PR Hub – Newsletter for January 22, 2011

Facebook Raises $1.5 Billion

Facebook Receives $1 Billion from Goldman Sachs Overseas Offering; Digital Sky Technologies and Goldman Sachs Also Recently Made $500 Million Direct Investment

PALO ALTO, California, January 21, 2011 – Facebook today announced it has raised U.S.$1.5 billion at a valuation of
approximately $50 billion.
The transaction consisted of two parts. Today, Goldman Sachs … Read more »».

Ballast Nedam NV: Investigation Into Foreign Entity 1998 – 2001

NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands, January 21, 2011 – Ballast Nedam has begun an internal investigation in response to a
request by the tax authorities for information on the accounts of a foreign
entity covering the period 1998 – 2001. This foreign entity was closed down
in 2001. Ballast Nedam has handed over the accounts related to this
investigation to the …. Source article  : Ballast Nedam NV: Investigation Into Foreign Entity 1998 – 2001.

Santander Cuts Rates by up to 0.20 Per Cent & Introduces Two New Two Year Fixed 80 Per Cent LTV

LONDON, January 21, 2011 – From Friday 21 January, Santander will introduce a selection of changes
to its current range of mortgages (
products.santander.co.uk/mortgages.html) including the reduction of
its two year tracker rates and the introduction of two new two year fixed 80
per cent LTV deals:

– Rate reduced by 0.20 per cent on … Original article on : Santander Cuts Rates by up to 0.20 Per Cent & Introduces Two New Two Year Fixed 80 Per Cent LTV.

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update On Its Share Repurchase Program

LONDON, January 21, 2011 – TFG today announces in furtherance of its share repurchase
program announced on November 30, 2007, that for the period of January 17,
2011 through January 21, 2011 TFG purchased 18,724of its shares for an
average price of U.S. $6.50per share.

About Tetragon:
Tetragon Financial Group Limited … Read more : Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update On Its Share Repurchase Program.

Ideasbynet Reveals That the Average Mug is Used Over 2000 Times

SHEFFIELD, England, January 21, 2011 – Ideasbynet research shows that the average mug is used for 14.75 months,
and 4.75 hot drinks per day – over 2000 times in total.

With hot drinks such as coffee now being an essential part of many
people's morning routine, it is clear that the coffee mug … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ideasbynet Reveals That the Average Mug is Used Over 2000 Times.

Statement Regarding Acquisition

LONDON, January 21, 2011 – A company controlled by Sir David Barclay & Sir Frederick Barclay has
purchased Misland (Cyprus) Investments Ltd ("Misland").

Misland owns approximately 24.8% of Coroin Limited, the parent company of
the Maybourne Hotel Group, owner of The Berkeley, The Connaught and
Claridge's hotels in London.

Enquiries:
…. Original source  : Statement Regarding Acquisition.

European CEO Launches New Site

LONDON, January 21, 2011 – European CEO has now launched its new website. Now featuring a wealth of
new content, readers will find a regularly updated features section, bitesize
material for users on the go, and the all new European CEO Profile Wall.

The newly designed site now offers unique interactive elements that …. Read the original article  : here.

Valued Opinions Reveals Britain as a Nation of Milk Chocolate Lovers

LONDON, January 21, 2011 – Valued Opinions has revealed that the UK has the second highest
consumption of chocolate per person in the whole of Europe, and that the
confectionary market is worth a staggering GBP4 billion.

A recent Valued Opinions online poll has found out the favorite type of
chocolate: two thirds of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Valued Opinions Reveals Britain as a Nation of Milk Chocolate Lovers.

MSMEs set to vie for Coveted IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2011

IndiaMART.com Along With ET NOW Present 2nd Edition of the Prestigious Awards

NEW DELHI, January 21, 2011 – Taking its commitment to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) a
level up, IndiaMART.com, India's largest online B2B marketplace, and ET NOW,
India's leading financial news channel, bring the second edition of IndiaMART
Leaders of Tomorrow Awards after the successful …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : MSMEs set to vie for Coveted IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2011.

Record Fuel Prices Drive Down Car Usage in 2011

Two Thirds of People Have Been Forced to Change Driving Habits
CHESTER, England, January 21, 2011 – Two thirds of Brits have been forced to change their driving
habits because of record fuel prices, according to new research from
moneysupermarket.com (www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/) .

