Business Press Release – Monthly Newsletter February 2011

SNR Denton Opening in Hong Kong

NEW YORK and LONDON, January 4, 2011 – The Board of SNR Denton Group (a Swiss Verein) announced today that it
will add a new member firm in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong office, formerly
affiliated with Hammonds LLP, will become associated with SNR Denton upon
regulatory approval, and will include 20 professionals, including six
partners. The office …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Virent and HCL CleanTech Receive Grant to Demonstrate Cellulosic Sugars as Feedstocks for ‘Drop-In’ Biofuels and Bioproducts

BIRD Energy Grant Will Support Virent's Conversion of HCL CleanTech's Pine Tree Sugars Into Hydrocarbon Fuels and Products That can be Sustainable, Cost-effective, and Compatible With Existing Infrastructure

MADISON, Wisconsin and HERZELIA, Israel, January 4, 2011 – Virent Energy Systems Inc. and HCL CleanTech announced today
that they have been awarded a $900,000 grant from BIRD … Read more »»».

New By-country Infrastructure Reports by BMI Recently Published at MarketPublishers.com

LONDON, January 4, 2011 – Market Publishers Ltd informs that new in-demand
Business Monitor International (BMI) reports (
marketpublishers.com/members/businessmonitor/info.html) on
infrastructure in various countries are available in its catalogue.

The list of new infrastructure reports incorporates:

– Australia Infrastructure Report Q1 2011 (
marketpublishers.com/report/technologies_electronics/telecommunications/australia_infrastructure_report_q1_2011.html)

– …. Source article  : New By-country Infrastructure Reports by BMI Recently Published at MarketPublishers.com.

“Green Energy Companies and Micro-CHP” and Other Research Reports Published by MarketPublishers.com

LONDON, January 4, 2011 – Market Publishers Ltd informs that new in-demand Haddock
Research & Branding Inc market reports (
marketpublishers.com/members/haddock/info.html) have been added to its
catalogue.

Green Energy Companies and Micro-CHP (
marketpublishers.com/report/industry/energy/green_energy_companies_n_micro_chp.html)
. This report focuses on specific companies that have
developed, or are developing, low-carbon products and services for consumers
- primarily for use in … Original article on : "Green Energy Companies and Micro-CHP" and Other Research Reports Published by MarketPublishers.com.

LV= Wins Two Awards at the National Customer Services Awards

BOURNEMOUTH, England, January 4, 2011 – LV= has won two of the coveted awards at this year's National Customer
Services Awards. The two awards are Customer Service Centre of the Year and
Financial Service Team of the Year. This is the second year running that LV=
has been named Customer Service Centre of the Year.

… Read more »».

Fannie Mae Redemption

WASHINGTON, January 4, 2011 – Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts
indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates
indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal
amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption:

Principal …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fannie Mae Redemption.

Point Hotel in Edinburgh Launches New Loyalty Smart Card With sQuid

EDINBURGH, Scotland, January 5, 2011 – The Point Hotel, have announced the launch of new loyalty cards using
contactless smartcard technology from sQuid, introducing two new sQuid cards;
The Point Hotel Loyalty Card & Ambassador Card.

The Point Hotel Loyalty Card will give card holders GBP1.00 of rewards
for every five pounds spent, which … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Point Hotel in Edinburgh Launches New Loyalty Smart Card With sQuid.

Li Pengyi: Person of the Year 2010 in Publishing Sector

BEIJING, January 5, 2011 – Li Pengyi, the 56-year-old president of the newly formed China Education
Publishing and Media Group, has earned the title of "China Education
Publishing Industry's Person of the Year 2010" from China Daily's 21st
Century Education Newspapers.

(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110105/CN24880)
China Daily is China's national English-language newspaper, well
recognized … Original article on : Li Pengyi: Person of the Year 2010 in Publishing Sector.

Headstart Advisers Launches Global Emerging Markets Fund

New Fund Will Seek out Value and Opportunities in Emerging Markets
LONDON, January 5, 2011 – With growing investor interest in emerging markets and following on from
the success of its Limestone Wider Russia Fund, Headstart Advisers has
launched the new Limestone Global Emerging Markets Fund.

The fund will look to exploit the inherent … Read more »»».

Stena Line Announces Holland Ferries to New Canal House Hotel

ANGLESEY, Wales, January 6, 2011 – Stena Line has announced that its newly launched ferry crossing to
Holland will allow travellers to visit the newly opened Canal House hotel in
central Amsterdam.

