The Asian Art Museum introduced a new look and artistic vision Tuesday morning, as San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee joined museum director Jay Xu to unveil the museum’s new brand and logo that aims to engage a broader audience and spark connections across cultures and through time. The museum’s new look represents a bold step forward, as the museum repositions itself as a place for all to experience Asian art and culture from a new perspective, not simply through the presentation of art objects, but by delivering art experiences that spark new creativity and thinking.

Mayor Lee, Jay Xu, and Anthony Sun, Chair of the Asian Art Commission and Asian Art Museum Foundation, opened a bright red curtain to reveal the logo, developed by international branding consultants Wolff Olins. In introducing the branding, Director Jay Xu emphasized that, “The Asian Art Museum is for all people.” The logo, an inverted “A” accompanied by the word “Asian,” also references the mathematical symbol that denotes “for all.”

Mayor Lee enthusiastically supported the museum’s new vision, and said, “San Francisco is a very special city, welcoming visitors from all over the world. We say to our visitors, ‘If you want a great experience, go to the Asian Art Museum.’ The Asian has great appeal for our international visitors, and especially here in our Civic Center area, inviting a greater audience to experience all the wonderful things the Asian has to offer.”

Director Jay Xu described the museum’s new vision to act as a catalyst for engaging audiences in discussion and creativity, adding a contemporary dimension to exhibitions of traditional artworks that help audiences connect art to every aspect of their lives. He described how for the first time in its history the Asian will “craft a contemporary art program that makes new connections between masterpieces from our own collection and contemporary art, with concrete, active dialogue between art of the past and art of today.”

Introducing the program was Bay Area artist and Pixar animator Sanjay Patel, whose upcoming collaboration at the museum this fall perfectly illustrates the energy and vitality of the museum’s shift in focus, as it invites artists and audiences to actively engage with its world-renowned collection and innovative exhibitions. Associate Curator of South Asian Art Qamar Adamjee spoke about the upcoming exhibition “Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts” (opening October 21) and how the objects and ideas presented in the exhibition led the museum to invite Patel to respond by creating his own installation in the museum’s galleries. Patel’s installation, titled “Demons and Dudes with ‘Staches: Indian Avatars by Sanjay Patel,” opens in the galleries this November 11.

Akiko Yamazaki, President of the Asian Art Museum Foundation, introduced Nick O’Flaherty, Strategy Director of Wolff Olins, developer of the new branding, who described his work with the Asian as “a dream project.” He said that the design process considered “how visitors look to museums to provide a platform for discussion and interaction. The depths of the offerings of this museum show how it really can be a life-changing experience.”

Also present for the unveiling were San Francisco Supervisors David Chiu, Carmen Chu, and Eric Mar; Protocol Chief Charlotte Shultz; San Francisco Arts Commission President P. J. Johnston; Museum Board members and other representatives of City departments, nonprofit organizations, and numerous media outlets.

ABOUT THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Asian Art Museum — Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture is one of San Francisco’s premier arts institutions and home to a world-renown collection of more than 18,000 Asian art treasures spanning 6,000 years of history. Through rich art experiences, centered on historic and contemporary artworks, the Asian Art Museum unlocks the past for visitors, bringing it to life, while serving as a catalyst for new art, new creativity, and new thinking. The Asian Art Museum is located at 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco. www.asianart.org

Media Contact:
David Perry
cell (415) 676-7007
Email Contact

Tim Hallman
Asian Art Museum
(415) 581-3711
Email Contact

Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (“Ram Power” or the “Company”), a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, announced today that John F. O’Neill has resigned as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to pursue other opportunities. The Company has appointed Selby F. “Bud” Little as Acting Chief Financial Officer replacing Mr. O’Neill.

