Shattered Horizon - Release Date and Pre-order Offer Revealed Oct 27, 2009
HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Futuremark Games Studio today announced that Shattered Horizon, their multiplayer first-person shooter for the PC, will be released on Wednesday 4 November, 2009 ... Futuremark is based in Helsinki, Finland and maintains a sales office in Saratoga, California. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U2 360 Confirms 2010 North American Tour Dates Oct 26, 2009
With sell-outs already reported for the 2010 European tour including Denmark (2 shows sold out); Brussels (2 shows sold out); Helsinki (2 shows sold out) and Coimbra (2 shows sold out); and Paris where over 90,000 tickets were sold for a third show at that venue, U2 2010 will offer fans who missed out a new opportunity to experience the U2 stadium spectacle ... U2 360 TOUR 2010 Presented by BlackBerry NORTH AMERICAN ITINERARY 6-June Anaheim, CA Angel Stadium On sale soon 12-June Denver, CO... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stora Enso Interim Review January-September 2009 Oct 22, 2009
HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Message from CEO Jouko Karvinen ... " Near-term Outlook The demand outlook for the Group's products remains challenging as no immediate improvement in the market environment is anticipated. Most graphic papers are under pressure, aggravated by weak advertising markets and structural changes in paper consumption. Despite slight seasonal improvement in Europe, demand for publication paper and fine paper is predicted to be weaker in the fourth... (Primezone Releases)
ADF11 Midterm Review-Helsinki Meeting Oct 20, 2009
Location: Helsinki, Finland. Helsinki, Finland, will, from 20-21 October 2009, host the African Development Fund (ADF-11) Mid-Term Review meeting. (allAfrica.com)
Finland sees first signs of H1N1 flu epidemic Oct 17, 2009
HELSINKI, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare said on Friday that Finland is on the brink of an H1N1flu epidemic. Petri Ruutu of the Institute said the latest reports of the H1N1 flu outbreaks in army bases in northern Finland indicated that an epidemic was about to begin. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Unalienable Right to Browse Oct 16, 2009
According to local reports, the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Helsinki has pushed through a law that will force telecommunications providers to offer high speed internet connections to all of the country's 5. 3 million citizens. (The American Conservative)
Is five too soon to start school? Oct 16, 2009
Michael Hardy, Helsinki, Finland. Whilst my August-born four year old is enjoying full-time school since she started in January, I do think it is far too young an age for such a long day. (BBC News -- UK)
Study: Arctic Ice Will Melt in 10 Years Oct 16, 2009
Dr. Boris Winterhalter, former marine researcher at the Geological Survey of Finland and professor in marine geology, University of Helsinki, takes apart Gore's dramatic display of Antarctic glaciers collapsing into the sea. "The breaking glacier wall is a normally occurring phenomenon which is due to the normal advance of a glacier," says Winterhalter. (CBS News)
Unemployment looms over Finnish shipyards Oct 13, 2009
HELSINKI (AFP) - As they put the finishing touches on the Oasis of the Seas, some Finnish shipyard workers are too concerned about their futures to savour completing the largest cruise ship ever built ... STX Finland, part of South Korean shipbuilder STX, has one shipyard in the capital Helsinki and two in the southwestern cities of Turku and Rauma ... In Helsinki, around half of the STX shipyard's 500 employees are at work. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Russia's Leonova skates to Finlandia Trophy win Oct 12, 2009
HELSINKI (AP) -- Alena Leonova of Russia has won the ladies' competition in the annual Finlandia Trophy figure skating event. Last season's world junior champion won both the short program and the free skate to total 162. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
GAME REPORT: Hurricanes 7, Panthers 2 Oct 10, 2009
Shawn Matthias and Michael Frolik each had a goal, while Tomas Vokoun was charged with five goals on 26 shots before being pulled from net early in the third period for the Panthers, who opened up their season splitting two games against Chicago in Helsinki, Finland. Alexander Salak finished the game in net and gave up two goals on seven shots. (USA Today -- Sports)
House fire kills five youths in Finland Oct 10, 2009