Since the completion of Stena Line's North Sea fleet renewal in October
2010 the ferry company has offered travel to the Hook … Read more »».

Misys Voted Best in Interest Rate and Inflation Categories in Risk Magazine’s Annual Technology Rankings

LONDON, January 6, 2011 – Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and
services company, today announces that it has once again been ranked top
provider for trading systems in the areas of Inflation and Rates. The Annual
Technology Rankings were published in the December 2010 edition of Risk
Magazine.

Risk polled thousands of …. Read the original article  : here.

Upward Pressure in American Economy Leads to New Concerns, says GARP Risk Index

Quarterly survey of risk management professionals finds debt leveraging, banking health, macroeconomic factors among top influences on economic risk

NEW YORK and LONDON, January 6, 2011 – Debt leverage is still the key risk factor affecting the American
economy, despite concerns over a "new bubble" in commodities and
macroeconomic factors, according to the third quarterly Risk Index … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Upward Pressure in American Economy Leads to New Concerns, says GARP Risk Index.

Enovos Supports Luxemburg’s New International Professional Cycling Team With Full Energy

STRASSEN, Luxembourg, January 6, 2011 – Enovos is delighted to have closed a new sponsorship
deal: as part of a three-year sponsorship agreement due to start in 2011, the
energy provider will become involved in the world of professional cycling as
sponsor of the new international cycling team from Luxemburg. Having just
been awarded Pro Team status from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Enovos Supports Luxemburg's New International Professional Cycling Team With Full Energy.

Kyiv Shows World’s Largest Drop in Hotel Room Prices

KYIV, Ukraine, January 10, 2011 – Ukraine's capital Kyiv topped the rating of the world cities
which have experienced the steepest fall in the hotel room rates in January
this year, the Australian HotelsCombined.com web-site reports. According to
the web-site, the average room rate in Kyiv hotels has dropped by 23 percent
from 124.7 to 96 USD per … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kyiv Shows World's Largest Drop in Hotel Room Prices.

Far East Energy Announces December 31, 2010 Receipt of Initial Cash Payment for Gas

HOUSTON, January 10, 2011 – Far East Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FEEC) announced today
that on December 31, 2010, the Company's Chinese partner, CUCBM, received the
initial cash payment for gas produced from the Shouyang Block in Shanxi
Province, China. Thus, as previously projected, the first payment for
Shouyang Block gas occurred before year-end 2010.

… Read more »»».

Mo??t & Chandon Returns to Heritage in New International Advertising Campaign Starring Scarlett Johansson

Campaign by British Photographer Tim Walker Highlights Grandeur and Glamour of the World's Most Loved Champagne

PARIS, January 13, 2011 – Mo??t & Chandon today announced a new international advertising campaign
featuring Scarlett Johansson, celebrity ambassador for the brand since March
2009. Developed by Paris-based Works Advertisement Agency and shot by
renowned British photographer Tim Walker in Fall …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mo??t & Chandon Returns to Heritage in New International Advertising Campaign Starring Scarlett Johansson.

Eat Pray Love DVD set for a Valentine’s Release

LONDON, January 13, 2011 – Whether you are single or in love this February, Eat Pray Love has all
the ingredients of a perfect Valentine's film. This stunning release has
captured hearts worldwide with its irresistible mix of Hollywood charm and
honest reflections on love and living life to the full.

The story opens …. Read the original article  : Eat Pray Love DVD set for a Valentine's Release.

Emirsyah Satar, President & CEO of Garuda Indonesia to Deliver Opening Address at UBM Aviation’s Aircraft & Engine Finance & Leasing Asia Pacific Conference in February

LONDON, January 13, 2011 – Emirsyah Satar, President & CEO of Garuda Indonesia will give conference
delegates insights into the future growth of Garuda Indonesia, discussing the
launch of the airline's $500 million IPO through the sale of 9.4 billion
shares and on how the airline is working to drive growth within the regional
aviation industry in 2011. … Read more »»».

InterRail is for all Ages

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, January 13, 2011 – The Eurail Group G.I.E., the organisation dedicated to the marketing and
management of the InterRail product range will continue to promote brand
awareness during the Dutch Travel Fair between the 12th and 16th January,
2011. The objective is to continue promoting InterRail is for everyone and
that, contrary to popular belief, … Read more »».

Bradesco Informs the Earnings Release Schedule for the 4th Quarter of 2010

SAO PAULO, January 13, 2011 – Banco Bradesco (NYSE: BBD; Latibex: XBBDC and BOVESPA: BBDC3, BBDC4),
aiming to ensure uniformity in the disclosure of its Financial Results for
the fourth quarter of 2010 (4Q10), will proceed to the following agenda:

Quiet Period: from 1/16 to 1/30/2011
Earnings Release: 1/31/2011
… Read : Bradesco Informs the Earnings Release Schedule for the 4th Quarter of 2010.

