GanedenBC30(R) (www.ganedenbc30.com), and ICAM
S.p.A., an Italian farm-to-bar producer of all natural premium chocolates,
today announced Chocolate Plus Private Label, [...]

Hikma – Half Year Results Interviews With CEO and CFO

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals reports half year profit growth and raises gross
margin guidance.

In a video interview on www.cantos.com, Hikma CEO Said Darwazah says a
good performance at the company's three divisions supported the results. "All
three engines have been performing quite well, to give us these fantastic
results."
[...]

AMEC Announces “Record” Results – Interview With CEO

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – AMEC today announces "record" half year results despite challenging
markets and say they will beat their 8.5 per cent margin on earnings target
this year.

Samir Brikho, CEO, highlighted revenues up 13 per cent, organic growth up
6 percent and that the order book has hit a record GBP3.5b.
[...]

WHO and International Epilepsy Organisations Expose Unacceptable State of Epilepsy Care Across Europe

New Report Provides Recommendations to Improve the Quality of Care and Understanding of Epilepsy, and Reduce Stigmatisation to Help Bring Epilepsy 'Out of the Shadows'

PORTO, Portugal, August 26, 2010 – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the two international epilepsy
organisations, the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the
International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), have today [...]

Research Reveals Consumers’ Product Safety Ignorance

FAREHAM, England, August 26, 2010 – New research from product testing expert T??V Product Service suggests
that UK consumers are putting their safety at risk as they do not understand
the meaning of marks stamped on the products they buy.

Three-quarters (73 per cent) of survey respondents said that they
believed a CE marking [...]

International Leaders Stress the Importance of Spatial Data Strategies for Improved Government Delivery

JOHANNESBURG, August 26, 2010 – Carlos Zeferino Torreblanca Galindo, Governor of the State of Guerrero,
Mexico and the former mayor of Acapulco spoke of the poverty within his
state. Demographic data he showed put his state near the bottom of most
statistics in basic services. Most support comes from the federal government
but by the time the state [...]

DLA Leaders Visit New Subsistence Prime Vendor in Kuwait

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2010 – The following statement is in response to the Defense Logistics Agency's
recent visit to ANHAM facilities in Kuwait:

"We appreciate the positive visit by the DLA to our facilities and remain
on track and on schedule to serve as "Prime Vendor" to the U.S. Government,
providing food and support [...]

/C O R R E C T I O N – SwissINSO Holding Inc/

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, August 25, 2010 – PR Newswire incorrectly published the release, "SwissINSO is on the Move" on
25 Aug 2010 19:04 GMT, by SwissINSO Holding Inc. We are advised by a
representative of the company that in the second paragraph, SwissINSO SA
should read "SwissINSO Holding Inc. (SWHN.OB)".
Complete, corrected release follows:

– SwissINSO, [...]

SwissINSO is on the Move

SwissINSO, a major innovator in the application of solar-power to water purification/desalination and heating/cooling of buildings, announces its move to Switzerland's prestigious EPFL Science Park, joining an exclusive club of world-class players.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, August 25, 2010 – SwissINSO SA is proud to announce its move to the prestigious R&D
Science Park at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique [...]

When a Condom is Not Enough

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – After today's news that the frequency of sexually transmitted disease is
increasing in the UK, particularly in adolescents and young adults, we asked
Dr Malcolm VandenBurg (www.malcolmvandenburg.co.uk/), a Harley Street
Private Specialist in Medicine including Sexual Health and General Medicine,
for his comments.

He is particularly well placed to give [...]

The ICMA Centre Announces Promotion for Dr Adrian Bell

READING, England, August 25, 2010 – The ICMA Centre has announced the promotion of Dr Adrian Bell.

Dr Bell will be promoted to Professor on 1 October this year. Dr Bell,
who has been with the ICMA Centre since 1994, has been instrumental in the
development of both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes [...]

Plusnet Launch sQuid Cashless Payments on Their Staff Card

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Plusnet, the award winning Internet Service Provider is joining the
growing list of customers for sQuid's electronic money service.

sQuid eMoney will be made available to all Plusnet staff on their staff
card, enabling cashless purchases as well as ID and access control.
A new [...]

Nation of Animal Lovers Still Treat Their Animals Despite the Pinch on Their Pockets

STONELEIGH, England, August 27, 2010 – As a nation of animal lovers, the amount of money we spend on
pets is increasing and the recession and financial downturn seem to have had
little effect. According to Mintel (www.mintel.com) the pet
accessories and healthcare sector is still growing, as is the pet food
market.

But our [...]

Roamware Listed for the Second Time on Inc. 5000

Inc. Magazine Releases Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies – The Inc. 5000

SAN JOSE, California, August 27, 2010 – Inc. magazine ranked Roamware, Inc. a top company in the San Jose metro
area and No. 2745 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the
nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list [...]

