Stena Line Launches the World's Largest Superferries

London, UK (PRWEB) May 14, 2010

Stena Line has announced the launch of the two largest Superferries in the world which will sail the North Sea between Harwich and Hook of Holland this year.

Stena Line's largest ever investment of over ?375 million has been spent on building the two new vessels, with the Stena Hollandica (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/harwich-holland/new-superferries/ ) launching on 16 May 2010 and the Stena Britannica following in autumn 2010.

The largest ferries of their type in the world in terms of combined passenger and freight capacity: each will be capable of transporting 230 cars, 300 freight vehicles and have 1,376 beds on board. The 538 cabins, finished in a light and fresh style, will be equipped with Dux beds, wider than on standard ferries, measuring a minimum width of 900mm and up to 1600mm in 'captain's suite' rooms. All cabins will have a modern en suite bathroom with Hans Grohe fittings, and larger windows have been installed in both bathroom and main cabin areas to provide a feeling of space and light.

Customers will be able to enjoy onboard services including buffet and a la carte restaurants, cinema, bar, lounge, media room and internet corner. Customers can also stay connected throughout the journey with free wi-fi for all, mobile reception throughout the crossing and satellite television in lounges and cabins. There will be children and teenager zones, 12 kennels for dogs and a sundeck to allow passengers to relax outdoors during their journey.

Designed to have a low environmental impact, each Superferry is built in line with Stena Line's Energy Savings Programme. Eco-friendly features on the new Superferries (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/harwich-holland/new-superferries/) include catalytic converters, an improved hull design, highly efficient engines and better combustion rates, all helping to reduce environmental impact. The ferries (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/harwich-holland/) have facilities to recycle glass, cardboard and food waste onboard, while solar film on all windows will exclude up to 82% of the sun's radiant heat, reducing the energy used by the onboard cooling system.

Departing twice daily, the crossing takes approx 6.5 hours with a choice of day or night sailings in each direction. Departures from Harwich leave at 09:00 and around 23:45 each day, and at 14.30 and around 22:00 from the Hook of Holland (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/harwich-holland/).

Lead in fares start at just ?49 one-way for a car and driver, plus ?12 per additional adult or ?6 per additional child (up to 15 yrs, under twos travel free). With a similar pricing structure to low fares airlines, as the cheaper fares sell out, the prices on popular crossings will rise, so those booking early make the largest savings. Cabins for overnight crossings start from ?18 per person one-way, based on two sharing.

About Stena Line:

Every year more than 450,000 people cross the North Sea (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/harwich-holland/) between the UK and Holland with Stena Line, the largest ferry operator in Europe and one of the largest in the world. In the UK alone Stena Line, which operates Europe's most comprehensive route networks, offers two daily crossings on its Harwich to Hook of Holland route as well as over 30 daily crossings on its five different routes to Ireland (Stranraer to Belfast, Fleetwood to Larne, Holyhead to Dublin, Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire and Fishguard to Rosslare) providing fast and efficient crossings with excellent onboard services and facilities.

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Future Breakthroughs in the Virtual Worlds

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 29, 2008

The latest issue of Social Technologies' newsletter, Change)Waves, features 16 pages on the topic of Virtual Worlds--termed "World 0" by the futurist research and consulting firm--which include online destinations such as Second Life, the World of Warcraft, Club Penguin, and Entropia Universe.

The cover story, written by futurist Matt Sollenberger, explains that tens of millions of people regularly enter the online worlds of Second Life and Habbo Hotel--and not just to attack mythical dragons.

"Although the first virtual worlds were games created in the late 1970s--text-based Internet realms where hundreds of thousands of users waged epic Dungeons-and-Dragons-style battles, estimates put the number of regular users who now enter the virtual world at as high as 60 million," Sollenberger says. "As new and varied World 0 environments emerge, people are increasingly flocking there to make friends, hang out, and earn a living--as well as to play games."

Sollenberger goes on to explain what's special about World 0, and provide insight into three developments that could significantly expand consumers' use and quality of experience in virtual worlds: advances in next-generation interfaces, virtual worlds going viral, and the Internet's big players going virtual.

What's all the hype about?

"We believe there is great potential in the future of World 0, and that what happens in the virtual world is going to have an increasing impact on the 'real world,'" explains Chris Carbone, Social Technologies' executive editor of Change)Waves.

