PR Hub – Newsletter for March 26, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Haier Encouraging Employees and Consumers to Switch Off the Lights for Earth Hour
Haier supports the World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour climate change awareness campaign with activities in China, the USA and France
QINGDAO, China, March 26, 2011 – Haier, the world's No. 1 major home appliance brand, and its employees
will shut off the lights at offices and at home across China, the US, and
France for 1 hour … Original source on Gaea Times at : Haier Encouraging Employees and Consumers to Switch Off the Lights for Earth Hour.
Microsoft Survey Reveals 39 Percent of SMBs to Pay for Cloud Services Within Three Years
Research suggests increasing opportunities for hosting service providers to benefit from selling cloud services.
REDMOND, Washington, March 25, 2011 – Microsoft Corp. today released its global "SMB Cloud Adoption Study
2011," which investigates how cloud computing will impact small and midsize
businesses (SMBs) in the next three years. The research finds that 39 percent
of SMBs expect to [..] Read the original article: here.
FEMSA Shareholders Approved Ps. 4,600 Million Dividend
MONTERREY, Mexico, March 25, 2011 – Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD)
("FEMSA" or the "Company") held its Annual Ordinary General Shareholders
Meeting today, during which the shareholders approved the Company's annual
report for 2010 prepared by the Chief Executive Officer, the Company's
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, the
declaration … Read more >>.
Northrop Grumman Launches Portable System for CBRN Incident Monitoring and Assessment
LONDON, March 25, 2011 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has launched its new Integrated
Tactical Rapid Assessment of CBRN Environments (I-TRACE) system, a
man-portable capability for the monitoring of Chemical Biological
Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents and the collection and handling of
related data.
I-TRACE facilitates decision support and enhances situational awareness
and information sharing … Original article on : Northrop Grumman Launches Portable System for CBRN Incident Monitoring and Assessment.
C O R R E C T I O N Perrier-Jouet
PARIS, March 25, 2011 – In the news release, "Perrier-Jouet Celebrates its 200th Anniversary in
Paris With the Unveiling of the World's First Living Legacy Champagne,"
issued Tuesday, March 22nd, by Champagne Perrier-Jouet over PR Newswire
Europe, we are advised by the company that Alain Ducasse was incorrectly
mentioned as having assisted in the preparation of the celebratory …. Source article : C O R R E C T I O N Perrier-Jouet.
European Commissioner Stefan Fuele: European Integration of Ukraine is Progressing
KYIV, Ukraine, March 25, 2011 – Stefan Fuele, European Commissioner for Enlargement and
European Neighbourhood Policy in his Brussels meeting with Yulia Tymoshenko,
Ukrainian opposition leader, informed the latter of the progress of Ukraine's
integration into the European Union.
"I hope to conclude the negotiations on Association Agreement
and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade … Original article on : European Commissioner Stefan Fuele: European Integration of Ukraine is Progressing.
Bigmouthmedia Shortlisted for the Highly Respected a4u Awards 2011
EDINBURGH, Scotland, March 25, 2011 – Digital marketing company bigmouthmedia has been shortlisted by judges
for the award of Best Agency in recognition of the innovative and dynamic
approach taken to campaigns by the Performance Marketing team on behalf of
clients.
Nomination in such a highly competitive category in the a4u Awards 2011,
alongside industry …. Source : Bigmouthmedia Shortlisted for the Highly Respected a4u Awards 2011.
Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update on its Share Repurchase Program
LONDON, March 25, 2011 – TFG today announces in furtherance of its share repurchase
program announced on November 30, 2007, that for the period of March 21, 2011
through March 25, 2011 TFG purchased 81,233 of its shares for an average
price of U.S. $7.47 per share.
About Tetragon:
Tetragon Financial …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update on its Share Repurchase Program.
PruHealth Finds the Nation Believes People Should Take More Responsibility for Their Own Health
LONDON, March 25, 2011 – PruHealth has revealed new research that shows a third of Britons want
people to pay for 'self-inflicted' health issues, two thirds believe the
nation is unhealthier now than ten years ago and half expect the range and
quality of NHS care to decline over the next few years.
ICE to Introduce New Cleared Freight and Iron Ore Contracts Beginning 18 April
LONDON, March 25, 2011 – IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global
regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC)
markets, today announced the introduction of clearing
(https://www.theice.com/publicdocs/clear_europe/circulars/C11032.pdf) for 13
freight swaps and a new iron ore swap through ICE Clear Europe.
