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CDC Foundation Partners with CDC and Others to Provide Zika Prevention Kits to Pregnant Women in U.S. Territories

Multiple Donors Provide Zika Vital Prevention Products Intended for Pregnant Women in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American SamoaATLANTA – While knowledge of the link between Zika and birth defects is evolving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends special precautions for pregnant women because of increasing evidence of an association between Zika virus infection in pregnant women and a certain type of birth defect, microcephaly, that occurs in some pregnancies. Microcephaly is a condition where babies’ heads and brains are smaller and may not

Agria talks rabbit insurance and offers £1000 CPD carrot at BSAVA congress

At BSAVA congress, Agria Pet Insurance will launch its own rabbit insurance policy, complementing existing cat and dog policies. Vets and nurses are welcome to visit Agria on stand 215 where they can find out all about the new cover and enter a prize draw to win up to £1000 worth of rabbit CPD and associated travel. Those that have managed to get hold of an Agria lucky carrot and code (available in the delegate bag) will also receive a delicious treat they can get their teeth into straight away. The new rabbit policy has a number of unique features that will be attractive to

RepRisk data used in the company evaluation for Ethisphere’s 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies

Zurich, Switzerland and New York, NY, USA – March 7, 2016 –  Today, the Ethisphere Institute announced the 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies . In its 10th year, the annual recognition issued by Ethisphere recognizes those companies who align principle with action, work tirelessly to make trust part of their corporate DNA, and in doing so, shape future industry standards by introducing tomorrow’s best practices today. RepRisk, a leading provider of dynamic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk analytics and metrics,

NICOCCINO´S FOCUS SHIFTING TO DRUG CLASSIFICATION

Nicoccino™ provides the fastest and most efficient delivery of nicotine, something made possible by more than a decade of research and development. Now the company strengthens its focus on creating a product platform that can be used by partners who wish to expand their company's product portfolio."We know that we have a great product, and have through consumer feedback and sales activities seen that it works, but we are too small to expand globally. As a consequence, we are preparing for one or several international partnerships in order to reach out worldwide." says Johan Cram, CEO of

The Red Boot Coalition Launches Fundraiser to Support Cross-Country Journey

Red Boot Ride documentary to showcase the power of listeningOn Monday, Molly Barker, founder of The Red Boot Coalition  and Girls on the Run International, announced a fundraising campaign to fuel the Red Boot Ride, a cross-country trek to spread the word of the power of listening. Founded in 2014, The Red Boot Coalition believes listening is the key to understanding. Through community meetings held nationwide, the nonprofit educates about the power of listening without opinion. Honest listening builds trust, which in turn leads to useful solutions. “

Nokian Tyres: Disclosure under chapter 9, section 10 of the securities market act

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release 7 March 2016 at 3:45 p.m. Nokian Tyres has received an announcement from BlackRock, Inc. on 7 March 2016, according to which the holdings of the mutual funds managed by BlackRock, Inc. fell below level of 5% of the share capital in Nokian Tyres plc, as a result of share transactions concluded on 4 March 2016. Total positions of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds subject to the notification: +----------------+----------+------------------+-----+----------------------+| |% of |% of shares and |Total|Total number of shares||

NCCN Publishes New Patient Education Resources for Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Hodgkin Lymphoma—a Rare, Yet Curable, Cancer

New patient education resources from NCCN empower patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Hodgkin Lymphoma to work alongside their physicians to make informed decisions about their treatment.FORT WASHINGTON, PA — To further educate people with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Hodgkin Lymphoma about the most effective treatment options for their disease, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN ®) has published the NCCN Guidelines for Patients® and NCCN Quick Guide™ series for CLL 

Notification according to chapter 9, section 5 of the Securities Market Act: Cevian Capital Partners Ltd.'s ownership in Valmet has decreased below 5 percent

Valmet Corporation's stock exchange release on March 7, 2016 at 3:20 p.m. EETValmet Corporation (Business ID 2553019-8) has on March 7, 2016 received a notification referred to in Securities Market Act from Cevian Capital Partners Ltd. stating that the company's ownership and share of votes in Valmet Corporation has decreased below the threshold of 5 percent (1/20). As a result of share transactions on March 4, 2016, the holding of Cevian Capital Partners Ltd. decreased to 0 shares (10,323,191 shares in the previous flagging notification), representing an ownership of 0.00 percent (6.

