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La Société "Moody's Corporation" (NYSE:MCO) a annoncé ce jour qu'elle vient de faire don de 50 000 USD à la Croix-rouge américaine par l'intermédiaire de son bras armé philanthropique, la Fondation Moody’s. Il s'agit pour cette dernière de soutenir les efforts déployés pour venir en aide aux victimes du typhon Haiyan (aussi connu localement sous le nom de "typhon Yolanda") qui a sévi aux Philippines et dans les régions environnantes.

“Nos pensées accompagnent les habitants des Philippines et leurs familles présentes dans le monde entier, au fur et à mesure qu'ils commencent à se remettre de cette tragédie. Nous encourageons tout un chacun qui sera capable de contribuer aux secours et aux efforts de reconstruction", a déclaré Mme Frances Laserson, Présidente de la Fondation Moody’s.

En outre, Moody’s encourage ses collaborateurs internes à apporter leurs dons pour soutenir les efforts de secours, en leur proposant de rediriger leurs dons vers les organismes caritatifs de leur choix et ce, grâce à son programme de dons jumelés.

La Croix-Rouge américaine fait partie du réseau "Croix-Rouge / Croissant-Rouge" qui constitue la plus importante organisation humanitaire du monde, puisqu'elle fait appel à 13 millions de travailleurs bénévoles dans 187 pays. Les fonds seront affectés au soutien des opérations de la Croix-Rouge, ayant pour objet de fournir des abris, de la nourriture et un soutien psychologique aux Philippines.

La Fondation Moody’s et les collaborateurs internes de Moody’s, répartis dans le monde entier, ont déjà par le passé soutenu les efforts de secours suite à une catastrophe, comme dans le cas de l'ouragan Sandy, du séisme et du tsunami de 2011 au Japon, et du tremblement de terre de 2010 en Haïti.

Pour de plus amples informations sur la Fondation Moody’s, veuillez consulter le site : www.philanthropy.moodys.com.

À PROPOS DE LA SOCIÉTÉ "MOODY'S CORPORATION"

Moody's est un acteur de premier plan sur les marchés financiers internationaux, puisqu'elle fournit des services de notation financière, de recherche et d'analyse, ainsi que des outils, qui contribuent tous à rendre transparents les marchés financiers et à les intégrer. La Société "Moody’s Corporation" (NYSE: MCO) est apparentée à la Société "Moody's Investors Service", qui propose des services de notation financière et de recherche couvrant tout le champ des instruments de dette et des valeurs mobilières, et à la Société "Moody's Analytics", qui offre des logiciels de pointe, ainsi que des services de conseil et des services de recherche, orientés vers l'analyse de crédit et économique, et aussi vers la gestion des risques financiers. La "Moody's Corporation", qui a déclaré un chiffre d'affaires de 2,7 milliards d'USD en 2012, emploie environ 7 200 personnes de par le monde et elle est présente dans 29 pays. Pour des plus amples informations, veuillez consulter son site Internet : www.moodys.com.

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El sábado 9 de noviembre, la iniciativa de liderazgo Mexican American Leadership Initiative (MALI) de la fundación U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF), reconoció la labor de la ex secretaria de Estado Hillary Rodham Clinton en su segunda gala anual de entrega de los Premios MALI.

“Contar con el apoyo, el respaldo y el estímulo de la Secretaría de Estado [en ese momento] sirvió para que superaran las inhibiciones”

El premio Hermandad de MALI se otorga anualmente a los líderes destacados que han trabajado en pos de cumplir el objetivo de la Fundación, que se ha propuesto de construir lazos de comprensión mutua y alianzas constructivas entre los pueblos de Estados Unidos y México para mejorar las oportunidades del pueblo mexicano. Clinton fue reconocida por su labor incansable a la hora de promover actividades diplomáticas para la sociedad civil e iniciativas de la diáspora mientras estuvo a cargo del Departamento de Estado, entre ellas la creación de un grupo de trabajo compuesto por líderes mexicanos que terminó convirtiéndose en la iniciativa MALI de la USMF.

El Almuerzo de entrega de Premios MALI 2013 reunió a más de 400 líderes nacionales latinos destacados a lo largo y a lo ancho de Estados Unidos, con la participación especial de los ex Secretarios de Gabinete, Carlos Gutiérrez (Comercio) y Henry Cisneros (Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano), así como de Mónica Lozano, gerente general de de ImpreMedia y editora del periódico La Opinión en Los Ángeles. Los secretarios Gutiérrez y Cisneros son miembros del directorio de la Fundación USMF. Cisneros y Lozano se encuentran entre los fundadores de la iniciativa de liderazgo MALI.

“La respuesta positiva que despertó nuestro programa MALI durante el lanzamiento en la costa oeste fue impresionante; estamos encantados con la participación y el enorme apoyo que nos brindan", manifestó Martha Smith, presidente y gerente general de la USMF. "Estamos ansiosos de contar con la participación de este grupo destacado en los esfuerzos por contribuir más con México y apoyar a la sociedad civil mexicana".

Durante su intervención, la galardonada Hillary Rodham Clinton recordó a la audiencia que el futuro de Estados Unidos está ligado al de México, al igual que el de México a Estados Unidos, "creo que nuestros mejores aliados y socios, para el bien de todos, están aquí cerca", aseguró Clinton. "Lo que tenemos en común con México, y esto es algo que los estadounidenses de origen mexicano pueden ayudarnos a comprender mejor y a poner en práctica, es un futuro común. No se trata solamente de compartir las responsabilidades, sino de imaginar las posibilidades que se abren para nosotros y nuestros hijos y los hijos de nuestros hijos... necesitamos más unión en América del Norte. Necesitamos una unión más sólida en todo nuestro hemisferio".

Durante su discurso, Clinton también hizo saber al público, en el que se encontraban varios de sus amigos íntimos, un hecho poco conocido: durante sus inicios como abogada trabajó defendiendo el derecho los latinos a votar en el suroeste, pero además, durante su adolescencia trabajó como voluntaria en su iglesia, ayudando a los trabajadores rurales mexicanos a cuidar a sus hijos: "A pesar de que no hablaba español, entendí el amor, entendí el orgullo, comprendí lo que expresaba su mirada", recordó sobre su trabajo como voluntaria en los ranchos de Illinois.

Al elegir a Clinton para recibir el premio, el copresidente MALI, David R. Ayón explicó que el grupo estaba impresionado con su decisión de promover la participación activa de los estadounidenses de origen mexicano en el apoyo al país de sus ancestros. Es algo que muchos prefieren evitar en medio de un rebrote del sentimiento de rechazo a los inmigrantes y porque tienen la sensación de que deben demostrar su lealtad a Estados Unidos, señaló. "Contar con el apoyo, el respaldo y el estímulo de la Secretaría de Estado [en ese momento] sirvió para que superaran las inhibiciones", puntualizó Ayón.

Henry Cisneros, administrador fiduciario de la USMF, se refirió a la iniciativa MALI de USMF: "Los estadounidenses de origen mexicano pueden tender un puente funcional entre Estados Unidos y México... ¿Por qué hay que colaborar con México? En primer lugar, porque es parte de nuestra herencia; segundo, la fortaleza de México implica la fortaleza de Estados Unidos, y tercero, depende de nosotros que haya un lazo de comprensión entre nuestros dos países. "Carlos Gutiérrez, administrador fiduciario de la USMF, agregó: "Necesitamos ser una región estratégica, y colaborar con México es lo más inteligente y estratégico que podemos hacer".

Entre los patrocinadores y colaboradores del Almuerzo de Entrega de los Premios MALI se destacaron Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ y Union Bank, ImpreMedia/La Opinión, Univision, Entravision, Walmart, Mozido, the Latino Caucus y el Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration (CSII) de la USC. Fotos del evento aquí.

El almuerzo también contó con una presentación especial del grupo nominado al Grammy Latino, el Trio Ellas y tuvo lugar en el campus de la Universidad del Sur de California (USC). Para más información sobre el trabajo de la Fundación en México, o sobre el Almuerzo de Entrega de los Premios MALI, visite el sitio web de la Fundación: www.usmexicofound.org.

