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Broadcastr to Present at “Next Big Thing” Event at The Paley Center for Media

New social-media company chosen as one of six innovators to participate in inaugural event on February 3 The Next Big Thing will bring entrepreneurs together with a select group of established industry leaders and investorsNew York, NY – Broadcastr today announced that it has been selected to participate in The Paley Center for Media’s inaugural Next Big Thing event, which will be held in New York City on February 3. Broadcastr is a new social-media platform that lets people create and share audio recordings on an interactive map. Co-founders Scott Lindenbaum and Andy Hunter will

Dialight Case Study: City of Centennial, Colorado Saves More than $50,000 a Year with LED traffic signals

As part of a city-wide sustainability initiative, officials in Centennial, Colorado recently completed a project to upgrade each of the city’s traffic and pedestrian countdown signals from traditional incandescent units to Dialight’s high-efficiency, low-maintenance ITE-compliant LED traffic signals. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG), not only improved visibility for drivers and pedestrians, but is expected to save the city $50,000-$60,000 a year in energy and maintenance costs.Modern City, Progressive

New Innovation Union Scoreboard: main competitors outpace the EU

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU - http://ec.europa.eu/uk ISEC/11/2011 1 February 2011  New Innovation Union Scoreboard: main competitors outpace the EU The EU is failing to close the innovation performance gap with its main international competitors: the US and Japan, according to a key pan-European report on innovation performance. The report – the Innovation Union Scoreboard 2010 – also indicates that although the trends in most EU Member States are promising despite the economic crisis, progress is not fast enough. While the EU still

Appointment of new Vice President R&D

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act) NattoPharma has today appointed Dr. Dan Edwall as Vice President R&D. In addition to being a qualified dentist, Dr. Dan Edwall holds a PhD in cell and molecular biology from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm Sweden. Dr. Dan Edwall has even a postdoctoral training as research fellow at the mineral metabolism unit of the University of Loma Linda in California, USA, and has subsequently worked with preclinical pharmacology in the Swedish pharmaceutical industry (Pharmacia,

APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE'S PROPOSAL REGARDING COMPOSITION OF RAUTE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

RAUTE CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 1 February 2011 at 5:25 p.m.APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE'S PROPOSAL REGARDING COMPOSITION OF RAUTE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Appointments Committee of Raute Corporation's Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting convening on 13 April 2011 that the number of the Board members is six. The Appointments Committee proposes that Mr. Erkki Pehu-Lehtonen (Chairman of the Board), Ms. Sinikka Mustakallio (Vice-Chairman of the Board), Mr. Risto Hautamäki, Mr. Ilpo Helander, Mr. Mika Mustakallio, and Mr. Pekka Suominen will be re-elected.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS?

Anyone working with animals in the South West is urged to take part in research, launched today, 1 February 2011, by Lantra and VETNET Lifelong Learning Network South West (VETNET LLN SW). This cross-industry research will look at finding out how businesses, individuals and training providers regard Apprenticeships. Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting people working with animals, and VETNET LLN SW, are undertaking innovative research, in the form of questionnaires and interactive focus groups, to find out industry’s views and opinions on Apprenticeships. This research is open to

Inconceivable by Sean and Carolyn Savage: A Medical Mistake, the Baby We Couldn't Keep, and Our Choice to Deliver the Ultimate Gift

Carolyn and Sean Savage had been trying to expand their family for years. They approached an IVF transfer in February 2009, knowing it would be their last. If pregnant, they would celebrate the baby as an answer to their prayers. If they weren’t, they would be grateful for the family they had and leave their fertility struggles behind forever. They never imagined a third option. The pregnancy test was positive, but the clinic had transferred the wrong embryos. Carolyn was pregnant with someone else’s baby.INCONCEIVABLE: A Medical Mistake, the Baby We Couldn't Keep, and Our Choice to Deliver

Being Energy Efficient To Become Much More Affordable For Many Businesses

Businesses in the Northeast United States to receive a helping hand in installing energy efficient equipmentStamford, CT – February 1, 2011 – Many businesses dream of being more energy efficient but too often the high cost of new equipment in today's tight economy causes those dreams to die.  Soon though, that dream will become much more attainable for businesses in the Northeast United States thanks to a program offered by National Grid. Under the Small Business Efficiency Program, National Grid will pay up to 70 percent of the cost of installing energy efficient equipment for any

Greene Concepts, Inc’s AccuBrite Adds Remanufactured Ink and toner Cartridges to Online Store

