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Hexagon will offer NOK 28 in cash per share in Veripos in a public voluntary offer

· Hexagon will make a voluntary offer of NOK 28 in cash per share of Veripos, a company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange · The voluntary offer represents a premium of 44 per cent to Veripos’ volume weighed average stock price during the three month period up to and including 11 October 2013 · The offer will require acceptance from shareholders representing a minimum of 90 per cent of the Veripos share capital and voting rights, and certain other customary conditions for public voluntary offers · A five week offer acceptance period will start shortly following the approval of an

Media Release: Brabham Signs-Off Debut Season With Double Scholarship Second

Brands Hatch, Kent – Sunday 13 October 2013; Sam Brabham signed-off his impressive debut Dunlop MSA Formula Ford season with a further brace of second place Scholarship podiums at Brands Hatch this weekend, cementing the runner-up class spoils and fourth in the outright title fight.The 19 year-old, however, suffered a hugely disappointing end to the year when he was hit out of fifth place without completing a single lap of the historic Grand Prix circuit, that names its Brabham Straight after his triple Formula 1 World Champion Grandfather, Sir Jack. On his first outing at the Kent track,

Saving our Forests from the Effects of Climate Change

By Ana LaRue Most people are still navigating through the data of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report , but it’s overall message is clear: anthropogenic (or human-made) climate change is already taking its toll on the life on this planet. In a series of blogposts, Maximpact will be looking at what the IPCC’s findings mean for different parts of the impact investing sector. In the first of the series, we focus on

Conventional energy industry is heading for global crash, and needs root-and-branch reform, says green energy entrepreneur

Much of Big Energy is guilty of an enculturated risk blindness that, unless action is taken, will lead to an inevitable global crash according to Jeremy Leggett.  As the World Energy Congress opens in South Korea, the man described as "Britain's most respected green energy boss" writes of wider risk-taking in energy – and financial markets, as he has seen it play out – often behind closed doors – since the oil price began its inexorable rise in 2004. Jeremy Leggett concludes that too many people across the top levels of government and business have closed their eyes and ears to systemic

Media Release: Walkinshaw Unhurt But FW Motorsport Ginetta G55 Beyond Repair

Brands Hatch, Kent – Saturday 12 October 2013; Fergus Walkinshaw suffered a devastating end to his FW Motorsport team’s maiden Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup season at Brands Hatch, Kent, today after an extensive fire left his Ginetta G55 beyond repair.The 22 year-old team owner/driver had shown great pace over the weekend, running as high as fourth in Saturday morning qualifying. He was in the middle of an entertaining battle for eighth place in the first Ginetta GT Supercup race of the weekend when the safety car was deployed on lap seven. As the field slowed, fire spread down the left

Church of Scientology London Round Table Promotes Peace

The Church of Scientology London marked International Peace Day with a human rights round table to encourage concerted action to bring peace across London. The Church of Scientology London marked International Peace Day 2013 with a human rights round table to encourage concerted action to bring peace across London. Church of Scientology  London celebrated International Peace Day September 17 with a round table featuring UN peace envoy OBE Dr. Iftikhar Ayaz. The event forwarded the UN’s 2013 International Peace Day theme: “Education for Peace.” Public

Hopes that mug will become 'cup of plenty' for York Minster Fund

Fundraisers at York Minster are hoping that a combination of art and ceramics will help raise money to support the maintenance of the medieval cathedral, as a new limited edition mug goes on sale for the first time. The mug, which is decorated with images of York Minster and other city landmarks, was created by esteemed artist Matthew Rice, managing director of Emma Bridgewater Limited, who has also completed designs for organisations as diverse as Canterbury Cathedral and Private Eye magazine.  The design was commissioned by James Fenwick for York Minster.  “We’ve stocked Emma

Plastic Surgery Patients of Courage to be Honored in San Diego

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Celebrates a Decade of Honoring Reconstructive Surgery PatientsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2013Contact:  LaSandra Cooper or Marie GrimaldiAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsP: 847-228-9900E: media@plasticsurgery.orgSAN DIEGO – Three reconstructive plastic surgery patients will be honored for their resilience and commitment to their communities as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) celebrates the Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity 

