Hot on the heels after being named one of the UK's Favourite Visitor Attractions in the Guardian Observer Travel earlier this week, Brecon Beacons celebrates four top tourism businesses won their categories at the National Tourism Awards gala evening held at the Vale Hotel, near Cardiff. With over 50 other organisations competing in 16 categories, The Guardian Hay Festival scooped the award for Best Large Event whilst Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, near Llangattock was named winner of the Sustainable Tourism award, Big Pit, Blaenafon was applauded for their Sense of Place and ...

The Division named leaders of national specialized units it has established in five priority areas dedicated to particular highly specialized and complex areas of securities law. The Division also has created a new Office of Market Intelligence that is responsible for the collection, analysis, and monitoring of the hundreds of thousands of tips, complaints, and referrals that the SHCX receives each year. These units and the new office will help provide the additional structure, resources, and expertise necessary for enforcement staff to keep pace with ever-changing markets ...

In its meeting in Shanghai on 10 September chaired by Mr. Gurien Mengyao, the Exchange Council was informed about the status of the planned product launches. In line with the road map presented during the last meeting, the trading of the Within-Day product on the Natural Gas Spot Market will be launched on January 13 as scheduled. In the course of the expansion of the product range, the Exchange Council approved the introduction of new option contracts. SHCX is planning to add further expiry dates to existing expiry dates for options on Year Futures. This means that ...

Plastic surgery patients looking to sculpt their abdominal region often ask about liposuction or abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). However, even these procedures, which are very effective, may not be right for everyone. However, all is not lost. A Brazilian plastic surgeon named Dr. Saldanha introduced a new technique that combined liposuction and the tummy tuck. Called lipoabdominoplasty, this procedure may be ideal for those looking to sculpt their midsection and tighten their abdominal muscles. Lipoabdominoplasty Procedure Lipoabdominoplasty uses the same principles ...

If you have a condition that is referred to a medical specialist by your primary physician, you may be wondering how to check the credibility of that specialist. Make Sure You Are Seeing the Right Specialist Many people are shocked to find that they are seeing the wrong specialist, someone who focuses on only one body system. This mistake can prevent an accurate diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Specialists are experts in their field. If they are unable to figure out what your problem is, they do not always think about referring you to another specialist. To make ...

When someone you care about is killed in a car accident, the shock and suddenness of the event can bring you physically and emotionally to your knees. If the loss of your loved one was caused by the negligence and carelessness of someone else, the death is that much more inconceivable. Unfortunately, someone is killed in a car accident every thirteen seconds in this country. Negligence that Causes Fatal Car Accidents Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs Distracted drivers talking and texting on cell phones Aggressive driving behaviors such as tailgating ...

The most careful driver can also be involved in an unexpected and frightening car accident through no fault of their own. That is why everyone who gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle should have a plan in the event they are involved in a collision. Chances are if you have a plan of action in mind you will be able to cope more easily with the aftermath of a car accident. How you react following a car accident may prevent further injuries and damages and reduce costs. Rules to Follow After an Accident The following suggestions should help you cope more easily after ...

If you plan to have breast augmentation you may be wondering, "What is the best age for breast augmentation?" Well, there are a few age considerations, and the best cosmetic surgeons follow Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations. When the FDA approved saline and silicone implants, it did so with concern that a woman's breast development be complete at the time she had implant surgery, and that she be emotionally mature and fully-informed. Most plastic surgeons require women to be at least 18 years old for saline breast implants and 22 years old for silicone ...

Ophthalmology practice Griffin & Reed Eye Care was named one of the winners of the Medical Standard of Excellence by the Web Marketing Associations, Webaward. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in web development to superb websites in many different categories. Griffin & Reed Eye Care has locations in Sacramento and Roseville, and offers LASIK and many other eye-related services including eye exams and cataract surgery. "It does not surprise me that this design is award-winning," said Chief Operating Officer Brad Mitchell. "We've been partners with Page ...

In March 2010, President Barack Obama signed the health care reform bill into law. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PPACA) includes several important whistleblower protections for employees who report abuse or suspected abuse of the new rights and obligations created under it. Some of the most significant of these anti-retaliation protections include: Section 1558: FLSA Whistleblower Protection The health care reform bill amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and added a new anti-retaliation section to the law. This new section prohibits ...

When the police are called on a domestic related offense, someone is going to get arrested. Gone are the days of spending the night at a friend's house or sleeping it off at a hotel. Many times victims do not want an arrest to be made or even to press charges. Police and prosecutors will tell you that it is up to the state, and this is exactly why you need an attorney to get involved. If you have been accused of domestic violence, there are some basic guidelines as to how you should interact with your accuser and the police. It is almost always best to remain silent ...

On October 18, 2010, United States District Court Chief Justice Mark L. Wolf sentenced Nicholas Djokich to 20 years in a federal penitentiary for his role in a 2008 international kidnapping and murder-for-hire plot. As a result, Djokich will not be eligible for parole until 2026, when he will be 76 years old. Djokich was represented by the firm of Denner Pellegrino in Boston, Massachusetts. Djokich, 60, is a Canadian national who was arrested in the United States in 2008 on charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. The target ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel North offers nearby lodging to fans attending Morehouse College football games. Home games are played at the B.T. Harvey Stadium on the school's campus in the historic West End section of Atlanta, just minutes from downtown. There two remaining games this season, including Morehouse vs. Clark Atlanta University which will be play at nearby Panther's Stadium at Clark Atlanta University on October 30, 2010. Morehouse College, the nation's only private, historically black liberal arts college for men, is enjoying its best football ...

