Monday, August 30, 2010

PR Hub – Weekly Newsletter for August 23-30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010


Students Dine at World’s Best Restaurant in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN, August 23, 2010 – Students dining at Noma, the number one restaurant in the world! Hardly
an everyday event, but during the food festival "Copenhagen Cooking" this is
exactly what happens for a lucky group of students. For everyone else, 84
other unique gastronomic events await from 19 to 29 August in Copenhagen.

[...]

Autonomy Unveils Industry’s First Meaning Based Risk Management Platform for Law Firms

End-to-End Platform Significantly Mitigates Risk by Offering the Most Comprehensive Risk Management Portfolio for Law Firms

LAS VEGAS, August 23, 2010 – ILTA 2010 — Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader
in infrastructure software, today unveiled the industry's first end-to-end,
meaning-based Risk Management platform for law firms. The Autonomy Risk
Management platform leverages Autonomy's [...]

Bingham McCutchen LLP to Standardize on Autonomy’s Meaning Based Governance Platform

AM Law 25 Law Firm to Leverage Autonomy's Products to Improve Lawyers' Productivity and Client Services

LAS VEGAS, August 23, 2010 – ILTA 2010 — Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader
in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Bingham
McCutchen LLP, one of the world's leading law firms with 1100 lawyers [...]

Frost & Sullivan Award Highlights Xena Network’s Outstanding Entrepreneurship

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – The Frost & Sullivan "2010 Global Gigabit Ethernet Test Equipment
Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award," is presented to Xena Networks ApS
(Xena). As an emerging player in the global gigabit Ethernet test equipment
market, Xena has exhibited its entrepreneurial spirit by addressing some of
the key deficiencies of the market; namely, the [...]

Microsoft and European Schoolnet to Reward Outstanding Teachers With eLearning Awards

BRUSSELS, August 23, 2010 – European Schoolnet and Microsoft announced a new eLearning Award to
reward outstanding teachers in Europe for their work with ICT in education.
As part of their work with innovative teachers, Microsoft is supporting the
eLearning Awards 2010 and invites all teachers to apply to the special
category for outstanding teachers. "Focusing on 21st [...]

HFI Launches Usability Certification for Organizations and Designs

Organizations Can Now Have a "Certified Practice in Usability(TM)" and Submit a Product, Application, or Website to be a "Certified Usable Design(TM)"

MUMBAI, India, August 23, 2010 – Human Factors International (HFI) announced today an extension of their
successful program for certification of usability practitioners (Certified
Usability Analysts(TM)) which currently provides certification to about 10%
of the world's [...]

Misys Launches Inter-bank Matching of Exotic FX Options

Latest Release of the Misys Confirmation Matching Service Helps Banks Respond to Regulatory Demands

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and
services company, today announces the latest release of its Confirmation
Matching Service (CMS). This release includes inter-bank matching for Exotic
FX Options (MT 306 messages) – extending the existing support [...]

Will More buy Gold Bullion Online?

MANCHESTER, England, August 23, 2010 – The growth of the Internet could mean that more people than
ever before will buy gold bullion (www.goldmadesimple.com/) online. As
the popularity of gold as an investment continues to soar, internet exchanges
are making the process more accessible and simple. Gold Made Simple is
leading the way, with a pared down site [...]

First European Incisionless Procedure to ‘Reverse Weight Gain After Gastric Bypass Surgery’ Takes Place in UK

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – British Bariatric surgeon Michael Van Den Bossche has become
the first in Europe to perform a minimally invasive procedure to reverse
weight gain from patients who have previously undergone gastric bypass
surgery. The new incisionless procedure known as 'ROSE' (Restorative Obesity
Surgery, Endolumenal) restores the size of the stomach pouch or stoma (the
connection [...]

Australia Immigration is Key Subject in Australian Election Battle

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – The subject of Australian immigration has been a hot topic during the run
up to the Australian election, with both candidates showing a resolve to
protect the Australian way of life by monitoring immigration if elected.

Current prime minister, Julia Gillard and Coalition leader, Tony Abbott
have both been [...]

Opportunities for New Entrants in Wind and Solar Power Markets Stimulated by Projected Growth, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – As the burgeoning wind and solar power markets continue to expand,
industry value chains are looking to adopt measures to sustain anticipated
growth. For many component producers, the market growth rate will translate
into a need to increase existing capacities, build new plants and spread out
to new geographies.

(Logo: [...]

Prodesse ProFAST(TM)+ Assay Receives European CE Mark

Molecular Test Identifies Three Strains of Influenza A, Including 2009 H1N1 -

SAN DIEGO, August 23, 2010 – Gen-Probe Incorporated (Nasdaq: GPRO) announced today that Prodesse's
ProFAST(TM)+ assay, a molecular test that simultaneously detects and
differentiates three common influenza A virus subtypes – seasonal A/H1,
seasonal A/H3, and 2009 H1N1 – has received its CE (Conformit?? Europ??enne)
Mark, enabling [...]

