PR Hub – Weekly Newsletter for October 4-11, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Ziehm Imaging Provides Germany’s Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) With Mobile X-Ray Systems
Ziehm Imaging won a Major Order for C-arms Worth Millions of Euros From Germany's Federal Armed Forces. Delivery and Installation of the one Hundred Plus Mobile X-Ray Units started in September.
NUREMBERG, Germany, October 4, 2010 – Ziehm Imaging won an international tender for 110 mobile x-ray systems
(C-arms) from the Federal Armed Forces in Germany. [...]
DQE Announces Co-production Deals for Peter Pan in Cannes
HYDERABAD, India, October 4, 2010 – DQ Entertainment, a global animation, gaming and live action
entertainment production and distribution company, is pleased to announce the
signing of a new co-production agreement for its iconic property "The New
Adventures of Peter Pan", in a 3D stereoscopic animated CGI format. The TV
series will consist of 26 x 30 minute [...]
Key Leaders from the U.S., Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland Green Building Councils to Meet with Key Business Groups for Nordic Summit on Green Building
Summit to discuss green building market & environmental drivers in the Nordic region
STOCKHOLM, October 4, 2010 – Tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 5, representatives from the U.S., Sweden, Finland,
Denmark, Norway and Iceland Green Building Councils will meet with key
business leaders in the Nordic countries to discuss regional green building
drivers. Market & environmental drivers of green building [...]
35th ESMO Congress: Milan, Italy (FieraMilanoCity), 8-12 October 2010 – Press Programme Curtain Raiser
LUGANO, Switzerland, October 4, 2010 – Press releases will be issued during the Congress, on a daily basis.
Please contact the ESMO Press Office at media@esmo.org if you would like
to receive the full text of the press releases/abstracts in advance,
available as of Wednesday, 6 October 2010
R. Bastian, [...]
Skoda Power Wins Steam Turbine Contract in Turkey
PLZEN, Czech Republic, October 4, 2010 – Skoda Power has been awarded a contract for the delivery of 3
x 133 MW Skoda steam turbines with 3S Enerji ve Maden A.S for a power plant
in Cankiri, Turkey, worth around EUR60 million.
Skoda Power will also supply an electrical generator, control
system, condensing and [...]
World Class Pedal Power Captures Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, October 4, 2010 – Copenhagen is the City of Cyclists. And next year, hundreds of
professional riders will take over the streets when the city hosts the UCI
Road World Championships.
From 19 to 25 September 2011, Copenhagen will be the setting for the
country's biggest-ever sporting event – the UCI Road World [...]
A Revolution in Student Electronic Ticketing Launches in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, England, October 4, 2010 – sQuid, the eMoney payments provider, together with smartcard ticketing
company MoFlow, has launched an online ticketing scheme for Midlands events
company Vodbull UK.
Vodbull Ranger Cards are contactless smartcards that are sold preloaded
with electronic tickets to some of the largest student events in Birmingham.
Venues include Luminar Leisure's [...]
Industry Elite to be Honoured at Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards Banquet
LONDON, October 4, 2010 – Frost & Sullivan will host its prestigious Excellence in Best Practices
Awards Banquet this Thursday 7th October, 2010 at the Sofitel Brussels
Europe. This awards gala honours companies for innovative developments,
exceptional performances and breakthrough successes.
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Gary Jeffery, Director [...]
SunPower and Etrion Complete Sale of Italian Power Plants
Etrion Acquires 28-Megawatt Montalto di Castro Solar Park
GENEVA, October 4, 2010 – SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced that Etrion
Corporation (TSX: ETX), an independent solar power producer, has completed
the previously announced definitive sale and purchase agreements to acquire
the equity in the first two phases of Montalto di Castro solar park, Italy's
largest solar photovoltaic [...]
‘Get Fit for Business’ Seminar and Workshop Series Launches in the West Midlands
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England, October 4, 2010 – West Midlands based Microsoft Gold Partner Syscom PLC,
www.syscom.plc.uk, is launching a series of seminars and workshops
designed to help companies get technologically fit for the business
opportunities that forthcoming major sporting events are bringing to the
area. The first in this nationwide series of free business seminars and
workshops will be held [...]
Caixa Banco De Investimento Selects Misys BankFusion to Support Growth
Bank Upgrades to BankFusion Midas to Benefit From Latest Technology in Banking
LONDON, October 4, 2010 – Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and
services company, today announces that Caixa Banco De Investimento has
selected Misys BankFusion Midas as its core banking system to underpin its
growth plans. As an existing Midas customer, the upgrade to [...]
Merck Serono Announces Winner of the Real MS: Your Story Competition – Script to be Made into an International Short Film on Multiple Sclerosis Directed by Robin Sheppard
Over 120 Entries to the Real MS: Your Story Competition Were Registered and More Than 19,000 Persons Visited the Real MS Website
GENEVA, October 4, 2010 – Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany,
today, announced the winner of the Real MS: Your Story international script
concept competition to be Sarah Mead from the UK, [...]
Valeo and Orange Present an Innovative Concept for Easy Vehicle Sharing
PARIS, October 4, 2010 – Valeo and Orange are proposing an innovative concept for
sharing vehicles between several drivers, either between individuals or
within a corporate fleet of vehicles.
This solution, based on NFC (Near Field Communication)
no-contact technology, makes it possible to exchange data at very short
distance using an NFC cellphone, but also [...]
Freedom at Topshop Shoots New Street Style Campaign With Cult Fashion Week Photo Blogger Tommy Ton
LONDON, October 4, 2010 – Freedom at Topshop has joined forces with the cult fashion photo blogger
Tommy Ton famed for his trademark style of photography which fixates on
standout accessories.
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The images, which launch to press 4th [...]
CNPV Solar Power Enters North American Market
LUXEMBOURG and DONGYING, China, October 4, 2010 – CNPV Solar Power SA, a public limited liability company organized under
the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and a leading integrated
manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products, today announced that it has
achieved the industry standard UL (US) and C-UL (Canada) certifications for
its premium range of crystalline silicon [...]
Valeo Full-LED Headlamps on Two Concept Cars
PARIS, October 4, 2010 – Valeo is fitting full-LED headlights the ZB10 RENAULT and SEAT
IBE concept cars exclusively presented at the Paris Motor Show.
