Archive

June 2008

Psychological Screening of Virus-Handling Scientists Might Not be a Bad Idea

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This unique novel inspired James Mangum, author of Dead and Dying Angels , to say “…a nightmarish scenario, splicing bird flu and DNA manipulation with human despair. Houston, TX, June 12, 2008 — Standing in a league of its own in novels dealing with the frightening subject of bioterrorism, is The Blood Notes of Peter Mallow , the premiere novel of Dr. Paul Boor that takes place in the...

MFI International Launches New Website

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MFI International Competitive Crossborder Solutions has launched its new website providing information related to Mexico manufacturing site selection decision. El Paso, Texas, June 12, 2008 — MFI International Competitive Crossborder Solutions has launched its new website providing information related to Mexico manufacturing site selection decision. The Shelter Operations Management Program...

Looking Like a Princess is Not Enough; Girls Should Know That True Royalty Begins on the Inside

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It’s time for parents to recognize that girls are crying out for affirmation and self love, not more lip gloss or designer jeans. The High Princess Society offers parents help. Collierville, TN, June 12, 2008 — HighPrincess.com encourages girls, ages 5 – 11, to become a Princess from the inside out. Each month, the Princess society members will receive fun, inspirational, and...

Hate Crimes at Local Restaurants Unites Community

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Authorities have classified the attack as a hate crime and the community is banning together to show support for these businesses and to let owners and their families know that Billings is a community of love. Billings, Montana, June 12, 2008 — In Billings, Montana over the past few weeks vandals have spray-painted Swastikas and white supremacist remarks on four minority owned restaurants...

NC Environmental Groups Join Forces to Protect Against Drought and Water Pollution

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NC Common Agenda: Priorities for the Environment Conveys Key 2008 Issues RALEIGH, N.C. (June 11, 2008) – Protecting the public from the effects of drought is just one of the issues the environmental community is asking the General Assembly to take action on during the short summer session. An alliance of nine N.C. environmental groups is putting its collective energy behind this and three other...

WCPE’s 30th Birthday Present

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mike Gauss 919.232.5008 [email protected] WCPE’s 30th Birthday Present Gift-Giving Contest Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration WAKE FOREST, N.C. (June 11, 2008)—TheClassicalStation.org, WCPE, announces today a contest for loyal listeners to celebrate the station’s 30th anniversary. The randomly drawn winners will receive one of the WCPE 30th birthday...

PD PORTS AGREES DEALS WITH ABP AND SAMSKIP AT HULL CONTAINER TERMINAL

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London, 11 June 2008 – PD Ports has announced it has reached a new agreement with ABP in respect of its ongoing operation of Hull Container Terminal (HCT). The new agreement for up to eight years took effect from 1st May 2008 and over the next 12 months will include an investment by PD Ports of some £4 million. This investment will implement specialist IT systems, refurbish the existing STS...

ESET Breaks Records by Winning 50th Virus Bulletin Award for Security Excellence

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Detects 100 Percent of Viruses, Worms and Bots with Zero False Positives Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 11, 2008: ADAOX Middle East, the regional business development centre of ESET NOD32 Antivirus, today announced that ESET®, the leader in proactive threat protection, has captured a record 50th VB100 award from Virus Bulletin, a widely-respected independent comparative testing group. ESET is...

Linde Sets New Standards for Waste Handling

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London, 11 June 2008 – Linde Material Handling UK has completed a deal with Biffa Waste Services to supply 25 highly specialised diesel powered forklifts for operation on sites throughout the country. Biffa is a leading integrated waste management business in the UK which operates across the breadth of the waste management value chain with over 160 locations and 1,500 vehicles. Biffa provides...

MOL Names New 147,000m3-Type LNG Carrier Energy Navigator

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LONDON, 11 June 2008 – Today, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) held a naming ceremony for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier called the Energy Navigator. The ceremony took place at the Kawasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Sakaide Shipyard. Mitsunori Torihara, the President of Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. had the privilege of naming the new vessel. MOL and Tokyo LNG Tanker Co...