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Shaping the future of renal care – Diaverum invests in global monitoring of quality and effectiveness of care

Linkage of medical and procedural excellence as integral part of responsible thought leadership on integrated renal care.Munich/Lund, 18.11.2013 – Diaverum, Europe’s largest product independent and one of the world’s leading renal care service providers, continuously invests in monitoring quality and effectiveness of care. Safeguarding a consistent and effective approach to healthcare services underlines Diaverum´s strict focus on improving quality of patients’ lives. Successfully driving ISO audits is also part of Diaverum’s holistic approach to renal care. Audits on ISO 9001 and 14001

SternoCandleLamp Helps Serve Up Hot Holiday Buffet on Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV

Thad Smith, Executive Chef for SternoCandleLamp will join special “Designing Spaces – Holiday” edition to show viewers how to entertain in style and heat up their holiday feasts at home(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION –November 18, 2013) Popular home improvement show Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV will feature SternoCandleLamp in a special “Meal Planning and Entertaining” edition. Tune in on Thursday, November 21st at 7:30 am (ET/PT), as Thad Smith, Executive Chef for SternoCandleLamp, joins Designing Spaces to show viewers how to entertain in style this holiday. This show will re-air

International Conference in Chicago Examines Role of Research Universities in Addressing Urban Challenges

November 18, 2013 - The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is collaborating with Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois to bring together leaders from more than 25 leading research universities around the world for an international conference on the role university-based research plays in addressing the challenges of urban growth. The conference will take place in Chicago and on the university campuses November 18 to 20. Ambassador Ivo H. Daalder, president of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Robert Easter, president of the University of

Swanswell highlights carer support for Alcohol Awareness Week in Barnsley

People caring for friends or relatives affected by problem alcohol use in Barnsley can find out more about the help on offer, as part of a special presentation this week, organised by Swanswell.The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, is supporting Alcohol Awareness Week by hosting an awareness-raising event in the town, from 6pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 November 2013. It’ll take place at Henry Windsor House, 13 Pitt Street, Barnsley, and will talk to carers about the effects of alcohol on the body, different types of

THE ULTIMATE FITNESS GADGET

Monitor your fitness 24 hours a day with the new Fitbit Flex, priced at just £79.99 from Halfords.com . Fitness means being active, sleeping well, and eating smarter – and the Flex helps you monitor all three. During the day, it tracks your steps, distance and calories burned. Come nightfall, it measures your sleep cycle to help you see how to sleep better; and it can even wake you in the morning without waking your partner.  Your stats upload wirelessly via computer or select mobile devices. Powered by your stats, you can set goals, and track

ALAS FOUNDATION AND MILLICOM’S TIGO FOUNDATION FORM A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL AMERICA

Stockholm, November 18, 2013 – A strategic partnership has been established between ALAS Foundation, a movement that encourages the development of early childhood in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the cellular operator Millicom, which currently has operations in 15 countries and provides television, internet and mobile phone services under the Tigo brand for more than 45 million customers in Latin America and Africa.This important alliance will have a strong social impact addressing early childhood needs for vulnerable communities.The partnership was formalized by Cristina Stenbeck,

Startups and real-time crowdfunding meet in Helsinki for the first time in history

Press release 18.11.2013 On 20 November, startup-to-investor pitching event PitchHelsinki combines live-streamed startup pitches with real-time crowdfunding opportunities on a global scale.Helsinki’s startup buzz continues after Slush when the world’s first real-time equity based crowdfunding event PitchHelsinki Fall 2013 will be live-streamed around the world. The event brings on stage six exciting ICT, music, wellness and cleantech startups looking for crowdfunding. These companies are: Audrey, Avansera, Blogat, Exaget, Playmysong and Tespack. Companies' profiles are available for

Novel research directions, sustainable research funding, expanded educational focus necessary to advance radiation oncology research

ASTRO Cancer Biology/Radiation Biology Task Force report recommends several high-value research projects in cancer biology and radiation biologyFairfax, Va., November 18, 2013 – The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released a new report, “Current Status and Recommendations for the Future of Research, Teaching and Testing in the Biological Sciences of Radiation Oncology: Report of the American Society for Radiation Oncology Cancer Biology/Radiation Biology Task Force,” that recommends critical areas of biological basic research that would most advance the clinical benefits