"That is why we've dedicated an entire issue of our newsletter to this topic. Admittedly, there are more people who don't know about the virtual world than do, but our futurists and analysts believe that will change. Our goal is to keep our readers abreast of these kinds of important trends."

Additional articles in the newsletter include information on:

????Virtual worlds @ work. As more companies crack the code on how to effectively interact with consumers in virtual worlds, businesses are starting to use virtual worlds for their own internal activities--more than for marketing.
????Imports from World 0. Clothing, cars, and jewelry are just some of the items that have been, or have the potential to be, exported from virtual worlds to the real world.
????My Second Life. Learn why five professionals have flocked to virtual worlds, including Kelly Trent, associate marketing manager at Wiley Publishing, and Randal Moss, director of the American Cancer Society's Futuring and Innovation Center.
????How we got here. Learn about developments over the last 25 years that have helped pave the way for today's virtual worlds.
????Brave new world. An interview with author and blogger Wagner James Au.
????Making money in the metaverse. An interview with Daniel Terdiman, author of An Entrepreneur's Guide to Second Life.
????Do you speak World 0? The virtual world comes with its own language, so we've defined a few basic terms.

Learn more

For more information about World 0, contact Chris Carbone, executive editor of Change)Waves, at chris.carbone@socialtechnologies.com. To download the entire issue, log onto http://www.socialtechnologies.com/changewaves.

About ) Social Technologies

Social Technologies is a global research and consulting firm specializing in the integration of foresight, strategy, and innovation. With offices in Washington DC, London, and Shanghai, Social Technologies serves the world's leading companies, government agencies, and nonprofits. For more information visit http://www.socialtechnologies.com, the blog: http://changewaves.socialtechnologies.com, and our newsletter: http://www.socialtechnologies.com/changewaves.

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World?s Largest and Highest Caliber Manufacturing Ecosystem, MFG.com, Gives Several Missouri-Based Job Shops and Contract Manufacturers Access into the Marketplace

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

MFG.com, the world?s leading marketplace for made-to-order manufacturing of mechanical components, textiles and packaging today announced that several high caliber Missouri-based contract manufacturers have gained access to the MFG.com marketplace.

A sample of these exceptional manufacturers includes:

-Sealtite Corporation is an ISO 9001:2001 and AS 9100B registered gasket fabricator and sealing distributor in St. Louis, MO. At Sealtite, seals are their business. If there is a seal to be found, they will find it. Or, if the seal you need doesn?t exist, then they will design, develop and manufacture it to your specifications.

-Southtowne Machining is a 4.5 star rated (out of 5 possible stars) machine shop in O?Fallon, MO. Established in 1984, SMI has grown to become one of the leading machine shops in the St. Louis region. They have a 30,000 square foot modern facility complete with an overhead crane, climate control, and organized production cells with a shipping department for efficient packaging and shipping of completed parts. A few recent customer reviews include:

???? - ?Southtowne was very reliable and delivered on time.?

???? - ?Excellent parts at a good price.?

???? - ?Southtowne was a perfect fit for our requirements. Pricing, quality and delivery were excellent.?

-Bramko Tool & Engineering, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2008 certified family-owned and operated manufacturing company in O?Fallon, MO. Bramko provides services that include: precision and production machining, tooling, fixturing, new dies, molds, die and mold repair, large part machining, fabrication and stampings.

-Willis Garage is a machine shop in Mercer, MO. They specialize in assemblies, fabrication and machining.

?We are extremely proud to have given these top-notch contract manufacturers access into the manufacturing marketplace. MFG.com is the largest and highest quality manufacturing ecosystem available. It is unique and the only platform that can position these new Missouri marketplace additions within each and every channel potential customers are using to find suppliers that match their particular requirements,? said Mitch Free, Founder & CEO of MFG.com, ?Product manufacturers from around the world ? both large and small ? utilize MFG.com every day for all of their sourcing and supplier discovery needs. They will now be able to access these Missouri manufacturers and collaborate with them to produce new long-term win-win customer relationships.?

About MFG.com:

MFG.com is the largest global sourcing marketplace for the manufacturing industry. MFG.com's platform enables companies to intelligently connect, source, collaborate and perform due diligence with transparency and intellectual property protection. MFG.com has the largest vetted supplier database comprising machine shops, fabricators, injection molders and contract manufacturers around the globe. MFG.com supports virtually all manufacturing processes required to go from drawings to parts including Machining, Injection Molding, Fabrication, Stamping, Casting, Assembly, Molding and Industrial Components. MFG.com facilitates the sourcing of billions of dollars? worth of manufacturing each month between members in 50 countries. MFG.com is based in Atlanta and has regional headquarters in Shanghai and Paris.

