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STOCKHOLM (AFX) - Saab Aerotech said it has received an order worth approximately 105 mln skr from the Swedish Defense Material Administration, FMV, to deliver a field hospital solution for the Nordic Battle Group, led by the Swedish Armed Forces.

The order also contains options for further systems and services, Saab Aerotech said.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Saab Aerotech is supplying a field hospital solution for the Swedish Armed Forces' led Nordic Battle Group. The agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, covers supply and integration of equipment for a forward surgical team and dentistry unit as well as a complete support commitment.

Inspired by the Aero X Concept we’ve seen on Motor Shows recently, Saab is apparently looking to get the 9-3 mid-size saloon, estate and – seen here – cabrio a new front end with a bigger and somewhat more aggressive grille with one huge centre section flanked by two smaller air-intakes left and right.

US-based science products and services firm DuPont announced on Wednesday start of its first plant biotech research centre outside US in Hyderabad.

WESTFIELD - State police are investigating a wrong-way crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike, reportedly involving a Connecticut state trooper in an unmarked vehicle, that snarled traffic for several hours Friday afternoon.

Pak sensation Ali Zafar who is in India with Frankfinn's Masty is an avid Bollywood follower.

ROCKFORD — For weather experts, Tuesday was the day Rockford broke a record, as 74-degree temperatures tipped above the record high of 70 degrees set in 1995.

Two intoxicated drivers, two different outcomes. Fifty-eight-year-old Drew Zottola will only spend 10 to 16 weekends in jail even though he killed a man crossing a street in Port Chester. Even worse, Zottola drove away, drunk. When he was caught, the lights on his van were off.

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KARACHI, March 13: Mr Ahmad Ali Khan, the former chief editor of daily Dawn, passed away on Tuesday morning at a local hospital after a protracted illness.

Stockholm- The Swedish car manufacturer Saab has announced that it is offering all models in the 9-3 range in a biopower engine version using E85 fuel with a mixture of 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol. Compared to the conventional vehicles...

A senior Iranian official who reportedly defected in Turkey last month may have documents linking Iran to terrorists throughout the Middle East, according ...

LOWELL -- License commissioners on Thursday refused to allow Rumbas Nightclub on Merrimack Street to reopen, denying the owner's appeal to a Feb. 22 revocation order.

After nearly a year's hiatus, Small Community Airlines is again actively pursuing certification by federal regulators. The company anticipates flying its first route in about six months.

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Bergen County native Bruce Fenton knows how difficult it can be to move on from a family-owned business. His clan owned Nora Fenton Inc. for three generations.

2007-03-13 08:46:33 Computacenter sees 2007 profits meeting expectations

LONDON (AFX) - Software Radio Technology PLC (SRT) said it has entered into an agreement to supply Sweden's Saab Transponder Tech AB with its marine electronics AIS (Automatic Identification System) Class B technology solution, the company said in a statement.

Also, one of SRT's existing marine customers, Comar Systems Limited, has been awarded US Coast Guard approval for its AIS Class B marine technology product, the company said.

Airbus has received authorization to boost A330/A340 production from eight aircraft per month to nine and is contemplating a further increase to 10 owing to the strong sales performance of the A330, COO-Customers John Leahy said yesterday.

Jennifer Aniston quit smoking and caffeine as part of an extreme detox. Aniston, who recently made a cameo appearance in Courteney Cox's new series “Dirt”, is purging herself of toxins in a bid to cleanse her system. "Jen was doing a total cleansing. She did a lot of yoga to stop smoking. Between takes, it would have been tempting to go outside and have a cigarette. Instead, Jen was clinging to ...

A 30-member women delegation from the US is in New Delhi to explore business opportunities and to build long-term economic and social ties with their Indian counterparts.

Palestinian girls focus on studying and writing, and are generally found to do better at school than boys during war time, suggest Queen's University researchers. "War and violence limit opportunities for girls," says Hana Saab, research associate with the university's Social Program Evaluation Group's (SPEG) Palestinian youth project. But they suffer the consequences much differently than boys.

