Oman Air launches fantastic online deals.

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London -- Oman Air has announced a series of fantastic online deals to a range of exciting destinations around the world.

Available immediately, for travel from London before 30th June 2011 (excluding 20th 30th April), the special deal fares include: Bangkok, Thailand from 472 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 528 Kathmandu, Nepal from 572 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania from 521 Colombo, Sri Lanka from 466 Islamabad, Pakistan from 492 Lahore, Pakistan from 492 Karachi, Pakistan from 487.

All prices are for economy return flights, via Muscat, and include taxes. They can be booked exclusively through Oman Airs website at www.omanair.com.

Announcing the special deals Oman Airs District Sales Manager Andy Nunes, said: We are delighted to be offering these special deals to some of the most exciting destinations on the planet. We operate daily flights from London to Muscat, with good onward connections and our new fleet of Airbus A330s provide unmatched levels of comfort and hospitality in every class.

With more legroom, fantastic inflight entertainment and award-winning mobile phone and wi-fi connectivity, our flights always deliver outstanding value and with special offers like these, Oman Air has to be the only choice.

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About Oman Air

Oman Air (www.omanair.com) is the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman. Founded in 1993, the airline has since witnessed massive growth and has played a major role in making Muscat an important traffic hub in the Middle East, supporting the commercial, industrial and tourism sectors.

The airline currently operates direct international flights from Muscat to Gulf destinations, such as Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Kuwait, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah. Within the Middle East region, Oman Air flies to Cairo in Egypt, Beirut in Lebanon and Amman in Jordan. In addition, Oman Air flies to ten destinations in India Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Delhi, Lucknow, Bangalore, Kozhikode and Jaipur. Within the Subcontinent, Oman Air also flies to Chittagong in Bangladesh, Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan, Kathmandu in Nepal and Colombo in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, Oman Air flies to the Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives. Within the Far East, Oman Air destinations include Bangkok in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Oman Air also flies to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania.

Its European destinations are London, Munich, Frankfurt, Paris and Milan. Oman Airs fleet consists of Boeing 737 and Airbus A330s. Currently, the fleet strength stands at 15 B737-700s/800s, three A330-200s, three A330-300s and two ATRs 42-500. During 2011, one additional A330-300 will be delivered.

Also, Oman Air recently signed a contract with Embraer for the purchase of five Embraer 175 aircraft from the E-Jets family, with purchase rights for another five aircraft. The first delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2011. For the future Oman Air has ordered six Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are scheduled for delivery in 2014.

Oman Air unveiled its First Class Mini Suite in October 2009 which marks a further milestone in Oman Air's ongoing drive for quality and comfort. Earlier in 2009, Oman Air had unveiled its new, lie-flat Business Class seat, which offers greater levels of comfort and amenity than many other airlines first class products and is fitted on all the new Airbus wide-body fleet.

Marking a pioneering milestone in the history of aviation, Oman Air has become the first airline in the world to offer both mobile telephony and Internet connectivity on board its flights.

Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines entered a code-share partnership in June 2010, opening up more international destinations to their customers. Oman Airs passengers, who currently enjoy direct flights to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, will now be connected to four new destinations in Malaysia - Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Kuching - and two new destinations in Asia - Singapore and Hong Kong. In turn, passengers flying from Kuala-Lumpur to Muscat will be able to connect to Amman and Kuwait City, with more options from Oman to Dubai and Beirut.

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Brazil Has the First Newspaper Exclusively for the iPad.

Brasil247 launches a new business model for the editorial market

SAO PAULO, March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Brazil gets a glimpse of its first media interface developed specially for the iPad: Brazil247 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). It is a new free medium providing content that is open, shareable and editable in a creative, collaborative and light-hearted approach.

The new newspaper offers information and entertainment with interaction, plurality, agility and democracy (the iPad 's initials): Interactivity - Its content is 100% open, to be shared, Plurality - A collaborative work model, open to readers (journalists or otherwise) to write, Agility - At least two daily editions, and Democracy - Columnists from every walk of life.

