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SEB Enskilda stays top Nordic equity research house

SEB Enskilda held on to the top ranking in Prospera's 2012 Nordic equity research house survey. It is the third year in a row that SEB Enskilda has led the annual rankings in the Nordics. SEB Enskilda also defended top spots this year in country-specific Prospera surveys in Sweden, Norway and Finland. "It is highly encouraging to see that in a tough financial climate our clients attach a high value to the investment and research services SEB Enskilda is providing. Our investment in close and long-lasting client relationships is clearly bearing fruit," says Mika Koskinen, head of equity

New orders for BWG Homes November 2012

BWG Homes ASA secured a total net order intake of NOK 297.7 million during November 2012 compared with NOK 219.1 million for November 2011, an increase of 35.9 per cent.The net order intake in November for Segment Norway was NOK 205.9 million (NOK 134.0 million), up 53.7 per cent. The net order intake in November for Segment Sweden was NOK 91.8 million (NOK 85.1 million), up 7.9 per cent. The total net order intake for the year so far: BWG Homes ASA: NOK 3 183.5 million, up 5.5 per cent, segment Norway: NOK 2 080.2 million, up 5.6 per cent, Segment Sweden: NOK 1 103.3 million, up 5.4

MQ’s sales and earnings for the first quarter 2012/2013

MQ’s total sales for the first quarter are expected to reach MSEK 364, a decrease of 4.0 percent compared to the corresponding period last year, while like-for-like sales decreased with 6.6 percent. The preliminary operating profit is estimated to between MSEK 20 and MSEK 24. Further cost-savings of about MSEK 15 have been identified. The proposed dividend remains.After six consecutive quarters where MQ has outperformed the market, and with increased market shares, the first quarter (September-November 2012) was weaker than expected. MQ’s sales during the first quarter are expected to reach

Archer Limited : Third Quarter 2012 Results

Hamilton, Bermuda (December 3, 2012) Third quarter 2012 highlights · Third quarter revenue of $551.9 million. · Third quarter EBITDA of $53.9 million including $9.0 million of exceptional charges. · Third quarter impairment charge of $338.7 million · Net loss for the quarter of $341.3 million. · Third quarter operational cash outflow of $47.6 million. · Net interest bearing debt of $1,189.3 million at September 30, 2012 In connection with the earnings release, a conference call will be held at 13:00 London time (14:00 Oslo time) on Monday December 3, 2012.

Sveafastigheter divests shares in M-Punkten Fastigheter AB

Sveafastigheter Fund II AB (“Sveafastigheter”) divests its majority stake in M-Punkten Fastigheter AB (”M-Punkten”) to NP3 Fastigheter AB.Sveafastigheter divests shares in M-Punkten representing 50.5% of the capital to NP3 Fastigheter AB. M-Punkten owns 18 commercial properties, comprising primarily light industry, warehouse and office premises in Sundsvall and Timrå. The leasable area amounts to approximately 30,000 square meters. The selling price equals an underlying property value amounting to SEK 135 million. -     We are pleased with the co-operation with our local partners, which

Dr. Sandeep R. Sharma Joins Assist America as Sales Director—India

Hyderabad, India and Princeton, NJ—(December 3, 2012)—Assist America Medical Emergency Services(India) Pvt. Limited, a licensed provider of Assist America Services in India,  is pleased to welcome Dr. Sandeep R. Sharma as Sales Director—India, effective December 3rd. Dr. Sharma brings a proven track record of more than ten years of experience working in the insurance industry, focusing on the areas of insurance operations, both international and domestic, as well as provider management, claims management, client relationship management and business development. Prior to joining Assist

York Minster filled for 'Darkness to Light' Advent Procession

There was standing room only at York Minster this evening, as the cathedral marked the first Sunday of Advent with its annual Advent Procession, a service which commences in complete darkness and end with York Minster lit entirely by hundreds of candles. The new Dean of York, the Very Reverend Vivienne Faull, who was installed yesterday (Saturday 1 December) commented: "In the packed Minster tonight, the congregation had the wonderful experience of seeing the light travel from the west to the east, as we began to explore the meaning of Advent and look forward to the coming of Christ in

SAFEGUARD PROCEEDINGS OPENED FOR TRANSCOM'S FRENCH SUBSIDIARY. TRANSCOM CONSIDERS STOPPING FINANCING FRENCH SUBSIDIARY AFTER 1 MARCH 2013.

