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<title>Press Release / elmo / Voted Press News</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:38:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Primark workers work for 7p an hour]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/6124</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:38:31 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) -- Workers producing clothes for Primark face growing poverty on as little as 7p an hour for up to 80-hour weeks. But they are helping Britain's most popular cheap fashion retailer beat the recession, the charity War on Want reveals today.War on Want warns that Primark is ignoring rising basic living costs as employees making garments in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka are now worse off than two years ago, when the charity first exposed their hardship.War on Want contrasts the retailer's 17 per cent profits jump to 233 million during the 12 months ending in September this year with employees on the minimum wage, 13.97 (1663 taka) a month, and all of them earning far less than a living wage.Amid high inflation and increasing fuel costs in Bangladesh, the price of low-quality rice has rocketed by 70 per cent. And prices of other cooking items, including oil, onions, pulses, wheat and flour, have soared by 30-60 per cent.Employees calculate a worker needs 44.82 (5333 taka) a month to give their family nutritious food, clean water, shelter, clothes, education, health care and transport. Yet average workers' pay, 19.16 (2280 taka) a month, is less than half a living wage.The vast majority of employees live in small, crowded shacks, many of which lack plumbing and adequate washing facilities.War on Want will stage a protest outside Primark's flagship store in London's Oxford Street this morning with its researcher Khorshed Alam, who has flown to the UK from Bangladesh. Campaigners from the charity and Alam will then go into the annual meeting of Primark's parent company, Associated British Foods, to speak out against its sweatshops.The report also reveals similar pay and conditions for Dhaka employees making clothes for Asda, Britain's second-largest clothing retailer by volume, and Tesco, the UK's biggest supermarket fashion chain.Ifat, who toils in a factory supplying all three retailers, said: &quot;I can't feed my children three meals a day.&quot;Runa, who makes Asda and Tesco clothes, is one of many young women forced by poverty to leave her rural home to earn money to send back to her family.She said: &quot;My pay is so meagre that I cannot afford to keep my child with me. I have sent my five-month old baby to the village to be cared for by my mother.&quot;Though forced overtime is illegal in Bangladesh, employees said they were made to toil extra hours, often unpaid. Workers complained that in the fast fashion rush to produce the latest styles, many of them suffer verbal and physical abuse as they struggle to meet unrealistic targets. Primark, Asda and Tesco all claim to respect the rights of its garment suppliers to join and form trade unions. But Dhaka workers said none of their factories was unionised.War on Want is demanding that the British government introduce regulation which ensures a living wage for overseas suppliers and allows exploited staff to seek justice in UK courts.Ruth Tanner, campaigns and policy director at the charity, said: &quot;Primark, Asda and Tesco promise a living wage for their garment makers. But workers are actually worse off than when we exposed their exploitation two years ago. The UK government must bring in effective regulation to stop British companies profiting from abuse.&quot;CONTACT: Paul Collins, War on Want media office (+44) (0)20 7549 0584 or (+44) (0)7983 550728<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Home Minister Patil steps down after Mumbai Terror Attacks]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5973</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:04:43 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5973</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 30 November 2008, Mumbai -- The political fallout from the terror attacks which claimed the lives of at least 183 people in Mumbai is starting to be felt.Anger at the intelligence failure and delayed response to the attacks on two of the best-known luxury hotels and other landmarks in India's financial capital prompted federal Home Minister Shivraj Patil to submit his resignation.The National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan also submitted his resignation.Indian anger over alleged Pakistani links to the attacks are threatening relations with the two nations.Newspaper editorials and commentaries blasted politicians for failing to prevent the attacks and for taking advantage of its fallout before elections on Delhi on Saturday and national polls due by May.Indian officials have said most, perhaps all, of the ten Islamist attackers who held Mumbai hostage with frenzied attacks using assault rifles and grenades came from Pakistan, a Muslim nation carved out of Hindu-majority India in 1947.India said on Sunday it had proof of a Pakistani link to the attacks, raising the prospect of a breakdown of peace efforts going on since 2004. The two countries have fought three wars since 1947.India's minister of state for home affairs Sriprakash Jaiswal said: &quot;We will increase security and strengthen it at a war level like we have never done it before.&quot;Pakistan has also said it would move troops from its western border with Afghanistan, where security forces are battling al Qaeda and Taliban fighters as part of the US-led campaign against militancy, to the Indian border if tension escalated.An official in Islamabad said the next one to two days would be crucial for the nuclear-armed neighbours' relations. Pakistan has condemned the assaults and denied any involvement by state agencies.The three-day rampage and siege in Mumbai turned India's financial and entertainment hub into a televised war zone.Elite Black Cat commandos killed the last of the gunmen on Saturday after three days of room-to-room battling inside the Taj Mahal, one of several landmarks struck in coordinated attacks on Wednesday night.Hundreds of people, many of them Westerners, were trapped or taken hostage as the gunmen hurled grenades and fired indiscriminately. At least 22 of those killed were foreigners.Nine gunmen and 20 police and soldiers were also killed. A tenth militant was caught alive.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Encounter continues at Nariman House 15 hours in]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5894</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:54:31 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5894</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008, Mumbai -- Mumbai After a night of horror, two of the country's plushiest hotels -- Taj and The Trident - and nearby Nariman House turned into a virtual battleground as heavily-armed soldiers and elite commandoes moved in to flush out the militants and rescue the hostages.Snipers took positions keeping a hawk eye for any movement by the terrorists while NSG commandos in bullet-proof jackets were seen sitting in a huddle trying to work out a plan as senior Army and police officers descended on the scene.Siren wailing fire tenders and police vans carrying reinforcements were seen rushing to the Taj Hotel amid firing and grenade blasts.Personnel escorted the guests at the Taj Mahal hotel and other two sites to the parked BEST buses which took them to safe destinations. Among them were a child of foreign nationality and an Indian maid seen coming out of Nariman House in South Mumbai.Two bodies were brought out from Taj Hotel and taken away in an ambulance.All the major roads in south Mumbai, where the explosions and firings are taking place since Wednesday night have been sealed with police placing barricades and parking their official vehicles on the roads to block the way.Raging fire and plumes of black smoke were seen billowing from the central dome of the century-old heritage Taj hotel and later from its new building opposite the Gateway of India as firemen struggled to douse the blaze.At the Nariman House, there was heavy exchange of fire between security forces and the holed up ultras. Source: Express India<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Initial Moves by terrorist in Mumbai - How they came to Mumbai]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5893</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:36:01 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5893</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008, Mumbai -- According to Mumbai Police, a group of 12 terrorists came to Mumbai from Gujarat. They got into one of the many Gujarat Fisheries boats that come into Sasoon Dock.From Sasoon Dock, they used an inflatable raft to enter Mumbai shores via Gateway of India. They dispersed from here in different directions. Many of them were part of multiple attacks.The first attack occurred at the Leopold cafe at 9:15 pm on Wednesday night when five terrorists came at the cafe and opened fire.At 9:20 pm, two men came on a scooter at Nariman house, near the Bootleggers Pub in Colaba and hurled grenade at a nearby petrol pump.The grenade missed the petrol reservoir but destroyed the facade of station.After hurling the grenade, the terrorists ran into Nariman House building behind petrol pump, which is a Jewish residential building. The terrorists murdered two people there.A few terrorists then remained holed up silently for hours. They surfaced again in the morning and hold people hostage and the hostage drama still continues.At 9:24 pm, another attack occurred at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus where two gunmen stormed in the station. They hurled hand grenades and fired at the people there.Many were injured after the firing. The terrorists ran out in a short while.At 9:30 pm, the Taj hotel and Apollo bunder witnessed a bloody attack when terrorists walked calmly through the service door of the Taj.Terrorists stormed the hotel and opened fire. They also hurled grenades at the people. Many people were evacuated and rescued by firemen through the night.However, according to reports, about 100 people are still trapped inside the Taj hotel. Major portions of the hotel have been destroyed by fire.Meanwhile, two terrorists have reportedly dead inside the hotel; though some are still alive and fighting. The encounter is still continuing.At 9:35 pm, Trident hotel came under attack when terrorists stormed the hotel.Unknown number of people are still trapped inside the hotel. Sources have confirmed two gunmen inside but there could be more. The operation to flush out terrorists is on.Meanwhile, two hotel staff and one security guard have been confirmed dead.At 9.55 pm, a taxi blast rocked Vile Parle leaving three dead. The taxi's debris are lying around.At 10.15 pm, the terrorists came outside the Cama &amp; Albless hospital in a hijacked Skoda and fired randomly, both inside and outside the hospital.After the Cama hospital encounter, the police sources have confirmed five people are dead including one police Inspector, two Constables and two watchmen.The area has been evacuated and there is heavy police presence.Apart from these, there were attacks outside the Metro cinema at 10.30 pm and at Wadi Bunder at 10.45 pm. In Wadi Bunder, there was a blast in a taxi in which 15-16 people were injured in the vicinity. The driver of the taxi is dead.At the Girgaum Chowpatty area, two terrorists opened fire after police confronted them at 10:50 pm.Both the terrorists were killed in the encounter. The police, later on, found two boats here laden with explosives.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hostage Continues at Nariman House 15 Hours in to Terror Attacks in Mumbai]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5891</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:13:10 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5891</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008, Mumbai -- More than 100 people have been killed, including nine foreigners and at least 287 injured in a series of well-coordinated terrorist attacks in Mumbai.Terrorists, who apparently came in by boats, struck at 10 places in south Mumbai including five-star hotels, hospitals and train stations.There is a desperate hostage situation in at least two locations -- the Taj and the Trident hotels. In the Taj Colaba, at least 100 people are believed to be trapped probably held hostage by terrorists. Some of these are Israeli and Canadian nationals.NSG and Military Commandos have entered the Taj and Trident hotels. Three terrorists have been killed. Several staff members at the hotels have also been killed, including two at Trident. Gunshots continue to be heard.NSG Commandos have launched operations in the Nariman House building in Colaba. This was the second place that was attacked in Mumbai. Two men came on a scooter and hurled a grenade at nearby petrol pump.Though the grenade missed the petrol reservoir, it destroyed a facade of the station. The terrorists then ran into Nariman House building behind petrol pump into a Jewish residential building. Here, the terrorists murdered two people and then went silent for several hours till early this morning. This is another place apart from the Taj and the Trident, which are under siege.According to latest reports, policemen have succeeded in flushing out terrorists from the Cama hospital and everything seems to be calm now. Curfew has been imposed at Colaba and Gateway of India. At least 800 Army personnel have been deployed at various locations in Mumbai.At least 14 policemen have been killed across the city, including the head of the Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad Hemant Karkare, who was shot three times in the chest.Well-known encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar is also dead. Additional Commissioner of Police Sadanand Date is critical. Every top line anti-terror force in the country has been pushed into Mumbai including commandos of the National Security Guard, Marine Commandos and Army commandos.There are also reports of low intensity blast in Ville Parle and grenade attack in Santa Cruz. Two blasts have been reported in Napean Sea road area of south Mumbai.&quot;Encounter is on between police and terrorists at Taj and Trident. Our people have surrounded them and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) team has arrived at the Taj hotel,&quot; A N Roy, Deputy Police Commissioner.Many foreigners have been held hostage by the terrorists. &quot;Gunmen took 15 hostages and half of them foreigners,&quot; said an eye-witness at Taj hotel.&quot;Gunmen wanted anyone with British or American passport,&quot; said another eye-witness.Five terrorists are killed, two escaped and nine have been arrested. An unknown organisation called the Deccan Mujahideen has taken the responsibility for the terror attacks.Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be addressing the nation later in the day and he has called an emergency Cabinet meeting. Home Minister Shivraj Patil is back in Delhi from Mumbai for the meet.Cabinet Committee on Security will meet before the full Cabinet meet. The Prime Minister's election rally in Delhi scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled.Maharashtra Cabinet is scheduled to meet at 2 pm and there is also an all-party meet at 3 pm.Speaking to NDTV, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil said, &quot;There is no plan for talks with the terrorists.