AccuBrite online sales increase 60% over past 90 daysNew York, New York – January 28, 2011 – Greene Concepts, Inc.(OTC: LKEN) is pleased to announce that its AccuBrite, Inc. has added remanufactured ink and toner cartridges such as HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson and Lexmark to its online storefronts, which have experienced a boom in sales volume over the past 90 days in excess of 60%. The remanufactured ink and toner cartridges will be sold individually and in bundle packs along with our refill kits for inkjet printers and toner refill kits for laser printers. “Remanufactured ink

The nominating committee of Seco Tools AB’s proposal to the board ahead of the 2011 Annual General Meeting

The nominating committee of Seco Tools AB proposes re-election of Annika Bäremo, Stefan Erneholm, Staffan Jufors, Peter Larson, Carl-Erik Ridderstråle and Anders Ilstam and election of new board members Alrik Danielson and Lars Bergström. As Board Chairman, the nominating committee proposes re-election of Anders Ilstam. Jan-Erik Forsgren and Kai Wärn have declined re-election. Alrik Danielson, born in 1962, holds a master’s degree in economics. He is President and CEO of Höganäs AB and a member of the boards of the Swedish Steel Producers' Association, EFG European Furniture Group AB and

Annual general meeting at H. Lundbeck A/S

H. Lundbeck A/S' annual general meeting will be held on 30 March 2011.Shareholders who would like to have specific issues on the agenda for the annualgeneral meeting must submit a written request to the Supervisory Board no laterthan 15 February 2011. Requests should be sent by mail or by e-mail to investor@lundbeck.com. Lundbeck contacts Investors: Media: Palle Holm Olesen Mads Kronborg Chief Specialist, Investor Relations Media Relations Manager +45 36 43 24 26 +45 36 43 28 51 Magnus Thorstholm Jensen

Catella’s property advisory service reports transaction volume of SEK 59.1 billion for 2010

Catella property advisory is one of the leading European advisors in the area of property-related corporate finance and has operations in 11 European countries. During full-year 2010, Catella implemented property transactions worth a total of SEK 59.1 billion (EUR 6.2 billion). During the same period, transactions in the Nordic region and Continental Europe amounted to SEK 39.1 billion (4.1 EUR billion) and SEK 20.0 billion (EUR 2.1 billion), respectively. The transaction volume corresponds to twice the amount reported in the 2009 financial year. The increase was attributable in part to

Best year ever for Nolato

Nolato’s sales during 2010 rose by 30% to SEK 3,375 million (2,602). Operating income (EBITA) increased by 58% to SEK 262 million (166) and earnings per share rose to SEK 7.11 (4.68).“In terms of income, 2010 was the best year since the company was founded in 1938,” says Hans Porat, President and CEO of Nolato. “The recovery following the financial crisis was much quicker than expected, and all our operations showed an improvement.”Nolato Medical’s sales rose by 17% to SEK 808 million (692), with operating income (EBITA) rising to SEK 100 million (89). This summer’s acquisition in the

Need a Job? Use Successful Tactics from Sales Professionals, Urges Business Development Consultant Ron Karr

Westwood, NJ – February 1, 2011 – Unemployed Americans can begin their job search  and find the job of their dreams if they think more like sales professionals. “Who says you can only apply for a job when a company is looking?” said Ron Karr, author of the CEO bestselling book, Lead, Sell or Get Out of the Way . “You shouldn’t wait for a job opening to apply for a position.  You may find better luck in applying for a position before it opens.” “Think about it.  The moment a job opportunity 

Aktia's asset and liability management corporatised

Aktia Bank plc                                                                                     Press release1.2.2011 at 15.30 p.m.   Aktia's asset and liability management corporatised Key persons within the asset and liability management team of Aktia Bank's Treasury have started a new partner-driven company specialised in consulting and reporting within asset and liability management. The company ALM Partners Oy started operations on 1 February 2011. Aktia, savings banks and local cooperative banks buy services from the company and are minority shareholders. Jukka

Have a cuppa with Lorraine

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Lorraine Kelly has a personal message for all women in the UK“Help Me Raise £150,000 for The Eve Appeal” - Lorraine Kelly   “Join the 75,000 women who have already taken part in the Make Time for Tea campaign and raised vital funds and awareness for gynaecological cancers.” I have been a proud supporter of The Eve Appeal for six years.  I first came on-board in 2005, when the charity launched its first ever Make Time for TEA campaign in March, to coincide with Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  The Make Time for Tea campaign was designed to

Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell Declares “Identity Theft Awareness Week” Feb. 6-12

