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Transcom launches “Transcom Cares” as its overarching Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) governance program

Luxembourg, 21 November 2013 – Transcom announced today that the company has established Transcom Cares as the overarching governance program for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. “In order to be successful and create value, we need to meet the expectations of all our key stakeholders: our clients, employees and investors, as well as the communities that we are a part of. This is the basis for our CSR work, which forms an integral part of our day-to-day business activities. At Transcom, CSR means that we always do our utmost to do the right thing by our clients, our

Q8 Formula Techno FE Plus 5W-30. Q8Oils’ latest automotive motor oil for Ford Euro V and VI engines

Leeds, UK – Thursday, 21 November 2013 – Q8Oils  has introduced Q8 Formula Techno FE Plus 5W-30, a highly fuel-efficient SAE 5W-30 synthetic passenger car motor oil that has been designed to meet the WSS M2C913-D approval for the latest generation of Ford’s automotive diesel and gasoline engines meeting Euro V and Euro VI emissions legislations.Q8 Formula Techno FE Plus 5W-30  has been specially developed by Q8Oils for Ford’s latest wet-timing-belt engine technology and is

Gearhouse Broadcast welcomed back to the jungle for its 6th I’m a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! challenge

Continues to supply on-site technical and flyaway production facilities to ITV StudiosWatford, UK, 21 November 2013 – Leading broadcast solutions supplier Gearhouse Broadcast  has returned to the unforgiving Australian jungle for the sixth time as it continues to deliver robust technical and production facilities for ITV Studios ’ hit series, I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!  Gearhouse Broadcast’s HD flyaway facilities have been positioned on the show’s permanent set in New

Learning, literacy and feminism: empowering reluctant readers using The Hunger Games

  Popular fiction can have a dramatic impact on young people’s willingness to read, as the Harry Potter franchise has demonstrated, but three researchers from Brock University, Ontario, suggest that other lessons may also be learned. To test their theory, they set up a girls-only book club to study the popular series, The Hunger Games. Their findings are now available, free to view, in a detailed case study published in the current issue of the Journal of Youth Studies. The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins is an international publishing phenomenon. The dramatic

Natural Beauty Yearbook announces its top 25 most influential personalities for 2014

Natural beauty advocate Janey Lee Grace has scooped the top spot for the second year running in the Natural Beauty Yearbook’s prestigious annual industry hotlist. Published by Diversified Communications UK, the much-anticipated Who’s who in natural beauty Top 25 was announced last night at an exclusive launch party for the 2014 edition.  The evening was hosted by leading French beauty brand Melvita at Whole Foods Market, Kensington High Street, in London, and attracted a stellar line-up of key beauty buyers, manufacturers, journalists and bloggers. Voted for by the industry, the

Where to try Winter Olympic sports in the Austrian Tirol

The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics will take place from 7th – 23rd February 2014, and we get ready to watch the elite demonstrate the very best in skiing, skating, bobsled, luge, biathlon and more. Ever thought in a moment of madness that you wouldn’t mind having a go at one of these awe-inspiring sports?Celebrating 50 years since Innsbruck first hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1964, the Austrian Tirol is the perfect place to have a go! The capital of Tirol went on to host the Games once more in 1976 and then the Olympic flame returned in 2012 for the inaugural Youth Winter Olympic Games (

Bond It sets sights on Trans-Atlantic success

Manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and other building chemicals, Bond It is preparing to replicate its UK success on the other side of the Atlantic. The business has recently appointed a sales agent who will help to increase product penetration for the company into the North American market. David Moore, managing director at Bond It, explains: "As a manufacturer of world class building chemicals, Bond It is committed to making its products available on a worldwide scale. To that end, we have attended a number of international trade shows over recent months to identify new global markets.

