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Biocomposites containing peat fibre for making new kinds of biodegradable products

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed methods and product innovations for processing the most rapidly renewable surface layer of peat instead of using it for energy production. The goal is to develop bio-based composite materials containing peat fibre, for example for the manufacture of consumer products and construction materials, at the same time reducing the use of oil-based raw materials in production. The advantages of products containing peat fibre are their bio origin, low cost, water resistance, impact strength, excellent fire endurance characteristics and

Electrosonic Turns Heads at the Hollywood Wax Museum

London (15 January, 2013) – When the Hollywood Wax Museum refurbished its on-the-street lobby to attract the attention of passers-by, Electrosonic was called upon to design and install a number of HD video displays to capture the interest of strollers on Hollywood Boulevard. The monitor displays show a montage of newly-made clips that pay homage to all genres of Hollywood movies, ranging from classic westerns and Sci-Fi spectaculars to musical extravaganzas, war films and mysteries. All of the displays can show the same images simultaneously or rotate the content. Electrosonic

Siemens gas turbine plant to be built in YIT’s industrial park close to St. Petersburg

Siemens gas turbine plant to be built in YIT’s industrial park close to St. Petersburg YIT’s Russian subsidiary YIT St. Petersburg and OOO Siemens Gas Turbine Technologies (SGTT) have signed an agreement under which YIT will sell a plot in the Greenstate industrial park, south of St. Petersburg, to SGTT. Conclusion of the agreement took place and became valid at the end of the year 2012. On its 3.8-hectare plot, SGTT will build a world-class complex for gas turbines manufacturing and service, first of all high-efficiency 166 MW and 292 MW gas turbines. The planned area of the plant is

PUBLISHING OF YIT CORPORATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2013

YIT Corporation's Financial Statements Bulletin for 2012 will be published on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at approximately 8:00 a.m. Finnish time (EET). The stock exchange release and presentation materials in Finnish and in English will be published at that time on the company's website at www.yitgroup.com/investors.   News conference for investors and media YIT will arrange a news conference on February 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Finnish time (EET) at YIT's head office, Panuntie 11, 00620 Helsinki, Finland. The event is in English and targeted for investment analysts, portfolio managers

Alfa Laval wins SEK 130 million offshore gas order in South Korea

Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order from the South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to supply Alfa Laval Aalborg heaters to a floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) which will be built in Korea. The order, booked in the Marine & Offshore Systems segment, is worth approximately SEK 130 million and delivery is scheduled for 2013.The Alfa Laval Aalborg heaters are the largest in the company’s product range, and they will be used to preheat gas condensate prior to the

H&M signs long-term partnership with international tennis star Tomas Berdych

H&M is proud to announce it has signed a long-term partnership with the international tennis star Tomas Berdych. Currently ranked 6th in the world, Czech-born Berdych will be an ambassador for H&M both on-court and off, and will work closely with the H&M design team on a unique tennis collection which will debut in stores later on. Tomas is one of the brightest talents in a globally popular sport, who also has a personal love of fashion and style, which means he is the perfect partner for H&M.“I am very excited about this partnership. This is H&M’s first foray into tennis and it is very

Clas Ohlson sales development in December 2012

Sales rose 7% in December to SEK 986 M (925). In local currencies, sales increased 7%. Compared with the same month in 2011, 20 stores have been added and the total number of stores on December 31 2012 was 172. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 19 M (14).Sales channels (SEK M):                                                          Percentage             Percentage change,Countries                                         change:                  local currency: Sweden                455 (416)                    +9%                +9% Norway               397 (

SALES DEVELOPMENT IN DECEMBER 2012

In December 2012, H&M Group total sales including VAT in local currencies increased by 8 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Sales in comparable units decreased by 2 percent. Comparable units comprise the stores and the internet and catalogue sales countries that have been in operation for at least a financial year. Sales in December were affected by a negative calendar effect of approximately 3 percentage points. The total number of stores amounted to 2,809 on 31 December 2012 versus 2,490 on 31 December 2011. The full year report for the financial year of 2011/2012