Cucina Restaurants joins Sustain's Real Bread Campaign

School catering firm praised for creating healthier eating opportunitiesNational school catering company Cucina Restaurants has thrown its weight behind Sustain charity's Real Bread Campaign, a food industry alliance to encourage the enjoyment, production and consumption of bread made with natural ingredients and no adulterants. Commenting, Sam Davies, Cucina's Director of Food said: "Our company is known for the wide variety of attractive, freshly-cooked food it serves each day, in each of our 42 state secondary school kitchens. The Real Bread Campaign does an important job in

WWF: North Atlantic- Fisheries Commission fails to vote for more protection for cold-water coral reefs and seamounts

Gland, Switzerland. “The North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) at this year’s annual meeting last week has completely failed to live up to the global commitments and agenda to protect our ocean’s marine environment and natural treasures, especially seamounts, cold-water coral reefs and coral gardens from bottom trawling.” said WWF expert Stephan Lutter. The meeting’s decision to postpone, by another year, further action to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) on Rockall and Hatton Banks and Josephine seamount from destructive fishing is noted with dismay and serious

Stora Enso refinances its revolving credit facility

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 18 November 2013 at 16.00 EETStora Enso has signed a new EUR 700 million committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of 14 banks to refinance its existing EUR 700 million facility. The new facility matures in January 2017 and will be used as a backup for general corporate purposes. Stora Enso has two one-year extension options, subject to banks’ acceptance. If both of the options are exercised, the maturity date of the facility will be January 2019. The margin is based on a ratings grid, and at the current ratings of BB/Ba2 the margin is 1.40%

Electricity utilities see long-term policies and credible carbon pricing as crucial for reducing emissions, says Global Electricity Initiative

COP-19, Warsaw, Poland, 18 November 2013 – Electricity utilities see having a credible price level for CO2 and long-term, predictable policies as the crucial factors for driving change in their fuel and technology mix, according to the latest insights from the Global Electricity Initiative (GEI), presented today. Despite important efforts to increase investments in renewables, the GEI utilities expect fossil fuels to continue to be the basis of generation capacity from 2015 to 2035.  In addition, the price of CO2 must be predictable enough to bring a significant shift in utility

Resolutions of the organization meeting of Etteplan Oyj's Board of Directors

ETTEPLAN OYJ, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, NOVEMBER 18, 2013, AT 4:00 P.M. RESOLUTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF ETTEPLAN OYJ’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS Following the proposal of the Board of Directors’ Nomination and Remuneration Committee the Extraordinary General Meeting of Etteplan Oyj, on November 18, 2013, re-elected the present members Tapio Hakakari, Heikki Hornborg, Robert Ingman, Pertti Nupponen, and Teuvo Rintamäki and elected Leena Saarinen as a new member to the Board. The Board of Directors of Etteplan Oyj has in its organization meeting subsequent to the EGM elected Robert

Atria Plc's Nomination Board

Atria Plc Company Announcement 18 November 2013, at 4 pmAtria Plc's Nomination BoardThe following people were elected to Atria Plc’s Nomination Board, appointed by the General Meeting:- Agrologist Timo Komulainen, Lihakunta's representative- Farmer Henrik Holm Pohjanmaan Liha's representative- Farmer Juho Anttikoski, Itikka Co-operative's representative- Timo Sallinen Head of Equities, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company's representative- Seppo Paavola, M.Sc. (Agric.), expert member, Chairman of Atria Plc's Board of DirectorsThe Nomination Board shall elect a chairman from

Saab receives training order from the U.S. Army

Saab Defense and Security USA LLC, the US entity of global defence and security company Saab, has received an additional order from the U.S. Army for radio systems which are used in data communications for live training. The order has a total value of 20 million USD (approximately 135 MSEK).The order comprises additional options of the Live Training Transformation Interim Range System (LT2-IRS). A contract awarded to Saab in April 2011 by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). The new options are valued at 20 million USD. Development

Role Specific Learning – what’s your experience of it

As technology develops and time for learning within business hours becomes more challenging, more and more businesses are relying on individuals taking responsibility for their learning. What support and direction are individuals getting to help guide them in the types of learning that will be suitable for their roles?In larger organisations, with specific Learning and Development departments, you sometimes find Intranet sites with Role specific learning sites. Sites that have been developed to support staff in understanding the training that’s available to them. Whether that’s internal

