Shire Submits European Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for velaglucerase alfa for the Treatment of Type 1 Gaucher DiseaseCommittee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) Grants Accelerated Assessment PopCap(TM) to Launch Peggle(TM) and Peggle Nights Add-On for the PlayStation(R)Network and Peggle Nights Content Pack on Xbox LIVE(R) ArcadeBlockbuster Franchise Delivers Compelling Gameplay and Non-Stop Multiplayer Action PopCap Launches Free "Blitz" Update for Bejeweled(R) 2 for iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) TouchTop-5 Best-Selling App Store Game Now Includes Facebook(R) Connect for On-The-Go Social Gaming ‘Game’ Celebrities Raise Bus-Load of Cash for CharityDUBLIN - - PopCap Celebrity Play-offs score GBP7,000 for BBC Children in Need Famous British faces up and down the country got their game on in the ‘PopCap Celebrity Play-Offs’ recently, to raise a whopping GBP7,000 for BBC Children In Need…and counting! Hostelworld.Com’s $30,000 GiveawayDUBLIN - Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market today announced a $30,000 giveaway! Customers booking a 3 night stay will receive a $10 credit off their next booking, only while stocks last. New Shire Board MemberDUBLIN, Ireland - The Board of Directors of Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY) announces that Mr David Stout joined the Board as a Non Executive Director with effect from 31 October 2009. Shire Continues to Deliver Excellent Growth From Core ProductsDUBLIN - Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY) the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces results for the three months to September 30, 2009. Shire Secures European Wide Label Extension for FOSRENOL(R) in Chronic Kidney DiseaseDUBLIN - - FOSRENOL(R) (lanthanum carbonate) Now Approved in the EU to Treat hyperphosphataemia >1.78mmol/L in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not on Dialysis FDA Determines VYVANSE(R) was Properly Granted Five-Year Market ExclusivityDUBLIN - Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), following a thorough administrative review of governing statutory and regulatory standards and public comments, has affirmed its prior decision to grant five-year New Chemical Entity (NCE) exclusivity to lisdexamfetamine dimesylate-currently marketed by Shire U.S. Inc. for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder under the name VYVANSE(R). The five-year exclusivity period for VYVANSE expires on February 23, 2012. VYVANSE is covered by United States patents which remain in effect until June 29, 2023. Helsinn Announces Completion of its new Stability Centre at its Irish Drug Product Manufacturing FacilityDUBLIN - Helsinn announces the completion of its state of the art Stability Centre at its Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals facility in, Dublin, Ireland. Data From a Head-to-Head Crossover Study Evaluating FOSRENOL(R) and Sevelamer Published TodayDUBLIN - - For Medical and Healthcare Media Only - - Direct Comparison of the Two non-Calcium Phosphate Binders Gives new Insights Into Relative Efficacy Over 90% of Companies Rate Environmental Benefits as Key Motivation for Interest in Carbon OffsetsDUBLIN - EcoSecurities, a leading company in the business of sourcing, developing, and trading carbon credits from greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, has partnered with Baker & McKenzie LLP, a leading climate change law firm, and ClimateBiz, the resource for climate management, to launch the second edition of The Carbon Management and Offsetting Trends Survey Report 2009. Regus Opens 1,000th Centre in MauritiusPORT LOUIS, Mauritius - - Mauritian Director of the Board of Investment thanks Regus for bringing its expertise and network to the country ThirdForce Puts the Creative Power of e-learning at Your FingertipsDUBLIN - ThirdForce, the UK’s leading e-learning provider, today announces the launch of its ground-breaking self-authoring e-learning solution. ThirdForce’s new AIMS Content Manager, in response to its clients’ needs, comprising AIMS Publisher and AIMS Assessment, empowers organisations to create and assess in-house developed online courses. Furthermore, companies can track and report on learner progress through AIMS, the existing ThirdForce learner management system (LMS). Skills for Life e-learning Provision Awarded “Good” Rating by OfstedBLACKROCK, Ireland - ThirdForce, the UK’s leading e-learning provider in the hospitality and Skills for Life sector, celebrates this week with its partner, Whitbread, the UK’s leading hotel and restaurant group, having received an excellent Ofsted report. ThirdForce partners with Whitbread to deliver the literacy and numeracy element of their highly successful Skills for Life programme. Zuma’s Revenge!