Brandeaux’s Liberty Living Wins National Student Housing Survey Award 2010

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – UK university students have chosen Liberty Living as Best Private Halls
Provider 2010 in this year's National Student Housing Survey. The survey is
now in its 3rd year and is having a major impact on the industry's commitment
to service levels.

The NSHS annual survey of over 10,000 students [...]

Essilor – First-Half 2010 Results

CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, August 27, 2010 -

– A Very Good First Half

– Sharp Increase in Revenue: up 15.8%
– High Contribution Margin Maintained, at 18.0% of Revenue
– Adjusted Earnings per Share: up 17.6%
– Strong Increase in [...]

The Oracle Education Foundation Invites Students and Teachers to Join ThinkQuest International Competition 2011

Students are Challenged to Think, Create and Innovate
Redwood Shores, California, August 26, 2010

The ThinkQuest International Competition 2011, sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation (oraclefoundation.org/) (OEF), is now open to teams of students.
The competition challenges students to solve a real-world problem by applying their critical thinking, communication, and technology skills.
[...]

Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking Achieves Industry Leading Results with Oracle Exadata V2 Benchmark

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 26, 2010
News Facts
Oracle today announced that the Oracle FLEXCUBE (www.oracle.com/us/industries/financial-services/046907.html) Universal Banking System running on Oracle (www.oracle.com/us/products/database/database-machine-069034.html) Exadata V2 ??? The First Database Machine for OLTP — achieved outstanding benchmark results.

This benchmark demonstrates Oracle’s unmatched ability to engineer applications, middleware, database, operating [...]

Meeting the Demands of Staff in the Healthcare Sector

ABU DHABI, UAE, August 26, 2010 – The head of the nation's biggest hospital yesterday explained how the UAE
can overcome the worldwide shortage of medical staff, days after a report
revealed that the number of doctors and nurses will have to double within a
decade.

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British Airways Introduces new Gothenburg Route

CRAWLEY, England, August 26, 2010 – British Airways is launching services to Gothenburg, Sweden's second
largest city, with flights from as little as GBP55.50 in Euro Traveller
one-way including taxes fees and charges. Customers can also book Club
Europe, British Airway's Business Class cabin.

The twice daily flight to Gothenburg (
www.britishairways.com/travel/flights-to-gothenburg/public/en_gb) from
Heathrow Terminal 5, [...]

Publication of the 2010 First Half Results of the Group Maurel & Prom on Friday, August 27th, 2010 (After Stock Exchange)

PARIS, August 26, 2010 – Maurel & Prom announces a modification in the section "Schedule" of the
next publications:

The publication of the press release of the biannual results will take
place on Friday, August 27th, 2010 (after stock exchange) instead of Monday,
August 30th, 2010.
This document may contain forward-looking [...]

Group Launched to Put Consumers First

Leading Advocacy Groups Establish Coalition to Defend the Global Rights and Liberties of Consumers

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2010 – Today in an effort to protect the rights of consumers globally, a new
action-oriented coalition was launched to defend and advance the genuine
interests of consumers and to ensure consumers are no longer ignored in the
political and policymaking [...]

Advanced Auction and Appraisal Services, Inc., to Conduct Liquidation Auction of Pugmill, Paving Equipment and Trucks in Orland Park

ORLAND PARK, Illinois, August 26, 2010 – Advanced Auction and Appraisal Services, Inc.,
(www.advancedauction.com) announces the online liquidation auction of
Asphalt Solutions in Orland Park, Ill., according to Otis Holley, auctioneer.

"Bidders have a great opportunity to buy pugmill equipment, paving
equipment and trucks at auction prices," said Holley.
The auction [...]

IG Markets Cements CFD Leadership Status

IG Markets Extends its CFD Trading Market Lead*
MELBOURNE, Australia, August 26, 2010 – An independent survey of Australia's CFD market has named IG Markets as
the number one choice for the highest number of active traders, with 29% of
CFD traders using them as their main provider. This cements IG Markets'
leadership status with the closest competitor [...]

Males Driving Europe’s Summer of Mobile Love

Mobile Dating Sites on the Rise, Males 25-34 Represent Nearly a Quarter of Users

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world,
today released data from its comScore MobiLens service showing that young
adult males factor prominently in the increase in Europeans accessing dating
sites on their mobile phones. Of [...]

Hotels Invest in Technology Despite the Economic Downturn due to its Positive Impact in the Industry

DUBAI, UAE, August 26, 2010 – Research has predicted that $290 million will be spent on technology
alone across new hotels in the Middle East and there will be over 108,600
rooms coming online by 2011. This coupled with the crowded and lucrative
nature of the industry has meant that hotel operators and owners have woken
up to [...]

