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LONDON, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The long haul holiday specialists have teamed up with Britain's favourite airline to offer customers great value Mexico Holidays Mexico has enjoyed tremendous popularity with Brits of late. This culturally rich Central American country has everything the discerning tourist demands of a beach holiday; reliably warm weather, soft white sands, gentle blue sea and some truly luxurious hotels. The Riviera Maya...
LONDON, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A lorry driver who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after being involved in a fatal collision has received GBP220,000 in an out of court settlement for his fatal accident claim [http://www.fentons.co.uk/fatal-accidents-claims ]. The man, who was working as a fuel tanker driver at the time, was so badly affected by the incident that he suffered flashbacks and even suicidal thoughts, leading to a problem with alcohol which...
Acquisition of CCL, a leading national accident management services provider, accelerates Hertz's entry to the US $1.5 billion car and van insurance replacement market in the UK LONDON, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, announced that Hertz UK Limited has acquired CCL Vehicle Rentals Ltd (CCL), a leading national accident management provider headquartered in Dorset, UK. The move positions Hertz for huge...
LONDON, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The GBP10 million cost of catalytic converter thefts in the UK. You are sitting on a precious metal 'mine' and thieves know it. Thieves are targeting your catalytic converter because they contain traces of precious metals that clean the vehicle's toxic emissions to an acceptable level. This leaves your vehicle disabled, the exhaust system damaged and repair bills that can run from GBP500 to GBP2,500 or more. Latest figures...
NYSE MKT Equities Exchange Symbol - UEC CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE MKT: UEC, the "Company") is pleased to report financial and production results for the third quarter ended April 30, 2013. Major third quarter highlights include the following: -- Production Increased by 45% Over the Prior Quarter: Production from the Palangana Mine increased to 69,000 pounds of U3O8compared to 48,000 pounds the...
LONDON, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- An Engineering Services Company established in 1993 that had won an order from London Underground to re-floor all stations on the Piccadilly Line has successfully raised over GBP500,000 of business angel investment through an online networking platform called Venture Giant. Whilst a bank loan was once a sure-fire means to start-up success, post-recession Britain has left many entrepreneurs looking for alternative methods to fund their...
MANCHESTER, England, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Betfred are to promote their Live Casino offering on web and mobile with a major television advertising campaign and a GBP10 no deposit bonus. The TV Ad is being broadcast on ITV, Sky Sports, Sky Atlantic, MTV, Discovery and several other major TV channels. Betfred's Live Mobile Casino allows players to engage with live dealers in real time at Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat tables in a real casino environment....
WALSALL, England, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Landlords can help take the hassle out of tenants' household emergencies and take the heat out of heating problems with over 20% saving off the standard price of Landlords cover [http://www.homeserve.com/insurance/landlords-insurance-comparison ] in the first year. This is available on a range of landlord-only insurance policies through HomeServe. HomeServe, one of the leading providers of home emergency assistance...
LONDON, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GalaBingo.com was once again in the thick of Britain's biggest online winnings this weekend as VIP player karlos31 unlocked the progressive jackpot on Pharaoh's Treasure slot - winning a total of GBP311,703.76. Pharaoh's Treasure, just one of many progressive jackpot slots that the gaming giants have on offer, has proved to be a real money spinner and this latest win once again demonstrates their huge winning potential. Gala...
Industry leading technology will maximize the potential of oil and gas assets worldwide and significantly reduce operational risk ABERDEEN, Scotland, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Petrotechnics, the global leader of software solutions to improve frontline operational performance and risk management in hazardous industries, today announces the completion of GBP6 million investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF). The investment will help fuel the next stage in the...
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The Ussuri brown bear, sometimes called the black grizzly, can be found in many regions including the Korean Peninsula, Kunashiri Islands, northeastern China, Sakhalin, and the Shantar Islands, among other places. It is a subspecies of the brown bear. The Usurri brown bear is thought to be an ancestor of the North American brown bear, and may have traveled to its current locations from Alaska 13,000 years ago. This bear has many similarities to the Kamchatka brown bear, but its differences...
The Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrhynchus oxyrinchus) is a member of the Acipenseridae family and is among one of the oldest fish species in the world. Its range extends from New Brunswick, Canada to the eastern coast of Florida. It was in great abundance when the first settlers came to America, but has since declined due to over-fishing and water pollution. It is considered threatened, endangered and even extinct in much of its original habitats. The fish can reach sixty years of age,...
