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Nordic central banks extend emergency credit to Iceland
The collaboration between the central banks of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway is designed to calm the turbulence that has buffeted Iceland.
International Herald Tribune – 1 hour, 13 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The collaboration between the central banks of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway is designed to calm the turbulence that has buffeted Iceland.
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Icelandic krona soars as Nordic central banks step up
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Iceland's beleaguered currency soared more than 4% against the euro and the U.S. dollar Friday after Nordic central banks agreed to provide a swap facility that would allow Iceland's central bank to acquire up to 1.5 billion euros ($2.322 billion) against the krona if needed. The agreements with the central banks of Norway, Denmark and Sweden "significantly enhance the available international liquidity of the Central Bank of Iceland," the bank said in a news release. "The bank intends to further bolster its liquidity in the period ahead." The krona surged to 115.16 per euro, a gain of 4.3%, and remained 4.8% higher against the dollar at 74.150. The krona remains down 24% against the euro since the beginning of the year.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – 6 hours, 39 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Iceland's beleaguered currency soared more than 4% against the euro and the U.S. dollar Friday after Nordic central banks agreed to provide a swap facility that would allow Iceland's central bank to acquire up to 1.5 billion euros ($2.322 billion) against the krona if needed. The agreements with the central banks of Norway, Denmark and Sweden "significantly enhance the available international liquidity of the Central Bank of Iceland," the bank said in a news release. "The bank intends to further bolster its liquidity in the period ahead." The krona surged to 115.16 per euro, a gain of 4.3%, and remained 4.8% higher against the dollar at 74.150. The krona remains down 24% against the euro since the beginning of the year.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
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Big Guns Tackle Next-Gen Ethanol
DuPont forms venture with Denmark's Danisco for cellulosic ethanol.
Forbes.com – 7 hours, 50 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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DuPont forms venture with Denmark's Danisco for cellulosic ethanol.
Forbes.com – 7 hours, 50 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Nordic central banks act to support Icelandic currency
The central banks of Sweden, Borway and Denmark will allow their Icelandic counterpart to swap kronur for euros.
International Herald Tribune – 8 hours, 2 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The central banks of Sweden, Borway and Denmark will allow their Icelandic counterpart to swap kronur for euros.
International Herald Tribune – 8 hours, 2 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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55 Million Year Old Parrot Fossil Discovered In Scandinavia
Palaeontologists have discovered fossil remains in Scandinavia of parrots dating back 55 million years. The fossils indicate that parrots once flew wild over what is now Norway and Denmark. Parrots today live only in the tropics and southern hemisphere, but this new research suggests that they first evolved in the North, much earlier than had been thought.
Science Daily – 15 hours, 1 minute ago ¦ comment?
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Palaeontologists have discovered fossil remains in Scandinavia of parrots dating back 55 million years. The fossils indicate that parrots once flew wild over what is now Norway and Denmark. Parrots today live only in the tropics and southern hemisphere, but this new research suggests that they first evolved in the North, much earlier than had been thought.
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Sharapova, Serena, Jankovic advance in Italy
Defending champion Jelena Jankovic and Serena Williams advanced to the Italian Open quarterfinals Thursday.The fourth-seeded Jankovic routed Maria Kirilenko 6-1, 6-1 and Williams overcame some erratic moments before eliminating Italian wild card Sara Errani 6-4, 6-3.Also advancing Patty Schnyder, who edged last year's Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7).Second-seeded Maria Sharapova was playing later against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark, with the winner to face Schnyder.
Fox Sports – May 15, 2008 5:01 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Defending champion Jelena Jankovic and Serena Williams advanced to the Italian Open quarterfinals Thursday.The fourth-seeded Jankovic routed Maria Kirilenko 6-1, 6-1 and Williams overcame some erratic moments before eliminating Italian wild card Sara Errani 6-4, 6-3.Also advancing Patty Schnyder, who edged last year's Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7).Second-seeded Maria Sharapova was playing later against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark, with the winner to face Schnyder.
Fox Sports – May 15, 2008 5:01 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Academic Team: Music motivates Denmark senior
While interviewing for her full-ride scholarship to Eastern Michigan University, Corinne Galligan was taken aback by one of the questions posed by a school representative.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette – May 15, 2008 06:40 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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While interviewing for her full-ride scholarship to Eastern Michigan University, Corinne Galligan was taken aback by one of the questions posed by a school representative.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette – May 15, 2008 06:40 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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San Francisco Wants to Make Electric Cars as Common as Cable Cars
The City by the Bay is the first city in America to invite Project Better Place to develop infrastructure for citywide electric vehicle charging similar to the system the Silicon Valley startup is rolling out in Israel and Denmark.
Wired News – May 14, 2008 11:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The City by the Bay is the first city in America to invite Project Better Place to develop infrastructure for citywide electric vehicle charging similar to the system the Silicon Valley startup is rolling out in Israel and Denmark.
Wired News – May 14, 2008 11:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Danish government in row over head scarves in court
AP - Denmark's government said Wednesday it will prepare legislation that would bar judges from wearing Islamic head scarves and religious symbols in court.
Yahoo! – May 14, 2008 8:29 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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AP - Denmark's government said Wednesday it will prepare legislation that would bar judges from wearing Islamic head scarves and religious symbols in court.
Yahoo! – May 14, 2008 8:29 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Top Cancer Hospitals in Denmark and Netherlands First in Europe to Treat Patients With RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy
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PR Newswire – May 14, 2008 1:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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