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Japan Publishes JGAP and Signs Agreement to Benchmark with EurepGAP
Tokyo: Japan announced the start of its journey towards global harmonization of Good Agricultural Practice. The announcement was made during a GAP National Conference held in Tokyo on 27/28 April 06. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Japan Good Agricultural Initiative (JGAI), Mr. Hisanobu Katayama, and Secretary EurepGAP, Dr. Kristian Moeller, signed a formal agreement, which lays the foundation for the Benchmarking process of JGAP to EurepGAP.
The signing…
direct/ Protagen AG closes second round of financing with old and new investors
The MIG AG Funds 1 and 3 in Munich are investing into Protagen AG. In cooperation with the co-investor S-Venture Capital Dortmund GmbH, Euro 3,3 Million will be invested into Protagen AG.
Protagen AG has successfully switched from a fee-for-service company to a product company. By introducing the protein biochip products UNIchip® AV-400 and UNIchip® AV-VAR customers from the entire biotech and pharmaceutical industry can profit from safer and more efficient…
UNGRICHT: New ways for successful action
Ungricht was established in 1892 and is today one of the leading suppliers of rollers and their engraving.
Interview with Gregor Ungricht
We have entered an exciting stage of employee qualification and development: We currently find ourselves in a time which is characterised by great challenges but also tremendous market opportunities. In order to put these market opportunities to even greater use, UNGRICHT will not only be investing in new technology,…
KPO in India
After the great success of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in India, it is now the KPO turn to make its presence felt. BPO success in India is encouraging overseas companies eyeing Indian market for outsourcing their high-tech knowledge based jobs. Operational cost saving, pool of talented workforce, infrastructure improvement and favorable government policies are the major factors, which are responsible for the Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) in India.
According to a…
Life Settlement Pro now providing free web hosting to agents
Life Settlement Pro, a leading affiliate Life Settlement Broker, is now providing free web hosting to its nationwide network of life settlement companies, financial professionals, senior advisors, and insurance agents.
The Life Insurance Settlement industry, also known as life settlements, is a rapidly growing financial planning tool for senior citizens. Life settlements give consumers the ability to liquidate unneeded or unwanted life insurance policies for a greater amount than their cash…
direct/ JetBird announces its choice of Embraer Phenom aircraft to support its n …
Geneva, Switzerland & São José dos Campos, Brazil - May 3, 2006 - JetBird AG (JetBird) announced today that it has chosen the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft to support the new low cost, pan-European executive jet service which it will launch in 2009.
European Fleet Launch Customer
JetBird is the European fleet launch customer for the Phenom aircraft. JetBird has agreed to acquire 50 Phenom 100 aircraft for delivery…
Personal Security and Identity Theft Expert Discusses Consumer Vigilance and “Sm …
(BOSTON, Mass. – May 3, 2006 - IDTheftSecurity.com) Reports last week indicated that phishers continue to exploit security flaws in news ways. Voice over Internet protocol, also known as VoIP, has become the latest target. According to Robert Siciliano, personal security and identity theft expert and president of IDTheftSecurity.com, phishers’ ever-improving scams again underscore the need for consumer education efforts, which should promote vigilance and smart use of security technology.
“Successful…
direct/ Lawson Software (SE) - New Lawson Launches as a Compelling Alternative T …
Merged Company to Focus on Simplifying Use of ERP Applications
ST. PAUL, Minn., and STOCKHOLM, Sweden - May 3, 2006 - Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) (SSE: LWSN) and Intentia International officially began operating as one company today, vowing to radically simplify the process of developing, deploying, maintaining and using ERP applications. Lawson will deliver a broad portfolio of enterprise applications in 20 languages to more than 4,000 customers in more…
direct/ Semiconductor Insights Welcomes Peter DiPietro to Global Sales Team
OTTAWA, CANADA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/03/2006 -- Semiconductor Insights (SI), the leader in technical and patent analyses of integrated circuits and electronic systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Peter DiPietro to the company´s global sales team. \"Peter has worked directly in our industry, understands our business model, and knows many of our clients\", stated Emil Alexov, SI´s Vice President of Sales. \"I am extremely pleased Peter has…
direct/ Coach Industries Group, Inc. -- ´SHQB´ -- Revises First Quarter Revenue …
Projects in Excess of $75 Million in Revenues for Q1 for 2006; Compared to $58 Million for Q1 2005
COOPER CITY, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/03/2006 -- Coach Industries (Frankfurt: SHQB), which offers an array of financial services and insurance products to commercial fleet operators, today announced revised guidance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006.
