World Cup Failing to Detract IT Pros From Their Work

The IT Job Board Reveals That Techies Remain Faithful to Their Jobs, and Absenteeism not a Concern for Employers

LONDON, June 21, 2010 – A survey[1] conducted by the UK's biggest IT specialist recruitment
website, The IT Job Board, www.theitjobboard.co.uk, has highlighted
that World Cup fever is failing to reach UK IT departments.
With [...]

The Winners of the World Cup…Supermarkets!

LEEDS, England, June 17, 2010 – The World Cup is well underway and as the country sits gripped in the
drama which is currently unfolding, and part with their hard-earned cash
using voucher code sites such as VoucherSeeker
(www.voucherseeker.co.uk/vouchercodes), the real winners of the World
Cup are in fact… Supermarkets.

The UK economy is expected [...]

World Cup: Public Unsure of Sponsors and Motives

LONDON, June 17, 2010 – The latest poll by global reputation auditors Echo Research shows that
the British public are uncertain which companies are sponsoring the
tournament.

People are also sceptical about sponsors' motives, believing they are
driven more by hard-nosed targets, such as getting on television or selling
more product, than because they are [...]

2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) Castrol Index Latest Data

LONDON, June 17, 2010 – After the first round of group matches in the 2010 FIFA World
Cup(TM) the Castrol Index shows the following players are the top performing
players of the tournament so far.

Rank Player Country [...]

Honeywell Turbos Boost Audi to Record Victory at Le Mans

LE MANS, France, June 17, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its variable geometry turbo
(VGT) technology was featured on the Audi R15 TDI at this weekend's 24 Hours
of Le Mans, helping Audi claim a clean sweep of the podium stand (first,
second and third place), while breaking the distance record for the race.

[...]

Andrea Bocelli Sings in Astana, Kazakhstan

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2010 – Andrea Bocelli will give his first concert in Kazakhstan's capital,
Astana, on July 5 at the opening of Khan Shatyr center, kicking off
festivities for Astana's 12th anniversary. Kazakhstan's ambassador to the
U.S. Erlan Idrissov noted: "We are looking forward to Maestro Bocelli's
visit. I am certain that he will be impressed by [...]

realbuzz.com’s Guide to Getting Your Children Active!

LONDON, June 16, 2010 – Whether it is half term, a weekend or holidays it is so important to
ensure that you give your children the chance to be active inside or out
especially when the weather allows you too. realbuzz.com the healthy active
living site has pulled together some top ideas to entice your children away
from [...]

City of Cape Town Emergency Centre Gears Up with Matrox Extio Units in Run Up to World’s Premier Football Event

Matrox KVM extension graphics technology improves operator productivity and system security at South Africa's first single-call Emergency Service Centre

MONTREAL, June 16, 2010 – Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of specialised graphics
solutions, today announced that in preparation for the world's premier
international football event, the City of Cape Town has selected Matrox Extio
Remote Graphics Units (RGUs) [...]

Record-Breaking Kick-Off for FIFA.com With 265 Million Page Views on 15 June

JOHANNESBURG, June 16, 2010 – With fans around the world excitedly cheering on their teams, FIFA today
announced another record for visitors to its website FIFA.com. On 15 June,
265 million pages were accessed by nearly 10 million visitors, when Brazil
beat Korea DPR in their debut game. This builds on the total of 1.6 billion
pages accessed [...]

World Cup Penalty: Nation Smokes More

LONDON, June 15, 2010 – Research findings released by Nicorette(R) show that almost half (46%) of
smokers and ex-smokers anticipate smoking more or lighting up again when
watching the World Cup.[1]

Worryingly, 1 in 6 people who have quit within the last year (15%)
believe they are likely to light up again if their [...]

How is South Africa Going to Manage Water and Wastewater Requirements During the FIFA World Cup?

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2010 – The FIFA World Cup is stretching South Africa's ability to provide water
and wastewater services to the thousands of people who have been temporarily
added to its population in addition to the normal city dwellers. While
football fever has gripped the country, it has taken months of readiness
build-up for municipality officials.

[...]

British Gas Great Swim Series Begins 19th June, 2010

LONDON, June 14, 2010 – The British Gas Great Swim Series is the UK's leading outdoor swimming
event and kicks off in Suffolk on the 19th of June.

The Series consists of five open water swims in the lakes, lochs or docks
of Suffolk, London, Strathclyde, Windermere and Salford. Each of the Great
Swims [...]

The Bridge Run 2010: a People’s Party for Denmark and Sweden

COPENHAGEN, June 12, 2010 – 30,000 People run Across the ??resund Bridge Between Denmark and Sweden
When the Bridge Run 2010 Kicks off Saturday, June 12. Runners of all Ages
From More Than 25 Countries Participate in the Half Marathon Over and Under
the sea, an Event That Also Marks the Start of the Celebrations for the
??resund [...]