(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090727/CL51999LOGO )
The new contracts are an extension … Original article on : ICE to Introduce New Cleared Freight and Iron Ore Contracts Beginning 18 April.
Crescent Point Energy Corp. Announces Filing of 2010 AIF
CALGARY, Alberta, March 25, 2011 – Crescent Point Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or the "Company") today
announces the filing of its Annual Information Form ("AIF") for the year
ended December 31, 2010, on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and
Retrieval ("SEDAR"). The AIF contains the Company's reserves data and other
oil and natural gas information, as required …. Read the original article : Crescent Point Energy Corp. Announces Filing of 2010 AIF.
House of Fraser Launches Online Wedding Boutique
LONDON, March 25, 2011 – House of Fraser, the premium department store, has launched its new
collection of wedding and bridal wear online.
The department store now offers its collection of bridal and wedding wear
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online at houseoffraser.co.uk.
New for Spring Summer 2011, House of Fraser has also added a … Original article on : House of Fraser Launches Online Wedding Boutique.
Fannie Mae Redemption
WASHINGTON, March 25, 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 …. Source : Fannie Mae Redemption.
Female Shoppers Flirt for Discounts
LONDON, March 25, 2011 – WOMEN save nearly GBP150 a year by flirting with shop staff until they
get a discount, a new survey has revealed.
Eighty five per cent said they have used their feminine charms, like hair
tossing, maintaining eye contact, giggling and being overly friendly to save
themselves money in the … Read more : Female Shoppers Flirt for Discounts.
Bupa Boosts Cancer Cover
LONDON, March 25, 2011 – In an industry first, Bupa, the leading international healthcare group,
has announced plans to improve the quality of its cancer cover by no longer
selling corporate health insurance schemes which feature overall cost or time
limits for cancer treatment.
Cancer treatment costs increased sharply in 2005 and 2006 due … Read : Bupa Boosts Cancer Cover.
Precision and Perfection: Sch??co Open 2011 With Martin Kaymer and Fellow Sch??co Brand Ambassadors
The Third Sch??co Open, the Most Star-studded Invitational Tournament in Germany, Takes Place on 31 July at the Hubbelrath Golf Club Outside Duesseldorf
BIELEFELD, Germany, March 25, 2011 – German sports fans can look forward to another extra special
golf event this summer. Now firmly established, the Sch??co Open will play
host on 31 July 2011 to … Original article on : Precision and Perfection: Sch??co Open 2011 With Martin Kaymer and Fellow Sch??co Brand Ambassadors.
Elsevier Provides Free Clinical Reference Support for Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts
New Radiation Sickness Resource Pages Added to MD Consult and First Consult; Company Participating in National Library of Medicine Emergency Access Initiative
TOKYO, March 25, 2011 – Elsevier (www.elsevier.com/), a world leader in health care and
medical publishing and online solutions, today announced that following
the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11,
the company …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Elsevier Provides Free Clinical Reference Support for Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts.
The Diverse Income Trust plc (DIVI) – Equity Income Beyond the FTSE 100, Managed by Gervais Williams Edison Investment Research Pre-IPO Report
LONDON, March 25, 2011 – The Diverse Income Trust plc (DIVI) is a new investment trust targeting
both an attractive and growing income as well as long-term capital growth,
through investment in a diversified portfolio of securities, primarily listed
UK equities with a high concentration on small and very small companies. The
trust aims to pay quarterly dividends … Original article on : The Diverse Income Trust plc (DIVI) – Equity Income Beyond the FTSE 100, Managed by Gervais Williams Edison Investment Research Pre-IPO Report.
Feature Phone Mobile App Company biNu Reaches 1 Million Unique Users in Less Than 6 Months
Cloud-based Mobile App Platform Brings Internet Services to 95% of the World's Mobile Phone Users Who Don't Have Smart Phones or PCs
SYDNEY, March 25, 2011 – Less than 6 months after launching its service, feature phone mobile app
company biNu (www.binu.com) has reached 1 million unique users per
month, with a current growth rate of over … Original article on : Feature Phone Mobile App Company biNu Reaches 1 Million Unique Users in Less Than 6 Months.
Vebnet and Standard Life Launch Box of Benefits
EDINBURGH, March 25, 2011 – Vebnet and Standard Life announce the launch of their Box of Benefits
(BOB). BOB is an off-the-shelf employee benefits solution designed
specifically for UK-based SME companies.
This new proposition has been built using technology from Vebnet, a
market-leading provider of technology and services for reward and benefit
strategies, and is … Read more >>.