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GREAT NECK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Parker Waichman Alonso LLP announces that they have filed a lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline and Procter & Gamble on behalf of an Nebraska woman who was diagnosed with neuropathy attributed to the use of Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R) denture adhesive creams.

According to her complaint, Jennifer J. Cornett, 61, received dentures approximately 9 years ago, and has used Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R). Ms. Cornett stopped using the denture adhesive creams after she was diagnosed with neuropathy attributed to excess zinc and copper depletion attributable to Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R). Her lawsuit alleges that Ms. Cornett now suffers from profound and permanent neurological injuries, which have left her unable to perform her normal, customary, and daily activities.

The lawsuit maintains that Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R) contain a form of zinc, which is bonded to an unknown formulation. A small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced diet. However, being exposed to an excessive amount of zinc can result in copper depletion and serious negative adverse neurological effects. In August 2008, the peer reviewed journal "Neurology" reported on four patients suffering from neuropathy and other neurological symptoms typical of zinc poisoning and copper depletion. It was determined that excess use of denture cream could have been responsible for their symptoms.

The complaint further alleges that the defendants failed to warn about their products' risks and failed to provide adequate warnings about the zinc in Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R), or adequate instructions to prevent deviation from accepted use. According to the lawsuit, had the defendants properly disclosed the risks associated with Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R), Ms. Cornett would never have used the products. Ms. Cornett's lawsuit names GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Super PoliGrip(R), and Procter and Gamble Manufacturing Corp., the maker of Fixodent(R), as well as their subsidiaries, as defendants.

This lawsuit is the latest of many filed by Parker Waichman Alonso LLP on behalf of the victims of zinc-containing denture adhesive creams.

Ms. Cornett's lawsuit, along with dozens of others filed before it, has been consolidated for centralized and coordinated pre-trial proceedings in the Denture Cream Products Liability Litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, before the Honorable Judge Cecilia Altonaga (MDL No. 2051). Andres F. Alonso Esq., a partner with Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, was appointed Co- Lead Counsel to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the litigation by Judge Altonaga in an order filed on July 13, 2009. On October 22, 2009, Mr. Alonso attended the most recent case management conference in the Denture Cream Products Liability Litigation.

Parker Waichman Alonso continues to offer free consultations to the victims of denture cream zinc poisoning. If you or a loved one uses or have used Super PoliGrip(R) or Fixodent(R) and now suffer from neurological problems, please contact our office by visiting www.yourlawyer.com. Free case evaluations are also available by calling 1 800 LAW INFO (1-800-529-4636).

About Parker Waichman Alonso LLP

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP is a leading personal injury law firm that represents plaintiffs nationwide. The firm has offices in New York, New Jersey and Florida. Parker Waichman Alonso LLP has assisted thousands of clients in receiving fair compensation for injuries resulting from defective drugs, medical devices and other products.

For more information on Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, please visit: www.yourlawyer.com or call 1-800-LAW-INFO (1-800-529-4636).

    Source: Parker Waichman Alonso LLP

Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa Receives Forbes' and AAA's Highest Honors

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Forbes Travel Guide (formerly Mobil Travel Guide) Monday announced their list of 2010 award winners. Kai restaurant at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa was awarded Forbes Travel Guide's highest rating with the Five-Star Award. Kai now stands alone as one of only 17 Five-Star restaurants in all of North America and the sole restaurant in Arizona to receive this prestigious commendation.

In addition, AAA last week announced their list of 2010 Five-Diamond Award winners and Kai was the only restaurant in Arizona to be named to this venerated list. These recent announcements mark Kai's second Five-Star rating and fourth Five-Diamond designation. This dual recognition solidifies Kai's position as the most celebrated and acclaimed dining experience in Arizona.

Kai, the Pima word for seed, opened with the resort in October of 2002 with unique cuisine, coined "Native American with Global Accents" by the resort's Executive Chef, Michael O'Dowd, who considers it his privilege to be a thoughtful caretaker of the Gila River Indian Community's culinary story. Working diligently to learn traditional recipes and present them in a new setting is O'Dowd's way of paying homage to the past while weaving a new culinary future for Native American inspired cuisine. In so doing, Kai has won the hearts of Resort guests, local and national epicureans alike.

"It is truly humbling and a distinct honor to again be deemed one of the finest dining establishments in the world," said Bunty Ahamed, General Manager. "It is a tribute to the passionate and talented Kai team whose daily aspirations to deliver world-class experiences clearly do not go unnoticed."

It is with accolades like these and by exhibiting an appreciation for a culinary sense of place that the Kai team has brought an ancient cuisine to the forefront of epicurean dialogue.

With the recent release of a new cookbook, The New Native American Cuisine, Kai's top chefs along with food writer Marian Betancourt bring more than fifty time-honored and unique Five-Star/Five-Diamond quality recipes to your table. Not only does this magnificent book present unforgettable recipes, it acts as a passport into the great expanse of the Sonoran desert. It gives readers the opportunity to experience true appreciation for Native American Cuisine and the rich history, culture, and agricultural traditions of the Gila River Indian People and their land that cultivated these flavorful combinations.

