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TECNOTREE WINS A LONG TERM MESSAGING CONTRACT IN ASIA-PACIFIC

Tecnotree CorporationStock Exchange ReleaseApril 19, 2011 at 8.30 amTecnotree has won a new long-term contract with one of the leading mobile operators in Asia-Pacific to supply Tecnotree Agility™ Messaging platform. With the platform, the operator can greatly enrich subscribers’ messaging experience with next generation voice mail and value added features such as Visual Voice Mail and Video Mail. The value of the contract is USD 2.7 million.“At Tecnotree we strongly believe in boosting the customer lifetime value. Driving value of voice services is an example of this, and our

Fortum, the Finnish State and Ilmarinen into a final agreement over sale of Fingrid shares

Fortum, the Finnish State and Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company have today signed a share purchase agreement according to which Fortum sells its 25%-shareholding in the Finnish transmission system operator Fingrid Oyj. The shares sold are Fingrid's series A shares. The State (with Ministry of Employment and the Economy and the National Emergency Supply Agency as the shareholders) will buy approximately 81% and Ilmarinen approximately 19% of Fortum's Fingrid shares. The transaction has all the necessary approvals and will be completed later today when the sales price has been fully

TeliaSonera January-March 2011

Strong margin improvement · Net sales in local currencies and excluding acquisitions increased 2.5 percent. In reported currency, net sales decreased 5.6 percent to SEK 24,725 million (26,190). · The addressable cost base in local currencies and excluding acquisitions increased 4.1 percent. In reported currency, the addressable cost base decreased 3.9 percent to SEK 7,716 million (8,031). · EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, increased 5.3 percent in local currencies and excluding acquisitions. In reported currency, EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, decreased 1.5 percent

Ponsse exhibits a harvester that can almost walk on water

At the top of forest contractors’ wish list is a harvester that can travel across water. Such a thing doesn’t exist but at SkogsElmia  machinery manufacturer Ponsse is demonstrating how close we can get with today’s technology.“We’re exhibiting eight-wheelers in all size categories,” says Jerry Wannberg, the head of Ponsse Sweden.Eight wheels and articulated frame steering create a flexible and stable machine with high capacity, low ground pressure and excellent operator comfort. With tracks at the back and front plus new cranes, the result isn’t a long way from

Interim Report January - March 2011

Stockholm - Tele2 AB, (Tele2), (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: TEL2 A and TEL2 B) today announced its consolidated results for the first quarter 2011. "Offering the Best Deal is our business" "The first three months of 2011 have continued to show strong revenue growth in our main markets. During the quarter, we focused on executing against our set performance targets, and I am glad to announce that our results are in line with the company's financial guidance. In order to generate enduring revenue growth, the area of cost efficiency is primarily targeted at. Price leadership, a central pillar

DEALAVUE.COM, IS ON THE SEARCH FOR 2011 DEALAVUE.COM GIRL

Chicago, IL – Dealavue.com, Chicago’s fastest growing company in their space, has begun their search for the perfect Ms. Dealavue girl. Starting April 1, 2011 and running through July 31st, contestants can sign-up via the Dealavue fan page on Facebook and register to win up to $100,000 in cash prizes. The winner be announced live Aug. 26th.All applicants must be 18 years or older and an Illinois resident at the time of submission. Registrants must submit: ·  Full legal name · Date of birth · Current address · Best contact number · Place of employment · Three photos that

NAPS Supports the Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana’s Efforts for Japanese Community Night at Petco Park

The Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana (JSSDT), in conjunction with the San Diego Padres, present “Japanese Community Night” at Petco Park on Friday, May 20th to support the earthquake/tsunami relief effort in Japan.NAPS Supports the Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana’s Efforts for Japanese Community Night at Petco ParkThe Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana (JSSDT), in conjunction with the San Diego Padres, present “Japanese Community Night” at Petco Park on Friday, May 20th to support the earthquake/tsunami relief effort in Japan.The series between the San Diego Padres and

Hit Country Music Duo Joey+Rory Performing at the Steeplechase Jockey Club Party

Winners of 2010 American Country Music Award for Top New Vocal DuoNASHVILLE, Tenn., April 18, 2011– Award-winning husband/wife duo, Joey+Rory, will present a special performance at the 2011 Iroquois Steeplechase Jockey Club Party on May 13. The Jockey Club party takes place the night before the Iroquois Steeplechase from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Percy Warner Park. The party will feature a jockey auction, horse art silent auction, food by About Thyme catering and a live musical performance by Joey+Rory.  Joey+Rory broke into the country music scene in 2008, when they were finalists on CMT’

