PR Hub – Newsletter for August 29, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Chiquita Launches Innovative Biodigester in Gu??piles, Costa Rica
Costa Rican President Chinchilla Inaugurates Innovation in Sustainable Operations
SAN JOS??, Costa Rica, August 29, 2010 – Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today dedicated its
innovative Biodigester system at its Mundimar S.A. facility in Gu??piles,
Costa Rica. Joined by Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla, senior vice
president for government affairs and corporate responsibility officer Manuel
Rodriguez spoke about [...]
i4i v Microsoft: Petition for Writ of Certiorari Filed
TORONTO, August 28, 2010 – Today, as expected, Microsoft filed a petition for a writ of certiorari,
seeking a review of the i4i v Microsoft patent infringement case by the
Supreme Court of the United States. The Supreme Court has complete discretion
to determine whether or not it will review the case.
Loudon Owen, [...]
Official Top 12 Toys for Christmas From the Entertainer
AMERSHAM, England, August 28, 2010 – 1. Star Wars General Grievous Spinning Electronic Lightsaber – (Hasbro)
Battle the Jedi with as many different weapons as General Grievous, using
the Star Wars General Grievous Spinning Electronic Lightsaber.
www.thetoyshop.com/ActionToysAndFigures/StarWarsCloneWars/Star-Wars-General-Grievous-Spinning-Electronic-Lightsaber/EPN413013
(Due to the length of these URLs, it may [...]
Maurel & Prom : 2010 First Half Results
Activity During the First Half of 2010
PARIS, August 27, 2010 -
– Sales up by 68% to EUR131m
– Production increase in Gabon
– Gross average production for Q1 2010 of 10,164 bopd and 13,299 bopd
[...]
ProtectmyId.co.uk Reveals British Public Lending a Hand to Online Fraudsters
NOTTINGHAM, England, August 27, 2010 – New research by ProtectmyID.co.uk has revealed just how
relaxed the Great British public are when it comes to protecting themselves
in the digital world. In the face of one of the fastest growing crimes in the
world, the research has shown that millions of online users are readily
making the information required [...]
Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Air Traffic Communication Infrastructure for Incheon Control Centre, South Korea
LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Europe-based air traffic
management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a
contract by Korea's Public Procurement Service (PPS) to provide an air
traffic communication system that will deliver air-ground communication for
the Incheon air traffic control centre.
The contract was awarded following [...]
Northrop Grumman to Supply Largest Ever Air Traffic Control Radio Programme to China
LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Europe-based air traffic
management system subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been
awarded a contract by China Aviation Supplies International Tendering Co.
(CASITC) to supply VHF radio communication systems for the Chengdu area air
traffic control centre. In total, 110 channels will be operated from the
control centre [...]
Ten Top Car Insurance Tips from Quinn Insurance
LONDON, August 27, 2010 – So you've passed your driving test, got yourself a set of wheels, and
you're about to get out on the open road for the very first time. You might
know how to parallel park and keep under the speed limit, but there are
several other things to consider when owning and running [...]
National Trust Relieves Bank Holiday Getaway Stress
SWINDON, England, August 27, 2010 – The National Trust is joining the drive to make the August bank holiday
journeys less painful by setting up its own unique network of alternative
'motorway service areas'.
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this hyperlink into your Internet [...]
Christie Brinkley to Receive HBA’s Positively Beautiful Award
Beauty & Well-Being Event Recognizes Supermodel's Work with Smile Train
NEW YORK, August 27, 2010 – Iconic supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist Christie Brinkley,
will receive the 2nd Annual HBA "Positively Beautiful" Award from HBA Global
Expo (www.hbaexpo.com) for her active support of Smile Train and its
mission. Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org) provides free cleft surgery
for millions of poor children [...]
