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M H Shakir explores the effects of artificial intelligence in terms of disability

With people living longer and the over 65 population on the increase, Buckinghamshire-based clinician M H Shakir wondered what would happen if medical advances meant we could prolong human life.Described by BBC News as ‘one of the hottest topics on the planet right now’, artificial intelligence is an area of developing interest and it was these two contributing factors that inspired Buckinghamshire-based Shakir’s debut novel Aalot’s Revenge. Set in a dystopian world faced with an increasing population, there are no solutions except to take advantage of the use of artificial intelligence to

Amazon’s move into brick & mortar convenience stores will more than inconvenience rivals, says ParcelHero

Amazon’s shock plans to move into physical brick and mortar grocery stores spells more bad news for beleaguered supermarkets, say e-commerce delivery experts ParcelHero.Amazon, the nemesis of High Street stores everywhere, is abandoning its online-only model to open brick and mortar convenience stores. It’s a surprising move; but it makes commercial sense, argues dot.com delivery expert ParcelHero’ s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT. ‘Amazon is building on its Amazon Fresh grocery service to sell items such as fruit and veg,

Michelin reveals ‘Top Five’ winter fleet checks for a successful 2017

Stoke-on-Trent, October 12, 2016Michelin Customer Engineering Support Manager Gordon Brookes is urging farmers and contractors to perform fleet audits during the quieter winter months, and guarantee a successful start to 2017. “With harvest 2016 firmly behind us, it’s essential to look to the future and ensure machinery, tyres and wheels are well maintained, in order to hit the ground running in 2017,” explains Brookes. Here are his ‘Top Five’ tips: 1. Check tyres for signs of damage Tyres work hard during the busy summer months and throughout the ever-challenging harvest season.

Moody’s upgrades Volvo Cars credit rating

Rating agency Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) today upgraded its corporate credit rating for Volvo Cars to Ba2 from Ba3, with a stable outlook. Moody’s said in its analysis: “The upgrade of Volvo Car’s ratings reflects the company’s strong operating performance over the past 12 months based on the successful introduction of the new XC90 and our expectation of further improvements in the company’s credit metrics driven by several new product launches, including the recently launched S90 and V90, over the next 2 years.” Regarding the outlook, Moody’s stated: “The stable outlook is

Buckinghamshire-based M H Shakir explores the effects of artificial intelligence

With people living longer and the over 65 population on the increase, Buckinghamshire-based clinician M H Shakir wondered what would happen if medical advances meant we could prolong human life.Described by BBC News as ‘one of the hottest topics on the planet right now’, artificial intelligence is an area of developing interest and it was these two contributing factors that inspired Buckinghamshire-based Shakir’s debut novel Aalot’s Revenge. Set in a dystopian world faced with an increasing population, there are no solutions except to take advantage of the use of artifical intelligence to

Holiday Inn Express uses innovative hybrid air conditioning

A new 250-bedroom hotel has become the first in the UK to use an innovative hybrid air conditioning technology that removes the need to install leak detection equipment in occupied rooms. The Holiday Inn Express Birmingham City Centre in central Birmingham is using Mitsubishi Electric’s Hybrid VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system to keep guests comfortable in a controllable, energy efficient way, whilst still offering the full flexibility of design and installation that VRF air conditioning is synonymous with. “We needed reliable and effective air conditioning that is easy to use

Invitation to press and analyst meeting – presentation of Saab’s January-September Interim Report 2016

Defence and security company Saab is pleased to invite press, financial analysts and investors to the presentation of Saab’s interim report for the period January-September and the third quarter 2016.Date: Tuesday, 25 October at 10:00 (CET)Address: Grand Hôtel, Blasieholmshamnen 8, Stockholm, SwedenVenue: New York The report is published at 7.30 a.m. (CET) the same day.You are welcome to participate on site at Grand Hôtel, watch the live webcast or dial in to the conference call. It is possible to post questions also over the web and conference call. Live webcast:http://saab-

Scottish Highlands inspire Elizabeth Gates’ debut historical novel set in the midst of the French Revolution

After taking a trip to Argyll, Scotland, Elizabeth Gates was inspired to write her debut historical novel, The Wolf of Dalriada.“It was such a beautiful place,” explains Elizabeth, “the ancient land made me really feel the characters and they fit so well into the beautiful landscape.” Set in 1793, Elizabeth’s novel focuses on uneasy Scottish landowners who struggle to secure their wealth and power as the French Revolution unfolds in Europe. Can anyone ride the maelstrom of these dangerous times? Only, it seems, Malcolm Craig Lowrie – the legendary Wolf of Dalriada.  In remote Argyll,

UPM partners with NGOs and green think-tanks to drive sustainable low carbon fuels

(UPM, Helsinki, 12 October 2016 at 12:30 EET) - ENGOs, think-tanks and the advanced biofuel industry have been collaborating on defining policy boundaries for European fuels policy that recognises the need to safeguard sustainability while stimulating investments into a truly sustainable advanced biofuels industry. Following the Paris Agreement, it becomes increasingly urgent to tackle emission from the transport sector, which will imminently become the EU's largest source of CO\2\ emissions. Discussion among the platform - named Biofrontiers - were very timely, as the European

Cosy up for Christmas with home accessories from Darlings of Chelsea

Transforming your home into a cosy winter wonderland has never been easier, thanks to the hand crafted, luxury sofas from Fulham-based interior specialists, Darlings of Chelsea. Its designer collection of sofas and armchairs are ideal for giving your living room a high-end makeover, helping you to create a Christmas retreat that is cosy and warm, even when the weather outside is frightful. John Darling, owner of Darlings of Chelsea, comments: “The countdown to Christmas is a popular time for interior makeovers, as we see home owners looking to invest in key pieces that will enhance the

Herefordshire author Judith Hereford sheds light elderly care

Having witnessed ill treatment of the elderly as a young person in her first job, Herefordshire author Judith Hereford felt compelled to bring the issue to the attention of others.Speaking about her experiences, Judith explained, ‘What I saw was probably mild compared to some of the horror stories we hear today – slapping, neglect and verbal abuse mainly. Our training hospital gave excellent practical instruction on care for the elderly, treating them all as individuals and with dignity and respect. Although I’m sure things have improved, there are still pockets of nastiness within the

Nordic Nanovector announces the appointment of Joanna Horobin, MD, as Non-executive Board Director

Oslo, Norway, 12 October 2016 Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANO) announces that Joanna Horobin was elected to its Board as Non-executive Director at the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held today in Oslo, Norway. Dr Horobin replaces Dr Renee P Tannenbaum who stepped down from the Board of Directors today for personal reasons. Ms Horobin has comprehensive experience within the biopharmaceutical industry. She is currently Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and a Member of the Leadership Team at Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, USA. Ms Horobin’s

Nordic Nanovector ASA: Extraordinary General Meeting held

The Extraordinary General Meeting of Nordic Nanovector ASA (the "Company") (OSE: NANO) was held today on 12 October 2016 in Oslo, Norway.Please find attached the minutes from the Extraordinary General Meeting. The minutes will also be made available on www.nordicnanovector.com. For further information, please contact:Tone Kvåle, Chief Financial OfficerPhone: +47 91 51 95 76E-mail: tkvale@nordicnanovector.com Nordic Nanovector is a biotech company focusing on the development and commercialisation of novel targeted therapeutics in haematology and oncology. The Company’s lead

LBMA announces Cinnober’s Boat as the chosen provider for trade reporting and transparency project

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) announces today that Boat Services Ltd, in a joint submission with Autilla, has been selected as the chosen provider in the LBMA’s Request for Proposal (RfP) process. The aim of the RfP is to deliver new services to the precious metals market and in doing so improve transparency, efficiency and expand the technology requirements in the market. The latest Fair and Effective Markets Review (FEMR) Implementation Report of July 2016 also acknowledged that the LBMA has been “focusing on trade reporting as a priority in response to the market

Susan M. Sandover’s memoir plunges the reader into a wild adventure of passion and terror in Gaddafi’s Libya

Libya. A love lived, a life betrayed follows Susan, who was lucky enough to have chosen an enlightened, forward-thinking Libyan career diplomat, Bashir, to spend her life with. They supported each other through the traumas, difficulties, and frankly terrifying experiences associated with the Gaddafi regime of US and NATO bombings.Her love story, which spans several decades and continents, stemmed from a simple blog post. “After the death of my husband I wrote a blog and within 12 hours I received over 6,000 hits and numerous requests for the story to be expanded,” explains Susan, who now

Atria starts to export pork to China

Atria Plc, Company Announcement 12 October 2016 at 12.00Atria starts to export pork to ChinaAtria Finland Ltd has received an official confirmation of the pork export license to China. Chinese licensing authorities have admitted Atria’s production plant in Nurmo Finland a site-specific export license for pork meat to China. Export license is a significant driver of development and expansion for Atria's business.Atria aims to long-term cooperation with Chinese partners. Atria has conducted surveys and prepared commercial arrangements to start the exports to China. Export operations are