Muslim Leader Condemns Plans to Burn Holy Qur’an in United States

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat condemns in the strongest terms reports that
the Dove World Outreach Center, based in the United States, is planning to
burn copies of the Holy Qur'an on 11 September. This would be a most
provocative act and would achieve nothing but to cause distress and anger to
millions of [...]

Ballast Nedam: R.L.M. Jacobs Resigns as Member of the Board of Management of Ballast Nedam N.V.

NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands, August 23, 2010 – For personal reasons, Mr R.L.M. Jacobs (55) has decided to immediately
resign as member of the Board of Management of Ballast Nedam. Mr Jacobs has
been employed with Ballast Nedam for almost 15 years in various positions.
The last three years Mr Jacobs served as a member of the Board of [...]

Ginga Goes Electronic for Coal Trading With Trayport(R)

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – Ginga Petroleum Pte Ltd., a company offering broking services for the
energy markets from Singapore, today announced it has gone live with a
trading screen for its coal brokers using Trayport's GlobalVision Broker
Trading SystemSM. Trayport provides electronic trading systems worldwide that
have been widely adopted by coal brokers in Europe. Ginga therefore [...]

Shikun & Binui Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results

Net Income totaled NIS 66 million, increasing 59% compared with Q2 2009
RAMAT GAN, Israel, August 22, 2010 – Shikun & Binui Ltd. (TASE: SKBN.TA) ("Shikun & Binui" or the "Company"),
a member of the Arison Group and Israel's leading infrastructure and real
estate company, announced yesterday its results for the second quarter 2010,
ended June 30th, 2010.

[...]

Wildlife Acoustics Announces Its SM2BAT(TM) 384kHz Ultrasonic Recorder for Bats

New high sample rate model records vocalizations of the world's bats
PRAGUE, August 22, 2010 – (15th International Bat Research Conference) — Wildlife Acoustics, the
leading supplier of acoustic monitoring systems for endangered and threatened
wildlife species around the world, announces a new high frequency 384kHz
model of the SM2BAT Ultrasonic Recorder.

The SM2BAT 384kHz [...]

DEF CON Survey Reveals Vast Scale of Cloud Hacking – And the Need to Bolster Security to Counter the Problem

SAN MATEO, California, August 24, 2010 – An in-depth survey carried out amongst 100 of the elite IT professionals
attending this year's DEF CON 2010 Hacker conference in Las Vegas recently
has revealed that hackers view the cloud as having a silver lining for them.

And a gold, platinum and diamond one, it [...]

DQE Signs European Footwear Licensing Agreement

HYDERABAD, India, August 24, 2010 – DQE, a leading animation, gaming live action entertainment and
distribution company, announces that it has entered into a merchandising
agreement with Off Road Ltd, a leading footwear manufacturer, to produce a
collection based on the animation from DQE's series, 'The Jungle Book'.

Under the terms of the agreement, [...]

Top 11 Hot Toys of 2010

AMERSHAM, England, August 24, 2010 – Being a parent can be a difficult job, even at the best of times.
However, when it comes to deciding on what toys (www.thetoyshop.com/)
to buy for your kids, this job can become even harder. With this in mind,
this release has been written by The Toy Shop (www.thetoyshop.com) to
provide parents [...]

Brits Turn to Pawnbrokers to Pay for Summer Holidays

Borro.com Gives GBP Millions of Loans to Help Customers Pay for Summer Breaks

LONDON, August 24, 2010 – Despite another financially difficult year (so far), more and more people
have been looking to get away this summer. It's no wonder people turned to
businesses such as Borro.com (www.borro.com/), the UK's first online
pawnbrokers (www.borro.com/), as an alternative way [...]

Sortingcodes.co.uk Offers Customers Increased Accuracy of UK Payments Data With Introduction of Weekly Updates

LONDON, August 24, 2010 – sortingcodes.co.uk has increased the frequency of its updates to weekly,
giving customers accurate and timely UK payments data; crucial to the
successful processing of payments.

This change reflects the Payments Council's recommendation to use a
weekly updated data source where possible.
Alongside increased accuracy, customers can [...]

Vitala(TM) Continence Control Device Now Indicated for Use With Convexity in European Union

Innovative Pouchless Ostomy Management System for People with a Colostomy
SKILLMAN, New Jersey, August 24, 2010 – ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical
technologies for community and hospital care, announced today that the
Vitala(TM) Continence Control Device (CCD), the company's novel, non-invasive
pouchless ostomy device that provides temporary continence for people with an
end colostomy, has [...]

Eisai Announces Positive Phase III Trial Results for Perampanel in Partial Epilepsy

HATFIELD, England, August 24, 2010 – Eisai today announced the results of a Phase III study for the
investigational compound perampanel (E2007), a first-in-class, highly
selective non-competitive AMPA-type glutamate receptor antagonist, discovered
by Eisai and under development for adjunctive treatment of partial seizures
in patients with epilepsy.

The double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study (Study 306)
showed that [...]

