Atradius Collections Launches International Debt Collection Handbook to Steer Businesses Through Debt Collection ProcessAMSTERDAM - - The Volatility of the European and International Payment Landscape Over the Past Year Brings Debt Collections to the Top of the Businesses’ Priority List Blood Glucose Control Vital as Childhood Diabetes is set to DoubleLONDON - A recent Lancet article predicted a doubling of new cases of type 1 diabetes in European children aged under 5, and a 70% rise in cases in children under 15 years - an incidence rate exceeding all previous predictions.(1) Studies in the USA and other countries also suggest similar trends.(2) Melanie Sykes Launches Search for First ‘Green Voice of Great Britain’LONDON - - Winner to be Announced During 2009’s Energy Saving Week (21 October) and Will Speak up for the “Man In The Street” on Green Issues Over the Next Year BIS and Global Crossing Finalise UK AgreementLONDON - BIS Ltd, a leading provider of datacentres and global networks today announced that it had finalised a new strategic agreement with Global Crossing. Abbott to Acquire Solvay Pharmaceuticals BusinessABBOTT PARK, Illinois - - Diversifies Abbott’s pharmaceutical products, expanding international growth platform Elsevier Launches SciVal Funding Solution to Help U.S. Research Institutions Better Compete for GrantsAMSTERDAM - - Optimizes Grant Seeking Process by Integrating Current Funding Opportunities with Historical Award Information and Publication Data Neopharma Receives Approval From UAE Ministry of Health to Manufacture H1N1 MedicineDUBAI, UAE - Neopharma, the Abu Dhabi-based pharmaceuticals manufacturer, today announced it has received clearance from the UAE Ministry of Health for the production of an antiviral medication Oseltamivir BR Flu. Qatar-Bahrain Causeway to Premiere at Bridges Middle East 2009ABU DHABI, UAE - In an exclusive Bridges Middle East 2009 focus day, the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation, for the first time, will officially discuss the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Project. Is This Britain’s Oldest Resident?LONDON - What could be the country’s oldest resident has been discovered living in Coulsdon, Surrey. Practical Reptile Keeping’s on-going search for a tortoise which hatched when Queen Victoria was still on the throne has revealed an active centurion. Tommy was originally believed to have been a male when acquired from a street market in Streatham, south London, but this was clearly shown to be a mistake when she started to lay eggs later in life! Behringer Harvard Expands Real Estate Investment Relations to the Middle EastDALLAS - Behringer Harvard announced today the appointment of Mr. Dawoud Salman Al-ani as Managing Director, Middle East Investment Relations - Real Estate. Mr. Al-ani will assist sovereign wealth funds, institutional and semi- institutional companies, and select individuals located in the Arab Gulf with their advisory needs and the creation of single-account, co-mingled fund and joint venture investment structures. Unite Fears BA Suffering an Identity Crisis Over Moves to Introduce Low-cost Carrier ChargesLONDON - 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. Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the First Integrated Holiday Resort in the AlpsALTDORF, Switzerland and CAIRO, Egypt - Orascom Development Holding AG (Orascom Development) today held its ground-breaking ceremony marking the start of construction of the Andermatt resort, the first integrated holiday resort in the alps. During this first development phase, the Chedi hotel, basic infrastructure as well as an 18-hole championship golf course will be built. It is expected to be operational by winter 2013/2014. Total investments for the entire project will be in the excess of CHF 1 billion and comprise of six hotels with 844 rooms, 490 apartments, 20-30 villas as well as considerable infrastructure and leisure facilities (golf course, sports centre, conference centre and concert hall, modernized ski installations). Sales of the real estate units are due to commence this autumn. ANA and Air China to Commence Code-sharing on Tokyo Haneda - BeijingTOKYO - Star Alliance members Air China and ANA will commence a code-sharing agreement on flights operated by both airlines between Beijing Capital International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from October 25 this year. Leading Education Experts From Singapore & Hong Kong to Speak at Global Conference in BahrainMANAMA, 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. Entree Gold Announces Option Agreement in Yerington District With Bronco Creek ExplorationVANCOUVER - Entree Gold Inc. (TSX:ETG; NYSE Amex:EGI; Frankfurt:EKA - “Entree” or the “Company”) announces that the Company has entered into an agreement with Bronco Creek Exploration Inc. (”Bronco Creek”), a private exploration company based in Arizona, to explore for and develop porphyry copper targets in the Yerington district of western Nevada. Bronco Creek