* World News Quick Take Jun 3, 2009
In February, Helsinki declined a request by Rwanda to extradite him, saying he might not receive a fair trial in his home country ... Maglevannaya, who worked for the Volgograd-based daily newspaper Free Speech, attended a seminar in Helsinki last week organized by Finrosforum, an organization promoting democracy and human rights in Russia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Musical ability 'linked to genes' Jun 3, 2009
A team at the University of Helsinki in Finland has carried out the study and found that two variants of the gene 'AVPR1A' correlates strongly with musical ability, the 'New Scientist' reported. According to the researchers, AVPR1A codes for a receptor for the hormone arginine vasopressin and has been linked with bonding, love and altruism in people. (India Times, India)
Global Habbo Youth Survey 2009 Uncovers American Teens' Unique Attitudes Towards Brands Jun 3, 2009
Headquarters is situated in Helsinki, Finland. Currently the company has 300 employees worldwide. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Venus Williams falls in Paris May 30, 2009
Ruslan Chagaev failed a "medical requirement" Friday, forcing his challenge for Nikolai Valuev's WBA heavyweight title to be called off a day before the fight in Helsinki, Finland. Comments. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chagaev-Valuev heavyweight title fight canceled May 30, 2009
HELSINKI (AP) -- Ruslan Chagaev failed a "medical requirement" on Friday, forcing his challenge for Nikolai Valuev's WBA heavyweight title to be called off a day before the fight ... The WBA should announce Valuev as its undisputed champion, said promoter Don King, before boarding a flight from New York to Helsinki ... Four months later, he defended the title against 46-year-old Evander Holyfield, who had arrived in Helsinki earlier Friday for the scheduled bout dubbed "The Revenge of the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Valuev's title defense against Chagaev called off May 30, 2009
HELSINKI (AP) -Ruslan Chagaev failed a "medical requirement'' on Friday, forcing his challenge for Nikolai Valuev's WBA heavyweight title to be called off a day before the fight.Finnish officials said "Chagaev has been unable to fulfill the Finnish Boxing Federation's medical requirements'' but gave no further details ... After Chagaev, as WBA titleholder, withdrew from the two scheduled rematches he was named "champion in recess,'' and the WBA vacated the title.Because of that status, Chagaev... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Berto Encore On Tap; Dawson Goes For Ibo May 29, 2009
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Genetic Basis Of Musical Aptitude: Neurobiology Of Musicality Related To Intrinsic Attachment Behavior May 28, 2009
In the study of University of Helsinki and Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, the neurobiological basis of music in human evolution and communication was evaluated using candidate genes associated in the earlier studies with social bonding and cognitive functions. The data consisted of 343 family members from 19 Finnish families with at least some professional musicians and/or active amateurs. (Science Daily)
* Save the cars, green the engines May 24, 2009
That fact at first depressed Jiri Rasanen, a civil servant in Helsinki X but then it gave him and his friends a good idea. Why not keep the cars but replace their engines. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Europe's most enjoyable cruise bargain May 21, 2009
Overnight luxury cruise liners stacked with saunas, smorgasbords and duty-free shopping sail nightly between Stockholm and Helsinki ... Boats between Stockholm and Helsinki offer the delights of a luxury cruise ship at an affordable price ... Both Viking and Silja sail nightly from Stockholm and Helsinki. (CNN)
Early And Network-oriented Care May Help Adolescents At Risk Of Developing Psychosis May 20, 2009
Jorvi Early psychosis Recognition and Intervention (JERI) project at Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUCH), Jorvi Hospital, Finland, is a project with an early intervention team for adolescents at risk of developing first-episode psychosis. As developing psychosis has been suggested to be a result of a combination of acute life stressors and trait-like vulnerability to psychosis, the intervention is based on the idea of multiprofessional, need-adapted, community-, family- and... (Science Daily)
Nokia continues to shave jobs May 20, 2009
Helsinki - Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, on Tuesday said 170 more jobs would be cut globally as it reorganises its logistics, production management and production support units. At most, 100 of the 170 job reductions would take place in its native Finland, the company said in a statement. (Business Report, South Africa)
Backgrounder: China-EU summits in recent years May 20, 2009
In September 2006, the ninth China-EU summit was held in Helsinki, Finland. Focusing on the long-term China-EU ties, Premier Wen proposed to draft a cooperative agreement of new China-EU partnership and start negotiations immediately on related issues. (Xinhuanet, China)
