PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services http://www.pr-inside.com/ Copyright 09 pr-inside.com pr-inside.com Business (PR-inside.com) Officescape announces that its Office on DemandSM services are now available at over 800 locations within its worldwide network. This service provides members with a unique solution to utilize fully-furnished office space and meeting rooms in any of Officescape's prestigious office centers, by the hour, by the day, or by the month. Combining Officescape's conferencing, computing and professional services, Office on Demand provides business people the flexibility and security to conduct business anytime, anywhere. Included in the Office on Demand service packages, Officescape's on-demand conference service offers audio conference and web conference services, as well as, videoconference services .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/officescape-announces-office-on-demandsm-r996076.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/officescape-announces-office-on-demandsm-r996076.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Credit-crunch-jitters-dawn-on-global-mobile-market-58536.asp A review of 3Q08 financial results for mobile network operators (MNOs) across the world. The mobile industry will not remain immune to the credit crunch for much longer. Indeed, while the mobile market in most regions remained resilient, albeit with palpable anxiety, the European mobile market is beginning to feel jitters from the credit crunch. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/credit-crunch-jitters-dawn-on-global-r996072.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/credit-crunch-jitters-dawn-on-global-r996072.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Fitch Ratings has downgraded the foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Transportadora Gas del Norte S.A. (TGN) as follows: --Foreign currency IDR to 'D' from 'C; --Local currency IDR to 'D' from 'C. Fitch has also revised the following Recovery Rating (RR): --International scale rating for notes due 2012 to 'CC/RR5' from 'CC/RR4'. The 'CC' long-term rating is also affirmed. The 'CC' rating of these notes reflects the expectation of below-average recovery prospects given default; the 'RR5' indicates a probability of recovery of 11%-30% of .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-downgrades-idrs-of-transportadora-gas-r996071.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-downgrades-idrs-of-transportadora-gas-r996071.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/The-private-sector's-plan-for-defusing-the-knowledge-offshoring-time-bomb-58535.asp The private sector in the US must act now to avoid a social and political backlash that will severely diminish its standing globally. Ovum senior vice president, Tom Kucharvy, discusses this impending crisis ' the offshoring of knowledge-based services ' in his latest report. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/the-private-sector-s-plan-for-defusing-r996068.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-private-sector-s-plan-for-defusing-r996068.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) NEW DELHI (AP) - A three-day-old strike by about 55,000 white collar workers at state-run oil companies has caused a severe fuel shortage in India, leaving nearly 60 percent of gas pumps dry and delaying flights, officials and news reports said Friday. Long lines of cars formed at gas stations as the fuel shortage worsened in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities. Harried drivers waited for an hour or more to fill up at gas stations that were still open in these cities. Some gas stations rationed fuel, allowing each customer to .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/oil-sector-strike-causes-fuel-shortage-r996069.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/oil-sector-strike-causes-fuel-shortage-r996069.htm Business (PR-inside.com) According to Fitch Ratings' 2009 global steel outlook report issued today, Fitch expects the current sharp contraction in steel demand to continue to weigh on steel production and pricing through the first half of 2009. While in the short-term the steel market will be in a downturn, the Ratings Outlooks on the vast majority of Fitch Ratings' steel coverage are Stable. Demand for steel has weakened sharply since August 2008. The global financial crisis reduced construction activity worldwide as well as consumer demand for durable goods. The resulting fall in steel demand and prices has been met with .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-global-steel-production-amp-pricing-r996070.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-global-steel-production-amp-pricing-r996070.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) LONDON (AP) - British manufacturers experienced in November one of their worst months since the mid 1980s as export markets dried up, firms went bust and domestic demand was reined in, official figures showed Friday. The Office for National Statistics said manufacturing output, which accounts for around 15 percent of Britain's gross domestic product, fell a massive 2.9 percent in November from the month before. That was the sharpest drop in 23 years, barring unique circumstances in June 2002, when output fell 5.4 percent after the nation was given two public holidays to .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/british-manufacturing-output-slumps-in-r996067.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/british-manufacturing-output-slumps-in-r996067.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Text-mining-market-overview-58534.asp Text mining/analytics, including web-based text mining, has matured and is going mainstream. The range of technologies that fall under the heading includes text clustering, filtering/classification, summarisation, sentiment extraction/opinion mining, and relation mining/semantic integration. Alongside an overview of expected market growth, this report highlights significant products and their applications. We believe these are the technologies to invest in at this time of economic downturn, as the downturn itself should make them more affordable to acquire and use. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/text-mining-market-overview-http-www-companiesandm-r996063.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/text-mining-market-overview-http-www-companiesandm-r996063.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The 2009 International CES® will unveil the latest wireless technologies and trends including advancements in location-based services, next-generation Wi-Fi, mobile phones, smartphones and mobile TV formats. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the 2009 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, returns to Las Vegas, January 8-11, 2009. 'Wireless technology is a critical component of many consumer electronics products, bringing connectivity to devices and to consumers,' said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. 'With major wireless exhibitors, the Wireless World Spotlight and conference sessions focused on wireless trends, CES attendees will experience the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/latest-wireless-technologies-charge-the-r996061.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/latest-wireless-technologies-charge-the-r996061.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/UK-DIY- and -Gardening-Retailers-2008-58533.asp Introduction Verdict Research: UK DIY and Gardening Retailers 2008 analyses the DIY and gardening market as it enters an extremely challenging period - recession. With the market already in the mature stage, characterised by slow growth, this report examines the market dynamics, drivers of growth and key performance indicators. The performance of the leading market operators are assessed between 1998 and 2008. Scope *Market size, sales and growth rates for the DIY and gardening markets overall and at category level. *In depth analysis of key strategic issues facing DIY retailers. *10 year trading records with key operating statistics and market share analysis for the leading .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/uk-diy-gardening-retailers-r996060.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/uk-diy-gardening-retailers-r996060.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/UK-Remote-Shopping-2009-58532.asp Introduction Verdict Research: UK Remote Shopping 2009 is a new report providing in-depth analysis into the online, mail order and TV shopping market. With each channel analysed independently and retailer shares of both the total remote market and their respective channel, this report provides a complete understanding of this dynamic market, with key issues, retailer analysis and company comparisons. Scope *UK remote shopping market size 1998-2008e, split by the three largest channels, online, mail order and TV shopping. *Mail order market is split by agency, direct and door-to-door. Online is divided into pureplays, store-based and mail order retailers´ online sales. *14 profiles covering .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/uk-remote-shopping-2009-http-www-companiesandmarke-r996056.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/uk-remote-shopping-2009-http-www-companiesandmarke-r996056.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Customer-Switching-in-Australian-Electricity-58531.asp Introduction This brief investigates the trends in customer switching in the electricity market in Australia, and examines emerging trends such as the proliferation of price comparison sites, the growing presence of new entrants and also how the global financial crisis would be expected to impact the switching rate. Scope *Survey of 1,000 Australian households, examining reasons and triggers for switching, anticipated future behaviour, and reasons behind non-switching. *Penetration of new entrants in competitive states and customer acceptance of offers from new entrants. *Analysis of key sources of information for switchers, including proliferation of price comparison sites. Highlights The accessibility of pricing information from price comparison websites is .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/customer-switching-in-australian-electricity-r996052.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/customer-switching-in-australian-electricity-r996052.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Qimonda AG (NYSE:QI) today announced that on December 5, 2008 it was notified by the New York Stock Exchange ('NYSE') that it is not in compliance with another of the NYSE's continued listing standards. Qimonda is considered 'below compliance' because its average global market captialization fell below $100 million over a consecutive thirty trading day period. As previously announced, on November 7, 2008 Qimonda was notified by the NYSE that it was below compliance because the price of its American Depositary Shares ('ADSs') had fallen below $1.00 over a consecutive thirty trading day period. The NYSE has included the indicator .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/qimonda-intends-to-restore-compliance-with-r996050.