has assembled a land package of 214 claims covering over 1,760 hectares (4,350 acres) known as the Roulette Property. The Roulette Property adjoins and is directly south of the Blackjack Property currently under option with HoneyBadger Exploration Inc. (TSX.V:TUF - “HoneyBadger”). China’s First Voluntary Carbon Standard Announced at US-China Low Carbon ConferenceNEW YORK - - NYSE’s Bluenext and Chinese-Beijing Environmental Exchange (CBEEX) further strengthen global partnership Resverlogix Notice of Conference Call & Webcast to Discuss Clinical Trial DataCALGARY, Canada - Resverlogix Corp. (TSX:RVX) announced today that it will host a live teleconference and webcast on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 1:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am Mountain time. The purpose of the teleconference is to discuss the top line results of the Company’s Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for RVX-208, an oral small molecule in development to treat atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Sanofi Aventis : Multaq(R) (dronedarone) Recommended for Approval in the European UnionPARIS - Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending to grant a marketing authorization in the European Union for Multaq(R) (dronedarone - 400mg Tablets). Northrop Grumman Welcomes Milestone Achievements in NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance ProgramMELBOURNE, Florida - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) welcomes the signing this week of the Program Memorandum of Understanding for the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) program by the 15 participating nations. This significant milestone now allows the program of record to proceed. The signing of the memorandum completes the requirements to standup the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Management Agency (NAGSMA), which is chartered to acquire the NATO-owned and operated core capability. Call the World With ClasixLONDON - Hospitality industry wakes up to TravelTalk(SM) part of a range of network based services designed specifically for the Hospitality industry. Wyeth Receives Positive Opinion from European Regulators for its 13-valent Pneumococcal Candidate Vaccine for Infants and Young ChildrenCOLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), announced today that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMEA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion for the company’s pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, Prevenar 13* (Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine [13-valent Adsorbed]). The CHMP recommends approval of Prevenar 13 for active immunization of children aged 6 weeks to 5 years for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease, as well as pneumonia and otitis media (middle ear infection) caused by 13 pneumococcal serotypes. The CHMP’s opinion for Prevenar 13 will now be forwarded to the European Commission and a final decision is expected in the coming months. Journal of Commerce Launches Conference To Discuss Recovery of Asia-Europe MarketHAMBURG - - Asia-Europe Container Shipping Conference - 8-9 December 2009, Crowne Plaza, Hamburg Saxo Bank Opens Athens Office in Response to Increasingly Sophisticated Greek Trading MarketATHENS and COPENHAGEN - - Saxo Bank, the Online Trading and Investment Specialist, Today Announces the Opening of its New Office in Athens GameStreamer, Inc. 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Increased Climate Protection in Biological Waste RecyclingPUTZBRUNN, Germany - - Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: Sara Lee Receives Binding Offer of EUR1.275 Billion From Unilever for its Global Body Care BusinessDOWNERS GROVE, Illinois - - Company Plans to Use Proceeds to Invest in Core Businesses and Repurchase Stock; Board Authorizes a $1.0 Billion Share Repurchase Program EU Must Act to Tap Europe’s Largest Energy Source say BusinessesBRUSSELS - 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. Q-Park Liverpool ONE Car Park is Celebrating the Win of a Prestigious European Award for its Outstanding DesignMAASTRICHT, The Netherlands - - Q-Park Liverpool ONE ‘Champions of Europe’ The 2000-space car park that opened in 2008 was chosen to be winner by the European Parking Association (EPA), for its first class innovative design, ultra modern feel and light airy atmosphere. The high profile awards ceremony was held at the EPA congress in Vienna, Austria and the Liverpool ONE parking destination was praised for its high ceilings and striking spiral staircase topped by an eye catching glass dome which lets in plenty of natural light; a huge architectural achievement. Perfecto Mobile Launches a New Vodafone Widgets Testing SolutionTEL AVIV, Israel - Perfecto Mobile, a leading provider of remote access and automated testing solutions for mobile devices, today announced the launch of a new testing solution for Vodafone Widgets. 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