DIGI DEVICES...
MINNETONKA, Minn. - Digi International today introduced
Microsoft .NET Micro Framework v2.5 support for the ConnectCore
9P 9215, a versatile ARM9-based Ethernet networking core
module. The .NET Micro Framework extends the reach of
Microsoft's embedded solutions to integrated device platforms
with smaller memory footprints. The ConnectCore 9P 9215
features a rich set of interfaces expanding the .NET Micro
Framework's capabilities into new applications such as
networked sensor monitoring, data acquisition and machine
control.
www.digi.com
CORE LABORATORIES...
ANTWERP and AALST , Belgium, AHMEDABAD, India and GOTTINGEN,
Germany - VIBGYOR Scientific Research, genae associates,
Cardiovascular Center Aalst and J.B. Dahm, MD have reached an
agreement to form a Core Laboratories joint venture, called
imaeon. imaeon initially will focus on the performance of
medical images analysis for clinical research projects,
including but not limited to: quantitative coronary and
peripheral angiography, computed tomography angiography,
intravascular ultrasound and IVUS related techniques, multiple
gated acquisition scan, optical coherence tomography, magnetic
resonance imaging, multi slice computer tomography,
electrocardiogram and ECHO assessments.
www.genae.com
www.vibgyorcare.com
TANDBERG TELEPRESENCE...
NEW YORK and OSLO - TANDBERG, the leading global provider of
telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile
video solutions, today unveiled the new immersive TANDBERG
Telepresence T3 system, a new telepresence server and a new
package of TANDBERG-certified services that complete the
telepresence experience. Together they create an
across-the-table executive meeting experience to speed
decision-making and unify the organization. In addition,
experts on standards-compliant video systems can be brought in
at a moment's notice -- extending the reach of telepresence
meetings.
www.tandberg.com
SCREEN AWARDS...
BRISBANE - Hong Se Kang Bai Yin will vie for Best Feature
Film in the Asia Pacific Screen Awards to be announced on the
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, on November 11. Hong Se Kang
Bai Yin, directed by Cai Shangiun and produced by by Li Xudong,
Lin Nianxiu, Sun Xiaoxi, Wang Shunsheng, Chen Weidong, won the
FIPRESCI Prize at the 2007 Pusan International Film Festival.
Miao Pu has been nominated for the Best Performance by an
Actress Award for Ying Tao. Hong Se Kang Bai Yin will compete
with Men Jeuk, Om Shanti Om, Tulpan (Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uc
maymun for the Best Film Award.
www.asiapacificscreenawards.com/news_room
apsa_media_centre
LOUIS VUITTON...
PARIS - The house of Louis Vuitton, with Marc Jacobs as
Artistic Director, closed fashion week in Paris with its Spring
Summer 2009 collection in the historic "Cour Carree" of the
Louvre. Yves Carcelle, President of Louis Vuitton received the
international press and such exceptional personalities as Sofia
Coppola, Lenny Kravitz, Kerry Washington, Zoe Cassavetes,
Cecile Cassel, Sebastien Tellier, Eva Amurri, Helene de
Fougerolles, Dita von Teese to name but a few.
CONTESSA VERDICT...
LOS ANGELES - A California Superior Court jury has found
defendants Thai Union International, Inc., Empress
International, Inc. and Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, as
well as Bryan Rosenberg and Brenden Beck liable in connection
with a scheme to steal trade secrets and compete unfairly with
Contessa in the sale of frozen food products in the United
States.
www.contessa.com
COPD TRIAL...
BERLIN - Results of the UPLIFT trial, presented today at the
European Respiratory Society Annual Congress, demonstrated that
tiotropium administered to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease patients, showed sustained improvements in lung
function for up to 4 years, although it did not alter the rate
of decline in lung function. The landmark study also reaffirmed
the favourable safety profile of tiotropium.
www.boehringer-ingelheim.com
FILTRONA ACQUISITION...
RICHMOND, Va. - Filtrona plc today announced that it has
signed an agreement to acquire the business and assets of St.
Charles, Michigan based Lendell Manufacturing, Inc. for $35
million, subject to a number of conditions being met.
Completion of the transaction is anticipated during October.
www.filtrona.com
FANNIE MAE...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fannie Mae will redeem the principal
amount of MTN securities issue worth US$2.4 billion on Oct 14
and 15, 2008 at a redemption price equal to 100 per cent of the
principal amount redeemed plus accrued interest.
www.fanniemae.com
MICROSOFT PARTNERSHIP...
PORTO SALVO - The government of Portugal and Microsoft Corp.
today signed an agreement to help accelerate technology
adoption in education with the international launch of the
Microsoft Magellan Learning Suite. In support of the Portuguese
government's "e-Escolinhas" program, Microsoft has developed a
comprehensive suite of software, training, content, services
and support for the Magellan, an affordable portable computer
for primary and junior high school students made in Portugal.
www.microsoft.com/portugal/imprensa
TENCATE JV...
BANGKOK - Ten Cate - Union Protective Fabrics Asia Ltd., the
recent venture company between Royal Ten Cate of The
Netherlands and Thailand's Union Textile Industries announces
its plan to serve Asian markets with high performance fabrics
for work wear, that will improve the safety of working
environment in broad Asian region.
www.tencate.com
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