With their low energy consumption, equivalent to 85% of
traditional headlamps, LEDs are perfect for electric vehicles because they
increase their range, and they reduce fuel consumption by around [...]
Valeo Partners Modulowatt on its Project for Automatic Docking to a Battery Charging Station
PARIS, October 4, 2010 – Modulowatt Ingenierie, in association with eight partners,
including Valeo, is presenting its electronically guided mechanical coupling
demonstrator ("AMARE") at the Paris Motor Show. This smart system makes it
possible to connect an electric vehicle to an automated charging station.
Automatic docking is handled by an automated arm which connects [...]
Teva UK Limited Launches Dorzolamide/Timolol Ophthalmic Solution
CASTLEFORD, England, October 4, 2010 – We are pleased to announce the launch of Dorzolamide/Timolol 20mg/5mg per
ml ophthalmic solution.
It is indicated in the treatment of elevated intra-ocular pressure (IOP)
in patients with open-angle glaucoma or pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma when
topical beta-blocker monotherapy is not sufficient(1).
It is a generic version [...]
A Revolutionary Removable* Chewing Gum Launches in World’s Largest Market
Revolymer(R) Reveals Rev7(TM) Gum to Attendees at National Association Convenience Store Show
ATLANTA, Georgia, October 4, 2010 – Today Revolymer(R) (www.revolymer.com/) Ltd launches
its new brand, Rev7(TM), a high quality confectionery chewing gum with an
excellent taste and long lasting flavour, to US consumers and attendees at
the National Association of Convenience Store Show (NACS). For the first
time, [...]
Public Works Minister Discusses Kuwait’s Exciting Transportation Future
DUBAI, UAE, October 4, 2010 – His Excellency Dr. Fadel Safar Ali Safar, Minister for Public Works and
Municipal Affairs, will discuss the exciting future for Kuwait's
transportation infrastructure at an upcoming forum which is taking place in
the capital next month.
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Ekahau Delivers Location Tracking Solution to State-of-the-Art Finnish Cancer Center
RESTON, Virginia, October 5, 2010 – Ekahau Inc, the worldwide leader in high performance Wi-Fi-based Real
Time Location Systems (RTLS) (
www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/overview.html),
today announced that it is providing a location-based patient and staff
tracking solution to Docrates Clinic, a state-of-the-art cancer center in
Helsinki. Docrates Clinic is using Ekahau RTLS to manage patient alerts and
locate staff over the facility's [...]
Currys and PC World Unveil A 2-in-1 Superstore in Macclesfield
10 New Jobs Created for Local Area
LONDON, October 5, 2010 – Currys and PC World, the UK's leading electrical retailers, has opened
the doors to a brand new joint Superstore in Macclesfield. The 2-in-1 store
has created 10 new jobs in the local area and offers Macclesfield residents
the biggest electrical shopping destination in the Macclesfield region.
[...]
Verified Quality Glycerine for the Pharmaceutical Market
Cremer Oleo Presents 'Cremerpharm 995' – A Vegetable-Based Glycerine
HAMBURG, October 5, 2010 – Based on renewable raw materials, the North German, Hamburg-based Cremer
group has developed the product 'Cremerpharm 995'. The material is a high
quality substance, manufactured in accordance with the standards set by
Cremer Oleo to carry out its entire global production whilst adhering to
strict [...]
New Data Visualization in PowerPoint & Excel: Tremendous Success of the Free Version of BeGraphic
5,500 Downloads of the Free Version of BeGraphic in Six Months, Including All Top Strategy Consulting Firms and Corporate Communication Agencies
PARIS, October 5, 2010 – Download the free add-in for Excel and PowerPoint (for Office 2000 and
above) at www.BeGraphic.com
A picture is worth a thousand words
Graphics and [...]
China Poised to Become Global Innovation Leader
Thomson Reuters IP analysis projects China annual patent volume to surpass Japan and U.S. by 2011
LONDON and NEW YORK, October 5, 2010 – China is projected to lead in patent activity by 2011, according to a
detailed intellectual property analysis published today by the IP Solutions
business of Thomson Reuters. The projected growth in Chinese patent [...]
Netik Appoints Luke Neicho as Head of Global Business Development
LONDON, October 5, 2010 – Netik LLC, a global leading provider of financial data management and
reporting services and products, announced today the appointment of Luke
Neicho to the role of Head of Global Business Development. He will report
directly to newly appointed John Mason, Chief Operating Officer of Netik LLC.
Neicho joins from [...]
Amadeus Chooses Centrify to Strengthen Compliance and Streamline Security Administration
Centrify Suite helps Amadeus meet PCI standards and accelerate system deployments without increasing headcount.
SUNNYVALE, California, October 5, 2010 – Centrify Corporation announced that its Centrify Suite has been selected
and deployed by Amadeus to help meet PCI compliance requirements and increase
the efficiency of its server administration within their data center – one of
the largest worldwide [...]
SuperDerivatives Launches Revolutionary Multi-Asset Front Office System, SDX
LONDON, October 5, 2010 – SuperDerivatives (SD), the derivatives benchmark, will switch across to
SDX, its revolutionary world-class multi-asset front office system on
10/10/10.
After two years of intensive collaborative development, SDX is the next
generation in front office systems, bringing advanced functionality and
greater flexibility to dramatically improve its clients' productivity in
vanilla products, exotics [...]
Saxo Bank Quarterly Outlook Q4 2010: Western Economies Facing a New Cold Front
COPENHAGEN, October 5, 2010 – In its economic outlook for the fourth quarter of 2010, Saxo Bank
recognises growing optimism in recent months due to a strong earnings season
but the state of the US economy still overshadows these results. Saxo Bank,
the trading and investment specialist, expects final sales to remain weak in
the second half of [...]
Adrenaline Sports Live Presented by RANI to Host the 10th DDE Championships for Skateboarding and BMX Sponsored by RAGE
ABU DHABI, UAE, October 5, 2010 – For the third year in a row, Adrenaline Sports Live presented
by RANI returns to amaze adrenaline fans with a series of exciting
attractions; the festival organised by United Business Media runs from the
7th – 9th of October 2010 in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu
Dhabi, UAE.
[...]
Salesforce.com Signs Agreement with NTT Communications to Establish Data Center in Tokyo
Facility scheduled for completion in 2011 -
TOKYO, October 5, 2010 – Salesforce.com [NYSE: CRM], the enterprise cloud computing company, and
NTT Communications (NTT Com) announced on October 5 an agreement to establish
a data center in Tokyo to support salesforce.com's cloud computing services.
