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Old Injections Given to Many in Meningitis Outbreak

In yet another shocking revelation involving the meningitis outbreak , it has been disclosed that around 150 patients from Tennessee were given potentially tainted steroid injections that were more than seven weeks old, despite industry guidelines stating that the maximum shelf life of the compounded drug is 24 hours at room temperature. Fungus-contaminated methylprednisolone acetate from the New England Compounding Center (NECC) has been held

BIOTRONIK, Inc. and R. Kenyon Wells & Associates Announce Consolidation of Sales Organizations

LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon, USA, November 14, 2012 – BIOTRONIK , a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular medical devices, and R. Kenyon Wells & Associates (RKWA) announced that RKWA is combining forces with BIOTRONIK in a direct employment agreement effective today. RKWA, under the leadership of President and owner, R. Kenyon Wells, has been aligned with BIOTRONIK as an authorized independent sales organization for 28 years. Mr. Wells’ organization of more than 20 professional sales people - headquartered in Lexington, South

Black Book Live reveals dynamics behind market slowdown

NOVEMBER 14 2012 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBlack Book Live mid-month market update - November 2012 · Dealer caution returns · Used car stock desirability reduces · Prices remain stronger than last year · Consumer demand remains consistent RESEARCH by car price experts CAP has revealed weakening used car trade values during November as supply increases and dealers become more cautious. The trend is uncovered by Black Book Live, which gives a unique perspective on used car price dynamics as the only independent real-time used valuations guide in the market. CAP’s ‘Black

Intellectual Property Law Firm Brinks to Open Detroit Office

Specialist IP Boutique Co-Locates with USPTOCHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., will open a new Detroit office next month, in the same building as the new Elijah J. McCoy United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), announced firm president James R. Sobieraj today. The USPTO opened the first satellite office in its history in Detroit on July 13, 2012.  According to USPTO statements, these satellite offices are being established to allow “businesses to move their innovations to market more quickly and giving them

Nomination Committee of PA Resources

Due to the proposed recapitalization as announced in the Company’s press release dated 7 November 2012, the Nomination Committee of PA Resources AB (publ) ahead of the 2013 annual general meeting (AGM) will be appointed after completion of these transactions. The proposed two-step transaction is likely to result in major ownership changes which should to be taken into account when the Company’s largest shareholders appoint their representatives to the Nomination Committee. Until a new Nomination Committee has been appointed, the Nomination Committee of PA Resources will consist of the

New 15-inch touchscreen panel PC delivers cost effective reliability in harsh industrial environments

Resistive touchscreen panel PC is the latest evolution in Hoffmann and Krippner’s well proven Flexx-IPC® rangeInput device specialist Hoffmann + Krippner has introduced its latest touchscreen panel PC  for use in a wide variety of industrial applications that demand rugged design combined with high quality hardware. Designated as the Flexx-IPC®-L-T Advanced, this new range has been developed in a direct response to customer needs for long life and flexibility. Featuring IP65/NEMA rating as standard, the Flexx-IPC®-L-T Advanced

Engineering construction – at a school near you

The ECITB Schools Tour, ‘Be a Part of Engineering Construction,’ is on a mission – to help attract 60,000 more people into engineering construction over the next ten years. The schools tour, will be visiting local schools with its interactive, theatre in education roadshow, designed for students aged 13 to 16. The hugely successful tour, which visits around 150 STEM schools (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) across the country each year, aims to increase the awareness of the engineering construction industry and focus on the importance of the industry in young peoples lives.