Shifting Sands – How Abu Dhabi is Transforming its Energy Landscape

ABU DHABI, UAE, January 17, 2011 – Last year's large scale oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico brought the
world's attention once again to the continued depletion of our fossil fuels.
Our constant quest to find new, sustainable, renewable forms of energy to
power our planet continues apace as we seek out new ways of improving …. Read the original article  : here.

King Eric Takes the Throne at The New York Cosmos

Global Soccer Icon Eric Cantona Makes Groundbreaking Decision to Join the Legendary Club's Revival

NEW YORK, January 19, 2011 – As part of the revival of the world's most legendary soccer club, The New
York Cosmos today announced that iconic footballer Eric Cantona has been
persuaded to come back into the game as Director of Soccer with … Read more : King Eric Takes the Throne at The New York Cosmos.

Firth Rixson Announces the Grand Opening of its Georgia Based Aerospace Forging Facility

SHEFFIELD, England, and EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut, January 19, 2011 – Firth Rixson, a major provider of forged and specialty metal products to
the Aerospace industry, announced today the Grand Opening of Firth Rixson
Forgings LLC, the Company's fourth closed die forging operation, located in
Liberty County, GA. The announcement was made during a two day Customer
Appreciation event … Original article on : Firth Rixson Announces the Grand Opening of its Georgia Based Aerospace Forging Facility.

New AC Hotels by Marriott Brand Formally Launches Joint Venture; Aims for Aggressive Growth in Europe and Latin America

MADRID and BETHESDA, Maryland, January 20, 2011 – Today the Spanish hotel group AC Hotels and Marriott International, Inc.
(NYSE: MAR) formally announced their joint venture to manage and franchise a
new lodging co-brand across Europe and Latin America – "AC Hotels by
Marriott."

(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110120/PH32819LOGO )
At launch, over 90 … Read more >>>.

Crete: 38MW Solar Electricity License Granted From Greek Regulatory Agency

ATHENS, Greece, January 20, 2011 – NUR-MOH SA today announced that it received a 38 megawatt (MW)
Electricity Generation License for a solar power plant on the island of Crete
in Greece from the Greek regulatory agency. The Crete Concentrated Solar
Power (CSP) plant will be the first in Europe to feature BrightSource
Energy's proprietary LPT 550 solar … Read more >>>.

Simon Fuller’s American Idol Season 10 Premieres at the Top of the Charts

LONDON, January 20, 2011 – Last night Simon Fuller's American Idol, the cult music show which has
defined our pop entertainment generation, premiered with its 10th season. The
show has gained a string of successes, including colossal viewing figures and
international fame, and has catapulted the search for raw musical talent into
the worldwide arena. In its 10th … Original article on : Simon Fuller's American Idol Season 10 Premieres at the Top of the Charts.

British Columbia’s Sonora Resort Voted #1 for Luxury in Canada in TripAdvisor’s 2011 Travelers’ Choice Awards

TripAdvisor's Top 10 Canadian Luxury Hotels: Eight are in British Columbia

SONORA ISLAND, British Columbia, January 20, 2011 – To view the Social Media Release, click here;
smr.newswire.ca/en/sonora-resort/british-columbias-sonora-resort-voted-1-for-luxury
(Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste
this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space …. Source  : British Columbia's Sonora Resort Voted #1 for Luxury in Canada in TripAdvisor's 2011 Travelers' Choice Awards.

Qatar Government Currently Tendering out Road Projects

DUBAI, UAE, January 20, 2011 – "Qatar Public Works Authority, Ashghal announced recently the launch of
four major road and sewerage projects at a total cost of QR 1.48bn", The
Peninsula, 11 January 2011

Qatar's decision to invest US$ 100 billion ahead of the 2022 World Cup
has lead to an upsurge of infrastructure … Original source on Gaea Times at : Qatar Government Currently Tendering out Road Projects.

Brazil has the Highest Rate of Adoption of Transgenics in Its History

Three quarters of the area farmed with soybeans and more than half of the area planted with corn use GM seeds in the 2010/11 season, according to the 2nd issue of study performed by Celeres

SAO PAULO, January 20, 2011 – Three out of every four hectares planted with soybeans in Brazil in
2010/11 crop season …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brazil has the Highest Rate of Adoption of Transgenics in Its History.

