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AAI Awarded $2.05 Million Contract for Continued Lightweight Small Arms Technologies Development

U.S. Army to Validate Ammunition during Dismounted Non-Networked ExperimentHUNT VALLEY, Md. — AUGUST 6, 2013 — AAI’s Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) team, part of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today it has been awarded a $2.05 million contract through the Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium to further innovate both its caseless and cased-telescoped lightweight ammunition and weapon technologies. This ordnance technology initiative includes three major thrusts. It continues to refine the LSAT 5.56mm Cased Telescoped ammunition

Vestas receives notice of potential lawsuit from Deminor

Today, Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Vestas) has received a collection letter from a Danish law firm acting on behalf of Deminor International SCRL (Deminor). Deminor states to represent a group of more than 80 private and institutional investors including Commerzbank International Portfolio Management. The claim is estimated to amount to approx DKK 300m (EUR 40m) and is directed against Vestas and the following former and present members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management: Bent Erik Carlsen, Jørgen Huno Rasmussen, Jørn Ankær Thomsen, Torsten Erik Rasmussen, Håkan

Report from the extraordinary general meeting in Orexo AB, 6 August 2013

The extraordinary general meeting resolved on 6 August on amendment to Performance-based, Long-term Incentive Program 2011/2021, issue of warrants with the right to subscribe for new shares and approval of disposal of the warrants. For more information regarding the resolutions at the extraordinary general meeting reference is made to the complete proposal which is available on the company’s webpage. For further information, please contact:Nikolaj Sørensen, President and CEOTel: + 46-703 50 78 88, Email: nikolaj.sorensen@orexo.com About OrexoOrexo is an emerging specialty

Thinking of taking your e-cigs on holiday?

Regulations in Europe vary – check before you goCase packed, passport in hand, Euros in purse/pocket – ready to go!  The big question now for many smokers who have made the switch is do they take tobacco cigarettes abroad, nicotine replacement patches or can they take their electronic cigarettes on holiday with them?  Policies about using electronic cigarettes and whether this can be done in public vary from country to country and with the school holiday season in swing many families are focused on getting away rather then checking the regulations. Looking at the regulations for some

Who do you think we are? Foresters launches online visual history

London (6th August 2013) Foresters , the international financial services organisation, launches its Historical Mosaic today, showcasing events and company milestones over the last 140 years. The interactive mosaic enables users to view specific decades or a random selection of milestones.This fascinating visual history of not only the organisation but historical events too includes: · 1879: A portrait of Dr. Oronhyatekha, who was Canada’s first Native doctor to practice western medicine, dressed in native head dress. He led Foresters for 25 years and

Check-in with Stena Line for a free hotel night

Due to exceptional demand Stena Line has extended its FREE hotel night promotion! When you book a special motorist return crossing with Stena Line via this websitewww.stenaline.co.uk/freehotel by 20 August for travel on any Irish Sea route up to 30 September you immediately get a free night in a top hotel, including a delicious cooked breakfast for two adults*. Already thousands of holidaymakers in the UK and Ireland have cashed in and booked their free hotel night. There are no catches and no hidden charges – just an unbelievable travel deal as Diane Poole OBE, Stena Line’s Head

Rhode Island Department of Education Chooses Skyward as a Preferred Vendor

Skyward named preferred Student Information System vendor and signs contracts with two districtsThe Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has selected Skyward, Inc., an industry leading K-12 school administrative software provider, as a preferred vendor for Rhode Island school districts. Two districts have already signed contracts with Skyward to improve student achievement.  By adding Skyward to the Rhode Island Master Price Agreement No. 469 – Multi-District Student Information System, Rhode Island school districts and the state may purchase Skyward software without a request for

AAI Awarded $2.05 Million Contract for Continued Lightweight Small Arms Technologies Development

U.S. Army to Validate Ammunition during Dismounted Non-Networked ExperimentHUNT VALLEY, Md. — AUGUST 6, 2013 — AAI’s Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) team, part of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today it has been awarded a $2.05 million contract through the Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium to further innovate both its caseless and cased telescoped lightweight ammunition and weapon technologies. This ordnance technology initiative includes three major thrusts. It continues to refine the LSAT 5.56mm Cased Telescoped ammunition

