The Norwegian Ski Federation has invited 90 talented cross country skiers from 9 countries to come to Oslo and Lillehammer to train and be inspired for a future career in sports. The training camp runs from 8th to 15th of August.

OSLO - Wednesday, August 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cross country skiing is the most popular sport in Norway and the sport has fostered some of Norway´s most renowned Olympic athletes over the years. Nowadays, Norway is the leading nation on the international cross country stage, and cross country in Norway has a deep pool of talents and resources to continue its development.

- We are very proud of what our cross country national team has accomplished. It represent the best in the Norwegian Top Sports Model; hard work, team effort and dedication. With this leading position comes an obligation towards our good friends in other nations where cross country skiing does not enjoy the same status as in Norway. And of c ... Read more »

HOUSTON. - Tuesday, August 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) OneSubsea™, a Cameron (NYSE: CAM) and Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) company, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX) and Schlumberger today announced that they have entered into a letter of intent to form an alliance to develop technologies and deliver services to optimize the cost and efficiency of subsea well intervention systems.

Helix is a leading subsea well intervention provider, with the largest fleet size of well intervention vessels, and an unequalled track record in cost-effective subsea well intervention. OneSubsea, a preeminent solution provider for subsea well control, with a global footprint of executed major projects, has significant experience in the manufacture and supply of subsea well intervention equipment and services. Schlumberger is the world's leading supplier of technology and services to the oilfield, including conveyance systems and in-well technologies for subse ... Read more »

PARIS. - Tuesday, August 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Based on a high demand for additional information regarding its business in Russia, Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) provided the following third-quarter update today:

In the past week, both the United States and the European Union (EU) have announced economic sanctions and restrictions relating to Russia that is affecting its energy, defense and banking sectors. Schlumberger continues to monitor these events closely to ensure that our activities and actions are in full compliance with applicable regulations.

The sanctions are placing some restrictions on the engagement of certain people and equipment in our Russian operations which in the short term will have an impact on operational efficiency and costs in Russia. The financial impact of the sanctions in the third quarter is limited, and is currently estimated to be up to $0.03 of earnings per share.

Schlumberger remains confident that ... Read more »

New Online Stores Launch in India, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland and Singapore with Multilingual Customer Support

LOS ANGELES. - Tuesday, August 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Newegg today announced that its award-winning e-commerce website is now available to online shoppers in India, Ireland, Singapore, New Zealand, Poland and the Netherlands. Serving these new countries—first revealed at Computex in Taipei this year—is the latest step in Newegg’s ongoing global expansion efforts and extends Newegg’s availability beyond the U.S., Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Starting today, customers from these countries can visit Newegg.com and purchase a wide selection of products. As with Newegg’s recent expansion into the United Kingdom and Australia, the new international stores will have a limited selection of products to start, but availability will continue to grow and improve in the coming months. Cust ... Read more »