&quot;Intelligence sources say that foreign hand is fully evident in these attacks. They have arrested a Pakistan national from Chowpatty area in the city.Police have seized a rubber boat, which anchored off Mumbai harbour. It all started with incidents of firing in Colaba and near CST station.Meanwhile, train services have resumed at the CST station. Lufthansa, Northwest and Air France have cancelled their flights.On their part, hotels in Mumbai have been asked not to take new guests.Places attacked:# Trident Hotel, Taj Hotel, Nariman House, Wadi Bunder, Cama hospital, GT hospital, VT station, Bootleggers pub, Girgaum and Metro cinema.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coordinated attacks injure and kill innocents in Mumbai]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5876</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:01:35 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5876</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) -- As many as 80 people were killed and 240 injured in the Indian city of Mumbai in grenade and gun attacks late yesterday, with five-star hotels among the sites targeted, officials said.As many as 15 people may have been taken hostage at the luxury Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel, the Press Trust of India reported. The news agency said a senior anti-terrorism officer was among those killed.A little known Islamist group called the Deccan Mujahadeen claimed responsibility for the raids, PTI reported.Multiple attacks have rocked India's cities this year with bombs planted in markets, theaters and near mosques. Mumbai is an international financial hub, and the location of the attacks caused concern that tourists and visiting business people, as well as residents, may be among those killed or wounded.Unilever Chief Executive Officer Patrick Cescau, who is visiting the city, &quot;is safe,&quot; Gerbert van Genderen Stort, a Rotterdam-based company spokesman, said in an e-mailed statement. Cescau, who runs the world's second-largest consumer- products maker, and the rest of Unilever's management team are &quot;perfectly safe,&quot; Tim Johns, a London-based spokesman said in a separate e-mail. Johns declined to disclose any details on Cescau's whereabouts.The U.S. State Department said it wasn't aware of any American casualties in the attacks &quot;at this point.&quot;&quot;We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks,&quot; said spokesman Robert Wood. &quot;We are monitoring the situation very closely and stand ready to support the Indian authorities as they deal with this horrific series of attacks.&quot;Two Australians were among those injured, the Australian government said.Hotels SurroundedHundreds of police ringed the Taj, Trident and Oberoi hotels and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the south of the city, NDTV reported. Television images showed a fire in one of the wings of the Taj, with smoke billowing out.The two attackers at the Trident had entered one of the hotel restaurants and said they were looking for U.S. and British nationals. They had taken about 15 people hostage, an eyewitness told Times TV.&quot;Some terrorist incidents are happening, some grenades were lobbed,&quot; A.N. Roy, director general of police for Maharashtra state, said in a telephone interview. &quot;Give us some time to get a clearer picture.&quot;Police said the two attackers at the Oberoi had escaped, and two suspected terrorists were subsequently killed when driving away from the direction of the hotel, Times TV said.The Oberoi is located in Nariman Point, Mumbai's financial district. Previous guests have included News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch and Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, according to the hotel's Web site. The Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, also operates the luxury Trident hotel brand.Shootings, ExplosionShootings occurred outside Cafe Leopold, also in the Colaba tourist area of south Mumbai, CNN-IBN television reported. There was an explosion near a junction in Vile Parle, near the airport, Times TV said. The remains of a taxicab were strewn at the blast site, television pictures showed. Another explosion in a taxi was reported at Mazgaon dockyard road, according to PTI.The government has previously blamed terrorist attacks on organizations linked to foreign powers, without offering evidence or making arrests. Local media often blame the attacks on groups backed by Pakistan or Bangladesh, without identifying the security officials who provided the information.The capital New Delhi was rocked by five blasts during an evening rush hour in September, killing as many as 26 people and injuring about 133. Indian Mujahadeen, which claimed responsibility for similar attacks in Ahmedabad and Jaipur, said it was behind the blasts.Suspected TerroristsPolice killed two suspected terrorists Sept. 19 in a gun battle in the Jamia Nagar area and arrested five people in connection with the blasts. Three of the arrested men belong to Indian Mujahadeen, police said.Sixteen bombs exploded in Ahmedabad within 20 minutes late on July 26, a day after seven bombs tore through India's technology hub of Bangalore, killing two. At least 20 devices hidden in cars and garbage cans were discovered and defused in the Gujarat city of Surat, days after the Ahmedabad blasts.Between January 2004 and March 2007 the death toll from terrorist attacks in India was 3,674, second only to Iraq during the same period, according to the National Counterterrorism Center in Washington.Indian tourist arrivals climbed 10 percent in the first nine months of the year to 3.87 million people, generating $8.8 billion in revenue, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Foreign direct investment into the country more than doubled between April and August to $14.6 billion.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Eyewitness account of Mumbai terror attacks]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5875</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:51:13 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5875</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008, Mumbai -- MUMBAI: A group calling itself the &quot;Deccan Mujahedeen&quot; claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attacks in Mumbai that killed 80 people, and injured over 300, though another group has claim responsibility for this terrible incident.The outfit sent emails to various media outlets saying it carried out the attacks across the city.Another little-known Islamic group, the Islamic Security Force-Indian Mujahedeen, had claimed responsibility for serial blasts last month in Assam that claimed nearly 80 lives.Six weeks earlier, New Delhi had been hit by a series of bombs in crowded markets that left more than 20 dead. Those blasts were claimed by a group calling itself the Indian Mujahedeen. Even as a little-known Deccan Mujahideen group claimed responsibility for the coordinated terror strikes in Mumbai on Wednesday night, the identity and nature of the attack has left security agencies baffled.In the camera shots of a suspected terrorist involved in the gruesome shootout ever to be undertaken by terrorists, the AK-47 wielding youth comes across as an average youngster.Dressed in a black half T-shirt and jeans with a blue rucksack hung over his left shoulder and red sacred thread tied on his right wrist, one might just mistake him to be just another regular college going student.What baffles the security agencies is the sacred thread tied on his wrist which many say could be a plot to show that the attack was undertaken by probably an extreme Hindu group.But, the claim by a terror organisation with a Muslim name has left the above theory in question, say experts.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Two different Mujahideen groups claim responsibility for Mumbai Attacks]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:19:34 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5874</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008, Mumbai -- MUMBAI: A group calling itself the &quot;Deccan Mujahedeen&quot; claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attacks in Mumbai that killed 80 people, andinjured over 900.The outfit sent emails to various media outlets saying it carried out the attacks across the city.Another little-known Islamic group, the Islamic Security Force-Indian Mujahedeen, had claimed responsibility for serial blasts last month in Assam that claimed nearly 80 lives.Six weeks earlier, New Delhi had been hit by a series of bombs in crowded markets that left more than 20 dead. Those blasts were claimed by a group calling itself the Indian Mujahedeen. An organisation calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen has claimed it was behind attacks in India's financial capital Mumbai that have left at least 80 people dead, television channels reported on Thursday.The previously unknown or little known group sent an email to news organisations claiming responsibility.India has suffered a wave of bomb attacks in recent years. Most have been blamed on Islamist militants, although police have also arrested suspected Hindu extremists thought to be behind some of the attacks.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deccan terrorist group strike the helpless in Mumbai]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5871</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:07:01 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5871</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008, Mumbai -- Mumbai terror attacks video.Over 80 people have been killed and about 200 injured in many terrorist attacks in Mumbai on Wednesday night.Two five-star hotels - Trident and Taj - are under siege and gunmen are reported to have held the occupants hostage.An ATS team has arrived at the Taj, where fifth blast was reported; a grenade was flung from inside the hotel. The Army has stormed the Taj hotel and taken position at Trident hotel.Meanwhile, there are reports that nine suspected terrorists have been caught and two killed in the operation but three escaped.A little known outfit Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for the attacks.Meanwhile, there are reports of firing at JW Marriott hotel also.&quot;Encounter is on between police and terrorists at Taj and Trident. Our people have surrounded them and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) team has arrived at the Taj hotel,&quot; A N Roy, Deputy Police Commissioner.Home Minister Shivraj Patil has left for Mumbai.Many foreigners are reported to be held hostage by the terrorists.&quot;Gunmen took 15 hostages and half of them foreigners,&quot; said an eye-witness at Taj hotel.&quot;Gunmen wanted anyone with British or American passport,&quot; said another eye-witness.According to latest reports hostages taken in Cama hospital of the city.Encounter cops Vijay Salaskar and Ashok Kanthe have been killed in the operation. Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare who was injured in the operation has succumbed to his injuries.Additional commissioner of police Sadanand Date is critical.There are also reports of low intensity blast in Ville Parle and grenade attack in Santa Cruz. Two blasts reported in Napean Sea road area of south Mumbai.Police sources are investigating a boat which anchored off Mumbai harbour.It all started with incidents of firing in Colaba and near CST station. One policeman was injured in the firing.PTI adds Earlier, police cordoned off the CST and none was allowed to enter it.Two persons armed with automatic weapons and hand grenades were reportedly holding up inside CST stations.Hundreds of onlookers gathered outside the station. The station and premises has been evacuated.One policeman was injured in the firing at Colaba and a number of people were wounded at CST where two armed men opened indiscriminate area.Colaba is one of the most congested and high-profile areas of Mumbai and CST the busiest railway station.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Taj Hotel is on fire flames surround Mumbai in Terrorist attacks]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5870</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:56:05 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5870</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008m, Mumbai -- The famous Taj Hotel set a blaze in the midst of terror attacks.At least 78 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in a series of attacks by terrorist gunmen at seven sites in Mumbai, including two luxury hotels.Johnny Joseph, chief secretary for the Maharashtra state of India, said at least 78 people died and an estimated 200 were injured. He warned the death toll could rise further.Gunmen opened fire on two of the city's best known Luxury hotels, the Taj Mahal and the Oberoi. They also attacked the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station in southern Mumbai and Leopold's restaurant, a Mumbai landmark.It was not immediately clear what the motive was for the attacks.Indian TV reports claimed Westerners had been taken hostage.But senior police officer AN Roy said: &quot;No hostages have been taken but there are guests in the Taj and the Oberoi hotel and we are trying to reach them.&quot;A British Euro-MP was among guests forced to flee fire in their Mumbai hotel.North West Tory MEP Sajjad Karim, speaking from a basement room at Taj Mahal Palace in the Indian capital, said he had no idea why the hotel was targeted.Leopold's restaurant was riddled with bullet holes and there were blood stains on the floor and shoes left by fleeing customers, according to an Associated Press reporter at the scene.Many of the casualties were taken to the GT Hospital near the shootings, said hospital official Yogesh Pandey.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ATS chief Hemant Karkare, two senior police officers killed Mumbai]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5868</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:44:55 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Society</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5868</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008, Mumbai -- ATS chief Hemant Karkare, two senior police officers and 78 others were killed when terrorists struck with impunity in Mumbai on Wednesday night in coordinated multiple blasts and gunfire in a dozen areas including at iconic landmarks CST railway station and two five star hotels--Oberoiand Taj.Karkare (54), who is probing the Malegaon blasts case, was gunned down when he was leading an operation at Hotel Taj against terrorists who had taken 15 people, including seven foreigners, as hostages. He was hit by three bullets in his chest. One MP Krishan Das and 200 people were stranded in Taj hotel.Another IPS officer Ashok Marutirao Kamte, a 1989 batch IPS officer, was killed while fighting terrorists at Metro Cinema in the city along with encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar who also gunned down as one of the worst terror strikes brought Mumbai to the knees.Army moved in to assist local police in flushing out terrorists holed up in Taj and Oberoi hotels. 