The Company expects to report revenues for the first quarter exceeding $75…
direct/ Stem Cell Innovations, Inc. (UK) - Stem Cell Innovations, Inc. files pat …
CELLS MAY BE USEFUL IN THERAPIES FOR ALS, PARKINSON´S, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND OTHER NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES.
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - April 27, 2006 - Stem Cell Innovations, Inc. (OTCBB: SCLL) has filed a patent application protecting the differentiation of its proprietary human pluripotent stem cells (PCs) into neural progenitor cells and purified populations of motor neurons. These cells will initially be used in the Company´s core drug discovery and toxicology platform.…
direct/ Aqua Society: Aqua Society Receives Order to Supply Combined Air-Conditi …
HERTEN, GERMANY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/28/2006 -- Aqua Society, Inc. (OTCBB: AQAS)(FWB:UP4A) announced today that its operating subsidiary, Aqua Society GmbH, has received an order to supply, install and commission its Aquamission combined air-conditioning and drinking water supply systems to a residential complex to be constructed in India by North East Developers and Real Estates. The Aquamission systems to be supplied will also be fitted with Aqua Society´s \"Yellow…
direct/ Sheffield Resources Ltd.: Sheffield Resources Acquires Former Copper Min …
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/27/2006 -- Sheffield Resources Ltd.´s (Sheffield) (TSX VENTURE:SLD)(FWB:S2Q) wholly owned subsidiary American Sheffield Inc. (ASI) entered into an \"Exploration Permit with Option to Lease and Purchase\" (the \"Agreement\") with California-Engels Mining Company (\"California -Engels\") (PINK SHEETS:CAEN). The Agreement brings under Sheffield´s control approximately 882 acres of patented and fee simple lands (jointly the \"Property\") containing two famous past producing copper mines. The Property…
direct/ Sheffield Resources Ltd.: Sheffield Lists on the Frankfurt Stock Exchang …
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/27/2006 -- Sheffield Resources Ltd.´s (TSX VENTURE:SLD)(FWB:S2Q) common stock has been listed for trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol S2Q effective April 26, 2006.
The listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange will provide Sheffield with increased exposure to worldwide capital markets and enable Europeans to trade Sheffield´s common stock in euros, with lower commission rates. The European investment community has…
AlliedBarton Security Services One of Best at Training Employees
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., March 6, 2006 – When it comes to protecting people where they live, work and visit, security officer training had better be done right. According to Training magazine, AlliedBarton Security Services is one of the best in the business – any business – at training its employees. This is AlliedBarton’s first entry in Training magazine’s prestigious Top 100 list, and they were the only contract security…
The Modern Mother’s Day for Moms in Business
Albany, NY –April 27, 2006 –Take a couple of kids at home, combine a mom with little business and marketing experience, and add a mother's desire to launch a new business What do you have? The ingredients for potential entrepreneurial failure.
