DETROIT. - Saturday, January 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    Comau to showcase its technology within Ford’s display at the North American International Auto Show
    Comau – Ford relationship dates back over 40 years
    With the use of industry software and automation technology, the U.S. automotive sector is leading a manufacturing renaissance

North American International Auto Show 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE) Comau is demonstrating the latest body assembly technology in automotive manufacturing production within the Ford Motor Company display during the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, January 13-26, 2014.

For more than 40 years, Comau and Ford Motor Company have worked together, leveraging innovation and technology to maximize manufacturing efficiency and apply global standards through the adoption of manufacturing engineering and production automation solutions. As a result, Ford has ... Read more »

LEESBURG, Va. - Saturday, January 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) K2M Group Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares of common stock to be sold and the price range for the proposed offering has not yet been determined.

The initial public offering is expected to commence after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.

This announcement is being made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification ... Read more »

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BEIRUT. - Saturday, January 25th 2014

Africell Holding announces that Africell Sierra Leone crossed the two million mark with over 2,250,000 active subscribers.

The Group is expecting to end 2014 with over 11 million in total active subscriber base.

Africell Sierra Leone is positioned as an uncontestable market leader with 65% market share and is forecasted to cross the 3 million active subscribers by the end of 2014.

Contacts

Africell

Hala Haddad, +961 1 966777

HR and Admin Manager

hhaddad@africell.com

 

 

 

 

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SOMERSET, N.J. - Saturday, January 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Catalent Pharma Solutions announced today that Catalent, Inc. has publicly filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. Catalent, Inc. is the parent company of Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay debt, with any remaining balance to be used for general corporate purposes.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor sh ... Read more »

World Economic Forum serves as backdrop for call for new education funding

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DAVOS, Switzerland - Thursday, January 23rd 2014

During a private event at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, leadership of Education Above All (EAA), a global initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, made a call for the world’s business and philanthropy leaders to accelerate the effort to provide and finance quality basic education for the world’s estimated 57 million out of school children. With fewer than 700 days before the Millennium Development Goals deadline, EAA highlighted the long-term impact of investment in primary education on GDP as the imperative for immediate and sustained action.

Current funding for basic education in low income countries covers less than 10% of the amount required, leaving a funding gap of $24 billion per year. To close the gap, EAA aims to link proven programmatic success with innovative funding mechanisms t ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, January 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Federal Civil Defense Sector Development Council, discussed with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the means to enhance cooperation, mutual coordination and exchange of expertise between both parties pertaining to fire prevention and safety.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Federal Civil Defense Sector Development Council recently met at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, Donald Bliss, Vice President of the National Fire Protection Association, and Drew Azzara, NFPA’s Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The meeting was attended by Colonel Mohammed Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Federal Civil Defense Sector Development Council.

The US National Fire Protection ... Read more »

Multispecialty Medical Panel Available 24/7 to Answer General Medical Questions in as Little as 30 Minutes


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Friday, January 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- USARAD Holdings Inc, a leading US Joint Commission Accredited teleradiology and telemedicine solutions provider recently launched SecondOpinions.com which offers a state of the art, proprietary, web-based consumer platform connecting patients globally to top U.S. physicians in any specialty and sub-specialty announced today that it will add a new feature to their services, Second Opinions ExpressTM.

Second Opinions Express™ is a new and unique offering which enables patients to ask a non-complicated general medical question and receive a quick and concise written response from a medical expert panel within as little as 30 minutes, 24/7/365. The service is affordable to all consumers at $19.95.

"We are excited to offer our new quick and affordable service to people acr ... Read more »

BRUSSELS - Friday, January 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global consultancy Arthur D. Little, together with its partner the UITP – The International Association of Public Transport – identifies three strategic directions and 25 imperatives for cities to consider to better shape the future of urban mobility

December 2013 saw the release of the second edition of the Arthur D. Little Urban Mobility Index, assessing the world’s cities in terms of mobility maturity and performance and revealing that most cities are still struggling to cope with future mobility challenges.

"The Future of Urban Mobility 2.0 – Imperatives to shape extended mobility ecosystems of tomorrow,” highlights what is holding cities back, and identifies three strategic directions and 25 imperatives for cities to consider to shape their future.

"If the world fails to change its mobility habits, the future of our planet looks decidedly bleak.” noted UITP Secretary General, Alain Fla ... Read more »