As salesforce.com's newest worldwide data center, the Tokyo facility will
help support the company's growing [...]
Invideous Selects Gate2Shop for its Flash Payments Module
LONDON, October 5, 2010 – Invideous, the in-video micropayments platform and advertising
suite that allows publishers to charge for content on a pay-per-minute,
pay-per-view and subscription basis, has integrated with Gate2Shop. As part
of the contract, Invideous will receive the Gate2Shop Flash Payments
(www.g2s.com/page/view/106/flash_payments/) solution for its online
credit card and debit card processing as well as the One-Click [...]
Reading Revolution Is On: Harrison Group and Zinio Survey Reveals That Tablet-based Technologies and eReaders Have Widespread Consumer Appeal
NEW YORK, October 5, 2010 – Harrison Group and Zinio today announced the results of a national
consumer survey designed to measure the extent to which tablet-based
technologies, dedicated eReaders and related smart technologies benefit
American consumers and their lifestyle interests. The research found that 13%
of all consumers express interest in purchasing a tablet-based device within
the next [...]
NNIT and Trueblue Announce New Joint CRM Offering to Boost Sales and Marketing Efficiency for Pharmaceutical Companies in Europe
COPENHAGEN, October 5, 2010 – NNIT, a leading provider of IT services dedicated to life science
businesses, and Trueblue, a European provider of Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, today announced a
partnership agreement making NNIT exclusive vendor in most European markets
of Trueblue's CRM suite – tailor made for the needs of the pharmaceutical
industry [...]
Handheld Nautiz X3 Takes Rugged Handheld Computing to its Smallest, Lightest and Most Mobile Form
Nautiz X3 is a State-of-the-art PDA for Field Workers who Need an Ultra-Lightweight but Full-Featured Mobile Work Tool
LIDKOPING, Sweden, October 5, 2010 – Handheld Group, the global supplier of rugged computers, today introduced
the Nautiz X3(R), Handheld's smallest and lightest rugged handheld PDA yet.
With an unparalleled combination of size, mobility and performance, the
Nautiz X3 marks [...]
Wotif.com Welcomes You to South Africa!
LONDON, October 5, 2010 – Global accommodation specialist Wotif.com has strengthened its
destination focus on South Africa with the opening of an office in Cape Town.
Wotif.com is the market leader in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The
company has seen rapid expansion since they floated in 2007 but this is the
first time [...]
Hubwoo and Bristlecone Announce Strategic Global Alliance
Worldwide customers to have greater deployment model choice and increased sourcing and procurement value as a result of the alliance partnership
PARIS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, October 5, 2010 – Hubwoo (Euronext: HBW.NX), the world's leading provider of Cloud
Procurement solutions powered by SAP(R) software and Bristlecone, one of the
industry's most experienced supply chain business advisors [...]
Raytheon Is First Provider to Offer Accredited Qualifications in a Virtual Classroom Environment
Qualifications aim to optimize work force skills
MILTON KEYNES, England, October 5, 2010 – Raytheon Professional Services LLC (RPS), a subsidiary of Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN), is the first provider in the U.K. to launch accredited
qualifications that are delivered via virtual classroom training and a
collaborative learning approach.
All qualifications are accredited by the [...]
Elsevier’s BrainNavigator 3.0 Reflects the Next Step in Enhancing Neurological Research
Digital Research Tool Now Includes Human and Rhesus Monkey Brain Content and Gene Expression Overlay
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, October 5, 2010 – Elsevier (www.elsevier.com/), the leading publisher of
scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today
announced a new version of its online research tool BrainNavigator
(www.brainnav.com/). The first version, introduced in 2008, was well
received by the neuroscience [...]
GKN Driveline Technology – a Key Contributor at Paris
PARIS, October 5, 2010 – GKN Driveline technology is featured on more than 60 percent of the 70
new-model production vehicles introduced at this year's Paris International
Motor Show.
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Backing recent economic trends, vehicle manufacturers unveiled a
record-number of models at the [...]
The Palace of Versailles and Orange Launch the “Gardens of Versailles” iPhone App
VERSAILLES, France, October 6, 2010 – First developed for the iPhone, this English and French application is
available for EUR1.59.
en.chateauversailles.fr/application-iphone-en
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This application offers a variety of specific audio and video [...]
Telefonica O2 Uses Globalpark to Engage With Internal Audience and Enhance Strategic Communications
LONDON, October 6, 2010 – Globalpark, a leading provider of panel community and survey software,
has become the preferred feedback management platform for leading provider of
mobile phones and broadband O2. By using Globalpark technology, the company
is able to engage with and survey the opinions of its employees on a range of
strategic communications.
[...]
New Initiative to Spark ‘Real’ Adventure is Launched by Dora and UK and Hollywood Celebrities
LONDON, October 6, 2010 – Nickelodeon's global cartoon heroine – Dora the Explorer – celebrates 10
years on air this month and is inviting people to take their own adventures
by applying for funding from Dora's Beyond the Backpack Foundation at
www.dorabeyondthebackpackfoundation.org.
The Foundation has been set up to encourage Brits to have new [...]
Barbican Turbo Returns to Abu Dhabi With Team Orange
ABU DHABI, UAE, October 6, 2010 – Team Orange, stars of the "The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo
Drift" return to amaze car fans in the Middle East this weekend with their
displays of pure drifting action at Barbican Turbo 2010; held in the Abu
Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 7-9 October 2010.
Hailing [...]
Venere.Com Launches Survey on Facebook Romance…With Extras!
Spill the Beans About Your Romantic Encounters on Facebook and Win!
ROME, October 6, 2010 – Venere.com – the European online hotel reservation specialist
- has combined an exciting competition on its Facebook page with a little
survey about romantic encounters on the social network.
Facebook has recently become the scene where love ends [...]
Natalia Vodianova and Etam: An International Love Story
PARIS, October 6, 2010 – The Etam muse, designer of two lingerie collections a year and Russian
top model, Natalia Vodianova, is continuing her collaboration with the French
brand. Seduction, joy, generosity, fashion and pleasure are the true common
values that unite Etam and Natalia Vodianova.
