Cesis Art Festival 2012 in Latvia presents the installation "Dovanna - Muse". Dovanna, an iconic fashion model of the 1980s, working for both runway and photography in Paris, London, Tokyo, Milan and New York, presents projected photographic images from her work with Robert Maplethorpe, Mario Testino, Richard Avedon, Josef Astor and Kevin Higgins. Unusually tall, with exotic features that baffled the ethnic experts, Dovanna's lineage is traced back to multi-ethnic origins in Latvia. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dovanna is educated at Wellesley College only ...

Global Gaming Events are pleased to launch their first set of events with PKR, running in July 2012. The two tournaments will have extra value with $3,000 cash added, as well as a $270 ticket to the PKR Masters $100k GTD tournament. The first tournament is a $500 Freeroll on Saturday July 21st 2012 at 3pm ET. The second tournament follows the very next day, Sunday July 22nd 2012 at 3pm ET with a $5 + $0.50 buyin Event and will have 2 whopping prizes: $2500 cash added to the buyin prize pool, as well as one $270 buyin prize to the PKR Masters $100k GTD Tournament for ...

Attending industry related conferences is of huge importance to Cityscape Promotions LTD, a London based firm, to further educate themselves on changes and trends within the sales and marketing industry. The New York Sales Conference that Cityscape Promotions will be attending is on Wall St which is infamous for being the financial district of the world. Wall St runs through the heart of New York City and is home to the largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies. New York City has been a symbol for entrepreneurial opportunity for hundreds of ...

While Banks and governments are struggling, the travel industry is definitely rising in Europe. Regardless of the economical challenges in the financial market over the last few months, European hospitality industry statistics show strong improvements. Xotels reports a 9,8% RevPar growth in Q2 for its independent hotel portfolio. According to the statistics used for measuring hotel performance, both corporate and leisure travel are on a rebound. City destinations are benefiting from conferences, congresses and exhibitions, while weekends and holidays are flourishing ...

The Internet & American Life Project at the Pew Research Center along with Elon University's Imagining the Internet Center recently conducted a study suggesting that mobile payment solutions will be more common than money by 2020. Issuing an official statement on their website, PewInternet.org shows that 65% of experts consulted in the study agree: "By 2020 most people will have embraced and fully adopted the use of smart-device swiping for purchases they make, nearly eliminating the need for cash or credit cards. People will come to trust and rely on personal ...

Specialty Hospital of Washington's Hadley Campus, a Long Term Acute Care Hospital ( LTACH) has been recognized as a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" in the Healthcare Equality Index 2012 report. The annual survey is conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) organization. Specialty Hospital of Washington earned top marks for its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients and their families, who can face challenges in accessing adequate healthcare. ...

A newly released article revealing that many individuals in Dubai have suffered from eye infections stemming from the severe summer weather. Dr. Ashraf, who traveled to Dubai to treat these infections, is now warning individuals to protect their eyes against harsh sunlight and other elements. Dr. William Boothe is also urging his patients to adhere to this warning, as this summer season has already been hotter than most. According to the article, Dubai's temperatures have often exceeded 100 degrees--which has also happened across much of the United States. With little ...

There are many advantages to living in a developed country where health and safety are paramount concerns for all residents. However, simple benefits, such as having clean drinking water or air, are not as widely available throughout America as many might expect. According to a recent article from The San Francisco Chronicle, citizens residing in the Kentucky region affected by Appalachian coal mining are reporting high levels of environmental damage and a decreased quality of life. While mining methods have caused forest, land and air quality damage they have also contaminated ...

Ken Miller, President of Blue Pond Signs (www.bluepondsigns.com), announced today that an info-graphic created by the company of Iconic Signs of the United States is now available on the Blue Pond Website. Showcasing the real-time value of such signs as the Love Sign in Philadelphia, the Disney World Sign in Orlando Florida and the Route 66 Sign in Springfield Missouri, Blue Pond concepted the info-graphic to appeal to their nationwide customer base and raise awareness about their full-service signage line for business customers throughout the United States. The info-graphic ...

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Ever since the Supreme Court made the historic decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act--known to many simply as "Obamacare"--the decision has dominated conversations across the country, ultimately drawing mixed opinions. Many individuals feel passionately about the issue, and are often divided along partisan lines. Entire industries, meanwhile, have responded, either favorably or worriedly, to the decision. The Wall Street Journal notes that reaction among drug and medical companies has been largely uniform, and largely positive, despite the prospect of fees ...

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Due to a series of food safety incidents, including the discovery of elevated levels of mercury in baby formula, the country of China has found itself on the receiving end of consumer fears. These several food safety issues have decreased global confidence in products manufactured in China, which will ultimately create a negative impact on the Chinese food export industry if problems are not addressed promptly. In an effort to do so, the Chinese government has launched a five-year plan aimed at improving and enforcing food safety regulations. Global Food Technologies, an ...

