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Deschert advising Norma group AG on IPO

International law firm Dechert LLP is serving as co-counsel to NORMA Group AG, a German-headquartered global industrial manufacturer and portfolio company of global private equity house 3i Group plc, on its initial public offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Philadelphia Zoo to be powered by green energy

In yet another example of eco-tourism initiatives driving the tourism industry worldwide, Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, will begin with 25 Percent of electricity usage offset by Renewable Energy Certificates.
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Stakes Are High for Microsoft on Windows 8

What are the leaked features of upcoming Microsoft Windows 8?

The tech world is awash with speculation over what will be the new, groundbreaking features in Microsoft Windows 8, which could likely see light of the day in 2012. Here is a glimpse into the fancied features of the Windows 8, according to various leaks and tech world ruminations:
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Netflix gets 'Mad Men' streaming rights

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced a multiyear syndication deal under which Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) has licensed the first four seasons of its Emmy Award-winning series Mad Men to be watched instantly by Netflix members starting July 27.

Ten major routes a malicious code takes in targeted attack

The year 2010 witnessed significant targeted attacks like Hydraq (a.k.a. Aurora) and Stuxnet. While Stuxnet is a very complex threat, not all malicious code requires this level of complexity to breach an isolated network, Symantec said. It has listed out 10 propagation mechanisms of the malicious code employed in a targeted cyber attack.
Infiniti M Hybrid 2012: A Midsize Luxury Sedan

Driving costs rise 3.4 pct: study

A new study has showed a 3.4 percent rise in the yearly costs to own and operate a sedan in the United States, due to relatively large increases in fuel, tire and depreciation costs.

TEPCO To Dump Radioactive Water Into Pacific

Tokyo Electric Power Company says it is releasing radioactive water into the ocean so as to leave space in the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant for water that is more contaminated.
Fukushima Daiichi From the air

Decommissioning Damaged Reactors Won't Be Easy

Even as Tokyo Electric Power Company acknowledged that it will decommission four of the six nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, there is still the problem of a massive cleanup.
Fukushima nuclear power plant

IAEA: Radiation Above Limits Near Nuclear Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency says it has measured levels of radiation in a small village northwest of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant high enough that it would recommend evacuation.
Level 3 To buy Global Crossing

GM Financial To Buy Canada's FinanciaLinx

General Motors Financial Co. Inc., a unit of automaker General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM), said it agreed to acquire FinanciaLinx Corp. to expand its product offerings in Canada.
Warren Buffett (L) and David Sokol

COLUMN: Warren Buffett's Very Tense Press Release

In a press release that has the air of a deposition, Warren Buffett explained on Wednesday about a top aide's resignation and a stock purchase. They are facts that he has vowed not to answer more questions about.

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