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Vestas receives 200 MW order in the USA

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 100 V100-2.0 MW turbines in North Dakota, USA, with a total capacity of 200 MW (ref. company announcement No. 40/2015 of 9 July 2015 ).  Additional information about the project:  Customer: Xcel Energy Inc.Project name: CourtenayLocation/Country: North Dakota, USANumber of MW: 200 MWNumber of 100 x V100-2.0 MW turbinesturbines/turbinetype(s):Contract type:   Supply-onlyContract scope: The contract

Starbreeze welcomes senior technology veteran Emmanuel Marquez to its management team

Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, today welcomed Emmanuel Marquez, present CTO of the company, to its management team.Mr. Marquez, recently holding a position as a Senior Manager at AMD, joined Starbreeze in November 2014 and has since built the company’s engineering team. Emmanuel is now responsible for driving the company’s integrated vision of development in both hardware and software for its StarVR initiative and further developments of the recently acquired Valhalla engine amongst other tasks.Now joining the

Harmless Harvest Builds Upon Remarkable Company Success by Hiring Giannella Alvarez as CEO and Brad Paris as COO

SAN FRANCISCO — Harmless Harvest, manufacturer of critically and commercially acclaimed Harmless Coconut® Water, announced today that Giannella Alvarez will be joining the company as the new CEO and that Brad Paris will take on the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), beginning Sept. 21, 2015. “Over the past five years, our company has grown exponentially without compromising on our vision for better food from better sources for all,” says Harmless Harvest co-founder Douglas Riboud. “as beverage industry pioneers from high pressure processing (HPP) to integrated

Allianz Global Assistance Wins Three National Travel Industry Awards

Adding to its cache of travel industry trophies, Allianz Global Assistance USA has won three Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly, the travel industry’s most influential national trade publication. The company has won two gold trophies and one silver trophy for its accomplishments in travel insurance technology and distribution. The company received a gold trophy for its AgentMax travel insurance software and a gold trophy for its 2ndChance by MaxMail email marketing tool.  2ndChance by MaxMail also received a silver Magellan trophy.  All of the Magellan wins were in the Travel Agent/

Alexa Chung announces her first venture into tech by launching social style app ‘VILLOID’

Alexa Chung announces her first venture into tech by launching social style app ‘VILLOID’, inspired by thecomputerized wardrobe in the 90s movie Clueless. VILLOID is a new social style app set to revolutionize the way you get dressed in the morning, co founded and creatively directed by global style icon Alexa Chung. Similar to Instagram but specifically for fashion and with a buy button, it’s a virtual dressing room on the user’s phone.  “I suppose that scene in Clueless where the computer puts an outfit together from Cher's wardrobe really stayed with me. “ says Alexa Chung. “

SHARE REPURCHASE 11.9.2015

Helsinki Stock Exchange                                                      Trade date                                              11.9.2015                         Bourse trade                                           PURCHASEAmount                                                   9 997   shares Total cost                                               109 594,06   EUR           Average price / share                             10,9627       EUR           Highest price / share                              11,00           EUR            Lowest price / share

UT Arlington computer scientist’s research would make robots more observant

Computer learningThe use of household robots for healthcare or service needs could help thousands of people, but most of those people do not have the skills to program those robots. A University of Texas at Arlington engineer is seeking ways to program robots by having them observe a human performing a particular task, then imitate it to complete the same objective. Manfred Huber, an associate professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department , was awarded a highly competitive $139,968 Early-concept Grant for Exploratory Research, or EAGER, award from

DAF Telematics Now Supports Remote Digital Tachograph Download

· Microlise system offers time savings and administration benefits · Frequency of downloads may be timed automatically · Seamless upload direct to tacho analysis bureaus · Additional vehicle data can be obtained simultaneously As part of the ongoing DAF Transport Efficiency programme, market leader DAF Trucks has upgraded its DAF Telematics offering with the introduction of a Remote Digital Tachograph Download facility. The DAF Telematics product, which has been developed in partnership with telematics platform provider Microlise, is standard fitment on all new DAF

