More Britons Looking for Property AbroadLONDON - Searches for international property on Primelocation.com show that the British are still interested in buying abroad despite the economic slowdown. Need to Know Advice Before and During Your Visit to AmericaLONDON - New Visa Process for Australian and New Zealand Passport Holders With the holiday season upon us, Cheapflights.com.au, the Australian site of the international travel online price comparison company, suggests that before visiting the USA it pays to check that you know the new visa rules before flying. Cheapflights also has some useful tips to help smooth your transit through domestic US airports once you are there. Also be sure to print out our “before you fly check list” - this and lots of other travel information can be found on Cheapflights’ Travel Tips (www.cheapflights.com.au/travel-tips/). Biosense Webster to Showcase CARTO(R) 3 System at EurospaceBERLIN - State-of-the-Art Navigational Mapping System Offers Unique Combination of Accuracy, Speed and Efficiency SYSTIME Opens South Africa Offices to Support Growing Demand in AfricaJOHANNESBURG - SYSTIME, the largest Oracle JD Edwards practice globally, announced yesterday, the expansion of its international presence by opening offices in Johannesburg (Gauteng) and Cape Town, South Africa. /C O R R E C T I O N — Biosense Webster, Inc./BERLIN - In the news release, “Biosense Webster to Showcase CARTO(R) 3 System at Eurospace” issued on 22 Jun 2009 09:31 GMT, by Biosense Webster, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that in the headline “Eurospace” should have been written as “Europace”. The correct headline therefore should have read “Biosense Webster to Showcase CARTO(R) 3 System at Europace”. Destination Reached First: The NAVIGON MobileNavigator for the iPhone is Available Immediately From the App StoreHAMBURG - The iPhone is extremely multitalented - and is now becoming even more versatile. Because now iPhone users can also equip their device in Apple’s App Store with the MobileNavigator from NAVIGON. The navigation software transforms any iPhone 3G equipped with the new Apple OS 3.0 operating system and any iPhone 3G S into a complete navigation device with pathbreaking functions. Rio Tinto Signs Legal Services Outsourcing Agreement With CPA GlobalLONDON - Major Cost Savings Projected From New Approach to Legal Work Rio Tinto today announced that it has entered into a legal services outsourcing agreement with CPA Global that is projected to save Rio Tinto up to 20% annually in legal costs. Fun Heats Up at McDonald’s(R) With Launch of the Coolest Global Happy Meal(TM) Event in Ages - Twentieth Century Fox’s ‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs(TM)’OAK BROOK, Illinois - This summer, McDonald’s and Twentieth Century Fox invite kids and families to beat the heat as the fun-loving characters from “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” stampede into Happy Meals worldwide. McDonald’s restaurants will offer adventure-seeking fans one of the coolest promotions in ages, from Happy Meal toys and menu items featuring characters from the much-anticipated next chapter in the “Ice Age” film franchise, to in-store activities and “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”-themed giveaways. The fun began at participating restaurants in China on June 17 and starts in North America on June 19, rolling out around the world through August. Crucial Victory in Spain for Dutch Brewery Bavaria in Trademark BattleLIESHOUT, The Netherlands - The Spanish Supreme Court has put an end to the trademark conflict between the Dutch brewery Bavaria and the Bayerischer Brauerbund. After 10 years of litigation Bavaria has finally won this battle. This victory in Spain follows on Bavaria’s recent victory in Australia. Objet Geometries Launches Connex350(TM) 3D PrinterREHOVOT, Israel - Expanded System Family First to Print Multiple Materials Simultaneously Objet Geometries (www.objet.com/), the innovation leader in 3D printing, today launched the Connex350(TM), the company’s second rapid prototyping system that allows product developers and manufacturers to simultaneously print multiple materials with different mechanical and physical properties. Modeled after Objet’s groundbreaking Connex500(TM), the only other 3D printer in the world with this capability, the Connex350(TM) will debut on June 22-26 at the inaugural Time Compression Expo and Conference in Chicago and on June 23-24 at the Devcon 2009, Dassault Systems Developer Conference in Velizy, France. Management Change at CoreMedia - Sören Stamer Hands Over to Gerrit KolbHAMBURG, Germany - Supervisory Board Appoints Gerrit Kolb as New CEO of CoreMedia AG Effective July 1 Watson to Acquire Arrow GroupMORRISTOWN, New Jersey - Arrow Will