2007'09.25.Tue
dotMobi To Launch Special Premium Name Auction Series
September 24, 2007
Highly Desired Domain Names, Including ask.mobi, atm.mobi,
cars.mobi, love.mobi and moto.mobi to be Made Available
DUBLIN, Ireland and WASHINGTON, Sept. 24
/Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
dotMobi today announced the first in a series of three
monthly online auctions for highly desired premium domain
names, including ask.mobi, atm.mobi, cars.mobi, love.mobi
and moto.mobi.
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 26 -- the first anniversary
of .mobi's general availability -- 100 "Premium
Names" will be auctioned through Sedo.com with other
auctions to follow in October and November.
The dotMobi Premium Names list is a set of more than
5,500 commonly used words that the dotMobi domain name
registry set aside during its formation. dotMobi is the
first domain company to offer selected names directly to
the market via an auction process rather than a traditional
"first come, first served" process.
"The mobile web is bigger than the PC-based, wired
web with more than 1.6 billion Internet-enabled consumers
walking around the world. Brands need an easy-to-remember
way to attract consumers on the go. dotMobi has one of the
highest sought-after list of in-demand domain names in the
world," said David Ryder, dotMobi's VP of Marketing
and Sales. "dotMobi is selling these highly-sought
after names through Sedo because they are one of the main
places on the Internet where brand managers search for
domain names."
Tim Schumacher, CEO of Sedo, said, "dotMobi's
premium names are specifically designed for people wanting
to reach a mobile audience. Sedo's buyers have been lining
up for more than a year now to get a chance to buy these
dotMobi names. We are excited that dotMobi will use us as
their first online auction."
Any company or individual will be able to bid on the
Premium Names offered by Sedo. The auction rules will
follow Sedo's standard auction terms and conditions.
dotMobi does have some minimal requirements for the buyer,
such as:
* Domain to be registered by auction winner within 10
days of receiving
authorization code.
* Site to initially consist of a dotMobi compliant
parking page
(available via Sedo.com).
* Best efforts to create, launch and operate a live web
site with
relevant content within six months. For example,
acupuncture.mobi
should not display a site for car sales.
* Fully compliant site with an http://ready.mobi score
of at least 4/5
(highest score is 5/5).
Full information, including the list of auction names,
is located on the dotMobi web site at
http://premiumauction.mobi .
About dotMobi
dotMobi (the informal name of mTLD Top Level Domain,
Ltd.), a consortium based in Dublin, Ireland with offices
in Washington, DC and Beijing, is leading the growth of
Internet use from mobile phones with the .mobi domain name.
Unique among domain name providers, dotMobi ensures that
services and sites developed around .mobi are optimized for
use by mobile devices. On-the-go consumers can have
confidence that an Internet site or service will work on
their mobile phones when using a .mobi address.
dotMobi is backed by leading mobile operators, network
& device manufacturers, and internet content providers,
including Ericsson, GSM Association, Hutchison 3, Microsoft,
Nokia, Orascom Telecom, Samsung Electronics, Syniverse,
T-Mobile, Telefonica Moviles, TIM, Visa and Vodafone.
dotMobi is also a sponsor of W3C's Mobile Web Initiative.
For more information on dotMobi domains and
registration information, visit http://dotmobi.mobi . Visit
the dotMobi blog at http://blog.mobi .
About Sedo
Sedo, an acronym for "Search Engine for Domain
Offers," is the leading online marketplace for buying
and selling domain names and websites. Headquartered in
Cambridge, Mass., Sedo has assembled the world's largest
database of domain names for sale, with more than seven
million listings. The success of Sedo's model has attracted
a global membership base of more than 350,000 domain
professionals. Sedo is majority-owned by AdLINK Group (ISIN
DE0005490155 / German WKN: 549015), which is part of the
German United Internet AG (ISIN DE0005089031 / WKN 508903).
Sedo offers regional versions of its site for the UK
(Sedo.co.uk), France (Sedo.fr), Germany (Sedo.de), and
Spain (Sedo.com).
For additional information, please visit
http://www.sedo.com .
For more information, please contact:
Vance Hedderel
dotMobi
Tel: +1-703-485-5563
Email: vhedderel@mtld.mobi
Danielle Siemon
A&R Edelman for dotMobi (US)
Tel: +1-650-762-2947
Email: danielle.siemon@edelman.com
Sasha Manners
Edelman for dotMobi (Europe)
Tel: +44-20-7344-1504
Email: sasha.manners@edelman.com
Kate Donahue
Director of Marketing
Sedo
Tel: +1-617-499-7260
Email: kate@sedo.com
PR
2007'09.25.Tue
China International Halal Food & Products Fair to be Held in November
September 24, 2007
BEIJING, Sept. 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by the
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
(CCPIT), and in cooperation with the People's Government of
Qinghai Province, China (Qinghai), the International Halal
Food and Products Fair is to be held on November 1-3, 2007
in Qinghai, China. The Fair aims to provide an extensive
and interactive platform for global halal food
manufacturers, buyers and dealers.
The global market value for trade of halal food and
products is estimated at USD 2.1 trillion per year. With a
Muslim population of 20 million and a 1,200-year history of
halal food production, halal food and products have been a
lifestyle in China and a part of Chinese culture. Chinese
Halal food and Muslim products are known for their high
quality, low price, variety and enormous market base. The
Fair will present world exhibitors and visitors with the
manufacturing edge of China's halal food industry and its
huge demand for halal-certified products and services.
The show is located in Xining city because of its rich
natural resources, green raw materials, and bright
prospects in halal food manufacturing and exporting.
According to the organizer, the exhibition venue of the
Fair is 6,000 sqm, divided into six areas: Special Booth
Area, International Booth Area, Comprehensive Booth Area,
Ethical Products and Arts-Crafts Area, Food Machinery, Raw
Materials & Seasoning Area, and Chambers of Commerce,
Technology and Media Area.
By showcasing diversified halal food and Muslim
products, from poultry to meat and dairy; and food
ingredients to packaging techniques, "The Fair is
going to build an international expo brand for the
marketing, promotion and selling of halal food and Muslim
products, as well as for introducing China to the global
halal market. You can find reliable manufacturers, new
buyers, launch new products, increase awareness of your
brand, generate new sales leads, and connect with existing
customers," said Mr. Yu Ping, Vice Chairman of CCPIT.
Besides product exhibitions, diversified value-added
services will be provided at the Fair, including a
China-Arab Business Roundtable, Fair Business Seminar,
Seminar on Halal Certification, Individual Company
Promotion, Halal Food Cooking Competition, and other social
events.
The organizer is looking forward to comprehensive
cooperation with industrial companies and international
exhibitors so as to make the fair a world-class triumph.
For more information, please feel free to visit the
official website at http://www.halalfair.org .
For more information, please feel free to contact:
Mr. Li Wenming
Tel: +86-10-8807-5391
Email: liwenming@ccpit.org
Web: http://www.halalfair.org
2007'09.25.Tue
Stora Enso Divests its North American Paper Operations to NewPage to Create a North American Paper Industry Leader
September 24, 2007
The Transaction Value is Approximately USD 2 520 Million
(EUR 1 816 Million)
HELSINKI, Sept. 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso
has signed a definitive agreement to sell Stora Enso North
America, Inc ("SENA"), its North American
subsidiary, to NewPage Holding Corporation
("NewPage"), a leading North American coated
paper producer. The combined company, to be called NewPage,
will be among the North American leaders in its field.
Transaction consideration consists of USD 1 500 million
(EUR 1 080 million) in cash, USD 200 million (EUR 144
million) in vendor notes and 19.9% of the shares in the new
company valued at approximately USD 370 million (EUR 267
million). NewPage will also assume net liabilities of about
USD 450 million (EUR 324 million). The transaction is
expected to be finalised during the first quarter of 2008,
subject to customary regulatory approvals.
The transaction will not generate a gain or loss when
recognized in the third quarter of 2007, at current
exchange rates and based on the book values of the assets
prior to the impairment charge announced by Stora Enso on 5
September 2007. Furthermore, the divestment will reduce the
estimated impairment charge of EUR 1 300 million by about
EUR 800 million. The final gain or loss, if any, will be
determined when the transaction is completed. The
divestment is expected to have no material impact on the
annual operating profit of the Stora Enso Group as the
North American businesses being divested are currently
about breakeven at the operating profit level.
"We believe that by combining Stora Enso's North
American operations with those of NewPage, owned by
Cerberus Capital, a leading private investment firm, we are
contributing to the formation of a highly attractive player
in the North American paper industry" said Jouko
Karvinen, Stora Enso Group CEO. "This is the first
major step in focusing our operations to improve the
long-term earnings of Stora Enso. The divestment will
simplify our Group structure and strengthen our focus on
Europe as well as Stora Enso's growth markets," said
Karvinen.
NewPage and SENA's combined pro forma annual sales and
EBITDA were approximately USD 4 300 million (EUR 3 099
million) and USD 525 million (EUR 378 million),
respectively, in 2006. The new company will be comprised of
12 paper mills with estimated production capacity of 4 754
000 tonnes. NewPage will be headquartered in Miamisburg,
Ohio. Through its 19.9% interest, Stora Enso will
participate in the benefits of the combination including
value creation from significant cost synergies.
As part of the transaction, Stora Enso will divest
eight publication, fine paper and speciality paper mills
which will reduce the Group's annual production capacity by
2 745 000 tonnes and the number of personnel by about 4 350.
The divested mills include Biron, Duluth, Kimberly, Niagara,
Port Hawkesbury, Stevens Point, Whiting and Wisconsin Rapids
mills.
Stora Enso will retain Corenso's North American
operations. Corenso produces cores and coreboard for
industrial use in various fields of business.
Estimated financial impact on Stora Enso Group
Sales reduction EUR 1 950 million*
EBITDA reduction EUR 189 million*
Capital employed reduction EUR 1 750 million
Debt/equity ratio From 0.64 to 0.42**
* Based on 2006 results for the divested businesses,
with an average exchange rate of EUR/USD 1.2563
** Including impact of reversing the impairment from
EUR 1 300 million to EUR 500 million in the third quarter
of 2007
The divested Stora Enso North American operations will
be reported as discontinued operations from the third
quarter of 2007 onwards. The 19.9% ownership in the new
company is considered as a financial investment and
accounted for as an asset held for sale.
The USD figures are translated at the EUR/USD exchange
rate of 1.3877.
UBS Investment Bank and Poyry Capital acted as
financial advisors and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
LLP acted as legal advisor to Stora Enso in connection with
the transaction.
CONFERENCE CALL
CEO Jouko Karvinen and Deputy CEO & CFO Hannu
Ryopponen host a combined conference call and webcast at
15:00 Finnish time (13:00 UK time, 08:00 US Eastern time)
on September 21.
The live webcast may be accessed at
http://www.storaenso.com/investors .
About NewPage Corporation
NewPage Corporation, headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio,
is a leading US producer of coated papers in North America.
The company produces coated papers in sheets and rolls with
many finishes and weights to offer design flexibility for a
wide array of end uses. With more than 4 300 employees,
NewPage operates integrated pulp and paper manufacturing
mills located in Escanaba, Michigan; Luke, Maryland;
Rumford, Maine; and Wickliffe, Kentucky; and a converting
and distribution centre in Chillicothe, Ohio.