Men In Trees‘ James Tupper confirmed he’s dating co-star Anne Heche. The pair are thought to have got together earlier this year, soon after Heche break up from her husband Coley Laffoon. Tupper also separated from his wife Kate late last year. There was speculation their romance was to blame for the splits. “That line was never crossed. I adore [Anne] and I’m hopeful for the future”, said James. ...

Heather Mills is expected to back down in her divorce battle with Sir Paul McCartney, according to Digital Spy. Mills is apparently close to agreeing to a £29 million cash and property settlement after realising that she will not be able to secure her demand for £3.4 million a year. "It's amazing how quickly things have turned around. Heather has caved in on lots of things - including the money ...

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Swedish defense company Saab AB (SAAB-B.SK) said Monday it has appointed Lars Granloef as the company's new chief financial officer.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Saab Strengthens its Management with the New Post of CFO . Lars Granlof will Be Responsible for the Structural and Economic Control of Saab.

A woman in her 30s and her dog had to be extricated with the "Jaws of Life" after the car she was driving went off the freeway, traveled 30 feet down an embankment

Jennifer Hudson, who went from little-known performer to Oscar winner in the past year, has a new role: representing a perfume. Avon Products Inc. said Wednesday it had signed Hudson, who won this year's Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role in the musical "Dreamgirls," as spokeswoman for its Imari brand and new scent, Imari Seduction, that will appear in August, Reuters informs. ...

Scheduled to convert in December 2008 - the W Milan will be the first W Hotel in Italy, bringing the brand's signature style and sophistication to the world's fashion and design capital. W Milan will be located in the heart of the Brera district, one of Milan's most energetic cultural centers. Guests will enjoy close proximity to Milan's famed restaurants, art galleries, retail shops and cafes ...

Fashion designer Elie Saab presented her 2007 autumn / winter collection in Paris. According to javno.com, the whole show was based on clothes for night and formal occasions. There were wavy shirts with one sleeve, mini skirts, baby doll dresses, night dresses and elegant suits in combination with skirts and coats. The creator whose dresses often appear at award ceremonies and exclusive events ...

Mark Badgley and James Mischka made an appearance at Lord and Taylor Wednesday night to launch their spring 2007 platinum evening collection according to Fashion Wire Daily. The dashing duo greeted the crowd of ladies eager to meet the pair responsible for dressing Carrie Underwood at this year's Grammy's, and a pregnant Jaime Pressly at the SAG awards. Badgley Mischka has taken a more casual ...

Los Angeles based Fashion Day Soiree names Sacramento based Go Girl Energy Drinks as title sponsor for its April 14, 2007 "Spring into Style" shopping event. Hundreds of fashionistas will shop over 40 of the nations more popular designers and fashion companies at this one day charity shopping event, 24-7pressrelease.com informs. Priscilla Thomas, owner of Dolce Vita Events and founder of Fashion ...

Kittu, Bittu, Boni, Bunny, Goldy, Channi, Babbi, Dimpa. This is no kindergarten roll call but a list of ''surnames'' adopted by some of the candidates who fought the hotly-contested Punjab elections.

Rear anti-sway bar mount broke, needed replacing. Water pump plastic impeller completely failed and caused over-heating. General problems with over-heating caused problems for the inlet manifold runner control (IMRC).

LOWELL -- License commissioners on Thursday refused to allow Rumbas Nightclub on Merrimack Street to reopen, denying the owner's appeal to a Feb. 22 revocation order.

As with the bigger 9-5 model, it can run on either E85 ethanol or stan dard unleaded petrol. The 1.8t delivers 175bhp - that's 17 per cent more than the regular petrol version - and emits up to 70 per cent less CO2. UK prices are being announced at this week's Geneva Motor Show.

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' intermissionless production of the 1961 musical Carnival! — directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom — ends its limited engagement in the Eisenhower Theater March 11. The production, which began previews Feb. 17, officially opened Feb. 24.

On how Dilip Kumar asked her not to quit acting after marriage. I will die if I do not stick to Yusufsaab. He has been my source of strength. I have been crazy about him ever since I was twelve. Right from the day we got married, Yusufsaab has been my greatest support system.

