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European Parliament's backloading vote a disappointment for the climate

FORTUM CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE 16 April 2013Fortum considers today’s rejection of the "backloading" of carbon emissions allowances in the European Parliament as a disappointment and a setback for a common European climate policy. The Commission will not withdraw the proposal and will refer it back to the leading ENVI Committee.Although a final conclusion to the matter still awaits, the decision entails a serious threat for the existence of the most cost-efficient climate policy instrument, emissions trading (ETS). Almost all market-based investments are currently on hold in Europe

Organisation of the Supervisory Board and election of the Board of Directors

The Supervisory Board of Lännen Tehtaat plc today elected Timo Miettinen as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Marja-Liisa Mikola-Luoto as Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board. It was decided to elect 6 members to the Board of Directors. Aappo Kontu, Tuomo Lähdesmäki, Veijo Meriläinen, Samu Pere, Matti Tikkakoski and Helena Walldén were elected as members of the Board. Aappo Kontu was elected as Chairman of the Board and Veijo Meriläinen as Deputy Chairman of the Board. It was decided that the monthly fee paid to the members of the Board is EUR 1,550, the monthly fee paid to

Konica Minolta Adds Simple Copy App to bizhub MarketPlace

Newest App Offers Quick and Efficient CopyingRamsey, NJ – April 16, 2013 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta ) today announces the immediate availability of the Simple Copy app in Konica Minolta’s bizhub MarketPlace , a user-friendly platform for customers to easily add enhanced functionality to their bizhub multifunctional products (MFPs) based on their specific business requirements. Designed specifically for small- to medium-sized businesses, the Simple Copy app identifies and groups

Dreams launch time saving tips to put ‘spring’ in nation’s step

Tips could save typical Briton’s up to 12 hours per week – a whole waking day!As summer is just around the corner, bed specialist Dreams  has launched a series of time saving tips, hoping to put a ‘spring’ in to the nation’s step and give people more time to do the things they love. The infographic, which is part of Dreams’ ‘Win an Hour Back’ campaign, hosts daily time-saving advice to help British people save up to 12 hours per week, and curb the dreadful feeling of losing time. Tips include suggestions to keep daily chores to a minimum, to add exercise to

Pavese Law Firm paralegal earns advanced certification in Real Estate Principles

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that paralegal Kelly B. VanBenschoten has completed the advanced paralegal certification program on Real Estate Principals, earning her second Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) credential in connection with her paralegal work. She previously earned her ACP designation in Land Use, as well as her Certified Paralegal designation. VanBenschoten is the first paralegal in the U.S. to achieve the advanced certification in the field of Real Estate Principles, and is the only paralegal in the U.S. to achieve the advanced paralegal certification in both Real

ESSEX STAGE MANAGER & UKWOTY FINALIST IN 2012 URGES ALL TO ENTER 2013 COMPETITION

Lee Harvey, 24, a stage manager from Westcliff-on-sea, Essex, who was a finalist in the 2012 UK Worker of the Year competition, has urged everyone to enter the national competition. Lee, who was recognised for his backstage work during theatre productions, made it into the final six from thousands of entries across the country. Lee was also heavily involved backstage during the running of West End musical - Wicked. Lee said: “It was a privilege to make it so far it the competition. Even though I didn’t win the competition, I’d say that entering was the best thing I’ve ever done. I can’

The Administrative Court of Appeal gives FinnvedenBulten right in tax ruling

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Stockholm has in a ruling dated April 11, 2013 repealed the Swedish tax authority Skatteverket’s (“Skatteverket”) review decision of FinnvedenBulten AB (publ) ("FinnvedenBulten") tax loss carryforwards and grants that FinnvedenBulten is entitled to reimbursement for costs associated with the process.Skatteverket has previously, through review decision, declined FinnvedenBulten tax loss carryforwards by partially disallowed the deduction of interest on shareholder loans. FinnvedenBulten has maintained its former position with the support of leading tax

First large scale deployment of ESL by an Electronic retailer

A worldwide leading Electronic retailer has signed an order for Pricer's e-paper graphic displays for all its stores in one of the countries it operates in. Wincor Nixdorf, a partner to Pricer, will be responsible for the integration and installation. The value of the order is nearly SEK 60 million. Installations are due to be completed by the end of this year. "This is a significant step in the acceptance and adoption of Electronic Shelf Labels as an integrated part of the strategy" says Fredrik Berglund, Pricer's CEO. "Electronic retailers are being hit by internet retailers and the

