New Website Makes Mother's Day Flower Shopping Simple

New Website Makes Mother's Day Flower Shopping Simple
PR Newswire
BOURNEMOUTH, England, March 9, 2010



BOURNEMOUTH, England, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique new price comparison website helping find the best deal on
flower delivery has been launched ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday (14
March).


    The first site of its kind to be launched in the UK,
http://www.flowerdelivery.co.uk aims to help more than 4 million sons and
daughters this weekend to find the perfect bouquet.


    Nearly 5 million bouquets of flowers are purchased across the country on
Mother's Day, and with the help of the new website, millions of people will
save time and money looking for the perfect gift.


    Julian Saunders, Marketing Director of http://www.flowerdelivery.co.uk,
said:


    "Although we don't want to admit it, busy lifestyles mean many of us are
guilty of leaving Mother's Day flower shopping to the last minute. We then
spend hours looking online for the best deal.


    "Our new website finds the best deal on highest quality flowers in
minutes and makes ordering easy every step of the way. All mums deserve to
get the most beautiful gift this year and our website provides the perfect
solution for anyone."


    http://www.flowerdelivery.co.uk allows users to quickly search and
compare flower arrangements, plants and other gifts from all of the major
online florists on one website.


    The site allows customers to search by price, occasion, sentiment,
colour, flower type and by online florist. It offers flowers and gifts from
top UK and international providers including Interflora, Serenta Flowers,
Flying Flowers, M&S, Flowers Direct, Arena Flowers and many more.


    The site also provides a list of up to date voucher codes featuring price
discounts and special offers which include a free box of chocolates or a
bottle of wine with a purchase.


    To arrange your Mother's Day flowers delivery, visit
http://www.flowerdelivery.co.uk to ensure that you find a special bouquet
that conveys your love.


    Notes to editors


    1: The company logo and photographs can be supplied on request.

Guinness World Records Appoints Exim Licensing Group to Handle Representation Rights in South America

Guinness World Records Appoints Exim Licensing Group to Handle Representation Rights in South America
PR Newswire
LONDON, March 9, 2010



LONDON, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Guinness World Records, the global authority on record
breaking and multimedia brand, today announced the appointment of Exim
Licensing Group , a specialist Iberoamerican licensing agency, to handle
their representation rights agreement for all South American territories to
create product and promotional opportunities such as apparel and accessories,
stationery and paper products and Back-to-School products.


    Exim Licensing Group is headquartered in Miami with offices in
13 Latin American Countries with a variety of well known clients such as
Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, Jim Henson, Universal Studios, Star Wars and
Paramount among others. The two year representation rights agreement with
Exim, will allow Guinness World Records to further expand their reach into
the Latin-American market where the brand and heritage of the record breaking
company is well know and with this new deal looks to reach new heights.


    Diego Barassi, SVP Regional Marketing for Exim Licensing
Group, said, "We are confident that with our knowledge and leadership in this
market, Guinness World Records will become one of the most important and
strategic brand properties across Latin America in the next few years, not
only because of the high potential it has on consumer products and
promotions, but also because the brand has a unique positioning in the mind
of the consumers."


    Beatriz Fernandez, International Licensing Manager for
Guinness World Records said, 'From the very beginning Exim Licensing Group
showed a really good understanding of our brand values as well as excitement
about its potential. Their experience dealing with other international brands
as well as their markets' expertise makes them a great company to partner 
with.'


    The deal was brokered directly by Guinness World Records and
the representation comes into effect immediately.


    About Guinness World Records


    Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority
on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the annual Guinness
World Records book is published in more than 100 countries and 25 languages
and is the highest-selling books under copyright of all time with more than 3
million copies sold annually across the globe. Guinness World Records
celebrated its 50th anniversary edition in 2004, a year after the sale of its
100 millionth copy. Guinness World Records also annually publishes the
Gamer's Edition; a records book devoted solely to the world of computer
gaming and high score record achievements. The Guinness World Records website
(http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com) receives more than 11 million visitors
a year. Guinness World Records is part of the Jim Pattison Group, one of
Canada's largest privately owned companies which is a conglomerate of
interests, including advertising, broadcasting, grocery stores and automotive
retailing.