* EVENT ADVISORY * Join “Real Housewives of New York” Star Ramona Singer for a Special Event at The Wine Guy in Smithtown, NY

WHAT:           Taste Ramona Singer Pinot Grigio with “Real Housewives of New York” star Ramona Singer at a special event on Thursday, April 21st at The Wine Guy in Smithtown, NY from 5-7pm. Ms. Singer launched Ramona Singer Pinot Grigio with Opici Wines in February (www.opiciwines.com/ramona). “Fans and friends kept asking me what my favorite Pinot Grigio is, and I just couldn’t say—I would change my mind every few months,” notes Singer. “I am so excited to finally have that question answered, with the unveiling of Ramona Singer Pinot Grigio. By creating my own wine, my fans can have

COOKING WITH STYLE CLASSES OFFERED AT THE HENRY IN DEARBORN

Dearborn, MI - Join the chefs of The Henry for a series of culinary journeys that will indulge your senses and tempt your palate. Whether your goal is to learn basic kitchen skills or enhance your knowledge and ability to cook and entertain with ease, learn cooking techniques and helpful tips from the professionals that will make you a ‘star chef’ in YOUR kitchen. After the class, participants will sit down to a fabulous dinner served with wines to accompany the meal. Leslie Jacobs of Leslie Jacobs Associates will share her secrets of a well-dressed table setting and presentation ideas.

Residents around transportation hubs face increased health and environmental risks as ports and related facilities grow

Report calls for policies to protect against the impacts that hit low-income neighborhoods the hardest.Troy, MichiganOriginally released April 14, 2011 A special report funded by The Kresge Foundation presents strong evidence that the rapid expansion of the global trade and freight-transportation system is causing negative health, environmental, workplace, and community impacts, which disproportionately affect low-income residents living near ports, railroads, freeways, and distribution centers. These problems have not been adequately addressed by public policy changes, because

Research identifies top natural resource questions

Experts ask policy makers what scientific research is needed to guide the conservation and management of natural resources.Troy, MichiganOriginally release April 13, 2011 A wide-ranging group of experts has published a set of 40 key environmental questions to help align scientific research agendas with the needs of natural resource decision makers. The cover story of the April issue of BioScience reports on the results of the work funded with a grant from The Kresge Foundation. The findings were derived from a process in which 35 participants solicited and synthesized questions

Low-income, park-poor communities in California’s North Orange County benefit from increased access to green space, says a recent policy report

The City Project’s findings show that safe parks and recreational areas encourage healthy living habits leading to a better quality of life.Troy, MichiganOriginally released March 16, 2011 More-equitable investments of public and private resources are needed to improve access to parks, recreational facilities, and other green space for low-income, minority communities in south Orange County, California, says a recent policy report by The City Project .  Increased exercise, sports participation, and outdoor recreation in safe, natural areas can

White House Grants to Nonprofit Organizations Help Low-income Students Earn College Degrees

New funding for Kresge education partners bolsters efforts to improve access to higher education and student success.Troy, MichiganOriginally released March 3, 2011 Three organizations supported by The Kresge Foundation have won funding through the White House’s Social Innovation Fund  and New Profit Inc.   for programs that help low-income young people get to college and stay to graduate. The three groups are Single Stop

Exposure to High Levels of Toxic Air Pollution Puts Los Angeles’ Poor Neighborhoods at Risk, Says New Report

Los Angeles Collaborative for Environmental Health and Justice says hidden hazards are the cause and recommends locally led health and environmental protections.Troy, MichiganOriginally released March 1, 2011 Residents of low-income communities in Los Angeles face elevated health risks from disproportionately high and prolonged exposure to cumulative concentrations of toxic air pollution emitted by sources “hidden” from the official view of regulatory agencies, says a new policy brief by the Los Angeles Collaborative for Environmental Health and Justice.  Multiple exposures to

SIMTRONICS ASA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH AUTRONICA FIRE AND SECURITY AS

Simtronics ASA announced today that it has signed an agreement for bridge funding of NOK 10 million with Autronica Fire and Security AS. The bridge funding is an additional funding to the NOK 18 million bridge loan that was announced 3rd August last year. The loan shall be used for financing present and future working capital requirements of the company. The loan, together with accrued interest and fees shall be repaid on 30 September 2011 or at such earlier date as Autronica may notify to Simtronics. For further information, please contact: Rune Martini, CEO, Simtronics ASA

Cost-Cutting, Job-Saving, Productivity Enhancing Employers Celebrated

Employers Group honors companies with their 3rd Annual “Lean Crystal Awards”LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Employers Group, a non-profit human resources consulting firm, awarded their third annual “Lean Crystal Awards” to companies who have utilized their Lean Training Services to increase the productivity and performance of their business.  Winners included Intelligent Technologies, San Diego (Best Overall Implementation of Lean), Endress+Hauser Conducta, Anaheim (Best Implementation of Lean 5S: Workplace Organization), and Toyo / Nitto Tire USA Corp, Cypress (Best Implementation of Lean Sigma).

