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All work and no play for children: losing their childhood and their happiness?

In primary schools, playtimes have become shorter and school days longer. Outside school, road safety, stranger dangers and cyber play have drastically reduced our kids’ opportunity for social interaction and free play. Is diminishing playtime affecting the well-being of our children? Pam Jarvis in the International Journal of Play  discusses the importance of play and the damaging outcomes for kids when they don’t have enough. A Department for Health commissioned survey in 2004 concluded that 1 in 10 British

Trading of own equity certificates as part of employee's bonus scheme

5th of mars 2014 SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge purchased 44.150 NONG at an average price of NOK 36,7451. The bank had no initial holdings of own equity certificates. The securities were acquired as part of SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge's bonus scheme, where part of the settlement take place through the allocation of NONG. Contact: Rolf Eigil Bygdnes, CFO, tel. (+47) 77 62 22 11 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements in the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

CashGuard passed the test

According to The European Central Bank 353,000 counterfeit Euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in the second half of 2013. Every counterfeit banknote threatens the credibility of the currency, and CashGuard works hard to maintain the validation standard in our products. Last week Cashguard conducted the annual test at European Central Bank (ECB), to prove the reliability of their validation technology. We are proud to announce that the cassette in the CashGuard Premium Note Recycler has successfully passed the test. For us at CashGuard it’s important that our equipment is

Creative Approaches and Thoughtful Strategies Highlighted in CLE on Planning for Large Estates

PHILADELPHIA, PA March 5, 2014 – American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) is pleased to announce its upcoming program, Planning Techniques for Large Estates , that will take place on April 23-25 at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. The more assets a client has, the more complex the estate plan may need to be because diversified assets lead to varying tax consequences. Thus, planning for large estates is a dynamic area of practice that only a sophisticated and well-educated attorney can master. Practitioners from across

New Ferrari California to feature HARMAN infotainment system

The new HARMAN CMC infotainment system with JBL Pro audio and QuantumLogic surround sound will also be available for the Ferrari FourGENEVA – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), is bringing a newly-architected infotainment system to the brand-new Ferrari California. The Connected Media Center (CMC) system combines full-featured infotainment and connectivity in an easy-to-use user environment. The CMC infotainment experience will initially be available in the Ferrari California, which is being unveiled in Geneva. The new system will also be available for the

George Bodenheimer, Executive Chairman of ESPN, to Deliver Keynote Address at Avid Customer Association Inaugural Event

Hundreds of participants registered for Avid Connect, the inaugural event of the Avid Customer Association, with limited space quickly filling; Full conference agenda posted at http://www.avidcustomerassociation.comBURLINGTON, MA, 5 March 2014 – Avid ® (OTC: AVID ) today announced further details and growing momentum for Avid Connect , the inaugural event of the Avid Customer Association , to

New stars rise at PPA New Talent Awards

Last nights event was hugely successful and Readly would like to firstly congratulate all the worthy winners from all of the 15 categories with a special congratulation to the overall PPA New Talent Award winner Lucy Thackray. Readly was very proud to be a sponsor for last nights event awarding Kirsty Setchell (Mass Market Women & Equestrian, IPC Media) with the New Rising Sales Star award with our very own MD Ranj Begley presenting the award to Kirsty. In light of the recent Ellen DeGeneres famous Oscar selfie which got retweeted a mere 3,239,880 times the PPA thought they would

George Bodenheimer, Executive Chairman of ESPN, to Deliver Keynote Address at Avid Customer Association Inaugural Event

Hundreds of participants registered for Avid Connect, the inaugural event of the Avid Customer Association, with limited space quickly filling; Full conference agenda posted at http://www.avidcustomerassociation.comBURLINGTON, MA, March 5, 2014 – Avid ® (OTC: AVID ) today announced further details and growing momentum for Avid Connect , the inaugural event of the Avid Customer Association ,

Blue Canyon Holdings receives competition clearance for the acquisition of Cision

