Travelers can enjoy nature's own fireworks, as they spend an evening around the campfire or sitting on the rooftop garden gazing skyward toward a dazzling star-filled sky. The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls today announced a special Big Bang Fireworks Package for the 4th of July. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable Independence Day during this three-night getaway in a deluxe guestroom overlooking the Inn's gardens and spectacular views of southeast Ohio's Hocking Hills. Reservations and additional information are available at www.innatcedarfalls.com or (800) 653-2557 (1-800-65-FALLS). Guests ...

New York, NY, May 19, 2011 – The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) legislation required a core set of recommended health care quality measures to be identified for voluntary use by State Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Programs (CHIP), which together cover almost 40 million American children and adolescents. In a special Supplement to Academic Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Pediatric Association, noted authorities present critical insights into the issues surrounding the initial core set and key concepts for ...

New York City, NY (May 19, 2011) — Researchers at the University of Florida and Metagenics Inc. today announced that a program consisting of a breakthrough medical food combined with a low-glycemic, Mediterranean-style diet is almost twice as effective as one of the best diets alone for lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. In addition, the medical food UltraMeal® PLUS 360° is 40 percent more likely to resolve metabolic syndrome, a condition affecting one-third of all American adults that increases the risk for heart ...

NASA's Cassini spacecraft and a European Southern Observatory ground-based telescope tracked the growth of a giant early-spring storm in Saturn's northern hemisphere that is so powerful it stretches around the entire planet. The rare storm has been wreaking havoc for months and shooting plumes of gas high into the planet's atmosphere. Cassini's radio and plasma wave science instrument first detected the large disturbance, and amateur astronomers tracked its emergence in December 2010. As it rapidly expanded, its core developed into a giant, powerful thunderstorm. The ...

A team of scientists at the University of Louisville, UCLA and the California Institute of Technology has achieved a significant breakthrough in its initial work with a paralyzed male volunteer at Louisville's Frazier Rehab Institute. It is the result of 30 years of research to find potential clinical therapies for paralysis. The study is published today in the British medical journal The Lancet. The man, Rob Summers, age 25, was completely paralyzed below the chest after being struck by a vehicle in a hit and run accident in July 2006. Today, he is able to reach a ...

Didriks - www.didriks.com - announces the availability of exciting new outdoor furniture designs for 2011 from British manufacturer Barlow Tyrie.   The popular Equinox stainless steel furniture collection has added a visually striking new table design using high pressure laminate tops (HPL) in slate grey. The stunning circular table model, features an integral Lazy Susan accented by inlaid stainless steel ridges. Teak furniture design has been the foundation of Barlow Tyrie's offerings since the 1920s, and for 2011 Barlow Tyrie returns to their roots to offer a new ...

After a gradual decline from 1990 to 2004, a new study published online in Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care finds that United States births occurring at home increased by 20 percent between 2004 and 2008. The 28,357 home births in 2008 represent 0.67 percent of the approximately 4.2 million births in the United States, the highest reported proportion since 1990. This change was largely driven by a 28 percent increase in home births for non-Hispanic white women, for whom more than 1 percent of all births now occur at home. Rates of home birth for non-Hispanic black (0.30%), ...

A recent study of significant research value carried out at the State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China-Research, and published in the May 2011 issue of Science China Life Sciences (Issue 54) described a novel method using FoldX force field based protein modeling that can be applied in zinc finger nucleases design. Zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) can actively introduce a double-strand break (DSB) at target loci in eukaryotic genomes and this can improve the efficiency of gene knock-out or knock-in by several orders ...

Hohai University in Nanjing has established a research tradition in hydraulic engineering over the last 95 years. During this time, Hohai has become a first class institution of higher education that focuses on a wide range of engineering subjects including civil engineering and water resources, which are of particular interest. China's hydropower development occurs mainly in the high mountains and canyons of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in the southwestern provinces. Because of long term geological movement, these areas are subject to high levels of geostress with complex ...

The way that clinicians report outcomes of surgery for a traumatic nerve injury involving the arm is not standardized, and it is thus difficult to compare the efficacy of different surgical treatments, according to a study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York. In a second HSS study, investigators say they have developed a tool to measure outcomes that they hope can be refined and used worldwide. Both studies will be presented at the International Symposium on Brachial Plexus Surgery, which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, May 19-21. "There ...

The annual Father's Day problem solved. Now, hundreds of affordable Father's Day gifts are available from Collections Etc., the leading online retailer and catalog company that specializes in affordable gifts, home decor and garden products. Shoppers will find unusual gifts and gadgets as well as traditional items for Dad with most for $14.99 or less. "Whether the Dad in your life is a sports fan, BBQ grill man or likes to organize the garage, we've got a great selection of unique and affordable gifts," said Todd Lustbader, Founder and CEO of Winston Brands, ...

Poetry is heart and soul put to paper, spewed by sincere mouths in the hope of affecting its recipients. Such is Gray Joel (aka Aaron J. Gray) and his affinity with the type of music called spoken word. How have words shaped Gray's life and why will it continuously forever be part of him? Gray Joel was born and raised in downtown Los Angeles, California. He never knew his father who died while he was still an infant. His mother and grandmother took care of him the best they can, even when gang wars and crack cocaine surrounded them. Instead of getting his feet wet in ...

The new telit2market magazine, the international M2M magazine from Telit Wireless Solutions, is now available to download from http://www.telit.com/ebook. The line-up of featured experts in this year's edition ranges from political heavyweights like the European Commission and the Korean Communications Commission to telco giants like China Telecom, Deutsche Telekom or Sprint Nextel and global consultants like Beecham Research or Booz & Co. Topics include the entire spectrum of the M2M world: the latest technology trends, current market reports and a multitude of colorful ...