Luxembourg, 1 December 2012 – In the past few years, Transcom’s French subsidiary, Transcom WorldWide (France) S.A.S., has executed several restructuring programs, and its management has investigated numerous different possibilities to turn the loss-making French operations around. A possible disposal of French operations – to a third party with the capacity to attract new business volumes and secure jobs – has also been explored. These efforts have so far been unsuccessful. In 2012, Transcom WorldWide (France) S.A.S. will generate an operating loss amounting to approximately €5.5 million,

ScandiDos opens office in China

Uppsala/Beijing, December 2012 Scandidos is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Bejing China. ScandiDos has opened an office in China to support the rapidly growing Customer base and our Distributor network with technical and commercial support. Our Distributors in China will continue to provide sales and after-sales support to our End Users. The office is lead by the China Manager Mr. Wei Song who has worked in the Radiotherapy business in China and internationally for more than 10 years.

Successful first flight for Neuron

Neuron, the European Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle demonstrator, has completed its first flight in French Istres achieving a major milestone in the Neuron programme, where defence and security company Saab has played a critical role in the design, development and production.Now more flight testing will follow. The Neuron is expected to fly in Sweden in 2014. “This first flight demonstrates Saab’s ability to develop and produce advanced aeronautics products. The Neuron programme has resulted in experiences that will further enhance Saab’s competiveness with regard to high-tech and cost

Higher lumber demand in the US increased both US lumber production and importation in the 3Q/12, but sawlog prices have remained unchanged

The improved housing market in the US the past four months has resulted in both higher lumber production in the US and in increased importation of lumber. As a consequence lumber prices have gone up by over 30% from last year. However, sawlog price have remained unchanged so far this year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly.Seattle, USA. Housing starts in the US jumped to 894,000 units in October. This was 19 percent higher than in August, and as much as 42 percent more than in October of last year. So far this year, housing starts have been at their highest levels since 2008, and market

TWO WEEKS LEFT - Give Your Local Organization the Perfect Holiday Gift: An IKEA® Kitchen Makeover Valued at $25,000

The Family Handyman and IKEA team up for the 2nd Annual Rescue Remodel Contest; visit www.RescueRemodel.com to nominate your local organizationNEW YORK, NY (November 29, 2012) – There are only two weeks left to enter The Family Handyman Rescue Remodel Contest, sponsored by IKEA, which celebrates its second year of giving back to worthy groups such as firehouses, boys & girls clubs and soup kitchens. From now until December 15, 2012, communities can nominate their local organization to win an IKEA kitchen makeover valued at $25,000. Entries must explain in 500 words or less how the

Precision Dialogue Named a Strong Performer in Independent Research Firm Customer Engagement Report

Customer Engagement Firm Earns the Top Scores for Business Strategy Capabilities and Among the Highest Scores for Analytics CapabilitiesCLEVELAND, OH (November 30, 2012) – Precision Dialogue, an analytics-driven, customer engagement firm , ranked as a strong performer in the recently released Forrester Research, Inc., report entitled The Forrester Wave™: Customer Engagement Agencies Q4 2012 Customer Engagement Agency Wave Report.  Earning the highest scores among all participants for business strategy capabilities and among the highest scores for analytics

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Honours Seiji Ozawa with the Sakura Award

Toronto, November 30, 2012 – Iconic Japanese conductor, Seiji Ozawa, is the recipient of the prestigious Sakura Award, presented annually by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC). The award presentation will be held at the Fifth Annual Sakura Gala, taking place on April 20, 2013, the JCCC’s 50th anniversary year. The Sakura Award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the promotion and exchange of Japanese culture and enhancing awareness of Nikkei heritage within Canada and abroad. Mr. Ozawa has achieved international acclaim in his long and

Unleaded Wins “Agency of the Year” Second Year Running at BMA Houston’s Lantern Awards of Texas 201

Houston, Tx. – Houston-based marketing firm, Unleaded was again named “Agency of the Year” at the BMA Houston Lantern Awards of Texas 2012. In addition, the agency came away with “Best of Show,” as well as 15 Lantern Awards and 14 Awards of Excellence. Founded in 1922, the Business Marketing Association is the pre-eminent service organization for business-to-business marketing and communications. BMA Houston created the Lantern Awards of Texas more than two decades ago to highlight top-quality creative and strategic business-to-business communications. The 2012 Lantern Awards were held