Acerca de MALI

MALI es una red de apoyo y defensoría creada por la U.S.-Mexico Foundation en 2010 para generar un mecanismo nacional a través del cual los líderes estadounidenses de origen mexicano puedan contribuir al fortalecimiento de las relaciones de la sociedad estadounidense con México. La entonces Secretaria Clinton ayudó a lanzar públicamente la iniciativa MALI en su primera conferencia nacional en mayo de 2011. Diversos líderes de MALI como Henry Cisneros, Maria Echaveste, David Ayón y Jose Villarreal han trabajado desde entonces para movilizar el apoyo estadounidense a organizaciones comunitarias y proyectos en México que abordan una amplia gama de necesidades, principalmente en las áreas de educación, salud, oportunidades económicas, protección ambiental y los desafíos que enfrentan los jóvenes en situación de riesgo. Trabajando a través del canal seguro creado por la Fundación U.S.-Mexico Foundation, MALI promueve la formación de alianzas entre los pueblos de EE.UU. y México, reconociendo el destino común de ambos países y la responsabilidad compartida en pos de la salud y la prosperidad de la región.

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Thuraya Telecommunications Company un des plus grands fournisseurs de téléphonie mobile par satellite au monde, collabore étroitement avec son partenaire de services (SMART Communications) afin de faciliter les efforts de secours dans les municipalités frappées par le typhon aux Philippines. A ce jour, Thuraya et Smart ont déployé plus d’une centaine d’unités de Thuraya SF200, SatSleeve et Thuraya XT auprès des agences gouvernementales du pays ainsi que les organisations humanitaires comme la Croix Rouge afin d’aider à établir des canaux de communications d’urgence et faciliter les efforts de coordination des secours.

Pour aider les survivants du typhon, Smart a converti plus de 70 unités de Marino Phonepal(SF2500) destinées à être utilisées pour les appels téléphoniques de base sur terre. Ces unités sont utilisées en tant que centres d’appels gratuits dans plus de 27 municipalités. Elles permettent aux survivants de contacter les membres de leur famille qui vivent en dehors des zones sinistrées.

Selon Bilal AL Hamoui, vice-président à la distribution chez Thuraya, « Nos pensées vont aux survivants. Thuraya et Smart collaborent étroitement depuis la semaine dernière pour s’assurer que les agences gouvernementales et les organisations humanitaires soient équipées avec des appareils de téléphonie mobile par satellite nécessaires pour établir les communications indispensables. Le réseau solide de Thuraya garantie des communications par satellite sans saturation pour permettre aux survivants de communiquer avec leurs proches et aider les travailleurs humanitaires en coordonnant les efforts de secours dans des régions où le réseau GSM a été détruit ».

De son côté, Orlando Vea, Conseiller principal pour la technologie sans fil chez Smart a affirmé, « Être basée aux Philippines a permis à Smart de figurer parmi les premiers intervenants après que le typhon ait frappé. Nous avons été capables immédiatement d’entrer en contact avec le gouvernement et les organisations humanitaires pour les aider à évaluer la situation et collaborer avec eux pour établir leurs besoins de communication. Nous avons été capables avec l’aide de Thuraya de convertir tous les Marino Phonepals en centres d’appels gratuits de façon à ce que les survivants puissent contacter leurs proches. Les communications par satellite sont vitales dans des situations similaires et elles sont considérées comme étant un des moyens les plus efficaces pour garantir le déploiement des efforts de secours aussi rapidement que possible. Il nous reste beaucoup à faire et nous comptons continuer à collaborer avec Thuraya pour accélérer le processus autant que possible ».

*Source: ME-NewsWire

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A Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) anunciou hoje que fez uma doação de $50.000 para a Cruz Vermelha americana através de seu grupo filantrófico, Moody's Foundation, para ajudar nos esforços com as vítimas do tufão Haiyan (conhecido localmente como tufão Yolanda) nas Filipinas e regiões ao redor.

“Nossos pensamentos estão com o povo das Filipinas e suas famílias do mundo todo à medida que começam a se recuperar deste trágico evento. Nós encorajamos todos que possam contribuir com o alívio e esforços de reconstrução”

"Nossos pensamentos estão com o povo das Filipinas e suas famílias do mundo todo à medida que começam a se recuperar deste trágico evento. Nós encorajamos todos que possam contribuir com o alívio e esforços de reconstrução", disse Frances Laserson, presidente da Moody's Foundation.

Além disso, a Moddy's está incentivando todos os seus funcionários a fazerem doações para ajudar nos esforços de alívio, oferecendo equiparar as doações que eles fazem para organizações de caridade qualificadas através do seu programa de prêmios.

A Cruz Vermelha americana faz parte da rede mundial da Cruz Vermelha/Crescente Vermelho, a maior rede humanitária do mundo, com 13 milhões de voluntários em 187 países. Os fundos serão usados para apoiar as operações da Cruz Vermelha, oferecendo abrigo, alimentos e apoio emocional nas Filipinas.

A Moody’s Foundation e os funcionários da Moody's do mundo todo já apoiaram outras vezes o alívio à vítimas de desastres, como o Furacão Sandy, o terremoto e tsunami do Japão em 2011 e o terremoto de 2010 no Haiti.

Para obter mais informações sobre a Moody's Foundation, acesse  www.philanthropy.moodys.com.

SOBRE A MOODY'S CORPORATION

A Moody's é um componente essencial do mercado de capitais global, oferecendo classificações de crédito, pesquisa, ferramentas e análises que contribuem com um mercado financeiro integrado e transparente. A Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) é a controladora da Moody's Investors Service, que oferece classificações de crédito e pesquisa que abrange instrumentos de débitos e valores mobiliários, e da Moody's Analytics, que oferece software de ponta, serviços de aconselhamento e pesquisa para análise de crédito e econômica, além do gerenciamento de risco financeiro. A Corporation, que reportou receita de $2,7 bilhões em 2012, emprega aproximadamente 7.200 funcionários no mundo todo e mantém presença em 29 países. Maiores informações estão disponíveis em  www.moodys.com.

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COP-19-- A World Energy Council (WEC) report finds that the lack of a globally agreed framework for carbon pricing will impede investments from flowing into clean energy and low-carbon projects.

“World Energy Trilemma: Time to get real – the agenda for change”

According to the report, “World Energy Trilemma: Time to get real – the agenda for change”, policymakers and industry must refocus their efforts on aligning their allocation of risks for energy projects in order for the finance community to be able to unlock investment.

The report spells out a 10-point action plan for leaders to create an energy policy framework that addresses the triple challenge of environmental sustainability, energy equity (access and pricing), and energy security: the energy trilemma.

Joan MacNaughton, Executive Chair of the WEC’s World Energy Trilemma study, said:

“The current lack of a global carbon pricing framework is having a chilling effect on investment for clean energy and low-carbon infrastructure. Setting long-term, stable policies is crucial to unlocking the needed investments, and business must be part of the solution. Policymakers and industry must work together to reduce uncertainty and manage risk more effectively.

“Without a coherent and long-term carbon pricing framework we could be creating the next ‘too big to fail’ sector with current investments being stranded and an energy system locked into a high-carbon future. This is not what we want but delay will prolong uncertainty, leading to systemic risk for the sustainability of the world’s energy systems.”

The WEC report finds that capital is extremely sensitive to perceived political and regulatory risks. Moreover, the growing pressures on public finances in many countries mean that public funds will not be available to substitute or augment the private financing of energy initiatives. In a separate study, the WEC’s Scenarios estimates that the world will need to invest from US$19 trillion to over US$25 trillion for electricity generation alone, with the majority of investments required being directed towards solar PV, hydro and wind between now and 2050.

The recommendations in the report have been supported by Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), who said:

“The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change clearly sounded the alarm that greenhouse gas emissions will cause tremendous and irreversible harm to the economies of the world if not quickly curbed. The good news is that the money, technology and policy tools to shift the current emissions trajectory and steer humanity out of the danger zone are available. The Trilemma report demonstrates that a sustainable energy future is possible if all of these tools are deployed quickly and at scale. It also shows a strong willingness to act by the energy sector. I recommend that governments look closely at the report and act on its conclusions, which will strengthen the outcome of the 2015 global climate agreement and raise immediate ambition to curb greenhouse gases.”

To unlock energy investments, the WEC study calls for:

• Concerted efforts from policymakers and industry to minimise policy and regulatory risk. It finds that there is broad agreement between policymakers and industry leaders that the single best mechanism to drive investment is a stable, predictable policy framework.
• The adoption of market-based approaches to carbon pricing to drive investments. The study finds that market-based instruments are considered to be most effective in driving changes in the energy system, and that a carbon price or tax on CO2 emissions from energy can be an important tool to support the transition to low-carbon energy systems.
• There must also be transparent, flexible and dynamic pricing frameworks. Energy systems which do not cover their costs over the medium- to long-term are not sustainable, and long periods of low prices may jeopardise future energy availability. Transparent, flexible and dynamic energy pricing frameworks are critical for attracting investment, increasing energy efficiency, changing energy consumption patterns, developing renewable energy, improving access to new supply options, and driving innovation.

