LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

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To mark this year's No Smoking Day, three 'mini' entrepreneurs today went head-to-head to win a GBP2,000 investment from TV Dragon Duncan Bannatyne. In a re-enactment of the TV challenge, the school children faced their toughest challenge yet when they presented their big ideas on how they could encourage parents to give up smoking.

Shannon Stokes, 9, from Neith, South Wales, won with her proposal to support parents who want to quit. Shannon's Sweet Success reminds parents of the reasons they are giving up and rewards their quit attempts using sweets.

MAIDENHEAD, England, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Improvements in Purification Process Represent Important Advance in the Treatment of Haemophilia A

Wyeth announced today it has received a positive decision from the European Commission for a variation of the marketing authorisation for ReFacto moroctocog alfa (Recombinant Coagulation Factor VIII), a treatment for haemophilia A. The manufacturing process for ReFacto has been modified, and the name has been changed to ReFacto AF moroctocog alfa (Recombinant Coagulation Factor VIII). The decision by the European Commission follows a positive recommendation from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use on 18 December 2008.

TORONTO and LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

With world markets and the global economy still in turmoil, an event to be held in London, UK later this month takes a timely look at the financial crisis.

The discussion will be based on The Finance Crisis and Rescue: What Went Wrong? Why? What Lessons Can Be Learned?, a book recently published by Rotman/UTP Publishing, an imprint of University of Toronto Press, in partnership with the Rotman School of Management. The book features thought leaders from the Rotman School explaining the financial crisis and rescue from a variety of perspectives including economics, public policy, behaviour finance, corporate governance, and leadership.

LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

The 2009 World Iris Recognition Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award, is presented to IrisGuard Inc. (IrisGuard) in recognition of its unique iris recognition technologies.

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The company's focus on RD, design and manufacture of exceptional iris recognition products promise to meet the ever-increasing security needs of different industries, notes Frost Sullivan Research Manager Matia Grossi. Strong technological and product innovation have successfully positioned IrisGuard as a leading specialist in iris recognition solutions worldwide.

LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

BancTec Ltd., a global provider of advanced, high-volume, document and payment processing services and solutions, has signed a three-year agreement with Allied Irish Banks (AIB) to image-enable AIB's cheque clearing system with an online archive and retrieval solution. The automated solution replaces AIB's legacy microfilm system.

BancTec has developed a robust archive and retrieval solution that will significantly increase the efficiency of our clearing operation, said Donal Coogan, Clearing Operations Manager, AIB. This managed service will deliver operational efficiencies, reduce operational risk and help us deliver better customer service.

ATLANTA, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Leading Managed File Transfer and Job Scheduling Company focuses on future growth and special anniversary incentives for customers.

Stonebranch(R), Inc. (http://www.stonebranch.com/), the innovation leader in Managed File Transfer and Job Scheduling solutions, today announced its tenth anniversary celebration. As 2009 progresses, Stonebranch plans on honoring its milestone with special events, a new market direction and special anniversary offerings for its customers worldwide who have made its success possible.

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LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

Frost Sullivan's latest Strategic Analysis of the European Market for Electric Corner Modules finds that the global market size for ECMs will be around one million units by 2020. Suppliers, rather than vehicle manufacturers (VMs), will promote the market for ECMs. Design flexibility, weight reduction and fuel savings will be the main catalysts implementing ECMs.

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Enhanced design flexibility and additional space due to the absence of the transmission and engine will boost the adoption of ECMs, notes Frost Sullivan Industry Manager Vijayendra Rao. The implementation of ECM will also act as a product differentiator for OEMs to showcase their technological expertise.

LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

Rocket XL, a Cossette agency, is bringing its market-leading social media and online influencer offering to London, and has hired Steve Forde, the creative force behind London's Channel 4 TV's agenda-setting social media campaigns for Skins and Lost, as Managing Director.

We believe the compelling point of difference in our offer is the depth and breadth of proven market leadership we have across our international offices, said Craig Howe, the founder and CEO of Rocket XL. Steve Forde is a brilliant talent who has delivered great results for Channel 4 and will fast-track our ability to deliver our full-service model in the UK.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, and AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Agendia, a world leader in molecular cancer diagnostics, today announced that leading researchers from Agendia and the Netherlands Cancer Institute will present data from multiple studies at the 2009 St.Gallen Breast Cancer Conference. The St. Gallen Breast Cancer Conference, one of the premiere conferences in breast cancer research worldwide, takes place March 11th-14th, 2009 in St.Gallen, Switzerland.

The study results further underpin the predictive and prognostic power of Agendia's breast cancer recurrence test, MammaPrint(R) and will be discussed at the following poster sessions:

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