For further information, please contact:
Jouko Karvinen, CEO
Tel: +358-2046-21404
Hannu Ryopponen, CFO
Tel: +358-2046-21450
Kari Vainio
EVP, Corporate Communications
Tel: +44-7799-348-197
Keith B Russell
SVP, Investor Relations
Tel: +44-7775-788-659
Ulla Paajanen-Sainio
VP, Investor Relations and Financial Communications
Tel: +358-40-763-8767
2007'09.25.Tue
Nelson Assumes Lead Role of Corning Environmental Technologies in China
September 24, 2007
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Corning China announced today that Hal Nelson has been
appointed general manager of Corning Shanghai Company Ltd.
(CSCL). In his new role Nelson will be responsible for
leading Corning Environmental Technologies to its next
stage of development in China.
(Logo: http://www.xprn.com/xprn/sa/200708141205-min.jpg
)
Nelson joined Corning in 1991. After 16 years in
Display Technologies in a variety of operational and
commercial roles, he recently moved to Corning
Environmental Technologies. Nelson holds a bachelor's
degree in Ceramic Engineering from Clemson University and a
master's degree in business administration from the Tuck
School of Business at Dartmouth College.
"Hal's experience in Corning Display Technologies
and his leadership abilities in operational and commercial
roles make him a great choice to lead the Environmental
Technologies business in this region," said Eric S.
Musser, Corning Greater China chief executive officer.
"Last year we announced additional investment in CSCL.
We are now completing that expansion. We believe that
CSCL's increased capability will further help our customers
meet tightening environmental regulations."
CSCL, wholly owned by Corning Incorporated, is a
state-of-the-art, high-tech, manufacturing facility that
produces advanced emissions control products which serve as
the heart of catalytic converters. This facility also
includes sales, marketing and engineering operations that
provide world-class services for Corning customers in China
and throughout Asia.
Corning is a leading supplier of advanced ceramic
substrates and diesel particulate filters for the world's
major manufacturers of gasoline and diesel engines and
vehicles. The company invented an economical,
high-performance ceramic substrate in the early 1970s that
is now the standard for catalytic converters worldwide. In
1978, Corning developed the cellular ceramic particulate
filter to remove soot from diesel emissions.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated ( http://www.corning.com ) is the
world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on
more than 150 years of materials science and process
engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone
components that enable high-technology systems for consumer
electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications
and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates
for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic
substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems;
optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for
telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug
discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass
solutions for a number of industries including
semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.
For more information, please contact:
Lydia Lu
Tel: +86-21-5467-4666 x1900
Email: lulr@corning.com
2007'09.25.Tue
New Global Survey Highlights Deep Psychological Impact of Breast Cancer Recurrence on Both Patients and Physicians
September 24, 2007
- Data Highlight the Need for More Positive Conversations
Through Better Communication, Training and Use of Effective
Treatments -
BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- A
devastating moment for a woman undergoing treatment for
early breast cancer is to hear from her physician that,
despite their best efforts, the disease has returned and
she is no longer curable. Presented for the first time
today at the European Cancer Conference (ECCO), an
international survey of over 1,000 physicians and patients
showed that physicians are also deeply affected by these
negative conversations. A significant number of physicians
stated the worst part of their job was informing a woman
about recurrence, and that distressing thoughts and
feelings remained with them after leaving the clinic or
surgery. Recent studies show that oncologists are already
affected by increasing professional pressures leading to
stress, depression, burn-out and even suicidal
thoughts(2-4), which may detrimentally impact on
relationships with patients and, ultimately, on patient
care. Therefore, there is a need to help physicians to have
more positive conversations.
The survey, conducted among 462 physicians(a) and 600
patients(b) from Europe and the United States, found that,
of the physicians surveyed:(1)
-- 41.8% felt that telling a woman her breast cancer
has recurred to be
the worst part of their job
-- 72.0% thought that telling a patient she has early
breast cancer was
easier than telling her she has a recurrence of the
disease
-- 33.0% take worries about patients who have recurred
home with them
-- 69.4% worry about whether they are giving the best
treatment to their
patients.
The majority of physicians have a strong bond with
their patients, with 89% feeling a great sense of
satisfaction when their patients are confident in their
treatment and believe in life beyond breast cancer. (1) A
further 62% stated that telling a patient she remains free
of distant recurrence is the best part of their job.(1) The
issues identified in this survey therefore need to be
recognised and physicians need support and help with
difficult consultations. Providing access to more
efficacious treatments may lead to more positive outcomes
for women with early breast cancer and, consequently, more
positive conversations.
"What this survey shows is that, whilst the
well-being of patients is always our first priority, there
is a significant need to support the physicians themselves
who regularly have to deliver bad, sad or difficult news,
for example, about a breast cancer recurrence," stated
Professor Lesley Fallowfield, co-author of the survey.
"Recurrence is devastating for the patient so doctors
must have access to better treatments. This will in turn
reduce the frequency of negative conversations. However, we
do need to equip doctors with appropriate communication
techniques to help minimise the burden on both patient and
doctor when sad, bad and difficult conversations must take
place," she concluded.
During the conference, Professor Fallowfield suggested
that to move towards more positive conversations,
physicians needed to be supported in number of key areas,
including:
-- Access to appropriate treatment choices supported by
greater clinical
trial data and personal experience
-- Provision of better and earlier training on the
importance of good
communication
-- Optimisation of proven communication strategies and
techniques
-- Stronger peer-to-peer support networks
"Informing a postmenopausal woman with hormone
receptor-positive breast cancer that her disease has
returned is awful; the news is usually unexpected.
Personally, I find this 'moment of truth' emotionally
draining and it worries me to think about the impact the
difficult aspects of my job might be having on my emotional
well-being and my ability to deliver for my patients,"
recalled Dr Mark Lansdown, Consultant Surgeon, Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, England. "For me,
preventing recurrence in the first place is vital in
resolving this issue. The good news is that there are newer
treatments available that reduce the number of recurrences,
allowing physicians to have more positive conversations
with our patients."
Physicians surveyed also want mature and convincing
data to give them the confidence they need to ensure that
their patients can have the best outcomes:
-- 90% of physicians citied clinical trial data as
being crucial in
building trust in treatment decisions
-- 72.4% believed prescribing treatments that minimise
the incidence of
recurrence allows them to have more positive
conversations.
Data from the ground-breaking
ARIMIDEX(TM)(anastrazole), Tamoxifen, Alone or in
Combination (ATAC) trial, which has a median of 68 months
of follow-up, demonstrated that women treated with ARIMIDEX
experience 26% fewer recurrences compared with those treated
with tamoxifen.(5) This compelling, mature data has led to
ARIMIDEX replacing tamoxifen as the Gold Standard treatment
in a number of countries for post-menopausal hormone
receptor-positive early breast cancer. As a consequence,
not only are patients more likely to remain recurrence
free, but those physicians who stated that the worst part
of their job was informing women of a recurrence are likely
to have more positive conversations with their patients.
Physicians would, therefore, be relieved of some of the
intense psychological and emotional burdens that can have a
negative effect on their professional and personal lives.
"Data, such as those from the ATAC trial, show
that we can improve patient outcomes, meaning fewer women
have to hear that their early breast cancer has
returned," commented Dr Lee Martin, University
Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, England. "And if we as
physicians can have more positive conversations with our
patients, the burden on us reduces, allowing us to focus on
the most important point of all, doing the very best for
those women in our care."
References
(1). Data presented at the European Cancer Conference
(ECCO). AstraZeneca
Satellite Symposium, Breast Cancer Treatment
Strategies: Clinical
decisions and Positive Conversations, Sunday 23
September, 17.00-
19.00 CET.
(2). Burman et al. Occupational stress in palliative
medicine, medical
oncology and clinical oncology specialist
registrars. Clin Med
2007;7:235-42.
(3). Shanafelt T. Finding meaning, balance, and
personal satisfaction in
the practice of oncology. J Support Oncol.
2005;3:157-164
(4). Whippen DA, et al. Burnout in the practice of
oncology: Results of a
follow-up survey. Journal of Clinical Oncology,
2004 ASCO Annual
Meeting Proceedings (Post-Meeting Edition). Vol
22, No 14S (July 15
Supplement), 2004: 6053.
(5). ATAC Trialists' Group. Results of the ATAC
(ARIMIDEX, Tamoxifen,
Alone or in Combination) trial after completion of
five years'
adjuvant treatment for breast cancer. Lancet 2005,
365 (9453):60-62.
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Notes to Editors
(a) Physicians: medical oncologists, gynaecologists and
breast cancer
surgeons.
(b) Patients: postmenopausal women diagnosed with early
breast cancer in
the past five years and who had undergone breast
cancer surgery.
'More Positive Conversations' Survey
The 'More Positive Conversations' survey was conducted
online and via telephone interviews by Harris Interactive
on behalf of AstraZeneca. The objectives of the survey,
involving 1,062 physicians and patients from France,
Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States,
were:
-- To evaluate the concept of trust between patient and
physician and the
extent to which it factors into treatment decisions,
compliance and
intrinsic benefits such as physician job
satisfaction
-- To quantify the degree to which, and in what
situations physicians are
apprehensive in communicating with patients with
early breast cancer
and how it affects physicians' views of their work
-- To measure patient and physician satisfaction with
treatments and
understand the role of the relationship between the
patient and the
physician in making treatment decisions
-- To understand the degree to which time limitations
are present in
patient consultations and how this affects the
perceived quality of
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and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the
supply of healthcare services. It is one of the world's
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$26.47 billion and leading positions in sales of
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2007'09.25.Tue
World's Most Precious Pink Diamonds Go on Sale
September 22, 2007
-- Vintage Year Produces Most Vivid Collection of
Celebrities' Favourite Diamonds
ARGYLE, Scotland, Sept. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Diamond experts and high society figures across the
globe are preparing for the 23rd annual Rio Tinto Diamonds
Argyle Pink Diamond Tender held in Perth (September 11-14th
2007), Hong Kong (September 18th - 28th 2007) and New York
(October 1st - 12th 2007).
The world's most exclusive diamond sale will feature 65
of the world's rarest pink diamonds from the Argyle mine in
Australia - the world's main source of pink diamonds with
an unparalleled depth of colour and quality.
This year's Tender promises to be one of the most
exciting to date, with the Argyle Signature Stones
possessing deeper and more vivid colour intensity than
previously seen in the Tenders. Spectacular purplish reds,
as well as stunning deep pinks and a rare grey-violet
diamond are included.
Excitement around the Pink Diamond Tender is
understandable. Since the first pink diamonds were
recovered from the mine in 1985, demand for these
exceptional gems has attracted a cadre of elite and
discrete buyers. The pink diamond jewellery market is now
worth hundreds of millions of dollars as the desire to own
the rarest has sent prices skyrocketing.
It is not unusual for pink diamonds to fetch more than
US$400,000 per carat. However, the sky is the limit when it
comes to Rio Tinto Diamonds' exclusive Signature Stones -
each diamond is so unique that it warrants an individual
price tag.
To put the rarity of the Argyle Signature Stones into
perspective, Rio Tinto's Argyle mine produces on average 30
million carats of rough diamonds a year. From this annual
production only about 8,000 to 10,000 carats of polished
pink diamonds are produced, of these a mere 65 carats are
deemed suitable for the Pink Diamond Tender.
Pink diamonds from the Argyle mine are dated at
approximately 1.6 billion years old, but are predicted to
run out by 2018. This forecast has enhanced their
exclusivity and image as a key investment option.
