PR Hub – Newsletter for January 17, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
American Medical Systems Launches STEP Patient Education Program in Europe
Comprehensive Toolkit Helps Physicians Educate Patients about Today's Solutions for Erectile Dysfunction and Male Stress Urinary Incontinence
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, January 17, 2011 – American Medical Systems(R) (AMS)
(www.americanmedicalsystems.com/home.html) (Nasdaq: AMMD), a leading
provider of world-class devices and therapies for male and female pelvic
health, today announced the launch of its Solutions to Educate Patients
Program (STEP) in Europe. The … Read more : American Medical Systems Launches STEP Patient Education Program in Europe.
Georgia-Pacific Launches Break-Through Innovation in Bathroom Tissue Segment: The Fully Flushable, Biodegradable Aqua Tube (TM)
A Revolution in the Toilet Paper Segment, Aqua Tube(TM) is one of the Most Appealing Consumer Innovations Over the Last Decades
BRUSSELS, January 17, 2011 – Georgia-Pacific, one of the leading producers
of tissue, paper, packaging and building products in the world, launches Aqua
Tube(TM) in Europe, the first ever fully flushable, biodegradable bathroom
tissue center tube, replacing …. Source : Georgia-Pacific Launches Break-Through Innovation in Bathroom Tissue Segment: The Fully Flushable, Biodegradable Aqua Tube (TM).
Merck Serono and Domain Therapeutics Announce an Agreement to Develop Drugs for Parkinson’s Disease
Merck Serono to Develop Domain Therapeutics' mGluR4 Allosteric Modulators
GENEVA, January 17, 2011 – Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today
announced that an exclusive development and licensing agreement with Domain
Therapeutics, Strasbourg, France, was signed to develop metabotropic
glutamate receptor 4 (mGluR4) Positive Allosteric Modulator (PAM) drugs
targeting Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
…. Original article on Gaea Times at : Merck Serono and Domain Therapeutics Announce an Agreement to Develop Drugs for Parkinson's Disease.
Berner Group to Process Payments on the Wirecard Platform
The Munich-based Technology Group is Offering a Comprehensive Package of Solutions for the Wholesale Company's International Online Stores
MUNICH, January 17, 2011 – The Berner Group, which is based in K??nzelsau, Germany, is a
leading direct sales company operating across Europe and specializing in
small components for professional use in the construction and automotive
segments as well as …. Original source : Berner Group to Process Payments on the Wirecard Platform.
DICOTA Unveils Unique Carry Solution Portfolio as Part of Built for BlackBerry Program
LAS VEGAS, January 17, 2011 – Leading carry solutions brand, DICOTA, has unveiled a unique range of
carry solutions for BlackBerry(R) smartphones
and the BlackBerry(R) PlayBook(TM) tablet, as part of the Built for
BlackBerry(TM) program.
"We are delighted to be part of the Built for BlackBerry program," says
Jean Pierre Martin, DICOTA Vice President.
… Original source on Gaea Times at : DICOTA Unveils Unique Carry Solution Portfolio as Part of Built for BlackBerry Program.
IntroAnalytics Launches Real-time, Predictive Matchmaking for Online Dating
LONDON, January 17, 2011 – As the dating industry meets at iDate Miami this week, IntroAnalytics
(at: www.introanalytics.com) will be showcasing its improved
matchmaking and discovery software for dating sites. Their technology has
also been shortlisted for Best New Technology in the iDate Awards being held
in Miami on Thursday 20th January 2011.
Electrocomponents Joins Leading Industry Players to Shape the Future of e-Retail
IMRG Senate Membership Reflects Electrocomponents Commitment to eCommerce Innovation
OXFORD, England, January 17, 2011 – Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's largest high service
distributor of electronics and maintenance products, announced it has become
a Senate Member of IMRG, the UK's industry association for global e-retail.
"We're delighted that Electrocomponents has joined our prestigious list
of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Electrocomponents Joins Leading Industry Players to Shape the Future of e-Retail.
Synergies Between Network Operators as Success Factor
Detecon: Telco Partnerships Create Growth in Value
BONN and ESCHBORN, Germany, January 17, 2011 – Non-competing telecommunications companies which jointly utilize
products, services, infrastructures, or know-how increase their
competitiveness. In view of worldwide challenges such as saturated markets,
limited opportunities for expansion, and disintegrating boundaries in the
value chain, the ICT management consultancy Detecon International considers
the bundling of available …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Synergies Between Network Operators as Success Factor.
New Global Research Demonstrates How Shifts in the Consumer Adoption of Social Media is Enabling Professional Media to Profit Online
LONDON, January 17, 2011 – The first annual GlobalWebIndex report, "2011: Welcome to the Age of
Social Entertainment," publishes results from the first year of a long term
research project to track consumer adoption and attitudes towards all
Internet platforms.
The first report explores how shifts in consumer adoption in social media
to "real-time" technologies …. Original source : New Global Research Demonstrates How Shifts in the Consumer Adoption of Social Media is Enabling Professional Media to Profit Online.
