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EIN News Announces Launch of China Telecom Daily Report

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:13:20 +0000

EIN News, a leading media monitoring company focused on political, business and industry news, has added China Telecom Daily Report to its Company Daily Reports news division.

February 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- EIN News, a leading media monitoring company focused on political, business and industry news, has added China Telecom Daily Report to its Company Daily Reports news division.

For more news see:

- China Telecom Investment News - http://chinatelecom.einnews.com/news/china-telecom-investment

- China Telecom Daily Report - http://chinatelecom.einnews.com/

- Company Daily Reports - http://world.einnews.com/publications/reports

About the publisher of China Telecom Daily Report, EIN News (http://www.einnews.com/)

EIN News has developed one of the world's leading real time news indexing services. Its systems continuously scan the web, indexing news from thousands of worldwide sources. The data is then filtered according to specific needs, and the processes are supervised by a team of professional news editors.

Thousands of industry, government and private institutions rely on EIN News for their media monitoring needs. Combining both intelligent search technologies and the human element, EIN News delivers the most efficient, yet personalized media monitoring, news aggregation and syndication services on the market.

EIN News is positioned as the leading news index on the planet.

For more information about EIN News:

David Rothstein

Chief Executive Officer

EIN News (an IPD Group Service)

http://www.einnews.com/contact

http://www.einnews.com

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New TRENDnet IP Camera Firmware Eliminates Security Threat

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:10:00 +0000

TRENDnet, today announces the release of new IP Camera firmware which eliminates a documented security threat. A recent product hack revealed a vulnerability present in several TRENDnet SecurView IP cameras.

TRENDnet's security team understands that video from some TRENDnet IP SecurView cameras may be accessed online in real time. Upon awareness of the issue, TRENDnet initiated immediate actions to quantify the scope of the issue, initiate corrective actions, and publish updated firmware which resolves the issue.

Only select cameras purchased between April of 2010 and the present may be affected and require a firmware update. Eighteen camera models have been identified. A list of the identified products is available on TRENDnet's homepage: http://www.trendnet.com

How can Consumers Upload new Firmware?
Updating firmware takes a few minutes. New firmware for all of the listed models is available at the following link: http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/

How can Consumers Contact TRENDnet?
TRENDnet has created the following dedicated email for all inquires related to this reported issue. Customers with any questions related to this issue such as how to update your camera's firmware are invited to contact TRENDnet at the following email: ipcam@trendnet.com

For more than 20 years, TRENDnet has built a reputation for offering trusted, security IP camera solutions to consumers worldwide. We have worked hard to create a brand delivering network solutions that people trust. TRENDnet extends its deepest apologies to consumers who may be impacted by this issue.

Contact:
TRENDnet
20675 Manhattan Place
Torrance, CA 90501
USA

Marketing Department
(310) 961-5500
Email Contact

Sales Department
(888) 326-6061
Email Contact

Brits Book Up Car Hire in Sunnier Climes for Half Term Says Comparecarhire.co.uk

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:10:00 +0000

UK tourists use school holidays to get some sunshine as UK winter continues to bite.

February 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Online car hire price comparison specialist Comparecarhire.co.uk has reported seeing Brits book up car hire in warmer places for the school half term break as the UK continues to ensure a harsh, snowy winter.

The price comparison website has received a jump in bookings for destinations including Portugal, Spain, Greece and Miami this year - in contrast to a year ago when the majority of Brits booked rental deals in the UK and Switzerland for half term.

Andy Hemmington, spokesperson for Comparecarhire.co.uk, commented: "The UK has been going through a harsh winter this year and so we're perhaps not totally surprised to see so many people booking rental deals in sunnier places. The trick is to compare deals on the web before booking to be sure of good value offers."

"Another handy hint which can help people to get more for their money is to collect your car at a downtown rentals office instead of the airport."

The Comparecarhire.co.uk website is this week able to help UK tourists book half term car hire deals starting at just GBP3 per day. The site's deals include one week's car hire from Malaga Airport from GBP3* per day, from GBP4* per day at Faro, from GBP9* per day in Crete, and from GBP14* per day at Miami Airport.

Comparecarhire.co.uk is one of the leading car hire comparison websites in the UK, allowing users to compare car hire prices for over 40 suppliers in 15,000 locations worldwide including Spain, Portugal and Greece, with pick up locations for car hire Malaga deals and car hire Murcia bookings.

To check the latest deals visit www.comparecarhire.co.uk.

*Prices based on a one week rental from 11th February 2012 and are subject to change.

About Comparecarhire.co.uk

Since being bought and operated by Broody Media Ltd in 2004, comparecarhire.co.uk has become one of the leading car hire comparison websites in the UK. Today we offer car hire from over 40 rental suppliers in over 15,000 locations worldwide! In 2011 we also launched our mobile product enabling our customers to now search and book on their mobiles with apps for Apple and Android also available.

