Lab Rescue of the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac announced today it will hold a special adoption event for Labs eight or more years old from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the PetSmart store at 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, Va. Lab Rescue is holding this novel event because senior Labs are turning up in shelters faster than the group can find adopters and foster homes for them. This trend, which appears to be due in large part to the bad economy, may lead to an increase in healthy senior Labs being euthanized in the shelters. To make it easier ...

Early indications show that car hire in Portugal is closing the gap to its Mediterranean neighbour Spain. For decades Spain has led the way as the Mediterranean destination of choice, but Rhinocarhire.com are seeing a shift with holiday makers falling in love with its Iberian neighbour Portugal, for whilst Spain has suffered overdevelopment and has been hit hardest by the recession, canny Portugal still has open vistas and a more laid back approach to the beach holiday idea. Bookings to the Algarve, Portugal's iconic holiday region, have shown an increase over 2011 in ...

URALCHEM OJSC announces operating results for the year 2011. The production volume of URALCHEM holding enterprises during 2011 increased by 5% compared to 2010, amounting to a total of 5,093 million tonnes. The production of ammonium nitrate increased by 6%. Due to market conditions, the production of DAP was reduced in favour of increasing the production of more marketable MAP, the output of which increased by 31%. The production of other types of fertilisers grew by 82% due to the increase of sales of new fertiliser products and the start of their export sales. The production ...

Van Halen are preparing for two concerts at New York City's Madison Square Garden following the release of their first album in 14 years.   Available to buy from February 7th, the new LP is called A Different Kind of Truth and marks the return of original singer David Lee Roth.   Roth rejoined the chart-topping heavy rock group for an arena tour in 2007 following the departure of Sammy Hagar and the vocal powerhouse has now recorded new material with his bandmates for the first time since 1984.   The resultant 13-track LP is also the first Van Halen record to feature ...

Andrew Lawrence is set to headline a night of comedy at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Thursday March 15th.   Presented by Punchline, the evening will see acts such as Seann Walsh and Idiots of Ants performing before the Croydon-born comedian takes the stage.   Lawrence, who is known for his highly articulate and energetic performances, has been nominated for two Edinburgh Comedy Awards and appeared on shows such as Live at the Apollo.   Comedy critics have compared him to the likes of Lee Evans and Jerry Sadowitz, although Lawrence has a style that is all his own.   The ...

Capital Funding Corporation of America, Inc. (CFC) has just launched a joint venture with the National Fix & Flip Network (NFAFN) aimed at helping members of NFAFN clearly and quickly understand its unique value proposition of offering secured revolving foreclosure lines of credit as well as low-cost bridge loans on commercial properties located within the Western United States. The National Fix And Flip Network is the largest trade association of its kind for real estate enthusiasts with over 300,000 members in the Western US and other States. "We are very ...

UK spread betting company, Financial Spreads, has improved the way they price the forex markets in order to better reflect the underlying interbank market. The company has added an extra decimal place to their forex prices. The reason for doing this is to make the forex pricing more precise and therefore give account holders a better and more accurate price to trade on. How Does this Work? The Financial Spreads forex spread betting markets are now shown down to an extra decimal place. This has not changed the point size of the market but simply provides an extra ...

Leading Lincoln Park and Lakeview dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Feffer, is honored to be the team dentist for Chicago's very own soccer team - the Chicago Fire. At the end of 2011, Dr. Gilberto Munoz, Chicago Fire Team Physician, asked Dr. Feffer to be the Chicago Fire Team Dentist for the upcoming 2012-soccer season. Appreciative of the ability to combine professional camaraderie with athletics, Dr. Feffer, dentist in Lakeview, enthusiastically accepted the position as the Chicago Fire Team Dentist for 2012. As the team dentist, Dr. Feffer provides emergency dental procedures ...

