PR Newswire Europe back issues from August 2008:
State Department's Embrace of Libya has Precedent for Cuba, Other Countries.
Aug 01, 2008 ... MT. PLEASANT, South Carolina, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Statement of Ronald L. Motley, Member, Motley Rice LLC, Representing plaintiffs in numerous anti-terrorism cases Involving Libya and other cases involving 9/11 In a brazen disregard for the precedent of ...
Keith Cunningham, Author of 'Keys to the Vault,' to Speak at ActionCOACH's 2008 Global Conference.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LAS VEGAS, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Entrepreneur and best-selling author renowned for unlocking massive financial potential in a simple, practical manner Entrepreneur and best-selling writer Keith Cunningham, author of "Keys to the Vault," will speak to the world's ...
SunGard Announces Intention to Acquire GL TRADE for euro 41.70 per Share.
Aug 01, 2008 ... GENEVA and PARIS, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- SunGard and GL TRADE today announced SunGard's intention to acquire a majority stake in GL TRADE, a global financial software solutions company serving more than 1,600 customers. SunGard has made a binding offer and entered ...
08/08/08, It's a Date...Not to Forget!
Aug 01, 2008 ... CAMBERLEY, England, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year it was lucky number 7, now this year it seems to be lucky number 8! According to registered weddings on online wedding guide hitched.co.uk, the most popular Friday to tie the knot since Friday 30th December 2005 will be Friday ...
Additional Information MCC Global N.V.
Aug 01, 2008 ... AMSTERDAM, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Financial Markets Authority ("AFM") is responsible for the supervision and enforcement of the rules for financial reporting of securities issuing institutions (Act supervision of financial reporting "Wtfv"). In the context of this responsibility, ...
BII Deeply Disappointed by KPMG Report.
Aug 01, 2008 ... CAMBERLEY, England, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- John McNamara chief executive of BII, the professional body for the licensed retail sector, added his comments to the groundswell of anger and disappointment at the recently published findings of the KPMG study into the licensed trade's ...
Gerresheimer Starts Process to Sell off its Business Segment of Technical Plastics.
Aug 01, 2008 ... DE[pounds sterling]SSELDORF, Germany, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Further Focus on Pharma & Life Science Gerresheimer AG is to discontinue its business in technical plastic systems. The business segment, which primarily manufactures system components for suppliers to ...
Gold Fields - Fourth-Quarter Results - Interview With CEO.(Financial report)
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In a video interview Nick Holland, CEO, assesses his first 100 days in charge of the group as well as the company's current financial performance and strategies he believes will take it forward. Gold Fields today announced net earnings for ...
Comment / Analysis: Dell mp3; O2 Profits; Scrabulous; Mapping Crime.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell is about to enter the mp3 player market (http://tinyurl.com/574go2), crime stats are to be mapped (http://tinyurl.com/5q5oo6), O2's profits have dropped (http://tinyurl.com/68277s) and Scrabble has failed to get Scrabulous off Facebook ...
"Beat the Energy Price Hikes With new Homes" Says Countryside Properties.
Aug 01, 2008 ... MANCHESTER, England, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - With Photo With significant rises in energy costs in the UK, homeowners are increasingly concerned about household energy use and the rising cost of living. Whilst capped energy deals offer a short-term solution, ...
EQUATE Petrochemical Company Adopts Advanced Learning Management From Tata Interactive Systems (TIS).
Aug 01, 2008 ... MUMBAI, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - TIS' Learning Planet(TM) all set to Enable Success at one of the World's Leading Petrochemical Companies. Learning Planet(TM), an Enterprise Learning Management System from global E-learning provider TIS, has recently been implemented at ...
Unite Comment on British Energy.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Dougie Rooney, Unite National Officer, said: "It is time to bring this farcical British Energy sales process to an end. The employees at British Energy are the best in world and are more than capable of running the next generation of nuclear ...
Paradise for Athletes in Dubai.
Aug 01, 2008 ... DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design is Planning one of the Most Modern Medical Sports Spas of the World In the futuristic landmark tower, "The Cube" the planning work with 3.000 sqm of Schletterer Wellness & Spa ...
