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BlackBerry CEO Says Exiting Handsets is Possible if Not Profitable and Bank of America Reaches $783M Agreement to Pay Back Customers

BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY) is not saying no to the possibility of exiting its handset business if it remains unprofitable. The company’s chief executive officer confirmed this as the company looks to expand its corporate reach with investments, acquisitions and partnerships. "If I cannot make money on handsets, I will not be in the handset business," John Chen said in an interview. At its peak, the company shipped 52.3 million devices in fiscal 2011. The company recorded revenue on less than 2 million last quarter. BlackBerry Limited provides wireless communications solutions

Montgomery College Foundation Awarded Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Grant for Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) Program

The Montgomery College Foundation is one of nine Washington, DC area nonprofit organizations to be awarded a 2014 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Good Neighbor Grant. The $30,480 grant will be used to support high-achieving, low-income students in theCollege’s new initiative, Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES), which was launched last fall. The ACES program is a collaboration between Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools and the Universities at Shady Grove to develop a seamless pathway from high school to community college to a university, which will increase

Holcim Switzerland Acquires France’s Lafarge

Branding Expert Christopher Johnson, Shares His Opinion On Why Increased M&A Activity in Europe May Signal the Beginning of a Global Economic RecoveryTwo European cement giants have agreed on a $50 billion merger deal that would in effect create the world’s largest construction material group. Holcim (HOLN.VX) of Switzerland struck the deal to buy France’s Lafarge (LAFP.PA) in a tie-up that would see Lafarge shareholders receive one Holcim share for every Lafarge held. On the other hand, Holcim investors will get 53 percent of the new group. The newly merged organization will be based in

Report from the AGM of ProfilGruppen AB

Around 110 shareholders and guests attended today's Annual General Meeting at Folkets Hus in Åseda. The meeting was chaired by Bengt Stillström. The Acting CEO Kåre Wetterberg gave a summary of last year's events and initiatives. Kåre informed about the market for aluminum profiles, both in Europe and Sweden, as well as investments made in the production, and efforts to increase ProfilGruppen's market presence. Finally, he reviewed the financial information regarding last year. Decisions of the Annual General Meeting The income statement and balance sheet as well as the

2014 Concert Season Finale Offers World Premiere of Jazz Suite Commissioned by Wave Hill

Composer/pianist Daniel Kelly Performs Sunday, April 27, 2PMAM New York online has singled out Wave Hill and composer/pianist Daniel Kelly’s jazz suite Rakonto Wave Hill as one of the best ways to celebrate the spring season. The April 27 concert at Wave Hill represents the world premiere of Kelly’s suite, which was commissioned by Wave Hill. Scored for piano, voice, saxophone, flute, clarinet, acoustic bass and drums, Kelly ingeniously weaves into the sound-scape of the work recordings he made during visits to the garden. These recordings include a child’s experience of nature, poetry

IAR Embedded Workbench is a featured IDE for Freescale Kinetis software development kit

As Freescale Semiconductor launches the newest addition to the Kinetis microcontroller portfolio, IAR Embedded Workbench is again selected as a featured integrated development environment (IDE) for Kinetis microcontrollersFreescale Technology Forum, Dallas, United States / Uppsala, Sweden—April 10, 2014—IAR Systems®, the world’s leading supplier of software tools for developing embedded systems applications, today announced that its high-performance toolchain, IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM®, has been selected by Freescale as a featured integrated development environment for the next

Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting of Husqvarna AB (publ)

The AGM of Husqvarna AB (publ) was held on April 10, 2014 in Jönköping. Adoption of the Income Statements and Balance Sheets, dividend and discharge of liabilityThe Income Statements and Balance Sheets were adopted, together with the Board of Directors’ proposal for dealing with the Company’s profit. The dividend was set at SEK 1.50 per share. The record date for the dividend was set at April 15, 2014 and the estimated date for the payment of the dividend is April 22, 2014. The Board of Directors and the Presidents were discharged from liability for the financial year 2013. Board of