Mr. Little was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CLP Resources, Inc., a staffing company focused on construction and energy producing companies, and Chief Financial Officer of the Skilled Trades Group of CLP’s parent company TrueBlue, Inc., a multinational blue collar staffing company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. While at CLP and TrueBlue, Mr. Little completed four acquisitions and divestitures valued at $130 million, and developed and implemented Sarbanes-Oxley compliant financial and operational systems and controls. Mr. Little was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. from 1996 to 2000, which provides industrial services to the petrochemical, pulp and paper, metals and electric power industries. While at HydroChem, Mr. Little raised $180 million in public and private capital, completed two acquisitions valued at $70 million, oversaw the design and construction of a 130,000 square foot, 20 acre laboratory, manufacturing and headquarters facility, and developed and implemented multinational financial and operational systems and controls. Earlier in his career, Mr. Little was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ross Systems, Inc. and Unify Corporation.

Mr. Little received his BS in Economics from Texas A&M University and MBA in Finance from the Texas A&M Mays Business School. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and Financial Executives International.

“On behalf of the Company’s Board of Directors, we would like to thank John for his service to the Company during a challenging period,” stated Antony Mitchell, Executive Chairman of Ram Power. “Bud’s background with capital markets, corporate financial processes and strategic planning make him uniquely well-suited to contribute significantly to the Company’s continued success at San Jacinto and beyond.”

About Ram Power

Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada, engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties. Ram Power has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Ram Power, or its financial or operating results or its securities.

Steven Scott
Director of Investor Relations
Ram Power, Corp.
Phone: 775-398-3711
Email: Email Contact
www.ram-power.com

Canada and UN Women are co-hosting the Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Ottawa from October 3 to 5, 2011. The Conference will be opened by the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, and UN Women Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet.

The Conference will focus on ways of opening economies to the full participation of women and on the tools needed for women to take advantage of and benefit from these economic opportunities. The results of the Conference will drive the activities and planning of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and UN Women.

The plenary sessions of the Conference will be available online in live streaming video on the Conference website. For more information, please visit http://unwomen.cida.gc.ca/index.html.

Media who are not members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery of Canada will need to present a letter of assignment from a recognized media outlet and identification.

Further media availabilities will be announced.

Justin Broekema
Press Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation
819-953-6238
justin.broekema@acdi-cida.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
819-953-6534
media@acdi-cida.gc.ca

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today welcomed news that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a Canadian petition which will significantly expand opportunities for Canadian canola exports to the United States for biodiesel production – a market the Canadian canola industry estimates is worth up to $450 million a year.

The EPA’s approval of the petition will ensure that all approved Canadian biofuel and biofuel feedstock, including canola, meet the requirements of the US Renewable Fuels Standard Program (RFS2).

“This is great news for Canada’s canola industry, and will level the playing field for canola exporters to the US,” said Minister Ritz. “Our Government has worked closely on this issue with Canadian industry, as well as with the U.S. and we’re very pleased with this positive outcome.”

“This announcement provides a valuable opportunity for Canadian canola,” said Canola Council of Canada president JoAnne Buth. “We look forward to increased canola exports for use in biodiesel production.”

The US RFS2, implemented in July 2010, set mandatory volume targets for four new categories of renewable fuels, as well as reduction criteria for greenhouse gas emissions. The program affected the ability for Canadian canola to be used competitively as a feedstock for producing biodiesel sold in the US. This is because a methodology, known as the aggregate approach, was not originally available to Canada (or other countries) as an alternative to cumbersome land-use record-keeping requirements. In January 2011, the Government of Canada submitted a petition to the EPA in support of Canadian compliance to these regulations. Canada’s petition, now approved by the EPA, allows Canadian biofuels and feedstocks, particularly canola, to be utilized under the RFS2.

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972
Meagan Murdoch
Director of Communications
The Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059

Today, www.WorldStreetFundamentals.com released its industry report highlighting Whiting Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: WLL) and Plains Exploration & Production Company (NYSE: PXP). Full fundamental and technical analysis is available at www.WorldStreetFundamentals.com/Reports.php?id=WLL+PXP.