Diabetes medication could be used to treat alcohol dependence

A new study on mice and rats at Sahlgrenska Academy shows that a medication used for diabetes and obesity also could be a valuable tool for the treatment of alcohol dependence.Alcohol dependence causes morbidity as well as mortality and is major health problem in today’s society. The costs for alcohol dependence in Sweden are estimated to be around SEK 45 billion per year. Nearly 5 percent of the adult population in Sweden have been diagnosed with alcohol dependence, which corresponds to approximately 300 000 people. Even more Swedes have harmful alcohol consumption. Indeed, approximately

DAF the natural decision for bottled mineral water company, Hildon

· Two new Euro-6 DAF LF 250 FA 18-tonne rigids join existing DAF 15-tonners · Broughton-based natural mineral water company orders further DAF CF 460 FAS drawbar · Own-account operator takes five-year DAF MultiSupport R&M · ‘…they’ve delivered on their promises’ [DAF Trucks and local dealer, Adams Morey] Producer and supplier of ‘high end’ Natural Mineral Water, Hildon, has now put on the road two new Euro-6 DAF LF 280 FA 18-tonne rigids to service its palletised distribution of bottled Natural Mineral Water to London and the Home Counties. The DAF delivery was prompted

Q-FREE- RUC AUTOPASS CONTRACTS IN NORWAY –37 MNOK

Q-Free has been awarded contracts from the Norwegian Roads Administration for delivery of four toll projects in Oppland, Norway, at a value of approximately NOK 37 million.The delivery comprises installation of charging points, including gantries and roadside equipment. The contracts also include service and maintenance after the completion of the installation. The contract value includes options for additional project and service and maintenance works.  -Q-Free is pleased to win these contracts for delivery and support of four smaller AUTOPASS tolling projects in Norway. With this win,

Recalculation of conversion price

In the conditions of Crown Energy AB (publ)’s convertible bonds, KV1 2013/2016, a recalculation of the conversion price must be done in the event the Company issues new shares with preferential rights for all shareholders.In view of the rights issue completed in Crown Energy AB during the summer of 2015, the conversion price of the convertible bond KV1 2013/2016 has been recalculated from 10.00 SEK to 9.96 SEK, according to the formula set forth in section 11C in the convertible bond conditions. The conditions can be found in the prospectus for the invitation to subscribe for convertible

New spa therapies with specialised products for people living with or post-cancer to launch at Ragdale Hall

Leading UK health spa, Ragdale Hall, is at the forefront of innovation in the spa industry once again, as it launches a new range of treatments using products specifically designed for people living with or post-cancer.Leicestershire-based Ragdale has teamed up with Jennifer Young, whose research into the effects of cancer and cancer treatment on people's skin led to the creation of a product range named after her. The collaboration makes Ragdale Hall the only spa in the country to offer this range of treatments using Jennifer Young products, which launches on 1st October 2015. Health

Ragdale Hall supports National Spa Week 2015

Guests at one of the UK's leading health spas, Ragdale Hall, will get the fantastic opportunity to experience treatments from a newly launched range with a discount of up to 20 per cent during National Spa Week, which runs from 2nd- 6th November 2015.Ragdale Hall will become the only UK spa to offer spa treatments using Jennifer Young products, which are specially formulated for people living with or post-cancer, or who have very sensitive skin. The range of therapies will launch at Ragdale on 1st October 2015. The theme of this year's National Spa Week is 'Meet and Treat', and Ragdale

Negotiations concluded regarding staffing at SSAB in Borlänge and Virsbo

SSAB and the labor unions have concluded negotiations regarding the organization at the production units in Borlänge and Virsbo, Sweden. The staffing plans that have now been completed provide for a total of approximately 270 fewer jobs. In Borlänge, most of the redundancies will take place according to the security and flexibility (flexicurity) agreement.SSAB announced plans for changes in production in Borlänge on February 2. These plans entailed closure of the galvanizing and color-coating lines and transferring the manufacture of the products made on these lines to other units in

Sedentary lifestyle and overweight weaken arterial health already in childhood

Arterial wall stiffness and reduced arterial dilation are the first signs of cardiovascular diseases that can be measured. The Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study (PANIC) carried out in the Institute of Biomedicine at the University of Eastern Finland shows that low levels of physical activity, weaker physical fitness and higher body fat content are linked to arterial stiffness already in 6-8 year-old children. The study sample included 160 children, and the findings were published in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. Physically active and fit persons