Luxury For Less At Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort

   For those that think swaying palms, coral reefs and white-sand beaches are an unaffordable dream, take a lavish Indian Ocean break to the Maldives at Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort this winter and be surprised at the savings available. As part of the resort’s exclusive Early Bird offer, couples can save up to £240 on winter departures when booked before 30 September, an idyllic escape to look forward to when the warm weather passes. Situated in the remote South Nilandhe Atoll, accessible by seaplane, this traditional resort is blessed with pristine beaches, an abundant

Exclusive Package: Take The Kids To New York This Christmas

With nyma, the new york manhattan hotel  Any child (or adult) who has watched the movie Miracle on 34th Street will know that New York at Christmas is a magical place. From the giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza and the famous ice-rink in Central Park to the glittering window displays of Fifth Avenue and Macy’s Puppet Theatre - this year they’re doing a 30-minute musical version of that very film! Centrally located just two blocks from Macy’s, family-friendly nyma, the new york manhattan hotel  is offering an exclusive

Theradome™, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance and Launch of Clinical Strength Laser Hair Therapy Device for Home Hair Growth

New FDA Cleared Solution for Hair Loss Targets Women with a Clinical Strength Laser Treatment To Promote Hair Growth and Thicker Hair.August 6, 2013 (Silicon Valley, CA)--Theradome™, a medical device company focused on bringing clinical-strength technologies to the consumer market, announces the release of its LH80 laser helmet to treat hair loss. This system, recently cleared by the FDA, was designed by world leading experts in hair loss, dermatological health, and biomedical engineering. The system offers clinical strength hair growth therapy, previously found only in hair restoration

MLBPAA Honors Brandon Barnes with Astros Heart and Hustle Award

One player from each MLB team wins respected honor voted on by Alumni playersWHO:  Houston Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes winner of Heart and Hustle Award. Barnes has been active in Astros charities, participating in baseball clinics put on by the Astros. The award is being presented by Alumni Major Leaguer Jimmy Wynn, who spent 10 of his 15 years playing outfield for the Astros. Wynn was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year, and was a three time All-Star. Wynn’s number, 24, was retired by the Astros in 2005. WHAT:  The Major League Baseball Players Alumni

Plan To Stop Vicious Disease With A Little Help From StarLeaf

Mission Rabies will use StarLeaf video conferencing and calling to stay connected during its three-year campaign.StarLeaf, cloud-based manufacturer of video calling and conferencing, is sponsoring Mission Rabies ; a charitable endeavor that is launching its campaign in September 2012 to stamp out rabies in India, by vaccinating 50,000 dogs in just 30days. The start of a three-year program to eradicate the disease from ten key rabies hotspots, through ongoing dog inoculation and concurrent education programs, Mission Rabies aims to reduce human deaths from

eScholar Selected to Provide Data Dashboards Across the State of New York

eScholar®, the leader in education data solutions to personalize education, announced it has been selected by the New York State Education Department to provide a dashboard solution that give educators, parents, and students timely, relevant data to support student learning and more effective instruction. Starting in the Fall of 2013 aspart of the EngageNY Portal launch, New York school districts will be able to access eScholar myTrack® - a dashboard goal setting solution focused on the specific needs of NewYork educators and students. Read the full story here: http://www.escholar.com/wp-

Moggies for the Doggies

News release 6th August 2013Cats and dogs don’t always see eye to eye but The Moggies will be raising funds for the doggies at a charity event in North Lincolnshire next week! 1960s band The Moggies will be playing an outdoor concert on Friday 16th August at The Mount in Castlethorpe near Brigg in support of Jerry Green Dog Rescue, which is based in nearby Broughton. Also performing will be Mia and the Moon, a female acoustic folk duo who appeared on the ITV show The X Factor last year. Tickets for the event cost £15 and include a pie and pea supper. Pimms and ice cream will

Dialight Launches New CID2 25,000 Lumen SafeSite® LED High Bay with 10-year Full Performance Warranty

LED Leader Debuts Industry-First 10-year Warranty for Hazardous Location LED Lighting Fixture Farmingdale, NJ (August 6th, 2013) – Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the innovative global leader in LED lighting technology, today unveiled the first-ever Class I Div. 2 certified 25,000 lumen SafeSite® LED High Bay to come with a 10-year full performance warranty. The high output LED High Bay offers superior illumination and efficiency for oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and other hazardous location rated applications. Now offering a broad portfolio of LED hazardous location

