PR Hub – Weekly Newsletter for August 2-9, 2010

PR Hub – Weekly Newsletter for August 2-9, 2010

Monday, August 9, 2010

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.

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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 [...]