Ambassador Joseph Wilson (ret.) Joins Symbion Power Advisory BoardWASHINGTON - Symbion Power today announced the appointment of Ambassador Joseph Wilson (ret.) as a member of the Symbion Power Advisory Board. Ambassador Wilson has extensive experience in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. As an American diplomat, he served as Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe in the administrations of Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He also served as Special Assistant to President Clinton in charge of African Affairs at the National Security Council. As acting Ambassador to Iraq in the first Gulf War, he was responsible for the successful evacuation of several thousand Americans, including 150 hostages held by the Iraqi government, from Kuwait and Iraq before the launching of Desert Storm. On his return to Washington, Wilson was lauded by President Bush as a “true American hero.” Fannie Mae Releases May 2009 Monthly SummaryWASHINGTON - Fannie Mae’s (NYSE: FNM) May 2009 Monthly Summary is now available at www.fanniemae.com/ir/monthly. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae’s monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates. Internet Security Expert Named ICANN CEOSYDNEY - - Rod Beckstrom is Global Entrepreneur, Analyst and Author Internet founders and leaders are joining industry executives and government officials in praising the selection of Rod Beckstrom as the new Chief Executive Officer and President of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Leading Global Strategy Firms Join Forces to Become the Albright Stonebridge GroupWASHINGTON - Stonebridge International and The Albright Group today announced their merger, creating the Albright Stonebridge Group, the premier global strategy firm helping clients navigate the intersection between business, finance, government and civil society in markets around the world. Fannie Mae Forgoes Announcement of Benchmark Notes(R) Issuance on June 25, 2009WASHINGTON - Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) today reported that it will not announce issuance of Benchmark Notes on June 25, 2009, the second of two scheduled announcement dates in June. As noted in our 2009 Benchmark Securities Issuance Calendar, the company may forego any scheduled Benchmark Notes issuance. Microsoft Corporation and Vivaki/Publicis Groupe Announce Broad Strategic AgreementPARIS and REDMOND, Washington - - Companies Pursue More Engaging Digital Content, Increased Marketing Performance and Sharply-Defined Audiences Investors Are Increasingly Optimistic About Market RecoveryNEW YORK - - 40% of institutional investors think the market bottom is behind us In a recent survey of 127 institutional investors, TheMarkets.com found that nearly 40% of those surveyed think that the market has already rebounded, hitting its bottom earlier this year. This number signals a swing in optimism from a similar survey in March, in which 17% of respondents indicated they expected the bottom before the end of the first half of the year. Of those respondents who think the bottom is yet to come, 91% expect it within the next twelve months. The survey, reaching investors in 24 countries, was conducted by TheMarkets.com, a leading provider of research, estimates and workflow solutions to institutional investors worldwide. Introducing RealPlayer Plus SP: the Best Way to Take Video With You on Your Mobile Phone and Portable DeviceSEATTLE - - Enjoy Web Video Anywhere and Easily Share It on Twitter and Facebook Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks(R) (Nasdaq: RNWK) unveiled RealPlayer(R) Plus SP, the first application that enables people to easily take Internet video with them on their favorite device and share it, socially, with others. Available in Beta version beginning today at www.realplayer.com, RealPlayer Plus SP is the first and only software product that eliminates the complexity of downloading, converting and transferring video files, so consumers can simply enjoy their video anywhere, on any device. /C O R R E C T I O N — RealNetworks, Inc./SEATTLE - In the news release, “Introducing RealPlayer Plus SP: the Best Way to Take Video With You on Your Mobile Phone and Portable Device” issued on 24 Jun 2009 13:00 GMT, by RealNetworks, Inc. nasdaq:RNWK over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that some instances of the product name RealPlayer Plus SP should be RealPlayer SP. Microsoft Mobile Advertising Teams With Hyatt Hotels & Resorts to Drive Awareness for Hyatt’s Mobile Web SiteCANNES, France and REDMOND, Washington - Verizon Wireless customers will have a