With investments of more than US$ 2 million in one year, Brazil247 was designed to meet the new readership demand of the Brazilian market, which already has 200 thousand tablet users, with the potential to grow to more than 1 million this year. The project is from Editora247, commandeered by experienced journalists and directed by Leonardo Attuch and Joaquim Castanheira, esteemed professionals in Brazilian journalism.

The idea for the newspaper arose from the journalist's own experiences in reading international publications and using tablets. "The American newspaper Daily gave us the confidence that we were on the right track," says Leonardo Attuch, emphasizing that these devices finally brought portability to the reader and should accelerate the migration from paper to digital media. "Brasil247 is not an adaptation of a printed edition. It was created to specifically take advantage of the technological resources available on the iPad platform, like videos, photo galleries and animation," says Joaquim Castanheira.

The publication antedates technological, cultural, societal and environmental trends by being an open, free, collaborative, freely accessible newspaper that is controlled by journalists and has no printed editions. In addition to the traditional sections, the newspaper has editorials in Personal Finances, Agribusiness, Media & Technology, Games & Applications, Ecology and Photography. On weekends, the readers are offered the Oasis magazine, focused on quality of life, style and traveling. The new publication will begin publicity campaigns from companies like Caoa/Hyundai, Tecnisa and SEB - Sistema Educacional Brasil.

Brasil247 can be access through Apple's iTunes Store (Brasil247 App and Revista Oasis) or through the internet: www.brasil247.com.br

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BUFFETT'S BERKSHIRE TO ENTER INDIA; TIES UP WITH BAJAJ ALLIANZ.

NEW DELHI, March 3 Asia Pulse - Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Wednesday said it plans to enter the Indian non-life insurance sector as a corporate agent of leading player Bajaj Allianz General.

The move would mark the foray of Berkshire Hathaway's direct entry into the Indian market, where the billionaire investor Buffett is yet to make substantial investments.

As part of its planned India entry, the US conglomerate has incorporated Berkshire India to sell and distribute general insurance products in India.

Berkshire India would directly sell insurance to consumers through the portal 'www.berkshireinsurance.com' and by way of telemarketing, it said in a statement.

Initially, the focus would be on motor insurance but the company would continuously update its business model.

"If the market proves receptive, the Company will seek to expand its products to include health insurance, life and travel insurance and other personal lines, as well," it noted.

Berkshire Hathaway is a sprawling US conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway that is into various businesses, including property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, finance, manufacturing, and retailing.

It has significant stakes in global majors, including Coca-Cola and Kraft, that also have a strong presence in India.

Berkshire India CEO Arun Balakrishnan said that his company and Bajaj Allianz share a common goal of providing exemplary customer service.

"We have been watching the Indian insurance industry for a long time and are very excited about the immense opportunity in the emerging retail insurance sector," Berkshire India's Director Kara Raiguel said.

Berkshire Hathaway has been very successful in the online and direct distribution model in the US and we would like to replicate that success in India as well, he added.

According to him, buying financial products directly over the Internet is a relatively new and growing opportunity in India.

Known for his business acumen and investment style, Buffett is Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.

Going by reports, Buffett would be visiting India this month as part of his philanthropic initiatives.

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Gold ATM atm gives gold.

DUBAI An ATM that spits out pure gold nuggets and coins has become such a hit among shoppers that one vendor has had to organise

twice-a-week replenishment.

Simon Khoury, chief operating officer of the Galeries Lafayette at Dubai Mall, said sales of their gold-to-go

machine have beaten expectations, though he declined to give figures.

The golden box coughing up 99.9 per cent gold has become a novel

curiosity to most mall-goers, but there are some who find it no different from buying a can of soda. Georgina Hardman, from the UK, said:

"It's a good idea and my husband would have bought a piece, except that he was short on cash. And it does not accept credit cards."

