| With the more infamous events of the early millennium dominating headlines, it is easy to forget the impact some others had at the time. For instance, the first Euro banknotes and coins being introduced. Ray Charles joining other musicians in a peace concert in Rome’s ancient Colosseum. Commonwealth citizens celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, and the last original design Volkswagen Beetle rolling off the assembly line. In water-related news, 2003 is declared the international year of fresh water, more than 3000 km² of the Antarctic ice shelf disintegrates, water ice deposits are found on Mars and Australian Steven Bradbury becomes the first person from any country in the Southern hemisphere to win Olympic gold in skating. In keeping with the water theme, Astra Tech launches LoFric H2O with integrated sterile water and insertion guide. Astra Tech also launches the LoFric Ready-Kit catheter system, specifically designed for the US market. |