Despite demand, attendance to the Tender is restricted
to approximately one hundred key clientele from around the
world who personally view the diamonds in a secret location
in Hong Kong, New York or Perth. Due to the high security
required for the Tender, the exact location is not revealed
to bidders until the very last minute. Bids are confidential
and the names of successful bidders and the values achieved
are not disclosed. Those that are successful will be
notified personally in October.
Bidders expect only the best at Rio Tinto Diamonds'
Argyle Pink Tenders and that is exactly what they will get
in the 2007 Pink Tender. Commenting on the 2007 Tender,
Jean-Marc Lieberherr, General Manager Marketing, Rio Tinto
Diamonds said, "What you see in the Pink Tender are
some of the rarest and most valuable gems in the world.
Each Argyle Signature Stone is unique and exquisite; if it
doesn't have that 'wow' factor, it doesn't make it into the
collection."
"As far as pink diamonds are concerned, it's not
about size and clarity as it is for white diamonds: colour
intensity is what matters. The darker they are the more
expensive they are, with the rare deep red the ultimate
prize. This year, the 65 Argyle Signature Stones we have
selected are deeper and more vivid than in previous years,
this is an exciting and valuable collection."
For more information, images and B-roll, please
contact:
Maryam Ghani
Phone: +44-0-20-7853-2213
Katharine Saunders
Phone: +44-0-20-7853-2366
Email: Katharine.Saunders@porternovelli.co.uk
2007'09.25.Tue
InMage Systems Brings CDP-Based Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Software to Europe
September 22, 2007
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
InMage Systems, Inc.(R), the leading provider of business
continuity and disaster recovery software for small, medium
and large enterprises, announced they have opened a new
office near London, England.
"Our office in London and our partners in Europe
will provide customers with the best CDP-Based software for
both local and remote Disaster Recovery and Business
Continuity. The InMage solution is both easy to implement
and scalable," said John Ferraro, CEO and President of
InMage Systems. "Traditional backup, snapshot, and data
replication solutions leave critical data protection gaps.
And more importantly, they don't provide the speed and
flexibility demands of today's business." Ferraro
also commented "While the demand for InMage DR-Scout
in North America has been phenomenal, Europe seems to have
an even greater sensitivity to business downtime. We
already have customers in Europe and anticipate that our
European partners will accelerate demand for our
solutions."
"InMage System's developed DR-Scout to get
businesses back in business as quickly as possible,"
said Rajeev Atluri, VP of Engineering. "For example,
our consistency integration with key applications such as
Exchange, SQL, and Oracle take recovery times from hours or
days down to minutes or a few hours. In addition, DR-Scout
provides smooth failback -- something other solutions have
overlooked."
About InMage Systems Inc.
Founded in 2001 and based in Santa Clara, CA, InMage
provides business continuity/disaster recovery solutions
for small, medium and large enterprises seeking to
eliminate gaps in data protection and prevent business
downtime. InMage's DR-Scout works in any storage
environment and supports Windows, Linux, and several
flavors of UNIX. The Company's products are distributed
through its network of partners. For more information
please visit http://www.inmage.net.
Media Contacts:
Tom Urban
InMage Systems Inc.
Phone: +1-408-200-3857
Email: turban@inmage.net
2007'09.25.Tue
ZAP Signs Electric Car Joint Venture with China's Largest Luxury Bus Manufacturer
September 21, 2007
Youngman Auto Group to Make Electric and Hybrid Cars,
Trucks and Buses for Joint Venture
JINHUA CITY, China and SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 21
/PRNewswire/ -- In a joint statement released today, USA
electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) and
Youngman Automotive Group, China's number one luxury motor
coach and high-quality commercial truck manufacturer, have
signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture, market and
distribute electric and hybrid vehicles for the passenger
car, truck and bus markets. The new joint venture company
will also focus on the development and manufacturing of
electric charging infrastructure.
( Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070130/SFTU060LOGO )
( Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070921/AQF035 )
Youngman Automotive Group is a private holding company
with 12 subsidiaries. Youngman's partnership with Germany's
NEOPLAN controls more than 70 percent of the luxury motor
coach market in China. Youngman is the supplier to NEOPLAN
and MAN, two of Europe's top brands for luxury motor
coaches and high-quality commercial trucking. Over the past
few years Youngman has also expanded sales in Asia
(Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Malaysia), The Middle
East, Europe and the USA, enjoying significant market
growth.
In 2004, with the support of the Chinese government,
Youngman was awarded a license to manufacture automobiles.
Earlier this year Youngman made auto industry headlines by
awarding Lotus Engineering a number of vehicle development
projects, and more recently by signing a vehicle
distribution and technology licensing agreement with Proton
(the Malaysian national car company), estimated to be worth
several billion US dollars. The strategic partnership with
ZAP will allow the joint venture company to bring highway
capable electric and hybrid vehicles to the market like the
ZAP-X crossover SUV.
"There are many good manufacturers out there, but
to be a great manufacturer we need to do something that can
change the world," said Youngman Chairman Pang
Qingnian. "I have built Youngman group based upon
three key principles: quality product, technology and
brand. With our current product line-up and our commitment
to quality, I believe we can provide a viable electric
alternative to the world. Through the integration of
currently available technologies and renewable energy, I
believe we can take a leadership position and play a
significant part in providing a better alternative."
"This is the most significant relationship that
ZAP has ever entered into," said ZAP CEO Steve
Schneider. "This joint venture will provide a platform
for both ZAP and Youngman to focus each other's strengths to
develop solutions that have the potential to transform the
industry. Our energy will not stop at the vehicle
engineering level. Using renewable energy to provide a cost
effective recharging infrastructure to customers, we can
change the world, one vehicle at a time," said ZAP CEO
Steve Schneider.
"I applaud ZAP and Youngman for bringing the next
generation of mass-produced electric vehicles to
California. Our state is leading the nation and world in
opening the market for alternative fuel vehicles and this
move is another example of bringing high-quality,
high-paying jobs to California," said Governor
Schwarzenegger.
Youngman's portfolio of products includes luxury motor
coaches, inter-urbans, city and airport buses as well as
premium commercial trucks for long distance, local
distribution, heavy-duty building and special services.
Youngman manufactures its motor coaches and trucking at a
million square foot factory in Jinhua. Youngman is building
new factories in Shandong province with the backing of the
Chinese government to expand its automotive manufacturing
capacity.
About Youngman Automotive Group Co., Ltd.
-- Based in Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China
-- Controls 70 percent of the luxury motor coach
market
-- 1 million square foot manufacturing facility in
Jinhua
-- 4,000 employees, 700 R&D staff
-- 7 new vehicle factories under development
-- With new production facilities, capacity to produce
200,000 vehicles
per year
-- July 2007 -- Youngman signed contract with
Malaysia's Proton
-- View images from signing ceremony in Jinhua at URL
below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11374805@N00/sets/72157602076760320/show/
About ZAP
-- Based in Santa Rosa, California, USA
-- Marketed and sold 100,000 electric vehicles since
1994
-- Distributes electric scooters, ATVs, motorcycles,
cars, trucks
worldwide
-- Completed a feasibility study in May 2007 with Lotus
Engineering to
develop a new generation of commercially viable
electric vehicles.
-- This month signed distribution agreement with
Chile's largest power
company
-- Website: http://www.zapworld.com
New Joint Venture
-- The joint venture will develop, produce, market and
sell electric and
hybrid vehicles, as well as develop battery and
energy recharging
infrastructure components and technology
-- Vehicle models include buses, trucks and passenger
vehicles
-- Youngman will manufacture vehicles and other
components for the joint
venture
-- ZAP will manage the sales, marketing and
distribution of the joint
venture products
Forward-looking statements in this release are made
pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors
are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve
risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation,
continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased
levels of competition for the Company, new products and
technological changes, the Company's dependence upon
third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and
other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's
periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
For more information, please contact:
Alex Campbell
Tel: +1-707-525-8658 x241
Email: acampbell@zapworld.com
Rachel Pang Caiping, Director
China Youngman Automobile Group Co. Ltd.
Tel: +86-579-225-6088
2007'09.25.Tue
The9 Limited to Present at the JPMorgan Asia Pacific & Emerging Markets Equities Conference 2007
September 21, 2007
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The9
Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), a leading online
game operator in China, today announced that it will be
presenting at the JPMorgan Asia Pacific & Emerging
Markets Equities Conference 2007.
The conference will be held from September 24, 2007 to
September 26, 2007 at the New York Palace Hotel. The9's
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Miss
Hannah Lee, is scheduled to present at 9:00 a.m. EST on
Monday, September 24, 2007.
About The9 Limited
The9 Limited is a leading online game operator in
China. The9's business is primarily focused on operating
and developing high-quality games for the Chinese online
game market. The9 directly or through affiliates operates
licensed MMORPGs, consisting of MU(R), Blizzard
Entertainment(R)'s World of Warcraft(R), Soul of The
Ultimate Nation(TM), and its first proprietary MMORPG,
Joyful Journey West(TM), in mainland China. It has also
obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs
and advanced casual games in mainland China, including
Granado Espada, Guild Wars, Hellgate: London, Ragnarok
Online 2, Emil Chronicle Online, Huxley(TM), FIFA Online,
Audition 2, Field of Honor and Audition. In addition, The9
is also developing two proprietary MMORPG games, Fantastic
Melody Online(TM) and Ming Jiang San Guo.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Dahlia Wei
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
The9 Limited
Tel: +86-21-5172-9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
Web: http://www.corp.the9.com
2007'09.25.Tue
Glide Mobile Launches in China
September 21, 2007
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Glide Mobile is available today for Chinese mobile
phone users in a localized version at
http://www.GlideMobile.com .
( Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070920/NYTH153 )
Glide Mobile now provides smart phone users in China
with anytime, anywhere mobile access to all of their files
on their Windows, Mac and Linux computers including photos,
music, video, documents, contacts, calendars and bookmarks.
Glide effectively transforms cell phones into personal
computers with powerful media management, productivity and
collaboration applications. Glide Mobile already supports
over fifty mobile phones and users can submit their phones
to be profiled for support once they register and login.
"We believe that Glide Mobile provides an
invaluable service for China's burgeoning mobile
market," said TransMedia Chairman and CEO, Donald
Leka. "Glide provides the convenience and security of
access to all of your most important digital files and
information from your mobile phone in a localized version
that meets your needs."
For mobile access to all of your desktop files,
register for a free Glide account on your computer at
http://www.GlideOS.com and download Glide Sync to
synchronize all of your desktop files for mobile access.
For more information, please contact:
Press Contact:
Marcus Farny
Tel: +1-212-675-6664 x105
Email: media@transmx.com
TransMedia http://www.transmediacorp.com
Glide OS http://www.GlideOS.com
Glide Mobile http://www.GlideMobile.com
2007'09.25.Tue
Corning to Introduce ClearCurve(TM) Product Suite at FTTH Conference
September 21, 2007
Revolutionary Solution Based On Nanostructures(TM)
Technology;Includes Optical Fiber, Cable, Hardware And
Equipment Products
CORNING, N.Y., Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Corning
Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) on Sept. 19, 2007 announced plans
to introduce its ClearCurve(TM) ultra-bendable optical
fiber-based suite of products at the Fiber-to-the-Home
Conference in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Corning's
ClearCurve solution is based on its revolutionary
nanoStructures fiber design which makes the optical fiber
cable as rugged as copper cable and solves historic
technical challenges for telecommunications carriers
installing fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks in high-rise
apartment buildings and condominium complexes.