Media Contact

Rachel Mealing & Jenny White

Context

T: 01625 511966

F: 01625 511967

Rachel.mealing@contextpr.co.uk

Jenny.white@contextpr.co.uk

www.contextpr.co.uk

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SECURITY EXPO 2012 to Open in South Korea on March 14

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:00:00 +0000

SECURITY EXPO 2012 to Open in South Korea on March 14

PR Newswire

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --

-- Asia's first expo dedicated to integrated security covering

security equipment, homeland security, anti-terrorism, intelligent

transportation and information security

-- Asia's flagship security expo showcasing best-in-class security

solutions approved by the Korean government

The physical security industry is increasingly consolidated with information technology. The convergence phenomenon sweeping the global security industry is the main theme of SECURITY EXPO 2012 which will be held from March 14-16 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), Il-San, Gyeonggi, South Korea.

(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2012/02/03/20120203192604903612-l.jpg )

This year's SECURITY EXPO ( http://www.worldsecurityexpo.com ) will present an event encompassing 5 different themes of Security Equipment, Homeland Security, Antiterrorism, Intelligent Transportation and Information Security, for the first time in Asia.

Each theme will have a dedicated pavilion dubbed as Integrated Security Hall, Homeland Security Hall, Forensic Science & Antiterrorism Equipment Hall, Intelligent Transportation Security Hall and e-Government Information Security Solution Fair.

SECURITY EXPO 2012 is supported by the Korean government (Ministry of Knowledge and Economy, Ministry of Public Administration and Security, and Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs) and co-organized by several government agencies and security organizations. A large number of buying decision-makers and influencers at government offices and public organizations will visit SECURITU EXPO 2012.

South Korea has been facilitating the security industry and supporting security enhancement policies. The fruits of this endeavor -- new security products featuring cutting-edge technologies -- will be on display at SECURITY EXPO 2012. In particular, technological breakthroughs, such as HD and thermal imaging cameras and video analysis solutions, which respond to demands for high video quality and intelligence in video surveillance, and innovative anti-terrorism systems and homeland security solutions, which are also important themes of Nuclear Security Summit Seoul 2012 coming up in March, are expected to draw huge attention.

Over 250 global security companies will exhibit their latest products and services at SECURITY EXPO 2012 to boost their sales in the remainder of the year amid expectations rising for the second half of 2012 as many security projects are in the pipeline. Approximately 25,000 visitors from all over the world are expected to flock to KINTEX near Seoul from March 14-16, 2012.

For more information about Asia's flagship security expo SECURITY EXPO 2012, please visit http://www.worldsecurityexpo.com . Online pre-registration is open.

Press Contact:

Jeanny Lim

EXPO Solar

Tel: +82-2-719-6931

Email: swied@infothe.com

SOURCE　SECURITY EXPO 2012

CFIA/Expanded Allergy Alert: Undeclared Egg, Milk and Wheat in Certain Bin Bin Brand Spicy Snow Rice Crackers

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:55:37 +0000

The public warning issued on January 30, 2012 has been expanded to include another product and additional allergens.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to egg, milk and wheat not to consume the Bin Bin brand Spicy Snow Rice Crackers described below. The affected product contains egg, milk and wheat which is not declared on the label.

All codes of the following product are affected by this alert:

Product	Size	UPC
Bin Bin brand Spicy Snow Rice Crackers	145g	8 852098 703163

This product has been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to egg, milk and wheat.

The CFIA is working with the Canadian importers to remove the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1 800 442-2342 / TTY 1 800 465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on egg, milk and wheat, three of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Media Relations
613-773-6600

Teck Announces New Collective Agreement at its Quebrada Blanca Operation

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:38:05 +0000

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) announced today that employees at its Quebrada Blanca operation in Chile have ratified a new 46-month agreement, commencing February 2012 through November 2015, replacing an agreement which expired on January 31, 2012.

"Our discussions with the union have reached a successful conclusion, and we are pleased to have reached a new collective agreement at our Quebrada Blanca operation," said Alvaro DÃaz, Interim General Manager at Quebrada Blanca.

About Teck

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TCK.A and TCK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK. Further information about Teck can be found at: www.teck.com.

Media Contacts:
Teck Resources Limited
Marcia Smith
Senior Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs
604.699.4616
marcia.smith@teck.com
Teck Resources Limited
Claudia Onetto
Corporate Affairs Manager
+56 2 4645739
claudia.onetto@teck.com
Investor Contact:
Teck Resources Limited
Greg Waller, VP, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis
604.699.4014
greg.waller@teck.com
www.teck.com

Fagerhult Light Hygena Stores With Xicato Spot Module

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:32:00 +0000

Hygena, owned by the kitchen group Nobia, is one of the best-known kitchen brands in France. Complete kitchen solutions are offered from about 127 wholly owned stores. All shops are between 100 and 600 m2, and include exhibition, shop and office area.