Fortis Hospitals India Does Asia’s First Custom Fit Knee Replacement Surgery

BANGALORE, India, August 24, 2010 – Combining the latest technology, medical breakthroughs and
personalized patient care, Fortis Hospitals Bangalore today announced Asia's
first 'Custom Fit Knee Replacement Surgery' performed on a series of
patients. Dr. Sanjay Pai, Chief Orthopedic Surgeon, along with his team
performed this revolutionary surgery for the first time in the Asian
Continent by precisely matching [...]

blinkx Partners With AccuWeather.com to Offer Users Weather Coverage From Around the World

Precise, up-to-the-minute weather information now available at www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, August 24, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced a partnership with AccuWeather.com (www.accuweather.com),
the world's leading weather authority. Under the terms of the agreement,
AccuWeather.com's local and international weather information and videos will
be available at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc [...]

Gigle Networks’ GGL541 Solution Chosen for MSI’s Flagship High-Definition (HD) Entertainment Networking Adapter

Gigle Networks' Gigabit Intelligent Multi-PHY Switch with Mediaxtream(TM) Technology Enables MSI to Deliver HD Video Streaming over Home's Existing Power Lines

REDWOOD CITY, California and BARCELONA, Spain and EDINBURGH, Scotland, August 24, 2010 – Gigle Networks (giglenetworks.com ), a leading developer of
intelligent multi-PHY switching devices for both wired and wireless
entertainment-grade home networking, today announced that [...]

Retail Industry Executives to Discuss Complete Solutions and Breakthrough Technologies at Oracle?? OpenWorld 2010

Retail-Specific Program Expands to Include More Than 30 Sessions and Networking Events
Redwood Shores, CA ??? August 23, 2010

News Facts
Retail executives will gather at the upcoming Oracle OpenWorld (www.oracle.com/us/openworld/index.htm) conference, September 19 ??? 23, 2010 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, to share new ways to leverage Oracle technology to enable retail business [...]

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison to Join Oracle Executive Vice President Thomas Kurian in JavaOne Keynote to Discuss the Future of Java

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 23, 2010

News Facts
Oracle announced today that the JavaOne 2010 opening keynote will feature Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and Oracle Executive Vice President Thomas Kurian, who will discuss the company’s vision and strategy for Java.

JavaOne will take place September 19-23, 2010, and will feature more than 400 [...]

You Are What You Share, So Thr!veOn!

Samsung & Digitas' New Thr!veOn Game Takes Facebook Sharing to the Next Level

BOSTON, August 23, 2010 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, and
Digitas (www.digitas.com), a leading global integrated brand agency,
announce Thr!veOn, a new experience that intersects social gaming and social
utility.

(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100823/PH53818 )
(Photo: [...]

Adrian Kirby Gives Advice on how to Secure Investment

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – Entrepreneur Adrian Kirby (www.adriankirby.com/) gives some do's
and don'ts on obtaining funding.

The market is both diverse and complicated but essentially the primary
source of funding for your business is derived from commercial lenders, the
Banks. The other funders are larger institutions such as insurance companies
through to Sovereign funds, [...]

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

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – M.A.C Cosmetics and the M.A.C Pro Team decamped to the
renowned V Festival to keep a host of top celebrities, performers and guests
looking refreshed from dusk until dawn…AND, this year festival goers were
able to make like a VIP and experience M.A.C in all its glory for the first
time ever front [...]

The Jelly Effect – Does Your Communication Stick?

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – How effective is the communication you experience every day?

Andy Bounds, author of international bestseller The Jelly Effect has got
a clear answer, and that is: Not at all.
According to his book, too much information and not enough relevance is a
problem that pervades [...]

MeMega Announces Range of New Special Offers During Ramadan

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, August 23, 2010 – MeMega, a technology specialist based in Saudi Arabia, is launching a
range of special offers during Ramadan to encourage families to spend more
time together during the religious festival.

The new special offers which MeMega are making available include a number
of discounts on the latest technology [...]

The Union for Ethical BioTrade and Hi Europe Announce the Ethical BioTrade Awards

AMSTERDAM, August 23, 2010 – In the context of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, United
Business Media (UBM) and the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) launched the
Ethical BioTrade Awards for Biodiversity, to be presented at Health
ingredients Europe (HIE) in Madrid, November 2010. UBM and UEBT are now
accepting nominations for candidates for these awards, until [...]

BLV Realty Group, Inc Acquires Its Affiliate Partner and Preserves Its Brands

NEW YORK, August 23, 2010 – BLV Realty Group, Inc ("BLV Realty" or "the Company") announces that it
has entered into an Agreement ("The Agreement") with BLV Group International
("BLVGI") for the acquisition of all of its assets, trading subsidiary and
trading interests.

Background

BLV Group International incorporated in Cayman Island [...]

TTI Reports Double-Digit Sales and Profit Growth Driven by Milwaukee(R) Tools, New Product and Geographic Expansion

HONG KONG, August 23, 2010 – Hong Kong-based global power tools and floor care company, Techtronic
Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI" / The Group) (stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY)
announced strong net profit growth of 40.5% for the first six months of 2010,
reflecting robust sales growth and higher margins from new products.

