Ericsson : Ericsson appoints Ulf Ewaldsson new CTO

body { font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 13px;} table.hugin { border-color:black;} td.hugin { padding: 3px; border-color:black;}  ·         Effective February 1, 2012  ·         Member of Ericsson's Executive Leadership Team  ·         Ewaldsson will continue R&D focus on wireless and IP Ulf Ewaldsson is appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Head of Group Function Technology & Portfolio Management at Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), effective from February 1. Ewaldsson brings to this position more than 20 years of experience in product management,

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Stavanger, 20 January 2012: IKM Industri-Invest AS has bought 450,000 shares in Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) at a price of NOK 6.4334 per share. IKM Industri-Invest AS is controlled by Ståle Kyllingstad, who is chairman of Noreco's board of directors. After this, IKM Industri-Invest AS holds 22,873,998 shares in Noreco. For further information, please contact:Kjetil Bakken, VP Investor Relations, +47 91 889 889 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Inglewood March in Support of Martin Luther King Day of Service

The Church of Scientology participated in the 27th annual Kingdom Day Parade to honor the legacy of Dr. KingIn honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology  of Inglewood marched on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Los Angeles January 16, in observation of Martin Luther King Day of Service 2012. Brass bands, cheerleaders, drill teams, gang intervention groups, law enforcement officers and government officials filled the street. And thousands of spectators waived and cheered along the 2.5-mile parade route,

Best selling author Brogan hopes to remove fear and fatigue surrounding social media strategies

Chris Brogan announced as keynote speaker for Victoria’s Social Media Camp June 8 - 9, 2012Organizers for the most popular social media learning event in Canada are pleased to announce best selling author and digital media expert Chris Brogan will present the keynote address at Victoria’s third annual Social Media Camp , June 8 - 9, 2012. And, when more than 800 social media devotees, business and marketing leaders converge in Victoria, BC to share and learn about the latest tools, techniques and challenges, Brogan will suggest that delegates fire up their

Charles Vincent Joins DB&A as Director of Analysis

DALLAS (1/19/2012)  – DB&A, a Dallas-based management consulting firm, has hired Charles Vincent as Director of Analysis, the firm announced. “We are thrilled to have Charles join the team at DB&A,” said Princeton K. McNeley, Vice President of Analysis. “His extensive background and skillset will immediately elevate the performance of our operation.” Vincent joins DB&A with over 20 years of industry and consulting experience, most recently with Next Complex Change Venture, specializing in process analysis and redesign of business operations. Prior to his time with Next Complex,

CARL BASS, PRESIDENT & CEO OF AUTODESK TO JOIN VIVEK WADHWA IN SINGULARITY UNIVERSITY LIVE WEBCAST ON JANUARY 24

Mountain View, CA (January 19, 2012)-- Advances in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital manufacturing are undoubtedly going to revolutionize manufacturing during this decade, enabling us to design and “print” complex products and “manufacture” these in our own homes. Exponentially advancing technologies will provide major new opportunities for entrepreneurs to create world-changing technologies, but they also may threaten industries and jobs around the world.What are these technologies, where exactly do the opportunities lie, and where will the jobs go? These are

Infusion Brands Announces Promotion of Travis Berger to Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Clearwater, Fla. – (January 19, 2012) – Infusion Brands International, Inc. (INBI.PK) today announced that Travis Berger has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing from his previous role of Vice President of retail sales. In addition to Berger’s main responsibility of identifying, acquiring and managing partnerships with major regional and national retail chains for the sale of Infusion Brands’ products, Berger will play a key role in the selection of products which Infusion Brands will launch. Moreover, he will be instrumental in determining the marketing direction

UT Arlington graduate student earns National Science Foundation fellowship to study space debris

A University of Texas at Arlington aerospace engineering graduate student has received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to help determine where space debris is and how best to maneuver around it. Laura Suarez Henderson will receive a $30,000 annual stipend and up to $10,500 for college expenses for the next three years. “It was a complete surprise,” Henderson said. “I had to re-read the e-mail again and again. I even had my husband read it to make sure I was reading it right.” Henderson is designing software that will determine a piece of debris’ size,