The possibilities are endless for patients seeking dental treatments at Kahala Cosmetic and Family Dentistry with Dr. Jason Ako, cosmetic dentist in Honolulu. To ensure patients have the smile confidence they desire, Dr. Ako's team at Kahala Cosmetic and Family Dentistry have committed themselves to providing their patients with the ability to have crown restorations made in a single visit, rather than multiple visits spread out over several weeks with CEREC. With no rubber impressions, no gaging trays, no temporaries, and no waiting two or more weeks for a final restoration, ...

In a technologically advancing society, Dr. Jason Ako, dentist in Honolulu, understands the importance of remaining on the cutting edge of technology. As social media websites continue to grow, and multiply, Dr. Ako invites patients to join Kahala Cosmetic and Family Dentistry's circle via Google+. "With a smile, a laugh, a whisper or a cheer, we connect with others every single day. Today, the connections between people have increased to the online world through social media. With Google+ I am happy to invite our patients to join our circle or to add us to theirs ...

Dr. Paresh Naran, leading dentist in Raleigh, strives to stay on the forefront of dental technology. More recently, he introduced advanced laser dentistry in Raleigh for the successful treatment of periodontal disease, demonstrating his commitment to state-of-the-art patient care. Laser dentistry for gum disease is a gentle, conservative and non-invasive alternative to more traditional, invasive methods. Utilizing a dental laser, this Raleigh dentist can kill the majority of bacteria that causes periodontal disease without having to significantly excise or remove gum ...

Dr. Roya Levi, an experienced dentist in Santa Monica, CA, has helped many patients achieve their dream smiles by offering the latest in dental techniques and technology. To continually satisfy her patients' oral health and treatment goals, Dr. Levi is pleased to offer Invisalign in Santa Monica as one the most popular and effective ways for patients to straighten their teeth. Invisalign clear braces correct and straighten teeth that are misaligned, over crowded or spaced, the same way as traditional metal braces. Unlike bulky wire braces, however, customized Invisalign ...

Leading dentist in Ellicott City, MD Dr. Ray Becker, is committed to building awareness about good dental health in Howard County. To achieve this goal, he continually offers educational resources to his patients which can be accessed from his website. When patients visit this Columbia, MD family dentist's site, they can access a wide range of informational and helpful content about their oral health, including symptoms, dental problems, treatment options and oral hygiene tips. The website's patient library features pages of searchable articles related to dentistry ...

When patients are in search of cosmetic treatments to improve the look and feel of their smiles, they turn to Dr. Ken Comer, Amarillo dentist, for endless possibilities. To ensure patients have the confidence they need to receive the dental procedures they desire, Dr. Comer is pleased to introduce an online smile gallery for patients to view before and after photos of procedures previously completed in his office. By visiting the website for Dr. comer, dentist in Amarillo, patients can easily access the smile gallery at http://www.kencomerdds.com/gallery.html. The smile ...

Dr. Matt Rafie of A to Z Dental, dentist in Bellevue, WA, is committed to helping patients achieve their healthiest most beautiful smiles without emptying their wallets. To help patients receive affordable dental care, Dr. Rafie is now offering a special promotion on cosmetic dentistry: $100 off Zoom! whitening plus free take-home whitening trays. Zoom! whitening is a comfortable, safe in-office whitening procedure that is proven to whiten teeth by several shades in just a single visit. By utilizing the latest in laser technology, the Zoom! whitening system allows this ...

Patients that are ashamed of their smiles can now turn to Dr. Robert Steadman, dentist in Richmond, for discounted whitening treatments. For a limited time only, patients can visit Dr. Steadman for Richmond teeth whitening treatments for only $195. By visiting the office of Dr. Steadman, cosmetic dentist in Richmond, patients can whiten their smiles at an affordable rate without combining it with any other offers. Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth. The darker tissue of a patient's teeth, the dentin, ...

Snap on Smile offers a simple, life-changing solution for many patients of all ages. From those with crooked, stained or missing teeth to ones with gaps in their teeth, an array of patients can benefit from this innovative procedure. Thousands of patients worldwide have already experienced the benefits of Snap-On Smile, and Dr. Mahan, Toms River, NJ dentist, is pleased to showcase some of his previous procedures through the online smile gallery. "With no shots, no drilling, no adhesives, Snap on Smile is a new, innovative treatment to alter the appearance of your ...

