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COD President Dr. Ann Rondeau to Keynote Veterans Day at Illinois State Fair

College of DuPage President Dr. Ann Rondeau will provide the keynote presentation at this year’s Veterans Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 14. “We are very impressed with Dr. Rondeau’s distinguished leadership experience and are pleased that she has accepted our invitation to speak on this important day at the Illinois State Fair,” said Harry Sawyer, Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. “In the more than 35 years of my involvement in this program, Dr. Rondeau is the first woman invited to provide the keynote at this event. While we honor all veterans on

ASTRAZENECA ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN MODERNA

This announcement contains inside information 10 August 2016 14:35 ASTRAZENECA ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN MODERNA AstraZeneca today announced that it has increased its equity interest in Moderna Therapeutics (Moderna) with a $140 million investment as part of Moderna's preferred-stock financing. AstraZeneca previously acquired an equity stake in Moderna following a collaboration agreement, announced in March 2013 , to develop

Landskrona Foto Festival offers a broader range. And sharpens the message.

Landskrona Foto has the ambitious goal of becoming The Home of Photography in Scandinavia. Besides planning a new knowledge centre, we stage unique exhibitions of historical and contemporary photography – and annually arrange Sweden’s biggest photo festival. While preparing the fourth edition of the latter, Landskrona Foto Festival 2016, a new artistic management has considered the content and the message from new perspectives. There will be an even clearer focus on the professional art photographer and the modes of expression of contemporary photographic art, as well as its aesthetic,

MEDICAL MARIJUANA, INC. APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT FOR ITS SUBSIDIARY HEMPMEDS® MEXICO AS DEMAND FOR ITS ZERO-THC CBD HEMP OIL INCREASES ACROSS COUNTRY

Cannabis Industry Veteran Dion Markgraaff to Take Helm of HempMeds® Mexico and Distribution of RSHO-X™, First-Ever Federally Approved Cannabidiol Product in MexicoMedical Marijuana, Inc.’s (OTC: MJNA) management team today announced that it has named Dion Markgraaff as President of its subsidiary HempMeds® Mexico , effective August 3, 2016. With more than 25 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Mr. Markgraaff will help drive the sales, marketing and distribution of HempMeds® Mexico 's non-psychoactive, THC-free hemp-based cannabidiol (

Vattenfall acquires German wind development project

Vattenfall has acquired a wind development project consisting of up to 79 turbines in the German North Sea. The acquisition is in line with Vattenfall’s growth strategy to extensively expand its renewable energy production in the coming years.The Global Tech II wind project is located in the German North Sea some 85 kilometres north of the island of Borkum. The project is currently under development with up to 79 wind turbines in an area of 47 square kilometres. “The acquisition underlines once more that our growth ambitions in wind are under full steam. As a company we are on a good way

Epilepsy Foundation Announces Final $1 Million Challenge to Identify Biomarkers Predicting Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)

$75,000 Awarded During the Third Challenge Phase to Five Medical ResearchersLandover, MD (August 10, 2016) - The Epilepsy Foundation SUDEP Institute announced the winners of its third challenge , “Predictive Biomarkers of Epilepsy Seizures.” This was the third of four challenges that will ultimately award nearly $1.2 million in prizes.   SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) is the leading cause of death in young adults with uncontrolled seizures. Anne and Jim Render learned about SUDEP after they lost

Flagging notification in accordance with Chapter 9 Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act

Basware Corporation, stock exchange release, August 10, 2016 at 15:30Flagging notification in accordance with Chapter 9 Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets ActNotice pursuant to the Finnish Securities Market Act (Section 9:5): The total number of shares represented by Arrowgrass Capital Partners LLP and its funds increased to over 15 % of Basware Corporation's share capital and voting rights on August 9th, 2016. This notification was given to Basware Corporation on August 10th, 2016.The holding of Arrowgrass Capital Partners LLP and its funds after the disclosure is as

APhA Celebrates National Immunization Awareness Month

APhA urges reporting and sharing of immunization recordsWASHINGTON, DC – The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) recognizes immunizations as one of the greatest public health accomplishments and supports National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), which is observed throughout August to celebrate the benefits of vaccination and to highlight the importance of adhering to regular vaccinations for people of all ages. To get the most from immunizations, APhA recommends that patients “protect yourself, your family, and your community by keeping your immunization record up-to-date” and

Stena Line nominated for 2016 British Travel Awards

Stena Line has been nominated for two awards, Best Ferry/Mini Cruise and Best Ferry Company for Customer Service in the prestigious 2016 British Travel Awards (BTAs).The winners will be determined by the consumer, who has until 30 September to cast their vote, with the successful companies announced at the BTA Gala Awards Dinner, being held in London on 23 November 2016. Stena Line is the biggest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, with the largest fleet and the widest choice of routes from Britain to Ireland, including Belfast to Cairnryan, Belfast to Liverpool, Holyhead to Dublin and