University experts help polar expedition count the calories

Sport Scientists from Southampton Solent University are providing nutritional advice and support to a Hampshire Scout Expeditions team who are preparing to trek to the South Pole in 2018.It will be the first time a Scout group has attempted a polar expedition of this kind. Starting from the coast of Antarctica, they aim to complete the 1000km trek to the pole and kite-ski back in 80 days.‘Man hauling’ 100kg of food, fuel and equipment across the world’s highest, coldest and windiest continent will require massive energy requirements, and nutrition will be a major challenge for the seven-

Uniting the region's retailers

A new initiative, masterminded by business experts from Southampton Solent University, is uniting the region’s retailers and helping them find ways of boosting sales and increasing productivity.Launched in March, the Solent Retail Network gives local retailers and businesses the opportunity to hear from industry experts, share best practice and discuss current issues within the sector.The inaugural event, held at the University’s conference centre, was attended by industry leaders and representatives from the region’s retail and business sectors including: Tesco; GetNeo; Game; Hampshire

Lecturer's photography featured at super group’s exhibition

Southampton Solent University lecturer and former Oasis press officer, Johnny Hopkins, will exhibit artwork at the first dedicated exhibition to the Brit Pop music legends entitled ‘Chasing The Sun 1993-1997'. Johnny was Oasis’ press officer from 1993 to 2000 supporting their monumental climb to fame resulting in multi-million selling albums and gigs at Knebworth and Loch Lomond. In 2000, Johnny went on to set up his own publicity company with two friends and has since helped launch bands such as Kasabian, propelling them in to global success. The exhibition documents the inception

Bulletin from Gunnebo AB’s Annual General Meeting 2014

Gunnebo AB held its Annual General Meeting for 2014 in Gothenburg on 10 April.Adoption of the profit and loss statement and balance sheetThe profit and loss statements and the balance sheets of the parent company and the Group for the financial year 2013 were approved. DividendIn accordance with the proposal of the Board and the President, it was decided on a dividend to the shareholders of SEK 1.00 per share (previous year SEK 1.00) and that Tuesday, April 15, 2014, shall be the record date for receipt of the dividend. Election of the Board of DirectorsTore Bertilsson, Göran

Ever thought about fostering?

An Information Session for anyone interested in fostering takes place in Knowsley on Monday (April 14).Knowsley Council’s Fostering Service will be on hand with information and to answer questions at the River Alt Resource Centre, Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton, from 6-7pm. There will also be the opportunity to meet foster carers who are already fostering for Knowsley, to find out first hand what the role involves. Anyone can be considered as a foster carer, regardless of age, sexuality, income, employment status, experience or marital status. Foster carers give children a safe,

Unibet to propose distribution of Kambi

The Board of Directors of Unibet Group plc has resolved to propose to the AGM on 20 May 2014 that all of the shares owned by Unibet in its subsidiary, Kambi Group Limited (to be renamed Kambi Group plc) be distributed to Unibet shareholders during June 2014.The notice to the AGM will be published on 11 April 2014 and will contain further information regarding the proposed distribution of Kambi. Subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, Kambi will apply for its shares to be listed on the NASDAQ OMX First North exchange in Stockholm during June 2014. Unibet will distribute all of its

Combi Steamer School for Schools

Rational launches free training and development seminars for school caterersThe Rational SelfCookingCenter whitefficiency is the market leading combi steamer and the cooking appliance of choice for most caterers in education. Now Rational has introduced its Academy School for Schools, an exclusive series of free training and development seminars aimed at school caterers using the SelfCookingCenter combi steamer. The latest SelfCookingCenter whitefficiency combi can cook everything from pies to paninis, from jacket potatoes to muffins and from bread to pizza –all at the touch of a button,

SCA´s Annual General Meeting 2014

Today´s Annual General Meeting in SCA was held at the Waterfront Congress Centre in Stockholm, SwedenThe Annual General Meeting decided on a dividend of SEK 4:75 (4:50) per share for the 2013 fiscal year. The record date is Tuesday, 15 April, 2014. Payment through Euroclear Sweden AB is planned for Tuesday April 22, 2014. The Meeting approved the income statement and balance sheet for the Parent Company and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet for 2013. The Board of Directors and the President were granted discharge from liability for the 2013 fiscal year.

