SAN JOSE, California, December 19 /PRNewswire/ --

Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth Communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the MIC23250, the industry's smallest high efficient, dual 400mA 4 MHz PWM synchronous buck step-down converter housed in a tiny 2mm x 2mm, 10 lead MLF(R) package. This device is ideally suited for today's portable applications where high efficiency, low output ripple and small size are crucial. The MIC23250 utilizes a proprietary switching method called "Hyper Light Load(TM)" that achieves high efficiency, very low output ripple, and fast transient response while using very small output capacitors. The MIC23250 is available in volume with pricing starting at US$1.47 for 1K quantities.

PARIS, December 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Rio Tinto Alcan today inaugurated a new EUR 5 million (US$7 million) remelting furnace for the recycling of used beverage cans (UBC) and a new EUR 10 million (US$15 million) trimming and slitting machine for beverage can body stock at its Neuf-Brisach site in France.

"These investments strengthen Alcan Specialty Sheet's position as the leading supplier of the rapid expanding European can stock market," said Christel Bories, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alcan Engineered Products. "Neuf-Brisach's fully integrated recycling, rolling and finishing facility makes it unique on the European continent," she added.

LONDON, December 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- Online Shopping Activity in France up 45%

- Leading UK Multi-Channel Retailers Enjoy 30-50% Increase in Visits in November

comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its third study of the online shopping activity of U.K., French and German consumers this Christmas season. This study tracks the number of visits to online retail sites each week since the start of the season on October 29, as well as the fastest growing online retail properties in November, using data collected from the comScore World Metrix audience measurement service.

Busiest Week of Online Christmas Shopping Season to Date

TOKYO and BIELEFELD, Germany, December 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- The Offer of NTT DATA EUROPE is Successful With More than 89 Percent of itelligence AG Shares

- All Conditions for a Successful Transaction Have Been Fulfilled

- The Additional Two-Week Acceptance Period, as Required by German Law, Starts on 20 December 2007 and Lasts Until Midnight of 2 January 2008

HOUSTON, December 19 /PRNewswire/ --

Endeavour International Corporation (Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today announced that the company plans to spend approximately US$90 million of capital during 2008 to fund oil and gas exploration, development and producing activities in the North Sea.

LONDON, December 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that the first snows have come across Europe and the US, skiers will be tempted to rush out and get some action on the piste.

That's just the moment accidents can happen, warns Greg Lawson, Group Broking Director of online travel insurance company Flexicover.Net, as he offers some timely advice to help skiers stay safe on the slopes.

"Winter sports can be dangerous but there are all sorts of things skiers and snowboarders can do to make sure they have a fun and safe holiday in the snow," he says. These are: