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Contact: Dave Heinzinger / 212-219-7560, ext. 6775, dheinzinger@mmgmardiks.com
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Colorado’s Search for the “Snow-Less” Extended Through December 4

Video submissions from Atlanta to Singapore posted on www.snowatfirstsight.com; Snow At First Sight requirements eased to allow more to enter

DENVER (November 20, 2009) – Following the launch by Colorado to find three people who have never experienced snow, video submissions on www.snowatfirstsight.com have come in from around the world, including Texas, Florida, Hawaii, Thailand and Singapore. Contestants are vying to win a three-month Colorado winter vacation and a chance to learn to ski and snowboard, go snowshoeing, dog sledding, as well as enjoy the aprés ski lifestyle, spas and hot springs that Colorado is famous for.

In return, winners will be asked to blog and use social networking channels such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Flickr to share their first snow experiences. The deadline for submitting a video (up to 60 seconds) on www.snowatfirstsight.com has been extended to December 4 and the voting deadline to December 11.

To make the contest more accessible, the Colorado Tourism Office has also announced that it will allow anyone who has never experienced snow before to enter as long as they can commit to being in Colorado for as short as two weeks and up to three months – all expenses paid. The videos currently posted on www.snowatfirstsight.com include a varied group of individuals eager to show why they deserve to experience snow for the first time this winter in Colorado. Recent entrants include:

• Deena from Hawaii ponders the irony: people usually come to her home state for the vacation experience of a lifetime. But as a lifetime resident of Hawaii, Deena’s dream vacation is experiencing Colorado’s legendary powder for the first time.

• Britney, hailing from Thailand, has never been to the U.S. and has never seen snow – but she’s ready. She wants to go dog sledding and create her own dessert using Colorado snow.

• Trevor, a 21-year old Atlantan who can certainly carve up a street on his skateboard – as his video demonstrates – can’t wait to see what it’s like to snowboard on Colorado powder.

• Mary, who has rarely traveled beyond the Southwest Florida area, is not an adventure junkie but said that the second she saw the contest, she knew that it would “help her expand her horizons.”

Visitors to www.snowatfirstsight.com can vote for their favorite video through December 11 and share it with their friends within their favorite social networking sites. Think you know someone who deserves the winter experience of a lifetime? They can upload a video submission to www.snowatfirstsight.com through December 4.

A total of 10 semi-finalists will score a free trip to Colorado during the two-day “audition” in early January. Out of the 10 semi-finalists, three will be selected by a panel of experts and will spend from two weeks to three months in Colorado from January to March.

Visit www.snowatfirstsight.com to vote for a video, enter the contest, or to learn more about the contest.
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Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Regional Finalists Head to The University of Texas at Austin November 13 & 14

AUSTIN, Texas , Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ –

WHAT: Could tomorrow’s Albert Einstein or Alexander Graham Bell currently be a student in high school? What did the next generation of innovators come up with this year? Find out when the regional finalists of the 2009 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology –  America’s premier science research competition — head to the University of Texas at Austin November 13 & 14. At stake is a $3,000 prize for one individual, $6,000 for one team, and an invitation to the National Finals in New York City for a shot at the $100,000 Grand Prize!

WHO: Seventeen whiz kids unveil graduate level research projects to a distinguished panel of university judges. Past Siemens Competition winners and Alumni have tackled some of the world’s hardest and most pressing problems through math and science. Their feats include: invention of anti-bacterial coatings for medical devices, research of cures for drug-resistant Tuberculosis, exploring zebrafish spines for an inside look at bone growth, reinventing string theory, and developing a device to generate energy from ocean waves. What research will the Nation’s brightest teen minds unveil this year?

The 2009 Siemens Competition regional finalists are:

Individual Finalists:

• Sai S. Achi, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton, TX
• Somak R. Das, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton, TX
• Prianka Ghoshal, Westlake High School, Austin, TX
• Peter D. Hu, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton, TX
• Sahil Khetpal, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton, TX

Team Finalists:

• Favyen Bastani and Jonathan Z. Lin, Jasper High School, Plano, TX
• Sumit Gogia and Patrick J. Kim, The Science Academy of South Texas, Mercedes, TX and Vincent E. Yu, Sha Tin College, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
• Sean P. Karson, Trinity Preparatory High School, Winter Park, FL; Dan Liu, Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School, Austin TX; and Kevin Y. Chen, William P. Clements High School, Sugar Land, TX
• Sunil K. Pai, The Kinkaid School, Houston TX; and Aneesh Sampath, Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, NY
• Tianjiao J. Zhang and Liang Gu, Bellaire High School, Bellaire, TX

WHERE:  On the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, San Jacinto Hall, 309 E. 21st Street, Austin TX

(Accredited media may park to unload equipment at loading zones on 21st Street. Parking is available in the Brazos Parking Garage at the corner of Brazos and Martin Luther King, Jr. Streets. Pull a parking card on entry and bring it with you to the event for validation.)

