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KONE publishes January-September 2013 Interim Report on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.

KONE Corporation, stock exchange release, October 8, 2013 at 9.30 a.m. EET Interim Report KONE Corporation will publish its Interim Report for the period January 1-September 30, 2013 on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. EET. The report will be available on www.kone.com after publishing. Press and analyst meetings A meeting for the press, conducted in Finnish, will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. EET. A meeting for analysts, conducted in English, will begin at 3:45 p.m. EET. The meeting will be available as a live webcast on www.kone.com. The meeting

Balder’s issue of preference shares fully subscribed

NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITHIN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, CANADA,  SWITZERLAND, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE THE  DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PRESS RELEASE WOULD BE ILLEGALThe application period for Fastighets AB Balder (publ)’s (”Balder”) preference share issue has expired and the issue of approx. SEK 1,152 million has been fully subscribed. There has been considerable interest in subscription of Balder’s preference shares both from the general public in Sweden and from institutional investors. Balder’s CEO Erik

Hexagon extends market leadership in geospatial technologies with the acquisition of Airborne Hydrography AB

Hexagon AB, leading global provider of design, measurement and visualization solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Airborne Hydrography AB (AHAB), a provider of airborne laser survey systems for hydrographic and topographic surveys. Founded in 2002 and based in Jönköping, Sweden, AHAB serves international survey companies and governmental organizations around the world, with hydrographic and topographic software and systems to map land, coastal zones and seafloors. Their product portfolio includes airborne bathymetric LiDAR technology, which provides the equivalent of above-

Getinge announces preliminary results for third quarter 2013

Getinge’s consolidated profit before tax for the third quarter 2013 is expected to amount to 560-570 MSEK, which materially deviates from the expectations indicated by the market consensus estimate. The weaker earnings statement is primarily attributable to the following factors: -          unfavorable product mix within the Critical Care division -          time delay in cost synergies related to the TSS acquisition -          the US Medical Device Tax and negative exchange-rate effects For the full year, the organic volume growth is still expected to exceed last year and

Former Secretary of Defense, CIA Director, Robert Gates Speaks on Leading Change at Thunderbird School of Global Management

It is important to differentiate between leadership and management, former Secretary of Defense and former Director of the CIA Robert Gates, Ph.D., told students, staff and faculty of Thunderbird School of Global Management during a campus visit today. The highlight of his visit was his presentation on leading change in which he noted that leadership is much more than managing well. “You must see what others cannot or will not see and be prepared to act,” said Gates, adding that “having the right vision is one thing, but following through and getting results is a different thing.”

New, Innovative Early Learning Readiness Program Teaches Caregivers to Provide Better Development Opportunities to Preschoolers

For many working parents, preparing young children for kindergarten can be daunting, especially when that child spends an average of 33 hours each week being looked after by a grandparent, other relative, friend or babysitter. Not surprisingly, most of these informal caregivers focus on loving care and generally do not have early childhood development expertise. To improve school readiness among children up to 5 years old, particularly from underserved and low-income communities, the Y has launched a national pilot initiative called the Early Learning Readiness Program for Informal

THUNDERBIRD RAMPS UP FOR GROWTH WITH NEW TRUSTEES & NEW HIRES

Thunderbird School of Global Management is strengthening its leadership team in preparation for growth with the addition of five new Trustees and two new senior managers. Thunderbird’s Board of Trustees has elected five new members, including two alumni and a past Board chairman associated with the school for more than 26 years. The newest members are John Berndt, John Henrickson, Klaus Knappik, Kevin Rohrer, and Douglas Short. The new trustees, appointed during a special meeting in September 2013, join the volunteer board as Thunderbird moves forward with growth plans that include

Bosun's Marine Appointed New Marquis and Carver Yachts Dealer

Pulaski, Wis., (Oct. 7, 2013) Bosun’s Marine, a premier yacht and boat dealer serving the New England area for more than 25 years, has become a dealer for Marquis and Carver-brand yachts, Marquis Yachts, LLC, has announced. Matthew VanGrunsven, vice president of global sales for Marquis and Carver, announced this week that Bosun’s was appointed as a new dealer and said that the dealership’s solid base of locations and coverage in New England will serve customers well. “We are very pleased to have Bosun’s Marine join the Marquis and Carver yachts family of dealers. Bosun’s is