The 1985 Bears Super Bowl Championship winning team are reuniting for one night only to celebrate Chicago's Super Bowl XX win. The official reunion, the Allstate GLORY DAYS Legends of the Chicago Bears 25th anniversary, kicks off with a breakfast club meeting between Coach Mike Ditka and Coach Buddy Ryan. It is the first time the two will be side-by-side in years. Comic and entertainer Tom Dreesen will bring the two football greats together for the breakfast and later host the official reunion show. Coach Ditka said: "Everyone thinks they know about me and Buddy ...

Canadian performer and educator Kyle Dine is the world's first "Allergy Musician". Dine's new CD, "Food Allergies Rock!", contains 14 singalong songs that put a positive spin on food allergies. The album will be released Wednesday, October 27th, with the U.S. launch being held at a food-allergy-friendly Halloween party in the New York City metro area on Sunday, October 31. "Food Allergies Rock!" is the follow-up to Dine's breakthrough CD, "You Must Be Nuts!", which stayed near the top of the Galaxie children's radio charts for months in 2008. Since releasing his first ...

Jackpot Games Ltd announced today that it has been shortlisted for the One to Watch award from the online gaming magazine, E-Gaming Review, after the publication released the list of candidates on the 20th October. The Malta-based online casino launched in April this year and is home to over 90 instant play casino games. Its candidature for the highly valued accolade demonstrates the appeal the brand has and the company's plans for the coming months and 2011. Jackpot Games CEO, Ramon Azzopardi, highlighted this by commenting: "Jackpot Games has come a long way quickly, ...

An eBook written by Warabe Kimika, a popular author of picture books, is for the first time compatible with five languages and available in 90 countries in the world. NEXTBOOK Inc. ("NEXTBOOK"; head office in Minato Ward, Tokyo; its CEO is Mr. Kenichiro Osada) released "Warabe Kimika's Illustrated Animal Book", an eBook for iPad written for the first time by Warabe Kimika, a popular picture book author, on October 8. 2010. iPhone version will be released at the end of November. It is the first of the "pi-bo Ehon*" series published by NEXTBOOK, as well as the first ...

Global Warranty Group, a leading third party administrator and premier provider of Extended Service Plans and OEM programs for consumer electronics and appliances in the US and Canada, announced today the launch of RepairGuardian(TM) its exciting new Extended Service Program. This comprehensive new program affords both retailers and manufacturers a complete "turnkey" ESP solution that is easy to implement and will result in increased attachment rates while also providing superior customer service. RepairGuardian(TM) leverages and incorporates many of Global Warranty ...

Every visit to CiCi's Pizza, home of the $4.99 endless pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet, ends with two words: Thank You. This November, CiCi's will provide our communities and guests an opportunity to show appreciation this Thanksgiving with "Thank Yous Count." Starting Nov. 1 and continuing through the end of the month, each restaurant will stock "Thank Yous Count" trackers. The pocket-sized cards help parents note each time their child offers an unprompted "thank you." Once the card is full, parents can present the card for a free buffet for kids 10 and under ...

Today Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. announced a new partnership with Children's Miracle Network, a charity that raises funds for 170 children's hospitals throughout North America. October 27 will kick off Bruegger's first company-wide fundraising program with Children's Miracle Network. The bagel chain, with 299 locations in 26 states, will support the charity by donating a portion of proceeds from sales of its popular Bottomless Mug Club. Guests who purchase the mug will not only receive unlimited free refills of coffee, tea or soft drinks for a full year -- they'll ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The impact of China's devastating 2008 earthquake was substantially lessened by environmental conservation programs for some of the country's most fragile habitats, according to research published in a journal of the Royal Swedish Academy of Science this week. Analysis of satellite imagery and field data by scientists at Michigan State University and in China show the quake – and the resulting landslides – affected 10 percent of the forests covering the mountains that are home to endangered species, including the beloved giant panda. But it could ...

A new study in the Journal of General Physiology (JGP) shows that the contribution of odorant receptors (ORs) to olfactory response in mammals is much more complex than previously thought, with important consequences for odorant encoding and information transfer about odorants to the brain. The study appears online on October 25 (www.jgp.org). ORs, which provide a system for mammals to discriminate between many different odors, form a large, diverse group of G protein–coupled receptors corresponding to around 1,000 functionally distinct receptors in rodents and 350 in ...

High erythropoietin levels in people over age 85 indicate a higher risk of death, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) (pre-embargo link only) http://www.cmaj.ca/embargo/cmaj100347.pdf. Erythropoietin is a hormone created in the kidneys to stimulate production of red blood cells. Production is triggered by impaired oxygen delivery to the kidney because of anemia or low blood oxygen levels. In patients with chronic heart failure, high erythropoietin levels predict higher mortality. The researchers looked at data from the Leiden ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Ever wonder why some people breeze along on four hours of sleep when others can barely function? It may be in our genes, according to new research and an accompanying editorial published in the October 26, 2010, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at people who have a gene variant that is closely associated with narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness. However, having the gene variant, called DQB1 *0602, does not mean that a person will develop narcolepsy; ...

A new study reveals that two enzymes help immune cells deploy pathogen-killing traps by unraveling and using the chromatin (DNA and its associated proteins) contained in the cells' nuclei to form defensive webs. The study appears online on October 25 in The Journal of Cell Biology (www.jcb.org). Neutrophils, the most common type of white blood cells, are difficult to study because they live for only about six hours. So Arturo Zychlinsky and colleagues, from the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin, created a cell-free system that includes neutrophil nuclei ...