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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- World Energy Research and Blue Energy Canada have signed a joint agreement in which World Energy Research will finance the development of Blue Energy Canada's first 200 MW commercial tidal power project at a cost of roughly half a billion dollars. World Energy Research, which specializes in the development and commercialization of green energy technology, chose Blue Energy's resource-driven tidal power design over other technologies in the emerging tidal power sector.

"After exhaustive research, World Energy Research found several companies capable of producing small amounts of energy, but none on the scale of Blue Energy's Davis Tidal Turbine, which was developed specifically to harness tidal power on a large scale," said Chad Willis, Managing Director of World Energy Research.

BusinessWeek Magazine in its article 'Innovation from Recession' just listed Blue Energy's discovery number one out of the top 20 most important technologies of the next 10 years.

"The Blue Energy vertical-axis turbine represents two decades of Canadian research and development, which generates an inexpensive, non-exhaustible source of environmentally-safe electricity to power the world's energy needs," says Blue Energy Canada's CEO, Martin J. Burger.

The partnership promises to be an exciting time in the upcoming commercialization of this game changing technology, harnessing the world's largest untapped renewable energy source.

About World Energy Research

World Energy Research is an independent energy research, exploration, management and operating company that specializes in low-risk, secure, private placement energy investments. Its mission is to create partnerships with leading energy companies on the forefront of technology, making the latest and most productive projects in the world energy market available to its investors. For more information, please visit http://www.worldenergyresearch.com.

About Blue Energy Canada Inc.

Blue Energy Canada Inc. is a green energy technology company commercializing the Davis Hydro Turbine, capable of converting tidal currents into electricity. With its scalable and proven advanced aerospace technology, Blue Energy is a solution the world has been seeking. For more information, please visit http://www.bluenergy.com.

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SOURCE World Energy Research

CHICAGO, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to breaking news of drugs reportedly found at the scene of Michael Jackson's death, the American Society of Anesthesiologists releases the following statement:

"The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), which is made up of

physicians providing professional anesthesia care, does not know the specific circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death. However, the ASA unequivocally maintains that Diprivan, or its generic name Propofol, is a drug meant only for use in a medical setting by professionals trained in the provision of general anesthesia. Though the drug is often used for procedures requiring sedation, patients can have extremely variable responses to the drug and some patients can become completely nesthetized, including losing the ability to breath. Diprivan should never be used outside of a controlled and monitored medical setting. Use of the drug should be directly supervised by a physician trained in anesthesia and qualified to provide physiologic rescue should too much drug be given."

About Anesthesiologists

Anesthesiologists are physicians who make modern medicine possible. Every day, their practice enables life-saving care across a broad range of specialties when patients need it most. Anesthesiologists are responsible for the total care of the patient prior to, during and after surgery by keeping patients stable and safe through the administration of anesthesia,

the monitoring of vital signs and body functions, and intervention during an emergency. Anesthesiologists have developed leading medical advances that have allowed modern medicine to become what it is today. Without advances in anesthesia many surgical procedures, such as transplants, cardiac surgery and brain surgery, would not be as

advanced as they are currently.

About the ASA

Anesthesiologists: Physicians providing the lifeline of modern medicine. Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association with 43,000 members organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient. For more information visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists Web site at

www.asahq.org.

SOURCE American Society of Anesthesiologists

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In a stirring celebration of citizenship, more than 1,000 immigrants gathered on Main Street, U.S.A. early Friday to be "sworn in" as American citizens.

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And then, as the country kicked off Independence Day weekend, these brand-new Americans attended a premiere performance of the newest Walt Disney World attraction, a "re-Imagineered" Hall of Presidents now featuring a lifelike Audio-Animatronics figure of President Barack Obama.