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 13 – Room 207C

10:00 am – 11:30 am: Students set up projects

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Public viewing of projects

Saturday, Nov. 14 – Room 207B

8:00 am – 1:00 pm: Students present to judges

MORE:  Want to be the first to find out who will head to the National Finals in New York?

Log into and follow Siemens Foundation on Twitter (http://twitter.com/SFoundation) on Saturday, November 14, 2009 between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm CST, when we announce the winners live!

The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology is a signature program of the Siemens Foundation, which provides more than $7 million in support of educational initiatives in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math in the United States. The Siemens Competition is administered by the College Board. More information can be found at www.siemens-foundation.org.

Winners of the regional events are invited to compete at the National Finals at New York University in New York City, December 3 – December 7, 2009. Visit www.siemens-foundation.org on December 7, 2009 at 9:30 am EST to view a live webcast of the National Finalist Award Presentation.

Interviews and Photo Ops available with students, judges and Siemens Foundation executives

MEDIA CONTACTS

Valerie Francois, Siemens Foundation, 732-590-5292, cell 609-721-3713, valerie.francois@siemens.com

Judy Huang, Weber Shandwick, 212-445-8346, cell 617-359-1938, jyhuang@webershandwick.com

Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Regional Finalists Head to University of Notre Dame November 13 & 14

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ –

WHAT: Could tomorrow’s Albert Einstein or Alexander Graham Bell currently be a student in high school? What did the next generation of innovators come up with this year? Find out when the regional finalists of the 2009 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology – America’s premier science research competition – head to University of Notre Dame November 13 & 14. At stake is a $3,000 prize for one individual, $6,000 for one team, and an invitation to the National Finals in New York City for a shot at the $100,000 Grand Prize!

WHO: Sixteen whiz kids unveil graduate level research projects to a distinguished panel of university judges. Past Siemens Competition winners and Alumni have tackled some of the world’s hardest and most pressing problems through math and science. Their feats include: invention of anti-bacterial coatings for medical devices, research of cures for drug-resistant Tuberculosis, exploring zebrafish spines for an inside look at bone growth, reinventing string theory, and developing a device to generate energy from ocean waves. What research will the Nation’s brightest teen minds unveil this year?

The 2009 Siemens Competition regional finalists are:

Individual Finalists:

o Angela Ma, Carmel High School, Carmel, IN
o Arjun Puranik, William Fremd High School, Palatine, IL
o Marissa Suchyta, University of Chicago Laboratory High School, Chicago, IL
o Dennis Tseng, William Mason High School, Mason, OH
o Kevin Wang, Wylie E. Groves High School, Beverly Hills, MI

Team Finalists:

o Qingyuan Chen, University of Chicago Laboratory High School, Chicago, IL; and Fred Schmitt, Naperville Central High School, Naperville, IL
o Randy Jia and David Lu, Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills, MI
o Renjay Lui and Bingjie Qiu, Troy High School, Troy, MI; and Lucille Zhang, Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills, MI
o Qinqin Yu and Sarah Kang, Rock Bridge High School, Columbia, MO
o David Zheng and Michael Luo, Carmel High School, Carmel, IN

WHERE: On the campus of the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 13 – Study Lounge & Reading Room, Jordan Hall of Science
11:00 am– 12:30 pm: Students set up projects
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Public viewing of projects

Saturday, Nov. 14 – Sargento Auditorium, Jordan Hall of Science
8:00 am – 1:00 pm: Students present to judges

MORE: Want to be the first to find out who will head to the National Finals in New York?

Log into and follow Siemens Foundation on Twitter (http://twitter.com/SFoundation) on Saturday, November 14, 2009 between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm EST, when we announce the winners live!

The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology is a signature program of the Siemens Foundation, which provides more than $7 million in support of educational initiatives in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math in the United States. The Siemens Competition is administered by the College Board. More information can be found at www.siemens-foundation.org.

Winners of the regional events are invited to compete at the National Finals at New York University in New York City, December 3 – December 7, 2009. Visit www.siemens-foundation.org on December 7, 2009 at 9:30 am EST to view a live webcast of the National Finalist Award Presentation.

Interviews and Photo Ops available with students, judges and Siemens Foundation executives

CONTACT: Valerie Francois, Siemens Foundation, +1-732-590-5292, or cell, +1-609-721-3713, valerie.francois@siemens.com; or Jennifer Moore, Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8430, or cell, +1-973-580-1424, jennifer.moore@webershandwick.com

- 2009 Scholarship Awarded to 40 Deserving Recipients -

ATLANTA, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ — UCB, Inc. today announced the 2009 recipients of the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Programä. This year’s scholarship was awarded to 40 inspiring people whose lives have been affected by epilepsy and who seek personal growth through higher learning.  Epilepsy is a common neurological condition that can affect anyone at anytime.  In the United States, 1 in 100 people are living with epilepsy.

