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"Flush For Good" Campaign Aims to Raise the Standard of Living for Families in Bangladesh Experiencing Lack of Safe Water and Sanitation PISCATAWAY, N.J., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership between American Standard Brands and WaterAid seeks to save lives and improve access to safe sanitation in Bangladesh. Through their joint effort, hundreds of thousands of people in this developing country will receive a cost effective, sanitary toilet pan to help prevent the spread...

HOUSTON, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky High Party Rentals is the premier place for moon bounce rentals in Houston, TX. Its huge line of themed and licensed bounce houses give families the ability to transform any backyard into the land of imagination they've always dreamed of. Reservations can be made at their website 24/7 for around the clock delivery. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130618/PH33472LOGO ) Parents hoping to give their child the birthday party of their...

CALGARY, June 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Oryx Petroleum Corporation Limited ("Oryx Petroleum" or the "Corporation") (TSX: OXC) today announces that on June 10, 2013 the Sakson Hilong 10 rig (2000 HP) spudded the AAS-1 well in the Hawler license area in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The AAS-1 well is targeting the Ain Al Safra prospect which is estimated to contain 225 MMbbl in unrisked gross (100%) prospective oil resources (risked: 44 MMbbl) based on evaluations as of March 31, 2013 made...

On a Year-Over-Year Basis, July Prices Were Down 19.5% Versus 2012 SINGAPORE, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for July delivery to Asia fell 0.6% to $14.485 per million British thermal units (/MMBtu), as spot demand remained scarce even as the region entered summer peak demand season, according to the latest monthly report on Platts Japan/Korea Marker (JKM) for month-ahead delivery. The monthly average of Platts JKM for delivery in July was...

Efforts Focus on Health and Hydration for Programs in Three Major Markets Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 AH! Media Solutions will work with with True Drinks, Inc., for a series of initiatives to combine health and hydration in youth programs. Summer brings a hot weather dilemma for mothers: children are outside and exercising more, but what are the choices for healthy hydration? AquaBall, a division of True Drinks, is rushing to put a better choice in the hands of mothers and...

CALGARY, June 17, 2013 /CNW/ - Bengal Energy Ltd. (TSX: BNG) ("Bengal" or the "Company") today announces its financial and operating results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. FISCAL YEAR END & FOURTH QUARTER 2013 HIGHLIGHTS: 2013 was an active and successful period for Bengal, evidenced by the continued growth in our production, reserves and revenue, as well as the achievement of several important milestones which further advance our progress and set the stage for...

Flooding can render wells and sewage systems inoperable and even dangerous. A water damage provider breaks down the problem and explains the fix. Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 Restoration Local, one of the leading providers of water damage and flood restoration service in the United States, is recommending that property owners observe extra precautions when working with wells and septic systems following water damage. Flood waters from virtually any source may be contaminated with...

With Global Energy Demand on the Rise, Invoice Factoring from Factoring Companies Enables Oil and Gas Industry Entrepreneurs to Grow their Business Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 Paragon Financial Group (“Paragon”) is seeing increased interest in factoring services such as invoice factoring for the oil and gas industry. This is because the US oil and gas industry is experiencing a dramatic surge in production thanks to new technologies that enable the industry to produce...

Vestergaard Frandsen and PackH2O Honored for their Pioneering Initiatives to Address the World's Water Crisis NEW YORK, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) Wednesday honored two organizations who have developed ground-breaking products to help address the global water crisis at its 10(th) anniversary gala held at the Tribeca Rooftop. More than 180 people attended the gala and celebrated CELF's decade of commitment to preparing...

TORONTO, June 14, 2013 /CNW/ - hmv Canada, the nation's leading entertainment retailer and Crush Fest are proud to present teenage singing sensation Austin Mahone in Toronto on Sunday June 16(th), 2013 at hmv Canada's Queen Street West location.  Austin Mahone will be performing and signing autographs on a first-come, first-served basis for fans who purchased Mahone's new single "What About Love" at hmv Queen Street and received one of 200 wristbands, previously distributed. ...