Additionally, the AAIBC will
offer administrative support free of charge, including office space , meeting
rooms, access to computers and other business machines, video conferencing, as
well as phone and answering service. For more information, visit
http://www. In addition, Laws will
focus attention on identifying, developing and/or acquiring new ICE
member benefits such as Ski Holidays , City Breaks and Spa + Golf
Holidays especially designed for the European market.

The State Department has told the Syrian Ambassador that Syria must act
decisively to protect all foreign embassies and citizens in Damascus from
attack.

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Automation Alley Establishes New Center in Support of International Business Opportunities

TROY, Mich.
"The establishment of the AAIBC is an important step in furthering
Southeast Michigan's ability to expand its economic base," said Ken Rogers,
executive director, Automation Alley. Interested parties can contact the AAIBC at (248) 457-3280 for more
information.

Mr."
In his new role, Laws is responsible for managing the
strategic direction of ICE Europe and ensuring successful client
sales, affiliations and service delivery.

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, Automation Alley today announced the
formation of the Automation Alley International Business Center (AAIBC). The
AAIBC will primarily assist small- to mid-sized foreign companies and
international government entities interested in establishing businesses in
Southeast Michigan .

Business Editors/Travel Writers

LONDON----ICE Europe Ltd. ("ICE
Europe"), a leading provider of cruise programs and Internet marketing
technology for the leisure industry, today announced the promotion of
Michael Laws to managing director, ICE Europe.
Chairman of ICE Europe Ltd. The appointment is a natural step in the growth of our
European business.
Laws originally joined ICE as director, European sales +
operations in 1999 and initiated the company's highly successful
Central European operations and opened offices in Austria in 2001.com/ or
call +44 (1276) 680 909. The
Government of Syria's failure to provide protection to diplomatic premises, in
the face of warnings that violence was planned, is inexcusable. We will hold Syria responsible for such violent demonstrations since
they do not take place in that country without government knowledge and
support.

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Additional discounted services will
include car rental assistance and hotel or apartment lodging. Dujon Johnson, director of
the AAIBC and assistant director of the Automation Alley Export Center. The AAIBC will be located at the Automation Alley headquarters in
Troy.

ICE Europe Ltd. Announces Promotion of Michael Laws to Managing Director

icegallery. We stand with our friends and allies in urging a constructive and
peaceful dialogue emphasizing respect for all religious faiths.

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The Automation Alley Consortium is a
membership of technologically diverse, progressive business, governmental and
educational visionaries working in concert to attract world-class talent and
businesses to Southeast Michigan .com . For membership information, contact
1-800-427-5100. John Rowley said, "I am pleased to
announce the promotion of Michael Laws to managing director, ICE
Europe. Laws will focus on business development and
continue to deliver strong bottom-line results for ICE within Europe,
Middle East and Africa .

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The AAIBC will provide a full range of free support, from arranging
meetings with government officials, regional economic development agencies,
attorneys and CPAs, to coordinating pre-arranged company and factory visits,
and providing regional demographic information."
AAIBC services will be available for a two-week period while company or
government representatives explore establishing a business location in the
region.automationalley. In
2002, Laws was assigned broader regional responsibilities for sales
growth in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Malta, Czech Republic
and Hungary.

About ICE

ICE Europe Ltd. For more
information, visit ICE's Web site at http://www.

Statement by the White House Press Secretary

We stand in solidarity with Denmark and our European allies in
opposition to the outrageous acts in Syria today.

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"The AAIBC offers a one -stop shop to
foreign businesses and government entities, making it easy and attractive to
do business in Southeast Michigan."
"Automation Alley has comprehensive knowledge regarding the needs of
foreign companies and government bodies," said M. CRAWFORD, Texas, The United States condemns in the
strongest terms the burning of the Danish and Norwegian Embassies in Damascus,
Syria today , which also damaged the Chilean and Swedish Embassies.

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"The
formation of the AAIBC is a natural step in putting this knowledge to a
broader use that will offer long-term benefits to the region .

About Automation Alley
Automation Alley is Southeast Michigan's regional technology cluster,
attracting the creators and consumers of diverse technologies from a variety
of industries around the world. In 2003, Laws relocated with ICE to the United Kingdom in
the role of executive director of sales, Europe, Middle East and
Africa and was responsible for introducing the first non -timeshare
entity to ICE, OEAMTC in Austria. provides cruise programs and Internet marketing
technology to the leisure and land-based resort industries.
We urge all governments to take measures now to lower tensions and prevent
violence, including against any diplomatic premises and against businesses and
individuals.
We commend Danish Prime Minster Rasmussen's responsible statements in
recent days urging tolerance and respect for all faiths and for freedom of the
press.