This press release may not be published or distributed, directly or indirectly, in or into Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Africa. The Offer is not being made to, nor will any tender of shares be accepted from or on behalf of, holders in such jurisdictions or elsewhere where their participation requires further documentation, filings or other measures in addition to those required by Swedish law. Shareholders in the United States should refer to the section titled “Special notice to shareholders in the United States” at the end of this announcement.Blue Canyon

aRIA (The Alliance for RIAs) Releases Case Study 4 of 6, from Exencial Wealth Advisors

· Study details advisor roadmap for transitioning from “rainmaker” to “leader” of the business to achieve growth beyond the founder’s initial capacity · Study states that in order to wean off of dependence on the founding principal, a firm must learn to hire and compensate well to retain and incent the team appropriately · Study outlines how to draft plan with unlimited upside potential to attract talented professionalsOklahoma City, OK – March 5th, 2014 – Exencial Wealth Advisors released a new case study via the aRIA group today, with a focus on staff compensation.  In the 4th of a

Archer secures modular rig contract in the UK

Hamilton, Bermuda (March 5, 2014) Archer, a global supplier of drilling and well services, has secured a contract for the provision of drilling services with Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited.  This contract marks the first operation using the Archer Emerald modular rig on the U.K. continental shelf.  The Archer Emerald is currently operating in New Zealand on the Maui A offshore platform. The initial two-year contract value is approximately USD 96 million. Mobilization is scheduled to commence during the first quarter of 2016 following a period of rig interface modification. "We

The NAG Library for Python enhanced with improved interface and new features

Python programmers gain access to over 1,700 mathematical and statistical in the NAG LibraryMarch 5 2014 - The NAG Library for Python, from the Numerical AlgorithmsGroup, which gives users of the increasingly popular Python language access toover 1,700 mathematical and statistical routines in the NAG Library has beenenhanced in-line with Python2.7 and Python3. Further enhancements include animproved pythonic interface and a new python egg installer. NAG ConsultantBrian Spector, will be discussing the NAG Library for Python at the New YorkQuantitative Python User Group MeetUp on

Flagging notification in accordance with Chapter 9 Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act

Finnair Plc. Stock Exchange Release, 5 March 2014 at 15:45 EET On 5 March 2014, Finnair Plc. received flagging notification from Skagen AS pursuant to Chapter 9 Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act concerning shares in Finnair Plc. As a result of sale of shares made on 5 March 2014, funds managed by Skagen AS now hold 7,419,573 shares, equivalent to 5.79% of all shares and votes (more than 5%). Finnair Plc. has a total of 128,136,115 shares and votes. The Company has one share series, each share entitling to one vote.

Annual General Meeting of Saab AB

The shareholders in Saab Aktiebolag are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting at Annexet, Stockholm Globe Arenas, Entré 2, Globentorget 10, Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday, 8 April 2014, at 15.00 (CET). Admission and registration will commence at 13.30.RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AND NOTIFICATION Only the shareholders that are recorded in the Shareholders' Register issued by Euroclear Sweden AB on Wednesday, 2 April 2014 are entitled to participate in the Annual General Meeting after submitting notification to the Company. Shareholders who have their shares registered in the name of a

EELCEE AB increases its involvement in composites in Europe and changes name to Inxide AB

EELCEE AB in Trollhättan carried out a new share issue in February 2014 to continue its involvement in cost-efficient light composite solutions for the automotive, sports and leisure industries. The first phase of production set-up has been completed and serial delivery will be made to the first customers in the second quarter of 2014. To focus on the important industrialisation process and quickly achieve growth on the international market, sales activities have been divided, with the company's founder, Jan-Anders Månson, taking responsibility for the Korean market, and Inxide taking