From more than 100 countries and ranging in age from 18 to 82, the immigrants took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States during a morning ceremony jointly hosted by Disney Parks and Resorts and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

USCIS's highest-ranking official, Acting Deputy Director Michael Aytes, presided over the ceremony on the forecourt of Cinderella Castle. The event featured a welcoming address by Walt Disney World Resort President Meg Crofton, the presentation of the colors, the national anthem, the Oath of Allegiance and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Actor Andy Garcia - a naturalized citizen himself - delivered a keynote address during the ceremony. Garcia, originally from Cuba, is an acclaimed actor known for roles in films as diverse as "The Untouchables," "The Godfather: Part III" and "Ocean's Eleven." The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tampa-based Senior Airman Brenda Langdon of the U.S. Air Force, an immigrant from Columbia who became a United States citizen during the ceremony.

"This year, Disney parks are asking our visitors 'What Will You Celebrate?'," said Walt Disney World Resort President Meg Crofton in her welcoming address. "And on a weekend when our entire nation celebrates its independence, we are honored to host - and celebrate - 1,000 individuals who are embracing American citizenship."

To cap a star-spangled morning, the new citizens and their family members previewed the Hall of Presidents attraction - which reopens July 4 in the Liberty Square area of Magic Kingdom. The attraction has been closed since Election Day last November for a makeover that included installation of a lifelike Audio-Animatronics figure based on President Obama.

The figure of the country's 44th chief executive - which comes to life with recognizable mannerisms and makes comments that were recorded recently at the White House - is part of an eight-month makeover so significant that the iconic attraction has been retitled The Hall of Presidents: A Celebration of Liberty's Leaders. Other updates to the re-Imagineered attraction which has been entertaining Magic Kingdom guests since 1971:

    --  A re-programmed Abraham Lincoln delivers arguably the greatest speech in
        the history of the presidency - the Gettysburg Address.
    --  For the first time in the attraction's history, George Washington
        stands and delivers a stirring speech.

    --  Developed with the assistance of Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris
        Kearns Goodwin, the show now tells a moving story of the bond between
        the presidents and "We, the People," focusing on the chief
        executives who have guided America through trying, turbulent times.

"Our goal with every major Disney attraction is to completely immerse our guests in a compelling story," said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "The stories associated with the American presidency are some of the most engaging and relevant our guests will hear while they are with us. And, like all great stories, these stories inspire, motivate and teach us to appreciate the challenges and personal triumph that comes with overcoming adversity."

Presentations of the Hall of Presidents show will take place daily beginning July 4 and are included with Magic Kingdom admission. For video of President Obama in the White House Map Room recording his audio track for the Hall of Presidents attraction, consumers may visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/.

SOURCE Walt Disney World Resort

ROSWELL, N.M., July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been famous for over 60 years as the preferred destination of extraterrestrials, but on July 3 the town of Roswell was invaded by... monsters! B.O.B., the breakout star of DreamWorks Animation's smash hit Monsters vs. Aliens, patrolled the Roswell UFO Festival to protect the planet and keep an eye out for invading aliens. The Monsters vs. Aliens DVD and Blu-ray will arrive on Earth September 29, 2009 and will include the world premiere of the brand new 3D adventure B.O.B.'s Big Break, starring everyone's favorite gelatinous hero.

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SOURCE DreamWorks Animation

WASHINGTON, July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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SATURDAY, JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY

Profile America -- Saturday, July 4th. Today is that most American of holidays -- Independence Day, celebrating the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Across the country, there will be parades, concerts, barbeques, and, of course, fireworks. Biwabik, Minnesota, will see its normal population of 1,000 swell 15 times for its annual parade. The world's greatest lizard race will be held in Lovington, New Mexico and in Lavallette, New Jersey, a band will play along with a huge fireworks display, watched by thousands from their boats. Shortly after the U.S. gained its independence, the median age of its population was around 16. Now, the median age is the highest in history -- almost 37 years. Profile America is in its 13th year as a public services of the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2009, p.345

Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970, p. 19

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2009, t. 7

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look under the "Newsroom" button).

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau