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

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

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

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

Casa Ceibo Earns First Five Star Green Award in South America

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

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

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

Allied World Schedules Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call

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

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

Elephants Pack Their Trunks and Trundle off to Auction

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

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