Unite Seeks Protections for Workers and Looks at the Long-Term Effect of BA / Iberia Merger.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite, the UK's biggest trade union, which represents more than 75,000 workers in the aviation industry and some 25,000 within British Airways and Iberia, today took a cautious approach to the announcement that they are in discussions to merge. ...
Unite Members at Argos Stand Firm Over Strike Action.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite members working in distribution centres for Argos across the country are now on a four-day stoppage. Jennie Formby, Unite National Secretary says: "Our members voted overwhelmingly to reject the pay offer put forward by ...
China Opens Up the Internet to Journalists.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - BBC, Voice of America, Amnesty International Unblocked - Comment / Analysis Available From New Media Expert China has reportedly unblocked banned websites following a growing row about access for journalists covering the ...
Fannie Mae Redemption.
Aug 01, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) will redeem the principal amount indicated for the following securities issue on the redemption date indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amounts redeemed, plus accrued interest ...
Global Med Technologies Announces Acquisition of eDonor(R): One of the Industry's Premier Technology Platforms for Donor Recruitment, Scheduling and Retention.
Aug 01, 2008 ... DENVER, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Accretive U.S. 'Tuck-in' Purchase Adds Fully Integrated Web-Based Donor Recruitment System to Suite of Products - 13th Specialized Software Application for Donor Centers and Hospitals Worldwide Global Med ...
Guy Dubois is the New CEO of gategroup.
Aug 01, 2008 ... ZURICH, Switzerland, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Guy Dubois, 49, has been appointed to the position of CEO of gategroup, effective Sept. 1, 2008. Until now, Dubois has served as President of the global gategroup brand, comprising 11 companies including Gate Gourmet, the world's ...
GermanCapital and Morgan Stanley Support Management Buy-in of Phoenix Dichtungstechnik From Continental.
Aug 01, 2008 ... HAMBURG, Germany, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> - Successful Company Phoenix Dichtungstechnik (PDT) to be Independent and Headed by Experienced Management - Investment Volume to be Increased by 50% - Focus on Organic Growth and Internationalisation - ...
Honour for the UK's Top Cat at This Year's Feline Oscars!
Aug 01, 2008 ... HAYWARDS HEATH, England, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - With Photo A cat that provides vital support through times of loneliness and has a remarkable ability to fetch help whenever her owner needs it has today (Friday 1 August) been named Rescue Cat of the Year 2008 at ...
Addax Petroleum Announces Federal Government Approval of Nigeria Gas Utilisation Initiative.
Aug 01, 2008 ... CALGARY, Canada, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - International Consortium Formed for Investment in Gas Development - Including the Potential Monetization of OML137 Gas Addax Petroleum Corporation (TSX: AXC and LSE: AXC) ("Addax Petroleum" or the "Corporation"), together ...
Abitex Announces First Closings of Private Placement Raising CDN$6,346,500.
Aug 01, 2008 ... VAL-D'OR, Canada, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Abitex Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ABE) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the first closings of the private placement for a total of CDN$6,346,500. The Company is also pleased to update its previously announced ...
Unite Reaction to Closure of Northampton Web.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite responded with dismay at the announcement of the closure of Northampton Web by the Johnston Press group, it is likely that 69 people will lose their jobs along with another 13 job cuts at sister company Peterborough Web. Steve Sibbald ...
Cascal N.V. Schedules First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call for August 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Cascal N.V. (NYSE: HOO) ("the Company"), a leading provider of water and wastewater services in seven countries, has scheduled the release of its 2009 first quarter results after the close of the market on August 11, 2008. Cascal will ...
View - The Decorex Newsletter.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Swimming in Luxury If you live in Roman Abramovich's world you might be forgiven for thinking that everyone owns a yacht and private jet. It's a sure thing we don't, but an annual investigation into the shopping habits of the rich ...
Addax Petroleum Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call.
Aug 01, 2008 ... CALGARY, Canada, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Addax Petroleum Corporation (TSX: AXC and LSE: AXC) ("Addax Petroleum" or the "Corporation") will announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, and will discuss its financial results in a ...
Jeffrey Gitomer to Speak at the Largest Gathering of Business Coaches in the World.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LAS VEGAS, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Best-selling author Jeffrey Gitomer will entertain and impart practical sales knowledge to attendees at ActionCOACH's 2008 Global Conference Sales expert and best-selling author Jeffrey Gitomer will address ActionCOACH's 2008 ...
TAM's Fleet Reaches 116 Aircraft.
Aug 01, 2008 ... SAO PAULO, Brazil, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Company has received two new A319's and two new A320's directly from Airbus' manufacturing plants in Hamburg (Germany) and Toulouse (France) TAM (Bovespa: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) has received, directly from Airbus' ...
Government of Ukraine: Statement on Vanco Investigation and Negotiations.
Aug 01, 2008 ... KYIV, Ukraine, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Ukraine (GoU) continues to pursue an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Vanco International and its affiliates (the "Vanco Companies"), including Vanco Prykerchenska Ltd. The Vanco Companies present a ...
Seiko Instruments Launches High Performance SPI Serial EEPROM for Automotive Use.
Aug 04, 2008 ... TOKYO, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Industry's first 500,000-write performance and 50-year data retention at 125 degrees C Seiko Instruments (SII) announced availability of the S-25A series of SPI Serial EEPROMs, specifically designed for use in the highly demanding ...
Brightcove Accelerates Expansion in Japan.(Company overview)
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Brightcove's New Subsidiary in Japan Adds General Manager, Announces First Customer, and Closes $4.9 Million Financing; gorin.jp to Publish Beijing Olympic Video With Brightcove Brightcove Inc., the leading global Internet video ...
NearU Search Partners with LotteryUSA on Draw Results Via Text Message.
Aug 04, 2008 ... PASADENA, California, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Premium SMS Company powers earliest, most accurate national lottery results NearU Search (http://www.nearusearch.com) has inked a deal with Ann Arbor, MI based lottery results provider LotteryUSA ...
Jet Airways Opts for International Payment Solutions From Wirecard AG.(Company overview)
Aug 04, 2008 ... GRASBRUNN, Germany, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest private Indian airline, Jet Airways (India) Limited, has opted for IATA-BSP payment solutions from Wirecard AG. Established in 1992, Jet Airways is among the world's fastest-growing airlines today and carries millions ...
ARCADIS Divests Copijn to Hoek Hoveniers.(Company overview)
Aug 04, 2008 ... ARNHEM, The Netherlands, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that it will sell Copijn to Hoek Hoveniers from Voorhout, the Netherlands. Copijn, established in 1807, is a ...
Enjoy Luxury: The New Bugatti Collection - Available Immediately in the Online Shop at bugatti-collection.com.
Aug 04, 2008 ... MUNICH, Germany, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Enjoy luxury - This is Bugatti Automobiles' motto for their new men collection. This collection is dedicated to all drivers and aficionados of this sophisticated brand of automobiles who appreciate sportive elegance and attention to detail ....
British Gas Price Rise Triggers Record Amount of Utility Switching.
Aug 04, 2008 ... KEIGHLEY, England, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - froggybank.co.uk Releases 101 Tips to Beat the Credit Crunch More people have changed their utility provider through the UK's biggest consumer loyalty network in the last two days, than did in the previous three months. ...
Rock Star Sir Ivan Opens for Destiny's Child Michelle Williams.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SOUTHAMPTON, New York, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - 120,000 PEOPLE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE 2008 METRO NY BALLOON & MUSIC FESTIVAL AT BROOKHAVEN'S CALABRO AIRPORT AUGUST 9 Singer/philanthropist SIR IVAN is preparing to take center stage at the Metro NY Balloon & Music ...
Study Shows Playing Video Games Can Change Behavior, Biology.
Aug 04, 2008 ... REDWOOD CITY, California, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Pediatrics publishes data on Re-Mission(TM) video game showing young cancer patients who played the game took their medications more consistently Video games are among the most popular entertainment media in the ...
