Monday, August 23, 2010

Business Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for August 16-23, 2010

Monday, August 23, 2010


Fiber Hungry Chinese Market Increases Share of Global Recovered Paper Trade

Over two-thirds of recovered paper exported from the USA goes to China
BRUSSELS, August 17, 2010 – Annual trade data published online by RISI, shows China accounted for 54%
of global trade in recovered fiber in 2009, a substantial increase from its
34% share in 2004. The USA exported over two thirds of its recovered paper to
China [...]

Clooney and Malkovich in Milan and Possibly in Heaven

Exclusive Backstage Footage From the set of the Latest Nespresso Spot
MILAN, August 16, 2010 – Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and market leader in highest-quality
premium portioned coffee, and actor, director, coffee connoisseur and
Nespresso Brand Ambassador George Clooney are back in Milan on the set of the
fifth episode in the Nespresso saga. Nespresso is delighted to [...]

A Bible Found in the Trenches in the First World War has Been Traced 92 Years Later to a New Zealand Soldier

OAKHAM, England, August 16, 2010 – After serving in the First World War, Herbert Hodgson
(1893-1974) became the acclaimed printer of the rare 1926 edition of Lawrence
of Arabia's Seven Pillars of Wisdom. In his memoirs – entitled Impressions of
War and just published by Martlet Books – Hodgson describes how he fell into
a shell hole in [...]

PR Newswire and Ellam Tam Sign a Representation Agreement for the Palestinian Territories

Corporate Palestine Will Now be Able to Benefit From PR Newswire's Global Distribution Network for Local Business News

LONDON, August 16, 2010 – PR Newswire, a global provider of electronic distribution,
targeting, measurement and broadcast services for business news, and Ellam
Tam, Palestine's First Strategic Communications Company, signed an agreement
by which Ellam Tam will be able to [...]

In January 2011, Koelnmesse is Hosting a new International Kitchen Event – LivingKitchen

Virtually All Major International Kitchen Furniture Industry and Household Appliance Sector Brands Will be Exhibiting at the Premiere in Cologne

COLOGNE, Germany, August 16, 2010 – Koelnmesse's LivingKitchen event concept is celebrating its premiere in
2011. The high-impact blend of exhibition and event spaces is supremely
convincing and addresses both trade visitors and consumers in equal measures.
With [...]

On the Occasion of MSPO 2010, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation & PZL Mielec Cordially Invite You to Attend a Briefing on The S-70i BLACK HAWK Helicopter

KIELCE, Poland, August 16, 2010 -

(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO )
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO )

The S-70i BLACK HAWK Helicopter
[...]

Nissan Sharpens its Racing Edge at Barbican Turbo 2010

Approved NISMO Street-Tuned Accessory Parts for Iconic 370z Sports car Feature on the NISMO Stand at Barbican Turbo 2010

ABU DHABI, UAE, August 17, 2010 – The Nissan 'Z' sports car needs little introduction. Nissan's
iconic sporty coupe lives in the sweet spot of performance, style and value,
a position that Nissan invented with the original Z [...]

Shangri-La and Traders Dragons Prepare for Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival 2010

ABU DHABI, UAE, August 17, 2010 – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, is pleased to be
hosting the third Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival, part of Adrenaline Sports
Live presented by RANI, on 8th and 9th October 2010.

As the main sponsor of the Dragon Boat Festival, since its
inception in 2008, [...]

Fiber Hungry Chinese Market Increases Share of Global Recovered Paper Trade

Over two-thirds of recovered paper exported from the USA goes to China
BRUSSELS, August 17, 2010 – Annual trade data published online by RISI, shows China accounted for 54%
of global trade in recovered fiber in 2009, a substantial increase from its
34% share in 2004. The USA exported over two thirds of its recovered paper to
China [...]

The National Trust Opens Tom-Foolery at Wimpole This August

The National Trust Opens Wimpole Home Farm for its Tenth Tomato Festival
BURY ST EDMUNDS, England, August 17, 2010 – The National Trust is opening Wimpole Home Farm for its tenth Tomato
Festival on the 21st and 22nd August, allowing tomato enthusiasts to see,
smell and taste over 50 different varieties of one of Britain's best loved
fruits.

[...]