The hardcover copy of the book is $24.95 and is available for purchase at the resort and on www.amazon.com. Do not miss an opportunity to pamper the bon vivant in your life with a Five-Star/Five-Diamond gift this holiday season.

For Resort or Kai information visit: www.wildhorsepassresort.com. The complete list of Forbes Travel Guide Star award winners is available at: www.forbestravelguide.com. The complete list of 2010 AAA/CAA Five Diamond Award(R) winners is available at: www.aaatravelviews.com.

    Source: Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fab5e3/retail_banking_in) has announced the addition of the "Retail Banking in India - The Comprehensive Industry Report" report to their offering.

Use this report to Understand how retail industry is growing What are strategies taken by retail bank companies and their comparison thereof? and much more

INTRODUCTION

Retail banking in India has fast emerged as one of the major drivers of the overall banking industry and has witnessed enormous growth in the recent past. The Retail Banking Report encompasses extensive study & analysis of this rapidly growing sector. It primarily covers analysis of the present status, current trends, major issues & challenges in the growth of the retail banking sector. This report helps in Banks, financial institutions, MNC Banks, academicians, consultants and researchers to have a better understanding of the booming opportunities in retail banking in India.

MAJOR FINDINGS With recession departing away from away global economy, opportunities are slowly emerging in emerging markets. Since emerging markets, except China, were less depending upon US for growth; are first to come out of recession eclipse. Growth opportunities in banking, especially retail segment is set to witness fast growth due to high consumption. The higher growth of retail lending in emerging economies is attributable to fast growth of personal wealth, favourable demographic profile, rapid development in information technology, the conducive macro-economic environment, financial market reforms, and several micro-level supply side factors. The retail banking strategies of banks are undergoing major transformation, as banks adopt a mix of strategies like organic growth, acquisitions and alliances. This has resulted in a paradigm shift in the marketing strategies of the banks. Public Sector Banks players are adopting aggressive strategies, leveraging their rural branch network and their customer vase to earn a larger share of the retail pie. Banks are also going in for innovative strategies like cross selling, packaged selling of retail products and technology based banking. At the same time, new foreign players are also entering this high growth sector

POINTS DISCUSSED

    --  Global retail banking vis-a-vis Indian scenario
    --  Indian retail banking overview
    --  What are the regulatory factors involved in Indian banking industry
    --  How interest rate risks, money laundering, and outsourcing are affecting
        the performance of banking sector?
    --  What would be the impact of Basel-II norms in Indian banking industry?
    --  What are the implications of SARFESI Act on recovery of money?
    --  How the banking industry would combat the competition from upcoming
        sectors like mutual funds?
    --  What are the various issues and challenges before this industry?
    --  What are strategies taken by retail bank companies and their comparison
        thereof?

PLAYERS PROFILED The report contains major profiles of - Andhra Bank, AXIS Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Citibank, Central Bank of India, Deutsche Bank, HDFC Bank, HSBC, Indian Overseas Bank, ICICI Bank, I D B I (Industrial Development Bank Of India), Indian Bank, ING Vysya Bank, Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd, State Bank of India, Saraswat Co-Operative Bank Ltd, Syndicate Bank, UCO Bank and Union Bank of India

PRODUCTS ANALYSED

    --  Indian retail credit
    --  Housing finance
    --  Auto finance
    --  Consumer durable loan
    --  Educational loan
    --  Other personal loans
    --  Credit cards
    --  Bancassurance

FOR WHOM

    --  Banks, Financial institutions
    --  MNC Banks
    --  Academicians
    --  Consultants
    --  Researchers

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY The data used, extensively draws from the in-house and proprietary sources available at Cygnus as our research team regularly tracks the sector. The other sources include Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Reserve Bank of India, Banking related Journals, and Research papers, Industry portals, Government Agencies, and Trade associations, monitoring of Industry News and developments etc. The data has been cross-checked by the research team and validated to provide the latest and unambiguous information.

Key Topics Covered:

    --  Executive Summary
    --  Highlights
    --  Global Banking Industry
    --  Indian Banking Industry
    --  Retail Banking
    --  Housing Finance
    --  AUTO FINANCE
    --  Consumer Durable Finance
    --  Education Loan
    --  Other personal Loans
    --  Credit card
    --  Braincases
    --  Regulation
    --  Issues/Challenges of Retail Banking in India
    --  THE FUTURE

Companies Mentioned:

    --  Andhra Bank
    --  AXIS Bank
    --  Bank of Baroda
    --  Bank of India
    --  Canara Bank
    --  Citibank
    --  Central Bank of India
    --  Deutsche Bank
    --  HDFC Bank
    --  HSBC
    --  Indian Overseas Bank
    --  ICICI Bank
    --  I D B I (Industrial Development Bank Of India)
    --  Indian Bank
    --  ING Vysya Bank
    --  Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd
    --  State Bank of India
    --  Saraswat Co-Operative Bank Ltd
    --  Syndicate Bank
    --  UCO Bank and Union Bank of India

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fab5e3/retail_banking_in

    Source: Research and Markets

SEATTLE, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers a special 8-day cruise from Rome, Italy to Nice, France aboard the elegant, 312-guest Wind Surf departing May 9, 2010. The sailing features the glamorous Cannes Film Festival and the thrilling Monaco Grand Prix race.

