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Swedbank halt repurchase of own shares

Given the intensified financial anxiety in Europe, the bank’s management has suggested to the Board that further repurchases are being halted for the time being.”During the past weeks, the situation in Europe has worsened significantly. We see today no altered risk in our portfolio, but the perception of our buyback program is not supporting Swedbank’s brand in the current market situation. On my recommendation the Board have decided to halt further repurchases until the market situation becomes clearer”, concludes Michael Wolf, CEO and president of Swedbank. Swedbank’s Board of

PILOT-PLANT TEST PROGRESS AS PLANNED

Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) has started processing the Taivaljärvi silver ore. Sotkamo Silver has delivered 157 tonnes ore to GTK´s Mineral Processing Laboratory. So far 58 tonnes has been tested and preliminary results are expected during September.GTK has so far done 6 separate test-runs. These include crushing and grinding of the ore and 3 separate flotation-processes. Flotation tests include flotation of Ag-Au-Pb-, Zn- and pyrite-concentrate. GTK has also tested heavy mineral-separation by shaking-table. The pilot plant-test is done in order to achieve optimal parameters for

Securitas acquires a leading technical security services company in Turkey

Securitas has acquired 51 percent of the shares of Sensormatic Guvenlik Group (Sensormatic), one of the leading technical security services companies in Turkey. Enterprise value of the acquired 51 percent of the shares is estimated to MSEK 118 (MTRY 32). There is an agreement to acquire the remaining shares of Sensormatic.Sensormatic is specialized in technical security solutions to for example retail, airport, banking, commercial and industrial customers. The company has annual sales of approximately MSEK 195 (MTRY 50) and 180 employees, and is located in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya,

Peab acquires shares in Lemminkäinen

Peab disposes 2,080,225 shares of Lemminkäinen Oy, representing 10.59 percent of the capital and votes.The deal was done through direct purchase of 1,140,225 shares on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, and signed by futures contracts for the purchase of 940,000 shares.- We got the opportunity to acquire a major block of shares in Lemminkäinen and at the current price level, we see the share as an attractive financial investment with good expected yields. We make this deal because we believe in a good long-term development in the Nordic construction market, says Peab's CEO Jan Johansson in a

Board proposes extraordinary dividend of NOK 5 per share in Orkla

The board of directors of Orkla ASA has in a board meeting held 13 September 2011 resolved to propose payment of extraordinary dividend in the amount of NOK 5 per share, save for treasury shares. The board's proposal will be submitted to the corporate assembly for its opinion on the matter. An extraordinary general meeting resolving on the proposal will be convened as soon as practically possible. The notice for the extraordinary general meeting will contain information regarding the time and place for the general meeting as well as ex date and payment date for the potential dividend.

Aventura Clothing announces partnership with Clothes4Souls, the apparel division of Soles4Souls

The lifestyle clothing company donated 2,500 women’s clothing items with suggested retail value over $100,000 to support the charity’s international efforts.Nashville, TN – September 13, 2011– Clothes4Souls, a division of the Soles4Souls charity, has committed to bringing hope and dignity to the hurting through the gift of clothing.  Millions of people worldwide are benefiting due to the generosity of our partners such as Aventura Clothing. “We are thrilled and honored to be working with such a fine relief and support organization as Soles4Souls. Donations from Aventura Clothing and

BOSTON COLLEGE PROGRAM BRINGS SOCIAL INNOVATION TO SOCIAL WORK

Social Innovation Lab a first to blend entrepreneurship with social work practiceCHESTNUT HILL, MA (9/13/2011) – In an effort to transform the traditional yet outdated model of social work, Boston College has launched the nation’s first program to train social workers in the entrepreneurial practices of social innovation. The Social Innovation Lab, developed in BC’s Graduate School of Social Work, blends social work and entrepreneurship in a new approach considered critical during an era where government funding cuts have forced human and social service agencies to serve more clients