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/qimonda-intends-to-restore-compliance-with-r996050.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/The-impact-of-carbon-regulation-on-power-generation-58530.asp Introduction EU-ETS intended to create a continental market for emissions by attaching an economic value to the carbon externality thereby encouraging power utilities to shift their power generation mix towards less carbon intensive alternatives at the least cost. In practice however, the current EU regulatory framework poses little threat or incentive for utilities to switch away from ´dirty´ generation. Scope *Sixty-day rolling correlation data and trends for day ahead gas / EUA spot returns and Brent spot / EUA spot returns for the 2005 to 2008 period. *Three long-term oil, gas, coal, carbon and power pricing scenarios plus Datamonitor´s estimation of the most likely .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/the-impact-of-carbon-regulation-on-r996048.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-impact-of-carbon-regulation-on-r996048.htm Business (PR-inside.com) CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be making a presentation to investors at the JPMorgan Health Care Conference on January 13, 2009. Mr. Ryan is scheduled to speak at approximately 10:30a.m. ET (7:30a.m. PT). An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit cvscaremark.com/investors. This webcast will be archived and available on the web site for a 30-day period following the presentation. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/cvs-caremark-corporation-to-present-at-r996049.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cvs-caremark-corporation-to-present-at-r996049.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) HONG KONG (AP) - Asian and European stock markets fell Friday ahead of a U.S. jobs report that investors fear will reveal massive job losses and point to a deepening recession in the world's largest economy. After fluctuating in the morning, Asia's bourses trended down later in the session amid mounting anxiety over the closely watched non-farm payrolls data, due out later Friday in the U.S. As the global downturn leads companies to lay off workers and curb hiring, the American economy may have shed 550,000 jobs or more last month, according to .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/world-stock-markets-fall-ahead-of-r996047.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/world-stock-markets-fall-ahead-of-r996047.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Germany-Consumer-Car-Wash-Survey-58529.asp Introduction Datamonitor has surveyed motorists regarding their car washing behaviour, preferences and service satisfaction. Specifically the study reveals how frequently motorists wash their car, the channels used and the popularity of each. It also assesses what is important to motorists when they are selecting how to wash their car and measures how different wash types perform in meeting expectations. Scope *Frequency of car washing by different methods including service station auto washes, standalone washes, hand car washing at home or by a third party. *The relative importance of different car wash features such as location, value for money, speed, wash quality and care of .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/germany-consumer-car-wash-survey-r996043.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/germany-consumer-car-wash-survey-r996043.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) announced today that on December 31, 2008, it received a notice of non-compliance from NYSE Regulation advising that Hypercom has fallen below one of the New York Stock Exchange ('NYSE') continued listing standards regarding price criteria for its common stock as a result of the company's common stock having an average closing price of less than US$1.00 per share during a consecutive 30-trading-day period. Under the NYSE rules, the company has six months from the date of receipt of the notice to bring its common stock price and average common stock price back above .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/hypercom-receives-notice-from-the-nyse-r996042.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/hypercom-receives-notice-from-the-nyse-r996042.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings on Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (NMIC) and its related intercompany pool members (collectively, Nationwide Mutual), as well as Nationwide Life Insurance Company (NWL) and Nationwide Life Insurance Company of America (NWLA), to 'A+' from 'AA-'. In addition, Fitch has downgraded the ratings on NMIC's outstanding surplus notes to 'A-' from 'A', and the rating on the senior unsecured debt of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NFS) to 'BBB+' from 'A-'. A full list of rating actions can be found below. The Rating Outlook is Negative. The rating action follows .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-downgrades-nationwide-mutual-following-r996039.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-downgrades-nationwide-mutual-following-r996039.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The Board of Directors of WE2, Inc. is proud to name Curt Meyer as Executive Vice President. Meyer has more than eleven years of financial services experience specializing in the investment advisory area. His work with WE2 will include the creation and development of unique advisory services, expanding advisory services to the Registered Investment Advisors and establishing new products. 'My decision to join WE2 was predicated on the integrity of the leadership team, top tier asset management solutions and the opportunity to build this segment of the business,' says Meyer. Meyer has over eleven years of .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/we2-inc-announces-curt-meyer-as-r996040.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/we2-inc-announces-curt-meyer-as-r996040.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Continuing its commitment to assist with the needs of the local community, Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park has once again partnered with the Orange County Food Bank to help fight hunger in Southern California. This year marks Knott's Berry Farm's eighth year coordinating the food drive that feeds thousands in the Orange County area. Last year's food drive at Knott's Berry Farm yielded 34,425 lbs. of food for local distribution. During these difficult economic times, the success of the food drive is crucial to assisting those in need in the Orange County area. January 5 through February 1, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/can-you-help-knott-s-offers-discounted-r996038.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/can-you-help-knott-s-offers-discounted-r996038.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Financial-Deal-Insights-Energy- and -Utilities-November-2008-58528.asp Introduction Ongoing market developments, particularly in terms of liberalization, have resulted in continued energy sector M and A. Datamonitor´s monthly Financial Deal Insights series provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of this activity in the energy and utilities sector. It offers a unique insight into both deal activity, deal rationale and the market fundamentals driving the sector. Scope *Analysis through two deliverables analyst opinion on key deals (PDF brief), and monthly roundup with analysis of trends and drivers (PowerPoint) *Insights into deal activity across M and A, private equity, private placement, IPO, secondary offering, and strategic alliance deals *Analysis on all key sectors, namely upstream, midstream, downstream, power .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/financial-deal-insights-energy-utilities-r996037.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/financial-deal-insights-energy-utilities-r996037.htm World News (PR-inside.com) COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Foreign governments and human rights groups called Friday for a full investigation into the killing of a newspaper editor who was harshly critical of the government, saying the attack posed a severe threat to independent media in Sri Lanka. Lasantha Wickramatunga, editor of the Sunday Leader newspaper, was shot and killed by gunmen riding motorcycles as he drove to work Thursday morning. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekara said no one has been arrested yet. President Mahinda Rajapaksa promised a thorough investigation. The attack came two days after more .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/sri-lankan-editor-s-killing-condemned-r996036.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sri-lankan-editor-s-killing-condemned-r996036.htm World News (PR-inside.com) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Nelson Mandela is not amused at speculation he is cooling toward his ANC party, which has undergone an angry split just months before parliamentary elections. A statement issued by his office Friday said it is «completely erroneous» to conclude that South Africa's first black president is distancing himself from the African National Congress. Speculation has centered on Mandela's failure to weigh in on a power struggle that led to the split late last year. The statement said the 90-year-old Mandela simply wants to «retire from public life.» .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/mandela-not-amused-by-talk-about-r996034.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/mandela-not-amused-by-talk-about-r996034.htm Sport (PR-inside.com) BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Asia took a 3-1 lead over Europe after Friday's opening day foursomes at the Royal Trophy. In the third staging of the matchplay event, it was the first time Asia had led Europe after the opening day. «I feel like I'm dreaming now, especially after my past experience at the Royal Trophy,» said Asia captain Naomichi «Joe» Ozaki. Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal was disappointed but not panicked by Friday's setbacks, electing to retain the same pairings for Saturday's fourball, as did Asia. «They boys know that they didn't play up to the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/asia-leads-europe-after-day-r996035.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/asia-leads-europe-after-day-r996035.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Financial-Services-Deal-Insights,-October-2008-58527.asp Introduction This report contains extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of monthly deal activity (including strategic alliances) in the banking, asset management, insurance, investment banking, capital markets and brokerage, and cards sectors across global markets, with a specific focus on key emerging markets. It offers insights into deal activity, deal rationale, and valuation trends. Scope *Analysis through two deliverables analyst opinion on key deals (PDF brief), and monthly roundup with analysis of trends and drivers (PowerPoint) *Insights into deal activity across M and A, private equity, private placement, IPO, secondary offering, and strategic alliance deals *Analysis on all key sectors, namely banking, asset management, insurance, investment banking, capital .