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"We are pleased to have received several initial orders through the GSA as various U.S. government agencies, affiliated companies and military installations begin their procurement process for fiscal 2012," said Scott Harrison, Azure's CEO.  "The Transit Connect Electric, offering low operating costs and zero tailpipe emissions, is the ideal versatile product that can serve a myriad of government fleet needs, particularly within the Armed Services."

Since most commercial and government fleets spend a significant portion of their operational costs on fuel alone, there has been a dramatic surge in the demand for electrified alternatives.  These fleet operators are increasingly seen as the logical starting point for electric vehicles due to typical drive cycles that include travel on predictable, short-range, routes with frequent stop and go driving that generally return to a central location at the end of a drive cycle making for efficient and convenient recharging over night.

"We are also pleased to see continued adoption among universities and large companies, such as Verizon," continued Harrison.  "Fleet operators, big and small businesses and colleges worldwide increasingly recognize the value the Transit Connect Electric offers in helping them reduce cost and meet their environmental goals."

Azure is a leading provider of electric drive technology for light to medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles in North America and is the first authorized provider of electric and hybrid electric solutions on Ford's market leading light-and medium-duty commercial vehicles.

"With these new orders, our global Transit Connect Electric sales exceed $32 million in less than 12 months of production," continued Harrison.  "And, our network of over 160 Ford dealers globally continues to drive our sales growth while providing outstanding service for our customers."

Azure Dynamics has agreements with over 160 Ford commercial truck dealerships in key markets across North America, 90 of which support sales and service activities for Transit Connect Electric and in six countries throughout Europe representing 13 dealerships with 57 store locations.

Transit Connect Electric expands its customer base:

The 45 Transit Connect Electric vans announced today were sold to a variety of customers across North America and Europe as wells as to a number of Ford commercial truck dealers who will use the vans as customer demonstrators to increase awareness and appreciation of the product. These sales include:

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MThe Transit Connect Electric utilizes an advanced lithium-ion battery from Johnson Controls to achieve a range of 50 to 80 miles depending on auxiliary usage and drive cycle and is rechargeable using either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlet.  Commercial vans generally return to a central location at the end of each driving cycle making for easy overnight recharging.  Use of the vehicles will also reduce fuel and maintenance costs, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.For more information on how Azure Dynamics powertrains are 'Driving a World of Difference,' please visit http://www.azuredynamics.com/.

About Azure Dynamics

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium duty commercial vehicles. Azure is strategically targeting the commercial delivery vehicle and shuttle bus markets and is currently working internationally with a variety of partners and customers.  The Company is committed to providing customers and partners with innovative, cost-efficient, and environmentally-friendly energy management solutions.  For more information please visit http://www.azuredynamics.com/.

The TSX Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements Advisory

More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning Azure's anticipated: business development strategy, customer orders, product deliveries, sales, revenue and revenue growth. The forward-looking statements are based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by Azure, including expectations and assumptions concerning achievement of current timetables for development programs and sales, target market acceptance of Azure's products, current and new product performance, availability and cost of labor and expertise, and evolving markets for power for transportation vehicles. Although Azure believes that the expectations and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Azure can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.

For further information:JurisPagrabs, Vice President, Investor Relations, +1-248-298-2403 ext 7570, Email: mailto: jpagrabs@azuredynamics.com]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:10:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61865 Auto e Motori/Automotive, Economia e Finanza/Economy and Finance, Altro/Miscellaneous, trasporti e logistica / Transportation and Logistics, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61849 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Iochpe-Maxion)
Iochpe-Maxion S.A. ("Iochpe-Maxion") announced today that its subsidiary, Iochpe Holdings, LLC, has finalized its transaction to acquire Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes Lemmerz"). The transaction combines the wheel businesses of Iochpe-Maxion and Hayes Lemmerz to create Maxion Wheels, a global wheels business with manufacturing locations in 12 countries and a presence in every major automotive region.

"Iochpe-Maxion is excited to have finalized its transaction to acquire Hayes Lemmerz," said Dan Ioschpe, CEO of Iochpe-Maxion. "The acquisition of Hayes Lemmerz furthers our strategy of growing our core global business and puts us in an excellent position to offer technologically-advanced products and outstanding services to all of our global customers and to meet their needs in every major geographic region for years to come."

