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SDRL - Extension of non-binding agreement with SapuraKencana

Hamilton, Bermuda, January 21, 2013 - Reference is made to the press release dated November 5 , 2012, regarding a non-binding agreement for integrating Seadrill's tender rig business into SapuraKencana Petroleum Bhd. Seadrill and SapuraKencana have made solid progress in the first part of the due diligence and have agreed to extend the validity period of the agreement to February 8, 2013, to facilitate the ongoing finalization of the due diligence and negotiations for the terms of the sale agreement and related transaction agreement(s) in relation to the proposed transaction. This

HiQ CREATES MOBILE APP FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

HiQ  creates a mobile application for the Football Players’ Association of Finland (FPA), supporting the protection of FPA’s members’ interests and preventing irregularities in the league. HiQ has overall responsibility for the project.The FPA has worked with improving the playing conditions and protecting the interests of Finland’s professional football players for more than 20 years. The association helps players in matters concerning their contracts and salaries as well as improves their legal position and overall working conditions. “HiQ understood completely

Sectra enters the Southeast Asian market

The medical imaging IT company Sectra  (STO: SECT B) has signed a partnership agreement with CT Frank Technology in Malaysia. Under the agreement, CT Frank Technology will become a distributor of Sectra’s visualization table  in the Southeast Asian market.“Our agreement with CT Frank Technology is the starting point in establishing distribution channels for our Sectra Visualization Table in Asia,” says Lars Wettergren Vice President, Global Partner Sales at Sectra’s

Q4 Russia livestock update - milk production up 31%

Alpcot Agro AB (First North Stockholm: ALPA, “Alpcot Agro” or “the Group”), the owner and operator of farmland with agricultural operations in Russia and Ukraine, reports its Russia livestock update for Q4 2012. At 31 December 2012, the livestock herd of 6,427 animals consisted of 3,250 dairy cows, 2,719 heifers and 458 bulls and calves. The herd was 7,588 animals at 31 December 2011, consisting of 2,990 dairy cows, 3,365 heifers and 1,233 bulls and calves. The average milk production on the dairy farms was up 31% year-on-year to 42.1 tonnes per day (Q4 2011: 31.9 tonnes), mostly as a

EQT Infrastructure closes second fund at EUR 1.925 billion

· EQT Infrastructure II closes at EUR 1.925 billion after 11 months of fundraising · EQT Infrastructure II to be managed on-shore in the Netherlands · Very strong interest among existing and new investors resulting in scale back of commitments made at final closing EQT Infrastructure II has successfully completed its fundraising at the hard cap of EUR 1.925 billion. Interest from both existing and new investors was strong and the fundraising was completed after 11 months with a first close reached on June 29, 2012, securing commitments of approximately 75% of the targeted fund

Epigenetic changes can explain rheumatism

A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the US shows that so-called epigenetic changes in the DNA are involved in causing rheumatoid arthritis, and that these changes can be genetically predetermined. The paper, which is published in the scientific periodical Nature Biotechnology, sheds light on how risk genes can be expressed in disease and why some individuals are affected more readily than others.Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been shown to be closely associated with the genes or parts of the genome (DNA) that are

Peab makes write-downs in Norway amounting to SEK 250 million in the fourth quarter and change management of business area Construction

During the fourth quarter of 2012, a review of Peab's Norwegian construction operations have ceased, leading to revaluations. The revision means that the result will be charged with write-downs of goodwill, of claims and litigations related to a number of completed projects in the Oslo region as well as write-downs of project properties. This gives a cost of SEK 250 million, which will be charged in business area Construction in the fourth quarter.To further enable a greater focus on improved profitability in business area Construction, a division of responsibilities has been performed.

Investigator sponsored Phase I/II study of AXL1717 in patients with brain tumors started in the US

STOCKHOLM, January 21, 2013. Axelar AB, a Karolinska Development AB portfolio company, announced today that an investigator sponsored Phase I/II study with AXL1717 in patients with malignant astrocytomas, a type of brain tumor, has commenced in the United States.The study is conducted at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago in patients with relapsed or progressive malignant astrocytomas (glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma), with AXL1717 - an oral small-molecule insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) receptor inhibitor - as the investigational drug. Astrocytoma represents about

Operating profit for Q4 2012 excluding items affecting comparability expected to significantly exceed market forecasts. Also, goodwill and deferred tax assets attributable to Hygena are impaired

