IBM Sponsors Africa Virtual Job Fair 2009

SILVER SPRING, Maryland -

- Web-based Job Fair Supports IBM’s Expanding Operations across Africa

Danya International Sponsors 7th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit

SILVER SPRING, Maryland -

- Danya Reaffirms Long-term Investment in Africa

Danya International, Inc. (Danya), a communications, research, and technology firm, is sponsoring the 7th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Realizing the Investment Power of Africa, to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., September 29-October 1, 2009. The U.S.-Africa Business Summit is expected to attract more than 1,500 leaders from the private and public sectors in the United States and Africa.

Unite Fears BA Suffering an Identity Crisis Over Moves to Introduce Low-cost Carrier Charges

LONDON - Unite, the UK’s largest aviation union and the largest union representing workers at British Airways, is today (Saturday) accusing BA’s management of suffering an identity crisis. It comes as the airline’s management announces that it will charge for seat reservations, a move the union believes tarnishes the carrier’s image further and is yet another misguided attempt to mimic the low-cost airlines.

His Highness Sheikh Khalid, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Offers Environmental Commitment at the Clinton Global Climate Initiative

NEW YORK -

- Formation of a new Non-Profit Organization focused on a Sustainable Future for the Middle East

EU Must Act to Tap Europe’s Largest Energy Source say Businesses

BRUSSELS - More than 140 company representatives in 38 countries have signed the European Offshore Wind Declaration, calling on national governments and the EU to give the necessary political and legislative support to develop a new multi-billion Euro offshore wind industry.

Increased Climate Protection in Biological Waste Recycling

PUTZBRUNN, Germany -

- Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at:

China’s First Voluntary Carbon Standard Announced at US-China Low Carbon Conference

NEW YORK -

- NYSE’s Bluenext and Chinese-Beijing Environmental Exchange (CBEEX) further strengthen global partnership

Leading Education Experts From Singapore & Hong Kong to Speak at Global Conference in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain - Leading education experts from Singapore and Hong Kong have confirmed their participation as key-note speakers at the inaugural global education conference in Bahrain next month. The speakers include Professor S. Gopinathan, Associate Dean, Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore, Dr Law Song Seng, Senior Advisor, ITE Education Services, Singapore, and Dr Angela Ho, Director of Educational Development, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Paul Krugman Speaks in Helsinki for the Decision Makers in Search of Finnish Competitiveness and Well-Being

HELSINKI - Professor Paul Krugman was the keynote speaker at the first event in the Wellsprings of Finnish Vitality development programme which seeks solutions for the Finnish competitiveness and well-being in the future. Launched by Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, this programme seeks factors that can help Finland reinforce and renew its vitality. Paul Krugman, Nobel Laureate for economics noted that small countries have the advantage of deploying their safety nets to help their citizens in times of crisis. He further addressed the potential of new economic growth and its causes of concern.

Ibda’a Student Awards Accepting Entries for 2009 Edition

DUBAI -

- Submissions Open Till 8 October

Dubai Media City (DMC), the Middle East region’s leading media hub and a member of TECOM Investments is accepting student submissions to the eighth Ibda’a Student Awards, an initiative that seeks to discover, showcase and foster young media talent.

Spain and UK to Lead Europe in Fresh Round of VAT Increases

LONDON - The latest TMF EU VAT Tracker is indicating that VAT rates are set to reach new heights as member states push through rises to cope with the financial crises. With a likely 2% rise in Spain, the ending of the UK’s 2.5% reduction and a 1% rise in Finland next year, the average weighted rate will hit nearly 20% by 2010. This compares to just 18.6% in 2006.

New Weekly Asia Polyethylene (PE) Pipe Grade Resin Price Report From ICIS Pricing

SINGAPORE - ICIS pricing, the world’s leading price reporting service for the global chemical industry, has launched a new weekly price report for Asian polyethylene (PE) pipe grade resins covering China and Southeast Asia.

Transformative Urban Public Works Plan for Medellin, Colombia Wins 2009 Curry Stone Design Prize for Emerging Humanitarian Innovation

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -

- Medellin’s Former Urban Projects Director, Alejandro Echeverri, and Former Mayor, Sergio Fajardo, to Share US$100,000 Award

Unite Rejects Jaguar Attempts to Make Workers pay for Management Failures

LONDON - Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) of its new plan for the future of the business, Unite national secretary for the automotive sector, Dave Osborne said:

Autism Care Provider Welcomes Publication of NHS Report Into Prevalence of Autism in the Adult Population

LONDON - Brookdale Care, one of the UK’s leading providers of residential support services for people living with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), has welcomed the publication of the NHS Information Centre’s Report Autism Spectrum Disorders in adults living in households throughout England, which draws from data gathered in the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2007.

Astellas Pharma Europe Announces Winners of the Changing Tomorrow 2009 Awards

STAINES, England - Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd., the European subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., one of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies, has today announced the launch of the Astellas Changing Tomorrow Charity Awards. The charity award funding programme is designed to award organisations that help citizens of all communities realise their full potential and enhance their quality of life - both today and in the future.

Billy Rautenbach Positive About Involvement in SA Business

JOHANNESBURG -

Commenting on the successful conclusion to the plea bargain agreement between the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), S.A. Botswana Hauliers (Pty) Limited and its company representative and director, Billy Rautenbach, who said that he is overjoyed to be able to enter South Africa once again.

