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Alstom to provide Amtrak with its new generation of high-speed train

Alstom and Amtrak announced today that they have signed a contract for Alstom to design and build 28 new high-speed trains, which will run on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Boston and Washington D.C. Amtrak and Alstom also signed a long-term contract under which Alstom will provide Amtrak with long-term technical support and supply spare components and parts for the maintenance of the new trainsets. Together, these contracts are worth €1.8 billion euros ($2 billion).The Northeast Corridor (NEC) line covers roughly 730 km (457 miles)[1] . In only ten

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR KATHY FRESTON TO RECEIVE “VEGAN OF THE YEAR” AWARD AT LAST CHANCE FOR ANIMALS’ ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA

Virunga-Themed Event Honoring Prominent Animal Activists to be held October 22, 2016 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly HillsAugust 26, 2016 -- Los Angeles, CA – International nonprofit Last Chance for Animals  (“LCA”) announced today that New York Times best-selling author and activist Kathy Freston  will receive the “Vegan of the Year” award at its Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday evening, October 22, in Beverly Hills, CA. The announcement was made today by LCA Founder and President, Chris DeRose 

UTA study indicates air contamination near fracking sites result of operational inefficiencies, not inherent to the extraction process

Chemists at the University of Texas at Arlington have published a new study that indicates that highly variable contamination events registered in and around unconventional oil and gas developments are the result of operational inefficiencies and not inherent to the extraction process itself. The study, published today as “Point source attribution of ambient contamination events near unconventional oil and gas development ” in Science of the Total Environment, found highly variable levels of ambient BTEX, or benzene,

If you are going to catch’em all, catch’em safely urges Allianz Worldwide Partners

Popular game has been downloaded more than 100 million* times in 35 countriesPokémon Go, which uses augmented reality to combine the real world with the game space, encourages players to explore the world in a whole new way, in search of digital Pokémon.  Vincent Luna, Head of Travel within Global Market Management at Allianz Worldwide Partners advises, “The new Pokémon Go phenomenon provides an opportunity to get out, explore and discover new destinations and monuments around the world: there is no doubt that this year, many tourists will use their holidays and travel destinations as

MEDIA RELEASE - More Pilot Whales Slaughtered in the Faroe Islands

For Immediate Release26 August 2016 Further information and interview requests, contact:Heather Stimmler, Sea Shepherd Global Media DirectorE: heather@seashepherdglobal.org Photos: http://bit.ly/2bunY2m More Pilot Whales Slaughtered in the Faroe Islands For the third time this year, pilot whales have been slaughtered in the Danish Faroe Islands. The ordeal began at 7am today when a pod of 40 pilot whales was reported to local authorities off Skálatoftir, on the island of Borðoy. The pod was then driven by 12 Faroese boats to Hvannasund for slaughter. Although most of

How Uber turns around its $1.2bn loss – by delivering things

Uber must get serious about delivering packages as well as people if it wants to make money, says global courier ParcelHeroThe news that taxi App Uber has run up losses of over $1bn in the first half of 2016 comes as no surprise; says the international courier ParcelHero.com . The global taxi industry is scarcely large enough to warrant the investment in technology Uber has made developing its crowdsourcing App, says ParcelHero: and it must make good on its plans to extend its UberRUSH courier services to new markets urgently.

FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 26.08.2016

Fiskars Corporation NOTIFICATION     26.08.2016 at 18:30   FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 26.08.2016     Date 26.08.2016  Exchange transaction Buy  Share class FIS1V  Amount       150  Average price/share 17.4735 EURHighest price/share 17.50 EURLowest price/share 17.45 EURTotal price 2621.03 EUR          The shares held by Fiskars Corporation on 26.08.2016:     FIS1V  97,410

LITTLE CAESARS® PIZZA TO GIVE AMERICA FREE LUNCH IF CHASE ELLIOTT WINS IN DOVER

Free $5 Lunch Combo if Chase Elliott Wins on October 2With the racing season in full swing, Little Caesars is offering America a free lunch if fan favorite and Sprint Cup Series rookie of the year contender Chase Elliott claims a victory in Dover, DE on October 2nd. If Elliott wins the October 2nd race, Little Caesars will give away one free $5 HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo, featuring a 20 oz. Mountain Dew ®, to every customer who comes into a participating store and mentions this offer at the check-out counter, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (local time) on October 11th, 2016, in accordance