MOD and Unite Settle Information and Consultation Claims.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - For the Attention of Industrial Editors and Welsh Media MOD have agreed to settle with Unite the Union (Amicus Section) the Information and Consultation claims which were based on the alleged failure to inform and consult in ...
Texas Instruments DLP Press Invitation: Discover the Latest DLP Innovations at IFA 2008.
Aug 04, 2008 ... BERLIN, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments DLP Products will be showcasing the latest in DLP projector technology at IFA this year in Berlin. We would like to invite you to attend the Texas Instruments stand in Hall 26, Booth 102, where exciting innovations in products and ...
Comment / Analysis: Bebo Intergalactic; Nokia Gets Cheaper; Google's Hypocrisy; Cyber Crime Laws.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Bebo is launching an intergalactic social network ( http://tinyurl.com/6po6tx), Nokia has slashed its prices to reduce the dip in phone sales (http://tinyurl.com/6ovmbs), 'hypocritical' Google's view on privacy (http://tinyurl.com/67caqt) and the US ...
Notice of Results for Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC ("TAQA").
Aug 04, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - TAQA to Announce Second Quarter and First Half 2008 Results on August 7 - Conference Call Details Below The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC, a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi ...
Navevo ProNav Receives Frost and Sullivan 2008 UK Telematics Product Innovation Award.(Company overview)
Aug 04, 2008 ... LETCHWORTH, England, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Navevo, the UK's leading specialist GPS software developer has been awarded the 2008 UK Telematics Product Innovation Award by global growth consulting company, Frost & Sullivan. The award given in recognition of a company's capability to ...
Stronger, Better, Faster - Orange Improves 3G Network Performance in North East England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Major Future Proof Network Investment in the Regions - Improved 3G Voice and Data Coverage Orange today announced it will be transforming its 3G network across Scotland, Northern Ireland and North-East England. The ...
Saxo Bank Announces New Top Leadership Team.
Aug 04, 2008 ... COPENHAGEN, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In an organizational restructuring of its top management, Saxo Bank has appointed Eric Rylberg and Karsten Poulsen to two new positions as Chief Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive Director. While remaining joint CEOs and keeping all ...
Gold Coins Lose Shine in 21st Century Gold Rush.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold coins "stuck in the Seventies" claims gold-trading website BullionVault.com (http://www.bullionvault.com) as private investment in gold surges. Gold is considered a 'safe' and therefore popular investment in times of economic turmoil ....
Everything Channel's VARBusiness to Announce Annual Report Card Results on Monday, August 18 at Awards Gala.
Aug 04, 2008 ... FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Everything Channel (formerly CMP Channel), the leader in accelerating global technology sales channels, today announced that it will name the VARBusiness Annual Report Card (ARC) award winners at an event at XChange '08 on ...
TechWeb's Advanced Trading Magazine Names Top Ten Quantitative Analyst Schools.
Aug 04, 2008 ... MANHASSET, New York, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Industry Veterans Rank Financial Engineering Programs Based on Wall Street Recruitability TechWeb's Advanced Trading, the premiere source for objective industry-specific content for trading executives, today announced ...
Tremont Appoints Scott R. Metchick Chief Investment Officer.
Aug 04, 2008 ... RYE, New York, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Key Hire Caps Strategy of CEO Rupert Allan to Create Excellence in Investment Management Tremont Capital Management, a leading manager of fund of hedge fund portfolios, announced today that Scott R. Metchick has been appointed ...
Unite Comment on HSBC Half Year Results.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Like other banks here and around the world, Hsbc's half yearly results show it is suffering from the credit crunch, particularly in the US. However, HSBC chief executive, Michael Geoghegan said today that these were "surprisingly strong results in ...
Allianz Group Signs Dutch IT Services Company SecondFloor on Ambitious Risk Management Project.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SCHIPHOL-RIJK, The Netherlands, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- SecondFloor, a rapidly expanding IT services company based in The Netherlands will take a core role in an ambitious project to develop a risk management platform for Allianz Group. The custom built solution provides Allianz with ...