"Customers will benefit significantly from the transaction," continued Ioschpe. "As automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers continue to expand globally, they seek global suppliers who have the resources to invest and grow with them. This acquisition enables us to better meet our customers' needs by offering a broader and more competitive product line and enhancing service levels."

Fred Bentley to Lead Maxion Wheels, the New Global Wheel OrganizationFred Bentley, former COO of Hayes Lemmerz, has been named CEO of Maxion Wheels, the new global wheel group of Iochpe-Maxion and will report to Dan Ioschpe. Maxion Wheels will have its headquarters in Northville, Michigan, USA and will combine the wheel businesses of the two companies. "In combining the skills and talents of these two world-class wheel manufacturers, we will be able to better serve the best interests of all our key stakeholders - our customers, our shareholders, our suppliers, and our committed employees all around the world. We anticipate a smooth and successful integration," Bentley said. "We see many exciting global opportunities, and we have an experienced and talented team ready to pursue them."]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:10:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61849 Auto e Motori/Automotive, Altro/Miscellaneous, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61847 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Aleris)
Jorg received a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Linz, Austria. Aleris is a privately-held, global leader in aluminum rolled products and extrusions, and aluminum recycling.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company operates more than 40 production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.  For more information, visit http://www.aleris.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements about our beliefs and expectations and statements containing the words "may," "could," "would," "should," "will," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "target," "project," "look forward to,"  "intend" and similar expressions intended to connote future events and circumstances constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements about future costs and prices of commodities, production volumes, industry trends, demand for our products and services, anticipated cost savings, anticipated benefits from new products or facilities, and projected results of operations.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statement.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) our ability to successfully implement our business strategy; (2) the cyclical nature of the aluminum industry, our end-use segments and our customers' industries; (3) our ability to fulfill substantial capital investment requirements; (4) variability in general economic conditions on a global or regional basis; (5) our ability to enter into effective aluminum, natural gas and other commodity derivatives or arrangements with customers to effectively manage our exposure to commodity price fluctuations and changes in the pricing of metals; (6) increases in the cost of raw materials and energy; (7) the loss of order volumes from or the retention of our major customers; (8) our ability to generate sufficient cash flows to fund capital expenditure requirements and debt service obligations; (9) competitor pricing activity, competition of aluminum with alternative materials and the general impact of competition in our industry segments; (10) risks of investing in and conducting operations on a global basis, including political, social, economic, currency and regulatory factors; (11) liabilities under and costs of compliance with environmental, labor, health and safety laws; and (12) other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" contained therein.  Investors, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, futures events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.  

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At a press conference held this afternoon in Warsaw, Wizz Air announced their intention to base four A320 aircraft at the new airport as part of their development plans in Poland and the region. Serving 19 Destinations from Warsaw Modlin, it is expected that in the first year Wizz Air will handle more than 1.25 million passengers making this the largest ever route success for ASM  on behalf of one of its airport clients and indeed for any consultancy in the area of air service development.

"Wizz Air's decision to base 4 aircraft at Warsaw Modlin Airport is evidence of the exciting potential that Warsaw Modlin offers airlines in Europe and globally," said Tony Griffin, Senior Vice President ASM. "ASM is delighted to have played its part in making this agreement happen, it really shows our team at its most effective, helping negotiate and deliver new routes on behalf of our airport client."

Piotr Okienczyc, President and CEO http://www.modlinairport.pl/, says, "Our partnership with ASM has been invaluable in terms of securing the new routes with Wizz Air.  ASM has played an instrumental part in the route development and marketing strategy for Warsaw Modlin Airport."

Just 35km north of the centre of Warsaw Modlin Airport is due to open in July 2012. More information on ASM's services can be found at http://www.asm-global.com/.

About ASM

http://www.asm-global.com/ (ASM), established in 1993, is the only dedicated specialist consultancy in the field of route development for airports.

ASM contracted with http://www.modlinairport.pl/ in April 2011 to bring to fruition the concept of a second Warsaw airport. Working with the airport management team to research and develop an ambitious route development strategy, ASM has been pivotal in the negotiations that will help establish Modlin Airport as a key European Low Cost Carrier hub.

For more information on ASM's global airport solutions visit http://www.asm-global.com/.


