Oyster Hotel Reviews - Oyster's Professional Hotel Reviewers Anonymously Visit Hotels and Examine Them Top to Bottom; Discovers That Some Hotels Purposefully Mislead Customers via Their WebsitesNew Hotel Review Site's Photo Fakeouts Reveal How Some Hotels Mislead Customers with Manipulated Photos Six Characteristics of China Hi-Tech Fair 2009 HighlightedSHENZHEN, China, November 19 - The China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) 2009 raised its curtain in Shenzhen at GameStreamer Inc. to Unveil Non-Linear Predictive Streaming Technology at Streaming Media West 2009Enables Digital Distribution Publishers and Partners to Provide the Only 'Instantaneous Gaming(TM)' Console-Like User Experience to Consumers Harley-Davidson, Inc. Selects Investment Banking Firm to Assist in Sale of MV AgustaBNP Paribas in Milan Will Help Harley-Davidson Move Sale Process Forward MILWAUKEE, November 19 - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) has selected the investment banking Marketing Authorisation Application for S-1 Validated by European Medicines AgencyTOKYO, November 19 - Taiho Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. today announced that the Company's CURRENT Group, a Leader in Providing Smart Grid Solutions to Utilities Worldwide, Has Been Selected As One of The World's Top Ten Smart Grid Innovators at GreenBeat 2009CURRENT CEO Tom Casey Speaks on the Game Changing Power of Grid-based Demand Management Solutions through CURRENT's leading System Optimization Technologies for the Distribution Grid at GreenBeat 2009 International Operation Combats Online Supply of Counterfeit and Illegal MedicinesLYON, France, November 20 - In response to an ever-increasing number of websites supplying dangerous New Report Finds Four Forces Will Shape the Future of Mobile BankingGovernments, industry can make choices to increase financial inclusion in the next decade EF Education First to be Official Language Training Provider for 2014 World Cup in BrazilEF's Englishtown, an innovative online learning technology, to train 80,000 Brazilians a year in the run up to soccer competition FDA Clears the First Rapid Test to Detect Bacteria in Pooled PlateletsExperts to Re-examine Guidance for Platelet Testing LAKE ZURICH, Illinois, November 17 - Fenwal, Inc., a global medical technology company focused on improving Abbott Announces Positive Three-Year Data on Its Fully Bioabsorbable Stent Technology, Initiates Large-Scale International TrialNew ABSORB EXTEND Trial to Study Performance of Revolutionary Bioabsorbable Device in Approximately 1,000 Patients Greif Adds to Portfolio in ScandinaviaDELAWARE, Ohio, November 13 - Greif, Inc., (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) has acquired privately held Hannells Dr. Steven M. Paul to Retire from Lilly as Executive Vice President, Science and Technology, President, Lilly Research Laboratories; Dr. Jan M. Lundberg, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Discovery Research, AstraZeneca, Named his SuccessorINDIANAPOLIS, November 13 - Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that Steven M. Paul, Mexico Manufacturing Event Presentations Available on the WebTUCSON, Arizona, November 12 - All conference materials from two recent manufacturing in Mexico events China Hi-Tech Fair 2009 Boasts Wider International Influences with Many International ExhibitorsSHENZHEN, China, November 12 - Under the dramatic impact of the global financial crisis, the China Deforestation in the Amazon Reaches Lowest Levels Ever Recorded in 2009July 2009 data indicates Brazil achieved lowest rate of deforestation in over 20 years SoBe Entertainment and The Orchard Signed International Music Distribution AgreementMIAMI - SoBe Entertainment and The Orchard have signed an International Music Distribution agreement. The agreement will allow The Orchard to digitally distribute SoBe Recording Artist’s music internationally: Brooke Hogan, Jah Cure, Urban Mystic, Stack$ and newly signed Phyllisia. Video: artnet Auctions Launches Faces & Figures Photographs Sale November 10-19NEW YORK and BERLIN - From November 10-19 artnet Auctions is featuring Faces & Figures, a special sale of 375 photographs by 185 renowned modern & contemporary artists. The works offered in the sale celebrate the human form as seen through the lens of some of the greatest photographers of our time. William Cork Joins Fenwal as Chief Technology OfficerLAKE ZURICH, Illinois, November 10 - Fenwal Inc., a global medical technology company focused on improving Video: artnet Auctions Launches Faces & Figures Photographs Sale November 10-19NEW YORK and BERLIN, November 10 - From November 10-19 artnet Auctions is featuring Faces & Figures, a Freescale Semiconductor Appoints ATREG as Advisor for Two Operational Fab SalesSEATTLE - ATREG, the semiconductor division of Colliers International, announced their formal appointment as advisor to Freescale Semiconductor, in the sale of two of Freescale’s operational 150mm semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The automotive qualified analog fab offerings are located in Toulouse, France and Sendai, Japan, and include complete process tool lines and wafer supply agreements. Microsoft