The Work Foundation Calls on Government to do More to Help Young People During the RecessionLONDON - The Work Foundation welcomes the “Future Jobs Fund” announced today by the government, but stresses that more needs to be done to help improve opportunities for 16-24 year olds. HBA X-Ceuticals Conference Explores The Emerging Market of Cosmeceuticals and NutraceuticalsNEW YORK - Market trends indicate that consumers want authentic beauty and personal care products that enhance their well-being and natural beauty. At the X-Ceuticals Conference taking place at HBA Global Expo (www.hbaexpo.com), marketing and technical professionals will hear expert presentations and view demonstrations on the latest formulations, beauty foods, and novel ingredients that will generate creative new ideas and product opportunities that will resonate with today’s buyers. ERCOM Opens an Office in JapanPARIS - As a leading telco manufacturer focusing on telecommunications security and network quality, ERCOM announces the opening of a new office in Japan. The office was opened on June 15th, 2009. Light Reading China to Launch TelcoTV Asia ‘09 in Shanghai in OctoberSHANGHAI - - Two-day expo and conference is jointly hosted by major Shanghai government ministries and features speakers from leading Chinese and Asia/Pac carriers as well as top analysts from Pyramid Research and Heavy Reading The International Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce reveals the most gay friendly corporations in the world: BT Group, IBM and The Dow Chemical CompanyCOPENHAGEN, Denmark - The International Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (IGLCC) is pleased to unveil the results of the first edition of the International Business Equality Index. The Index is a measurement of the performance of multinational corporations in relation to Diversity and Inclusion issues specifically focusing on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities in the countries where they operate. The leading corporations are BT Group, followed by IBM and The Dow Chemical Company. The announcement was made at a press conference during the closing of the IGLCC Second Annual Congress in Copenhagen. Ahmadiyya Muslims Reject SeparatismLONDON - - Integration is Better for Society Says Islamic Leader Convention Dates: July 24 - 26, 2009 New Weekly Middle East and South Asia Polyethylene (PE) Pipe Grade Price Report From ICIS PricingSINGAPORE - ICIS pricing, the world’s leading price reporting service for the global chemical industry, has launched a new weekly price report for polyethylene (PE) pipe grade resins covering the Middle East and South Asia. The report arrives at a time of growth in the use of PE pipe grade in water supply and irrigation, and delivery of oil and gas. The British Music Experience Goes Kid Crazy for the Summer HolidaysLONDON - This Summer the British Music Experience, Britain’s interactive museum of popular music, is dedicating itself to music fans of the younger generation. Not only will all kids go free* until 28th August, but there will be a host of music events tailored specifically for them within the exhibition: From learning to DJ, to being a pop stylist for the day, from African drumming, to learning the latest street dance moves. Just turn up anytime between 11am and 2pm on any event day to take part in any of the sessions. For more information go to www.britishmusicexperience.com/kids ‘Global Village’ Becomes World Focus for MuslimsLONDON - - Ahmadiyya Muslim Convention From July 24-26 is the Biggest Annual Gathering of Muslims in UK China will Surpass Japan in 2011 to Become Largest Telecom Services Market in Asia, finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Fueled by mobile penetration into the rural market and by uptake of 3G services, China’s telecommunications market will generate US$187 billion by 2014, surpassing Japan to become the largest telecommunications services market in Asia, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). 100 Nations Meet in Copenhagen to Celebrate and Fight for Homosexual RightsCOPENHAGEN - This week, thousands of people from across the globe will arrive in the Danish capital Copenhagen to take part in the most important international event for homosexual, bi-sexual and transgender men and women - World Outgames 2009. On the agenda is one of the largest and most important conferences on homosexual rights the world has ever seen. Heinz Recalls a Batch of Spaghetti Bolognese Baby FoodLONDON - Heinz is taking the precautionary measure of recalling part of an isolated batch of Heinz Mum’s Own Recipe Spaghetti Bolognese, 7 months + baby food in 200g jars because of the potential presence of small pieces of plastic which could present a choking risk. Innovative and Affordable Products Uplift Prospects for Point-of-Use Water Treatment Systems Market in India, Finds Frost & SullivanMUMBAI, India - Growth in purchase power, non-availability of clean potable water, and the introduction of innovative, affordable chemical/resin-based products have given the Indian point-of-use (POU) water treatment systems market a significant boost. The residential water treatment systems market is in the growth stage in India as urban lifestyles evolve in tandem with increasing globalization and the rapid pace of development of the IT/ITES industry. Extensive marketing efforts by product suppliers have helped expedite awareness on the detrimental effects of water contamination. Frost & Sullivan Examines the Key Challenges in the European Non-Invasive Ventilation MarketLONDON - Europe’s aging population has led to a rise in the number of registrations and diagnoses of respiratory diseases. While there has been a shift towards non-invasive ventilation to manage these diseases, manufacturers are struggling to maintain profit margins in this highly price sensitive market, while providing technologically advanced products at the same time. ‘Muslim Parliament is a Mistake’ Says Islamic LeaderLONDON - - Tens of Thousands of Ahmadiyya Muslims Urged to Show Good Citizenship - Convention Dates: July 24 - 26, 2009 Thai Gifts and Home Decorative Products Stand Tall in Global MarketBANGKOK - Gifts and home decorative industries from Thailand are confident in their competitive edges. The country is determined to excel in the global marketplace through quality, design and integrity. These reputable features will be reaffirmed at Asia’s most prominent design exhibitions - Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG+BIH) during 13-18 October 2009. Beauty Expert Reveals Help for “Slummy Mummies”LONDON - - Most Women Admit to Letting Themselves go After Having Children and… - With Photo The Sex Diaries: Why Women Go Off Sex and Other Bedroom Battles, By Bettina ArndtLONDON - - Bettina Arndt Will