Fiskars financial reporting and Annual General Meeting in 2014

Fiskars Corporation       Stock Exchange release   December 11, 2013 at 9.00 EET Fiskars Corporation will publish its financial reports in 2014 as follows: · Financial Statements Bulletin for the year 2013 on February 7, 2014 · Interim Report for January - March on May 6, 2014 · Interim Report for January - June on August 1, 2014 · Interim Report for January - September on October 31, 2014 The quarterly financial reports will be published at 8.30 EET by an estimation. The Annual Report for the year 2013 will be published as on online report during week 8.The Annual

Lundbeck and Otsuka to co-develop a vaccine, Lu AF20513, their third collaborative development project to tackle Alzheimer’s disease

· Lu AF20513 is an anti-beta-amyloid (anti-Aβ) active vaccine that is expected to enter phase I clinical testing in 2014 · The two companies’ collaboration on Lu AF20513 represents a different approach from most other  drug research to date on Alzheimer’s disease · Alzheimer's disease affects more than 30 million people worldwide[i] . The cost to society from dementia has been reported as USD ~600 billion per year[ii]  · Lu AF20513 is the

ENISA lists top cyber-threats in this year’s Threat Landscape Report

The EU’s cyber security Agency ENISA has issued its annual Threat Landscape 2013 report, where over 200 publicly available reports and articles have been analysed. Questions addressed are: What are the top cyber-threats of 2013? Who are the adversaries? What are the important cyber-threat trends in the digital ecosystem? Among the key findings is that cyber threats have gone mobile, and that adoption of simple security measures by end-users would reduce the number of cyber incidents worldwide by 50%. The study is published in conjunction with the Agency’s annual High Level Event in 

Clas Ohlson Interim report 1 May 2013 – 31 October 2013

Second quarter 2013/14 · Sales increased by 4 % to 1,678 MSEK (1,614). In local currencies, growth was up 6 % · Operating profit increased by 23 % to 126 MSEK (102) · Profit after tax increased by 30 % to 94 MSEK (72) · Earnings per share increased by 31 % to 1.49 SEK (1.14)First six months 2013/14 · Sales increased by 4 % to 3,184 MSEK (3,076). In local currencies, growth was up 6 % · Operating profit increased by 8 % to 218 MSEK (203) · Profit after tax increased by 13 % to 164 MSEK (145) · Earnings per share increased by 13 % to 2.59 SEK (2.29) · Cash flow

Company certificate

Reference is made to the announcement by Opera Software ASA ("Opera") on 9 December 2013 regarding a resolution to increase the Company`s share capital by NOK 16,714 by issuing 835,700 new shares, of par value NOK 0.02, in connection with share option exercise under Opera's share option program. Following the completion of the share capital subscription, the share capital of Opera was registered increased on 10 December 2013. The new registered share capital is NOK 2,645,764.64 divided into 132,288,232 shares, each with a par value of NOK 0.02. Petter Lade, Investor Relations Tel: +47

Veidekke ASA : MANDATORY NOTIFICATION OF TRADE

On 10 December 2013 Stiftelsen Veidekkeansattes aksjekjøp (the Veidekke Employee Share Trust) purchased 37 507 Veidekke shares at a price of NOK 48.80 each. The Trust now holds 113 675 shares. This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

KappAhl publishes Sustainability Report 2013

Today KappAhl publishes its sustainability performance report.   “We are very proud of that much has been done in the area of sustainability, but we are all extremely aware that there is an infinite amount still to do. It is important that we continue on our staked out path”, says KappAhl’s President and CEO Johan Åberg in the report.During the past year, a total of 18 percent of the KappAhl range has been sustainably branded. In addition, during the year KappAhl also has: · Been one of the initiators of SWAR, a Swedish project for cleaner textile production in India. · Signed the

Management changes at Handelsbanken

Per Beckman has been appointed Head of Handelsbanken’s Central Credit Department. Since 2005, he has been a member of the Bank’s Group management team and is currently Chief Executive of Stadshypotek. He succeeds Lars Kahnlund, who will be retiring. Per Beckman will be taking up his new position on 1 May 2014, at the same time being appointed an Executive Vice President of Handelsbanken. A new chief executive of Stadshypotek has not yet been appointed. Åsa Willén has been appointed the new Head of Handelsbanken’s Forestry and Farming business area. She will also be a member of the

Vizrt signs USD 600,000 deal with a broadcaster in Western Europe for news production software

Bergen, Norway, December 11, 2013, Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ). Vizrt Ltd. today announced a deal worth USD 600,000 with a news channel in Western Europe for broadcast graphics software. The new installation provides the software for an integrated production workflow for the newsroom, control room and master control. The deal includes Viz Content Pilot as the template-based newsroom graphics system integrated into newsroom control system. In addition, Viz World Classic has been upgraded to Viz World, giving the journalists access to maps from within the Viz Content Pilot

Transportation research aimed at designing more livable communities

Project could employ social media, smartphones for answersA UT Arlington civil engineer will investigate how advanced technologies can improve public transportation and alternative transportation modes as part of a national initiative aimed at developing more “livable communities.” The Department of Transportation has awarded Stephen Mattingly, associate professor of civil engineering, a $210,000 grant to support the research. Mattingly will study how technology can improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, how social media may be used to shape more sustainable commuting practices and the

New study showed improvement in cognitive performance in adult patients treated with Brintellix® (vortioxetine) for acute episodes of major depression