Older Population Takes Personal Responsibility for Health
ANDOVER, England, January 17, 2011 – Research released today by healthcare provider Simplyhealth
shows that the UK's older population is doing all it can to live a healthy
lifestyle. 78% of people aged 70 and over actively try to keep fit and
healthy.
People are also more likely to take personal responsibility
for their health …. Original source : Older Population Takes Personal Responsibility for Health.
Simplyhealth Launches Health Plan to Support Over 70s
ANDOVER, England, January 17, 2011 – According to the results of a recent survey carried out by
healthcare provider Simplyhealth, affordability is key to maintaining the
health and wellbeing of the nation's ageing population. In fact, nearly 45%
of over 70s said that if access to healthy living was more affordable, it
would help them keep fit and …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Simplyhealth Launches Health Plan to Support Over 70s.
Downward Price Trend Ends as New Property Listings Hit Two Year Low
LONDON, January 17, 2011 – The Rightmove (www.rightmove.co.uk/) House Price Index
for January 2011 is released today and reports that average asking prices in
the UK rose by 0.3% to GBP223,121.
This is the first increase in new sellers' average asking
prices for three months, following substantial falls amounting to 6.2% during
November and December. …. Source : Gaea News Network.
NTT Europe Strengthens ICT Service-provider Capabilities
LONDON, January 17, 2011 – NTT Europe announced today that it will merge NTT Europe
Online, its managed hosting subsidiary, into the company as another step
towards becoming an ICT service provider.
NTT Europe's core business domain is currently providing ICT
infrastructure, including a Global Tier 1 Internet backbone, secure private
networks, data centre services, …. Read the original article : NTT Europe Strengthens ICT Service-provider Capabilities.
DQE Signs French Co Production Deal for ‘Little Nick’
Global Budget of Approximately EUR7.7 Million
HYDERABAD, India, January 17, 2011 – DQE, the animation, gaming, live action entertainment
production and distribution company, today announces that it has entered into
a co-production agreement for the second series of the animation of Le Petit
Nicolas with M6 Studios (France), a well known TV broadcaster and producer.
… Original article on : DQE Signs French Co Production Deal for 'Little Nick'.
The King’s Speech ‘More Than Entertainment to People Who Stutter’
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, January 17, 2011 – Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation
(www.stutteringhelp.org), issued the following reaction to tonight's
"Golden Globe Awards":
"A tsunami called The King's Speech has turned our world upside down,"
said Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation. "This movie has
done in one fell swoop what we've been working …. Original article : The King's Speech 'More Than Entertainment to People Who Stutter'.
Seiko Instruments Introduces New Temperature Sensor IC Optimized for LED Lighting
S-5855A Series temperature sensor IC enables safer, more efficient LED lighting designs -
TOKYO, January 17, 2011 – Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) on Jan. 17 announced the S-5855A Series, a
PWM (pulse width modulation) output temperature sensor IC for LED lightning
designs. SII's S-5855A begins to decrease the duty ratio of PWM signal output
when the temperature exceeds …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Seiko Instruments Introduces New Temperature Sensor IC Optimized for LED Lighting.
New EU Agency Report on Governmental Cloud Computing Security in EU
BRUSSELS and HERAKLION, Greece, January 17, 2011 – The EU's 'cyber security' Agency ENISA has launched a new report on
Govermental Cloud Computing. The report is targeted at senior managers of
public bodies who have to make a security and resilience decision about how
to 'go cloud', if at all. The main goal of the report is …. Original article on Gaea Times at : New EU Agency Report on Governmental Cloud Computing Security in EU.
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) Opposes Ariel University Center Boycott
MIAMI, January 16, 2011 – The Board of Directors of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME),
in keeping with its position of opposing academic boycotts in general, and
opposing those against Israeli academics and academic institutions in
particular, issued the following statement in response to the recent
announcement of 160 Israeli scholars to boycott Ariel University …. Read the original article : Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) Opposes Ariel University Center Boycott.
Program Release of the DLD Conference 2011 “Update your Reality”
150 Speakers From 25 Countries in 60 Sessions
MUNICH, January 16, 2011 – The DLD conference (Digital, Life, Design) is held for the seventh time
in Munich, January 23 – 25 2011. Besides the 150 international speakers, 800
selected thinkers, designers and pioneers from media, business, society,
technology and art are expected to attend the event. The complete …. Original source : Program Release of the DLD Conference 2011 "Update your Reality".
Sustainable Construction Projects Within the Kingdom are on the Rise
DUBAI, UAE, January 16, 2011 – Saudi Arabia has adopted sustainability as a fundamental focus in the
Kingdom's recent boom in construction projects. The Saudi Green Building
Council and local authorities are committed to developing a set of green
building codes for the country which will enhance sustainability through the
Kingdom's culture, heritage and national identity.
… Original article on : Sustainable Construction Projects Within the Kingdom are on the Rise.