Joan MacNaughton concluded:

“Without immediate concerted action between the public and private sectors, the prospect of sustainable energy systems will hang in the balance as we approach the 2015 negotiations deadline. For energy systems to be sustainable, countries must continue to work hard at identifying and implementing balanced and forward-looking policies. It is also necessary for the public and private sectors to proactively engage the finance community to drive the higher level of energy investments now required.”

The WEC’s 10-point action plan also recommends:

• Connect the energy trilemma to the broader national agenda
• Provide leadership to build consensus – nationally and globally
• Improve policymaker dialogue · Increase engagement with the financial community
• Drive (green) trade liberalisation
• Meet the need for more research, development & demonstration (RD&D)
• Encourage joint pre-commercial industry initiatives, including early large-scale demonstration and deployment

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Media can watch the WEC’s press conference on this study on the UNFCCC website:

http://unfccc4.meta-fusion.com/kongresse/cop19/templ/ovw_live.php?id_kongressmain=259

Notes to Editors

World Energy Council

Founded in 1923, the World Energy Council is the only truly global and inclusive forum for thought-leadership and tangible engagement committed to our sustainable energy future. Our network of 93 national committees represents over 3,000 member organizations including governments, industry and expert institutions. Our mission is to promote the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of all. The World Energy Congress, our flagship event, is the world's premier energy gathering.

Further details at www.worldenergy.org and @WECouncil

World Energy Trilemma study

The World Energy Council’s “World Energy Trilemma” study examines the drivers and risks in the development of sustainable energy systems.

The “World Energy Trilemma: Time to get real – the agenda for change” report is the synthesis of the findings of a two-year WEC study conducted with Oliver Wyman, the global management consulting firm. Its recommendations are the result of interviews with over 100 energy leaders in 41 countries, including chief executives, ministers, and heads of development banks.

The WEC’s recommendations build on the results of its 2013 Energy Sustainability Index, the world’s most comprehensive ranking of countries on their energy and climate policies as measured by their performance on the three aspects of the energy trilemma.

The Index finds that developed countries (such as Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden) with higher shares of energy from low- and zero-carbon sources supported by well-established energy-efficiency programmes outperform most countries.

However, all countries still struggle to balance all three aspects of the energy trilemma. According to the Index, only 5 countries in the top 10 have been awarded an “AAA” score, with Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Spain on top of the WEC league table.

The Energy Sustainability Index is based on an analysis of 60 data sets that were used to develop 23 indicators across 129 countries. The Index provides a comparative ranking and a ‘balance score’ for how countries manage the three core elements of sustainable energy systems – energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability. The ranking measures overall performance on the Index while the balance score – for the first time – highlights how well a country manages the trade-offs between the three dimensions.

The report – “The Energy Trilemma: Time to get real – the agenda for change” and the Energy Sustainability Index are available to download at www.worldenergy.org/publications

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Os grandes líderes nos movem. Embora eles falem de estratégias e concorrências, os grandes líderes estabelecem uma relação com os outros chamada de "ressonância", despertando o que há de melhor nas pessoas. Eles usam o seus próprios comportamentos como um caminho para a liderança ressonante através da atenção, esperança e compaixão.

“Nós sabemos que os líderes empresariais se beneficiam de ouvir essas perspectivas de primeira mão dos líderes que fizeram transformações significativas em suas organizações”

Com base em décadas de pesquisa sobre as competências da inteligência emocional e estudos longitudinais sobre o desenvolvimento, o distinto professor universitário de autor Dr. Richard Boyatzis fará uma sessão plenária na Hay Group International Conference em Xangai nos dias 27 e 28 de novembro para discutir a liderança ressonante. Dr. Boyatzis conduzirá o público através de exemplos de como é e como se parece a ressonância, compartilhando histórias inspiradoras e exercícios energizantes para mostrar como os líderes, gerentes e executivos podem criar e manter a "ressonância" em suas relações e suas equipes, além de construírem organizações resilientes e adaptativas para um sucesso sustentável.

Líderes ressonantes são líderes eficazes.

Quando as pessoas trabalham com líderes eficazes – líderes que despertam o melhor delas, que as motivam e fazem dar o melhor de si, produzindo mais, inovando mais, aprendendo mais – esses são os líderes que estabeleceram o que chamamos de relação ressonante, pois as relações tendem a ser caracterizadas por um senso de propósito, que normalmente é caracterizado por um tom emocional de esperança.

Dr. Boyatzis também vai explorar as dimensões fisiológicas da liderança e mostrar como os líderes que trabalham fazendo coaching e instruindo os demais – com compaixão – acabam, na verdade, estimulando o sistema nervoso parassimpático dos trabalhadores e como isso traz um benefício saudável positivo para o funcionário e o líder. Em outras palavras, criar mais estresse no local de trabalho não é a resposta.

"A maioria das pessoas não entende o impacto do estresse", disse Bossoreyatzis. "Elas acham que fatores de estresse agudos são esses momentos de pânico ou que o perigo está na hora em que você está pronto para arrancar os cabelos. Isso não é a verdade. O aspecto mais perigoso do estresse é a dosagem diária, sobredosagem de estresse irritante: seu celular interrompe uma chamada, seu computador não liga. Esse é o tipo de estresse que, quando você está em posição de responsabilidade, é demais. A carga sobre nós não é uma que nosso corpo consegue sustentar".

A Hay Group’s International Conference acontece nos dias 27 e 28 de novembro de 2013, em Xangai, China. O tema da conferência desse ano é "Liderando Transformações". O programa da conferência inclui uma lista de palestrantes de alto nível, que compartilham histórias inspiradoras e provocadoras sobre a transformação organizacional e por que os líderes eficazes fazem dos negócios de transformação algo rotineiro e não um processo único.

“Nós sabemos que os líderes empresariais se beneficiam de ouvir essas perspectivas de primeira mão dos líderes que fizeram transformações significativas em suas organizações", disse Stephen Kaye, presidente e CEO do Hay Group.

Sobre a Hay Group’s International Conference:

A Hay Group’s International Conference, que acontece nos dias 27 e 28 de novembro de 2013 em Xangai, vai explorar a questão crítica da transformação organizacional, com maior ênfase nos líderes e suas capacidades de causar impactos nas organizações, desempenhos e pessoas. A conferência também vai analisar as questões em torno da transformação, incluindo inovação, globalização, cultura e excelência operacional.

Saiba mais em: http://www.thehaygroupconference.com/asia

Acompanhe a conferência no Twitter com a hashtag: #HGIC

Sobre Richard Boyatzis:

Richard E. Boyatzis é um distinto professor universitário e professor dos Departamentos de Comportamento Organizacional, Psicologia e Ciências Cognitivas na Case Western Reserve University, em Cleveland, e de Recursos Humanos na ESADE, em Barcelona. Ele é palestrante frequente nas escolas de administração de toda a Europa e EUA e já prestou consultorias para muitas das empresas da Fortune 500. Dr. Boyatzis escreveu mais de 100 artigos sobre liderança, motivação, alteração comportamental, inteligência emocional e competências administrativas. Ele é bacharel em Aeronáutica e Astronáutica, formado pelo MIT, e tem mestrado e doutorado em Psicologia Social, pela Harvard University.

Sobre o Hay Group:

O Hay Group é uma empresa mundial de consultoria de gestão que trabalha com líderes para transformar as estratégias em realidade. Nós desenvolvemos talentos, organizamos as pessoas para que sejam mais eficazes e as motivamos a dar o melhor de si. Nosso foco está em fazer com que a mudança ocorra e ajudar as pessoas e organizações a perceber seus potenciais.

Nós temos 3000 funcionários trabalhando em 87 escritórios em 49 países. Nossa perspectiva é apoiada por dados robustos de mais de 125 países. Nosso clientes são dos setores privado, público e sem fins lucrativos. Para obter mais informações, entre em contato com o escritório local através de www.haygroup.com.

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)--At the Circuit of The Americas track in Austin, Texas (the location of the 2013 Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix), Oakley CEO Colin Baden and Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Stefano Domenicali celebrate the signing of a new partnership agreement between their two companies. Oakley and Ferrari will share design philosophies, technical advances, inspiration and innovation over a multi-year period.