Norse Energy Announces Removal of “NSEEY” Ticker from OTCQX

15 January 2013Norse Energy Corp. ASA (“NEC” ticker Oslo Stock Exchange, Norway) announces that the Company has removed listing “NSEEY” from the OTCQX. The Company maintained the listing which enabled trading of American Depository Receipts (ADR) until 14 January 2013. The Company’s securities will remain eligible for U.S. quotation on the OTC Pink Sheet platform.For further information, please contact:Chris Steinhauser, Chief Financial Officercsteinhauser@norseenergy.comOffice: +1 713 975 1900 S. Dennis Holbrook, Chief Legal Officerdholbrook@norseenergy.comOffice: +1 716 568

QuiBids Eliminates Shipping Charges in its US Market

QuiBids now offers free shipping on all products at any given time to its U.S. customers.Oklahoma City, OK — January 14, 2013 — QuiBids.com , the world’s leading entertainment auction site, now offers free shipping  every day! It has eliminated shipping charges on all transactions with customers in its U.S. market. This includes all products won in auctions or bought with the Buy Now option, and it also includes purchases via the recently opened QuiBids Store 

Aesculap Implant Systems Launches Animation of the ArcadiusXP™L Stand Alone Interbody Device

The surgical animation  presents the design and function of the ArcadiusXP L  Stand Alone Interbody Device, offering the ideal combination of operational simplicity, excellent imaging properties, and optimized stability, for an intuitive approach to ALIF procedures.Aesculap Implant Systems  launched a new surgical animation to present the design and function of the ArcadiusXP L

New Research Highlights Top Nonprofits Advancing Equal Rights for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community

As the Giving Season Heats Up, Donors Are Urged to Research before They GiveWashington, DC—Philanthropedia , a division of leading nonprofit information provider GuideStar , today announced new rankings of the top 12 nonprofits  advancing the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and supporting the issues that the LGBT community

Jones Dairy Farm Launches New Website to Showcase All-Natural Products

FORT ATKINSON, Wis. – Jones Dairy Farm  recently launched a new website, intended to make it easier for consumers to learn about and enjoy all-natural Jones Dairy Farm sausage, dry aged bacon and ham products.  “Our new website features many tools designed to enrich the Jones Dairy Farm customer experience,” said Philip Jones, sixth generation family president at Jones Dairy Farm. “We’ve added helpful product information, new recipes and shopping tools.” Simplified site navigation, including photo tabs for products and recipes, makes it easy for

Scientologists Teach 30 Counties In 3 Years In the Fight Against Drugs in Tennesee

Scientologists Anne and Marc Vallieres have spent the last three years reaching 30 counties to spread 'Truth About Drugs' drug education throughout Tennessee. They intend to bring the program to all remaining counties and make drug prevention part of every child’s education in Tennessee. Marc Vallieres conducts a drug education lecture at a Tennessee middle school. Anne and Marc Vallieres set out to create a drug-free Tennessee after they began to notice heavy drug abuse in their own small town of Woodbury. “It was awful to see so many young people using meth and cocaine in

Atlanta History Center Complementary Programs and Free Admission Weekends for Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: How the Word is Passed Down

February 1 through July 7, 2013Atlanta, GA. – In conjunction with the traveling exhibition, Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: How the Word is Passed Down, the Atlanta History presents a variety of accompanying programs scheduled throughout the run of the show, February 1 – July 7, 2013. From education and family programs to museum theater performances and a series of dedicated genealogy programs, guests of all ages examine the key themes associated with the exhibition, such as ancestry and social and political history. For more information on the exhibition or the accompanying programs,

Animal Illness Meets Its Match

Morris Animal Foundation surpasses matching-gift challenge for health research fundsDENVER/January 14, 2012—Animal lovers across the country invested in a brighter future for animals in December. Thousands of supporters helped Morris Animal Foundation’s  surpass its year-end Matching Gift Challenge of $50,000, which was sponsored by Paul Mitchell Schools. “We greatly appreciate the significant support from animal lovers and from Paul Mitchell Schools,” said David Haworth, DVM, PhD, Foundation president and CEO. “Their year-end support will ensure we

Scientologists Sponsor 24th Annual “Say No To Drugs” Holiday Classic Race

The Church of Scientology in Clearwater promotes drug-free living through annual race The starting line of the 24th annual Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic in Clearwater, Florida More than 1,550 runners competed in the 24th Annual “Say No to Drugs” Holiday Classic sponsored by the Church of Scientology  in Clearwater December 15. “We were pleased to see so many fine athletes come out again this year to compete in the ‘Say No To Drugs’ Holiday Classic and take a stand against substance abuse. These athletes are important role models for our youth,