OKI Data Americas Launches Two Versatile, Fast and Robust Printers, Expanding its Point-of-Sale Product Line

New POS printers are ideal for busy, time-critical and customer-focused environments`Mount Laurel, NJ (April XX, 2014) — OKI Data Americas  announced today the introduction of the PT340/PT341 Series desktop Point-of-Sale (POS) thermal receipt printers  to the company’s broad and award-winning portfolio. These new POS printers are designed to optimize performance within demanding work environments including retail, healthcare and hospitality. OKI’s new PT340/PT341 printers are fast, versatile, compact, robust

Kongsberg Automotive first quarter 2014 report

Highlights for the first quarter 2014:  · Revenues were EUR 255.8 million in the first quarter, EUR 3.6 million above the first quarter last year · „ EBIT was EUR 18.1 million in the first quarter, up EUR 4.6 million from the first quarter 2013 · „ Improved profitability, mainly due to operational improvements and operational gearing effects of the higher top line · „ The financial gearing ratio reduced to 2.4 times NIBD/EBITDA · „ Annualized business wins in the quarter amounted to MEUR 42 · Revenues for the second quarter expected to be approx. EUR 250 million

Schüco photovoltaics business transferred to Viessmann

Customers in Germany, Italy, Benelux, and the UK Viessmann Photovoltaik GmbH has come to an agreement with Schüco International KG to take over Schüco's photovoltaics business, subject to consent from supervisory authorities. The aim of the acquisition is to extend the product portfolio, increase its customer base and gain benefit from synergy effects. Viessmann Photovoltaik GmbH wishes to expand its business activities, especially in core European markets such as Germany, Italy, the UK and the Benelux countries. As a company with deep roots in window and facade technology, Schüco

Handling an Employee's Final Paycheck

Some of the most sought after advice from the NFIB Small Business Legal Center concerns handling the final paycheck for an employee who fails to return company equipment or damages company property Beth Milito warns small business owners to act carefully before withholding part of an employee's paycheck to recover costs for things like damaged equipment, uniforms, cash drawer shortages or negligence. "Some states prohibit deductions for these sorts of things, while others allow it if the employee has consented in writing," Milto says. Milito urges business owners to always check

Back on the Road at Black Country Living Museum

Black CountryLivingMuseumis delighted to announce that two vehicles which have recently undergone essential maintenance work, are now up and running ready for the Museum’s busy Spring/Summer 2014.The three wheeled Frisky Car, which was manufactured in nearby Wolverhampton by Henry Meadows Ltd is of particular significance to the Dudley based Museum as it is one of only around 1,200 made - it is thought that barely 75 survive to this day. The full restoration of the blue model has taken three years and was headed by the Museum’s volunteer vehicle group, who operate the vehicles around the

H+H International A/S - Articles of Association

Company Announcement No. 295, 2013 Copenhagen, Denmark, 2014-04-10 16:37 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   H+H International A/SDampfærgevej 3, 3rd Floor2100 Copenhagen ØDenmarkTelephone: +45 35 27 02 00www.HplusH.comCVR No. 49 61 98 12   Articles of Association for H+H International A/S Amendments to the Articles of Association of the company were adopted at H+H International A/S's annual general meeting on 10 April 2014. The new Articles of Associated dated 10 April 2014 are attached as PDF.   Kent ArentoftChairman of the Board of Directors Michael T

Beth Cleary Joins Homeowners Mortgage Serving Columbia Market

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 2, 2014) – Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises  (HME), a full service regional mortgage-banking firm serving the Southeast, is proud to welcome Beth Cleary to its Columbia, S.C. location as a mortgage loan officer. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Beth received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She has more than 11 years of professional experience working in the mortgage industry.  Prior to joining Homeowners Mortgage, Beth was a loan officer at Midland Mortgage Corporation. She also served in the education field for

H+H International A/S - Business transacted at annual general meeting and first meeting of the Board of Directors

Company Announcement No. 294, 2013 Copenhagen, Denmark, 2014-04-10 16:30 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   H+H International A/SDampfærgevej 3, 3rd Floor2100 Copenhagen ØDenmarkTelephone: +45 35 27 02 00www.HplusH.comCVR No. 49 61 98 12   Business transacted at annual general meeting and first meeting of the Board of Directors The annual general meeting of H+H International A/S was held on Thursday 10 April 2014 at 2.30 pm in accordance with the agenda in the notice of 18 March 2014 convening the annual general meeting.The shareholders in general meeting passed the

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