New Video from Eriez® Features Shred1™ Ballistic Separator Demonstration

Erie, Pa. — Eriez® has produced a new 2 ½ minute demonstration video featuring the company’s state-of-the-art Shred1™ Ballistic Separator. This revolutionary separator delivers three distinct fractions: a premium low-copper content #1 Shred (<.17%), a traditional #2 shred and a heavy/light/waste mix. The video shows the Shred1 Ballistic Separator in operation and points out, through graphic overlay, the three types of fractions the Shred1 captures. The video also demonstrates how workers are situated around the Shred1 to manually sort out some of the recyclable material. The three

Members of Congress and Muslims Unite

Congress members laud Muslim effort to honor the memory of 9/11For Immediate Release: September 13, 2011 The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA received bipartisan support last week for its 9/11 memorial blood drive in the Cannon congressional building as part of its nationwide “Muslims for Life” campaign, which aims to honor the 10thanniversary of 9/11 and underscore the message that Islam emphasizes the sanctity of all life. Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) was the first to show her support by donating blood.  “I join with the Ahmadiyya Community and the American Red Cross to pay

Mobile Broadband in Windows 8 Simplified by Ericsson and Microsoft

· New protocol led by Ericsson with Microsoft simplifies adoption of mobile broadband for notebooks and tablets on Windows 8  · Consumer expectations of always-on connectivity more easily met · New generation of mobile broadband modules from Ericsson support this protocol in Windows 8 A protocol proposed by Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) makes it easier for manufacturers to bring mobile broadband to people buying notebooks and tablets. The collaborative development of the protocol is an industry effort within USB Implementers Forum. Device manufacturers who implement the protocol

FINE AND COMPANY TO AUCTION AN OCONOMOWOC LAKE WATERFRONT ESTATE ONCE OWNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BENTLEY OWNERS OF AMERICA

Offered as Two Distinctive Homes or a 6.25 Acre Family CompoundChicago, IL, September 13, 2011) – Fine & Company WI, LLC , the nation’s boutique real estate auction company, announced the October 12th auction of one of the finest family compounds on fabled Oconomowoc Lake. The compound is available for viewing by appointment only on: September 18 and 25th & October 1 and 8th from 12:00pm to 2:00 pm. Call (312) 278-0600 ext. 101 to schedule a private showing. Extensively landscaped and supremely private, the compound is secluded deep within its boundaries,

EwingCole Designs New Casino

First Phase of Master Plan to Revitalize Landmark Hialeah ParkHIALEAH, FL (September, 2011) - EwingCole, an award-winning, international architecture and engineering firm based in Philadelphia, has designed a new Casino for Hialeah Park Race Track. This is the first project of a master plan developed to revive the historic racetrack. EwingCole’s renderings of the new facility were revealed at a groundbreaking ceremony in Hialeah, Fl. It is expected to open in the fall of 2012. “We worked closely with Hialeah Park’s owner John Brunetti, Sr. to develop his vision for a comprehensive

Rig-A-Lite introduces SXPJ explosion proof LED/CFL luminaire

Rig-A-Lite leads the hazardous and severe environment lighting industry with innovative technologies. Rig-A-Lite is pleased to announce our SXPJ series of lighting fixtures. This addition to our hazardous and severe environment product offering offers a copper free cast aluminum housing suitable for use in offshore rigs, land drilling rigs, oil and gas production, refineries, chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, industrial manufacturing, wastewater treatment plants or other areas where hazardous gases, dusts and fibers are present. It is also rated for marine and heavy hose-

DUCK HEAD ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CLOTHES4SOULS, THE APPAREL DIVISION OF SOLES4SOULS, TO MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL IMPACT IN 2011

The apparel company will donate 10% of proceeds to support the charity’s international effortsNashville, TN – September 13, 2011– Clothes4Souls, a division of the Soles4Souls charity, has committed to bringing hope and dignity to the hurting through the gift of clothing. Millions of people worldwide are benefiting due to the generosity of our partners such as Duck Head. For a limited time, individuals can use the code C4S on the Duck Head site (www.duckhead.com) and receive 30% off of their entire purchase, with 10% being donated to Clothes4Souls. "We are thankful to our friends at

