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Victory as European Parliament votes for sustainable fisheries!

Strasbourg, France: After a Committee vote in December that was praised by WWF as a milestone vote for sustainable fisheries, today all members of the European Parliament voted 502 to 137 in favour again of the draft report by Ulrike Rodust (S&D, DE) on the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Basic Regulation, the cornerstone of the CFP reform package. All of the five WWF key asks for the CFP reform were voted through. “Today something truly exceptional has happened – the European Parliament voted for a strong fisheries reform to let our oceans recover and ensure the sustainability of

Hafslund - Volume in January 2013

Hafslund attained the following volumes (GWh): +-------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+| |January  2013|January 2012|+-------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+| | | |+-------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+|Hydro Power - production volume |222 |208 |+-------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+|Heat - of which district

New Nordic Organic Food Fair to co-locate with Natural Products Scandinavia

Diversified Business Communications UK, event organiser of Natural Products Scandinavia, has announced the launch of a major new international trade show for the Nordic organic food industry.  The Nordic Organic Food Fair will take place alongside the second edition of Natural Products Scandinavia at Malmö Mässan in Malmö, Sweden, on 20-21 October 2013. The latest addition to Diversified UK’s growing trade show portfolio, the Nordic Organic Food Fair comes as a direct response to feedback received from visitors and exhibitors following the highly successful launch of Natural Products

Business Impact Increase Presence in Yorkshire with Senior Sales Appointment

National training and apprenticeship specialist Business Impact is expanding the team covering the Yorkshire region with the appointment of experienced Business Development Manager Christina Shepherd.Christina joins the business at a time of significant growth nationally for Business Impact, and she comes with a significant strength in managing existing business relationships and project management for new products and services, gained through a career working with some of the largest national training providers, including Intraining and First4Skills. With a wide range of qualifications

ISG Secures Dundee Office Scheme

ISG has been appointed by medical equipment manufacturer and supplier, KARL STORZ Endoscopy UK Ltd, to undertake a £1.4 million project to expand the company’s Scottish facility. The 47-week, dual-phased scheme will see ISG substantially increasing office accommodation and demonstration facilities at the KARL STORZ site in Thomas Wise Place, Dundee. The initial phase of the development involves the construction of a 12,900 sq. ft. steel frame office extension, with render, facing brick and cladding to its façade and a section of curtain walling showcasing a new feature stairwell. In

Sums stack up against finding the right person for Valentine's Day

"The Equation of Love" makes depressing reading for singletonsThe odds of finding and keeping the ideal partner on the most romantic day of the year are longer than you might think, according to a gentleman's lifestyle website. According to Socked.co.uk, the sock subscription service and lifestyle advice site, the number of random chances and conscious decisions required for two people to end in a long-term relationship mean that those who are living the life of a singleton may stay that way for quite some time. "We've sat down and done the actual maths," said Mark Hall, Gentleman

Valentine Survey Reveals Odd Things Men Wear During Sex

Survey reveals bizarre clothes worn during lovemakingGentlemen around Britain have opened up about what they wear during sex in a survey carried out on behalf of sock subscription service socked.co.uk.  While many said they wore nothing at all, others admitted they like the comfort of going to bed with their socks on, an act which has provoked female outrage since time immemorial.  Others admitted to wearing a football shirt, fancy dress, underwear (their own or their partner's), and in one case, a Prince Harry face mask.  "We're not surprised," said Mark Hall, Gentleman Creation

Jerry Green Dog Rescue Welcomes New Microchipping Law

News release 6th February 2013Leading animal charity Jerry Green Dog Rescue has given its backing to new rules which will introduce compulsory microchipping for pet dogs. The charity’s Chief Executive David Foulds has welcomed the announcement that from April 2016 owners will be legally obliged to microchip their dog or face a fine of up to £500. The proposals aims to cut the number of stray dogs: Government figures show that more than 100,000 dogs are dumped or lost each year, costing the taxpayer and charities £57m annually. Around 6,000 dogs have to be put down every year in

NATIONAL SURVEY SHOWS GREATER AWARENESS OF THE NATIONAL FOREST

A recent national survey shows there has been a significant increase in awareness of The National Forest. A random sample of over 2,000 people across the country was interviewed in November 2012, establishing current levels of awareness of The National Forest to measure against a comparable study conducted in 2006. Over 43% said they were aware of The National Forest. This is a significant increase on the 36% in the 2006 study. Awareness was higher than average amongst those aged 35 and over, and in the East and West Midlands (where the Forest is situated). Awareness was lowest