Pro Technologies Engineering Appoints Azhar Chughtaee Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Bloomington, Minnesota – Pro Technologies Engineering (PTE) , offering design and engineering services to the manufacturing and engineering communities, announced today that it has named Azhar Chughtaee, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of the U.S. branch in Bloomington, Minnesota . In this role, Mr. Chughtaee will manage sales and marketing activities and collaborate with company technical teams to ensure that all engineering services are satisfactory for PTE ’s customers. “I am pleased to

New Prosthetist to Head Bulow BioTech Prosthetics' Cookeville, TN Clinic

Bulow to Open Series of Nationwide Clinics Over the Next Twelve MonthsNashville, TN (April 18, 2011) – Bulow BioTech Prosthetics, a group of national destination clinics focused on providing the highest level of prosthetics-only care and technology, is proud to announce that Bryan Fairbanks will be leading its Cookeville, Tennessee clinic.   Bryan received his prosthetic certificate from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and a bachelor degree in Biological Science with a minor in Biomedical Science from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.  Bryan knew at a very

Cost versus Value Report Could Help When Selling A Home

There’s a lot of advice out there concerning what you should do if you’re selling a home, from painting the exterior to rearranging furniture and God knows what else! But how do you really know if it’ll help you sell your house? Especially when it’s renovations we’re talking about, which aren’t exactly cheap.Well, you’re in luck! Remodeling Magazine publishes an annual report titled “Cost vs Value Report” that can help point you in the right direction. And the right direction for 2011 seems to be outside. 1) Concentrate On The Exterior If You’re Selling A Home! According to the report,

Stora Enso: Announcement with reference to Chapter 2, paragraph 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 18 April 2011 at 18.15 EETStora Enso Oyj was informed on 18 April 2011 that the number of shares in the Company held by Norges Bank (The Central Bank of Norway) has decreased below 5% of the paid-up share capital and the number of shares in Stora Enso Oyj after a share lending transaction, where Norges Bank is the lender, on 15 April 2011.With reference to Chapter 2, paragraph 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act, Stora Enso Oyj is reporting that as of 15 April 2011 the shareholding of Norges Bank is as follows:   Norges Bank Number of R

Why Should I Sign A Real Estate Buyer's Representation Agreement?

All it does is protect the interests of the real estate broker, right? After all, a buyer representation agreement will bind me to that brokerage firm and I’ll be stuck!Many of us have been seeing the recent ads recommending that consumers sign a buyer representation agreement with their real estate broker. It may look like a slick advertising campaign for real estate brokers but in actual fact, it’s protecting the consumer. Working With A Real Estate Broker Is A Two-Way Street Although it’s true that by signing the agreement you, as the consumer, must abide by its terms and work only

Cigirex Celebrates Royal Wedding With Collectible  Plates Giveaway

Cigirex Is the Number One Electronic Cigarette Brand in the U.K.For Immediate Release:   Bruce Merrin Public Relations   702.367.0331 PRESS RELEASE :  Send over the wire and Internet, April 18 , 2011                                     CIGIREX CELEBRATES ROYAL WEDDING                                     WITH COLLECTIBLE PLATES GIVEAWAY           CIGIREX, the Number One Electronic Cigarette Brand in the UK, will celebrate the Royal Wedding event by giving away a limited edition of collectible Royal Couple commemorative plates. Jason Cardiff, President and CEO of CIGIREX

Major League Baseball Player David Price Presented Donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children

Rays Pitcher presented donation prior to Rays - Twins gameTampa, Fla.– Tampa Bay Rays’ David Price presented a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Tampa as part of his award for winning the Major League Baseball Players Association’s 2010  Players Choice Award as the Outstanding American League Pitcher. Price selected two philanthropic causes to receive a $5,000 grant each from MLB Players Trust. The contribution was presented by Project One Four, a David Price Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to provide opportunities for the youth in the community to learn life

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