HIOD One wins ISPO Award 2012

We are very proud to announce that HIOD One is the winner of the Performance Accessories Hardware category at ISPO Award 2012. ISPO Munich is the world’s largest trade show for sport business and will take place January 29 to February 1 in Munich, Germany.Halmstad, Sweden, 2012-01-25: The international jury that consists of journalists, retailers, athletes and designers from nine countrieswent through 262 applications for ISPO Award 2012. Based on thecriteria innovation, design and performance, HIOD One was selected asthe winner of the Performance Accessories Hardware

Area Health Care Forces Address Complex, Industry-wide Coding Challenge

Independence Blue Cross to present at Pennsylvania Medical Society webinar to assist physicians in preparing for ICD-10Philadelphia, PA — January 25,  2012 — Two of the Commonwealth’s leading health care organizations, Independence Blue Cross  (IBC) and the Pennsylvania Medical Society, announced today they are working together to help physicians, hospitals, and other health care partners in Pennsylvania prepare for what many consider the biggest health care information transformation in modern day history – adopting a new system for medical and hospital

RAISIO PLC ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 25.1.2012

RAISIO PLC ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 25.1.2012    Date 25.1.2012  Bourse trade Buy    RAIVV  ShareAmount 7000 sharesAverage price/ share 2,49 EURHighest price/ share 2,49 EURLowest price/ share 2,49 EURTotal price 17430 EUR     Share RAIKV    Amount 200 shares  Average price/ share 2,48 EUR  Highest price/ share 2,48 EUR

Speedo Roadshow Celebrates its 10,000th visitor at John Lewis Fitness Event at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol

The Speedo Roadshow hits the road again to support John Lewis’s health and fitness event at the The Mall at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol 26th to 29th January. During the fitness event weekend the Speedo Roadshow will welcome its 10,000th visitor on board and to celebrate will offer this lucky individual £100 (or 10,000 pennies) to spend on board the wagon as well as a bottle of champagne.The Speedo Roadshow hits the road again to support John Lewis’ health and fitness event at the The Mall at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol 26th to 29th January. During the fitness event weekend the Speedo Roadshow

Auslogics Antivirus Gets the VB100 Award from Virus Bulletin

Auslogics Antivirus has been awarded a prestigious VB100 December’11 Comparative Award by Virus Bulletin.Sydney, Australia – January 26th, 2012 – Auslogics Antivirus has received the VB100 Award in the latest Virus Bulletin comparative review. The VB100 award is a prestigious independent security software certification that acknowledges the quality of anti-malware solutions. The latest version of Auslogics Antivirus received a RAP score of 96.6%, which is one of the highest scores among the tested antivirus solutions. VB100 is a combination of independent security software tests that are

Horoscopes Made Easy With the Astrology Reading Cards

Accurate Horoscope Readings that Anyone Can Create!Contrary to current popular conviction astrology, the belief in a connection between the cosmos and earthly matters is not a recent new-age subject but is, in fact, an ancient science predating psychology. Astrology can be traced back to Babylon and the earliest recorded horoscope was written in 410BC. Today many people turn to their horoscope in the newspaper or a magazine but can this really tell them what is going to happen in their immediate future? It works in only the most generalised terms because all Taureans, for example, are

Graeme Logan to grow Scottish fertiliser business for Bunn

The new representative for the Bunn fertiliser group in Scotland is an Ayrshire man, Graeme Logan. As Wholesale sales manager, Graeme will be presenting Bunn’s wide-range of grass and arable fertilisers to merchants and agents across Scotland. He will be working closely with Bunn subsidiaries W J Reid in Montrose and Fertiliser Solutions Ltd in Middlesbrough.“I am excited to be joining Bunn at this key point in their UK growth,” he states. “They have some unique products such as Koch Advanced Nitrogen® fertiliser and their Kainit range, as well as a strong position in bulk fertilisers. I am

More Extensive Steps Required to Battle Obesity in U.S., Experts Say

The study analyzed government surveys of almost 5,000 parents of overweight children, and found that less than 25% of the parents recalled the doctor ever saying there was a problem.A recent study by University of North Carolina researchers examined whether doctors informed parents that their children were overweight.  More accurately, it looked at whether or not parents remembered their doctor’s sharing this.  The study analyzed government surveys of almost 5,000 parents of overweight children, and found that less than 25% of the parents recalled the doctor ever saying there was a problem.