About UBM Aviation

http://www.ubmaviation.com/, a http://www.ubm.com/ company, brings together buyers and sellers of air travel and transport through our portfolio of products and services.  We specialize in the supply of data, analytics, consulting services, events and media related to the global aviation industry.Our leading brands include the official provider of aviation data and analytics, http://www.oag.com/;  a leading provider of solutions for the air freight industry, http://www.oagcargo.com/ the world-renowned provider of airport route development forums, marketing and networking events, http://www.routesonline.com/; the leading route development consultancy firm, http://www.asm-global.com/ (ASM); an international program of aviation exhibitions and conferences including the http://www.apmexpo.com/ and Conferences; and must-read aviation publications such as http://www.ubmaviationnews.com/Publications and http://www.ubmaviationnews.com/Publications/Airline-Fleet-Management.  For more information, visit http://www.ubmaviation.com/. ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61844 Auto e Motori/Automotive, Economia e Finanza/Economy and Finance, meccanica / Mechanics, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61839 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Renault-Nissan Alliance)
Sales rose for the third consecutive year. Renault sold 2,722,062 units worldwide, up 3.6% from 2010. Nissan sold 4,669,981 units, up 14.4%. AvtoVAZ Lada accounted for 637,179 units, a 10.9 % increase compared to the previous year.

As a result, the Renault-Nissan Alliance captured 10.7%* of the global market in 2011, up from 10.3% the previous year."The Alliance capitalized on the resurgence of the US economy and gained significant market share in the regions that will drive growth in the 21st century," said Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn. "Double-digit sales growth is solid progress - particularly during a year in which we faced Japan's earthquake and tsunami, the abnormal strength of the yen, and financial turmoil in Europe.

"Renault group highlightsIn 2011, Renault posted record global sales of 2.7 million units, up 3.6% compared with a year ago, with 43% of those sales generated outside Europe. Sales outside Europe totaled a record 1,172,686 units, up 19.2%, driven by fast-expanding markets such as Russia (+40%), Turkey (+13%) and Latin America (+10%).

In terms of sales by brand, Renault led with 2,260,694 units sold, up 6.8% compared with a year ago, and accounting for 83% of the Group's sales. Sales of Dacia fell 1.8% due to supply constraints caused by the tsunami in Japan. Renault Samsung Motors fell 27%.

In 2011, six out of the Group's top ten markets were located outside Europe with Brazil replacing Germany as Renault's second-biggest market after France. Renault's sales in Brazil, where it plans to expand capacity in 2013, grew 21% to a record 194,300 units in a market that expanded 3%.

*Total passenger car and light commercial vehicle sales based on Renault's estimate of 74,793,900 units in 2011.

For the full release, go to: http://blog.alliance-renault-nissan.com/media-resources/press-release  ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61839 Auto e Motori/Automotive, Altro/Miscellaneous, trasporti e logistica / Transportation and Logistics, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61817 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Q-Park NV)
This customer survey among 2,142 clients in ten countries and in 38 West European Q-Park parking facilities shows the attitudes towards paid parking and that people understand which urban challenges are solved in this way. We find the survey results extremely positive since they confirm the social role of Q-Park.

Stimulating sustainable mobility is one of the five strategic objectives of the Q-Park Corporate Social Responsibility policy. This is a requirement for a sustainable, economic and environmental development. In order to achieve balanced growth, Q-Park employs an integrated mobility policy so that the city centre parking requirements of visitors, residents and commuters are managed in an optimal way.The opinion on who must bear the costs for parking in a city centre is clear: 61% say 'the user should pay'.

About Q-Park

Q-Park is one of the three leading providers of parking facilities in Europe, whether wholly-owned, leased, managed or in a hybrid business model.  Q-Park is notable for its quality approach and has a portfolio comprising over 800 000 parking spaces and office accommodation in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, France, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.  ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61817 Auto e Motori/Automotive, Altro/Miscellaneous, trasporti e logistica / Transportation and Logistics, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61803 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Dana Holding Corporation)
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The 65,000-square-foot (6,000-square-meter) facility, which shipped its first order this month, is expected to be fully operational on Feb. 1.  The facility will ship and receive replacement parts for Dana's automotive, commercial-vehicle, and off-highway markets using an industry-leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Parts will primarily arrive from six Dana production facilities in Belgium, Hungary, Italy, and Spain, and then be shipped to service and distribution centers throughout Europe.

