Giving travelers a break from climbing prices, Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Reviews announced today that it has launched a web page where it will post coupons that drop the cost of helicopter tours by up to 33 percent. "Of all tours, Grand Canyon helicopter flights are the ones most affected by high gas prices," said Keith Kravitz, owner of GrandCanyonHelicopterTourReviews.com. "Coupons significantly roll back costs and make these one-of-a-kind trips available to travelers of all budgets." Kravitz and his team scour the Internet daily for the ...

Data-driven marketing company eleventy launches a giveaway to benefit nonprofit organizations. The giveaway kicks off and begins accepting nominees on Tuesday, April 17. eleventy's "4Good" Facebook giveaway aims to use the power of social media to help one lucky nonprofit organization do more for good. Supporters are invited to visit eleventy's Facebook page (facebook.com/eleventygroup) and nominate their favorite nonprofit organization to win eleventy's ONCORE online fundraising platform. Once nominations are complete, individuals can vote for the organization ...

Live Innovations identifies trends found in business reflect some of the natural evolutions seen in nature. It is commonly noted in nature that an ecosystem is a constantly changing environment. In nature both plants and animals need to constantly adapt to their changing surroundings to survive. The same theory has been monitored and applied by Live innovations in the outsourced sales and marketing industry. Live Innovations evolution strategies were based on the research by James F. Moore. In 1993 he developed the strategic planning concept of business ecosystems. ...

Until recently the Savannah cat has been a very rare exotic find for most kitten buyers. With little educational material detailing this amazing domestic cat breed existing. But breeders have decided to change misconseptions starting Youtube channels, breed clubs and groups. Like an viral sensation Savannah cats were no exception quickly the Youtube channel for F1hybrids Savannahs had over a million views now toping over two million! F1Hybrids Savannahs has the largest video collection of Savannah cats as of 2012. But what is it about these exotic looking nay imposing feline ...

A landscape supplier in Owatonna, MN beat their competition by investing in a few Rockscapers as a way to provide a unique solution to their customer landscaping needs. This increased their sale of decorative rock as the Rockscapers were rented out to both homeowners and landscapers on a continuous basis. Because of their success, a competitor had to have one - "It is one of the best things that has happened to the industry." says the company owner. The Rockscaper is a game changer in the landscaping business. It provides a simple, fast and clean method for ...

Fun days out for all the family at leading UK zoos and parks can now be cheaper thanks to new deals sourced by retail codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk. With parents needing to get the most for their budgets when entertaining the kids this spring the site can help with money-saving deals for Blackpool Zoo, Longleat and Alton Towers. One of the UK's most famous theme parks, Alton Towers, can be had on a budget thanks to the new deals on DiscountVouchers.co.uk. By logging on to the popular site this week consumers can use new Alton Towers discount vouchers to save, including ...

Strategic business planning is an area that cannot be outsourced according to Field Marketing Agency, PerDM who believe conducting market and consumer research is essential to ensuring their target market is understood before developing a business growth strategy. Lack of strategic planning and poor market knowledge make up 20% of the top 10 reasons businesses fail. On 27th February 2012 Journalism.co.uk published an article referring to PerDM's consumer driven business strategy. The agency claim stronger client relationships and improved profit margins as two of the benefits ...

The Dog Squad of Oakland, CA today announced that they will be sponsoring a 4 day K-9 Nosework seminar taught by Andrew Ramsey of Ramsey K-9 Services. The workshop will be held at the scenic Boy Scout Camp, Camp Herms, in the El Cerrito hills near Tilden Park. Steve Bettcher, President of The Dog Squad, explained the motivation for the seminar, saying, "Nosework is becoming a popular activity and competition for dogs and their owners. It is based on and inspired by detection training for working canines." The teaching techniques used by Andrew Ramsey use ...

The recent expansion of Progressive's Snapshot insurance discount program to Delaware now leaves few states where usage-based insurance coverage isn't available and highlights the growing hold technology-driven data recording is having on the industry, according to Online Auto Insurance. Snapshot champions its palm-sized, in-car data recorder as an innovation that can save motorists money through detailed recording of their habits behind the wheel, including distances driven, times driven and abrupt speeding and stopping. Policyholders checking that report online can ...

eMaint Enterprises, LLC, a world leader in on-demand maintenance management systems since 1986, announced recently that it has opened a new office in Estero, Florida. The Florida office is part of eMaint's international expansion to help support its growing client base in the Southern United States and Latin America. "This is a very exciting step for us at eMaint," said Brian Samelson, CEO and President at eMaint. "With our global client base, the opening of our Florida office will help us better support many of our clients with operations overseas. We ...

Rose Rand Wallace Attorneys, P. A. (www.rrwattorneys.com), recently welcomed Tim Carraway to its expanding legal team. Carraway will focus his practice in workers' compensation and civil litigation while operating from the firm's Raleigh and Wilson offices. Carraway has demonstrated a solid work ethic. After earning his undergraduate degree at Barton College, he served as a law clerk in workers' compensation, criminal defense, and civil litigation, while also attending the evening program at the North Carolina Central University School of Law, where he earned his Juris ...

Voluntary industry reductions in salt content and taxation on products containing salt in 19 developing countries could reduce the number of deaths each year from cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 2-3 per cent in these countries. The preliminary data presented today at the World Congress of Cardiology are the first findings from a new report from Harvard that will be published later this year. The study set out to assess the cost-effectiveness of two interventions - voluntary salt reduction by industry, and taxation on salt - in 19 developing countries, that represent ...