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/financial-services-deal-insights-october-r996030.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/financial-services-deal-insights-october-r996030.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The following statement was issued today by DIRECTV regarding KJZZ: DIRECTV continues to be interested in reaching an agreement with KJZZ, but to date, KJZZ's economic demands have been outrageous. Historically, the channel has made its signal available to DIRECTV at no charge and is also free over the air. Now KJZZ is requesting a significant fee for its programming and in this extremely difficult economic climate, these demands represent a potential burden on our customers. Though we did not want to take the station down, DIRECTV was notified by KJZZ that it would have to stop broadcasting .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/directv-statement-on-kjzz-r996031.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/directv-statement-on-kjzz-r996031.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Response Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RGDX), a company focused on the development and sale of molecular diagnostic tests for cancer, announced today it has signed an amended and restated master service agreement with GlaxoSmithKline, Ltd. (NYSE:GSK). This agreement extends the current agreement between the companies for a two-year period and names Response Genetics as preferred provider of genetic testing services to GlaxoSmithKline and its affiliated companies. In anticipation of 2009 services, GlaxoSmithKline agreed to make an upfront payment to Response Genetics of $1.3 million before the end of 2008. 'We are very pleased to continue supporting GlaxoSmithKline's clinical trial development .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/response-genetics-signs-amendment-to-r996032.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/response-genetics-signs-amendment-to-r996032.htm World News (PR-inside.com) KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The mother and brother of a 14-year-old girl who was raped are facing prosecution for allegedly performing an abortion on her in a cattle shed in central Afghanistan, officials said. The 21-year-old brother has confessed to cutting her stomach open with a razor blade and removing and burying the fetus, said Ewaz Khan, police chief of Bamiyan province. The girl was in critical condition Friday at Bagram Air Base outside Kabul, having been flown there the night before for treatment, said Capt. Elizabeth Mathias, a spokeswoman for U.S. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/afghan-held-for-sister-s-alleged-ad-r996027.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/afghan-held-for-sister-s-alleged-ad-r996027.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The Doll, McNiece and Miller families are preparing to sell approximately 3,398 acres at auction Thursday, Jan. 15, with Schrader Auction Company managing the sale. The land being sold will include irrigated cropland, pastureland, horse facilities, livestock feeding facilities and a grain-handling facility. 'After years of growth and expansion, a little estate planning is in order,' said Dan Miller, co-owner of the properties. 'Our children's interests and careers are taking them in different directions outside of agriculture, so it's the right time to reduce our family holdings of farmland in the Cimarron area,' he said. The .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/doll-mcniece-miller-farms-to-sell-r996028.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/doll-mcniece-miller-farms-to-sell-r996028.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/An-Analysis-of-First-time-Buyers-in-the-UK-Mortgage-market-58526.asp Introduction A decade of soaring house prices has priced first-time buyers (FTBs) out of the mortgage market. While 2008 has witnessed a significant fall in house prices, FTBs continue to find it difficult to get on the property ladder. This brief looks at the FTBs´ issue, the aspirations of would-be FTBs and provides an overview of the latest government and lender initiatives for FTBs. Scope *Looks at the decline of FTBs in the UK mortgage market and the reasons behind this trend. *Draws upon a Datamonitor online survey conducted among a sample of 2,250 non-homeowners to provide insight into their homeownership aspirations. *Provides historical .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/an-analysis-of-first-time-buyers-in-r996024.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/an-analysis-of-first-time-buyers-in-r996024.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Dreyfus High Yield Strategies Fund (NYSE: DHF) announced that monthly portfolio holdings, as of November 30, 2008, are now available. The information will be posted to www.dreyfus.com and can be accessed at: http://www.dreyfus.com/closedend.htm To order a hard copy of this information, call 1-800-334-6899. For Press Inquiries: The Dreyfus Corporation Patrice M. Kozlowski, 212-922-6030 or For Other Inquiries: MBSC Securities Corporation The National Marketing Desk 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 1-800-334-6899 .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/dreyfus-high-yield-strategies-fund-portfolio-r996026.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dreyfus-high-yield-strategies-fund-portfolio-r996026.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Hong Kong Country Manager Rachel Wang adds: 'We cover 55 languages with over 2,000 translators located worldwide, and adding this Asian office now gives TranslateMedia a physical representation in every major time zone - allowing for a true 24/7 service. We are also proud to be one of the very few agencies to have been awarded BS EN 15038: 2006, the highest quality certification available worldwide for translation service providers. To achieve BS EN 15038: 2006 status, we have to continually show that quality and professionalism are fundamental within the organisation, and that there is a commitment to providing customers .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/translatemedia-announces-the-opening-of-r996023.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/translatemedia-announces-the-opening-of-r996023.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Cytec Industries Inc. (NYSE:CYT) welcomes Shane Fleming as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2009. As previously announced in October, Cytec's Board of Directors elected Mr. Fleming to succeed David Lilley, who retired December 31st, 2008. Mr. Fleming joined the Cytec predecessor company in 1983 in the Mining Chemicals group, and over the years has taken positions of increasing responsibility in the USA, Australia, and in the Asia Pacific region. In 2003, Shane took global responsibility for Cytec's Specialty Chemicals business and then in 2005, following the acquisition of the UCB chemicals .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/cytec-welcomes-new-chairman-of-the-r996022.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cytec-welcomes-new-chairman-of-the-r996022.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Technology-Finance-Monthly-Roundup-October-2008-58525.asp Introduction This report contains extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of monthly deal activity (including strategic alliances) in the software, hardware, IT services, and telecom sectors across global markets, with a specific focus on key emerging markets. It offers a unique insight into deal activity, deal rationale, valuation trends, and the market fundamentals driving various sub-sectors. Scope *Insights into deal activity across M and A, private equity, venture financing, private placement, IPO, secondary offering, and strategic alliance deals *In-depth analysis on all key sectors, namely software, hardware, IT services, and telecom *Geographical trends by primary regions and by key emerging markets *Detailed analysis of the deal activity during the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/technology-finance-monthly-roundup-october-r996018.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/technology-finance-monthly-roundup-october-r996018.htm Miscellaneous (PR-inside.com) NEW THIS DIGEST ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS. Gaza violence rages on despite UN cease-fire call. UKRAINE-RUSSIA-GAS. Ukraine allows Russia to monitor gas flow with EU. AFGHANISTAN. Afghan governor says 6 killed by suicide bomber in shop. SRI LANKA-CIVIL WAR. Sri Lankan forces fighting for key rebel base. PAKISTAN-FIRE DEATHS. Fire in slum in southern Pakistan kills 38. ALZHEIMER'S DRUGS. Alzheimer's drugs double death risk in elderly. US-GOVERNOR'S RACE-WHITMAN. Ex-eBay chief seeks to reclaim name in cyberspace. US-OBAMA-INTELLIGENCE. Obama to finalize national security team Friday. TOP STORIES ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS JERUSALEM _ The U.N. Security Council calls for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, but an intense bombardment of .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/world-at-1000gmt-r996014.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/world-at-1000gmt-r996014.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE:SUN) today declared a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2009 of 30.0 cents per share on all full shares of common stock outstanding, payable March 10, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2009. The dividend on Sunoco common stock is unchanged from the previous quarter. Sunoco, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products. With 910,000 barrels per day of refining capacity, approximately 4,700 retail sites selling gasoline and convenience items, approximately 5,500 miles of crude oil and refined .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/sunoco-declares-quarterly-dividend-of-r996015.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sunoco-declares-quarterly-dividend-of-r996015.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/2009-Trends-to-Watch-Healthcare-Technology-58524.asp Introduction Technology markets are changing fast. This brief is essential reading for you to identify the key forces shaping the prospects for your business. In this piece, Datamonitor´s analyst specializing in healthcare technology will outline the changes in your market, explain which trends will have the biggest impact and highlight who will benefit from the developments in healthcare technology. Scope *An overview of challenges facing healthcare organizations in 2009 *Datamonitor´s view of the technology priorities of providers and payers *Strategies to help vendors in the healthcare technology market Highlights The healthcare industry is not immune to the global economic downturn Governments are putting their money where their mouth .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/trends-to-watch-healthcare-r996012.