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Turning Technologies short listed in prestigious Education Investor Awards

Global leader, Turning Technologies, recognised as a company whose technology has “a direct and positive impact on teaching and learning”Turning Technologies, global leader in hand held polling devices for real-time assessment and data collection in schools and universities, has been recognised by the judges in the Education Investor Awards 2012 as a company whose technology has “a direct and positive impact on teaching and learning”.  Shortlisted in the Use of Technology category, Turning’s handheld devices bring a new level of interactivity to lessons and lectures and enable teachers and

FIRST LINE ON THE PODIUM

Everyone’s A Winner At First Line’s Classic Race WeekendSummer arrived in style as First Line welcomed almost eighty guests in glorious sunshine to the Castle Combe racing circuit in Wiltshire, for its second First Line sponsored race weekend last Sunday. The Classic 50 Race Weekend is a prominent event in Castle Combe’s racing calendar and it was First Line’s Borg & Beck brand that took prime position for this mainly historic meeting. The brand is synonymous with the motor industry and will have been the original equipment clutch system on many of the vehicles that were racing during

Fiskars strengthens sales organization in Sweden - appoints Per Sjödell as Country Manager

Fiskars Corporation       Press Release    August 15, 2012Fiskars continues strengthening its sales organization and has appointed Per Sjödell as new Country Manager for Fiskars Sweden. He  joins Fiskars from Pocket Shop AB, where he acted as Chief Executive Officer. Per Sjödell has an extensive background in marketing, sales and business development positions in various well-known companies.Previously, he has served as Country Manager for GANT Sweden AB and as Global Retail & Marketing Director for GANT AB. He has also acted as Global Marketing Director for H&M AB. As Country Manager

New Job Created to Deal with Demand

News release 15th August 2012A lettings agency in Lincoln is so busy it has created a new administration job to help handle the growing number of tenants on their books. The new Account Administrator position will be filled by current receptionist Siobhan Thomas, 25, to cope with the firm’s expanding portfolio. She started with the firm just four months ago. The role will involve managing inventory paperwork for tenants moving in and out of properties, drawing up contracts and ensuring the correct referencing is carried out. “I heard the job was being created and I asked if I could

1Life Test and Active Oil for a healthy body and mind in 100 days

You only have one life – take care of it!Protection against dangerous lifestyle related illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease is the focus on stand 1512, where 1Life is launching its new blood test and supplement range designed to restore the crucial balance of Omega 6/Omega 3, which is required to maintain a healthy body. Bernard Bader, Marketing Director of 1Life, is keen to raise awareness about the important role the correct balance of Omega 6/Omega 3 plays within the body and to meet with practitioners and retailers interested in stocking his new range used by a number

DownloadBuyer.com add McAfee to Product Range

Launch offer for McAfee Internet Security 2012!Aylesbury, UK, August 15th 2012, DownloadBuyer.com, the online software superstore, has announced the addition of McAfee® Internet Security 2012, Total Protection 2012 and AntiVirus Plus 2012 to their product portfolio. “We’re very pleased to add McAfee products to the Downloadbuyer.com catalogue and to be able to present such a fantastic offer from the outset,” stated Jon Silvera, Managing Director of Downloadbuyer.com. The product range is available now from www.downloadbuyer.com/McAfee/136/d, with Downloadbuyer.com currently

Tiversa Presents at NY Enterprise Technology Meetup

The leader in cyberintelligence opens eyes about file-sharingPittsburgh, PA (August 15, 2012) – According to a recent study by Palo Alto Networks , the number of people streaming video and sharing files in the workplace has increased exponentially since November 2011. Based on assessments of raw application traffic from 2,036 organizations worldwide, Palo Alto Networks found that peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing bandwidth consumption jumped 700 percent to represent 14 percent of overall bandwidth, growing more than any other application. To help provide a

Presentation first half 2012 and second quarter 2012

Please see attached the presentation which will be used during the presentation of the Acta Group's financial results for the first half of 2012 and the second quarter of 2012.Further information from: CEO Alfred Ydstebø Mobile phone: (+47) 908 32 828 CCO, Mirja Herrdin Mobile phone: (+47) 948 82 370 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