Shire Announces European Approval of VPRIV(R) (velaglucerase alfa) for the Treatment of Type 1 Gaucher Disease

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 26, 2010 – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty
biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the European Commission has
granted marketing authorisation for VPRIV(R) (velaglucerase alfa), a human
cell line derived enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for the long-term
treatment of type 1 Gaucher disease. VPRIV has been authorized as an orphan
medicine through the [...]

Penguin Books Announces Publication of New Lorien Legacies Series

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – Penguin Books has announced it is to publish 'I Am Number Four' by
Pittacus Lore, the first instalment of The Lorien Legacies, a mind-blowing
new thriller series.

I Am Number Four (www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780718156473,00.html)
is a tale of John Smith (aka Number Four) as he
desperately tries to outrun his past, escape [...]

Transportation Projects set to Transform Kuwait’s Infrastructure

DUBAI, UAE, August 26, 2010 – Huge transportation projects are underway in Kuwait in order to improve
the country's connectivity with its neighbors and reduce its congestion and
traffic problems. Kuwait is keeping pace with its regional counterparts and
is set to begin implementing its own rail and metro projects as part of the
GCC's wider efforts to [...]

ICE Futures Europe Reports ECX Emissions Contract Records

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global
regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC)
markets, announced daily volume and open interest records for ICE Futures
Europe's ECX emissions contracts.

(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090727/CL51999LOGO )
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090727/CL51999LOGO )

On 19 August, a record [...]

EF Education First Partners With Student Organization AIESEC at the “Youth to Business Forum 2010″

HYDERABAD, India, August 26, 2010 – EF Education First, a leading language education company, and AIESEC, one
of the world's largest student-run organizations, initiated a international
partnership today at the "Youth to Business Forum 2010" in Hyderabad, India.

By joining forces, the organizations will provide a platform where
talented business students can get improved [...]

Official Top 12 Toys for Christmas From the Entertainer

AMERSHAM, England, August 28, 2010 – 1. Star Wars General Grievous Spinning Electronic Lightsaber – (Hasbro)

Battle the Jedi with as many different weapons as General Grievous, using
the Star Wars General Grievous Spinning Electronic Lightsaber.
www.thetoyshop.com/ActionToysAndFigures/StarWarsCloneWars/Star-Wars-General-Grievous-Spinning-Electronic-Lightsaber/EPN413013
(Due to the length of these URLs, it may [...]

Maurel & Prom : 2010 First Half Results

Activity During the First Half of 2010
PARIS, August 27, 2010 -

– Sales up by 68% to EUR131m
– Production increase in Gabon
– Gross average production for Q1 2010 of 10,164 bopd and 13,299 bopd
[...]

ProtectmyId.co.uk Reveals British Public Lending a Hand to Online Fraudsters

NOTTINGHAM, England, August 27, 2010 – New research by ProtectmyID.co.uk has revealed just how
relaxed the Great British public are when it comes to protecting themselves
in the digital world. In the face of one of the fastest growing crimes in the
world, the research has shown that millions of online users are readily
making the information required [...]

Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Air Traffic Communication Infrastructure for Incheon Control Centre, South Korea

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Europe-based air traffic
management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a
contract by Korea's Public Procurement Service (PPS) to provide an air
traffic communication system that will deliver air-ground communication for
the Incheon air traffic control centre.

The contract was awarded following [...]

Northrop Grumman to Supply Largest Ever Air Traffic Control Radio Programme to China

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Europe-based air traffic
management system subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been
awarded a contract by China Aviation Supplies International Tendering Co.
(CASITC) to supply VHF radio communication systems for the Chengdu area air
traffic control centre. In total, 110 channels will be operated from the
control centre [...]

Ten Top Car Insurance Tips from Quinn Insurance

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – So you've passed your driving test, got yourself a set of wheels, and
you're about to get out on the open road for the very first time. You might
know how to parallel park and keep under the speed limit, but there are
several other things to consider when owning and running [...]

National Trust Relieves Bank Holiday Getaway Stress

SWINDON, England, August 27, 2010 – The National Trust is joining the drive to make the August bank holiday
journeys less painful by setting up its own unique network of alternative
'motorway service areas'.

(Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste
this hyperlink into your Internet [...]

Christie Brinkley to Receive HBA’s Positively Beautiful Award

Beauty & Well-Being Event Recognizes Supermodel's Work with Smile Train

NEW YORK, August 27, 2010 – Iconic supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist Christie Brinkley,
will receive the 2nd Annual HBA "Positively Beautiful" Award from HBA Global
Expo (www.hbaexpo.com) for her active support of Smile Train and its
mission. Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org) provides free cleft surgery
for millions of poor children [...]