200 NSG commandoes were also rushed to Mumbai.As indiscriminate firing and explosions at iconic landmarks showed no signs of easing since the first attack at Leopold restaurant in Colaba area at about 9.30 PM, hospitals like GT and Cama where gunfire was reported were also targeted. Police and eyewitnesses said AK-47s, rifles and hand grenades were used at will by an unspecified number of terrorists.Sixty bodies and over 200 persons injured were brought at St George's Hospital, hospital sources said. Seven bodies were brought to GT hospital while two bodies were brought to Cooper hospital. Four bodies were brought to Mumbai hospital.A little known outfit &quot;Deccan Mujahideen&quot; claimed responsibility for the attacks.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gordon Brown Condems Mumbai Terror Attacks]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5867</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5867</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:28:56 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5867</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008, Mumbai -- A British Euro-MP was among guests forced to flee fire in their Mumbai hotel during an attack by gunmen.North West Tory MEP Sajjad Karim, part of a delegation of MEPs visiting Mumbai ahead of a forthcoming EU-India summit, was in the Taj Mahal Palace during the attack.He said: &quot;I was in the main lobby and there was all of a sudden a lot of firing outside.&quot;He turned to get away &quot;and all of a sudden another gunman appeared in front of us, carrying machine gun-type weapons. And he just started firing at us... I just turned and ran in the opposite direction,&quot; he said.Hours later, he remained holed up in the hotel, unsure if the incident was over, and whether it was safe to come out. We have no idea what's going on,&quot; he said.Gordon Brown vowed to support a &quot;vigorous response&quot; by the Indian government to the attacks in Mumbai, which have left 78 people dead and 200 injured.The Prime Minister promised to back the Indian government as it responds to the series of incidents carried out by heavily-armed gunmen.&quot;These outrageous attacks in Mumbai will be met with a vigorous response,&quot; Mr Brown said in a statement.&quot;I have sent a message to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the UK stands solidly with his government as they respond, and to offer all necessary help.&quot;Urgent action is under way to offer every possible protection to British citizens in the region.&quot;<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deccan Mujahideen claim responsibility for Mumbai Terror Attacks]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5866</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5866</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:21:06 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5866</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 November 2008 --  Mumbai: In one of the most violent terror attacks on Indian soil, Mumbai came under an unprecedented night attack as terrorists used heavyTerror attacks in MumbaiA policeman stands guard after shootings by unidentified assailants at a railway station in Mumbai. (Reuters)More Picturesmachine guns, including AK-47s, and grenades to strike at the city's most high-profile targets -- the hyper-busy CST (formerly VT) rail terminus; the landmark Taj Hotel at the Gateway and the luxury Oberoi Trident at Nariman Point; the domestic airport at Santa Cruz; the Cama and GT hospitals near CST; the Metro Adlabs multiplex and Mazgaon Dockyard -- killing at least 80 and sending more than 900 to hospital, according to latest reports.The attacks have taken a tragic toll on the city's top police brass: The high-profile chief of the anti-terror squad Hemant Karkare was killed; Mumbai's additional commissioner of police (east) Ashok Kamte was gunned down outside the Metro; and celebrated encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar was also killed. The attacks appeared to be aimed at getting international attention as the terrorists took upto 40 British nationals and other foreigners hostage. The chairman of Hindustan Unilever Harish Manwani and CEO of the company Nitin Paranjpe were among the guests trapped at the Oberoi. All the internal board members of the multinational giant were reported to be holed up in the Oberoi hotel.Two terrorists were reported holed up inside the Oberoi Hotel and commando operation was on.An unknown outfit, Deccan Mujahideen, has sent an email to news organizations claiming that it carried out the Mumbai attacks.The Army and Navy in Mumbai were put on alert. 65 Army commandos and 200 NSG commandos were being rushed to Mumbai, Home Minister Shivraj Patil said.Some media reports attributed the attack to Lashkar-e-Taiba. There were alsounconfirmed reports that some of the terrorists came in by sea. A boat laden with explosives was recovered later at night off the Gateway of India.Well after midnight, sources said two of the terrorists were shot and wounded at Girgaum in south Mumbai. The two were driving in a commandeered silver-coloured Skoda car. Earlier, these men had sprayed bullets from a police Bolero, outside the Metro Adlabs multiplex.The attacks occurred at the busiest places. Besides hotels and hospitals, terrorists struck at railway stations, Crawford Market, Wadi Bunder and on the Western Express Highway near the airport. Several of these places are within a one-km radius of the commissioner of police's office. &quot;This is definitely a terrorist strike. Seven places have bee attacked with automatic weapons and grenades. Terrorists are still holed up in three locations Taj and Oberoi hotels and GT Hospital. Encounters are on at all three places,&quot; said Maharashtra DGP A N Roy.St George's Hospital and G T Hospital were said to have received 75 bodies and more than 250 injured people, additional municipal commissioner R A Rajeev said. Bombay Hospital got two bodies and 30 injured people were admitted there; Cooper Hospital, Vile Parle, got three dismembered bodies.Three of the deaths occurred inside the Taj and one G T Hospital attendant died in a shootout inside the hospital. There were reports of people cowering under tables and chairs at both the Taj as well as G T Hospital.Metro Junction resident Manoj Goel said: &quot;My brother, Manish, died in the firing at Colaba's Hamaal Galli.&quot;Cops fired back at the men -- probably from one of the Lashkar groups, dressed in black and with backpacks and SRPF, Crime Branch, ATS and teams of military commandos were summoned to the spot. Train services at CST were suspended and all roads leading to and from south Mumbai were blockaded.Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh cut short his Kerala visit and was returning to Mumbai. He described the situation in Mumbai as &quot;very serious&quot;.Deshmukh promised &quot;stringent action&quot; against the assailants but the mood across Mumbai was not so optimistic.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Terror Attack - Five Star Luxury Oberoi Hotel in Mumbai targeted]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5865</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5865</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:54:50 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5865</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 27 September 2008, Mumbai -- ALERT: TERROR ATTACKS IN MUMBAISurvivors of a series of co-ordinated terror attacks in India's financial capital of Mumbai told tonight how they fled as gunmen opened fire in a number of locations where locals and tourists were gathered.They included a British MEP who said that he had seen a gunman opening fire in the lobby of Taj Mahal hotel, where he and other members of delegation of European politicians were staying ahead of the forthcoming EU-India summit.&quot;All I saw was one man on foot carrying a machine gun type of weapon - which I then saw him firing from and I saw people hitting the floor, people right next to me,&quot; said Sajjad Karim, an MEP for the North West of England.&quot;I was in the lobby of the hotel when gunmen came in and people started running.&quot;&quot;There were about 25 or 30 of us,&quot; said the Tory MEP, speaking by mobile phone from a barricaded basement room.&quot;Some of us split one way and some another. A gunman just stood there spraying bullets around, right next to me. I managed to turn away and I ran into the hotel kitchen and then we were shunted into a restaurant in the basement.&quot;We are now in the dark in this room and we've barricaded all the doors. It's really bad, &quot; added Mr Karim.Guests at the hotel, including Britons, were moved from one location to another amid confusion as at least one explosion rocked the building following the initial gun attacks.The 105-year-old, 600-room waterfront hotel is described as one of Mumbai's architectural marvels. Located on the seafront, it has been host to royalty both domestic and foreign and was to have been the base for the England cricket team next month after a previous stay two weeks ago.Two British men working in Mumbai described how the gunmen burst into the Kandahar restaurant at another hotel, the Oberoi, and rounded up diners who appeared to be tourists.Alex Chamberlain, who is in Mumbai working for the Indian Premier League website said: &quot;A guy burst into the Kandahar with a machine gun. He was in western dress wearing jeans and he asked for British and American tourists.&quot;&quot;They told everybody to stop and put their hands up and asked if there were any British or Americans. My friend said to me, don't be a hero, don't say you are British.&quot;&quot;I am sure that is what this is all about. They were talking about British and Americans specifically.&quot;He said that he and another man managed to escape the gunmen through a fire exit and stumbled through smoke that was now filling the hotel.&quot;They made their way to the lobby and emerged outside to find fire engines and 20 armed policemen, &quot;looking as scared as we were&quot;.Rajesh Patel, who works for HSBC, added: &quot;Three men came into the restaurant. They were young, around 20 years old. And they started rounding up foreigners that were eating there. They told everyone to drop their phones and to 'come with us' and then at that point the blast happened. So we decided to run outside but around 15 were taken, not just British and Americans but Indians as well. The were taken up to the 20th floor but we had run outside.&quot;One woman, who gave her name as Souad, told Al Jazeera that she had escaped an attack on the Oberoi hotel.&quot;We heard no alarms, nothing. My husband opened the door and we couldn't see outside - it was so dark with all the smoke - we couldn't breathe.&quot;We were on the 17th floor of the hotel and we used towels to protect ourselves and then ran and got a taxi and then we just drove as far away as we could.&quot;Another Tory MEP, Said Kamal, told the Guardian that he had left the same Taj Mahal hotel earlier to go out for dinner and had received a call from a colleague warning him not to return as there had been a number of attacks.&quot;It seems like these attacks were deliberately targeting locations where foreigners were staying,&quot; said Mr Kamal, who added that a Hungarian official working with MEPs was among the injured.&quot;It sounds quite bad. I've been receiving texts from a German MEP who told me that she is hiding in one of the hotel kitchens. She just said 'it's dangerous and I'm in hiding'.&quot;Indian Television stations showed pictures of the lobby of both the Taj and the Oberoi hotels on fire, and of people being evacuated from the Oberoi with their hands on their heads.Some of the injured were evacuated from the Taj on the hotel's golden luggage carts.Local channels also broadcast unconfirmed reports of shooting outside the Cafe Leopold, a popular restaurant for tourists in the city, and at hospitals and railway stations.Al Jazeera journalist Riz Khan, who was in the city, said that the police appeared to have been taken by surprise.&quot;They are not equipped for this type of attack, which would have been organised as it struck several areas at once,&quot; he added.Elsewhere, firing was reported at the Cama Hospital in south Mumbai, while police said that a blast was reported in a taxi under a flyover in a suburban district, Vile Parle. There was also reports of a bomb explosion in a taxi in Mazegaon dockyard road.Police said that the attacks began shortly after 10.30pm at Chhatrapathi Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly known as the Victoria Terminus (VT), where the gunmen claimed 10 lives.The authorities added that three persons were killed in a bomb explosion in a taxi on Mazegaon dockyard road and an equal number were gunned down at Taj Hotel, where guests were told to stay indoors or not return. The victims in the hotel were said to be employees.Mumbai General Railway Police Commissioner A K Sharma said that 30 persons were injured in the terminus incident.&quot;It seems to be a terrorist attack, many places are under siege by gunmen,&quot; he added.&quot;The terrorists have used automatic weapons and in some places grenades have been lobbed. The encounters are still going on and we are trying to overpower them.&quot;<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[20 taken hostage at Mumbai Oberoi Hotel]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5864</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:45:34 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5864</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 26 September 2008, Mumbai -- According to Headlines Today, at least 78 people were killed and over 200 injured in serial shootouts and blasts that rocked the suburbs late on Wednesday night. Mumbai Police's anti Terror Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare along with ACP Ashok Kante and encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar were among those killed in the attacks.Armed with automatic weapons, the terrorists barged into the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal (CST) railway station, opened fire and threw a grenade, injuring several people.Two famous south Mumbai hotels - Taj Hotel and The Oberoi - were also attacked as unidentified men fired at some guests.The first report of firing came from Colaba's Leopold Caf, followed by the Taj and then the Oberoi. Nariman Point and Cama Hospital were other places where firing took place.It is believed that two terrorists are still holed up inside the Oberoi. Commandoes have now taken over the hotel to flush out the attackers.Explosions were reported from Vile Parle, Santacruz airport and CST station, which is now sealed by the police. A bomb went off in a taxi parked near the airport, blowing up the entire vehicle to bits.As news of the firing spread, Mumbaikars abandoned the trains and poured out into the streets causing traffic snarls across the city.Terror attacks highlights    * Army called in    * Encounter cop Vijay Salaskar dead    * DIG Ashok Kante feared dead in attacks    * ATS chief Hemant Karkare dead    * 50-60 people held hostage at Taj Hotel    * Serial blasts rock Taj    *      Foreign tourists, media reporter taken hostage in Oberoi    *      Colaba: BP Petrol Pump blown up    *      VT station cordoned off by the police.     * At least 20 terrorists involved in attacks    * 20 taken hostage at Oberoi Hotel    * 60 killed, over 200 injured in terror strikes across Mumbai    * Firing outside Maharashtra Assembly    * Blast outside Metro Cinema    * 3 terrorists reportedly in Room no 631 of Taj Hotel    * Blast outside Mazagaon Dockyard    * 2 terrorists arrested    * Blast outside Capitol Cinema    * Firing continues at Taj Hotel    * ATS officer dies at Cama Hospital<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kids Now Grafting For Their Pocket Money As Parents Feel The Pinch]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5466</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:20:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/5466</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) Thursday 13th November 2008, UK -- It seems that no-one is escaping the effect of the credit crunch - not even the nation's under 16s.  With families tightening their belts as the cost of living continues to rise, it isn't surprising that parents are making sure their kids learn about the value of money by working for their pocket money rather than getting free hand-outs. According to Sheilas' Wheels home insurance, almost two thirds(1) (63 per cent) of parents pay their kids to help out around the house, from drying the dishes to washing the car.  In fact, the vast majority of parents (86 per cent) say getting children to earn their pocket money prepares them for the world of work and life away from home by helping them to build up a knowledge of basic finances from an early age. In homes across the country, children as young as four are getting paid up to 2 per hour in pocket money for carrying out basic jobs around the house like cleaning their bedrooms (13 per cent), helping mum and dad in the garden (8 per cent), or setting the dinner table (5 per cent). Children at primary and middle school (aged 5 to 11) are taking on a wider variety of paid-for jobs to boost their pocket money earnings, including dog walking and helping with cooking meals, although they're also only getting paid 1 to 2 per hour on average. Older offspring at secondary school (aged up to 16) are likely to carry out more physical or responsible chores like mowing the lawn (8 per cent) and shopping (5 per cent) but they do get paid more per hour at around 3.  The average child is now grafting hard to earn just under 400 a year in pocket money by helping out their parents, with one in seven (14 per cent) kids spending between two and five hours a week doing chores in the home and garden - on top of regular homework. Children in the South East are most likely (71 per cent) to earn their pocket money by doing odd jobs with 5 per cent of older children in Greater London spending between 5-10 hours a week doing household jobs.       ALL CHILDREN  AGED 4 AND UNDER  AGED 5 TO 11 AGED 12 TO 16           TOP 5 TASKS Cleaning bedroom Cleaning bedroom Cleaning bedroom Washing the car   Washing the car Help in the garden Help washing the car Cleaning bedroom   Help in the garden Dusting/cleaning Help in the garden Help in the garden   Dusting/cleaning Help washing the car Dusting/cleaning Drying/washing up   Drying/washing up Making their bed Making their bed Dusting/cleaning AVERAGE PAY PER HOUR  2.18  1.68  2.00 2.85 AVERAGE PAY PER WEEK  7.63  5.88  7.00 9.98 AVERAGE PAY PER YEAR  396.76  305.76  364.00 518.70  Jacky Brown at Sheilas' Wheels home insurance, commented:  &quot;Children's piggy-banks may be filling up across the UK but it seems that pennies are becoming more hard-earned.  Cash-strapped parents are trying to teach their kids the value of money and the importance of saving by ensuring that pocket money is earned rather than simply handed out.   &quot;As purse-strings continue to tighten, families are pulling together as the costs of living soar.  Kids are almost turning into a domestic workforce by carrying out chores around the house for their pocket money - giving some families an inexpensive alternative to professional gardeners and cleaners.&quot;  - ends -  For further information please contact the Sheilas' Wheels press office at Mischief PR on 020 7100 9999 or email sheilaswheels@mischiefpr.com Visit the media centre: www.sheilaswheels.comVisit the official fansite for Sheilas' Wheels: www.ilovesheilas.com Notes to Editors:(1) Sheilas' Wheels used the independent online research company Online Opinions who surveyed 1,000 of the UK's parents, from across the country aged 18 plus between 19th - 23rd May 2008. About Sheilas' Wheels:Sheilas' Wheels was launched in October 2005 to offer women drivers cheaper car insurance and female targeted product enhancements. In February 2008, the brand moved beyond car insurance to also offer home insurance with product enhancements including alternative accommodation (buildings and contents cover) in the event of loss of utilities in the home (terms and conditions apply), new for old cover on clothes (contents cover) and family legal protection cover which also includes assistance in finding emergency registered childminders while the insured person is attending jury service, and legal representation for a customer's child if they do not gain entry to the school of their choice (terms and conditions apply).<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ad Server Solutions Enterprise Versions Released]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4662</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4662</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:48:55 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>adserver7199</dc:creator>
<category>Internet</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4662</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) -- October 9, 2008Ad Server Solutions has released Enterprise versions of its ad management, ad network, banner exchange, affiliate software and affiliate network software for Windows, Linux and Unix servers. Api's, source codes, installation services and programming services are available. Hosted solutions are also available for all of our solutions through our sister site Ad Serving Solutions http://www.adservingsolutions.comThis next generation Enterprise platform has been completed from ground up over the last year. Substantial enhancements of our core technology and innovation have also been updated and overhauled. We provide turn key solutions from start to finish which allow you to personally start making money today easily and affordable. If you run a website you must monetize revenue by generating traffic and selling ad space, which are done through ad management and affiliate program solutions. Ad Server Solutions http://www.adserversolutions.comThis release is a major update that enhances our products on many levels. This version includes many customer requested enhancements. Enterprise versions deliver a much more scalable platform that gives the customer the power to maximize revenue, streamline processes, and lower operating costs. The enhanced capabilities provide a robust and scalable architecture designed for performance and reliability. Multi server deployment, connection pooling, load balancing, unique statistic logic, remote concepts, memory based queue and server clustering are just a few of the many enhancements in the Enterprise versions.Enterprise versions add the tools necessary to manage, integrate and track large scale web sites using ad management and affiliate management programs. Customers love the flexibility in managing affiliates, advertisers, real time sales, tracking and commissions reporting together with integrated email management for communications. Our goal has always been to provide our customers flexible tools to manage their advertising and affiliate relationships in a manner unique to their business model.Internet advertising is quickly becoming the most common method of marketing. As this shift to marketing online continues, website owners will continue to seek methods to monetize their revenue. Ad Server Solutions Enterprise versions were developed to be highly scalable to provide web site owners a wide variety of tools to inventory, manage, distribute, buy and sell content targeted advertising, contextual advertising and 3rd party ad network advertising on their own. Publishers will be able to create their own niche advertising networks and affiliate networks with revenue sharing agreements that meet both the network's needs, and those of their publishers and advertisers.Ad Server Solutions Advertising Integration Opportunities: From websites, blogs, xml feeds, mobile, podcasts to social media and everything in between. Do you have widgets, applications, videos, games or other media driven opportunities you would like to generate ad revenue from? We can work with you to incorporate the ability to serve ads to these mediums using our solutions so you can start generating advertising revenue. Transform applications into hard working revenue generators today.-- Ad Server Solutions http://www.adserversolutions.comProvider of Ad Management &amp; Affiliate software solutions and hosted services. Advanced targeting, detailed statistics, real time reporting and support for Rich media Ads. Free lifetime feature support and software updates.info@adserversolutions.comChris WilliamsFreehold New Jersey407-379-0055<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Humanity in the eye of an 11 years Old Iha Sharma]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4658</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:47:51 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>info.hscom</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4658</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Iha Sharma, 11 years old girl of Mumbai. She studies in 6th Standard in Janki Devi Public School. A girl with great thought and she at such a small age proved how Action speaks louder than words.Iha used to watch TV and every time in news seeing the miserable and woeful condition of people and children in Bihar. Everyday watching children in such execrable and hard condition really filled her heart. She could feel the pain of those kids. And was thinking what she can do to help them. In the meanwhile, her father Mr. Sharma asked her to make the fixed deposit of the amount she is collecting in her piggy bank. Iha from 5 years was collecting money in her piggy bank. She thought, there must be 5-6thousand.At that moment it strikes her that she can donate the amount present in piggy bank. With courage she went to her parent and asked that can she donate the amount which will be there in the piggy bank.Her parents asked her to think again before the final decision because after a step is taken, you cant move back and don't say I want my money back. And finally when she broke the piggy bank, to her surprise it had 21 thousand. Yet she was determined to donate the entire amount to News 24.We are proud to have our new generation who knows the true meaning of humanity.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CitiBusiness- small and medium enterprises (SMEs]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4654</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4654</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:42:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>merryjosan</dc:creator>
<category>Financial</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4654</guid>
<description><![CDATA[CitiBusiness is a unit of Citibank Singapore Ltd dedicated to serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with an integrated suite of banking and value-added networking services.   Being a partner of SMEs in Singapore for more than 20 years, CitiBusiness has a long commitment of building synergies and strong relationships with the local SME community in order to contribute towards their growth and success. In February 2006, CitiBusiness enhanced its SME offerings by introducing services and products that were traditionally only offered by banks to larger corporations. CitiBusiness understands that customers have different needs hence, it is not the size of their customers' business that matters; it is the size of their ambitions.CitiBusiness customers can now get access to a wide array of cash management solutions from the High Yield Current Account to the innovative Commercial Real Estate Saver. Further, they can also manage their currency risks using our comprehensive suite of Foreign Exchange Risk Management Solutions, allowing them to focus on their business with peace of mind. In addition, each CitiBusiness customer has a dedicated Relationship Manager, who will lead a team of Service Relationship Managers and Treasury Specialists, to advise customers on their corporate banking needs. With our global network and local expertise, CitiBusiness is well positioned to partner the local SME community as they embark on their journey to become established regional and international brands. The Truly Integrated Business and Personal Banking Solution For SMEs &amp; ProfessionalsCitiBusiness understands that it's not the size of your business that matters; it's the size of your ambitions. And to help SMEs get ahead, CitiBusiness offers customers a wide range of integrated tools and services.Access to dedicated Relationship Managers and a team of Specialists CitiBusiness customers enjoy the services of our dedicated Relationship Manager who will take care of all matters related to customers business banking accounts, and are supported by a team of Specialists to provide advice in trade, treasury and investment products, and mortgages.Innovative products and servicesCitiBusiness offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services that includes:a4High Yield Current AccountWith this special transactional account, CitiBusiness customers can enjoy high interest on daily transactional balances whilst retaining 100% liquidity in their cash flow. The higher the daily transactional balances, the higher returns they earn. CitiBusiness customers also get unlimited cheques along with our unique cheque-imaging services. CitiBusiness High Yield Current Account is available in both SG and US dollars. a4Business Loans^CitiBusiness customers enjoy the choice of choosing a secured or unsecured facility to grow their business. Commercial Real Estate Saver^, an innovative all-in-one commercial property loan comes with an interest-bearing current account that provides greater interest savings. The interest rate on the current account balance is two-thirds the commercial property loan rate, and can be used to offset the loan interest repayment, helping customers to pay off their loans faster.a4Foreign Exchange Risk Management SolutionsWith CitiBusiness Foreign Exchange Risk Management Solutions, customers can manage their foreign currency fluctuations with a peace of mind. Our experienced Relationship Managers and Treasury Specialists are here to guide customers through the process of managing their foreign currency risk. CitiBusiness offers Foreign Exchange solutions in all the major currencies, including many non-internationally traded currencies. In addition, through our regular seminars, CitiBusiness keeps customers updated on the FX market and Risk Management Solutions.a4InvestmentsCitiBusiness provides customers with a range of investment products such as debt securities and structured products; to suit all risk appetites and investment needs. Our experienced Relationship Managers and Treasury Specialists are here to offer market insights to help customers fulfill their investment goals. a4TradeCitiBusiness combines trade expertise with global reach to give customers the power to effectively manage their trade transactional and achieve their business goals. The wide range of trade finance services and global network enables CitiBusiness to take care of customers' every trade need, regardless whether customers are importer or exporter. Services offered include Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections and Banker's Guarantees.a4CitiBusiness Card^ / Corporate CardsThe CitiBusiness Card is a business credit card tailored to the needs of SMEs. Enjoy a business credit line of up to S$100,000^, cash rebates of up to 0.8%, travel insurance of US$500,000 and special business discounts worldwide of up to 50%. With the ability to control individual card limits and comprehensive monthly statements, the CitiBusiness Card enables SMEs to effectively manage their business spending on a single, business-tailored card program. In addition, we offer the full range of Corporate Card and Purchasing Card solutions to support the procurement, travel and entertainment needs of businesses of all sizes. With corporate-size credit lines and extensive MIS reporting capabilities, our corporate card programs can help you to streamline your processes, manage business expenses and supplier relationships, save time and reduce costs.             For more details :http://citibusiness.citibank.com.sg<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GAO Tek Inc. Releases CISCO compatible XFPs]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4653</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4653</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:23:38 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>gaotek123</dc:creator>
