SYDNEY--17 Nov--AsiaNet/InfoQuest
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS...
MADISON, N.J. and GURGAON - Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world's
leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, today
announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Quest Diagnostics India Pvt. Ltd.
has received certificates of accreditation from the College of American
Pathologists (CAP), a leading international laboratory accrediting
organization, and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration
Laboratories (NABL), the sole government-authorized laboratory accreditation
body in India, for its diagnostic and clinical trials laboratory in Gurgaon,
India.
www.questdiagnostics.com
www.ngsp.org
www.nabl-india.org
www.cap.org
BIO EUROPE...
BERLIN - The German government's active support of biotechnology investments
is one of the country's leading advantages to international investors. The
German government's strategy of fostering innovation in biotechnology and
possible benefits of such support to foreign companies will be the focus of a
presentation series at Bio-Europe 2008 on November 17, 2008 in Mannheim,
Germany addressing opportunities for foreign biotech investors in Germany.
MPI JAPAN...
TOKYO, Nov - MPI Japan today announced the release of the latest version of
its flagship Stylus Pro 8.0, the most comprehensive returns-based style
analysis software in Japan.
www.mpi-japan.com/english/
COPD DAY...
ROME - World COPD Day 2008 features new patient and health professional
initiatives that address the misconceptions and lack of awareness surrounding
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
WATERBOXX FOREST...
AMSTERDAM - A new Dutch breakthrough invention makes it possible to reforest
large desert and rocky areas on the planet in the coming years. Experiments in
the Sahara desert have shown that the WaterBoxx allows trees to grow under
harsh conditions and can provide them with sufficient water.
www.aquaproholland.com
DRESDEN CHESS...
DRESDEN and ST. GOAR - Methodical Chess Instruction Integrated Into School
Curriculum Supports Children's Intellectual Growth: Chess Makes Kids Smarter!
www.schachstiftung.de/schach-appell
www.chess.ca/misc2008/benefitsofchess.pdf
DANCE4LIFE...
AMSTERDAM - More than 50,000 young people will take a stand on the 29th of
November during Dance4Life events in 19 countries. In 2014, Dance4Life wants to
have involved at least 1 million youth in actively pushing back the spread of
HIV and AIDS.
www.dance4life.com
CINCOM ASC...
SYDNEY - Cincom has signed an agreement with ASC Pty Ltd, a company that is
acting on behalf of the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance, for ASC to implement
Cincom's Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management software.
www.cincom.com.au
www.ausawd.com
www.asc.com.au
HEAVY MEN...
SYDNEY, Australia and NEW YORK - Heavy, the web's leading independent online
video company, today announced the launch of the Heavy Men's Network Australia,
Oz's first premium male-focused online video network.
www.heavy.com
FANNIE MAE...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount of MTN
securities issues on November 24, 25, 26 and 28 2008 at a redemption price
equal to 100 per cent of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued interest.
http://www.fanniemae.com
LUMINARY MICRO...
AUSTIN - Luminary Micro, creators of the award-winning Stellaris family of
ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers, today announced availability of the
Brushed DC Motor Controller Module and Reference Design Kit.
www.LuminaryMicro.com/sales
www.LuminaryMicro.com/products/mdl-bdc.html
www.LuminaryMicro.com/products/rdk-bdc.html
MYWAVES BOLLYWOOD...
SUNNYVALE, California - mywaves, the largest free mobile entertainment
destination for consumers, today announced a partnership with Mukta Arts to
deliver trailers, behind the scenes interviews, music videos and outtakes of
its films, including the highly anticipated release of Mukta Arts' latest film,
"Yuvvraaj" at www.mywaves.com/msite/yuvvraaj .
www.mywaves.com/msite/yuvvraaj
COMMUNICATIONS INDIA...
MUMBAI - Unified Communications is revolutionizing the business landscape.
In response to the current economic forces, companies are already taking an
"evolutionary" approach to advancing their businesses in terms of communication.
www.frost.com
COX & KINGS...
MUMBAI - Mr. Peter Kerkar, Global CEO, Cox & Kings India Ltd has won the
World Travel Market Global Award for his contribution to the travel industry at
a glittering ceremony held in London on Monday, 10 November 2008. The award was
presented by WTM's Chairman, Fiona Jeffery.
www.coxandkings.com/live/pressroom/?link=Press_Kit
CERVICAL CANCER...
NICE - As testing for high-risk types of the human papillomavirus emerges as
the gold standard in cervical cancer prevention, scientists are already
researching how to determine even more precisely who is most likely to develop
the disease and thus are in need of more immediate intervention.
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