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The World's Top 5 Ski Resorts for Non-Skiers

London, UK (PRWEB) March 6, 2009

Last month's blizzard in the UK created an avalanche of searches to snowier climates on Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK's leading flight price comparison website where you can search and compare the best deals on the market.

Bargain hunters pulled down the shades on winter sun and headed for the slopes to make the most of the biggest snowfall for 30 years in much of Europe, including popular ski resorts in Switzerland and Austria. But what if you're a non-skier, preferring the apr?s ski to a day of challenging runs?

Cheapflights.co.uk has compiled a list of the top five ski resorts for non-skiers, allowing everyone to experience the perks of a snowy atmosphere. The tips page Non-Skiers Guide to Ski reveals the attractions of some of the world's most popular ski resorts. The top 5 resorts are:

1) Aspen, Colorado - the celeb hotspot where on piste and apr?s ski celeb sightings of stars including Hillary Swank, Melanie Griffith and Ivana Trump are run of the mill*

2) Courchevel, France - combine food and snow at this destination where Michelin starred culinary offerings run rampant and cooking classes are held "au sommet"

3) Bad Gastein, Austria - wash away the recession within the natural springs of this renowned spa resort where thermal baths bubble over with temptation to relax all manner of stresses and strains

4) Whistler, Canada - catering to tastes of all kinds from intrepid sleigh rides with majestic Alaskan Huskies to parties and romance, this town has it all

5) St. Moritz, Switzerland - the hub of icy sport and shopping extraordinaire that practically coined the phrase 'ritz and glitz', glamour rocks this snow filled haven attracting skiers and non-skiers alike

Francesca Ecsery, General Manager for Cheapflights.co.uk says: "For a keen mountaineer like myself who has a penchant for snowy activities like skiing and mountain climbing, the UK's recent snowfall only served to whet my appetite for the slopes as we approach the last of the ski season. And what better time to go than now when just as the flurries appeared to be dwindling, France, Austria and Switzerland report unexpected snowfalls varying between 20-90cm, while Canada and the US forecast between 50-60cm.

"Those of us who ski hard also need to be pampered hard so this new tips page comes in very handy. Whether your preference is ski or apr?s ski, it contains all the information you need for an enjoyable experience both on and away from the slopes."

Travellers undertaking snowy peaks for the first time might like to take heed of a few precautions even if skiing or snowboarding is not on the agenda. Skin protection is essential as sunburn and frost bite are equally rampant on the slopes. Eye protection is another must so take your pick of sunglasses and goggles for altering light conditions. And finally, make sure to dress warm; remember snow is wet and slippery, so your outermost layer should be waterproof and your boots should be built for balance.** If your destination of choice is big on glamour, you might want to ensure that you take a stylish approach to those warm layers.

For more information on the top destinations, visit Non-Skier's Guide to Ski.

*http://blogs.denverpost.com/husted/2008/12/23/celebs-start-to-hit-aspen-slopes/

**http://www.e4s.co.uk/docs/top-skiing-tips.htm

Notes to Editors

Cheapflights Ltd.: Cheapflights.co.uk was launched in 1996. It pioneered the concept of online flight price search and comparison and has been consistently profitable since launch. It was the first UK dotcom to introduce pay-per-click in 2000, which helped to transform online advertising. Cheapflights does not sell tickets but publishes flight deals from airlines, budget airlines, online travel agents and the long tail of other specialist flight deal providers. It launched its US site Cheapflights.com in May 2003, which has rapidly grown and which now provides half of Cheapflights' millions of monthly visits by consumers. Its Canadian site Cheapflights.ca which was "Light" launched in April 2007 is already enjoying traffic of over 300,000 monthly visits. The first non-English language site Cheapflug.de was "light" launched in Germany in October 2008. Cheapflights' main European and North American sites each provide consumers with rapid, easy to use comparisons of about 1 million flight deals daily from the broadest online selection of travel operators. The sites are valued by travel industry advertisers as a neutral, high-traffic source of quality high-conversion consumer leads. Cheapflights' status as an independent online travel price search and comparison and travel news site, together with its free opt-in subscriber newsletters makes it a natural starting point for finding travel deals and up-to-date travel industry information on both sides of the Atlantic.

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