The Cite de l’espace (Space City) Presents www.enjoyspace.com, the New Internet Site All About SpaceTOULOUSE, France - Sharing news about space every day with as many people as possible across the world; this is the vocation of Enjoy Space. Designed and established by the Cite de l’espace (the space adventure theme park in Toulouse - France), Enjoy Space is the new internet site all about space open to one and all. Enjoy Space is an online extension of the Cite de l’espace, which aims at providing the keys to understanding and finding out about current events in space. Workshop: Wind Energy - The Facts - Integrating Wind Power in HungaryBUDAPEST - 12 June 2009 - Radisson SAS Béke Hotel - Budapest, Hungary The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and the Hungarian Wind Energy Association (HuWEA) are pleased to invite you to a workshop exploring the untapped wind power potential in Hungary and issues related to the further development of this power-generating technology in the country. Misys Builds on Long-Standing Success by Winning two Awards From Structured Products MagazineLONDON - Misys Summit FT Recognised in Five key Categories in the First Annual Rankings Technology Survey BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - Why Does Your Urine Smell so Different After You’ve Eaten Asparagus?LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany - It doesn’t take long after you’ve polished off a plateful of the delicious vegetable before you are forcefully reminded of it in the restroom. Some people are surprised by the strange odor rising from the bowl after urinating. The unmistakable olfactory experience is caused by organic sulfur-containing compounds. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Human Rights Solutions Forum Tackles Business DilemmasISTANBUL - A web-based Solutions Forum to address and discuss human rights dilemmas for multi-national corporations was launched during the Global Compact Annual Local Network Forum in Istanbul. The Human Rights Solutions Forum is produced jointly by the UN Global Compact, Maplecroft and is funded by the GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of General Electric Company. Scopus Works With European Science Foundation to Expand Arts & Humanities CoverageAMSTERDAM - First Citation Database to Offer Access to Arts and Humanities Journals From Over a Thousand Different Publishers and Content Providers Vialtus Solutions Launches New, Flexible, Application Hosting ServicesLONDON - Designed to Help Businesses get the Most out of Enterprise Applications Vialtus Solutions (formerly Pipex Business) launches its new Application Hosting services today, aiming to help businesses take advantages of an increasing array of enterprise applications delivered from one of the company’s two UK datacentres to any IP-enabled device. The new hosting services are designed to offer businesses the most appropriate combination of technology, customer service and flexibility to enable them to use hosted applications to improve productivity and reduce IT costs. 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. Level 3 Announces Expansion of Its Fiber-Based Network in PolandLONDON - Network Now Delivers Comprehensive Communications Solutions to Customers in Poznan, Warsaw and the Region CA Supports Renowned German Car Manufacturer With Scalable Web Access ManagementDARMSTADT, Germany - Auto Manufacturer Secures Web Applications for More Than 300,000 Users CA, Inc. (NASDAQ:CA), the world’s leading independent IT management software company, is supporting BMW with scalable and centralized Web access management and single sign-on. The improvements help increase security for the carmaker’s Web applications, while simultaneously lowering IT administration costs. Silent and Eco-Friendly Concept Mower for the FutureSTOCKHOLM - Husqvarna, the global leader of outdoor power products, has developed a quiet, powerful and environmentally friendly ride-on mower for the future garden. The concept mower, developed by Husqvarna’s designers and engineers, is made of recycled materials and gives an indication how the future of mowing might come to look. Online Hollywood Blockbuster Games Available at Bigpoint.comHAMBURG, Germany - Bigpoint.com is the Exclusive Publisher for Universal Pictures’ Online Games for Such hit Movies as “Wanted”, “The Fast and the Furious” and “The Terminator” Unified Communications: Innovations With a KickMUNICH and