These events include badminton, aquatics, marathons, basketball, football, cycling, gymnastics, softball, bocce, judo, handball, table tennis, bowling, equestrian events, canoeing and kayaking, roller skating, power lifting, golf, tennis, volleyball, sailing, open water swimming, and beach volleyball. There are also four winter sports that include cross-country skiing, show shoeing, skating, and alpine skiing. The Special Olympics World Games has been a continuing tradition since 1968 when Eunice Kennedy Shriver first had the idea of Olympic Games for those with intellectual ...

This golf tournament is anything but typical. It is set amid the alpine landscape between Riggelberg and Rotenboden in the Gornergrat area. This area is located between 2,500 and 2,800 metres above sea level, adding an additional challenge for those who wish to join in the fun. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Matterhorn Eagle Tournament. The 9-hole golf course is fit perfectly into the alpine landscape, with the majestic Matterhorn in constant view. Play is in the typical Scottish style, which means there are no manicured lawns or fairways in sight. Instead, ...

The WATOC is an international organisation representing computational and theoretical chemists. This event is the main international event in the field of computational chemistry. The World Congress of the WATOC attracts representatives from industry, academia, and government alike. The event has a great history of widespread support with the last congress attracting a record 838 participants from 40 countries around the world. The 2011 WATOC World Congress will focus on cutting-edge developments in theoretical and computational physics, material sciences, and chemistry. ...

Look up the word "cool" in the dictionary. If there's not a picture of the Rat Pack along with the definition, there should be. The Rat Pack members included Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. The Rat Pack was a group of Hollywood entertainers who took Las Vegas by storm in the 1960s and were hugely responsible for turning Las Vegas into an entertainment destination. "The Rat Pack is Back", is playing at The Shell Theater inside the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. Frank, Sammy, Dean and Joey invented the terms ...

The search for the perfect mattress continues all around the world, and while you may not have located the right memory foam mattresses or latex mattresses, you have the option of checking out Sleep Country Canada for a chance at their unbeatable prices and their unrivaled selection as Canada's largest mattress retailer. It is quite often that Sleep Country Canada reminds us that it is indeed the largest mattress manufacturer in Canada, and as such they have access to the best prices. That being the case you can typically expect a much better deal at Sleep Country Canada, ...

David Stoker, M.D., a board certified plastic surgeon, Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic surgery and staff member at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates (www.marinaplasticsurgery.com) in Marina del Rey, CA, is a featured Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon on ABC television's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, airing Monday nights at 10 p.m. Pacific Time. "We are delighted that Dr. Stoker is helping these obese contestants have amazing body contouring surgery after safely losing about half their body weight," said Marina Plastic Surgery founder Grant ...

For many New Orleans plastic surgeons the upcoming summer months signal an upsurge in the number of body shaping cosmetic surgery procedures, according to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michele M. Cooper (www.michelecoopermd.com). She reports an increase in popularity for procedures like liposuction in New Orleans at her plastic surgery practice. "Many of my patients have been exercising and following a healthy diet in order to prepare for the warmer summer months," Dr. Cooper says. "But they still have certain problem areas that just don't seem ...

Presenters around the world from non-profit Doggone Safe educated more than 16,000 children about safety around during Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 15-21, 2011). Events took place in eight countries, seven Canadian provinces and twenty six US states. Half of all children are bitten by a dog and most of the time the biter is the family dog or another dog known to the child. Dog bites can be emotionally and physically scarring for a child and can cost the dog his life. "Dog bites are preventable and we are very proud of the efforts of all our presenters as they ...

The June 13th auction will consist of over 450 lots consigned from estates in the greater New York area including two Fifth Ave estates, Englewood, Greenwich, Scarsdale, Larchmont and Rye. Fine art in this auction includes five classic New York snow scenes by Guy C Wiggins and Johann Berthelsen, Judaic art by David Burliuk, Eugene Zak, Ernst Oppler, Boris Schatz, N. Cikovsky, Modechai Levanon and Abraham Walkowitz; European art by or attributed to PJ Leyendecker, Jules Pascin, Constant Troyon, HJ Harpignies, and Eugene Delacroix; traditional American art by Frank Vincent ...

Seattle has sung the praises of Herban Feast's exquisite seasonal dishes, and wow-worthy event execution for more than 12 years. Now, the award-winning Seattle caterer is announcing a series of new relationships that expand the accessibility of its acclaimed offerings to businesses, venues and individuals located in the city's fast-growing Eastside communities. The addition of these new venue partnerships brings Herban Feast's total to more than 100 locations in the Puget Sound that utilize the caterers' services. Herban Feast, the Puget Sound's premier full-service ...

Resorts Casino / Hotel continuing its efforts to attract what is possibly one of tourism's most sought-after demographic groups is planning an event to top all events and further solidify their plans to accommodate members of the GLBT community The June 27th Event, titled PRIDE PARTY WITH PEREZ comes on the heels of Resorts opening the first gay nightclub in a casino... Prohibition. The Pride Party with Perez will feature an appearance by America's best known Internet celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton and will be hosted by the cast of Resorts highly successful production ...

"Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. About 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts and more than half of all Americans develop cataracts by age 80," commented Maine cataract surgeon William Holt, M.D. of Eyecare Medical Group. Many patients do not actually know that a cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye preventing light rays from passing through it easily. This results in a clouding and blurring of vision. Patients should understand that cataracts are not a growth or a film over the eye. For many patients ...

