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General Motors Recalls another 1.3 Million Vehicles and Google to Finally Go Through a 2-for-1 Stock Split

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) announced even more vehicle recalls on Monday and more than doubled its estimate of the costs of recalling faulty vehicles this quarter. The company’s CEO Mary Barra, prepared for questioning from sceptical US legislators. GM said its expected charge this quarter for recalls had risen from the $300m it announced in mid-March to $750m. This latest recall calls for 1.3 million older vehicles, as recent as 2009-2010. These cars according to GM could experience “a sudden loss of electric power steering assist.” General Motors has already recalled 2.2 million

The Coca-Cola Company Drops after U.S. Soda Sales Falls for Ninth Straight Year and Zynga Earnings to Be Revealed April 23rd

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) shares fell on Monday after news revealed that U.S. soda sales fell for the ninth straight year. According to Beverage Digest, total sales volumes fell 3%to 8.9 billion cases in 2013, the lowest since 1995. Soda sales have declined every year since 2005. "The beverage industry is getting more and more challenging in the U.S. The obesity and health and wellness headwinds are not letting up," Beverage Digest Editor John Sicher said. Sicher added that diet soda sales were impacted bu worries about the healthfulness of artificial sweeteners in the beverages.

JPMorgan Chase Faces Lawsuit Over $6.2B London Whale Scandal and BioFuel Energy Explodes after Greenlight Capital Proposal

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) will face a lawsuit from shareholders accusing it of securities fraud. The company is accused of misleading shareholders about its ability to manage risk. This surfaced when it lost $6.2 billion in the "London Whale" scandal. This loss was linked to trades by Bruno Iksil, a French national who had worked in a bank office in London. U.S. District Judge George Daniels in Manhattan said shareholders could pursue claims that JPMorgan, Chief Executive Jamie Dimon and former Chief Financial Officer Douglas Braunstein knowingly hid the increased risks that JPMorgan’

Prana Biotechnology Falls on Disappointing PBT2 Results and Nordion to be acquired by Sterigenics for $727M

Prana Biotechnology Limited (NASDAQ: PRAN) shares sank 70% on Monday after the company’s most advanced drug candidate, PBT2, failed to meet its primary endpoint in a study of Alzheimer's disease patients. It was optimism over PBT2's potential that helped the stock move up in the past year, but Alzheimer's patients treated with PBT2 failed to show a statistically significant reduction in the levels of beta-amyloid plaques relative to a control group. Prana is also studying PBT2 as a potential treatment for Huntington's disease. "Whilst not meeting all of our hopes, this result does not deter

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Teva Pharmaeutical Industries’ Appeal over Copaxone and Oracle Corp. unveils New MySQL Development Milestone 5.7.4

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE: TEVA) shares moved higher after the U.S. Supreme Court today decided that it will hear an appeal filed by the Israel-based pharmaceutical and drug company that develops, produces and markets generic drugs in all treatment categories. Teva is in a patent fight over its bestselling multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone. Copaxone is a branded drug of the company’s that makes up some 20% of its sales and about 50% of profits. This is a move that could see generic manufacturers steer away from introducing cheaper versions onto the market as soon as this

Tickets for the 2014 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX at Circuit of The Americas™ on sale April 4

Don’t miss one of the most exhilarating weekends of racing and entertainment!With the new season of Formula 1™ racing now underway, fans can purchase tickets for the 2014 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX  (F1 USGP) at Circuit of The Americas  (COTA) on Friday, April 4, beginning at noon CT. Three-day passes for this year’s F1™ event start at $169 and include tickets to Friday’s practice sessions, Saturday’s practice and qualifying sessions and Sunday’s grand prix. F1 USGP tickets can be purchased online at

Tolomatic single-axis drive/controller for electric actuators available in both servo and stepper control technologies

Specifically designed for electric actuators, the low-cost, easy-to-use Tolomatic actuator control solution automatically configures all performance information about the actuator and motor system.HAMEL, Minnesota – The new actuator control solution (ACS ) from Tolomatic is an easy-to-use, low-cost servo or stepper drive and controller developed specifically for use with electric actuators, providing infinite positioning, precise control and longer life. Originally offered as a stepper

Enhanced Mobile App version of acclaimed Rules of Golf in Plain English now available from the developers of Rulebook™