Pakistani Minorities Organize Demonstration Prayer in Front of the Pakistani Embassy

BRUSSELS, August 27, 2010 – The European Organization for Pakistani Minorities(EOPM)
organized today a peaceful prayer protest in front of the Pakistani Embassy
in Belgium to remember and pray for the innocent people of the minority
communities in Pakistan who are denied their basic human rights. The
demonstration highlighted several recent incidents targeting the minorities
of Pakistan and EOPM [...]

Fannie Mae Prices New Issue 2-Year Benchmark Notes(R) due September 24, 2012

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2010 – The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA):

2-Year
Pricing Date August 27, 2010
[...]

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Enters Into Letters of Intent to Acquire all Remaining Minority Stakes in its BET and MCS Subsidiaries Achieving Full Ownership of its 20 Ship Fleet

ATHENS, Greece, August 27, 2010 – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: SHIP; SHIP.W)
announced today that it has entered into letters of intent for the
acquisition of the remaining ownership percentages in each of Bulk Energy
Transport (Holdings) Limited ("BET") and Maritime Capital Shipping Limited
("MCS"). The Company acquired a 50% interest in BET in August [...]

Tenth Annual International Powers of Ten Day

www.powersof10.com
SANTA MONICA, California, August 27, 2010 – The Eames Office announces with pleasure the Tenth Annual International
Powers of Ten Day on October 10, 2010 (10/10/10). Powers of Ten Day promotes
and encourages Powers of Ten Thinking, a form of rich, cross-disciplinary
thought that approaches ideas from multiple interrelated perspectives,
ranging from the infinitesimal to the cosmic — [...]

Fasthosts Discovers Firms at Risk From Over-Reliance on External Web Professionals

GLOUCESTER, England, August 27, 2010 – A new Fasthosts Internet Ltd survey* has revealed that British firms may
be placing themselves at risk through an over-reliance on IT or web
consultants who look after their website.

The study* found that many firms do not have simple arrangements in place
to retain basic control or [...]

MyJohannesburgInfo Launches Virtual Tours and Multi-Media Features for Listed Companies

LONEHILL, South Africa, August 27, 2010 – MyJohannesburgInfo, the online travel website, has recently announced the
launch of their new virtual tour functionality which aims to offer visitors
to the website detailed and eye-catching views of various attractions, while
providing listed companies with unparalleled exposure.

The independent travel website, part of the global MyDestinationInfo
(www.mydestinationinfo.com/) [...]

Fannie Mae Releases July 2010 Monthly Summary

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2010 – Fannie Mae's (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) July 2010 Monthly Summary is now
available at www.fanniemae.com/ir/monthly. The monthly summary report
contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities
for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other
guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates.

Fannie Mae exists to [...]

Free Downloads From Untold, Reso and Disco Bloodbath on Bacardi.com

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Norman Jay Collaborates With BACARDI Rum to Mentor Breaking UK Talent:
BACARDI Pioneers

This summer, BACARDI Superior rum has collaborated with music pioneer
Norman Jay, MBE, to support breakthrough music acts. The legendary DJ
nurtured the talents of three UK artists – Untold, Reso and Disco Bloodbath -
guiding them [...]

Bulgarian Lifeguard Lifts Whiskey Lovers’ Ultimate Dream Prize in Global Competition

BUSHMILLS VILLAGE, Ireland, August 27, 2010 – Ivan Ivanov, a 28-year old lifeguard from Svishtov Bulgaria, has won a
global Bushmills Irish Whiskey(R) competition with a prize described as
'the whiskey lover's ultimate dream'.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/bushmills/44199/
Ivan was chosen from [...]

ICS Announces Appointment of Director

ABBOTSFORD, Canada, August 27, 2010 – ICS Copper Systems Ltd. (ICX:TSX.V) is pleased to announce the
appointment of Mr. Larry Treadgold, B.Sc (Hons), C.Eng, FIMMM, to the Board
of Directors of ICS and as Chairman of ICS technical committee.

Mr. Treadgold has over 40 years' experience as an extractive metallurgist
and manager in gold, [...]

Optimisation With Trade Extensions Just Got Easier

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Trade Extensions has unveiled a new release of its strategic sourcing
software featuring 'one page' optimisation and intuitive reporting.

Optimisation allows buyers to find the best combination of suppliers and
goods or services and is essential with today's complex sourcing events. The
best combination will not necessarily be the [...]

Elsevier and Royal Tropical Institute Sign 5 Year Memorandum of Understanding to Provide ScienceDirect and Scopus to 150 Developing Country Researchers

MoU Drives Research Usage and Access with Virtual Knowledge Community
AMSTERDAM, August 27, 2010 – Elsevier and the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam announced on
26th of August the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) providing
150 researchers working in least-developed and low-income countries (for
example Benin, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Togo etc.) with access to ScienceDirect
and Scopus, [...]