For [...]

FloridaBaby.co.uk : a Brand New Website for Families Travelling With Children and Babies to Florida

CRAWLEY, England, August 25, 2010 – Today sees the launch of a brand new website specifically designed to
answer the many questions posed by parents planning holidays to Walt Disney
World with babies and toddlers.

www.FloridaBaby.co.uk has been developed by Travel City Direct
(www.travelcitydirect.com/), the Florida family holiday specialists,
and contains hints and tips on [...]

Celebrity Beauties Joanna Lumley, Joss Stone and Lucy Davis Speak the Ugly Truth About Cruel Botox Animal Tests for the BUAV

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – Celebrity beauties Joanna Lumley, Joss Stone and Lucy Davis have joined
the BUAV to end cruel botox tests on animals. They were shocked to learn that
every batch of botox that hits the high street is tested on animals. Botox is
used by huge numbers of people worldwide for cosmetic purposes.

[...]

SEI to Provide Collateral Management Solution for OTC Derivatives

Company's Middle Office Services Expand to Provide Clients with an Automated and Transparent Process for Managing Counterparty Risk

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 25, 2010 – SEI (Nasdaq: SEIC) announced today that it has expanded its middle office
outsourcing services to include collateral management for OTC derivatives,
providing its asset manager clients with a more automated, controlled, [...]

Europlasma: Reserved Capital Increase Over-Subscribed – Private Placement Fully Subscribed – Governance Changes Implemented

BORDEAUX, France, August 25, 2010 – The two capital increases launched by Europlasma on July 12th,
2010 with a view to financing part of its share for building the first
CHO-Power plant have been carried out successfully. They will enable the
Group to start building the first CHO-Power unit at the Morcenx site very
soon.

[...]

Gap in Standard of Student Accommodation Widens Across the UK

Survey Reveals That Top-End Student Accommodation has Reached New Heights of Luxury While Some Private Halls Providers are Leaving up to Half of Their Residents Dissatisfied.

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – A national survey of over 10,000 students across the UK reveals the
changing face of student living. While some students are paying more than
GBP150 per [...]

FINCAD Market Data Expands Middle Eastern Coverage

LONDON, NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, August 25, 2010 – FINCAD, the leading global provider of financial analytics, and ICAP
(IAP.L), the world's premier interdealer broker and provider of post trade
services, now offer data for additional Middle Eastern countries in FINCAD
Market Data. Due to client demands for help in pricing Middle East
denominated financial contracts, [...]

Bankers’ Almanac Announces the Appointment of Martin Eves as its Payments Product Manager

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – Bankers' Almanac (www.bankersalmanac.com/) setting the standard
for global banking intelligence (www.bankersalmanac.com/) announced
the appointment of Martin Eves as its Payments (
www.bankersalmanac.com/addcon/products/payments.aspx) Product Manager,
bringing with him extensive experience and knowledge of the banking and
financial.

Martin has been employed within the banking (
www.bankersalmanac.com/) industry for over 10 years, working for
companies [...]

Edenred: Robust First-Half 2010 Results in an Uneven Economic Environment

A Strong Performance Considering the Economic Environment
PARIS, August 25, 2010 – Edenred was created in the first-half of 2010 through the demerger of the
Accor Group's two core businesses approved at the Shareholders' Meeting of
June 29, 2010.

The world leader in prepaid service vouchers, Edenred provides solutions
that enhance personal well-being and improve [...]

Bubbling Potential in Chinese Water and Wastewater Treatment Market – Frost & Sullivan Web Conference

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – Despite the economic recession, 2009 proved a productive year for the
Chinese water and wastewater treatment market. With an increasing daily
wastewater treatment capacity of 1.5 million tons, and total revenue of about
US$7.3 billion in the equipment market, the market is set to accelerate in
the upcoming years. Water giants such as [...]

Enterprise Communication Company Telepo Accelerates Growth With New EUR10M Funding

STOCKHOLM, August 25, 2010 – Telepo AB, the award winning enabler of Enterprise Communication and
Collaboration software platforms, has secured EUR10m in its B round funding
from Investor Growth Capital and existing investor Accel Partners. It is the
biggest software investment this year in the Nordics and Vice President
Mikael Johnsson at Investor Growth Capital will join Telepo's [...]

Woolworths Goes Live with MetricStream for Quality, Safety and Audit

MetricStream solutions to deliver operational efficiency, reduce costs and ensure sustainable compliance with quality and safety standards

PALO ALTO, California, August 25, 2010 – MetricStream Inc., the market leader in enterprise-wide Governance, Risk
and Compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced that Woolworths Food
Division, a prestigious chain of retail stores in South Africa, has gone live
with MetricStream solutions [...]

Investment Demand Will Continue to Support Robust Gold Market During 2010

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – Demand for gold will remain robust during 2010 as a result of
accelerating demand from India and China, as well as increasing global
investment demand driven by continuing uncertainty over public debt and
economic recovery, the World Gold Council ("WGC") said.