World Cup Eating Research Gives Brits the Red Card

CAMBRIDGE, England, June 11, 2010 – Many of us are planning to put healthy eating regimes to one side this
summer as World Cup fever takes hold. Brits will eat 47 million extra
takeaways and down 211 million extra beers during the World Cup, according to
a new survey of eating habits commissioned by fruit growers in [...]

Polo Ralph Lauren Presents the First Ever Legends Clinic Featuring Boris Becker in Celebration of the Renewal of its Global Partnership With The Wimbledon Championships

NEW YORK, June 11, 2010 – Polo Ralph Lauren continues its global partnership with The All England
Club, Wimbledon as the Official Outfitter of The Wimbledon Championships
until 2014. With this partnership, Polo Ralph Lauren continues to serve as
the Official Outfitter of all on-court officials including chair umpires,
line umpires and ball persons. In 2006, Polo Ralph [...]

eServGlobal’s FlexiContent to Boost Operator Revenue During World Cup

PARIS, June 11, 2010 – eServGlobal Limited (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV), a provider of
smarter transaction management solutions in Charging, Payment, Retention and
Network Services, has announced that its FlexiContent Services will be
available through over a dozen operators during the 2010 soccer world cup in
South Africa.

Commencing June 11, the world cup [...]

No. 1 Sports App, ScoreMobile, Strikes Again With ScoreMobile FC

TORONTO, June 10, 2010 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR), home of The Score
Television Network, theScore.com, Hardcore Sports Radio and ScoreMobile today
announces the launch of ScoreMobile FC, a free, comprehensive source of
information for world football fans around the globe.

Building on the success of ScoreMobile, the leading sports app in
BlackBerry(C) [...]

McDonald’s Connects Customers Around the World With FIFA World Cup(TM) Excitement

1,408 Lucky Kids Will Walk Onto the Pitch with Football Superstars
JOHANNESBURG, June 10, 2010 – Imagine the thrill of standing beside a football star, feeling the roar
of the crowds in front of millions of fans – all before turning the age of
eleven. From June 11 through July 11, the McDonald's Player Escort program
will give [...]

Interflora Launches World Cup Package to Ensure Couples Don’t End up in a Pitch Battle!

LONDON, June 10, 2010 – With the World Cup dominating our attention, it can be a tough time for
couples.

If you both love football, then you're in for a great time over the next
few weeks. If you both hate it, you can support each other through the
difficult times ahead.
[...]

Dad’s the Word as Former England Footballer Martin Keown Tips Brazil to Lift Trophy

MILTON KEYNES, England, June 10, 2010 – With the FIFA World Cup starting this Friday, former Arsenal
and England defender Martin Keown has revealed who he thinks will be lifting
the trophy on July 11th.

Keown said, "I'm backing Brazil to win the World Cup. With
guys like Kaka and Luis Fabiano they have [...]

John Harlin III – Hiking, Biking, Climbing and Kayaking Around Switzerland’s Borders in Three Months

BERN, Switzerland, June 22, 2010 – All around Switzerland, a distance of 1,900 kilometres, in three months
using muscle power alone: US-based mountaineer and journalist John Harlin
begins his tour of Switzerland's borders at St Gingolph in canton Valais on
June 23. He will be posting reports, pictures and videos daily on
swissinfo.ch.

John Harlin [...]

Kitbag Try to Reignite Passion in England by Offering 15% Off

Kitbag Offer 15% Off Entire England Range in Build-up to Crucial Group Stage Match

MANCHESTER, England, June 22, 2010 – With the group stages of the World Cup coming to a dramatic conclusion
this week, all eyes are on England as they launch their last ditch attempt to
stay in the contest in South Africa. To celebrate [...]

World Cup a Catalyst for Iconic Fa??ade Trends and Developments in South Africa Construction Industry

JOHANNESBURG, June 22, 2010 – South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan targeted over $100 billion
in infrastructure spending over the next three years in his 2010 maiden
budget, potentially providing a boost to jobs moving forward.

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Aditi Technologies Launches FIFA World Cup 2010 Tracker App for Android, BlackBerry, and Nokia!!

SEATTLE and BANGALORE, India, June 21, 2010 – Aditi Technologies, a leading provider of software product and
application development services, today announced the launch of its much
awaited FIFA World Cup 2010 Tracker application for those who want to catch
in on all FIFA updates even when they are mobile. Through this launch, Aditi
strengthens its presence in [...]

World Cup Failing to Detract IT Pros From Their Work

The IT Job Board Reveals That Techies Remain Faithful to Their Jobs, and Absenteeism not a Concern for Employers

LONDON, June 21, 2010 – A survey[1] conducted by the UK's biggest IT specialist recruitment
website, The IT Job Board, www.theitjobboard.co.uk, has highlighted
that World Cup fever is failing to reach UK IT departments.
With [...]