HELSINKI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A fire burned a detached house Friday night in Naantali, southwestern Finland, killing five young people and injuring nine others. These young people were gathering in the wood structure building for a party when the fire broke out. (Xinhuanet, China)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Oct 9, 2009
Patrick Sharp and Kris Versteeg each had a goal and an assist while Cristobal Huet made 20 saves in the loss for the Blackhawks, who split two games with Florida in Helsinki, Finland to start the season. Final Score: Atlanta 4, St. Louis 2. (News & Observer -- Sports)
WPS Welcomes Former Noles Oct 9, 2009
She also played seven seasons in the Finnish Premier League, where she helped HAK Helsinki to four national championships, four Finnish Cup championships and a UEFA Champions League semifinal ... Miettinen is the current head coach for PK-35 in Helsinki, Finland, which is currently tied for first place in the Finnish Premier League ... Prior to taking over at PK-35, she spent two years at FC Kontu in Helsinki, advancing her club to the Finnish Premier League midway through her first season at... (Seminoles.com)
Coffee Does Little to Protect the Aging Brain Oct 8, 2009
Dr. Venla S. Laitala, at the University of Helsinki, and colleagues assessed the coffee drinking habits, as well as other social, demographic, and health data, of a large population of twin pairs who were 50 years old on average. At this point in time, 75 percent of the men and 83 percent of the women drank more than 3 cups of coffee a day. (MEDLINEplus)
UPM, Papermakers to Exit Crisis in Better State After Cuts, Wahlroos Says Oct 8, 2009
The industry is coming out of this cyclical downturn rather well, Wahlroos said in an interview in Helsinki yesterday. They will emerge in a much better shape than what they have ever been in before. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland i... Oct 7, 2009
Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland in Winter. Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland in Winter ... Winter Activities and Christmas Events in Finlands Capital Helsinki. (Suite101.com)
Finnish freshman sensation Oct 7, 2009
Despite being just 19 years old, Ruutu has played for HJK Helsinki for several seasons, and was a member of a Finnish U-19 national team that reached the European Championship game in 2008. It was during that game that coach Len Tsantiris watched Ruutu play for the first time. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Comforts of home Oct 6, 2009
In Helsinki it's actually quite expensive to eat out, plus we have such long winters we'd rather cook at home. The strangest thing I found was the seafood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
U2 360 TOUR 2010, European Opening Weekend Performances Sell-Out! Oct 6, 2009
The Austrian performance in Vienna at Ernst Happel Stadium sold out Saturday and the U2 date in Helsinki, Finland was another immediate sell-out this morning. Tickets for the U2 360 show at Seville's Estadio Olimpico De La Cartuja go on sale this Thursday with the concerts in Frankfurt, Hannover and Munich on-sale this Saturday. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* NHL: Niemi shuts out Panthers as Blackhawks bounce back Oct 5, 2009
AP, HELSINKI Monday, Oct 05, 2009, Page 19. Antti Niemi made 23 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks used three power-play goals to rout the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday and split the season-opening double header in Finland. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Blackhawks stop Panthers 4-0 in Finland Oct 4, 2009
HELSINKI (AP) made 23 saves and the used three power-play goals to rout the 4-0 Saturday and split the season-opening doubleheader in Finland. Niemi, a Finnish goalkeeper who replaced for Chicago after Friday's opening shootout loss, pleased the crowd with his first NHL shutout in four starts. (USA Today -- Sports)
Blues top Red Wings Oct 4, 2009
Blackhawks 4, Panthers 0: Antti Niemi made 23 saves in front of his home crowd for his first NHL shutout, helping Chicago beat Florida in Helsinki, Finland ... Antti Niemi made his Finnish countrymen proud with his first career shutout to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-0 victory over Florida in the back end of a season-opening two-game set in Helsinki. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* NHL: Blues edge Red Wings 4-3 in Stockholm NHL opener Oct 4, 2009
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GAME REPORT: Blackhawks 4, Panthers 0 Oct 4, 2009