Expand Watson’s Global Commercial Footprint - Transaction Expected to be Accretive to Cash Earnings Per Share in 2010 Before Synergies IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Active RFID Technology Selected by DP World for Street Truck Tagging Program at Three Australian PortsLUSTENAU, Austria - IDENTEC SOLUTIONS announced today that its industry-leading active RFID technology has been selected by DP World, one of the world’s largest container terminal operators, for truck identification and access control at all their Australian container terminals. Card Statements Blind Consumers to Debt TrapMELBOURNE, Australia - New research released today indicates that the majority of credit statements used around the world mask the true level of debt being racked up by unsuspecting consumers thanks to major design flaws within the documents. Choice Hotels Rewards Program Offers European Travelers an Added Bonus with Double Points for Every StaySILVER SPRING, Maryland - European-Based Choice Privileges Rewards Members Receive Double the Value at Thousands of Hotels Across the World Rare Earth Supply Under the MicroscopeLONDON - Fifth International Conference on Rare Earths, Hong Kong 17-19 November 2009 There have been some radical changes in the rare earth industry over the last twelve months. In the short term, the downturn in the global economy has led to the price of key rare earth oxides such as neodymium falling by more than 50%, as well as temporary plant closures. DAS Communications’ Artists Dominate Global Music ChartsNEW YORK - It’s tough to win the triple crown but DAS Communications just hit the trifecta with three top 10 songs in the U.K. this week. VTech Announces FY2009 Annual ResultsHONG KONG - Strong balance sheet to ride out global economic downturn — Group revenue decreased by 6.7% to US$1,448.2 million — Profit attributable to shareholders declined by 33.6% to US$143.2 million — Final dividend of US41.0 cents per ordinary share — Net cash position of US$287.2 million, as compared to US$285.4 million in the last financial year ‘Poo Power’ Gets the Green LightMANCHESTER, England - First Use of Biogas to Supply UK Gas Grid - With Photo The people of Manchester will soon be contributing to a green energy revolution - just by flushing the loo! Union TV Goes GlobalLONDON - In a feature to be screened on The Community Channel Sky 539, Union TV will highlight how British, American and Canadian workers are joining forces to create the first global union - Workers Uniting. Korn/Ferry Agrees to Acquire Whitehead Mann PartnershipLOS ANGELES - Combined Firm to Further Extend Korn/Ferry’s European Presence and Depth of Offerings Saxo Bank Acquires Capital Four and Global EvolutionCOPENHAGEN - Saxo Bank has purchased the entire share capital of Capital Four Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S and 51 % of the share capital of Global Evolution Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S. This is in line with its commercial strategy of developing the bank’s activities within the field of asset management. Its goal is to become a Nordic powerhouse within asset management. Barchester Healthcare Gains Skills for Life With ThirdForceLONDON - ThirdForce, the UK’s leading e-learning provider, now acts as the preferred supplier of U-skills to one of the most respected care home companies in the UK, Barchester Healthcare. ThirdForce will support the 15,000 strong workforce with Skills for Life e-learning to enhance Barchester’s quality provision of care and customer service. Frost & Sullivan: US Driving Smart Meter Growth While UK Lagging BehindLONDON - The market for smart meters in Europe although nascent is expected to be more of a ‘push’ market. It is primarily driven by legislations and by the need to handle the increasing demand for electricity that has far exceeded the grid’s capacity. Most of the utilities have been forced to improve their measurement and monitoring network structure. And the most proactive of them all is the Italian Electricity Company Enel Spa with around 33 million meters installed to date. Royal Caribbean Reports Financial Impact of H1N1 VirusMIAMI - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced an estimated financial impact of approximately US$(0.22) per share, directly attributable to the impact from the H1N1 virus. For Royal Caribbean International, this is the result of vessels that deviated their itineraries away from Mexican ports and ensuing pricing pressures in the Mexican market. Pullmantur had a unique situation which impacted its operations. The H1N1 outbreak occurred just prior to the launch of Pullmantur’s Pacific Dream, a new product targeting Mexican nationals. The launch was cancelled and the ship remained idle. Additionally, the outbreak caused a significant