Chiquita Launches Innovative Biodigester in Gu??piles, Costa Rica

Costa Rican President Chinchilla Inaugurates Innovation in Sustainable Operations

SAN JOS??, Costa Rica, August 29, 2010 – Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today dedicated its
innovative Biodigester system at its Mundimar S.A. facility in Gu??piles,
Costa Rica. Joined by Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla, senior vice
president for government affairs and corporate responsibility officer Manuel
Rodriguez spoke about [...]

i4i v Microsoft: Petition for Writ of Certiorari Filed

TORONTO, August 28, 2010 – Today, as expected, Microsoft filed a petition for a writ of certiorari,
seeking a review of the i4i v Microsoft patent infringement case by the
Supreme Court of the United States. The Supreme Court has complete discretion
to determine whether or not it will review the case.

Loudon Owen, [...]

Official Top 12 Toys for Christmas From the Entertainer

AMERSHAM, England, August 28, 2010 – 1. Star Wars General Grievous Spinning Electronic Lightsaber – (Hasbro)

Battle the Jedi with as many different weapons as General Grievous, using
the Star Wars General Grievous Spinning Electronic Lightsaber.
www.thetoyshop.com/ActionToysAndFigures/StarWarsCloneWars/Star-Wars-General-Grievous-Spinning-Electronic-Lightsaber/EPN413013
(Due to the length of these URLs, it may [...]

Maurel & Prom : 2010 First Half Results

Activity During the First Half of 2010
PARIS, August 27, 2010 -

– Sales up by 68% to EUR131m
– Production increase in Gabon
– Gross average production for Q1 2010 of 10,164 bopd and 13,299 bopd
[...]

ProtectmyId.co.uk Reveals British Public Lending a Hand to Online Fraudsters

NOTTINGHAM, England, August 27, 2010 – New research by ProtectmyID.co.uk has revealed just how
relaxed the Great British public are when it comes to protecting themselves
in the digital world. In the face of one of the fastest growing crimes in the
world, the research has shown that millions of online users are readily
making the information required [...]

Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Air Traffic Communication Infrastructure for Incheon Control Centre, South Korea

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Europe-based air traffic
management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a
contract by Korea's Public Procurement Service (PPS) to provide an air
traffic communication system that will deliver air-ground communication for
the Incheon air traffic control centre.

The contract was awarded following [...]

Northrop Grumman to Supply Largest Ever Air Traffic Control Radio Programme to China

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Europe-based air traffic
management system subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been
awarded a contract by China Aviation Supplies International Tendering Co.
(CASITC) to supply VHF radio communication systems for the Chengdu area air
traffic control centre. In total, 110 channels will be operated from the
control centre [...]

Ten Top Car Insurance Tips from Quinn Insurance

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – So you've passed your driving test, got yourself a set of wheels, and
you're about to get out on the open road for the very first time. You might
know how to parallel park and keep under the speed limit, but there are
several other things to consider when owning and running [...]

National Trust Relieves Bank Holiday Getaway Stress

SWINDON, England, August 27, 2010 – The National Trust is joining the drive to make the August bank holiday
journeys less painful by setting up its own unique network of alternative
'motorway service areas'.

(Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste
this hyperlink into your Internet [...]

Christie Brinkley to Receive HBA’s Positively Beautiful Award

Beauty & Well-Being Event Recognizes Supermodel's Work with Smile Train

NEW YORK, August 27, 2010 – Iconic supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist Christie Brinkley,
will receive the 2nd Annual HBA "Positively Beautiful" Award from HBA Global
Expo (www.hbaexpo.com) for her active support of Smile Train and its
mission. Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org) provides free cleft surgery
for millions of poor children [...]

Pakistani Minorities Organize Demonstration Prayer in Front of the Pakistani Embassy

BRUSSELS, August 27, 2010 – The European Organization for Pakistani Minorities(EOPM)
organized today a peaceful prayer protest in front of the Pakistani Embassy
in Belgium to remember and pray for the innocent people of the minority
communities in Pakistan who are denied their basic human rights. The
demonstration highlighted several recent incidents targeting the minorities
of Pakistan and EOPM [...]

Fannie Mae Prices New Issue 2-Year Benchmark Notes(R) due September 24, 2012

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2010 – The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA):

2-Year
Pricing Date August 27, 2010
[...]

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Enters Into Letters of Intent to Acquire all Remaining Minority Stakes in its BET and MCS Subsidiaries Achieving Full Ownership of its 20 Ship Fleet

ATHENS, Greece, August 27, 2010 – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: SHIP; SHIP.W)
announced today that it has entered into letters of intent for the
acquisition of the remaining ownership percentages in each of Bulk Energy
Transport (Holdings) Limited ("BET") and Maritime Capital Shipping Limited
("MCS"). The Company acquired a 50% interest in BET in August [...]

