ADVISORY/FedEx Express to Deliver Special Valentine; One Year After His Valentine's Day Rescue, ``Cupid the Dolphin'' Relocates To His New Home.To download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. high-resolution high-res·o·lu·tion adj. 1. Relating to an image that has fine detail. 2. a. Of or relating to an output device that produces images that contain a large number of dots per unit of area and are therefore sharp and , print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail A miniature representation of a page or image that is used to identify a file by its contents. Clicking the thumbnail opens the file. Thumbnails are an option in file managers, such as Windows Explorer, and they are found in photo editing and graphics program to quickly browse multiple image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Feature Editors/Business Editors/Assignment Desks MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4570401 ADVISORY...for Wednesday Wednesday: see week. (Feb. 11) --(BUSINESS WIRE)
WHAT: FedEx to transport the two-and a-half-year-old dolphin
"Cupid" from the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN)
in Galveston, Texas to his new home in Vallejo, Calif.
On Valentine's Day 2003, Cupid was rescued on Bryan Beach by
TMMSN staff and volunteers, after sustaining injuries that
left him unable to swim. Since that time, the TMMSN has
provided Cupid 24-hour care and supervision at their
rehabilitation facilities. Following his successful recovery,
Cupid will now make his way to his new home at Six Flags
Marine World in Vallejo, Calif., on a FedEx Express A-300
(Houston to Memphis) and MD-10 (Memphis to Sacramento).
WHEN: Wednesday, February 11, 2004
-- 7:37 a.m. EST: Departs Houston on FedEx Express flight 432
(A-300)
-- 9:05 a.m. EST: Arrives at FedEx Express Superhub in
Memphis
-- 4:10 p.m. EST: Departs Memphis on FedEx Express flight 308
(MD-11)
-- 8:22 p.m. EST: Arrives Sacramento and will then be
transported to his new home at Six Flags Marine World in
Vallejo, Calif.
B-ROLL AVAILABILITY:
-- B-Roll footage featuring Cupid's arrival at Memphis
International Airport and representatives from FedEx and
the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network will be
available Wednesday, February 11.
Time: 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. EST
Coordinates: SBS6 Transponder 5, Audio: 6.2, 6.8, Downlink
Coordinates: 11823 Horizontal
"CUPID" FACTS:
-- Cupid earned his name due to the timing of his Valentine's
Day 2003 rescue.
-- He is swimming strongly and shows interest in play
activities, and his condition continues to improve.
-- Cupid is unable to be released into the wild due to an
ongoing neurological condition that affects his ability to
protect himself from danger.
-- Expert veterinarians and marine mammal trainers will
accompany Cupid on his trip to Sacramento to ensure his
safety and comfort.
-- During the layover in Memphis, staff and veterinarians
from the Memphis Zoo will be on standby.
-- Cupid will spend time becoming familiar with his new
surroundings, and will make his formal debut at Six Flags
Marine World approximately one month after his arrival.
AVAILABLE FOR MEDIA:
-- Electronic photos of Cupid in transport (Houston and
Memphis)
-- B-roll footage including Cupid's transport in Memphis and
sound bites from FedEx Corp. and the Texas Marine Mammal
Stranding Network representatives
-- Interview with FedEx representative
-- Interview with representatives from the Texas Marine
Mammal Stranding Network
MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4570401 |
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