Significantly improved fourth-quarter profitThe activities carried out in recent years aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the Nobia Group have generated results. Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2012 excluding items affecting comparability is expected to amount to approximately SEK 195 million (79), which significantly exceeds the average forecast by analysts. All regions report improved profits. Impairment of goodwill and deferred tax assetsThe company's assets were tested prior to the closing of the annual accounts. In light of the negative trend of the French economy

TOURBILLON RICHARD MILLE RM 59-01 YOHAN BLAKE

The 23-year-old Jamaican Yohan Blake, multiple medallist at the London Olympics in 2012, is a member of the very exclusive circle of the world’s fastest sprinters. Last August in Lausanne, he won the 100 metres in just 9.69 seconds, running at a speed of 37.15 km/h, confirming his huge talent and record-breaking abilities. A partner of the brand since July 2012, Yohan Blake runs with a Richard Mille tourbillon prototype on his wrist. Offering a real-life testing ground, he has enabled Richard Mille’s engineers to define the specifications of a watch specifically designed for

1099-S Software from RealTaxTools.com Simplifies 2012 / 2013 Real Estate 1099 Reporting

W2 Mate software launched 2012 1099-S processing module that covers all the 1099 real estate printing and E-Filing requirements of real estate lawyers, settlement agents, real estate brokers, and 1099 processors. The deadline to print and mail form 1099-S to transferors is February 15, 2013. The deadline to file 1099-S Copy A with the IRS is February 28, 2013.Chicago, IL – W2 Mate reminds 1099-S filers of the 2012 deadline of form 1099 Real Estate and invites them to try the 2012 version of W2 Mate software, which supports the full cycle of form 1099-S

Seattle Scientologists Forge Alliances to Curtail Drug Abuse

Again this year, the Church of Scientology of Seattle served as hub of community drug prevention Seattle Scientologists distribute The Truth About Drugs booklets throughout the year to reach youth with the facts so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free. 2012 was a year of collaborative community efforts to tackle drug abuse throughout Seattle, with drug prevention open houses at the Church of Scientology  providing a forum for those involved in drug prevention to network and coordinate action. Church volunteers conduct drug education

Lawmakers Demand Review of Buffalo VA Hospital

Two Democratic members of New York’s congressional delegation are requesting an independent review of the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) after reports that improper use of reusable insulin pens there may have jeopardized the health of more than 700 diabetic patients. The calls for an independent review of practices at the Buffalo VA hospital by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Inspector General were made by New York Sen. Charles Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins, reported the Associated Press 

Report shows significant improvements in number of Boston students enrolling in, completing college

New report highlights impact of Success Boston initiative and other efforts to keep Boston Public Schools graduates in higher educationBoston – A new report commissioned by the Boston Foundation to examine the college enrollment and completion trends of Boston Public Schools students finds the number of BPS graduates enrolling in and completing higher education has risen sharply in recent years, and highlights the impact of the Success Boston initiative in increasing the likelihood that Boston Public Schools graduates will stay in postsecondary education. The report, Getting Closer to

Complimentary Cision Webinar: Identifying the Top Influencers in Your Community

Thursday, January 24th at 1:00pm Central Time (2:00pm Eastern Time and 11:00am Pacific Time)Discovering Influence: Identifying the Top Contacts in Your Community In the ever-expanding social media universe, bigger isn’t always better. Some of the most influential online communities don’t have huge audiences – but they do generate a lot of chatter around their tightly-focused area of interest. How can we identify these key influencers and begin to engage them? Join Cision social media experts as we offer insights into how you can make sense of this expanding universe of influence.

WMMB Launches 4th Annual Macaroni & Cheese Blog Featuring New Recipes from Top Food Bloggers

How many possible Macaroni & Cheese variations are there? The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board  (WMMB) is determined to find out. For the fourth year in a row, WMMB has invited 30 of the country’s top food bloggers to create new variations for the “30 Days, 30 Ways with Macaroni and Cheese ” blog. The blog re-launches on Jan. 20 in celebration of National Cheese Lover’s Day. The site offers a new blogger-created recipe each day for 30 days. The blog now includes more than 100 Macaroni & Cheese recipes in a

Stricter Fracking Laws Introduced in Colorado

Colorado’s state government took some tough, positive measures to check and preserve its groundwater by issuing strict fracking laws this month. Fracking (known as hydraulic fracturing) is a drilling technique in which toxic chemicals, sand, and millions of gallons of water are injected under high pressure into the earth to free natural gas in shale deposits. Critics of the process claim the chemicals may contaminate groundwater and rivers and affect the health of nearby residents. United Press International 

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