LifeLock & FBI-LEEDA Provide 2-Day Identity Theft Training for Texas Law Enforcement Feb. 8-9Tempe, Ariz. – (February 1st, 2011) – The state of Texas currently ranks as the #3 state in the nation for most identity theft complaints filed in 2009, according to a 2010 report by the Federal Trade Commission  (FTC). As a result of the prevalence of identity theft in the state, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell  has declared February 6-12 as “Identity Theft Awareness

Invitation to the presentation of Eniro´s year-end report 2010

Eniro’s year-end report will be published at around 08.00 CET on February 10, 2011. A web-cast telephone conference will be held at 10.00 CET the same day.   Eniro’s President and CEO Johan Lindgren and acting CFO Mattias Lundqvist will present the results and answer questions. To participate in the conference call, and thereby be able to ask questions, please call one of the following numbers: SE: + 46 (0)8 506 853 31UK: +44 207 108 6205US: +1  8666 765 869The presentation material will be published before the conference starts on Eniro’s web page, www.eniro.com under Investor

ÖSSUR Q4 AND FULL YEAR RESULTS FOR 2010

ÖSSUR Q4 AND FULL YEAR RESULTS FOR 2010   - Össur conference call Tuesday 8 February at 12:00 CET/ 11:00 GMT/ 6:00 ESTThe results for Q4 and full year 2010  will be published on Monday 7 Februaryafter the closing of the markets. Tuesday 8 February 2011 Jón Sigurðsson,President and CEO, and Hjörleifur Pálsson, CFO, will host a conference call forinvestors, analysts and shareholders presenting and discussing the results ofthe fourth quarter and full year 2010. The conference call will be conducted inEnglish and can be heard on the Össur website:www.ossur.com/investors To

Invitation to presentation of Orkla's Q4-10 results

Orkla will report fourth quarter 2010 results on Thursday, 10 February 2011 at 7.00 a.m. CET. The quarterly report and the presentation materials will be available at this time at www.orkla.com.   A presentation of the fourth quarter results will be held at 8.00 a.m. at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3 in Oslo. The presentation will be held in English and may be seen live on webcast at www.orkla.com.     Orkla ASAOslo, 1 February 2011     Contact Orkla Investor Relations:Siv Merethe S. BrekkeTel: +47 2254 4455 This information is subject of the

Haldex Traction Systems Division Divestment to BorgWarner Inc. completed

Following clearance from competition authorities, the previously announced divestment of the Traction Systems Division was closed on 31 January 2011."We are very pleased with the successful divestiture of Traction Systems Division to BorgWarner, which provides a good, strategic fit. BorgWarner is a financially strong and experienced owner with the resources to accelerate its growth in the all wheel drive market", says Joakim Olsson, CEO of Haldex. "This is also a very good solution for our shareholders. The purchase price of SEK 1,425 m reflects the quality of Traction's business and the

Leading beauty brands confirmed to exhibit at Natural & Organic Products Europe 2011

Natural & Organic Products Europe, home to the UK’s biggest and only dedicated natural beauty and spa event, has released an initial list of Natural Beauty exhibitors for its highly-anticipated 2011 event.  Taking place at London’s Olympia on 3-4 April, no other show in Europe will have a more comprehensive range of natural beauty and cosmetic products on display this year.From smaller, niche producers and new start-ups to instantly recognisable big name brands, Natural Beauty & Spa exhibitors include: 100 Percent Organics2012 Ltd – Gaia Skincare21st Century HealthAEOS - Active

From waste to beautiful carpet collection

In connection with efforts to reduce the firm's carbon footprint, Danish carpet manufacturer ege carpets is now launching a new collection of carpets, Carré Modular, which is produced from materials recycled from the company's own waste products. The collection is an addition to the ege carpets Ecoline range, which builds on sustainability and simplicity of line.Sustainable approach to productionEvery year ege carpets produces more than 5 million square metres of carpets. This means that the company also produces huge quantities of waste yarn. Instead of disposing of this waste, in

NCC to construct E4 bridges in Rotebro

NCC Construction Sweden has been commissioned to demolish and replace two existing bridges that cross the railway at Rotebro, in Sollentuna municipality. The client is the Swedish Transport Administration and the order value is approximately SEK 325 M. Construction is scheduled to commence in February 2011.The E4 Highway, both northbound and southbound, cross the bridges. A challenge will be to demolish and replace the bridges while allowing road and railway traffic to pass the worksite with as little disruptions as possible. NCC has a method where the new eastern bridge will be

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