Nella pista del Circuito delle Americhe ad Austin, Texas (il luogo dove si è svolto il Gran Premio statunitense di Formula 1 nel 2013), il direttore generale di Oakley, Colin Baden, e il dirigente sportivo della Scuderia Ferrari, Stefano Domenicali, festeggiano la firma di un nuovo accordo di collaborazione tra le due società. Oakley e Ferrari condivideranno filosofie di progettazione, progressi tecnici, ispirazione e innovazione per diversi anni.

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En la pista del Circuit of The Americas en Austin, Texas (la ubicación del Gran Premio de Fórmula 1 de los EE. UU. 2013), el director ejecutivo de Oakley, Colin Baden y el Director del equipo de la Escudería Ferrari, Stefano Domenicali, celebran la firma de un nuevo acuerdo de sociedad entre sus dos empresas. Oakley y Ferrari compartirán filosofías de diseño, avances técnicos, inspiración e innovación a lo largo de un período de varios años.

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Sur le circuit des Amériques d'Austin au Texas (qui a accueilli le Grand Prix des États-Unis 2013 de Formule 1), le PDG d'Oakley Colin Baden et le directeur de l'équipe Scuderia Ferrari Stefano Domenicali célèbrent la signature d'un nouvel accord de partenariat entre leurs deux entreprises. Oakley et Ferrari partageront leurs philosophies en matière de design, leurs avancées techniques, leurs inspirations et leurs innovations sur une période de plusieurs années.

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An der Rennstrecke Circuit of the Americas in Austin (Texas, USA, Austragungsort des Großen Preises der Formel 1 der USA), feiern Colin Baden, CEO von Oakley, und Stefano Domenicali, Teamleiter der Scuderia Ferrari, die Unterzeichnung eines Partnerschaftsvertrages zwischen ihren beiden Unternehmen. Oakley und Ferrari werden sich im Laufe eines Zeitraums von mehreren Jahren miteinander über Designauffassungen, technische Fortschritte, Inspiration und Innovation austauschen.

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Na pista do Circuito das Américas, localizada em Austin, no Texas (a localização do Grande Prémio de Fórmula 1 dos E.U.A. 2013), o Director Executivo da Oakley, Colin Baden, e o Director de Equipa da Scuderia Ferrari, Stefano Domenicali, celebram a assinatura de um novo acordo de parceria entre as suas duas empresas. A Oakley e a Ferrari irão partilhar filosofias de design, avanços técnicos, inspiração e inovação, ao longo de um período de vários anos.

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)--A United Health Foundation, parte da UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) está fazendo parceria com o Projeto HOPE, uma instituição norte americana, para ajudar os filipinos afetados pelo tufão Haiyan a receber atendimento médico urgente e suprimentos médicos essenciais. A United Health Foundation e os funcionários da UnitedHealth Group disponibilizaram pelo menos US$ 750,000 para financiar os esforços do Projeto HOPE.

“Estamos muito tristes com a perda de vidas e a imensa destruição causadas pelo tufão Haiyan”

Trabalhando em conjunto com a marinha dos EUA, o Projeto HOPE vai entregar suprimentos médicos e reunir e implantar equipes de enfermeiros e médicos voluntários para locais de recuperação de desastres nas Filipinas para proporcionar assistência médica essencial às pessoas afetadas pelo tufão. As doações da United Health Foundation irão financiar diretamente o custo de envio destas equipes para as Filipinas.

"Estamos muito tristes com a perda de vidas e a imensa destruição causadas pelo tufão Haiyan", disse Kate Rubin, vice-presidente de responsabilidade social para a United Health Group e presidente da United Health Foundation. "Dada a dimensão do desastre, há uma verdadeira necessidade de assistência médica humanitária. Através do trabalho com o Projeto HOPE seremos capazes de ajudar as pessoas a obter os cuidados médicos, medicamentos e recursos necessários que eles precisam. Nossos corações estão com o povo das Filipinas."

De acordo com o governo das Filipinas, mais de 2.500 pessoas perderam a vida e cerca de 600 mil pessoas foram deslocadas de suas casas como resultado do tufão Haiyan É o pior desastre natural na história da Filipinas.

Sobre o Projeto HOPE

Fundado em 1958, o Projeto HOPE (Oportunidades de Saúde para as pessoas em toda parte - Health Opportunities for People Everywhere) dedica-se a fornecer soluções duradouras para problemas de saúde com a missão de ajudar as pessoas a se ajudarem.Identificável por muitas pessoas pelo SS HOPE, o primeiro navio hospital em tempos de paz, o Projeto HOPE oferece agora treinamento médico e educação para a saúde, bem como conduz programas de assistência humanitária em mais de 35 países. www.projecthope.org

Sobre a United Health Foundation

Guiados por uma paixão para ajudar as pessoas a viver vidas mais saudáveis​​, a United Health Foundation disponibiliza informações úteis para apoiar decisões que levam a melhores resultados de saúde e comunidades mais saudáveis. A Fundação também apoia atividades que ampliam o acesso a serviços de saúde de qualidade para aqueles em circunstâncias difíceis e faz parcerias com outros para melhorar o bem-estar das comunidades. Depois de sua criação pela UnitedHealth Group [NYSE: UNH] em 1999 como uma fundação particular, sem fins lucrativos, a Fundação destinou mais de US$ 210 milhões para melhorar a saúde e os cuidados de saúde. Para mais informações, acesse www.unitedhealthfoundation.org.

Sobre a UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) é uma empresa diversificada de saúde e bem-estar, dedicada a ajudar as pessoas a viverem vidas mais saudáveis e melhorar o trabalho de cuidados de saúde. Com sede em Minnetonka, Minnesota, a UnitedHealth Group oferece um amplo espectro de produtos e serviços através de duas plataformas de negócios: UnitedHealthcare, que fornece cobertura de cuidados de saúde e serviços de benefícios; e Optum, que fornece informações e serviços de saúde habilitados para a tecnologia. Através de seus negócios, a UnitedHealth Group atende mais de 80 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. Para obter mais informações, visite UnitedHealth Group em www.unitedhealthgroup.com.

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On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. the new Dickey’s Barbecue in Rock Island will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a gift card fully loaded with up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue.

“We offer a family friendly atmosphere, free ice cream and kids eat free on Sundays – I know it will be a big hit.”

“I am looking forward to serving great Texas barbecue to the Rock Island community,” said franchise owner Bradley Emmert. “We offer a family friendly atmosphere, free ice cream and kids eat free on Sundays – I know it will be a big hit.”

The party continues Friday with merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, koozies and sunglasses. On Saturday there will be $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches and radio station 103.7 FM will be on site from noon to 2:00p.m.

Bradley Emmert and business partners Mark Shaecher and Mike Nicolas looked into franchising opportunities and loved the history and culture of Dickey’s Barbecue. They would like to open more locations in the future.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Rock Island is located at 4018 Blackhawk Road next to the Dollar General and K-Mart in Rock Valley Plaza and the store phone number is 309-283-7021. To learn more about this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, check out their Facebook. Click to tweet #DickeysRockIsland.

About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants

Dickey’s Barbecue was founded by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue. More than 72 years later, the Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise still offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids meals every Sunday. All meats are slow smoked on site in each restaurant. The fast-casual family-friendly concept has expanded to over 300 locations in 40 states and holds the title of the world’s largest barbecue franchise. This year both Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News named Dickey’s “Fastest-growing restaurant in the country” and they were also named “Best Franchise Deal” by QSR Magazine. For more information, visit Dickey’s or for barbecue franchise opportunities call (866) 340-6188.

US Introduction of FORUM Glaucoma Workplace from ZEISS

“Integration of Structural and Functional Glaucoma Diagnostics”

ZEISS announces the US release of a new glaucoma diagnostic and management software application, FORUM^® Glaucoma Workplace, at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). FORUM Glaucoma Workplace, an application available in the FORUM data management system from ZEISS, supports efficient clinical assessment at the point of care by delivering exam data in new clinically relevant ways.

“With FORUM and the new FORUM Glaucoma Workplace, ZEISS provides doctors with an integrated solution that allows them to see glaucoma in a completely different light -- by bringing together in new ways the structural and functional data and analyses from gold standard diagnostic devices,” says Dr. Ludwin Monz, President and CEO, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG.