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/trends-to-watch-healthcare-r996012.htm Business (PR-inside.com) TS and W/Claymore Tax-Advantaged Balanced Fund (NYSE: TYW) ('TYW' or the 'Fund') today announced that the Fund's Board of Trustees approved an open-market share repurchase plan (the 'Plan'). Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund is authorized to purchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares in the open market on a quarterly basis, subject to applicable regulatory and legal restrictions and in consideration of certain operational and market factors, including the size of the market price discount to net asset value of the Fund. The amount and timing of repurchases will be at the discretion of the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/tyw-adopts-open-market-share-repurchase-plan-r996010.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/tyw-adopts-open-market-share-repurchase-plan-r996010.htm Business (PR-inside.com) U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, a leading operator of occupational health care centers in the nation, today announced the acquisition of First Care Occupational Medical Group located at 25327 Avenue Stanford, Suite 105, Valencia, California; and First Care Walk-In Medical Group located at 22840 Soledad Canyon, Saugus, California. This acquisition expands U.S. HealthWorks' presence in the California market to 65 medical centers, with a total of 119 nationwide. Both medical centers integrate the full spectrum of occupational medicine, including injury and illness diagnosis and treatment, preventive services, pre-placement and post-offer exams and testing, physical therapy, return-to-work programs and orthopedic .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/u-s-healthworks-medical-group-announces-the-r996009.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/u-s-healthworks-medical-group-announces-the-r996009.htm World News (PR-inside.com) BEIJING (AP) - A group of villagers from central China apologized to a Belgian television crew who said they were attacked while trying to report on HIV conditions there last year, a local official said Friday. The alleged Nov. 27 attack occurred in Henan province at a village with a large number of HIV-positive people ahead of World AIDS Day. It also came a month after the government announced that relaxed reporting regulations for foreign media during the Beijing Olympics had become permanent policy. The TV crew from Flemish public broadcaster VRT said .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/villagers-in-china-sorry-for-journalist-r996007.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/villagers-in-china-sorry-for-journalist-r996007.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/2009-Trends-to-Watch-Pharmaceutical-Technology-58523.asp Introduction Technology markets are changing fast. This brief is essential reading for you to identify the key forces shaping the prospects for your business. In this piece, Datamonitor´s analyst specializing in pharmaceutical technology will outline the changes in your market, explain which trends will have the biggest impact and highlight who will benefit from the developments in pharmaceutical technology. Scope *An overview of the challenges facing the life science industry in 2009 *Datamonitor´s take on the technology priorities of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies *Strategies to help technology vendors penetrate the life science industry Highlights To thrive and survive turbulent times, a top priority of pharmaceutical and biotechnology .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/trends-to-watch-pharmaceutical-r996008.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/trends-to-watch-pharmaceutical-r996008.htm Business (PR-inside.com) On Tuesday, December 30, 2008, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Municipal Income, Inc. (NYX:DMF) declared from net investment income a monthly cash dividend of $0.041 per share of common stock, payable on January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2009. The ex-dividend date is January 13, 2009. The previous dividend declared in November was $0.041 per share of common stock. For Press Inquiries: The Dreyfus Corporation Patrice M. Kozlowski, 212-922-6030 or For Other Inquiries: MBSC Securities Corporation The National Marketing Desk 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 1-800-334-6899 .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/dreyfus-municipal-income-inc-nyx-dmf-declares-r996006.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dreyfus-municipal-income-inc-nyx-dmf-declares-r996006.htm World News (PR-inside.com) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Nelson Mandela's office says he is not amused by speculation he is cooling toward his ANC party. His office says in a statement it is «completely erroneous» to conclude South Africa's first black president is distancing himself from the governing African National Congress. Speculation has centered on the fact that Mandela did not weigh in on the power struggle that split the ANC last year. The statement issued Friday says 90-year-old Mandela simply wants to «retire from public life. The ANC on Saturday launches its campaign for elections expected .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/mandela-not-amused-by-talk-about-r996004.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/mandela-not-amused-by-talk-about-r996004.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Gadberry Group today announced its list of this year's eight most notable high-growth areas in the U.S. - Gadberry Group's 8 from 2008. Gadberry Group's 8 from 2008 - Queen Creek, AZ (Phoenix suburb) - Enterprise, NV (Las Vegas suburb) - Helotes, TX (San Antonio suburb) - Wesley Chapel, FL (Tampa suburb) - Indian Trail, NC (Charlotte suburb) - Castle Rock, CO (Denver suburb) - Elk Grove, CA (Sacramento suburb) - New Orleans, LA 'When we .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/last-year-s-boom-towns-location-intelligence-r996005.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/last-year-s-boom-towns-location-intelligence-r996005.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/2009-Trends-to-Watch-Contact-Center-Outsourcing- and -Services-58522.asp Introduction An overview of key business issues facing outsourced contact centers in 2009, in addition to competitive strategies that may help vendors retain and win clients. Scope *An overview of the key issues identified by Datamonitor in the contact center outsourcing sector through 2009 *Competitive strategies that can help contact center vendors overcome aspects of the current economic crisis, as well as broaden their base of revenues *An analysis of how Datamonitor sees the outsourced contact center space changing over the long term. Highlights Price sensitivity will be a major challenge for outsourced contact center providers in the coming 12 months, with clients looking for cheaper rates .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/trends-to-watch-contact-r996000.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/trends-to-watch-contact-r996000.htm Health (PR-inside.com) * Save money. (No Hardware required) * No more hardware or software maintenance cost * Toll Free telephone dictation services for fewer prices per minute * 24/7 access to your telephone dictation system * Automatic transmission of Telephone dictation files to Doctors / Attorneys * Just dials the toll free number from anywhere. You will be received digital file immediately and within TAT time, you will be receiving Transcribed file * Dictation recorder or tapes. Call 1-800 number and dictate and once completed, just hang on. You will receive your Telephone dictation file and we transcribe the Telephone dictation .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/telephone-dictation-business-process-r995999.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/telephone-dictation-business-process-r995999.htm Business (PR-inside.com) On Tuesday, December 30, 2008, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSM) declared from net investment income a monthly cash dividend of $0.0385 per share of common stock, payable on January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2009. The ex-dividend date is January 13, 2009. The previous dividend declared in November was $0.0385 per share of common stock. For Press Inquiries: The Dreyfus Corporation Patrice M. Kozlowski 212-922-6030 or For Other Inquiries: MBSC Securities Corporation The National Marketing Desk 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 1-800-334-6899 .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/dreyfus-strategic-municipal-bond-fund-r995996.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dreyfus-strategic-municipal-bond-fund-r995996.htm Business (PR-inside.com) On Tuesday, December 30, 2008, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Strategic Municipals, Inc. (NYSE: LEO) declared from net investment income a monthly cash dividend of $0.042 per share of common stock, payable on January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2009. The ex-dividend date is January 13, 2009. The previous dividend declared in November was $0.042 per share of common stock. For Press Inquiries: The Dreyfus Corporation Patrice M. Kozlowski (212) 922-6030 or For Other Inquiries: MBSC Securities Corporation The National Marketing Desk 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 1-800-334-6899 .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/dreyfus-strategic-municipals-inc-nyse-r995997.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dreyfus-strategic-municipals-inc-nyse-r995997.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a89f34/germany_medical_eq) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report 'Germany Medical Equipment Markets: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012' to their offering. This report is an essential source for in-depth information and data relating to the German medical equipment market. The report provides an overview of the market structure, healthcare system, regulatory environment, reimbursement policies, distribution structure and trade associations for German medical equipment market. It also offers detailed and comprehensive coverage of market revenue, volume, distribution and company share; and news, financial deals, pipeline products information by medical equipment sector. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/research-and-markets-germany-medical-equipment-r995993.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/research-and-markets-germany-medical-equipment-r995993.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/IT-Services-Contracts-Monthly-Roundup,-November-2008-58521.asp Introduction An analyst-based report on the contracts signed in the previous month, with graphical representation of key activity by volume and value for industries and IT services domains. The analysis will cover any significant deals and compare activities to the previous 12 months, highlighting contracts up for expiration. Scope *Covers global markets, including North America, EMEA and the emerging markets in APAC and Latin America *Covers all deal types in all IT services domains, including infrastructure, applications and BPO Highlights The main trends seen during the month include IT services contract volume increasing 80% Y-o-Y to 155, however on month-on-month basis the deal volume declined by .