Länsförsäkringar Hypotek: Year-end report 2012

” Länsförsäkringar has Sweden’s most satisfied retail mortgage customers for the eighth consecutive year, which shows that customers appreciate our attractive and reasonably priced mortgage offering. The loan portfolio, which largely comprises mortgages for private individuals’ homes, continues to maintain very high credit quality. Funding with covered bonds was successful during the year and the liquidity situation is strong,” says Anders Borgcrantz, President of Länsförsäkringar Hypotek. The year in brief · Länsförsäkringar has Sweden’s most satisfied retail mortgage customers

Länsförsäkringar Bank:Year-end report 2012

”The bank continued its strong performance with stable growth, strengthened earnings and improved profitability. We have Sweden’s most satisfied retail bank customers, which shows that customers appreciate the added value that we provide. Being customer-owned creates humility towards our mission. The loan portfolio remains characterised by high credit quality. Funding was successful and the liquidity situation is strong. I am also very proud that Länsförsäkringar was awarded the best mobile app by Web Service Award last week,” says Rikard Josefson, President of Länsförsäkringar Bank. The

AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE DIRECTOR MARC ATLAN SPEARHEADS THE LATEST DAVID BECKHAM BODYWEAR FOR H&M AD CAMPAIGN

Guy Ritchie to Direct Highly Anticipated TV Commercial, Premiering Worldwide TodayLos Angeles, CA (February 6) – Award-winning Creative Director Marc Atlan of “Marc Atlan Design, Inc.” collaborated on the latest installment of the David Beckham Bodywear for H&M ad campaign, by developing a provocative video commercial directed by Guy Ritchie. The highly anticipated commercial crowning the 2-year campaign, premiers worldwide across multiple platforms today, February 6th. Marc Atlan Design — in a close collaboration with H&M’s Creative Director & David Beckham’s team — developed the

The Ultimate Rose Partners With Television Star and Couture DesignerLana Fuchs to Create a Signature Rose Line

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 6, 2013): The Ultimate Rose has partnered with television star, couture designer, and entrepreneur Lana Fuchs to create two new lines of radical roses just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Ultimate Rose  is the creator of an array of never-before-seen roses, with stems that stand up to 6-feet-tall.The Ultimate Rose is the ultimate gift to take any Valentine’s breath away. CEO of The Ultimate Rose, Tom Wienckoski, is also the founder of Fiesta Roses , The World’s Largest Rainbow Rose Supplier. Fiesta

Car buyers beware warns Carfinance247.co.uk

Purchasing a used car can sometimes be a risky business if you don’t carry out important checks before you buy - whether it is on the vehicle itself or to see if it has any ‘skeletons in the closet’ using an HPI check.Sadly, the press is rife with stories of people who buy a second hand car from an unreliable source, only to find out that it still has outstanding car finance on it – which they are then liable for (or the vehicle will be repossessed) – or it has previously been a write off. Data published last year* said that one in four vehicles searches carried out using an HPI check

Highlights of Stadshypotek’s Annual Report January – December 2012

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Full year 2012 compared with full year 2011Operating profit increased by SEK 1,892 million to SEK 7,886 million (5,994). Net interest income amounted to SEK 8,052 million (6,244), with the branch in Norway accounting for SEK 649 million (396), the branch in Denmark for SEK 115 million (89) and the branch in Finland, which was established on 1 May 2011, for SEK 258 million (79). Excluding the branches, net interest income thus increased by SEK 1,350 million. The growth in net interest income was attributable to an increase in lending volume and to improved margins

TASCAM announces DP-006 and DP-008EX POCKETSTUDIOs

DP-006 Images - click here DP-008EX Images - click here   6th February 2013 - Watford - TASCAM - the leading professional and home recording manufacturer - announces the launch of two new POCKETSTUDIOS - the DP-006 and DP-008EX.  Staying true to its heritage of manufacturing rugged, compact, feature-rich song-writing and demo tools, the six-channel DP-006 (UK SRP - £169.99 inc. VAT) and eight-channel DP-008EX (UK SRP - £259.99 inc. VAT) will be

Big Wednesday no. 5 - Say goodbye to slurry!

