A Peterborough based Chinese crested, named Mugly has been named as the 'ugliest dog in the world' winning the contest that took place in Petaluma, California wearing a very patriotic outfit. Mugly wore a Union Jack ensemble that featured a sparkly blue, white and red hat, Union jack collar and Union Jack heart t-shirt. The Union Jack t-shirt and Union Jack hat were both purchased by owner Bev Nicholson through Bonlays, one of the UK's leading online pet retailers. Ms Nicholson told the press: "I'm excited, I'm overwhelmed. I'm so proud to be taking him back ...

The Olympic Games, the biggest sporting event on the planet, are expected to generate further impressive opportunities for businesses this summer; however such an exciting event will need careful preparation. After conducting a 'Games Ready' survey, statistics from computer networking business Cisco reveal that only 36% of businesses feel entirely set for London 2012 (smallbusinesses.co.uk). Josh Cote, entrepreneur and managing director at EA Worldwide Acquisitions finds this number shocking considering that the Olympics are just on our doorstep. According to the same study, ...

Event and Promotions Firm Frontline Events Ltd, located in Manchester, UK reveal some of the World's most famous entrepreneurs "steps to success". As an entrepreneur who has transformed the world of technology, Steve Jobs is the definition of success for Frontline Events Ltd. Steve Jobs - Do what you love. - Put a dent in the universe. - Make connections - Say no to 1000 things - Create insanely different experiences - Master the message - Sell dreams, not products Frontline Events Ltd reveals Michael Bloomberg as one of their most inspirational ...

Dr. Siamak Aalemansour, Bowie dentist, is excited to be able to offer extensive new patient services as a part of his practice's website. The new patient services are designed to make it simple and easy for patients to learn about and locate the dentist in Bowie's practice. "I'm glad that we are able to offer new patient services on our website. I believe that we offer a great level of service at our practice and any patients who visit us for the first time will decide to continue coming in to see us. I look forward to treating any new patients that decide to schedule ...

Dr. Brett Kilburg, Dubuque dentist, and Dr. Melanie Stuntz are happy to be using their practice's Facebook page to interact with their patients online. The dentists in Dubuque are using the Facebook page to post updates on their practice and have a conversation online with their patients. "I love that our practice has become active on Facebook. I know that many of our patients use it every day to communicate with their friends and I'm excited that our practice is able to interact with our patients on Facebook. I hope that all our patients will become friends with ...

Dr. Abraham Azzouz, Detroit dentist, is happy to be able to offer extended office hours to his patients. He knows that many of his patients are busy with school or work and offers the extended hours to make it convenient for these patients to visit the Detroit, MI dentist without having to miss school or work. "I'm glad that our practice is able to be open past normal business hours. We realize that many of our patients are extremely busy and don't necessarily have the ability to leave their jobs or schools for an hour to come see us during the day. I hope our extended ...

Dr. Paul Rocke, Littleton orthodontist, is excited to be featuring a new patient section as a part of his practice's comprehensive website. He hopes the page will help to make it simple and easy for new patients to learn about and find his practice. "I am glad that our practice is able to offer these new patient services on our website. I believe that we offer a very high level of service at our practice and I know that any new patients will be more than satisfied with their experience here. I look forward to treating any patients that decide to make an appointment ...

Dr. Dominic Sabatini, North Huntingdon, PA dentist, is using Facebook, Twitter and a dental blog to increase his online presence and interact with patients through the Internet. He hopes that his patients will both "like" his Facebook page and follow his practice's Twitter account. "I'm glad that our practice is utilizing social media to reach out to our patients. I know that a large percentage of our patients use social media to talk to their friends online and I'm happy that we are able to utilize these tools as well. I hope all of our patients will ...

Every year, commercial trucking collisions cause senseless catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, there are in excess of 400,000 collisions involving commercial trucks each year in the United States. Unfortunately, these collisions result in thousands of fatality injuries to innocent victims. Due to the size and weight variance between large commercial trucks and passenger cars, the magnitude of injuries and damages are often substantial. When truck collisions occur, it is not uncommon for trucking ...

The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) recently honored several leaders in the community at their annual dinner. Businesses were recognized in several areas, including housing development, retail impact, volunteerism, and education. Stan Power of Tessenderlo Kerley Services, Inc. (TKS) received the Corporate Investment Award for keeping his business in Carlsbad. At one point recently, TKS was faced with the prospect of leaving Carlsbad due to insufficient operating space. The CDOD, in conjunction with the City of Carlsbad, set out to assist Power with this problem. ...

Offering Low T treatments for San Diego men living with low testosterone, ENERGENEX (http://www.energenex.com/) has launched a new website to help more men experiencing a decrease in libido and sex drive. The new website offers expanded information on today's latest treatments for Low T and HGH levels. "We're excited to launch a clean, updated site with the latest information on Low T treatment options," says John T. Alexander II, M.D., J.D., F.A.C.S., head of ENERGENEX in San Diego. "Different sections on Low T treatment and HGH therapy offer comprehensive ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may soon take action against commercial trucking carriers known as "chameleon" or "reincarnated" carriers. These carriers are able to disassociate themselves from their poor safety records and even avoid paying penalties simply by changing their company names. To become a "reincarnated" carrier, a company closes shop and then reincorporates as a different legal entity, with only superficial changes to the actual business. In many cases, the purpose is to avoid public safety supervision and ...