This is exactly the prospect many moms face every day. "Opening a new business isn't easy to do," says Shannon Cherry, owner of Be Heard Solutions (www.beheardsolutions.com), a public…
direct/ Intentia (SE) - Lawson Software and Intentia International complete comb …
Acceptance Period for The Offer is Extended to Permit Late Tenders
Combined Company is a New Leader in Enterprise Applications, Serving 4,000 Customers in 40 Countries
ST. PAUL, Minn., and STOCKHOLM, Sweden - April 25, 2006 - Lawson Software, Inc. ("Lawson") (Nasdaq: LWSN) and Intentia International ("Intentia") (XSSE: INT B) today announced the fulfillment of conditions of the offer and the completion of their combination. Holders of shares and warrants…
direct/ OFCOM: Formal Notice
Provisional award of spectrum licences following auction
25 April 2006
Ofcom today announced that 12 companies have been provisionally awarded Wireless Telegraphy Licences for the 1781.7-1785MHz paired with 1876.7-1880MHz bands.
Ofcom expects to grant the licences in the week commencing 1 May 2006, subject to payment of the full licence fees by close of business on 28 April.
The licences are for 6.6MHz of spectrum which will be operated on a…
direct/ Northzone Ventures Raises EUR 175 million for Latest Fund
International investors back Northzone´s team and Nordic investment focus
Copenhagen/ Oslo/Stockholm, 25th April 2006: Northzone Ventures announced today the closing of its fifth venture capital fund (Northzone V). The fund was closed in one closing of EUR175 million. Northzone V attracted several new investors including, AlpInvest Partners, Pantheon Ventures and BNP Paribas Private Equity , joining previous investors such as Argentum, Nordea Life and Pensions, LGT Capital Partners, Vital, Access Capital…
direct/ Webpay International AG: Andreas Horst Heads Up Corporate Communications …
Europe´s leading internet payment system Click&Buy expands its worldwide corporate communications
Zug / Switzerland, 25 April 2006. Webpay International AG, operator of the online payment system Click&Buy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Horst to the newly created position of "Head of Corporate Communications", reporting directly to CEO Norbert Stangl, with immediate effect. In addition to managing corporate communications at Webpay International AG in Switzerland and in Germany,…
direct/ Ascade (SE) - Ascade Further Strengthens its Leading Position in Europe …
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (April 25, 2006) - Ascade, the global market-leader in Business Operations Systems managing the telecom carrier supply chain of trading and exchanging voice traffic, today announced an important agreement with Lietuvos Telekomas, the incumbent carrier of Lithuania, for deployment of Carrier Cockpit(TM) to optimize and automate the end-to-end international carrier business process at Lietuvos Telekomas.
The agreement further strengthens Ascade´s position as the clear market leader in the…
direct/ Kraton Polymers LLC: Kraton and Polymer Holdings Announce Tender Offer a …
For Any and All 12.000% Senior Discount Notes Due 2014 Issued by Polymer Holdings LLC and Polymer Holdings Capital Corporation
HOUSTON, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/24/2006 -- Polymer Holdings LLC ("Holdings") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Kraton Polymers LLC ("Kraton") announce the commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of the outstanding $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of the 12.000% Senior Discount Notes (CUSIP Number:…
ReverseMortgageNation.com now hosting Reverse Mortgage Radio Shows
ReverseMortgageNation.com has recently added the ability to host full length MP3 converted Reverse Mortgage radio shows for their Loan Officers. ReverseMortgageNation.com is the national site for Next Generation Financial Services (A division of 1st Mariner Bank). Reverse mortgage loan officers from around the USA use their personal Reverse Mortgage Nation websites for providing information to clients, lead generation, and an immediate web presence.
Reverse Mortgage Education is key ingredient to the…
baseline magazine partners Typevents LLP
Typevents LLP is fortunate to have the active support of a number of companies from across the graphic communications sector and is delighted to welcome baseline international typographics magazine as its most recent partner.
Typevents and baseline will be working together to connect the international typographic community with the allied industries of graphic design, art and craft, paper and print and other creative environments. Typevents and baseline share an…
direct/ Bombardier Aerospace: Macedonian Airlines Takes Delivery of Bombardier C …
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/20/2006 -- Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Macedonian Airlines (MAT), the designated flag carrier of Macedonia, took delivery of a Bombardier CRJ900 regional jet on April 13, 2006.