(Logo: http://www.xprn.com/xprn/sa/200708141205-min.jpg
)
"Our solution incorporates a new optical fiber
that provides significantly improved bending performance
with virtually no signal loss," said Peter F.
Volanakis, president and chief operating officer.
"Our new cable design is far more flexible, yet
rugged, and is easier to route within buildings than
today's standard coax cable. And, we have reduced the size
and improved the performance of bulky hardware cabinetry,
giving building owners and developers an aesthetically
appealing solution, while making it easier for carriers to
install."
Corning will demonstrate ClearCurve's superior
performance through a two-story apartment unit installation
simulation at the conference. Telecommunications carriers
will see first-hand how ClearCurve allows them to design
optical fiber cable into complex environments and provide
their customers the near-infinite bandwidth benefits of
true FTTH.
Verizon Communications Inc., the only company deploying
fiber optics all the way to customers' homes on a mass scale
in the United States, has been working closely with Corning
to solve the challenges of fiber installation in high-rise
apartment and condominium complexes. An early proponent of
the ClearCurve fiber solution, Verizon has previously noted
that this fiber technology could be very promising for
delivery of its industry-leading FiOS Internet and FiOS TV
products.
Corning's ClearCurve solution is critical in high-rise
apartment complex or condominium FTTH deployments because
it breaks the barriers of current optical fiber
installations that lose signal strength and effectiveness
when bent around corners and routed through a building.
Corning ClearCurve optical fiber, cable and hardware and
equipment products solve these installation challenges,
enabling telecommunications carriers to design optical
fiber cable into these complex environments and provide
their customers the near-infinite bandwidth benefits of a
true fiber-to-the-home solution.
"Since announcing this groundbreaking technology
development in July, we have received overwhelming interest
from customers around the world," said Volanakis.
"Now, with ClearCurve products, our customers can
economically displace traditional copper wire solutions in
multiple dwelling units and deliver ultra-fast Internet
speeds and higher-quality high-definition content that can
only be made available with optical fiber."
For detailed product information, visit
http://www.corning.com/clearcurve .
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated ( http://www.corning.com ) is the
world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on
more than 150 years of materials science and process
engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone
components that enable high-technology systems for consumer
electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications
and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates
for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic
substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems;
optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for
telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug
discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass
solutions for a number of industries including
semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements
that involve a variety of business risks and other
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially. These risks and uncertainties include the
possibility of changes in global economic and political
conditions; currency fluctuations; product demand and
industry capacity; competition; manufacturing efficiencies;
cost reductions; availability of critical components and
materials; new product commercialization; changes in the
mix of sales between premium and non-premium products; new
plant start-up costs; possible disruption in commercial
activities due to terrorist activity, armed conflict,
political instability or major health concerns; adequacy of
insurance; equity company activities; acquisition and
divestiture activities; the level of excess or obsolete
inventory; the rate of technology change; the ability to
enforce patents; product and components performance issues;
stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation or
regulatory developments. Additional risk factors are
identified in Corning's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only
as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no
obligation to update them in light of new information or
future events.
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations Contacts:
Monica L. Sofio
Tel: +1-607-974-8769
Email: sofioml@corning.com
Daniel F. Collins
Tel: +1-607-974-4197
Email: collinsdf@corning.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Kenneth C. Sofio
Tel: +1-607-974-7705
Email: sofiokc@corning.com
2007'09.25.Tue
Employment Opportunity for Asian Quantity Surveyors in UK
September 21, 2007
Breakthrough for the QS Profession
HONG KONG, Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The
Chartered Quantity Surveying (QS) profession is now on the
UK National Shortage Occupation List following a
concentrated campaign by RICS. The UK Home Office's Border
and Immigration Agency confirmed the decision to the
property profession, which shows the Government is taking
seriously the issue of skills shortages in the construction
industry.
According to Mr. Michael Sullivan, RICS spokesperson,
"There is widespread recognition of a chronic shortage
of Quantity Surveyors in UK. Firms have been struggling to
recruit experienced UK based and overseas QSs for some
time. Some large firms have had up to 60 vacancies each.
Hopefully, with easier access to the pool of foreign,
professionally qualified QSs, concerns about meeting the
anticipated increase in construction work in the UK will
shrink.
RICS research revealed there were around 6,500 QS
vacancies across the UK in January 2007. 49% of these were
unfilled for more than six months and 35% for more than 12
months.
Mr. David K W TSE, Chairman of RICS (HK), said,
"Demand for QS is genuinely high in nearly all
developing or developed countries as they are Chartered
Surveyors with special expertise in cost management,
contract management and project management relating to both
building and civil engineering contracts and thus they are
required throughout the development process of both
building and infra-structural projects. It is quite a
common trend for locally trained and qualified QSs to take
overseas assignments and career opportunities and I am sure
all QSs in Hong Kong will be delighted to hear about this
news."
It takes an average of 6.2 years to become a Chartered
Quantity Surveyor. Following the success of the campaign,
RICS plans to look at the extent of shortages of skilled
staff in areas such as project management and building
surveying.
Border and Immigration Agency announcement:
http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/news/announcements/Chartered%20quantity%20surveyor.html
Note: If the URL above wraps to a second line, paste
both lines into the browser.
For more information, please contact:
RICS Asia Pacific Public Relations Representative
Ms Belinda Chan or Ms Katherine Chow
Tel: +852-2372-0090
Fax: +852-2372-0490
Mobile: +852-9379-3045 or +852-9256-3223
Email: belinda@creativegp.com or kat@creativegp.com
2007'09.25.Tue
China to Shine at MIPIM Asia
September 21, 2007
PARIS, Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The second
edition of MIPIM Asia, the world's property market in Asia
Pacific, has decided to highlight the Chinese property
market. MIPIM Asia will be held at the Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 28 to 30.
A special event -- the "China Talents of the
Year" ceremony -- to be held on 29 November, will
honour Chinese developers and cities, while a number of
conferences will introduce participants to the many facets
of this very fast-growing yet complex market, with a
special focus on the investment sector.
"The Chinese real estate market is one of the most
vibrant in the Asia Pacific region, which is why we have
chosen to honour Chinese developers and cities in
2007," says MIPIM Asia Director Gilles Saint Georges
Chaumet. "This year we will welcome leading property
executives from over 48 countries to MIPIM Asia. These
executives are keen to extend their business contacts and
understanding of the dynamic Chinese market and MIPIM Asia
provides the perfect venue to achieve these goals."
Three thousand real estate professionals are expected
to attend MIPIM Asia this year. With 9,000 sq. m. of
exhibition space, MIPIM Asia offers a splendid opportunity
for professionals in the Asia Pacific geography --
especially China -- to forge high-level contacts and
kick-start partnerships. For example, the three days of
MIPIM Asia will provide local developers with an unrivalled
occasion to showcase their projects to some 600
international investors such as Union Investment Real
Estate AG (Germany), Folksam (Sweden), Pramerica Real
Estate Investors (UK), Aareal Bank Group (Singapore), and
Calyon (France), to name but a few.
From its launch in 2006, MIPIM Asia already featured a
number of leading Chinese firms among the exhibitors,
including Shanghai Harbour City Development, Shanghai
Caohejing Hi tech Park, Shanghai Zhongrong and Singwood
Development company.
For more information on MIPIM Asia, go to
http://www.mipimasia.com .
For more press information, please contact:
Press Office in Paris:
Melanie AIGLE
Tel: +33-1-4190-4995
Fax: +33-1-4190-6724
Email: melanie.aigle@reedmidem.com
Belinda CHAN in Hong Kong
Tel: +852-2372-0090
Email: belinda@creativegp.com
2007'09.25.Tue
Vuzix Corporation to Showcase World's First True Virtual Reality Video Eyewear at This Week's Tokyo Games Show
September 21, 2007
Visit Booth #2-N12 to experience the future of gaming and
pick up a 3-D Software Development Kit
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix
Corporation, the leading manufacturer of video eyewear and
personal display devices, will be attending this week's
2007 Tokyo Games Show in Japan at MakuhariMesse. Vuzix
will be presenting a number of its newest iWear(R) brand of
Video Eyewear products, including the VR920 and AV920. The
just released VR920 is the world's first high resolution,
3-D Video Eyewear with head tracking. Gaming enthusiasts
can now enter the virtual world of their favorite game.
Vuzix management is also actively looking to recruit
game developers to support the new VR920 and 3-D Software
Development Kit. The goal is to maximize the 3-D gaming
experience of their new and existing software titles and
3-D video output.
Designed with the PC gaming and simulation in mind and
using the same technology the U.S Military employs, the
VR920 (sub-$499 MSRP) includes the following features:
-- VGA progressive scan LCDs with support for up to
1024 x 768
-- 32 degree field of view
-- The largest virtual screen, 62 inches from 9 feet
-- Built in microphone for VOIP communications
-- Adjustable headphones
-- Three degree of freedom head tracker
-- 6 ft. slim cable with included miniature USB &
VGA connector
-- iWear(R) 3-D enabled for automatic switch between
2-D & 3-D
-- Visor weighs 3.2 ounces
For more information about Vuzix Corporation, please
visit http://www.vuzix.com.
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix Corporation, formerly Icuiti, manufactures Video
Eyewear and personal display devices for the entertainment,
mobile video, defense and commercial markets. Vuzix' Video
Eyewear connects to standard PCs and mobile electronic
viewing products such as portable media players, gaming
consoles, cell phones, and laptops -- providing viewers
with a personal big screen experience. The company aims to
make its Video Eyewear line standard equipment for playing
games as well as watching news, music videos, and movies.
Vuzix won four CES Innovations Awards and the 2006 Frost
& Sullivan Technology Innovation of the Year Award for
European Mobile & Wireless services. Founded in 1997,
Vuzix is a privately held company with offices in
Rochester, NY and Tokyo, Japan. For more information,
please visit: http://www.vuzix.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ted Miller
Max Borges Agency
Phone: +1-305-576-1171 x12
Email: tedmiller@maxborgesagency.com
Keiichiro Fujii
Vuzix Corporation
Phone: +1-03-6234-4170
Email: keiichiro_fujii@vuzix.com
2007'09.25.Tue
swissinfo Special - Climate Change
September 21, 2007
BERN, Switzerland, Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Climate change is leaving its mark on Switzerland -
glaciers are melting, the alpine permafrost is thawing,
flooding is threatening towns and agricultural areas and
the weather is becoming ever more unpredictable. swissinfo
explores the background, effects of climate change and what
can be done through examining three key areas - research,
energy and tourism.
Swiss climate research and work in computer-simulated
climate models are considered to be among the best in the
world. swissinfo talks to scientists about their work in
Switzerland, visits a Swiss researcher studying glaciers at
Spitzbergen University in Norway and spends time with
climate scientists at the Swiss Camp in Greenland.
The energy section of the dossier deals with Swiss
energy policy, prospects and the different types of energy
produced in Switzerland. It also looks at innovative new
technology, which is aimed at being environmentally
friendly, improving energy efficiency and reducing
consumption.
Tourism is affected by climate change too, with
Switzerland's mountain and skiing areas particularly hard
hit. swissinfo has been finding out how these areas are
coping and what strategies they have for dealing with the
changing climate.
Also featured in the special are videos, audio, photo
galleries, diagrams and animated graphics as well as a quiz
and a selection of useful links.
http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/specials/climate_warming/index.html?siteSect=22060
swissinfo is an enterprise of the Swiss Broadcasting
Corporation (SBC) with a mandate to serve an international
public. The news and information platform www.swissinfo.ch
offers the latest information on Switzerland in the form of
articles, pictures, videos and audio. Its emphasis is on
politics, the economy, science, culture and Swiss society.