Celebrity Big Brother punters side with Denise Welch after pyjama-gate fall out

Denise to win Celebrity Big Brother?  Coral bookmakers report a dramatic cut in her oddsDenise to win Celebrity Big Brother?  Coral bookmakers report a dramatic cut in her odds Denise Welch has been cut to 5-1 (from 11-2) with Coral bookmakers, after support for her to win in the last 24 hours, following her bust up with Karissa and Kristina Shannon over her drunken antics of Sunday night. The toxic twins, as they have now been christened, have drifted out to 18-1 from 6-1 to win. Frankie Cocozza, who showed maturity and sense in acting as the mediator during the outbursts, is now

Gallup Launches Redesigned Website With More Global Data

Updated look and responsive design make new features accessible on any deviceWashington, D.C. — January 25, 2012 — Gallup is debuting a new look for its data-driven daily news website this week, with more data from the more than 150 countries where it conducts surveys. The new website is one of the first news sites to employ responsive design, which makes it easy to read, scan, and navigate on any device. The new Gallup.com features more interactive data from the organization’s growing global data set on its World  news page. Readers can now find

Panphonics audio proves a sound investment for Digital Signage installations

Increases customer awareness and acceptance of visual activityTampere, Finland, 25 January 2012 – Panphonics, the directional audio experts, are bringing their latest directional audio technologies to ISE 2012 (Stand 10K113) and demonstrating how effective sound can transform the ROI of digital signage installations. “Making a solid business case for new digital signage installations is a big issue within the whole value chain. Increasing customer attention is imperative to success, especially in advertising driven projects. Many of Panphonics’ existing customers are able to offer

Forte Village Resort, Sardinia launches the Cricket Academy with Michael Vaughan, Alec Stewart and Paul Nixon

Atlas Copco ranked 10 on the Global 100 list of sustainable companies

Stockholm, Sweden, January 25, 2012: Atlas Copco has been ranked the world’s tenth most sustainable company in the annual Global 100 list, presented today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Atlas Copco is the highest ranked industrial company.“Our work to develop Atlas Copco in a sustainable and profitable way is yielding results,” said Annika Berglund, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications at Atlas Copco. “This long-standing effort was further enhanced last year with the introduction of a range of new goals. We are proud to see this development recognized on the

AUDIO-TECHNICA’S BRASH NEW SOLID BASS VIDEO MAKES ITS PULSE-RAISING DEBUT

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Frank DorisTel: (631) 645-5668frankdoris@optonline.netSTOW, OH, January 25, 2012 — Audio-Technica  today announced the debut of its "Audio 911" video for its Solid Bass headphones. The brash, irreverent video, which can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Kz12Ijanw, stars YouTube sensation Marquese Scott who responds to the impact of Audio-Technica’s Solid Bass headphones in a surprisingly revitalizing way. "Our Solid Bass

Matt Czuchry & Vitalie Taittinger to Open the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Red Carpet with a Champagne Taittinger Toast

SAG Awards® to be Simulcast Sunday, Jan. 29 on TNT and TBS at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PTLOS ANGELES (Jan. 24, 2012) – Matt Czuchry, SAG Awards® ensemble nominee for "The Good Wife," will join Vitalie Taittinger, Artistic Director of Champagne Taittinger, to open the red carpet at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® on Sunday, Jan. 29, executive producer and director Jeff Margolis announced today. The annual Champagne Taittinger toast marks the opening of the ceremony and will be Vitalie Taittinger’s U.S. debut as Champagne Taittinger’s new

Expert available: Nigella Lawson’s thinning hair

Household name Nigella Lawson has been spotted today with a thinning hair patch as she lunched with her husband Charles.Nigella’s normally glossy and voluminous hair seemed thin and limp and could be down to her recent weight loss. Nigella has shed three stone going from a dress size 16 to 12. One in every three women over the age of 25 in the UK suffers from some form of hair loss and it can have a profound effect on their confidence. Lucas Sojka, hair loss expert and founder of Hair Solved is available to comment on: -          The link between hair loss and weight loss -