MERITAS FAMILY OF SCHOOLS AND FEEDING CHILDREN EVERYWHERE ANNOUNCE FIVE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

Organizations Pledge to Pack Millions of Meals to Feed Children Worldwide(Northbrook, Ill.) January 19, 2012 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates 925 million people are undernourished; more people are going hungry than the populations of the U.S., Canada and the European Union combined. More alarming, FAO reports, “Every five seconds, a child dies from hunger-related diseases.” Recognizing the scope of this global issue, The Meritas Family of Schools and Feeding Children Everywhere today announced a five-year partnership in an effort to help put

FAMM: Poll Shows Floridians Favor Criminal Justice Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: January 19, 2012 Contacts: Greg Newburn (352) 682-2542 or Monica Pratt Raffanel, media@famm.org GAINESVILLE, FLA. - Greg Newburn, Florida Project Director of Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), is celebrating the results of a poll released today by Florida TaxWatch, Associated Industries and Right on Crime. The poll asked questions about criminal justice reforms to 800 registered Republicans in Florida who identified themselves as “likely voters.” 84 percent of respondents identified themselves as “conservative, and 60 percent were age 55 or over.

Concept Amenities steps up to aid the Birthing Kit Foundation

Every 90 seconds, a woman dies of complications related to pregnancy or childbirth; an estimated 385,000 women die annually.Melbourne, Australia January 20th, 2012 – Concept Amenities, a global leader in the supply of environmentally responsible guestroom toiletries, recently made a significant show of support by contributing to the Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia). The not-for-profit non-government organization is dedicated to improving conditions for women who give birth at home, in developing countries, by providing birthing kits and education in clean birthing practices. Every

Data Strengthens Existing Links Between Fast Food Restaurants and Obesity

Researchers found that countries with a higher density of fast food restaurants per capita had much higher obesity rates compared to those with a lower density of fast food restaurants.University of Michigan researchers recently released reported a correlation between the number of fast food restaurants and obesity rates in 26 wealthy nations.  They found that countries with a higher density of fast food restaurants per capita had much higher obesity rates compared to those with a lower density of fast food restaurants.  The U.S., with 7.52 fast food restaurants per 100,000 people, leads

New natural beauty brands confirmed for Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show

Pukka Ayurveda, award-winning natural make-up specialists Sappho, Unica Cosmetics, Australis Distribution, and Austria’s Pure Green Brands are just some of the first time exhibitors ready to meet thousands of UK and European professional beauty and personal care buyers, when the UK’s only dedicated natural beauty and spa trade event returns to London’s Olympia on 1-2 April 2012. Showcasing thousands of natural and organic beauty and personal care brands from over 200 exhibitors, the Natural Beauty & Spa show at Natural & Organic Products Europe annually provides specialist retailers and

Dr. Arnold Klein Uncovers Effective Procedure for Restoration of Lip Volume and the Height of the Lower Third of the Face

Hyaluronic Acid is Proven to be Safe and Effective for Lip AugmentationLOS ANGELES (Jan. 19, 2012) – Throughout all races, certain features of the female face have attracted men.  The most important of these are luscious, sensual lips.  As Dr. Arnold Klein has said, “lips are the central cosmetic feature of the lower third of the face.  Well recognized in the Mona Lisa, art historians have discussed the smile of Mona Lisa for centuries but her lips, the only visible female sexual organs , are the reason the painting grabs the male eye .”  For years, women have attempted to alter their

Avid Unveils VENUE SC48 Remote Digital Live Sound System, Stage 48 Remote I/O Box, and VENUE 3 Software

New remote I/O option and software features further enhance the flexibility and power of popular SC48 live sound consoleBurlington, MA, 19 January 2012 - Avid (NASDAQ: AVID ) today announced the VENUE SC48 Remote System , a compact digital live sound system that delivers the revered sound quality, deep Pro Tools integration, and direct plug-in support of the award-winning VENUE SC48, now with remote I/O functionality for increased flexibility. Consisting of the SC48 console and new VENUE Stage 48 remote box, Ethernet Snake Card, and VENUE 3