Student’s Union, University of Greenwich Brings Zipcar Car Sharing to Campus

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts and LONDON -

- New program provides students and staff a convenient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly option to owning a car

Donate Yourself to Charity for Two Months and Get Paid

LONDON -

- Vodafone Foundation Gives 500 People the Power to Make a Difference Today

The World of Difference UK programme, delivered by the Vodafone Foundation, launches today to give 500 people the power to make a difference by putting something back into the community. The two month programme gives people the opportunity to take a paid placement with a UK charity of their choice. World of Difference UK is open to anyone over 18 in the UK who has the passion, drive and commitment to donate themselves to a charity. Taking part involves finding the right charity to suit interests, skills and experience and completing an online application form at www.vodafone.co.uk/worldofdifference by 3 November 2009.

OneDotOneLife.org - Saving the Lives of More Than 2 Million Children

PORTO, Portugal - As of today, 23 September 2009, the site will be online www.onedotonelife.org, an innovative project on the Internet which combines social solidarity and digital art.

NeuroTherm is Awarded US Patent for Multi-lesion Radiofrequency Generator

WILMINGTON, Massachusetts -

NeuroTherm is pleased to be recognized by the United States Patent Office as the first company worldwide to develop and release a multiple output radiofrequency generator used in the treatment of chronic pain, ref. US Patent No. 7,574,257.

IHPA: Chemical ‘Time Bomb’ in Ukraine Endangers 7 Million People

BRNO, Czech Republic -

- International HCH and Pesticides Association Calls for Immediate Action by EU

ITS America, IBM, Spencer Trask & Partners Announce the Winner in Challenge for Traffic Congestion Solutions

STOCKHOLM -

- iCarpool.com Recognized as Best Traffic Solution in the Global Competition

Telecom Operator-Led HGI Selects Spirent Communications for Multiplay Quality of Service Testing

SUNNYVALE, California -

- Spirent TestCenter Assesses Quality of Service (QoS) and Multi-Session Support of Home Gateways and Reference Designs in First of its Kind Public Test Event

Occlutech Receives Positive Ruling in German Proceeding Initiated by AGA Medical

JENA, Germany - Occlutech GmbH, the leading European developer of products for septal closure, today announced that the district court of Frankfurt, Germany reversed an earlier court injunction obtained by AGA Medical against Occlutech’s sales and marketing activities relating to the newly launched Figulla Flex ranges of ASD and PFO occluders.

Planetary Boundaries: A Safe Operating Space for Humanity

STOCKHOLM - New approaches are needed to help humanity deal with climate change and other global environmental threats that lie ahead in the 21st century. A group of 28 internationally renowned scientists propose that global biophysical boundaries, identified on the basis of the scientific understanding of the Earth System, can define a ’safe planetary operating space’ that will allow humanity to continue to develop and thrive for generations to come. This new approach to sustainable development is conveyed in the coming issue of the scientific journal Nature where the scientists have made a first attempt to identify and quantify a set of nine planetary boundaries.

i4i Case Heard in Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON - Today, in the United States Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, in Washington D.C., a panel of three judges heard the appeal of i4i v. Microsoft. This was an appeal from the August 11, 2009 Final Judgment that ruled in favor of i4i and found that Microsoft had willfully infringed i4i’s U.S. Patent No. 5,787,449, issued in 1998.

Staffordshire University launches JISC funded initiative for federating open courseware using HarvestRoad Hive DR

Staffordshire University is taking part in a pilot study to explore the issues and benefits involved in making its ‘stock’ of learning content freely available.

It’s Official: IT Pros are Working Longer Hours Than Ever

LONDON -

- 35 Percent of Techies are Working More Than 48 Hours Per Week, and 7.3 Percent Claim Between 60 to 75 Hours, According to The IT Job Board

Jane Seymour Lends Support to Recognise the Hopes and Achievements of People Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

MAIDENHEAD, England -

- 26 Men and Women With RA From Across Europe Honoured as They Share Their Inspirational Stories

Dark Side Personalities Ruin Careers

LONDON - New research shows that 85% of UK’s leaders demonstrate ‘Dark Side Characteristics’. These deeply rooted, self-destructive aspects of personality contribute to the alarming self-destruct rates for high flyers and put individuals and organisations at risk.

Online Business Will Power Economic Recovery, Says dotcom Entrepreneur

LONDON - With online businesses still thriving despite the recession, the knowledge economy will be vital to a global recovery.

INTERPOL to Set Global Standard in Travel Document Security with New E-Passport Initiative

MONTREAL -

INTERPOL’s Secretary General Ronald K. Noble today announced that the EDAPS Consortium had been chosen to design and produce the world’s largest police organization’s first-ever e-passport.

Tata Interactive Learning Forum’s Education Track to Focus on 21st Century Students

MUMBAI, India -

- Tata Interactive Learning Forum Will Examine Strategies for Publishing and Educational Practitioners to Face 21st Century Teaching Challenges.

MctraxMedia: Legendary Songwriter Andy Fraser Joins Forces With TckTckTck Campaign

LOS ANGELES -

Andy Fraser, legendary musician and songwriter, best known for penning FREE’s rock anthem “All Right Now,” Robert Palmer’s mega-hit “Every Kinda People” and recent ground-breaking CD “Naked… and finally free,” is joining forces with Avaaz.org TckTckTck campaign to bring awareness to the need for a strong global climate agreement in Copenhagen.