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/it-services-contracts-monthly-roundup-november-r995994.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/it-services-contracts-monthly-roundup-november-r995994.htm Business (PR-inside.com) RPG Investment Holdings, LLC ('RPGI') and funds affiliated with Monitor Clipper Partners, LLC ('MCP'), today issued a statement strongly condemning American Greeting Corporation's (NYSE: AM) ('AG') actions leading to its planned acquisition of Recycled Paper Greetings, Inc. ('RPG'), an RPGI company in which MCP is a controlling investor. On December 30, 2008 AG announced a plan to acquire RPG through a 'pre-packaged' Chapter 11 filing. AG has engaged in actions that RPGI and MCP believe are both unlawful and competitively damaging to the Chicago-based greeting card company. 'We strongly oppose the actions taken by American Greetings leading to .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/rpg-investment-holdings-llc-and-monitor-r995995.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rpg-investment-holdings-llc-and-monitor-r995995.htm Sport (PR-inside.com) AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand allrounder Jesse Ryder's latest alcohol-related misdemeanor has resulted in him being axed for Saturday's one-day international against the West Indies at Eden Park. New Zealand Cricket officials said Friday that Ryder slept through a team meeting before the side left for Auckland on Thursday. He was unable to train later in the day, forcing team management to take disciplinary action. The suspension comes 11 months after Ryder's well-publicized night out in Christchurch which culminated in him reportedly abusing hospital staff treating a hand gashed when .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/ryder-dropped-again-for-drinking-problem-r995991.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ryder-dropped-again-for-drinking-problem-r995991.htm World News (PR-inside.com) ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's main spy agency has given India information about the Mumbai terror attacks, the prime minister said Friday, while denying media speculation of a rift between him and the president. The comments came as U.S. Vice President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Pakistan for talks with the country's top military and political leaders. The U.S. Embassy confirmed the visit but gave few details. Pakistan's fight against al-Qaida and the related insurgency in neighboring Afghanistan will be a major foreign policy concern for the incoming U.S. administration. South Asia's importance in .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/pakistan-pm-says-no-rift-with-r995992.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/pakistan-pm-says-no-rift-with-r995992.htm Business (PR-inside.com) But the biggest bargains are the Spanish repossession properties. Liam Bailey chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad commented on repossession property in Spain: 'If you have ever seriously considered investing or buying a holiday home in Spain, repossession properties are like the reduced section of a supermarket 10 minutes before closing time. We are listing properties at 1million Euros below their valuation price. Now, for holiday home buyers these are perfect, imagine having a €500,000 budget, and getting a 1 million Euro villa in Marbella to spend your holidays in for the rest of your life -- it's .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/spanish-property-is-currently-offering-many-r995988.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/spanish-property-is-currently-offering-many-r995988.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Legacy Bancorp, Inc. (the 'Company' or 'Legacy') (NASDAQ: LEGC), the holding company for Legacy Banks (the 'Bank'), today announced that it has received preliminary approval of its application for approximately $20 million under the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program (the 'Program'). The Company will have 30 days after receipt of formal approval to decide whether to participate in the Program. In commenting on the preliminary approval, J. Williar Dunlaevy, Chief Executive Officer said, 'Participation in this portion of the Program is intended for healthy financial institutions to support expanded lending, either directly or by combining with weaker financial .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/legacy-bancorp-inc-receives-preliminary-approval-r995986.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/legacy-bancorp-inc-receives-preliminary-approval-r995986.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Company-Profile/Payment-Card-Competitor-Tracker-October-2008-58520.asp Introduction The Payment Card Competitor Tracker provides expert analysis and opinion on the strategic moves of leading competitors in the payment card market. Produced on a monthly basis, the Tracker is a global product and covers 64 players, including American Express, Barclaycard, Capital One, Citigroup, Discover, GE Money, First Data, HSBC, JCB, MasterCard, Standard Chartered and Visa. Reasons to Purchase *Gain invaluable information on your key competitors in one concise document, and track long-term trends using the interactive news database. *Keep fully informed of the market, product, competitor and strategic developments of leading players in your market and region. *Learn the Datamonitor Cards and Payments .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/payment-card-competitor-tracker-r995987.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/payment-card-competitor-tracker-r995987.htm Food (PR-inside.com) With Muslim population of 18-20 Million, the domestic market for halal food products is largely untapped in the Philippines, according to our new research 'Philippines Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities'. Besides the domestic consumption, the country is aggressively eying other regions with sizable Muslim population to benefit from the rapidly growing halal food industry all across the world. The government is continuously making its efforts to develop halal food industry for domestic as well as export purposes. In line with this, the department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has laid out marketing plans, consisting of joint partnerships between the government, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/philippines-looking-at-world-as-potential-r995985.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/philippines-looking-at-world-as-potential-r995985.htm Business (PR-inside.com) As part of its ongoing environmental commitment PECO today announced a three-year, 4,050 megawatt hour per year purchase of wind energy for its Main Office Building at 23rd and Market Streets in Philadelphia. The purchase will cover 15 percent of the building's total energy use and represents a 50 percent increase from the last wind energy purchase for 2005 - 2007. 'As an energy company and prominent business leader, being environmentally responsible is not just a nice thing to do - it is the right thing to do,' said Denis O'Brien, PECO president and CEO. 'Our increased purchase .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/peco-increases-wind-energy-purchase-for-r995984.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/peco-increases-wind-energy-purchase-for-r995984.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Company-Profile/Card-Issuer-Profile-Barclaycard-58519.asp Introduction Barclaycard is one of the largest credit card issuers in the UK, but has placed a massive emphasis on its program of global expansion. Through a combination of direct market entry, partnership and acquisition Barclaycard is now present in the US, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. This profile provides an overview of its current market positioning, strategy and future outlook. Reasons to Purchase *Gain a detailed understanding of Barclaycard´s strategy and approach in card issuance and see how it can be applied in your business *Find out Datamonitor´s view on Barclaycard´s outlook for the future and where its biggest opportunities lie *Learn .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/card-issuer-profile-barclaycard-r995979.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/card-issuer-profile-barclaycard-r995979.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Company-Profile/Payment-Card-Competitor-Tracker-November-2008-58518.asp Introduction The Payment Card Competitor Tracker provides expert analysis and opinion on the strategic moves of leading competitors in the payment card market. Produced on a monthly basis, the Tracker is a global product and covers 64 players, including American Express, Barclaycard, Capital One, Citigroup, Discover, GE Money, First Data, HSBC, JCB, MasterCard, Standard Chartered and Visa. Reasons to Purchase *Gain invaluable information on your key competitors in one concise document, and track long-term trends using the interactive news database. *Sharpen your strategy by implementing the best market, product, competitor and strategic developments of leading global players. *Learn the Datamonitor Cards and Payments Team´s view .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/payment-card-competitor-tracker-r995975.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/payment-card-competitor-tracker-r995975.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Butler Wick and Company, Inc. ('Butler Wick') from United Community Financial Corp. ('UCFC'). Through it subsidiaries, Butler Wick provides financial advice and innovative solutions to individuals, municipalities, and corporate clients through the activities of approximately 175 employees in 23 offices located in three states. Stifel acquired the capital stock of Butler Wick and Company, Inc. from Butler Wick Corp., a subsidiary of UCFC, for cash in the amount of $12 million, subject to certain adjustments. The acquisition price represents a modest premium to book value of .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/stifel-financial-corp-announces-the-r995976.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/stifel-financial-corp-announces-the-r995976.htm World News (PR-inside.com) KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - A suicide bomber walked into a produce shop in southern Afghanistan on Friday and detonated explosives strapped to his body, killing six people, the provincial governor said. The bomber was apparently targeting a police official who was inside the shop, said Ghulam Dastagir Azad, the governor of Nimroz province. The explosion in the provincial capital killed the official and five civilians, he said. Azad had previously said at least 10 people were killed. He said that figure was based on an erroneous report. Nimroz Police Chief Gen. Jabar Pardeli confirmed .