DOF ASA – successful placement of new unsecured bond issue

DOF ASA has successfully completed a new unsecured bond issue of NOK 700 million with maturity date in February 2017. An application will be made for the bonds to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Net proceeds from the new bond issue will be used to refinance existing bonds and for general corporate purposes. In connection with the placement of the new bond issue, DOF ASA has bought back bonds with nominal value of NOK 495 million in the existing bond issue DOF07 (ISIN: NO 001 058279.4) with maturity in July 2013. Remaining outstanding amount in DOF07 after the buy-backs will be

Blanked out CVs could help companies avoid discrimination claims

Corrections Superintendent and Police Chief Testify in NH for Marijuana Legalization

Bill to Tax and Regulate Marijuana Sales Could Raise Millions in New RevenueCONCORD, NH -- An active duty New Hampshire corrections superintendent will testify before a state House of Representatives committee today in favor of a bill that would allow the NH Department of Revenue Administration to license and tax the sale of marijuana to adults over 21. The bill, HB 1705, will be heard by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee at 11:00 AM EST in Legislative Office Building Room 204.Richard Van Wickler, the corrections superintendent for Cheshire County, NH, will appear in

You Smell soap makes debut on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’

First to bring paper soap to the U.S.SAN FRANCISCO, JAN. 25, 2012— You Smell will make its worldwide debut on Friday, February 3 at 8p.m. EST, on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” The company will launch with its signature line of all-natural, luxury bar and paper soaps. You Smell is the first company to bring paper soap—wildly popular in Asia—to the U.S. and is accepting pre-orders on yousmellsoap.com . “Right now you have to choose between a luxury item, or one with a personality,” said You Smell founder Megan Cummins. “We didn’t think it had to be that way—people are

PLACEMENT OF NOK 1 000 MILLION UNSECURED BOND ISSUES

Bonheur ASA has successfully completed a NOK 700 million unsecured bond issue with maturity in 2017 and a NOK 300 million bond issue with maturity in 2019. Ganger Rolf ASA is guarantor for both issues. Settlement dates are expected to be 10 February 2012. The issues were significantly oversubscribed. An application will be made for listing of the bonds on Oslo Stock Exchange as soon as possible. Net proceeds from the bond issues are to be used for general corporate purposes. DnB Markets and Swedbank First Securities acted as managers of the bond issues

PLACEMENT OF NOK 1 000 MILLION UNSECURED BOND ISSUES

Bonheur ASA has successfully completed a NOK 700 million unsecured bond issue with maturity in 2017 and a NOK 300 million bond issue with maturity in 2019. Ganger Rolf ASA is guarantor for both issues. Settlement dates are expected to be 10 February 2012. The issues were significantly oversubscribed. An application will be made for listing of the bonds on Oslo Stock Exchange as soon as possible. Net proceeds from the bond issues are to be used for general corporate purposes. DnB Markets and Swedbank First Securities acted as managers of the bond issues.

Cardiff Council Books ISG In For Library Refurbishment

ISG is continuing to build on its increasingly strong presence in South Wales after being awarded a contract to modernise Radyr Library by Cardiff Council. The contractor has previous experience delivering a similar project for the council at the Grade II listed Cathays Library. The programme will see ISG carry out a complete upgrade of the library building, which was originally constructed in the 1960s. The library will be closed to the public throughout the duration of the project until the building is handed over in spring 2012. Two elevations of the original building will be

New contracts with Shell UK (Shell)

DOF Rederi AS, a daughter company of DOF ASA, has entered into 2 new contracts and one extension of an existing contract with Shell. For the Skandi Foula and the Skandi Rona the firm contract periods are 5 years with 5 x 1 year optional periods. Both these contracts will commence in April 2012. Skandi Marstein has been extended with 1 year until November 2012. The new contracts are done at market terms and will give an annual EBITDA increase of approximately NOK 34 million compared to the previous contracts. Skandi Foula and Skandi Rona have worked for Shell since they were delivered