Hygena wanted to refurbish their shops at the end of 2011 and a part of this was to change the lighting. Fagerhult was contacted to replace existing LED luminaires where color and glare were issues.

The LED module selected by Fagerhult for this task was the 1300lm Xicato Spot Module, with a Correlated Color Temperature of 3000K and a Color Rendering Index of 80+. It was selected for its all-round performance including energy saving, perfect uniformity and sustained light quality (in terms of color point and lumen maintenance), all achieved via the foundation 'Corrected Cold Phosphor Technology™.' Xicato LED modules have seen vastly increasing usage since their launch in 2008, including by Fagerhult in such areas as retail, offices and museums, though globally retail uptake has been most prevalent.

Fagerhult designed an optimized lighting solution with downlighters and pendants which resulted in about half the number of luminaires previously used, yet giving 30% more light.

"Fagerhult developed a new solution for us that gave more and better light, cost less in investment and less in running costs," says Per Kaufmann Head of Continental European Retail at Nobia. "A total LED solution for a future-proof light," summarized Delphine Rousset, Retail Lighting Solutions, Fagerhult.

Luminaires: project versions of Fagerhult's Noc 1300 lumen, developed specifically for Hygena, incorporating Xicato's XSM 1300
Roll out: total of 117 Hygena shops in France

Xicato

Xicato is passionate about light. Light has an emotional effect on people and a direct impact on business profitability. It ultimately influences everything in our lives. Xicato is a recognized leader in creating LED modules that provide superior aesthetics, economics and durability. Xicato aspires to be the trusted partner of the global lighting design community and luminaire manufacturers.

For an overview of our customers' luminaires visit http://www.xicato.com.

For the best in lighting design, Xicato recommends a qualified lighting designer from the Professional Lighting Design Association (PLDA) or the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD).

For more information on Xicato contact:
Europe:
Roger Sexton
+44 7525715497 (EU)
Email Contact

Japan:
Noboru Kaito
+81 50 5534 3168 (Japan)
Email Contact

North America:
Ron Steen
+1 847 525 5048 (US)
Email Contact

San Jose Office: +1 866 223 8395 (US)

For press images contact
Jane Kingsley
JKS Communications
Email - Email Contact
www.xicato.com

Images by Sanna Fisher-Payne

FRP Training Courses Slated for Houston and Frankfurt

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:10:00 +0000

The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) is sponsoring a two-day training program on Inspection of New FRP Equipment & Piping in Houston, Texas.

ST. LOUIS, MO, February 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) is sponsoring a two-day training program on Inspection of New FRP Equipment & Piping March 5-6 in Houston, Texas and a one-day session in Frankfurt, Germany March 26. These unique programs will provide a comprehensive overview of the areas that are of critical importance for evaluating the quality and conformance of new FRP equipment and piping.

The classroom sessions are intended for personnel who are professional inspectors, but have little or no background in FRP inspections. An engineering degree or certificate and/or experience in fabrication, repair, or inspection of FRP equipments are recommended prerequisites.

"While there are quite a few public courses, seminars, and training classes to help younger and less experienced Inspectors develop inspection competencies for metallic equipment, the same does not apply for fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) equipment," points out Hardin Wells, Sr. Advisor - Mechanical Tech Service at Albemarle Corporation and MTI Project Champion. "The membership of the Materials Technology Institute recognized the lack of similar training for FRP equipment. The MTI FRP Inspector training class is designed as a first step towards filling that void.

"Unlike metallic equipment, where the raw materials (plate, pipe, fittings) are homogeneous and built in accordance by others per longstanding industry standards, the FRP materials used for FRP equipment are very much non-homogeneous, and are created by the fabricator as the equipment is being produced," explains Wells. "These features create significantly greater inspection challenges than are present for metallic equipment, where the inspector must validate both the creation of the raw material alongside creation of the equipment."

Presenter and FRP inspection expert Juan Bustillos, Bustillos & Associates, LLC, will cover the following topics in the training sessions:

o FRP Materials - Resins, Reinforcements & Cure Systems

o FRP Manufacturing Methods Overview

o Manufacturing Specifics - Vessels & Piping

o Inspection & Testing

o Inspection Safety

o Applicable Codes & Standards

o Flaw Definitions - Descriptions of all common flaws

o FRP Flaws & Imperfections

o Dual Laminates (Frankfurt session only)

In addition to classroom training, attendees will receive a CD including all course materials and presentations. Upon completion of a comprehension test (Houston-only), attendees will also receive a certificate.