Tupton Hall School takes Positive Action against Bullying with Text Someone

Tupton Hall School in Derbyshire is using Contact Group’s Text Someone anti-bullying solution which encourages young people to report via text and email 24/7 incidents of bullying or any anti-social behaviour directly to schools. Martin Ebbage, Deputy Headteacher, discusses how he receives notifications from the system to let him know that messages have been sent so that he can take action immediately. Martin also discusses implementing the technology and the positive effect it has had on the school in conjunction with assemblies and workshops to make it easier for students to report

Large form factor curved touch sensor from Zytronic delivers 10-point multi-touch functionality

Facilitating the creation of more exciting touch interactive surfaces for gaming, public information & digital signage displaysTouch sensor specialist Zytronic has taken its rugged Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT™) touchscreen solutions beyond the 2-dimensional domain. The company now has the ability to produce PCT sensors for surfaces that are curved along one axis. Available in customised sizes from 19 inch to over 46 inch diagonals, this large format, curved surface product is available in single-, dual- or multi-touch configuration. The screens are suitable for use with rear

‘Bonnie & Clyde’ in Trimingham? Norfolk band’s new pop video

Norfolk rockers The Sharps release their new single and music video ‘Cage of Love’ this Monday, along with a limited free download of the song.  The band has just finished recording their debut E.P at Headline Music Studios in Cambridge. Entitled ‘Road Movies’, it will be released on December 10th. Along with ‘Cage of Love’, it features three new songs and a re-mastered version of their previous single, ‘My Love Ain’t Gonna Save You’. It’s been a busy few months for the boys. As well as hastily putting out a short music video 

The ServiceMaster Company Reports Preliminary Third-Quarter 2012 Financial Results

· Third-quarter operating revenue decreased 3.2% to $901 million · Third-quarter operating loss was $724 million, which included goodwill and trade name impairment charges of $845 million · Third-quarter operating performance decreased 12.8% to $169 million · September YTD operating revenue increased 0.2% to $2.5 billion · September YTD operating loss was $572 million, which included goodwill and trade name impairment charges of $913 million · September YTD operating performance improved 0.1% to $482 million · Issued $750 million of 7% senior notes in third quarter ·

Cervera Real Estate, Inc. Appointed Lead Consultants for Trump Ocean Club® International Hotel & Tower® Panama

Panama City, Panama — November 14, 2012 — After much anticipation, Trump Ocean Club® International Hotel & Tower, the region’s most anticipated development, opened its doors last year immediately becoming the most desired place to live in Panama City. This fall, the property will enter a “new era,” with developer Newland International Properties Corp. bringing onboard a highly respected brokerage firm known for their tremendous success in the real estate market, Cervera Real Estate, Inc. With more than 40 years of experience representing numerous prominent developers, combined with a sales

Fretlight and Sweetwater Sound Partner to Make Guitar Playing a Reality for Everyone

The third largest musical instrument retailer is now distributing the Fretlight GuitarReno, NV & Fort Wayne, IN (November 14, 2012) — Optek Music Systems Inc. (www.fretlight.com), makers of the Fretlight® Guitar, and Sweetwater Sound (www.sweetwater.com), the third largest retailer of musical instruments in the U.S., today announced the two companies have partnered to make guitar-playing dreams a reality for individuals nationwide. With exposure in Sweetwater’s catalogs and online resources, the partnership is expanding Fretlight’s distribution to millions of musicians. Sweetwater, the

Statisticians: Spot-On Election Predictions and So Much More

Contributions span A (agriculture) to Z (zoology) and everything betweenALEXANDRIA, VA, NOV. 14, 2012—While statisticians Nate Silver, Drew Linzer  and others deserve plaudits for their uncanny accuracy in predicting last week’s presidential election, statisticians contribute in many other critical areas that help improve the lives of Americans by ensuring their safety, protecting their health and prolonging their life, says American Statistical Association (ASA) President Robert N. Rodriguez. “We tip our hats to Nate,

Aker Solutions ASA successfully completes new financing of EUR 400 million

Aker Solutions ASA is pleased to announce that it has signed a new syndicated multi-currency credit facility of EUR 400 million. The facility is split into a 3-year tranche of EUR 270 million and a 1.5-year tranche of EUR 130 million and will be used for upcoming investments and general corporate purposes. In the new credit facility DNB Bank ASA, Nordea Bank Norge ASA, SEB, Svenska Handelsbanken and Swedbank AB are participating as Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners. SEB and Swedbank AB acted as Co-ordinating Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners. SEB will act as Facility Agent.