“Epilepsy can have a significant impact on people living with the condition, as well as their family members and caregivers.  UCB recognizes the obstacles that these deserving people have overcome and we are inspired by their accomplishments,” said Shelia Frame, Vice President of the Central Nervous System business unit at UCB.  “It is our honor to provide this type of support to ensure that they have the means to achieve their academic goals.”

This year, the number of applications submitted for the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship increased by 30 percent. In direct response to the increased interest, UCB awarded 30 percent more scholarships — 28 to people living with epilepsy and 12 to family members or caregivers of someone living with epilepsy.  Recipients will use scholarships for tuition at colleges, graduate schools and technical schools across the country. Since 2005, UCB has awarded more than 150 scholarships, totaling almost $1 million.

“As a clinician, I spend the majority of my time helping patients find treatments to control seizures,” said selection committee member Robert Leroy MD, an epileptologist in Dallas, TX.  “It is inspiring to see patients achieve success, not only in treatment, but also in life.”

This year’s recipients will be honored on the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Facebook page.  To see photos and read quotes from recipients, and for more information about the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship, please go to Facebook.com/UCBEpilepsyScholarship.

2009 Scholarship Recipients:

The 40 recipients were selected from a pool of 800 applicants. Each recipient was considered based on his or her application, personal essay and letters of recommendation.

2009 recipients and their selected learning institution:

Gilbert Baca              Santa Fe Community College

Suzanne Bixler            Delaware Community College

Scott Brookshire          City College of San Francisco

Nicholas Bunker           Schoolcraft College

Jessica Chock-Goldman     Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva

University

Courtney Collins          Kennesaw State University

Katherine Cooney          Northwestern University

Brandi Crespin            University of New Mexico

Mitchell DeSimone         Marist College

James Enright             Franklin Pierce University

Matt Farmen               University of Arizona

Brenda Flaherty           Penn State University

Kaitlin Foster            Blinn College

Christina France          International Academy of Art and Design

Lauren Gallegos           Cal State University Northridge

Bailey Henry              University of Northern Iowa

Keyana Johnson            Howard University

Nathanael Kube            University of Wisconsin-Baraboo

Brittany Langkamp         University of Dubuque

Katherine Looney          Auburn University

Megan McGahan             Niagara University

Connor Merrill            Central Washington University

Stephen Mikolaitis        Penn State, Erie

Ellen Millard             Southeast Missouri State University

Virginia Miller           University of Phoenix at Axia

John Julian Miller-Ready  University of Hawaii Leeward Community College

Alyssa Muller             SUNY Plattsburgh

Jackson Newsome           Marshall University

Rachael Palumbo           University of Notre Dame

Katherine Panich          University of Southern California

Tiffany Parish            Texas Woman’s University

Patrick Piaggio, Jr.      Montclair State University

Sharie Pulliam            Carroll Community College

Claudia Ramirez           Joliet Junior College

Sandra Rushing            College of DuPage – Registered Nurse Program

Susan Sheets              Nazareth College

Kelly Towne               Front Range Community College

Kayla Trundle             University of Michigan – Flint

Brooke Warner             Otterbein College

Angela Wright             University of Texas at Arlington

About Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide and three million people in the U.S.—making it more common than multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined. It is caused by abnormal, excessive electrical discharges of the nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain. Epilepsy is characterized by a tendency to have recurrent seizures and defined by two or more unprovoked seizures. There are many different seizure types and epileptic syndromes. Roughly 20-30 percent of people living with epilepsy have either uncontrolled seizures or significant side effects secondary to medication. This highlights the ongoing need for the development of new AEDs. For more information about epilepsy, visit www.EpilepsyAdvocate.com.

About UCB

UCB, Brussels, Belgium (www.ucb.com) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative medicines with a focus on the fields of central nervous system and immunology disorders. Employing approx. 10,000 people in over 40 countries, UCB achieved revenues of 3.6 billion Euro in 2008. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB).

The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program^™ is a trademark of the UCB group of companies.

Further Information

Andrea Levin

Public Relations Manager, CNS, UCB

T 770.970.8352

M 404.483.7329

Andrea.levin@ucb.com

Laura Finley

Cooney/Waters Group

T 212.886.2258

LFinley@cooneywaters.com

CONTACT: Andrea Levin, Public Relations Manager, CNS, UCB, +1-770-970-8352, or mobile, +1-404-483-7329, Andrea.levin@ucb.com; or Laura Finley, Cooney/Waters Group, +1-212-886-2258, LFinley@cooneywaters.com