For more information or to register for the Houston event, contact Lori Elgin at lelgin@mti-global.org. For the Frankfurt session, contact Katherine Reinecke at kreinecke@mti-global.org. Please be aware that space for these sessions is limited.

About MTI: Founded in 1977, MTI is a unique, not-for-profit technology development organization representing private industry. It sponsors projects focused on both developing new technology and transferring existing knowledge to day-to-day practice. Practical, generic, nonproprietary studies are conducted on the selection, design, fabrication, testing, inspection, and performance of materials of construction used in the process industries. The scope of work includes evaluation of metallic, and nonmetallic materials, optimum design applications, fitness-for-service, mechanical integrity and life cycle determinations, and economic factors affecting performance of vessels, tanks, piping and other components. For more information, visit www.mti-global.org.

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CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Conference Call Friday, February 10, 2012, to Discuss U.S. Geothermal's 2011 3rd Quarter Results

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:03:12 +0000

The following corrects and replaces the release that crossed the wire at 5:00pm PT (8:00pm ET) earlier today. The headline and the body of text incorrectly refer to the Earnings Call as being on November 10^th, 2012 at 8:30am MT (10:30am ET), when it should have read February 10^th at 8:30am MT (10:30am ET).

U.S. Geothermal Inc. (TSX:GTH)(NYSE Amex:HTM) will host a telephone conference call for investors and analysts on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. MDT) to discuss their 3^rdQuarter Financials (October 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011), which will be filed on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 407-8133 in Canada and the United States, or (201) 689-8040 internationally. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be provided through: http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=167347

About U.S. Geothermal:

U.S. Geothermal Inc. is a leading renewable energy development company that is operating geothermal power projects at Raft River, Idaho and San Emidio, Nevada. The Neal Hot Springs project will be the company's third operating power project. The company holds geothermal energy rights to 69,500 acres comprising six advanced stage geothermal development projects. The San Emidio project is currently undergoing construction of a new 8.6 net MW binary cycle power plant.

U.S. Geothermal Inc.
Saf Dhillon
Investor Relations
866-687-7059
604-688-9895 (FAX)
saf@usgeothermal.com
www.usgeothermal.com

Ocean Freight: Panalpina Adds Further Intra Asia LCL Services

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000

Ocean Freight: Panalpina Adds Further Intra Asia LCL Services

PR Newswire

BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Panalpina, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, today announced the launch of six new direct Less than Container Load (LCL) services through its in-house carrier, Pantainer Express Line. The new guaranteed weekly services all run out from Shanghai (Mainland China), separately connecting to Keelung (Taiwan), Manila (Philippines), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore and Jakarta (Indonesia). The new services meet increased customer demand for reliable LCL solutions on the Intra Asia trade.

The six new guaranteed weekly services have been launched to meet increased customer demand especially in the consumer, high-tech and telecom industries and to strengthen Panalpina's position as one of the leading LCL service providers on the Intra Asia trade. The services to Bangkok and Singapore have already existed but have now been upgraded to two and three sailings respectively per week.

Reliable and cost worthy option on the Intra Asia trade

Panalpina's customers in Asia can utilize these services operated by the in-house carrier, Pantainer Express Line, to further optimize their supply chains for smaller orders. The LCL solutions represent a reliable and cost worthy option to air freight or Full Container Loads (FCL) on the Intra Asia trade. With short lead times and improved frequencies, customers will now benefit from ocean freight economies of scale regardless of their order volumes.

The new LCL services are part of Panalpina's long term strategy to grow business on key Asia trade lanes, especially on the Far East Westbound, Transpacific Eastbound, Intra Asia, Asia to Latin America and Asia to Middle East trade. "Intra Asia plays a pivotal role in our global LCL network and in the Group's growth strategy, and we are committed to delivering new solutions that meet our customers supply chain needs," commented Frank Hercksen, Global Head of Ocean Freight at Panalpina.

Increased flexibility, reliability and improved supply chain

Less than Container Load (or LCL) offers the possibility to consolidate multiple consignments from several customers in one Full Container Load (FCL). The Panalpina LCL product consists of numerous direct LCL services in combination with its global strategic LCL hub network. Panalpina provides customers seamless door-to-door services with the highest level of schedule integrity increasing the flexibility and reliability within the end-to-end supply chain.

The Panalpina Group

The Panalpina Group is one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, combining intercontinental Air and Ocean Freight with comprehensive Value-Added Logistics Services and Supply Chain Services. Thanks to its in-depth industry know-how and customized IT systems, Panalpina provides globally integrated end-to-end solutions tailored to its customers' supply chain management needs. The Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 branches in more than 80 countries. In a further 80 countries, it cooperates closely with partner companies. Panalpina employs approximately 15,000 people worldwide.

www.panalpina.com

SOURCE　The Panalpina Group

Media Intelligence Has A New Name

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000

Media Intelligence Has A New Name

PR Newswire

SYDNEY, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The 8th of February 2012 marks the launch of Sentia Media, the new corporate parent for the group of companies previously operating as part of the Media Monitors( http://www.mediamonitors.com.cn/En ) Group, and owned by Quadrant Private Equity since July 2010.

