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New Belarus Band Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Release Jazz Debut Album

Vitali Hluboki announces a new partnership with Aleksandra and plans to record their first studio album once funding is raised through Indiegogo. Grodno, Belarus – Jazz musician, Vitali Hluboki of Belarus, invites music enthusiasts to support the new crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo: Band New Day and Debut Album. Vitali has joined with Aleksandra, a professional singer with many years of experience, in order to create a new musical band and support local musicians. The Indiegogo campaign goal is to raise funds of $32,000 USD, which will be used for the recording of a debut

Attention neuron type identified

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, have identified for the first time a cell type in the brain of mice that is integral to attention. By manipulating the activity of this cell type, the scientists were able to enhance attention in mice. The results, which are published in the journal Cell, add to the understanding of how the brain’s frontal lobes work and control behaviour.The frontal cortex of the brain plays a crucial part in cognitive functions, including everyday mental processes such as attention, memory, learning, decision-making and problem-solving. However,

Oprah Winfrey’s former EA/chief of staff, Libby Moore, confirmed for office* 2016

With visitor registration now open, office* – the award-winning business event for executive office support professionals, taking place at the new venue of ExCeL London on 11-12 May, has announced Libby Moore, former EA/chief of staff to Oprah Winfrey, as its first Keynote speaker for 2016. Renowned for attracting a host of ‘inspirational’ big names from around the world, former headline Keynote speakers include Karren Brady, Deborah Meaden, Zelda La Grange, former PA to Nelson Mandela, Judith Croasdell, former PA to Professor Stephen Hawking, Freda Kelly, former secretary to The Beatles’

NAPA’s VP of Human Resources Leslie Russo Featured in Profile Magazine

Unveils the Paramount Importance of Leadership Development in HealthcareNorth American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA)  is proud to announce that its Vice President of Human Resources, Leslie Russo, is featured in the latest issue of Profile Magazine. Profile Magazine, a print and digital publication that identifies and promotes innovation in prominent American industries, showcased extraordinary leadership among healthcare executives in its latest issue (Q1/2016). Ms. Russo was selected for the issue based on her dynamic achievements and contributions

PRS: OFFER OF COMMENT ON PRIVATE HOUSING (TENANCIES) BILL

Tomorrow (January 15, 2016), MSPs issue their report on first stage amendments to the Private Housing (Tenancies) Bill which proposes sweeping changes to Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS). This will be followed by further debate on Thursday 21stJanuary in the Scottish Parliament.John Boyle and Dan Cookson of PRS 4 Scotland, a campaign group that wants to see a policy framework that addresses Scotland’s chronic lack of housing, would be happy to offer any briefings or comment on the issues at hand, from rent controls and a single, one-size fits all tenancy agreement, through to the

Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s Engine Technologies Included in All 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2016

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, January 13, 2016…Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), today announced its engine technologies are in all 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2016 model year vehicles. Sincethe inception of Wards 10 Best Engines competition 22 years ago, Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s engine content has been included in 94 percent of the “10 Best” winners.  "Federal-Mogul Powertrain is honored by its customers’ decision to select its engine technology and for the opportunity it gives us to contribute to their winning engines,” said

St Mary's Music School pupils to perform a "Rush Hour" Concert in Edinburgh

There is a musical treat in store for residents and visitors to the Capital next Tuesday (19 January) when pupils from St Mary’s Music School perform a “Rush Hour” Chamber Music Concert.  The concert is an annual event for the talented young musicians – Scotland’s musical stars of the future – and takes place at 6 pm at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, George Street, Edinburgh.  Even better, entry to the concert is free.  Seventeen pupils will take part in the concert where works by Mozart, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Smetana, Martinu and Malcolm Arnold will be featured.  St Mary’

L.E.K. Consulting Announces Seven Global Partner Promotions

L.E.K. Consulting , a global management consulting firm, today announced the promotion of seven new partners across the firm. The new partners have all advanced from within the firm and enable L.E.K. to strengthen its expertise across multiple industry sectors and geographies. “I am very pleased and proud to welcome our newest L.E.K. partners. I congratulate them on their remarkable accomplishments in producing impactful results for our clients,” said Stuart Jackson, global managing partner. “These promotions are wonderful success stories and will help the firm