Hartwall Arena - Helsinki, Finland - Attendance:11,526 ... Helsinki, Finland (Sports Network) - Antti Niemi made his Finnish countrymen proud with his first career shutout to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-0 victory over Florida in the back end of a season-opening two-game set in Helsinki. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tkachuk power-play goals lift Blues over Wings Oct 4, 2009
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers played a similar doubleheader in Helsinki the first regular-season games ever in Finland. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Panthers remove interim from GM Sexton's title Oct 3, 2009
HELSINKI -- The looked around, but then finally realized their new general manager was right under their noses. The Panthers removed the "interim" tag from Randy Sexton's job title Friday, making him the full-time GM of the club. (ESPN -- NHL)
Florida comes back, wins shootout, 4-3 Oct 3, 2009
HELSINKI (AP) -- Ville Koistinen provided a fitting end to the first regular-season NHL game ever played in Finland ... Chicago defenseman Brian Campbell said the Blackhawks' preparation for their opener in Helsinki was not ideal, after playing on a larger rink during exhibition games. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Finns cheer as Panthers beat Hawks in shootout Oct 3, 2009
HELSINKI (AP) -Home favorite Ville Koistinen scored the winning penalty in the first NHL match played in Finland to give the Florida Panthers a season-opening 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Panthers rallied from a goal down three times to take the game into a scoreless overtime period. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kariya leads Blues' comeback over Red Wings Oct 3, 2009
"We had a lot of shots, a lot of chances. I thought we played pretty good, just a couple breakdowns that cost us." The teams will play again on Saturday to conclude the season-opening two-game set in Helsinki. Chicago took its second lead of the game just 3:52 into the third period when Byfuglien banged the puck into an empty cage. (ABC 7 News, DC)
The secret of the CCP's success Oct 3, 2009
Justin Vela is a freelance journalist currently based in Helsinki, Finland. (Copyright 2009 Asia Times Online (Holdings) Ltd. All rights reserved. (Asia Times Online)
NHL Defending champs win opener Oct 3, 2009
Panthers 4, Blackhawks 3: Finnish defenseman Ville Koistinen scored the winning shootout goal for Florida, and Tomas Vokoun, who faced 55 shots during regulation and overtime, stopped Chicago's Patrick Sharp on the final attempt in Helsinki. Koistinen also scored in regulation in the first NHL game in Finland. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Panthers-Hawks marks first NHL games in Finland Oct 2, 2009
HELSINKI (AP) - Finland will host NHL for the first time when the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers open their seasons Friday and Saturday at Hartwall Arena. Last season, Pittsburgh and Ottawa opened their seasons with a two-game series in Sweden, which will also host two games this year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Elderly people more likely to commit suicide Oct 1, 2009
HELSINKI, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Elderly people are much more likely to end their lives than younger people, reported Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat Wednesday quoting a research result by Statistics Finland. According to the report, there were nearly 1000 suicide attempt cases in Finland in 2007, about 190 of which were carried out by people over 65 years old. (Xinhuanet, China)
Panthers find things clicking in win over Jokerit Oct 1, 2009
Florida Panthers defeat Finland hockey club Jokerit in Helsinki - ESPN ... HELSINKI -- and scored 29 seconds apart at the end of the first period, and the wrapped up their preseason schedule by beating Finnish league club Jokerit 4-2 on Wednesday ... made 19 saves in the Panthers' final preseason game before they face the in a two-game series to start the NHL regular season Friday and Saturday in Helsinki. (ESPN -- NHL)
New ways to predict violent behavior? Sep 26, 2009
In the future, diagnosing severe personality disorders, evaluating the childhood environment, assessing alcohol consumption and the analysis of the MAOA genotype may provide more accurate means for assessing risk among violent offenders, according to the Finnish research carried out jointly at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Central Hospital Psychiatry Centre. "The many negative effects of violence could be alleviated by improving the accuracy of predicting violent... (EurekAlert!)