Finland Moves Towards a Bioeconomy With its Natural Resource Strategy May 18, 2009
HELSINKI, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In Finland, leaders in various fields have taken up the challenge presented by the increasing use of natural resources. Jointly, they have set out to find an answer to the question of how to use natural resources to enhance both national competitiveness and global responsibility. (PR Newswire)
Nigeria: Meltdown - AfDB Increases Capital By 200 Percent May 18, 2009
The implication is that, if the proposed capital increment is approved at a meeting of the RMC and non-Regional Member Countries(non-RMCs) in Helsinki, Finland in October this , the Bank Group's subscribed capital will be shored up by UA43. 54 billion to about UA65. (allAfrica.com)
Optimer Pharmaceuticals Presents Results From Fidaxomicin Phase 3 Study for the Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection May 17, 2009
Positive data from subgroup analysis presented at 19th annual European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) meeting in Helsinki, Finland. SAN DIEGO, May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) announced that the results from its North American Phase 3 clinical study of fidaxomicin in patients with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) were presented today by clinical investigator Thomas J. Louie, M.D. for the first time in an oral... (PR Newswire)
Glaxo Will Produce Swine Flu Shot, Gets Orders From U.K., France, Belgium May 16, 2009
Because the (A)H1N1 may cause a pandemic, we will stockpile the pre-pandemic vaccine, Rose-Marie Oelander, senior researcher at the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki, said in a telephone interview today. If there are a lot of cases in the autumn, well be able to use the vaccine when other countries may have to wait for 4 to 6 months. (Bloomberg -- UK)
More Choice Is Not Better In Search Engine Use May 12, 2009
Researchers at Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT showed that users get overwhelmed with an increasing number of results ... Network society is one of the research areas of Helsinki Institute for Information Technolgy HIIT. HIIT is a joint research institute of Helsinki University of Technology TKK and the University of Helsinki for basic and strategic research of the information technology. (Science Daily)
Blackhawks to play Euro champ in Switzerland May 11, 2009
The game is scheduled Sept. 29 at the Hallenstadion arena before the Blackhawks move on to Helsinki, Finland to open the NHL season against the with a two-game series Oct. 3-4. "Our dream is to have the Stanley Cup champions play in the Victoria Cup," IIHF President Rene Fasel said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Anniversary news May 10, 2009
While visiting Jenny during her internship at the University of Stockholm in Sweden, Peter proposed on a cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki, Finland. The name of the ship was the Mariella , which is now the middle name of their daughter, Lily. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
TCU Prepares For NCAA First Round Rematch with Tulsa May 8, 2009
The Helsinki, Finland native teamed up with Duncan to tie Harkins and senior for the top doubles clip of the spring at 12-8 overall. Listed as the highest-ranked pairing in the MWC, the No. 39 duo of Harkins and Sydorska claimed the league s automatic bid into the NCAA Doubles Championship. (Gofrogs.com)
Madonna Sticky and Sweet Tour Dates... May 7, 2009
6th Aug, West Harbour, Helsinki, Finland. 8th Aug, Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden. (Suite101.com)
TCU Selects Athletes of the Month May 7, 2009
The Helsinki, Finland product gave the deciding swing in four of the Frogs' nine wins during the month, highlighted by securing the MWC Championship title with the clinching singles point over No. 42 UNLV. The two-time All-MWC singles and doubles selection currently paces the Purple and White with a 16-8 singles record, while teaming up with freshman to tie seniors and for the top doubles ledger of the spring at 12-8 overall. Killen, a junior from New Iberia, La. (Gofrogs.com)
A month of military exercises in Georgia, criticized by Russia as a "provocation," overshadow ties between Russia and NATO, which have been on the mend as the two sides last week resumed formal contact.• NATO begins exercises in Georgia May 7, 2009
HELSINKI, May 4 (Xinhua) -- NATO will not cancel the military exercises in Georgia scheduled for May 6 to June 1, which has caused Russia's strong opposition, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said during his visit in Finland on Monday, according to Finnish media report. On his farewell visit as NATO secretary general to Finland, de Hoop Scheffer has praised Finland's role in the alliance's peacekeeping operations after meeting with Finnish President Tarja Halonen. (Xinhuanet, China)
AGU Journal highlights -- May 6, 2009 May 7, 2009
Authors: Timo Nousiainen: Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland ... Jarkko V. Niemi: Department of Biological and environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland ... Kaarle Kupiainen: Finnish Environment Institute, Helsinki, Finland. (EurekAlert!)