reduction in Pullmantur’s tour capacity in Mexico. There was essentially no impact on Celebrity’s operations. Objet Geometries Releases Software Enhancement for PTC Pro/ENGINEER(R)REHOVOT, Israel - New CADMatrix(TM) Allows Direct Control of 3D Model Material Preferences for Connex500(TM) Printing, Streamlining Multi-Part, Multi-Material Design Process James Park Associates Interiors Unveiled as The Pierre, New York ReopensLONDON and SINGAPORE - The Pierre, New York’s Iconic Fifth Avenue Hotel Which has Just Reopened,has Unveiled Stunning New Guestrooms and Suites Designed by James Park Associates (JPA). New Study Shows Nplate(R) Significantly Reduces Splenectomy Rate and Treatment Failure in Patients With Chronic ITPBERLIN - Amgen Inc. (Nasdaq: AMGN) today released the results of a new study comparing Nplate(R) (romiplostim) to the medical standard of care (SOC) in non-splenectomised adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Chronic ITP is a serious autoimmune disorder characterised by low platelet counts in the blood (thrombocytopenia), which can lead to serious bleeding events. The study results show Nplate significantly reduced the incidences of splenectomy and treatment failures in non-splenectomised adult patients with chronic ITP when compared to medical SOC. The results were presented today as an oral presentation at the 14th congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA abstract #1672). Alcan Packaging Celebrates World Environment Day by Launching its Global Sustainability Moments(SM) CampaignMONTREAL - Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, is launching its global Sustainability Moments(SM) campaign to coincide with World Environment Day celebrations. “This internal campaign is intended to increase awareness and educate employees about sustainability throughout the next year. Sustainability is a core value for Alcan Packaging, and we hope this will inspire all our employees to organise activities that will positively contribute to our communities and the environment,” said Jean-Christophe Deslarzes, president and chief executive officer, Downstream Aluminium Businesses and Alcan Packaging. All sites have been supplied with Alcan Packaging’s newly developed catalogue offering various activity ideas to promote sustainability in their local areas, such as a design contest, planting trees, landscaping of neighbouring sites, and more. To emphasise World Environment Day celebrations, the first moment of the Sustainability Moments(SM) campaign, each site is also able to hold Sustainability Challenge game sessions for employees today. The Sustainability Challenge educational game, which has been popular at several trade shows, was developed by Alcan Packaging to spark open discussion about environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability. “We are confident that each of our sectors will respond to our communities’ challenges with the energy and enthusiasm we’ve come to expect, and create memorable and impactful sustainability moments,” said Michael Rubenstein, chief growth and innovation officer, Alcan Packaging. Double-Digit Falls in Ferrochrome and Chromite Demand in 2009LONDON - Roskill Information Services - The Economics of Chromium (11th Edition) - www.roskill.com/reports/chromium One-Year Phase III Study Confirms Ilaris(R) Offers Long-Term Remission in Patients With CAPS, a Severe Lifelong Auto-Inflammatory DiseaseBASEL, Switzerland - Not for US Media - New Ilaris Data in The New England Journal of Medicine Show Rapid Sustained Efficacy in Patients With Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome (CAPS)(1) Global Survey of Teenagers Reveals Nokia Still the Number One Mobile BrandLONDON - Nokia is the number one mobile phone brand according to 112,000 teenagers, across 30 markets, who took part in the Global Habbo Youth Survey Brand Update 2009 (GHYS). iPhone Culture Takes Couch-Kids Gaming OutdoorsMELBOURNE, Australia - The battle to get kids off the couch and playing outside just reached a truce. The Hidden Park, an ingenious iPhone app developed by an Australian studio, takes the fun of playing computer games outdoors. Avoidable Distance Vision Impairment Costs $269 Billion in Lost ProductivitySYDNEY - A study published in the latest edition of Bulletin of the World Health Organisation (June 2009) estimates the global economy loses $269 billion(1) in productivity annually due to vision impairment. Alcan Packaging Receives 18 Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Printing and GraphicsMONTREAL - Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, has been recognised for outstanding achievements in printing and graphics by both the Packaging and Label Gravure Association Global (PLGA) and the Packaging Association of Canada (PAC). |