Express Solicitors launch interactive timeline to showcase damaging NHS payouts

Following the shocking news released surrounding the NHS and its £17.5 billion negligence bill, legal firm Express Solicitors has launched an interactive timeline to showcase some of the highest paid claims in history. It showcases the results of medical blunders made by the nation’s health service. The interactive timeline, which covers record payouts over the last 10 years, shamefully reveals that alone, 10 of the biggest cases have cost the NHS over half a billion pounds due to serious medical mistakes and discriminatory attacks. The timeline showcases extortionate payouts ranging

WYG's transport planning team receives green light for London redevelopment

PRESS RELEASE15 APRIL 2013 After several years at the planning stage, with different scheme designs and a change of client, redevelopment of a former Parcelforce depot in North West London has finally received the green light, following consultancy work undertaken by WYG’s London transport planning team. The mixed-use development in NW2 comprises 230 residential units, commercial uses and associated parking and amenity space, which will help to deliver affordable housing to meet local demand. WYG’s transport planning, travel planning, traffic modelling, design advice and planning

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National Camping and Caravanning Week (NCCW), which runs from Monday, May 27 to Sunday, June 2, is now into its 13th year and continues to celebrate the nation’s love for camping, caravanning and the great outdoors.To mark the occasion, The Camping and Caravanning Club is inviting you visit one of its UK Club Sites or Camping in the Forest Sites to enjoy some of the fantastic experiences available when camping in the great outdoors! A series of on-site events will take place during NCCW - including a hub event at the Club’s Hertford Site on Friday, May 31. The event at Hertford will

Siemens Links with Leeds City College for Newest Apprentice

· Siemens young apprentice the first to attend Leeds City College · 180 applicants for single apprenticeship · Siemens’ commitment to training tomorrow’s engineersSiemens Mechanical Drives (MD) has linked up with Leeds City College for the company’s latest apprenticeship. 18-year-old Matthew Jackson is one of 160 apprentices that Siemens has recruited UK-wide lin the last six months. There were 180 applicants for the single Leeds apprenticeship, proof of the growing recognition of the value that modern apprenticeships have in the UK. Rugby-playing Matthew was taken on at Siemens

Inside Explorer Virtual Autopsy Table showcased at the BodyWorks exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre

Visitors to the Glasgow Science Centre can now perform their own virtual autopsy on the Inside Explorer Virtual Autopsy Table, one of the interactive exhibits being showcased as part of the Science Centre’s new £2 million exhibition BodyWorks, that opened on March 28[th]. The visualization system is developed by Interactive Institute Swedish ICT, Visualization Center C and CMIV, and this is the first permanent installation of an Inside Explorer Virtual Autopsy table in the UK. The BodyWorks exhibition showcases cutting edge research and innovation in the health and wellbeing sector and

BluePhoenix Bags Deal with Jetro Cash and Carry for COBOL to Microsoft Switch

Unique translation technology preserves business logic, supports transition from COBOL to Java, Microsoft SQL and WindowsApril 15, 2013- BluePhoenix (www.bphx.com) (NASDAQ: BPHX), the legacy application lifecycle company, announced another new customer with Jetro Holdings, LLC. Jetro Holdings, LLC, founded in 1976, is the USA’s leading wholesale provider for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. Jetro Holdings, LLC is the parent company of Restaurant Depot and Jetro Cash and Carry. The company operates over 100 outlets nationwide that provide food and nonfood products under

KENT EVENTS CATERER & UKWOTY FINALIST IN 2012 URGES ALL TO ENTER 2013 COMPETITION

Andrew Sullivan, 27, an events caterer from Chatham, Kent, who was a finalist in the 2012 UK Worker of the Year competition, has urged all to enter the national competition. Andrew, who made it into the final six from thousands of entries across the country, loved his journey in the competition and is delighted to have become an ambassador for UK Worker of the Year.  Andrew said: “My time is the competition was fantastic and I’d love to stay involved. Even though I missed out on winning the prize, I enjoyed every moment of being a part of the competition and met some fantastic people.