Integra Telecom Announces Nationwide Availability of Voice Services

Enabling Centralized PBX with Nationwide SIP Trunking for Enterprise Customers in the Continental U.S.PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 19, 2012 – Integra Telecom Inc. , a provider of fiber-based, business-grade networking, communications and cloud solutions, has expanded its voice services to include business locations nationwide. Enterprise customers using Integra’s SIP Trunking may connect all of their remote sites in the continental U.S. to enact business-wide cost savings and efficiencies via a centralized IP PBX 

Zoës Kitchen Opens its Doors in Fairview

Popular Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Expands to 14 Locations in TexasFairview, Texas – January 19, 2012 - Zoës Kitchen , a popular, Mediterranean-inspired, fast-casual restaurant featuring fresh, savory dishes, is opening its 14th location in Texas. Zoës new restaurant is in Fairview, a suburb of Dallas, and marks the company’s 58th location reaching 12 states. Zoës Kitchen is located in the Village at Fairview Shopping Center at 102 Prairie Road, Fairview, Texas 75069. “There has been tremendous growth in the Fairview and Collin County area and we’re

FISKER AUTOMOTIVE: NEWS IN BRIEF

RAISIO PLC ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 19.1.2012

Date 19.1.2012  Bourse trade Buy    RAIVV  ShareAmount 10000 sharesAverage price/ share 2,465 EURHighest price/ share 2,47 EURLowest price/ share 2,45 EURTotal price 24650 EUR     Share RAIKV    Amount 300 shares  Average price/ share 2,43 EUR  Highest price/ share 2,44 EUR  Lowest price/ share 2,41 EUR  Total price

OKI Data Americas to Sponsor 2012 Lyra Imaging Symposium; Present on Latest Managed Print Services Offerings

Tim Brien to Lead Forum with Presentation on Recent Strategic Alliance with Agiliant, Inc., Expanding Managed Services and Prominence within the BTA Dealer ChannelMount Laurel, NJ (January 19, 2012) – OKI Data Americas  announced today the company’s Official Event Sponsorship of the upcoming 2012 Lyra Imaging Symposium , taking place January 23-25, 2012 at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA. OKI’s top Managed Print Services (MPS)

Harper Adams contributes £40 million to UK economy

University College supported 1,290 jobs in 2009/10Harper Adams University College contributes nearly £40 million to the UK economy each year, according to a new report. Harper Adams, in Shropshire, is the country’s largest specialist provider of higher education for the agri-food chain and rural economy. The University College commissioned Oxford Economics to undertake an impact study of its economic contribution to both the national and regional economies. The report concluded that Harper Adams had contributed £38.3 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supported 1,290 jobs in the

Largest wind farm in south east Asia gets go ahead

Mott MacDonald, a leading management, engineering and development consultancy, has successfully supported financial close as independent engineer for the first utility-scale wind farm in Thailand, which will also be the largest wind farm in south east Asia. The consultancy is working on behalf of lenders Kasikorn Bank PLC and Siam Commercial Bank PLC. The 207MW wind farm is being developed by Wind Energy Holding Co. Ltd, in the hillside area of Korat Province in central Thailand, 150km north of Bangkok. It will comprise ninety 2.3MW wind turbines with a blade diameter of 101 metres which

SDRL - North Atlantic Drilling secures extension of contract for West Navigator

Hamilton, Bermuda, January 19, 2012 - North Atlantic Drilling has been awarded an 18 month contract extension for the drillship West Navigator by A/S Norske Shell. This contract extension will secure employment for West Navigator until end of June 2014. The estimated revenue value for the contract extension is US$320 million. Alf C Thorkildsen, Chief Executive Officer in Seadrill Management AS says, "Shell's decision to extend the contract for West Navigator reflects the performance of the drillship and a tightening market for quality drilling units in the North Atlantic area. We are

Update on the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug Development Pipeline from Families of SMA

Elk Grove Village, IL. January 19, 2012. Developing new therapies to treat and ultimately cure SMA is the driving force behind Families of SMA. To achieve this goal, Families of SMA aggressively invests in drug development research, funding the most successful and innovative scientists and organizations. Several key details demonstrate the great progress being made:1) Programs are advancing into the clinical trial stage of testing.There are now 3 novel programs actively being testing in clinical trials for SMA.2) There is a broad diversity of approaches in development.This