Tenth Annual International Powers of Ten Day

www.powersof10.com
SANTA MONICA, California, August 27, 2010 – The Eames Office announces with pleasure the Tenth Annual International
Powers of Ten Day on October 10, 2010 (10/10/10). Powers of Ten Day promotes
and encourages Powers of Ten Thinking, a form of rich, cross-disciplinary
thought that approaches ideas from multiple interrelated perspectives,
ranging from the infinitesimal to the cosmic — [...]

Fasthosts Discovers Firms at Risk From Over-Reliance on External Web Professionals

GLOUCESTER, England, August 27, 2010 – A new Fasthosts Internet Ltd survey* has revealed that British firms may
be placing themselves at risk through an over-reliance on IT or web
consultants who look after their website.

The study* found that many firms do not have simple arrangements in place
to retain basic control or [...]

MyJohannesburgInfo Launches Virtual Tours and Multi-Media Features for Listed Companies

LONEHILL, South Africa, August 27, 2010 – MyJohannesburgInfo, the online travel website, has recently announced the
launch of their new virtual tour functionality which aims to offer visitors
to the website detailed and eye-catching views of various attractions, while
providing listed companies with unparalleled exposure.

The independent travel website, part of the global MyDestinationInfo
(www.mydestinationinfo.com/) [...]

Fannie Mae Releases July 2010 Monthly Summary

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2010 – Fannie Mae's (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) July 2010 Monthly Summary is now
available at www.fanniemae.com/ir/monthly. The monthly summary report
contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities
for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other
guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates.

Fannie Mae exists to [...]

Free Downloads From Untold, Reso and Disco Bloodbath on Bacardi.com

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Norman Jay Collaborates With BACARDI Rum to Mentor Breaking UK Talent:
BACARDI Pioneers

This summer, BACARDI Superior rum has collaborated with music pioneer
Norman Jay, MBE, to support breakthrough music acts. The legendary DJ
nurtured the talents of three UK artists – Untold, Reso and Disco Bloodbath -
guiding them [...]

Bulgarian Lifeguard Lifts Whiskey Lovers’ Ultimate Dream Prize in Global Competition

BUSHMILLS VILLAGE, Ireland, August 27, 2010 – Ivan Ivanov, a 28-year old lifeguard from Svishtov Bulgaria, has won a
global Bushmills Irish Whiskey(R) competition with a prize described as
'the whiskey lover's ultimate dream'.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/bushmills/44199/
Ivan was chosen from [...]

ICS Announces Appointment of Director

ABBOTSFORD, Canada, August 27, 2010 – ICS Copper Systems Ltd. (ICX:TSX.V) is pleased to announce the
appointment of Mr. Larry Treadgold, B.Sc (Hons), C.Eng, FIMMM, to the Board
of Directors of ICS and as Chairman of ICS technical committee.

Mr. Treadgold has over 40 years' experience as an extractive metallurgist
and manager in gold, [...]

Energy and Mining Sectors Drive Demand for Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment in South Africa, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 30, 2010 – Increased demand for energy supplies and the need for regulatory
compliance by mining companies are driving the water and wastewater treatment
equipment market in South Africa.

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New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.environmental.frost.com)
South African Water [...]

From the Laboratory to the Reality of Daily Life

Picture is available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: https://www.presseportal.de/pm/32079

DUDERSTADT, Germany, August 30, 2010 – Christian Kandlbauer, who lost both of his arms in a high
voltage accident, uses a unique development which until recently sounded
almost like science fiction: An arm prosthesis, the first of its kind in [...]

East African Genset Market Poised for High Growth Due to the Power Crisis, Notes Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 30, 2010 – The East African region is fraught with seasonal droughts and a
consequent power crisis. This crisis, coupled with an expected rise in
economic growth in the region, is the main driver for growth in the East
African genset market. The sectors that are experiencing significant growth
include, but are not [...]

RusHydro Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK, August 30, 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
RusHydro JSC (RTS, MICEX: HYDR; LSE: HYDR; OTCQX: RSHYY), Russia's largest
power-generating company, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts
(ADRs) [...]

The Whole Garden World at spoga+gafa 2010 in Cologne

Trends and New Products From Over 2,000 Suppliers From 53 Countries
COLOGNE, Germany, August 30, 2010 – The Cologne Exhibition Centre in full bloom: From 5th to 7th September
2010 spoga+gafa is bringing the market participants from the international
garden and leisure sector together in the cathedral city. At the world's
leading business platform of the year over [...]

ATOLL Study Results With Intravenous Enoxaparin in Acute Heart Attack Managed with Urgent Angioplasty

Composite Primary Endpoint: Risk Reduction of 17% (Non-Statistically Significant ) in Death, Complication of Myocardial Infraction, Procedure Failure or Major Bleeding (p=0.07)

PARIS, August 30, 2010 – Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France, August 30th 2010.
The international ATOLL study sponsored by the Assistance Publique – Hopitaux
de Paris showed that enoxaparin reduced the composite of death, complication
of myocardial [...]

