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LONDON, January 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- New Rate and Inventory Management Certification Program Provides Enhanced Benefits to Partner Hotels

Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), the world's leading online travel company, today announced the launch of the Expedia(R) Rate and Inventory Channel Management Certification Program, making it easier for hoteliers to manage their rates and inventory across Expedia's global network of leading travel brands. The new program is the latest example of Expedia's technology leadership and continued commitment to streamlining hoteliers' access to its sites.

WARWICKSHIRE, England, January 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- Company extends U.S. operations, website & technology platform; offers fast, simple, free way to mobilize music, video, images, and more

Myxer Inc., the leader in ad-supported mobile content, today announced the launch of their European operations with the debut of http://www.myxer.co.uk. The website is home to an unprecedented library of advertising-supported digital content for mobile including ringtones, wallpapers, video and images. Powered by the company's unique technology platform, the Myxer site also enables users to create their own content and move it from the Web to their mobile phones -- almost instantly.

NEW YORK, January 15 /PRNewswire/ --

- Carbon Credit Trading Comes of Age in the United States With Increased Fuel Standard

Belzberg Technologies Inc. (TSX:BLZ).

Answering the Nation's call for dramatic increases in renewable fuel use over the next 10 years, Renewable Trading Services, LLC announced today the development of an Internet based exchange platform for the purpose of trading RIN credits in the United States. The RINMARK(TM) exchange addresses each of the trading requirements established in EPA's final rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), first implemented on September 1, 2007 and since expanded with the passage of the 2007 Energy Bill.

HOUSTON, January 15 /PRNewswire/ --

IDM Group, designers and manufacturers of world-class drilling systems for the international energy industry, today announces that it has named Byron Dunn as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Dunn brings to the company broad and unique experience in the global energy sector, most recently at Harvest Natural Resources and National Oilwell, and he will use that experience to further expand IDM's global operations. IDM Group provides complete land rig packages and rig equipment to the oil and gas industry from its primary facilities in Houston and Stryi, Ukraine. Mr. Dunn will initially be based in Houston.

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands, January 15 /PRNewswire/ --

- Program aims to create awareness, cultivate expertise in growing AML field.

In response to an urgent need for anti-money laundering training in Europe, accelerated by the recent implementation of the 3rd EU Money Laundering Directive, the Universiteit Maastricht Business School will offer an 8-day Masterclass for compliance officers, auditors, and other AML professionals. Presented in conjunction with the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), the first session of the Masterclass is scheduled for January 25 and will cover money laundering in the insurance industry.