Britain's number one comparison site asked site users whether
record fuel prices were …. Source article  : Record Fuel Prices Drive Down Car Usage in 2011.

Dell Locates Its First Western China Customer Service Center in Tianfu Software Park

CHENGDU, China, January 21, 2011 – Dell, the world's second-largest PC maker, has formally launched
its customer service center in Chengdu Tianfu Software Park
(www.tianfusoftwarepark.com/?utm_source=PR%2BNewswire&utm_medium=Press%
2BRelease&utm_campaign=Dell%2Bnews%2Bprnewswire), the largest software park
operation in China. This center has a capacity of 400 seats in the first
phase of operation and is Dell's third customer service center in China and
the first in … Read : Dell Locates Its First Western China Customer Service Center in Tianfu Software Park.

Fannie Mae Redemption

WASHINGTON, January 21, 2011 – Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amount
indicated for the following securities issue on the redemption date 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 …. Source article  : Fannie Mae Redemption.

125 Years of German Automotive Tradition Shifts to Batteries

11th International Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
BERLIN and PASADENA, California, January 21, 2011 – January 29th marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of the
automobile by Karl Benz. On that date in 1886, the Mercedes-Benz namesake
registered his "vehicle powered by a gas engine" in Germany. Today Germany's
automotive industry is on the verge of a paradigm … Read more : 125 Years of German Automotive Tradition Shifts to Batteries.

Sify Technologies Ltd. Reports Third-Quarter Results for 2010-11

Revenue at US$38.72 Million and EBITDA at US$2.13 Million
CHENNAI, India, January 21, 2011 – Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ Global Markets: SIFY) today
announced financial results for its third quarter ended 31st December 2010.

Financial Highlights:

– Sify's total operating revenues were at US$ 38.72 million in
… Read more >>>.

PUMA.Creative Impact Award, Launched at Sundance Film Festival 2011

Queen Noor of Jordan and Documentary Director Morgan Spurlock Join First Jury

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, PARK CITY, Utah, January 21, 2011 – Today PUMA.Creative and Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation announced the launch
of the PUMA.Creative Impact Award, a major new annual award to honour the
documentary film creating the most significant impact in the world, this
50,000 Euro … Original article on : PUMA.Creative Impact Award, Launched at Sundance Film Festival 2011.

The National Trust Announces Farne Islands Seal Pups Found in Holland

SWINDON, England, January 21, 2011 – The National Trust has announced that three young grey seal pups born on
the National Trust's Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have been
discovered hundreds of miles away on a Dutch beach.

The first of the Farne Island three (
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-news/w-latest_news/w-news-seal-pups-make-incredible-journey-and-survive.htm)
was found on the 13 December 2010 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : The National Trust Announces Farne Islands Seal Pups Found in Holland.

Eisai’s Halaven(TM) (Eribulin) Receives CHMP Positive Opinion for use in Metastatic Breast Cancer

CHMP Opinion Based on Positive EMBRACE Study Data
HATFIELD, England, January 21, 2011 – The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), the scientific
committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), today gave a positive
opinion for the use of Eisai Europe, Ltd.'s Halaven as a monotherapy
indicated in the treatment of patients with locally advanced (LA) … Read more »».

BB&T reports record revenues for 2010; Fourth quarter EPS totals $.30, up 11%; Net income increased 12%

Credit trends improve across the board
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, January 21, 2011 – BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) today reported earnings for the fourth
quarter of 2010. Net income available to common shareholders totaled $208
million, or $.30 per diluted common share, compared with $185 million, or
$.27 per diluted common share, earned during the fourth quarter of 2009.
These …. Read the original article  : BB&T reports record revenues for 2010; Fourth quarter EPS totals $.30, up 11%; Net income increased 12%.

Thomas Mann Criticises Escalation of Religious Animosity Toward the Christian Minority in Pakistan

STRASBOURG, France, January 21, 2011 – In his capacity as Vice President of the European Parliament's delegation
on relations with South Asia, Christian Democratic MEP Thomas Mann has
criticised religious animosity toward the Christian minority in Pakistan.

Recent manifestations of the government's anti-Christian stance include
the death sentence imposed against Ms. Asia Bibi and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Thomas Mann Criticises Escalation of Religious Animosity Toward the Christian Minority in Pakistan.