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BAAR, Switzerland, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Manas Petroleum Corp. ("Manas") (TSX-V: MNP; OTCBB: MNAP) today announced that on February 9, 2012 Petromanas Energy Inc. has secured Shell as JV partner for selected Albanian assets.

Manas, through its subsidiary DWM Petroleum AG owns 31.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of Petromanas.

Petromanas Energy Inc. ("Petromanas" or the "Company") today announced it has entered into a definitive farm out agreement (the "Agreement") with a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc ("Shell"), whereby Shell will farm into the Company's rights on onshore exploration Blocks 2-3 (the "Blocks") comprising approximately 852,000 acres onshore Albania. Under the terms of the Agreement, Shell will acquire a 50% participating interest in the Blocks in exchange for payments and carried costs up to US$50.3 million. Petromanas will continue to act as operator of the Blocks.

"We are very pleased to have Shell as a joint venture partner. They bring exceptional technical capabilities and substantial resources to our new relationship," said Mr. Glenn McNamara, CEO of Petromanas. "We believe that partnering with a global leader like Shell provides a validation of the potential of our Albanian assets and the exploration work we have completed to date. Our 2012 drilling program remains unchanged and is moving ahead as planned from a position of enhanced strength and we expect the addition of a further seismic program to accelerate the exploration and development of the Blocks."

Under the terms of the Agreement, Shell would carry Petromanas on the following items: a work program up to US$22.5 million in the first exploration period and subject to entering into the second exploration period, a second exploration well. Any potential excess costs of the work program over the carried amounts shall be jointly paid by both parties in proportion to their participating interest. In addition, Shell will pay a cash consideration for a total amount of US$16.3 million, of which US$11 million is refundable to Shell should Petromanas secure a partner for the other Petromanas blocks during the current exploration period.

The Agreement is subject to customary closing conditions including the receipt of all necessary regulatory and government approvals.

About Manas Petroleum Corp.

Manas Petroleum is an international oil and gas company with primary focus on exploration and development in South-Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Mongolia.  In Albania, Manas participates in a 1.7 million acre exploration project through its equity interest in Petromanas Energy Inc., a Canadian public company. In Kyrgyz Republic, Manas has signed a US$54 million farm-out agreement with Santos International, a subsidiary of one of Australia's largest oil and gas companies. In addition to the development of its Kyrgyz Republic project, Manas participates in an oil and gas exploration project in neighboring Tajikistan through its majority-owned subsidiary Somon Oil Company, subject to an option farm out agreement with Santos. In Mongolia, Manas owns record title to the two Production Sharing Contracts covering Blocks XIII and XIV through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gobi Energy Partners GmbH, but 26% of the beneficial ownership interest in these blocks is held in trust for others.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information please contact:

Roger JennyCorporate SecretaryManas Petroleum Corp.Bahnofstr. 9, P.O. Box 155CH-6341 Baar, SwitzerlandPhone: +41 44 718 1030 Fax:       +41 44 718 1039Email:    info@manaspete.comWeb:     www.manaspete.com

Scott KoyichNorth America Investor RelationsBrisco Capital Partners Corp.Phone: +1 403 262 9888Email:    scott@briscocapital.com

Dr. Georg HochwimmerEurope Investor RelationsGeneral Research GmbHPhone: +49 89 2500 4330Email:    hochwimmer@generalresearch.de

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SOURCE Manas Petroleum Corp.

KOLDING, Denmark, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bestnet A/S has announced that their new book, Malaria-Through the eyes of a child, is now available for viewing and/or download on their website. The book is a visual celebration that demonstrates how Bestnet successfully embraced World Malaria Day 2011 as an excellent educational opportunity to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children at risk from malaria, a devastating disease that claims the life of one child every 45 seconds. 

As World Malaria Day - April 25, 2012 rapidly approaches, Bestnet has also announced that copies of the book, Malaria-Through the eyes of a child, are available to anyone interested in obtaining them. There are a limited number of copies available on a first come, first served basis.

"World Malaria Day has been designated as a chance for all of us to make a difference in the fight against malaria. Due to the fact that it has been proven that education is a vital tool in the arsenal to combat malaria, Bestnet has consistently chosen to develop original educational materials, in a variety of media, for World Malaria Day. In early 2011, we developed a unique and comprehensive malaria educational program for school-aged children," said Trine Sig, Bestnet Managing Director.