FORUM Glaucoma Workplace provides off-instrument review of data from the Humphrey^® Field Analyzer (HFA^™) in the exam lane, and virtually anywhere in the practice. The application also enables interactive functional Guided Progression Analysis^™ (GPA^™) to help identify patients who are progressing and at risk for further visual field loss. With interactive GPA, doctors can adjust GPA parameters as needed, change baselines, reset baselines after surgery, or exclude outliers. Through FORUM, clinicians have immediate access to visual field data, OCT scans, and fundus images to support their glaucoma diagnosis and management. The HFA-CIRRUS Combined Report simplifies interpretation and provides at-a-glance assessment of structural and functional data.

“With FORUM Glaucoma Workplace, ZEISS has truly created something exceptional. FORUM enables me to view structure and function together using dynamic and malleable data. Not only does it enhance my clinical capabilities, it expands them,” says Steven D. Vold, MD, President and Medical Director, Vold Vision.

Introduction of workflow and review package for small practices: FORUM GO from ZEISS

The popular ZEISS FORUM data management system is now also offered in a preconfigured package, FORUM GO, that is ideal for small practices. FORUM GO is a simple and affordable data management system that allows eye care professionals fast and efficient review of patient exam data, diagnostic analyses and reports in the exam lane.

“The need to integrate EMR and data management systems is not only limited to larger or multi-site practices. With FORUM GO, we now offer a sound and expandable data management solution that perfectly covers the needs of a smaller practice,” says Dr. Ludwin Monz.

Clinicians can access examination data and images from up to three ZEISS diagnostic instruments and review from up to three viewing stations simultaneously. FORUM GO can be expanded and upgraded should additional connectivity be needed. FORUM GO comes preinstalled on a computer with a 23-inch HD display. Also available is a FORUM GO glaucoma version which comes with FORUM Glaucoma Workplace preinstalled.

Designed to work together: ZEISS Cataract Suite presented with new CALLISTO eye OR management system

The ZEISS Cataract Suite designed to work together for enhanced surgical precision and greater efficiency will be presented at the ZEISS booth #1919 during the 2013 AAO. The ZEISS Cataract Suite integrates the fastest, most accurate optical biometer¹, the IOLMaster^® 500, with the gold standard OPMI LUMERA^® 700 surgical microscope and the new computer-assisted surgery system, CALLISTO eye^®, enabling cataract surgeons to precisely and efficiently align toric intraocular lenses (IOLs) for optimal patient outcomes.

“The ZEISS Cataract Suite is ahead of the game in optics, precision measurements, and alignment of IOLs. CALLISTO eye increases our efficiency without compromising patient safety. For me it’s the perfect combination,” says Richard Davidson, MD, Vice Chair for Quality and Clinical Affairs, Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Eye Center.

The individual components of the ZEISS Cataract Suite are optimally matched and integrated to meet the highest standards and to support the most efficient workflow. The surgical workflow begins with the IOLMaster 500 which delivers a measurement success ratio of up to 20% higher than that of other optical biometers²,³,⁴. The OPMI LUMERA 700, voted #1 surgical microscope by ophthalmic surgeons⁵, offers unprecedented visualization of the eye with brilliant red reflex from its patented stereo coaxial illumination (SCI™) technology and exceptional clarity through ZEISS apochromatic optics. The CALLISTO eye computer-assisted cataract surgery system works seamlessly with the OPMI LUMERA projecting visual guides into the eyepieces of the surgical microscope based on the biometric data from the IOLMaster. These visual aids enable surgeons to see the placement of incisions and LRIs (limbal relaxing incisions), the exact size, shape and placement of capsulorhexis and, for the first time, take into account the patient’s true visual axis when placing and aligning the IOL -- within ~3 degrees of intended target⁶. CALLISTO eye also provides easy access to patient information in the OR, can be an auxiliary interface for controlling the microscope, and documents surgeries in high definition.

ZEISS receives FDA approval for expansion of US clinical trial for new minimally invasive, all-femto laser vision correction procedure, ReLEx smile

In the field of Laser Vision Correction, ZEISS announces receiving FDA approval for the expansion for the US Clinical Trial for the VisuMax^® ReLEx^® smile procedure for the correction of spherical myopia. “Based on the excellent safety and effectiveness data submitted to the FDA on the first 79 subjects treated with the ReLEx smile procedure and followed for at least three months, the FDA granted approval to expand the study to the full cohort of 360 subjects. This is an important milestone for the study,” says Jon Dishler, MD, US Medical Monitor for the VisuMax IDE study.

The ReLEx smile procedure combines advanced femtosecond laser technology with highly precise lenticule extraction for minimally invasive vision correction. The US Clinical Trial commenced in June 2012 and first results were presented by Dr. Dishler in April 2013. The study is being conducted at five sites in the US and 238 patients have been treated. Outside the USA, there are more than 150 sites in 38 countries, and over 300 surgeons are trained in the ReLEx smile procedure and have performed over 50,000 procedures.

ZEISS expands its portfolio of basic diagnostic instruments with the introduction of VISULENS 500 and an SL Imaging Module

ZEISS introduces the VISULENS 500 and slit lamp Imaging Module SL Cam 5.0 (510(k) pending, not available for sale in US). The VISULENS 500, an automated lensmeter, speeds up the refraction and prescription process with its fast and easy measurement of different lens materials and indices. The SL Cam 5.0 is compatible with all ZEISS slit lamps and provides excellent image and video quality. The portfolio of basic diagnostic instruments is rounded out with the VISUREF 100, a combination autorefractor and keratometer, and the i.ProfilerPlus, a 4-in-1 aberrometer, autorefractor, keratometer and corneal topographer system.

ZEISS Sponsored Symposium on Glaucoma with Harry A. Quigley, MD and Faculty

Harry A. Quigley, MD and the Faculty of the Glaucoma Center of Excellence, Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins presented “Integration of Structural and Functional Glaucoma Diagnostics” at a ZEISS sponsored Glaucoma Symposium, Saturday November 16, 2013 at the Hilton Riverside, New Orleans. “Now that newer methods of measuring and following glaucoma damage are available, those of us who see many such patients have developed approaches that we find useful and that may be of value to other ophthalmologists,” says Dr. Quigley. “The faculty of the Wilmer Glaucoma Center of Excellence is pleased to give a symposium outlining practical approaches to glaucoma management.”

ZEISS Booth #1919 at 2013 AAO in New Orleans

Attendees of the 2013 AAO can experience state-of-the-art innovations and practice solutions at the ZEISS booth #1919 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, November 16 to 19, 2013.

The ZEISS FORUM data management system will also be exhibited at the AAO sponsored IHE showcase: The Electronic Office: Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Eye Care in Hall G, Booth # 3851

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ISIN: DE0005313704) is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. The company supplies innovative technologies and application-oriented solutions designed to help doctors improve the quality of life of their patients. It provides complete packages of solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including implants and consumables. The company creates innovative visualization solutions in the field of microsurgery. Carl Zeiss Meditec's medical technology portfolio is rounded off by promising, future-oriented technologies such as intraoperative radiotherapy. In fiscal year 2011/12 (ended 30 September) the company's around 2,400 employees generated revenue of just under EUR 862 million. Carl Zeiss Meditec headquarters are located in Jena, Germany.

The company has subsidiaries in Germany and abroad; more than 50 percent of its employees are based in the USA, Japan, Spain and France. The Center for Application and Research in India (CARIn) in Bangalore, India, and the Carl Zeiss Innovation Center for Research and Development in Shanghai, China, strengthen the company's presence in these fast-growing countries. Around 35 percent of Carl Zeiss Meditec shares are in free float. The remaining 65% are held by Carl Zeiss AG, one of the world’s leading groups in the optical and optoelectronic industries.

In the markets for Industrial Solutions, Research Solutions, Medical Technology and Consumer Optics, Carl Zeiss has contributed to technological progress for more than 160 years and enhances the quality of life of many people around the globe. Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen, is fully owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation.

For more information, please go to: www.meditec.zeiss.com

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³ Haigis W, Clinical Experience with the IOLMaster Advanced Technology software, presented at the ESCRS meeting in Stockholm, 2007
⁴ Olsen T, Improved clinical results with the IOLMaster Advanced Technology, presented at the ESCRS meeting in Stockholm, 2007
⁵ Packer, M. Do you have a preferred surgical microscope? Premier Surgeon 250 Survey. http://www.premiersurgeon.com/index.php/may-june-2011-ps250-survey/. Published May/June 2011. Accessed November 13, 2012.
⁶ Lackerbauer, C Modern Solutions for Refractive Cataract Surgery: CALLISTO eye. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today; March, 2013.