CAP and ASCO Release Updated Guideline on HER2 Testing in Breast Cancer

Leading Healthcare Organizations Recommend to Test All Patients with Invasive Breast Cancer for HER2 StatusNORTHFIELD, ILL.— The College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today issued a joint, updated guideline aimed at improving the accuracy and reporting of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) testing in patients with invasive breast cancer. The guideline update is based on a systematic review of medical research literature, providing oncologists and pathologists with detailed recommendations for how to test for HER2

Timber harvests and log consumption have been shifting from west to east in Central Europe with Germany becoming a net importer of logs

Timber harvests, wood consumption, log trade and sawlog prices in Central Europe have seen substantial change during the past 10 years with a shift in log production and consumption from western regions to countries in the east, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. These developments have resulted in changes in log flows and a trend towards equalized sawlog prices in the region.Seattle, USA. Harvests of timber in Europe have remained practically unchanged for three years at around 370 million m3 annually, according to the UNECE. A closer look at the timber harvest trends for Central

Fort Worth mayor among seven distinguished UT Arlington alumni to be honored during Oct. 19 gala

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The 48th Annual Distinguished Alumni Gala will honor the achievements of seven alumni at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in the E.H. Hereford University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom. Tickets and sponsorships are available through the UT Arlington Alumni Association. Proceeds support scholarships for UT Arlington students. Visit www.utaalumni.org for more information or call 817-272-2594. Honorees include Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from UT Arlington in 1972. Price served as Tarrant County Tax Assessor for 11 years before being

The Balancing Act® on Lifetime TV Welcomes Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Vanda has joined “Behind the Mystery: Rare and Genetic Diseases” series to educate viewers about Non-24-Hour Disorder(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – October 4, 2013) Popular morning show The Balancing Act® on Lifetime TV welcomes Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. to the show. The company will be making its appearance in early 2014 as part of the “Behind the Mystery: Rare and Genetic Diseases” series to discuss Non-24-Hour Disorder (Non-24). A physician will be on set to educate viewers on Non-24, a serious and chronic circadian rhythm disorder, who are affected by it, and how to recognize the

How to FInd Impact Investors to Finance Your Sustainable Business

By Marta Maretich Originally posted on the OpenForests  blog. OpenForests is a consultancy specializing in sustainable forestry projects. So, you’ve written the business plan. Congratulations! (And thanks to OpenForests  for their usefulguide to writing a business plan  for a sustainable forestry enterprise.) Now you’re ready to look past the trees and focus on the forest—the wide world of impact investment. It’s time to go out and raise

NGC Certifies U.S. $1 Million Chinese Coins

SARASOTA, Fla. (October 7, 2013) — Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified two important Chinese gold coins valued at well over U.S. $1 million each. The coins, a 1992 Seismograph Gold 2,000 Yuan and a 1992 Compass Gold 2,000 Yuan, were submitted by iAsure Taipei, NGC’s official submission center in Taiwan, and will be sold at auction in December. Part of the China Mint’s popular Inventions and Discoveries Series, the 1 kilogram gold coins had a mintage of only 10 specimens each and are among the most desirable of all Chinese modern issues. The matching pair have the serial

AAMSCO Identification Products and Datacard Group Partner for State of Arkansas’s New Voter ID Card Program

New voter ID program will go into effect in 2014 and will require individuals living in Arkansas to show an identification card at the polls when they vote.Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, and AAMSCO Identification Products, an Arkansas-based company specializing in card personalization solutions and an Enterprise Solutions Provider for Datacard Group, today announced that they have partnered to offer the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office services, support, software and hardware solutions for a new voter ID program that will be rolling out

