PR Hub – Newsletter for November 23, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
China Meets Europe at the “Hamburg Summit” Business Event
HAMBURG, November 23, 2010 – The "Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe" is a top-level, biennial
business-event initiated by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, fostering
Sino-Europe relations – an inspiring forum where international leaders meet
to discuss topics of mutual interest. The 4th "Hamburg Summit" will be held
ceremoniously in Hamburg, Germany on November 25 and 26.
…. Original article on Gaea Times at : China Meets Europe at the "Hamburg Summit" Business Event.
ID-WiBB Launches WiMAX & WiFi Roaming Facility in Indonesia Powered by Aptilo Networks
Uniting Indonesia Under One Wireless Broadband Umbrella
JAKARTA, Indonesia, November 23, 2010 – To encourage WiMAX(TM) growth in Indonesia,
ID-WiBB, an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to promote
national vision through the compatibility and interoperability of broadband
wireless products in Indonesia, announced today the launch of an Indonesian
broadband roaming facility to serve the many wireless broadband service
providers throughout the … Read : ID-WiBB Launches WiMAX & WiFi Roaming Facility in Indonesia Powered by Aptilo Networks.
Poor Treatment of Abnormal Heart Rhythm Puts Patients’ Lives at Risk
Campaign Calls for Urgent Action to Improve Patients' Health and Reduce Costs to National Health Systems
LONDON, November 23, 2010 – The lives of thousands of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) could be
at risk due to poor diagnosis, failure to follow treatment guidelines and
lack of quality information for patients suffering from this debilitating
heart condition, warns [..] Read the original article: here.
Leadership Challenges for International Aid Organizations
BRUSSELS and LONDON, November 23, 2010 – Aid and development organizations are experts at logistics and
mobilization, but their impact is often limited by weak leadership capacity
and communication problems, according to a new survey.
Leadership and Talent Development in International Humanitarian and
Development Organizations, a report from the Center for Creative Leadership
(CCL) and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Leadership Challenges for International Aid Organizations.
Beyond’s Brand Interaction Study Reveals The Facebook Four
SAN FRANCISCO, November 22, 2010 – Beyond (www.bynd.com), NextFifteen's new digital consultancy, has
released a Brand Interaction Study which reveals some important lessons for
how brands can increase engagement through social channels such as Facebook.
Facebook Social Stats Video download:
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Beyond Brand Interaction Study Whitepaper:
www.bynd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fb_bynd.pdf
The study …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Volta Announces Positive Results From Initial Metallurgical Test Work Undertaken at its Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso
Overall Recoveries of >90%, Including Gravity, Expected -
TORONTO, November 22, 2010 – Volta Resources Inc. ("Volta" or the "Company") (TSX: VTR) is pleased to
announce that recent metallurgical tests undertaken by SGS South Africa (Pty)
Limited ("SGS") indicate that between 40% and 55% of gold at the Kiaka
Project should be recoverable by gravity separation in less … Read more »».
Shipping Industry Warns of Return to Strained Capacity
NEWARK, New Jersey, November 22, 2010 – Although supply and demand in the container shipping industry appears in
balance for next year, a growing field of analysts and industry insiders is
warning that new capacity shortages are looming beyond 2011. Ongoing
tightness in the availability of bank financing and a relatively lean
pipeline for production of new equipment … Read more : Shipping Industry Warns of Return to Strained Capacity.
EU and Ukraine Approve Action Plan for Visa-Free Regime
KIEV, Ukraine, November 22, 2010 – The EU President Herman Van Rompuy and the Ukrainian President
Viktor Yanukovych announced the adoption of the Action Plan for visa-free
travel between the European Union countries and Ukraine. The decision came as
a result of the 14th EU-Ukraine summit which took place today in Brussels.
"It is …. Source article : EU and Ukraine Approve Action Plan for Visa-Free Regime.
RCVS Disciplinary Committee Postpones Judgment on Hampshire Vet
LONDON, November 22, 2010 – The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
has postponed judgment on sanction for 12 months in the case of a Hampshire
veterinary surgeon found guilty of serious professional misconduct for
cumulative failures to provide adequate professional care, and insufficient
regard for animal welfare whilst treating a dog.
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : RCVS Disciplinary Committee Postpones Judgment on Hampshire Vet.
House of Fraser Launches Christmas Range Online
LONDON, November 22, 2010 – House of Fraser has launched its latest Christmas range online, offering
customers an assortment of beautiful Christmas decorations and dinnerware to
see them through the festive season in style.
Customers can choose a Christmas theme that suits their style, whether
its understated elegance, traditional details or bold fashion-led looks.
[..] Read the original article: here.