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Adrenaline Sports Live, Presented by RANI Thrills Abu Dhabi Again This Weekend
ABU DHABI, UAE, October 6, 2010 – Adrenaline sports fans are to be thrilled this weekend, when
Adrenaline Sports Live, presented by RANI, returns to the Abu Dhabi National
Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, from October 7-9 for the 3rd year in a row.
The festival, organised by United Business Media, includes a
variety of [...]
Gerresheimer Reports Strong Earnings and Sales Growth
Group Revenues in the Third Quarter Up By 9.5% to EUR 259.4m (Excluding Technical Plastic Systems)
D??SSELDORF, Germany, October 6, 2010 – Gerresheimer AG, one of the leading worldwide suppliers to the
pharma and healthcare industry, is continuing its growth course in the
financial year 2010. "Our business is developing well. We continue to focus
on the field [...]
Data Demonstrate Treatment With STELARA(R) Results in Sustained Improvements in Psoriasis Severity and Quality of Life up to Three Years
BEERSE, Belgium, October 6, 2010 – Data presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and
Venereology (EADV) Congress indicate the significant improvement in patients'
psoriasis and quality of life, demonstrated with STELARA (ustekinumab) at
week 12, is sustained in the majority of patients up to three years.(1,2)
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious, autoimmune [...]
New Data Demonstrate Treatment With STELARA(R) (Black Triangle Drug) (ustekinumab) Results in Sustained Improvements in Psoriasis Severity and Quality of Life up to Three Years
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HIGH WYCOMBE, England, October 6, 2010 – New data presented today at the European Academy of
Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress indicate the significant
improvement in patients' psoriasis and quality of life, demonstrated with
STELARA(R) (Black Triangle Drug) (ustekinumab) at week 12, is sustained in
the majority of patients up to three years.(1,2)
[...]
EF Opens Four New International Language Centers Abroad, to Meet Young People’s Demand for Hip and Exotic Study Destinations
In its new Brochure for 2011, EF International Language Centers Announces Four New Centers, Including Bristol and Singapore.
ZURICH, October 6, 2010 – With the new EF International Language Centers, EF Education First, the
world's largest private education company, reacts to the growing demand for
learning a language abroad.
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swissinfo.ch – Sommet de la Francophonie ?? Montreux
BERNE, Suisse, October 6, 2010 – Montreux accueillera en octobre la 13e ??dition du Sommet de la
Francophonie. ?? cette occasion, swissinfo.ch consacre un vaste dossier
multim??dia ?? la Francophonie et ?? sa formidable pluralit??: <<L'archipel
francophone – Montreux 2010>>.
Du 20 au 24 octobre, plus de 70 chefs d'??tat et 3000 d??l??gu??s
seront attendus [...]
Domino’s Pizza Pontyclun Welcomes Ryan Jones to the Store’s Official Opening
PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, Wales, October 6, 2010 – Domino's Pizza in Pontyclun, Llantrisant
(www.dominos-pontyclun.co.uk/), South Wales, were delighted to
welcome international rugby star and Wales rugby captain, Ryan Jones to the
official launch of the brand new store.
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The Wales skipper did the honours at Monday night's event [...]
Baker & Taylor and Centraal Boekhuis Partner to Distribute Rich Digital Media Content Via Blio
Pair will collaborate for worldwide distribution of English, Dutch and Flemish content via world's most engaging e-reader application -
FRANKFURT, Germany, October 6, 2010 – Baker & Taylor, Inc., the world's largest distributor of physical and
digital books and entertainment products, is pleased to announce at Frankfurt
Book Fair that it has entered into an agreement with [...]
Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. Announces Lease on Heavy Rare Earth Deposit at Round Top Mountain
TYLER, Texas, October 6, 2010 – Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. (Pink Sheets: SDSR), formerly Standard
Silver Corporation, announced today it has executed a 20 year lease ("Lease")
with the Texas General Land Office covering 860 acres at Round Top Mountain
in Hudspeth County, Texas ("Round Top"). Additionally, Texas Rare Earth owns
prospecting permits for approximately 10,000 acres [...]
Oracle Buys Passlogix
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Adds Enterprise Single Sign-on and Network Authentication Capabilities to Oracle Identity Management Suite
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Thousands of Skilled Brits Get Ready To Move Down Under
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, October 6, 2010 – Every year, thousands of skilled Brits choose to leave the UK in search
of a better lifestyle. This year will be no different, as predicted by the
number of pre-sale tickets to the Opportunities expos to be held in London
and Manchester this October.
Approximately 14,358 Brits [...]
Orange Mobile Exposure 2010 Study Reveals European Mobile Media Users Choose Browsers Over Apps for Mobile Internet
UK Mobile Media Users Prefer to Access the Mobile Internet Using a Browser Rather Than an 'app' (70 per cent Versus 55 per cent)
LONDON, October 6, 2010 – Orange today announces "Mobile Exposure 2010", an annual independent
study by TNS that measures how mobile media users are engaging with mobile
content and the mobile internet. This [...]
‘Orange Mobile Targeting Monitor’ Launches in Europe, a New Intelligent Campaign-Planning Tool for Advertisers, Exclusively From Orange
Powered by Independent 'Mobile Exposure' Research, New Orange Service Crunches Consumer Insights in Four European Countries to Help Brands Best Use Mobile Media in Campaigns
PARIS and LONDON, October 6, 2010 – Orange today announces the Orange Mobile Targeting Monitor (OMTM), a new
campaign-planning tool for the advertising industry in Europe. Available
today, exclusively from the Orange [...]
Silver Wheaton to Release Third Quarter 2010 Results on November 8th
VANCOUVER, October 5, 2010 – Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX, NYSE:SLW) will release third quarter financial
results on Monday, November 8, 2010, after market close.
A conference call will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2010, starting at
11:00 am (Eastern Time) to discuss these results. To participate in the live
call use one of the [...]
NTT Com to Open Premium Data Center in Hong Kong
TOKYO, October 7, 2010 – NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced on October 7 that it
will open its new premium data center, the Hong Kong Tseung Kwan O Data
Center, with commercial operation scheduled to start between January and
March of 2013.
The new Tier III (Tier IV-ready) facility will offer multinational
customers high-quality, [...]
International Medical News Group Relaunches Internal Medicine News Digital Network and Hospitalist News Digital Network
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, October 7, 2010 – International Medical News Group (IMNG), an Elsevier company that
provides medical news to physicians, today announced the relaunch of its
websites for Internal Medicine News (www.internalmedicinenews.com) and
Hospitalist News (www.ehospitalistnews.com).