Cult indie rockers British Sea Power are due to visit Bournemouth as part of their busy summer touring schedule. The Brighton-based group will perform at the Old Fire Station on Sunday July 24th, when fans can expect to hear songs from their latest studio album Valhalla Dancehall. Famed for their exciting and occasionally chaotic live shows, the six-piece group formed in 2000 and released debut LP The Decline of British Sea Power to widespread critical acclaim in 2003. Do You Like Rock Music?, their third album from 2008, was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The ...

Athlete are due to play a stripped-back set of their classic hits at the Gloucester Guildhall next month. The chart-topping indie band's show on Saturday July 16th will provide fans with a chance to hear special unplugged versions of songs like Wires, You Got the Style and El Salvador. According to a statement from the group, they decided to give their back catalogue a mellow, acoustic reinvention following the success of a one-off show in London earlier this year. With four studio albums to their name, the south London outfit have plenty of songs to choose from ...

Melbourne will host the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) for the first time next month. The event was formed after the organisers of the prestigious Melbourne and Sydney motor shows decided to join forces at the 2009 Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Under the agreement, the AIMS will be shared in alternate years between the two cities. Having launched in Sydney in 2010, the event is set to debut in Melbourne between July 1st and 10th 2011. A packed line-up of big-name exhibitors has been put together for the occasion, with the likes of Audi, ...

The first annual Kalim Kinetic Art Fair is taking place in Phuket until June 25th, showcasing the creativity of children and adults on the island. It is being held at Brush Restaurant & Lounge and has been organised by the venue alongside Underwood Factory. In the run-up to the event, people were invited to design their own kinetic art sculpture, with many of the pieces coming from local schools and other Phuket organisations. While contributors were asked to make their artwork themselves, Underwood offered to create items if the designs were sent into them ...

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) presents the World's Best Movies over the course of this month, with three films set to be screened. All of the motion pictures lined up to be shown are Japanese and come from two of the country's most celebrated directors. Kids Return, Kikujiro and Ran will be screened on June 4th, 11th and 18th respectively in the Indicine cinema at the KLPAC complex. The first two films are written and directed by Takeshi Kitano, who is perhaps best known for explosive yet poetic titles such as Brother, Hana-Bi and Zatoichi. While ...

Acclaimed electronic music DJ Le Castle Vania is set to play in Bali on June 23rd, performing his trademark mixture of beats. He will take the stage at Deja'Vu on Blue Ocean Beach, where the tunes are set to go on until late into the night. Le Castle Vania - real name Dylan Eiland - is originally from Georgia in the US and established himself as an artist in Atlanta. Eiland has performed alongside established acts such as MSTRKRFT, Soulwax and Crystal Castles, as well as receiving rave reviews for some of his remixes. He has produced his own takes on popular ...

A wide variety of fine ales will be available to sample at Beerfest Asia in Singapore later this month. Fans of the alcoholic drink are set to be spoilt for choice as the continent's top breweries share their products and engage in conversation with customers from June 16th to 19th. The organisers are expecting about 30,000 people to attend this year's edition, which will be the third in its short history. On the event's official website, they stated: "Visitors get to enjoy over 250 different beers from all over the world at affordable prices from as low as ...

Bangkok's 100 Tonson Gallery is currently showcasing the work of Phaptawan Suwannakudt in an exhibition entitled Locution Relocations. The Thai-born artist has been based in Sydney for the past 14 years and the installation will display some of her creative output from this time. Locution Relocations will be on show until July 10th 2011 and includes paintings and sculptures. According to the organisers of the exhibition, Suwannakudt uses the feeling of living as an outsider to inspire her creativity. She completed a degree in English and German at Silkaporn ...

A new report released last month by consumer-research company comScore indicates that the annual volume of auto insurance policies purchased online grew by about 80 percent between 2006 and 2010. With more and more shoppers purchasing their policies through this method, it's important to stop and ask about the safety of buying such a complex item as financial protection over the Web. In a new FAQ published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the writers look into the possible pitfalls in the process of buying policies and getting car insurance quotes online. They say that buying ...

Dupont Archives of Bristol, Connecticut, as an authorized distributor of Aurora office furniture and storage systems, is pleased to announce cooperative pricing through a national buying contract with NationalIPA. Towns, schools, non-profits and other institutions can now benefit from the buying power and volume pricing of a national contract on any Aurora furniture or storage system. Imagine the discounts you can realize with the backing of Aurora, NationalIPA and Dupont Archives! Ron Keith, Business Development Manager for Dupont Archives said: "Towns and municipalities ...

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) governance allows businesses to effectively manage the consistency, predictability, change and interdependencies of services. However, no single governance product is comprehensive enough to address the multiple elements of an enterprise SOA. Instead, IT professionals need to implement an end-to-end governance strategy, applied at varying levels of an SOA project and utilizing a range of technologies. This approach provides a stable solution to complex policies and redundant services by maximizing the quality and trust within a service ...

Leading dentist in Houston, Dr. Ellen Lim, is pleased to announce the creation of Facebook and Twitter accounts for her practice in order to stay connected with existing and potential patients. With the introduction of these social media channels, patients can now access more personalized information, as well as learn more about other patient's' experiences with Dr. Lim and her staff of dental professionals. "These days patients are using the Internet for daily information, including sharing resources and interacting with other patients on social media websites. ...

Recognized as the best dentist in Los Angeles, Dr. Shervin Louie makes visiting his office for dental procedures easier than ever with his website's new online appointment requesting feature. The ability to request appointments online has allowed the practice to offer more convenient and easy ways for patients to receive care from Dr. Shervin Louie. Patients can now request an appointment with Dr. Louie via the practice's innovative website. The new appointment tool is easy to use. Simply by visiting the practice's website, patients can fill out the brief request form ...