<category>Marketing</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4653</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release CeToronto, ON - GAO Tek Inc.(http://www.gaotek.com) has released a series of 100% CISCO compatible XFPs. The transceiver types include XENPAK/X2/XFP. The data speeds include 10G/9.9G. Pluggable interfaces comprise a series of technological enhancements to traditional optical or copper interfaces. First and foremost, they are very small, hot-swappable modules that can easily be removed from the host deviceThis simple and powerful concept allows a dramatic increase in flexibility. If the host device supports protocol transparency then one can build a tremendous variety of applications with a very small number of host system types.XFP modules are optical transceivers, typically 1310nm or 1550nm. GAO Tek Inc. provides a wide range of XFP-based systems with powerful features for physical network connectivity, including media converters, distance extenders, cross-connects, Ethernet switching and routing equipment, and wave division multiplexing solutions. The power of the XFP is in the density, flexibility, management and cost savings. We offer compatible CISCO transceiver models now:X2-10GB-SR X2-10GB-LR X2-10GB-ER XENPAK-10GB-SR XENPAK-10GB-LR XENPAK-10GB-ER XENPAK-10GB-ZR  Replace the link within the footer with this one:For more information please visit http://www.GAOTek.com.About GAO Tek Inc.GAO Tek Inc. is a leading provider of test and measurement equipment, embedded development tools, telecommunication testers, electronic measurement instruments, video surveillance, alarm and other electronic products that serve the needs of electronic professionals internationally.For more information please visit http://www.GAOTek.com.GAO Tek Inc. is a member of GAO Group, which also includes a4GAO RFID Inc.  - http://www.GAORFID.com a4GAO Tek Inc.  -http://www.GAOTek.coma4GAO Research Inc. - http://www.GAOResearch.coma4WowGao Inc. - http://www.WowGao.com a4GAO RFID Asset Tracking - http://www.GAORFIDAssetTracking.com a4GAO Embedded  - http://www.GAOEmbedded.coma4GAO Instruments  - http://www.GAOInstruments.com a4GAO Comm - http://www.GAOComm.com a4GAO Fiber Optics - http://www.GAOFiberOptics.com For any media queries:Director of Marketing, 416-292-0038 ext 601sales@GAOTek.com nter) --<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GAO RFID Asset Tracking Inc. Introduces New On-Metal Gen 2 RFID Tags]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4650</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4650</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:13:50 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>GAORFIDAssetTracking</dc:creator>
<category>Marketing</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4650</guid>
<description><![CDATA[GAO RFID Asset Tracking Inc. offers a new standard of excellence through the release of its novel line of Gen 2 UHF RFID tags, which is available for harsh environment and suitable for on-metal tagging. These passive RFID tags set the bar in providing believable data transmission in requiring industry conditions such as changeable temperature and mechanical stress. The line of transponders includes the small and durable (IP68) Ironside, the cost effective Survivor, and the light-weight and enduring Halo. The Ironside has an impressive reading range of eight meters (8m) at most on metal and it can easily be affixed to any surface of the metal mechanically or by using industrial adhesives. This small and fully encapsulated tag has been successfully used in asset tracking applications such as railway and warehousing solutions. This RFID tag triumphantly passed the rigorous testing requirements for Aerospace standard AS5678 specification.The Survivor is another highly durable Class 1 Gen 2 hard tag, which is suitable for on-metal mounting, but it may be used on any surface. This long read-range passive tag offers the best performance-to-cost ratio in the industry. It has been successfully deployed in container applications and is a perfect solution adapting to track large and valuable assets such as vehicles and metal pipes.The Halo RFID tag provides IP68 defenses from harsh conditions through its light-weight yet high-strength temperature-resistant durable plastic housing. Its design enables easy attachment either through adhesive, tape or mechanically through its mounting holes. Supporting a read-range of three to four meters (3-4m) on-metal, this tag works efficiently with either a fixed or handheld RFID reader which is ideally suitable for many inventory and warehouse apps. In addition, its design makes it perfect solution for tracking IT assets such as routers and servers. For more information on the product, please contact sales@GAORFID.com, or visit http://www.gaorfidassettracking.com/RFID_Asset_Tracking_Products/index.phpAbout GAO RFID Asset Tracking Inc.(http://www.gaorfidassettracking.com)GAO RFID Asset Tracking Inc. emerged as the result of the phenomenal rate of expansion of GAO Group's core RFID division - GAO RFID Inc. Soon after establishing itself as a one of world's most influential suppliers of RFID tags, readers and software, the demand for specialized RFID products and integrated solutions across several vertical sectors became the catalyst in establishing several highly-focused spin-off groups including GAO RFID Asset Tracking. Our asset tracking group consists of experienced, talented, and industry certified engineering and sales professionals that strive to be the cause of your success.GAO RFID Asset Tracking Inc. is a member of GAO Group, which also includes:a4GAO RFID Inc. : www.GAORFID.com a4GAO Tek Inc. : www.GAOTek.coma4GAO Research Inc. : www.GAOResearch.coma4WowGao Inc. : www.WowGao.com  a4GAO Embedded  Inc. : www.GAOEmbedded.coma4GAO Instruments Inc. : www.GAOInstruments.com a4GAO Comm Inc. : www.GAOComm.com a4GAO Fiber Optics Inc. : www.GAOFiberOptics.com Contact  informationsales@GAORFID.comTel: 416-2920038, ext 601<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UniKey Time - A real time based software protection dongle]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4175</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4175</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:10:30 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Computing</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4175</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) September 19, 2008. QC, CA -- SecuTech, the leader in software protection, video and flash protection solutions, today announced general availability of its new UniKey Time dongle that serves as one of the latest additions to the family of UniKey dongles, released today. Unikey Time offers numerous advancements that allow the rental of software based on a specific period.The best software copy protection solution, the strongest hardware key for software vendors-UniKey Time will be always the right choice alongside with cost effectiveness and robust security.UniKey Time is specially designed for software vendors who needs to control and manage the software's rental and selling in subscription or maintenance, it allows to pay per use, in this way software vendor can completely control the sales by charging the end users timely and periodically. This function is based on a real time clock deposited in the dongle indicating the specific time (hour, minute, second) and date (day, month, year).Strong Anti-Piracy Protection technology and Real-Time Clock dongleUnikey time provides strong copy protection that guarantees software vendors get paid for every copy of software. A real-time, clock inside USB key prevents tampering with time settings, while on-chip 128-bit AES encryption ensures a robust link between the application and the USB hardware key.UniKey Time is designed and manufactured under ISO 9001 that ensuring consistent quality and performance. UniKey time has three years warranty. For additional information on SecuTech Unikey Time and the entire suite of Unikey software protection solutions, visit www.eSecuTech.comFeatures: Real-time on-board clock prevents hacking by time settings  4K memory to store encrypted licenses, passwords, strings, and application data.  Pay-per-use allows software vendors to manage and control selling, rental and subscription  Time-based protection ensures complete payment of software users, All the data delivered to the customer is AES 128-bit encrypted and secure.  A unique ID number for every dongle allows software venders to identify authorized users.  UniKey Time's Remote Update System sends encrypted licenses to users - ensuring secure updates of keys and licenses in the field.  Unikey Time allows software vendors to enable or disable dongle functions according to user needs.  Flexible timing schemes allow multiple software trail software lease software expiration solution. Technical SpecificationssUnique ID 32-bit Encryption 128-bit Remote Update  Yes Rental &amp; Subscription Yes Pay-per-use Yes Memory 4 KB Data retention at least 30 years Write cycles at least 1,000,000 On-board clock counts date and time (hours, minutes, seconds) Battery life 3 years warranty Development platforms supported Windows XP w/SP2, Windows Server 2003,Windows Vista, Linux, FreeBSD, MacOS X Supported programming languages VB, VC, VFP, Delphi, BCB, PowerBuilder, LabView, WinDEV, Clarion, Java, VS.Net, Fortran, Visual DataFlex and many more  Case Metal Storage temperature 0 C to 70 C / 32 F to 158 F Operating temperature 0 C to 70 C / 32 F to 158 F Humidity rating (without condensation) 0-70% Power consumption  50 mA Dimensions LxWxH (in mm) 52.5177mm Weight (in grams) 8g About SecuTech Solution Inc.SecuTech Solutions Inc. is a company specializing in software license management business systems focusing on the international market with their class leading UniKey product range. Having an extensive and in-depth range of experience within the Software Management Licensing market, SecuTech has drawn upon this experience to utilize today's cutting-edge technologies to introduce a COMPLETE and affordable solution for today's software vendor markets worldwideSecuTech Solution Inc.2008 SecuTech Solution Inc. All rights reserved. SecuTech Press and InvestorContact:pr@eSecuTech.comTel: +1-888-259-5825Fax: +1-888-259-5825 ext. 0<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hybrid Car Fanatic? Info, Reviews, Articles and More at HybridCarFreak.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4128</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4128</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:14:59 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umesha25</dc:creator>
<category>Consumer</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4128</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hybrid Car Fanatic? Info, Reviews, Articles and More at HybridCarFreak.com ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***September 2008- In the market to buy a hybrid vehicle but not exactly sure where to start? Answer all of your questions, compare reviews and enlighten yourself to the extensive and exciting world of hybrid cars at HybridCarFreak.com.Developed in 2008 as a response to the growing demand for information about hybrid cars and vehicles, HybridCarFreak.com provides extensive product information and reviews about past, current and upcoming hybrid models. Technological advancements, environmental impacts and electric car information is also available at HybridCarFreak.com.A daily updated blog and a vast article database is also found on HybridCarFreak.com. Articles include &quot;Are Hybrid Cars Really Our Future?&quot;, &quot;The Real Advantages of Owning A Hybrid Car&quot;, as well as review articles about the recently debuted Chevy Volt, Mercury Mariner, Mazda Tribute and more. Created by self proclaimed hybrid car freak, Gellert Varga, HybridCarFreak.com was designed to provide fresh news, content and online community to like-minded hybrid car fanatics.  HybridCarFreak.com is headquartered in Hampton, VA.Press Inquiries Contact: Gellert Varga650-833-9475office@hybridcarfreak.com<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NewDesignWorld Ranks in the top 100,000 World Wide Websites]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4114</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4114</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:12:36 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4114</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) UK, 17 September 2008 -- NewDesignWorld a premier Press Release service and directory submission service announced that they reached the top 100,000 websites of the world. In 2007 NewDesignWorld launched its pioneering Web 2.0 technology Press Release submission Centre. &quot;For the first time users will have the power to distinguish a good press release from a poorly written one. Our website will allow well-written and press worthy releases to gain the media exposure they require and deserve without any cost&quot; M Khan said Director of NewDesignWorld.com.Alexa, an Amazon company, moved the position of NewDesignWorld up into the top 100,000 websites of the world. Upon closer inspection of Alexa it is possible to see that NewDesignWorld has also moved into the top 5,000 websites of India.NewDesignWorld Press Release Centre was one of the first websites to offer Web 2.0 Press Release submission service which incorporates search engine optimization allowing syndication through a vast range of networks that includes Yahoo!, Google, MSN, and many other syndicated websites. Furthermore the NewDesignWorld Press Release Centre incorporates Social Media Tagging for social connected press releases and allows sending a trackback back to the press release.The director of NewDesignWorld.com stated &quot;The root for our success has been due to our flexibility, we have not looked at ourselves as a press release website where clients submit press releases but also as a mechanism to provide quality targeted traffic to each of our clients. Due to this we have a queue of clients wanting to advertise across our website. We have listened to our clients and made improvements to meet their needs, unlike many other press release submission services, to enable this to happen.