Vacation exchange provider Dial An Exchange (DAE) announces last minute travel destinations for vacationers looking for different ways to ring in 2013. It could be a party in the French Quarter of New Orleans, hitting the slopes in Idaho or strolling along the shore in Florida. These and other terrific options are available through DAE's easy to use online booking service where members can exchange their timeshare week and know immediately whether their exchange has been approved. DAE offers free membership and no-cost requests for resort availability - with payment ...

The school that Slotland funded in Malawi is flourishing and the group behind it, boNGO Worldwide, is initiating new programs to help even more children. To help raise funds for the continuing operation of the group's school and teacher training center, and for new projects including an HIV/AIDS awareness film, Slotland is encouraging players to consider their own donations. Just $4 covers the cost of one child's school expenses, including lunch for a month. $20 pays one teacher's monthly salary. Slotland, home of one-of-a-kind online slots and video poker games ...

Flipped Horizons and Game's UP, the emerging mobile game developers, are excited to announce the recent launch of Mark My Words onto Google Play. Compatible with all Android devices running on Android 2.2 or higher, this wickedly entertaining trivia game puts players head to head with famous quotes, challenging them to figure out who said them! Eloquently simple yet uncommonly addicting and engaging, Mark My Words is a multiple choice guessing game. Players are shown well known phrases & tasked with picking who said them from a list of possible names. Boasting mentally ...

The practice of hunting is one that is linked to human survival and extends far beyond pre-historic times. Despite the history of this art, new technology continues to innovate the sport, providing hunters with greater proficiency and resources to track down prized game. A recent article from The Star Gazette highlights the greater presence of smartphone applications that serve this very purpose. Although many of these mobile device apps are created by state government wildlife organizations, some hunters are not keen on relying on these resources to improve the hunt. Experienced ...

A helpful article published by The Huffington Post offers readers tips to avoid the dreaded holiday weight gain. The suggestions, offered by health and wellness guru Joy Bauer, ranged from food to fitness. To experience success in any wellness plan, Bauer also suggested readers set specific goals they can meet on a weekly basis. The team at Banital, makers of nutritional supplements designed to facilitate weight loss when used in accordance with a healthy diet and exercise plan, offered up a few tips of their own. They stated: "These tips that are given to stay ...

Nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many individuals--even those who do not attend the ballet throughout the rest of the year. In the United States, this story is well known by people of all ages and backgrounds, as schools often take field trips to see Nutcracker when their students are young. Because of its popularity, this particular ballet is one that dancers dream of performing. This year, as San Francisco Ballet looks forward to starting its season and celebrating the holidays, three new dancers' dreams will come true, according to SFGate.com. Lesley Koenig, an ...

Although Mount Everest is regarded as one of the most remote natural wonders in the world, it has not remained untouched by trash left behind from those who have climbed it in the past. However, a recent article from The Daily Mail highlights the actions of one creative group, known as Da Mind Tree, which has found a way to repurpose the refuse into works of art. The article explains, "Exhibits, which include representations of a yak and wind chimes, were crafted from empty oxygen bottles, gas canisters, food cans, torn tents, ropes, boots and twisted aluminum ladders ...

Dr. David N. Sayah, a renowned Los Angeles plastic surgeon, has launched an updated website, http://www.davidsayah.com. The refreshed site offers new patient resources, a redesigned before-and-after photo gallery of real patients, and detailed FAQs to help educate the public. "An informed patient is a happier patient," explains Dr. Sayah. "There are many doctors in Beverly Hills offering cosmetic surgery, not to mention all the medical spas and salons now offering cosmetic procedures. I want patients to have all the tools they need to make the best decision ...

Loved Ones Can Inherit Fewer Taxes With the Use of Strategic Estate Planning Two things we will all face are death and taxes. And, thanks to the federal government's labyrinthine tax codes, some of the biggest tax bills we receive can come after we pass away, going straight to the loved ones who inherit our belongings. Luckily, comprehensive estate planning, including the use of gifts, irrevocable trusts and holding companies, could help us avoid the many tax pitfalls that stand ready to take a chunk out of our life's work. What Kind of Taxes Are at Work Here? So-called ...

VA hospitals not always doing right by our veterans Two long wars have left many U.S. military veterans in need of medical care, both physical and mental. Add these vets to the large population of aging veterans and their associated medical needs, and the amount of health care they all require collectively becomes staggering. Most Americans expect the government to take care of them without question and in a professional, competent manner. However, news reports reveal that all too often the quality of care in our VA hospitals and clinics is not up to par and vets ...

Holding New Jersey dog owners responsible for their dogs' actions Dog bites can have devastating consequences, especially for small defenseless children. Some bites cause lacerations so severe that stitches, or even plastic surgery, are needed to treat the victim. Those who suffer dog bites in New Jersey need to be aware of their rights if they are ever victimized by a dangerous dog. New Jersey Dog Bite Law Under New Jersey law, dog owners are strictly liable for any injuries caused by bites inflicted by their dogs. It doesn't matter if the dog is from a docile breed ...

The complicated nature of multi-district transvaginal mesh litigation Women suffering from the debilitating effects of defective transvaginal medical mesh to treat such conditions as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) are getting closer to having their day in federal court. Although some TVM cases have been filed in state courts, most of these cases have been filed in federal court in multi-district litigation panels known as MDLs. The first federal "bellwether" case dealing with faulty mesh products is scheduled to start in the ...