Pakistani Minorities Organize Demonstration Prayer in Front of the Pakistani Embassy
BRUSSELS, August 27, 2010 – The European Organization for Pakistani Minorities(EOPM)
organized today a peaceful prayer protest in front of the Pakistani Embassy
in Belgium to remember and pray for the innocent people of the minority
communities in Pakistan who are denied their basic human rights. The
demonstration highlighted several recent incidents targeting the minorities
of Pakistan and EOPM [...]
Fannie Mae Prices New Issue 2-Year Benchmark Notes(R) due September 24, 2012
WASHINGTON, August 27, 2010 – The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA):
2-Year
Pricing Date August 27, 2010
[...]
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Enters Into Letters of Intent to Acquire all Remaining Minority Stakes in its BET and MCS Subsidiaries Achieving Full Ownership of its 20 Ship Fleet
ATHENS, Greece, August 27, 2010 – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: SHIP; SHIP.W)
announced today that it has entered into letters of intent for the
acquisition of the remaining ownership percentages in each of Bulk Energy
Transport (Holdings) Limited ("BET") and Maritime Capital Shipping Limited
("MCS"). The Company acquired a 50% interest in BET in August [...]
Tenth Annual International Powers of Ten Day
www.powersof10.com
SANTA MONICA, California, August 27, 2010 – The Eames Office announces with pleasure the Tenth Annual International
Powers of Ten Day on October 10, 2010 (10/10/10). Powers of Ten Day promotes
and encourages Powers of Ten Thinking, a form of rich, cross-disciplinary
thought that approaches ideas from multiple interrelated perspectives,
ranging from the infinitesimal to the cosmic — [...]
Fasthosts Discovers Firms at Risk From Over-Reliance on External Web Professionals
GLOUCESTER, England, August 27, 2010 – A new Fasthosts Internet Ltd survey* has revealed that British firms may
be placing themselves at risk through an over-reliance on IT or web
consultants who look after their website.
The study* found that many firms do not have simple arrangements in place
to retain basic control or [...]
MyJohannesburgInfo Launches Virtual Tours and Multi-Media Features for Listed Companies
LONEHILL, South Africa, August 27, 2010 – MyJohannesburgInfo, the online travel website, has recently announced the
launch of their new virtual tour functionality which aims to offer visitors
to the website detailed and eye-catching views of various attractions, while
providing listed companies with unparalleled exposure.
The independent travel website, part of the global MyDestinationInfo
(www.mydestinationinfo.com/) [...]
Fannie Mae Releases July 2010 Monthly Summary
WASHINGTON, August 27, 2010 – Fannie Mae's (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) July 2010 Monthly Summary is now
available at www.fanniemae.com/ir/monthly. The monthly summary report
contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities
for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other
guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates.
Fannie Mae exists to [...]
Free Downloads From Untold, Reso and Disco Bloodbath on Bacardi.com
LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Norman Jay Collaborates With BACARDI Rum to Mentor Breaking UK Talent:
BACARDI Pioneers
This summer, BACARDI Superior rum has collaborated with music pioneer
Norman Jay, MBE, to support breakthrough music acts. The legendary DJ
nurtured the talents of three UK artists – Untold, Reso and Disco Bloodbath -
guiding them [...]
Bulgarian Lifeguard Lifts Whiskey Lovers’ Ultimate Dream Prize in Global Competition
BUSHMILLS VILLAGE, Ireland, August 27, 2010 – Ivan Ivanov, a 28-year old lifeguard from Svishtov Bulgaria, has won a
global Bushmills Irish Whiskey(R) competition with a prize described as
'the whiskey lover's ultimate dream'.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/bushmills/44199/
Ivan was chosen from [...]
ICS Announces Appointment of Director
ABBOTSFORD, Canada, August 27, 2010 – ICS Copper Systems Ltd. (ICX:TSX.V) is pleased to announce the
appointment of Mr. Larry Treadgold, B.Sc (Hons), C.Eng, FIMMM, to the Board
of Directors of ICS and as Chairman of ICS technical committee.
Mr. Treadgold has over 40 years' experience as an extractive metallurgist
and manager in gold, [...]