Not many people casually mention the term "antitrust law" as an ice breaker for business conversations, but maybe they should. Antitrust law is relevant at virtually every level of business, including manufacturing, transportation, distribution and even marketing. The presence of antitrust laws in the American business market helps to promote competition in the marketplace. This niche of law prohibits a variety of practices that could lead to monopolies or otherwise restrain trade. It fosters the competition that benefits consumers by leading to lower prices ...

Public and scientific criticism is growing that governmental oversight of medical devices being implanted in Americans is insufficient, often allowing downright dangerous devices to harm patients. Medical-device safety is imperative because some like defibrillators, pacemakers and heart valve rings are literally life sustaining. Even if a device does not directly prolong life, if it does not safely, reliably and effectively perform its intended function, a patient may be catastrophically injured, sometimes permanently. Recent controversial medical devices known to have ...

According to a study recently published in Science Translational Medicine, football players and soldiers are likely to experience the same serious brain condition, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when they are struck in the head. What is CTE? Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) occurs when patients suffer from repetitive mild traumas to the head. Often seen in boxers and other professional athletes, CTE can result in neurological problems, memory loss, dementia and depression. Symptoms of CTE include irritability, headaches and problems with sleep. Recent ...

At a certain age, planning for the disposition of your property after you're gone is more than just the responsible thing to do; it is absolutely essential to protect your family. The most thorough, smoothly functioning estate plans take advantage of the right legal instruments for your unique circumstances. Likely, you have a basic understanding of a will and what it does. But what about a revocable living trust? Given the right situation, a living trust can offer the kind of control you want now as well as the swift and easy distribution of your assets when you are ...

Rollover accidents pose the greatest risk of injury to drivers and occupants of trucks and SUVs. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) the number of serious injuries increases 33 percent when a car rolls over in a crash. When this happens, tremendous pressure is forced on passengers' heads and necks, thereby causing debilitating injuries. The NHTSA reports that 280,000 rollover accidents occur each year, and that 10,000 people die in these crashes annually. Rollover accidents are most common in sport utility vehicles and other ...

An artificial hip replacement consists of a prosthetic ball attached to the top of the femur which fits inside a socket implanted into the hip bone. While both the ball and socket can be composed of several materials, in artificial hips implanted into more than half a million Americans, both components are made out of metal. Metal-on-metal hip implants have caused a variety of problems for patients. Yet, despite the proliferation of products liability lawsuits and even recalls of certain devices -- including DePuy brand artificial hips that had been implanted in patients ...

We all trust airplane pilots, semi-truck drivers, subway operators and ship crews to be hyper-vigilant while flying, driving or sailing. To ensure their safety and ours, these "safety-sensitive workers" are federally required to submit to random drug and alcohol tests. The goal is to keep them sober and alert, while keeping everyone else around them alive. Unfortunately, a new study shows an increase in illegal drug use among these workers, putting the rest of us in danger for truck accidents and other serious crashes. Drug Use Up Based on a review of ...

Emirates Tours, specialists in tailor-made luxury holidays, has launched a photo competition in conjunction with leading camera manufacturer Nikon, offering entrants the chance to win a luxury holiday for two to Oman and a host of other prizes. From the glistening atolls of the Maldives to close-up shots of wildlife on safari, Emirates Tours is looking for the most authentic photographs taken in any one of its six holiday regions. The photographer of the best overall image will win a five night holiday for two to the five-star Six Senses Zighy Bay resort in Oman ...

Online Casino Archives is proud to announce a colossal expansion of its 2012 Olympic Games coverage. "OCA", as fans of the popular news site like to call it, will be offering daily coverage of the momentous and most interesting Olympic stories. OCA Olympic coverage began in March 2012 with the first in a series of original articles about "The Most Interesting Olympic Bets". Coverage expanded even further in June with OCA's "Bettor's Guide to the 2012 Olympics - Sports and Schedules". OCA's Olympic coverage features articles on interesting ...

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A study carried out by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland indicates that extreme weather conditions cost EU transport system at least €15 billion a year. Currently, the greatest costs incurred are from road accidents, with the associated material damage and psychological suffering. However, costs arising from accidents are expected to decrease in volume, though time-related costs attributable to delays are projected to increase. In part, this is due to climate change, whose impact on extreme weather phenomena was addressed in the study, and because of consequent costs. In ...

This press release is available in German. Max Planck scientists have found out that the olfactory system in hermit crabs is still underdeveloped in comparison to that of vinegar flies. While flies have a very sensitive sense of smell and are able to identify various odor molecules in the air, crabs recognize only a few odors, such as the smell of organic acids, amines, aldehydes, or seawater. Humidity significantly enhanced electrical signals induced in their antennal neurons as well as the corresponding behavioral responses to the odorants. The olfactory sense of vinegar ...

Reprogramming asthma-promoting immune cells in mice diminishes airway damage and inflammation, and could potentially lead to new treatments for people with asthma, researchers have found. The researchers were able to reprogram the asthma-promoting cells (called Th2 (T-helper 2) cells) after identifying an enzyme that modifies the DNA of these cells. The enzyme could be a target for the development of new treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases, in particular allergic asthma, caused by an excess of Th2 cells. Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researcher Dr Rhys Allan ...