SUNSHINE AND SUCCESSFUL SHOWING AT THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOWGROUND

Glorious sunshine brought the equine classes at the Great Yorkshire Show to a close after a day of intense competition and exciting judging.  The classes, all qualifiers for October's Horse of the Year Show, were re-scheduled to Tuesday 14 August after the final two days of the Great Yorkshire were cancelled following unprecedented wet weather.Held at the showground at Harrogate, there were classes for Ladies Side Saddle, Riding Horse, Ridden Cobs, Ridden Mountain & Moorland, Lead Rein & First Ridden, Lead Rein Hunter Type, Show Hunter Pony and Show Pony. Exhibitors travelled from all

‘Olympic legacy is already inspiring young people to engage in sport’ say youth charity Snow-Camp

“A fantastic and beneficial project that just keeps getting better” Ed Leigh (BBC presenter)Whilst the Olympics have been captivating the nation over the last 2 weeks, youth charity Snow-Camp have continued to run their youth programmes engaging and supporting inner city young people through snowsports. And the charity has seen levels of enthusiasm for engaging in sport surge over the Olympic period, with interest in signing up to Snow-Camp projects higher than ever before. Director Dan Charlish said, ‘We have been running Snow-Camp programmes since 2003, but the Olympics seem to have

New composition of the Board of Directors in Acta Holding ASA

As Alfred Ydstebø is appointed new CEO in Acta Holding ASA, and has therefore resigned from the Board of Directors in the company, the new Board of Directors has constituted itself as follows.The composition of the Board of Directors is as of today: 1. Merete Haugli, Chairman 2. Stein Aukner, Vice Chairman 3. Ole Peter Lorentzen 4. Pia Gideon 5. Sissel Knutsen Hegdal 6. Erling Meinich-Bache Contact information: Merete Haugli, Chairman of the Board, Acta Holding ASA – phone +47 996 07 000 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl

MOD competition for significant infrastructure development near Winchester

The Ministry of Defence is launching a competition for a new multi-million pound development to improve training facilities for the Armed Forces. The new purpose-built facility will be at Worthy Down, near Winchester, and will bring together onto one site the majority of logistics and personnel administration training for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. The development will cost between £200 million and £300 million and provide training facilities and living accommodation for up to 2,000 students and staff from the Armed Forces. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO),

ANOTHER STRONG LINK BOLSTERS THE BIBBY DISTRIBUTION CHAIN

15 August 2012Bibby Distribution is adding to its team of Divisional Directors with the appointment of Nick Graham, formerly Director of Transport UK and Ireland at Wincanton. The position has been created to enhance Bibby Distribution’s platform for future growth, with initial responsibilities focusing on assisting customers in the automotive sectors. Graham is a veteran of the 3PL industry with more than 25 years’ experience under his belt. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT), and also sits on the National Council of the Freight Transport

Fortum focuses on completing its investment programme in Russia

PRESS RELEASE 15 August 2012The news in certain media about Fortum's investments in a solar power plant in Russia is unfounded. In Russia, Fortum's priority is to complete its ongoing investment programme.Fortum is continuously researching future opportunities related to solar economy according to its strategy.Fortum CorporationCorporate CommunicationsFortum Fortum's purpose is to create energy that improves life for present and future generations. We provide sustainable solutions that fulfil the needs for low emissions, resource efficiency and energy security, and deliver

TyreSafe boosted by Point S membership

Point S, one of Europe’s leading independent tyre dealer networks, has become the latest full member of the tyre safety campaign group TyreSafe. By joining the organisation, Point S will provide its 133 independently owned centres in the UK with a wealth of tyre safety advice and information, helping them to educate their own customers and improve standards of tyre care. “With so many customer touch points, it’s fantastic to have the support and backing of a network as significant and large as Point S,” comments Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “Point S has an extremely proactive and

Patient survey suggests benefit from common procedures varies markedly by NHS provider

