A Canadian online slots player has won a $165,900 progressive jackpot at WinADayCasino.com. Sylvia M., known as POWERBALL on the site, won the massive jackpot playing the Tropical Treat slot machine, one of the online casino's newest flash technology games with enhanced full-screen graphics and rich sound effects. "The progressive jackpot can be won on any of our online slots," said Michael Hilary, manager of the slots and video poker site. "But since it's been the Game of the Month for March and has been played more than usual over the last few weeks, I guess it's ...

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine claim that the availability of surgeons is a critical factor in public health and suggest that surgery should become an important part of the primary health care system. A recent study led by David C. Chang, PhD, MPH, MBA, director of Outcomes Research in the Department of Surgery at UCSD School of Medicine, points out that surgery in the United States continues to be seen as tertiary care and is mainly centered at large urban hospitals, creating an unequal distribution of surgical providers. The ...

New research documenting changes in the incidence and outcomes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the U.S. between 1995 and 2006, found a significant increase in incidence rates among patients 5 to 39 years of age and in African Americans. A second related study—the largest pediatric lupus nephritis-associated ESRD study to date—revealed high rates of adverse outcomes among children with ESRD due to lupus nephritis. Despite novel therapies, outcomes have not improved in over a decade. Both studies now appear online in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell ...

A new study has found that certain types of women with early stage breast cancer are vulnerable to excessive worrying about cancer recurrence. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study also indicates that worrying about cancer recurrence can compromise patients' medical care and quality of life. Thanks to recent medical advances, most women who are diagnosed with early stage breast cancer have a low risk for cancer recurrence. Despite an optimistic future, many of these women report that they worry that their ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Most women face only a small risk of breast cancer coming back after they complete their treatment. Yet a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds that nearly half of Latinas who speak little English expressed a great deal of worry about recurrence. "Some worry about cancer recurrence is understandable. But for some women, these worries can be so strong that they impact their treatment decisions, symptom reporting and screening behaviors, and overall quality of life," says study author Nancy K. Janz, Ph.D., professor ...

Leading Australian online casino, Casino Aus, is due to release a highly unique Asian-themed video slot game on 7 April 2011. Asian Beauty Video Slot is a 5 Reel, 243 Way Video Slot that encapsulates the mystic surrealism that surrounds Asian Royalty. 3 or more of the master-crafted treasure chests across the reels act as the Scatter in this game, launching between 10 and 25 retriggering Free Spins which double all wins. These Scatter pays are multiplied by the players total bet and can also be generous as they range between 5x to 100x total bet. The emperor's daughters ...

Looking to spice up your sex life? Try adding ginseng and saffron to your diet. Both are proven performance boosters, according to a new scientific review of natural aphrodisiacs conducted by University of Guelph researchers. Indulge in wine and chocolate, too, but know that their amorous effects are likely all in your head. Stay away from the more obscure Spanish fly and Bufo toad. While purported to be sexually enhancing, they produced the opposite result and can even be toxic. Those are among the findings of the study by Massimo Marcone, a professor in Guelph's Department ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Perimeter Mall and Dunwoody, GA, recently announced a new special savings deal for spring travelers to enjoy. Guests who book their stay by April 4 can get room ratings starting at $69 per night. The deal is available for stays Thursday through Sunday, March 31 through May, 30, 2011. The Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel's services and amenities include: - Free High-speed Internet Access - Club level lounge - Concierge desk - Complimentary 24-hour Fitness Facility and jogging path - Guest rooms with Sheraton Sweet ...

The disaster in Japan has the world's attention. Millions of people watch in horror as the people of Japan struggle to get through day by day. Japan suffered a 1-2-3 punch in the events of an earthquake, then a tsunami, and finally nuclear radiation worries. Many different teams of rescuers have been sent over to Japan to aid in the search and rescue efforts. These teams have been tasked with the responsibility to search for both survivors and bodies in various towns and villages along the east coast of Japan. What has become an almost requirement for these teams are tools ...

New Website Launched to Clear Up the Confusion Surrounding Oil and Gas Investing A brand new website is being launched that is designed to help clear up the misconceptions that continue to exist regarding oil and gas investing. OilandGasPartnerships.net is a rich source of well researched, professionally developed, ethical information about investing in oil and gas through partnerships. For those well qualified investors who have been looking for reliable information not colored by high pressure sales or unethical promises of guaranteed results, Oil and Gas Partnerships ...

Figuring out whether or not file taxes and how to file is confusing enough. When the IRS decides you owe money when you know you don't - that just gets plain stressful! Take Steve (Alameda, CA), for instance, who came to Blue Tax after being harassed by the IRS and State because of a mistake made by his daughter's mortgage lender. Steve's daughter was receiving funds from a malpractice lawsuit, which was the basis of her income. Her mortgage lender was supposed to reference that income in their records but instead mistakenly applied it as Steve's income. The goal ...

Swinglifestyle is teaming up with Topless travel to bring a fun filled night of adventure for swingers at Caliente Resort in Tampa, FL. Swinglifestyle has generously secured an 80% discount for people wanting a day pass and an extra 15% off the rooms. Caliente is known as probably the most high-class clothing optional encounters imaginable. Enjoy the SLS member meet and greet in the Club House Lobby between 8-9pm on April 9th. Couples are asked to enter a contest for a chance to receive a 4 day Caribbean Resort Give away and gain access to the Exclusive SLS after party. ...

Fleet Enterprises, a fleet maintenance company that provides mobile repair and maintenance services to the transportation industry, announced today that it has sold a second franchise to Wes Yonkman in Flint, Michigan, as it continues to expand its presence into the Central region of the United States. The franchised business is expected to begin operations within the next two months, and joins the growing network of Fleet Enterprises franchised locations. "We're pleased to have Wes on our team," said Darin Gross, Co-Owner of Fleet Enterprises. "His background and experience ...

