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SILVER PLATED PEOPLE MANAGEMENT AT SCOTT REES

NORTH West solicitors Scott Rees & Co has been applauded for going ‘beyond the standard’ to achieve silver status for its Investors in People accreditation.The Skelmersdale firm is now among only 322 organisations nation-wide to have achieved a silver award which celebrates further achievement in people business management. Scott Rees has held the standard Investors in People (IIP) accreditation since 2007 but this is the first time it has moved into the organisation’s core of elite awards called ‘Beyond the Standard’ which feature bronze, silver and gold levels. Organisations have to

Strukk Artist Of the Month (Lil Mani, Skeebo and Iam Khalif)

We at the Strukk are proud to award our artists of the monthWe at the Strukk are proud to award our artists of the month with single and ep release's this month all three artist deserve this monthly write up  due to there drive and talent to become the next rising starsof the music business . Iam Khalif released his Iam ep project on June, 5, 2011 and will be one of themany talented actors to star in the upcoming stage play Choice's written and directed  by LaquandaMccoullum  on July, 16, 2011 .  Florida's own Skeebo released his very own mix tape hosted by theLegendary Dj Eddle

Kenneth Ohlsson new mill manager in Hallstavik

Holmen Paper has appointed Kenneth Ohlsson as the new manager of Hallsta Paper Mill.Kenneth Ohlsson, 49, currently production manager at Stora Enso’s Hylte Paper Mill, succeeds Hannele Arvonen, who will leave Hallsta at the end of August to take up new duties in the Holmen Group. Mikael Wahlgren, production manager at Hallsta Paper Mill, will take over as temporary mill manager until Kenneth Ohlsson takes up his new position later this autumn. “Kenneth Ohlsson has long experience of our industry, at mills inSwedenand abroad. He will bring with him important experience, which will be

Q2 2011 - Continued growth for BE Group

· In the second quarter, net sales rose by 14 percent compared with the year-earlier period, amounting to SEK 1,597 M (1,399). Shipped tonnage rose by 7 percent. · The operating result amounted to SEK 66 M (86), with an operating margin of 4.2 percent (6.2). · During the second quarter, a decision was made to make additional investments in Finland and Poland to strengthen BE Group’s production offering.The President and CEO of BE Group, Roger Johansson, made the following comments on the report for the second quarter of 2011: “Despite increased sales and improved profit

Free Samples Available at from UK Flooring Direct Website

UK Flooring Direct has announced a promotion whereby customers can obtain flooring samples totally free of charge.(United Kingdom – 6th July 2011)UK Flooring Direct  has announced a promotion whereby customers can obtain flooring samples totally free of charge. Simply by going to the impressive UK Flooring Direct website and viewing the promotions tab – information can be obtained regarding the special offer. Following the success of the ‘Double Discount Madness’ scheme, this offer means that customers can get some free examples of quality flooring

Recession Busting Ideas from Terrys Fabrics

Gone are the days of dusty caravans filled with brash prints and out of date designs.United Kingdom – 7th July 2011) Gone are the days of dusty caravans filled with brash prints and out of date designs. With caravan and mobile home sales on the up people are looking for new ways to modernise their new wheels. In an innovative way to save money and still go on holiday people are investing their money in a caravan. Cue stereotypical images of old people and travellers in ancient caravans. Nowadays people are heading out to fabric stores on the lookout for bright, modern fabrics and soft

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EXPLORATION WELL ALONG THE FARHA TREND ON BLOCK 3

The drilling program onshore the Sultanate of Oman has continued with thesuccessful drilling and completion of the exploration well Farha South-11("FS-11") on Block 3. FS-11 encountered a total of 28 metres of oil-bearingsandstone. The well has been connected to the Farha South Early ProductionSystem (EPS) to be part of the ongoing long term production test of the area.The measured production rate from the well for the first 12 hour test periodwas 517 barrels of oil per day of 39 degree API oil. “This successful exploration well has extended the Farha South trend of oilbearing

Vizrt Capital Markets Day at IBC in Amsterdam, September 9, 2011

Email not displaying correctly? View it in yourbrowser.  Vizrt Capital Markets Day at IBC in Amsterdam, September 9, 2011                                                                                                                                           Bergen, July 14,2011 As in previous years, this September the RAI in Amsterdam will host the IBCindustry tradeshow.  IBC is the European summit for the world of multimediacontent creation, management and delivery.  At the event, Vizrt will