Contact:
swissinfo
E-Mail: contact_swissinfo@swissinfo.ch
Website: www.swissinfo.ch
2007'09.25.Tue
Zhongyu Gas Cooperates with Strong Technical Partner to Accelerate Upstream CBM Resources Development
September 21, 2007
HONG KONG, Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Zhongyu Gas
Holdings Limited ("Zhongyu Gas" or the
"Group") (Stock Code: 8070.HK), an early mover in
developing a vertically integrated gas operation from
upstream resources development to downstream distribution
in China, is pleased to announce the signing of an
engineering cooperation contract with Qinshui Lanyan
Coalbed Methane Co. Ltd. ("Lanyan") for the
coalbed methane ("CBM") projects.
Scope of Cooperation
Further to the memorandum of understanding announced on
9th May, 2007, the Group has entered into the turnkey
contract with Lanyan, in order to commence the CBM project
in Jiulishan, located in the Jiaozuo CBM block of Henan
Province, the PRC. Pursuant to the contract, the first 40
vertical wells among the Group's overall CBM development
plan will be drilled and extracted by Lanyan with
guaranteed daily production of 1,500 m3 per well. The gas
production is expected to start by the end of this year.
The Cooperation Parties
Zhongyu Gas is a vertically integrated gas operator
which enjoys the exclusive right to develop upstream
resources in 8 CBM blocks in Henan. In the past few months,
Zhongyu Gas has made significant progress in CBM
development. In addition to the abovementioned 40 wells,
first phase of drilling in two pilot testing wells and 20
vertical wells in Zhongyu Gas' Jiaozuo CBM block has
already been completed, and the second phase -- the
fracturing process will start soon in this month. As at the
reported date, the Group has commenced drilling of testing
wells in CBM blocks including those in Hebi, Pingdingshan,
Yima and Yongxia. Also, fund raising activities were
completed successfully for the financing of its upstream
and downstream projects.
Since its establishment in 2003, Lanyan has been
principally engaged in the exploration and development of
CBM and gas supply related business. It enjoys the biggest
vertical well drilling capacity in China. Lanyan has
drilled 600 wells and operated 120 wells with average daily
gas production of 500,000m3. It is equipped with advanced
technology and experienced technicians for exploration and
development of CBM. Lanyan was also awarded first prize
from the Association of Industry of Coal in China on its
technology entitled coal mine region CBM pre-exploration
extraction technology.
About Coalbed Methane
CBM is a form of natural gas found on top of coal
deposits. It is harmful to the environment if emitted to
the atmosphere, but is a clean fuel when burned. It is
completely interchangeable with conventional natural gas
and can be readily mixed with the latter. The Chinese
government has promulgated favorable policies on the
development of CBM to address its focus of clean energy
development. The extraction of CBM can also improve mining
safety since it removes the highly flammable gas from coal
mines.
Mr. Wang Wenliang, Chairman of Zhongyu Gas, concluded,
"We are excited to announce the signing of a turnkey
contract with Lanyan. It is favorable to hasten our
upstream CBM resources production. With the enormous
efforts put in and the forthcoming commencement of CBM
extraction, our vertically integrated gas operation is
progressing well as planned. We will continue to leverage
our upstream resources and extended downstream projects and
be dedicated to maximizing shareholders' returns."
About Zhongyu Gas Holdings Limited (Stock Code:
8070.HK)
Zhongyu Gas Holdings Limited ("Zhongyu Gas")
(Stock Code: 8070.HK), is an early mover in developing a
vertically integrated gas operation from upstream resource
development to downstream distribution in China. This is a
unique model in the China gas sector. Zhongyu Gas enjoys
the exclusive right to develop CBM resources in Henan, a
province with proven CBM reserves of approximately 1
trillion m3 (34 trillion ft3). It has also formed strategic
alliances with strong technical partners who have successful
track records in extracting CBM resources in a commercially
viable and economically attractive manner. Currently,
Zhongyu Gas has nine downstream projects under operation
(Sanmenxia, Yongcheng, Linyi Zhongyu, Linyi China Gas,
Xinmi, Yanshi, Jiaozuo, Luohe and Jiyuan). Zhongyu Gas was
listed on the GEM board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
in 2001.
Released by the CCG Elite Investor Relations Limited
for and on behalf of Zhongyu Gas Holdings Limited.
For further information, please contact:
Zhongyu Gas Holdings Limited
Mr. Daniel Lui / Ms. Lucy Sun
Tel.: +852+2295-1550 / +852-2295-1555
Fax: +852-2295-1228
Email: daniellui@zhongyugas.com/
lucysun@zhongyugas.com
CCG Elite Investor Relations Limited
Ms. Gloria Chan
Tel.: +852-3183-0227
Fax: +852-2155-9165
Email: gloria.chan@ccgelite.com
2007'09.25.Tue
NIKE Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.12
September 21, 2007
Revenue up 11 percent; worldwide futures orders up 11.5
percent
One-time tax benefit contributes $0.20 to earnings per
share
BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) today reported financial results
for the first quarter, ended August 31, 2007. Revenue grew
11 percent to $4.7 billion, compared to $4.2 billion for
the same period last year. Changes in currency exchange
rates increased revenue growth by 3 percentage points for
the quarter. First quarter net income increased 51 percent
to $569.7 million, compared to $377.2 million in the prior
year and diluted earnings per share increased 51 percent to
$1.12, versus $0.74 last year.
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http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990818/NIKELOGO)
The first quarter effective tax rate reflects a
one-time benefit related to utilization of past foreign
losses, contributing $0.20 per diluted share. The Company
has now taken the steps necessary to realize this tax
benefit, reducing the effective tax rate for the quarter by
approximately 15.6 points.
Mark Parker, President and CEO of Nike, Inc. said,
"We're off to a strong start as our first quarter
results reflect the power of our brands as well as the
strength and diversification of the Nike, Inc. portfolio.
We have an aggressive growth plan to achieve $23 billion in
revenue by fiscal year 2011, and we're well on our
way."*
Parker continued, "As we execute against our
long-term growth priorities, we will continue to
distinguish ourselves as the industry leader with our
relentless focus on creating innovative product, and on
bringing a new level of excitement and energy to
retail."*
Futures Orders
The Company reported worldwide futures orders for
athletic footwear and apparel, scheduled for delivery from
September 2007 through January 2008, totaling $5.9 billion,
11.5 percent higher than such orders reported for the same
period last year. Changes in currency exchange rates
increased reported orders growth by 1 percentage point.*
By region, futures orders for the U.S. increased 3
percent; Europe (which includes the Middle East and Africa)
and Asia Pacific both increased 17 percent; and the Americas
grew 20 percent. Changes in currency exchange rates
increased the reported futures orders growth in Europe by 3
percentage points. Changes in currency exchange rates
increased reported futures orders growth in Asia Pacific by
1 percentage point. In the Americas region changes in
currency exchange rates did not have a significant impact
on futures growth.
Regional Highlights
U.S.
During the first quarter, U.S. revenues increased 2
percent to $1,638.4 million versus $1,601.9 million for the
first quarter of fiscal 2007. U.S. athletic footwear
revenues increased 4 percent to $1,119.9 million. Apparel
revenues decreased 1 percent to $428.0 million. Equipment
revenues declined 1 percent to $90.5 million. U.S. pre-tax
income declined 2 percent to $347.3 million.
Europe
First quarter revenues for the European region grew 16
percent to $1,477.7 million from $1,270.9 million for the
same period last year. Changes in currency exchange rates
increased revenue growth by 7 percentage points. Footwear
revenues increased 17 percent to $791.9 million. Apparel
revenues grew by 16 percent to $567.0 million and equipment
revenues increased 14 percent to $118.8 million. Pre-tax
income increased 21 percent to $375.5 million.
Asia Pacific
In the first quarter, revenues in the Asia Pacific
region grew 22 percent to $630.8 million compared to $518.4
million a year ago. Changes in currency exchange rates
increased revenue growth by 2 percentage points. Footwear
revenues were up 25 percent to $332.1 million, apparel
revenues increased 20 percent to $240.5 million and
equipment revenues grew 13 percent to $58.2 million.
Pre-tax income increased 52 percent to $159.5 million.
Americas
Revenues in the Americas region increased 15 percent to
$279.5 million, an improvement from $242.5 million in the
first quarter of fiscal 2007. Currency exchange rates
contributed 4 percentage points to this growth rate.
Footwear revenues were up 15 percent to $198.4 million,
apparel revenues increased 14 percent to $58.3 million and
equipment revenues grew 20 percent to $22.8 million.
Pre-tax income was up 16 percent to $57.9 million.
Other Businesses
For the first quarter, Other business revenues, which
include Converse Inc., NIKE Golf, Cole Haan Holdings
Incorporated, NIKE Bauer Hockey Corp., Hurley International
LLC and Exeter Brands Group LLC, grew 12 percent to $628.7
million from $560.4 million last year. Pre-tax income
increased 9 percent to $95.2 million for the quarter. The
prior year first quarter results included a $14.2 million
benefit resulting from the favorable settlement of
arbitration proceedings against Converse; excluding this
benefit, pre-tax income for the Other businesses grew 30
percent.
The Company also announced today its intent to explore
the sale of Nike Bauer Hockey. Following a strategic review
of the company's affiliate brands portfolio, Nike determined
that despite the strength of the business, Nike Bauer Hockey
does not align with the Company's long-term growth
priorities and exploring a sale is the best strategic
alternative. The Company expects the exploration process
and any potential sale that maximizes Nike Bauer Hockey's
value to Nike will be completed within the current fiscal
year.
Commenting on the anticipated sale, Parker said:
"We are focused on investing our resources where we
will achieve the greatest returns, both within the Nike
brand and within a strong portfolio of complementary
affiliate brands. We're confident it's the right choice for
our Company as we maximize our opportunities and drive
toward our long-term growth targets. Given Nike Bauer's
market leading position, we believe we will be able to
effectively execute this transaction."
Income Statement Review
Gross margins were 44.8 percent compared to 44.1
percent for the same period last year.
Selling and administrative expenses were 30.8 percent
of first quarter revenues, which is comparable to the same
period last year.
The effective tax rate for the first quarter declined
significantly to 15.0 percent primarily due to the one-time
tax benefit described above.
Balance Sheet Review
At quarter end, global inventories stood at $2.2
billion, an increase of less than 1 percent from August 31,
2006. Cash and short-term investments were $2.8 billion at
the end of the quarter, compared to $1.7 billion at the end
of the first quarter last year.
Share Repurchase
During the first quarter, the Company repurchased a
total of 5,757,101 shares for approximately $321.5 million
in conjunction with the Company's four-year, $3 billion
share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors
in June 2006. As of the end of the first quarter the
Company has repurchased a total of 23.8 million shares for
approximately $1.1 billion under this program.
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's
leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic
athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a
wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned
Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs,
markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and
accessories; Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, which
designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags,
accessories and coats; NIKE Bauer Hockey Corp., a leading
designer and distributor of hockey equipment; Hurley
International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes
action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and
accessories; and Exeter Brands Group LLC, which designs and
markets athletic footwear and apparel for the value retail
channel.
NIKE's earnings releases and other financial
information are available on the Internet at
http://www.nikebiz.com/investors.