Continued confidence in long-term U.S. debt is defying S&P’s recent downgrade. Treasury yields continue at their lowest levels since January 1, 2011 as the market moved to “safe investments” weary of the storm clouds ahead. Winds can change however, as a last-minute move to save the U.S. from a historic default on its debt obligations. Attentions are now turned to the situation in Europe, with the health of the Euro in the balance; bankers are looking to prevent defaults on Italian and Spanish debt.

As a result of recent credit adjustments, opportunity is being marked for investors to take advantage of equities with high-margin and specialty products. Market-wise investors are carefully watching for value within equities boasting established pipelines and excellent growth prospects. As part of this process, the following companies have been introduced with initial research reports available online.

World Street Fundamentals has highlighted Whiting Petroleum Corporation for its current position within the basic materials industry. Whiting Petroleum Corporation is an independent oil and gas company. It is engaged in acquisition, development, exploitation, production and exploration activities primarily in the Permian Basin, Rocky Mountains, Mid-Continent, Gulf Coast and Michigan regions of the United States. During the year ended December 31, 2010, its average daily production was 64. The entire report on Whiting Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: WLL) is available here: www.WorldStreetFundamentals.com/Report.php?id=WLL.

World Street has featured Plains Exploration & Production Company for its development within the basic materials industry. Plains Exploration & Production Company (PXP) is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the upstream oil and gas business. The upstream business acquires, develops, explores for and produces oil and gas. Its upstream activities are located in the United States. The entire report on Plains Exploration & Production Company (NYSE: PXP) is available here: www.WorldStreetFundamentals.com/Report.php?id=PXP.

About World Street
World Street Fundamentals is an online portal for professionals, investors and new-comers to the markets to find in depth comprehensive research and research tools to help guide you through the ever changing financial markets.

Contact:

Adam Redford
Email Contact
www.WorldStreetFundamentals.com

What:
Penske Logistics Senior Vice President of Sales Joe Gallick to appear on two panel sessions

When:
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

11 a.m. CSCMP Annual State of Logistics Report®, Room 108 A

1 p.m. Annual Third-Party Logistics CEO Survey, Room 109B

Where:
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Global Conference
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pa.

Penske Logistics is a major conference sponsor, and will present at two conference sessions.

CSCMP’s 22nd Annual State of Logistics Report® presented by Penske. During this session, attendees find out how key trends across modes including trucking, rail, ocean and air will impact the rest of 2011 and well into 2012. Gallick will be one of several panelists.

Annual Third-Party Logistics CEO Survey, sponsored by Penske. This session is based on a survey of the leaders of the 40 largest 3PLs operating in North America, Europe, and Asia. The survey and its results are researched and analyzed by Dr. Robert Lieb, professor of supply chain management at Northeastern University, and co-presented by Gallick.

Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics is a leader in supply chain management and logistics services to major industrial and consumer companies throughout the world. Penske delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, and international freight forwarding and carrier management. Visit http://www.penskelogistics.com to learn more.

Contacts:
Alen Beljin
610-775-6364
alen.beljin@penske.com

Randy Ryerson
610-775-6408
randolph.ryerson@penske.com

MSC Cruises’ brochures can now be ordered along with other sales and marketing materials on the line’s dedicated travel agent web site, www.msccruisesagent.com, under the links “Promote” and “Order Collateral” instead of through the Contac site.

Agents simply register in order to access the site unless they already have an account. Then, ordering is fast, free, and easy. While navigating the site, check out the other sales and marketing tools, materials, and services available solely to our travel partners such as webinars and MSC Rewards — the program recognizing individual travel agents with cash for cruise bookings.

For more information about MSC Cruises, visit us online at www.MSCCruisesUSA.com.

About MSC Cruises:
MSC Cruises is a privately-held, family-owned, Italian cruise line with a fleet of 11 ships: MSC Magnifica, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody. Its 12th ship, MSC Divina, a sister ship to MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida, debuts in May of 2012. The fleet cruises year round in the Mediterranean and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, US and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, and South and West Africa.