TRANSCOM TO CLOSE LONDON, ONTARIO SITE

Luxembourg, 14 November 2012 – Transcom WorldWide S.A. today announced that its London, Ontario site in Canada will be closed at the beginning of 2013. Approximately 150 employees will be affected. This decision is part of the company’s continuous efforts to improve cost efficiency and competitiveness in the North America & Asia Pacific region. Volumes now handled at the London, Ontario site will be transferred to another Transcom contact center in the North America & Asia Pacific region, ensuring that clients’ requirements in terms of cost can be met while also sustaining Transcom’s

World’s First Touch-Enabled Interactive ProjectorTurns Virtually Any Surface Into an Interactive Learning Space

SMART LightRaise™ 60wi interactive projector puts company at head of class in global collaboration technology innovationCALGARY, Alberta --- November 14, 2012 --- One look at the evolution of technology in the classroom reveals - the slate became a chalk board, hand-cranked mimeograph became automatic copier, and Liquid Paper became the “delete” button. Today, SMART Technologies announces a new evolution in the classroom with its launch of SMART LightRaise™ 60wi interactive projector - the world’s first integrated, touch-enabled interactive projector. LightRaise™ 60wi is an innovation of

Mandatory notification of trade

Gareth Williams, Chief Geophysicist, has today November 14, 2012 bought 200 000 shares in Dolphin at NOK 5.78. After the trade he directly and indirectly control 566 667 shares in Dolphin. In addition he holds 200 000 unexercised options, corresponding to 200 000 shares at the strike price of NOK 2.50.This information is subject of the disclosure requirements according to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.For further information, please contact:Nina Midtlie, Group Financial Director          Mobile:+47 98 20 63 78E-mail:nina.midtlie@dolphingeo.comDolphin Group

Ossur Hf : SYMBIONIC LEG Named "Best Of What's New" By Popular Science Magazine

Announcement from Össur hf.No:32/2012Reykjavik, 14 November 2012 SYMBIONIC LEG NAMED "BEST OF WHAT'S NEW"BY POPULAR SCIENCE MAGAZINE World's First Complete Bionic Leg Recognized as Breakthrough Innovation                                                                  Össur, a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics, is honored to announce that its new SYMBIONIC LEG® has received the 2012 "Best of What's New" Award from Popular Science magazine. The SYMBIONIC LEG, which is the world's first complete Bionic leg, combines a Bionic microprocessor knee and a powered Bionic

Repose helps to spread positive autism message

Autism must be embraced as a way of life that can bring a variety of benefits to both the person themselves and their family and community; that was the clear message from a recent autism conference sponsored by specialist seating solutions company Repose. Midlands care provider Essential Futures hosted the conference, together with autism training company Positive About Autism, and Ratcliffe Consultancy. The event saw health services, social care workers, teachers and support workers come together to help spread a positive and empowering autism message, concentrating on the positive

Cyber Monday to Outshine Thanksgiving and Black Friday Spending

Rising disposable income is bringing in the cheer and putting consumers into the spirit of the holidaysBy IBISWorld Analyst Olivia Tang Rising disposable incomes are bringing in the cheer and putting consumers into the spirit of the holidays. As a result, IBISWorld expects spending for Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday to all rise in 2012. Thanksgiving spending will reach a record high as the economy recovers. Consumers will also continue taking advantage of Black Friday deals, although spending for the occasion will grow only marginally. However, Cyber Monday will be the

Celebrate Big With Mallorca Farmhouses’ Big Self-Catering Accommodation

   Multi award-winning Mallorca Farmhouses are celebrating 25 years as Mallorca’s self-catering accommodation specialist in 2013. So there are big celebrations on the horizon! For those also with an anniversary, or a big birthday, then here’s a pick of a few large private villas and farmhouses on the island, perfect for any celebration with friends and family. Es Castell  (sleeps 10) is a five-bedroom stone-clad country residence near Cala d’Or set in a mini estate with its own private vineyard and olive grove producing

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