Automotive Design Studios Envision the 1,000 Pound Car

Design Studios from the U.S., Germany and Japan Participate in the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge

LOS ANGELES, August 17, 2010 – With consumers seeking to minimize consumption of the earth's resources,
auto manufacturers and designers are challenged to meet these growing socio-
and economic trends with style and finesse, all while adhering to government
and [...]

Bayreuth Richard Wagner Festival 2010 – “The Valkyrie” – Live Web Stream Online From August 21 on Opera at Home at https://www.siemens.com/festivalnight

MUNICH, August 18, 2010 – The Siemens Festival Night 2010 presents Wagner's "Valkyrie"
to opera fans worldwide. The real-time web stream on the Internet makes
Richard Wagner's music available for users of all ages and interests all over
the globe. An on-demand version of "The Valkyrie" will be online for
registered users between August 22 to September 5. [...]

Barclaycard Spending Index Shows July Year-on-Year Growth up 9.9%

NORTHAMPTON, England, August 18, 2010 – Barclaycard Spending Index reveals year-on-year growth for July up 9.9%

Consumer spending on cards saw a near double digit increase in July
compared to the same month last year, challenging concerns that consumer
confidence has dipped.
According the latest figures released by Barclaycard, traditional [...]

M.A.C Cosmetics Gets Into the Festival Spirit at the 2010 V Festival!

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – M.A.C Cosmetics and the M.A.C Pro Team will be decamping to
the legendary V Festival, Hyland's Park Chelmsford, to keep a host of top
celebrities, performers and guests looking refreshed from dusk until
dawn…AND, this year festival goers will be able to make like a VIP and
experience M.A.C in all its glory [...]

First Kaplan Open Learning Students Graduate With University of Essex Degrees

Students on Same Online Course for Several Years Finally Meet up at Graduation

LONDON, August 18, 2010 – The first students to graduate from Kaplan Open Learning
(www.kaplanopenlearning.org.uk/), the online higher education college
of the University of Essex, have received Foundation and Bachelor's degrees
at a recent University graduation ceremony. Kaplan Open Learning was launched
in 2007 by global [...]

Verifying Greenpeace Claims Report: BSI Group Issues Clarification and Summary Statement

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – BSI Group (BSI) has today published a clarification and summary statement
for the report "BSI-CUC Verifying Greenpeace Claims Case: PT SMART Tbk". The
report, which was produced for PT SMART, verified claims made against the
company by Greenpeace in five of its reports(1).

The clarification and summary statement has [...]

Great Results but no University Place …. Don’t Let go of Your Career Goals

OXFORD, England, August 19, 2010 – With the introduction of A* grade and yet another increase in the pass
rate for A Levels in England and Wales forecast, there is greater demand than
ever for University places. On 19th August, 2010, over 250,000 students will
receive their results, and up to 200,000[1] of them will not get [...]

Superbreak Announces the Launch of 2010 Christmas and New Year Packages

YORK, England, August 19, 2010 – Superbreak, the weekend break specialist, has launched its 2010 Christmas
and New Year packages, to allow customers the opportunity to book their
festive break in advance this year.

The tour operator has launched a selection of flexible packages ranging
from 1 to 4 night short stays to ensure [...]

Pizza Express Launches ThirdForce e-learning Training and Development Programme

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – Pizza Express partners with ThirdForce, the UK's leading
technology enabled learning provider, to implement an innovative eLearning,
training and development programme. The two-phase implementation follows the
completion of a successful pilot scheme across 35 of its sites and the
organisation, part of the market-leading Gondola Group, will complete the
roll-out in 2011.

[...]

Europcar Discovers Travel Stress Giving Brits a Serious Case of PHT

LONDON, August 19, 2010 – Europcar has discovered in its latest survey that for over half a million
Brits*, their last trip to the airport was 'one of the most stressful
experiences of their lives'.

According to the new survey** 24% of Brits admitted to suffering PHT
(Pre-Holiday Tension) as their best-laid travel plans [...]

Russia is Fastest-Growing Trademark-Protecting Country Globally According to Intellectual Property Analysis from Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters Special Report: "Trademarks in Russia" shows Russian trademark registrations increased 46 percent from 2004 to 2009

EAGAN, Minnesota, August 19, 2010 – Brand protection in Russia is on the rise, according to a detailed
intellectual property report titled Trademarks in Russia: Growing
Opportunities, Major Challenges, released by the Thomson CompuMark business
of Thomson Reuters today. Russian [...]

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