US Introduction of FORUM Glaucoma Workplace from ZEISS

“With FORUM and the new FORUM Glaucoma Workplace, ZEISS provides doctors with an integrated solution that allows them to see glaucoma in a completely different light -- by bringing together in new ways the structural and functional data and analyses from gold standard diagnostic devices”

ZEISS announces the US release of a new glaucoma diagnostic and management software application, FORUM^® Glaucoma Workplace. FORUM Glaucoma Workplace, an application available in the FORUM data management system, supports efficient clinical assessment at the point of care by delivering exam data in new clinically relevant ways.

“With FORUM and the new FORUM Glaucoma Workplace, ZEISS provides doctors with an integrated solution that allows them to see glaucoma in a completely different light -- by bringing together in new ways the structural and functional data and analyses from gold standard diagnostic devices,” says Dr. Ludwin Monz, President and CEO, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG.

FORUM Glaucoma Workplace provides off-instrument review of data from the Humphrey^® Field Analyzer (HFA^™) in the exam lane, and virtually anywhere in the practice. The application also enables interactive functional Guided Progression Analysis^™ (GPA^™) to help identify patients who are progressing and at risk for further visual field loss. With interactive GPA, doctors can adjust GPA parameters as needed, change baselines, reset baselines after surgery, or exclude outliers.

Through FORUM, clinicians have immediate access to visual field data, OCT scans, and fundus images to support their glaucoma diagnosis and management. The HFA-CIRRUS Combined Report simplifies interpretation and provides at-a-glance assessment of structural and functional data.

Comprehensive clinical applications and analyses for glaucoma through the gold standard CIRRUS OCT and HFA from ZEISS

CIRRUS™ OCT offers advanced clinical applications for the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and retinal diseases. Structural analyses are rapidly configured from the densely layered exam data of the CIRRUS SmartCube, exclusive to ZEISS, into informative maps, metrics and visualizations to aid doctors in their clinical assessments. The CIRRUS SmartCube enables anatomy-based Optic Nerve Head Assessment, first introduced by ZEISS in 2010, which accounts for complex disc morphology, including titled discs, atrophy, and other challenging pathologies. The SmartCube also enables doctors to confidently assess their patient’s glaucoma status with Ganglion Cell and RNFL Assessments and with structural GPA indicating statistically significant change over time to the RNFL and ONH. AutoCenter™ heightens the clinical efficiency and consistency by automatically placing the ONH and RNFL analyses on the disc.

The Gold Standard HFA analyzes visual fields and provides functional GPA and the Visual Field Index™ (VFI™), a simple and intuitive global index that illustrates trend over time to project future vision loss. Additionally, the HFA provides a GPA alert which indicates statistically significant deterioration over consecutive exams.

“With FORUM Glaucoma Workplace, ZEISS has truly created something exceptional. FORUM enables me to view structure and function together using dynamic and malleable data. Not only does it enhance my clinical capabilities, it expands them,” says Steven D. Vold, MD, President and Medical Director, Vold Vision.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ISIN: DE0005313704) is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. The company supplies innovative technologies and application-oriented solutions designed to help doctors improve the quality of life of their patients. It provides complete packages of solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including implants and consumables. The company creates innovative visualization solutions in the field of microsurgery. Carl Zeiss Meditec's medical technology portfolio is rounded off by promising, future-oriented technologies such as intraoperative radiotherapy. In fiscal year 2011/12 (ended 30 September) the company's around 2,400 employees generated revenue of just under EUR 862 million. Carl Zeiss Meditec headquarters are located in Jena, Germany.

The company has subsidiaries in Germany and abroad; more than 50 percent of its employees are based in the USA, Japan, Spain and France. The Center for Application and Research in India (CARIn) in Bangalore, India, and the Carl Zeiss Innovation Center for Research and Development in Shanghai, China, strengthen the company's presence in these fast-growing countries. Around 35 percent of Carl Zeiss Meditec shares are in free float. The remaining 65% are held by Carl Zeiss AG, one of the world’s leading groups in the optical and optoelectronic industries.

In the markets for Industrial Solutions, Research Solutions, Medical Technology and Consumer Optics, Carl Zeiss has contributed to technological progress for more than 160 years and enhances the quality of life of many people around the globe. Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen, is fully owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation.

For more information, please go to: www.meditec.zeiss.com

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBST) today announced that it has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in an annual employee-based survey from The Boston Globe. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Cubist has been named to the list, every year since the survey began in 2008.

“Being recognized as one of the Top Places to Work for six years in a row is a source of great pride for me personally and a reflection of the incredible people that make up our organization and the passion they bring to our mission”

“Being recognized as one of the Top Places to Work for six years in a row is a source of great pride for me personally and a reflection of the incredible people that make up our organization and the passion they bring to our mission,” said Cubist CEO Michael Bonney. “I’m pleased that we have continued to enhance our strong culture while experiencing tremendous growth this year as we build our international business and expand our pipeline.”

The Boston Globe Top Places to Work 2013 magazine was published in The Boston Sunday Globe on November 17. In addition, this issue will be featured on BostonGlobe.com and Boston.com. The rankings were organized into four categories: Largest, Large, Medium, and Small companies. Cubist was ranked 25th in the Large employer category. Rankings were based on composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses.

The Boston Globe’s 2013 Top Places to Work survey, conducted by employee survey firm WorkplaceDynamics, measured more than 76,000 individuals’ responses to statements regarding six key factors related to employee happiness, including company direction, execution, employee connection, work load and responsibility, management, and pay and benefits. Least important were pay, benefits and work-life balance, with survey subjects placing much higher importance on employee appreciation, confidence and feeling that their work is meaningful. WorkplaceDynamics also found that of all the cities surveyed, employees in Boston were most enthusiastic about their companies, making Boston the top of the Top Places to Work.

About Cubist

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products that address significant unmet medical needs in the acute care environment. Cubist is headquartered in Lexington, Mass. Additional information can be found at Cubist’s website.

)--Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior recently attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ and the New York Police Department in the United States. The MoU aims to develop and boost cooperation between the two parties in all areas of police work.

The ceremony was attended by Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services; and by Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations.

Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Human Resources at Abu Dhabi Police and Mr. Raymond Kelly, Chief of New York Police signed the MoU at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ.

The signing of the memorandum demonstrates the keenness to create a safer society, with a view to enhance stability and achieve justice for all. This agreement stems out of the firm belief in the need for cooperation between both parties in the areas of police work, notably sharing expertise, participating in training courses, availing modern police techniques, and sharing information.

Also attending the signing ceremony were Colonel Saud Al Saadi, Director of the Secretariat of the Office of His Highness the Minister of Interior; a number of officers from Abu Dhabi Police; David Cohen, Deputy Commissioner of New York Police; and Brian Burke, Director of the Commissioner’s office.

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Internet Gold - Golden Lines Ltd. (The: "Company") announced today that Midroog Ltd., an Israeli rating company affiliated with Moody’s (“Midroog”) confirmed the Baa1 rating in connection with the Company’s recent NIS 60 million issuance of additional Series C Debentures.

Midroog confirmed the rating with respect to a total possible issuance of up to NIS 125 million of Series C Debentures and also raised the Company’s outlook from negative to stable. The proceeds of the issuance will be used to support the Company's immediate and long-term liquidity needs.

According to Midroog, the additional issuance of Series C Debentures will provide the Company with a stable liquidity cushion for the expected future. The Baa1 stable rating takes in to account the recent issuance of NIS 60 million par value of Series C Debentures and the Company's ability to issue an additional NIS 65 million par value in the future, in accordance with the rating report.

In its rating report, Midroog stated that the stabilization of the Company’s prospects reflects the expected improvement in the Company’s repayment ability as a result of, among other things, the modifications to the Company’s subsidiary, B Communications Ltd. ("B Communications"), financing agreement with a consortium of Israeli banks and the dividend that B Communications announced lately and which is payable in December 2013.

Midroog added that the stable rating is supported both by the Company’s independent ability to repay its debt and by the strong financial profile of Bezeq, which is expected to continue to produce steady cash flows for the short and medium terms.

Midroog also noted the positive decrease in the Company’s leverage ratio during the past year, mostly due to a significant increase in the share value of B Communications and Bezeq. Midroog also noted the downgrade of the Company’s risk premium which enables the Company, to take advantage of the current issuance potential in the market.