Car-accident numbers dropping, but not fast enough, in Tampa metro area In December 2012, a three-car crash killed an 81-year-old man after one of the vehicles reportedly ran a red light in suburban St. Petersburg, Fla. Coincidentally, only a couple of days later another fatal three-car accident in neighboring Clearwater occurred under eerily similar circumstances. That auto accident apparently happened when the driver of a stolen car also entered an intersection on a red light, this time killing a 54-year-old male driver. Unfortunately, accident injuries and fatalities ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry SC Hotel offers close lodging to guests attending Dick Goodwin Big Band on New Year's Eve 2012. The event will take place at Newberry Opera House in historic Newberry on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 8:00pm. The concert will feature Dick Goodwin and his big band, musical guests, and dancers. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine, champagne, and fireworks. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at newberryoperahouse.com Dick Goodwin is a composer, arranger, performer, and studio producer. Goodwin is a Distinguished ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Galleria Hotel, a leading hotel in Smyrna Georgia, offers close lodging to Shen Yun 2013. The theatrical experience with live orchestra will take place at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on January 5-6, 2013. The show takes the audience on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese music and dance. Tickets can be purchased at cobbenergycentre.com. Shen Yun has become an international phenomenon. The spectacular performance showcases the world's finest classical Chinese dancers, gorgeous handcrafted costumes, and massive animated backdrops. ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites N-Atlanta Perimeter Mall Hotel, near Dunwoody, GA, offers close lodging for guests attending Totem in Atlanta, GA. This Cirque Du Soleil acrobatic show is playing under the Grand Chapiteau at Atlantic Station now through December 30, 2012. Totem traces the journey of the human species from an amphibian state to its desire to fly. The show is inspired by origin of the species legends from different cultures. Adult tickets begin at $48.50 and children's tickets begin at $36.50, depending on seating section. Tickets can be purchased at ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Dunwoody, GA, announces a special saving package for guests to enjoy. The New Year's Eve 2012 promotion includes: - Great rates from $149, night - Suites available from $159, per night - Full American breakfast for two daily - 2 drink vouchers for the Parkside Lounge - As always, complimentary Internet access The New Year's Eve promotion is available for stays from December 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013; some restrictions may apply. To book this deal, visit https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id= ...

The Atlanta video production company Optimum Productions believes that creating video testimonials is a valuable tool for your company and should be hassle-free. Having video testimonials is a great way to show the satisfaction that previous clients have already experienced with your business so that future clients will feel comfortable putting their trust in you. For a professional video production company, producing video testimonials should be incredibly easy; they will be able to guide you through the simple process and give you a finished product that you can ...

We imagine bankruptcy as a one-way road to destitution. We imagine it as the first step toward living hand to mouth, a final and lasting judgment that will keep us from ever achieving our dreams. Filing for bankruptcy is a terrifying thought. It's also misunderstood. A bankruptcy attorney in Nashville knows that while bankruptcy can, of course, be an enormous financial setback, not only is it possible to return to financial solvency in the aftermath, but it's also possible to go on to great success in the future. In fact, some of the most successful people in the U.S. have ...

Start Now on Your List It is that time of year again. People are beginning to make a list of their New Year's resolutions. From getting in shape to starting new hobbies, some of these items tend to be quite familiar and even redundant. Clark & Washington, well-known Chattanooga bankruptcy attorneys, wants residents to add one more resolution to their agenda: getting out of debt. Attaining financial security is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family in order to get a fresh start at the beginning of the new year. In fact, many people have ...

The Tampa bankruptcy attorneys of Clark & Washington want to remind Atlanta residents that bankruptcy is a problem that no one is safe from. For most people, finding out that the President of the United States has filed bankruptcy can come as quite as shock. While the current head of state has not shown any personal signs of going under financially, this simply cannot be said of some others. In fact, the nation has seen 4 president's file for bankruptcy. One interesting example is that of Ulysses Grant. The 18th President was in office from 1869-1877, and during this ...

A founding member of Crosby, Stills and Nash, as well as the musical group, The Byrds, David Crosby found himself in a very lucrative position. Both musical groups were popular, but with Crosby, Stills and Nash, Crosby found instant fame, money and drugs. By 1974, the group was constantly embroiled in fighting and ended up splitting two years later. Largely into drugs by the mid 1980s, Crosby was almost penniless. His attempt at a solo career floundered, and he landed in a Texas jail for nine months on a drug possession charge. By 1985, Crosby was in debt for millions ...

The Atlanta orthopedic specialists at OrthoAtlanta would like to encourage parents to get your kids ready for sports before they begin to play by taking them in for a sports physical. Though often it is adults who worry the most about preventing sports injuries, it is critical to remember that kids can sustain similarly serious injuries if they are not properly prepared. They might not be about to start training with the same intensity that an adult athlete would (though perhaps they are), but it is still necessary to at least take them in for a specialized physical ...

Southwest Media Group (SMG), the Southwest's premier media services company, has been recognized in The Dallas Morning News' annual "Top 100 Places to Work 2012" special section. More than 275 companies participated in the annual survey. SMG ranked higher than any other advertising and marketing firm in town at No. 4 on the list of firms with fewer than 149 employees. In the survey, employees said the agency is a creative, fun place to work. Allowed to comment anonymously, SMG team members said, "SMG is a forward-thinking place to work," "I ...

Bruegger's Bagels, a fast-casual chain known for its New York-style bagels baked fresh in every location, has announced plans for aggressive expansion in Nashville, Tenn., Tallahassee, Fla., and Huntsville, Ala. The planned expansion will open up new opportunities for potential franchisees in markets already proven successful for the brand. "All three of our focus cities have a strong economy, and our corporate locations in these markets have a loyal following," said Bruegger's Bagels President David Austin. "We are eager to find franchise partners ...