Sig continued, "This book documents our activities in celebration of World Malaria Day 2011 as Bestnet personnel and our partners reached out to educate hundreds of school children on 5 continents about malaria and the protection provided by sleeping under our Netprotect® LLINs. The children were asked to inform us about the devastating effects of this life-threatening disease through their own poems, stories and drawings. The children's thoughts and illustrations were so insightful, dramatic and touching that we have chosen to share them by compiling them into this book."

The Bestnet malaria education program includes a basic lesson plan, a large poster that illustrates the life cycle of malaria and a series of original graphic illustrations that convey the message that simple steps that can be taken to prevent malaria transmission, including sleeping under a Netprotect® LLIN. Furthermore, it is an interactive program that includes an engaging exercise that demonstrates the transmission cycle of malaria. The program and all visual aids were specially designed to transcend all age, cultural and language barriers so that the materials can be utilized in any country in the world. 

Although the program was originally intended for use on World Malaria Day, it was designed so that it can be used at any time of the year to teach children and adults about malaria, and that sleeping under Netprotect® LLINs can save lives. "Bestnet has been very pleased to learn that our educational materials have continued to be used on a regular basis by schools, NGOs, and faith-based organizations throughout the world. It is our wish to continue to share this program with anyone interested in utilizing it," said Sig. 

Therefore, Bestnet's entire program including the lesson plan (in English, Spanish and French), all illustrations and the posters are readily available for download on their website. Bestnet has also made the entire contents of their book, Malaria-Through the eyes of a child, available for download as well at http://www.bestneteurope.com.

Book Cover: http://www.ereleases.com/pic/2012-Malaria-Book.jpg

Furthermore, Bestnet has announced that a new and exciting educational tool will be introduced for World Malaria Day 2012.

About Bestnet A/S

Bestnet A/S, the manufacturer of Netprotect® Long Lasting Insecticide Incorporated Mosquito Nets (LLINs), supports the many ministries of health and relief organizations worldwide that are working toward the goal of eventually eliminating malaria. Each year, over 1 million people die from malaria even though the disease is completely preventable and treatable. Sadly, most of these deaths occur in pregnant women and in children under the age of 5.

Bestnet is thoroughly immersed in capacity building throughout the world and is currently producing more than 3 million Netprotect® LLINs per month at their facilities in China, India and in Africa.

More information about Bestnet A/S and Netprotect® LLINs is available at: http://www.bestneteurope.com or by contacting Bestnet Managing Director, Trine Angeline Sig, at ts@bestneteurope.com, mob.: +45 2826 2600.

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SOURCE Bestnet A/S

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Valentine's Day is associated with everything sweet---from candy and hearts to the appreciation of those you love. Nowhere is that love greater than that of a parents' love for their child and the desire to ensure that their child is kept safe. While some safety measures around the house are routine, there are some potential hazards that could be dangerous for young children.

According to information provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, since 1990, more than 200 infants and young children have died from accidentally strangling in window cords. With this in mind, here are a few tips provided by the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) reminding parents to practice window cord safety and to make safety a priority in the home:

• Install only cordless window coverings in homes with young children. Replace window blinds, corded shades and draperies manufactured before 2001 with today's safer products.
• Move all cribs, beds, furniture and toys away from windows and window cords, preferably to another wall.
• Make sure cribs are properly assembled and meet current safety standards, and that crib mattresses fit snugly.
• Keep all window pull cords and inner lift cords out of the reach of children. Make sure that tasseled pull cords are short and continuous-loop cords are permanently anchored to the floor or wall. Make sure cord stops are properly installed and adjusted to limit movement of inner lift cords.
• Lock cords into position whenever horizontal blinds or shades are lowered, including when they come to rest on a windowsill.

The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) is a coalition of major U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings. The Council assists and supports its members in the industry's ongoing efforts to encourage the use of cordless products in homes with young children, its redesign of corded products, and to support the national ANSI/WCMA standard for the safety of corded window coverings. WCSC's activities in no way constitute an assumption of any legal duty owed by its members or any other entity. Consumers wishing to retrofit rather than replace their older window coverings can order free retrofit devices through WCSC's website at www.windowcoverings.org or its toll-free phone line at 1-800-506-4636.

Contact: Alana Sorrentino+1-212-297-2146asorrentino@kellencompany.com

SOURCE Window Covering Safety Council