Business Press Release – Newsletter for January 21, 2011

New AC Hotels by Marriott Brand Formally Launches Joint Venture; Aims for Aggressive Growth in Europe and Latin America

MADRID and BETHESDA, Maryland, January 20, 2011 – Today the Spanish hotel group AC Hotels and Marriott International, Inc.
(NYSE: MAR) formally announced their joint venture to manage and franchise a
new lodging co-brand across Europe and Latin America – "AC Hotels by
Marriott."

(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110120/PH32819LOGO )
At launch, over 90 … Read more >>>.

Crete: 38MW Solar Electricity License Granted From Greek Regulatory Agency

ATHENS, Greece, January 20, 2011 – NUR-MOH SA today announced that it received a 38 megawatt (MW)
Electricity Generation License for a solar power plant on the island of Crete
in Greece from the Greek regulatory agency. The Crete Concentrated Solar
Power (CSP) plant will be the first in Europe to feature BrightSource
Energy's proprietary LPT 550 solar … Read more >>>.

Simon Fuller’s American Idol Season 10 Premieres at the Top of the Charts

LONDON, January 20, 2011 – Last night Simon Fuller's American Idol, the cult music show which has
defined our pop entertainment generation, premiered with its 10th season. The
show has gained a string of successes, including colossal viewing figures and
international fame, and has catapulted the search for raw musical talent into
the worldwide arena. In its 10th … Original article on : Simon Fuller's American Idol Season 10 Premieres at the Top of the Charts.

British Columbia’s Sonora Resort Voted #1 for Luxury in Canada in TripAdvisor’s 2011 Travelers’ Choice Awards

TripAdvisor's Top 10 Canadian Luxury Hotels: Eight are in British Columbia

SONORA ISLAND, British Columbia, January 20, 2011 – To view the Social Media Release, click here;
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space …. Source  : British Columbia's Sonora Resort Voted #1 for Luxury in Canada in TripAdvisor's 2011 Travelers' Choice Awards.

Qatar Government Currently Tendering out Road Projects

DUBAI, UAE, January 20, 2011 – "Qatar Public Works Authority, Ashghal announced recently the launch of
four major road and sewerage projects at a total cost of QR 1.48bn", The
Peninsula, 11 January 2011

Qatar's decision to invest US$ 100 billion ahead of the 2022 World Cup
has lead to an upsurge of infrastructure … Original source on Gaea Times at : Qatar Government Currently Tendering out Road Projects.

Brazil has the Highest Rate of Adoption of Transgenics in Its History

Three quarters of the area farmed with soybeans and more than half of the area planted with corn use GM seeds in the 2010/11 season, according to the 2nd issue of study performed by Celeres

SAO PAULO, January 20, 2011 – Three out of every four hectares planted with soybeans in Brazil in
2010/11 crop season …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brazil has the Highest Rate of Adoption of Transgenics in Its History.

Valued Opinions Reveals Mixed Emotions Over 3D Technology

LONDON, January 20, 2011 – Valued Opinions has revealed the latest views on the willingness of the
UK public to upgrade to 3D technology.

Since the release of James Cameron's Avatar in late 2009 the 3D concept
has boomed. In the last year 3D movies have been rolled out on a regular
basis and … Original article on : Valued Opinions Reveals Mixed Emotions Over 3D Technology.