Internal Medicine News Digital Network is the online destination and
multimedia properties of Internal Medicine News, the independent [...]
MYS 2010 Oceanco Press Conference
ALBLASSERDAM, The Netherlands, October 7, 2010 – Oceanco held a breakfast press conference on the second day of
the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. The purpose of the conference was to update the
luxury yachting press with what lies ahead on Oceanco's horizon and to
introduce them personally to the Chairman of the company, Mr. Mohammed Al
Barwani.
[...]
Richter Announces the Acquisition of PregLem
BUDAPEST, Hungary, October 7, 2010 – Richter announces the Acquisition of PregLem for an initial cash
consideration of CHF150 million (EUR114 million) and further milestone
payments of up to CHF295 million (EUR223 million). The Acquisition values
PregLem at up to CHF445 million (EUR337 million)
– PregLem is a Swiss based, specialty biopharmaceutical company focused
[...]
Cradle to Cradle(R) Criteria for the Built Environment
NUNSPEET, Netherlands, October 7, 2010 – Cradle to Cradle(R) (C2C) is a paradigm-changing innovation platform
developed in the 1990s by Michael Braungart and William McDonough et al.
Extensive books, cover stories and documentary films have been published and
broadcasted about C2C since the 1990s and translated into at least a dozen
languages.
However, many planners [...]
Autonomy One of the 10 Fastest-Growing Software Companies in the Software Magazine 500
Autonomy Named to Software Magazine's Annual Ranking for the Eleventh Consecutive Year
CAMBRIDGE, England, and SAN FRANCISCO, October 7, 2010 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Software
Magazine named Autonomy one of the 10 fastest-growing companies in the US$100
million to US$1 billion revenue [...]
Cradle to Cradle(R) Criteria for the Built Environment
NUNSPEET, Netherlands, October 7, 2010 – Cradle to Cradle(R) (C2C) is a paradigm-changing innovation platform
developed in the 1990s by Michael Braungart and William McDonough et al.
Extensive books, cover stories and documentary films have been published and
broadcasted about C2C since the 1990s and translated into at least a dozen
languages.
However, many planners [...]
Miyowa Embed Social Networking InTouch5(TM) onto World’s First Commercially Available 4G LTE Phone
SAN FRANCISCO, October 7, 2010 – Miyowa – the leader in aggregating social networks and IM on mobile – has
embedded their InTouch5(TM) Social and IM client onto the Samsung Craft by
Metro PCS. The device is the world's first commercially available 4G
telephone, and the launch marks the first time end-users have been offered a
4G LTE [...]
The World’s Largest Helium Balloon: Created by K-events for the Commonwealth Games
MILAN, October 7, 2010 – Twenty two thousand cubic meters of helium were contained in a structure
80 metres long, 40 metres wide and 20 metres high, creating the world's
largest helium Balloon. These are just some of the numbers that describe the
huge stage structure created by K-events (www.kevents.it), and it was
defined as the star attraction [...]
Retarus: Fake LinkedIn Messages Pose Threat to PCs
Ad hoc Announcement: Social Media Spam is on the Increase
MUNICH, VIENNA & ZURICH, October 7, 2010 – Retarus GmbH has sent out a warning in response to a current wave of fake
contact requests via the social media platform LinkedIn. These well-simulated
e-mail messages present a considerable risk to PC-owners. Unsuspecting users
are lured into a trap [...]
Milestone Aviation Group Closes Inaugural Helicopter Lease
Omni Taxi Aereo to add 2 new Sikorsky 76C++ to their fleet -
DUBLIN and COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 7, 2010 -
Summary
– Milestone has partnered with Omni Taxi Aereo of Brazil to
provide 100% lease financing for the addition of 2 new Sikorsky [...]
Latest Nerdic Terms Revealed for 2011
Ten New Words Added to Shared European Language
LONDON, October 7, 2010 – Retweet, Mifi, Cloud and Tablet are revealed today as among ten new
technology words being added to the 2011 updated volume of the Nerdic
dictionary.
Shortlisted from hundreds of entries by Europe's leading
retailer PIXmania and technology magazine T3, who have both [...]
European Nurse Society Calls to Action on Breakthrough Cancer Pain
BRUSSELS, October 7, 2010 – The European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) launches first European
nurse initiative to examine current practices in Breakthrough Cancer Pain and
look at ways of improving patient outcomes in palliative care
The Breakthrough Cancer Pain Initiative is a nurse-driven initiative
launched with the purpose of improving breakthrough pain management for
cancer [...]
Pirates Landing
Pirates Landing at LEGOLAND(R) Windsor Opened in 2010 and Offers a Wide Range of Pirate-themed Rides and Attractions.
LONDON, October 7, 2010 – Here are some brilliant attractions at Pirates Landing suitable for all
the family.
The Pirate Training Camp at LEGOLAND's Pirates Landing is popular with
children enjoying a LEGOLAND (www.legolandhotels.co.uk/) Holiday. A
fun [...]
Indoor Media, the Digital Ethnic Marketing Company, Acquired by Komli
Acquisition Marks the Lucrative Growth of Diverse Marketing in Western Countries
LONDON, October 7, 2010 – Indoor Media (www.indoormedia.co.uk/), the leading UK digital
ethnic marketing company, announced today that it has been acquired by Komli
Media (www.komli.com/), Asia Pacific's leading digital media network
platform.
Founded in 2007 by Murly Tiwari and Jay Rai, Indoor Media [...]
Nimbuzz Supports Arabic Language to Give Java Handset Users More Mobile Freedom in Middle East and Africa
New language support will dramatically increase Nimbuzz's base of close to seven million users in the MENA region
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, October 7, 2010 – Following its explosive growth after adding Arabic language support on
BlackBerry(R) and Symbian devices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA),
Nimbuzz, the new-generation mobile service providing free and low-cost calls,
chat, messaging [...]
BIS Customers Taking Advantage of Low Latency Ethernet Connectivity
LONDON, October 7, 2010 – BIS Ltd, a leading owner and operator of secure and expertly managed
London data centres and outsourced managed IT services, is pleased to
announce that their continued successful provision of Ethernet services has
earned them a Colt UK Partner of the Year award.
The annual awards are designed to [...]