Although the summer season usually brings about ideas of outdoor excursions, swimming pools, beach trips, camping and backyard barbeques, many citizens are staying cautious of the threats produced by the sun's rays. While many adults have become aware of the connection between unprotected exposure to UV rays and an increased risk of skin cancer, a new article from Patch.com reminds parents that it is especially important to protect children during summer months. PatioCrew.com understands just how dangerous and uncomfortable the summer sun can be, and that is why the company ...

Many entrepreneurs understand that a business requires innovation, dedication and long hours, but few have benefited from professional services that help organize and relieve the pressure of daily operations. A new article from Accounting Today observes the results of a recent study on business owner behaviors. The study, conducted by small business specialty insurer Hiscox, surveyed 600 small business owners in both the United Kingdom and the USA. Despite the large breadth of daily tasks that each entrepreneur detailed, only 26 percent reported use of professional accounting ...

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University is expensive. The National Union of Students puts average annual living costs at around GBP16,000 a year - and that's excluding fees, which are set to rise to as much as GBP9,000 per year from this September. It's hardly surprising, then, that so many students are forced to work during the summer holidays or part-time during the academic term to support themselves financially. And in difficult economic times, when jobs are hard to come by, most student workers can't afford to be too picky. Typical employment often includes manning a supermarket check-out, ...

Brian F. Prince, real estate professional and self-titled Sophisticated Marketer, is proud to announce the launch of his new website, brianfprince.com. For Brian F. Prince, the website serves multiple purposes. A moving slideshow at the top of the screen highlights some of the subjects most important to Brian F. Prince: family, bike commuting, and coaching. "I really wanted to have a 'home' on the Internet," comments Brian F. Prince when asked about why he was interested in designing his own website. "It's nice to have a website where I can collect all ...

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Albany, New York attorney, Michael W. Kessler, has authored what appears to be the first comprehensive analysis of the New York Medical Indemnity Fund to be published in a law review. "The New York Medical Indemnity Fund: Rewarding Tortfeasors Who Cause Birth Injuries by Rationing Care to Their Victims," is the lead article in the current issue of the Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology. The article was co-authored by Matt Fahrenkopf, a 2012 graduate of Albany Law School. The New York Medical Indemnity Fund was created by the Legislature in 2011. ...

100 Days of Heat in Effect on Colorado Roads Summer in Colorado is known for camping trips, Rockies baseball and intense heat waves. It is also a time when law enforcement agencies increase drunk driving patrols. Like the summer of 2011, the state's "100 Days of Heat" campaign is in effect this year. A take on the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" safety campaign by the American Automobile Association (AAA), 100 Days of Heat is a federally funded program aimed at keeping Colorado roads safe from drunk drivers. A number of fatal accidents occur between ...

Residency Requirements for Divorce in California Moving from another state can put stress on a family. This may be especially difficult for military families, who often relocate based on assignment orders. If you have recently moved to California and are considering divorce, there are certain requirements that must be met. Essentially, a California court may have jurisdiction over a marriage (and thus the power to dissolve it) if at least one spouse has lived in the state continuously for at least 180 days (six months) before filing a Petition for Dissolution. The ...

Slowing Down to Match Conditions - I-285 Speed Limits May Change Slowing Down to Match Conditions - I-285 Speed Limits May Change Metro Atlanta drivers know how driving habits change on I-285, the perimeter highway that surrounds the city and links many of its first ring suburbs. It is especially known for its fast track and indulgent enforcement of speed laws. The speed limit on I-285 has been 55 miles per hour since 1974, when President Richard Nixon signed the National Maximum Speed Limit (NMSL) bill in response to rising oil prices. When Congress repealed the ...

More Americans With Tainted Records Buying Homes Again Despite ominous reports on economic growth, unemployment and foreclosure rates, a growing number of Americans are quickly returning to home ownership after defaulting on their loans or being forced into short sales. Reuters News conducted interviews with more than 30 lenders, builders, realtors across the United States, and their sentiments suggest that more people are getting back into the housing market despite having a foreclosure, bankruptcy or short sale on their credit report. The increase can largely be ...

The Sandusky Conviction and Legal Issues in Sex Crimes Cases A variety of issues that arose in the Jerry Sandusky criminal trial in Pennsylvania are common to sex crimes prosecutions in Ohio and other states. Sandusky now awaits sentencing after the jury returned a guilty verdict on 45 counts of rape, sodomy and other child molestation crimes that came to light in the Penn State sex abuse scandal. In the aftermath of his child sex abuse conviction, legal commentators have begun to speculate on the legal basis for Sandusky's request for reconsideration of the verdict ...