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Introducing the New Adults-Only Serenity Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Sanctuary offers ideal sunset views.

Kuwait, February 2013 – The opening of the new Serenity Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa adds an atmospheric adults-only alternative to the Resort’s existing infinity pool, pristine beaches and Tiffany-blue lagoon. Located at the southern tip of the island adjacent to the Reef Club restaurant, the sweeping 395 square metre (4,250 square foot) free-form pool, ringed …

Inspan Launches SP-i177 Mini Portable Speaker from Genius

SP-i177 can be used with notebook, cell phone, iPad, iPod, iPhone, MP3/MP4 player or CD player that has a standard 3.5mm audio input Inspan Infotech, one of the largest IT distribution companies for motherboards and hardware components, launched SP-i177 Mini Portable Speaker from Genius. Genius SP-i177 mini portable speaker can be linked with other portable …

EU set to ban animal testing for cosmetics forever

Campaign pioneers The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International celebrate after 20 years of activism After over 20 years of campaigning, ethical beauty retailer The Body Shop and non-profit organisation Cruelty Free International are finally celebrating the end to animal testing for cosmetics in Europe with the anticipated announcement that the import and sale of …

ThyssenKrupp achieves operating targets and realizes key strategic milestones in first quarter 2012/2013

Adjusted EBIT on target at €229 million / All continuing business areas with positive earnings contributions / Significant improvement in free cash flow / Record orders for plant technology and elevators / Disposal of Inoxum completed / Net financial debt reduced / Optimization program at Steel Europe: around €500 million contribution to EBIT by 2014/2015 …

Honeywell Expands its Relialign™ Door Interlock Switch Portfolio with a Version for Commercial Applications

New Commercial Door Interlock Switch Enhances Safety, Improves Energy Efficiency, Reduces Nuisance Stoppages, and Saves Customers Time and Money MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 11, 2013 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today it has expanded its portfolio of Relialign™ door interlock switches with a version designed specifically for commercial applications, the Commercial Door Interlock Switch, CDI Series. This new …

World Bank refuses to review its support for logging in tropical rainforests despite criticism from its own independent evaluators

Washington, 11th February 2013 – The World Bank Board of Directors has blocked a call by independent evaluators to review the outcomes of the Bank’s support for industrial-scale logging in tropical rainforests. The evaluators concluded in a report published last Friday that such operations have not been effective in reducing poverty, the World Bank’s core …

PM’s Remarks in the Conference of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s remarks in the conference of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi today: “Let me begin by thanking respected Rashtrapati ji for taking the initiative to organize this conference. I am sure that we will all benefit from his leadership, …

New order for SMS Meer – Yangzhou Baosheng Copper orders CONTIROD ® plant

Yangzhou Baosheng Copper Industry from Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, has replaced an order with SMS Meer, Germany,for the supply of a CONTIROD® plant. The plant will be installed in Baoying, also in Jiangsu Province, and will allow the company to expand its range of products. The CONTIROD® plant consists of a gas-fired shaft furnace, a …

Order for SMS Meer – Abinsk Electric Steel Works orders two roughing stands

Abinsk Electric Steel works from the Krasnodar Region, Russia, has placed an order with SMS Meer, Germany, to upgrade its high-speed rebar rolling mill. With two new roughing stands, Abinsk will be able to roll larger square billets than to date. This will enhance the company’s competitiveness on the local market. So far Abinsk has …

MCCI President’s Pre-Budget Interactive Session with Hon’ble Finance Minister, Dr. Amit Mitra

Shri Deepak Jalan, President – MCC Chamber of Commerce & Industry had a Pre-Budget discussion with the State Finance Minister, Dr. Amit Mitra. Shri Jalan offered the following suggestions to unlock revenue from the sick & closed units, expand output and employment through rationalisation of VAT Rates and enhance competitive strength of the local industries …