Leadership and Performance Measures Fall Short as CSR Departments Dissolve into Mainstream
LONDON, October 7, 2010 – Corporate leaders are challenged to step up to greater commitments on
sustainability, and to ensure they have performance measures for behaviour
directly linked to responsibility and trust if they are to succeed. With
sustainability driving trust and innovation, companies are making it core to
their strategies and activities, so having stand-alone CSR (corporate [...]
The Popular Margaritaville Brand Evaluates Moscow Franchise Development
CEO JOHN COHLAN TO SPEAK IN MOSCOW ABOUT FRANCHISE POSSIBILITIES THROUGHOUT RUSSIA
ORLANDO, Florida, October 7, 2010 – Margaritaville is the leading and most recognizable "escape lifestyle"
brand in the United States. Established 25 years ago, this authentic tropical
concept has been successfully extended into restaurants, retail, consumer
goods, hotels and radio. While Key West is the original [...]
COM DEV Europe Signs (euro)5 Million Contract With European Space Agency
Pioneering Development Promises a Revolution in LEO Spacecraft Communications
AYLESBURY, England, October 7, 2010 – COM DEV Europe, a subsidiary of leading space hardware manufacturer COM
DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV), announced today that it has signed a
(euro)5 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the
development of new SB-SAT (SwiftBroadband for Satellite) technology.
Partnered with Inmarsat [...]
Asian Securities Lending Forecast to Grow By 20-25% Next Year
Over 50% of Respondents Believe Asia Will Drive Global Growth in Securities Lending; Hong Kong Eclipses Japan in Securities Lending Income
HONG KONG and LONDON and NEW YORK, October 8, 2010 – Data Explorers, the leading global provider of securities financing data
and daily long and short institutional fund flow insight, released survey
findings following the Asian [...]
Win GBP500 in John Lewis Partnership Vouchers – Competition Ends 31st October 2010
To be Entered in This Competition Simply go to the Following URL (https://www.johnlewis-insurance.com/competition/win500.html) and Enter Your Insurance Renewal Date(s) in the Boxes Provided.
LONDON, October 8, 2010 – Once that's done you'll not only be entered in the prize draw, you'll
also receive a handy reminder from John Lewis Insurance about their cover as
your renewal date [...]
Four Members of the European Parliament Decided to Roll up Their Sleeves and Help the Flood Victims of Gilgit-Baltistan
BRUSSELS, October 8, 2010 – Four Members of the European Parliament Jurgen Creutzmann, Michael
Theurer, Marietje Schaake and Thomas Mann decided to directly help the flood
victims of the Pakistan-administered region of Gilgit Baltistan, north of
Kashmir, as soon as it became evident that the central Pakistani government
was not distributing the international funds arriving in Islamabad to [...]
PRA International to Exhibit at European Oncology Congress
Latest Advancements in Drug Development
RALEIGH, North Carolina, October 8, 2010 – PRA International, a leading Clinical Research Organization, will exhibit
its comprehensive oncology study experience and expertise at the European
Society for Medical Oncology's 35th annual congress to be held 9-12 October
2010 in Milan, Italy.
Representatives from Medical Affairs, Operations and other departments
will [...]
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes ITV | AxxonSoft for Its Domination of the Russian Video Management Software Market
LONDON, October 8, 2010 – Based on its recent research on the video management software market,
Frost & Sullivan presents ITV | AxxonSoft with the "2010 Russian Video
Management Software Market Share Leadership Award." ITV | AxxonSoft provides
unique solutions through the convergence of intelligent video surveillance,
internet protocol (IP)-based physical security management and enterprise-wide
platforms. It also integrates [...]
Frost & Sullivan Recognises Industry Leaders at the Best Practices Awards Banquet
LONDON, October 8, 2010 – Exceptional performances were recognised at Frost & Sullivan's
prestigious Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet held at the Sofitel
Brussels Europe, yesterday evening. Awardees were drawn from diverse fields
ranging from video software management, medical technologies, Influenza
Vaccines Technologies, Mobile Broadband Wireless Access and Automotive
Powertrain markets.
(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO)
[...]
The Dutch Railway Museum Between Two Stools
UTRECHT, Netherlands, October 8, 2010 – On Wednesday, October 13, the exhibition 'Railroad across the Sea' will
start in The Railway Museum in Utrecht. The exhibition is about the
'boat-train connection' between the Netherlands and Great Britain. Based on
the personal stories of travelers, 'Railroad across the Sea' tells the
history of travelling by train and boat from [...]
Leading Analyst Firm Recognizes Oracle as a Leader in Horizontal Portals
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? Oct. 7, 2010
News Facts
Gartner, Inc. has named Oracle a leader in its recent “Magic Quadrant for Horizontal Portals” (1).
Gartner’s Magic Quadrant report positions vendors within a particular quadrant based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute.
According to Gartner: “Portals provide a single, personalized [...]
EU Agency Analysis of ‘Stuxnet’ Malware: a Paradigm Shift In Threats and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
BRUSSELS and HERAKLION, Greece, October 7, 2010 – www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/eu-agency-analysis-of-201
8stuxnet2019-malware-a-paradigm-shift-in-threats-and-critical-information-inf
rastructure-protection-1
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EU Agency analysis of 'Stuxnet' malware: a paradigm shift in threats [...]
The Visit of the Ukrainian President to France Aims at Making Breakthrough in the Bilateral Relations
KYIV, October 7, 2010 – Today the Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych begins his
official visit to France. During the two-day visit Viktor Yanukovych will
meet with the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy, the Head of the French
National Assembly Bernard Accoyer, the Prime Minister Francois Fillion, as
well as the representatives of the largest French corporations.
[...]
Villa Plus Reduces Booking Deposits While Others are Raising Their Terms
ST. ALBANS, England, October 7, 2010 – Villa Plus has announced that at a time when other villa operators are
increasing their terms, it will be reducing its booking deposit requirement
to 10% for villa only bookings or GBP100 per person for package holiday
bookings*.
In a fragile economy, where big ticket items like [...]
Alcan Extrusions and Automotive Structures Expands Manufacturing Capacity Following the Increasing Demand for Green Car Components
PARIS, October 7, 2010 – Alcan Extrusions and Automotive Structures (EAS), part of Alcan
Engineered Products – a business unit of Rio Tinto – has completed a major
expansion of its production site in Gottmadingen, Germany, after having
recorded an impressive level of performance in new business in 2009 for
greener car components made of aluminium both for [...]