Peab builds offices in Solna

Peab has been contracted to build a new office in Frösunda, Solna. The client is Vasakronan and the contract amounts to about SEK 300 million.The building will be about 16,000 square meters spread over nine floors with open and bright office space. The two upper floors are built of wood and built on the roof terrace. The project is characterized by sustainability, innovation and a Nordic appearance. Great importance is attached to highlight the bicycle as transportation and housing to be environmentally certified in accordance with LEED Platinum level.Construction will start in spring

Alzheimer’s more versatile than previously known

Accumulation of the substance amyloid beta in the brain impairs the memory and cognitive ability in people with Alzheimer’s. New findings from Lund University in Sweden show that the cause of amyloid beta pathology might be more versatile than previously known. Researchers believe that these new findings may be of significance to the development of new medications.The accumulation of the protein amyloid beta in the brain is a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Sufficiently large quantities cause plaque, which blocks the function of the nerve cells and thereby impair the patient’s memory and

BIBBY DISTRIBUTION TANKS UP FOOD INGREDIENT TRANSPORT WITH £1.2 MILLION FLEET INVESTMENT

7 March 2016Bibby Distribution is beefing up its tanker division with a £1.2 million investment in 18 new tanker trailers which will support its extensive operations in food ingredient logistics. The new tankers, manufactured by Vanhool in response to a custom brief from Bibby Distribution’s fleet technical team, will initially be used to deliver glucose and starches to major confectionary brands. The trailers replace existing assets and have been designed with maximum flexibility in mind, to provide a firm foundation for future operations. Gayle Daubney, General Manager – Tankers,

Winterhalter is first catering equipment manufacturer to attain Carbon Footprint Label

Carbon Trust hails big step forward for caterers wanting to “know and show” their green credentialsWhile energy saving is a headline story, drivers like corporate social responsibility, consumer demand for sustainability and concern around carbon emissions are leading major foodservice operators to focus on the big picture – how to reduce their impact on the environment and underline their green credentials. Commercial kitchens are significant consumers of energy and other resources. While energy labelling under the Ecodesign Directive will tell buyers how energy efficient a piece of

Veidekke ASA: Veidekkes Economic Activity Report: The building and construction market keeps growing

"We expect the Scandinavian building and construction market to grow by slightly more than 3 per cent in both 2016 and 2017. The greatest contribution is expected to be from Sweden in the next few years, where the housing market in particular is strong. In Norway regional variations are on the increase. We expect the greatest growth to be in the construction area," says Kristoffer Eide Hoen, Director of Analysis with Veidekke. The public sector drives growth in NorwayFor the years 2016 and 2017 as a whole, investment growth at approximately the same rate as in 2015 is expected for the

Mark Beaumont launches project to teach any child how to ride a bike

Round the World adventurer Mark Beaumont launches Cycling Scotland’s Early Years Cycle Skills project, with youngsters at Doune NurseryAdventurer and dad, Mark Beaumont, was in Doune recently to launch Cycling Scotland’s Early Years Cycle Skills project, designed to give any three and four year old the chance to ride a bike before they start school. Mark is about to embark on a cycling adventure of his own as he teaches his two and half year old daughter to adjust to life on two wheels. This exciting and ambitious national programme of early years cycle training aims to offer any

CHARLES BENTLEY & SON LAUNCHES UK’S FIRST HYGIENIC TOILET BRUSH

Charles Bentley & Son has become the exclusive distributer of a new hygienic toilet brush after launching the product in the UK and Europe. Manufactured in the UK to the highest standards, the EU & US patented Dip-San is the only self-cleaning toilet brush on the market. Ideal for the professional cleaning environment, including hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, offices, schools and public facilities, every Dip-San toilet brush boasts a lifetime guarantee. Approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute and promising a completely hygienic alternative to the traditional toilet brush, Dip-

Significant savings flow with Ilmor’s CFD engine upgrades

Novel CFD software helps Ilmor’s engineering consultancy save 75 percent in prototype build cost for latest race engine project‘Step-Change’ developments in the accuracy and resolution of renowned engine design company Ilmor’s CFD capability have slashed development times by around 50 per cent whilst also providing a 75 per cent reduction in prototype build cost for its 2016 Indycar engine development project. Ilmor’s recently expanded engine design consultancy division has been responsible for the design of Chevrolet’s championship-winning Indycar engine that powered Scott Dixon to the

Teacher’s highlights premium quality and celebrates Scottish heritage in glass repackaging by O-I

