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Regent Street viral movie celebrates Arthur Christmas and the Regent Street Christmas Lights 2011.

The Regent Street Christmas lights were switched on by movie stars from the new 3D family Christmas film, ARTHUR CHRISTMAS at 6.20pm on Tuesday 8 November 2011.  British actors Bill Nighy and Ashley Jensen waved to thousands of fans gathered for the traditional countdown “traffic free” event on Regent Street, London W1. Pop stars Kelly Clarkson and Matt Cardle entertained the audience with live performances, supported by the cast of the West End musical Thriller and The West End Gospel Choir. The event closed with a spectacular pyrotechnic display from the Regent Street rooftops, illuminating

Challenges faced by Scotland’s equine industry discussed at BHS Welfare Conference

The British Horse Society (BHS) Scotland held an informative welfare conference at the Weipers Centre for Equine Welfare in Glasgow recently, where the subjects of microchipping, identification and passports, breeding, transport, equine disease and the licensing of equine establishments were all discussed.The event counted as Continued Professional Development (CPD) forScotland’s animal health officers and those attending appreciated the health and welfare challenges facing the Scottish equine industry at the moment. This is the third time BHS Scotland has joined forces with the Animal

Research placement investigates pig nutrition

Study investigates how much straw bedding pigs eat and how this affects their digestion.A RECENT graduate of Harper Adams is investigating how much straw bedding pigs eat and how this affects their digestion, as part of a special research placement. Stephen Mansbridge is completing a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) research experience placement (REP) on the farm at the University College in Shropshire. He is working with 45 sows and 96 growing pigs and collecting samples to see how much bedding the pigs are eating. Steve from Burgess Hill, West Sussex,

Clarification regarding trading halt in Husqvarna’s shares

Based on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm’s decision to halt the trading of Husqvarna’s shares due to information in media, Husqvarna makes the following clarification: In an interview with Bloomberg published on November 11, Husqvarna’s Acting CEO and President Hans Linnarson commented on the ambitions for business area Americas. The aim is to achieve an operating margin of 5 percent within three to five years. The above information has been made public in accordance with the Securities Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was published at 10:35 onNovember

VeriFone to Acquire Point to Build out Alternative Payments Infrastructure

Accelerates Transformation to Managed Services Revenue ModelSAN JOSE – November 14, 2011 – VeriFone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY), today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Nordic Capital Fund V ("Nordic Capital") to acquire Point, Northern Europe's largest provider of payment and gateway services and solutions for retailers. VeriFone intends to extend the Point platform throughout the region and beyond, with the aim of creating the world's largest infrastructure for rapid deployment of alternative payments. VeriFone will pay approximately €600 million to acquire all of the

Per Åkerberg assumes his position as President and CEO of ReadSoft AB

Today, November 14, 2011, Per Åkerberg assumes his position as President and CEO of ReadSoft AB. Earlier this year ReadSoft announced in a press release that Per Åkerberg would take up his new position no later than January 2012. Now that Per Åkerberg no longer has any commitments to his former employer Enea, his start date has been moved forward.Per Åkerberg is ReadSoft AB’s new President and CEO. He joins ReadSoft from his former position as President and CEO of Enea.The appointment release of Per Åkerberg from July 14, 2011, can be found in ReadSoft’s press release archive 

Report for the period 1 January 2011 - 30 September 2011

Highlights• Result for the third quarter 2011 amounted to TSEK 38,627 (TSEK 66,923) and for the first nine months to TSEK 24,615 (TSEK 75,259). The comparable result for the nine month period and third quarter last year was positively impacted by the farmout to Mitsui adding TSEK 103,236 to the result. Significantly increased oil sales have positively impacted the result for the third quarter 2011 • Cash flow from operations during the third quarter 2011 amounted to TSEK 24,384 (TSEK-4,941) and TSEK 43,163 (TSEK -27,167) for the first nine months • Tethys net

Skanska constructs prison in Aberdeen, UK, for GBP 57 M, about SEK 590 M

Skanska signs contract with the Scottish Prison Service worth GBP 57 M, about SEK 590 M, which will be included in order bookings for the fourth quarter. Skanska will design and construct the new prison HMP Grampian in Aberdeen, UK, for male and female prisoners. The new facility will include the full range of prison buildings.Enabling works have begun with main construction scheduled to begin in early 2012 and completion is set for summer 2013. Skanska UK reported revenues of approximately SEK 14 billion in 2010, with about 4,500 employees. The company is active in building and civil