In addition to this firm-ordered aircraft, the contract with MAT also includes conditional orders for two additional CRJ900 airliners. The list price value for the delivered aircraft is approximately $35 million US.
"We have several reasons…
ODL Securities Deploys Reference Data Management Platform from AIM Software
AIM Software to support integration of FTID price and corporate actions data
AIM Software, a leading provider of reference data management solutions to the financial industry, announced today that London-based trading house ODL Securities Limited has selected AIM Software's data management platform GAIN for the integration of price, static and corporate actions data provided by FT Interactive Data.
As a large forex, derivatives and equities trading house, ODL Securities required a data…
direct/ Intentia (SE) - Lawson stockholders approve merger with Intentia
Stockholm, Sweden-April 20, 2006-Intentia International AB (publ) (XSSE; INT B), a global enterprise solutions provider for the manufacturing, distribution and maintenance industries, announced today that Lawson Software´s (Lawson) stockholders overwhelmingly approved matters relating to the proposed combination of Lawson with Intentia International AB at its Stockholders Meeting held on April 17th at Lawson´s headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
The holders of 74.5 percent of the outstanding Lawson shares voted…
Design Force President Invited to Contribute Insights to Marketing Profs New Dai …
Marlton, NJ—Design Force Inc. proudly announces that the firm’s president, Ted Mininni, has been invited by the respected online Marketing Profs web site’s chief content officer to become an ongoing contributor to the site’s new “Daily Fix” blog.
Mr. Mininni has contributed past articles to the Marketing Profs newsletter, which have been highly regarded by the business community. Many business sites and blogs have linked to these articles, as well as…
direct/ Kraton Polymers LLC: Kraton Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Asia …
HOUSTON, TX and SHANGHAI, CHINA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/19/2006 -- Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), an innovation leader in the styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) industry, announced today plans to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region. Kraton´s investment plans include a multi-functional customer service center and a proprietary Kraton® G manufacturing plant. In addition, several new leadership positions have been created to ensure Kraton has the expertise, experience and…
direct/ Intentia (SE) - FINANCIAL HEARING CONFERENCE INVITATION: LAWSON SOFTWARE …
ST. PAUL, Minnesota and STOCKHOLM, Sweden - April 19, 2006 - Lawson Software, Inc. ("Lawson") (Nasdaq: LWSN) hereby invites you to participate in a Financial Hearing session in Stockholm on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Lawson Software´s CEO Harry Debes will present the combination of Lawson and Intentia along with CFO Robert Barbieri and Intentia´s CEO Bertrand Sciard. The presentation will be webcasted to meet disclosure requirements and also to make-up…
New Auction Web Site Offers Items For Sale By Celebrities
East Petersburg, PA -- Fans now have an opportunity to bid for and win an authentic item from a celebrity they admire at a new specialty auction web site.
The site is the creation of Theodora Kutchar, who said she wants to help celebrities auction items they no longer want. All items offered on the site are authentic, and many are autographed.
"Celebrities often find that it is difficult to profit from…
Mobile Banking Study Results Published
The Hamburg-based “Research Project Mobile Commerce” has published two strategy papers on the future prospects of Mobile Banking. The papers
1) “Mobile Banking as Business Strategy: Impact of Mobile Technologies on Customer Behaviour and its Implications for Banks” (Working Paper 37) and
2) “Customer on the Move: Strategic Implications of Mobile Banking for Banks and Financial Enterprises” (Working Paper 38)
have been authored by Dipl.-Kfm.…
Dr. Rashid Ali of Kenya Added to Imperiali Organization’s Global Advisory Team
West Palm Beach – April 17, 2006 – Today, the Imperiali Organization that former Deputy Secretary of Administration Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, Dr. Rashid Ali of Kenya, has been named as an advisor to the organization.