The machine works just like an ATM-cum-vending machine: you put money inside, get your purchase in a package and off you go - it takes all of 20

seconds.

What's the guarantee of authenticity of the gold sold? Items are only made with 24-carat gold supplied by a Swiss banker.

10-day return policy

The items, which come in a sealed box, can be returned within 10 days after purchase.

"We just made gold

purchases more accessible," said Khoury. "Our clients understood this idea very well and most of them make up their mind in a few

seconds."

Currently, payment is only in dirhams and Khoury said payment by credit or debit card will be sorted in a few days. "We

have no big demand from people paying in dollars or other currencies. We're hoping to finalise a deal in 10 days to allow us to take credit card

payments for gold-to-go purchases," he said.

The smallest nugget weighs 2.5 grams and cost Dh565 on Tuesday (Dh470 on February 11, the

launch date) while the biggest sold so far was a one-ounce coin for Dh5,540 on the same day.

Prices change and are updated via the internet

every 10 minutes. Khoury said all sales are monitored by security cameras. "There are several cameras inside and outside the machine."

A customer facing trouble with the machine can push an emergency button for help.

There are about 50 such machines around the world,

including one each at the entrance of Burj Khalifa and the At The Top viewing platform on the 124th floor. Another gold-to-go is installed at the

Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

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K3 Launches New SaaS Solution to Quench Thirst for Pay as You Use ERP.

(PRWeb UK) February 18, 2011

The company's SYSPRO BusinessLive ERP offering is provided as Software as a Solution (SaaS), enabling customers to take advantage of a powerful and flexible computer system without the need for up-front investment or on-site installation and maintenance. Customers will find that the system pays for itself through efficiency gains as they use it.

Research by the technology analyst firm, Aberdeen Group found that 39% of respondents to a recent survey would consider deploying SaaS ERP -- an increase of 70% on the previous year.1 Users recognise that such cloud based systems provide huge benefits by giving them the ability to use state of the art technology that is hosted and maintained by the software company. They have no need to worry about updates and data security as this is part of the service.

SYSPRO BusinessLive also allows scaleability for growth, flexibility to adapt to business change and easy deployment for new users and sites. The system is inherently secure due to K3's mirrored state of the art hosting systems and it provides business continuity and disaster recovery features. If a company needs to relocate to a temporary site or staff need to work from home, the system remains accessible at all times.

Aberdeen finds that the "cloud offering includes the full functionality of the SYSPRO ERP application; there is no difference in the software between the on-premise version and SYSPRO BusinessLive."2 The secure web-based application enables users to access their ERP system on demand over the Internet or through a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

"SYSPRO BusinessLive gives companies the opportunity to implement advanced software without the associated costs of on-site installations. When companies are working hard to move forward, but still feeling the effect of the recession, it means that they can take advantage of powerful technology without impacting their finances," said Andy Latham Managing Director, K3 Business Technology Group.

Source:

1. SaaS ERP Trends and Observations 2010, Aberdeen Group

2. Research Brief December 2010, SYSPRO BusinessLive: Offering Deployment Choices. This Research Brief is part of a series of Aberdeen research reports exploring the topic of SaaS ERP.

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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. to Present at Sterne Agee Financial Institutions Investor Conference.(Conference news)

ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE: IVR) will participate in the Sterne Agee Financial Institutions Investor Conference to be held in Orlando, FL on February 17, 2011 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference will include a panel discussion including Jason Marshall, Vice President - Portfolio Manager.

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The panel discussion will be transmitted via a live audio Web cast on the internet at http://cc.talkpoint.com/snlf001/021711a_ah/?entity=47_R4330SB and will be available for 180 days following the event. A recorded replay of the presentation will also be available on the Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. Web site at www.invescomortgagecapital.com.

About Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on financing and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans. Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading independent global investment management company. Additional information is available at www.invescomortgagecapital.com.

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Microsoft Delivers Online Encrypted E-mail Using Direct Project Security Protocols.