(TM) Launching Next MonthDUBLIN - - Ribbiting Sequel to PopCap’s Second Biggest Franchise Coming Soon PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, today announced that Zuma’s Revenge!(TM), the sequel to the original hit game that has sold 17 million copies worldwide, will be available next month for the PC and Macintosh. Zuma’s Revenge! reinvents the ball-blasting bliss of the original Zuma(R) with high-resolution graphics, wild new game mechanics, all-new modes and power-ups and much more. Zuma’s Revenge! will be available on September 15 at retail (U.S., PC only) and via download at PopCap.com and key portal partners (PC and Mac). Beginning today, video sneak peeks and other advance information about the new game can be found on PopCap.com. Hostelworld.com Announces Biggest Ever PromotionDUBLIN - - EUR10,000 Golden Ticket Giveaway to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market, today announced their biggest ever promotion - the Hostelworld.com EUR10,000 Golden Ticket Giveaway. To celebrate the company’s milestone 10th anniversary, Hostelworld.com will distribute 10 golden tickets in 10 days to 10 lucky winners. Credit Suisse Asset Management Selects BNY Mellon Asset Servicing to Provide Full Range of Fund Administration Services for New Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)DUBLIN - - CSAM launches first Irish ETFs BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, the global leader in securities servicing, has been selected by Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM) to provide a full range of fund services including accounting, administration, transfer agency and custody services, to support the launch of their first Irish ETFs. PopCap Prepping Second Edition of Bookworm(TM) AdventuresDUBLIN - - Bookworm Adventures 2 Arrives in One Month, Takes Players on All-New Literary Escapades; Adds New Monsters, New Tile Types, Book-Based “Companions” and More GUINNESS Announces More Acts for Global CelebrationDUBLIN - GUINNESS(R) announces today additional line-up of Artists joining the Arthur’s Day 250th anniversary celebrations on 24th September 2009. Joining previously announced artists including The Black Eyed Peas, Estelle and Kasabian are music industry legend Sir Tom Jones and some of the hottest acts today including Razorlight, Imelda May, Calvin Harris, The Kooks, Jamie Cullum, Sugababes and David Gray. Over 60 Artists will pledge to perform in Dublin and around the world including New York, Lagos, Yaounde and Asia to mark this remarkable milestone. Zuma(R) Web Connect Launches on PopCap.comDUBLIN, Ireland - - New “Social” Iteration of PopCap’s #2 Franchise Enables Friendly Zuma Competition Via Facebook Connect OVH, the Second Largest Web Hosting Company in Europe, is Launching its Business Activities in IrelandDUBLIN - For this new branch, 100 beta testers who own a Kimsufi L dedicated server will provide OVH with a better understanding of country-specific details. The aim is to refine the line of products and services of the Irish branch and to guarantee the same service quality as in the ten other countries where OVH is already present. Helping European Social Policymakers Fight Undeclared WorkDUBLIN - - Eurofound Publishes Report and Knowledge Bank on Measures to Tackle Undeclared Work in the European Union Putting the Brakes on the Recession in Europe’s Automotive IndustryDUBLIN - - Eurofound Publishes Report on Recent Restructuring Trends and Policies in the Automotive Sector IBM Expands its Software Development Lab in IrelandDUBLIN - - Draws on Skilled Workforce to Grow Intelligent Software IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new investments for its Ireland Development Lab to produce intelligent software, which help lower cost of operations; generate intelligence for quick growth; and build closer business relationships with customers, partners and colleagues. New jobs will be created for high value software engineering work at the lab, which addresses real-world issues such as environment protection projects and maritime affairs. PopCap’s Bejeweled(R) Blitz Makes 5 Million Facebook Friends During BetaDUBLIN - Casual Games Leader’s First Foray into “Social Gaming,” Attracts 5 Million Monthly Users