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/afghan-governor-says-6-killed-by-r995974.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/afghan-governor-says-6-killed-by-r995974.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Company-Profile/H.-Lundbeck-A-S-PharmaVitae-Profile-58517.asp Introduction This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for Lundbeck in the prescription pharma global company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and assessment of financial performance, with 1-6 year sales forecasts for key drugs. An interactive forecasting and analysis tool provides continually updated quantitative and qualitative information. Reasons to Purchase *Benchmark Lundbeck´s performance against key rivals in the prescription pharmaceutical sector *See how Lundbeck will outperform many of its CNS peers to achieve strong growth out to 2013, having struggled in recent years *Evaluate the long-term risks the company faces in terms of generic threat and the importance of trial data to key pipeline .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/h-lundbeck-a-s-pharmavitae-profile-r995971.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/h-lundbeck-a-s-pharmavitae-profile-r995971.htm World News (PR-inside.com) JERUSALEM (AP) - A U.N. agency has said Israeli troops evacuated Palestinian civilians to a house in Gaza City, then shelled the building 24 hours later. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs dated the incident to Jan. 4, a day after Israel began its ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza. Based on eyewitness testimony, the account added details to an incident previously reported by The Associated Press and an Israeli human rights group. The U.N. agency said 110 people were in the house and 30 people were killed, far higher figures .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/un-israel-shelled-house-where-civilians-r995972.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/un-israel-shelled-house-where-civilians-r995972.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Rohm and Haas (NYSE:ROH) was recently named 'Best Business Partner' in the China Plastics Industry by the China Engineering Plastics Industry Association (CEPIA). The company was recognized for its technical and product excellence and significant technological contributions to China's engineering plastics industry. 'This award is a recognition of Rohm and Haas's contributions to the industry with new Paraloid' BPM technology that enables the usage of bioplastics in a wider range of applications,' says Tina Wei, Regional Marketing Manager for Plastic Additives. 'It's also an acknowledgement that our innovation themes of environmental consciousness and sustainability are well accepted by .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/rohm-and-haas-plastic-additives-business-r995973.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rohm-and-haas-plastic-additives-business-r995973.htm Business (PR-inside.com) In the aftermath of the horrific environmental disaster in which billions of gallons of coal ash sludge broke through a dike of a 40-acre holding pond at TVA's Kingston coal-fired power plant, Erin Brockovich and the lawyers of Weitz and Luxenberg P.C. (weitzlux.com) will be available next week to assure Tennessee residents that there is recourse. Details on the location and date will be available shortly on the firm's website, www.weitzlux.com 'My main objective in these cases is not legal, but to work with the community to build trust and help protect their health and safety,' said famed .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/weitz-amp-luxenberg-and-erin-brockovich-r995970.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/weitz-amp-luxenberg-and-erin-brockovich-r995970.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Company-Profile/Gilead-Sciences-Inc.-PharmaVitae-Profile-58516.asp Introduction This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for Gilead in the prescription pharmaceutical sector. The profile encompasses global company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and assessment of financial performance, with 1-6 year sales forecasts for key drugs. An interactive forecasting and analysis tool provides continually updated quantitative and qualitative information. Reasons to Purchase *Benchmark Gilead´s performance against key rivals in the prescription pharmaceutical sector *See how Gilead´s HIV franchise will drive continued double-digit sales growth for the company out to 2013 *Assess the company´s strategy to diversify into the cardiovascular sector through the acquisition of Myogen .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/gilead-sciences-inc-pharmavitae-profile-r995968.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/gilead-sciences-inc-pharmavitae-profile-r995968.htm Business (PR-inside.com) It's the first trading day of 2009, and 'Options News,' the morning update from www.ONN.tv, looks ahead to today's release of the ISM Index and discusses possible reaction to Citigroup's (C) decision to eliminate bonuses for 2009. Host Carrie Long and Senior Finance Instructor Jared Levy also discuss trends for the dairy industry and option activity on Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA), which saw more than five million shares trade on Wednesday. The complete report can be accessed at www.ONN.tv (http://www.ONN.tv), or directly through this link (http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1886189465/bclid5982063001/bctid6247794001). About the Options News Network: Serving a .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/www-onn-tv-reports-will-citigroup-c-r995969.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/www-onn-tv-reports-will-citigroup-c-r995969.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) PARIS (AP) - European Central Bank governor Jean-Claude Trichet said Friday that the global financial system remains fragile despite swift and large-scale action by central banks and governments. Speaking at a conference on the future of capitalism in Paris, Trichet said that moves by central banks to increase liquidity and by governments to recapitalize the financial sector had «proved effective in avoiding a meltdown of global finance. But, Trichet said, «it would be a mistake to underestimate the structural fragilitiy of the present state of global finance and, consequently, of the global .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/europe-s-central-banker-finance-still-r995967.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/europe-s-central-banker-finance-still-r995967.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Company-Profile/Sandoz-International-GmbH-PharmaVitae-Profile-58515.asp Introduction This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for Sandoz in the prescription pharmaceutical sector. The profile encompasses global company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and assessment of financial performance, with 1-6 year sales forecasts for key drugs. An interactive forecasting and analysis tool provides continually updated quantitative and qualitative information. Reasons to Purchase *Benchmark Sandoz´s performance against key rivals in the prescription pharmaceutical sector *Analyse the impact of Sandoz´s historical M and A activity on its geographic reach, product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities *Consider Sandoz´s growth strategy over 200713 as it is faced by increasingly challenging conditions in its two largest markets, the US and .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/sandoz-international-gmbh-pharmavitae-profile-r995964.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sandoz-international-gmbh-pharmavitae-profile-r995964.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A' rating to Continental DPR Finance Company's $250 million series 2008-A notes. The notes are the first issuance from the newly established diversified payment rights (DPR) securitization program of BBVA Banco Continental (Continental) in Peru. The program's notes are backed by the collections generated from future and existing U.S. dollar denominated DPRs originated by Continental. Upon their generation, the trust will have rights to the DPRs through accounts maintained with designated depositary banks (DDBs). DPRs refer to electronic payment orders intended for payment to third party beneficiaries via Continental (i.e. international trade financed .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-rates-continental-dpr-finance-company-r995965.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-rates-continental-dpr-finance-company-r995965.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Company-Profile/Novartis-AG-PharmaVitae-Profile-58514.asp Introduction This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for Novartis in the prescription pharma sector. The profile encompasses global company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and assessment of financial performance, with 1-6 year sales forecasts for key drugs. An interactive forecasting and analysis tool provides continually updated quantitative and qualitative information. Reasons to Purchase *Benchmark Novartis´s performance against key rivals in the prescription pharmaceutical sector *Assess Novartis´s strategy of diversification from the typical Big Pharma growth model, including its movement into the generics market via Sandoz *Analyze the key drivers which will allow Novartis to record the second highest prescription sales CAGR across the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/novartis-ag-pharmavitae-profile-r995962.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/novartis-ag-pharmavitae-profile-r995962.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SUTM) today announced that three members of its Board of Directors who had previously announced their intentions to resign from the Board effective December 31, 2008, have agreed to remain on the Board of Directors until such time as the Company is able to recruit and appoint new directors. This change was made necessary by the uncertainty engendered by the consent solicitation process initiated by Davidson Kempner Capital Management LLC ('Davidson Kempner'), which has hampered the Company's recruitment of new directors. On November 18, 2008, the Company announced that, as part of a Board-initiated .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/sun-times-media-group-announces-continuation-r995961.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sun-times-media-group-announces-continuation-r995961.htm Energy & Environment (PR-inside.com) Report on Developer-wise Status of Private Sector Projects ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Report-on-Developer-wise-Status-of-Private-Sector-Projects.html ) India suffers from widespread shortages of electricity supply. These shortages, among others, are detrimental to the economic growth. The central sector, which was the mainstay for funding power projects, reached its saturation point. Efforts in expanding generation capacity by the state-owned electric utilities were hampered by severe resource constraints. The only solution seemed to be inviting private sector to pool in capital. It was also thought that private sector would impart a degree of efficiency through improved capacity utilisation, better operational and technical performance. Against this backdrop, to mobilize additional .