MSC CRUISES (USA), Inc.
Gail Nicolaus
Vice President, Marketing, PR & Customer Service
954-958-3262
Email Contact

ESPOO, FINLAND — (Marketwire) — 09/30/11 —

Neste Oil Corporation
Press Release
30 September 2011 at 4 pm (EET)

Neste Oil ships operate successfully along the Northeast Passage

Two Neste Oil tankers successfully traversed the Northeast Passage between
Murmansk and the Pacific Ocean in August and September this year. Only a
few
vessels including Neste Oil’s ships have operated along the route this
year. The
first Neste Oil tanker to traverse the route was the MT Stena Poseidon,
which
carried a customer’s cargo along the Northeast Passage and onwards to South
Korea. She was followed by the MT Palva, which delivered a customer’s cargo
to a
port in China.

The very challenging ice conditions along the route, which follows Russia’s
northern Arctic coastline, limit its use, and the route continues to be
open to
traffic for only a couple of months in the summer. Neste Oil’s extensive
maritime expertise, decades of experience in navigating in ice-bound
waters, and
fleet of ice-strengthened ships, one of the largest in the world, give the
company a clear edge in shipping along the Northeast Passage.

“Neste Oil has a long history of taking on the challenges of the Northeast
Passage,” says Niko Ristikankare, Vice President of the company’s Shipping
&
Terminals Unit. “The MT Uikku was the first Western commercial vessel to
traverse the route back in 1997. Thanks to our Arctic expertise and our
modern
fleet, we are excellently placed to handle commercial operations along the
Northeast Passage.”

The Russian authorities require that all ships operating along the route
are
ice-classified and fitted with additional equipment, such as radios
approved for
use in Arctic areas and a spare propeller blade. Bunkers and provisions
sufficient for 30 days at sea are also required because of the
unpredictable
nature of ice conditions along the route.

Potential to halve shipping times

The approx. 6,250 nautical miles or 11,500 kilometers covered by the Stena
Poseidon and Palva from Murmansk to the Pacific took around 20 days at a
speed
of 13 knots. The alternative route through the Suez Canal is twice as long
and
takes twice as long as a result. Using the much shorter Northeast Passage
offers
both reduced fuel consumption and reduced overall emissions.

“Our journey from Murmansk to the Bering Strait took nine days, escorted by
a
Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker and a local ice pilot,” says Jari Leino,
Captain of the Stena Poseidon. “We spotted ice along the route but were
able to
avoid the larger floes thanks to the open water conditions that prevailed
this
summer. All in all, it was a unique experience.”

Neste Oil Corporation
Hanna Maula
Director, Corporate Communications

Related photos can be downloaded from:
http://brandbank.nesteoil.com/?cart=100-
aaeiadkadf&l=EN

Neste Oil in brief

Neste Oil Corporation is a refining and marketing company concentrating on
low-
emission, high-quality traffic fuels. The company produces a comprehensive
range
of major petroleum products and is the world’s leading supplier of
renewable
diesel. The company had net sales of EUR 11.9 billion in 2010 and employs
around
5,000 people. Neste Oil’s share is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.

Neste Oil has been selected into the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
and is
also featured in the Ethibel Excellence investment register. The company is
included in The Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable
corporations.
Forest Footprint Disclosure (FFD) has ranked Neste Oil as the best
performer in
the oil & gas sector. Further information: www.nesteoil.com.

Neste Shipping in brief

Neste Shipping provides flexible maritime transport services for Neste
Oil’s
feedstocks and products, and carries some 31 million t/a of crude oil,
petroleum
products, and chemicals. Operations are concentrated in the Baltic, the
North
Sea, and the North Atlantic. Neste Shipping operates a fleet of 22 vessels,
with
a combined tonnage of around 1 million dwt, all of which are classified
according to the highest Finnish-Swedish ice class and feature a double
hull.

This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of
Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that:
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and
other applicable laws; and
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and
originality of the information contained therein.

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Further information:
Vesa Penttila
Senior Manager
Neste Oil Shipping
tel. +358 (0)50 458 4727