New Teacher Center partners with Singapore Ministry of Education to create Skillful Teaching Enhanced Mentoring (STEM) prototype

New Teacher Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of new teachers and school leadersThirty schools across Singapore have started on an initiative called Skillful Teaching and Enhanced Mentoring (STEM) launched in July 2011 by the Singapore Ministry of Education , school improvement organization Research for Better Teaching, Inc. (RBT) , and the New Teacher Center , a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving student

Lulu.com Simplifies eBook Creation with Launch of new Lulu EPUB Converter and eBook Publishing Tools

New free eBook converter technology speeds up time to market for self-published authors seeking to capitalize on growing e-reader usageRaleigh, NC, September 13, 2011 – Lulu.com, the leader in self-publishing, announced today the launch of the free Lulu EPUB Converter, a tool allowing content creators to convert popular word processing formats, such as a Word document, into sellable EPUBs, the most widely adopted format used by eReaders. Offered for free and built into the Lulu eBook publishing solution, the converter is unique because it fixes or helps creators fix the most common

GE AND CINELAN ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERS FOR FOCUS FORWARD – DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

VIMEO TO POWER VIDEO AND PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE ONLINE AND MOBILE DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM FOR 3-MINUTE FOCUS FORWARD FILMS International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam to Join Sundance, Tribeca, and Toronto Film Festivals in Support of Global InitiativeToronto (September 13, 2011)—GE and CINELAN today announced an exclusive partnership with video-sharing site Vimeo to power the multi-platform distribution of its new documentary initiative Focus Forward, announced in August . CINELAN also announced a multi-year partnership with the International

Plastic Surgeons to Discuss Autologous Injectable Fillers, Stem Cells and Other Hot Topics with the Media

WhatThe American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) is bringing its popular Hot Topics in Plastic Surgery panel directly to journalists during a Hot Topics Overview/Webinar for the Media. During this dynamic hour, journalists can get answers to questions on emerging procedures, trends, and new technologies while engaging in conversation with the experts. Journalists can participate onsite in Denver or via webinar. The format is Q & A.WhenMonday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Mountain Standard TimeDuring Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, ASPS’

In New Atlanta Exhibition: It’s Nature’s World--Charles Darwin Just Lived Here

Explore the Life and Discoveries of a Scientist with a Serious “To Do” List in Fernbank Museum’s Exhibition, DARWINATLANTA—Set a course for adventure and peer into Charles Darwin’s world as you join his voyage of discovery in the new special exhibition Darwin. Visitors to Atlanta's Fernbank Museum will take a journey to the 19th century as they encounter diverse species from the Galapagos, fascinating fossils, scientific tools, and the incredible discoveries of Charles Darwin (1809-1882). On view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History from September 24, 2011 through January 1, 2012,

Bulletin from Elekta's Annual General Meeting 2011

A total of 433 shareholders who were entitled to vote, representing 59,45 per cent of the total votes, participated in the annual general meeting of Elekta AB (publ). · Per-share dividend to shareholders of SEK 4.00 (3.00) · Akbar Seddigh, Hans Barella, Luciano Cattani, Vera Kallmeyer, Laurent Leksell, Jan Secher and Birgitta Stymne Göransson were reelected to the board · Siaou-Sze Lien and Wolfgang Reim were elected new members of the board Elekta CEO Tomas Puusepp began his presentation by stressing the importance of an innovative approach for companies that want to remain

A New Classic of Mid-American Fishing Literature?

New book by Ohio author features timeless stories of fishing Steelhead AlleyAkron, Ohio – August 25, 2011 – From the cold waters of Lake Erie up the rivers and streams of the Midwest, steelhead trout swim the currents in their annual journey to the fishing region known as Steelhead Alley. In MEET ME AT THE NET, author Ed Novak tells of the joys and the challenges – and the sharing with friends and family – of this incredible Great Lakes fishery. Not just another how-to book, but a collection of timeless stories that anglers of all ages will treasure. Novak, a Licensed Professional

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