According to the WGC's Gold Demand Trends report [...]

CMC Biologics Completes First Stage of Expansion with Addition of Single-Use Facility

COPENHAGEN, Denmark and SEATTLE, August 25, 2010 – CMC Biologics, a Contract Manufacturing Organization with manufacturing
sites in Europe and the USA, today announced the completion of a new
state-of-the-art disposable manufacturing facility at its Seattle, WA site.
The addition comes as part of a staged major expansion plan, which will add
significant production capacity to its existing [...]

Hong Kong Aviation Capital Appoints Richard Cherney as Head of Commercial and Technical

HONG KONG, August 25, 2010 – Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC), a leading investor in global aviation
finance, announced today that Richard Cherney has been appointed as Head of
Commercial and Technical. Richard has commenced his employment with HKAC and
is based in the company's Hong Kong office. He is a member of the senior
executive committee and [...]

Dan Cimoroni Appointed Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium

TORONTO, August 24, 2010 – Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium announced today that Dan
Cimoroni has been appointed Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing,
effective immediately. Cimoroni reports to Adam Ashton, who was named
President of the Consortium today.

In the newly-created role of Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing,
Cimoroni, 41, is responsible for all revenue, [...]

Adam Ashton Appointed President, Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium

TORONTO, August 24, 2010 – Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium announced today that Adam
Ashton has been appointed President, effective immediately. Ashton reports
directly to Phil King, President of Sports and Executive Vice-President of
Programming, CTV Inc.

"Adam's contributions to sports media over the past 13 years have been
monumental," said King. "With a collaborative [...]

Brightstar and Euroset Sign Multi-Year Agreement

MIAMI and MOSCOW, August 24, 2010 – Euroset, the largest mobile phone and consumer electronics retail chain
in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Brightstar,
the leading global provider of services and solutions for the wireless
industry, announced today the signing of a multi-year agreement. Brightstar
will immediately begin assisting Euroset on the sourcing of [...]

UMS Group Inc. Appointed a PAS 55 Endorsed Assessor by the Institute of Asset Management

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, August 24, 2010 – UMS Group is pleased to announce its appointment by the Institute of
Asset Management as a PAS 55 Endorsed Assessor. This appointment will enable
us to certify compliance with Publicly Available Specification 55 – the
emerging global standard for Asset Management excellence, and now on the path
to becoming an ISO [...]

Brand Licensing Europe 2010 Announces The Big Interview With the London 2012 Team

Q&A session to give the inside track on commercial, licensing and retail opportunities-

LONDON, August 24, 2010 – Brand Licensing Europe 2010, the licensing exhibition, today announced
that the London 2012 licensing and retail team will feature as The Big
Interview in this year's Licensing Academy. London 2012 Vision – Retail,
Licensing And the Olympic and Paralympic Games [...]

npower Backs Wear Your Shirt to Work Day

WORCESTER, England, August 24, 2010 – npower in Worcester is taking part in a nationwide 'Wear Your Shirt to
Work' day to mark 100 days to go until the official decision by FIFA of who
will host the World Cup in 2018.

npower is an official supporter of the England 2018 FIFA World [...]

Continental Airlines-UK Selects Silverpop to Help Engage Travellers with Targeted Email Marketing Programme

World's fifth largest airline to strengthen relationships with customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – With travellers researching trips and fares more carefully than ever,
travel providers must maintain a constant and highly relevant dialogue with
potential customers in order to influence purchasing decisions and increase
customer loyalty within this highly competitive space. [...]

Date to Note: Conference “Beyond the Vienna Initiative: Towards a New Banking Model in a New Growth Model for CESEE” to be Held in Vienna on 17 September

International Conference on the Role of Banks as Part of the Future Growth Model for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

VIENNA, August 26, 2010 – The Federal Ministry of Finance is organising the international
conference "Beyond the Vienna Initiative: Towards a New Banking Model in a
New Growth Model for CESEE", to be held on 17 September [...]

LOVEFiLM Strikes Major Digital Deal With MGM

LOVEFiLM Player Adds Movie Giant to Catalogue
LONDON, August 26, 2010 – LOVEFiLM has agreed a major UK distribution deal with
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) to enable its members to watch MGM
titles online and on internet-enabled devices through the LOVEFiLM Player.

MGM boasts one of the largest film libraries of any Hollywood
studio and [...]

Joyent Launches New Smart Solution for Digital Agencies

Customized Offering Empowers Digital Developers with Affordable, High- Performance, Instantly Scalable Dev/Build Resources to Meet Client Demands

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, 2010 – Joyent, the premiere provider of smart computing solutions
(www.joyent.com), today announced the launch of its Smart Solution
for Digital Agencies, a new one-stop-shop program designed to meet the unique
needs of digital [...]