CHICAGO, IL and SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 31, 2014) − The University of Chicago Press and Ready Reference Apps, LLC announce the publication of a mobile app version of The Rules of Golf in Plain English by Jeffrey S. Kuhn and Bryan A. Garner. A necessity for every golfer, this on-the-go reference is available for download through Rulebook™. With The Rules of Golf in Plain English, Jeffrey S. Kuhn, volunteer USGA rules official, and Bryan A. Garner, American English language and usage expert, have translated the knotty Rules with the encouragement and permission of the United States Golf

OxySure Systems (OXYS) Announces Investor Update on Annual Report

Frisco, Texas, March 31, 2014 – OxySure Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: OXYS) (“OxySure,” or the “Company”), the medical device innovator of life-saving easy-to-use emergency oxygen solutions with its “oxygen from powder” technology today provided an investor update regarding the Company’s expected reporting timeline for its annual report for the year ending December 31, 2013. On August 1, 2013 the Company's Board of Directors engaged Sadler, Gibb & Associates, LLC ("Sadler") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2013. Prior to that, the

Menasha Packaging Announces Acquisition of Strine Printing Company

Acquisition enhances graphic packaging capabilities and merchandising solutions.Menasha Packaging Company announced today that it has acquired Strine Printing Company, Inc. of York, Pennsylvania. Both companies are family-owned; terms of the transaction were not disclosed. According to Mike Waite, president of Menasha Packaging, “The acquisition of Strine Printing Company strengthens our graphic packaging, merchandising and fulfillment capabilities and supports our operations on the East Coast. Customers continue to value Menasha Packaging’s full-range of packaging materials and services,

Poor sleep quality linked to cognitive decline in older men

Sleep fragmentation and poor self-reported sleep quality are associated with decline in executive functionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Lynn Celmer, 630-737-9700, ext. 9364, lcelmer@aasmnet.org DARIEN, IL – A new study of older men found a link between poor sleep quality and the development of cognitive decline over three to four years. Results show that higher levels of fragmented sleep and lower sleep efficiency were associated with a 40 to 50 percent increase in the odds of clinically significant decline in executive function, which was similar in magnitude to the effect of a

UT Arlington student wins prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

A UT Arlington undergraduate who found her passion studying microorganisms and their role in ecology has been awarded the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Jessica Dawn Stevens, a junior majoring in microbiology and biology, is among just 11 students in Texas named as Goldwater Scholars for the 2014-2015 academic year. Another student in the UT Arlington College of Science, Emmanuel Fordjour, was recognized as an honorable mention in this year’s competition. Stevens is UT Arlington’s third Goldwater Scholar since 2012. “The Goldwater Scholars program is well known for

Badger Explorer ASA – Annual Accounts for 2013 Approved

Today, the Board of Directors of Badger Explorer ASA approved the Annual Accounts for 2013. There are no material changes compared to the preliminary results, which were presented in connection with the Company's Q4 2013 Report on 12th February 2014. The Board of Directors' Report for 2013, the 2013 financial statements and notes as well as the auditor's report are attached to this stock exchange notification. Stavanger, 31st March 2014

THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTED IN THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD™ CELEBRATION

“Early Years are the Learning Years” highlights the critical role educators play in caring for childrenWASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child™ (April 6-12, 2014) draws attention to how a high-quality early childhood experience the first few years of life set a child’s path for success in school and in life and offers tips for parents to be sure they’re choosing high-quality program.  “Week of the Young Child™ reinforces that the early years (birth through age 8) are critical learning years, and qualified early

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN CONCENTRIC

The Concentric AB board of directors has resolved to convene an annual general meeting of shareholders to be held 30 April 2014 with, among other things, a proposal on a performance based incentive program. Further details on this and other proposals are found in the notice convening the meeting which is found below. The notice is expected to be published in the Swedish Official Gazette (Post- och Inrikes Tidningar) and on the company’s website within the next few days. Please contact Lena Olofsdotter, Corporate Communications. Telephone: +46 708 326 854.Annual general meeting in

Sharecare Names America’s Healthiest Cities

San Francisco, Salt Lake City and San Diego Top List Three Years In a RowATLANTA, March 31, 2014 – Does the city you call home enhance your health, or is it prematurely aging you? While your hometown isn’t solely responsible for the state of your health, the people and circumstances surrounding you have a direct affect on your longevity. To help people better understand how their community is impacting their health – and vice versa – Sharecare , the online health and wellness engagement platform founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Jeff Arnold, today announced its 2014