BrightSale Refutes Credit Crunch Gloom; Says Economic and Market Fundamentals do not Justify Further Falls in UK House Prices.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Media and press commentary on the UK residential property market has reached a crescendo of negativity. The property derivatives market is pricing in a further decline in UK house prices of -23.5% (on top of the -9.6% decline experienced ...
XsunX Exhibiting at the European Photovoltaic Conference in Valencia Spain.(Conference news)
Aug 04, 2008 ... ALISO VIEJO, California, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - The Company will be Co-located at the State of Oregon Booth XsunX, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: XSNX), a solar technology Company engaged in the build-out of its multi-megawatt thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) solar ...
Sony Ericsson Takes Mobile Gaming to New Level With Launch of Zeemote(TM) JS1 Controller.
Aug 04, 2008 ... BEDFORD, Massachusetts, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Sony Ericsson First to Market - Retail Promotion in Netherlands Gives New W760i Consumers Mobile Gaming Edge Zeemote(TM), Inc. (http://www.zeemote.com/), the makers of intelligent wireless controllers for ...
HSBC - 2008 Interim Results - Interviews With Chairman, Chief Executive and Senior Executives.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- HSBC reported interim pre-tax profits in line with expectations, down 28 per cent to $10.2bn. In a video interview on group performance Stephen Green, Group Chairman, joined by Michael Geoghegan, Group Chief Executive, said the results ...
Made With Love: Ecko Manufacturing Reveals the Sexy Side of the Factory.
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - *ecko Unlimited Denim Line Supported With Campaign Depicting Sexy Factory Workers Direct from the factory comes the new Ecko denim line, made with love by the lustful ladies of the *ecko unltd. manufacturing facility. A ...
Nexenta Enhances NexentaStor With API and SDK and Free Plug-in Capabilities.
Aug 04, 2008 ... PALO ALTO, California, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexenta Systems, Inc., developer of NexentaStor(TM), the leading open storage solution based upon the revolutionary file system ZFS and delivering NAS and iSCSI capabilities, announced today that the latest version of NexentaStor ...
Fannie Mae Redemption.
Aug 04, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) will redeem the principal amount indicated for the following securities issue on the redemption date indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amounts redeemed, plus accrued interest ...
MDL Receives GBP600k in New Funding Round for World-Beating Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Device.
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - With Photos Successful results and growing sales of Michelson Diagnostics Ltd's (MDL) Optical Coherence Technology (OCT) systems have encouraged investors to place a further GBP600K into the business to help develop the in vivo ...
NI LabVIEW 8.6 Meets Parallel Programming Challenge to Drive Performance.
Aug 04, 2008 ... AUSTIN, Texas, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - New Version of Software Empowers Users to Take Advantage of Multicore, FPGA and Wireless Technologies NIWeek -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced LabVIEW 8.6, the latest version of the graphical system ...
Banco Bradesco - 1H08 Earnings Release.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SAO PAULO, Brazil, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- We present below Bradesco's (NYSE: BBD) main figures for the first half of 2008. Our Report on Economic and Financial Analysis containing the complete Financial Statements is available on the investor relations website ...
ARCADIS Results Second Quarter 2008 Available Live Via Webcast.
Aug 04, 2008 ... ARNHEM, The Netherlands, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2008, 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) ARCADIS (Euronext: ARCAD) intends to release its second quarter 2008 results on Thursday, August 7, 2008 before the opening of the Euronext Amsterdam ...
TAM and Lufthansa to Initiate Codeshare Agreement on August 18.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SAO PAULO, Brazil, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Passengers can already make reservations and purchase tickets TAM (Bovespa: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) and Lufthansa are going to initiate their codeshare agreement on domestic and international routes on August 18. This ...
SDW - An Invaluable Business Asset That Costs Only Time!
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONDON, August 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The most valuable business asset that you and your sports and leisure facility could own this year will cost you nothing more than your time. Because a ticket to Sports Development Week (SDW, 23-25 September, Birmingham NEC), the UK's primary ...