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Sony Invites Canadians to Experience their First Time

TORONTO, November 12, 2013 – On theother side of the planet, 62-year-old Robert Turnbull worked over 30 years without a holiday. Despite being surrounded by water, the Australian farmer had never seen the ocean – until Sony took him there.   As part of the Never Experienced 4K TV ad campaign, individuals with unique stories were given unforgettable first-time experiences. For Robert this meant seeing the ocean for the very first time. It was simply overwhelming. From fear to awe to pure joy, he went through every emotion one could expect – and it was all caught on video 

Dunkin’ Donuts Pays Tribute to Children of Local Military Families

Dunkin’ Donuts guests who donate a minimum of $1 to Operation Tribute will receive a coupon for a FREE Medium Hot or Iced CoffeeBurlington, VT (11/11/13) – As part of their commitment to the local community, Dunkin’ Donuts franchises are partnering with Operation Tribute for a fundraiser to support the children of military families in Vermont.  Beginning on Veteran’s Day, November 11, and running through November 17, guests may make a donation starting at $1 at participating Vermont Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants to support Operation Tribute.  In appreciation of their donation, guests will

New QuietConnect and PowerConnect generator sets bring reliable emergency power to homes and businesses

Operating on natural gas or LP, this new family of generator sets from Cummins Power Generation features super quiet operation, easy installation and excellent fuel economy for residential and light commercial applications.MINNEAPOLIS, November 11, 2013 – Cummins Power Generation  has introduced a new family of gas generator sets designed for residential and light commercial standby applications. With output ratings from 22 kW to 60 kW, QuietConnect™ and PowerConnect™ generator sets are designed to provide reliable backup power for homes and businesses.  “

BNI Read enjoys a decade of networking

BNI Read has enjoyed 10 years of networking in Swindon and this year the chapter has passed an extraordinary £250,000 worth of business to each other. To help celebrate this, the co-National Director of BNI in the UK and Ireland, Charlie Lawson, will be visiting the group on Wednesday 13 November 2013. Matt Fallon, Chapter Director, said: “It is unbelievable to see BNI Read in the top 30 chapters in the UK. It is a huge honour that Charlie Lawson is coming to visit the Chapter and we are very excited to hear what he has to talk about.” BNI is a business and professional networking

Change in Agrokultura’s Board of Directors

Katre Saard, member of the board in Agrokultura, resigns from her position in the board at her own request. The reason is different views in the board concerning the implementation of the company’s strategy.“On behalf of the board I want to thank Katre Saard for her great efforts in the board and in Agrokultura”, says the chairman of the board Mikael Nachemson.For additional information, please contact:Investor Relations, tel +46 8 46 339 41

HSBC Helps Luxury British Brand Embrace New Relationship with China

Luxury British pushchair brand iCandy has seen its relationship with China evolve over the years to the point that - with assistance from HSBC - the company is now fully embracing the Renminbi (RMB) as a currency for future growth.The family-owned business has been a customer of HSBC since the company’s inception 80 years ago; and in this their anniversary year, the bank approached iCandy with a proposal that would help them transition to the RMB currency and achieve global success. Joint CEO Bradley Appel said: “Our grandfather started the business in 1933. When my brother Warren and I

Holiday Entertaining Made Easier with Movies On Demand on Designing Spaces™ Airing on Lifetime® TV

Camille Ford from Movies on Demand will visit a couple’s home to demonstrate the ease and convenience of Movies on Demand using Contour from Cox on the "Designing Spaces - Holiday” show on November 14th(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – November 11, 2013) Popular home improvement show Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV will feature Movies On Demand (MOD) on Cox Communications on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 am (ET/PT). Make sure to tune in to this special Holiday “Family Traditions and Gift Giving” series on Designing Spaces to see how easy it is to entertain family and friends with movies

National charity launches Interfaith Week 2013 challenge

National charity launches Interfaith Week 2013 challenge – taking children on an exciting adventure of discovery to help them value the cultural diversity of modern BritainPrimary schools throughout the UK are being set a challenge by Interfaith Explorers, a UNESCO-endorsed free online primary educational learning resource, to celebrate Interfaith Week (17-23 November 2013) by getting involved in an exciting adventure of discovery - trying out a selection of activities from the website to win certificates and promote interfaith understanding to the wider British community. Designed to

Discovery Communications announces acquisition of Espresso Education, the leading provider of primary school digital education content in the U.K.

