8000inc (EIGH.pk) Partnership With the Amateur Athletics Association of Barbados Delivers Potential Brand Exposure to 4.7Bn People

https://www.nationnews.com/news/sports/LEAD-AAA-new-partner-copy-for-web
MANASSAS, Virginia, February 16, 2010 – 8000inc (EIGH.pk) is partnering with the Amateur Athletics Association of
Barbados (AAAB) to develop athletics and athletes on the Island. 8000inc
will also exclusively develop clothing and kit for the national team which
will be worn by the athletes and support staff around the world, together
with an exclusive clothing range for [...]

Telegent and Brightstar Partner to Launch ‘Football TV’ Phone

Avvio 505 enables Latin American and African football fans to view live, free-to-air broadcasts of World Cup 2010

BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2010 – Today at Mobile World Congress, Telegent Systems, the company that makes
television mobile, and Brightstar Corp., a global leader in value-added
distribution and integrated supply chain solutions for the wireless industry,
announced a partnership [...]

GANT by Michael Bastian Launches Lacrosse Inspired Collection

Lacrosse – the Fastest Game on two Feet – has Inspired the First Collaboration Between GANT and Michael Bastian. This Collection Will be Unveiled at New York Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Week

STOCKHOLM, February 15 – Michael Bastian stated, "I discovered an article on lacrosse while flying
and as soon as I got off the plane I [...]

CARRERA Vintage Sunglasses Keep Rihanna Shaded in Style in Her Newest Music Video “Rude Boy”

PADOVA, Italy, February 15, 2010 – CARRERA, one of the world's most prestigious fashion sunglass and sports
eyewear brands, has announced its inclusion in Rihanna's latest music video
"Rude Boy" the latest single off of the singer's hit album Rated R.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/carrera/40782
[...]

ASPIRE Academy Hosts Grand Finals of “ASPIRE Football Dreams”

Third Edition of ASPIRE Program Covers Three Continents
DOHA, Qatar, February 12 – ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence in Doha, Qatar, has been
hosting the Grand Finals of "ASPIRE Football Dreams", the world's
largest-ever scouting program in football, from 17th January to 11th February
2010.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
[...]

Dutchman Puts his Villa in South Africa on a Lottery

With 2 Flight Tickets and 4 Tickets for the World Cup of Soccer
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, February 11 – For only EUR 99 (approximately GBP 88) see the World Cup in South Africa
and sleep in your own South African Villa? Dutchman Peter de Pagter is
offering this unusual chance. He is putting an exclusive, completely
furnished villa [...]

Olympic Legends Team Up With McDonald’s to Kick Off Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

McDonald's chef, latest food news and fun competition featured the day before Opening Ceremonies

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, February 11 – Today at the McDonald's restaurant in the Olympic Main Media Center,
McDonald's officially launched its global activities for the Vancouver 2010
Olympic Winter Games. Olympic gold medalists Cassie Campbell, Shawn Johnson,
Picabo Street and Katarina Witt participated in [...]

WISeKey Releases the Digital Security Kit to Digitally Secure Alinghi’s Defense of the America’s Cup

GENEVA and VALENCIA, Spain, February 8 – WISeKey, the sole provider of security software and services for Alinghi,
released today the Digital Security Kit (see picture), which is a
state-of-the-art digital security system to protect Alinghi's operations and
sailing technology during the entire event. The Kit includes WISeKey
technologies for securing and hosting the team's website, creating and
distributing [...]

Get Inside the Games With Google

VANCOUVER, February 4 – As Winter Games fans in Vancouver and around
the world turn to the Web to follow their countries, favourite athletes,
and favourite sports, Google has created special tools to help people
experience the Games and Host City. Please join us in Vancouver on 9
February as we announce our 2010 Winter Games website and [...]

Ricoh Photo Gallery RING CUBE Exhibition Announcement

Ikuo Tatsumi Photo Exhibition: "Run! Shoot! In the World's Marathons" -

TOKYO, February 3 – Ricoh Co., Ltd. has announced the start of the Ikuo Tatsumi Photo
Exhibition: "Run! Shoot! In the World's Marathons" from February 3, 2010.
This is an exhibition of works chosen from among those submitted during the
July-September 2009 public submission period. Entering marathons [...]