The Imperiali Organization’s founder, Daniel Imperato had this to comment regarding the addition of Ali, “Dr. Rashid Ali is a man of honor and a fine human being. He brings…
State Agency Launches New Logo in its Battle for Health Care
The Office of Private Health Partnerships (OPHP) Wins
LogoBee.com’s Logo Design Makeover Contest for Non-Profits
LOS ANGELES, CA, April 18, 2006 — A state agency in Oregon that works to increase the number of people with health insurance is sporting a new logo these days, thanks to LogoBee’s designers.
The agency, the Office of Private Health Partnerships, won a LogoBee “Design Makeover Contest” for non-profits. The office received a…
Self-Service Web Site Makes Direct Mail Simple for Business Owners
New York -- Direct mail advertising is very effective, but most small business owners and managers do not have the time or advertising budget to use traditional ad agency services.
The Chiara family has created a company that caters to small businesses that need direct mail advertising, but also have a limited budget. The web site at www.LiquidDreamsDesign.com provides everything that is needed to produce high quality post cards, brochures, business…
Equitrade CFDS signs sole licensing deal with Tradesearcher
Equitrade CFDS, the advisory CFD brokerage arm of the Equitrade Markets Group of companies (a firm authorised and regulated by the FSA), today announced it will be the first advisory brokerage in the UK to use the Tradesearcher technical analysis system.
For a company the size of Equitrade, which was started by Mr Jason Cook, an advisory stockbroker and CFD trader with over ten years experience, the quality and content of…
Coastal Vacations Director Jay NaPier Finds Home Business Success is All About Y …
Coastal Vacations Level 3 Director Jay NaPier Finds Home Business Success Is All About Your Passion and Your System.
Nashville, TN (openPR) April 14, 2006 -- Jay NaPier, former restaurant franchise owner and current Coastal Vacations Level 3 Director finds homebased business success requires the right system and your passion.
Finding homebased business success can be a challenge when you consider the many options available today. Yardsale finds, online ebooks and network…
Lewis & Daggett Motivate High School Students To Take A Pledge Against Drinking …
The Safe Sober Prom Night program has it's main emphasis this month during prom season. Started in 1991 by attorneys Mike Lewis and David Daggett it's a serious program for a serious problem. The goal: to use positive peer pressure to combat the problem of alcohol and drug use among high school students. The program begins each fall with a t-shirt contest where high school students…
NEW PROFESSIONAL FORUM: Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce Announces New Bus …
Tacoma WA ( April 8, 2006) One of the biggest complaints with forums in the Virtual Assistance industry is the lack of meaty discussion, where honest, meaningful feedback is encouraged and fostered. The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce aims to end that with its new free Virtual Assistance industry forum, Virtual Assistant Networking for Growth Forum, found at http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com
“We feel sugar-coated responses do a real disservice to those looking for…
Expand your Reach with Accountant careers - accountantcareers.co.uk
Targeting a particularly buoyant and expanding Accounting sector, a UK based Online Media Group, have launched a specialty jobs board Accountant Careers.
A member of an Independent Network, Accountant Careers - www.accountantcareers.co.uk delivers a niche market position and expertise in online recruitment for the United Kingdom and Ireland. The dedicated team of experienced professionals offer a strong commitment to all its clients, and work to provide recruiters with an abundance of…
Imperiali Organization Meets with Capital and Investment Banking Group
Santa Monica, CA - April 12, 2006 - Yesterday, Daniel Imperato, of the Imperiali Organization (www.imperiali.org) attended a private meeting regarding finance in Santa Monica.
Attending that meeting was a representative of the Pacific Coast Capital Group, a private investment banking firm providing merger & acquisition services and related private equity capital resources to small and mid-sized businesses.
Imperato has stated that an offer has been made to the Imperiali…
direct/ Stem Cell Innovations, Inc. (UK) - STEM CELL INNOVATIONS MAKES THEIR HUM …
At Bio2006 Stem Cell Innovations, Inc. (SCLL.OB) announced today that the Company will commercialize their proprietary platform of human pluripotent stem cells in Europe through their newly established European R & D facility in Leiden, the Netherlands.