Valued Opinions Reveals Mixed Emotions Over 3D Technology

LONDON, January 20, 2011 – Valued Opinions has revealed the latest views on the willingness of the
UK public to upgrade to 3D technology.

Since the release of James Cameron's Avatar in late 2009 the 3D concept
has boomed. In the last year 3D movies have been rolled out on a regular
basis and … Original article on : Valued Opinions Reveals Mixed Emotions Over 3D Technology.

TripAdvisor Exposes Europe’s Dirtiest Hotels

LONDON, January 25, 2011 – After revealing only a few days ago the results of the Travellers' Choice
Hotels Awards, which reward the best hotels in the world, TripAdvisor(R), the
world's largest travel website*, today exposes Europe's ten dirtiest hotels,
based on the feedback and ratings on hotel cleanliness of millions of
TripAdvisor travellers.

The … Read more >>.

DEKRA Expands Power Plant Inspection Business

??F-Kontroll is Now Called DEKRA Industrial
STUTTGART, Germany and GOTHENBURG, Sweden, January 25, 2011 – ??F-Kontroll, the Swedish subsidiary of DEKRA based in Gothenburg, now
operates under the name of DEKRA Industrial AB. The change of name is part of
DEKRA's global single brand strategy. Together with the Finnish affiliated
company, DEKRA Industrial OY, the company is the … Read more »».

Business Success Depends on Managing Complexity Well: KPMG Study

DAVOS, Switzerland, January 26, 2011 – More than 90 percent of senior executives across 22 countries say their
organization's success depends on managing today's complex business issues,
primarily the regulatory landscape and information management, but less than
half believe the actions they are taking to manage complexity have been very
effective, says a new study from KPMG International.

… Original article on : Business Success Depends on Managing Complexity Well: KPMG Study.

New Pew Forum Report Projects Global Muslim Population to Increase Approximately 35% in Next 20 Years

But Rate of Growth Expected at Slower Pace than Past Two Decades
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2011 – The world's Muslim population is expected to increase by about 35% in the
next 20 years, rising from 1.6 billion in 2010 to 2.2 billion by 2030,
according to a new, comprehensive report released today by the Pew Research
Center's Forum …. Read the original article  : here.

Nalco Africa Signs Distributor Agreement with Tupelovox (Pty.) Ltd.

JOHANNESBURG, January 27, 2011 – Nalco Africa (Pty) Ltd. and Tupelovox (Pty) Ltd. have signed a
non-exclusive agreement under which Tupelovox will distribute Nalco's
industrial water and process treatment programs in South Africa to the
municipal and institutional markets.

"Nalco Africa is strongly committed to broad-based black economic
empowerment and the goal of strengthening the … Read more >>>.

Nemesis: More Kick-Ass Than Kick-Ass!

LONDON, January 27, 2011 – Following the massive success of chart-topping graphic novel
Kick-Ass, writer Mark Millar returns with his latest outrageous,
action-packed opus, Nemesis [Titan Books, 9th Feb 2011, GBP14.99].

Co-Creator Steve McNiven topped the charts with Wolverine: Old
Man Logan and Marvel's Civil War, the highest-selling comic-book series of
the last ten years. …. Original source  : Nemesis: More Kick-Ass Than Kick-Ass!.

Headstart Advisers’ Limestone Wider Russia Fund Maintains Top Quartile Status in 2010

LONDON, January 27, 2011 – (Not for Release in the United States of America)

The Limestone Wider Russia fund run by Headstart Advisers Ltd and
Headstart's CIO, Najy Nasser, maintained its top tier status after another
strong return of 40.91% in 2010, outperforming the Russian equity index by
17.70%, after the fund returned 165.41% …. Source  : Headstart Advisers' Limestone Wider Russia Fund Maintains Top Quartile Status in 2010.

Middle East Dealers Buying North American Vehicles

TORONTO, January 27, 2011 – 2010 was another strong year for vehicle dealers in the Middle East who
buy vehicles from North American exporters. Throughout the entire year, there
was a constant flow of North American models exported to the Middle East,
with the United Arab Emirates and Jordan being particularly active markets.

Vehicle … Read more »».

Trading Tips For Advanced Spread Betting

LONDON, January 28, 2011 – Spread betting can be challenging. If it was easy, everyone would be
doing it. Even if you know the basics, it is always helpful to broaden your
knowledge. With this in mind, spread betting and CFD trading provider City
Index (www.cityindex.co.uk/) looks at some advanced techniques that
could be of use on your …. Source  : Trading Tips For Advanced Spread Betting.

