People keen to learn more about Asian traditions will be looking forward to experiencing the Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations taking place in the second half of April.   Four fascinating traditional Chinese festivals will be occurring in the bustling city between April 13th and 29th, filling the streets with colourful processions, costumed characters, loud music and general good feeling.   The first of these will be the birthday of Tin Hau - the patron saint of fishermen - on April 13th, followed by the birthdays of another fishing deity Tam Kung and the Lord Buddha ...

Fans of hip hop act The Black Eyed Peas will soon be able to see a solo performance from rapper Taboo at Bangkok's Mixx Discotheque.   The Mexican-American star will be performing a live DJ set on April 1st 2012 as part of an electronic dance party event, with talented performers such as Slick, Teddy O, DJ Domination and DJ Eddie Pay also set to appear.   Taboo's affiliation with the Black Eyed Peas has seen him become a household name, thanks to his contributions to hit records such as I Gotta Feeling, Boom Boom Pow and Shut Up.   However, the musician has also collaborated ...

Tower Legal Solutions, a leading national staffing and managed review company, announced the appointment of legal solutions veteran Michael D. McGowan as National Director of Business & Strategic Development. McGowan, a proven executive leader who has run successful businesses, will be responsible for expanding Tower Legal's national sales initiatives and growing the business development team. McGowan has over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. McGowan first gained experience at intellectual property law firm Pennie & Edmonds. Thereafter, he was the ...

Dr. Katherine Orlick, who practices dermatology in Tucson, says results from a survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) match trends she sees among her patients at Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery. According to the survey, the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures for women younger than 35 during 2011 were BOTOX Cosmetic injections (64 percent), hyaluronic acid injections (55 percent) and chemical peels (24 percent). Additional survey results are available at www.aafprs.org/media/stats_polls/m_stats.html. ...

Dr. Vincent D. Lepore, whose areas of expertise include tummy tuck and breast augmentation in San Jose, recently offered his opinions about people relying on social media to help them make decisions about plastic surgery. The increased popularity of social media as a resource was seen in results of a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). "Social networking such as Facebook and Twitter can be highly valuable for personal and professional communications," Dr. Lepore says. "However, when it comes to health ...

HollywoodSportsbook (www.hollywoodsportsbook.eu, formerly www.hollywoodsportsbook.eu) a leading online entertainment gaming site since 1997, today announced the launch of its new weekly promotion, called Money and Music Week. Robert Evans, Hollywood's Director of Operations says, "This week we are giving away 2 of 3 things you can never get enough of... we think we know what the 3rd one is... wink wink, but we better not go there." To help their clients get 2 of the 3 life's necessities, Hollywood's clients only need to make a minimum $150 deposit this week ...

Premier board certified plastic surgeon, John J. O'Brien Jr., MD, of the St. Petersburg Center for Plastic Surgery, is proud to receive the esteemed Vitals Patients' Choice Award for 2011. The award is of special merit for several reasons. Foremost, it is based on votes received from actual patients and is a true reflection of the superior level of patient care and expertise provided by Dr. John O'Brien. In addition, the award is presented to less than 10% of the more than 700,000 medical practitioners in the US. "I am so honored to have been recognized by my ...

This year, Minds On, Inc. will celebrate 10 years in business. In recognition of this milestone, the company has decided to come together for the remaining 10 months of the year and select a new charitable organization with which to partner monthly. The 10 months of giving will kick off with a partnership with People In Need, Inc. of Delaware County, Ohio (PIN) for the 2012 Food Pantry "CAN"paign. The Food Pantry's "CAN"paign will launch on March 19 and run through May 18. Minds On employees will collect the needed food items for the pantry and help ...

Dental professionals at Ghanbari and Koshki, Centreville dentists, are excited to announce the launch of a new, user friendly website to gain new patients and increase usability for existing ones. The new website offers extreme ease of use and allows for easy appointment making. The new site offers a large amount of content, while maintaining an easy-to-use design. For patients looking to fill any dental needs, the new website is a one stop shop. Whether looking for staff information, office hours and location, new patient forms or even online appointment making, the ...

As a life-long resident of Western Springs, Dr. Marjorie Miller is proud to have served the community for the past 30 years. Since graduating from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1981, the introduction of new materials, techniques and technologies has changed the dental field dramatically. Dr. Miller, Western Springs, IL dentist, is proud to maintain the most up-to-date dental care through continuing education programs. "I have been in the dental field for 30 years, and I look forward to working with my patients for many more years to come. It is an honor ...

Stanley Dental Associates is an established dental practice that has been serving the Ontario, CA area for over 30 years. Dr. William Stanley, dentist in Inland Empire, is the president and founder of Stanley Dental Associates. With his 30 years of experience, Dr. Stanley is dedicated to helping people and enjoys seeing patients with a newly restored smile. Dr. Stanley, dentist in 91762, graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles after serving his country in the United States Army. His passion for dentistry has remained strong over his ...

From veneers to Six Month Smiles and Snap on Smiles, patients can now view before-and-after photos of procedures completed by Dr. Sanjay Patel, dentist in San Bernardino, at My Dentist. The smile gallery was created to instill confidence in patients who are teetering the line between undergoing treatment, or not. "I want my patients to be able to see the outcome of various procedures that are offered. As dentists, it is our duty to provide the best in quality care for our patients and that includes allowing them to view previous work through the online smile gallery," ...