Patients are invited to visit the website for Affiliated Podiatrists, Ltd. to gain valuable foot and ankle health care knowledge through the practice's newsletters and blog. Dr. Marc Feder, Chicago podiatrist, is pleased to offer patients a new avenue for gaining valuable podiatric information around the clock. "At Affiliated Podiatrists, Ltd. we don't just treat feet, we treat people, who happen to have foot problems. Expanding on our unique approach to foot and ankle health care, we are excited to offer our patients increased knowledge through our online newsletters ...

As dentistry continues to advance, Dr. Dominic Sabatini, North Huntingdon dentist, introduces a new member to the A New U Dental & Wellness Center team to remain up-to-date with dental health care. Dr. Sabatini is pleased to welcome Bobbie Sirianni to A New U Dental & Wellness Center. "It is important to always provide my patients with the best in available dental health care by maintaining an up-to-date office, and that includes my staff as well. To continually provide exceptional care, it is important that I have a team of talented individuals that help ...

Patients can now rely on the website for Rocke Orthodontics for increased dental health care information. Dr. Paul Rocke, orthodontist in Highlands Ranch/Littleton, is pleased to offer patients new online educational resources to help answer all of their dental and orthodontic questions. "When it comes to dental health care it is important to understand the treatment you may be undergoing. For this reason, I am pleased to offer my patients extensive educational resources. By visiting Rocke Orthodontics' website, patients can gain valuable knowledge of orthodontic ...

In a digital age, Dr. Tony Martin, dentist in Eau Claire, is pleased to offer patients the opportunity to request appointments online at their own convenience. By offering the new online appointment-requesting feature, Dr. Martin, of Martin Dental, allows his patients to have even more flexibility and accessibility with making appointments. "We all have busy schedules and by offering online appointment requesting, I am happy to offer my patients the opportunity to choose their preferred date and time for a dental appointment with my office. My patients don't have ...

Undersummers Shortlettes - All Year Round Fashion Panties by CarrieRae are panties that were originally designed to fill a niche previously lacking, comfortable undergarments to be worn during the hot summer months. Now the trend has broadened and "Undersummers Shortlettes" are worn by women all year round. CarrieRae searched for months for comfortable undergarments to wear only to find undesired options - uncomfortable panties, slips and vintage bloomers. Frustrated, she learned to sew and make patterns via YouTube. CarrieRae experienced high demand from friends ...

Tropical Storm 11P has formed in the South Pacific Ocean, and NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of its cloud temperatures, revealing power in the cyclone. NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument that flies aboard the Aqua satellite passed over the newest tropical storm in the South Pacific, Tropical Storm 11P, on February 6, 2012 at 0053 UTC (Feb. 5 at 7:53 p.m. EST). AIRS infrared data showed strong thunderstorms with the highest, coldest cloud tops circling the center. The cloud top temperatures were colder than -63 Fahrenheit (-52.7 Celsius), ...

Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico doesn't begin until June 1, 2012, but a low pressure area in the Gulf called System 90L, is being watched on February 5 and 6 for possible development into sub-tropical depression although the chances are now slim to none. Data from the GOES-13 satellite was created into an image at NASA, and it showed System 90L raining on south Florida today. On Sunday, February 5, at 6:45 p.m. EST the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a special tropical weather outlook for System 90L. The outlook stated, "A non-tropical ...

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over strengthening Tropical Storm Jasmine and noticed bands of thunderstorms wrapping into its center as it heads toward Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Vanuatu and New Caledonia are island nations in the South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu is about 1,090 miles (1,750 km) east of northern Australia, and 310 miles (500 km) northeast of New Caledonia. New Caledonia is an archipelago and has a land area of 7,172 sq miles (18,576 square km). The current forecast track for Tropical Cyclone Jasmine takes it between the two island nations. Tropical Storm Jasmine ...