Tracesmart Success Celebrated at the 2010 Welsh Fast Growth 50 Awards
CARDIFF, Wales, November 22, 2010 – Tracesmart, one of the UK's leading consumer data specialists, was
nominated for the fastest growing company within the Creativeand Knowledge
Industry category, and competed for the title of Wales's Fastest Growing
Company at the 2010 Welsh Fast Growth 50 awards.
Mike Trezise, Tracesmart's managing director and founder commented:
… Read : Tracesmart Success Celebrated at the 2010 Welsh Fast Growth 50 Awards.
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1″ Soars to a Record-Breaking Opening Weekend of GBP18.3m at the UK Box Office
LONDON, November 22, 2010 – Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1,"
beginning the final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, has made
cinema history at the UK box office this weekend, breaking records for the
biggest three day opening, the biggest single day, the biggest Friday, the
biggest Saturday and the …. Source : "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" Soars to a Record-Breaking Opening Weekend of GBP18.3m at the UK Box Office.
Take That Comeback Takes Fans by Storm
LONDON, November 22, 2010 – After almost 15 years, Take That are back together and ready to re-light
that magical fire all over again. As fans worldwide hope that they really are
back for good they have been flocking in their thousands to catch a slice of
the action.
With a brilliant new album …. Read the original article : here.
The National Trust Announce Five Year Restoration for Kinder Scout
SWINDON, England, November 22, 2010 – The National Trust has announced that one of the key sites in the history
of the battle to improve access to the countryside, Kinder Scout in the Peak
District, is set to get a major GBP2.5 million restoration over five years,
starting in the spring of 2011.
Work … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The National Trust Announce Five Year Restoration for Kinder Scout.
IFHP Survey of Medical Costs by Unit Shows Price Differences of More Than 300 Percent Between Countries
Report Provides Actual Prices by Common Medical Services, Procedures & Drugs Across 12 Countries
SAN FRANCISCO, November 22, 2010 – The International Federation of Health Plans today released its 2010
Comparative Price Report detailing its annual survey of medical costs per
unit. The study is done to help member plans better understand why health
care costs are so … Original source on Gaea Times at : IFHP Survey of Medical Costs by Unit Shows Price Differences of More Than 300 Percent Between Countries.
Economic Benefits of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative Estimated at US$40-50 Billion
New study in Vaccine offers strong economic justification for finishing the job on polio as quickly as possible
BOSTON, November 22, 2010 – A new study released today estimates that the global initiative to
eradicate polio could provide net benefits of at least US$40-50 billion if
transmission of wild polioviruses is interrupted within the next five years.
The … Read more >>.
Abbott Announces Positive Results from Phase 2 Study of Low Dose Atrasentan for Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease
ABBOTT PARK, Illinois, November 22, 2010 – Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced positive results from a Phase 2
dose-ranging study of atrasentan, a highly selective endothelin A receptor
antagonist in development to help slow chronic kidney disease (CKD)
progression in patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney
disease). Study results suggest that atrasentan, used in conjunction with
renin-angiotensin … Original source on Gaea Times at : Abbott Announces Positive Results from Phase 2 Study of Low Dose Atrasentan for Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease.
Russia is Working on Improving Investor Relations in Challenging Market Conditions
IR Magazine Russia & CIS Holds "Leading Edge IR 2010" Conference
MOSCOW, November 22, 2010 – We are delighted to inform you that the 4th annual conference
"Leading Edge Investor Relations" held by IR magazine Russia & CIS will take
place in Moscow on 26th November.
The participants will discuss global changes on capital
markets …. Source : Russia is Working on Improving Investor Relations in Challenging Market Conditions.
Masternaut Says, BBC Apprentice Alex Epstein You’re Hired
LEEDS, England, November 22, 2010 – Masternaut, the Leeds-based company that uses satellites to track 130,000
vehicles across Europe, has hired BBC Apprentice star Alex Epstein as its
Marketing Guru. Company MD and entrepreneur Martin Port, recruited Epstein as
a Marketing Consultant as soon as he left the reality TV show.
"Alex is a … Original article on : Masternaut Says, BBC Apprentice Alex Epstein You're Hired.
Angoss Releases Knowledge SEEKER Version 7.5
TORONTO, November 22, 2010 – Angoss Software Corporation (TSX-V: ANC), a leading provider of software
and solutions in data, predictive analytics, and marketing, today announced
the Version 7.5 release of its KnowledgeSEEKER(R) predictive analytics
software suite which includes the KnowledgeSEEKER(R), KnowledgeSTUDIO(R),
StrategyBUILDER(TM) and KnowledgeSERVER(R) applications. KnowledgeSEEKER(R)
7.5 continues to build on Angoss' breadth of functionality and focus on
delivering advanced … Original article on : Angoss Releases Knowledge SEEKER Version 7.5.