Espresso Purchase Represents Further Expansion of the Company’s Discovery Education Products and Services Beyond the U.S.Discovery Communications announced today it has acquired Espresso Group Limited, the leading provider of primary school digital education content in the U.K.  Discovery Education, the company’s education division and a global leader in providing curriculum-based digital content to classrooms, will oversee the business.   Terms were not disclosed.  The purchase of Espresso Education represents Discovery Communications’ first international education-focused acquisition

Geeks, Jocks & Shocks

Student perceptions of high-achieving classmatesImagine a new student is to join your class. The only thing you know about them is that they were the best in their previous class for the following subject… Over 100 secondary school students were asked what they thought a hypothetical new student would be like if they excelled in different subjects at school. The results of this new research, published in High Ability Studies, suggest that student perceptions of high-achieving classmates are subject specific. High academic achievements in particular school subjects lead to negative

Xilinx Ships Industry’s First 20nm All Programmable Product

Company achieves major milestone with first customer delivery of UltraScale ASIC-class programmable architectureSAN JOSE, Calif., November 11, 2013 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced first customer shipment of the semiconductor industry’s first 20nm product manufactured by TSMC, and the PLD industry's first 20nm All Programmable device. Xilinx UltraScale™ devices deliver an ASIC-class advantage with the industry’s only ASIC-class programmable architecture coupled with the Vivado® ASIC-strength design suite and recently introduced UltraFast™ design methodology. The UltraScale

Fine Festive Self-Catering Accommodation In Mallorca

For those preferring to get away for the festive season, but who would still like to cook their own traditional Christmas lunch or New Year’s Eve gala dinner, self-catering accommodation specialists Mallorca Farmhouses  have a great selection of heated villas and farmhouses from their Exclusive Collection still available in the Cala d'Or region of Mallorca.  Prices start from £136 per person per week and include: A Three-Bedroom Cottage For The Smaller Family Hortets de s’Horta  is a

RESTAMAX PLC'S INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING TO BEGIN

Restamax Plc COMPANY RELEASE 11 November 2013 NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, CANADA OR SINGAPORE OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. RESTAMAX PLC'S INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING TO BEGIN By their unanimous decision of 5 September 2013, the shareholders of Restamax Plc ('Company' or 'Restamax') authorised the Company's board of directors to decide on an issue of a maximum of 6,300,000 new shares of the Company. On the basis of the

Reproducing inequalities: school curriculum & social mobility

Research published in the British Journal of Sociology of Education gives new meaning to the idea that what you study at school determines where you end up in life. Using data from the National Child Development Study, Christina Iannelli investigates how much curriculum differences reproduce social inequalities and to what extent they affect individuals’ chances of social (im)mobility. For example, her research suggests that technical and commercial subjects depress the chances of entering top social classes but also decrease the chances of ending up in the bottom occupations.

Trelleborg acquires industrial tire distributor for further expansion in Europe

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Wheel Systems, signed an agreement to acquire the industrial tire business of the Italian company Pircher Alfred s.a.s. The business specializes in the distribution and service of industrial tires, such as those fitted on forklift trucks. The acquisition further strengthens and enlarges Trelleborg’s European industrial tire distribution network. The acquired business has distribution and service centers located in Milan and Bologna, Italy. Sales in 2012 amounted to approximately SEK 75 M. This bolt-on acquisition is part of Trelleborg’

Micronic Mydata launches MY200 series at Productronica

Täby, Sweden – 11 November, 2013 Micronic Mydata AB (publ), listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, Small Cap: MICR, launches the new MY200 series pick-and-place equipment. The introduction takes place at the international trade fair for innovative electronics production Productronica, in Munich during 12-15 November. “The introduction of the MY200 series is a result of our increased focus on product development within business area SMT, as previously communicated,”, said Lena Olving, president and CEO of Micronic Mydata AB. “It is a pleasure to be able to offer systems that give our customers

