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Etrion announces its first solar project in Chile to provide up to 8.8 megawatts (“MW”) of solar electricity to a mining company

January 30, 2013, Geneva, Switzerland – Etrion Corporation (“Etrion” or the “Company”) (TSX: ETX) (OMX: ETX) announces it has entered into a letter of intent (the “Letter of Intent”) with Atacama Minerals Chile S.C.M. (“Atacama Minerals”) to provide electricity to its Aguas Blancas iodine mine in Chile (the “Aguas Blancas Mine”).  The Letter of Intent marks the first project supporting the Company’s new strategy to move beyond government subsidies. Aguas Blancas Solar Park (up to 8.8 MW) Etrion has entered into the Letter of Intent outlining the principal commercial terms of a long-

Fortum assesses its strategic position in the electricity distribution business

FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 31 January 2013 at 8.45 EETFortum has decided to assess the future alternatives, including divestment, of its electricity distribution business. In accordance with its strategy, Fortum seeks in growth low-carbon power generation, energy-efficient combined heat and power (CHP) production and customer offerings. The assessment has no impact on Fortum's electricity distribution customers and excludes the company's electricity retail business. Fortum expects to conclude the assessment during 2013.Distribution is a regulated business that has yielded a

YEAR-END REPORT JANUARY – DECEMBER 2012

INCREASED SALES AND STRONG CASH FLOWJANUARY – DECEMBER 2012 · Net sales total SEK 1,380.2 (1,293.5) million · Operating profit (EBIT) of SEK 180.7 (184.3) million; operating margin of 13.1 per cent · Pre-tax profit of SEK 181.4 (186.0) million · Profit after tax of SEK 136.9 (135.7) million · Earnings per share of SEK 2.60 (2.58) · Cash flow from operations of SEK 146.3 (122.4) million · Liquid assets of SEK 210.0 (190.5) million · The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend of SEK 2.40 per share is distributed to shareholders, totalling

INCREASED SALES AND STRONG CASH FLOW

Sales for 2012 rose to SEK 1,380.2 (1,293.5) million and operating profit (EBIT) totalled SEK 180.7 (184.3) million. Operating margin for 2012 was 13.1 per cent. The company had liquid assets of SEK 210.0 (190.5) million. Fourth-quarter sales increase to SEK 370.0 (369.6) million, while operating profit (EBIT) was SEK 49.4 (60.6) million. Operating margin for the fourth quarter is 13.4 per cent. The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting approves a divided of SEK 2.40 per share, corresponding to a total pay-out of SEK 126.6 million.“2012 is another successful year for HiQ where

New number of votes in AB Volvo

The number of votes in AB Volvo has changed due to the conversion of a total of 1,038,775 Series A shares to a total of 1,038,775 Series B shares. The conversions were implemented with the support of the opportunity for Series A shareholders to request conversion of Series A shares to Series B shares, which was entered in the Articles of Association at the 2011 Annual General Meeting.Today, January 31, the last trading day of the month, there are a total of 2,128,420,220 registered shares in AB Volvo. Of these 545,505,600 are Series A shares and 1,582,914,620 Series B shares. The number of

Ericsson fourth quarter and full year 2012 report

body { font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 13px;} table.hugin { border-color:black;} td.hugin { padding: 3px; border-color:black;} Fourth quarter highlights · Sales increased 5% YoY and 23% QoQ. Segment Networks sales increased 6% YoY driven mainly by North America. QoQ Networks sales grew 31%, primarily due to normal higher year-end business activity   · Operating margin excl. JVs improved to 7.1% (6.4%) YoY mainly driven by increased Networks sales, offset by continued efficiency measures generating restructuring charges with a negative impact on operating

TeliaSonera January-December 2012

MegaFon contributed to record-high free cash flow in 2012Fourth quarter · Net sales in local currencies and excluding acquisitions increased 1.8 percent. In reported currency, net sales decreased 0.7 percent to SEK 27,069 million (27,259). · The addressable cost base in local currencies and excluding acquisitions decreased 0.8 percent. In reported currency, the addressable cost base decreased 3.2 percent to SEK 7,399 million (7,646). · EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, decreased 0.6 percent in local currencies and excluding acquisitions. In reported currency, EBITDA,

SEB: Full year - Operating profit SEK 14,235m (14,953); Fourth quarter - Operating profit SEK 2,839m (3,061)

