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World oil markets see new norms emerging

by on September 11, 2011

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(MENAFN – Arab News) Oil markets have travelled a long distance. $100 is the new norm. A few years back, when oil markets broke this psychological barrier for the first time, pundits were taken …

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NeighborWorks America Board of Directors Names Eileen M. Fitzgerald CEO

by on June 1, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – Jun 1, 2011) – The Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, doing business as NeighborWorks America, today announced that it has appointed Eileen M. Fitzgerald as the new CEO effective June 1, 2011.

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Kantar Health France Names Catherine Verneuil Deputy Head of Oncology Department

May 12, 2011

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – May 12, 2011) – Kantar Health , a leading healthcare-focused global consultancy and marketing insights company, has appointed Catherine Verneuil as Deputy Head of the Oncology Department. In this role, Ms. Verneuil will implement the new Oncology Department organizational structure and focus on team management and project profitability.

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PAID Inc. Appoints Alison Connell VP of Celebrity Services

May 9, 2011

BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – May 9, 2011) – PAID, Inc . ( OTCBB : PAYD ) has appointed Alison Connell to the new position of VP of PAID celebrity services where she will steer marketing outreach strategy and execution to further accelerate PAID’s rapid growth in its celebrity services business.

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Suze Orman Answers Tax Day Questions

April 11, 2011

Personal finance expert Suze Orman, author of the new bestselling book “The Money Class,” joined me for Mondays With Marlo to answer your last-minute questions before Tax Day, and all your other questions about savings, debt, investments, and more.

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Synteractive Names Former Cisco Executive Paul Brubaker as Chief Operating Officer

March 28, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – March 28, 2011) – Synteractive, a leader in providing solutions that combine social and technological innovation for the public and private sectors, announced today that government and industry veteran, Paul Brubaker, will serve as the new Chief Operating Officer. Working out of the Washington, DC headquarters, Brubaker will be supervising Synteractive’s business growth and execution strategies. 

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UnionTown Energy Inc. (UTOG) Appoints New President and CEO With Extensive Oil and Gas Industry Experience

March 21, 2011

BILLINGS, MT–(Marketwire – March 21, 2011) – UnionTown Energy Inc. ( OTCBB : UTOG ), an Independent Oil & Gas Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Stevenson as the new President and CEO of the Company.

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Gaming Standards Association Welcomes Board Members and Officers

March 3, 2011

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – March 3, 2011) – The Gaming Standards Association (GSA), whose open standards are the driving force behind the new generation of interoperable devices and systems, is pleased to announce the newly elected board members to the GSA Board of Directors for 2011 and 2012, each elected to a one-year term.

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FrontRange Solutions Appoints Scott Schoonover as Vice President of Americas

February 28, 2011

PLEASANTON, CA–(Marketwire – February 28, 2011) – FrontRange Solutions , the leading provider of IT Service Management, IT Asset Management and Customer Service Management solutions for both premise and cloud environments, today announced Scott Schoonover will join FrontRange Solutions as the new Vice President of Americas.

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Koch Brothers At Heart Of GOP Power

February 6, 2011

The billionaire brothers David and Charles Koch no longer sit outside Washington’s political establishment, isolated by their uncompromising conservatism. Instead, they are now at the center of Republican power, a change most evident in the new makeup of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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MicroPhage Names Don Mooney to Serve as New CEO

February 4, 2011

LONGMONT, CO–(Marketwire – February 4, 2011) – MicroPhage, Inc. announced today that Don Mooney has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company effective February 3, 2011.

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Lease Down: National Grid Letting Go 1,200 U.S. Workers

February 3, 2011

London-based National Grid plc is restructuring its U.S. business. The restructuring will focus the responsibility for all U.S. businesses under Tom King in the new position of executive director and president, U.S. from the beginning of April. This change will involve a targeted reduction in U.S. operating costs of around $200 million per year. This will be achieved primarily through the reduction of around 1,200 positions across the U.S. employee…

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Amergence Group Sub — PanPacific International — Announces Its New Director and Chairman

December 22, 2010

Mr. Iman Soemargo, the original founder of PanPacific Business Ltd in Hong Kong, is named Chairman of the new PanPacific International

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Video: Courtois Says New Windows Phone 7 ‘Fresh Air’ For Market

October 21, 2010

Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) — President of Mircosoft International Jean-Philippe Courtois talks about the new Windows Phone 7 mobile software. He speaks with Maryam Nemazee on Bloomberg Television’s “Countdown.”