Ballast Nedam Signs Contract for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm

NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands, August 30, 2010 – Ballast Nedam has signed a contract with A2SEA A/S for the use of the
Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) Svanen at the Anholt offshore wind farm in Denmark.
A2SEA is providing the Danish energy company DONG Energy with the vessel for
the installation of the foundations in this wind farm. DONG [...]

Teriflunomide Significantly Reduced Annualized Relapse Rate and was Well Tolerated in MS Patients

First Results From the TEMSO Phase III Trial to be Presented During the ECTRIMS Congress in October 2010

PARIS, August 30, 2010 – Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today
that the investigational once-daily oral drug teriflunomide significantly
reduced annualized relapse rate (ARR) at 2 years versus placebo in patients
with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), thus achieving [...]

Multaq(R) First-line Option in New 2010 ESC Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation

PARIS, August 29, 2010 – Sanofi aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today
that the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2010 new Guidelines for the
Management of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) have been released and recommend that
Multaq(R) (dronedarone) should be used for maintenance of sinus rhythm as a
first-line treatment option in all patients with paroxysmal and [...]

OrthoAccel Technologies Announces Full-Market Release of AcceleDent, a New Technology to Shorten Treatment Time in Braces

HOUSTON, August 31, 2010 – OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. (www.acceledent.co.uk/home)
announced this week that following a successful limited market release of
AcceleDent last October it will be initiating a full-market release
throughout the United Kingdom this coming September. Availability of
AcceleDent (www.acceledent.co.uk), which is a regulated medical device
and only available to dental professionals to prescribe to their patients,
will be [...]

Israel Discount Bank Earns NIS 158 Million in Q2 2010

Second Quarter Net Income Decreases 53.1% to NIS 158 Million, Compared With NIS 337 Million in Second Quarter 2009; Return on Shareholders' Equity 6.3% Compared With 15.8% in 2009 Operating Income After Taxes Decreases by 37.2 % to NIS 123 Million, Compared With NIS 196 Million in 2009

TEL-AVIV, Israel, August 31, 2010 – Israel [...]

Sonata Opens Office in Netherlands

Strengthens its Presence in the European Region
BANGALORE, India and AMSTERDAM, August 31, 2010 – Sonata Software, a leading IT consulting and software services
provider, has announced the opening of its new office in the European region.
Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the office will cater to the requirements
of Sonata's growing number of customers in the BeNeLux (Belgium, [...]

NetQin Introduces Mobile Security Cloud Model at Wireless Security Symposium

SEOUL, South Korea, August 31, 2010 – The first mobile security cloud model was introduced by Dr. Lin Yu, CEO
of NetQin Mobile Inc., today at the Wireless Security Symposium held in
Seoul, South Korea. The mobile security cloud model is composed of three
parts, (1) a cloud security platform — knowledge repositories including
mobile viruses repositories, spam [...]

ASP GLOSAIR(TM) Decontamination Technology Undertakes Deep Clean at Royal Liverpool Hospital to Promote Better Patient Care

LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) announced today a partnership with
the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to strengthen their infection
prevention efforts and promote better patient care by utilizing ASP's proven
GLOSAIR(TM) area decontamination technology.

As part of a larger refurbishment project, Royal Liverpool University
Hospital has appointed ASP to perform their [...]

Nokia Embeds Miyowa’s InTouch5(TM) Onto the C3

PARIS, August 31, 2010 – Miyowa, the world leader in aggregating social networks on mobile has
today announced the further expansion of its global pre-embedded client
range, embedding for the first time on Nokia, the largest handset
manufacturer in the world.

Hot on the heels of highly successful pre-loaded handsets with Huawei,
ZTE, SonyEricsson, INQ, [...]

Vision Super Selects Sapiens as Software Provider of Choice

Sapiens Wins bid to Deploy Cost-Saving Windows-Based Administration Platform for Australian Superannuation Fund

CARY, North Carolina, August 31, 2010 – Sapiens International Corporation (www.sapiens.com/) N.V. (NASDAQ
and TASE: SPNS), a global provider of innovative software solutions for the
insurance industry (www.sapiens.com/Insurance_Solutions.htm), and a
member of the Formula Group (NASDAQ: FORTY and TASE: FORT), announced today
that it has been [...]

Frost & Sullivan Applauds the Lodox Statscan Critical Imaging System for Outperforming All Competing Products

LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Following a recent analysis of the medical imaging devices market, Frost
& Sullivan presented Lodox Systems (Pty) Ltd (Lodox) with the "2010 South
African Medical Imaging Product Quality Leadership Award". Statscan, Lodox's
digital x-ray product, stunned the market with its ability to produce clear,
diagnostic, whole-body x-ray pictures in just 13 seconds.