HALLBERGMOOS, Germany - Building Management via IP Phone / Communication Using Smartphones BlueBackUp Goes Virtual and Launches its Complete Backup Solution for ESX EnvironmentsBRUSSELS - As is customary when launching its new restore tools, BlueBackUp, a subsidiary of Oodrive Technologies, is enriching its focus on big company needs by offering an outsourced backup solution for virtual VMware ESX environments. Redknee Wins Converged Triple-Play Billing Contract in EMEATORONTO - Redknee Provides Turnkey Converged Billing Platform to Support Wireless, Fixed and Broadband Service Provider 2 Friends Launch Ecological Web Shop With Natural Products for ‘AmanVida’ (= Serene Living)ANTWERP - Motivated by their search for a more healthy and serene lifestyle, Chantal Voets and Karin Schwithal, who have been friends since their early childhood, opened the virtual doors of their AmanVida web shop. Worldwide, they select exceptional natural products, which contribute to healthier living with respect for the producer and for nature. That resulted in a beautiful, user-friendly internet store. European Jewish Congress Alarmed by Extreme Right’s Success in European ElectionsPARIS - Calls Upon New European Parliament and Commission to Immediately and Actively Engage in Issues of Tolerance and Intercultural Dialogue New “Auto Europe Car Rental Roadmap” LaunchesLONDON - Who knows their PAI from their liability or excess insurance, and what is SCDW and do you need it? Do you understand what car hire prices are made of and how to accurately compare different suppliers? What, if any, extra costs should you anticipate? Do you know what to do in the event of an accident and how you should go about ensuring you’ll be able to claim on your hire car insurance? And can you be certain you got the right insurance in the first place? NAVIGON Takes Off First: MobileNavigator Now Also Leads the Way on the iPhone Already in JuneHAMBURG, Germany - To Turn the iPhone 3G and the Forthcoming iPhone 3G S Into an Innovative Navigator, you Only Need Two “ingredients”: the New Apple OS 3.0 Operating System and the MobileNavigator From NAVIGON. By June iPhone Users Will be Able to Turn Their Phones Into a Handy, Convenient Navigation Device With the Professional Software From NAVIGON for the First Time EI Launches New Web Site on Education and the Economic CrisisBRUSSELS - Hands Up for Education! - Education International is Working Hard to Persuade Governments Around the World of the Need to Invest in Education as a Positive Response to the Global Economic Crisis Final Call for Entries to the ‘Excellence in Epilepsy’ Journalism AwardBRUSSELS - The ‘Excellence in Epilepsy’ Journalism Award - an initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and UCB - invites journalists from around the world to submit stimulating, informed and compelling news and feature stories on epilepsy. Tommy Hilfiger Continues Growth in Year Ended 31 March 2009(1)AMSTERDAM - Financial Highlights - Total Group net sales increased 21% to EUR1,600 million - Global retail value of net sales of EUR 3.4 billion - Sales growth in wholesale 16% and retail 29%, driven by organic growth, new store openings and the newly acquired Japan and European Footwear business (12% of total 21% growth). - Despite pressure on margins in the second half of the year, EBITDA equal to FY08 at EUR 270 million. - European sales up 14% to EUR795 million with an EBITDA margin of 23.2% (FY08: 27.2%) - North American sales of USD 898 million up 10% with an EBITDA margin of 10.4% (FY08: 15.2%) - Cash generated from operations at EUR 267 million (FY08: EUR 228 million) - Despite significant investments in stores, shop-in-shops and the acquisition of TH Japan, net debt lower than prior year at EUR 505 million (leverage ratio at 1.9) Operational Highlights - 100 new freestanding store openings, taking the global store portfolio to over 900 - Largest Tommy Hilfiger flagship store in Europe opened in Cologne, Germany in March 2009 - Business in Japan was swiftly integrated and contributed significantly to results - In March 2009, we announced our intent to integrate our US and Canadian business into Tommy Hilfiger North America - Strategic alliance with Macy’s, established in Fall 2008, successful and expanding product line to include children’s wear - First global flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City set to open September 2009 ARCADIS to do Facility Management for Essent and