Nose Reshaping Patients Often Groom Eyebrows to Compensate for Nasal Deviations – A No, No, Says ASPS Study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2013 Contact: LaSandra Cooper or Marie GrimaldiAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsPhone:  847-228-9900Email: media@plasticsurgery.org SAN DIEGO – New research shows that it may not be a good idea for you to tweeze or wax those eyebrows right before having nose reshaping.   According to a new study being presented at Plastic Surgery The Meeting , the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (

Women ‘Very Satisfied’ with Buttock Augmentation, ASPS Study Finds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2013Contact:  LaSandra Cooper or Marie GrimaldiAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsP: 847-228-9900E: media@plasticsurgery.org SAN DIEGO – Fuller bottoms have been popular for some time, à la Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. Now there’s new research out for women considering plastic surgery in quest of a curvier backside. According to a new study being presented at Plastic Surgery The Meeting , the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of

The Balancing Act® on Lifetime TV Welcomes Yowza Fitness LLC to Season 3 of Mission Makeover™

Mission Makeover ladies will learn how Yowza’s elliptical machines can help maximize their workouts(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – October 14, 2013) Popular morning show The Balancing Act® on Lifetime TV welcomes Yowza Fitness® to Season 3 of the hit Mission Makeover™ series which follows the journey of several women during their quest for better health and wellness. The 13 week series will air starting in February 2014. During the segment featuring Yowza Fitness, the Mission Makeover ladies will learn how Yowza’s Cardiocore ellipticals can help maximize their workouts. The software

New Recycling Brochure from Eriez® Features Company’s Cutting-Edge Metals Recovery, Separation and Sorting Equipment

News for the Recycling Industry Erie, PA — Eriez’ newly updated brochure “Equipment for the Recycling Industry,” spotlights the company’s vast array of recycling products, which are successfully utilized in diverse applications throughout the world. The brochure is available, by request, in hard copy format and ready for immediate download at http://www.eriez.com/Markets/Index/Recycling.“Equipment for the Recycling Industry” explains that Eriez’ metal recovery equipment, either as individual units or complete systems, is designed for efficient and economical processing of municipal

Take These Steps Now to Speed Recovery After an Earthquake

“The Great California ShakeOut” Earthquake Drill Happens Oct. 17The ability to survive and then recover from a major earthquake will depend on the amount of planning everyone does in advance. Do you have what you need if water and power are off for days or weeks and stores are closed? What will you do if your home is severely damaged? The Earthquake Country Alliance, a partnership of California science, emergency management, preparedness and many other types of organizations, has created “The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety” (www.earthquakecounty.org/sevensteps) to help people prepare

Papa John’s commemorates reaching the 1,000 international restaurant milestone with grand celebration in london

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 11, 2013) – Papa John’s today hosted a grand celebration in London in recognition of the company reaching the 1,000thinternational restaurant milestone. The celebration, which featured an international flair with guests waving flags from some of the 35 countries and territories that Papa John’s operates in, featured Papa John’s founder, chairman and CEO, John Schnatter, and hundreds of Papa John’s fans from around London.   “Today’s event was great way to celebrate a milestone that so few brands have ever reached,” said Schnatter. “We are very pleased with the

Aesculap, Inc. to Participate at Plastic Surgery, The Meeting; featuring Histoacryl® Flexible

At the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California – Booth 2236Center Valley, PA (October 11, 2013) – Aesculap, Inc., a leader in surgical and closure technologies is pleased to announce its participation at the annual meeting hosted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,  Plastic Surgery, The Meeting  from October 11-15, 2013 in San Diego, California.   Aesculap’s latest closure technology innovation,  Histoacryl®Flexible; designed to combine flexibility and strength to close and protect wounds. · Flexibility – Withstands 300 times more bending cycles than Histoacryl

Ausroad shifts focus to Allison-equipped road maintenance trucks

Selected roads across Australia are being kept in peak condition by a fleet of Allison-equipped road maintenance trucks built by industry leader Ausroad Systems.BRISBANE, Australia – Leading Australian road maintenance vehicle manufacturer, Ausroad Systems, depends on Allison automatics to bring ease of use, versatility and robustness to its highly sought-after maintenance trucks. According to Ausroad managing director, Toni Dunlop, Allison transmissions have the design and technical requirements needed to maximize the performance of the trucks Ausroad modifies for its customers. “