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/the-private-sector-has-aggressive-plans-r995960.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-private-sector-has-aggressive-plans-r995960.htm World News (PR-inside.com) ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Protest groups are planning three separate demonstrations in Greece's capital Friday while authorities promise tougher policing after last month's nationwide riots. The rallies are being held in protest to government education reforms as well as Israeli attacks in Gaza. The riots in December left hundreds of stores and bank branches across Greece damaged or destroyed. They were triggered by the Dec. 6 killing of a teenage boy by police. A new deputy Cabinet minister named in charge of police has promised a «zero tolerance» approach to crime. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/protest-groups-plan-3-rallies-in-r995958.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/protest-groups-plan-3-rallies-in-r995958.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has imposed a $1 million fine against E rade Securities, LLC and E rade Clearing, LLC, collectively, for failing to establish and implement anti-money laundering (AML) policies and procedures that could reasonably be expected to detect and cause the reporting of suspicious securities transactions. 'Brokerage firms' AML programs must be tailored to their business models,' said Susan L. Merrill, Executive Vice President and Chief of Enforcement. 'In this case, while E rade provides its customers with on-line, self-directed electronic access to the securities markets, its AML program lacked .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/e-trade-units-fined-1-million-for-r995959.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/e-trade-units-fined-1-million-for-r995959.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Retail-Logistics-Market-Map-2008-58513.asp Introduction This database will analyse the European Retail logistics industry, including estimates of current and forecasted market sizes to 2013. Reasons to Purchase *Develop strategies that will allow you to respond more effectively to your clients´ needs. *Benchmark your company´s performance in very specific logistics markets against industry standards. *Ensure targets for your business are responsive to the current economic environment. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/retail-logistics-market-map-r995956.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/retail-logistics-market-map-r995956.htm Sport (PR-inside.com) TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo's proposed venues for the 2016 Olympics have been approved by all 26 participating international sports federations, the Tokyo bid committee said Friday. The 26 federations signed off on the operational aspects for their sport and the logistics required for each competition venue, the Tokyo 2016 bid committee said in a statement. «We are pleased to have developed a plan that suits their needs and will provide great exposure for each of their sports,» said Tokyo 2016 sports director Toru Hirakata. With 95 percent of the venues within an 8-kilometer radius, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/tokyo-s-2016-venues-approved-by-sports-r995957.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/tokyo-s-2016-venues-approved-by-sports-r995957.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Zep Inc. (NYSE:ZEP) will host a conference call on Monday, January 12 at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the Company's first quarter financial results. The call will be conducted by John K. Morgan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Mark R. Bachmann, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A live Webcast of the discussion will be accessible at the Company's Web site: www.zepinc.com. A replay of the call will also be posted and archived to that site within two hours of completion of the conference call. About Zep Inc. Zep Inc., with fiscal year .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/zep-inc-to-discuss-first-quarter-r995953.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/zep-inc-to-discuss-first-quarter-r995953.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Consumer-Logistics-Market-Map-2008-58512.asp Introduction A comprehensive interactive model, which assesses and analyses the logistics industry in the key consumer sectors across 8 European countries, covering historical, current and forecasted market values up to 2013. Reasons to Purchase *Develop strategies that will allow you to respond more effectively to your clients´ needs. *Benchmark your company´s performance in very specific logistics market against industry standards. *Ensure your future business targets are responsive to the current economic environment. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/consumer-logistics-market-map-r995951.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/consumer-logistics-market-map-r995951.htm World News (PR-inside.com) BERLIN (AP) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says he is heading immediately to the Middle East in support of the U.N. Security Council's resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza for talks with both sides of the conflict. Steinmeier says he will fly to Egypt later Friday for meetings early Saturday in the resort of Sharm el-Sheik with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. He says later the same day he will fly to Israel to meet with officials there. Steinmeier called Thursday's U.N. resolution .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/german-foreign-minister-heading-to-r995952.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/german-foreign-minister-heading-to-r995952.htm Computer & Technology (PR-inside.com) 'Australian companies should not be dissuaded from seeking the staffing, operational and financial benefits of outsourcing but they should undertake due diligence to assure themselves of the governance and stability of their intended service providers,' he said. He was commenting on the scandal on the $1.8 billion overstatement of profit that has enveloped Indian company Satyam which provides outsourcing services to a number of major Australian companies like Qantas, Coles, NAB and Suncorp. Mr. Merson helped found Mincom, which was arguably the biggest Australian software company until its recent sale to US interests. Under Mr. Merson's leadership, Mincom was a joint venture .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/australian-it-industry-veteran-advises-caution-r995948.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/australian-it-industry-veteran-advises-caution-r995948.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Q4-2008-B2B-Market-Share-Monitor-58511.asp Introduction Tracking supplier market share performance gives a key indicator of market success. Using a robust methodology, Market Share Monitor tracks the performance of the leading energy suppliers on a quarterly basis. It does this by segmenting the UK B2B energy supply market into 4 key sectors and tracking both sites and volumes. Data is included from August 2001 onwards Reasons to Purchase *Available electronically, the data set covers consecutive quarters of market shares since 2000 facilitating powerful time series analysis *The analysis details the drivers of performance across each key segment and each major supplier *This analysis is supported by extensive research across the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/q4-2008-b2b-market-share-monitor-r995945.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/q4-2008-b2b-market-share-monitor-r995945.htm Business (PR-inside.com) CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), a leading global enterprise software and new media company, announced today that, on December 31, 2008, an affiliate of the Company completed closings with multiple holders of the Company's outstanding 3.75 percent Senior Exchangeable Convertible Notes Due 2011 (Notes) to purchase such holders' entire holdings at less than par value. These closings follow the previously announced agreement last week with certain holders to purchase their entire holdings at less than par value. CDC Corporation intends to continue to pursue, active discussions, both directly and through its affiliates and third-parties, about possible early purchases or .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/cdc-corporation-announces-completion-of-r995946.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cdc-corporation-announces-completion-of-r995946.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Q4-2008-Residential-Market-Share-Monitor-58510.asp Introduction Tracking supplier market share performance gives a key indicator of market success. Using a robust methodology, Market Share Monitor tracks the performance of the leading energy suppliers on a quarterly basis. The UK B2C energy supply market is segmented in electricity, gas and dual fuel markets, tracking both sites and volumes. Data is included from August 2000 onwards. Reasons to Purchase *Available electronically, the data set covers consecutive quarters of market shares since 2001 facilitating powerful time series analysis. *The analysis details the drivers of performance across each key segment and each major supplier. *This analysis is supported by extensive research across the broker .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/q4-2008-residential-market-share-monitor-r995941.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/q4-2008-residential-market-share-monitor-r995941.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Wells Fargo and Company (WFC) has effectively doubled its franchise through the acquisition of Wachovia Corporation (Wachovia) completed late on Dec. 31, 2008, according to Fitch Ratings, which has affirmed WFC's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA'. The transaction transforms WFC from a prominent western U.S. banking company to a dominant, national banking company with strong deposit market share and meaningful household penetration throughout its 39-state footprint. Fitch has also upgraded ratings for Wachovia and removed them from Rating Watch Positive to align them with WFC. As part of this transaction, WFC merged Wachovia Corporation with and into .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-wells-fargo-cements-national-franchise-r995942.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-wells-fargo-cements-national-franchise-r995942.