    About Exim Licensing Group


    Exim is an organization dedicated to licensing, promotions and
the distribution of products associated with the entertainment world. Our
Iberoamerican regional network, managed by local professional partners in
each operating country, guarantees our clients the highest quality of service
in each of these activities. Our leading position in the region allows us to
develop sophisticated regional strategies and execute them locally. We have
representation offices in all Latin American countries including Argentina,
Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, Bolivia, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador,
Puerto Rico, the Caribbean islands, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Colombia,
Venezuela, Brazil and Mexico.

West Wireless Health Institute Names Donald Casey to Serve as its CEO

West Wireless Health Institute Names Donald Casey to Serve as its CEO
- Former Worldwide Chairman of Johnson and Johnson Comprehensive Care Group to Lead Institute's Mission to Accelerate Wireless Health Innovation
PR Newswire
SAN DIEGO, March 9, 2010



SAN DIEGO, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The West Wireless Health Institute (WWHI) today announced Donald Casey
has been named the Institute's first chief executive officer (CEO). He will
also serve on the Institute's board of directors. Casey, former worldwide
chairman of Johnson and Johnson's Comprehensive Care group, will assume the
role immediately.


    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100309/DC67350 )


    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090624/DC137665LOGO )


    WWHI, founded in March 2009 with a US$45 million gift from the Gary and
Mary West Foundation, is one of the world's first medical research
organizations dedicated to cutting the cost of health care by identifying,
creating, validating and commercializing the use of wireless technologies to
transform medicine. In addition to founding the Institute, Gary West is
chairman of the board. The nonprofit Institute is headquartered in San Diego,
California, the global hub for wireless life science research and
development.


    "When we launched our worldwide search for our first CEO last year, I
said we would be patient, yet relentless when it came to finding the right
person to lead this Institute, and in hiring Don Casey our approach has paid
off extremely well," said West. "Don knows health care inside and out, and
has a stellar track record in identifying and commercializing innovative
products. He is one of the most passionate people Mary and I have ever met.
We have no doubt he and his staff will accelerate wireless health innovation
into the marketplace enabling health care systems around the world to begin
realizing better patient outcomes at substantially lower costs."


    As the Institute's inaugural CEO, Casey will drive the development of a
world-class research organization focused on accelerating wireless health
innovations, technology incubation, advocacy and education. He will be
responsible for defining the Institute's global strategy and collaborative
efforts across medicine, engineering, technology and business.


    "The West Wireless Health Institute is focused on identifying and
creating innovative health care solutions to deliver superior outcomes at
lower cost," said Casey. "I am proud to be a part of this emerging industry
and to lead the Institute that will define a transformative model of health
and wellness for years to come. Our team is committed to doing whatever it
takes to accelerate wireless health technologies, which will save and improve
the quality of people's lives around the world."


    Casey will work closely with Dr. Eric J. Topol, the Institute's chief
medical officer and a member of the board, to identify opportunities for
clinical trials and other medical research activities.


    "I've known Don for many years and have greatly admired his many
accomplishments over the course of his career, and I regard him as a
veritable visionary for the future of health care," said Topol. "We have
chosen an exceptional leader who knows how to translate innovation into
reducing the cost of health care while improving patient outcomes. He will
generate strong partnerships, relevant research and a valuable knowledge
base, all with this primary goal in mind."


    In Casey's previous role as worldwide chairman for Johnson & Johnson's
Comprehensive Care group and member of the Company's Executive committee, he
oversaw its cardiovascular, diagnostic, diabetes and vision care franchises
around the world. He was responsible for defining a corporate-wide
comprehensive approach to chronic disease management, including leading the
development of patient-centric solutions and innovations within the medical
device segment for some of the world's most pervasive conditions, including
diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. His prior responsibilities included
management of direct-to-consumer product areas including diabetes and contact
lenses with a focus on direct-to-consumer health care products. Casey began
his career with Johnson & Johnson in 1985, advancing into executive positions
throughout the company's consumer, pharmaceutical and medical device
franchises. Casey holds an M.B.A. and bachelor's degree in business
administration from the University of Notre Dame.


    For more information on WWHI, please visit
http://www.westwirelesshealth.org.


    ABOUT THE WEST WIRELESS HEALTH INSTITUTE

    The West Wireless Health Institute (http://www.westwirelesshealth.org) is
one of the first medical research organizations in the world supporting the
exploration and application of wireless technologies to advance human health
and well-being. Based in San Diego, California, the nonprofit Institute is
fostering an unprecedented convergence of science, medicine, engineering and
technology. Its primary mission is to cut health care costs by improving
medical practice.