EnexisAMSTERDAM - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design and engineering company, through its 50% subsidiary ARCADIS AQUMEN FACILITY MANAGEMENT (AAFM), has signed a contract to perform facility management services for Essent and Enexis. AF AWARE Cardiology Groups Call for Greater Awareness and Better Education on Atrial FibrillationLONDON - Survey Shows Many Doctors Find the Management of Atrial Fibrillation Difficult and Patients are Unaware of the Risks, Complexities and Treatment for This Most Common of Heart Rhythm Disorders EPDA Life With Parkinson’s Campaign Launches in Ten Languages to Improve Knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease Across EuropePARIS - Survey Reveals Most Europeans Know so Little About Parkinson’s They Would be Unlikely to Recognise its Early Symptoms and See Their Doctor for Prompt Diagnosis and Treatment All the Information you Need for a Day Out - Provided Through Space Tech on Your MobileNOORDIJK, The Netherlands - Novel Mobile Service AllAroundMe Uses Smart Navigation Technology to Provide Personalised Information on Shopping, Dining and Events - Wherever you are Sirius Genomics Announces 2009 Board of DirectorsVANCOUVER - Sirius Genomics, a developer of pharmacogenomic diagnostics, announced that it has elected its 2009 Board of Directors at its recent Annual General Meeting. The six-member Board consists of: Dr. James McEwen (Chairman), Dr. Heiner Dreismann, Mr. Jim Heppell, Mr. Amos Michelson, Dr. Bradley Popovich and Mr. Patrick Terry. Mats Wilander Signs for Expekt.com as Tennis AmbassadorGZIRA, Malta - Former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam winner Mats Wilander has signed as tennis ambassador for online gaming company Expekt.com. Rene Hermes Appointed New Vice President Marketing at CoreMediaHAMBURG, Germany - CoreMedia, an international provider of people-centric(TM) content management software, has recently appointed Rene Hermes as Vice President Marketing. Mr. Hermes is bringing more than 15 years international marketing and business development experience to CoreMedia. He is responsible for all aspects of marketing including strategy, corporate communications, product marketing, channel management, and field marketing. Trouble-Free Handsfree With the Jabra BT2080COPENHAGEN - Designed for Technophobes, the Jabra BT2080 is Effortless to use - the Epitome of Simplicity Israel Petrochemicals Enterprises Joins Oil Refineries’ Control GroupHAIFA, Israel - Oil Refineries Ltd. (TASE: ORL.TA) (”ORL” or the “Company”), Israel’s largest oil refiner, announced today that the Israel Corporation (”Israel Corp.”) and Israel Petrochemical Enterprises Ltd. (”IPE”) have completed the signing of a joint control agreement in ORL between the Israel Corp., IPE and Petroleum Capital Holdings (fully owned by IPE) (”Petroleum”), as well as signed an addendum to the Control Agreement in the Company. Single Dose Palonosetron Prevents Emesis Induced by Chemotherapy in Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma PatientsBERLIN, Germany - Single Dose Palonosetron is Effective and Safe in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Patients With Aggressive Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas who Undergo Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy Royal Caribbean Introduces The Nation of Why NotLONDON - With the launch of the new brand concept - Nation of Why Not, the statement from Royal Caribbean (www.royalcaribbean.co.uk) is that ‘anything is possible’. The new brand poses questions such as why not climb mountains at sea, ice-skate on the Equator or sunbathe past glaciers? Reminder: Sanofi Aventis - Live Webcast: Breaking News From the American Diabetes Association 69th Scientific SessionsNEW ORLEANS - What Live Webcast: Delivering real patient benefit: Update on new clinical excellence & future company vision Live from the American Diabetes Association 69th Scientific Session When Sunday, June 7th, 2009 10:30am - 11:30am CDT (Central Daylight Time) New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 17:30pm - 18:30pm CEST (Central European Summer Time) Paris, France Enbrel(R) Receives Positive European Recommendations for a New Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Regimen and New Pre-Filled Pen Delivery DeviceMAIDENHEAD, England - CHMP Recommends Approval of a Continuous Dosing Regimen Option for Enbrel In Plaque Psoriasis, and a New Pre-Filled Pen Delivery Device |