Sentia Media CEO John Croll said: "Ours is a company with a long and proud history in media monitoring, with a record of industry leadership, providing ever faster and more accurate media information to our clients.

"Over the last five years, our growth path has become much broader, with the company commencing operations in a number of Asian markets as well as rapidly expanding our media analysis and introducing advisory and online business intelligence services. In all, we now have six industry leading brands providing services to over 6,000 clients across 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

"To put it simply, we are much more than a media monitoring business; we are a group of media services companies that can provide a broad range of information, analysis and advice, with solutions tailored to just about any type of organisation, large or small, single country or international."

(Photo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2012/02/07/20120207140326800155.jpg )

"Sentia, derived from a Latin verb with three primary meanings, 1) I perceive, 2) I understand, 3) I have an opinion, more accurately reflects the comprehensive and customised nature of the company's services. The new corporate structure will allow each of our service brands to develop their unique service proposition and meet both broad and niche market requirements across the entire region," Mr Croll said.

Sentia Media now owns: Media Monitors, the leading media information supplier in the Asia-Pacific with 12 offices across Australia, New Zealand, mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore; MediaBanc, South East Asia's largest monitoring company with offices in six countries; Brandtology, one of the world's leading online business intelligence companies, headquartered in Singapore and experiencing exponential growth; 360m, our advisory and analysis company providing research-based insight and unrivalled experience; China Clippings, the leading provider of monitoring services to communications agencies across China; and Slice Media, Australasia's most effective and comprehensive budget monitoring solution. Click here( http://youtu.be/X2mggUWEWqQ ) for a video on the Sentia Media story.

About Sentia Media

Owned by Quadrant Private Equity, Sentia Media is the Asia-Pacific region's leading media intelligence company, providing over 6,000 clients with media information, analysis and advice 24/7/365 through our range of six brands across the region. Sentia Media has more than 1,200 employees across 15 countries filtering information from over 10,000 print, radio and television media outlets and over 250 million online conversations per month. Our expert people, innovative technology, comprehensive coverage and rigorous research provides the tools and insight to allow our clients to manage media relationships effectively, track issues of interest across all media and analyse brands and industry developments.

For further information contact:

Patrick Baume

T: +612 9318 4012

M: +61 409 326 011

E: Patrick.baume@sentiamedia.com

Tw: @sentiamedia

SOURCE　Media Monitors

TUV Rheinland Group: Electric Vehicle Makes a Hit in China

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000

TUV Rheinland Group: Electric Vehicle Makes a Hit in China

PR Newswire

2011 Report on China's Electric-Vehicle Markets

HONG KONG, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The TUV Rheinland Global Electric-Vehicle (EV) Survey 2011, released in the fourth quarter, suggests that almost every car driver in India and China intends to choose an EV in the next five years. "This alone will completely change the market conditions", explains Dr. Thomas Aubel, Executive Vice President of Mobility at TUV Rheinland. The survey also shows that although the problem of charging is the biggest concern for Chinese drivers, most people are still willing to invest more for the sake of environmental protection. In addition, Japan and Germany are perceived asthe leaders in EV technology and thus customers would prefer to buy Japanese and German EVs. Potential EV buyers selected Volkswagen as their preferred brand.

(Photo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2012/02/07/20120207121009138335.html )

Study Background

The TUV Rheinland Group has a broad range of specialists and labs for vehicle safety testing in Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, China and the USA. This report is drawn from a poll of 6,421 people, conducted by TUV's vehicle testing specialists in 12 main markets including China, Germany, Japan and the USA. From this sample, a total of 502 adult drivers in China were surveyed. The respondents owned a wide variety of cars, such as micro, small, middle class, luxury, SUVs, pick-up, vans (MPV), roadster and etc.

Chinese opt to drive in the city and most driving is short- or mid-distance

When asked if they would purchase an EV in the coming five years, approximately 88% of the Chinese people interviewed said that they would, trailing just behind India with 92%. The poll finds that 44% of respondents would use an EV in the same way as their present car, while 39% would prefer to use the EV only for regular trips. Over 60% of driving journeys are in cities and 87% of those surveyed drive less than 100km in their daily lives, with journey times of less than 2 hours. The study shows that families with a higher income drive longer hours and distances than those with lower incomes.

Most of the Chinese respondents drive fewer than 100 miles per day. This makes driving an EV viable because the battery needs to recharge after a certain distance and this is likely to be satisfied. Thus, Chinese people are more willing to buy an EV than those in other countries.