New Evolution Matrix shooting eyewear launched at the British Shooting Show

14 January 2016 – Sunglasses For Sport, the company behind the best selling Evolution Chameleon shooting eyewear range, steps up a level with the release of the all-new Evolution Matrix shooting eyewear, giving shooters even more choice but still at highly affordably prices. Featuring a large lens with a 10 base curve for total eye protection, Evolution Matrix is simply loaded with features that you would expect in eyewear costing many times the price. It has Class 1 Optical Quality lenses, is rimless for completely un-obscured vision, adjustable nose pads, Hydrophobic (water) &

Introducing Sopra by Focal. Reveal the invisible.

Innovation at Focal goes way beyond technology. Our obsession is with the end result: the delight of sound in all its harmonic richness; its purity and its precision in relation to the musical work. Moreover, we focus our efforts on the speaker driver, the core of Focal’s DNA, what the history of our business is built around: technology, mechanics and sophisticated materials.  In twenty years, Utopia has become a major reference of world renown, praised for its incredible musicality and its technological innovation: "W" composite sandwich cones 

More durability for SUV drivers: Nokian Tyres extends the use of Aramid Sidewall Technology

Release 14 January 2016More durability for SUV drivers: Nokian Tyres extends the use of Aramid Sidewall Technology Nokian Tyres , the world’s northernmost tyre manufacturer, is increasing the use of its Aramid Sidewall Technology  in SUV tyres designed for demanding and versatile winter use. From the beginning of 2016 onwards, nearly all premium products from the pioneer of winter driving will feature the unique Aramid Sidewall Technology that provides

The Focal interview: Simon Matthews, designer

Simon Matthews is Group Director of Design for both Focal  in France and also for Naim Audio  in the UK. My name is Simon Matthews. My position is Group Director of Design (for both Focal in France and also for Naim Audio in the UK). My responsibility is to drive forward and direct a vision for the visual and physical appearance of all design output across the Group. Specifically for Focal I work closely with Alain Pineau of PLP Design  to deliver our product vision for the future. My goal is always

Conversion of all C shares to ordinary shares in ICA Gruppen

As previously announced, all C shares in ICA Gruppen will be converted to ordinary shares in January 2016. ICA Gruppen’s board of directors today made the decision that conversion shall be carried as prescribed in the company’s Articles of Association.The total number of shares in ICA Gruppen is 201,146,895, of which 82,067,892 are C shares up until conversion. The company’s Articles of Association stipulate that, at the request of shareholders, C shares shall be converted to ordinary shares and that a conversion may take place not earlier than in January 2016. As previously announced, ICA-

Favourable tax decision in Belgium for Fortum's financing company

FORTUM CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 14 January 2016The Belgian Court of Appeal in Antwerp has on 13 January 2016 decided in favour of Fortum's appeal regarding the 2008 taxation of Fortum EIF NV, Fortum'sBelgian financing company. Based on legal analyses and supporting legalopinion, Fortum has made no provisions for the tax in the financial statements.The Belgian tax authorities (BBI) can appeal the decision to the Hof vanCassatie (the Supreme Court).The decision concerns Fortum's Belgian financing company, Fortum EIF NV, whichgranted internal financing to a Swedish group

SimCorp Appoints New Managing Director of SimCorp Coric

SimCorp , a leading provider of investment management solutions  and services for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Stuart Keeler as new Managing Director of SimCorp Coric. In this role, he will be responsible for the continued growth of SimCorp’s global client communications and reporting business. Stuart Keeler has extensive experience in both asset management and IT

Nokian Tyres: Disclosure under chapter 9, section 10 of the securities market act

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release 14 January 2016 at 3:45 p.m. Nokian Tyres has received an announcement from BlackRock, Inc. on 14 January 2016, according to which the holdings of the mutual funds managed by BlackRock, Inc. fell below level of 5% of the share capital in Nokian Tyres plc, as a result of share transactions concluded on 13 January 2016. Total positions of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds subject to the notification: +----------------+----------+------------------+-----+----------------------+| |% of |% of shares and |Total|Total number of