New Volvo FMX centre of attention at Bauma Fair

The new Volvo FMX truck was launched at the Bauma 2013 trade fair in Munich yesterday, setting a new standard when it comes to robustness, handling and driver comfort. With its launch, Volvo Trucks breaks new ground in the construction segment.The new FMX, Volvo Trucks’ specialised truck designed for heavy construction duties, was launched yesterday at the Bauma 2013 fair. The truck boasts an array of updates including a totally redesigned cab interior, new air suspension system, raised ground- clearance and Volvo Dynamic Steering – a world-first innovation designed to improve

Seeking community leaders to “switch chairs for a day” in support of spinal cord injury awareness and rehabilitation

CALGARY – The third annual Chair-Leaders: Enabling Access Event in support of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta) and Calgary Health Trust will see community leaders in Calgary “switch chairs for a day” on Friday, May 3, opting to take a seat in a wheelchair rather than a desk chair. The event will help participants gain first-hand experience about the accessibility and mobility obstacles those with disabilities face on a daily basis. Participants will spend their entire day in a wheelchair going about their everyday activities. The Kent Hehr, MLA for Calgary Buffalo, will be

Furio Scolaro to be Senior Vice President, Sales and Product Development of Componenta

Furio Scolaro has been appointed Senior Vice President, Sales and Product Development and a Member of the Corporate Executive Team as of 1 June 2013. He reports to Heikki Lehtonen, President and CEO of Componenta. Furio Scolaro has worked at Componenta since 2009 in different sales management positions, based in France. Antti Lehto, currently holding the position of Senior Vice President, Sales and Customer Service will join another employer at the end of May.    Helsinki, 16 April 2013 COMPONENTA CORPORATION  Heikki LehtonenPresident and CEO     For further

DECISIONS OF PONSSE PLC'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

PONSSE PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 16 APRIL 2013  DECISIONS OF PONSSE PLC'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  Ponsse Plc’s Annual General Meeting was held in Vieremä, Finland today, 16 April 2013.  Financial statementsThe AGM approved the parent company financial statements and the consolidated financial statements, and members of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO were discharged from liability for the 2012 financial period.  DividendThe AGM decided to authorise a dividend per share of EUR 0.25 per share for 2012 (dividends totalling EUR 6,946,775). No dividend

Breakthrough for Scania trucks in Colombia

Scania has made a breakthrough in the Colombian truck market by delivering 81 tippers and vehicle-related services to the Hidroituango construction consortium."We are taking an important step inColombiaby introducing our trucks," says Enrique Enrich, Managing Director of ScaniaColombia. "With this operation, Scania will have the opportunity to showcase the quality of its products and services to the Colombian market." The Hidroituango consortium is building a hydroelectric power plant inColombia’s north, 180 kilometres north of the city ofMedellin. The plant will be the country’s largest.

Jurado del AppMyCity! Prize, premio que recompensa a las mejores aplicaciones móviles urbanas del mundo, anunciado

·El jurado del AppyCity! Prize está compuesto de 9 líderes incluyendo a la alcaldesa de Santiago de Chile y expertos en proveniencia de Google, The Atlantic Cities, Cisco, Ericsson, GE, Frog, y de la New Cities Foundation. · Los 3 finalistas para el premio de 5000 USD serán anunciados el 7 de mayo e invitados al New Cities Summit en São Paulo.Comunicado de Prensa 15 de abril, 2013 12pm EST / 6pm CET Contacto: Marina Bradbury, mbradbury@newcitiesfoundation.org, +33 (0)6 17 79 17 72 París – 15 de abril, 2013. La New Cities Foundation anunció hoy al comité de expertos que

CELEBRATE CYPRUS’ HOLY WEEK THIS MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY

Join-in century old Orthodox celebrations, as the island comes alive with sumptuous feasts, singing and dancing Extra promotional offers make this one of the best years to visit CyprusA visit to Cyprus during its Orthodox Easter celebrations is certainly one not to miss. With this year’s festivities coinciding with the UK’s May Day bank holiday (Monday 6), along with welcome average temperatures of 25 degrees Centigrade, it makes for the perfect break to escape the UK’s persistent cold snap and discover the Mediterranean’s third largest island. This is an excellent time to visit

Veidekke ASA: Veidekke to build new track and stations on the Kolsåsbanen line

Veidekke Entreprenør has been commissioned by Kollektivtransportproduksjon AS to build the final section of almost 1.4 km of the Kolsåsbanen metro line with the stations Hauger and Kolsås in Bærum municipality. The value ­of the contract is NOK 182 million excluding VAT.   Kollektivtransportproduksjon (KTP) is upgrading the Kolsåsbanen line in Bærum to metro standard on the Jar to Kolsås stretch. This includes the extension of platforms to 120 metres to accommodate 6 carriage train sets, building flyovers at all crossings and installing conductor rails on the sleepers in conformity

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