PR Hub – Newsletter for January 8, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Dressbarn, Maurices and Justice Brands’ Parent Company Ascena Retail Group, Inc. Selects Oracle?? E-Business Suite 12.1 to Support Growth
Retail Holding Company Will Standardize All Businesses on Oracle Financials
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. ??? Jan. 7, 2011
News Facts
ascena, the newly formed holding company for apparel brands dressbarn (www.dressbarn.com/) , maurices (www.maurices.com/) and Justice (bit.ly/gGu7jT) , has selected Oracle E-Business Suite Financials (bit.ly/hG1WBi) to streamline financial operations across the company’s growing retail operations.
… Original article on : Dressbarn, Maurices and Justice Brands’ Parent Company Ascena Retail Group, Inc. Selects Oracle?? E-Business Suite 12.1 to Support Growth.
Registration Now Open for RISI’s 2011 European Pulp and Paper Outlook Conference
Key Topics and Speakers Announced for the Two-Day Event in Amsterdam
BRUSSELS, January 7, 2011 – RISI, the leading information provider for the forest products industry,
today announced that registration is open for its annual European Pulp and
Paper Outlook Conference.
(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080521/NEW122LOGO )
The 13th RISI European Pulp and Paper … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Registration Now Open for RISI's 2011 European Pulp and Paper Outlook Conference.
Row 44 Receives FCC Approval to Offer In-flight Broadband Over the North Atlantic
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California, January 7, 2011 – Row 44, Inc., the world's leading provider of in-flight broadband
connectivity, announced today that it has received approval from the FCC to
operate its service aboard commercial aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean.
This FCC license, for the T11N North Atlantic Oceanic Coverage satellite,
makes Row 44 the …. Source article : Row 44 Receives FCC Approval to Offer In-flight Broadband Over the North Atlantic.
Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update on its Share Repurchase Program
LONDON, January 7, 2011 – TFG today announces in furtherance of its share repurchase
program announced on November 30, 2007, that for the period of January 3,
2011 through January 7, 2011 TFG purchased 71,024 of its shares for an
average price of U.S. $5.94per share.
About Tetragon:
Tetragon Financial Group [..] Read the original article: here.
World Finance 100 Announced
LONDON, January 7, 2011 – 2009 was the inaugural year of the World Finance 100, which was
recognised as a success and utilised by many as the go-to publication for
industry leaders. The website dedicated to the list has also generated a lot
of interest over the course of the year, gathering momentum as soon as the
announcement … Read more : World Finance 100 Announced.
Eosta Wins the 2011 AGF Innovation Award and Volkert Engelsman is Proclaimed 2010 Man of the Year
Consistent Nature & More Sustainability Strategy Leads to Two Prestigious Awards
WADDINXVEEN, The Netherlands, January 7, 2011 – Eosta, (specialist in organic fruit and vegetables), is the overall
winner of the 2011 AGF [The Dutch abbreviation for: Potatoes, Vegetables &
Fruit] Innovation Award in the Corporate Strategy category. Eosta received
this award because of the consistent manner in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Eosta Wins the 2011 AGF Innovation Award and Volkert Engelsman is Proclaimed 2010 Man of the Year.
Joel Velasco Leaves UNICA After Three Years as Chief Representative for North America
SAO PAULO, January 7, 2011 – The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) announced today that
Joel Velasco, the organization's Washington, DC-based Chief Representative
for North America, is leaving the position he has held since 2007, to join
Amyris, Inc., as Senior Vice-President, External Relations.
"Joel has provided UNICA with wise counsel, effective strategy and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Joel Velasco Leaves UNICA After Three Years as Chief Representative for North America.
John Prescott Packs a Punch in New moneysupermarket.com TV ad
CHESTER, England, January 7, 2011 – moneysupermarket.com (MONY), has enlisted former Deputy Prime
Minister John Prescott, to star in its latest television advertising
campaign.
It's 10 years since Prescott hit the headlines for throwing a
punch during the general election campaign. But this time he's not taking on
an egg-throwing farmer, but moneysupermarket.com campaign frontman, …. Source : John Prescott Packs a Punch in New moneysupermarket.com TV ad.