Dvorak helps Panthers beat Stars Sep 25, 2009
The Panthers travel to Finland for their last two preseason games Monday and Wednesday before opening the regular season against Chicago Oct. 2-3 at Helsinki. This was the second victory in two nights for the Panthers over the Stars, following a 3-1 victory at Dallas on Tuesday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Paul Krugman Speaks in Helsinki for the Decision Makers in Search of Finnish Competitiveness and Well-Being Sep 24, 2009
HELSINKI, September 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Paul Krugman was the keynote speaker at the first event in the Wellsprings of Finnish Vitality development programme which seeks solutions for the Finnish competitiveness and well-being in the future ... Invited by Sitra to speak in Helsinki, Professor and Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman pointed out meny interesting views on the current crisis. (PR Newswire)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Krugman says world economic recovery will be slow Sep 22, 2009
HELSINKI, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman said in Helsinki on Monday that the global economic downturn has probably hit bottom, but the recovery will be slow, local media reported Monday. Speaking at a forum organized by the Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra, Krugman said that technically the economy began to recover at the end of the summer, but the growth mainly resulted from some temporary factors and the base for a steady economic growth hasn't been established... (Xinhuanet, China)
Ferry Services to Helsinki and Turk... Sep 21, 2009
Ferry Services to Helsinki and Turku in Finland. Ferry Services to Helsinki and Turku in Finland ... There are ferry services from Helsinki and Turku in Finland to Stockholm in Sweden, Mariehamn on Aland, Rostock in Germany and Tallinn in Estonia. (Suite101.com)
Women's Tennis Opens Fall Season Friday At... Sep 18, 2009
Joining the team for the 2009-10 season are true freshmen of Tel Aviv, Israel, of Helsinki, Finland and of Princeton Junction, N.J.. "On the court, I have a very young, talented team," Sisk said. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
International and Domestic Airports... Sep 13, 2009
International and Domestic Airports in Estonia. International and Domestic Airports in Estonia. (Suite101.com)
When someone raised female and the genes say XY Sep 13, 2009
A world-class athlete, she was raised and looked like a normal female and even received the needed "certificate of feminity" to participate in the 1983 World Track and Field Championships in Helsinki, Finland. In 1985 at the World University Games in Kobe, Japan, her test came back with an XY and she was not allowed to compete. (MSNBC -- Sports)
International Airports in Latvia Sep 8, 2009
Helsinki, Oulu, Tampere and Turku in Finland. Kaliningrad, Moscow and St Petersburg in. (Suite101.com)
Roundup: Kerlon to Ajax; Everton signs Heitinga Sep 2, 2009
" Hoffenheim announced on Monday that it was taking 20-year-old Finnish defender Jukka Raitala on a one-year loan from HJK Helsinki, with an option to buy him at the end of the season. Copyright 2009 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR More Soccer Latest Soccer News Soccer Truth & Rumors Latest News SI Writers SI Photos Featured Stories Covers Hot Topics: Copyright ? 2009 Time Inc. A Time Warner Company.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Winner for Sitra's Low2No Sustainable Development Design Competition Selected Sep 2, 2009
HELSINKI, September 2 /PRNewswire ... The Low2No Competition for an energy- and innovation block in Jatkasaari, Helsinki, is shifting from ideas to implementation ... The competition results were published on Tuesday, September 1st in Helsinki, Finland. (PR Newswire)
Cruising in Scandinavia: Feeling good on a budget Sep 1, 2009
Overnight luxury cruise liners stacked with saunas, smorgasbords, and duty-free shopping sail nightly between Stockholm and Helsinki ... Both Viking and Silja sail nightly from Stockholm and Helsinki ... Overnight luxury cruise liners stacked with saunas, smorgasbords, and duty-free shopping sail nightly between Stockholm and Helsinki. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Has Piracy Spread to Europe's Waters? Sep 1, 2009
" On July 28, ship managers based in Finland finally reported the hijacking to the Helsinki police, according to the MMA. Later that same day, the ship passed through the English Channel, communicating its position and speed to the British coast guard as dictated by standard procedure, with no mention of any trouble. The ship's Automatic Identification System, which relays the ship's position to authorities, was either switched off or broken. According to CNN, three days later, Swedish police... (Time.com)
New research findings pave the way to more accurate interpretation of brain imaging data Aug 29, 2009
Professor Kai Kaila, University of Helsinki, tel. 358 9 1915 9860. (EurekAlert!)
Familiar and newly learned words are processed by the same neural networks in the brain Aug 29, 2009
The research project is a joint undertaking of the HUT Low Temperature Laboratory, the Department of Psychology at bo Akademi University and the University of Helsinki Department of Psychology ... Academy Professor Riitta Salmelin, Helsinki University of Technology, Low Temperature Laboratory, tel. (EurekAlert!)