/K I L L K I L L K I L L – Total Immersion/

LONDON, February 3 – We are advised by Total Immersion that journalists and other readers should
disregard the news release "Topps Kicks Off 2010 With the Introduction of
Augmented Reality Football Cards", issued on January 29th 2010 over PR
Newswire, as it contained some erroneous information.

For press enquiries, contact Corrina Cockayne on +44(0)7765-404616, or e-mail corrina at [...]

Carrera Sunglasses Keep Usher’s Latest Music Video Stylish and Fashion-Forward

PADOVA, Italy, February 2 – CARRERA, one of the world's most prestigious fashion sunglass and sports
eyewear brands, has announced its inclusion in Usher's latest music video
"Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)", the lead single from the singer's upcoming
album Raymond Vs. Raymond.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
[...]

Platform for the World’s First Floating Island to be Launched in Seoul’s Hangang River

SEOUL, South Korea, February 2 – A floating platform made with steel-frame blocks to serve as the buoyant
foundation for the world's first artificial floating island will be launched
in the Hangang river, the landmark river that runs through Seoul from east to
west, flowing to the West Sea.

The launch will take place [...]

Experience the Olympic Spirit at a Fraction of the Cost, say DialAFlight

21st Winter Olympics to be Held on 12th – 28th February in Canada
LONDON, February 2 – With the arrival of the 2010 Winter Olympics to Canada, set to begin on
February 12th in Vancouver, DialAFlight are today advising travellers that
there is still time to experience some 'Olympic spirit' and great skiing in
Canada this season, and [...]

Topps Kicks Off 2010 With the Introduction of Augmented Reality Football Cards

LONDON, January 29 – PREMIER LEAGUE football's biggest stars have entered the realm
of augmented reality (AR) in 2010 thanks to a new deal between Topps Europe,
the publishers of Premier League sticker albums and trading cards, and AR
pioneers Total Immersion.

For the first time, Premier League football collectors' cards
include an AR element, [...]

Seven-Year-Old Charlie Simpson Visits Downing Street After Raising GBP200,000 for Children in Haiti

Sarah Brown Congratulates Charlie for Raising Over GBP200,000 for UNICEF's Emergency Appeal for Children in Haiti

LONDON, January 27 – Quote from the Prime Minister Gordon Brown:
"Charlie's dedication in raising money for the victims of the Haiti
earthquake is truly inspirational and a shining example of the kind of
friendship, goodness, and compassion [...]

Qatar to Invest Over $21bn in Transport Infrastructure

DUBAI, UAE, January 26 – Through a dedicated attempt to be placed on the sporting map of
excellence, Qatar has put itself forward for the 2020 Olympic Games and the
2022 World Cup. In order to meet international regulatory standards, Qatar
has developed a multibillion-dollar programme to expand the country's
transport infrastructure.

With new tenders [...]

Vancouver Hosts Looking to Make a Difference During the 2010 Winter Olympics

VANCOUVER, January 26 – Home For The Games, an Olympic accommodation website with a charitable
twist, is providing visitors bound for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver with a
more affordable and socially conscious accommodation experience. Through
www.homeforthegames.com, Olympic Games visitors can stay in the homes
of Vancouver citizens in rooms starting at $100 per night, with proceeds
going to [...]

Ballantine’s Champions Leave an Impression at Unique Golf Challenge

Ballantine's Celebrates Launch of 2010 Championship Blend and 50th Anniversary of First Golf Tournament

LONDON, February 24, 2010 – Two leading golfers, who won Ballantine's Tournaments almost
50 years apart, met at the iconic Wentworth Golf Club to put modern-day golf
clubs to the test against equipment first used half a century ago,
highlighting the evolution of the [...]

Continental AG Becomes Exclusive Tire Partner and Official Sponsor of 2014 FIFA World Cup(TM) in Brazil

HANOVER, Germany, ZURICH and SAO PAULO, Brazil, February 24, 2010 -

– Tire Manufacturer Holds to Long-Range Marketing Strategy for Passenger
and Light Truck Tires
– Positioning of Premium Continental Brand to be Further Strengthened
– Tickets and Hospitality Remain [...]

Ballantine’s Champions Leave an Impression at Unique Golf Challenge

Ballantine's Celebrates Launch of 2010 Championship Blend and 50th Anniversary of First Golf Tournament

LONDON, February 24, 2010 – Two leading golfers, who won Ballantine's Tournaments almost
50 years apart, met at the iconic Wentworth Golf Club to put modern-day golf
clubs to the test against equipment first used half a century ago,
highlighting the evolution of the [...]