DJUCED™ Announces New Application Optimized for iPad®

The new application let’s DJs bring the party anywhere they take their tabletAfter introducing a complete range of DJing software for PC and Mac, DJUCED™ is now adding another string to its bow – the DJUCED™ App for iPad®. Designed for DJs who want to experiment with mobile and touch-based DJing, the application brings all of the DJUCED™ software features to the tablet. DJUCED™ is one of the most comprehensive DJing applications available, offering over 90 features and all of the capabilities required to deliver complete, flawless and frustration-free mixes. Its user-friendly

The Balancing Act airing on Lifetime Takes Shortbread to Dessert, Security to Cloud, Aloe to Wrinkles, Keratin to Hair

Walker’s Shortbread, Virtual World Computing, The Aloe Source, and New Vitality Take Center Stage on November 13th Show with Host Julie Moran and Chef Sara Mouton(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – November 11, 2013) Popular morning show The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime® TV welcomes some of the hottest names in shortbread, securing online browsing, aloe vera, and frizz-free hair treatments to the show airing on Wednesday, November 13th at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Make sure to tune in as The Balancing Act hosts help jump start the day with animated conversation, lively demonstrations, recipes and

World Diabetes Day, 14 November: new and tasty breakfast cereal is now on the shelves

November 14 is World Diabetes Day, a time to reflect on the fact that over 371 million people in the world have diabetes1 and that it is estimated that, by 2030, more than 16 per cent of the global population will have a blood sugar problem2.For the UK’s 3 million diabetes sufferers, breakfast can be the trickiest meal of the day. This is because mornings are usually when blood glucose levels are at their peak. Eating a sugary breakfast cereal – or other products high in refined carbohydrates – can raise them further, risking hyperglycaemia (excess glucose in the blood) and thereby damage

Transcom expands relationship with Tele2 and increases staff at its Örebro contact center

Luxembourg, 11 November 2013 – Transcom today announced that the company has expanded the relationship with its client Tele2, delivering customer care for Tele2’s mobile telephony and handset related data services. Because of this new agreement, Transcom will increase the workforce at its Örebro contact center in Sweden by approximately 150 people. Recruitment and training for the new project will begin immediately, and we will gradually ramp up activities during the latter part of 2013 and into the first quarter of 2014. “We are very pleased about expanding together with Tele2 at

Alternatively fueled propane engines perfect fit for turf care

DALLAS, TX — The Propane Council of Texas  (ProCOT) will participate in the 2013 Texas Turfgrass Association Conference and Show on November 12-13 at the Dallas Sheraton Hotel. The council will be on hand to highlight the many benefits of using greener, domestically produced propane autogas for mowers and irrigation engines for turf care. The Texas Turfgrass Association Conference and Show draws turfgrass professionals from a wide range of industries, including irrigation, lawn care, golf facilities, parks and recreation, school districts, turfgrass farmers,

Host Milan Delights Williams

Kings Lynn refrigeration company’s success at international catering equipment showWilliams was delighted with the high level of visitors to its stand at the recent Host exhibition in Milan. “The new products we had on show generated a real buzz of interest, especially the visually striking units from our Front of House range,” says Martin Laws, marketing manager. Williams shared the stand with Mono, an AFE Group partner. Both companies were also helping to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their parent company, ALI Group. Celebrations included an “Eating out around the world” themed

Jason Kipnis Joins WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property Department in Palo Alto

With deep experience and a diverse practice, Kipnis further strengthens the firm’s IP capabilitiesPALO ALTO, CA (November 11, 2013)—WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Jason Kipnis has joined the firm’s Palo Alto office as a partner in the Intellectual Property Department. Mr. Kipnis is an experienced intellectual property lawyer with a diverse practice whose arrival advances the firm’s growth in the Silicon Valley market and the depth of experience the practice offers. “We are thrilled to have Jason join our team,” said Mark D. Selwyn, partner-in-charge of WilmerHale’s Palo Alto

Aurora Clinics Win “Best Aesthetic Clinic” At The MyFaceMyBody Awards 2013

Clinic receives award at a ceremony at the Lancaster Hotel, LondonIndependent cosmetic surgery group Aurora Clinics  have scooped a prestigious national award for their work. The company, started in 2001, picked up the hotly contested award for “Best Aesthetic Clinic” at the MyFaceMyBody Awards in London on Saturday 2nd November. Aurora Clinics' founder and Clinical Director, Adrian Richards, said after the award was announced: "We couldn't be more thrilled to have won the award for Best Aesthetic Clinic. The whole team at Aurora, from our

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