As negative factors, Midroog noted the Company’s inferior holding structure, the possible fluctuation in B Communications’ share price, and its partial dependence upon receiving dividends from B Communications.

The above description of Midroog’s report is only a summary of the main points and it should not be relied upon as a complete description of the full report. The full and report can be viewed at http://maya.tase.co.il.

Mr. Doron Turgeman, the Company’s CEO commented, “We are very pleased with Midroog’s rating report which speaks for itself. Our current liquidity is sufficient, based on the assumptions of our current work plan, to fully service our debt until 2016. We remain exceedingly confident regarding Bezeq’s position in Israel’s communications market and continue to look for new opportunities to improve our financial flexibility and cash flow position."

The Israeli Tax Authority approved the formula for calculating the adjusted discount rate for all Series C Debentures, for tax purposes. According to the principles set out by the tax authority, as a result of the private placement, the adjusted discount rate for all Series C Debentures is 2.23%. The adjusted discount rate is calculated solely for the purpose of withholding tax in connection with the discount amount upon repayment of the Series C Debentures and it does not reflect the final tax liabilities of Series C bondholders.

About Internet Gold

Internet Gold is a telecommunications-oriented holding company which is a controlled subsidiary of Eurocom Communications Ltd. Internet Gold’s primary holding is its controlling interest in B Communications Ltd. (TASE and Nasdaq: BCOM), which in turn holds the controlling interest in Bezeq, The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Israel’s largest telecommunications provider (TASE: BZEQ). Internet Gold’s shares are traded on NASDAQ and the TASE under the symbol IGLD.

For more information, please visit the following Internet sites:

www.eurocom.co.il;

www.igld.com;

www.bcommunications.co.il;

www.ir.bezeq.co.il

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the industry, changes in the regulatory and legal compliance environments, the failure to manage growth and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc. (“HOMI”)(OTC: HOUM), a multi-national service provider in the hospitality industry which supplies computerized minibars that are primarily intended for in-room refreshments, presented its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

“In September 2013, HOMI completed a rights offering to existing shareholders, who purchased US$904,000 of HOMI common stock. This reflects shareholders' trust in the Company and its operations and will help us further execute on our strategic plan.”

Mr. Daniel Cohen, HOMI’s President, stated: "In the third quarter of 2013 we continued the installations of HOMI minibars according to signed agreements with new hotels. We installed only 480 minibars and have more than 600 left to be installed in Q4. All new hotels are first class luxury hotels, in Israel, Europe and the United States, and these new installations will be reflected in future reports. These days we are also engaged in negotiations with new hotels for new installation and outsourcing agreements."

"In September 2013, HOMI completed a rights offering to existing shareholders, who purchased US$904,000 of HOMI common stock. This reflects shareholders' trust in the Company and its operations and will help us further execute on our strategic plan."

"Alongside the decline in revenues, mainly as a result of the early termination of an outsourcing agreement with a major U.S. hotel as reported in the previous quarter, but also as a result of a very poor Q3 in Israel (particularly September due to potential war in Syria), we have decided to drastically reduce on our General and Administrative expenses. On October 2, 2013, we have announced the resignation, on mutual consent, of Mr. Jack Ronnel ,CEO and co-founder of HOMI and Mr. Ariel Almog, CEO of the subsidiary HOMI USA, a director in HOMI and co-founder of HOMI, effective December 31, 2013. Mr. Ronnel and Mr. Almog were among the founders of the company in 1996. Mr. Ronnel will continue to serve as a director at HOMI and both will accompany the company as external advisors and continue contribute to the company with their vast knowledge and experience."

Financial Results for Q3 2013:

Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2013 reached US$754,000, a decrease of 3.3% compared to US$780,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2012. The revenues arise primarily from the sale of refreshments in the minibars. The decrease is mainly due to a decrease in the quantity of minibars operated, as agreements with some hotels in the United States reached the end of their terms.

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, HOMI's three largest customers accounted for approximately 24.5% of the total revenues, compared to 27.5% in the same period in 2012.

Gross Profit in the three months ended September 30, 2013, after consideration of depreciation expense, was US$92,000, compared to US$130,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2012. Gross profit margin in the three months ended September 30, 2013 was 12.2%, compared to 16.7% in the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease is mainly due to a decrease in the quantity of minibars operated in hotels in the Unites States, as agreements with some hotels in the United States reached the end of their terms.

Operating Loss in the three months ended September 30, 2013 was US$380,000, compared to an operating loss of US$323,000 in the in the three months ended September 30, 2012.

The research and development of the new generation HOMI® 226 was completed in 2012, and began productions. Total research and development expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2013 were US$10,000, compared to US$44,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2012. Selling and Marketing expenses were US$97,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to US$70,000 for the similar quarter in 2012. The increase is mainly due to a renewed effort in sales and marketing in the United States. General and administrative expenses were US$365,000 for the quarter ending September 30, 2013.

Net Loss in the three months ended September 30, 2013 was US$419,000, compared to a net loss of US$421,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2012.

Cash and Cash Equivalents as of September 30, 2013 were US$157,000, including deposits, compared to US$221,000 as of December 31, 2012.

Total Shareholders' Equity as of September 30, 2013 was US$1,031, compared to US$1,359,000 as of December 31, 2012. On September 9, 2013, HOMI closed a rights offering, pursuant to which HOMI raised an amount of approximately US$904,000. In consideration, HOMI issued 904,478 shares of its common stock at a price of $ 1.00 per share.

About HOMI

HOMI is a multi-national service provider in the hospitality industry, supplying a range of services in relation to computerized minibars that are primarily intended for in-room refreshments. HOMI was incorporated under the laws of Delaware in 2000 and is listed on the Over-the-Counter "OTC" Exchange, under the symbol "HOUM".

HOMI and its subsidiaries are engaged in the distribution, marketing and operation of computerized minibars in major branded hotel chains, operating approximately 10,200 computerized minibar systems at 44 hotels located in the United States, Europe and Israel, and in the development and manufacture of a new range of computerized minibar systems, designed to improve the performance of minibar departments, thereby improving the hotel’s bottom line.

HOMI offers a number of solutions that are designed to meet the hotels’ needs, ranging from consultation, supervision and rental services, to full outsource installation and operation arrangements.

HOMI's leading products are the HOMI^® 330, HOMI^® 226 and the External Dry-Section computerized trays.

For more information about HOMI, visit: http://www.my-homi.com/

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What:
Design Methodology and its Impact on the Future of Microelectronics

When:
Date: Monday, November 18, 2013
Time: 9:35 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
Location: SemIsrael Expo 2013, Avenue Convention Center, Airport City, Israel.

Who:
Dr. Ajoy Bose – Chairman, President and CEO, Atrenta Inc.

Why:
We are witnessing a historic shift in the microelectronics industry. Enterprise deployment is being replaced by consumer deployment, and the semiconductor content of all products, from the most sophisticated to the mundane, is increasing at a dramatic rate.

Today’s semiconductor devices are typically called system-on-chip (SoC) designs, due to their extreme complexity. These SoC devices are changing the way we live and work. While there is great excitement around these new applications, their success depends on balancing two very strong but opposing forces.

On the one hand, consumers expect new product introductions very quickly and at lower and lower prices. On the other, SoC devices are taking longer to design due to their complexity and the cost of fabricating them in advanced process nodes is on the rise. Balancing these forces will be critical to the future growth of the microelectronics industry.

In this thought-provoking presentation, Dr. Ajoy Bose will explore these trends and examine the challenges they present. He will discuss approaches to address the substantial challenges facing the microelectronics industry using advanced design tools and new design methods.

Details about the conference track:

http://expo.semisrael.com/conference

Additional information:

Atrenta will also present An Objective Quality Validation System for Soft IP and A Comprehensive Approach to RTL Signoff during the conference track as well as exhibit at the conference (Booth #28).

About Atrenta

Atrenta’s SpyGlass Predictive Analyzer® significantly improves design efficiency for the world’s leading semiconductor and consumer electronics companies. Patented solutions provide early design insight into the demanding performance, power and area requirements of the complex system on chips (SoCs) fueling today’s consumer electronics revolution. More than two hundred companies and thousands of design engineers worldwide rely on SpyGlass to reduce risk and cost before traditional EDA tools are deployed. And with the addition of BugScope™ verification efficiency is also enhanced, allowing engineers and managers to find the fastest and least expensive path to silicon for complex SoCs.

