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Alan Wake Confirmed For TGS
An official Microsoft promotion page for Windows Vista has revealed that Alan Wake will be present at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show. "To celebrate the launch of their new operating system, Microsoft is offering one lucky winner the opportunity to be digitally made-over and inserted (virtually of course) into a blockbuster game! Simply watch the Vista gaming demo and you could appear in the latest Remedy blockbuster, Alan Wake, a psychological action thriller with an intense cinematic look. Let the games begin with a trip to Finland to be digitally mastered into Alan Wake's world, then jet off to Tokyo to the 2008 Tokyo Games Show to be on the scene and on the screen!"
N4G.com – Jul 18, 2008 02:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Video Games
An official Microsoft promotion page for Windows Vista has revealed that Alan Wake will be present at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show. "To celebrate the launch of their new operating system, Microsoft is offering one lucky winner the opportunity to be digitally made-over and inserted (virtually of course) into a blockbuster game! Simply watch the Vista gaming demo and you could appear in the latest Remedy blockbuster, Alan Wake, a psychological action thriller with an intense cinematic look. Let the games begin with a trip to Finland to be digitally mastered into Alan Wake's world, then jet off to Tokyo to the 2008 Tokyo Games Show to be on the scene and on the screen!"
N4G.com – Jul 18, 2008 02:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Video Games
Finn Fest 2008
Finnfest 2008 is an opportunity for us to learn about and celebrate all things Finnish. "Sharing the spirit of Finland" is the theme of this year's event to be held in Duluth July 23 through 27th. Here to tell us more about the event are co–chair's Jeanne Doty and Diane Skomars.
NorthlandsNewscenter.com – Jul 17, 2008 10:53 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Minnesota: Duluth
Finnfest 2008 is an opportunity for us to learn about and celebrate all things Finnish. "Sharing the spirit of Finland" is the theme of this year's event to be held in Duluth July 23 through 27th. Here to tell us more about the event are co–chair's Jeanne Doty and Diane Skomars.
NorthlandsNewscenter.com – Jul 17, 2008 10:53 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Minnesota: Duluth
Nokia Q2 net profit fades but global market share and expectations increase
HELSINKI, Finland - World No. 1 mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. has reported its second quarter earnings were down 61 per cent from the year-ago quarter when it booked a large one-time gain.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology
HELSINKI, Finland - World No. 1 mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. has reported its second quarter earnings were down 61 per cent from the year-ago quarter when it booked a large one-time gain.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology
Nokia's 2Q profit drops 61 percent
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) -- The world's No. 1 mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. on Thursday said profit fell 61 percent in the second quarter from the same period a year ago, when the company booked a large gain from its network joint venture with Siemens AG....
AP – Jul 17, 2008 12:14 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) -- The world's No. 1 mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. on Thursday said profit fell 61 percent in the second quarter from the same period a year ago, when the company booked a large gain from its network joint venture with Siemens AG....
AP – Jul 17, 2008 12:14 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business
Thrashers agree to terms with Lehtonen
The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent.Terms of the deal were not announced Wednesday.The 24-year-old Lehtonen matched his career high with four shutouts and posted a 17-22-5 record last season. He had a 2.90 goals-against average and set a Thrashers record with his .916 save percentage.Lehtonen, from Helsinki, Finland, has played in 158 games with the Thrashers, going 75-61-14 with 11 shutouts.
Fox Sports – Jul 16, 2008 11:29 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Sports: Hockey
The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent.Terms of the deal were not announced Wednesday.The 24-year-old Lehtonen matched his career high with four shutouts and posted a 17-22-5 record last season. He had a 2.90 goals-against average and set a Thrashers record with his .916 save percentage.Lehtonen, from Helsinki, Finland, has played in 158 games with the Thrashers, going 75-61-14 with 11 shutouts.
Fox Sports – Jul 16, 2008 11:29 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Sports: Hockey
Plant sterols may pose risk to some
HELSINKI, Finland, July 15 (UPI) -- Plant sterols, used to lower cholesterol and reduce the chance of heart disease, may also have risks, researchers in Finland said.
United Press International – Jul 15, 2008 5:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Health
HELSINKI, Finland, July 15 (UPI) -- Plant sterols, used to lower cholesterol and reduce the chance of heart disease, may also have risks, researchers in Finland said.
United Press International – Jul 15, 2008 5:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Health
Valmet to build hybrid sports car for Fisker
HELSINKI, Finland -- Finnish car manufacturer Valmet Automotive says it has signed a preliminary deal with Fisker Automotive Inc. to build the U.S.
WOODTV.com – Jul 15, 2008 3:43 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Michigan: Grand Rapids
HELSINKI, Finland -- Finnish car manufacturer Valmet Automotive says it has signed a preliminary deal with Fisker Automotive Inc. to build the U.S.
WOODTV.com – Jul 15, 2008 3:43 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Michigan: Grand Rapids