Refuse sack specification made simple

bpi.recycled products, Europe’s largest manufacturer of refuse sacks, has launched a new refuse sack selector. Introduced as part of the business’ commitment to offering the best products backed by the highest levels of service and support, the guide makes it easier for customers to choose from the manufacturer’s extensive portfolio of products which includes recycling sacks, compostable sacks and The Green Sack™ range of ultra-low carbon footprint, 100% recycled refuse sacks. Rachael Barton, marketing communications manager at bpi.recycled products, explains: “bpi.recycled products

Declining Hen Harrier populations in the UK and Isle of Man:  A 2010 national survey

Numbers drop by 18% in recent studyThis article published in Bird Study , written by Hayhow, Eaton et al. examines the methodology and outcomes of the 2010 national survey of Hen Harrier populations in the UK and Isle of Man.  The Hen Harrier is a ‘Red Listed Bird of Conservation Concern’ in the UK and hence, its population is closely observed and has been subject to frequent national surveys.  Previous surveys have shown increasing number of Hen Harrier pairs; in 1988/9, 478-669 pairs, in 1998, 570 pairs and in 2004 a 41%

The Royal Norwegian Navy is acquiring Navigation Equipment Package for Combat Boat 90

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract for the delivery of a Navigation Equipment Package for the Combat Boat 90s of the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN). The contract is entered between the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organization (NDLO) and KONGSBERG, represented by the Naval Systems & Surveillance Division. The contract has an overall scope of 25 MNOK and includes spare parts, test- and support equipment, with options. The system delivery is based on the navigation system “SeaCross” from Sea Cross Marine AB of Sweden as the main component. Sea Cross is currently

The Swedish financial markets are functioning well

The Swedish financial markets are functioning well according to the market participants who responded to the Riksbank's risk survey in autumn 2013. However, they have a somewhat more negative view of future developments than in previous surveys. Several respondents mention that over the past six months the financial markets have been characterised by uncertainty about when the central banks will reduce their stimulus and what the effect of this will be. A majority believe that both their propensity and possibility to take on risk will remain unchanged in the coming period as a result of this

Correction: NeuroVive proposes resolution on private placement and rights issue totaling approximately SEK 111 m

The news release of 20 November at 5:55 p.m. stated the subscription period for the Rights Issue as 13-27 January 2013. The correct dates should be 13-27 January 2014.About NeuroViveNeuroVive Pharmaceutical AB, a leading mitochondrial medicine company, is developing a portfolio of products to treat acute cardiovascular and neurological conditions through mitochondrial protection. These medical conditions are characterized by a pressing medicinal need and have no approved pharmaceutical treatment options at present. NeuroVive’s products CicloMulsion® (heart attack) and NeuroSTAT® (

Presentation of SimCorp’s interim report as of 30 September 2013

SimCorp's interim report for the first nine months of 2013 will be released Thursday 28 November 2013. The report will be presented by SimCorp's Executive Management Board at an investor presentation Friday 29 November 2013 at 9:00 am As previously announced SimCorp’s interim report for the first nine months of 2013 will be released Thursday 28 November 2013 in connection with the Board of Directors’ meeting that day. The report will be forwarded to NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen after 5:00 pm (CET). SimCorp’s Executive Management Board will present this interim report at an investor meeting

John F. Kennedy, A Triumph of Style over Substance?

As the world prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of his death, Routledge publishes two absorbing biographies of USA’s most iconic and idolised president"First the Kennedy life, then the myth, then the revisionism. Only now, a half-century on, do we have the distance required to put the thirty-fifth president into perspective.” - W. Brands, author of American Dreams: The United States since 1945 What made JFK the man he was? What were his policy goals, how did they shift, and how far did he manage to advance them? Why was he killed? Historically, there has always been a gulf

Smart Axiata engages Cybercom for Network Optimization Services

Smart Axiata, the No. 2 Mobile Service Provider is constantly striving to improve its network quality, aiming to offer its customer affordable but qualitative telecommunication services. Following the integration of the former Hello network into the homogeneous Smart Axiata network and as part of Smart Axiata’s massive investment program 2013, Smart Axiata has engaged the experts of Cybercom for carrying out extensive Network Optimization works during December 2013 till March 2014.Thomas Hundt, CEO of Smart Axiata said “To combine the initially two separate networks into one homogenous

Hon Rear Admiral Sir Donald Gosling KCVO RNR awarded honorary degree

Hon Rear Admiral Sir Donald Gosling KCVO RNR today received the honorary degree of Doctor of Maritime Studies from Southampton Solent University yesterday (Wednesday 20 November), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the maritime sector.Sir Donald began his career with the Royal Navy on the naval training ship, TS Arethusa in 1943. He entered full service in 1944 and served on HMS St George and then HMS Leander. He left the Navy in 1948 to pursue a career as a surveyor where he was the founding member of a highly successful business partnership that took over National Car