Interoperable e-mail messaging service launched with new version of Microsoft HealthVault enables physicians to share patient health information electronically.

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- During a Health & Human Services event in D.C. today, Microsoft Corp. announced new encrypted e-mail functionality for Microsoft HealthVault, which allows clinical partner solutions to send messages to patients based on security protocols set forth by the Office of the National Coordinator's (ONC's) Direct Project. Through this offering, every HealthVault record will be able to automatically accept mails directly from healthcare providers. Initial partners include MedPlus and VisionShare Inc., which have integrated the new service with their solutions to help clinical users secure messages they send to patients. The three companies are pioneering members of the Direct Project and will demonstrate the capabilities of their solutions in the Interoperability Showcase at the 2011 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibit (HIMSS 2011) as part of the Office of the National Coordinator's exhibit.

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"The initial goal of the Direct Project is to specify a simple, secure, scalable, standards-based way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the Internet," said Wes Rishel, vice president and distinguished analyst, Gartner. "It is exciting to see early, real-world examples of applications based on the Direct Project's security protocols emerging through the efforts of the private sector. Through public-private partnerships such as these we are starting to see the sharing of critical information across the health system."

Through this functionality, an encrypted copy of an individual's clinical information can be electronically transmitted to a patient's new e-mail address created within Microsoft HealthVault, where it is automatically saved to the patient's HealthVault account as part of their longitudinal personal health record. The service may be used to read or download the information. Direct Project messaging with security-enhanced technologies enables clinical solution providers to meet Phase One Meaningful Use requirements for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program by providing patients with their health information, as well as proposed Phase Two requirements, which call for secure online patient messaging.

"Through the Direct Project, and our work with Microsoft HealthVault, Quest Diagnostics Care360(TM) EHR is providing the physician community with an effective way to transmit comprehensive clinical information directly to patients and to realize the financial incentives of achieving meaningful use," said Richard A. Mahoney, Quest Diagnostics vice president of Healthcare Information Solutions and president of its MedPlus healthcare information technology subsidiary. "With Care360 EHR, physicians can securely and easily collaborate and share information with the goal of improving patient care."

ONC's Direct Project says it benefits providers and patients by improving the direct transport of structured and unstructured health information, making it secure, fast, inexpensive, and, for some applications, interoperable. Using Direct Project addresses, a care provider can send and receive important clinical information, connecting to other stakeholders across the country.

"This service and our early partnerships are accelerating the ability for patients to become active participants in managing their health," said Sean Nolan, distinguished engineer and chief architect, Microsoft Health Solutions Group. "As one of the first examples of the Direct Project security protocols being utilized to meet Meaningful Use requirements, this interoperability is a step on the road map to the goal of expanding secure online interactions between physicians and patients."

Microsoft is also working with VisionShare, a leader in e-health connectivity, to advance the goals of the Direct Project. Both companies are participating in a Direct Project Pilot Implementation to demonstrate the feasibility of using the Direct Project communication protocols, security model and addressing mechanism to submit immunization data from providers into a state immunization information system with security-enhanced technologies. Information on the pilot, which began sending data on Jan. 12, will be available after the completion of the program.

Demonstrations of Microsoft HealthVault encrypted e-mail can be seen in scenarios presented by MedPlus and VisionShare at the Interoperability Showcase during HIMSS 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 20-24.

About Microsoft in Health

Microsoft is committed to improving health around the world through software innovation. Over the past 13 years, Microsoft has steadily increased its investments in health, with a focus on addressing the challenges of health providers, health and social services organizations, payers, consumers and life sciences companies worldwide. Microsoft closely collaborates with a broad ecosystem of partners and develops its own powerful health solutions, such as Microsoft Amalga, Microsoft HealthVault, and a portfolio of identity and access management technologies acquired from Sentillion Inc. in 2010. Together, Microsoft and its industry partners are working to deliver health solutions for the way people aspire to work and live.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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