Beam Suntory has launched a global repackaging of Teacher’s Scotch Whisky® to modernise the brand and ensure its appearance reflects the quality of the premium liquid inside. Glassmaker O-I has produced three new glass bottles in 70cl, 75cl and 1 litre sizes for Teacher’s. The new packaging is currently rolling out in markets around the world - including in the UK and India, where Teacher’s leads the Scotch category.   Julie Pender, International Marketing Manager, Scotch, Irish & Japanese Whisky at Beam Suntory said, “Our new packaging will reinforce Teacher’s leadership position in key

Decisions taken by KONE Corporation's Annual General Meeting and Board of Directors

KONE Corporation, stock exchange release, March 7, 2016 at 1.30 p.m. EET Decisions taken by KONE Corporation's Annual General Meeting and Board of Directors Matters relating to the Annual General Meeting KONE Corporation's Annual General Meeting was held in Helsinki on March 7, 2016. The meeting approved the financial statements and discharged the responsible parties from liability for the financial period January 1-December 31, 2015. The General Meeting approved dividends of EUR 1.3975 for each of the 76,208,712 class A shares and EUR 1.40 for each of the outstanding 436,957,

World ATM: Media brief and drink reception Tuesday 8 March 2PM Meeting Room MR-1 about remote tower systems

Welcome to a press briefing on how remote tower systems is of great interest at some of the busiest airports in the world and how one air traffic controller can use modern systems to operate two airports.After one year of operation of the world’s first Remote Tower, Director General Olle Sundin at the Swedish ANSP, LFV, and Head of Traffic Management Anders Carp at Saab presents how remote tower systems evaluates right now and lessons learned from the first year in operation.    Very welcome to Saabs stand, 305, at 3PM for a drink reception to celebrate Remote Tower’s one year of

Pediatric Laser Medicine Highlighted at American Laser Society Meeting

Course Addresses the Safe and Effective Use of Lasers and Energy Devices for Treatment of ChildrenWausau, WI – March 7, 2016    Pediatric laser medicine is one of the highlights for ASLMS 2016, the Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS).  The conference will be held in Boston, Massachusetts March 30 – April 2, 2016. The course faculty includes top experts in the field who will provide insight and advances in the safe and effective clinical use of laser and energy devices as they relate to children’s health. Participants will learn to select

Changes in Outotec Executive Board

OUTOTEC OYJ   STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE   MARCH 7, 2016   AT 1.00 PM   Changes in Outotec Executive Board   Ms. Kaisa Aalto-Luoto, M. Sc. (Econ.), has been appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications and member of Outotec's Executive Board as of April 1, 2016. She is currently in charge of Human Resources of Outotec's Minerals Processing Business Unit. Ms. Kirsi Nuotto, current Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications, has decided to leave Outotec. She will continue working for Outotec until April 30, 2016 ensuring a smooth transition of her

Stena launches ferry friendly offer for NFF

Book a Stena Line ferry trip during National Ferry Fortnight and bring TWO friends or family for FREE NATIONAL Ferry Fortnight (NFF) gets underway today (Saturday March 5-19) and as the title suggests, it’s a celebration of the unique experience that is ferry travel! This year’s event is designed to place special emphasis on those who have yet to experience ferry travel, or for those who haven’t taken a trip in recent years. That’s why leading ferry company Stena Line has launched a fantastic offer that is available to book on all of the company’s routes between Ireland and Britain

SRV is planning an issuance of a new hybrid bond and announces a tender offer for its outstanding hybrid bond

SRV GROUP PLC     STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE     7.3.2016, AT 12:40SRV is planning an issuance of a new hybrid bond and announces a tender offer for its outstanding hybrid bond Not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, to any U.S. person (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or in or into the United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, South Africa, Singapore and Japan or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful.SRV Group Plc (”SRV”) is considering issuance of a new hybrid bond. The

Hungary Marks First 10 Years of Gripen Operations

Senior representatives of the Hungarian government, the Hungarian and Swedish Armed Forces, the Embassy of Sweden to Hungary, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and Saab, came together on 4 March 2016 to celebrate Hungary’s first ‘Gripen decade’ at MH 59, Szentgyörgyi Dezső Airbase, Kecskemét.The Gripen ceremony was attended by senior representatives of Hungarian and Swedish governments, headed by Tamás Vargha Deputy Minister of Defence, along with Brigadier General Albert Sáfár, Air Chief of Hungarian Defence Forces Joint Force Command, Brigadier General Csaba Ugrik, commander at HDF

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