OMAN ASSET PRODUCTION CONTINUES TO INCREASE AVERAGING 6,989 BOPD IN OCTOBER

Test production from the Early Production System (EPS) on Blocks 3 and 4onshore the Sultanate of Oman continues and amounted in October to 216,646barrels of oil, corresponding to 6,989 barrels of oil per day (BOPD). Tethys'share of the production, before government take, amounts to 30 per cent of thetotal, or 64,994 barrels. Long term production tests have been carried out on wells from both the SaiwanEast oil field on Block 4 and the Farha South oil field on Block 3. Productionrates continue to vary depending on test programme design and availablecapacity. Tethys has a 30 per

Hemsö purchases a public property for SEK 71 m

Through Hemsö, its joint venture with AP3 (the Swedish Third Pension Insurance Fund), listed Swedish property company Kungsleden AB (publ) is purchasing a public property for a total purchase price of SEK 71 m excluding transaction costs. The initial property yield amounts to 7.4%.The property is in Krokslätt, just south of central Gothenburg. Leasable area is approximately 6,800 sq.m., the majority let to the International English School on a nine-year lease. The remaining area consists of offices and a small restaurant. Total rental value is about SEK 7 m. Completion is scheduled for 1

Rabbalshede Kraft new partner and supplier of wind powerto EGL Sverige

In recent days, Rabbalshede Kraft and EGL Sverige have entered into an agreement covering portfolio management and trading of wind power production.EGL Sverige will provide advisory services relating to the markets for electricity and electricity certificates and serve as support for Rabbalshede’s risk-management activities and in hedging of the Group’s revenues. EGL Sverige offers hedging products that will enable Rabbalshede Kraft to strike a better balance between risks and opportunities. The agreement also includes a provision stipulating the sale of all wind power production to EGL

It is with great sadness that Oriflame regrets to inform that Tamilla Polezhaeva has passed away.

It is with great sadness that Oriflame regrets to inform that Tamilla Polezhaeva has passed away after a period of illness. Together with her husband Vladimir, she became a top leading sales consultant of our company. Oriflame supports her family with all available resources.“Today our thoughts are with the Polezhaeva family. The success of Tamilla and Vladimir has inspired many of our sales consultants to build their own successful businesses within the Oriflame networks – and will continue to do so, as Vladimir together with his daughters continue to develop the family operation,” says

NEST forum unites aspirations for education and connectivity

· Access to broadband can bring learning to more people · Broadband enables new ways of teaching and learning · Collaboration essential across public and private sectors The Networked Society Forum, NEST, hosted by Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has wrapped up in Hong Kong, having sparked new inspiration among representatives from the public and private sectors to lift education on the global agenda. NEST forum participants prioritized target areas for further collaboration to create the conditions to make learning available to everyone, everywhere. Topics covered during the two-

JULIE GOONEWARDENE NAMED PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

NEW ORLEANS – Julie Goonewardene, associate vice chancellor for innovation and entrepreneurship for the University of Kansas, was elected today to the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees at the organization’s semi-annual policy-making meeting. Ms. Goonewardene is the third person to ever to hold this position“Ms. Goonewardene is a motivated, innovative and creative professional who brings together groups across the health care spectrum to develop new solutions to existing medical issues,” said AMA Chair Robert Wah, M.D. “Her experience and enthusiasm will play an

AMA Honors Donald H. Alexander with Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award

NEW ORLEANS – The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented Donald H. Alexander, MPH with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his contributions to the medical profession. Alexander is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA), where he has worked for more than 35 years. The award was presented at the AMA's semi-annual policy making meeting in New Orleans."The AMA is pleased to present this award to Donald H. Alexander in honor of his work on behalf of Tennessee physicians and the entire medical profession," said AMA Chair

SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE LEADER RECEIVES MEDICAL EXECUTIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

NEW ORLEANS - The American Medical Association (AMA) presented William N. Guertin, executive vice president of the Alameda Contra-Costa Medical Association, with the 2011 Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award today. Mr. Guertin has spent 40 years serving the Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association, its 3,000 physician members and subsidiaries“We are pleased to present Mr. Guertin with this award honoring his outstanding commitment to the Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association for the past 40 years,” said AMA Chair Robert M. Wah, M.D. “He is dedicated to advocating for