Rush Hour Madness Spearheads New Range of Free Guaranteed Jackpots at City Bingo

City Bingo’s comprehensive range of guaranteed jackpots, free bingo games and progressives has been upgraded recently giving players more choice when it comes to special offers and promotions at the site.(United Kingdom – 20h June 2011) City Bingo ’s comprehensive range of guaranteed jackpots, free bingo games and progressives has been upgraded recently giving players more choice when it comes to special offers and promotions at the site. Each day has a themed game, such as Monday’s Double Decker, and many offer a significant guaranteed jackpot despite being free

Offers and Promotions Continue to Flow at Free Bingo Site City Bingo

It’s hard to believe that City Bingo is relatively new to the free bingo scene as fans flock to the site to take advantage of the loyalty schemes, free bingo games and stunning interface.(United Kingdom - 5th July 2011) It’s hard to believe that City Bingo  is relatively new to the free bingo scene as fans flock to the site to take advantage of the loyalty schemes, free bingo  games and stunning interface. To attract yet more new players, City Bingo are offering free bingo fans the very appealing welcome bonus of a 250% match on first

Opcon: subscription options registered

Opcon, the energy and environmental technology Group, has issued a total of 2,600,000 subscription options in accordance with the decision made by the company’s Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on 4 May 2011. In line with the AGM’s decision, 2,200,000 subscription options have been issued that will mature in 2016 and have a subscription price of SEK 24 for one new share. They have been allocated to GEM Global Yield Fund Limited. Also in line with the AGM’s decision, 400,000 subscription options with a maturity date of 2014 and a subscription price of SEK 24 for one new

Peab builds rental apartments in Malmo

Peab has been contracted to build 75 new rental apartments in five buildings in the district Segevång in Malmo. The client is MKB and the contract amounts to SEK 102 million.Work has begun and the houses are multi-stage completion, with occupancy starting winter 2012th For further information, contact:Morgan Palmgren, project manager Peab +46 733 376287 Gösta Sjöström, CIO Peab +46733 371010     Peab AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for

Brand New VIP Scheme at City Bingo Allows Players to make Huge Savings

Another money saving promotion has been unveiled at City Bingo, in the shape of the City Bingo VIP Scheme.(United Kingdom – 5th July 2011)Another money saving promotion has been unveiled at City Bingo , in the shape of the City Bingo VIP Scheme. This system basically gives players a status dependent on the amount of money they have spent at the site – the more deposits they have made, the more they save. The VIP levels are as follows: BLUE (£0-£50 spent) BRONZE (£50-£500 spent) SILVER (£500-£1,000 spent) GOLD (£1,000 + spent) A full breakdown of

REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC

Further to the announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 9 May 2011 to 26 August 2011, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 139,551 ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 3084 pence per share on 13 July 2011. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be 1,365,302,648. A C N KempCompany Secretary14 July 2011

BioInvent Interim Report 1 January – 30 June 2011

· A private placement of SEK 136 million before transaction costs was completed in June at a share price of SEK 22.30. About twenty investors, mainly institutions, participated with the majority of the new shares subscribed by international investors.  · In May Roche initiated a phase Ib/II study with drug candidate TB-403 (RG7334) in patients with glioblastoma multiforme. BioInvent and its partner Thrombogenics received EUR 4 million in a milestone payment from Roche. In March Roche initiated a phase Ib study in patients with primary liver cancer.  · First patient in a phase IIb

Interim report January – June 2011

Third quarter in a row with growth of around 30 percent and strong development of income.Second quarter in brief · Sales growth increased by 31 percent in local currency in the second quarter. Sales amounted to SEK 88 (73) million, corresponding to an increase by 19 percent in SEK. · Operating income (EBIT) amounted to SEK 13 (9) million, which corresponds to an increase by 45 percent. The operating margin amounted to 14 (12) percent. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 51 (59) percent. Operating income before research and development costs amounted to SEK 24 (

ÅF AB Interim report January - June 2011

For further information, please contact:President and CEO, Jonas Wiström, +46 70 608 12 20CFO, Jonas Ågrup, +46 70 333 04 95Director, Corporate Information, Viktor Svensson, +46 70 657 20 26 First quarter 2011 * Net sales totalled SEK 1,297 million (Q2 2010: SEK 1,040 million) * Operating profit was SEK 111 million (SEK 80 million) * Operating margin was 8.5 percent (7.7 percent) * Earnings per share before dilution: SEK 2.30 (SEK 1.64) First half year 2011 * Net sales totalled SEK 2,537 million (Q2 2010: SEK 2,147 million) * Operating profit, excl capital gain, was SEK