Finnish scientists discover nerve growth factor with therapeutic potential in Parkinson's disease Aug 29, 2009
Working under the supervision of Academy Professor Mart Saarma, scientists at the University of Helsinki Institute of Biotechnology have now been investigating two new nerve growth factors ... A University of Helsinki team led by Professor Raimo K. Tuominen discovered that in the experimental PD model, MANF and CDNF injections into the brain prevented dopamine nerve destruction caused by nerve poison and to some extent even restored the function of damaged cells in rats ... Academy Professor... (EurekAlert!)
EB, Elektrobit Corporation, Joins the Symbian Foundation Aug 24, 2009
Elektrobit Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki ... The Symbian Foundation now occupies offices in the UK (London), US (Foster City), Japan (Tokyo), and Finland (Helsinki), and will soon have a regional operation in China (Beijing). (PR Newswire)
`American Idiot' Blares as Air-Guitar Heroes Battle in World Championships Aug 21, 2009
Some 20 hopefuls from about the same number of countries gather each year in the seaside town of Oulu, 612 kilometers (380 miles) north of Helsinki, to rock it out in the ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Helsinki at. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Arctic Sea crew, hijack suspects board plane for Moscow Aug 20, 2009
Von Hertzen told reporters in Helsinki that the Arctic Sea would be released to the ship's owner after investigations had been completed and a new crew would take it to Algeria. Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Pirate Party swashbuckles into Finnish politics Aug 20, 2009
HELSINKI (AFP) - The Pirate Party, which first rose to prominence in Sweden during June's European elections, has now been officially launched in Finland, the group's leader said on Wednesday. Finnish Pirate Party Chairman Pasi Palmulehto told AFP that the organisation, which like its Swedish counterpart calls for more relaxed laws on Internet downloading, has successfully gathered the required support to legally create a political group in the Nordic country. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Stora Enso Continues the Change Aug 19, 2009
HELSINKI, Finland, Aug. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stora Enso plans further reductions in its manufacturing capacity due to on-going weak demand and the resulting heavy losses ... Press conference in Helsinki Time: 11. (Primezone Releases)
Human tests of A/H1N1 flu vaccine to start in Finland Aug 18, 2009
HELSINKI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Finland's National Agency for Medicines approved human tests of A/H1N1 flu vaccine in the country on Monday. Commissioned by a French drug maker, the Vaccine Research Center of Tampere University, will start testing its vaccine on 400-450 children ages six months to 17 years this week. (Xinhuanet, China)
Inside those (Distorted) Mac User Stats Aug 18, 2009
If OS X's global market share rises to 10 percent in the near future to be in line with its current U.S. market share, a shedload of Macs will have been sold from Helsinki in Finland to Wellington in New Zealand. Related Articles. (Datamation)
Mobile data show friend networks Aug 18, 2009
However, the group has gone on to carry out a larger study that just finished, comprising 1,000 people in Helsinki, Finland. There is also an ongoing trial of the approach in Kenya, which Dr Eagle said includes participants ranging from computer science students to people who had never used a phone before. (BBC News)
Ransom demand received for Russian-crewed ship Aug 17, 2009
HELSINKI: Finnish police say a ransom has been sought for a Russian-crewed cargo vessel that disappeared two weeks ago, and a Russian frigate is heading towards the area where the vessel was last spotted. The ransom demand was made to the Finnish owners of the Arctic Sea, police said on Saturday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Lost vessel in ransom demand Aug 17, 2009
A RUSSIAN Navy frigate is heading to the area where the ship the Arctic Sea was spotted, after Finnish police said a ransom has been sought for the cargo vessel that disappeared two weeks ago. The ransom demand was made to the Arctic Sea's Finnish owners, police said, with the vessel's disappearance having set off a search by the Russian military and deep concern over its fate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Finland says ransom demanded for missing ship Aug 16, 2009
Associated Press Writers Elaine Ganley in Paris and Matti Huuhtanen in Helsinki contributed to this report. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ransom demand received for missing Arctic Sea Aug 16, 2009
HELSINKI, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NIB) said that a ransom demand has been received for the missing cargo ship, the Arctic Sea, according to local media report Saturday. The NIB declined to say what the amount of the ransom is other than it is a significant sum. (Xinhuanet, China)
Speculation rife over missing ship Aug 14, 2009
Sochart's Helsinki office is located in an exclusive residential area on the seafront. No one answered the door. (MSNBC -- International)