MLBPAA Honors Daniel Murphy with Mets Heart and Hustle Award

One player from each MLB team wins respected honor voted on by Alumni playersWHO:  New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy winner of Heart and Hustle Award. Murphy has a .278 batting average so far this season, as well as 53 RBI and 125 hits. The award is being presented by Alumni Major Leaguer Rusty Staub, a six time All-Star and 1978 Edgara Martinez Award winner. “Le Grande Orange,” Staub played for the Mets from 1972 to 1975, and 1981 to 1985. Staub also received the MLBPAA Lifetime Achievement Award at last year’s Legends for Youth Dinner in New York City.  WHAT:  The Major League

MLBPAA Honors Shin-Soo Choo with Reds Heart and Hustle Award

One player from each MLB team wins respected honor voted on by Alumni playersWHO:  Cincinatti Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo winner of Heart and Hustle Award. Choo founded the Choo Foundation, which gives back to the disadvantaged in his home country of South Korea. The award is being presented by Alumni Major Leaguer Chris Speier, who was a three time All-Star during his 19 year career with the Giants, Expos, Cardinals, Twins, and Cubs. Speier is now the bench coach for the Reds.  WHAT:  The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce the 30

FDA approves BioGaia´s request for orphan drug designation

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare and extremely severe disease that affects premature infants. BioGaia is in a very early stage of investigating the possibilities of developing a drug within this field and has submitted a request for orphan drug designation in the USA. The FDA Office of Orphan Product Development has now approved BioGaia’s request.Orphan drugs are either drugs or biologics intended for the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of rare diseases or disorders affecting less than 200 000 patients in the USA per year. An orphan drug designation qualifies the company

NFL on Regent Street - traffic-free event

Regent Street will be traffic-free on Saturday 28 September to showcase the best of American Football and host a “Block Party” celebrating the following day’s NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. This free event between 12 noon and 6pm will give shoppers the chance to experience the music, food, cheerleaders, team drum-lines and interactive games, alongside other popular and exciting features of American Football. Players from the Vikings and Steelers will be taking time out from their preparations for the following day’s showdown at Wembley Stadium to

Software AG Appoints New Chief Evangelist Theo Priestley

06-08-2013, Software AG today announced that outspoken technology evangelist and industry analyst Theo Priestley has joined the company to bring his passion and insight to telling the real story behind today’s industry trends. Theo has been appointed Vice President and Chief Evangelist at Software AG, responsible for enabling the marketing and voice of the industry’s leading Business Process, Big Data/ In-Memory/ Complex Event Processing, Cloud, Mobile, Integration and Real-Time Transaction suite of platforms.Outspoken and controversial Theo Priestley will shine a light on the sometimes

TEVERSAL ADDS NEW LOG CABIN TO ITS GLAMPING PORTFOLIO

Holidaymakers can now enjoy a new luxury Log Cabin at Teversal Camping and Caravanning Club Site, which is located in six acres of glorious Nottinghamshire countryside!The quirky rural retreat, which accommodates up to six people, is set within the site’s designated glamping Paddock and is fully equipped for a relaxing holiday, whatever the weather.The spacious log cabin has a homely feel and offers four bunk beds, duvets and pillows, a kitchen area (including a fridge, four ring gas hob, kettle and toaster), heating, lighting, tables and chairs and a barbecue.And there’s more good

Byliner Publishes Simon Winchester’s THE MAN WITH THE ELECTRIFIED BRAIN: ADVENTURES IN MADNESS

For the first time, the bestselling author of The Professor and the Madmantells the story of how he nearly lost his mind—and his lifeAugust 6, 2013—San Francisco—Today Byliner publishes The Man with the Electrified Brain: Adventures in Madness  ($1.99), a shockingly frank new memoir by Simon Winchester, bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman, which reveals for the first time how he nearly lost his mind. Simon Winchester has never shied away from big, even enormous, topics—as evidenced by his

MRS. THURSDAY: THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES (CERT TBC)

See much-loved Kathleen Harrison star in comedy-drama MRS THURSDAY: THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES (Cert TBC) in this 4-disc DVD set from Network Distributing, RRP £39.99. Cheerful charlady Alice Thursday worked tirelessly for tycoon George Dunrich until the day he died. Now she’s inherited control of her late employer’s multi-million dollar empire – along with his Mayfair mansion and his Rolls.George always knew Alice could be trusted to manage his money wisely, and with the suave, principled Richard Hunter acting as her business adviser and confidant, the former Mrs Mop is able to

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