Finnair welcomes TAM Airlines and US Airways to oneworld

TAM Airlines and US Airways today completed their transition to oneworld, marking the biggest single-day expansion of the world’s leading quality airline alliance since its launch 15 years ago. From today, the 140 million members of the established oneworld airlines’ frequent flyer programs can earn and redeem awards and tier status points and receive all other oneworld benefits when flying on TAM and US Airways. To celebrate the additions to oneworld, Finnair Plus members will receive double the normal mileage awards when flying on TAM during May, and double the regular mileage awards

NCCN Receives $2.2 Million in Research Funding from Astellas and Medivation to Study Enzalutamide in Solid Tumors

The NCCN Oncology Research Program (ORP) received a $2.2-million grant from Astellas Pharma, Inc. and Medivation, Inc. to facilitate studies of enzalutamide in bladder, breast, endometrial, hepatocellular, ovarian, and prostate cancers.FORT WASHINGTON, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN ®) Oncology Research Program  (ORP ) has been awarded a $2.2-million grant from Astellas Pharma, Inc. and Medivation, Inc. to develop a

Decisions of Raute Corporation's Annual General Meeting 2014

RAUTE CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 31 March 2014 at 7:45 p.m.DECISIONS OF RAUTE CORPORATION’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2014Raute Corporation’s Annual General Meeting on 31 March 2014 confirmed the Financial Statements for 1 January to 31 December 2013 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and President and CEO from liability.The Annual General Meeting decided according to the proposal of the Board of Directors to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.20 per a series A and K share and a repayment of equity of EUR 0.30 per a series A and K share from the invested non-

Local Enterprise Partnership submits plan on area’s economic future

PRESS RELEASE Heart of the South West Partnership For immediate release – 31/03/2014The strategy that sets out the plan for economic growth across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay is being submitted to Government today (31stMarch). The Strategic Economic Plan outlines how public and private sector partners across the Heart of the South West will maximise economic growth, job creation and prosperity in the area from now until 2030: it also details the area’s bid for a share of the government’s national £2 billion per year Single Local Growth Fund. The Heart of the South West

Notice to the Annual General Meeting in TradeDoubler AB (publ)

The shareholders of TradeDoubler AB (publ), reg. no. 556575-7423, are hereby summoned to Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 6 May 2014, at 5.00 pm, at the company’s premises on Birger Jarlsgatan 57A, 7th floor, Stockholm. Registration for the meeting will commence at 4.30 pm.A. Participation Shareholders who wish to participate in the Annual General Meeting must (i) be recorded as shareholders in the register of shareholders maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB (“Euroclear”) on Tuesday 29 April 2014, and (ii) notify the company of their intention to attend the meeting no later

Financial contribution for subway expansion

Fabege will be contributing SEK 100m to the City of Solna’s co-financing of the subway to Arenastaden. The payments will be distributed evenly during the construction period, which is scheduled to commence in 2016 and completed in 2022.“Arenastaden’s attractiveness will further increase thanks to the communication hub that will be created with the subway expansion. This will facilitate access to commuter trains, subway services, the light railway and buses, which is also why it has been logical for us to be involved and contribute financially to the expansion,” says Christian Hermelin, CEO

Outokumpu announces preliminary results of the rights offering

OUTOKUMPU OYJSTOCK EXCHANGE RELEASEMarch 31, 2014 at 6.45 pm EET   Not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful. The preliminary results of Outokumpu’s approximately EUR 665 million rights offering indicate that a total of 10,258,258,666 shares were subscribed for, representing approximately 123.5 percent of the 8,308,534,476 shares offered (the “offer shares”). Approximately 8,276,216,064

Swanswell calls for final whistle on drink-driving as licensing hours relaxed for World Cup

Swanswell’s calling for the final whistle on drink-driving by urging motorists to think twice about drinking alcohol while watching late World Cup games this summer, if they’re planning to get behind the wheel the next morning.The national recovery charity’s warning people to take care after the Home Office  announced today that restrictions on licensing hours will be relaxed for all of England’s games during the month-long tournament. It means that pubs and bars will be allowed to

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