Tisserand Aromatherapy unveils new look for Seasonal Joy

And announces Christmas gift setsTisserand Aromatherapy announces a new look for its festive vaporising oil, Seasonal Joy. The oil, which features a blend of clove, orange, nutmeg and cinnamon essential oils, now comes in an attractive box with a festive design. “The vaporising oil is simple to use and can be added to a vaporiser or oil burner to create a warming, spicy and cheering ambience. Perfect for the festive season,” said Samantha Allen, brand manager, Tisserand Aromatherapy. Tisserand also has two gift sets available including a Lavender Blend Hand & Nail Collection and a

"MISSION TO THE EDGE OF SPACE: THE INSIDE STORY OF RED BULL STRATOS": WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW DOCUMENTARY

-Presented by Rdio, Thrilling Documentary with Never-Before-Seen Footage of Historic Supersonic Mission live streaming media event on October 14 / 12pm EDT (9am PDT)-Rdio , the groundbreaking digital music service with more than 20 million songs to discover, play and share, will present a remarkable new documentary film from Red Bull Media House  called “Mission to the Edge of Space: The Inside Story of Red Bull Stratos.” On October 14, 2013, which marks the one-year anniversary of Felix Baumgartner’s supersonic free-fall from the

Lack of asbestos survey leads to £60k fine for fertiliser company

Failure to carry out an asbestos survey before beginning a refurbishment has resulted in a Wirral-based fertiliser manufacturer being fined £60,000.The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted GrowHow UK Ltd after it discovered that up to 50 workers had been exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres while working on an industrial furnace at the company’s site at Ince Marshes near Ellesmere Port in January 2011. Contractors spent two days demolishing brickwork and insulation board, breaking up the rubble, putting it into sacks and then pouring it down a chute to allow the sacks to

BLS to provide asbestos removal at Ancoats Towers, Manchester

One of the most significant projects BLS Asbestos Ltd will have carried out to date will be the full removal of all asbestos containing materials to three 13 storey tower blocks situated in Ancoats, Manchester.The former social housing blocks were built in the 1950s but were closed by council chiefs in 1994 after falling into disrepair. Renovation of the three high-rise buildings (off Butler Street, Manchester) is due to commence in October 2013, with nearly 200 much-needed new homes created for the area. BLS Asbestos will be carrying out asbestos removal from all three blocks, which

HSE launches refurbishment site campaign

The Health and Safety Executive has launched a nationwide programme of targeted unannounced inspections at refurbishment sites to check that asbestos regulations and other safety guidelines are being correctly implemented.As part of a campaign running until September 27th 2013, inspectors will call at sites where refurbishment and repair projects are underway and look at how high-risk activities, such as those that could result in exposure to harmful dusts, are being managed. The aim of the action is to reinforce the message that poor risk management can lead to illness, injury and even

Working to Lower Crime Rate Through Drug Education

The link between drugs and violent crime brings the importance of drug education into focus in light of the September 19 release of South Africa national crime statistics. Church of Scientology Pretoria marches in Women’s Month parade to promote drug prevention. Scientologists marched against drugs and crime in the 2013 Pretoria Women’s Month Parade. South Africa national crime statistics  released September 19 show an increase in violent crimes: murder, attempted murder, armed house

Rapunzel of  Sweden – Winner of the financial magazine Dagens Industri’s (DI) Gazelle prize in the county of Västerbotten, Sweden

Rapunzel ofSweden was nominated as one of the fastest growing companies in Sweden, last Thursday. An honour which is awarded only to half a percent of all Swedish companies every year by the financial magazine Dagens Industri (Daily Industry). During the annual Gazelle event in Northern Sweden, Rapunzel of Sweden not only received the Gazelle price but also was nominated “The digital Gazelle of the Year” in the county of Västerbotten. - I am so proud of my heritage, the town of Umeå, Northern Sweden. I am so amazed over the fact that we have received such a multitude of awards and

Allianz Global Assistance Launches New and Enhanced Products For Travel Agent Channel

RICHMOND, Va., October 11, 2013—Allianz Global Assistance, one of the largest travel insurance and assistance providers in the U.S., today announced that it has launched a new portfolio of Allianz Travel Insurance core retail plans sold by travel agents. The company’s popular “Classic Plan” is now a family of plans that include optional additional coverage to better fit the needs of travelers.  The company is also introducing an inexpensive “Essential Plan” for travelers who do not require post departure benefits such as medical and baggage protection.   “As the country’s leading travel

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