Excluding communicated items of a one-time character (22 January), operating profit amounted to SEK 4.0bn (SEK 3.3 bn in the fourth quarter of 2011) and the full year operating profit was SEK 15.4bn (15.0) "Operating income in the quarter exceeded SEK 10bn which reflected a strong fee generation capacity. For the full year, profit before credit losses increased by 7 per cent, excluding one-off items by 15 per cent." says Annika Falkengren, SEB's President and CEO, commenting on the Annual Accounts 2012. "As we close the former 3-year plan, SEB's platform is considerably stronger. We

USC QB Matt Barkley, Alabama RB Eddie Lacy, DB Robert Lester, LB Nico Johnson among latest to join IMG Academy 2013 NFL Combine/Draft Training Program

Class led by potential first-round picks including: Luke Joeckel (Texas A&M, OT); Geno Smith (West Virginia, QB); Bjoern Werner (Florida State, DE); Manti Te’o (Notre Dame, LB); Matt Barkley (USC, QB); DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson, WR); Tyler Wilson (Arkansas, QB); Sheldon Richardson (Missouri, DT); Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame, TE); Sharrif Floyd (Florida, DT)More than 40 top prospects, including upwards of ten potential first-round picks, compose this year’s IMG Academy NFL Combine/Draft Training class. Participants include: Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M, OT Geno Smith, West Virginia, QB

UT Arlington nursing dean to step down, return to teaching

Dean Poster is credited with developing one of the most successful academic nursing programs in the nation though a blend of traditional, campus-based and online degree programs.Elizabeth C. Poster, dean of The University of Texas College of Nursing since 1995, has announced that she will step down from her administrative position this spring and return to her faculty position in 2014. Poster, who holds a doctorate in educational psychology, is credited with developing one of the most successful academic nursing programs in the nation though a blend of traditional, campus-based and

Hestra was named winner of the Gear of the Year

During the Swesport fair in Stockholm, on January 20, magazine Sportfack appointed the winners of Gear of the Year. Seven winners received prizes in seven different categories. Hestra won the award as "Best Swedish brand". The reasoning was as follows:Crafts and sustainability are not empty words, but its soul and foundation of its existence. Customers like it and so do the stores that voted them to the Supplier of the Year, in December. Hestra see this award as an important evidence that long-term decisions and accurate decisions at all levels is something that is appreciated by

OCCC to Host Recreation and Fitness Open House, Feb. 11-16

As students begin to settle into the spring semester at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), the Recreation and Fitness Department will host its annual Open House for all students, staff and community members.                Recreation and Fitness Open House is set for Feb. 11-16, during regular college hours, and is designed to inform individuals across campus, and those within the community, of the opportunities available at OCCC, including: · Fitness Classes – Deep Water Exercise, Water Exercise, Total Body Workout, Ab Express, Theatrical Dance, Zumba®, Cardio Kickboxing,

ST-Ericsson reports fourth quarter 2012 financial results

·Net sales $358 million, in line with outlook  ·Adjusted operating loss[1)] $133  million, 55% improvement since Q1 2012  ·NovaThor(TM) shipments grew 45% sequentially  Geneva, Switzerland, January 30, 2013 - ST-Ericsson, a joint venture of STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), reported financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2012. Sales in the fourth quarter were approximately flat sequentially, in line with the guidance provided, reflecting growing contribution from NovaThor platform shipments as well as $43 million

Kitten Gets Stuck in Washing Machine, Goes Through 35-Minute Wash Cycle and Survives

Veterinary Pet Insurance Names Kitten As December's Most Unusual ClaimBrea, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2013) — Many of us have experienced a laundry mishap or two – perhaps inadvertently mixing our “darks” with our “whites.” Unfortunately for Daryl Humdy of Oakland, Calif., he arrived home in December to find a much more serious laundry calamity when his six-month-old Siberian Forest cat, Natasha accidentally went through an entire wash cycle. The incident resulted in severe hypothermia and a trip to the emergency animal hospital, earning Natasha the title of December’s “Most Unusual Claim of the