* The marked paragraphs contain forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and
uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports
filed by NIKE with the S.E.C., including Forms 8-K, 10-Q,
and 10-K. Some forward-looking statements in this release
concern changes in futures orders that are not necessarily
indicative of changes in total revenues for subsequent
periods due to the mix of futures and "at once"
orders, exchange rate fluctuations, order cancellations and
discounts, which may vary significantly from quarter to
quarter, and because a significant portion of the business
does not report futures orders.
(Tables Follow)
NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2007
(In millions, except per share data)
QUARTER ENDED
INCOME STATEMENT 08/31/2007
08/31/2006 %Chg
Revenues $4,655.1
$4,194.1 11%
Cost of sales 2,568.1
2,344.9 10%
Gross margin 2,087.0
1,849.2 13%
44.8%
44.1%
Selling and administrative
expense 1,434.7
1,289.7 11%
30.8%
30.8%
Interest income, net (24.6)
(13.1) 88%
Other expense (income), net 6.6
(3.2) -306%
Income before income taxes 670.3
575.8 16%
Income taxes 100.6
198.6 -49%
15.0%
34.5%
Net income $569.7
$377.2 51%
Diluted EPS $1.12
$0.74 51%
Basic EPS $1.14
$0.75 52%
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Diluted 507.3
512.0
Basic 499.4
505.4
Dividends declared $0.185
$0.155
NIKE, Inc.
BALANCE SHEET *
08/31/2007 08/31/2006
ASSETS
(in millions)
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
$1,973.9 $1,030.7
Short-term investments
817.4 693.9
Accounts receivable, net
2,774.1 2,557.3
Inventories
2,154.9 2,134.3
Deferred income taxes
220.3 188.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
400.9 382.3
Total current assets
8,341.5 6,987.3
Property, plant and equipment
3,732.5 3,451.1
Less accumulated depreciation
2,014.9 1,802.4
Property, plant and equipment, net
1,717.6 1,648.7
Identifiable intangible assets, net
409.5 407.5
Goodwill
130.8 130.8
Deferred income taxes and other assets
414.1 396.2
Total assets
$11,013.5 $9,570.5
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$5.8 $30.5
Notes payable
140.2 61.3
Accounts payable
971.5 867.7
Accrued liabilities
1,313.9 1,292.8
Income taxes payable
184.0 152.5
Total current liabilities
2,615.4 2,404.8
Long-term debt
420.9 380.4
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
622.3 564.1
Redeemable preferred stock
0.3 0.3
Shareholders' equity
7,354.6 6,220.9
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$11,013.5 $9,570.5
* Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to
conform to fiscal
year 2008 presentation. These changes had no impact
on previously
reported results of operations or shareholders'
equity.
NIKE, Inc.
QUARTER ENDED
DIVISIONAL REVENUES 08/31/2007 08/31/2006
%Chg
(In millions)
U.S. Region
Footwear $1,119.9 $1,079.1
4%
Apparel 428.0 431.5
-1%
Equipment 90.5 91.3
-1%
Total 1,638.4 1,601.9
2%
EMEA Region
Footwear 791.9 679.5
17%
Apparel 567.0 487.0
16%
Equipment 118.8 104.4
14%
Total 1,477.7 1,270.9
16%
Asia Pacific Region
Footwear 332.1 266.0
25%
Apparel 240.5 200.9
20%
Equipment 58.2 51.5
13%
Total 630.8 518.4
22%
Americas Region
Footwear 198.4 172.3
15%
Apparel 58.3 51.2
14%
Equipment 22.8 19.0
20%
Total 279.5 242.5
15%
4,026.4 3,633.7
11%
Other businesses 628.7 560.4
12%
Total NIKE, Inc. revenues $4,655.1 $4,194.1
11%
NIKE, Inc.
QUARTER ENDED
%
PRE-TAX INCOME(1),(2) 08/31/2007 08/31/2006
Chg
(In millions)
U.S. Region $347.3 $355.7
-2%
EMEA Region 375.5 310.6
21%
Asia Pacific Region 159.5 104.9
52%
Americas Region 57.9 49.7
16%
Other businesses 95.2 87.4
9%
Corporate(3) (365.1) (332.5)
-10%
Total pre-tax income(1) $670.3 $575.8
16%
(1) The Company evaluates performance of individual
operating segments
based on pre-tax income. Total pre-tax income
equals income before
income taxes as shown on the Consolidated Income
Statement.
(2) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified
to conform to
fiscal year 2008 presentation. These changes had
no impact on
previously reported results of operations or
shareholders' equity.
(3) "Corporate" represents items necessary to
reconcile to total pre-tax
income, which includes corporate costs that are not
allocated to the
operating segments for management reporting and
intercompany
eliminations for specific items in the Consolidated
Income
Statement.
For more information, please contact:
NIKE, Inc.
Media:
Alan Marks
Phone: +1-503-671-4235
Investors:
Pamela Catlett
Phone: +1-503-671-4589
Website: http://www.nikebiz.com
2007'09.25.Tue
Checkpoint Systems, Impinj and Reva Systems Enable World's First End-to-End UHF Item-level RFID Shopping Experience for METRO Group
September 20, 2007
Galeria Kaufhof Unveils End-to-End Apparel Inventory
Solution with Unified UHF Gen 2 RFID Infrastructure
HONG KONG, Sept. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Leading
radio frequency identification (RFID) solution providers
Checkpoint Systems, Impinj, Inc., and Reva Systems today
announced a breakthrough item-level tagging retail apparel
implementation. The companies joined forces in METRO
Group's Future Store Initiative to enable the first
complete supplier distribution to in-store point-of-sale
RFID deployment using UHF Gen 2 standards-based systems.
The implementation for METRO Group's high-end Galeria
Kaufhof department store in Essen, Germany is a milestone
for the retail industry, delivering consumer-facing RFID
applications that are integrated from the distribution
center to retail smart shelves and cashier checkout
stations.
This deployment addresses METRO Group's vision of
real-time inventory management at Galeria Kaufhof stores
and is the next step in years of pioneering RFID effort and
successful collaboration among RFID innovators. It is the
first live RFID implementation to use the full suite of
evolved EPCglobal standards, including Gen 2 tags &
readers, fixed and handheld readers running low-level
reader protocol (LLRP) for communications with the local
network, and application level events (ALE) to pass clean
formatted RFID data to the application layer, which uses an
EPCIS implementation to facilitate RFID data sharing, mining
and analytics.
Galeria Kaufhof has been using RFID in logistics and
warehouse pilots since 2003, and is determined to leverage
its wealth of item-level tag data to deliver an improved
retail shopping experience. This significant implementation
covers a wide breadth of applications including:
* Inbound goods receipt
* Back room real-time inventory management
* Fixed and handheld readers tracking real-time sales
floor inventory
* A Smart Mirror showing complementary clothing choices
or accessories
* Smart Shelves with monitors indicating available
garment size and
style choices
* In-aisle product information triggered by scanning
items
* RFID-enabled point-of-sale terminals delivering
efficient checkout
The store's integrated solution elements and features
include:
* At METRO Group's Neuss warehouse, tagged goods are
read and recorded by
Checkpoint Systems' RFID/UHF hanging conveyor and
packing table antennas,
as well as Checkpoint UHF dock-door portals. Once at
the Galeria
Kaufhof store, garments are tracked using Checkpoint
portals in the
receiving area and stock room. Checkpoint has also
deployed its dual
EAS/RFID antennas for security monitoring at the
entry/exit and fitting
room areas, as well as point-of-service deactivation.
In addition,
Checkpoint will provide its system integration
expertise for the trial.
* The Galeria Kaufhof RFID solution uses Impinj
Speedway(R) readers
exclusively for all in-store fixed read points, and
Impinj Monza(TM) tag
chips to power all tags used in the store. Impinj
near-field UHF RFID
reader antennas in the smart shelves continuously
gather data from
tagged garments and accessories on the retail floor,
and Impinj point-
of-sale displays provide immediate product
information to store
personnel at all sale terminals.
* Reva Systems provides centralized management
capabilities for Galeria
Kaufhof's RFID operations with the Tag Acquisition
Processor (TAP)
network infrastructure product. Reva's TAP is used to
centrally control
distributed RFID components including roughly 60
fixed and handheld
readers from different vendors; it also integrates
the RFID system with
multiple applications and back-office systems,
optimizing data capture
across all of Galeria Kaufhof's RFID operations.
"Galeria Kaufhof's deployment is the first
large-scale application of near-field UHF RFID to track
retail merchandise from distribution through
point-of-sale," said Michael Liard, Research Director,
RFID & Contactless, ABI Research. "The newly
available EPCglobal standards support a unified UHF Gen 2
RFID infrastructure and, combined with innovative
technology, make such a real world solution
possible."
"With this pilot we demonstrate how a department
store fully equipped with RFID on the item level can
work," said Dr. Christian Plenge, Head of Research and
Innovation of MGI METRO Group Information Technology.
Customers can see the benefits of item-level tagging in
consumer-oriented store applications such as intelligent
shelves, intelligent dressing rooms and product-aware
information kiosks. "The business benefit to us as
retailers is that an end-to-end RFID infrastructure at the
item level can fill the data void that exists between
products being received and products being sold,"
Plenge said. "We can now see products also in those
steps of our process chain which so far weren't illuminated
by the inventory management system."
About Checkpoint Systems
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is the leading supplier of
retail shrink management solutions. Checkpoint's global
team helps retailers -- and their suppliers -- reduce
theft, increase inventory visibility and provide consumers
with greater merchandise availability through the company's
rapidly evolving RF technology, expanding shrink management
offerings and Check-Net labeling solutions. Checkpoint has
more than one million RF devices installed in stores today,
and since the advent of the modern retail age has secured
more than 100 billion products. Scaling cost-efficiently,
Checkpoint's solutions provide increased revenues and
profits to a fast-growing community of successful
retailers, and a superior experience for their consumers.
Listed on the NYSE (NYSE: CKP), Checkpoint operates in
every geographic market and employs 3,200 people worldwide.
For more information, visit http://www.checkpointasiapac.com
.
About Impinj, Inc.
Impinj, Inc. is a semiconductor and RFID company whose
patented Self-Adaptive Silicon(R) technology enables two
synergistic business lines: high-performance RFID solutions
and semiconductor intellectual property (IP). Impinj is the
leading technical innovator in developing UHF RFID
solutions for both item-level and supply-chain tagging
worldwide. Impinj draws on its technical expertise and
industry partnerships to deliver the GrandPrix(TM) RFID
solution comprising high-performance tags, readers,
software, antennas, and systems integration. Impinj also
licenses innovative IP products to leading semiconductor
companies worldwide, allowing them to seamlessly integrate
crucial nonvolatile memory (NVM) alongside analog and
digital functionality on a single chip. Impinj's IP
products include the popular AEON(R) family of embeddable
cores, which provide rewriteable NVM technology in logic
CMOS manufacturing. For more information, visit
http://www.impinj.com .
About Reva Systems
Reva Systems develops RFID network infrastructure
products that enable customers to rapidly deploy scalable
solutions using fixed and handheld readers from multiple
vendors in any environment. Reva's standards-based Tag
Acquisition Processor (TAP) products facilitate improved
system performance, manageability and accuracy while
significantly lessening implementation time and complexity.
RFID networks based on Reva TAPs deliver accurate data and
location information down to the plan-o-gram level in
retail, dock-door level in distribution and workstation
level in manufacturing facility implementations. Reva
products are delivered by a global network of partners and
deployed worldwide by enterprises leveraging innovative
RFID applications to generate value in diverse industries.