"We are focused on building our distribution capabilities to best service our customers globally," said Dana President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Wood.  "In addition to the Gyor facility, we also plan to open regional distribution centers in Mexico and China in 2012.  This expanded network will enable us to more efficiently meet the growing demand for our aftermarket products and will offer our customers access to Dana's entire inventory."

Along with Dana's existing distribution center in Crossville, Tenn., the new facilities will be connected by a new Dana ERP system for the aftermarket that includes an improved online ordering system at DanaMATE.com.  This upgraded system offers customers the ability to place and track the real-time status of their orders.  The ERP system delivers better service by improving delivery speeds and allowing customers more visibility into and control of the ordering process.

"The demand for our service products has increased, creating the need to improve our distribution network to match this growth," Wood added.  "By expanding our online services, opening these new distribution centers, and managing the entire process with Dana facilities and people, we are advancing Dana's goal to increase our aftermarket business to 20 percent of our annual sales."

Dana is a world leader in the supply of driveline products (axles and driveshafts), power technologies (sealing and thermal-management products), and genuine service parts for light and heavy manufacturers.  The company's customer base includes virtually every major vehicle manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets.  Based in Maumee, Ohio, the company employs approximately 24,000 people in 26 countries and has estimated 2011 sales of approximately $7.6 billion.  For more information, please visit http://www.dana.com/.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:20:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61803 Auto e Motori/Automotive, Altro/Miscellaneous, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61777 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Azure Dynamics Corporation)
Mr. Carr will remain as a non-officer employee until February 16, 2012 to assist in the transition.

"Since 2008 Azure has made significant progress in the commercialization of Hybrid and EV technologies which now powers over 2,200 vehicles worldwide and Ryan has played a key role in this growth," said Scott Harrison, Azure's CEO.  "We thank Ryan for his contributions to Azure, wish him well and appreciate his assistance in the transition."  Mr. Carr and his family will be returning to Southern California where they previously lived and where he has accepted a similar position with Money Mailer, LLC in Garden Grove, CA.Mr. Lee, age 35, has been with Azure for a total of five years in various financial management positions with increasing responsibility and most recently as the Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller since June, 2010.  Mr. Lee was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Vancouver based Carmanah Design and Manufacturing Inc., a leading machinery and equipment manufacturer.  Mr. Lee began his career in 1998 and is a Certified General Accountant.  He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Calgary.

Harrison continued, "We've built great bench strength and continuity in our finance department over the past several years, and everyone from the management team to the board of directors has the utmost confidence in Stephen as he assumes the interim CFO position.  The board of directors will begin the process of identifying a permanent replacement and expects a seamless transition throughout this period."

For more information on how Azure Dynamics products are Driving a World of Difference, please visit http://www.azuredynamics.com/. The TSX Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements Advisory

More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning Azure's anticipated transition to an interim CFO and identification of a permanent replacement CFO. The forward-looking statements are based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by Azure, including expectations and assumptions concerning achievement of current timetables for development programs and sales, target market acceptance of Azure's products, current and new product performance, availability and cost of labor and expertise, and evolving markets for power for transportation vehicles. Although Azure believes that the expectations and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Azure can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.

For further information:

JurisPagrabs, Vice President, Investor Relations, +1-248-298-2403 ext 7570, Email: jpagrabs@azuredynamics.com]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61777 Auto e Motori/Automotive, Altro/Miscellaneous, trasporti e logistica / Transportation and Logistics, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61679 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Renault-Nissan Alliance)
Policymakers, academics and CEOs from some of the world's largest companies will meet Jan. 25-28 to brainstorm the planet's most pressing concerns - particularly those related to resource scarcity and energy security - at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn and other executives from both Renault and Nissan will attend the annual conference.

Davos will be one of the first opportunities for delegates to experience Renault's electric Fluence Z.E. saloon, powered by a 70kW electric engine. They can also drive the Nissan LEAF, the world's first affordable, mass-produced electric car and winner of the 2011 World Car of the Year. More than 22,000 LEAF owners on three continents have driven a collective 35 million miles, saving the equivalent of 7,300 tons of C02 emissions.Test drives begin at the Renault-Nissan Alliance Pavilion, a convenient downtown hub for WEF delegates and the public. GE will provide charging stations for the cars, which will be powered by renewable energy from local hydropower stations from Davos-based EWD.