Acquires Teamprise Assets, Provides Cross-Platform Support for Visual StudioREDMOND, Washington - - Expanded access to tools will foster increased development flexibility, productivity and collaboration. GameStreamer, Inc. Brings LAYERNET’s Games to the GameStreamer Digital Distribution NetworkTAMPA, Florida - - Bungee Jumping Simulator, Rail Cargo Simulator, Tank Simulator and more available to Buy and Download on GameStreamer’s White Label Partner Digital Distribution Network Exclusive Media Group to Acquire Indie Distributor NewmarketLOS ANGELES - It was announced today jointly by Exclusive Media Group’s (EMG) CEO Nigel Sinclair and Newmarket’s Co-Founder Chris Ball, that EMG will acquire Newmarket Films, the highly regarded Los Angeles based film production and distribution company founded by William Tyrer and Chris Ball in 1994, creating an ideal pairing of two leading independent film companies. Open for Business: Vers Introduces Open-Front Shellcases to its Hand-Crafted Wood iPod and iPhone Case LineWAYLAND, Massachusetts - - NEW Vers Shellcases allow full in-case access Vers extends its line of sustainably built, hand-crafted wood cases for iPod and iPhone with the addition of open-front Shellcases that allow full display access. Combining the natural beauty and strength of Walnut, Cherry and Bamboo, they are the most environmentally thoughtful cases available on the market. Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces Wellborn Appointed President and COOCALHOUN, Georgia - Mohawk Industries, Inc., (NYSE: MHK) today announced the appointment of W. Christopher Wellborn to President and COO of Mohawk. Mr. Wellborn has held the position of Chief Operating Officer since November 2005 and served on Mohawk’s board of directors since 2002. Mr. Wellborn held the position of President of Dal-Tile, our ceramic and stone products business, from March 2002 to November 2005. CURRENT Group Demonstrates Industry’s First Comprehensive Smart Grid Smart Transformer Station (STS) Solution for European and Asia Pacific UtilitiesBUDAPEST, Hungary - – CURRENT has released and is demonstrating the industry’s first comprehensive Smart Grid solution for primary and secondary transformer stations with utility partner ELMU at EUTC in Budapest, Hungary. Vanguard Integrity Professionals Takes Top Honors at Government Security News Homeland Security AwardsLAS VEGAS - - Vanguard Enforcer(TM) Impresses Judges with Leading Edge Intrusion Prevention and Management Capabilities P&G Recognizes Top Performing Global SuppliersCINCINNATI - - Awards acknowledge performance, collaboration and partnership The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) hosted its annual supplier awards event last night recognizing the company’s top performing suppliers. Novelis Announces Price Increase on Aluminium Rolled Products in EuropeZURICH - Novelis today announced that it is increasing the price of the aluminium coil and sheet standard products that it sells to European distribution and industrial customers. The company’s fabrication charge for rolled products will increase by 30 Euro per tonne for 1000-, 3000- and 5000-series alloys and 6000-series in ‘O’ temper. EnerSys to Purchase Oerlikon Battery BusinessREADING, Pennsylvania - EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) the world’s largest manufacturer, marketer and distributor of industrial batteries announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the industrial battery businesses of the Swiss company Accu Holding AG (SIX: ACUN). The transaction is subject to approval by the general assembly of Accu Holding. An extraordinary meeting of the general assembly is scheduled for November 24, 2009 after which the transaction is scheduled to close. CCBR-SYNARC Expands Electronic Data Capture CapabilitiesSAN FRANCISCO - CCBR-SYNARC, the world’s leading provider of medical image analysis, biochemical marker, and clinical research center services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, announced the expansion of its Electronic Data Capture (”EDC”) capabilities for use in imaging clinical trials. Warner Chilcott Completes Acquisition of P&G’s Global Branded Prescription Pharmaceuticals BusinessARDEE, Ireland - Warner Chilcott plc (Nasdaq: WCRX) announced today it has completed the acquisition of The Procter & Gamble Company’s global branded prescription pharmaceutical business. The acquisition complements Warner Chilcott’s existing presence in women’s health care and adds new therapeutic and geographic markets. At closing approximately 1,900 employees of P&G’s pharmaceuticals business joined Warner Chilcott and the Company added manufacturing facilities in Germany and Puerto Rico. Qualcomm Innovation Center Joins the Symbian FoundationSAN DIEGO and LONDON - - Collaboration Will Influence Direction of Symbian Platform, Strengthen Foundation and Expand Symbian Ecosystem, Enabling New, Innovative Mobile Devices - Grupo Ypioca, Producer of Cachaca Ypioca, Invests in Technology and Inaugurates an Industry that Can Produce All Sugarcane DerivativesSAO PAULO - - With an R$80 million investment, Brazilian group further consolidates itself in the cachaca market and opens new production sites |