Orexo takes leading position in diagnostic breath tests through acquisition

Uppsala, July 14, 2011 – Orexo AB (STO: ORX) has, through its subsidiary Kibion AB, acquired the German company Wagner Analysen Technik GmbH (WAT). WAT is a leading manufacturer of IRIS instruments and substrates for diagnostic breath tests. The acquisition turns Kibion into a complete solutions provider of both diagnostic breath tests and instruments, with a leading position in Helicobacter pylori tests.Kibion already markets two products for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (Diabact® UBT and Heliprobe® System), the bacterium that is implicated in gastric ulcers and gastric cancers.

Enea’s President and CEO resign

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 14 July, 2011 – Enea’s President and CEO Per Åkerberg has decided to resign. The board has initiated the search for a successor. Per Åkerberg remains in his position during a transition period, and will there after become CEO of Readsoft. ”After seven years with Enea it’s time for me to move on. The strategy we decided in 2009 has taken us back to profitability, resulted in a stronger product offering and a sharpened consulting organization. Enea is well equipped to take the next step on the market together with a new leader and to continue to create values for its

Oriflame completes a $195 million and €25m issue of private placement notes

Oriflame Cosmetics S. A. is pleased to announce the successful completion of a $195m and €25m issue of private placement notes. The transaction was very well received by international investors and was more than two times oversubscribed. The notes mature in 2018, 2021 and 2023."With a successful completion of a $165m issue of private placement notes in 2010, Oriflame has now taken a further important step in our strategy to diversify Oriflame's sources of debt financing. The additional private placement notes of $195 million and €25m complement our bank funding and create a long term

Interim report January - June 2011

In the second quarter, Byggmax’s sales increased by 5.0 percentApril 1 - June 30• Net sales amounted to SEK 899.3 (856.2) M, up 5.0 percent• The gross margin was 29.1 (29.1) percent• EBIT totaled SEK 83.7 (82.6) M• The EBIT margin was 9.3 (9.6) percent• Profit after tax amounted to SEK 52.3 (55.6) M• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.9 (0.9) per share January 1 - June 30• Net sales amounted to SEK 1,268.8 (1,180.7) M, up 7.5 percent• The gross margin was 29.1 (29.2) percent• EBIT totaled SEK 70.6 (71.5) M• The EBIT margin was 5.6 (6.0) percent• Profit after tax

Per Åkerberg appointed new President and CEO of ReadSoft

ReadSoft's Board of Directors has after a thorough recruitment process, appointed Per Åkerberg the new President and CEO of ReadSoft. He currently holds the equivalent position at the listed company Enea AB. Per Åkerberg will take up his new position no later than in January 2012. Jan Andersson will remain President and CEO until Per Åkerberg is installed.Per Åkerberg is 45 years old and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Mittuniversitetet in Sundsvall where he graduated in 1990. Per is since 2009 the President and CEO of the listed company Enea, which he joined in 2004.

Invitation to Stora Enso webcast and conference call on 21 July 2011

On Thursday 21 July 2011 Stora Enso will announce its second quarter 2011 financial results and CEO message around 13:00 Finnish time (12:00 CET). The following event will take place later that day:Webcast and conference call for analysts and investorsTopic: Q2 2011 Financial ResultsDate: Thursday 21 July 2011Time: 16:00 Finnish Time (15:00 CET, 14:00 GMT, 09:00 EDT)Webcast is hosted by Jouko Karvinen, CEO & Markus Rauramo, CFO and may be viewed on the Stora Enso website: www.storaenso.com/investorsConference call dial-in details:Live Event:  UK & International +44 (0)

STB 2Q 2011: Good operations - stronger result

· Group result of NOK 1,056 million for the first half of 2011 and NOK 542 million for the quarter · Administration results NOK 63 million higher in Nordic life and pensions in the first half of 2011 · Good financial position: solvency margin of 162 per cent for life and pensions   The Board of Director's First Half 2011 report, 2Q 2011 result presentation and Supplementary Information are attached on http://www.newsweb.no   Storebrand will today host a press and analyst conference in Storebrands head office at Lysaker, Professor Kohts vei 9, at 1000 CET (in Norwegian).

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