[...]

Science Online London Sparks Debate About Research and the Web

Mendeley, Nature Network and British Library Co-Host Event
LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Mendeley (www.mendeley.com), a rapidly growing media technology
startup that provides the world's largest research collaboration platform,
along with Nature Network and the British Library are excited to present
Science Online London 2010 (www.scienceonlinelondon.org), being held
3-4 September 2010 at the British Library. The third annual conference [...]

Serono Symposia International Foundation (SSIF) Launches a New Web Site Dedicated to Medical Education on Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A New Tool is Targeted to Specialists in PKU, Offering an Advanced Educational Pathway Consisting of CME Accredited e-Learning Modules

ROME, August 31, 2010 – PKU specialists around the world can now count on a brand-new,
authoritative website entirely dedicated to this rare genetic disorder, which
affects one out of every 10,000 to 20,000 live births worldwide.

[...]

Overlay.TV and MarketLive Enhance Video Shopping Platform for A|X Armani Exchange

Breakthrough Clickable Video Technology Allows Retailer to Monetize Video Content on eCommerce Website

OTTAWA, Canada and PETALUMA, California, August 31, 2010 – Overlay.TV, the leading video commerce provider for online retailers, and
MarketLive, Inc., the leader in eCommerce software and solutions, today
announced that joint customer, Armani|Exchange, will implement Overlay.TV's
clickable video on their eCommerce site. The site, [...]

PharmaVentures Appoints Paul Phull as Senior Director

New Business Development Expert Brings More Than 20 Years of Industry M&A and Licensing Experience to Strengthen Pharmaventures' Corporate Advisory Services to its Clients

OXFORD, England, August 31, 2010 – PharmaVentures Ltd (www.pharmaventures.com) ("PharmaVentures")
today announced that Paul Phull has joined the company as Senior Director.
With more than 24 years of senior level commercial, business/corporate
development and [...]

BNG Maintains Profit Level at Eur 110 Million

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, August 31, 2010 – BNG maintains its stable course despite the continuing turbulence in the
financial markets. The net profit for the first half of 2010 was EUR 110
million (2009: EUR 114 million). Positive factors were the higher interest
result and an incidental tax gain. The unrealized result financial
transactions was negative, mainly [...]

InSightec Treats First Prostate Cancer Patients in Clinical Trials

ExAblate(R) MR Guided Focused Ultrasound System is Being Used for the First Time for Non-invasive Treatment of Prostate Cancer

TIRAT CARMEL, Israel, August 31, 2010 – InSightec Ltd., the global leader in MR guided focused ultrasound
technology and the only company to receive FDA approval for its ExAblate(R)
system for treating uterine fibroids, announced today that its [...]

AEGON Repays EUR 500 Million of Government Support

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, August 31, 2010 – AEGON yesterday fulfilled its commitment to repay to the Dutch State EUR
500 million of the EUR 3 billion in core capital the company secured through
its largest shareholder, Vereniging AEGON in 2008. AEGON announced its
intention to repay EUR 500 million on August 17, 2010 when it concluded [...]

Portaltech First to Launch UK Retail mCommerce App Featuring PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout

LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Portaltech and PayPal have partnered to help retailers offer their
customers a fast and secure checkout experience on mobile devices. The move
comes shortly after PayPal released its Mobile Express Checkout – a mobile
optimised version of its Express Checkout service.

Mark Adams, Sales Director at Portaltech explains: "As [...]

Endeavour Enters Into Agreement to Sell Cygnus Asset

Company reports continued US drilling success
HOUSTON, August 31, 2010 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Cygnus asset in
the Southern Gas Basin of the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea to
Bayerngas UK Ltd., the UK oil and gas subsidiary of Bayergas [...]

Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Half-Year Results 2010

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 31, 2010 – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field
of human gene therapy, today reported its results for the first half year of
2010.

Highlights

– Glybera(R):
– EMA initiated MAA review in 01/2010
– Approval [...]

Sony Style Europe Partners With Accertify for Online Fraud Protection

World's leading digital entertainment brand to deploy Accertify platform in Europe

CHICAGO, August 31, 2010 – Accertify(R), a leading provider of enterprise-wide transaction risk
screening services, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Sony
Style Store, a division of Sony Europe (Belgium) N.V., to utilize Accertify's
industry-leading Interceptas(R) platform as the foundation for its
enterprise-wide fraud prevention [...]

Oracle Announces Availability of Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0, Key Component of Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 30, 2010
News Facts
Oracle announced the availability of Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0 (www.oracle.com/us/industries/utilities/046533.pdf) , a key component of the Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform, which helps utilities manage the vast quantity of customer energy and water consumption data gathered from smart meter deployments.

With [...]

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