After 6 Months as Public Beta New Safety Regulations Drive Greater Need for Resources and Expertise at Every Stage of Clinical DevelopmentDUBLIN - Study Examines Impact of Regulatory Changes on Pharma Industry According to a report issued today, drug safety leaders in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies recognise the need to increase resources, either internally or through partnerships, to comply with the safety regulations recently issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMEA). The report - Safety First: The Impact of New Regulations on Clinical Development - is based on a survey of 140 industry safety specialists, including heads of medical, drug safety, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory departments within large and mid-sized pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms. The survey found that more than three-quarters (77%) of respondents believe that new safety regulations have had a considerable impact on the industry as companies implement drug safety regulations throughout the clinical development process. ICON Announces Collaboration to Develop New Translational Medicine Unit at Purpose-built Hospital Facility in ManchesterDUBLIN - New Facility Part of Ambitious Expansion Plans at Central Manchester University Hospitals Foundation Trust Campus ICON Selected to Manage Lilly Clinical Trial Site Set Up and Monitoring in EuropeDUBLIN - Strategic Partnership Leverages ICON’s Extensive European Capabilities ICON plc, (NASDAQ: ICLR; ISIN:IE0005711209), a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) to manage the company’s clinical trial site set up and monitoring in Europe for Lilly managed studies. The agreement, which is subject to the relevant employee consultation processes, is a continuation of Lilly’s ongoing transformation of its research and development organisation and follows Lilly’s selection of ICON to manage its clinical data management business outside of the US, which was announced in November 2008. EcoSecurities Registers the Largest Project Under the Gold StandardDUBLIN - EcoSecurities, a leading company in the business of sourcing, developing, and trading carbon credits from greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, announces the registration of the Rotor Elektrik Uretim wind farm in Osmaniye, Turkey, under the Gold Standard in May 2009. ServeCentric Signs Turn-Key Datacentre(SM) Lease Agreement With Digital Realty TrustDUBLIN - Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR), the world’s largest wholesale datacentre provider, has completed a Turn-Key Datacentre(SM) lease agreement with ServeCentric (www.servecentric.com), Ireland’s leading managed services and data centre operator. Under this agreement, ServeCentric will expand its footprint in Digital Realty Trust’s property in Dublin. Roche Venture Fund, Enterprise Ireland Commit EUR3.3 M to Opsona Series B FinancingDUBLIN - Completed Series B Total Stands at EUR21.3 m DUBLIN, May 19 /PRNewswire/ – Opsona Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on novel therapeutic and preventative approaches to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced that Roche Venture Fund and Enterprise Ireland have committed an additional EUR3.3 million to the Series B financing announced in February this year, bringing the total round to EUR21.3 million. The new investors join Novartis Venture Fund, Fountain Healthcare Partners, Inventages Venture Capital and Seroba-Kernel in completing the round, which will enable Opsona to further expand its clinical development pipeline. Flexibility is Key to Managing Through Economic RollercoasterDUBLIN - Regus’ road map for beating recession directs businesses towards flexible workplace strategies PopCap Launches Blockbuster Game Peggle(TM) on the iPhone(TM)DUBLIN - Custom Adaptation of Peg-Popping Classic Now Available on iPhone and iPod(R) Touch PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, today announced the launch of Peggle(TM) for the iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch. The game is available now from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. One of the most critically acclaimed “casual” video games of recent years, Peggle has been downloaded nearly 50 million times and appeals to gamers of all shapes and sizes. PopCap Launches Plants vs. Zombies(TM) Game for PC and MacDUBLIN - Casual Games Leader’s Take on the “Zombie Survival” Genre Pits You and Your Front Yard Against Legions of Lovably Laughable Undead |