COD Computed Tomography Students Hired Before Program Completion

The majority of students in College of DuPage’s Computed Tomography Certificate program were hired while still completing the program and preparing to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam. “The success of the students from last year is absolutely wonderful,” said CT instructor Judith Loughlin. “Our students are well-prepared, professional and enthusiastic and were able to secure positions while still in the program.” Loughlin said the students’ success reflects their dedication, as well as the College’s ability to recognize and fill an increasing need

Resolutions at Inwido’s Extraordinary General Meeting

Inwido AB has today, Friday 26 August 2016, held an Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) with regards to the Board of Directors’ proposal on a supplement to the existing incentive program.In accordance with the proposal from the Board, the EGM resolved to adopt a supplementary long-term incentive program consisting of two parts: an issue of convertible bonds and an issue of subscription warrants. The incentive program is directed towards certain persons among group management and so called Senior Leaders, who wished but because of inside information could not participate in the incentive

Disclosure of large shareholding

On 26 August 2016, the shareholders meeting of Flakk Investment AS resolved to demerge certain assets to Flakk Composites AS, included in which are 34 282 667 shares in Hexagon Composites ASA. After, and subject to, completion of the demerger, Flakk Composites AS will be incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Flakk Gruppen AS and will hold 34 282 667 shares (20.57%) in Hexagon Composites ASA. Mr. Knut Flakk, who is Chairman of the Board in Hexagon Composites ASA, owns 98.7% of the shares in Flakk Gruppen AS. Flakk Investment AS will not hold any shares in Hexagon Composites ASA

Females more savvy when financing a new car

New research highlights that over a third of Brits (36%) plan to buy a new or used car within the next 12 months.The study* from car finance specialist Financible.com  also revealed that: · 36% of people planning to buy a new or used car within the next 12 months intend to use some form of finance · 64% of those said they are going to finance the car from their own cash/savings · nearly one in five (19%) said they would be using car (dealership) finance · 17% said they would use their bank or other financial institution (e.g a car loan broker).

Additive Manufacturing Enables Fast Modification of Molds

Direct metal deposition (DMD) can be up to 250-330% faster than manual laser cladding. New Additive Manufacturing 2.0 (AM 2.0)-capable laser welding systems can now be equipped with a recently developed powder nozzle from O.R. Lasertechnologie GmbH that permits fully automatic layerwise buildup. This solution holds enormous potential for tool and mold making applications at small and midsized companies.Since the start of the 21st century, laser cladding has become established as a highly effective process for modifying and repairing injection molds and dies. Now a new additive

First half-year report 2016 - Strong underlying growth driven by continued investments

Cognosec AB (publ) (“Cognosec” or “The Company”), a leading supplier of solutions within Cyber Security with operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, today announces its first half-year report for 2016.First half of 2016 showed strong underlying revenue growth with revenues of EUR 8.9m, up 37% on the previous year at constant foreign currency rates. Performance was particularly strong in South Africa and the Middle East, with revenues emerging in the newly created European businesses. Growth was driven by continued investments in the operational, technical and sales capabilities of

CH+UK - SWISS DESIGN FOCUS | MEDIA NEWS - Volume 2

PRESS RELEASE - London, August 2016Pro Helvetia, the Embassy of Switzerland and Design Prize Switzerland are delighted to announce a Swiss design focus in London throughout the month of September, as part of ‘CH+UK – Swiss Culture in the UK’. CH+UK is an ongoing initiative by the Embassy of Switzerland promoting Swiss artists and culture across all creative fields in all areas of the UK. For the first time, Switzerland will be taking part in two of the main highlights of the London design season, the London Design Biennale (7-27 September) and the London Design Festival (22-25 September)

Hafslund – Buyback and increase of bond issue

Hafslund ASA has bought back NOK 271 million of the bond 3.83 % Hafslund ASA 2013/2018 - ISIN NO 001 0670557, HNA118. After this transaction, outstanding amount in the market of this bond is NOK 29 million. Hafslund ASA has increased the bond FRN Hafslund ASA 2015/2020 – ISIN NO 001 0735087, HNA133 by NOK 271 million. After this transaction, outstanding amount in the market of this bond is NOK 571 million. Hafslund ASAOslo, 26 August 2016 For further information, please contact: Martin Lundby, Head of Finance & Investor Relations, tel. + 47 416 14 448

Design Exhibition 'FEELINGS MATTER' hosted by MOBILAB Gallery during the London Design Festival

