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1) Acme United Corporation (AMEX: ACU) today announced an exclusive agreement with Microban International, Ltd.. for the use of its Microban antimicrobial technology in hardware, industrial, office and school tools. This agreement covers both the North American and European markets and will initially launch under the Westcott and Clauss brands.

Microban antimicrobial product protection is infused into the product during manufacturing, and inhibits the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria for the lifetime of the product. It does not wash or wear away over time. This technology debuts for Acme United in Westcott and Clauss branded products in March 2008.

Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, "We are delighted to announce this exclusive agreement with Microban. We believe its addition to our product line Will Provide our customers with the leading brand of antimicrobial product protection. "

Michael Peterson, Vice President of Marketing added, "Many people Whether they are at home, in the office or at school worry about the continuous battle against bacteria. Parents and teachers are only too aware in Particular of microbial growth that Occurs in the classroom. Westcott branded school products with Microban antimicrobial product protection are a good way # in which parents and teachers can help inhibit the growth of bacteria. "

"In the professional segment, Clauss branded shears and knives Provide the opportunity for the same Microban antimicrobial product protection in kitchens and food preparation environments," said Peterson.

Westcott and Clauss products with Microban antimicrobial product protection will soon be available in leading retailers, catalogs and on-line. Visit www.acmeunited.com for more information.

2) The symptoms are usually more severe with this type of diabetes, and they develop rapidly. These indications include: increased thirst, Increased urination, weight loss in spite of Increased appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and absent menstruation. At diagnosis, immediate goals are to stabilize the metabolism and eliminate the symptoms of high blood-glucose, because of the sudden onset of symptoms treatment for the newly diagnosed will include hospitalization to stabilize the high blood-glucose level. Type I diabetics take insulin injections with syringes or through the skin by an infusion pump to deliver insulin continuously. (Baker, 1931-32) This is just Merely one of the types of diabetes.

Similar to the first type, so it is hereditary, but is triggered by obesity, physiological or emotional stress, certain medications, being over forty years old, and pregnancy. Many people go through life, unknowing that they have this disease. There may be no symptoms, or just the symptoms may develop very slowly. Some of the symptoms of Type II diabetes are thirst, excessive urination, weight loss Despite increase in appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, impotence in men, missed menstruation, blurred vision, frequent infections, tingling, and numbness. The only way to avoid this type is to avoid obesity and diet regularly monitoring and / or while pregnant. This is not the only type of diabetes that may Occur while pregnant. (Smith 21-22) The other, and least common form of diabetes is gestational diabetes ...