The Chinese are willing to pay more for protecting the environment.

In China, 40% of those interviewed said that they would like to buy an EV because of environment protection. Saving fuel (19%) tops the list of environmental concerns; including combating global warming, air pollution, protecting our future from environmental changes and environmental protection through reduced oil exploration. The cost is also relevant; for example, the rising fuel price weighs quite heavily with 32% of respondents. To this end, 16% may choose an EV to save money on fuel. The purchase price, governmental subsidy and tax credits can also assist in the adoption of electric vehicles.

More than four out of five (80%) are willing to pay more to buy an EV to support environmental protection. 38% of the respondents claimed that they would prefer an EV to a regular vehicle even if the price of the EV was 20% higher. The study finds that those with a higher household income are more likely to value environmental protection, with 63% wanting to buy an EV, which is 11-12% higher than those with a lower income. One in four of the low-income respondents said that they were discouraged by the cost of environmental protection.

Access to charging points and battery safety are the greatest concerns.

As the data shows, charging options, convenience and accessibility will be critical to EV adoption. People worry about the need to recharge the battery after a certain distance (22%), the availability of charging stations (19%), the number of hours required to charge the battery (9%) and loss of power while driving (4%).

However, 9% of the respondents would not buy an EV due to safety considerations. Of these, 50% of them are very concerned about battery leakage/explosion (17%), battery safety (17%) and loss of power in the street (16%).

In summary, the future of electric vehicles depends primarily on charging accessibility and battery safety.

Japan and Germany are perceived as the leaders in EV technology

The specialists from TUV Rheinland Group found that when asked about the most technologically advanced country with regard to EV technology, more than half of the respondents perceived Japan (50%) and Germany (49%) as the leaders, followed by the USA (33%) and China (31%).

Brand Influence: a large majority of people prefer Volkswagen

For the question concerning, "Which car manufacturer do consumers associated the most closely with EV?", thirty-four percent of the participants named Audi, Honda and Toyota as the top EV makers, with Volkswagen (31%) taking second place and BMW (30%) in third place. Volkswagen takes the top spot as the favorite car manufacturer, while Honda takes second place. Volkswagen (31%), Honda (27%), Toyota (24%), Audi (23%), Buick (17%) and BMW (17%) make up the list of the top five vehicle brands.

This result shows that a majority of people favors Volkswagen amongst all, and then Toyota, Audi, Buick and Honda, which is more or less the same as the responses to the interview question "What is the brand of your primary vehicle?" It is clear that Chinese drivers will choose Japanese or German brands because they believe that they are the leaders in vehicle technology. The survey also reveals that people's first car buying experience has a direct impact on their next purchase. Volkswagen is selected as the best choice for an electric vehicle for its brand reputation.

As environmental and energy efficiency concerns spread throughout China, electric vehicles (EV) are increasingly seen as a solution for modern transportation. As they grow ever more popular, EVs will have a profound and positive impact on energy applications, transportation and society. EVs growing popularity will also create tremendous opportunities for charging systems and other EV-related products.

TUV Rheinland is an internationally renowned third-party inspection and certification organization, the team of experts foresaw the growth of this new market, being the first in China to launch testing and certification services for EV charging systems and our service scope includes: EV charging stations, EV cables, EV charging couplers and EV on-board battery chargers.

TUV Rheinland can help charging station owners, EV manufacturers, and component suppliers demonstrate the superior quality and safety of their products and equipment.

TUV Rheinland Greater China

A global leader in technical service provision, the TUV Rheinland Group operates out of 490 locations in 61 countries on all five continents. Our 14, 000 employees provide more than 2,500 types of services for 39 industries based on the guiding principle of developing sustainable safety and quality standards.

An important pillar for the Group since 1986, TUV Rheinland Greater China promotes technical progress by sharing expertise on technical innovations. TUV Rheinland Greater China aims to contribute to the region's development by becoming the leading provider of superior safety, quality and environmental services and solutions.

With 8 major offices in key regions, we are strategically positioned to deliver local testing and certification services linked to the safety of products and the quality of management systems. TUV Rheinland Group's 2000 employees focus on clients' requirement by reaching a competitive balance that provides reliable, high-quality products, safe working conditions and low environmental impact. The service scope covers the wide sectors of industry and energy; transportation; machinery; electric and non-electric products; food; system management certification and training & consulting.

Press Contact:

Simon Hung

TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd.

Tel: +852-2192-1948

Email: simon.hung@hk.chn.tuv.com

SOURCE　TUV Rheinland Greater China

E and P Information and Data Management Asia

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000

E and P Information and Data Management Asia

PR Newswire

SINGAPORE, February 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Managing upstream E&P data is a difficult task for large and small E&P companies. SMi's 2nd annual E&P Information and Data Management Asia conference 25th - 26th April 2012, Singapore will provide attendees the opportunity to listen to senior experts on data management from oil and gas companies, solution providers, associations and technical experts so that you are fully up to date with the latest solutions.