&quot;More information about Press Release Centre and the other products and services offered by NewDesignWorld.com is available at http://www.NewDesignWorld.com/press/For further information contact: Jasmine Hayak NewDesignWorld Email: prc @ newdesignworld.comWebsite: www.NewDesignWorld.com<br/><br/>46 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Beijing Olympics Fails to Meet Tourism Expectations]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4058</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4058</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:51:50 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>gocielo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4058</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In the months, even years leading to the Beijing Olympics, tourism experts have forecasted that there would be approximately two million tourists who would be flocking to China's capital city in the two weeks of the Games.  It was estimated that 500,000 of these two million visitors would be coming from overseas.  However, during the Games itself, these numbers did not materialize. The Beijing Olympics failed to meet expectations as a tourist event.That the expected numbers did not show up in Beijing during the Olympics can be glimpsed easily from the average occupancy rates of hotels in the city at the time.  For four-star hotels, only around 50% of the rooms were occupied.  The rate for five-star hotels, on the other hand, was pegged at 70%.  Ironically, the occupancy rate was down by almost 20% when compared to the rates during the same period in 2007.The lack of visitors to the Beijing Olympics was also very much visible during the games itself.  It was reported by the Beijing authorities that all 6.8 million tickets issued for the games were sold out.  However, at the course of the games, empty seats were highly noticeable.There were a few factors that led to the dismal turnout of tourists to the Beijing Olympics.  One of these factors was economic.  With the rising oil prices and inflation being felt globally, and with the credit crunch and the subprime mortgage crisis causing Americans to tighten their belts, not a lot of foreign visitors were inclined to fly to Beijing to watch the Olympics.  The same is true for the Chinese themselves.  With inflation on the rise, many opted to stay at home and watch the Games from television instead of going to Beijing.The one factor to which tourism experts were attributing to the failure of the Beijing Olympics to become a tourism success is the fact that the Chinese government suddenly tightened visa requirements and security measures as early as April 2008.Months before the opening ceremonies of the Games, China required foreign visitors to have proof of their accommodation and return ticket to their country of origin to be able to get a Chinese visa for the Olympics.  This gave off the impression that China is not welcoming foreign visitors for the Games, a notion that was reinforced by the fact that nearly 80% of the tickets to the Games were reserved for Chinese spectators.Security was also tightened in Beijing in the months prior to the Games and during the games itself.  Fears of terrorism and political protests put the police on high alert.  Venues for entertainment, such as karaoke bars, clubs, dives and even some restaurants were forced to close early at night.  Hotels were also required to submit lists of people booked in their hotels for security checks.Other reasons cited for the low tourist turnout in Beijing for the Olympics were the Sichuan earthquake as well as the protests surrounding the movement for Tibetan independence.  The protests in particular disrupted the torch relays.  Sympathizers of the Tibetan cause, including actor and chairman of the International Campaign for Tibet, Richard Gere, also called for boycotts to the Beijing Olympics.The Beijing Olympics had all it took to be a commercial tourism success as it was expected to be.  The fact that it failed can only be attributed to unforeseen causes and to the fault of the Chinese government itself.Marcos Redondo 22, Edificio Maldivas local 1-1Phone Number: +44 02081331529Website: http://www.go-cielo.com/Email:    marketing@go-cielo.com<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Online Tuition ( 2tion ) made easy. Fix the Tuition in 5 minutes]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4048</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4048</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:58:58 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Onlinetuition</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4048</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Now it's easy for students to select best online tutor for any subject through www.onlinetution.us website. This website provides details of 40,000 plus tutors with their profiles. Students can request for free demo class. Also students and tutors can avail the whiteboard facility. What is Online Tuition? Online Tutoring refers to a process in which a LIVE tutor is able to teach a student using interactive technologies over the internet. This involves a tutoring session in which the tutor and student are able to talk to each other, see each other, and write on a shared whiteboard, much like a normal face to face tutoring session. Online Tutoring is not simply availability of content, multi-media modules, test papers or recorded sessions, but involves live tutors communicating with the student in real time.Some advantages of online education over traditional Tuition a4 You get 24/7 class room with a highly qualified instructor. a4 You don't have to step out of your house to get tuition a4 You can study on your own at the time of your choice. a4 You can sit at home and take online tuitions from qualified online tutors. a4 You can schedule your class according to your convenience. a4 You can speak to a subject matter expert as and when you need.www.onlinetuition.us  supports students in getting best tutor for any subject. This service is totally free for students. They can browse through the profiles of Tutors and fix the tuition if they are satisfied with the demo class. Student can pay directly to the tutors through the merchant account (paypal). The requirement for students for online tuition is PC with Headphone mike set with net connection. They can select best tutors for any subject from any part of world. Onlinetuition.us is presently operating in 4 states in America is been tied up with www.2tion.com for outsourcing qualified staffs  OnlineTuition.usThornhill Rd,Cherry Hill,NewJercey, United States - 08003onlintuition.us@gmail.comwww.onlintuition.us<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dewan Housing arm lines up $250 million real estate fund]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4045</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4045</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:50:19 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>varma</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/4045</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) -- DHFL Venture Capital, the asset management arm of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL), is raising $250 million for its second international realty fund.The fund will close in two tranches, with the first tranche of $100 million expected to close in two months.However, the company has not set any time-frame for raising the entire corpus of the fund.Dewan Housing Finance Chief Financial Officer Prashant Chaturvedi said that the money will be raised from offshore investors. &quot;DHFL will have some share in the fund depending on the what the National Housing Bank permits.&quot; The company had launched its first local fund of Rs 100 crore two years ago with DHFL investing Rs 35 crore while the remaining Rs 65 crore was raised from banks and financial institutions.The money from the local fund has been invested in real estate projects in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune.In addition, Dewan Housing Finance, the parent entity, is also looking to raise Rs 150 crore to bolster its operations. The fund-raising may also be in the form of equity dilution. &quot;We are considering various options. We are in talks with potential private equity players and waiting for the markets to stabilise,&quot; Managing Director Kapil Wadhawan told Business Standard. DHFL, which registered a compounded annual growth rate of 35 per cent during the last five years, is hoping to increase its portfolio by over 20 per cent during the current financial year. The slowdown is being attributed to the present economic situation where high interest rates and property valuations are forcing many borrowers to defer purchase of houses.&quot;Over the next two-and-a-half years to three years, we are targettng a balance sheet size of Rs 10,000 crore (compared with Rs 4,500 crore now),&quot; Wadhawan said, adding that the company intends to leverage its existing network and focus on fee-based income.&quot;Companies have seen the cyclical nature of the business. So, they understand the challenges. Those who have deep pockets will continue to operate in the market,&quot; said.........For Latest Real Estate News and Articles: http://www.maaproperties.com/Pages/ModuleContent.aspx?Module=NewsAt Maa Properties, we have in-depth knowledge of property markets, extensive experience, specialized skills and resources necessary to provide an entire range of reliable and responsive property management services. No matter how far away you are currently located, our online services enable you to take charge of things and efficiently handle all property-related transactions back home.We would like to take the opportunity to welcome all the community members living world wide to our real estate portal.(NRI)For More Information about Real Estate Hyderabad, India visit: http://www.maaproperties.com/<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Philips Research opens SimplicityLabs:a virtual environment for people-focused innovation]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3965</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3965</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:45:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3965</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) -- erlin, Germany - At this year's IFA trade fair in Berlin, Philips Research will present its new online research environment - SimplicityLabs. This virtual environment allows people worldwide to experiment with new software-based product concepts in the comfort of their own homes. An extension of Philips' consumer-focused research, SimplicityLabs enables Philips Research to harness end-user feedback at a very early stage in the innovation process and validate new concepts in a way that is fast, efficient and cost-effective.How it worksFor each selected product concept, a product mock-up or software prototype is placed in the online SimplicityLabs for people to experiment with. In this way, people can actually try out the product concept features. Wide-reaching and quick feedback is then gathered on key issues, such as whether or not people like the concept, which functions are popular and which could be improved. This feedback is both explicit (i.e., people fill in a questionnaire about the concept) and implicit (i.e., the system records how people actually interact with the mock-up or prototype). &quot;Once we've gathered and interpreted this data, we can make all the improvements necessary to turn the online product concept into a real, consumer-focused product that, we expect, people will love,&quot; says Fred Boekhorst, Senior Vice-President Philips Research and Program Manager Lifestyle.At the IFA, attendees will be invited to experience new technology concepts that Philips is currently testing in its SimplicityLabs. One of these concepts is Personal TV Channels, which was outlined during IFA last year. This is a patented recommendation technology of Philips that finds, filters and delivers content from different media directly to the viewer's TV screen. This solution is perfect for players in the TV, multimedia and advertising industry to fulfill one mission - provide personalized TV entertainment and advertising to the end user. The gathered feedback on this and the other concepts in SimplicityLabs is used to further optimize the product concepts.The next step in a4experience' researchLike Philips Research's ExperienceLab, SimplicityLabs places the consumer at the very heart of the innovation process. Therefore, it will play an important role in Philips' drive to include end-user feedback into its research towards new concepts and products. &quot;Of course, we already have many initiatives that do this, for instance in ExperienceLab. But what's new about SimplicityLabs is that people can join in the experiments at any time, from anywhere, as it is targeted to concepts that can be tested in a virtual environment,&quot; says Boekhorst. This, Philips expects, will boost take-up rates and provide faster and richer consumer feedback in the early phases of product concept development. &quot;In the longer term, we expect SimplicityLabs will make a significant contribution to steering our innovation process and to ensuring that products in our portfolio are based on existing, wide-ranging consumer needs.&quot;Visitors at IFA can join the experiments in SimplicityLabs in the Future Zone which is situated on the Philips stand, hall 22.SimplicityLabs can be found at www.simplicitylabs.net For further information, please contact:Your local Philips press officeror:Saskia MaasPhilips Research / Communications DepartmentTel.: +31 (0)6 12999910E-mail: saskia.maas@philips.com  About Royal Philips ElectronicsRoyal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of &quot;sense and simplicity&quot;. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 133,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 27 billion in 2007, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Philips notifies Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets of holding over 5% of its own shares]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3964</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3964</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:42:54 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Financial</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3964</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 8 September 2008 -- Amsterdam, The Netherlands -  Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) announced today that it has notified the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) that it currently holds over 5 per cent of its own issued shares. This holding of Philips consists of shares that have been acquired for cancellation purposes under Philips' current EUR 5 billion share repurchase program and shares that are held to cover for obligations resulting from Philips' existing long-term incentive and employee stock purchase programs.For more information, please contact:Joon KnapenPhilips Corporate CommunicationsTel:  +31 20 59 77477   Email:  joon.knapen@philips.comAbout Royal Philips ElectronicsRoyal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of &quot;sense and simplicity&quot;. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 133,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 27 billion in 2007, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.Forward-looking statementsThis release may contain certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Philips and certain of the plans and objectives of Philips with respect to these items. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Giselle Davies, Director of Communications for International Olympics Committee, to leave organisation]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3963</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3963</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:40:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Sports</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3963</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 8 September 2008 -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announces that Giselle Davies, its Director of Communications, has decided to leave the organisation after six years service. Davies joined the IOC in 2002. During her tenure she created the IOC's Communications Department's current structure and team, and performed a critical role as a member of the IOC's senior leadership team during the Athens 2004, Torino 2006 and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. &quot;Giselle is an accomplished communications professional,&quot; said IOC President Jacques Rogge. &quot;The IOC, its leadership, members and staff, have benefited greatly from her counsel and leadership and we wish her all the best as she moves on to enjoy new and different challenges.&quot; Davies said &quot;I have enjoyed six fun, fascinating, and eventful years and am proud of what the Communications team has achieved. Beijing was the most phenomenal high to leave on; these Games and their build up presented challenges that really only come along once in a career. Now is very much the right time for me to start a new chapter, both personally and professionally. I will leave the IOC after the Beijing 2008 debrief towards the end of this year and then enjoy some down time before exploring options for 2009 and beyond. I wish the IOC and the Olympic Movement all the best for continued success.&quot; During her time with the IOC Davies has led the creation of an integrated communications strategy for the IOC across digital, print and media relations. &quot;Giselle leaves a great legacy here,&quot; said IOC Director General Urs Lacotte. &quot;She's successfully navigated the IOC through many communications challenges, and done so with poise, confidence and grace. We're going to miss her.&quot; ###Notes to EditorsGiselle Davies, 39, is a graduate of Pembroke College, Cambridge, and joined the IOC in 2002 after six years in Formula One working for the Benetton Formula One and Jordan Grand Prix teams. Previously she worked for PR and sponsorship agency Scope Sponsorship (now Ketchum) on a number of sports and arts properties, including the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race. For more information please contact Emmanuelle Moreau, Media Relations Manager, on +41 79 637 3017 or contact the IOC Communications Department on +41 21 621 60 00, email: pressoffice@olympic.org<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Google Chrome: A new browser or just a fad from Google]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3899</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:14:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3899</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) September 3, 2008, MOUNTAIN VIEW, California -- Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) today launched Google ChromeTM, a new open source browser intended to create a better web experience for users around the world. Available in beta in more than 40 languages, Google Chrome is a new approach to the browser that's based on the simplicity and power that users have come to expect from Google products.In the early days of the Internet, web pages were frequently little more than text. But today the web has evolved into a powerful platform that enables users to collaborate with friends and colleagues through email and other web applications, edit documents, watch videos, listen to music, manage finances and much more. Google Chrome was built for today's web and for the applications of tomorrow.&quot;We think of the browser as the window to the web - it's a tool for users to interact with the web sites and applications they care about, and it's important that we don't get in the way of that experience,&quot; said Sundar Pichai, Vice President of Product Management, Google Inc. &quot;Just like the classic Google homepage, Google Chrome has a simple user interface with a sophisticated core to enable the modern web.&quot;Making the web experience better for usersGoogle Chrome was designed to make it easy for users to search and navigate the web for the content they're looking for.    * A combined search and address bar quickly takes users where they want to go, often in just a few keystrokes.    * When users open a new tab in Google Chrome, they'll see a page that includes snapshots of their most-visited sites, recent searches and bookmarks, making it even easier to navigate the web.Google Chrome was engineered to deliver a seamless web experience for users. At its core is a multi-process platform that helps provide users with enhanced stability and security.    * Each browser tab operates as a separate process; by isolating tabs, should one tab crash or misbehave, others remain stable and responsive, and users can continue working without having to restart Google Chrome.    * Google also built a new JavaScript engine, V8, which not only speeds up today's web applications, but enables a whole new class of web applications that couldn't exist on today's browsers.Contributing to the innovation of browsers through openness&quot;While we see this as a fundamental shift in the way people think about browsers, we realize that we couldn't have created Google Chrome on our own,&quot; said Linus Upson, Director of Engineering, Google Inc. &quot;Google Chrome was built upon other open source projects that are making significant contributions to browser technology and have helped to spur competition and innovation.&quot;To further advance the openness of the web, Google Chrome is being released as an open source project under the name Chromium. The intent is that Google will help make future browsers better by contributing the underlying technology in Google Chrome to the market, while continuing to develop additional features.How to get Google ChromeGoogle Chrome can be downloaded at www.google.com/chrome. It is being released in beta for Windows in over 100 countries in the following languages: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), Turkish, English (US), English (UK), Arabic, Czech, Danish, Hebrew, Hindi, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Indonesian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Estonian.Google Chrome for Mac and Linux users will be available in the coming months. For more information on the open source project, Chromium, visit www.chromium.org.EDITOR'S NOTE: For screen shots or b-roll, visit www.google.com/chrome/press.About Google Inc.Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.Media Contact:Erin Fors650-930-3555press@google.com<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jacques Rogge Predicts Positive Legacy From Games 43 world records and 132 Olympic records]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3751</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:21:35 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Sports</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3751</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) -- The Beijing Games raised the bar for the Olympic Movement and brought positive changes to China that are likely to continue well into the future, Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee, said Sunday.  Speaking at the closing press conference of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Rogge said the Beijing Games demonstrated the universal appeal of Olympic values. A record 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) sent athletes to China, and a record 87 NOCs joined the medal count.  The competitors established 43 world records and 132 Olympic records, although some only lasted until the next heat.  &quot;It is clear that China has put the bar very high,&quot; Rogge told reporters.  The IOC president also noted that the Games are likely to be the most-watched Olympic Games in history, seen by more people in more places than ever. The Beijing Games were the first to have worldwide digital coverage.  Rogge left no doubt that the IOC was pleased with its decision in 2001 to bring the Games to China for the first time, a move that gave one-fifth of the world's population more exposure to Olympic values. He said some benefits from that decision are obvious now and that others will become more apparent in the future.  Rogge said the tangible benefits include the sports venues, a new airport terminal, new roads, improvements to mass transit and other infrastructure that was put in place for the Games. He said most of the sports venues were built near universities to ensure their use after the Olympic Games.   &quot;That means that no white elephant has been built and the after-Games use of these venues will be optimal,&quot; he said. &quot;These venues will be used by the students of the universities, by the owners of the different venues, the workers' unions. This is, I believe, a great legacy.&quot;  He said the Games would encourage more mass participation in sports in China. He also expressed confidence that Games-related environmental improvements, which he recently reviewed with Chinese authorities, will have a lasting impact.  &quot;The efforts on water cleaning and water remediation will be stepped up. More trees will be planted. All of this, I believe, is a legacy of the Olympic Games.&quot;  Rogge said other benefits are harder to evaluate or will require time to fully assess. As an example, he cited the new media regulations that were put in place for the Games.  &quot;The regulations might not be perfect, and we acknowledge that they are not perfect, but they are a sea change compared to the situation before. We hope, and we have expressed this hope, that they would continue,&quot; he said.    While Rogge declared the Games a big success, he acknowledged issues related to Internet access, media freedom and Beijing protest zones.  He said the IOC had made its position clear to Chinese authorities but cannot force changes on sovereign governments.  &quot;We acknowledge that the situation has not been perfect,&quot; he said, referring to the Internet issue. &quot;But we acknowledge, at the same time, that the situation is a major change.&quot;  He expressed hope that the Olympic experience would encourage more openness in China.  &quot;Through the Games, China has been scrutinised by the world, it's opened up to the world,&quot; he said. &quot;The world has learned about China and China has learned about the world. And I believe that this is something that will have positive effects on the long term.&quot;  ###  IOC contacts in Beijing:  IOC Media Relations office:                                   +8610 666 27 298        Emmanuelle Moreau, Media Relations Manager:   +86 158 1155 1830Sandrine Tonge, Media Relations Coordinator:     +86 135 5217 5720<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IOC President Remarks to the 120th IOC Session Beijing 2008 Ending]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3749</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:19:48 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Sports</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3749</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) Beijing, China -- We are nearing the end of the XXIX Olympiad and these remarkable Olympic Games. We have seen achievements over the past two weeks that we will remember for the rest of our lives.  It has been a long journey since our decision in July 2001 to bring the Olympic Games to China, but there can now be no doubt that we made the right choice. Thank you for your support and your help. There are so many people to thank - the IOC Executive Board; Hein Verbruggen and his colleagues on the Coordination Commission; Gilbert Felli, our executive director of the Games, and the IOC staff; our partners at BOCOG; the Chinese government; and all of our Chinese friends who worked so hard to make these Games successful. Thanks also to the IOC members from China, Zhenliang He and Zaiqing Yu, for their invaluable assistance. To hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic volunteers, we have heard you say it many times, now it is my turn to say: Thank you for your cooperation! We will leave China with warm memories of your smiles, your enthusiasm and your eager willingness to help.  You are the future of China. We wish you the best. The list of accomplishments at these Games reflects the high level of competition and the universality of the Olympic Movement.  A record 204 National Olympic Committees participated the Games. 87 National Olympic Committees had medal winners;  Women athletes participated in record numbers - about 45 percent of the athletes were women. The athletes set more than 40 world records and more than 120 Olympic records.We had more broadcast coverage to more people, in more places than ever.We had global digital coverage for the first time. These are likely to be the most widely watched Games in Olympic history.Of course, statistics tell only part of the story. The Games are not just a showcase for the world's best competitions and athletes. They help break barriers and overcome differences. These Games were historic because they were held in the world's most populous nation for the first time. One-fifth of the world's population was exposed to Olympic values in a way that they never had experienced before. The world learned more about China, and China learned more about the rest of the world. And together, we shared the excitement and drama of the Games.We are first and foremost an organization devoted to sport, but it is sport with a purpose. Placing sport at the service of mankind and leveraging Olympic values to promote better understanding between people, nations and religions stands at the core of our mission.The IOC and the Olympic Games cannot force changes on sovereign nations or solve all the ills of the world. But we can - and we do - contribute to positive change through sport. Some of the changes in China are obvious today. Others will become apparent with time. The many improvements to mass transit and public infrastructure for the Games will improve the quality of life and environmental conditions in Beijing for years to come. The Games have also significantly heightened awareness of environmental issues, leading to major advances in the areas of energy consumption, sustainable water consumption, waste management and air quality.  The legacy of these Games for China is ultimately up to the Chinese people. The changes that are transforming this remarkable nation did not start with the Olympic Games and they will not end with the closing ceremony.  