Visiting the dentist for the first time can often be nerve-wrecking. Dr. David Choi, Long Island orthodontist, works to eliminate any fears first time patients might experience before they enter Come Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Choi ensures his patients understand their care by taking time to give proper oral hygiene instruction and diet counseling to his new patients. By practicing good oral hygiene at home and visiting Dr. Choi, orthodontist in Long Island, regularly, patients can help to prevent dental problems and save time and money. In the process, ...

Patients cannot always anticipate an injury to the face or mouth, or severe tooth pain. For this reason, Dr. Paul Feldman, dentist in West Orange, is pleased to offer emergency care for his patients. When an emergency occurs, patients can now call Dr. Feldman at (973) 669-0500. If the emergency occurs after hours, patients are directed to dial "0" after the recording for immediate attention. "Many of us, at one time or another, confront a minor dental emergency such as a children's knocked out tooth, or a bitten lip or tongue. Common sense and remaining ...

Many people suffer from foot and ankle pain when they don't have to. To bring light to heel pain, Dr. Ed Davis, San Antonio podiatrist, has launched a website designed to help patients better understand heel pain and its causes. Patients can visit this informative website at http://www.heelpain.pro, in addition to Dr. Davis' practice website at http://www.southtexaspodiatrist.com for more information about heel pain in San Antonio. Heel pain is one of the most common concerns that bring patients to Dr. Davis, podiatrist in San Antonio. With two convenient office locations ...

Susan Chesney, Sales Manager for National Fisherman and WorkBoat magazines, has been elected president of the Northwest Fisheries Association (NWFA), which is the premier membership organization for the seafood industry in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and British Columbia. "Our 190 members represent everything to do with the business of fish," said Chesney. "I am honored to lead the organization in our 60th year of service to the industry." Chesney has served on the board of the organization for the past five years. She is a resident of Vashon Island, ...

Small, light Android devices are ideal for conducting in-person surveys at malls, amusement parks, movie theaters, airports, and other locations. And the process just got simpler with the introduction of a new Android cell phone/tablet app. Creative Research Systems of Petaluma, California has launched a new Android version of its best-in-brand survey software The Survey System. With a broad range of tools and multiple editions of its software already in place for users to create detailed surveys and market studies, the Android app makes the process mobile on these popular ...

TeamSupport.com (http://www.TeamSupport.com) - the popular provider of web-based customer support and help desk software solutions - today announced the addition of a new "Community" feature for the Advanced Customer Portal of the company's flagship support application. Communities, sometimes called forums, let end-users interact with each other as well as company support specialists through TeamSupport's Customer Portal. They provide the enterprise with a means to notify customers, provide progress updates, solicit feedback, and even let users help to analyze ...

UK shoppers can now afford more gifts for Mum from top name retailers thanks to the latest deals sourced by voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Consumers can visit the leading website to get money off gifts of all types from House of Fraser, Debenhams and John Lewis this week. Anyone who wants to treat Mum to some cosmetics, clothing or accessories can use the latest deals available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk to get themselves great value at Debenhams. The popular department store is right now offering new Debenhams discount code choices which include Exclusive ...

The human body is slightly alkaline. Alkaline diet is an ally of the body to help keep the body in its optimum health. With alkaline diet, the body can easily flush out toxins and waste products. Harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi won't easily thrive. In other words, the body can heal on its own with nothing but alkaline diet. Consuming an acidic diet on the other hand militates against the natural design of the body. The acidity weighs the body down from trying to function optimally. Obesity, heart disease, and cancer are three common effects of accumulated acids ...

What better time to catch up with friends and loved ones or take care of personal business than during a long commute or road trip? Many drivers find this tranquil time in the midst of their hectic lives perfect for doing just that. But in some states, such as New York, certain uses of cellphones while driving are illegal. In fact, the cellphone ban while driving in New York state is so strict that just being spotted with cellphone in hand while driving may be reason enough to be pulled over. The penalty for such an infraction is no slap on the wrist either. Hefty fines ...

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is on a remarkable journey of recovery -- and her husband is on it with her. In January 2012, she resigned from Congress. But many Americans have been inspired with the courage and determination she has demonstrated during her recovery. Just one year ago, the Congresswoman suffered gunshot wounds to the head and a severe traumatic brain injury as the result of a shooting rampage. Although Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark E. Kelly, have spoken about her progress with regard to physical recovery, they have kept private regarding how her ...

The Highway Safety Office became involved in underage drinking projects to help avoid dangerous roads and highways. The reasoning is based on a combination of youths under 21 lacking sufficient driving experience and teens still developing the self-control necessary to stem impulsivity and risk-taking. However, despite the needed deterrence, underage DUI penalties are threatening future aspirations of teens. Actively Discouraging Teen Drinking and Driving Many penalties are applied in an attempt to combat drinking and driving in Utah's youth. Criminal penalties ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has revealed its next weapon in the war on distracted driving: innovative, tough proposed guidelines for car manufacturers. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who makes the fight against distracted driving a highly visible priority of his department, announced the first phase of the proposed guidelines on Feb. 16, 2012. The guidelines are neither actual regulations nor laws, but rather voluntary guidelines suggesting mechanical features for cars and other light passenger ...

Since their partnerships are not recognized by state law, Arizona's unmarried, cohabitating couples face a unique set of legal obstacles in regards to property rights. For these couples, property agreements which outline assets, expenses, income, banking information and instructions for what happens to property in the event of a death or break-up can be incredibly beneficial. A cohabitation property agreement is a vital document for unmarried, cohabitating couples who have accumulated common property, possibly including a home. This document can help determine what will ...