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U.K.’s First Batch of Bluetongue Vaccine Delivered

April 30, 2008

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today announced that the first batch of Bluetongue vaccine, ordered from Intervet last year, is being released to wholesalers and is ready for distribution to the Protection Zones in England. Read more

U.S. DOT Approves Transport of Methanol Fuel Cell Cartridges And Systems on Passenger Aircraft in Carry-on Baggage

April 30, 2008

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. and the Methanol Institute, the trade association of the global methanol industry, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (”DOT”) today issued a final ruling that will permit passengers and crew to carry methanol fuel cell cartridges and fuel cell systems designed for portable electronic devices on board airplanes in carry-on baggage. Read more

Belarus: Lukashenka Abandons Courtship Of West

April 30, 2008

Dissidents are being rounded up. American diplomats are being kicked out. And European officials are once again pointing accusing fingers at the continent’s “last dictatorship.” Read more

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. to Lower Ticket Prices Due to Economic Downturn

April 30, 2008

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. announced today that it will introduce a new value pricing structure that includes significant discounts for seniors and children ages 12 and under, as well as a special discount for residents of Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Read more

Azerbaijan: Nuclear Cargo For Iran Remains Stuck At Border

April 30, 2008

Authorities in Azerbaijan are demanding more complete documentation before they will release a consignment of Russian equipment destined for an Iranian nuclear power plant under construction at Bushehr. Read more

Barclays Issues Warning on ‘Underwater’ Borrowers

April 30, 2008

None other than Barclays Capital warned Tuesday that roughly half of all subprime and Alt-A borrowers in the U.S. could soon owe more than their house is worth, or have extremely minimal equity left — a problem that is imperiling more homeowners in the States than mortgage rate resets, which have received far greater press coverage. Read more

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