Berlin Heart’s EXCOR® Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Receives FDA Approval

THE WOODLANDS, Texas & BERLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Berlin Heart‘s EXCOR® Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Receives FDA Approval

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NACF Readying High-Capacity Centrifuge Separators to Assist Gulf Spill Cleanup

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NACF Readying High-Capacity Centrifuge Separators to Assist Gulf Spill Cleanup – National Clean Fuels Currently Owns Two Separator Centrifuges

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FuelQuest Announces Former Shell International Executive Paul Stone Joins Advisory Board

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FuelQuest Announces Former Shell International Executive Paul Stone Joins Advisory Board; Chairman of Shell Turcas Petrol to Assist International Expansion for fuel management and tax solutions

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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hybrid

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Peterbilt Motors Company announced the limited production availability of the Model 320 Hybrid Class 8 refuse truck. The low-cab-forward Model 320 Hybrid utilizes Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist™ (HLA) technology and is ideal for vocational stop-and-go applications such as refuse collection. “Testing has proven that the Model 320 Hybrid powered by Hydraulic Launch Assist Technology is an ideal environmental option for refuse applications

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Mortgage Contracting Services Continues Growth, Consistent Quality Execution in 2009

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS), a nationwide property preservation and inspection services provider to the financial services industry, announced that 2009 was a pivotal year in continuing operations to further assist its clients in rebuilding communities across America. These efforts varied from prominent executive changes to improvements in operations and vendor management procedures, as well as expanding its technology’s functionality and enhancing qua

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Tulsa Area Wounded Iraq Veteran Awarded Craftmatic® Bed to Assist in Combat Related Insomnia

 

Sapulpa, OK –Jun 26, 2008 – A 2007 survey of severely wounded troops from the War on Terror found that 92% have trouble sleeping due to nightmares, insomnia and pain. In order to combat this looming problem among the military, Craftmatic® Adjustable Beds has embarked on their CraftmaticCARES Program to donate one adjustable bed, free-of-charge to a severely wounded War on Terror veteran each week in 2008. SSG Shawn Green, U.S. Army (Ret.) of Sapulpa is this week’s winner.

 

Green first enlisted in the Army in January of 1983 and served proudly for 25 years until he was medically retired in 2007. He served two tours in Iraq with the 104th Training Division out of Washington state, his first in 2003 and second in 2007. Green honorably served under General Petraeus with the Multinational Transition Team.

 

“We were responsible for training the Iraqi people and the Iraqi Army to take over the country for themselves,” Green remembered. “We were under a constant enemy watch; every time we rolled out of the gate we knew they were watching our every move. We had to be on our toes for sure. Thank God we had helicopter cover.”

 

Although his unit was on the watch during his first tour Green was blown out of a Humvee in a mortar attack and severely damaged his neck, lower back and left shoulder.

 

But when his injuries weren’t treated properly in 2004, Green was deployed yet again in 2007 and was only there a month before his old injuries came back to haunt him.

 

“One day my entire left side went numb and the injuries finally shut me down after 25 years of service,” Green said.

 

He was flown back to the US in July of 2007 for physical therapy and back and neck surgeries at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.

 

This week, Green learned that he would be receiving the Craftmatic bed because of his service to the military and his combat related injuries.

 

“Right now we just have a regular queen sized bed, with a standard mattress,” Green said. “Sometimes I sleep, sometimes I don’t. If my lower back isn’t getting the proper support, I wake up in pain and can’t go back to sleep. I guess I average about four to five hours of sleep a night.”

 

The Craftmatic Adjustable Beds are especially helpful to those with severe back injuries because the ‘S’ shape of the mattress mimics the curvature of the human spine, supporting the back in ways that flat mattresses cannot.

 

“Because Craftmatic beds adjust to fill the gaps created between a flat mattress and the spine, the entire back is fully supported,” said Eric Kraftsow, Elevation Bed, LLC owners of the Craftmatic trademark. “This is extremely helpful for those with back and neck injuries, such as SSG Green, who need to be properly supported in order to get a good night’s sleep and wake up fully rested. Craftmatic Adjustable Beds are proud to be an instrumental figure in these wounded heroes roads to recovery.”

For more information about the CraftmaticCARES Program, please visit http://www.craftmaticcares.com/.

 

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About Craftmatic Adjustable Beds:

Craftmatic® Adjustable Beds first began marketing electrically adjustable beds specifically designed for use in the world’s bedrooms over 30 years ago. Today, Craftmatic is one of the world’s best known and respected trademarks for quality products. Craftmatic Adjustable beds are available in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.

 

Over 1,000,000 Craftmatic Adjustable Beds are now in use in customer bedrooms around the world and attest to the fact that our unique beds are as durable as they are attractive and comfortable.

 

For more information, please visit www.CraftmaticCares.com

CONTACT: Kristin Bostic, kbostic@919marketing.com, 919.459.8165

Why Did Mexico’s Military Aid, Help, And Assist Americans After Katrina Hurricane In New Orleans, Usa ?

On August 30, 2005, Mexican President Vicente Fox sent his condolences to President George W. Bush: “In the name of the people and of the government of Mexico, I assure you of my deepest and most sincere condolences for the devastating effects caused by Hurricane Katrina”. He also mentioned his instructions to the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs; that the United States would be provided with any kind of help that was needed.
On September 1, Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas received almost 196 Mexican troops, 14 truckloads of water, a mobile surgical unit, 45 military vehicles, 3 tons of purified water, and more than 250 tons of food, bottled water, canned food, disposable diapers and medical supplies. The Mexican Government sent $1 million through the Mexican Red Cross which collected an additional million, as well as 200 tons of food delivered in five airplanes from the Mexican Air Force by another Mexican Government body. The Mexican Navy sent two ships, eight all-terrain vehicles, seven amphibious vehicles, two tankers, two helicopters, radio communication equipment, medical personnel Mexican aid workers set up temporary headquarters in the Houston Astrodome to assist relief workers and hurricane victims were very grateful for the aid that the Mexicans provided. The Mexicans provided hot meals to evacuees and relief workers, and Mexican medical teams also deployed into local area hospitals to tend to the influx of evacuees who flooded San Antonio area hospitals.
The medical team was three doctors, three dentists, three nurses and three paramedics, conducted 134 medical evaluations, performed 526 medical consultations, provided 363 ambulatory nursing procedures, and medically evacuated 83 personnel during their hurricane relief mission. affected by Katrina, and also offered to cover the costs of returning mexican nationals back to Mexico. Also offered was teams of epidemiologists, to reduce the risks of infections caused by mosquitoes.
The Mexican Red Cross sent four rescue experts from the state of Jalisco to assist in rescue efforts in New Orleans. The government of the Mexican Federal District also pledged to help with relief efforts.
On September 4 the Mexican Navy offered ships, buses and helicopters to assist in rescue missions. The offer was accepted and the Mexican ship Papaloapan departed from Tampico, with two Mi-17 helicopters, eight all-terrain vehicles, seven amphibious vehicles, two tankers, radio communication equipment, medical personnel and 250 tons of food.
Thank you Mexico !

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