Selection process for the Nobel Prize 2014 has begun

263 scientists have been nominated for the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Among them, 46 individuals were nominated for the first time. The deadline for nominations for the 2014 Nobel Prize was January 31. The Nobel Committee will evaluate the nominations during spring and summer. The final decision will be made by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet on October 6, 2014.“We have received a large number of nominations, similar to last year, and are now starting to evaluate them,” says Professor Göran K Hansson, Secretary-General of the Nobel Assembly.Contact:Ann-

eScholar Leads the Formation of National Council on Personalized Education

The leader in education data organizes advisory leadership council to drive personalized education initiativesWhite Plains, NY, March 5, 2014 — eScholar ®, the leader in data solutions for personalized education, today announced the launch of the National Council on Personalized Education (NCPE), an initiative to lead the transformation of the education system in ways to help each individual student achieve their unique goals. The NCPE is a collaborative leadership forum intended to generate the free flow of ideas and provide strategic guidance on how a student-

Introducing The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives

The rebranded and refurbished luxury resort opens its doors to discerning travellers and embraces the local atoll community at its heartWe are delighted to announce the re-launch of The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi on 21st February 2014 – in the presence of His Excellency President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom – as the first and flagship branded property of the new Sun Siyam Resorts.  The brainchild of leading local entrepreneur, Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi re-launch marks the rebirth and elevation of Mr. Siyam’s tourism ventures from Maldivian Travel Company to international

Healthy Eating May Reduce the Risk of Preterm Delivery

A diet based on fruits and vegetables, whole grain products and some types of fish seems to reduce the risk of preterm delivery. This is the conclusion of a Nordic study on 66 000 pregnant Norwegian women published in the British Medical Journal.In the study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the participants completed a scientifically evaluated questionnaire about what they had been eating and drinking since becoming pregnant. The researchers also had access to information

Hotelympia: Williams and Falcon Sponsor Salon Culinaire

Reliable equipment will help chefs keep their cool when competition gets hotWilliams and sister company Falcon are supporting chefs at Hotelympia by sponsoring the Salon Culinaire. The event features stunning live food demonstrations – and chefs will rely on quality equipment to put on the best show. “We’re very pleased to have been asked once again to participate in this dynamic event,” says Malcolm Harling, sales and marketing director at Williams. “The Salon Culinaire is obviously one of the key visitor attractions at Hotelympia and is always an exciting showcase, even more so this

CDON Group launches Nelly.com in Belgium

Press release, Malmö 5 March 2014 CDON Group AB (publ) (“CDON Group”), the leading e-commerce group in the Nordic region, announced that its subsidiary NLY Scandinavia has now launched a local beta-version of Nelly.com in Belgium.Nelly.com has previously been available to the Belgian market through an EU-site in English, but now the customers are served through a dual language site which is adapted for the local market. The launch in Belgium is in line with the company’s strategy and provides increased local presence on yet another e-commerce market. Paul Fischbein, President and CEO

Power production in February – 51.1 GWh

Weaker winds than normal in February resulted in a power production of 51.1 GWh. Of this, 32.3 GWh refers to own wind power operations and 18.8 GWh to co-owned wind power. The production in the same month previous year was 31.2 GWh. Of this, 14 GWh refers to co-owned windpower (Jädraås wind farm). Halmstad 5 March 2014 ARISE AB (publ) For further information, please contact Peter Nygren, CEO Arise AB, +46 706 300 680 The information contained herein constitutes information which Arise AB is legally required to publish under the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) and/

Now Available:  Marine Insurance Legislation, 6th Edition

Latest book from renowned author Robert MerkinAuthor: Robert Merkin, Lloyd's Professor of Commercial Law at Exeter University, Honorary Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, visiting Professor at the Universities of Hong Kong and Queensland, and consultant to DLA Phillips Fox, New Zealand Part of: Lloyd’s Shipping Law Library Pub Date: February 28 2014 Number of Pages: 488ISBN number: 978-0-415-71711-3 Price: £200, $320 Providing thorough, up-to-date coverage of the operation of marine insurance legislation, this text is an essential resource for today's marine

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