Correction of typing error in Item 12 of the Notification of Annual General Meeting of Clas Ohlson AB (publ)

Notification of Annual General Meeting of Clas Ohlson AB (publ)  The shareholders of Clas Ohlson AB (publ) are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to be held on Saturday, 10 September 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the company’s distribution centre in Insjön, Sweden. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. After the AGM light refreshments will be served.Registration and notification Shareholders who intend to participate in the AGM must: · be listed in Euroclear Sweden AB’s printed shareholder register by Monday,5 September 2016, · notify Clas Ohlson AB (publ) of their

Presentation of Tethys Oil’s second quarter 2016

Tethys Oil will publish the interim report for the second quarter of2016 on Tuesday 16 August 2016 at approximately 7:30 CET. The Companyhas scheduled a webcasted conference call the same day at 10.00 CET.Magnus Nordin, Managing Director, and Morgan Sadarangani, CFO, willpresent the report and recent developments. The English language live webcast may be accessed on www.tethysoil.com.An on demand version will also be available on Tethys Oil’s website.   Link to webcast: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/evk7z3jz   To participate via phone, please call: Sweden: +46 8 505 564 74

CORN QUALITY VARIATION DEMONSTRATES BENEFITS OF NIR ANALYSIS

10 August 2016International data shows that variation in corn quality could be adding significant costs to the feed industry, particularly for poultry and swine producers.   The corn data collected from feedmills around the world, from January to May this year, showed that the apparent metabolisable energy (AME) content in corn can vary by more than 400 kcal/kg. Dr Sophie Parker-Norman, AB Vista Global Technical Manager, says that in a typical corn-based broiler diet, this equates to a potential variation in the finished feed of 270 kcal/kg. “Such variability could cost as much as

ETTEPLAN 1-6/2016: REVENUE AT RECORD LEVELS

ETTEPLAN OYJ HALF YEAR FINANCIAL REPORTAUGUST 10, 2016 AT 2:00 PM ETTEPLAN 1-6/2016: REVENUE AT RECORD LEVELS Review period April-June 2016 -The Group’s revenue increased by 46.6 per cent and was EUR 50.2 million (4-6/2015: EUR 34.2 million). Organic growth accounted for 10.1 per cent.- EBIT from business operations* was EUR 2.9 million (EUR 2.5 million), or 5.8 per cent (7.3 per cent) of revenue. EBIT from business operations included exceptional items with a combined negative effect of EUR 1.0 million (EUR 0.2 million).- Operating profit (EBIT) was EUR 2.4 million (EUR 2.3

Resolutions of Destia Group Plc’s extraordinary general meeting

Destia Group Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 10.8.2016 at 13.30 (CET +1) Resolutions of Destia Group Plc’s extraordinary general meeting On 10 August 2016 the extraordinary general meeting of Destia Group Plc approved the proposal by the Board of Directors that accrued interest on the hybrid loan amounting to EUR 1,216,666.64 be paid to Ahlström Capital Oy. In addition, as proposed by the Board of Directors, it was decided to reduce the hybrid loan from Ahlström Capital Oy by EUR 537,436.46 and that Destia Group Plc’s hybrid loan from AC Infra Oy, amount EUR 15.000.000,00, be

IT’S ALL GO FOR NEW ANDOVER TRAILERS PLANT BODY AND GO PLANT

10 August 2016Go Plant Group, a major road sweeper, refuse vehicle and plant hire equipment specialist, has taken delivery of a new 26-tonne low profile plant body from Andover Trailers, to be operated from the company’s busy Southampton depot. Mounted to a Volvo FM370 6x2 rear-steer rigid, the bespoke-built plant body incorporates Andover Trailers’ pioneering fold flat ramps, which help to improve aerodynamics and fuel consumption. Also key to the specification is a removable fixed-width working at height safety system, engineered by Andover to be securely stowed against the headboard

Eight-year-old Cardiff author Jooks takes a fresh look at a classic nursery rhyme

A young author has turned ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’ on its head with her charming new picture book, The Cow Who Jumped Over The Moon, which takes a look at what happens when the star of one of our best-loved nursery rhymes grows weary of his repetitive life...We all know the cow who jumped over the moon, the star of arguably the funniest nursery rhyme. But what happens when the cow gets bored of doing the same thing every day? Eight-year-old Jooks, who lives in Cardiff, decided to change the cow's monotonous routine in this charming picture book, The Cow Who Jumped Over The Moon.  “I was

Tecade accelerated manufacturing by investing in PEMA Assembly station

Spanish metal structure manufacturer Tecade S.A., located in Sevilla, partnered with Pemamek to deploy PEMA Assembly station that is able to handle, but also weld heavy and large diameter workpieces. Bridge and Offshore Tecade S.A., established in 1986, is a family company that has worked for 30 years in the field of heavy steel manufacturing. Founded by Antonio Camino Salas, the company has developed into a large scale international company that has steadily set its foot on the bridge and offshore markets. Today, Tecade employs around 200 personnel and the target is to gain

NCC sells share of Finnish project company to Citycon

NCC has sold its share of the Matinkylä Shopping Center project in Espoo, Finland, to its business partner Citycon. The purchase price for NCC’s portion of the jointly owned project company is approximately SEK 750 M.The project includes extensions to the already established Iso Omena Shopping Centre and to the new Matinkylä Metro Center, comprising approximately 25,400 square meters of leasable retail space and about 600 parking spaces. On the transaction date, the leasing rate was above 90 percent. Although leasing has proved successful in a difficult market, the project company needed

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Production update July 2016

Tethys’ share of the production, before government take, from Blocks 3and 4 onshore the Sultanate of Oman amounted in July 2016 to 368,628barrels of oil, corresponding to 11,891 barrels of oil per day.Tethys Oil AB, through its wholly owned subsidiary Tethys Oil Block 3and 4 Ltd, has a 30 per cent interest in Blocks 3 and 4. Partners areMitsui E&P Middle East B.V. with 20 per cent and the operator CCEnergy Development S.A.L. (Oman branch) holding the remaining 50 percent.   For further information, please contact Magnus Nordin, Managing Director, phone +46 8 505 947 00 --------

Nordic equity crowdfunding leader sets up in the UK

PRESS RELEASE · Leading Nordic equity crowdfunding platform Invesdor remains bullish about UK equity crowdfunding market · Sets up branch in London, appoints ex-SocGen investment banker Henrik Ottosson as country manager · Invesdor helps UK businesses find international investors and brings Nordic investment targets closer to British investorsStatistics released last week by research company Beauhurst show that crowdfunding activity slowed down following the Brexit referendum. However, Finnish equity crowdfunding platform Invesdor sees this as the time to act. “We’re confident

Aktia Bank plc starts acquisition of own shares for share based scheme and remuneration purposes

Aktia Bank plcStock Exchange Release10/8/2016 at 12.00 noon  The Board of Directors of Aktia Bank plc has today decided to use the authorisation granted by the Annual General Meeting on 12/04/2016 to acquire the company's own shares for use in the company's share based scheme and/or the remuneration of members of the company's administrative bodies. The acquisition of the company's own shares will commence on 12/08/2016 at the earliest, and be terminated at the latest at the end of the Annual General Meeting in 2017. Supported by the authorisation the Board of Directors has

Dialysis patient flow study published in renowned medical journal

Munich – 10 August 2016: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who are referred, educated and better informed about the dialysis modalities at an early stage, can take better choices and have a more planned dialysis start. These are some of the findings of the study “Type of Referral, Dialysis Start and Choice of Renal Replacement Therapy Modality in an International Integrated Care Setting” which has been published in the PLoS ONE online journal. The study represents the work of Diaverum clinics in Hungary, Poland, and Romania. Diaverum, one of the leading renal care providers worldwide,

Invitation to presentation of ICA Gruppen’s Q2 report

ICA Gruppen will publish its Q2 report 2016 on Wednesday, 17 August 2016. In conjunction to this, we are pleased to issue this invitation to a press and analyst meeting. Place: Tändstickspalatset, Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15, Stockholm Time: Wednesday, 17 August 2016 at 10.00 CET ICA Gruppen’s CEO Per Strömberg and CFO Sven Lindskog will present the interim report and answer any subsequent questions. The press and analyst meeting will be available as a live webcast and can be viewed at http://www.icagruppen.se/en/investors To attend the telephone conference: SE: +46856642694

Byggmax opened new store in Eurostop Arlandastad

Byggmax opened a new store in Eurostop Arlandastad this morning. Byggmax continues to grow and now operates a total of 81 stores in Sweden. The new store is located at Cederströms Slinga.Byggmax sells construction materials such as lumber, flooring, dry-wall, cement, windows, doors and paint to both professionals and DIY-customers. The Byggmax concept offers good quality products at low prices. Byggmax is also the construction material retailer that swedes deem has the lowest prices. According to Mediekompaniet’s annual brand survey “MK Rapporten”, conducted in June 2014, 59 % of the

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