World Bank Opens First Global ‘Apps for Development’ Competition
Software Developers to Design Tools to Fight Poverty Using Open Data
WASHINGTON, October 7, 2010 – The World Bank Group today kicked off the "Apps for Development"
competition, the first global contest of its kind. President Robert B.
Zoellick challenged software developers and international experts around the
world to enter the contest. Entries must be filed by January [...]
Premier Inn Introduces UK’s first Twitter Concierge Service
LONDON, October 7, 2010 – Premier Inn has announced it will be introducing an innovative
Twitter-based 'virtual' concierge service for its guests, shaking up the
traditional hotel concierge.
Not only is this revolutionary take on the concierge concept a
UK first, but Premier Inn (www.premierinn.com/) is also becoming the
first budget hotel chain to offer [...]
Brand Licensing Europe Smashes Expectations, Achieving Record Visitor Attendance and Exhibitor Numbers in 2010
LONDON, October 7, 2010 – Brand Licensing Europe 2010, the Advanstar-organised licensing and brand
extension exhibition, is pleased to announce it has officially broken its
previous attendance record. A total of 5,634 visitors visited the event in
2010, a 16% increase on 2009. Total attendance for BLE2010, including
exhibitors, reached 7,329.
(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101007/NY78514-a )
[...]
New Ad Says World Bank Plan Deserts Poor, Restricts Fight Against Hunger
Shows Palm Oil Plan Deprives Jobs and Higher Living Standards
WASHINGTON, October 7, 2010 – An advertisement in today's Politico newspaper
(www.worldgrowth.org/assets/files/WG-Politico%20Ad_10-7-10.pdf)
accuses the World Bank of turning its back on the poor by withdrawing support
for palm oil, a key agricultural crop that feeds over a billion people in
Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.
[...]
New Research from Heidrick & Struggles, WomenCorporateDirectors, and Dr. Boris Groysberg Reveals Sharp Differences between Men and Women in the Boardroom
Gender divide on how to rebuild trust after the financial crisis
NEW YORK, October 7, 2010 – A majority of women in the boardroom believe that board diversity is key
to restoring trust after the economic crisis, but only about half of men and
women directors think their boards are doing a good job of advancing
diversity, according [...]
Liberty Acquisition Holdings Corp. Sets Record Date for Special Meetings of Stockholders to Approve Business Combination with Promotora de Informaciones, S.A. and of Warrantholders to Approve Amendment of Warrants
NEW YORK, October 7, 2010 – Liberty Acquisition Holdings Corp. (NYSE Amex: LIA, LIA.U, LIA.WS)
announced today that the record date for the special meeting of its
stockholders to approve the proposed business combination with Promotora de
Informaciones, S.A. and the special meeting of its warrantholders to approve
the amendment of certain terms of its warrants will be [...]
Nonin Medical Announces Its Second-Generation Wrist-Worn Device for European Distribution: Delivering Reliability in the Widest Range of Patient Populations and Clinical Settings
MINNEAPOLIS, October 7, 2010 – Nonin Medical, Inc., a leading innovator of noninvasive physiological
monitoring solutions, announced today the release of its second-generation
wrist-worn pulse oximeter, the WristOx2(TM), Model 3150. Engineered with
Nonin's PureSAT(R) SpO2 technology, the WristOx2, Model 3150 is the most
versatile wrist-worn pulse oximeter available with proven accuracy in the
widest range of clinical settings and [...]
GSMA Launches mWomen Programme with Support of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Cherie Blair
Nokia and 20 Mobile Operators Pledge Commitment to mWomen Programme; GSMA Announces the mWomen Apps Challenge
WASHINGTON, October 7, 2010 – The GSMA today launched the GSMA mWomen Programme, designed to bring the
socio-economic benefits of mobile to women in developing markets worldwide.
The launch follows the GSMA's groundbreaking report with the Cherie Blair
Foundation for Women, which [...]
Dendreon Announces Presentation of Data at the 35th European Society for Medical Oncology Congress
SEATTLE and MILAN, October 9, 2010 – Dendreon Corporation (Nasdaq: DNDN) today announced the following data
presentations taking place at the 35th European Society for Medical Oncology
(ESMO) congress in Milan, Italy:
– Saturday, October 9, 2010, 13:00 – 14:00 CEST – "Integrated Safety
Results from 4 Randomized, [...]
The Next Wave of Growth in Saudi Arabia’s Telecom Market Will be Driven by a Large Youth and Expatriate Consumer Base and a Surge in Broadband
DUBAI, UAE, October 9, 2010 – Delta Partners, the leading telecom advisory and investment firm in
emerging markets, released its latest White Paper today, "The rise of Saudi
Arabian telecoms: Unrivalled promise and opportunity in a vibrant market".
The publication discusses Saudi Arabia's telecom market and the next wave of
growth drivers based on six 'Promise Pillars'.
[...]
Whose Side Are You On? Consumers Group Asks Boston Herald Readers to Not Support Empires of Collusion
WASHINGTON, October 8, 2010 – Today, with the backdrop of the RISI North American Forest Products
Conference wrapping up in Boston, the Consumers Alliance for Global
Prosperity (CAGP) (consumerprosperity.com)launched a full page ad in
the Boston Herald
(pulpwars.com/downloads/101008_boston_herald_risi.pdf) warning readers
that the "Empires of Collusion" (pulpwars.com/empires_of_collusion)
continue to push an anti-prosperity, anti-trade agenda. Participants at the
RISI conference consist of groups [...]
Statement from Warner Bros. Regarding “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1″
LONDON, October 8, 2010 – Warner Bros. Pictures has made the decision to release "Harry Potter and
the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" in 2D, in both conventional and IMAX theaters,
as we will not have a completed 3D version of the film within our release
date window. Despite everyone's best efforts, we were unable to convert [...]
Furniture Choice Expands its Product Range for the Christmas Period
MIRFIELD, England, October 8, 2010 – Furniture Choice has announced it will be expanding its product range in
time for Christmas.
With Christmas being a time where a lot of stores see very strong sales,
Furniture Choice has grown its range to help deal with the rush.
New products, many [...]
