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Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO):

About BIOBIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIO produces BIOtech NOW, an online portal and monthly newsletter chronicling “innovations transforming our world.� Subscribe to BIOtech NOW.

About ABFAThe member companies of The Advanced BioFuels Association (ABFA) represent the new generation of advanced and renewable technologies that will help drive America’s new economy and fuel a sustainable future for the world. For more information click on http://www.advancedbiofuelsassociation.com.

About Advanced Ethanol CouncilThe Advanced Ethanol Council (AEC) promotes policies, regulations and programs that will lead to the increased production and use of next-generation ethanol fuels. Our members include advanced and cellulosic ethanol producers, as well as advanced ethanol technology developers and licensors.

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BIOPaul Winters, 202-962-9237pwinters@bio.orgwww.bio.org

Source: Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

CHENNAI, INDIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/10/12 -- The day of love, is here again. It is the ideal time to show someone how much you care. And this Valentine's Day, Courtyard by Marriott is here to make this day of your life extremely memorable and truly blissful. Treat your loved one to a romantic spread of emotion and love that he or she will never forget. Enjoy great food and beautiful live music, played by DJ Deepak at one of the top hotels in Chennai.

Rhapsody, the Italian restaurant under the guidance of Executive Chef Girish Kumar, will have a scintillating array of food that will add on to the magic of the day. Set the mood with a customized Valentine's buffet at one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in Chennai. Featuring a 4 course separate set menu with a section of soups, salads, main course and dessert, your loved one is sure to be impressed. Take a ride with caviar and champagne, avocado and lobster tartar and much more.

Valentine's Day would be incomplete without the mention of strawberries. Bearing in mind the popularity of the love food, our chefs have a special station for strawberries, where the couples can choose from strawberry and champagne frappe, fresh cut strawberries with whipped cream and strawberry cheesecakes.

The romantic journey does not end here.

• Get soaked in the lavishness of the dinner, in the midst of a romantic setting, with balloons and candles
• Take pictures with your loved one in a special place and get the picture instantly!
• Place an order for flowers for your special one and get it delivered to their house, only in the flower counter at The Muffin Tree
• Take the Chef home and surprise your partner where the chef will make your evening extra special by making a lavish spread of food that will set your mood just right for the special day (At Rs. 15,000)

Set menu at Rhapsody for Rs. 1450 ++ (Non alcoholic) and Rs. 2200 ++ (Alcoholic).

Get set to woo your valentine this year! As one of the hotels near Chennai Egmore Railways Station our convenient location near the airport makes us a perfect destination for a quiet evening away from the children or a long romantic getaway. Head to Courtyard by Marriott, for this is indeed the place to be this Valentine's Day!

For further details please visit Chennai hotel deals or contact: 044- 66764000.

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Contact:
Priyanka Dutta
Courtyard Chennai, India
91-44-66764000
Email Contact

Source: Marriott International

HINJEWADI, INDIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/10/12 -- Love is in the air at the Courtyard Pune Hinjewadi Hotel! And this four star hotel in Pune is offering couples the opportunity to spend the most romantic day of the year at the hotel. This Valentine's Day, as romance fills the air, lovebirds can count on the perfect romantic escape as the Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi sets the tone for the perfect evening for Valentine's Day.

For those looking for something special, get swept away in a magnificent romance with the Courtyard Pune Hinjewadi sizzling Valentine's offer, which is one of the hottest hotel deals in Pune. This exciting hotel offer sets up the perfect cozy Valentine's evening for the cupid struck and includes all the romance any couple in love could want. For only INR 899+taxes per person, guests can enjoy a romantic evening at the Alfresco & MoMo Cafe.

A wonder-filled evening awaits the love struck with this Hinjewadi hotel's great Valentine's promotion. From 1900hrs to 2300hrs, couples can enjoy a romantic date under the star lit skies. Couples taking advantage of this offer will also enjoy sparkling wine, an intimate candlelit setup around the open sky at Alfresco and a live band performing melodies at the MoMo Cafe that will make all want to romance the flavor of the scrumptious delicacies.