NEW EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF VINCENT CARVALHO BRINGS EUROPEAN CULINARY EXPERTISE TO THE WESTIN LA CANTERA HILL COUNTRY RESORT

Chef Carvalho’s culinary influences are rooted in the rich Basque region of FranceChef Vincent Carvalho brings the passion of an entire region with him to the Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort. Born in Biarritz, France, perched in the Pyrenees Mountains of southwest France, and just 20 minutes from the boarder of France and Spain, Carvalho experienced the rich culinary traditions of the Basque region from an early age. Carvalho began his culinary journey with his family in a restaurant owned by his uncle. The experience exposed Carvalho to the cross-cultural influences of a region

NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF DIRK TROOP BRINGS UNIQUE CULINARY EXPERTISE TO THE WESTIN LA CANTERA HILL COUNTRY RESORT

Chef Troop’s culinary influences range from Latin, Caribbean and Pacific experiencesThe Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort is thrilled to announce that Chef Dirk Troop has joined the staff as Executive Chef. A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania Chef Dirk Troop began his culinary journey at the age of 13 as a dishwasher at an Italian restaurant.  Troop dedicated years in the kitchen to refine his skills and develop innovative dishes that are a signature of his cooking today. “It was important for us to bring in a chef with unique culinary expertise and a passion for food, who also

Hyundai Motor’s Concept ‘HCD-14 Genesis’ Makes Its World Debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show

- Concept hints at Hyundai’s future design direction for premium vehicles - Plug-in Electric display showcases Hyundai’s eco-friendly technologyJan. 15, 2013 - Hyundai Motor presented a glimpse of its future design directions for its premium vehicles at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), accelerating its push into the global luxury segment. Hyundai Motor America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co., staged a world premiere of the HCD-14 Genesis concept at Cobo Center, Detroit. The luxury concept also hints at the company’s future premium convenience

Atlanta History Center Opens New Exhibition Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word is Passed Down on February 1, 2013

Groundbreaking Exhibition Conveys the Power of Family History Through Exploration of the Lives of Enslaved Families at Jefferson’s Monticello and the Moving Stories of Their DescendantsATLANTA, GA – Beginning February 1, 2013, the Atlanta History Center is honored to be one of only two traveling venues to host Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: How the Word is Passed Down, a groundbreaking exhibition organized by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and is presented locally by Bank of

THE ANNUAL WINES OF CHILE AWARDS CELEBRATES A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE

Judging Panel Awards the Largest Percentage of Medals in the Competition’s HistorySANTIAGO, CHILE – (January 14, 2013) Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the Annual Wines of Chile Awards (AWOCA), an event that over the years, has drawn some of the world’s top palates to taste and judge the best wines from the country. Taking top honors this year, and earning the medal for “Best in Show,” was Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2010, a proprietary red blend from Viña Errazuriz. At a gala held at the conclusion of the competition, there were an additional 17 “Best in Category” trophies

New product release TRIKELIFTER™

Patented self-loading tricycle suspension transporter technology offers revolutionary advances in ship, aircraft and other heavy manufacturing operationsWheelift® announces revolutionary advances in ship assembly and repair based on proven capabilities made available through an innovative new generation of smaller transporters. What makes the TrikeLifter™ unique is that each of the three support points are vertical lifting cylinders allow this three-point suspension transporter to drive under stand-supported loads then lift and carry them through highly confined spaces.  The objective is to

SEEING A GAP IN WOMEN’S-ONLY MARKET, TITAN FITNESS ACQUIRES TEXAS-BASED PURE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

Health club manager aims to grow upscale brandMcLEAN, Va. (Jan. 14, 2013) – Recognizing a significant gap in women-only fitness facilities, McLean, Va.-based Titan Fitness is making its entry into this under-served sector by acquiring Texas-based Pure Fitness For Women. Titan Fitness (www.titanfitnessllc.com) will look to develop the Pure Fitness brand going forward with an eye on expanding incrementally to select markets. Pure Fitness (www.purefitnessforwomen.com) was founded based on research that a significant number of women – when in a gym setting – are most comfortable in the

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