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HAIFA, Israel, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oil Refineries Ltd. (TASE: ORL.TA) (hereinafter "the Company,""ORL"), Israel's largest integrated refining and petrochemical group, announced on May 16, 2013 that it has presented an outline to ensure the stability of its subsidiary, Carmel Olefins (CAOL). The published outline, which will be put to the vote at a meeting of ORL and CAOL debenture holders, is intended to ensure both stability and control during the subsidiary's...
- Pricing Negotiations to Begin in June - SEATTLE, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (NASDAQ and MTA: CTIC) today reported that Germany's Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has issued its final benefit assessment report for PIXUVRI® (pixantrone), which is indicated as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) who have failed two or three prior lines of therapy. The G-BA reported that additional benefit...
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "In a matter of days, Americans will begin the official start of the summer season by celebrating Memorial Day at beaches, pools and parks. Before they walk outside, we want them to apply sunscreen to protect themselves and their families from the damaging effects of sun exposure. Sunscreen products, when used as directed and as part of an overall safe sun regimen, are safe and help reduce the risk of skin cancer, premature skin aging, and...
New website helps connect injured parties with legal representation. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 The legal team at Pulaski & Middleman, LLC have launched the website YazSideEffects.com in a concerted effort to connect women and families coping with the side effects of the combination birth control drugs Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella with the legal representation they need. The website offers a wealth of information on the notorious birth control drugs as well as news and updates...
The Firm is currently investigating Pradaxa lawsuits on behalf of individuals who allegedly suffered serious internal bleeding, a potentially deadly Pradaxa side effect. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 The Pradaxa lawyers at Bernstein Liebhard LLP note that a Case Management Conference was recently convened for hundreds of Pradaxa bleeding lawsuits pending in a federal multidistrict litigation now underway in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois. According to...
The Firm is currently evaluating Actos lawsuits on behalf of long-term users of the drug who were diagnosed with bladder cancer. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Actos lawsuit claims continue to move forward in a federal litigation now underway in U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana. According to a Case Management Order dated May 3rd, the Court has modified the litigation’s Bellwether Nomination process, reducing the Bellwether Nominee Pool to eight cases rather...
"Retinol Serum | Skin Support" from Sublime Beauty® is a silky and effective anti-aging serum for both men and women. A special introductory offer of 20% ends today (while supplies last). St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Very little time is left on the special introductory offer for the powerful new Retinol Serum from Sublime Beauty®. "Our Retinol Serum is non-irritating, pleasant to apply, and is very effective with a 10% retinol content," says Kathy...
“Sleep Brain Waves," developed by Ryan Bolera, is a new insomnia treatment method that reveals the main causes of insomnia and guides on how to treat these causes. A full Sleep Brain Waves review on the site HealthReviewCenter.com indicates if the program is worth buying. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 “Sleep Brain Waves” developed by Ryan Bolera is a new insomnia treatment program that reveals people some main causes of insomnia and ways to treat these causes of insomnia....
The personal injury law firm of d’Oliveira & Associates has issued an infographic on Stevens Johnson Syndrome, which details potential causes and serious conditions that may result from the syndrome. (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 According to the the Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation, Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), also known as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, is a severe allergic reaction usually to medicine (i). The first signs of SJS involve flu-like symptoms but it can quickly advance...
The commercial-grade Ladybug Tekno 2350 Steam Vapor Sanitization System qualifies as a disinfection device for the EPA, making it more suitable than traditional hard-surface disinfectants for cleaning gas station restrooms. Lake Forest, Illinois (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Today, 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com, a national ecommerce company specializing in top performing vapor steam cleaners for home and commercial use, announced that it plans to actively market the Ladybug Tekno 2350 vapor steam cleaner to...
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Ocean acidification is the name that was given to the ongoing decrease in the pH of Earth’s oceans, a cause of the uptake of anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. About 30 to 40 percent of the carbon dioxide that is released by humans into the atmosphere dissolves into the lakes, oceans, and rivers. To maintain the chemical equilibrium, some of it reacts with the water to create carbonic acid. Some of these extra carbonic acid molecules react with a water molecule to provide a...
Nuclear fallout, or just simply fallout, known also as Black Rain, is the residual radioactive material that is propelled into the upper atmosphere after a nuclear black or a nuclear reaction that is conducted in an unshielded facility. It is so called because it "fall out" of the sky after the explosion and the shock wave have passed. It most commonly refers to the radioactive dust and ash that is created when a nuclear weapon explodes, but such dust can also come from a damaged nuclear...
Acid rain is any form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that is possesses high levels of hydrogen ions. It can have harmful effects on aquatic animals, plants, and infrastructure. Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules within the atmosphere to produce acids. Nitrogen oxides can be produced naturally by lightening strikes. Sulfur dioxide can be produced naturally by volcanic eruptions. The chemicals that are...
Environmental Chemistry is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published online bi-monthly by CSIRO Publishing. The journal publishes original research and review articles on all aspects of environmental chemistry, including those addressing the chemistry of air, water, soil, sediments, space and biota. Topics include atmospheric chemistry, geochemistry, climate change, marine chemistry, water chemistry, polar chemistry, fire chemistry, astrochemistry, earth and geochemistry, soil and sediment...
Lamellibrachia luymesi is a species of tube worm in the Siboglinidae family. It is found in the Gulf of Mexico in deep-sea cold seeps where hydrocarbons are leaking from the seafloor, typically at depths of 1,600 to 2,600 feet. This species can reach lengths over 10 feet, and grows very slowly, living more than 250 years. It forms biogenic habitat by creating large aggregations of hundreds to thousands of individuals. Living in these aggregations are over a hundred different species of...