Julie Moran Signs to Host New Makeover Show Airing on Lifetime

Pompano Beach, FL – January 30th, 2013 – Julie Moran will be helping women change their lives as the Host of the new makeover series Mission Makeover™, produced by O2 Production Studios and airing on Lifetime. Mission Makeover™ premiering Monday February 25th at 7:00am (ET/PT) and airing for 13 weeks on the Lifetime network follows the journey of 3 women on a mission of a lifetime.  Not your typical weight loss show, Mission Makeover™ helps these women makeover multiple areas of their life, health and wellness.  “I am so excited to host this new series that isn’t just about weight

Beatport Gets a SUPERCHARGED Release from Billboard Charting Dance Artist

Innovation Entertainment and Dance/Pop Artist Kwanza Jones Release Exclusive Remixes on Beatport.com for the Billboard Charting Single, “SUPERCHARGED”(January 30, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA) Innovation Entertainment, an independent music company based in Los Angeles, CA, has released SUPERCHARGED – The Remixes on Beatport.com, the largest music store for DJs. This compilation includes remixes by Grammy-nominated producer Dave Audé, Billboard charting DJ Dan De Leon, internationally known Brazilian DJ Gustavo Scorpio, and Israeli artists Cliffhanger vs. LightniX. The January 29th

Eriez® Earns Trademark Registration for Color Orange on Suspended Electromagnets

Erie, PA --- Eriez’ suspended electromagnets have always stood out with their distinctive orange exteriors. Now the color orange on SE magnets has been granted a trademark registration from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Trademark Registration Number 4,246,466 was issued for the color of orange, for industrial machines, namely, magnetic separators in the form of suspended electromagnets for industrial use for separating magnetic solids in Class 7, according to the Patent and Trademark Office. The trademark on the color orange applied to the exterior surface encompasses the

Crystal Green® Receives State Phosphorus Exemptions for Turf Applications

VANCOUVER, CANADA (January 30, 2013) – As the trend toward restricting the use of phosphorus-containing fertilizers on turfgrass continues, Crystal Green®, the world’s first slow-release, renewable and environmentally responsible phosphorus fertilizer, has been granted phosphorus exemptions in Michigan, Wisconsin and Virginia. The exemptions allow golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, sod growers, lawn care operators and homeowners to apply this enhanced efficiency fertilizer to their turf where conventional phosphorus-containing products, such as monoammonium phosphate, are

New method of measuring the mass of supermassive black holes

In a letter to Nature, an international team of astronomers, including Marc Sarzi from the University of Hertfordshire, report the exciting discovery of a new way to measure the mass of supermassive black holes in galaxies.  By measuring the speed with which carbon monoxide molecules orbit around such black holes, this new research opens the possibility of making these measurements in many more galaxies than ever before.A black hole is an object so dense that its gravity prevents anything, including light, from escaping. Supermassive black holes can be as much as a million to a billion

Atlas Tube Now Offers Two New Jumbo HSS Sizes

Jumbo Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) Now Available in 18"x18"x3/8" and 20"x20"x3/8"CHICAGO (January 30, 2013) — Atlas Tube , a division of JMC Steel Group , announced today the expansion of their Jumbo HSS  product line with the addition of two new sizes of jumbo square hollow structural sections (HSS). Atlas Tube Jumbo HSS comes in a wide range of weights and dimensions. Atlas currently offers Jumbo HSS in wall thicknesses of .500" to .875". Now, Atlas Tube will also offer 18" and 20" square

Buckaroo Reaches One Million Local Page Listings

Local News Site Acquires Higher Level of Distribution(SAN JOSE, Calif., – January 30, 2013) – Local news and events site Buckaroo (www.buckaroo.com) has announced today reaching one million articles of news and events. The site distributes information via email subscriptions to its 46 million subscribers across North America. “The amount of local information on the Internet today has largely increased from just several years ago,” noted Alan Fisher, Co-Founder and Chairman of Buckaroo’s parent company, Iron Speed, Inc. “People have a clear need and desire to stay informed with news that

MMR urges packaging sector to listen more to consumers, especially on sustainability, at Packaging Innovations 2013

MMR Research Worldwide (MMR), a specialist consumer research agency is welcoming brand owners and packaging manufacturers to its stand G49 at Packaging Innovations 2013 (February 27-28; NEC, Birmingham). Central to the company’s approach is the belief that consumer research should be carried out at the earliest stage of packaging innovation to eliminate guesswork and avoiding flawed concepts causing unwanted surprises at launch. This message will be communicated through a series of presentations at the show, led by MMR’s associate director; packaging and design, Stergios Bititsios and co-

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