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The USA Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai welcomed its three millionth visitor today, only 80 days after it opened doors on May 1. Mr. Cai Zhiping and Ms. Wang Xiangjuan, a couple from Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, received a crystal USA Pavilion model, a USA Pavilion special gold coin and other pavilion memorabilia for being the [...]
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) released details today of a non-partisan nationwide poll about voter attitudes on the economy, manufacturing and transportation infrastructure. When asked how much of the $800 billion economic stimulus package was used to create jobs by rebuilding and improving highways, roads, and bridges, 2-out-of-5 voters incorrectly guessed 25%. 53% of [...]
IHG (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today began checking guests into the 607-room InterContinental New York Times Square. Rising 36 stories above the iconic New York skyline, the property is the largest new-build hotel to open in Manhattan since 2002 and will be the largest [...]
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, the nation’s largest privately owned specialty pharmacy, announced today that Robert Fleckenstein has joined the Company’s executive team. Mr. Fleckenstein will serve as the Company’s Vice President of Operations overseeing the day-to-day operations of Diplomat’s National Distribution Center, Patient Service Operations, Call Center, Oncology Department and other patient facing services at Diplomat’s [...]
Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON) and Hewitt Associates, Inc. (NYSE: HEW) announced today that the boards of directors of both companies have approved a definitive agreement under which Hewitt will merge with a subsidiary of Aon. The aggregate consideration is valued at $50 per Hewitt share, which represents a 41% premium to Hewitt’s closing stock price [...]
Carnival Cruise Lines is hosting its first-ever “1-2-3 Go! Sale” which combines three of the line’s most popular sales incentives – Cash Back of up to $160 per stateroom, best available upgrades and attractive “Fun Select” rates – to provide unprecedented value to consumers. The promotion is available on a wide variety of three- to [...]
PRA International, a leading Clinical Research Organization, is exhibiting our significant hematology expertise and experience at the European Hematology Association’s (EHA) 15th congress in Barcelona 10-13 June 2010. At PRA’s booth (#202), conference attendees can meet with our lead hematology expert, Ute Berger, M.D., to discuss the key issues and latest developments in hematology drug [...]
Ketel One Oranje™, the newest addition to the Ketel One® portfolio, honors its fellow countrymen in orange as they make a bid for the championship title this Sunday. As the world watches the clock count down to this epic soccer match, Ketel One Oranje – pronounced “oh-ron-ya” in Dutch – has teamed up with New [...]
Air China’s PhoenixMiles frequent flyers can now receive extra frequent flyer rewards when they purchase tickets. An additional 500 kilometers are awarded to those who purchase domestic flights and an additional 2 kilometers for every 10 RMB are awarded to those who purchase international flight tickets. Meanwhile, 1000 kilometers can now be traded for 30 [...]
Neurim Pharmaceuticals confirmed today that the European Commission (EC) has approved a change in treatment duration with Circadin from 3 to 13 weeks (3 months). Circadin is indicated for the treatment of primary insomnia in patients who are aged 55 or over. The approval was based primarily on data obtained in the latest SOUNDER-SLEEP Phase [...]