The rise of ‘Trainwreck’s’ Amy Schumer

Wildly popular comedienne Amy Schumer and her breakout performance at the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen is the subject of a new study  published in the National Communication Association’s journal Text and Performance Quarterly. Dustin Bradley Goltz focuses on Schumer’s bold and often controversial interactions with the other roast guests, including boxer Mike Tyson, Star Trek actor William Shatner, comedy heavyweights Jeffrey Ross and Steve-O, host Seth MacFarlane and, of course, Charlie Sheen himself. Using

Orkla ASA: Investor Day - Orkla targets increased growth

Orkla is holding an Investor Day in London today. A webcast may be viewed at www.orkla.com. Orkla's strategy of being the leading Nordic branded consumer goods company, with the Nordics and Baltics as its main markets, remains unchanged. The Board of Directors will propose a dividend policy that maintains a stable dividend of a minimum of NOK 2.50 per share. Orkla targets organic growth at least in line with market growth and annual, adjusted growth in EBIT of 6-9 per cent in the Branded Consumer Goods area for the period 2016-2018. "Growth will be achieved in part through

"What a recognition!"

Jobmatch Talent first to be certified by DNV-GL according to European Federation of Psychologists' Associations guidelines JobMatch Talent has become the first Swedish occupational psychology test to be certified and quality assessed by the world leading certification body DNV-GL according to the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations' new requirements and criteria. "This is a major recognition. Our existing customers already know that the test works, and now we also have the DNV-GL as a seal of quality, which clearly shows that our service is an effective tool for companies;

Q-FREE – RUC FRAME AGREEMENT IN RUSSIA – 10 MNOK

Trondheim 11 September 2015; Q-Free is awarded a three years frame agreement for tags from North-West Concession Company (NWCC) in Russia, at a value of approximately NOK 10 million.The first order under the frame agreement will be delivered during the fourth quarter 2015, totalling a value of approximately NOK 2 million. -We are pleased to have been awarded a 3 year frame agreement for deliveries of tags to the North-West Concession Company in Russia. This demonstrates the competitiveness of our OBU 615 comments CEO in Q-Free, Thomas Falck. For further information, please contact:

MICHELIN TYRES REMAIN THE RIGHT FIT FOR DAYS CONTRACT HIRE

Stoke-on-Trent – September 11, 2015UK vehicle leasing, funding and fleet management company Days Contract Hire has renewed a 10-year relationship with Michelin, after choosing to extend its tyre policy by four years based on the brand’s continued on-road performance. Director Aled Williams believes the tyre supply contract with Michelin for 9,500 vehicles, which was first signed in 2005, complements Days Contract Hire’s company philosophy, adding premium tyre technology to its mission to offer quality, bespoke client services. Williams says: “Our clients look to us for guidance on

TAKE TWO STEPS TO STAY SAFE FROM “THE SILENT KILLER”

The tragic death of Liverpool resident Mr Robert O’Donnell in the past week from carbon monoxide poisoning is a warning ahead of Gas Safety Week (14 - 20 September 2015) that anyone, anywhere can fall victim to CO poisoning.  B&ES (the Building & Engineering Services Association) issue a timely reminder that, as there are few things more important than the safety and well-being of our family, there are two vital steps you can take to stay out of harm’s way from “the silent killer”.11 September 2015 – The death of Liverpool resident Mr Robert O’Donnell from carbon monoxide poisoning caused

Alexa Chung announces her first venture into tech by launching social style app ‘VILLOID’

Alexa Chung announces her first venture into tech by launching social style app ‘VILLOID’, inspired by the computerized wardrobe in the 90s movie Clueless. VILLOID is a new social style app set to revolutionize the way you get dressed in the morning, co founded and creatively directed by global style icon Alexa Chung. Similar to Instagram but specifically for fashion and with a buy button, it’s a virtual dressing room on the user’s phone.“I suppose that scene in Clueless where the computer puts an outfit together from Cher's wardrobe really stayed with me.“ says Alexa Chung. “Clothes are

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