What Finland can teach America about true luxury May 3, 2009
Strolling the streets of Helsinki, the capital, I noticed a lack of grand architecture and opulent homes, and an abundance of modest cars. Helsinki was a nice enough city, and it had some gems of modern design, but part of me felt that Finland was a bit dull ... The weather was glorious, but Helsinki felt like a ghost town. (Yahoo News)
Nations unveil pavilions as 2010 fair nears May 2, 2009
Finland invited a top Helsinki DJ and electronic musicians to perform at Shanghai's Muse2 club last night as its celebration for the one-year countdown. So far, 189 countries and 47 International organizations have confirmed participation in the Expo. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Valuev, Chagaev face off ahead of Helsinki showdown Apr 30, 2009
Valuev, Chagaev face off ahead of Helsinki showdown. AFP, HELSINKI Thursday, Apr 30, 2009, Page 18 ... 13-m tall boxer Nikolai Valuev, left, and coach Alexander Zimin speak during a press conference in Helsinki on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
- Sisk Adds Standout Emma Helistén To Tulane Women's Tennis Team Apr 28, 2009
A native of Helsinki, Finland, Emma Helist;n will join the Tulane University women's tennis team as a true freshman for the 2009-10 season ... A native of Helsinki, Finland, and a 2009 graduate of the Swedish Tennis Academy in B. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Salsa del Soul to perform May 29 Apr 28, 2009
He has performed internationally at venues such as the 2006 North Sea Jazz Festival, the 2005 Iwawa Jazz Festival and Sopot/Gdansk Festival in Poland, the King s Palace in Thailand (2004), the 2004 Vancouver Jazz Festival, and the 2003 International Trombone Festival in Helsinki, Finland. Sarah Hohenstein Burk, a performer and recording artist on keyboards, vocals, and violin, has toured Europe and the Middle East with a variety of ensembles, and continues to appear nationally with the Drifters,... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Nokia profit plunges 90 percent Apr 17, 2009
(04-16) 07:26 PDT HELSINKI, Finland (AP) ... 91) in Helsinki in late afternoon trading ... Nokia, based in Espoo near Helsinki, had 124,000 employees at the end of March, up from 116,000 a year earlier. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Novel 3-D packaging startup snares $15M in funding Apr 15, 2009
Imbera was founded in 2002 to commercialize embedded component technology work done by Tuominen at the Helsinki University of Technology in Finland since the late 1990s. Tuominen said Imbera was one of the first companies addressing embedding components within pc boards and that most competing technologies have now faded away. (EETimes)
An even-keeled debut Apr 12, 2009
Back home in Espoo, only a 10-minute drive from Helsinki, Lehtonen's family huddled around the computer (faceoff: 11 p.m. Finland time) to watch the game over the Internet. "Yeah," he said, "it's a late night for them, but everyone is excited.". (Boston Globe)
Brightkite to merge with Limbo Apr 9, 2009
It will have offices in California, Colorado, New York City and Helsinki, Finland. Brightkite lets users post short text updates and photos online for groups of followers and also provides a geographic location the poster. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Discovery Of Current Spike Phenomenon In Semiconductor Materials Leads To New Understanding Of Nanoscale Plasticity Apr 8, 2009
This is shown by the results of an international research team led by Professor Roman Nowak of the Nordic Hysitron Laboratory (NHL) at Helsinki University of Technology, just published in Nature Nanotechnology. Plasticity has always been associated with defect movement or initiation, but Nowak s team has proved that plasticity can indeed start from non-dislocation processes, and that this phase transformation occurs in a stressed nano-volume, changing from one crystalline structure to another... (Science Daily)
Public Transportation in Finland Apr 7, 2009
Traveling in Helsinki and other Cities by Bus, Train and Other Means ... You can also take a train from Helsinki to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia on daily basis ... Public Transport in Helsinki. (Suite101.com)
Bruins reward goalie Thomas with 4-year, $20 million contract Apr 5, 2009
Not bad for a goalie who played only 15 games for Edmonton's AHL team in Hamilton in 1998-99 before heading for Helsinki. Then he played for Detroit of the IHL in 1999-2000, in Sweden the next season and in Finland again the following season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
RISI Opens Office in Helsinki, Finland Apr 1, 2009
BRUSSELS, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announced the opening of a new office in Helsinki, Finland ... Matt Graves, VP of International Sales said "Finland has one of the strongest forest clusters in the world: many of the decisions that shape the global industry are made in Helsinki and in the surrounding Nordic region - RISI wants to be close to our valued clients in the region, supporting them with our market... (PR Newswire)
