There is a different way to get that hit of nicotine without hurting yourself and those around you according to prominent harm reduction specialists like Bill Godshall of Smoke Free Pennsylvania. It's called an e-cigarette and it is the future of smoking in America. A study by researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health in 2010 concluded that electronic cigarettes were safer than real cigarettes. In the report, the level of carcinogens in electronic cigarettes was found to be up to 1,000 times lower than regular cigarettes. An e-cigarette can deliver ...

"Fitness Revolution will help you reach the best body you've ever had—guaranteed!" promises body transformation expert Jason Yun. "We will help you get more energy than you know what to do with and teach you the strategies you need to look better naked." Locations and time slots for this innovative, small-group training program are available in both Hilliard and Reynoldsburg. Fitness Revolution trainers guide participants step-by-step through an amazing transformation of both their bodies and their lifestyles. Each group is limited to a maximum number ...

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening at 8:00 PM eastern time, you can listen to Wellness, Wholeness & Wisdom radio with host Psychologist Parthenia Izzard, CNHP on BlogTalkRadio. The program is archived within minutes of the live broadcast on the internet and rebroadcast. On your computer go to http://www.amtherapies.com and click on the Radio link to listen to the show live online or on your phone! Program topics range from authors like Bishop Jordan, James Redfield, Immaculee Ilibagiza, and William Tiller to owners of products like Rishi Teas, and Dr. Kracker. ...

Oyster producers who survived the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami have teamed up with a local oyster marketing and sales firm to produce and distribute deluxe quality oysters. This tie-up is Japan's first official collaboration between multiple oyster producers and a private company. Hiroaki Saito, the president of iLINK Inc. (please see end of release for details), who initiated the Save Sanriku Oysters project, has joined hands with 19 oyster producers, including 3 representatives hailing from key production areas in Miyagi (Mangokuura in Ishinomaki, ...

To further accommodate increasing customers, Harley Parts has now moved to a bigger and better location. New address is at 3270c Armstrong St., Merville, Pasay City, Metro Manila. Harley Parts' new space can now entertain more customers and service more clients. Harley Parts is the metro's favorite shopping point of Harley enthusiasts. Open to serve 7 days a week, the store offers a full line of accessories and parts. From engine parts, filters, brake pads and kits, cables, handlebars and controls, grips, forward controls, mirrors, electrical parts, including coils, ...

Red Rover has been named the January 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1987, Red Rover focuses on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the bond between people and animals through a variety of programs, including emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance and education. The organization is based in Sacramento, California. In addition to helping animals in need, Red Rover piloted a unique program that aids children ...

On February 24th, 2012, Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge will host the "All-Star Celebrity Golf Invitational". Golfers, sponsors, and supporters from around the region will join forces with celebrities of sport and entertainment for a great cause. The tournament allows for a unique opportunity to tee it up with celebrities on a course that is legendary. This week, Anthony Anderson, actor ("Law and Order", "Barbershop"), comedian and host of the Golf Channel's "Golf in America" committed to the All-Star Celebrity Golf ...

A Muay Thai vs Martial Arts fighting event will be held at Nonthaburi in Thailand in February 2012, in aid of a good cause. To take place at the MCC Hall venue, located at The Mall Shopping Center in Ngamwongwan, it will pit experts of the famous Thai boxing discipline against practitioners of several other styles of martial art. The history of Muay Thai goes back hundreds of years and has its origins as a close combat battlefield fighting skill. Audiences will be able to watch Muay Thai champions facing off against top-line judo, karate, taekwondo, capoiera ...

Renowned UK dubstep artist Benga will be travelling to Kuala Lumpur next month to give a performance for his Malaysian fans.   The Croydon-born music producer will be playing at the Mint Club on January 11th 2012, with proceedings set to get underway at 20:00 local time.   Despite only being in his mid-20s, the talented Londoner has already had a career spanning more than ten years, having played his first gig at the tender age of 14.   He is now a household name, having played a key role in propelling dubstep to mainstream prominence alongside collaborators such ...

The award-winning Hong Kong Fringe Club has announced Ya Gotta Swing, a special concert event that will showcase a wide range of musical styles.   Hong Kong City Hall Theatre will be the venue of the two-night show, which will take place on January 13th and 14th 2012 at 20:00 local time and will encompass jazz, big band and hip-hop performers.   Elaine Liu and the Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra will be entertaining audiences in a shared performance with jazz pianist Chihiro Yamanaka, while Lando Bernal's Big Broad Band will also be attending.   Meanwhile, attendees ...

Bali's annual Jazz Market by the Sea will take place once again at the Taman Bhagawan venue in Nusa Dua next month.   To be held between January 6th and 8th 2012, the event will see talented musicians from around the world - including many local acts - performing in a vibrant market-style festival, complete with stalls and other attractions.   Performances this year will be given by the likes of Khatulistiwa, Savana Zapoiya, Lisa Soul, Erin Band, The Hydrant, Syaharani and The Brass Sections, among many others.   The purpose of the event is to showcase the talents ...

Fans of cutting-edge music will congregate in the South Korean capital to experience the Seoul Electronic Music Festival on January 14th 2012.   The event will be held at the Kintex venue and is set to kick off at 15:00 local time, running throughout the day and into the early hours of the next morning.   A wide variety of top electronic musicians from around the globe will be taking part in the festival, including the likes of Above and Beyond, Crystal Castles, Idiotape, Telepathy, the Kim Changwan Band and Mongoose.   Attendees can expect to hear performances that ...