PRESS RELEASE - London, August 2016 MOBILAB Gallery present ‘Feelings Matter’ - a collection of work from an internationally respected cast of artists all with a focus on the senses and their importance. Specialising in a range of disciplines including sculpture, photography and glass craftsmanship, each piece explores the infinite possibilities the human body can experience with and without stimulation. One of the highlights of the exhibition being work by French photographer Clément Jolin, who will be sharing a series of previously shown and never before seen images entitled ‘

Gaming Corps and Ztorm Exertis signs distribution agreement

Gaming Corps AB in Uppsala has signed a distribution agreement with Ztorm Exertis regarding The Descendant. The Descendant is an episodic game. The first three episodes of season one has been launched. The final two episodes in during the first season are scheduled to before the end of the year.Ztorm is a well-known distributor of digital content, with over 70 digital distributors and covering more than 40 countries. Some of the biggest gaming companies in the world rely on their technology and sales platform.Exertis is also part of the new name for the DCC SerCom group of companies; one

Compact prep station for the compact kitchen - please disregard earlier version sent 17/08/16 - appologies for inconvenience

Williams’ new Onyx is the practical, energy efficient ‘real refrigeration’ solution for modern kitchensIn a busy kitchen, chefs want to be able to access fresh ingredients instantly.  They also need to keep them refrigerated, for food safety.  And in today’s kitchen, the job has to be done in the smallest space.  That’s why Williams has launched a compact version of its market-leading Onyx prep station.  Combining a preparation work surface with top-mounted ingredients wells, undercounter storage and Williams’ advanced refrigeration technology, the new Onyx CPC2 delivers a prep solution

ESS Data Management and Software Centre Opens in Copenhagen

The European Spallation Source  (ESS) celebrated today the official opening of the ESS Data Management and Software Centre (DMSC) permanent offices in Copenhagen. The Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science, Ulla Tørnæs participated in the opening event. She was joined by Thomas Bjørnholm, the Prorector for Research and Innovation at the University of Copenhagen, and more than 90 representatives from ESS Danish partners, stakeholders and ESS"It makes me extremely proud to be the Minister for Higher Education and Science, when I see this amazing

Interim Report for 1st January - 30th June 2016 Zinzino AB

Increased gross margin and accelerating expansion” In July Zinzino launched their business in 19 new countries in Europe. This means that including the EU countries we are present in 33 countries in total in the world. That provides us a potential market with close to 1 billion people. During the second quarter we have launched new products and invested in a future in which we have a strong believe in. We will hold on to our ambitious goal to grow at least 20 percent in the coming 3 years and improve results every year. ” Dag Bergheim Pettersen, vd, Zinzino AB  SECOND QUARTER 2016 (

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY - JUNE 2016

Second quarter 2016 (April 1 to June 30 2016) ·  Net sales for the group for the quarter amounted to 12.519 KUSD ·  EBITDA for the group amounted to 2.700 KUSD ·  End of June 2016 Global Scanning A/S entered into an agreement to acquire assets from Real Awesomesauce S.A. to explore opportunities within 3D file sharing and other collaboration services. The transaction is valued at USD 3 million, comprising 50% in cash and 50% in new share issues. The acquisition includes “P3D.in”, a proven cloud-based solution for the sharing and editing of 3D files over the internet.

Håkan Kirstein appointed as Eltel’s new CEO

Eltel’s Board of Directors has appointed Håkan Kirstein as Eltel’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. He will commence in his new position on 19 September 2016.Håkan Kirstein is currently a member of the Board of Directors at Eltel AB, which he joined in May 2016. He started his career in the retail business at Statoil and progressed to being CEO of Statoil Hydro Sweden AB. He spent 15 years at Statoil. Following the period at Statoil, Mr Kirstein held the position as CEO of Niscayah Group AB, a market leader in the technical security services and at that time listed on Nasdaq

Peab builds apartments in Esbo, Finland

Peab has been commissioned to build 190 apartments in Esbo, Finland. The customer is VVO, Finland’s largest private renter.The contract is worth EUR 24 million.Construction will begin in September 2016 and the apartments will be ready to move into in October 2018.The project will be order registered in the third quarter of 2016.For further information, please contact:Mika Katajisto, Region Manager Peab, cell: +358 40 570 1025, e-mail: mika.katajisto@peab.fi Kajsa Jacobsson, sub Press Officer Peab, cell: +46 725 33 34 84, e-mail: kajsa.jacobsson@peab.se

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