Fujitsu Assumes Ownership of Fujitsu Siemens Computers Apr 1, 2009
Helsinki, Apr 1, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited has acquired Siemens AG's half of their previously co-owned Fujitsu Siemens Computers. The ownership of the company's entire share capital will transfer to Fujitsu on1 April, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will continue operations with its products and solutions as part of the global network of the Fujitsu Group. (JCN Network, Japan)
Merle Aldridge Long Apr 1, 2009
Merle and Muriel were privileged to attend the first World Track and Field Championships in Helsinki, Finland. In addition to their avid interest in track and field, they enjoyed travels throughout the world visiting numerous countries in nearly all continents. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Santa gets new landlord as recession hits Mar 26, 2009
HELSINKI (Reuters) Pounded by the global recession and facing a sharp economic contraction in 2009, Finland said Tuesday it would sell its stake in Santapark, home to Father Christmas, to local investors. Finland said it would sell its 32 percent stake to Santa's Holding Oy, which will also buy shares in the Lapland-based park from the city of Rovaniemi and travel firm Lapin Matkailu Oy to take its stake to 56 percent. (Yahoo News)
Titanic to be rebuilt? Mar 26, 2009
Sukari, who runs a furniture store chain called Masku and has built a huge shopping centre called Ideapark in southern Finland near Tampere, said he was putting together a plan and financing for another shopping centre in the small village of Kiiminki, some 630 kilometres north of Helsinki. The copy of the doomed ship, which sank in April 1912 killing some 1500 passengers and crew, would be 269 metres long and 28 metres wide and would be built next to the shopping centre to cater for tourists... (iAfrica.com)
Click for Full Story Mar 25, 2009
Alexei Yagudin won the men's title for the second time at the World Figure Skating Championships held in Helsinki, Finland. Five years ago: Congress passed the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, making it a separate offense to harm a fetus during violent federal crime. (KWTX.com, TX)
Lessons from most successful schools abroad Mar 24, 2009
"We trust our teachers," says Reijo Laukkanen, head of international relations at the Finnish National Board of Education in Helsinki. "That is very important, and it's not easy to realize in all countries the culture of trust we have in Finland.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
University HealthSystem Consortium Selects KONE to Provide Elevator Maintenance Services Mar 21, 2009
KONE class B shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland. For more information, visit. (PR Newswire)
Thumb Drive? Try Finger Drive...Literally Mar 20, 2009
He was taken by ambulance to a hospital in nearby Helsinki. 1. (ABC News)
Paper Electrified By Copper Particles Mar 18, 2009
17, 2009) The Polymer Chemistry Research Group at the University of Helsinki has succeeded in producing nano-sized metallic copper particles ... At the University of Helsinki, a research group led by Professor Heikki Tenhu synthesises the so-called intelligent polymers and studies controlled polymerisation reactions ... The Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry at the University of Helsinki is part of the Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence named Functional Materials. (Science Daily)
KemFine Enters into a Rewed ICT Service Agreement with Fujitsu Mar 18, 2009
Helsinki, Mar 18, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Organic fine chemicals manufacturer KemFine Oy and ICT services supplier Fujitsu Services Oy have renewed their agreement on ICT managed services known as the Patja services in Finland. The agreement spans three years. (JCN Network, Japan)
Social networking sites for Muslims Mar 18, 2009
We all share the same ideology, even if youre non-Muslim or even atheist, she said at a cafe in a Helsinki mall. The fact that you are interested in knowing about Islam or knowing how Muslims are, it kind of brings the entire site into one. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Nokia to cut 1,700 jobs Mar 18, 2009
HELSINKI Nokia Corp. said Tuesday it will lay off 1,700 people worldwide to cut costs, as the global economic downturn strikes deeper into the mobile phone sector ... 5 per cent in Helsinki to 8 ... Based in Espoo near Helsinki, Nokia last year remained the No. 1 cell phone maker selling 468 million handsets, up 7 per cent on 2008. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Nokia to lay off 1700 worldwide Mar 18, 2009
5% in Helsinki to euro 8 ... Based in Espoo near Helsinki, Nokia last year remained the No.1 mobile phone maker selling 468 million handsets, up 7% on 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Inside Muslim social networks Mar 16, 2009
HELSINKI: Shabana Ahmadzai, 19, and Sara Bahmanpour, 20, like to hang out on a social network a fraction the size of Facebook ... "We all share the same ideology, even if you're non-Muslim or even atheist... the fact that you are interested in knowing about Islam or knowing how Muslims are, it kind of brings the entire site into one," she told Reuters at a cafe in a Helsinki mall. (India Times, India)