Fannie Mae Redemption
WASHINGTON, January 7, 2011 – Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts
indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates
indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal
amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption:
Principal …. Read the original article : here.
Victron Energy B.V. Sponsors the VeKa MAN Racing Team in Paris-Dakar
ALMERE, The Netherlands, January 7, 2011 – The Paris-Dakar Rally 2011 leads through the Latin American countries
Argentina and Chile from the 1st of January until the 16th of January in
2011. Over 400 vehicles started in Buenos Aires, including cars, motorbikes,
quadbikes and trucks. Victron Energy is sponsor of a Dutch truck-team: the
VeKa MAN Racing Team.
…. Original article : Victron Energy B.V. Sponsors the VeKa MAN Racing Team in Paris-Dakar.
Syria Reform Programme Attracts Investors
LONDON, January 7, 2011 – With the collapse of Dubai's housing market other Middle Eastern spots,
such as Syria, have been able to strengthen their agendas. Ownership
restrictions in Syria have eased, and a host of other incentives has been
introduced to encourage would-be property buyers. The main portion of the
developments served up in the country caters … Original article on : Syria Reform Programme Attracts Investors.
New School Year Means New Opportunities – RB Tells Zambian Youth
LUSAKA, Republic of Zambia, January 7, 2011 – His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of
Zambia, has heralded next week's start of a new school year by addressing
Zambia's young people.
This year is the International Year of Youth and President
Banda is determined to use it as a platform to …. Original source : New School Year Means New Opportunities – RB Tells Zambian Youth.
Shield Therapeutics to Present at the Biotech Showcase 2011
WOLLERAU, Switzerland, January 7, 2011 – Shield Holdings AG (Shield), the independent specialty
pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of
late-stage hospital pharmaceuticals, today announces that Carl Sterritt,
Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Biotech Showcase Conference on
Wednesday 12 January, 2011 at 14:30 PST/ 22:30 GMT at the Parc 55 Wyndham
Union Square Hotel in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shield Therapeutics to Present at the Biotech Showcase 2011.
Cotecna Opens Toy Testing Laboratory in Hong Kong
GENEVA, January 7, 2011 – Cotecna Inspection, one of the world's leading trade testing, inspection,
and certification companies, has opened a new laboratory in Shatin, Hong Kong
specialized in the testing of toys.
The Cotecna Hong Kong laboratory is fully certified and
testing is carried out under the European Standard EN 71 that specifies
safety … Read more : Cotecna Opens Toy Testing Laboratory in Hong Kong.
Jamie and Louise Thomas Cook it Again
New TV Ads Build on Original Film
LONDON, January 7, 2011 – With the peak holiday booking season well under way, Thomas Cook has once
again looked to Jamie and Louise Redknapp to bring to life the 'it' from the
famous strap line 'Don't just book it, Thomas Cook it.' Thomas Cook's New
Year campaign, on TV from … Original article on : Jamie and Louise Thomas Cook it Again.
UNESCO Ice Workshop Offered for Sale
BRUGES, Belgium, January 7, 2011 – The internationally-renowned Ice Sculpture Festival will be open to the
public in Bruges until Sunday, 16 January 2011. But this does not mean the
end – because this treasure-trove of magical ice art is being offered for
sale in its entirety to other potential partners and city administrations
around the world. This … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UNESCO Ice Workshop Offered for Sale.
moneysupermarket.com Launch sQuid Cashless Payments in Staff Restaurant Facility Bytes 6 January 2011
LONDON, January 7, 2011 – moneysupermarket.com , the market leading price comparison website, have
launched a sQuid electronic contactless smart card for their staff.
sQuid cards are issued to all moneysupermarket.com staff, enabling them
to pay for food and drink at their new in house staff restaurant, Bytes. A
new Uniwell catering till system, …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Prizes Given for World Finance Legal Awards
LONDON, January 7, 2011 – After the greatest economic upheaval for almost a century, global
business is now showing signs of recovery and a return to strength. Through
the decline and return to prosperity, law firms have shown their significance
as providers of essential expertise and stability, often when the wider
corporate and fiscal world has been in …. Source : Prizes Given for World Finance Legal Awards.