Competitive return on equity in a period with extensive capital build-up

(London, 21 Nov. 2013) DNB has set itself ambitious, but realistic financial targets towards 2016. At the Capital Markets Day in London today, DNB is presenting its plan for how the bank can reach its target of a return on equity above 12 per cent while adapting to the regulatory requirements.“Due to the new banking reality and regulatory environment, every manager and employee in DNB is working to optimise our use of capital and increase our profitability. We raise our expected common equity Tier 1 capital ratio from 12–12.5 per cent to 13.5–14 per cent due to signals we have received from

Munksjö Oyj: Vimpu Intressenter Ab’s holding in Munksjö has exceeded 5 per cent

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, 21 November, 2013 at 9.30 am CETMunksjö Oyj has on 21 November, 2013 received an announcement referred to in Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Markets Act, according to which Vimpu Intressenter Ab’s holding in Munksjö has exceeded the threshold of 5 per cent on 20 November, 2013.According to the announcement, the indirect holding of Virala Oy Ab (Finnish Business Identity Code 0147485-7) has increased to 1 974 635 shares, corresponding to 5.09 per cent of Munksjö's shares and voting rights. According to the announcement, Vimpu Intressenter Ab is a wholly owned

BIMobject® is a Winner for the 2013 Red Herring 100 Global Award

BIMobject® is announced as a Winner for the 2013 Red Herring 100 Global Award, after presenting its winning strategy at the Red Herring Global forum in Los Angeles. The award is a prestigious recognition honouring the year's most audacious and far reaching private technology companies and entrepreneurs from across the globe.It was two very proud Swedish entrepreneurs and members of the BIMobject® crew that this morning Swedish time received the prize from the CEO of Red Herring, Mr Alex Vieux. Ben O'Donnell the CTO and co-founder of BIMobject® was joined by board member Staffan Bergqvist

Sweco acquires consulting firm in Finland

Sweco has advanced its position in Finland by acquiring all of the shares in the consulting firm of Tocoman Services Oy, with 26 employees.“The acquisition will give Sweco valuable new competencies that will strengthen our entire operations in the building construction area. Tocoman Services’ expertise in cost and volume calculations is of great importance for successful construction projects and will give us an even better client offering,” says Markku Varis, President of Sweco Finland. Tocoman Services is the Finnish market leader in cost and volume calculations. In addition, the

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Contemplates new unsecured bond issue

Dolphin Group ASA is contemplating to issue senior unsecured bonds with maturity in December 2017. The net proceeds from the bond issue shall be applied towards general corporate purposes, including financing of specific Multi-Client investments, seismic equipment and to further finance the growth of the group. Arctic Securities, DNB Markets, SEB and SR-Bank Markets are acting as joint lead managers for the issuance.This information is subject of the disclosure requirements according to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.For further information, please contact:

Finland's largest burger chain introduces SEQR

Stockholm, 2013-11-21 09:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hesburger, Finland's largest burger chain, will introduce the mobile payment application SEQR to its customers. Initially SEQR will be offered as a method of payment in selected stores run by Burger-In Oy. The agreement with Hesburger makes Finland the fourth country making SEQR available to consumers.- Hesburger is one of Finland's most respected fast food brands and we are very proud that they have chosen SEQR over other mobile payments solutions. Through SEQR, Hesburger will be able to decrease their interchange fees with 50% to

Reminder: C-RAD Web Presentation Q3 Report

The presentation of the report for the first three quarters 2013:   Date: Thursday November 28th 2013 / kl. 16:00 Venue: Online Presentation Topic: C-RAD Q3 Report Procedure: Please register until November 27th / kl. 14:00 via email to investors@c-rad.com   After your registration you will receive a confirmation via email. The login data will be distributed to all participants 15 min prior to the meeting. A recording of the presentation will be made accessible on the C-RAD website Monday December 2nd.   About C-RAD C-RAD develops new and innovative

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