Fiat and Chrysler honor Autoliv with Supplier of the Year Award

(Stockholm, November 18, 2013) – – – Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV sdb) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – was honored with the “Supplier of the Year” prize at the Fiat Chysler award ceremony for suppliers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) held in Torino, Italy, last week. At the award ceremony, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat and Chrysler, presented Autoliv with the award for best performance of all suppliers to the group in EMEA. Autoliv was recognized for “providing best-in-class quality and financial performance, as well as for its ability to serve as

Donated timeshares aid in disaster relief for the Philippines

Bozeman, MT, November 18, 2013—The nation’s top timeshare donation charity just granted $75,000 for disaster relief in the Philippines. Donate for a Cause gave $25,000 each to Feed the Children, UNICEF and Doctors without Borders for their humanitarian efforts in the Philippines after a Typhoon devastated the country, killing more than 2,360 people and injuring more than 3,850 as of last count. “In light of this recent tragedy, we wanted to extend financial assistance to charities helping out in that region.” Said Virginia Babcock, president of Donate for a Cause. “The current

VARTA Microbattery at WT Show of MEDICA 2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany

Ellwangen, November 20th of 2013 VARTA Microbattery will present rechargeable and primary batteries for the most demanding requirements at the Wearable Technologies Show of MEDICA 2013 from November 20th till November 23rd in hall 15, booth C05 in Düsseldorf. The product portfolio includes special power pack solutions which can be inserted into medical products.The MEDICA exhibition is known as the world's biggest event for the medical sector. The WT Show presents the latest technologies from the Wearable Technologies field. VARTA Microbattery will use this platform to present attractive

Veidekke ASA : Veidekke to build exclusive flats in Stockholm

Veidekke Entreprenad is starting construction of the first 93 flats in the Svea Fanfar housing project at Östermalm in Stockholm. The project will comprise a total of 350 flats and offer residents a unique service concept, developed in cooperation between Veidekke Bostad, CA Fastigheter and Panorama. This is a turnkey contract valued at SEK 275 million. Veidekke has already started planning and foundation work for the project, which is located between the Royal College of Music, Svea Artilleri and Stockholm stadium. In the first stage flats will have from two to seven rooms, all with

Scania to deliver 156 city buses to Berlin

Scania has received an order to provide 156 articulated buses to Berlin’s public transport provider, Berliner Verkehrsgesellschaft (BVG). The buses are scheduled for delivery between 2014 and 2017.“This order is strategically important for establishing Scania in the German bus market,” says Fredrik Dahlborg, Sales Director for Europe and Eurasia, Buses & Coaches at Scania. The delivery to BVG includes 156 Scania Citywide articulated buses powered by Euro 6 engines and automated gearboxes, as well as a close cooperation for repair and maintenance needs. In fact, predictable maintenance

Martin Weissburg new President of Volvo CE

Martin Weissburg, 51, has been appointed new President of Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo CE. Weissburg is currently President of the Volvo Group’s customer finance company, Volvo Financial Services, VFS, and a member of the Group Executive Team. He will assume his new position on January 1, 2014, and replaces Pat Olney.Martin Weissburg has been the President of VFS since 2010, and prior to that he served as President of Volvo Financial Services Americas from 2005 to 2010. Within his position at VFS, Weissburg has worked in close relationship with Volvo CE dealers for many years and has

** Health News ** UCLA Urologists Celebrate Movember by Raising Awareness About Prostate and Testicular Cancers

Mustaches are taking over this month. You’ll see them popping up on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as men from around the country celebrate Movember each November by growing mustaches and raising money for prostate and testicular cancer research, as well as other men’s health issues. For the expert urologists at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Movember is a time to share how prostate and testicular cancer research at UCLA is leading to advanced treatments for men here and worldwide. Today, one man in seven will get prostate cancer in his lifetime with 242,000 new cases being

Platzer publishes prospectus

The Board of Directors of Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB (publ) has prepared a prospectus for the forthcoming issue of B shares. The Swedish language prospectus has today,18 November 2013, been approved and registered by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Sw. Finansinspektionen). The Swedish language prospectus is available on Platzer’s website, www.platzer.se and on Handelsbanken’s website www.handelsbanken.se/investeringserbjudande. An English translation of the prospectus and an information brochure (in Swedish) containing a brief description of the offering is also

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