be Available for Interview in London on 23rd & 24th July and in Ireland on 27th & 28th July Voluntary Product Recall for Kinnerton Ben 10 Alien Hero Projector TorchesLONDON - Kinnerton Confectionery (Company) Ltd is issuing a precautionary recall of Ben 10 Alien Hero Projector Torches sold as part of a Ben 10 Easter Egg Pack between February and April 2009 Mobile Broadband Adoption Drives Chile’s Market Growth during Next Five Years, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The Chilean telecommunications market will grow at a CAGR of 6.6 percent over the next five years for a total of US$6.4 billion in 2014, mainly due to the increasing penetration of mobile services and the adoption of mobile Internet services including data cards and mobile browsing, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). GONAL-f Approved in Japan for Ovulation Induction in Infertile WomenGENEVA, Switzerland - Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has granted approval to extend the indication of GONAL-f(R) (follitropin alfa for injection) to infertile women suffering from irregular or no ovulation (oligoovulation or anovulation) due to a dysfunction in the hypothalamic- pituitary system or polycystic ovarian syndrome. GONAL-f is a recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone currently approved in Japan for the treatment of male infertility. David Cameron Makes Autism Pledge and Backs Autism BillLONDON - Commenting on today’s speech by Conservative Party Leader Rt Hon David Cameron MP at the Research Autism Conference in London, Lesa Walton - Care & Development Director of specialist Autism care provider Brookdale Care - said today: realbuzz.com Top 10 DietsLONDON - realbuzz.com is here to ensure that you have everything you could possibly need to live a healthy, active life and we’ve been looking at the most popular diets. So, before you pack that dreaded bikini or those too-tight shorts and head off for your annual summer holiday, take a peek at our thoughts on these popular diets and see which ones really work, and which ones are a total waste of your holiday-prepping time! After all, you want to ensure that when you hit the beach you’re not thinking what if… Canadian Researchers Discover Gene Related to the Appearance of AgingHALIFAX, Canada - Scientists in Atlantic Canada have found a gene that may play a role in skin aging. Researchers were investigating the genetic cause of a rare disorder known as cutis laxa type 2 (CL2), which causes skin on the hands, feet and face to be loose and older looking, as well as growth and developmental delays including effects on the brain. In the process, researchers found some interesting correlations with the synthesis of proline, a chemical associated with skin and joint health. BTCV’s Green Gyms Offer Solution to Childhood Obesity and DepressionLONDON - LONDON, July 14 /PRNewswire/ – - Oxford Brookes University Research Confirms Improvements to Health and Wellbeing of Participants in Scheme Geely Selects Open2Europe to Develop its International ImagePARIS - - Geely has Chosen Communication Group Open2Europe to Support Project Expansion and Launch Geely Panda in Algeria Perenco Warns That Suspension of its Contracts With Ecuador is Imminent due to Ecuador’s Refusal to Comply With International Arbitration Tribunal OrdersLONDON - Perenco Ecuador Limited (”Perenco Ecuador”) and its consortium partner, Burlington Resources Oriente Ltd. (”Burlington”), today announced that suspension of their participation contracts with Ecuador is imminent unless the Government of Ecuador complies with orders of two international arbitration tribunals that prohibit the Government from seizing oil produced by the consortium. Israel Adds Wyeth’s 7-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV7) to their National Immunisation ProgrammeMAIDENHEAD, England - - Prevenar Vaccine to Help Protect Children Against the Leading Vaccine-Preventable Cause of Death in Young Children Worldwide Wyeth’s Prevenar 13* Receives First ApprovalCOLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania - - Chile Grants First Approval of Prevenar 13 for the Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease in Infants and Children- Studies Presented at International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease Reveal Substantial Economic Costs and Caregiver Burden Associated with Alzheimer’s DiseaseVIENNA - Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) presented information this week at the Alzheimer Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2009) from seven posters and one podium presentation about the growing burden of care and costs associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and how to measure them. This information sheds light on the impact of AD, which, as the population ages, will place a significant and increasing burden on patients, families, and caregivers, as well as public health systems worldwide. The costs of Alzheimer’s disease are difficult to estimate, highlighting the importance of the information presented. 1 in 20 of all Divorce Petitions are Now Dealt With OnlineSWINDON, England - Figures released from the Ministry of Justice this week show that 32,900 couples filed for divorce in England and Wales during the first quarter of 2009, a similar figure to 2008, showing that the recession has not yet fed into an increase in the number of people filing for a divorce, despite dire predictions from the divorce industry. Microsoft Announces First Major Milestone in the Banking Industry Architecture Network AllianceREDMOND, Washington - - Industry technology leaders help banks evolve to a standard information technology infrastructure for greater organizational flexibility, interoperability, cost control and risk mitigation in today’s turbulent marketplace. Canton Fair: Everything You Need, as Fast as You Need ItGUANGZHOU, China - With the 106th Canton Fair fast approaching and our customers busy planning on how to sell their products over the holiday season, the China Foreign Trade Centre is working to make the planning of their trip to Guangzhou to buy supplies as quick and easy as possible. To better serve buyers and sellers who operate in multiple categories of goods, the organizer of Canton Fair announced that the gaps between exhibition times have been shortened to 3 days. Bayer Unveils DIDGET(TM), the First and Only Blood Glucose Meter That Connects With the Nintendo DS(TM) or DS(TM) LiteNEWBURY, England - - New DIDGET Meter Transforms Kids Diabetes Experience by Tapping Into Their Passion for Video Games to Build Consistent Blood Glucose Testing Habits IBS-STL Becomes BiblicaCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - - Name affirms passion and commitment to engage people worldwide with Scripture |