Rejlers Embriq signs agreement with Troms Kraft Nett

Rejlers Embriq is signing an agreement with Troms Kraft Nett for delivery of the Quant SmartGrid platform for managing data from over 70,000 automatic electricity meters. The delivery also includes the Quant Flow integration platform and is being implemented in its entirety as a software service delivery.Central grid companyQuant will handle data collection and validation of data from over 70,000 automatic electricity meters that Troms Kraft Nett will install for all its customers by 1 January 2019. Troms Kraft Nett is the largest grid company north of NTE in Trøndelag, and thanks to its

C&J COACH TOURS REDUCES TYRE SPEND WITH MICHELIN MYACCOUNT SERVICE

Stoke-on-Trent – January 14, 2016C&J Coach Tours has signed up to Michelin’s new online portal – Michelin MyAccount – and is using the service to reduce its annual tyre spend. The owner-operator coach tour and holiday company subscribed to the free resource on recommendation of its local ATS Euromaster branch in Colchester, which handles its tyre fitments and servicing. Since then the company has benefited from extra support from Michelin, including offers and additional services. MyAccount was designed to support commercial vehicle customers across the UK, allowing operators to

“GRAND CHALLENGES FOR SOCIAL WORK” IDENTIFY 12 TOP SOCIAL PROBLEMS FACING AMERICA

Initiative to galvanize social work, related fields and communities across the country, accelerating “social progress powered by science”From mass incarceration, climate change, and an aging population to immigration, mental illness and rising income inequality, the most pressing issues facing America have something fundamental in common: the social factor.  As a call to action on these and other urgent problems, the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW)  is launching the Grand Challenges for Social Work 

First #loveyourfridge prize draw winners announced

Williams gives winners a little treatRobert Mitchell, executive chef at Drake & Morgan was the delighted winner of the grand prize in the first #loveyourfridge prize draw organised by Williams Refrigeration. The draw was open to anyone who contributed pictures or fridge care tips to the #loveyourfridge hashtag on Twitter. Top prize was a sumptuous hamper from Harrods, which included wine, champagne and a selection of luxurious food and confectionary. Three runners-up got a bottle of Taittinger Prestige Rosé Champagne and two champagne glasses each. Robert Mitchell was presented his

ISG Oversees £10 Million Pool to Classroom Transformation in Leeds

ISG has been awarded a £10 million project to transform a disused leisure centre into a new free school in East Leeds as part of the EFA Framework. The former East Leeds Leisure Centre site will become the new permanent home for the Temple Learning Academy. The Academy opened at the start of the academic year in autumn 2015 in temporary accommodation as a through-school for 1,020 students aged 4-16 years. ISG has already carried out a refurbishment project to convert offices adjoining the leisure centre into classroom accommodation, including provision of a new dining hall and toilets,

Trend Slims Down its IQ®4E BEMS

Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has continued its IQ4 development with the introduction of IQ®4E Slims.  These latest additions to the popular IQ®4 range of controllers optimise space and enhance cost effectiveness. The IQ®4E Slims range comprises four new modules – 8DI, 8UI, 8AO and 4UIO. These are designed to work alongside the other 16, 32, 64, 96, 128, 160 and 192-point variants in the IQ®4E range, enabling applications of all sizes to benefit from Trend’s best in class

Martin Nilsson new co-manager of Catella Hedgefond

Catella has appointed Martin Nilsson as new co-manager of the award-winning fund, Catella Hedgefond. In addition to his current role as manager of the Catella Nordic Long Short Equity fund, Martin will now also join the Catella Hedgefond management team. Together with Sven Thorén, he will manage one of several independent equity mandates, focusing on the Nordic stock markets. The team associated with Catella Hedgefond is otherwise unchanged, with Ulf Strömsten as the responsible lead manager.Martin Nilsson has been a fund manager at Catella since May 2015, and has since then

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