Ghost Towns Sprout in Finland as Forest-Industry Collapse Threatens Growth Mar 14, 2009
When jobs vanish, its certain that those who want to work will move away, said , chief economist at Aktia Bank Oyj in Helsinki ... Even if these companies survive, it might be that the Finnish forest industry wont, said , a history professor at the University of Helsinki ... When the mills are shuttered in bad times, people dont find other jobs, said , chief economist at the Labour Institute for Economic Research in Helsinki. (Bloomberg)
Student from Finland adjusting to life in DL Mar 13, 2009
Coming from a city of nearly one million people located near Helsinki, he is accustomed to meeting new people. I have found it very enjoyable here, Niki adds. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
After Attacks, Europe Hurries to Tighten Gun Laws Mar 12, 2009
HELSINKI -- Several European countries have restricted gun laws in the wake of school massacres, gang violence and other gun-related crimes. Finland announced plans Wednesday to impose stricter restrictions on firearms, including raising the minimum age for handgun ownership from 15 to 20. (Newsmax)
The magic of the black moon Mar 1, 2009
SAPARNEVA might not be a household name in most parts of the world, but as soon as I touched down in Helsinki, Finland, I found out just how much of an institution it was in this cool Nordic nation ... In 2003, he decided to return to his native Finland, opening up a workshop in Helsinki ... On a visit to the Saparneva workshop a unique converted cable factory in Helsinkis industrial area Ruoholahti that now serves as a centre for some of the citys more creative citizens I was amused to... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nordic Countries Plunge Into Recession as Global Export Markets Collapse Feb 28, 2009
Finlands recession, which started with exports, has spread to services and retail sales, said Anssi Rantala, chief economist at the OP Bank Group Central Cooperative, a unit of the OP-Pohjola Group in Helsinki. It will show in the jobless rate in the next few months. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s Feb 28, 2009
Putaala and colleagues at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland evaluated more than 1,000 patients aged 15 to 49 who had been admitted to the hospital between 1994 and 2007 with an ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blocked blood vessel. As expected, the occurrence of stroke increased dramatically with age. (MEDLINEplus)
5-weeks layoff at Nokia Feb 26, 2009
HELSINKI: The world's top mobile phone maker Nokia said it has agreed with staff of its key Salo plant on shorter-than-expected temporary layoffs during 2009. "Temporary layoffs (will) last on average five weeks. Depending on the units, they vary from 3 to 7 weeks," a Nokia spokesman said. (India Times, India)
Stora Enso's Annual Report 2008 published Feb 26, 2009
HELSINKI, Finland, Feb. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stora Enso's Annual Report 2008 is published today in English, Finnish and Swedish as a pdf document ... 000 employees and 85 production facilities in more than 35 countries worldwide, and is a publicly traded company listed in Helsinki and Stockholm. (Primezone Releases)
Finnish `Nokia' Law May Silence Corporate Whistleblowers, Opponents Argue Feb 25, 2009
To contact the reporter on this story: in Helsinki at. Last Updated: February 25, 2009 01:46 EST. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Xtract Certifies Analytics Software on Latest Greenplum Database Release Feb 25, 2009
Helsinki, Finland and San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 25, 2009 -- , providers of social intelligence solutions for marketing and , a leading provider of software for the next generation of data warehousing and analytics, today announced that Xtract's software solutions are certified on Greenplum Database 3. 2. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Nokia seeks 1K voluntary layoffs Feb 25, 2009
HELSINKI: Nokia Corp, which announced this month it was planning to cut jobs, said it will seek up to 1,000 voluntary resignations to further reduce costs amid the global economic downturn. The world's largest mobile phone maker said it will open a global voluntary resignation package on March 1, and plans to increase short-term unpaid leaves and sabbaticals. (India Times, India)
SSH Establishes New Global Sales and Marketing Group to be Led by George Adams Feb 25, 2009
HELSINKI, Finland and WELLESLEY, Mass ... SSH shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges Main List. (Primezone Releases)
German 10-Year Bonds Gain as Stock Losses Boost Demand for Safest Assets Feb 22, 2009
Im convinced that we havent exhausted our creativity and our capacity to take initiatives, Liikanen, who also heads the Bank of Finland in Helsinki, said in an interview with Finnish newspapers including Turun Sanomat and Kaleva published Feb. 20. German bonds earned investors 0. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
