Teams from around the country will be taking part in the Maldives Basketball Association Championship with games being held from 22nd November to 11th December 2010. The tournament will see clubs competing from both the men's first and second divisions as well as the best players from the women's division. All the teams from division one will be looking to see if they can beat the current champions Victory Sports Club who have won the competition for the last six consecutive years. In division two Red Line Club (RLC) will be the team to beat this year as they out ...

The Islamic New Year starts this year on 7th December 2010 and Muslims will be gathering to pay respect to the Prophet Muhammad and retelling the story of the Hijra when Muhammad fled from Mecca to Medina. Muhammad arrived in Medina in 622 C.E. (Common Era) and it was here that with two hundred other followers that the Islamic community was first established. The laws and duties of the people were set in the city which later were referred to as the 'Constitution of Medina'. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar and is decided by a new moon or crescent and observances ...

The film nights are for the Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF) which is a new event to promote cinema within Laos and encourage people to develop their own film making industry. Cinema within the region is still underdeveloped, and Luang Prabang itself is without a fully functioning cinema. The festival however will look to offer residents and visitors a chance to see films from locations across Asia which will be screened at various indoor and outdoor settings throughout the city. Set to feature at the show are films from Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, ...

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in Los Angeles. A fear that many patients have is that their skin will appear loose after the fat is removed. While not every patient having liposuction will end up with loose skin, some may. Los Angeles liposuction surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Osman, notes, "Patients who already have loose skin, stretch marks, and poor skin quality to begin with are at increased risk for having loose skin after liposuction." To minimize the risk of developing loose skin, Dr. Osman employs a liposuction technique that combines ...

CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ is the newest body contouring procedure to be offered by New Jersey plastic surgery specialist Dr. Richard A. D'Amico (www.drdamico.com). This advanced body contouring procedure is non-invasive, making it an ideal option for patients who have small areas of fat that remain resistant to diet and exercise. CoolSculpting works by selectively cooling fat cells, which are then destroyed and removed through the body's natural cleansing process. Dr. D'Amico states, "I'm excited to offer my patients this non-invasive fat removal method. For those who ...

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Chang (www.columbiaaesthetic.com) recently launched an updated website with a new look and new features. Dr. Chang is working to ensure that everyone who visits his plastic surgery practice in Baltimore feels educated, informed, and confident about their decisions. His updated website is one of the important ways he is furthering this goal. More and more people are looking online for information about plastic surgeons and plastic surgery. While some of these online resources - from non-profit boards and associations, for example ...

The programmes are part of the Scuba Go Pro Courses which are set to feature in Koh Chang and a number of other Thai islands and coastal locations such as Koh Tao, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Lanta. People with previous diving experience and a prerequisite number of dives can sign up for the programmes which include the PADI Divemaster, PADI Assistant Instructor, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Emergency First Response Instructor, Specialty Instructor and the PADI IDC Staff Instructor. All the courses are designed in teaching new skills and for participants ...

SimpleCare Health Plan members to have access to "IMC" New International Medical Center in Torremolinos, Spain SimpleCare has announced a new partnership with International Medical Center to open state-of-the-art medical clinics throughout Spain, giving SimpleCare members in-network access to IMC physicians and specialists at discounted rates unmatched by other private clinics on the Costa del Sol. Our new IMC Medical Center located in Calle Carlota Alessandra 41, Torremolinos will have its grand opening April 2011, the center comprises 260 mtrs providing radiology services, ...

Orthodontist Dr. Stephen Yao of San Jose, CA collected 610 pounds of candy this year from his Halloween Candy Buy Back program. Patients in his orthodontic practice, kids from local schools, and patients from dental practices in the area cashed in their treats to participate in the Braces for Pretty Faces annual charity program. For the past eleven years, Dr. Yao has sponsored this candy buyback program in San Jose CA. Dr Yao awards kids from his orthodontic practice and anyone who wants to join in from the community $1 for every pound of candy donated. The office matches ...

Ventana Research today released its 2010 Value Index for Financial Performance Management, the latest in a new category of quantified, research-based Indexes on technology vendors and products. This new Value Index provides guidance that will enable organizations to ascertain the value to them of applications for addressing financial performance management. Using the Value Index, businesses and their finance organizations will be able to evaluate vendors and their products and make choices based on an understanding of how well existing and new offerings satisfy their needs. The ...

Exlar's linear actuators provide an ideal replacement for hydraulic cylinders typically used for positioning in sawmills. While using canter saws or edging saws, the robust design of the GSX and FT Series actuators from Exlar can survive the rugged environment of a sawmill while providing accurate positioning at high rates and with high force. Exlar's linear actuators use planetary roller screw technology to offer many times the load capacity and travel life of ball screws. They also offer higher tolerance to shock load and more stiffness than ball screws. By eliminating ...

Healthcare research firm KLAS today launched a new RSNA Resource Center (www.KLASresearch.com/rsna) to help providers attending the 2010 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference make informed technology buying decisions. The RSNA Resource Center features a variety of radiology-focused KLAS reports, including the new KLAS "Medical Imaging Buyers Guide", which offers product ratings for more than three hundred modalities and software packages, all based on the feedback of thousands of healthcare providers. Each rated product within the buyers guide has ...

Whether circling the base of the family Christmas tree or bringing loved ones home for the holidays, trains are nearly as much a part of the Yuletide tradition as Santa Claus himself. No wonder that a Christmas train ride with Santa on board delights tiny tots and sentimental seniors alike. Holiday train rides can be found in almost every state. NorthPoleTrains.com makes it easy to find a train near you. NorthPoleTrains.com highlights a range of Christmas trains, from 19th-century steam trains and hundred-year-old trolleys to Golden Age streamliners with observation ...