Fasthosts Launches ‘Get Online’ Competition to Support the Great Exhibition 2012
GLOUCESTER, England, October 8, 2010 – Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a founding Technology Sponsor of The Great
Exhibition 2012, recently launched a competition that encourages individuals
and businesses to get online. To support and celebrate The Great Exhibition
2012, each month for 25 months, Fasthosts will provide a worthy applicant
with infrastructure they need to be successful online. Every [...]
Kuwait Hosts Environmental Meetings
KUWAIT CITY, October 8, 2010 – As Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Environment, First Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Defence Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaber_Al-Mubarak_Al-Hamad_Al-Sabah) has been
leading an effort to explore environmental issues. This weekend, Kuwait is
hosting several high-level Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meetings related to
the environment.
On October 9, [...]
“One For All, All For One”: Ukraine Proposes a New Motto for the United Europe
KIEV, Ukraine, October 8, 2010 – The Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has completed his
first official visit to France today. Having met with the President Nicolas
Sarkozy, Prime Minister Francois Fillion and the head of the National
Assembly Bernard Accoyer, the Ukrainian leader has reassured that EU
integration remains his country's key strategic goal.
"One [...]
LV= Promotes Best Practice for National Customer Service Week
CROYDON, England, October 8, 2010 – LV=, the mutual insurance, investment and retirement group, is running a
series of training and activities to promote and reward excellence in
customer service as part of National Customer Service Week.
LV= (www.lv.com/) is dedicated to delivering the best possible
customer service all year round and will be [...]
Northern Rock Enhances its Easy ISA
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, October 8, 2010 – Northern Rock has improved the variable rate cash ISA account, which
offers a competitive tax-free* interest rate for a minimum deposit of just
GBP1. The improvements follow the success of Northern Rock's recently
launched Easy ISA.
Easy ISA can now be opened and administered by post, [...]
Prime Minister Visits and Backs Combat Stress Support for Veterans
LONDON, October 8, 2010 – Combat Stress today praised the Prime Minister's commitment to
implementing the recommendations of the Murrison report.
The Prime Minister's reiteration came during a visit today to
Combat Stress's Tyrwhitt House short-stay treatment centre in Surrey, where
he and Dr Murrison met with Veterans and toured the new wing of [...]
Glass Lewis Recommends Voting “FOR” Early Termination of the Norilsk Nickel Board and “FOR” Two Independent Directors
MOSCOW, October 8, 2010 – UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, EuroNext: RUSAL/RUAL), the world's
largest aluminium producer and owner of a 25% stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel
("Norilsk Nickel" or the "Company"), announced today that Glass, Lewis & Co.
("Glass Lewis"), a leading independent institutional proxy advisory service,
recommends that shareholders of Norilsk Nickel vote FOR the proposal to
approve [...]
Babylon.com Launches Babylon2Go for Android Devices
Translation Everywhere, All the Time; Babylon's Free Translation and Dictionary Tool for Android Devices
SAN FRANCISCO, October 8, 2010 – Babylon.com, the world's leading provider of dictionary (
www.babylon.com/) and translation software (www.babylon.com/)
solutions, is proud to announce Babylon2Go – a translation tool for Android
devices.
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090706/352552 )
(Photo: [...]
Procter & Gamble Recognizes Top Performing Global Partners
Awards acknowledge performance, collaboration and partnership
CINCINNATI, October 8, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) recognized its top performing
external business partners during an awards ceremony last night as the
conclusion of the P&G Supplier and Agency Summit. The objective of the annual
summit is to recognize and celebrate those key contributors who have
demonstrated partner [...]
Improve Your Spread Betting With These 5 Proverbs
LONDON, October 8, 2010 – Practice makes perfect
Financial spread betting providers such as City Index (
www.cityindex.co.uk) offer a comprehensive range of educational
resources to help you to maximise your trading potential. Spread betting
seminars, webinars and education guides enable you to enhance your financial
knowledge, while lower minimum spread bet sizes and spread [...]
IndiaMART.com Simplifies Online Search for Business Users
Launches City-Wise Search on trade.indiamart.com
NEW DELHI, October 8, 2010 – With a view to further simplify search for the B2B players in
the internet space, IndiaMART.com, India's largest online B2B marketplace,
has launched a new filter option on trade.indiamart.com, offering city-wise
search. Through this filter, IndiaMART.com aims to provide impetus to local
and regional trade. Moreover, this feature [...]
Concentric Medical Announces Commercial Launch of Trevo(TM) in Europe
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, October 8, 2010 – Concentric Medical, Inc. today announced the full European launch of
Trevo(TM), the first device utilizing Stentriever(TM) technology for clot
retrieval in ischemic stroke patients.
Trevo is the newest offering in a portfolio of products from Concentric
Medical, the company that first introduced retrievers for acute ischemic
stroke. The [...]
Thistle Hotels Launch Lazy Sundays
LONDON, October 8, 2010 – Thistle Hotels is inviting guests to join them for long, leisurely
lie-ins with the launch of Lazy Sundays, a brand new package available across
its hotels nationwide that allows guests to truly maximise their weekend
break away.
From just GBP70.50 per person*, guests can check with Thistle on a
Saturday [...]
Interventional Spine(R), Inc. Awarded the 2010 Best New Technology in Cervical Care Award
IRVINE, California, October 8, 2010 – Interventional Spine(R), Inc. today announced the Company's unique
PERPOS(R) Percutaneous Cervical System has been awarded the 2010 Best New
Technology in Cervical Card Award at The Orthopedics This Week(R) Spine
Technology Awards(R) Gala held in Orlando, FL, on October 4, 2010.
(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100419/LA88318LOGO)
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100419/LA88318LOGO)
[...]
Vimeo Announces Winners of Inaugural 2010 Vimeo Awards at NYC Event
Nine Video Categories, Two Honorary Award Winners and One US$25,000 Grant for Best Overall Video
NEW YORK, October 10, 2010 – Online video sharing site Vimeo(R), an operating business of IAC
(Nasdaq: IACI) tonight announced the winners of the Vimeo Awards at a gala
awards ceremony hosted by Ze Frank at the SVA Theater in New York [...]
Programme of Activity Begins at The Education Project 2010
MANAMA, Bahrain, October 9, 2010 – Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the
Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), today kicked off the two-day
programme of interactive workshops and plenary sessions at The Education
Project 2010.
Speaking to some 500 delegates from 50 countries this morning,
he said: "I am delighted to see [...]