Joyent Partners With Codesion to Deliver End-to-End App Development and Deployment Solutions

Partnership Leverages Joyent's Smart Cloud Solutions with Codesion's Subversion Hosting for Secure, Reliable, OnDemand Control Management

SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, 2010 – Joyent, the premier provider of smart computing solutions
(www.joyent.com), announced today that it has partnered with Redwood
City-based Codesion, the leading provider of enterprise-grade Subversion, Git
and CVS hosting (codesion.com), to provide seamless, secure,
end-to-end automation of [...]

New Features Expand Capabilities of the FrontlineSMS Mobile Communications Platform

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – The open-source SMS communications platform FrontlineSMS has delivered
two major features as part of a new software release today. With this
upgrade, FrontlineSMS allows organisations to receive multimedia messages via
a standard email account. More complex than SMS messages, MMS can include
text, images, video and audio. This is a huge step forward [...]

‘Game On’ for Scotland’s First Venison Festival

ABERDEEN, Scotland, August 26, 2010 – This autumn lovers of game are in for the ultimate gastro treat at the
Royal Deeside Larder Venison Festival. This new six-day celebration of
venison takes place from 26th to 31st October 2010 across Royal Deeside
including Balmoral Estate, Banchory, Ballater and Aboyne. A Venison Pie
[pictured] complete with antlers in the [...]

Visteon and Avtopribor Announce Joint Venture in Russia to Supply Vehicle Cockpit Electronics

New joint venture – OOO Visteon Avtopribor Electronics – is set to become one of the largest automotive electronics suppliers in Russia, with full manufacturing and engineering capability

VLADIMIR, Russia, August 26, 2010 – OOO Visteon Avtopribor Electronics, a new joint venture between Visteon
Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive systems, and Avtopribor,
one of Russia's [...]

Hult International Business School to Award Master Degree Scholarships to Industry Leaders and Academic Elites in Asia: Experts in Fields Such as Consulting and Information Technology and Top University Students With Business Majors are Invited to Apply for the 2011-2012 Academic Year

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – With a goal to attract a new generation of global Asian business leaders,
the Hult International Business School is offering scholarships for the
2011-2012 academic year to industry experts in a variety of fields as well as
to top university students or graduates majoring in business.

The MBA Industry [...]

Ganeden Biotech and ICAM Announce Private Label Probiotic Chocolates

Innovative private label chocolate program gives store brand managers functional snack offer that hits on two hot consumer categories: probiotics and premium chocolate

CLEVELAND, August 26, 2010 – Ganeden Biotech, Inc. (www.ganedenlabs.com), maker of the patented
probiotic strain GanedenBC30(R) (www.ganedenbc30.com), and ICAM
S.p.A., an Italian farm-to-bar producer of all natural premium chocolates,
today announced Chocolate Plus Private Label, [...]

Hikma – Half Year Results Interviews With CEO and CFO

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals reports half year profit growth and raises gross
margin guidance.

In a video interview on www.cantos.com, Hikma CEO Said Darwazah says a
good performance at the company's three divisions supported the results. "All
three engines have been performing quite well, to give us these fantastic
results."
[...]

AMEC Announces “Record” Results – Interview With CEO

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – AMEC today announces "record" half year results despite challenging
markets and say they will beat their 8.5 per cent margin on earnings target
this year.

Samir Brikho, CEO, highlighted revenues up 13 per cent, organic growth up
6 percent and that the order book has hit a record GBP3.5b.
[...]

WHO and International Epilepsy Organisations Expose Unacceptable State of Epilepsy Care Across Europe

New Report Provides Recommendations to Improve the Quality of Care and Understanding of Epilepsy, and Reduce Stigmatisation to Help Bring Epilepsy 'Out of the Shadows'

PORTO, Portugal, August 26, 2010 – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the two international epilepsy
organisations, the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the
International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), have today [...]

Research Reveals Consumers’ Product Safety Ignorance

FAREHAM, England, August 26, 2010 – New research from product testing expert T??V Product Service suggests
that UK consumers are putting their safety at risk as they do not understand
the meaning of marks stamped on the products they buy.

Three-quarters (73 per cent) of survey respondents said that they
believed a CE marking [...]

International Leaders Stress the Importance of Spatial Data Strategies for Improved Government Delivery

JOHANNESBURG, August 26, 2010 – Carlos Zeferino Torreblanca Galindo, Governor of the State of Guerrero,
Mexico and the former mayor of Acapulco spoke of the poverty within his
state. Demographic data he showed put his state near the bottom of most
statistics in basic services. Most support comes from the federal government
but by the time the state [...]

DLA Leaders Visit New Subsistence Prime Vendor in Kuwait

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2010 – The following statement is in response to the Defense Logistics Agency's
recent visit to ANHAM facilities in Kuwait:

"We appreciate the positive visit by the DLA to our facilities and remain
on track and on schedule to serve as "Prime Vendor" to the U.S. Government,
providing food and support [...]