Asia has accounted for about one-third of the world's economic growth in the 1990s, the Asian economies (both the advanced and developing economies) saw their share of the world's economic growth increase to almost 40% during the 2000-05 period and to almost 50% during the 2005-10 period, surpassing the share of the North American and European economies.

Forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), over the next five years, expects the Asian economies to account for about 50% of the world's growth, while the former leaders, North America and Europe, remain at about 25%.

The Asian boom will be led by China and India, with the IMF expecting China alone to account for almost 30% of the world's growth over the next five years. Therefore it is important to understand what Petrochina, Premier Oil etc are doing in the E and P Data markets.

Hear From:

David Lee, Director, PetroChina
Tang Chanh Dai, IS Manager, Premier Oil ( Vietnam)
Ahmad Abeed Mohammed Lotfy, PSC Data Management Executive, PETRONAS
Martin Farfan, IM Senior Consultant, Petroleum Development, Oman
C. Lwanga Yonke, Information Quality Process Manager, Aera Energy LLC.
Jonathan Jenkins, Director, NDB

Visit for more information http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012asiaeandp46.asp

Plus 1 Full Day Post Conference Workshop - 27^thApril 2012

Knowledge Management: From Assessment, Implementation to Auditing

Sponsorship Opportunities
Profile your company through tailored sponsorship and branding packages.
Contact Sadia Malick : +44-(0)20-7827-6748/ smalick@smi-online.co.uk

Europe, North America Registration Details
Complete the enclosed registration form and fax to +44-(0)20-7827-6157.
Contact Andrew Gibbons on: +44-(0)20-7827-6156 / agibbons@smi-online.co.uk.

Asia Pacific Registration Details
Complete the enclosed registration form and fax to +65-664-990-94.
Contact Laura Green on: +65-66-4990-96/95 / lgreen@smi-online.sg.

*Hart E and P http://www.epmag.com/Production/Industry-Energy-Intensive-Middle-Class-Push-Chinas-Oil-Gas-Demand_93802

FISSION Launches Social Media Program for Investors and Analysts

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:54:46 +0000

FISSION ENERGY CORP. ("Fission" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:FIS)(OTCQX:FSSIF) is pleased to announce the launch of a social media program to help investors, analysts and other interested parties stay up to date with news and updates from Fission. The program will include Twitter and YouTube, in addition to a CEO's Corner on the Company's website.

Fission on Twitter: Anyone interested in real-time updates via Twitter can connect with the Company's Twitter account by visiting the Fission Twitter page found here: www.twitter.com/FissionEnergy, or simply by clicking on the Twitter icon that can now be found at the top of any page on the Company's website.

Fission on YouTube: Video footage including, but not limited to, interviews with the CEO, the chief geologist and 3D visualizations of the Company's Waterbury Lake property in the Athabasca Basin can be found on the Company's YouTube channel which can be found here: www.youtube.com/user/FissionEnergyCorp.

Fission CEO's Corner: Featuring comments from Fission CEO Dev Randhawa, the CEO's Corner will cover Company and industry news and can be found here: http://www.fission-energy.com/s/Blog.asp.

Mr Randhawa, Fission's Chairman and CEO, commented, "Social media, together with the growth of smart phones and other Internet-enabled devices, has changed the way millions of people receive and communicate information. Responding to these changes, our social media program makes it even easier for shareholders and the investor community to stay up to speed with the very latest Fission news and developments."

FISSION ENERGY CORP. is a Canadian-based resource company specializing in the strategic acquisition, exploration and development of uranium properties and is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia. FISSION ENERGY CORP. Common Shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "FIS" and on the OTCQX International electronic trading system in the United States under the symbol "FSSIF".

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Dev Randhawa, Chairman & CEO

Fission Energy Corp.
Bob Hemmerling
Investor Relations
877.868.8140
info@fission-energy.com
www.fission-energy.com

Eurasian Minerals and Bullion Monarch Mining Enter Into Merger Agreement

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:31:17 +0000

Eurasian Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EMX)(NYSE Amex:EMXX) ("EMX") and Bullion Monarch Mining, Inc. (OTCQB:BULM)(FRANKFURT:BMJ) ("BULM") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the "Agreement") with respect to a proposed merger of BULM with a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMX (the "Transaction"). EMX has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of BULM for which BULM shareholders will receive 0.45 of an EMX common share and US$0.11 in cash for each BULM share held. The Transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2012 and the BULM shares will cease trading thereafter.

