SYDNEY, May 4--AsiaNet/InfoQuest NEW SERVICE... NANTES: Atmel Corporation, a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, Wednesday announced a new service to convert existing space FPGA-based designs into cost-effective radiation hardened ASICs with shortened lead-times. http://www.atmel.com HOT FAVOURITE... SYDNEY: Theresa Healey is Australian bookmaker Centrebet's hot favourite to win Dancing with the Stars. http://www.centrebet.com NZ HISTORY... MELBOURNE: Cambridge University Press (Australia and New Zealand) Wednesday announced publication of 'A Concise History of New Zealand' by Philippa Mein-Smith (University of Canterbury - Christchurch), a new book that makes New Zealand's history come alive for the reader who wishes to know more than just the events. http://www.cambridge.org/aus/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521542286 GENEROUS GIFT... CARLSBAD, Calif.: Indian diamond and jewelry manufacturer Shrenuj & Company, Ltd. has made a generous gift of $250,000 to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), with half designated to support the Institute's diamond research program and the remainder directed to GIA's Endowment for Education in India. TURNKEY ORDER... NEW YORK: Ducon Technologies Inc. Tuesday announced that it has secured a turnkey order for seawater Flue Gas Desulfurization system from Reliance Energy Ltd. of Mumbai, India for its 2x250 MW Dahanu power plant in India. http://www.ducon.com NEW GAME... LONDON: Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc., on Wednesday will release the nine-hole, fun-filled crazy golf game, Toy Golf, for the new handheld multi-entertainment device. http://www.gizmondo.com http://www.tigertelematics.com CODE-OF-CONDUCT COACHING... KELOWNA, British Columbia: Pareto Systems has developed a web-based Client Relationship Management (CRM) platform that helps financial advisors to lift their productivity as well as improve their results through exceptional service by relying on a professional Code-of-Conduct. http://www.paretosystems.com RBC APPOINTS... SYDNEY: RBC Capital Markets, the corporate and investment banking arm of RBC Financial Group, Wednesday announced the appointment of Wayne Jarman as Vice-Chairman and head of its business in Australia and New Zealand. http://www.rbccm.com SUCCESSION NEEDS... LOS ANGELES, Calif.: Lack of preparation is the most common succession planning mistake that organizations make, according to half of recruiters who completed the seventh edition of the quarterly Executive Recruiter Index, released Tuesday by Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), the premier provider of executive search, outsourced recruiting and leadership development solutions. http://www.futurestep.com http://www.kornferry.com FANNIE MAE... WASHINGTON, D.C.: Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount of three securities issues amounting to a total of US$115 million on May 13, 2005 at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued interest. http://www.fanniemae.com SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT... STOCKHOLM, Sweden: IBS, in alliance with IBM, Tuesday announced an extensive development plan for its software portfolio. http://www.ibs.net (AsiaNet is a consortium of leading news agencies distributing unedited, translated news releases for worldwide clients. Visit www.asianetnews.net for full-text versions.)