The Children of Louisiana Have Suffered a Tremendous Loss

The Black Alliance for Educational Options Outraged over the Court’s Decision against Parental ChoiceNovember 30, 2012 – Baton Rouge, LA – The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) expressed great disappointment, today, in the decision of Judge Tim Kelley in the Louisiana school choice trial. Judge Kelley of the 19th District Court in Baton Rouge ruled that the Louisiana scholarship program is unconstitutional. Advocating on behalf of the Louisiana parents and children whose lives will be directly impacted by the ruling, BAEO declared the decision “a violation of civil rights” that

Independence Blue Cross President and CEO honored by St. Catherine Labouré Medical Clinic

Dan Hilferty will receive the Commitment to Access to Health Care AwardPhiladelphia, PA — November 30, 2012 — Independence Blue Cross  (IBC) is proud to announce that its president and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty will be honored tonight at the annual “Say AHH Ball” hosted by the St. Catherine Labouré Medical Clinic where he will receive the G. Fred DiBona Jr. Commitment to Access to Health Care Award. The award is named in honor of the late DiBona, the former long-time president and CEO of IBC, because of his strong commitment to providing access

Extended sleep reduces pain sensitivity

Increasing sleep time improves daytime alertness and reduces pain sensitivityDARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that extending nightly sleep in mildly sleepy, healthy adults increases daytime alertness and reduces pain sensitivity. "Our results suggest the importance of adequate sleep in various chronic pain conditions or in preparation for elective surgical procedures," said Timothy Roehrs, PhD, the study's principal investigator and lead author. "We were surprised by the magnitude of the reduction in pain sensitivity, when compared to the reduction produced by taking codeine." The

Entrepreneur Invests in Community with Truth About Drugs

New publication released November 13 describes drug education initiative supported by Church of Scientology and Scientologists such as Jim Mathers of Clearwater, FloridaDetermined to put an end to drug abuse, Scientologist Jim Mathers is leveraging his personal and company resources to bring the truth about drugs to the community. A licensed engineer, retired U.S. Navy officer and entrepreneur, Mathers is co-founder and president of an energy supply company. But he also devotes time to eradicate drugs through education. “Drug abuse is bankrupting our nation economically and morally,”

“Power Up Saturdays” and a Free Class at OCCC

Enroll in OCCC’s Adult Degree Completion Program to WinAre you thinking about returning to school? With Oklahoma City Community College’s (OCCC) Adult Degree Completion Program, Saturdays in December are the time to enroll.   What is the Adult Degree Completion Program at OCCC? OCCC’s Adult Degree Completion Program is for students who have more than 24-credit hours, but still need to graduate. Another “bonus” is - the first one is on us. OCCC is encouraging eligible students to come in, try us out, and the first three-credit hour class will be tuition free.   What are Power

Complimentary Webinar: Facebook Timeline for Business

Thursday, December 6, 2012, 1:00 PM CSTA recent study showed that brands get over 40% more engagement per post with Facebook Timeline. In this webinar, learn how to engage your community with Facebook timeline, leverage your brand’s history and create greater visibility. Through the new Subscribe feature and enhanced media pages, interacting with journalists and influencers on Facebook has become more accessible than ever. Identify ways that you can build the relationships that you want with the resources that you have and incorporate Timeline into your overall communication strategy. In

Cindy Belcher Leads Management Changes at Cooperative of American Physicians

November 30, 2012 LOS ANGELES – – Cindy Belcher has been promoted to senior vice president of Corporate Strategy & Strategic Development at the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP), and John Raleigh has been hired by CAP as the vice president of Membership. The management changes are part of an executive re-alignment at CAP following the death on November 19 of Peter Kezirian, who handled the business strategy responsibilities that Belcher will now assume. At the December board meeting of the Cooperative of American Physicians Insurance Company, Inc., a risk retention group,

Pet360.com Lists the Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Mutt

Plymouth Meeting, PA – November 30, 2012 – Sunday, December 2nd is National Mutt Day, a time to celebrate the awesomeness of mixed breed dogs. According to NationalMuttDay.com , “The biggest percentage of dogs euthanized in shelters each year are unwanted, medium to large mixed breed dogs.” To help lower this statistic and raise awareness of our mixed breed companions, Pet360.com  has pulled together the top ten reasons to adopt a mutt 

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