Venture into an incredible new world in G. H. Cawser’s The Heroes of Elwhen

Written as part of a six part series, Staffordshire author G. H. Cawser debuts the first of his children’s stories that will transport young readers on a fantastical and magical journey.The Heroes of Elwhen, written by Staffordshire author G. H. Cawser, takes children aged 9 and over to the mysterious land of Elwhen. John and Sally-Anne are city born and bred, but enjoy spending their summers on Uncle Ned’s farm. They believe they’ve already experienced thrills aplenty, but there is far more in store for them than they could ever have imagined. With their cousin Gerald, they make one

Invitation to Swedbank's interim report presentation January - September 2016

Swedbank's interim report for January - September 2016 will be published on Tuesday, 25 October at 07:00 a.m. (CET). You are invited to participate in the following events:Conference call for analysts on 25 October at 08:30 a.m. (CET)Birgitte Bonnesen, President and CEO, Anders Karlsson, CFO, and Helo Meigas, CRO, will present the report. The conference call will be held in English and broadcasted live on www.swedbank.com/ir. A recording will be available following the call. To participate in the conference call, dial 08-505 564 74 or +44 203 364 53 74. Please dial in five minutes

Industry’s first high power density and extra wide input bricks - optimized for demanding industries and railway applications

Powerbox , one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for 4 decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduces two new board mounted DC/DC converters to power industrial and railway applications; the extra wide input PQB50U-72S  and the ultra-high power density PFB600W-110S . With an unprecedented extra wide input of 12:1 (14V to 160V) the PQB50U-72S delivers 50W in quarter brick packaging, bringing simplicity to power

The Loudon-clear guide to… RallyRACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada Rally de España

The Loudon-clear guide to… RallyRACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada Rally de España More than any other round of the World Rally Championship, this Catalan classic is one for the whole team. It’s a unique challenge across the whole year. Friday night in Salou is one of the highlights of the season as the world’s best drivers and co-drivers hand their too-tall gravel-rashed rally car over to the world’s best mechanics. And 75 minutes later, they’re handed back a hunkered-down Tar-snorting racer. Just in time for the weekend… I won’t be around in Catalunya, which is a real shame. My outing

Infant Bacterial Therapeutics AB appoints new CFO

Infant Bacterial Therapeutics AB (publ.) (“IBT”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Mackey as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from January 2017 replacing Michael Owens in this role. Michael Owens will continue as financial controller of the company. Daniel has 20 years experience from diverse U.S. and international management positions in finance and accounting with Investors Bank & Trust Co., Nordea Investment Management AB and Nordea Bank AB.  In his role as CFO, Daniel will be responsible for overseeing capital and financing strategies, accounting and investor relations.

Award-winning Yarmouth author Carolyn McCrae leads readers through a gripping mystery in her 7th novel

Yarmouth author Carolyn McCrae is set to publish a gripping and intelligent murder mystery.Speaking about the inspiration for her latest novel, Carolyn, whose first novel The Last Dance won the prestigious David St John Thomas Prize for Self-Published Fiction, explained, “When I finish writing a book I always feel sad that I have left those characters behind. Although the story in Her Parents’ Daughter (Carolyn’s 5th novel) ended satisfactorily I always thought there was more to tell.” Second Strand follows Alex and Teri, a couple who are on the verge of breaking up after 12 years

Kurdistan Operational Update

12 October 2016 Genel Energy plc Kurdistan Operational Update Genel Energy plc ('Genel') notes the announcement from DNO ASA, as operator of the Tawke field, that three new production wells have been completed at the Tawke field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq as part of a stepped up drilling program kicked off in July 2016. The Tawke-31 well, targeting the main Cretaceous reservoir will be brought on production following an acid stimulation program. Two additional wells targeting the shallow Jeribe reservoir, Tawke-33 and Tawke-34, are also being readied for production. A

Invitation to Telia Company’s Interim Report January-September 2016

Telia Company’s Interim report January-September 2016, will be announced on Friday October 21, 2016, at around 7:00 (CET) and a presentation will be available at www.teliacompany.com before the press and analyst conference.Friday October 21, 2016Press and Analyst ConferenceTime: 10:30 (CET)Place: Telia Company’s Head Office, Stjärntorget, Solna   Mr Johan Dennelind, President and Chief Executive Officer of Telia Company and Mr Christian Luiga, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Telia Company will present the Interim report January-September 2016.  Press

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