Ukrainian Reforms Switched to Higher Gear

KYIV, Ukraine, January 28, 2011 – "We still consider Ukraine a very important strategic partner
and are ready to continue the investment policy at a high level," said Thomas
Mirow, EBRD President during his meeting with Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainian
President at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday.

The EBRD President expressed satisfaction with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ukrainian Reforms Switched to Higher Gear.

For the First Time Ever, the SPIEF Website, www.forumspb.com, Streamed a Live Broadcast From Davos, Switzerland

For the first time ever, the SPIEF website, www.forumspb.com , streamed a live broadcast from Davos, Switzerland, of a Plenary Session featuring Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, and a special session organized by the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the World Economic Forum, which included Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov.

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, January … Original article on : For the First Time Ever, the SPIEF Website, www.forumspb.com, Streamed a Live Broadcast From Davos, Switzerland.

MarketsandMarkets: Global Electroactive Polymers Product Market Worth US$2.78 Billion by 2014

DALLAS, January 28, 2011 – According to a new market research report, 'Global Electroactive Polymers
Market (2009 – 2014)', published by MarketsandMarkets
(www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global electroactive polymers product
market is expected to be worth US$2.78 billion by 2014, growing at a CAGR of
8.3% from 2009 to 2014. The North American market is expected to account for
nearly 65% … Read more : MarketsandMarkets: Global Electroactive Polymers Product Market Worth US$2.78 Billion by 2014.

UK Consumers in Fear of Security Breach When Shopping: Connected World Research

Over Half of Consumers Persist With Purchases Despite Card Fraud Concerns
LEEDS, England, January 28, 2011 – A new report from Connected World, leading provider of inbound
communication solutions for businesses, has revealed that concerns about
credit and debit card fraud are at an all time high amongst UK consumers.

What's more, people are …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

ASICS Opens its Ultra-Modern Flagship Store in Amsterdam

A Unique Store Concept Right Next to the City's Most Famous Running Spot

HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands, January 31, 2011 – The new ASICS Flagship Store Amsterdam is more than just a retail outlet
as it offers runners several exclusive services and is the first European
site to offer the ASICS Running Lab concept to consumers. Developed by …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sovereign Issuers Need to get More Active with Investors – Ratings and Reports not Enough

Key Findings from King Worldwide's In-depth Study of Leading Global Investors in Sub-G20 Sovereign Debt

LONDON and NEW YORK, January 31, 2011 – Despite the extra pressure caused by the global financial crisis, few
Sub-G20 sovereign debt issuers have made efforts to improve their
communication with the financial markets post-crisis, even though the
majority of investors in the …. Read the original article  : Sovereign Issuers Need to get More Active with Investors – Ratings and Reports not Enough.

US Patent Issued to PensionDCisions

LONDON, January 31, 2011 – PensionDCisions announced today that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
has issued patent no. 7,844,527, "Method and System for Measuring Investment
Performance". PensionDCisions also has a patent pending in Australia.

According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office,
the invention may be used for measuring …. Original source  : US Patent Issued to PensionDCisions.

Ipreo Hires Established Industry Professional to Focus on Russian and CIS Market

LONDON, January 31, 2011 – Ipreo, a leading global provider of market intelligence and productivity
solutions to investment banks and corporations, announced the hire of
Alexandre Bykov as Account Director.

Alexandre will be supporting Russian and CIS clients with tools to
effectively manage their investor relations programs, advising on how to
develop their shareholder structure … Read more »»».

Plastic Packaging Saudi Arabia – From Local to Global Markets

DUBAI, UAE, January 30, 2011 – The consumption level of plastics in the GCC has increased dramatically
from 19 kg per capita in 2000 to 39 kg per capita in 2010 and should reach
the kind of levels seen in developed markets by 2020 according to one of the
world's leading petrochemical suppliers in the region.

…. Original source  : Plastic Packaging Saudi Arabia – From Local to Global Markets.

4D “Key to Knowledge” Revealed Early – “HYWY 101(C)” Knowledge Map Released on Internet

4 Dimensional "Map of All Knowledge", Legend and Instructions released, revealed by Vez Inc. at vez.com.

TORONTO, January 30, 2011 – On January 25, "Vez Inc." announced the "Key to Knowledge". On January 27,
they announced the "Brain Switch". Both were described as "An Automated way
of thinking, learning, understanding and using knowledge." The beta release
date was …. Original source  : 4D "Key to Knowledge" Revealed Early – "HYWY 101(C)" Knowledge Map Released on Internet.