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Analysts See Demand for Multifamily Strengthening Through 2011

October 6, 2010

The outlook for the multifamily sector is stabilizing, with vacancies that peaked in late 2009 continuing to decline as demand slowly grows and the new supply pipeline all but shut off. That’s the conclusion of a recent Fitch Rating report, drawing extensively…

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Video: Finland Says Smoking Ban a Warning to Tobacco Investors

October 1, 2010

Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Nicole Itano reports from Helsinki on the Finnish government’s smoking ban legislation. The Nordic nation, one of the first to ban tobacco advertisements, is the first to target an end to smoking through legal means. Under the new measures, selling tobacco to under-18s is punishable by a fine or as long as six months in jail.

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Video: Adgate Says Comcast Takeover Prompted Zucker Departure: Video

September 24, 2010

Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) — Brad Adgate, director of research at Horizon Media Inc., talks with Bloomberg’s Melissa Long about NBC Universal Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Zucker’s decision to step down. Zucker will leave once Comcast Corp. completes its takeover of NBC Universal as the new owners move to reshape management. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Bove Sees Bank Acquisitions `Blowout’ After Basel Rules: Video

September 13, 2010

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) — Richard Bove, an analyst at Rochdale Securities LLC, talks about the new capital requirements set forth by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the impact on the U.S. banking industry. Bove speaks with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television’s “In the Loop.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Maughan Says More Bank Capital Won’t Prevent Next Crisis

September 13, 2010

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) — Simon Maughan, a banking analyst at MF Global Securities, talks about the new capital requirements for banks following an agreement by regulators yesterday in Switzerland. He speaks with Andrea Catherwood on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.”

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Matti Kahkonen Appointed New President and CEO of Metso

August 25, 2010

HELSINKI, FINLAND–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) – The Board of Directors of Metso has appointed Mr. Matti Kähkönen, M.Sc. in Engineering, as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Metso Corporation and Metso Group. Matti Kähkönen will start in his new position on March 1, 2011.

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Video: Bloomberg’s Rich Jaroslovsky Reviews Apple’s IPhone 4: Video

June 24, 2010

June 24 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Rich Jaroslovsky reviews Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 4. Apple will probably sell a record 1 million iPhones today after introducing the new model, attracting crowds to stores in five countries. Jaroslovsky talks with Matt Miller and Carol Massar on Bloomberg Television’s “Street Smart.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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The $8 Billion Question: What Impact Will Obama’s Order to Reduce Govt. Space Have on CRE Markets?

June 16, 2010

Last week’s memorandum from President Obama directing federal agencies to eliminate excess space and reduce real estate-related spending while moving toward a clean energy economy has raised many questions over the impact the new initiative is expected…

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The $8 Billion Question: What Impact Will Obama’s Order to Reduce Govt. Space Have on CRE Markets?

June 16, 2010

Last week’s memorandum from President Obama directing federal agencies to eliminate excess space and reduce real estate-related spending while moving toward a clean energy economy has raised many questions over the impact the new initiative is expected…

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Will Hungary be the next Greece?

June 8, 2010

Will Hungary be next after Greece? Hungary’s deficit is set to explode, as the new centre-right government is warning of a Greek-style situation.

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Consumer Spending Up, But Off Balance: Affluent, Not Middle Class Spending More

May 17, 2010

Increased consumer spending has fueled hopes that the current economic recovery will keep getting stronger, but behind the encouraging numbers is a little-noticed reality: Much of the new spending has come not from America’s broad middle class but from a small slice of affluent people at the top.