ESU: Bologna Process Misused to Fit Short-Term National Agendas

ESU: Bologna Process Misused to Fit Short-Term National Agendas
- Students Protest as Education Ministers Celebrate 10 Years of European Education Reform
PR Newswire
VIENNA, Austria, March 9, 2010



VIENNA, Austria, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Bologna Process has been misinterpreted, misused and twisted to fit
the short-term political goals of the governments. It is sometimes impossible
to recognise the goals of the process: better social conditions for students,
better recognition of foreign degrees and better possibilities to study
abroad," said Ligia Deca, Chairperson of ESU (European Students' Union).


    While education ministers gather in Vienna to discuss and celebrate ten
years of the Bologna Process, students will be protesting in the streets.
Ligia Deca said: "At the same time, the European Union's agenda for economic
competitiveness has often interfered with the Bologna Process goal of better
education and better educational cooperation in Europe.


    "ESU reports from the last 7 years of the Bologna Process have shown that
countries that actively involve students at all levels succeed more often in
implementing the process. The Bologna Process at the European level has had
good student participation the last years. The national and university levels
still have a long way to go in many countries. Students represent 90 % of the
academic community. This must be reflected by accepting students as real
partners in higher education decision-making structures as well as in policy
and budget debates."


    "Budget was always missing to make ministerial commitments for equitable
education a reality. We see that agricultural subsidies currently take up to
40% of the EU budget, while investments in higher education are ridiculously
low and require co-financing from the side of the Member States. We would say
that higher education deserves at least the same financial conditions from
the EU level as agricultural subsidies have."


  


    European Students' Union (ESU), Olav Øye olav@esu-online.org, 
+32-495101879, http://www.esu-online.org

The Game Developers Conference 2010 Opens Its Doors to the World's Largest Gathering of Interactive Entertainmen

The Game Developers Conference 2010 Opens Its Doors to the World's Largest Gathering of Interactive Entertainment Professionals
- Robust Schedule of Content at GDC10 to Offer Learning, Inspiration, and Networking for Creators in All Facets of Game Development, including Emerging Devices, Established Consoles, Flourishing Mobile Platforms and Everything In-between
PR Newswire
SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2010



SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Game Developers Conference(R) 2010 (GDC10) commences today at the
Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco through Saturday, March 13. GDC10
offers game development professionals from all over the world a venue to
share information and insights, uncover opportunities and meet and network
with other professionals who share the same dedication to the craft of game
development. GDC10 plays host to hundreds of sessions and activities,
comprised of a variety of lectures, panels, tutorials, roundtable
discussions, summits, award ceremonies, a bustling expo floor and associated
networking events.


    GDC10 offers a comprehensive look at every branch of the game space
through specialized content tracks focusing on a variety of topics, such as
Game Design, Programming, Visual Arts and Business, as well as a full lineup
of summits focusing on emerging trends and increasingly prominent aspects of
the games industry. These include dedicated summits on Artificial
Intelligence (AI), Independent Games, Social & Online Games, iPhone Games,
Game Localization, GDC Mobile/Handheld, IGDA Education and Serious Games in
addition to a business focused summit, GamesBeat@GDC


    This year, legendary developer Sid Meier will provide the keynote address
for the conference on Friday, March 12 at 10:30 am PST in the Moscone
Convention Center's North Hall. In this rare address, entitled, "The
Psychology of Game Design (Everything You Know Is Wrong)," Meier, the
developer of the genre-defining Civilization series, will convey more then
two decades of game design expertise. The speech will explain how game
developers can use player psychology as the driving force behind a game's
design.


    "GDC is an especially important event for all game developers to attend,"
says Meggan Scavio, event director of the GDC. "It's the one week of the year
where almost the entire development community is assembled in one place to
discuss where business and game design opportunities are emerging, as well as
the best means to address the growing demands of modern game development.
This really is the best place to learn how to keep ahead of the game."


    The conference features more than 400 lectures, panels, tutorials and
roundtable discussions covering all aspects of the game business. The
week-long event also features an Expo and Career Pavilion, Business Center,
the Game Career Seminar, the 12th Annual Independent Games Festival (IGF),
the 10th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards, Game Connection@GDC,
GamesBeat@GDC, and more.


    For more information about GDC10, as well as the comprehensive GDC
schedule builder, please visit www.gdconf.com.


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