Male circumcision has been performed as far back as ancient Egypt, and the practice has continued through the ensuing centuries for religious, cultural and sociopolitical reasons.

Performing circumcision for potential health benefits gained momentum in the 19th century with the advent of anesthesia and the initial epidemiological studies demonstrating lower rates of venereal diseases in circumcised men. Recent studies have shown that circumcised men are at significantly lower risk of urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and chancroid.

Additional studies point to lower risk of invasive penile carcinoma, gonorrhea and chlamydia (in female partners).

Mayo Clinic endocrinologist James Levine, M.D., Ph.D., has laid out some environment-changing innovations with a six-month study of a real-life office that was re-engineered to increase daily physical activity, a program called NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis).

The study began in late 2007 and ended in 2008 at SALO, LLC, a Minneapolis-based financial staffing firm. Of the 45 employee volunteers involved in the scientific study, 18 were studied for weight loss and other changes.

KYIV, Ukraine, August 1 /PRNewswire/ --

The Government of Ukraine (GoU) continues to pursue an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Vanco International and its affiliates (the "Vanco Companies"), including Vanco Prykerchenska Ltd. The Vanco Companies present a complex network of offshore entities, the owners of which have yet to be fully disclosed. Through this investigation and possible related legal steps in Ukraine and abroad, the GoU is determined to ensure transparency and the observance of Ukrainian law, and to encourage and protect legitimate foreign and domestic investment. The following points should be clarified in relation to the current dispute with the Vanco Companies:

LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- Swimming in Luxury

LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ --

Cascal N.V. (NYSE: HOO) ("the Company"), a leading provider of water and wastewater services in seven countries, has scheduled the release of its 2009 first quarter results after the close of the market on August 11, 2008.

Cascal will host a conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern Time/ 2 p.m. BST on August 12, 2008. On the call, Stephane Richer, CEO of Cascal, and Steve Hollinshead, CFO, will discuss the Company's results, and review operational highlights and other business developments.

The Company invites you to participate on the call at the following telephone numbers:

+1-877-375-4189 (local) +1-404-665-9923 (international) +0800-032-3836 (UK Freephone)

CALGARY, Canada, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Addax Petroleum Corporation (TSX: AXC and LSE: AXC) ("Addax Petroleum" or the "Corporation") will announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, and will discuss its financial results in a conference call on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. London, U.K. time. Mr. Jean Claude Gandur, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Pearce, Chief Operating Officer, and Mr. Michael Ebsary, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the Corporation's most recent financial and operating results.

CALGARY, Canada, August 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- International Consortium Formed for Investment in Gas Development - Including the Potential Monetization of OML137 Gas

DENVER, August 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- Accretive U.S. 'Tuck-in' Purchase Adds Fully Integrated Web-Based Donor Recruitment System to Suite of Products

- 13th Specialized Software Application for Donor Centers and Hospitals Worldwide

LONDON, August 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- BBC, Voice of America, Amnesty International Unblocked

- Comment / Analysis Available From New Media Expert

China has reportedly unblocked banned websites following a growing row about access for journalists covering the Olympic Games.

Blocked sites had included several news websites and those of human rights organisations, including Amnesty International. The BBC's Chinese-language website, Voice of America and Hong Kong's Apple Daily now appear accessible. Some sites still remain blocked, however.

New science indicating fluoride’s dangers to the brain and other organs will be presented by prominent fluoride research scientists during back-to-back conferences of the International Society for Fluoride Research (ISFR) and the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) in Toronto August 7-11, 2008. Fluoride, added to water supplies to prevent tooth decay, is also in virtually all non-organic foods and beverages. Fluoride's brain effects were never examined prior to water fluoridation.