Reva's corporate office is headquartered in Chelmsford,
Mass. with an EMEA headquarters in Dusseldorf, Germany.
For more information, visit http://www.revasystems.com .
Impinj, Speedway, Self-Adaptive Silicon, GrandPrix,
Monza, and AEON are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Impinj, Inc. Reva, Reva Systems, and Tag
Acquisition Processor are registered trademarks of Reva
Systems Corporation. All other trademarks or registered
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information, please contact:
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Asia Pacific
Natalie Chan
Tel: +852-2995-8350
Email: natalie.chan@checkpt.com
Web: http://www.checkpointasiapac.com
2007'09.25.Tue
Former UN Messenger of Peace to Fight Tuberculosis as a Stop TB Ambassador
September 20, 2007
GENEVA, Sept. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Anna Cataldi,
who served as UN Messenger of Peace from 1998 to 2007, has
joined the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). Ms
Cataldi, who was today appointed as an Ambassador of the
Stop TB Partnership, will raise awareness worldwide about
the unfair burden of TB on refugees, migrants, people
living in poverty and other disadvantaged groups.
(Logo:
http://www.xprn.com.cn/xprn/sa/20061102095006-51.jpg )
"I am grateful to the Stop TB Partnership for
giving me this opportunity to advocate on behalf of those
suffering from this disease," Ms Cataldi said.
Welcoming the announcement, former United Nations
Secretary-General Kofi Annan praised Anna Cataldi for her
tireless efforts and devotion. "She was an active,
compassionate and productive Messenger. She travelled to
difficult places, such as Afghanistan and Somalia, to bring
support, encouragement and hope to the desperate and
voiceless . I am delighted she will now devote her energies
to the Stop TB campaign," he said.
The Stop TB Partnership, whose secretariat is hosted by
the World Health Organization (WHO), is a network of more
than 500 international organizations, countries, donors
from the public and private sectors, TB patients and
nongovernmental and governmental organizations. The
Partnership's goal is to eliminate TB as a public health
problem worldwide.
In 2005 there were 8.8 million new cases of TB. The
disease kills 4400 people every day, even though it has
been treatable and preventable for more than half a
century.
"Anna Cataldi has an extraordinary track record of
galvanizing people to confront issues that cause human
suffering," said Dr Marcos Espinal, Executive
Secretary of the Stop TB Partnership. "She will be a
strong voice calling for access to TB prevention, diagnosis
and treatment as a human right."
The Stop TB Partnership has set out an ambitious plan:
The Global Plan to Stop TB (2006-2015). Launched by the
Stop TB Partnership in January 2006, the plan is a roadmap
for treating 50 million people for TB between now and 2015
and save about 14 million lives. It aims to halve TB
prevalence and deaths compared with 1990 levels by 2015.
"Ms Cataldi is sure to advance the global fight
against TB. We welcome her appointment
enthusiastically," said Dr Mario Raviglione, Director
of the Stop TB Department at WHO.
Ms Cataldi, who is from Italy, is the author of Letters
from Sarajevo, which chronicled the impact of war on
Bosnia's children. In 1998, to mark the 50th anniversary
of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, she initiated
a project to create and distribute a passport-sized pamphlet
version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for
children. In March 2007, she conceived and help organize a
photo exhibit focussing on TB at UN Headquarters that was
viewed by more than 100 000 people.
For further information, please contact:
Judith Mandelbaum-Schmid
Communications Officer
Stop TB Partnership
Tel: +41-22-791-2967
Mobile: +41-79-254-6835
Email: schmidj@who.int
Vittorio Cammarota
Celebrities and Special Events Officer
Stop TB Partnership
Tel: +41-22-791-5549
Mobile: +41-79-509-0646
Email: cammarotav@who.int
2007'09.25.Tue
JBS United Announces Launch of Key Communication Tool
September 20, 2007
New OptiPhos(R) Website Provides Customers with Key,
Up-to-Date Information on Global Scale
SHERIDAN, Ind., Sept. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Following the launch of OptiPhos, the most
technologically advanced phytase enzyme product available,
JBS United has announced the unveiling of a new website
aimed at providing up-to-date information for pig and
poultry producers worldwide. The new website is located at
www.optiphos.net.
"The OptiPhos website provides livestock producers
throughout the world with research and product information
to help them improve animal nutrition, while at the same
time improving the environment by reducing the amount of
phosphorus that is released onto land," noted Mike
Shingler, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for
JBS United.
OptiPhos helps pig and poultry producers better address
the challenges of managing diet quality, diet cost and
animal waste by further improving their animals'
utilization of phosphorous. Through the use of OptiPhos,
producers can substantially enhance their animals' diet by
better utilizing the phosphorus present in feed grain,
thereby reducing the use and expense of inorganic
phosphorus supplements.
Extensive research conducted by JBS United in concert
with leading universities and large pig and poultry
producers has shown that OptiPhos releases nearly two times
more phosphorus from feed grain in pigs and three times more
in poultry than competitive phytase enzymes.
OptiPhos also significantly reduces phosphorus levels
in manure and litter, which allows producers to better
manage the environmental impacts of using manure or litter
as a fertilizer. Reduced levels of phosphorous in animal
waste extends the number of years producers can apply
manure or litter to farmland, reduces the amount of land
required for safe manure/litter application and reduces the
overall risk of adverse environmental impacts.
JBS United is currently marketing OptiPhos in the
United States, Asia, and Central and South America.
About JBS United
Since its founding in 1956, JBS United has been
dedicated to providing research-based solutions to enhance
animal nutrition and livestock production profitability.
Contact: Mike Shingler
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Phone: +1-317-758-2618
Email: mike.shingler@jbsunited.com
2007'09.25.Tue
New York City Entertainer DaVido Thrown Out of 203 Starbucks for Crooning Original Tribute Song to the Starbucks Corporation
September 20, 2007
The whole world is watching as DaVido aims to convince
Starbucks CEO and founder Howard Schultz to put 'Java
Jitter' on their CD racks.
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- DaVido, the
outrageous crooner, has been thrown out of over 200
Starbucks and it's all captured on video on YouTube.com.
Because of his courage and tenacity, DaVido's Starbucks
Rejection Tour Video is rapidly getting worldwide
attention.
( Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070919/NYW024 )
After Starbucks Corporation rejected his song
"Java Jitter," DaVido decided to take matters
into his own hands, and performed his song in as many
stores as humanly possible hoping that corporate
headquarters would take notice and embrace him and his
quest. Unfortunately, every time DaVido tried to sing
"Java Jitter" in the stores, he was consistently
kicked out. DaVido's relentless goal: have his CD on the
Starbucks music racks next to superstars such as Paul
McCartney, Johnny Cash, and Ray Charles.
DaVido and Goliath
DaVido is single handedly taking on the giant of all
coffee chains with the hopes Starbucks will help slingshot
his "Java Jitter" around the world. WABC
Television Eyewitness News recently touted the Rejection
Tour video as "the hottest video on YouTube."
Many other news media outlets, including The Seattle Times,
the hometown paper of Starbucks Corporation, are taking
notice and also reporting on the rejection tour. The
Starbucks Rejection Tour video is becoming an underground
sensation. DaVido says: "Having my song accepted by
Starbucks Corporation is the American Dream."
About DaVido
DaVido is an extremely passionate entertainer, who
lives every waking hour through his music. DaVido says,
"Music is my wife and will be my partner for
life."
For Interviews Contact in the USA
(917) 626-3060
(908) 328-2109
JavaJitter@Comcast.net
To see the YouTube video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z4y78gxev2I
Eyewitness News:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EV7tPpkX0Ts
Seattle Times (9/18/07):
http://tinyurl.com/ynrjk4
Website:
http://www.JavaJitter.com
Disclaimer: This is not a Starbucks promotion!
2007'09.25.Tue
Update: Inside India -- Special Report on BLOOMBERG TV September 25
September 20, 2007
Bloomberg Television Special Explores India's Booming
Economy, Challenges, Opportunities
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Next Tuesday on the BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R) special
Inside India, Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin gives viewers an
in-depth look at the challenges confronting India's
expanding economy 60 years after its independence.
Reporting from India, Bloomberg will examine investment
opportunities, the debate surrounding India's special
economic zones, India's retail revolution, the country's
developing infrastructure and the trend of "reverse
outsourcing" jobs to the West.
"(India) is attracting foreign investors now.
Better infrastructure will attract more investors and more
foreign investments. This process of economic reforms and
economic growth has to continue for at least another 20-25
years before many of our objectives are achieved,"
India's Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram tells
Bloomberg's Amin.
In addition to Financial Minister Palaniappan
Chidambaram, the program features interviews with Kamal
Nath, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Azim Premji,
Chairman of Wipro Technology, Sunil Mittal, Chairman of
Bharti Group, Tulsi Tanti, Chairman of Suzlon Energy,
Nilesh Shah of ICICI Bank and Sanjay Nayar, CEO of
Citigroup India.
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across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on Tuesday,
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2007'09.25.Tue
OnForce, the World's Largest IT Service Marketplace, Secures Funding for New Market Expansion
September 19, 2007
Company Secures $6.75 Million in Series A1 Financing, Led
by Accel Partners
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- OnForce, the
world's largest marketplace for IT service professionals,
today announced the completion of a $6.75 million Series A1
financing round, led by Accel Partners, the venture capital
firm behind Facebook. OnForce will use this investment to
build upon its highly successful IT services marketplace in
the U.S., and to expand into new geographic markets and
service categories.
OnForce currently has more than 10,000 service
professionals and has completed over 500,000 service events
in its IT services marketplace. The OnForce marketplace
enables on-site service in a wide variety of technology
categories, including computers, printers, networking, VoIP
and consumer electronics.
"OnForce has experienced phenomenal growth and
market adoption for our IT services marketplace,
particularly in the last year. We've become an industry
standard as the best way to find IT service professionals,
and we're now ready to take our industry-leading position
and apply it to new markets," said OnForce CEO Peter
Cannone. "Accel has a keen understanding of market
trends and international expansion, and will be invaluable
to our efforts to expand the OnForce marketplace into new
geographic markets and service sectors."
Harry Nelis, Accel General Partner, said, "OnForce
has developed a proven and highly robust marketplace for
contract IT professionals within the U.S., and we believe
there is a great deal of potential in bringing this model
to other markets. As a global VC, helping companies expand
internationally is one of Accel's strengths. We look
forward to working with OnForce's seasoned management team
to further accelerate growth."
Nelis will join the OnForce Board of Directors and
Accel Partner's, Judy Gibbons, formerly Corporate Vice
President in Microsoft's MSN Division, will serve as an
advisor. Current OnForce Board of Directors include: Marty
Abbott, former SVP of Technology/CTO at eBay; Alan Weber,
former Chairman and CEO of US Trust Corp; David Orfao,
Managing Director, General Catalyst Partners; Isaac Kato,
Venture Principal, General Catalyst Partners; and Peter
Cannone, Chairman and CEO of OnForce.
In the coming months, OnForce will announce which
countries and service categories it has chosen for
expansion.
About OnForce
OnForce is the world's largest marketplace for contract
IT service professionals. The company enables VARs,
solution providers and IT staffing companies to find highly
qualified IT professionals in virtually every zip code in
the U.S. These IT service firms turn to OnForce to expand
their geographic and skill set coverage without adding
overhead or upfront expense. OnForce enables increased
buyer control and reduced management costs, while improving
service levels and offering faster response times than
traditional methods of finding contract technicians.