Davos visitors can also experience one of the newest innovations in sustainable mobility: Nissan's unique LEAF-to-Home (L2H) technology reverses the Nissan LEAF's usual energy flow, enabling the car's 24kWh Lithium-ion battery to charge household appliances for up to two days. At Davos, the system will power mobile phones and laptops in the Alliance pavilion - and even a hot chocolate machine outside! The Alliance will also donate USD $1 to the Brazil forestry program Mata no Peito (matanopeioto.org) for every compostable hot chocolate cup used. Visitors can get free cocoa and learn more about the L2H system.

Check the http://blog.alliance-renault-nissan.com/ at http://blog.alliance-renault-nissan.com for posts from Davos all next week, including guest commentary and videos from VIPs interested in the future of transportation. You can also follow us on our Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/#!/TheAllianceRN to stay up to date with all the happenings from the Pavilion and from Davos. ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:55:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61679 Auto e Motori/Automotive, Altro/Miscellaneous, moda / Fashion, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61673 global@prnewswire.co.uk (World Luxury Association)
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Detail: http://www.top100luxury.com/wla/100/

WLA-World's TOP10 Fashion:

Hermes
Chanel
Louis Vuitton
Christian Dior
Ferragamo
Versace
Prada
Fendi
Giorgio Armani
Ermenegildo Zegna

WLA-World's TOP10 Aircraft:

Gulfstream
Bombardier
Dassault
Embraer
Hawker Beech
Cessna
Cirrus
Eurocopter
Bellhelicopter
Sikorsky

WLA-World's TOP10 Yachts:

Azimut
Sunseeker
Ferretti
Lurssen
Riva
Wally
Princess
Pershing
Beneteau
Itama

WLA-World's TOP10 Cars:

Rolls-Royce
Bentley
Ferrari
Lamborghini
Maserati
Aston Martin
Bugatti
Spyker
Pagani
Koenigsegg

WLA-World's TOP10 Jewelry:

Cartier
Van Cleef & Arpels
Boucheron
Harry Winston
Chaumet
Kloybateri
Bvlgari
Montblanc
Tiffany&Co
Mikimoto

WLA-World's TOP10 Watches:

Patek Philippe
Vacheron Constantin
Piaget
Jaeger-Le Coultre
Audemars Piguet
Blancpain
Rolex
Breguet
IWC
Franck Muller

WLA World's TOP10 Cosmetics:

Chanel
Christian Dior
Guerlain
Givenchy
Helena Rubinstein
Sisley
La Prairie
La Mer
Lancome
Biotherm

WLA-World's TOP10 Liquors:

L'or De Jean Martell
Louis XIII
Richard Hennessy
Chateau Petrus Wine
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Macallan
Meritage
Ron zacapa
Dom Perignon
Perrier Jouet

WLA-World's TOP10 Resorts:

Wakaya Club
North Island
Hotel Turtle Island
Fregate Island Private
Hotel Le Toiny
Burj Al-Arab
Le Sirenuse
Armani Hotel Dubai
W-Hotel-Puerto Rico
Amanruya

WLA-World's TOP10 Innovative Brands:

Harley Davidson
Bose
Vertu
Lotos
Steinway
Bluthner
Segway PT
Aurora
Sun Valley Icewine
ShangXia

On the list of Top 100 most valuable luxury brands, Sun Valley Icewine is the only Chinese domestic luxury company as a top ten innovative luxury brand. There was media talk around Chinese liquor brand "China Maotai" as a possible selection, but the consideration that the taste of Chinese liquor is not widely accepted by consumers abroad was a deciding factor, leading to Sun Valley Icewine instead.

World Luxury Association is currently the world's largest luxury brands research and management international non-profit organization and is focused on the international luxury market (luxury brands, services and consumers) and specializes in luxury brand management, market research, brand intellectual property protection, consumer arbitration, trade promotion and government affairs. The Most Valuable Luxury Top 100 list is based on luxury brand's influence on a global scale, market share, consumer feedback and other composite scores -- for currently the world's most credible rankings.

http://www.worldluxuryassociation.org]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61673