The 28th annual RT BOOKLOVERS' CONVENTION arrives in Los Angeles, April 6-10, 2011. This five-day extravaganza celebrates the $10 billion a year publishing industry. Bestselling fiction authors and their fans, who on average read between 10 and 30 books a month, will attend workshops, parties and book signings at the convention at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown LA. More than 400 authors will attend this year's celebrations, including New York Times and USA Today bestsellers Dean Koontz, Catherine Coulter, Heather Graham, Jill Barnett, Gregg Hurwitz, Brenda ...

Highlights: - Cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $25 million, a 31% increase - 27% volume growth - strong contribution from all businesses - Certegy is on track to double NPAT guidance provided at time of acquisition - Fully franked interim dividend of 5 cents per share compared to 3 cents in 1H10 - Full year cash net profit after tax guidance upgraded to $50-$52 million FlexiGroup Limited ("FlexiGroup") today reported a 31% increase in consolidated Cash Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $25 million for the 6 months ended 31 December 2010. The Directors declared ...

SomnoMed Limited announced today that its CEO Ralf Barschow would transfer to the US in March 2011 and be based at the company's North American head office in Dallas, Texas. "In addition to his current role as global CEO of SomnoMed Limited, Mr. Barschow has been appointed President of SomnoMed North America," said SomnoMed Chairman Dr. Peter Neustadt. "The US is SomnoMed's most important market, generating almost two thirds of the company's global unit sales. Given the importance of the US market for the future growth of SomnoMed and the size of our company it ...

What happens when a strange oddity with mixed DNA enters the world of vampires? Best Selling author Laurie Bowler answers this question and more in the Moon Rising series, a collection of stories containing suspense and imagination. Laurie Bowler's fresh and true voice that will affect you, disturb you, enrage you, or make you laugh. She will not, however, leave you cold, but hungry for more details and further stories Moon Rising introduces us to an entirely new world, where the balance is stricken between a vampire coven that is allowed to exist by a pack of ...

Boston-area accounting and business advisory firm Rucci Bardaro & Barrett PC (www.rb-b.com) has elected Mark Paquin a Partner of the firm. As a full-fledged member of the firm's leadership team, Paquin will continue to direct and expand its Audit Practice Group. Paquin joined Rucci Bardaro & Barrett in 2004 as an accounting and auditing manager. He is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of tax, audit and accounting experience. He holds a master's degree in taxation from Bentley College, and a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Bridgewater State ...

The ramifications of aging and gravity take their toll throughout the entire body, but are usually most noticeable in the facial area. Some of the more common problems center on loss of skin elasticity resulting in midface sagging, deep creases under the eyelids and on either side of the nose that extend down to the corners of the mouth. This is sometimes referred to as a marionette fold. Other issues include the development of jowls as a result of the loss of lower face muscle tone and what is commonly known as a turkey neck, which is due to excess fatty deposits and loose ...

An economic development study released by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) on the economic and fiscal impact of iGaming legislation currently awaiting the signature of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) shows how regulating iGaming could revive the State's dismal economy. The long-term financial benefits of New Jersey's Intra-State Internet Gambling Bill (S490) are being heralded as a major catalyst for the recovery of the state's ailing economy, as well as a launch pad for its employment sector, as the State seeks to become the capital ...

There were glimpses of what was to come but for the time being it is looking as though we will have to wait for a sustained period of spring weather. Working outside amidst such mixed weather could be classed as problematic, though thankfully because of online retailer eBrookes.co.uk extensive range of quality workwear, the problem is made a little bit easier to solve. Currently retailing in their 11th year, ebrookes.co.uk specialises in quality and durable workwear which is also affordable. Established brands such as the likes of Carhartt, Dickies, and Fruit of the ...

The conference kicks off with a keynote speech on Friday 18th March at 7:30 PM in the Emilie K Asplundh Concert Hall. The keynote speaker is Dick Vermeil, the former head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. On Saturday, workshops will be held at the West Chester University Graduate Business Centre from 8:00 AM until 12:30 PM. The event is sponsored by West Chester University's College of Health Sciences. Ticket information is as follows: - Keynote event only - $10.00 per person. - Early Bird Professional Package, which includes keynote event and workshops - $75.00. - ...

This year, Celebrate in the Park will be held on Monday 14th March 2011. The event is free to attend and is part of the main Canberra Festival. This year, the Celebrate in the Park event is sponsored by ACTTAB as always and will include plenty of music provided by local bands and headline acts. Families are welcome and there will be plenty to keep the little ones amused. At the end of the day, a fireworks display will be held - providing the impressive ending to the weeklong Canberra Festival activities. Last year's event saw over 25,000 visitors throughout the afternoon ...

The event is free to watching from one of many vantage points, including starting locations around Putney Bridge, Putney Embankment, Bishops Park, mid-point locations at Hammersmith and Barnes, and finishing points around Chiswick Bridge and Dukes Meadows. Large screens at Bishops Park and Furnival Gardens ensure spectators can see the complete race before and after crews have passed their location. The Xchanging Boat Race features a contest between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The brainchild of Charles Merivale, a Cambridge student and his friend Charles Wordsworth ...

The 2011 fantasy racing season is gearing up as the Daytona 500 race officially starts the chase for the Sprint Cup this Sunday at 1PM EST. With that, Fantazzle Fantasy Sports Games is happy to announce the launch of several new fantasy racing games to support the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup series and add extra excitement for fantasy race fans everywhere. Now available at Fantazzle.com: Fantasy Racing Salary Cap Game - pick five drivers to form your fantasy racing team staying under a $1M salary cap. Salary Cap Fantasy Racing Game (unlimited) - pick five drivers from ...