Since its inception, the OnForce marketplace has been
used to successfully complete more than 500,000 work
orders. The OnForce community is made up of 5,000+ IT
service buyers and 10,000+ IT service technicians who work
in a number of technology categories, including computers,
printers, networking and consumer electronics. For more
information, visit http://www.onforce.com.
About Accel Partners:
Founded in 1983, Accel Partners is one of the world's
leading venture capital firms. The firm is dedicated to
partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs to build
world-class Internet, software and networking companies.
Accel Partners has more than $4bn under management from its
offices in Palo Alto, London, and China, and its portfolio
companies have completed IPOs that have created well over
$150 billion in market capitalization. Representative
current and former investments include Brightcove,
Comscore, Double Fusion, Facebook, Glam, Macromedia,
RealNetworks, and The Cloud. For more information, please
visit http://www.Accel.com.
For more information, please contact:
Media:
Amber La Croix
Airfoil Public Relations
Phone: +1-248-304-1431
Email: aklacroix@airfoilpr.com
Emma Ap-Thomas
Accel
Phone: +44-0-207-025-6533
Email: emma.ap-thomas@redconsultancy.com
Website: http://www.onforce.com
http://www.Accel.com
2007'09.25.Tue
AVIATION WEEK's MRO Asia Event to Feature Keynote Addresses by Officials from Air China, CAAC
September 19, 2007
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
AVIATION WEEK's annual MRO Asia Conference &
Exhibition, to be held October 17-18, 2007, at the Shanghai
Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center in Shanghai,
China, will feature keynote presentations from two top
Chinese industry leaders: Xu ChaoQun, Deputy Director
Flight Standards, Civil Aviation Administration of China
(CAAC), and He Li, Vice President, Air China.
The event, now in its seventh year, is expected to draw
nearly 1,500 industry professionals and government
executives. It is being produced with support from
international partner International Air Transport
Association, and gold sponsors Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Goodrich Corp., Honeywell International, and Pratt &
Whitney. MRO Asia also will also host an exhibition hall
with more than 75 MRO product and services suppliers
featuring the latest in service and technology.
Participants who register before September 20 will receive
free access to the exhibition hall and discounted
conference fees.
MRO Asia's theme is "Low Cost/High Quality: Is it
Sustainable?" During two days of intensive sessions
and workshops, industry leaders will discuss topics
including: reducing material costs through the use of PMA
parts; forecasts for MRO in Asia (2007-2016); how capacity
increases are resulting in greater efficiencies and not
just increased manpower; low-cost carriers; and training.
The agenda includes more than 25 speakers, including Li
Hai, President, China Aviation Supplies Import and Export
Group (CASGC); James J. Ballough, Director, Flight
Standards Service, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), and John J. Hickey, Director, Aircraft Certification
Service, U.S. FAA.
"MRO Asia provides a highly interactive
environment for industry leaders to learn about the latest
trends, facts and information on the Asian aircraft
maintenance marketplace," said Tom Henricks,
president, AVIATION WEEK. "We are pleased to be
returning to Shanghai for MRO Asia 2007."
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Supplies Imp. & Exp. Group Corp., and International
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KLM Engineering & Maintenance/AFI Industries, Sargent
and Shell Aviation. Bronze-level sponsors are Airbus and
United Services. Airline support is provided by Air
China.
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2007'09.25.Tue
| 第一回「大阪コナモン博覧会」開催 |
浪速の食文化の奥深さが味わえる
大阪コナモン博覧会実行委員会(日本コナモン協会会長：熊谷真菜)は、このたび、大阪にお越しいただいた皆様に、ミナミを中心とした大阪の食を楽しんでいただこうと、有志とともに実行委員会を組織して、第一回「大阪コナモン博覧会」(コナ博)を開催する運びとなりました。
●「大阪コナモン博覧会」開催目的
粉もんの聖地である大阪を盛り上げ、粉もんの素晴らしさを多くの方に味わっていただき、粉もんを入り口に、浪速の食文化の奥深さを知ってもらおうという初の試みです。
※粉もんとは・・・
粉を使った料理およびその食文化を指す言葉「粉もの」。関西や一部地方では「粉もの」のことを愛称をこめて「粉もん(コナモン)」と呼びます。たこ焼き、お好み焼、うどんなど、小麦粉だけでなく、米粉、そば粉、とうもろこし粉、豆粉……様々な粉をベースに作られた物は全て「粉もん」です。
大阪コナモン博覧会は、参加130店＆協力店の特典を満載した公式ガイドブック＝「コナ博ガイド」をもって、会場である大阪の街を、食べ歩いてもらうことを目的として開催いたします。
開催期間中に、JTBグループにガイドブックを配布いただく、十数万人の観光客だけでなく、より多くのお客様をもてなしたいと考えています。(※JTBグループの昨年実績)
また、動画によって、常時お店の魅力をお伝えするサイトを設けました。
※コナモンZAQ(9月25日オープン予定)
http://konamonzaq.jp/
10月20日、21日の二日間には、「ミナミ粉もんパーク」と題して大阪粉もんの名店や各地のご当地粉もんを集めたイベントも実施いたします。
観光客の皆様が、ガイドブックを片手に、大阪の魅力を満喫していただければと思っております。
この「コナ博」が、食都大阪をいっそう盛り上げ、観光イベントとして定着することを願っております。
●第一回「大阪コナモン博覧会」開催概要
日時 ：平成19年10月1日～12月25日
会場 ：ミナミを中心とした大阪エリアの130店と協力店
主催 ：大阪コナモン博覧会実行委員会
共催 ：日本コナモン協会
料金 ：参加無料（公式ガイドブック「コナ博ガイドは1冊315円[税込み]です）
尚、記者発表を道頓堀「大阪名物くいだおれ」で行います。詳細は以下の通りです。
======================================================================
第一回「大阪コナモン博覧会」記者発表
======================================================================
日 時 ：平成19年9月26日(水)
＜受付＞ 13:30～ ＜説明会＞ 14:00～
会 場 ：道頓堀「大阪名物くいだおれ」
所在地：〒542-0071 大阪市中央区道頓堀1-8-25
TEL ：06-6211-5300
内容 ： (1)ご挨拶
(2)コナ博概要説明
(3)アトラクション
「粉もんを入り口に大阪の奥座敷へ」 くいだおれさんの「たこ焼き教室」を体験いただき、
ご説明します。
出席者：大阪コナモン博覧会実行委員会
名誉実行委員長
千田 忠司(大阪市中央区南商店会連合会会長）
組合理事長 (千田硝子食器代表取締役)
実行委員長
熊谷 真菜(日本コナモン協会会長)
実行委員
小田切 聡(株式会社道頓堀スタジオジャパン取締役)
高木 俊光(株式会社ジェイティービー（西日本国内商品事業部域統括部長)
野杁 育郎(戎橋筋商店街振興組合理事長、株式会社せのや代表取締役)
林 信夫(21世紀ディレクターズユニオン代表、日本コナモン協会理事)
廣田 哲彦(道頓堀商店会副会長、「道頓堀赤鬼」店主)
協力
柿木 道子(株式会社くいだおれ会長)
※説明会出席のお申込は日本コナモン協会事務局までメールまたはFAXでお願いします。折り返し
詳細をお送りします。 申込み期限は9月21日(金)です。
●「大阪コナモン博覧会」開催目的
粉もんの聖地である大阪を盛り上げ、粉もんの素晴らしさを多くの方に味わっていただき、粉もんを入り口に、浪速の食文化の奥深さを知ってもらおうという初の試みです。
※粉もんとは・・・
粉を使った料理およびその食文化を指す言葉「粉もの」。関西や一部地方では「粉もの」のことを愛称をこめて「粉もん(コナモン)」と呼びます。たこ焼き、お好み焼、うどんなど、小麦粉だけでなく、米粉、そば粉、とうもろこし粉、豆粉……様々な粉をベースに作られた物は全て「粉もん」です。
大阪コナモン博覧会は、参加130店＆協力店の特典を満載した公式ガイドブック＝「コナ博ガイド」をもって、会場である大阪の街を、食べ歩いてもらうことを目的として開催いたします。
開催期間中に、JTBグループにガイドブックを配布いただく、十数万人の観光客だけでなく、より多くのお客様をもてなしたいと考えています。(※JTBグループの昨年実績)
また、動画によって、常時お店の魅力をお伝えするサイトを設けました。
※コナモンZAQ(9月25日オープン予定)
http://konamonzaq.jp/
10月20日、21日の二日間には、「ミナミ粉もんパーク」と題して大阪粉もんの名店や各地のご当地粉もんを集めたイベントも実施いたします。
観光客の皆様が、ガイドブックを片手に、大阪の魅力を満喫していただければと思っております。
この「コナ博」が、食都大阪をいっそう盛り上げ、観光イベントとして定着することを願っております。
●第一回「大阪コナモン博覧会」開催概要
日時 ：平成19年10月1日～12月25日
会場 ：ミナミを中心とした大阪エリアの130店と協力店
主催 ：大阪コナモン博覧会実行委員会
共催 ：日本コナモン協会
料金 ：参加無料（公式ガイドブック「コナ博ガイドは1冊315円[税込み]です）
尚、記者発表を道頓堀「大阪名物くいだおれ」で行います。詳細は以下の通りです。
======================================================================
第一回「大阪コナモン博覧会」記者発表
======================================================================
日 時 ：平成19年9月26日(水)
＜受付＞ 13:30～ ＜説明会＞ 14:00～
会 場 ：道頓堀「大阪名物くいだおれ」
所在地：〒542-0071 大阪市中央区道頓堀1-8-25
TEL ：06-6211-5300
内容 ： (1)ご挨拶
(2)コナ博概要説明
(3)アトラクション
「粉もんを入り口に大阪の奥座敷へ」 くいだおれさんの「たこ焼き教室」を体験いただき、
ご説明します。
出席者：大阪コナモン博覧会実行委員会
名誉実行委員長
千田 忠司(大阪市中央区南商店会連合会会長）
組合理事長 (千田硝子食器代表取締役)
実行委員長
熊谷 真菜(日本コナモン協会会長)
実行委員
小田切 聡(株式会社道頓堀スタジオジャパン取締役)
高木 俊光(株式会社ジェイティービー（西日本国内商品事業部域統括部長)
野杁 育郎(戎橋筋商店街振興組合理事長、株式会社せのや代表取締役)
林 信夫(21世紀ディレクターズユニオン代表、日本コナモン協会理事)
廣田 哲彦(道頓堀商店会副会長、「道頓堀赤鬼」店主)
協力
柿木 道子(株式会社くいだおれ会長)
※説明会出席のお申込は日本コナモン協会事務局までメールまたはFAXでお願いします。折り返し
詳細をお送りします。 申込み期限は9月21日(金)です。
●本件に関するお問い合わせ先
日本コナモン協会
所在地： 〒556-0021 大阪市浪速区幸町1-1-1
担当 ： 林 晃正、池上 未来
電話 ： 06-4392-8488
FAX ： 06-4392-8512
E-mail： office@konamon.com
URL ： http://www.konamon.com/
日本コナモン協会
所在地： 〒556-0021 大阪市浪速区幸町1-1-1
担当 ： 林 晃正、池上 未来
電話 ： 06-4392-8488
FAX ： 06-4392-8512
E-mail： office@konamon.com
URL ： http://www.konamon.com/
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