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Tara Minerals Appoints Mr. David Bizzaro as Chief Financial Officer

May 17, 2010

CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – May 17, 2010) – Tara Minerals Corp. ( OTCBB : TARM ) ( BERLIN : 6T3 ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David A. Bizzaro as the new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Clifford A. Brown, the outgoing CFO, will now be employed as Controller of US operations.

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IRS Launches Unit Aimed At Catchy Wealthy Tax Cheats

April 1, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Audits are underway at a new Internal Revenue Service unit set up to catch rich tax cheats hiding funds in tax shelters, but don’t expect a flood of evaders to come to light any time soon. The chief of the new group said audits have begun in the last several months, but none have been wrapped up yet.

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George Stadler Appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg

March 31, 2010

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – March 31, 2010) – Ameristar Casinos, Inc. ( NASDAQ : ASCA ) today announced that George Stadler, a gaming industry professional with nearly 20 years of experience, has joined Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg as the new Senior Vice President and General Manager.

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CITIC Capital raises US$925 mln in 2nd China fund

February 14, 2010

Feb. 9, 2010 (China Knowledge) – CITIC Capital Holdings Ltd, the private equity unit of state-owned CITIC Group, yesterday said it raised US$ 925 million in its second China buyout fund, CITIC Capital China Partners II. The company said the new fund

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Hill Country Galleria Sold at Bankruptcy Auction for $75M

February 4, 2010

Chicago-based REIT Management & Research is the new owner of Hill Country Galleria, a 1.28 million-square-foot mixed-use lifestyle center located in Bee Cave, TX (a suburb of Austin) that filed bankruptcy in May of last year. The investment company won…

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Starwood Hotels Adding 12,000 Jobs in 2010

January 19, 2010

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is adding more than 12,000 new jobs worldwide this year as it expands its line by about 80-100 hotels. Approximately half of the new positions will be located in the United States, the hotel giant said. Starwood plans to…

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Photo Release — Total Subscribers to CoStar Group’s SHOWCASE.com More Than Doubles in 2009; New Product Exceeds $5 Million in Annualized Revenue 19 Months After Launch

January 14, 2010

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSGP) today announced that SHOWCASE.com(R) (http://www.showcase.com) continues to attract large numbers of subscribers and generate impressive revenue growth since launching only 19 months ago. More than 8,800 brokers are marketing their listings through SHOWCASE.com, an online marketing service for commercial real estate brokers to advertise their available property directly to tenants and buyers. For CoStar Group, the new product is currently generating more than $5 million in annualized revenue.

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What next for the new Cisco?

January 11, 2010

What next for the new Cisco?

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TMA Distressed Investing Conference Connects Capital Providers and Restructuring Pros

January 8, 2010

CHICAGO, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ — With a fragile economic rebound under way, distressed asset investors and corporate restructuring specialists will discuss the new rules shaping business transactions at the 2010 Distressed Investing Conference, sponsored

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Dreifus Sets ‘Laser-Like Focus’ on Small Caps

January 3, 2010

off the new year with an interview with Charlie Dreifus, manager of the small company focused Royce Special Equity Fund. Dreifus was named Morningstars Domestic Stock Fund Manager of the Year in 2008 and has just been selected as a finalist for its

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Will it get better soon? (The Record and Herald News)

January 3, 2010

2009 was a tumultuous year for business and the economy, and 2010 promises more of the same. Here, from The Record’s business staff, are things to watch in key sectors as the new year unfolds and we find out if the recovering economy can gain some traction.

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Smokefree Innotec Expanding Management in Europe

December 8, 2009

NASHVILLE, TN–(Marketwire – December 8, 2009) – Smokefree Innotec, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : SFIO ) ( http://www.sfio.us or http://www.smokefree-innotec.com ) announced today that its European management team will be strengthened to properly facilitate the new distribution deals of fully owned subsidiary Smokefree Innotec, Inc. bvba in Antwerp and to bring in further niche business.

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Ohio TaftHartley Plan Taps MassMutual

November 28, 2009

Ironworkers District Council of Southern Ohio Vicinity Annuity Trust tapped MassMutual Retirement Services as the new bundled provider for its 243 million defined contribution TaftHartley plan replacing the incumbent Putnam Investments

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