Advances to the field of dentistry have allowed dental specialists to offer their patients a chance at maintaining a bright and healthy smile for a lifetime. Even with these amazing treatments and services though, a startling numbers of Americans continue to struggle with tooth loss at an overwhelming rate. With studies continuing to stream from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one Los Angeles dental implants dentist is warning all residents about the chances of tooth loss and some of the serious risks associated with gum disease and tooth decay. Single ...

A 25 per cent increase in high blood pressure screening in 19 developing countries would reduce the number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and deaths that occur each year by up to 3 per cent in these countries. The preliminary data presented today at the World Congress of Cardiology are the first findings from a new report from Harvard that will be published later this year. The study found that around 900 million people in developing countries have high blood pressure but that only one-third are aware of their disease. Moreover, only 100 million of these people ...

Scientists have found why a certain type of bacteria, harmless in healthy people, is so deadly to patients with cystic fibrosis. The bacterium, Burkholderia cenocepacia, causes a severe and persistent lung infection in patients with CF and is resistant to nearly all known antibiotics. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic disorder characterized by a buildup of mucus in the lungs and other parts of the body, and various types of lung infection are responsible for about 85 percent of deaths in these patients. The Ohio State University researchers have determined that B. cenocepacia ...

University of Illinois researchers will report this week that new research shows how soy protein could significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese patients by partially restoring the function of a key signaling pathway in the organ. Hong Chen, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Illinois, will present her team's findings at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, held in conjunction with the Experimental Biology 2012 ...

Anyone that has been recently looking into ways to restore, straighten, or brighten their smile may find that it is going to require multiple dental services or treatments in order to achieve the appearance of their dreams. This is why Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands, is now offering complete smile makeovers with a lineup of the most advanced and effective treatments in the world. No matter the amount of time that one dedicates to brushing, flossing, and even taking regular trips to the dentist for preventative treatments, a smile is not always going to be exactly ...

What does lemon pan sauce chicken have to do with biochemistry and molecular biology? If you ask the students in Joseph Provost's class at Minnesota State University Moorhead, they'll tell you that successful execution of the dish requires the Maillard reaction, a chemical process that's responsible for the flavors and colors in a variety of food, including toast and maple syrup. In Provost's class, students are asked to do what would be unthinkable in a traditional science course: eat the results of their experiments. "There are a few universities that teach this ...

Renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's artwork is explored from a medical humanities perspective in a workshop entitled "Frida Kahlo – The Forgotten Medical Student." Dr. Fernando Antelo, a surgical pathologist at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, created the workshop out of a desire to talk about science and health in a manner that would interest students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic strata. Dr. Antelo's abstract entitled "An Opportunity for Recruitment into the Health Sciences Using Art - A Medical Humanities Perspective of Frida Kahlo" will be presented ...

Tall, with dark-green pointy leaves, the neem tree of India is known as the "village pharmacy." As a child growing up in metropolitan New Delhi, Sonia Arora recalls on visits to rural areas seeing villagers using neem bark to clean their teeth. Arora's childhood memories have developed into a scientific fascination with natural products and their power to cure illnesses. Now an assistant professor at Kean University in New Jersey, Arora is delving into understanding the curative properties of the neem tree in fighting the virus that causes AIDS. She will be presenting ...

A researcher at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)/San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) will present findings this week on a new potential vaccine carrier that he hopes will extend the shelf life of and aid in the stockpiling of critical vaccines. U.S. Army Maj. Jean M. Muderhwa is slated to present at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Experimental Biology 2012 meeting on a microemulsion he developed and that has been found to be both stable and a good candidate for delivering a variety of antigens. His findings will be presented at the American Society for ...

One of the most severe and devastating charges that a driver can receive behind the wheel is a DUI. These violations can lead to a lifetime of strife for those that walk out of the courthouse with a conviction, but when a DUI is enhanced to a felony charge, drivers are going to be in for a legal situation that should never be undertaken without a DUI specialist by their side. This is why DUI attorney in Malibu, Amir Soleimanian, is now offering his services to all locals that have recently been charged with a felony DUI and are in need of legal representation. Driving ...

SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2012 – Atmospheric oxygen facilitated the evolution and complexity of terrestrial organisms, including human beings, because it allowed nutrients to be used more efficiently by those organisms, which in turn were able to generate more energy. However, as we find out more about how oxygen molecules work inside the body, more attention is being paid to their not-so-good effects, and researchers are seeking ways to thwart them. A number of environmental factors -- such as pollution, cigarette smoke and radiation -- can turn the oxygen molecules found ...

A smile is not something that anyone is ever going to want to have to worry about. All individuals want to be able to smile with confidence. Unfortunately, many may still avoid regular trips to their dentist due to time constraints or anxiety over dental treatments. This is why Northridge dentist, Dr. Arami, and Dr. Ariz are now utilizing i-CAT technology in order to make checkups as quick and seamless as possible. Those that avoid their regular dental checkups are going to be putting themselves at risk for a number of serious oral health issues. These include anything ...

San Diego, CA — Amid the steady drumbeat from nutrition experts and others to consume a healthier diet – particularly one rich in fruits and vegetables – there often is a bias to eat more of the fresh variety for optimal nutrition. But is fresh always best? Not necessarily. Dr. Cathy Kapica, PhD, RD, adjunct professor of nutrition at Tufts University, and Wendy Weiss, MA, RD, both with Ketchum Global Health and Wellness, conducted a market-basket study comparing the cost of obtaining key nutrients from canned, fresh, frozen and dried varieties of common foods. The study ...