Advanced Modern Technologies Corporation (AMTC) is pleased to announce today the introduction of the FixedFlo(TM) automatic faucet system, the industry's first non-adjustable, internally-controlled water saving faucet. AMTC's patent pending FixedFlo(TM) mechanism is designed to flow at its rated gallons per minute regardless of variations in water pressure or aerator utilized. The FixedFlo(TM) comes in a non-adjustable 0.4gpm, 0.5gpm and 1.0gpm water flow models. "The FixedFlo(TM) Faucet is the first commercial faucet that is guaranteed to deliver years of maintenance ...

The Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation in partnership with Amgen's Breakaway From Cancer initiative is hosting a premiere event on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 6pm-8pm at The Dana Point Yacht Club, preceding the nationally recognized Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling in downtown Dana Point on Sunday, May 1st. The evening's ticket includes food, drinks, entertainment and a fabulous silent auction. Proceeds from this year's event directly benefit Amgen's Breakaway From Cancer and the Pacific Meso Center (PMC) at Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute in Los Angeles. Space ...

EnsuranceEZ.com announces the launch of their website (http://www.ensuranceez.com/), designed to help make purchasing and learning about insurance easy for their clients. Visitors will be able to obtain quotes online for a wide number of products, each one displaying comparison quotes from most of the leading insurers in their state. The various products include car insurance, home insurance, life and health insurance. Every year more consumers are turning to the internet to find a solution to their insurance needs. Initially people would only use the internet to purchase ...

While other comics are busy knocking on doors asking for work, award-winning comedian Don Barnhart is making his own opportunities and creating work for himself and fellow comedians large and small. From producing and performing comedy shows for the troops around the world to headlining the top comedy clubs across the country, Barnhart is now starring in his own show nightly in Las Vegas, NV. The Don Barnhart Comedy Show opens at The Star Theater (Formerly The Debbie Reynolds Theater) at The Clarion Hotel (Formerly Greek Isles) April 12, 2011 providing laughter every ...

Marketing Intelligence Media presents a Social Media Marketing Event. This event will cover the main aspects of social media marketing and the importance of utilizing the best practices and platforms for your category of business. Not every business is suitable for social marketing and while many companies offer a cookie cutter approach, MIM9 will shed light on which approach is best for your industry, or if Social Media Marketing is the right choice for your business at all. Industry veteran, Vaagn Arakelyan, will present this April 13th event. With over 14 years in ...

There's a sense of excitement brewing in Suffolk, Virginia's skateboarding community as the City prepares to officially open its two new concrete skate spots designed and built by Spohn Ranch Skateparks. As landscaping and site amenities complete the finishing touches of the pocket parks at Lake Meade and Bennett's Creek, the City is set to celebrate the overwhelming success of the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony, giveaways and skateboarding demonstrations by the local 17th Street Skate Crew. Spohn Ranch was commissioned with the design/build of two skate spots ...

Esteemed Hawaii artist Danny Bushart is showing his latest "Romantic Jewelry" in Scottsdale at a trunk show party. He is being hosted by the Victoria Monize Fine Art Gallery in Scottsdale Arts District at 4200 Marshall Way. Danny's work will be in the courtyard and in Suite 4. The reception will run from 1-5 this Saturday and Sunday Bushart is a multiple award-winning jewelry designer who is recognized for graceful Art Nouveau designs and his most famous jewelry line, the Hawaiian Plumeria. "The inspiration came from the first time my wife and I came to Hawaii and ...

Pentagon 2000 Software, Inc., the leading provider of software solutions for the Aerospace & Defense industry, is proud to announce that Carson Helicopters, Inc., a Perkasie, PA based helicopter repair station, has gone live with the Pentagon 2000SQLTM system to run its operations. Business functions ranging from core accounting & financials to Maintenance Repair & Overhaul are now managed by Pentagon 2000 Software's flagship solution. Carson Helicopters conducted an extensive search of commercially available aviation software and determined that Pentagon's advanced functionality ...

Physicians across the United States are striving to learn all they can about the transition to electronic health records, and the meaningful use requirements that will allow them to qualify for federal reimbursement dollars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Curas, Inc., the top reseller of eClinicalWorks' electronic health records and practice management solutions, recently took part in the eClinicalWorks Meaningful Use Road Show in St. Louis, a program designed to review all 25 requirements for Meaningful Use, as well as processes for adoption and ...

Home theater equipment is a costly investment, and at Elite Home Theater Seating, they offer a ten year warranty on all home theater furniture sold. The company backs their products and wishes to assure clients that they are investing in quality home theater furniture and should not be concerned about the lifespan of their products. Home theater seating provides much needed comfort to anyone while enjoying their favorite movies and shows. Everyone has had an experience with an uncomfortable in a chair at their local cinema, constantly distracting you from the film, and ...

Collectron International Management's Shelter Program is dedicated to assisting global manufacturers in establishing operations in Sonora, Mexico. Collectron is Mexico's original Shelter Plan, with more than 40 years experience in the management of all details required to secure Mexican business permits, customize site selection, recruit well-trained personnel and assist in compliance with environmental rules and regulations. "The Mexican government offers unique programs and incentives to potential manufacturing partners, particularly in high tech manufacturing fields," ...

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry, today unveiled results from its 2011 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. The report was released at TAG's 8th annual Georgia Technology Summit that drew more than one-thousand technology executives from around the state to the Cobb Galleria today to hear some of the top minds in Georgia's leading industry sectors: Health IT, Information Security, Financial Technology, IT Communication and Software. ...