Volvo Car Group Puts Consumers at The Heart of the Connected Car Debate

Safety benefits of connected carsLeading officials and automotive experts gathered in Washington today to discuss “The Safety Benefits of Connected Cars”. Hosted by the Embassy of Sweden and Volvo Car Group, the seminar explored the safety advantages of connected vehicles and the challenges faced by an industry keen to align on a vision for driverless cars. Subjects such as cyber security, legislation, infrastructure and environmental implications dominated the session and attracted an audience keen to debate the future of a technology that has grabbed the attention of drivers around the

Dedicated Defined Benefit Services Provides Small Business Retirement Programs for Transamerica

Dedicated Defined Benefit Services, the leading provider of defined benefit plans for 1-5 person companies, announced today that it will provide marketing, sales support and administrative services for small business defined benefit (DB) plans and individual 401(k) plans along with Transamerica’s Variable Annuity and Mutual Fund products. These programs will be available nationwide to financial advisors and plan sponsors. Dedicated Defined Benefit Services has developed an off-the-shelf DB program with a simple, streamlined process for setting up the plans. Defined benefit plans

New Post Office Framework Success

Shaylor Group announce their appointment to the three UK mainland frameworks for the Post Office’s landmark Crown Transformation Programme.The mainland frameworks cover fit-out services to the Crown Office network nationwide, including the Scottish Isles. Shaylor Group's network of regional offices is an integral factor for securing these appointments. The only SME to win places on any of the frameworks, the appointment builds on the company's accomplished reputation in the retail sector. In particular, they have previously been presented with a FORCE Supply Chain Award in recognition of

Pavel Morozov's Interview with Politics First

Pavel Morozov, Founder and Managing Partner of State Solutions LLP, discusses with Marcus Papadopoulos, Editor of UK political magazine Politics First, UK trade and investment in Russia and the importance of government relations for doing business there. In the interview in September-October edition, Pavel talks about why the Russian market is beneficial for British businesses and what the state of public affairs in Russia is, explaining how professional consultants can help businesses come and operate in the market with success.  Read the interview (pdf) 

OKI Data Americas to Demonstrate the All New A4 Lineup at the 2013 Government Technology Exhibition and Conference in Ottawa

Mount Laurel, NJ (October 7, 2013) – OKI Data Americas  announces its participation in the annual Government Technology Exhibition and Conference (GTEC) , taking place October 8-9, 2013 at the Ottawa Convention Centre in Ottawa, Canada. There, OKI Data will showcase a selection of powerful new colour, monochrome and multifunction printers (MFPs) from its award-winning product line within booth 613. OKI Data’s broad portfolio of printers and printing solutions includes industry-leading technologies designed for efficiency, reliability and

Pupils celebrate their school’s 40th Birthday!

Pupils in Prescot have stepped back to the 70s to celebrate their school’s 40thanniversary. Current pupils at Evelyn Community Primary were joined by 40 VIP guests to mark the occasion. It was a colourful, fun-filled day of nostalgic celebration. Guests included the school’s two former head teachers, former staff and former pupils whose own children now attend the school. The children sang Abba classics dating from 1973 when the school first opened its doors, and compared the price of items back then with now. They took a fascinating look at the school’s log books which

OKI Data Americas Announces Participation and Platinum Sponsorship of the 5th Annual Questex Solutions Summit

Mount Laurel, NJ (October 7, 2013) – OKI Data Americas  announces its participation and Platinum Sponsorship of the 5th annual Questex Solutions Summit , taking place October 9-11, 2013 at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. During the event, OKI will be presenting a case study on how two vertical solutions, PaperCut™  and Remark® Test Grading Solution , can expand partner sales opportunities while increasing customer

Skanska achieved a position in the CDP’s Nordic 260 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index and #1 Nordic construction company

Skanska has again achieved a position in CDP’s Nordic 260 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). In addition, and for the last four years, Skanska is the highest ranked construction company in the Nordic region at reporting its direct and indirect carbon emissions.The achievements were announced today in the CDP Nordic 260 Climate Change Report 2013, which tracks how the world’s largest listed companies are acting in response to a changing climate. The index highlights those companies listed on the Nordic stock exchanges that have displayed a strong approach to the disclosure of

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