Over the years, Simulated Environment Concepts Inc. (SEC) has been recognized as the most innovative and leading provider of massage equipment. The company’s products are distributed in the United States and over 30 other countries.

SpaCapsule and SpaCapsule Anywhere are self-contained, full body massage systems aroma-therapy units, audio and video entertainment systems packaged into one futuristic capsule-shaped relaxation station. SpaCapsule products can be used as a general tool for relaxation and massage, a medical product or an integral part of a weight loss and cellulite reduction regimen.

SpaCapsule was invented and perfected by doctors and physicians who are on-staff at Simulated Environment Concepts. These doctors are experts on human physiology and biomechanics. This emphasis on technology and innovation, along with the company’s vision, is why Simulated Environment Concepts is distinctly different from its competitors.

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Air Products (APD) acquired a new steam methane reformer (SMR) hydrogen facility from MarkWest Energy Partners L.P. (MWE). The facility, which is under construction, is in Corpus Christi, Texas. The company did not disclose the financial details of the transaction.   This acquisition further reinforces Air Products’ position as a leading hydrogen provider in the U.S. Gulf Coast. The company said that the new facility, which is expected to be operational in March 2010, will produce over 30 million standard cubic feet per day. It will be owned and operated by Air Products.   The companies also signed a separate long-term supply agreement whereby Air Products will provide hydrogen and steam to MarkWest.   Earlier this year, Air Products strengthened its U.S. Gulf Coast hydrogen pipeline network with the successful completion of a pipeline connection across Lake Pontchartrain. The company said that this enhances the supply reliability ...

Hamburg, Germany - Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 16 July 2009 - Germany has been leading the way towards a healthy solar energy market for some years now.

When it comes to solar energy, Dutch entrepreneurs are successful all over the world. This was evident at The Solar Future in Rotterdam, the biggest solar energy conference ever held in the Netherlands.

Author: Dian L. Chu, 04/26/09U.S. crude oil inventories are at a 19-year high, and Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, is running out of space to store crude oil. Oil inventory overhang is further aided by ~3.0MM b/d of imported products, and growing ethanol supplies of nearly 700,000 b/d. Based on the forecast from IHS Herold/CERA/Global Insight joint web conference this week, which I attended,

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Munich, Germany -- 1 April 2009 - "In 2010, PV will be by far the most cost-effective way of generating electricity. The solar PV market in California will explode once people discover that they can generate their own rooftop power for less than it costs from their utility," says Barry Cinnamon, long-term expert, CEO and founder of solar system integrator Akeena Solar in California.

Unilever NV (UN) and Unilever Plc (UL) manufactures, markets, and sells a broad portfolio of consumer products across the globe in developed, developing, and emerging markets. The Netherlands-based (Rotterdam) company operates in Europe, North America, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.The benefits from the implementation of Path to Growth, Unilever 2010, One Unilever, and Accelerating Change strategies, along with strong cash flow, are positives for the future prospects of Unilever. In addition, the simplified management structure has improved operational decisions, and the one-to-one equivalence between PLC and NV shares has improved financial transparency.Impressively, the underlying operating margin increased in 2008 despite rising input costs in 2008. The Buy rating is maintained on Unilever. Read the full analyst report on "UN"Read the full analyst report on "UL"Zacks Investment Research

Maybe it's time to try something new. And maybe it's already starting.

Last week the New York Times reported:

In the first major oil deal Iraq has made with a foreign country since 2003, the Iraqi government and the China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a contract in Beijing that could be worth up to $3 billion, Iraqi officials said Thursday.

Under the new contract, which must still be approved by Iraq's cabinet, the Chinese company will provide technical advisers, oil workers and equipment to help develop the Ahdab oil field southeast of Baghdad, according to Assim Jihad, a spokesman for Iraq's Oil Ministry. If the deal is approved, work could begin on the oil field within a few months, Mr. Jihad said.

And today the Guardian confirms that the deal was approved by Iraq's cabinet.

There are some Americans who regard expanding Chinese global influence with fear and suspicion. But

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