Located conveniently among the luxury hotels in Pune, the Courtyard Pune Hinjewadi offers stylish accommodations in the heart of Pune's IT Hub. This four-star hotel offers guests 153 rooms, including six luxury suites that boast comfortable bedding, high-speed Internet access and flat-screen LCD TVs. Guests will also have a business center, 19,806 sq ft of total meeting space, six meeting rooms, an outdoor pool and a fitness center to take advantage of. The hotel's three onsite restaurants and deli serve mouth-watering kebabs, barbeques, international cuisines, sandwiches, pastries, pies and a great selection of other lip-smacking finger foods. Plus the relaxing atmosphere and friendly service provide a sublime atmosphere for a romantic dinner.

In addition to the chic accommodation, the great amenities and hotel deals in Pune, this four star hotel in Pune puts guests just moments away from various IT and automobile giants. Guests will also be close to top area attractions like the Shaniwarwada Fort, Appu Ghar Amusement Park, Sinhagad Fort, Aga Khan Palace, Osho International Meditation Centre, the National Defense Academy and a variety of the area's other well-known sites.

About the Courtyard Pune Hinjewadi Hotel Nestled near the heart of Pune's IT Hub, the Courtyard Pune Hinjewadi Hotel is a unique 4 star hotel in India. Providing travelers with a warm ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers to Pune comfortable lodging among the luxury Hinjewadi hotels. For its guests, the hotel offers some wonderful amenities including in-room vaults for laptops, wireless connectivity, large desks, and comfortable bedding. Plus the great location puts guests in close proximity to some of the area's most well-known attractions.

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CONTACT:
Apoorva Pandit
Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi Hotel
91-20-42122222
Email Contact

Source: Marriott International

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The number of global insurance telematics users will grow at a CAGR of 90% from 1.85 million in 2010 to 89 million in 2017.

Dominique Bonte, group director, telematics and navigation, comments, “While insurance telematics or usage based insurance (UBI) is far from a recent phenomenon – US-based Progressive was already trialing solutions back in 2002 – a renewed interest in this market has occurred over the past two years, with an acceleration in uptake, as well as a dramatic change in the very nature of UBI, migrating from pay as you drive (PAYD) to pay how you drive (PHYD) based on continuous driver behavior monitoring and analysis.�

UBI allows insurance vendors to establish a continuous communication and feedback channel to build brand loyalty in an increasingly competitive auto insurance market. In the same way, value-added service packages including emergency services, roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking, teen driver monitoring, and vehicle diagnostics are often offered.

While the de-averaged pricing model and fairness principle of UBI to treat customers as individuals and have them pay for the risks they are actually taking instead of premiums depending on inaccurate proxies such as age and gender is gaining acceptance, many barriers hindering mass market uptake are still in place: self-selection of low risk drivers, privacy, lack of understanding of complex offers, lack of historical perspective validated by statistical data, absence of standards, installation of telematics hardware, and IP litigation.

While currently the default UBI hardware solution consists of a dedicated device plugged into the vehicle’s diagnostics OBD port, future UBI hardware solutions will increasingly be based on either factory-installed technology (as in-car connectivity penetration rates increase) or – for the aftermarket – converged devices such as smartphones wirelessly connecting to the OBD bus via Bluetooth adapters.

ABI Research’s new study, “Insurance Telematics,� (http://www.abiresearch.com/research/1008969) covers the different solutions for insurance telematics including PAYD and PHYD across different form factors such as embedded, portable, and converged in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. It includes detailed descriptions of market drivers and barriers, as well as shipment, subscribers, and discount forecasts.

It is part of the Commercial Telematics Research Service (http://www.abiresearch.com/products/service/Commercial_Telematics_Research_Service) and Connected Car Research Service (http://www.abiresearch.com/products/service/Connected_Car_Research_Service).

ABI Research provides in-depth analysis and quantitative forecasting of trends in global connectivity and other emerging technologies. From offices in North America, Europe and Asia, ABI Research’s worldwide team of experts advises thousands of decision makers through 40+ research and advisory services. Est. 1990. For more information visit www.abiresearch.com, or call +1.516.624.2500.

ABI ResearchChristine Gallen, +44-203-326-0142pr@abiresearch.com

Source: ABI Research