· Outcome from the FOCUS study was presented at ACNP and Brintellix 10 mg and 20 mg demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in cognitive performance as assessed by DSST and RAVLT versus placebo  · Results from the FOCUS study showed improvement in measures of cognitive function in key domains such as executive function, attention, speed of processing and memory · In the same study, Brintellix 10 mg and 20 mg significantly improved depressive symptoms as measured by the MADRS scale, with indication of dose response · Major depression is among the leading causes of

Safe toys make happy holidays, Parkland experts say

DALLAS – As moms, dads and grandparents shop for the perfect toys to bring wreaths of smiles to their children’s faces this holiday, experts at Parkland Health & Hospital System remind adults to think before they buy. Because while all children love toys, not all toys are suitable or safe for all children. Even new versions of classic toys like little green marching soldiers, cuddly stuffed bears or blocks for building an architectural masterpiece may have hidden hazards like sharp edges, poisonous material or small pieces that could easily be swallowed. In fact, according to Safe Kids

Atlanta History Center Announces Winter/Spring 2014 Lecture Series

ATLANTA, Georgia– The Atlanta History Center offers lectures on a wide variety of topics, from presidential history and gardens to social history and non-fiction adventures. Each lecture program is designed to join authors and audiences in an intimate setting complete with author presentation, audience discussions, and book signings. Past lecturers have included such world-renowned authors as Walter Isaacson, Richard Russo, and Alice Hoffman. The Atlanta History Center’s winter/spring lecture line-up continues to offer audiences a wide variety of subject matter with current and award-

Red Bull X-Fighters 2014 World Tour on Four Continents

The 14th season of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour freestyle motocross returns in 2014 across four continents.The Red Bull X-Fighters  World Tour is revving up for another epic season as Thomas Pagès (France) prepares to defend his championship title. A five-leg tour in 2014 will take the world's premier freestyle motocross competition to four continents. Over 200,000 spectators will witness the freestyle motocross elite in action. In addition to returning stops in Mexico City, Osaka, and Madrid, this year Red Bull X-Fighters brings the best in FMX

Research unveils clues about protein mechanism critical to plant growth and yield

Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have made several scientific discoveries demonstrating the significant roles Heterotrimeric G proteins play in plant development and yield.ST. LOUIS, MO, December 9, 2013 – Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have made several scientific discoveries demonstrating the significant roles Heterotrimeric G proteins play in plant development and yield.   Sona Pandey, Ph.D.,  principal investigator at the Danforth Plant Science Center and

American Physical Society names UT Arlington professor a fellow

J. Ping Liu, a University of Texas at Arlington physics professor who is working to develop stronger magnets for sustainable energy applications, has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society in 2013.   Liu joined the UT Arlington College of Science Department of Physics in 2002 and researches the development of advanced nanocomposite magnets that have high performance while containing fewer expensive rare-earth materials. The advanced magnets can be used in nearly every industry and consumer device from computers to cars to medical imaging systems and cell phones. In his

crowdSPRING Announces Improvements to Crowdsourcing Site

By modifying scoring, feedback and views, the site for creative business needs is more intuitive and user-friendlyCHICAGO, December 10, 2013–Crowdsourcing your business’ creative needs is now easier than ever, thanks to new buyer tools created by crowdSPRING , the world's No. 1 marketplace for custom logo design , web design , business naming  and other writing and design services. With improvements to scoring, feedback and views, the site

Special Issue of Proceedings of the IEEE Explores What Puts the ‘Smart’ in ‘Smart Homes’

Piscataway, N.J. – December 10, 2013 – It’s the Jetsons’ dream: to live in a home that anticipates and fulfills every need of its inhabitants. In its most recent special issue, the electrical engineering and computer science journal Proceedings of the IEEE  explores the technologies that underpin that dream, and how smart homes are moving from science fiction to reality. What makes a home smart? The issue’s guest editors write in the introduction that a smart home provides its inhabitants with conveniences throughout the home, including health monitoring,

The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime Talks Oral Iron with Colorado Biolabs, Inc.

Colorado Biolabs, Inc. Took Center Stage on November 25th, December 6th Shows(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – December 10, 2013) Popular morning show The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime® TV welcomed Colorado Biolabs Inc. to the shows on November 25th and Friday, December 6th at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT) as part of a “Health Matters” line-up. The Balancing Act helped jump start the day with animated conversation, lively demonstrations, holiday gift ideas and trusted information to empower a woman’s life. To watch the segment, click here: http://www.thebalancingact.com/story/4886/colorado_biolabs_inc

Choral Works of Samuel Gottschall Campaign Has Started on Kickstarter

Bringing to light the extraordinary works of Samuel Gottschall. New York, New York, December 5, 2013- The Hebrew Liturgical Works of Samuel Gottschall are ready for publication. After twelve years of transcription from manuscript, transliteration of text, editing, and proofreading, these suppressed choral compositions will again be heard. The crowdfunding campaign  went live on Kickstarter December 5th and will continue to run through January 8th, 2014. The goal is to raise $42,

2013 A VERY MERRY YEAR FOR GB WHEELCHAIR TENNIS PLAYER ESPERANZA

GB Wheelchair tennis star Esperanza Merry is celebrating an astonishing year having competed at her final tournament of 2013.Merry, who trains at the FC** Tennis Academy at Dukes Meadows, Chiswick, completed an astonishing year of tennis at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Sion Indoor tournament in Switzerland, reaching the quarter finals of the singles draw and the final of the doubles draw, unfortunately losing an incredibly tight final which ran until 10.00pm. Despite not being able to clinch the winning position in Sion, 2013 has been an outstanding year for the young wheel

Readly eMagazine App Allows Unlimited Reading For $9.99 PM

Readly co-founder Henrik Barck on Fox Business

Readly e-Magazine App Allows Unlimited Reading for $9.99 PM