While Big B has Kolkata in a tizzy, there was another B who commanded equal adulation 50 years ago. Hindi poets and litterateurs of Kolkata remember their brush with the genius of Harivansh Rai Bachchan Mitti ka tan, masti ka man, kshan-bhar jivan - mera parichay (A body of clay, a mind full of play, a moment's life - that is me, 1950) The resounding baritone would fill the spacious hall of a New ...

Post the Mauj album Asha and Friends success party at Krishna Tamang's Chinagate, Andheri, veteran singer Asha Bhosle gifted Urmila Matondkar an idol of goddess Saraswati, stating that, 'Urmila has the gift of Saraswati and is a a beautiful singer, receiving acknowledgements from veteran Anandji, Jagjit Singh, Shaan, Bhupinder, among others.

THREE men escaped in a car after stealing a laptop computer from a car parked at the Boot Inn at Old Warwick Road, Lapworth. They smashed a window on a black Saab and snatched a laptop computer which had been left on the back seat of the vehicle.

Close calls, ejection lead to frustration

The ongoing 9th Mumbai Academy of Moving Images (MAMI) international film festival will hold a retrospective of Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s (1922-2006) films, some of which are enduring classics to date.

GENEVA - Environmentally conscious consumers looking to buy a new car might be overwhelmed by the variety of green machines on offer these days. Hybrid or biofuel engines, reduced carbon emission, increased mileage, cleaner motors, more efficient filters: They're all hard enough for the experts to compare - let alone the average buyer.

GENEVA - Environmentally conscious consumers looking to buy a new car might be overwhelmed by the range of green machines on offer these days.

The Constitution-Tribune has learned more details in the ongoing investigation of Chillicothe businesses believed to be connected with the fraudulent sale of more than 200 expensive vehicles from a Nebraska dealership.

There was a distinctly green theme at this year's Geneva motor show, as manufacturers battled to prove their environmental credentials in a world that is increasingly concerned with the environment and man's effect on it.

LONDON — Ford Motor Co. is close to selling its luxury Aston Martin brand to a group of private investors for about $870 million, the Financial Times newspaper reported today.

The order from FMV will be closer to SEK100m during 2007 with the option of extending through 2008 worth an additional SEK100m SEK, should FMV choose to extend the contract.

A Le Mans Prototype racer which runs on tropical tree oil is about to go on display at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Saab Space in Gothenburg, Sweden, has received an order for hundreds of antenna elements to Boeing Space and Intelligence System's new, hi-profile Mobile Satellite Venture system satellites.

Saab (STO:SAABB) has received a new significant order from the Swedish Armed Forces. Saab ( Nachrichten ) and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, recently signed an agreement regarding technical system support for operation and maintenance of military materiel systems.

The order is worth around 100 mln skr during 2007 with the option of extending the contract into 2008 worth an additional 100 mln skr. There is also an option worth 30 mln skr for additional ground material in 2007.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Saab has received a new significant order from the Swedish Armed Forces. Saab and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, recently signed an agreement regarding technical system support for operation and maintenance of military materiel systems.

Women know what other women want to wear, right? At least, you would expect so.

The Saab BioPower 100 Concept, presented at the Geneva Motor Show, showcases the first production-based turbo e ngine to be optimized for pure, eco-friendly bioethanol (E100) fuel. The result is a level of performance never seen before from a road car using this fuel.

NEW YORK & AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--Saab, one of the world ’ s leading high-technology companies, today signed a corporate wide licensing agreement with AdaCore.

NEW YORK & AMSTERDAM, Netherlands----Saab, one of the world's leading high-technology companies, today signed a corporate wide licensing agreement with AdaCore. Saab will adopt AdaCore's GNAT Pro development environment for projects across the organisation and will standardise on GNAT Pro.

Luxury division also shows ethanol-powered concept. Executive declines to set target date for hybrid.

Saab Automobile has a hybrid vehicle in development based on technology being developed by parent company General Motors Corp , a senior executive said on Tuesday.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Saab today published its Annual Report and Annual Review for 2006 on www.saabgroup.com. Saab ’ s annual report 2006 consists of two parts; an annual review which presents Saab and a complete annual report.