Guests will overnight in Cannes, France during the star-studded Cannes Film Festival and spend three nights in Monaco during the prestigious Formula One Grand Prix race. Other ports visited include Bastia, France and San Remo, Italy. Cruise rates begin at $2,999 per person, double occupancy.

Guests who wish to attend the Grand Prix may purchase the Monaco 68th Grand Prix Package Tour which begins on Friday, May 14 and ends on Sunday, May 16, 2010. The package includes a private transfer to the luxurious L'Hermitage for an exclusive cocktail party overlooking Monaco's Marina and Royal Palace with open bar, original Monegasque canapes and live music. A lavish dinner with wine pairings and live music follows. Guests also receive entrance to the renowned Grand Casino and an exclusive gift package of binoculars, official 68e Grand Prix de Monaco program, official club ticket holder, souvenir hat and jacket.

On Saturday, guests tender to the pier in Monaco to take their seats in Tribune K reserved section of the Formula One Grand Prix time trials. That evening, an exclusive private cocktail reception will be held followed by a private Grand Prix dinner on board Wind Surf.

Sunday morning guests enjoy a private Grand Prix brunch on board the ship followed by a thrilling day of viewing the final Grand Prix race from the same track-side reserved seats. Box lunches will also be available. Rates for the limited 3-day shore excursion package is $2,700 per person and must be pre-booked at www.windstarcruises.com.

Windstar recently announced the latest phase of its Degrees of Difference initiative featuring added amenities and enhancements to its luxurious ships in the areas of dining, accommodations, entertainment, spa, fitness and shore excursions. With this latest initiative, Windstar continues to raise the bar, delivering a vacation experience that is "180 Degrees from Ordinary."

About Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.

Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.

    For More Information:
    Vanessa Bloy
    206.733.2970
    vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com

SOURCE Windstar Cruises

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EMS Technologies, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors and Paul B. Domorski have agreed that Mr. Domorski is leaving the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, which he has held since 2006. In addition, Mr. Domorski is resigning as a member of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Mowell also stated, "We are very appreciative of Paul's dedication and leadership during his years of service. He has been particularly instrumental in expanding the Company's position into additional communications and tracking technologies and markets, and played important roles in both developing and executing long-term strategies for our business."

Neilson A. Mackay, who has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer during the past year, has been elected as President and Chief Executive Officer, and also as a member of the Board of Directors. John B. Mowell, Chairman of the Board, stated, "Our Board is confident that Neil has the experience and the in-depth operational and technical skills to be an effective leader in the current challenging economic and technical environments. We feel fortunate to fill this role with a proven executive from within our ranks, particularly one with Neil's long experience in our important aeronautical businesses, and with his ability to navigate our complex technologies."

Prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Mackay had served as Executive Vice President -- Strategy, and as Vice President -- Corporate Development and President of EMS SATCOM. In those roles, he was deeply involved in identifying and negotiating potential acquisitions. He served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of SATCOM from 2001 to 2007, during which period SATCOM's annual revenues grew from $22.4 million to $112.5 million. He joined the Company in January 1993, when the Company acquired an Ottawa, Ontario-based space satellite communications business of which he served as President, following earlier successful service as CEO of other companies.

About EMS Technologies, Inc.

EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG) is a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions over satellite and terrestrial networks. EMS keeps people and systems connected, wherever they are -- on land, at sea, in the air or in space. Serving the aeronautical, asset tracking, defense, and mobile computing industries, EMS products and services enable universal mobility, visibility and intelligence. EMS has three operating segments:

    --  Communications & Tracking supplies a broad array of terminals and
        antennas that enable end-users in aircraft and other mobile platforms to
        communicate over satellite and air-to-ground links; this segment
        (formerly Satellite Communications) was renamed in 2009 to reflect
        recent acquisitions and their highly complementary connectivity
        products, including aeronautical wi-fi communications and data storage,
        aeronautical voice and tracking, and satellite-based machine-to-machine
        mobile communications;
    --  Defense & Space supplies highly-engineered subsystems for defense
        electronics and sophisticated satellite applications - from military
        communications, radar, surveillance and countermeasures to commercial
        high-definition television, satellite radio, and live TV for innovative
        airlines; and
    --  LXE is a leading provider of rugged terminals and wireless data networks
        used for logistics applications such as distribution centers, warehouses
        and container ports. LXE's automatic identification and data capture
        products serve mobile information users at over 7,500 sites worldwide.

Visit www.ems-t.com for more information.

    Source: EMS Technologies, Inc.