Continental AG Becomes Exclusive Tire Partner and Official Sponsor of 2014 FIFA World Cup(TM) in Brazil

HANOVER, Germany, ZURICH and SAO PAULO, Brazil, February 24, 2010 -

– Tire Manufacturer Holds to Long-Range Marketing Strategy for Passenger
and Light Truck Tires
– Positioning of Premium Continental Brand to be Further Strengthened
– Tickets and Hospitality Remain [...]

Karbon Kinetics Launches Lightweight Gocycle(R) Black in Limited Production

LONDON, February 23, 2010 – Karbon Kinetics Ltd. (KKL), producer of the award-winning electric
two-wheeler Gocycle(R), announced today the launch of Gocycle Black – a new,
non-electric-powered model produced in limited quantities for the year 2010,
finished in a matt black colour and offered at a suggested retail price of
GBP995.

Designed to appeal to [...]

Play for Longer

LONDON, February 22, 2010 – A recent survey, undertaken by MARS Refuel Drink has revealed that two
out of five people aren't interested in taking part in any form of exercise*.

A further third feel that they are too unfit to start, while 16% say that
they can't afford to take part.
[...]

Relive the 2010 Winter Olympics Magic and Holiday Like There’s no Recession

LONDON, February 22, 2010 – Travellers inspired by the spectacular TV coverage of the 2010 Winter
Olympics from Vancouver now have the perfect opportunity to visit Canada on a
home exchange, where two families swap homes for holidays. It means you and
your family and friends can holiday like there's no recession and save money.
With the games [...]

Newton Gets 2 Years for World-First hGH Positive Finding

LONDON, February 22, 2010 – In a major breakthrough in the international fight against doping in
sport, UK Anti-Doping today announced the first case of human growth hormone
(hGH)* resulting in an athlete sanction.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player Terry Newton has accepted a 2-year
sanction for the presence of hGH in a blood sample [...]

Tom Stoddart Captures Five Iconic Keepers and Their Life Between the Sticks

LONDON, February 21, 2010 – Internationally renowned photojournalist, Tom Stoddart, has today
revealed a series of portraits capturing some of England's most famous
goalkeepers as part of a commission from FA Cup sponsor E.ON. The portraits
will be one of the highlights of the "Life Between the Sticks" photographic
exhibition which will run in the build up to [...]

Panasonic Kit out Team GB’s Olympic Village for Vancouver 2010

VANCOUVER, February 19, 2010 – Worldwide Olympic Partner Panasonic is proud to announce that
it has supplied a range of televisions to Team GB's accommodation at the
Olympic Village for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and at the Team's
pre Games training camp in Calgary.

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games is held [...]

8000inc (EIGH.pk) Teams up With London Fashion House to Design High End Exclusive Label

MANASSAS, Virginia, February 18, 2010 – In line with recent announcements, 8000inc (EIGH.pk) has teamed up with
an exclusive London Fashion House to design, develop and produce the first
two 8000inc clothing lines.

Negotiations are underway with a worldwide distributor, with stores
bidding for exclusive rights to sell this exciting new collection of
aspirational clothing, [...]

Bodog Brands’ in Agreement with IOC for Integrity of Winter Olympics

LONDON, February 18, 2010 – The two licensees of the Bodog brand that are accepting wagers
on the Winter Olympics have reacted to a request from the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) to safeguard the integrity of the Vancouver 2010
Winter Olympics and report any suspicious betting activity.

In a letter from Alwyn Morris, a [...]

/C O R R E C T I O N – BodogBrand.com/

LONDON, February 18, 2010 – In the news release, "Bodog Brands' in Agreement with IOC for Integrity of
Winter Olympics" issued on 18 Feb 2010 15:00 GMT, by BodogBrand.com over
PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that in the
the second paragraph "Mohawk" (Morris Mohawk Gaming Group (MMGG)) was
spelt incorrectly.

Complete, corrected [...]

