COPPELL, Texas, January 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- New office to assist in maximizing growth initiatives outside of North America

Mannatech, Incorporated (Nasdaq: MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, announced today it will open a management office in Switzerland to assist in maximizing international growth initiatives.

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BOSTON, January 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- Citigroup and Bank of America Post Highest Scores Among 16 US Banks

While encouraging progress is being made, the banking sector still has a long way to go in confronting the business challenges posed by global climate change, according to a first-ever report issued today by the Ceres investor coalition that analyzes climate change governance practices of 40 of the world's largest banks.

Banks and financial institutions, with nearly US$6 trillion in market capitalization, are a key player in combating the impacts of climate change and supporting the investments necessary to move the world economy on a pathway to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

VANCOUVER, Canada, January 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- Recent Executive Appointments Provide Additional Corporate Strength and Industry Expertise, Expanding Foundation for Faster Growth in Australasia

Oil and gas exploration company Trans-Orient Petroleum Ltd. (OTCBB/TOPLF) is pleased to announce that Mr. Garth Johnson has accepted the position of President, effective immediately. To facilitate this appointment, Mr. Peter Loretto has resigned as President, retaining his leadership role as Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company.

ELMSHORN, Germany, January 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- Two PCI-Express 2.0-Slots for Two Graphics Cards / Ideal for the Latest Intel 45nm Processors

Shuttle Inc., the market leader in the Mini-PC sector and manufacturer of Multi-Form-Factor solutions, is now launching its first Mini-PC-Barebone designed for 45nm Intel processors and which can accommodate two graphics cards. Also available for the XPC Barebone SX38P2 Pro is a highly-efficient 450 watt power supply with 80 PLUS certification. This enables the two PCI-Express graphics cards and the fastest processors to run smoothly.

LONDON, January 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- Modest Russian Production Growth to be Gobbled up by Domestic Demand

CIBC (CM: TSX; NYSE) - Consumers should brace for a 50 per cent jump in oil prices in the near future as global oil supply will increasingly have trouble keeping pace with demand, forecasts a new energy report from CIBC World Markets.

The report predicts that surging demand in developing economies combined with accelerated depletion of existing supply and widespread delays in getting new oil fields up and running will see the global supply of oil fall as much as eight million barrels a day below International Energy Agency estimates by 2012.

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands, January 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The worldwide express delivery services provider TNT Express has signed an agreement with Quintiq to take further steps in its effort to reduce its carbon footprint. Through the use of the advanced planning software of Quintiq in the collection and delivery of parcels TNT Express hopes to further give shape to its program called "Planet Me" with the aim to reduce the emission of CO2. The Quintiq system will replace a large number of discrete planning systems that are now used throughout TNT Express's 900 depots in the world.