Blog Talk Radio's World of Ink Network Show: The Writing Mama with hosts VS Grenier, Marsha Casper Cook and J.D. Holiday will be chatting with author Karin Lefranc about her recent book, A Quest for Good Manners and is it really possible for children to be polite. Manners teacher and author, Karin Lefranc has four children of her own—all under 10 years old—and understands the never ending quest for parents to teach their children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Her book, A Quest for Good Manners will be out June 1, 2011 and features rude Princess Rosalind and her ...

Three Tree Tea Company has been a leader in providing unique latte powder blends, incorporating only the highest quality tea with pure cane sugar to make simple, delicious tea latte blends that satisfy the need of customers looking for specialty coffee alternatives. It all started in 2002 when Ippuku Matcha Latte Powder was created. Today, Ippuku Matcha Latte Powder is sold in coffee shops, tea shops and Asian groceries across the U.S. A. Rooibos, or red bush tea, is a cherished herb in South Africa. It is said to help relieve insomnia, nervous tension, indigestion and ...

GlobalStar Travel Management today announces at its 9th Annual Conference in Hotel Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Miami the appointment of CCRA Travel Solutions as the preferred hotel supplier for its global partner network and HotelStar product. Under this new agreement, CCRA's Negotiated Hotel Rate Program becomes the preferred GDS hotel program for GlobalStar partners -linking potentially over 3,300+ office locations worldwide to the CCRA negotiated rates in the GDS. CCRA will also develop GlobalStar's branded hotel reservations system, "HotelStar," which will ...

The fenced-in lot with rough asphalt and dilapidated wood/metal ramps that Woodland Park's skateboarders and BMX bike riders used to call home, will soon be no more. Thankfully they will have a new place to go - a bigger, more challenging and more aesthetically-pleasing place in fact. Since 2008, California-based Spohn Ranch worked hand-in-hand with the City of Woodland Park, Colorado to develop a state-of-the-art facility which would replace the cramped and outdated metal ramp park built by a local contractor in the late '90s. After assisting City officials with a Colorado ...

Mental health professionals in private practice now have available to them a team to guide them in the business of practice. The Practice Institute, LLC offers business consultation, practice guides, tools for business development and marketing, as well as live and virtual workshops. Graduate programs in mental health provide academic and clinical training, but they do little to prepare professionals for running a business in the competitive marketplace. Most psychologists, social workers and counselors end up fumbling through setting up their practices - making costly ...

Justin and his band will perform the new single, "Tell Me I'm Wrong," from the album Days To Recall, as well as favorites from his albums SIDES and CHASING SILVER. Fans will no doubt take advantage of the rare opportunity to enjoy the award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter in a free concert taping for the PBS TV Network on Friday, May 27 at 8:00 PM at The Royal Cinema, 608 608 College St, Toronto, M6G 1A1. The Royal Cinema, built in 1939, is a cherished Art Moderne landmark and seating is limited. Please RSVP to CW@theorangelounge.com or call to do so ...

The Miami Film School in Hollywood, Fla. has been authorized by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enroll M-1 approved foreign students.   The eligible students will participate in the Miami Film School's twelve week "Filmmaking Training Program" starting June 13, 2011 and ending on September 2, 2011. An additional class will be offered in the fall. The students learn to write, shoot on HD cameras, direct and edit using Final Cut Pro. They are grouped into small crews to film their short, character-driven, drama, comedy or horror movies ...

Robert E. Person has been recognized as a stand-out talent in the world of Gospel music. Songs like "Taste and See" and "God Has A Plan" have introduced this Washington, D.C. native to Gospel music fans across the country. With impressive credentials in the industry - including backing up jazz legend and GRAMMY Award winner George Benson, Robert E. Person has an amazing timbre, superior vocal control and spirited delivery providing the perfect recipe for a memorable music experience. Fans of the artist will have a chance to add another jewel to their ...

Prominent Placement, Inc., (PPI) a leading Atlanta search engine optimization (SEO) company, is pleased to announce the recent hire of assistant account managers Catherine Hamilton and Mackenzie Morris. In their new roles, Catherine and Mackenzie will assist senior account managers in monitoring search engine optimization and pay-per-click campaigns for PPI's growing list of clients. "We are very excited to have Catherine Hamilton and Mackenzie Morris on the PPI team," said Atlanta SEO company Prominent Placement President Stacy Williams. "As our SEO company ...

Photographer Sandy Puc' and acclaimed cinematographer Jared Abrams present the 'If It Moves, Shoot It: Merging Motion and Stills' workshop tour that brings innovative tips and techniques to take your photography and video skills to the next level. This workshop is traveling across the United States and aims to inform photographers of all skill levels about the powerful video capabilities featured on various DSLR cameras. Puc' and Abrams share their expertise in this in-depth look at the functions of these cutting-edge cameras. With the trend in the photography businesses ...

Wednesday, July 20, 9am PST—Darrell D. Morgan will share with the listening audience of Altruistic Leadership his career journey, successes, trials, triumphs, and tripping points. During this 45-minute segment, we will discuss the importance of owning your career. Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (917) 889-3394. The LIVE, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/altruisticleadership. An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe ...

In just three short weeks, new social Website Superhotnerds.com has been receiving a lot of attention. With over 6,000 hits, creator and editor Maria Losch said, "I can only imagine what the readership will be like in six months to a year." Superhotnerds.com caught the eyes of Socialtimes.com and this is what they had this to say on May 5th: "You know you're a super-hot nerd when ..." If you can finish that sentence, then this is a social networking website for you. Super Hot Nerds is an online space catering to women and men who "are nerdy ...