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PNX) announced that the spin-off of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTS) was completed after market close on December 31, 2008 with the distribution of Virtus stock to Phoenix shareholders. The distribution of Virtus stock to Phoenix shareholders occurred through a pro rata dividend of Virtus common stock at a ratio of one share of Virtus stock for every 20 shares of Phoenix stock held. Fractional shares of Virtus common stock were not distributed, and any Phoenix shareholder entitled to receive a fractional share will, instead, receive a cash payment in January. The record .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/spin-off-of-virtus-investment-partners-inc-r995943.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/spin-off-of-virtus-investment-partners-inc-r995943.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/European-Consumer-Car-Wash-Survey-Database-58509.asp Introduction Datamonitor has surveyed motorists regarding their car washing behaviour, preferences and service satisfaction. Specifically the study reveals how frequently motorists wash their car, the channels used and the popularity of each. It also assesses what is important to motorists when they are selecting how to wash their car and measures how different wash types perform in meeting their expectations. Reasons to Purchase *Make informed car wash and marketing investments by identifying what is most important to motorists when selecting how to wash their vehicle *Improve customer targeting by uncovering the characteristics of those that elect to use different car washing methods *Measure the relative .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/european-consumer-car-wash-survey-database-r995938.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/european-consumer-car-wash-survey-database-r995938.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, announced that it will present at the 27th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference being held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, Calif. The company will present on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. (PST). Marijn E. Dekkers, president and chief executive officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific, will provide an overview of the company and discuss its expectations for future financial performance. You may listen to the presentation live on our Website, www.thermofisher.com, by clicking on 'Investors.' An audio archive of the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/thermo-fisher-scientific-to-present-at-r995939.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/thermo-fisher-scientific-to-present-at-r995939.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/European-Gas-Assets-Database-58508.asp Introduction This comprehensive database gives a complete listing of gas assets in the EU 27. It covers gas fields, LNG terminals, storage sites and transmission infrastructure. Datapoints include ownership, size, operational status and capacity Reasons to Purchase *Understand the ownership of gas assets across the European Union *Analyse how planned and under construction assets will impact on gas market dynamics in a specific market *Gain a deeper understanding of the burgeoning LNG market across Europe .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/european-gas-assets-database-http-www-companiesand-r995935.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/european-gas-assets-database-http-www-companiesand-r995935.htm Business (PR-inside.com) GEICO's board of directors recently announced that Mike Campbell has been elected senior vice president and chief financial officer of GEICO, effective Jan. 3. Campbell joined GEICO in 1982 as manager of corporate financial reporting and was promoted to director of corporate financial reporting in 1985. He became associate controller in 1986 and was named vice president in 2003. Campbell was elected to the GEICO board of directors in 2005. 'Mike has a keen analytical mind and knows our finances inside and out,' said CEO Tony Nicely. 'In his new role as chief financial officer, Mike .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/geico-names-mike-campbell-senior-vice-r995936.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/geico-names-mike-campbell-senior-vice-r995936.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Dynegy Inc. (NYSE:DYN) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with LS Power Associates, L.P. to dissolve the two companies' development joint venture. Under the terms of the dissolution, Dynegy will acquire exclusive rights, ownership and developmental control of all repowering or expansion opportunities related to its existing portfolio of operating assets. LS Power will acquire full ownership and developmental rights associated with various 'greenfield' projects under consideration in Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan and Nevada, as well as other power generation and transmission development projects not related to Dynegy's existing operating portfolio of assets. LS Power will receive .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/dynegy-announces-dissolution-of-development-r995934.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dynegy-announces-dissolution-of-development-r995934.htm World News (PR-inside.com) COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lankan troops fought heavy battles with the Tamil Tigers at the strategic Elephant Pass base Friday and expected to overrun the rebels' last remaining stronghold on the Jaffna peninsula soon, a senior military official said. The capture of the base would be a major victory for government forces, giving it nearly full control of the northern peninsula for the first time since 2000 and reopening a major highway to the once isolated government-held town of Jaffna, the Tamils' cultural capital. It would also further confine the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/sri-lankan-forces-fighting-for-key-r995933.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sri-lankan-forces-fighting-for-key-r995933.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Central-and-Eastern-European-Cards-Database-2008-58507.asp Introduction Datamonitor´s Central and Eastern European Cards Database 2008 is an essential resource for those in the European payment card industry. Released annually, it provides high quality competitor and market level data on debit, deferred debit, charge and credit cards offered to consumers, making it a hugely valuable tool in understanding the dynamics and trends of this rapidly changing market. Reasons to Purchase *Understand the key trends, developments and differences in card issuance and usage in 10 Central and Eastern European markets *Gain valuable insight into the performance of card issuers and schemes across the region and benchmark your own activities against these players *Learn .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/central-and-eastern-european-cards-database-r995932.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/central-and-eastern-european-cards-database-r995932.htm Business (PR-inside.com) LeCroy Corporation's new line of WaveMaster digital oscilloscopes, Serial Data Analyzers, and Disk Drive Analyzers'the 8 Zi Series'provides up to 30 GHz of bandwidth, 80 GS/s of sample rate, 512 Megapoints of analysis, and greater than 15 GHz edge triggering. With exceptional instrument responsiveness, 10-100 times faster analysis processing time, a large 15.3', 16:9 high-definition touch screen display (50% larger than 12.4' displays), the precision of Eye DoctorTM signal integrity tools, and both 50 ' / 1 M' input capability, the WaveMaster 8 Zi Series is the most versatile oscilloscope platform available. Features previously announced with the Zi platform, such .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/lecroy-introduces-4-30-ghz-r995930.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/lecroy-introduces-4-30-ghz-r995930.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) BERLIN (AP) - The 16-nation euro fell slightly Friday in early trading against the U.S. dollar as traders looked ahead to unemployment data from Washington later in the day. The euro bought $1.3646 in early European trading, down from $1.3725 the night before in New York. The British pound also gave back some gains, falling to $1.5180 from $1.5228 in New York. The dollar dropped widely Thursday on the back of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England and on glum U.S. retail sale figures and a rise in Americans seeking public .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/euro-falls-slightly-against-us-dollar-r995926.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/euro-falls-slightly-against-us-dollar-r995926.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Dinnertime-Occasions-Winning-Share-of-Stomach-58506.asp Introduction Consumers´ dinner behaviors are contradictory in nature. It is still the key daily meal in terms of size, but time-pressured lifestyles and convenience needs are clashing with heightened health concerns and desire for sensory satisfaction. This increases the complexity for CPG marketers, but also the opportunities for those offering solutions that balance such divergent needs most effectively. Scope *Comprehensive analysis of trends in consumer behavior and the impact of these on evening meal occasions in Europe, the US, Brazil and Asia-Pacific. *In-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of evening meal behavior to reveal the most profitable consumer groups and occasion types to target. *Detailed action .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/dinnertime-occasions-winning-share-of-r995927.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dinnertime-occasions-winning-share-of-r995927.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) HONG KONG (AP) - Most Asian stock markets fell Friday amid more corporate gloom and worries that a key U.S. jobs report could show recession in the world's largest economy is deepening. After fluctuating in the morning, markets trended down later in the session as investors awaited closely watched non-farm payrolls data, due out later in the U.S., that's expected to reveal massive job losses as the global downturn leads companies to lay off workers and curb hiring. Economists predict the American economy shed 550,000 jobs or more, with the unemployment rate .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/most-asian-markets-fall-ahead-of-r995928.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/most-asian-markets-fall-ahead-of-r995928.htm Business (PR-inside.com) United Community Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: UCFC), the parent company of Butler Wick Corp. and The Home Savings and Loan Company, announced that it successfully completed the sale of Butler Wick and Co., Inc. ('Butler Wick and Co.'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Butler Wick Corp. to Stifel Financial Corp. on December 31, 2008, after meeting all customary closing conditions. The transaction was previously announced December 18, 2008, and involved a purchase price of $12,000,000 in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. 'The completion of this transaction in a timely manner allowed us to accomplish two important objectives before the end .. 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