The Games have been a dream fulfilled and a source of inspiration for a generation of young Chinese people. Some of the friendly volunteers we have met over the past two weeks will be tomorrow's leaders. They have emerged from this experience with new confidence and a better understanding of Olympic values. That may ultimately the greatest legacy of these Games. We will all leave China with our personal list of special moments. The spectacular performances of Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt were certainly unforgettable. But there were many other moving scenes: the embrace of rival competitors from nations in conflict, the unfortunate injury of Liu Xiang, the tears of joy from athletes who have overcome personal tragedies and hardship. We will cherish these moments, but we cannot simply file away our experiences. As we look to Vancouver 2010, London 2012 and Sochi 2014, we must always remember our responsibility to keep the Olympic dream alive for future generations in all parts of the world. Let us leave China with a renewed dedication to our task.Thank you, colleagues; Thank you, China.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Closing Beijing Games 2008: Facts and Figures]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3748</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:17:19 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Sports</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3748</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 24 August 2008, Beijing, China -- Sport - Amazing Venues, Amazing Results A record 204 NOCs participating; record number of women participating 132 Olympic records, 43 world records (as of 24/8 at 9:30) A record 87 NOCs join medal count - the most ever First-ever medals for Afghanistan, Mauritius, Tajikistan and Togo; first-ever gold medals for Bahrain, Mongolia and Panama; first individual gold for India Rave reviews for venues, Olympic Village, transportation and Games organization  International Popularity - On Track To Become the Most-Watched Games in History More broadcast coverage to more people in more regions than ever  First Olympic Games in history to have global digital coverage Record TV ratings in U.S. and China Record traffic to Games-related Web sites More visitors to IOC's site in first week than during entire 2004 Games; site has received over 5 million unique visitors so far (compared to 2.8 million unique visitors during 2004, total) 16.5 million views on IOC's digital channel (YouTube), across Africa, Asia and the Middle East  Olympic Magic - Memorable Moments Opening Ceremony awes international audience - Record audiences across the world's major markets. 80 percent audience share in China. 50 percent share in U.S. and major European markets. Phelps wins eight gold medals Bolt streaks across finish line twice in 100-m and 200-m Georgian and Russian embrace at shooting range A half-million enthusiastic Chinese volunteers welcome Olympic visitors  Meeting Challenges  Doping - Zero tolerance gets results; nearly 40 cheaters caught before the Games, 4 cheaters caught by IOC during Games- Record number of athletes tested, stringent new testing requirements Air Quality- Competition opened on second consecutive day of Grade I air quality, a decade-long record for Beijing- In the other 8 days, Beijing's air quality was Grade II, which still fell well within WHO and IOC standards- Stringent monitoring protects athletes' health Attendance- Attendance has more than tripled since the start of the Beijing Games<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IOC President's Speech at the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3747</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:15:41 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Sports</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3747</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) 24 August 2008, Beijing, China -- Dear Chinese Friends,Tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever.Thank you to the people of China, all the wonderful volunteers and BOCOG!Through these Games, the world learned more about China, and China learned more about the world. Athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees came to these dazzling venues and awed us with their talent.New stars were born. Stars from past Games amazed us again. We shared their joys and their tears, and we marveled at their ability. We will long remember the achievements we witnessed here.As we celebrate the success of these Games, let us together wish the best for the talented athletes who will soon participate in the Paralympic Games. They also inspire us.To the athletes tonight: You were true role models. You have shown us the unifying power of sport. The Olympic spirit lives in the warm embrace of competitive rivals from nations in conflict. Keep that spirit alive when you return home.These were truly exceptionnal  Games!And now, in accordance with tradition, I declare the Games of the XXIX Olympiad closed, and I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in London to celebrate the Games of the XXX Olympiad.Thank you! ### IOC contacts in Beijing:IOC Media Relations office: +8610 666 27 298Emmanuelle Moreau - Media Relations Manager +86 158 1155 1830Sandrine Tonge - Media Relations Coordinator +86 135 5217 5720<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Weightlifter Igor Razoronov fails anti-doping test in Beijing Olympic 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3742</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:35:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>Sports</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3742</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) Beijing, China, 24 August 2008 -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that weightlifter Igor Razoronov from Ukraine has committed an Anti-Doping Rules violation at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing.Igor Razoronov, 38, tested positive for nandrolone on 18 August 2008.The Disciplinary Commission, composed of Thomas Bach (Chairman), Denis Oswald and John Coates, today decided: The athlete Igor Razoronov, Ukraine, Weightlifting - is disqualified from the mens' 105kg weightlifting event, where he had placed sixth; - is excluded from the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing in 2008; - shall have his diploma in the above-noted event withdrawn; -  shall have his Olympic identity and accreditation card immediately withdrawn and cancelled. - The International Weightlifting Federation is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence. - The NOC of Ukraine is ordered to return to the IOC, as soon as possible, the diploma awarded to the Athlete in relation to the above-noted event. - The NOC of Ukraine and BOCOG shall ensure full implementation of this decision. - The NOC of Ukraine is requested to inform the IOC and the International Weightlifting Federation of the results of the investigation of the special commission set up by the NOC of Ukraine. - This decision shall enter into force immediately. Under the IOC Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, testing takes place under the IOC's auspices from 27 July to 24 August 2008. Within that period, the IOC systematically performs tests pre and post events. After each event, the IOC systematically carries out tests on the top five athletes plus two at random.So far, over 4,600 tests have been performed out of the more than 5,000 tests that the IOC anticipates to conduct throughout the period of the Games.INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEEIOC DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONDECISIONREGARDING IGOR RAZORONOVBORN ON 25 MARCH 1970, ATHLETE, UKRAINE, WEIGHTLIFTING(Rule 23.2.1 of the Olympic Charter)1. On 18 August 2008, Mr Igor Razoronov (hereinafter the &quot;Athlete&quot;) competed in the Mens'105kg Weightlifting event in Beijing, in which he placed 6th.2. The Athlete was requested, in the evening of 18 August 2008 in Beijing, immediatelyfollowing the completion of his participation in the Mens' 105kg Weightlifting event, toprovide a urine sample for a doping control.3. Pursuant to Article 7.2.1 of the IOC Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Games of theXXIX Olympiad in Beijing in 2008 (the &quot;Rules&quot;), Patrick Schamasch, as representative ofthe Chairman of the IOC Medical Commission, was informed at about 00:10 hours on22 August 2008, by the Head of the WADA Accredited Laboratory in Beijing, of anadverse analytical finding on the A sample of the above-noted urine.4. Pursuant to Article 7.2.2 of the Rules, Patrick Schamasch determined that the abovenotedA sample belonged to the Athlete, and verified that it did in fact give rise to anadverse analytical finding. He also determined that there was no apparent departure fromthe International Standards for Testing or the International Standards for Laboratoriesthat undermined the validity of the adverse analytical finding.5. Pursuant to Article 7.2.3 of the Rules, Patrick Schamasch immediately informed the IOCPresident, Dr Jacques Rogge, of the existence of the adverse analytical finding and theessential details available to him concerning the case.6. Pursuant to Article 7.2.4 of the Rules, the IOC President, by letter dated 22 August 2008,immediately set up a Disciplinary Commission, consisting of:- Thomas Bach (Chairman)- Denis Oswald- John CoatesThe IOC President also informed the Disciplinary Commission that, pursuant to Rule23.2.4 of the Olympic Charter and Article 7.1.4 of the Rules, the decision of theDisciplinary Commission in this case would constitute the decision of the IOC.The IOC President has in this case decided that the procedure may be extended beyondthe 24 hour time limit as per Article 7.2.13 of the Rules.7. Pursuant to Article 7.2.5 of the Rules, by letter dated 22 August 2008 notified to theAthlete, to the Chef de Mission of the NOC of Ukraine, Nina Umanets, to the InternationalWeightlifting Federation and to the Head of the Independent Observers' Programme, theIOC President advised of, among other things, the above-mentioned adverse analyticalfinding and of the time, date and place of the hearing of the Disciplinary Commissionregarding this case.The analytical report of the laboratory analysis of the A sample, prepared by the Head ofthe WADA Accredited Laboratory in Beijing and attached to the above-mentioned letter2dated 22 August 2008, indicated the presence of the prohibited substance Nandrolone ata concentration of 12.6 ng/ml, above the reporting threshold of 2.9 ng/ml.8. The Athlete did not request the analysis of the B sample.9. The Disciplinary Commission held a hearing on 22 August 2008 at around 13:15 hours,at the Beijing Hotel, IOC Executive Board Meeting Room, 18th Floor, 33 East Chang AnAvenue in Beijing, in the presence of a delegation of the NOC of Ukraine (hereinafter the&quot;Delegation&quot;) comprised of:Volodymyr Gerashchenko, NOC Secretary GeneralNina Umanets, Chef de MissionYaroslav Kruchek, Official10. The International Weightlifting Federation was represented at the hearing by Tamas Ajan,President.11. Also attending the hearing were:Patrick Schamasch, IOC Medical DirectorHoward Stupp, IOC Director of Legal AffairsChristian Thill, IOC Doping Control Administrative CoordinatorFranois Carrard, IOC CounselTravis Tygart, representative of the Independent Observers' Programme.12. The Delegation had been informed of the results of the laboratory analysis of the Asample, which, according to the analysis report prepared by the Head of the WADAAccredited Laboratory, indicated the presence of the prohibited substance Nandrolone ata concentration of 12.6 ng/ml, above the reporting threshold of 2.9 ng/ml.13. The Delegation did not have any objection as to the conduct of the disciplinary procedurewith respect to the alleged anti-doping rule violation, in accordance with Article 7 of theRules.14. The Delegation apologised for the situation and explained to the Disciplinary Commissionthat the Athlete had injuries and had undergone surgery for his knee and for his elbow ontwo occasions, approximately 6 months ago and one and a half year ago. The surgeryoccurred in a clinic and was not performed by sports doctors. The Delegation indicatedthat the use of medication to treat the Athlete may explain the presence of the prohibitedsubstance in the Athlete's body and that the NOC of Ukraine had set up a specialcommission to investigate the circumstances of the case.Nina Umanets reported that the Athlete had told her on the phone that he had not takenany prohibited substance.15. Upon questioning from the Disciplinary Commission, Patrick Schamasch indicated that itwas unlikely that a medical treatment would have lead to the presence of Nandrolone inthe Athlete's body. In any case, no Therapeutic Use Exemption had been received forthis Athlete.16. The Delegation indicated that it would provide to the Disciplinary Commission a detailedreport on the results of the investigation from its special commission on this matter.317. After hearing the Delegation and the arguments it put forward, the DisciplinaryCommission retired in order to deliberate.18. The Disciplinary Commission unanimously concluded that the Athlete had committed ananti-doping rule violation pursuant to Article 2.1 of the Rules in that there was thepresence of the prohibited substance Nandrolone in his body, above the reportingthreshold of 2.9 ng/ml.CONSIDERING the above, pursuant to the Olympic Charter and, in particular, Rule 23.2.1thereof, and pursuant to the IOC Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Games of the XXIXOlympiad in Beijing in 2008 and, in particular, Articles 2.1 and 8 thereofTHE DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF THEINTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEEDECIDESI. The athlete Igor Razoronov, Ukraine, Weightlifting:(i) is disqualified from the Mens' 105kg Weightlifting event, where he had placedsixth;(ii) is excluded from the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing in 2008;(iii) shall have his diploma in the above-noted event withdrawn;(iv) shall have his Olympic identity and accreditation card immediately withdrawn andcancelled.II. The International Weightlifting Federation is requested to modify the results of the abovementionedevent accordingly and to consider any further action within its owncompetence.III. The NOC of Ukraine is ordered to return to the IOC, as soon as possible, the diplomaawarded to the Athlete in relation to the above-noted event.IV. The NOC of Ukraine and BOCOG shall ensure full implementation of this decision.V. The NOC of Ukraine is requested to inform the IOC and the International WeightliftingFederation of the results of the investigation of the special commission set up by theNOC of Ukraine.VI. This decision shall enter into force immediately.Beijing, 23 August 2008The IOC Disciplinary CommissionThomas BACHChairman<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ebay UK increases final value fee's across site]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3736</link>
<comments>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3736</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:55:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elmo</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/3736</guid>
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