The combined company will hold more than 145 properties on five continents, as well as a currently paying 1% gross smelter return (GSR) royalty on several of Newmont Mining Corporation's operations and projects on the Carlin Trend in Nevada, including the Leeville mine and the Four Corners project. This royalty paid BULM more than US$20 million in the last six years and more than US$6 million in fiscal 2011 alone.

Following the closing of the Transaction, it is expected that BULM President James (Andy) Morris will join the EMX board of directors and BULM chairman and chief executive officer R. Don Morris will be appointed to the EMX advisory board.

Based on the consideration offered in the Agreement and current outstanding shares, the value of the total Transaction consideration approximates US$45.8 million and represents a 64% acquisition premium, based on 30-day volume-weighted average prices and average exchange rates through February 7, 2012. Although not free from uncertainty, the anticipated structure of the Transaction is expected to allow BULM shareholders to defer the majority of the United States tax effects of the Transaction until they ultimately decide to sell the EMX shares received as consideration.

The Transaction is subject to, among other things approval of the BULM common shareholders at a special meeting to be held to approve the Transaction. The Transaction is also subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory and stock exchange approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Officers, directors and certain significant shareholders of BULM have entered into voting agreements with EMX pursuant to which they agreed to vote the BULM shares beneficially owned by them (collectively representing approximately 40% of BULM's outstanding common shares) in favor of the Transaction, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the voting agreements.

Pursuant to the Agreement, BULM is subject to customary non-solicitation covenants. In the event a superior proposal is made, EMX has the right to match such proposal, and in the event BULM's board of directors changes its recommendation or terminates the Transaction under certain circumstances, BULM has agreed to pay EMX a termination fee of US$4 million. In certain other circumstances where the Transaction is not completed, EMX could be obligated to pay BULM a reverse termination fee of US$1 million.

Important Information for Investors and Stockholders

This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to sell the shares of EMX or a solicitation of any proxy, vote or approval. EMX will file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a registration statement on Form F-4 that will include a proxy statement of BULM that also constitutes a prospectus of EMX. EMX and BULM also plan to file with or furnish other documents to securities regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States regarding the proposed Transaction.

INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF BULM ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.

Anyone may obtain free copies of these documents when available free of charge under EMX's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and from the SEC at its website at www.sec.gov, or by accessing EMX's website at www.eurasianminerals.com under the heading "Investors" and from EMX directly by contacting Scott Close, Director of Investor Relations: (303) 973-8585. Documents will also be available at BULM's website at www.bullionmm.com under the heading "investors" and from BULM directly by contacting Joseph Morris, Director of Investor Relations: (801) 426-8111. EMX, BULM, their respective directors and certain of their executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of BULM in connection with the proposed Transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of BULM is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2011 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on August 29, 2011. Information about the directors and executive officers of EMX can be found in its 2011 management information circular dated July 19, 2011, which is available at www.sedar.com. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

About Eurasian Minerals Inc.: EMX is a global gold and copper exploration company utilizing a partnership business model to explore the world's most promising and underexplored mineral belts. EMX currently has projects in ten countries on four continents, and generates wealth via grassroots prospect generation, strategic acquisition, royalty growth and merchant banking. Visit EMX's website at www.eurasianminerals.com for more information.

About Bullion Monarch Mining: BULM is a publicly traded gold-focused exploration royalty company with additional interests in oil-shale technology. The majority of BULM's current royalty revenues are derived from a high-quality claim block located in Northeastern Nevada's Carlin Trend. BULM's portfolio provides for direct leverage to commodity prices as well as the exploration potential of world-class ore deposits. Visit BULM's website at www.bullionmm.com for more information.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release include "forward-looking statements" that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results or events may differ materially from those projected or implied in those statements. Examples include the parties' ability to consummate the proposed Transaction and timing thereof, the benefits and impact of the proposed Transaction, including tax effects to shareholders, the combined company's ability to achieve synergies and value creation that are contemplated by the parties, EMX's ability to promptly and effectively integrate BULM's business and the diversion of management time on Transaction-related issues.

These forward-looking statements often include words such as "believe", "expect", "project", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "seek", "will", "may", "would", "should", "could", "forecast" or similar expressions. EMX and BULM believe these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on the results of operations or financial conditions of EMX, BULM or the combined company, due to a variety of important factors.

EMX and BULM caution you that you should not rely unduly on these forward-looking statements, which reflect their current beliefs and are based on information currently available. Neither EMX nor BULM undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as of any future date. Additional information concerning these statements and other factors can be found in EMX's and BULM's filings with securities regulatory authorities in Canada or the SEC, as applicable.

Eurasian Minerals Inc.
Scott Close
Director of Investor Relations
(303) 973-8585
www.eurasianminerals.com

Bullion Monarch Mining, Inc.
Joseph Morris
Director of Investor Relations
(801) 426-8111
www.bullionmm.com