COLUMBUS PHYSICIAN RECEIVES AMA YOUNG PHYSICIAN AWARD

Don Hayes, M.D., Recognized with Dr. William Beaumont Award in MedicineNEW ORLEANS - The American Medical Association (AMA) today awarded Don Hayes, M.D., medical director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with the Dr. William Beaumont Award in Medicine. This honor is awarded to a distinguished young physician for his or her work in medical sciences. Dr. Hayes received the award today at the AMA’s semi-annual policy-making meeting.“Dr. Hayes is a young physician who has already proven himself to be a leader in pulmonary

AMA HONORS ADAM JABLONOWSKI WITH MEDICAL EXECUTIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Wayne County, MI, medical society executive served medical profession throughout careerNEW ORLEANS - The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented Adam Jablonowski with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his contributions to the medical profession. Mr. Jablonowski is retiring after 15 years of serving as the executive director of the Wayne County Medical Society of Southeast Michigan (WCMSSM). He previously served for seven years as the associate executive director of the Medical Association of Georgia. The award was presented at the AMA's semi-annual

DELAWARE HEALTH CARE LEADER RECOGNIZED WITH MEDICAL EXECUTIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

NEW ORLEANS - The American Medical Association (AMA) presented Mark A. Meister, Sr., executive director of the Medical Society of Delaware (MSD), with the 2011 Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award today. Mr. Meister has spent more than thirty years supporting the medical profession through his work at MSD, New Haven County Medical Association, along with other administrative roles with in managed care, hospital administration and quality improvement.“We are excited to honor Mr. Meister with this award for his outstanding work serving the Medical Society of Delaware and the

WINSTON-SALEM PHYSICIAN WINS AMA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

NEW ORLEANS – The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented Winston-Salem, N.C. physician Jesse Hedgepeth Meredith, M.D., with its 2011 Distinguished Service Award Saturday at its semi-annual policy-making meeting in New Orleans. The award is granted for meritorious service in the science and art of medicine.“Dr. Meredith has devoted himself to advancing clinical medicine as well as the public health,” said AMA President Peter W. Carmel, M.D. “His tremendous contributions to the field of medicine and his work to improve the public health will benefit both future generations of

AMA HONORS CHICAGO PHYSICIAN WITH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

NEW ORLEANS – The American Medical Association (AMA) presented Sandra F. Olson, M.D., a neurologist from Chicago, Ill., with its 2011 Distinguished Service Award today at its semi-annual policy-making meeting. Established in 1938, the Distinguished Service Award is presented for meritorious service in the science and art of medicine.“Dr. Olson has excelled at working for the good of the medical profession as a highly respected physician, leader, teacher and administrator,” said AMA President Peter W. Carmel, M.D. “We’re delighted to honor her with the Distinguished Service Award.”Named

Global Entrepreneurship Week Caroline Marsh, Entrepreneur and Secret Millionaire, Award Winning Event 161111

SHE’S one of Britain’s brightest female entrepreneurs, and now one-time airline stewardess Caroline Marsh has been sharing the secrets of her success with some business stars of the future. This week marks Global Entrepreneurship Week, a series of events taking place around the UK celebrating business successes as well as providing a platform for more people to create new opportunities and successful ventures which will flourish year-round. To celebrate this week, Caroline, a highly successful buy-to-let property investor who made a name for herself after featuring on Channel 4’s “The

INTRODUCING ‘THE YAMAHA NEW JAZZ SESSIONS 2011’ SHOWCASE ALBUM LAUNCH – LIVE @ 606

On Wednesday 7th December, London’s award-winning 606 Jazz Club will host a not to be missed showcase evening presented by Yamaha in association with Jazz FM, featuring the very best of the UK’s hottest new Jazz talent to celebrate the launch of ‘THE YAMAHA NEW JAZZ SESSIONS 2011’ CD, first introduced in 2008 and with over 50,000 copies distributed since the series began is now highly regarded as one of the most significant contemporary jazz albums of the year. Produced by Andy Ross at Astar Studios, ‘The ‘Yamaha New Jazz Sessions 2011’ CD will be cover mounted on the Christmas and New

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