convenient way to find hotels, book rooms and get on-the-go information. Reza Pahlavi of Iran Opening RemarksWASHINGTON - THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 22ND, 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen: ProFibrix Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial of its Lead Topical Hemostat Product Fibrocaps(TM)SEATTLE, Washington, and LEIDEN, The Netherlands - ProFibrix B.V. today announced the start of the company’s Phase II clinical trial for Fibrocaps(TM), the company’s lead topical Hemostat product, with the successful treatment of the first patients for mild to moderate bleeding during liver surgery. ProFibrix expects to complete the study before the end of 2009. National Express Teamsters Submit Testimony to Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human RightsWASHINGTON - Members of British Parliament Hear Testimony on Human Rights Violations by UK-Based National Express Group and Its Subsidiaries Kantara Initiative Reshapes Global Identity Landscape Based on Industry-Wide Collaboration, Announces Initial Focus AreasWASHINGTON - Representatives from Internet Society and Oracle elected to leadership positions as growing membership base works to bridge identity technologies, initiatives and organizations Elsevier Honored as “The Most Influential Publisher of the Last 100 Years in BioMedicine and the Life Sciences” by the Special Libraries AssociationAMSTERDAM - SLA Centennial Observance Chooses 20 Elsevier Journals Among 100 Most Influential Journals in Past Century World-Renowned Tenor Placido Domingo Schedules First Central Asia Performance in Astana, KazakhstanWASHINGTON - Placido Domingo will give his first-ever concert in Central Asia in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on July 5 at the Palace of Independence, kicking off festivities for Astana’s 11th anniversary. “Domingo’s visit to Kazakhstan confirms my country’s rich musical heritage and high appreciation of arts and culture,” said Erlan Idrissov, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to the U.S. “His performance is one more milestone in Kazakhstan’s remarkable transformation from Soviet times to independence, and it shows leadership of Kazakhstan in the region.” Unprecedented Scale-Up of Voluntary Male Circumcision Begins in Swaziland and ZambiaWASHINGTON - The Male Circumcision Partnership expands access to proven HIV prevention intervention Sharon Boesen Announced as CEO for the International Policy Governance(R) AssociationWASHINGTON - The International Policy Governance(R) Association (IPGA) announced the selection of Sharon Boesen as their CEO. Vadium Technology Partners With Computer Point, Ltd. To Distribute AlphaCipher in East & Central AfricaTACOMA, Washington and KAMPALA, Uganda - Vadium Technology, Inc. a leading provider of easy to use, unbreakable data security and privacy solutions is pleased to announce entering into a sales agent and reseller agreement with Computer Point, Ltd. (”Computer Point”). IEG Releases the First Comprehensive Evaluation of IFC’s Knowledge ServicesWASHINGTON - In its 2009 Independent Evaluation of IFC’s Development Results released today, the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) provides a first global review of International Finance Corporation (IFC) advisory services — knowledge services to private firms and governments in support of private sector development, including customized training or advice on investment promotion and policy. The report finds that about 70 percent of advisory projects achieved overall high ratings for development effectiveness. Performance was strongest in Southeastern Europe and Central Asia and weakest in Latin America and the Caribbean. IEG also found gaps in delivery, particularly matching corporate intent with consistent implementation on the ground, including execution of its pricing policy, ensuring good quality project designs, getting the right staffing mix and effective collaboration with other advisory service providers, including the World Bank. Fannie Mae Forgoes Announcement of Benchmark Notes(R) Issuance on June 2, 2009WASHINGTON - Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) today reported that it will not announce issuance of Benchmark Notes on June 2, 2009, the first of two scheduled announcement dates in June. As noted in our 2009 Benchmark Securities Issuance Calendar, the company may forego any scheduled Benchmark Notes issuance. Mercator XXI, LLC Establishes Operations in CairoWASHINGTON - Global Consultancy Expands Representation to the Middle East Mercator XXI, LLC today announced an expansion of its operations into the Middle East with the appointment of Hesham Wahby. Mr. Wahby will be based in Cairo and serve as Principal for Egypt & Middle East. Fannie Mae Releases April 2009 Monthly SummaryWASHINGTON - Fannie Mae’s (NYSE: FNM) April 2009 Monthly Summary is now available at www.fanniemae.com/ir/monthly. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae’s monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates. DHS Begins Test of Biometric Exit Procedures at Two U.S. AirportsWASHINGTON - Next step toward deploying biometric exit procedures for international travelers /C O R R E C T I O N — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/WASHINGTON - In the news release, DHS Begins Test of Biometric Exit Procedures at Two U.S. Airports, issued today by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that the first paragraph, first sentence, should read “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today began collecting biometrics - digital fingerprints - from non-U.S. citizens…” rather than “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today began collecting biometrics - digital fingerprints and photographs - from non-U.S. citizens…” as originally issued inadvertently. Expedia Unveils Easy-To-Manage, Commission-Based Hotel ProgrammeBELLEVUE, Washington - ‘Expedia Easy Manage’ programme a simplified option for accessing the world’s largest source of online travel demand New Online Courses Cut Education Costs for Patent ProfessionalsALEXANDRIA, Virginia - Patent Resources Group (PRG), the nation’s leading patent educator, has launched a Video on Demand program that allows legal and business professionals to access patent courses and earn continuing legal education (CLE) or continuing professional development (CPD) credits online. An Open Letter From the International Women’s Media FoundationWASHINGTON - OPEN LETTER TO: H. E. Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi Head of the Judiciary Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran Re: Roxana Saberi Fannie Mae Reports First-Quarter 2009 ResultsWASHINGTON - Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) today reported its first-quarter 2009 results and filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing provides consolidated financial statements for the first quarter of 2009. The following documents are now available on Fannie Mae’s Web site: Microsoft Photosynth Integrates Into Virtual Earth, Marking Commercial Availability of the 3-D Photo TechnologyREDMOND, Washington - NASA and VisitBrighton put new Photosynth release to work in Virtual Earth and outer space. Budget: Obama Retreats on Global AIDS, Says AHFWASHINGTON - As a Senator Last Year, Obama Voted for US$9.6 Billion Annually in Funding for George Bush’s Lifesaving Global AIDS Program; Now, President Proposes Only US$6.6 Billion in FY’10 Budget for PEPFAR Avure Technologies Acquired by Milestone Partners From The Gores GroupKENT, Washington - Sale Positions Company to Accelerate Execution of Its Successful Growth Strategy Sugarcane Ethanol Industry Eager to Implement U.S. Renewable Fuel StandardWASHINGTON - Brazilian Industry wants lower carbon emissions of its biofuels to be recognized Crowell & Moring’s London Office Gains Three Senior LawyersWASHINGTON - Corporate Partner Timothy Leeson Returns to Crowell & Moring Crowell & Moring LLP has added three senior lawyers to its London office, expanding its corporate practice and boosting its regulatory and corporate crime capability. Timothy Leeson, who is a former Crowell & Moring counsel, rejoins the firm from Lawrence Graham LLP to become a partner in the Corporate Group. The new hires also include senior counsel Anne Davies and counsel Fiona Simpson, who join from the law firm Vizards Wyeth and will strengthen the office’s international regulatory, fraud, and corporate crime practice. WISeKey’s Identity Semantics Suite Enables Pan-European eID Interoperability With Microsoft’s Citizen Services PlatformGENEVA and REDMOND, Washington - WISeKey today announced its partnership with Microsoft to deploy its Identity Semantics Suite with Microsoft’s Citizen Services Platform (CSP). The combination makes it easy for local, regional and national governments to deal with the complexity of identity systems and identity credentials that they are or will be required to accept as part of, for example, the European Services Directive (requiring a one-stop-shop treatment for businesses through electronic means). Citizens and enterprises will be able to use existing or new electronic identity credentials that are legally accepted, to transact across borders with governments. |