The Insurance Information Institute's (III) president and economist, Robert P. Hartwig, indicated in a presentation given last week that the average price paid by Americans for auto coverage has been increasing steadily for the past few years, resulting in an overall hike of more than 10 percent when compared with the 2007 average. According to Hartwig, the hardening of the market that was ushered in by the beginning of the "Great Recession" has made finding low cost auto insurance policies significantly more difficult for consumers, and the gradual increase is expected ...

Shortly after celebrating the one year anniversary of its flagship store, Cloggs.co.uk has been nominated for an award for Best Specialist Etailer in this year's Drapers awards. The nomination is due to Cloggs.co.uk's strong position as one of the leading online fashion footwear retailers. The Drapers Etail awards, now in their third year, are focused on rewarding those companies who have adapted to the dynamic changes that have occurred in e-Commerce over the past year. Two new categories have been introduced this year, including Best Use of Social Media; these additional ...

DJ Ownbey is one of the highest ranked and rated psychics on Liveperson. He is the former radio host of "Star Talk" and "DJ's Advice." He has been a valued guest on numerous radio and television shows. Currently, Love Psychic DJ Ownbey is available for interviews with radio, TV, and print. He is also a writer that is interested in doing a daily column for spiritual, metaphysical, and/or psychic topics. If you are interested in setting up interviews or contacting him his contact information is: Love Psychic DJ Ownbey (216) 741-0123 www.love-psychic-usa.com ...

Penalties Double under New Law On October 31, 2010, a new drunk driving category took effect in Michigan for first time offenders with high blood alcohol content (BAC) readings. Known as the "High Alcohol Enhanced Penalty Law," or more commonly as "Super DUI," the new category applies to those with a BAC of 0.17 or greater. The penalties for a Super DUI are twice as severe as they are for standard DUIs. These penalties include: - Up to a maximum of 180 days in jail - One year license suspension - 45 day hard license suspension (i.e. no driving) - Up to $700 in ...

Number of Overnights for Support Adjustment Reduced Florida child support laws underwent several significant changes in 2010. One of these changes may be of special interest to fathers, as it may help ease their financial burdens. Under the new law, parents who have less overall time with their children but who have at least 20 percent of the overnight visits may be entitled to a reduction in child support payments. The adjustment is based on a sliding scale set by statute. Prior to the change in the law, the parent had to have at least 40 percent of the overnights ...

Thinking of scheduling that hip replacement next summer? Based on two recent studies, you might want to have the surgery done in the spring or fall instead, when your chances of medication errors, hospital born infections and other preventable medical errors are lower. The July Effect Every July, a new batch of first year medical residents walks through the doors of academic hospitals around the country. And every July, the rate of medication errors in these same institutions rises exponentially, giving rise to what has been dubbed "the July effect." A study recently ...

The Florida Court of Appeals in, Marion v. City of Boca Raton, recently reversed the lower court's judgment and is now allowing the plaintiff to proceed with a cause of action for negligence against the city of Boca Raton for failing to repair a traffic light that resulted in a vehicle accident. The decision, handed down last month, is good news for Boca Raton drivers. The Facts of the Case Elizabeth Marion was driving westbound on Glades Road when she approached the intersection of Glades Road and Renaissance Way; a major intersection in Boca Raton. The traffic control ...

Every day, in a variety of ways, we use products that, whether we realize it or not, add fragrance to our lives. From laundry detergent and cleaning supplies to lotions and deodorants, fragrances are everywhere. Because scented products are so much a part of our daily lives, most all of us assume that they are safe. A recent study by the University of Washington may prove that assumption false. Analyzing an array of common air fresheners, laundry products, personal care products and cleaners, the study found many of the chemicals emitted by these products may be considered ...

An old adage says that a picture is worth a thousand words. In the age of social media sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, pictures can be worth much more than that. If you are involved in a family-related legal dispute like a divorce or child custody battle, pictures can change your life. They can make the difference between victory and defeat, between a generous property settlement and a pittance, between having sole custody of your children and only getting to visit with them once a week. Social media has given attorneys around the country an unexpected windfall ...

Custody Issues with the Overparent A forthcoming article from the UC Davis Law Review discusses the topic of "overparenting" and how this obsessive behavior is on the verge of becoming required by courts as a demonstration of being a "good" parent during a divorce. As the article notes, the problems with some forms of parenting behavior being formalized in law is that it is far from clear that much of this behavior is in fact beneficial for the child. Cell Phones and the Internet Cell Phones and the internet provide parents with the ability to monitor and ...

Study Supports Disclosure of Errors by Medical Professionals A recent study of a major American university health care system has revealed that disclosure of errors to patients does not increase liability costs. The study, published in the August 17, 2010, issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, considered 12 years of data from the University of Michigan Health System. Researchers found that average monthly liability costs decreased and resolution times became shorter after UMHS implemented a medical error disclosure program in 2001. Obviously, a frank and expedient ...

A Spate of Recent Gas Explosions Concern Homeowners Across the Country According to data released by the New York Times, in the past five years alone nearly 70 people have been killed and hundreds others injured in natural gas-related explosions. That number includes the more than 50 injuries and seven fatalities resulting from a late-September blast in San Bruno, California. Less than a week later, a similar explosion in Richfield, Minnesota, destroyed one home and damaged others close by. Amazingly, there were no injuries or deaths in the Minnesota explosion, but property ...