Visitors to Malaysia next month will be able to enjoy a shopper's paradise at the Spring Fair 2012 in Penang. The retail carnival will be held at the Penang International Sports Arena venue between January 12th and 15th in order to mark the coming Chinese new year and will feature products to suit a wide array of tastes. Everything from arts and crafts, foodstuffs and household products to electronic items and toys and gifts will be on sale at affordable prices all under one roof, with goods designed to appeal to people of all backgrounds. The four-day carnival ...

Travellers to Thailand during January 2012 will be able to get into the spirit of the Chinese New Year Celebrations that will be taking place across the country.   Bangkok's Chinatown will be the central hub for festivities that will be spread across 11 major Thai provinces between January 19th and 29th 2012, reflecting the strong influence of Chinese culture in the country.   Specific events and activities will be taking place to mark 37 years of friendship between China and Thailand, with locals celebrating the year of the dragon via cooking demonstrations, regional ...

Singapore's Esplanade Recital Studio will play host to One Man and His Sitar next month, a solo show for the talented local musician Krsna Tan.   To be held on January 14th 2012, the performance will showcase the abilities of one of Singapore's leading sitar players, who has won numerous admirers since claiming first prize at the National Indian Music Competition at the age of 12 in 2002.   Since then, he has been able to develop an individualistic style that pushes the boundaries of conventional musical ideas, offering creative reinventions of popular tunes.   He ...

Kuala Lumpur audiences will be able to catch a performance by the popular LA alt-rock trio Foster The People on January 13th 2012. The musicians will be performing at the KL Convention Centre as part of a global tour that will see them travelling to east Asian destinations including Jakarta, Singapore, Osaka and Tokyo before heading to other parts of the world. Composed of Mark Foster, Cubbie Fink and Mark Pontius, the three-piece act exploded on to the music scene last year when their record Pumped Up Kicks became an internet sensation, which quickly translated ...

Amateur golfers will next month take part in a special tournament in Pattaya called the PSC Club Championship, courtesy of the local Pattaya Sports Club. The club has confirmed that the contest will be take place once again over two separate days, starting on January 10th 2012 and concluding on January 13th. As with last year's tournament, it will be held at the Khao Kheow Golf Club venue and is expected to be a popular event, with the 2011 edition seeing greater demand for places than were available. The club is yet to confirm the full details for the 2012 ...

The first major event of the year at Grande Vegas Casino will be its $2012 Add-on Slot Tournament. Registration opens tomorrow for the $12 buy-in event. The tournament begins 1st January and players have until 6th January to achieve a top score and win cash prizes. "It's fun to compete against other players for prize money. And it's nice to know in advance that the most you'll spend is the buy-in fee!" commented a GrandeVegasCasino.com spokesperson. "Tournaments give players a chance to win big money without risking much. They're especially sweet when ...

For those that have recently attempted to find health coverage in California, this task can seem unaffordable at best. With a single accident, a family could quickly find themselves losing their home and all their assets. This has spurred many forward to begin the search for basic coverage, only to find pushy salespeople and stiff prices. Luckily for those that have turned their attention to Sofi Insurance, this whole process has gotten both easier and more affordable. Sofi Insurance gets quotes from various insurance providers and helps clients compare them side by side ...

For a limited time, Dr. Afar, Los Angeles dentist, is offering a special discount of $500 off Invisalign treatment for new patients. Dr. Afar is a long-time professional who periodically offers specials on dental treatments to patients in the Los Angeles area, allowing many residents to experience the benefits of these new dental technologies. As a respected dentist in Los Angeles, Dr. Afar has been practicing new dental technologies for years in this area, and has the experience and knowledge to help patients decide on the right treatments for their needs. Dr. Afar ...

With holiday shopping now in full swing, many residents of Southern California are now finding that their bank account is just a little bit smaller than what they would like. This makes any accidents or problems with a vehicle a painful proposition. Because of this, PG Los Angeles Auto Glass Repair is now offering discounts on all auto glass repair and auto glass replacement services during this season of giving. When it comes to maintaining a vehicle, especially when a budget is tight, car owners have to make tough decisions about what is necessary and what can be ...

With families around the world gearing up for the holidays, many are looking for the perfect last minute addition to their home. When it comes to adding functionality, safety, and beauty, nothing beats landscape lights. With the ability to be placed almost anywhere and coincide with all outdoor designs, they can quickly accent any yard. To make the process of finding the perfect landscape lighting just a little bit easier, iLandscapeLights.com is now offering a special promotional discount to ring in the New Year. With so much focus on energy consumption, many home owners ...

PHILADELPHIA — A protein's function depends on both the chains of molecules it is made of and the way those chains are folded. And while figuring out the former is relatively easy, the latter represents a huge challenge with serious implications because many diseases are the result of misfolded proteins. Now, a team of chemists at the University of Pennsylvania has devised a way to watch proteins fold in "real-time," which could lead to a better understanding of protein folding and misfolding in general. The research was conducted by Feng Gai, professor in the Department ...

PHILADELPHIA — Many imaging technologies and their contrast agents — chemicals used during scans to help detect tumors and other problems — involve exposure to radiation or heavy metals, which present potential health risks to patients and limit the ways they can be applied. In an effort to mitigate these drawbacks, new research from University of Pennsylvania engineers shows a way to coat an iron-based contrast agent so that it only interacts with the acidic environment of tumors, making it safer, cheaper and more effective than existing alternatives. The research was ...

VIDEO: This 12-second video shows the formation of particle strings at angles perpendicular to the direction of shear flow. Many scientists had predicted that the strings would form parallel to the... Click here for more information. Microscopic spheres form strings in surprising alignments when suspended in a viscous fluid and sheared between two plates — a finding that will affect the way scientists think about the properties of such wide-ranging substances as shampoo ...