CEO Dr. James Kelly recently disclosed that SCI has produced multiple lines of human pluripotent stem cells. These cell lines are able to maintain their undifferentiated state and normal chromosome complement. The cells…
direct/ First Atlantic Commerce Launches Campaign to Sign-Up New European Mercha …
Multi-Currency Residual Payments Now Available to Attract Companies Looking for Secure European eCommerce Payment Processing Solutions for Their Clients
HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/12/2006 -- First Atlantic Commerce Ltd (FAC), a leading eCommerce payment solutions provider, today announced it is looking to expand its network of referral companies across Europe and is offering multi-currency residual income streams for applicable approved merchants in EUROs, USD, and Pounds Sterling.
FAC…
direct/ Appear Networks (SE) - The Third European Mobility@Transport Summit Show …
Utrecht, April 12, 2006 - The third annual European Mobility@Transport Summit was held on March 29th and 30th in Utrecht, The Netherlands, bringing together 129 participants from major public transportation operators across Europe. The summit, organized by @Anyplace Access, a consortium of Capgemini, Cisco, Intel, Aptilo, and Appear Networks, was supported by Dutch Rail and the ContactLess User Board (CLUB).
Public transport companies are increasingly adopting Wi-Fi and WiMax technology,…
direct/ Hybrid Technologies, Inc.: Hybrid Technologies Inc. ´OTCBB:HYBT´ Star of …
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK and DETROIT, MICHIGAN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/12/2006 -- Hybrid Produced Lithium LX Smart Car Steals The Show As Regis And Kelly Unveil The Vehicle Prior To The New York International Auto Show
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com , emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hybrid´s lithium powered Smart Car won over Regis…
Imperiali Organization & Alan Stone & Company LLC Announce Strategic Alliance
West Palm Beach, FL – April 11, 2006 - Today the Imperiali Organization (www.imperiali.org) announced a strategic alliance with Alan Stone & Company LLC (www.alanstone.com), (ASC) which owns Wall Street Research (www.wallstreetresearch.org) (WSR), a thirty year old independent research firm, to expand the service offering for both companies.
The Imperiali Organization will be lending its advisory and e-commerce solutions to Wall Street Research in addition to offering its global…
Oil and Gas Executive Joins Imperiali Organization
Houston, TX - April 11, 2006 - Today, the Imperiali Organization announced that Oil and Gas Executive, John Newton, from Houston, TX has joined their Global Advisory Team.
Newton was approached by Imperiali Organization Founder, Daniel Imperato, who has recently started reactivating new agents and advisors all over the world for the organization.
"John Newton is very well-respected man in the oil and gas…
Mini-Sites A Great Idea For Small Business
Great Barrington, MA - 4/11/2006
It's been an issue since the late nineties - Just how to benefit from having your businesses on the web. Most business know that a web site is a critical component to their marketing plan, but for most, that's where the "know" stops - and the confusion begins.
Going the traditional route of having a full web site designed is the most expensive option - costing…
Private Equity for the European Film
Irish media fund offers multi-platform project
(sof 2006-04-10) After the latest changes in UK and German tax law, many investors have realized that some of their investment schemes in media were only interesting from the perspective of short-term tax deductions. Blind pool funds threw reinsured assets to Hollywood (“stupid German money"). It was a model mainly for German banks and the US film industry, and the established associated industries…
New at Lawson Conference and User Exchange: LifeSensor Personal Health Record to …
Orlando/FL, April 10, 2006 – By adding the LifeSensor® Personal Health Record (PHR) via a direct Weblink, Lawson Software is adding another unique feature to its Employee and Manager Self-Service solution: Employees of Lawson customers can now easily access all their relevant health information by a single mouse click.
With the addition of the LifeSensor PHR, which is already used in Europe, Lawson is now able to provide a proven solution…
