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Six Characteristics of China Hi-Tech Fair 2009 Highlighted

SHENZHEN, China, November 19 - The China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) 2009 raised its curtain in Shenzhen at
9:30am on November 16. Zhou Tienong, Vice Chairman of the NPC Standing
Committee attended the ceremony and announced its opening, while Bai Lichen,
Vice Chairman of the CPPCC, delivered an opening speech. The fair was chaired
by Wang Rong, Director of the CHTF Organizing Committee, member of the
Standing Committee of Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, and acting Mayor
of Shenzhen.

GameStreamer Inc. to Unveil Non-Linear Predictive Streaming Technology at Streaming Media West 2009

Enables 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 Agusta

BNP Paribas in Milan Will Help Harley-Davidson Move Sale Process Forward

MILWAUKEE, November 19 - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) has selected the investment banking
firm, BNP Paribas in Milan, to assist Harley-Davidson in the sale of MV
Agusta. Harley-Davidson is currently identifying potential buyers for the
Italian-based motorcycle company.

Marketing Authorisation Application for S-1 Validated by European Medicines Agency

TOKYO, November 19 - Taiho Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. today announced that the Company's
Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for S-1, proposed for the treatment
of advanced gastric cancer when combined with cisplatin, was validated by the
European Medicines Agency (EMEA). S-1 was designated as an orphan medicinal
product for the treatment of gastric cancer by the EMEA on 20 December 2007.

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 2009

CURRENT 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 Medicines

LYON, France, November 20 - In response to an ever-increasing number of websites supplying dangerous
and illegal medicines, Operation Pangea II, involving 24 countries, was
coordinated by INTERPOL and the World Health Organization's International
Medical Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce (IMPACT) to highlight the
dangers of buying medicines online.

New Report Finds Four Forces Will Shape the Future of Mobile Banking

Governments, 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 Brazil

EF'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 Platelets

Experts to Re-examine Guidance for Platelet Testing

LAKE ZURICH, Illinois, November 17 - Fenwal, Inc., a global medical technology company focused on improving
blood collection, separation, safety and availability, announced today that
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Verax Platelet PGD(R)
test as a quality control test to detect bacterial contamination in whole
blood-derived, pooled platelets prior to transfusion. Fenwal is the exclusive
global distributor of the test, which was developed by Verax Biomedical of
Worcester, Mass.

Abbott Announces Positive Three-Year Data on Its Fully Bioabsorbable Stent Technology, Initiates Large-Scale International Trial

New ABSORB EXTEND Trial to Study Performance of Revolutionary Bioabsorbable Device in Approximately 1,000 Patients

Greif Adds to Portfolio in Scandinavia

DELAWARE, Ohio, November 13 - Greif, Inc., (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) has acquired privately held Hannells
Industrier AB. With operations in Scandinavia, the company manufactures
plastic drums, jerricans and pails; steel drums; and intermediate bulk
containers for customers primarily in the chemical, petrochemical and paint
industries.

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 Successor

INDIANAPOLIS, November 13 - Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that Steven M. Paul,
M.D., executive vice president, science and technology, and president, Lilly
Research Laboratories, will retire from Lilly effective February 28, 2010.
Lilly has also announced that Jan M. Lundberg, Ph.D., executive vice
president and head of global discovery research, AstraZeneca, is to become
his successor. Paul is committed to working closely with Lundberg to ensure a
successful transition. Lundberg plans to join Lilly in Indianapolis as early
as January 2010, subject to completion of the U.S. immigration process.

Mexico Manufacturing Event Presentations Available on the Web

TUCSON, Arizona, November 12 - All conference materials from two recent manufacturing in Mexico events
hosted by The Offshore Group in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico this past October are
now available for download by interested parties.

China Hi-Tech Fair 2009 Boasts Wider International Influences with Many International Exhibitors

SHENZHEN, China, November 12 - Under the dramatic impact of the global financial crisis, the China
Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) 2009 has made encouraging achievements in attracting
international exhibitors and visitors through innovative measures. A total of
17 countries, including the US, Russia, the Republic of Korea, Hungary,
Belgium, and Finland, have confirmed their participation.

Deforestation in the Amazon Reaches Lowest Levels Ever Recorded in 2009

July 2009 data indicates Brazil achieved lowest rate of deforestation in over 20 years

SoBe Entertainment and The Orchard Signed International Music Distribution Agreement

MIAMI -

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 10-19

NEW 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 Officer

LAKE ZURICH, Illinois, November 10 - Fenwal Inc., a global medical technology company focused on improving
blood collection, separation, safety and availability, announced today
William H. Cork has joined the company as senior vice president and chief
technology officer. Mr. Cork, 50, will lead Fenwal's research and
development, regulatory and clinical affairs teams, reporting to Ron K.
Labrum
, Fenwal's president and chief executive officer.

Video: artnet Auctions Launches Faces & Figures Photographs Sale November 10-19

NEW YORK and BERLIN, November 10 - 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.

Freescale Semiconductor Appoints ATREG as Advisor for Two Operational Fab Sales

SEATTLE -

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 Studio

REDMOND, Washington -

- Expanded access to tools will foster increased development flexibility, productivity and collaboration.

GameStreamer, Inc. Brings LAYERNET’s Games to the GameStreamer Digital Distribution Network

TAMPA, 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 Newmarket

LOS 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 Line

WAYLAND, 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 COO

CALHOUN, 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 Utilities

BUDAPEST, 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 Awards

LAS VEGAS -

- Vanguard Enforcer(TM) Impresses Judges with Leading Edge Intrusion Prevention and Management Capabilities

P&G Recognizes Top Performing Global Suppliers

CINCINNATI -

- 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 Europe

ZURICH -

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 Business

READING, 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 Capabilities

SAN 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 Business

ARDEE, 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 Foundation

SAN 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 Derivatives

SAO PAULO -

- With an R$80 million investment, Brazilian group further consolidates itself in the cachaca market and opens new production sites

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