Premier podiatrist in Oklahoma City, Norman and Edmond areas, Dr. Ahmed Buksh, is pleased to announce that his practice now offers Evenup. Small differences in leg length, whether natural or caused by wearing an orthopedic boot after Norman foot surgery, can cause severe pain for patients. Developed by foot and ankle specialists, Evenup is an effective way to help patients suffering from hip and back pain while recovering from an injury or surgery in an orthopedic boot or wound healing shoe. Patients often dread the thought of wearing an orthopedic shoe after Oklahoma ...

Leading foot doctor in NYC, Dr. Gary Evans, demonstrates the PinPointe FootLaser system on Good Morning America to show the benefits of fungus-free feet. The Food and Drug Administration cleared the use of the PinPointe FootLaser system, which has been available in the United States since 2008. This podiatrist in NYC uses this treatment because it is painless and side-effect free. While this laser toenail treatment in New York City takes less than a half hour, results are not immediate as the toenail will grow out normally in 9 to 12 months. The PinPointe FootLaser ...

Leading podiatrist in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Michael Perlstein, has created the opportunity for patients to learn how important proper foot and ankle health is with the help of the practice's informational blog via the practice's website. Patients can access the blog from the practice's homepage or directly at http://www.brooklynfootdoc.com/blog.html. The information rich blog is periodically updated by Dr. Perlstein, Brooklyn podiatrist open on Sundays, and can be easily accessed on the practice's website. Past blog topics written by Dr. Perlstein have included plantar fasciitis, ...

Intivia, Inc., a leading provider of integrated Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management Software called InSync , announced today that it has been selected as a qualified EHR vendor for the federally designated Regional Extension Center (REC) established in Connecticut. As a qualified EHR Vendor with eHealthConnecticut, the sole REC in the state, Intivia will be able to help small practices drive EMR adoption and leverage the benefits of InSync EMR & Practice Management Software. Intivia was selected after a thorough and rigorous RFI process. eHealthConnecticut ...

Virgin Experience Days has launched a mobile version of its web site to enhance the user experience for the rapidly growing number of mobile web users in the UK. The mobile version of the site is easy to access and navigate, providing relevant and interactive content for customers using smartphone technology. The site, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the gift experience market, also links to GPS technology enabling users to check the distance from their location to experiences and activities they are interested in. Chris Smith, marketing director ...

Momentum Power Trading Webinar Join Martha Stokes C.M.T, founder of TechniTrader , and host Julia Ormond as Martha introduces you to her method for finding momentum trades in the current platform market condition. When: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST Register for the Momentum Power Trading webinar now! Visit: http://technitrader.com/get-connected/#2011-momentum-power-trading Description: Join Martha Stokes C.M.T, founder of TechniTrader , and host Julia Ormond as Martha introduces you to her method for finding momentum trades in the current ...

After getting in an accident where you receive a traumatic brain injury (TBI) it can sometimes feel like your world is coming down around you. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may even have trouble communicating right away, which can be very frightening. Unfortunately, approximately 1.7 million Americans receive some form of TBI each year. There are as many ways to receive a traumatic brain injury as there are complications from a TBI and living with the effects can be complicated. Types and Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury_ A traumatic brain injury ...

The statewide grand jury empanelled in late 2009 by then-Florida governor Charlie Crist to address issues of the public's confidence in government employees and elected officials has issued its first set of recommendations. The grand jury was convened by a Florida Supreme Court order with the following assignment: to examine the prevalence of crimes such as bribery, falsifying records, official misconduct, extortion, unlawful compensation for official behavior, threats against public servants and misuse of confidential information. A grand jury in Florida consists of ...

The Florida Office of Drug Control has worked together with the Office of Planning and Budget within the state's executive branch over the past decade to foster strategies to limit the ill effects of substance abuse statewide. Part of that advocacy has been coming up with law enforcement strategies to decrease illicit drug supplies throughout the state. But its mission statement has long promoted two equally important alternatives: prevention and treatment. One of the first acts of Florida's new governor, Rick Scott, was to eliminate the Office of Drug Control, which ...

Arbitration and mediation of international commercial disputes takes place in a variety of venues, and the location is often determined by the commercial contract that has been brought into dispute. For offshore businesses that find themselves needing local counsel in the U.S., that likely means working with an international arbitration attorney in Boston, New York, Chicago or another major American city. "International arbitration is a field more and more U.S. law firms are discovering. It's a thriving area," the former secretary general at the Paris arbitration center ...

Entrepreneur has released its 32nd annual Franchise 500(TM) list. Based on objective and quantifiable factors such as financial strength and stability, the magazine ranked the top 500 franchises in the nation. Although the economy will inch slowly and sporadically forward in 2011, Entrepreneur predicts that franchisor support will allow some chains to thrive. Free Upgrades, Extra Amenities Popular among Consumers Hampton Hotels won top billing, noted among mid-priced hotels for quality accommodations for frugal travelers. Its offerings include free upgrades and high-speed ...

In 2000, Colorado voters passed Amendment 20, a comprehensive measure meant to allow the lawful use of medical marijuana for those suffering from certain conditions. Along with Colorado, 13 other states have approved similar legalization schemes. Yet, while many states are moving to legalize medical marijuana, federal law prevents doctors from prescribing it. The complicated relationship between state law, federal law and medical marijuana raises a plethora of questions. One of the primary emerging issues is how medical marijuana can fit into the workers' compensation framework. ...

Child safety is always of paramount concern to parents. But the most dangerous place for a child isn't in the home, it's on the road. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, upwards of 250,000 children are hurt in auto accidents each year. Of those children injured, roughly 2,000 die, making car accidents the leading cause of death for children between the ages of two and 14, according to the NCSA. For those that survive, many are critically injured and suffer from a variety of devastating injuries, from paralysis to brain injuries. There are ...