- Comparative annual PROMs results published for first time15 August 2012 *Regional information available from this report The level of health benefit patients feel they gain from common procedures varies markedly between NHS providers, results from a patient survey suggest. Final 2009-10 and 2010-11 results of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) surveys in England are today published together for the first time by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC); allowing the first ever year-on-year comparison. They paint a picture of very little change in national

DOF Subsea’s Skandi Hercules goes to work in India

DOF Subsea Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of DOF ASA has received a Letter of Award for the installation of a FPSO mooring system in India and the project management and engineering associated with the hookup and commissioning of the FPSO. The work will be executed in Q4 2012 and is valued at USD 16m.   Steve Brown, EVP, Asia Pacific said “this, and other recent awards, build on the excellent track record that DOF Subsea has in the region.  Our Project Management and Engineering capability along with our regional fleet the Skandi Hercules, Skandi Singapore and Skandi Hawk are central to our

Increased capital spending to meet future travel needs

During the second quarter of 2012, Swedavia reported an operating profit of SEK 233 (255) million. Consolidated revenue for the same period was SEK 1,248 (1,203) million. Profit after taxes was SEK 122 (139) million. The period was dominated by increased capital spending, mainly at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Göteborg Landvetter Airport, aimed at increasing both capacity and quality at the airports.   “Uncertainty about the economic recovery in Europe is creating continued challenges going forward. At the same time, an extensive investment programme is being carried out to ensure

Interim Report January – June 2012

Financial data for the Group · Operating income amounted to SEK 857m (1,041). · Operating expenses totalled SEK 831m (936). · Profit before items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 26m (105). · Items affecting comparability had a negative impact of SEK 68m (neg: 28) on profit, which were primarily related to personnel cut-backs. Before credit reserves, a loss of SEK 42m (profit:77) was reported. · The Group has a strong financial position with equity totalling SEK 2.1bn and a Core Tier 1 ratio of 13.1% at the close of the reporting period. Operation · Thomas

Tradition meets design in the new maternity package

The new maternity package follows tradition: there are numerous products and the colours are neutral. Now, for the first time, design is part of the package.The new maternity package, which will be distributed starting this autumn, is now for the first time packed in a design box. The Sukupuu (family tree) box was designed by Johanna Öst Häggblom. Öst Häggblom's work was selected through a design competition arranged by Kela a year ago for students at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture. The baby clothes selected for the maternity package reflect the colour

Etrion Releases Second Quarter 2012 Results

Adjusted net income of US$5.9 million for the quarter compared to an adjusted net income of US$3.6 million in the same period of the prior year Second quarter 2012 Revenue of US$19.2 million, up 8% from prior year Second quarter 2012 EBITDA of US$16 million, up 24% from prior year August 14, 2012, Geneva, Switzerland – Etrion Corporation (“Etrion” or the “Company”) (TSX: ETX) (OMX: ETX), an independent solar power producer, today released its condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and six months

Resignation of Board member

Panoro Energy ASA ("PEN", OSE ticker code), the independent oil and gas company with assets in West Africa and Brazil announces that the Board member Jørgen C. Arentz Rostrup has decided to resign as member of the Board of Directors of Panoro Energy ASA for personal reasons with immediate effect. For further information, please contact:  Dr Phil Vingoe, Chairman of the Board of Panoro Energy ASA,Tel: +44 7786437762 Carl Peter Berg, VP Commercial and Investor RelationsTel: +55 21 3078 7472Cell: +55 21 8541 1907Email: carl.peter.berg@panoroenergy.com Please visit www.

Resolution of stock option plan and granted stock options

The Board of Acta Holding ASA has in the board meeting on 14th of August 2012, decided to implement a stock option plan for executives within the Acta group, limited to 12,5 million stock options. This plan is part of an employee incentive program in Acta, created for improved results, attract new employees and retain existing employees.15th of August 7.75 million stock options are granted to 11 executives within the Acta group. Remaining not yet assigned stock options within the mentioned limit, will be granted to executives within the group at a later stage. The total number of

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