HTC launches industry's first 100% dry grinding system for natural stone floors.An entirely slurry- and chemical-free grinding process has until now been impossible to achieve. But with the new Diamond Xpress tools, the grinding process can be completed in half the time. Moreover, the challenges of handling chemicals and slurry is eliminated, giving more people the opportunity to grind marble and terrazzo floors. Say goodbye to slurry and hello to simple stone grinding! HTC is a leading pioneer in grinding technology for various types of flooring. For over 25 years, HTC has refined the

Experts discuss the ‘more with less’ challenge at Harper Adams University

FARMERS and retailers need to continue building closer relationships to ensure the agri-food sector can overcome one of the biggest challenges facing the industry, a conference at Shropshire’s Harper Adams University has been told. Operating against a backdrop of increasing food prices and climate change, creating efficient food supply chains is vital to boosting productivity to ensure the sector can provide enough food for a rapidly growing population. That was one of the messages from the European Food and Farming Partnerships’ (EFFP) West Midlands food and farming conference

Nomination committee proposes Chairman of the Board

A unanimous nomination committee proposes Marie Ehrling to be appointed Chairman of TeliaSonera at the Annual General Meeting on April 3, 2013.Marie Ehrling was President of TeliaSonera’s Swedish operations between 2002 and 2006. Prior to that she was employed by SAS (1982–2002), where she was deputy CEO and Head of SAS Airline. Marie Ehrling is Vice Chairman of Nordea Bank and serves as Member of the Board of Securitas, Oriflame and Schibsted, among others. Marie Ehrling was born in 1955 and holds a BSc degree from the Stockholm School of Economics. The full proposal of the Nomination

Follow Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons on Facebook, Twitter and the updated website.

[Brothers]  Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons has an updated website with more information about the game.http://www.brothersthegame.com/We also have a Twitter account and a Facebook page for the game. Like and follow them via the following links in order to get the latest news about the game!https://www.facebook.com/BrothersTheGameOfficialhttps://twitter.com/BrothersTheGameRegards,Starbreeze Studios

Company in Mozambique becomes wholly-owned

G & L Beijer AB is exercising its option and acquires the remaining 60 per cent of the shares in the jointly owned company, Metraclark LDA, in Mozambique. G & L Beijer established an operation in Mozambique in November 2011 through its South African subsidiary, Metraclark, which together with the wholesaler, Logos Industrias, formed a joint-venture company. Initially, G & L Beijer acquired 40 per cent of the newly formed company to which an operation was provided with annual sales of approximately SEK 15M. In connection with the transaction, G & L Beijer received an option to acquire the

Stewart Garden Grow Your Own tour with Pippa Greenwood

Thursday 7 March: Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Maidstone Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BQTel: 020 8300 0084 www.ruxley-manor.co.uk Pippa Greenwood, BBC Gardeners’ Question Time panellist and BBC Gardeners’ World columnist, will be visiting Ruxley Manor Garden Centre in Kent on Thursday 7 March between 10am and 2pm.Pippa Greenwood, the popular gardening broadcaster and writer, has teamed up with Stewart Garden, the market leader in quality garden products, to launch a tour around eight garden centres in England, starting at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre on

New EntraQuick II Quick Folding Gate & new control board We-Tronic II

PPG products pass “type tests” at the German TÜVThe New Year once again starts with good news – Perimeter Protection Group is pleased to announce that the new EntraQuick QFG II and the new control board We-Tronic II have both recently passed the “type tests” at the German TÜV. The EntraQuick QFG II, advancement of the QFG I, gives us more flexibility to deal with the different conditions and requirements. Due to the reinforced frame construction profiles and the much larger interpretation of the pivot bearing posts, opening widths up to 8 m in combination with a gate leaf height of 3m

BIGGEST FAMILY FILM AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED!

Sharif Atkins and Dr. Ted Baehr of Movieguide Announce the Nominations for the 21st Annual Movieguide Awards.Los Angeles, CA – Sharif Atkins (White Collar, ER) and Dr. Ted Baehr announced the nominations for the 21stannual Movieguide Awards today at a press conference at the Universal Hilton Hotel. The only family-centric awards show in Hollywood, the Movieguide Awards nominates movies and television shows which most exhibit values that will attract family and faith audiences. “We’re looking for films that offer hope,” Baehr, publisher of Movieguide®, said. “We need to stress the

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