/C O R R E C T I O N – SwissINSO Holding Inc/

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, August 25, 2010 – PR Newswire incorrectly published the release, "SwissINSO is on the Move" on
25 Aug 2010 19:04 GMT, by SwissINSO Holding Inc. We are advised by a
representative of the company that in the second paragraph, SwissINSO SA
should read "SwissINSO Holding Inc. (SWHN.OB)".
Complete, corrected release follows:

– SwissINSO, [...]

SwissINSO is on the Move

SwissINSO, a major innovator in the application of solar-power to water purification/desalination and heating/cooling of buildings, announces its move to Switzerland's prestigious EPFL Science Park, joining an exclusive club of world-class players.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, August 25, 2010 – SwissINSO SA is proud to announce its move to the prestigious R&D
Science Park at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique [...]

When a Condom is Not Enough

LONDON, August 25, 2010 – After today's news that the frequency of sexually transmitted disease is
increasing in the UK, particularly in adolescents and young adults, we asked
Dr Malcolm VandenBurg (www.malcolmvandenburg.co.uk/), a Harley Street
Private Specialist in Medicine including Sexual Health and General Medicine,
for his comments.

He is particularly well placed to give [...]

The ICMA Centre Announces Promotion for Dr Adrian Bell

READING, England, August 25, 2010 – The ICMA Centre has announced the promotion of Dr Adrian Bell.

Dr Bell will be promoted to Professor on 1 October this year. Dr Bell,
who has been with the ICMA Centre since 1994, has been instrumental in the
development of both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes [...]

Plusnet Launch sQuid Cashless Payments on Their Staff Card

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Plusnet, the award winning Internet Service Provider is joining the
growing list of customers for sQuid's electronic money service.

sQuid eMoney will be made available to all Plusnet staff on their staff
card, enabling cashless purchases as well as ID and access control.
A new [...]

Nation of Animal Lovers Still Treat Their Animals Despite the Pinch on Their Pockets

STONELEIGH, England, August 27, 2010 – As a nation of animal lovers, the amount of money we spend on
pets is increasing and the recession and financial downturn seem to have had
little effect. According to Mintel (www.mintel.com) the pet
accessories and healthcare sector is still growing, as is the pet food
market.

But our [...]

Roamware Listed for the Second Time on Inc. 5000

Inc. Magazine Releases Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies – The Inc. 5000

SAN JOSE, California, August 27, 2010 – Inc. magazine ranked Roamware, Inc. a top company in the San Jose metro
area and No. 2745 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the
nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list [...]

Brandeaux’s Liberty Living Wins National Student Housing Survey Award 2010

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – UK university students have chosen Liberty Living as Best Private Halls
Provider 2010 in this year's National Student Housing Survey. The survey is
now in its 3rd year and is having a major impact on the industry's commitment
to service levels.

The NSHS annual survey of over 10,000 students [...]

Essilor – First-Half 2010 Results

CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, August 27, 2010 -

– A Very Good First Half

– Sharp Increase in Revenue: up 15.8%
– High Contribution Margin Maintained, at 18.0% of Revenue
– Adjusted Earnings per Share: up 17.6%
– Strong Increase in [...]

The Oracle Education Foundation Invites Students and Teachers to Join ThinkQuest International Competition 2011

Students are Challenged to Think, Create and Innovate
Redwood Shores, California, August 26, 2010

The ThinkQuest International Competition 2011, sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation (oraclefoundation.org/) (OEF), is now open to teams of students.
The competition challenges students to solve a real-world problem by applying their critical thinking, communication, and technology skills.
[...]

Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking Achieves Industry Leading Results with Oracle Exadata V2 Benchmark

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 26, 2010
News Facts
Oracle today announced that the Oracle FLEXCUBE (www.oracle.com/us/industries/financial-services/046907.html) Universal Banking System running on Oracle (www.oracle.com/us/products/database/database-machine-069034.html) Exadata V2 ??? The First Database Machine for OLTP — achieved outstanding benchmark results.

This benchmark demonstrates Oracle’s unmatched ability to engineer applications, middleware, database, operating [...]

Meeting the Demands of Staff in the Healthcare Sector

ABU DHABI, UAE, August 26, 2010 – The head of the nation's biggest hospital yesterday explained how the UAE
can overcome the worldwide shortage of medical staff, days after a report
revealed that the number of doctors and nurses will have to double within a
decade.

www.virtualpressoffice.com/eventsSubmenuForSearch.do?showId=977&e
nableHistory=EventsTab&myLink=myEventsSubmenu&fromSearch=T
(Due to the length [...]

British Airways Introduces new Gothenburg Route

CRAWLEY, England, August 26, 2010 – British Airways is launching services to Gothenburg, Sweden's second
largest city, with flights from as little as GBP55.50 in Euro Traveller
one-way including taxes fees and charges. Customers can also book Club
Europe, British Airway's Business Class cabin.

The twice daily flight to Gothenburg (
www.britishairways.com/travel/flights-to-gothenburg/public/en_gb) from
Heathrow Terminal 5, [...]