SpyGlass from Atrenta: Insight. Efficiency. Confidence. www.atrenta.com

© 2013 Atrenta Inc. All rights reserved. Atrenta, the Atrenta logo, SpyGlass and SpyGlass Predictive Analyzer are registered trademarks and BugScope is a trademark of Atrenta Inc. All others are the property of their respective holders.

This media advisory contains forward-looking statements. Atrenta disclaims any obligation and does not undertake to update or revise the forward-looking statements in this media advisory.

)--Sua Altezza lo Sceicco Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, luogotenente generale nonché vice primo ministro e ministro dell’interno, ha recentemente partecipato alla firma di un memorandum d'intesa tra il quartier generale delle forze di polizia di Abu Dhabi e il Dipartimento di polizia di New York, negli Stati Uniti. Il memorandum d'intesa mira a sviluppare e rafforzare la cooperazione tra le due parti in tutti i settori del lavoro di polizia.

Il testo originale del presente annuncio, redatto nella lingua di partenza, è la versione ufficiale che fa fede. Le traduzioni sono offerte unicamente per comodità del lettore e devono rinviare al testo in lingua originale, che è l'unico giuridicamente valido.

Launched by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, member of the Supreme Council, together with his wife Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and Patron of Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival on 21 October, 2013, the first annual Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival closed on 5 November, after a ten day run and over 9,000 attendees in Sharjah, Khor Fakkan, and Al Dhaid.

“We’re planning to launch a competition around SICFF 2014, setting up workshops in and around the festival, bringing in international guests and speakers, and a few more surprises we’ll keep under wraps for now. We want to set milestones every year.”

In response to the huge turnout, FUNN’s Manager and SICFF Director Jawaher Abdulla Al Qassimi talked about future changes: “We’re planning to launch a competition around SICFF 2014, setting up workshops in and around the festival, bringing in international guests and speakers, and a few more surprises we’ll keep under wraps for now. We want to set milestones every year.”

The festival took place for the first 6 days in Sharjah, and then moved to Khor Fakkan for 2 days and to Al Dhaid for another 2 days. Some of the more popular screenings included The 99, screened in JRCC and Grand Cinemas, is an animation movie about 99 youngsters from across the globe, 99 ancient Noor stones and 99 superhuman powers. Meanwhile, Mustafa’s Sweet Dreams, screened in Grand Cinemas, is about a sixteen year-old called Mustafa, one of many young boys who study the complex art of making baklava.

Unveiling another FUNN initiative, she added: “We are proud to announce that FUNN has successfully launched its very own production unit. FUNN will select the most phenomenal books and short stories by Emirati authors for young readers, and transform them into series and films to proudly put Emirati talent in the spotlight internationally. FUNN will launch FUNN Tales short stories for children and produce mini-series for youth and young adults.”

FUNN Tales will start producing a television series based on a sci-fi series written by Noura Al Noman entitled Ajwan: “Ajwan is a 19 year old girl who narrowly escapes the destruction of her planet and the annihilation of her race. The trauma awakens a latent ability in her, Empathy. These events affect her life and she has to face the choice of taking up arms against a foe whose identity she doesn’t know. With lots of parallels with what has been happening in the Arab world, there is no Earth, no Arabs, and no religions here.”

Amna Al Nuaimi, from Jumeirah Model School expressed her appreciation for inviting the school to SICFF to entertain them and to expose the kids to the new media and a new digital world. 77 different schools from all around the UAE sent their students on an SICFF 2013 tour in Sharjah, Khor Fakkan, and Al Dhaid.

*Source: ME NewsWire

At Sunday’s opening day of the Dubai Air Show, GE Aviation received $26 billion (USD list price) in jet engine orders and services agreements for wide-body Boeing aircraft from three leading airlines in the Middle East.

“We are pleased to expand upon our strong relationship with GE Aviation for this 777X aircraft order of great strategic importance to our airline”

Collectively, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways ordered 450 of the new GE9X engine now under development for the new Boeing 777X. GE also received orders for GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 and GE90 engines for the Boeing 777. The airline engine orders:

EMIRATES:

With the commitment by Emirates airlines for 150 Boeing 777X twin-engine aircraft, GE Aviation has secured its largest ever commercial jet engine award from an airline.

Among the world’s fastest growing airlines, Emirates has committed to acquiring 300 GE9X engines for its new 777X fleet. The agreement for the GE9X engines is worth more than $11 billion (USD) list price.

Emirates is already the world’s largest operator of the highly successful GE90-powered Boeing 777-300ERs, with a fleet of 135 aircraft. Emirates also operates the largest fleet of A380s powered by the GP7200 engine produced by the Engine Alliance, a joint company of GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney.

But the relationship between GE Aviation and Emirates over the past decade has extended beyond the delivery and support of jet engines. GE has been integral to the construction of Emirates’ expanding engine overhaul capability both in the Middle East and Asia.

“We are pleased to expand upon our strong relationship with GE Aviation for this 777X aircraft order of great strategic importance to our airline,” said H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group.

“The confidence placed by Emirates in GE Aviation is almost overwhelming,” said David Joyce, president and CEO of GE Aviation. “Emirates is critical in enabling GE to demonstrate and improve upon its high-thrust engine technologies. The success in service of the GE90-powered 777-300ER paved the way for the industry’s enthusiasm for the GE9X-powered 777X. And Emirates has been there for the whole remarkable journey.”

Selected earlier this year to power the Boeing 777X, the GE9X will feature several technology breakthroughs, including aviation’s largest-diameter front fan and highest pressure-ratio compressor, and unique ceramic matrix composite, hot-section components.

ETIHAD:

Etihad Airways selected GE engines to power its order for 56 Boeing wide-body aircraft. The order includes a commitment for 25 GE9X-powered Boeing 777X, 30 GEnx-1B-powered Boeing 787-10, and one GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. The list price for these engines is valued at more than $3 billion (USD).

Etihad Airways has also agreed to 15-year OnPoint^SM solution agreements to cover all the engines in this order. The OnPoint solution agreements are valued at $8 billion over the life of the contract.

“This order demonstrates Etihad Airways’ commitment to operating one of the most technically advanced and fuel efficient fleets in the industry, now and in the future,” said James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ president and chief executive. “Our business succeeds by establishing long term strategic partnerships to ensure we can offer our customers the best. This deal allows us to do that.”

“We are honored Etihad has selected GE to play a significant role in the airline’s expansion efforts,” said David Joyce, president and chief executive officer of GE Aviation. “GE’s wide-body engine strategy builds on the solid foundation that we began with our GE90 engines, was advanced with new technologies in the outstanding GEnx and will evolve further with the new GE9X engine, which will be the largest fan diameter and most fuel efficient engine GE has ever designed and manufactured.”

QATAR:

Qatar Airways ordered 50 GE9X-powered Boeing 777X aircraft. List price for these engines is valued at $3.8 billion (USD).

“Qatar Airways continues its rapid growth and GE is proud to play a significant role in the expansion with this order for GE9X-powered Boeing 777X aircraft,” said David Joyce, president and chief executive officer of GE Aviation. “The new GE9X engine will be the largest and most fuel efficient engine GE has ever designed and manufactured and the rising number of orders for the engine-aircraft combination serve as a testament to the confidence our customers have in the product.”

The GE9X engine for Boeing's 777X aircraft will be in the 100,000-pound thrust class with a 10 percent improvement in fuel burn over today's GE90-115B. Key features include: the industry’s largest front fan, composite fan case and fourth-generation composite fan blades, highest pressure ratio compressor for any large GE engine, third-generation TAPS (twin annular pre-swirl) combustor for greater efficiency and low emissions, and ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material in the combustor and turbine.

Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 16 years of operations, currently flying a modern fleet of 128 aircraft to 133 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and The Americas. Qatar Airways recently joined the oneworld Alliance, becoming the only major Gulf carrier to join a global airline alliance, enabling its customers to benefit from almost a thousand airports in more than 150 countries, with 14,000 daily departures.

Qatar Airways currently has orders worth over US$50 billion for more than 250 aircraft, including Boeing 787s, 777s, Airbus A380 and A320 family of aircraft. For more information, visit www.qatarairways.com.

GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet, turboprop and turboshaft engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings. For more information, visit us at www.ge.com/aviation. Follow GE Aviation on Twitter at http://twitter.com/GEAviation and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/GEAviation.