8000inc (EIGH.pk) Partnership With the Amateur Athletics Association of Barbados Delivers Potential Brand Exposure to 4.7Bn People

https://www.nationnews.com/news/sports/LEAD-AAA-new-partner-copy-for-web
MANASSAS, Virginia, February 16, 2010 – 8000inc (EIGH.pk) is partnering with the Amateur Athletics Association of
Barbados (AAAB) to develop athletics and athletes on the Island. 8000inc
will also exclusively develop clothing and kit for the national team which
will be worn by the athletes and support staff around the world, together
with an exclusive clothing range for [...]

Telegent and Brightstar Partner to Launch ‘Football TV’ Phone

Avvio 505 enables Latin American and African football fans to view live, free-to-air broadcasts of World Cup 2010

BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2010 – Today at Mobile World Congress, Telegent Systems, the company that makes
television mobile, and Brightstar Corp., a global leader in value-added
distribution and integrated supply chain solutions for the wireless industry,
announced a partnership [...]

GANT by Michael Bastian Launches Lacrosse Inspired Collection

Lacrosse – the Fastest Game on two Feet – has Inspired the First Collaboration Between GANT and Michael Bastian. This Collection Will be Unveiled at New York Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Week

STOCKHOLM, February 15 – Michael Bastian stated, "I discovered an article on lacrosse while flying
and as soon as I got off the plane I [...]

CARRERA Vintage Sunglasses Keep Rihanna Shaded in Style in Her Newest Music Video “Rude Boy”

PADOVA, Italy, February 15, 2010 – CARRERA, one of the world's most prestigious fashion sunglass and sports
eyewear brands, has announced its inclusion in Rihanna's latest music video
"Rude Boy" the latest single off of the singer's hit album Rated R.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/carrera/40782
[...]

Drive it Home: Scotland’s Biggest Global Golf Promotion

EDINBURGH, Scotland, February 15, 2010 – Scotland: the Home of Golf is offering its biggest ever golf
promotion in 2010, with over 250 tee times throughout Scotland, the chance to
play golf with Sam Torrance, win a trip to the Open Championship in its 150th
anniversary year, and play the illustrious St Andrews Old Course.

[...]

ASPIRE Academy Hosts Grand Finals of “ASPIRE Football Dreams”

Third Edition of ASPIRE Program Covers Three Continents
DOHA, Qatar, February 12 – ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence in Doha, Qatar, has been
hosting the Grand Finals of "ASPIRE Football Dreams", the world's
largest-ever scouting program in football, from 17th January to 11th February
2010.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
[...]

A Global Digital Work of Art Will Emerge From The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

Think of it as Modern-Day Impressionism With Digital People Instead of Paint

VANCOUVER, February 12 – People around the world can contribute to and participate in an
unprecedented event in Olympic history with just with the tips of their
fingers.
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) in collaboration with the Vancouver
2010 Cultural Olympiad and its [...]

Dutchman Puts his Villa in South Africa on a Lottery

With 2 Flight Tickets and 4 Tickets for the World Cup of Soccer
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, February 11 – For only EUR 99 (approximately GBP 88) see the World Cup in South Africa
and sleep in your own South African Villa? Dutchman Peter de Pagter is
offering this unusual chance. He is putting an exclusive, completely
furnished villa [...]

Olympic Legends Team Up With McDonald’s to Kick Off Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

McDonald's chef, latest food news and fun competition featured the day before Opening Ceremonies

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, February 11 – Today at the McDonald's restaurant in the Olympic Main Media Center,
McDonald's officially launched its global activities for the Vancouver 2010
Olympic Winter Games. Olympic gold medalists Cassie Campbell, Shawn Johnson,
Picabo Street and Katarina Witt participated in [...]

WISeKey Releases the Digital Security Kit to Digitally Secure Alinghi’s Defense of the America’s Cup

GENEVA and VALENCIA, Spain, February 8 – WISeKey, the sole provider of security software and services for Alinghi,
released today the Digital Security Kit (see picture), which is a
state-of-the-art digital security system to protect Alinghi's operations and
sailing technology during the entire event. The Kit includes WISeKey
technologies for securing and hosting the team's website, creating and
distributing [...]

Get Inside the Games With Google

VANCOUVER, February 4 – As Winter Games fans in Vancouver and around
the world turn to the Web to follow their countries, favourite athletes,
and favourite sports, Google has created special tools to help people
experience the Games and Host City. Please join us in Vancouver on 9
February as we announce our 2010 Winter Games website and [...]