Publication of the 2010 First Half Results of the Group Maurel & Prom on Friday, August 27th, 2010 (After Stock Exchange)

PARIS, August 26, 2010 – Maurel & Prom announces a modification in the section "Schedule" of the
next publications:

The publication of the press release of the biannual results will take
place on Friday, August 27th, 2010 (after stock exchange) instead of Monday,
August 30th, 2010.
This document may contain forward-looking [...]

Group Launched to Put Consumers First

Leading Advocacy Groups Establish Coalition to Defend the Global Rights and Liberties of Consumers

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2010 – Today in an effort to protect the rights of consumers globally, a new
action-oriented coalition was launched to defend and advance the genuine
interests of consumers and to ensure consumers are no longer ignored in the
political and policymaking [...]

Advanced Auction and Appraisal Services, Inc., to Conduct Liquidation Auction of Pugmill, Paving Equipment and Trucks in Orland Park

ORLAND PARK, Illinois, August 26, 2010 – Advanced Auction and Appraisal Services, Inc.,
(www.advancedauction.com) announces the online liquidation auction of
Asphalt Solutions in Orland Park, Ill., according to Otis Holley, auctioneer.

"Bidders have a great opportunity to buy pugmill equipment, paving
equipment and trucks at auction prices," said Holley.
The auction [...]

IG Markets Cements CFD Leadership Status

IG Markets Extends its CFD Trading Market Lead*
MELBOURNE, Australia, August 26, 2010 – An independent survey of Australia's CFD market has named IG Markets as
the number one choice for the highest number of active traders, with 29% of
CFD traders using them as their main provider. This cements IG Markets'
leadership status with the closest competitor [...]

Males Driving Europe’s Summer of Mobile Love

Mobile Dating Sites on the Rise, Males 25-34 Represent Nearly a Quarter of Users

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world,
today released data from its comScore MobiLens service showing that young
adult males factor prominently in the increase in Europeans accessing dating
sites on their mobile phones. Of [...]

Hotels Invest in Technology Despite the Economic Downturn due to its Positive Impact in the Industry

DUBAI, UAE, August 26, 2010 – Research has predicted that $290 million will be spent on technology
alone across new hotels in the Middle East and there will be over 108,600
rooms coming online by 2011. This coupled with the crowded and lucrative
nature of the industry has meant that hotel operators and owners have woken
up to [...]

Shire Announces European Approval of VPRIV(R) (velaglucerase alfa) for the Treatment of Type 1 Gaucher Disease

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 26, 2010 – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty
biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the European Commission has
granted marketing authorisation for VPRIV(R) (velaglucerase alfa), a human
cell line derived enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for the long-term
treatment of type 1 Gaucher disease. VPRIV has been authorized as an orphan
medicine through the [...]

Penguin Books Announces Publication of New Lorien Legacies Series

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – Penguin Books has announced it is to publish 'I Am Number Four' by
Pittacus Lore, the first instalment of The Lorien Legacies, a mind-blowing
new thriller series.

I Am Number Four (www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780718156473,00.html)
is a tale of John Smith (aka Number Four) as he
desperately tries to outrun his past, escape [...]

Transportation Projects set to Transform Kuwait’s Infrastructure

DUBAI, UAE, August 26, 2010 – Huge transportation projects are underway in Kuwait in order to improve
the country's connectivity with its neighbors and reduce its congestion and
traffic problems. Kuwait is keeping pace with its regional counterparts and
is set to begin implementing its own rail and metro projects as part of the
GCC's wider efforts to [...]

ICE Futures Europe Reports ECX Emissions Contract Records

LONDON, August 26, 2010 – IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global
regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC)
markets, announced daily volume and open interest records for ICE Futures
Europe's ECX emissions contracts.

(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090727/CL51999LOGO )
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090727/CL51999LOGO )

On 19 August, a record [...]

EF Education First Partners With Student Organization AIESEC at the “Youth to Business Forum 2010″

HYDERABAD, India, August 26, 2010 – EF Education First, a leading language education company, and AIESEC, one
of the world's largest student-run organizations, initiated a international
partnership today at the "Youth to Business Forum 2010" in Hyderabad, India.

By joining forces, the organizations will provide a platform where
talented business students can get improved [...]

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'.

(Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste
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, [...]

Optimisation With Trade Extensions Just Got Easier

LONDON, August 27, 2010 – Trade Extensions has unveiled a new release of its strategic sourcing
software featuring 'one page' optimisation and intuitive reporting.

Optimisation allows buyers to find the best combination of suppliers and
goods or services and is essential with today's complex sourcing events. The
best combination will not necessarily be the [...]

Elsevier and Royal Tropical Institute Sign 5 Year Memorandum of Understanding to Provide ScienceDirect and Scopus to 150 Developing Country Researchers

MoU Drives Research Usage and Access with Virtual Knowledge Community
AMSTERDAM, August 27, 2010 – Elsevier and the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam announced on
26th of August the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) providing
150 researchers working in least-developed and low-income countries (for
example Benin, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Togo etc.) with access to ScienceDirect
and Scopus, [...]

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'.

(Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste
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, [...]

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