In response to a surge in enquiries about its gap year insurance policy in the week since the A-level exam results were announced, EssentialTravel.co.uk has blogged advice to help gappers make their "working holiday" work for them. Heightened competition for university places has meant that many students haven't made the grade and will opt to take a year out and re-apply for 2011. "Missing out on university this time round could actually provide young people with a golden opportunity, as long as they avoid the gap year trap," says Stuart Bensusan of EssentialTravel.co.uk. "With ...

Author Sherrie A. Madia talks about Alphabet Woof!, her new book for kids, ages 4-8, on Lifetime, a popular women television show called The Balancing Act. Alphabet Woof! is a romping, rhyming, read-aloud story about Moxy, a dog who eats magic soup that makes his wish come true: He can talk! Moxy and his human family share some rollicking adventures as he realizes that his greatest gift is not his ability to talk, but his wish to communicate with the people he loves. It is a fun and heartwarming book focuses on family-centered values and family pets, with a reminder ...

Sex In Our Cities welcomed Hustler Centerfold Cami Parker for an exclusive interview on worldtalkradio.com. Topics covered in this hour-long interview include life at The Bunny Ranch, being a sex symbol and HBOâEUR s documentary series Cathouse. The show aired live on Monday, August 23 and can be accessed online anytime. Hosts Dona Caine Francis and Robin Potter Kimball are two advanced-practice nurses that left nothing on the table. They discussed her work, her past, her future and more in this âEURœwoman-to-womanâEUR chat. Parker, a 22-year-old blond bombshell ...

At this year's IFA, LG Electronics (LG) is showing participants at the 2010 IFA tradeshow how it's staying ahead of the 3D curve. Showcasing a range that includes everything from the very latest in NANO FULL LED and Plasma TVs, to Home Theater Systems and Blu-ray Disc Players, to the only complete selection of 3D projectors, LG is embracing the 3D revolution with products that offer the perfect 3D entertainment experience for every occasion and every setting. FULL LED and Plasma 3D TVs: The Ultimate 3D Viewing Experience By releasing market-leading sets in an array of ...

Leading telecoms industry figures will be flocking to Dubai at the start of next month for the Telecoms World Middle East Conference 2010. The expo, which takes place at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers between October 4th and 7th, is the largest gathering of chief executives from the industry in the region. More than 100 speakers from a range of organisations - including regional network operators, content providers and ministries - will take to the stage at the event, for what the organisers have promised will be "four exciting days". These experts on the sector ...

Leading online travel insurance specialist www.CheapTravelInsurance.com has this week announced a deal with a new policy underwriter aimed at giving customers a better service than ever. Increased peace of mind thanks to more extensive travel insurance cover is the order of the day thanks to CheapTravelInsurance.com changing its underwriter to Mondial Assistance. Travellers who take out a travel insurance policy through CheapTravelInsurance.com can now enjoy greater levels of cover thanks to Mondial Assistance being a member of the gigantic global insurance group Allianz. ...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will offer Peer-to-Peer classes across the country this fall using a new, interactive curriculum that will be available in both English and Spanish. In the NAMI blog entry for this week, Sarah O'Brien, director of NAMI Peer-to-Peer, reflects on mental health recovery, the program's growth and what she has learned from participants. "Peer-to-Peer is based upon the hope that recovery is possible," said O'Brien. "We aim to provide education that empowers people to make better choices." NAMI's Peer-to-Peer program ...

Internationally renowned, contract research organisation Onyx Scientific, is pleased to announce the continued growth of its small-scale GMP custom synthesis services for development APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) Commenting on the growing success of its small-scale GMP synthesis services, CEO, Dr Tony Flinn says "our success is due to open communication and a highly responsive scientific team, who are able to lower the cost of a GMP process by suggesting alternative chemical pathways to develop an API product." Denise Bowser, Commercial Director, Onyx ...

Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman (www.dkhoffmanmd.com), a board-certified plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, has added a new and innovative procedure to his practice: Body-Jet liposuction for San Jose and Silicon Valley women and men. As recently featured by American Health and Beauty, Dr. Hoffman can use this form of liposuction to harvest fat for fat transfer procedures such as a Brazilian butt lift or natural breast augmentation. "I am excited about the addition of Body-Jet liposuction to my practice," states Dr. Hoffman. "This liposuction technique is innovative and effective, allowing ...

Trinity Fund Administration, a global hedge fund solutions provider that delivers a wide range of services including administration and accounting, incorporation, transfers, compliance assistance, and corporate meeting logistics, has partnered with Savenet Solutions to implement and deliver a comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity solution to its clients. Global financial services require continuous operation and reliable data accessibility; market prices change around the clock and transactions have to occur on time every time. Trinity Fund has gained ...

Want to be successful while having fun too? You don't have to trade fun for success? It does not have to be all work and no play. Annie Jennings, publicity and business marketing expert, and founder of the National PR firm, Annie Jennings PR shares insights into creating a business that you love to work in every day. How To Create A Rush Of Energy In Your Business and In Your Life: Look at clients not competition for growth. Looking at the competition, quite frankly, is boring. It is what they have done - not what YOU have done. Look at your clients, ...

Nationwide Fire Protection Corp., a Placentia and Los Angeles fire protection company, is observing National Fire Protection Week this October by sharing information on fire protection with potential and current clients. National Fire Prevention Week will be observed Oct. 3-9 this year. It is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and is recognized annually in October, said Massoud Farazandeh, a fire sprinkler system expert who serves as NFP's general manager. NFPW has been observed since 1922 on the Sunday through Saturday in which Oct. 9 falls each ...

2 September 2010 marks the launch of the much-anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring video slot on the pages of online casino gaming purveyors www.CrazyVegas.com. This is due to a ground-breaking multi-year licensing awarded to Microgaming, allowing the online gaming software giants to distribute to release a series of three online casino games based on the blockbuster trilogy of the same name. Today, CrazyVegas.com adult players will be pleased to know that they can engage in the thrilling magic and epic fantasy of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship ...

Lakeville and Savage orthodontics practice, will once again conduct its annual Halloween candy buy-back program in October. This is the second year that the Savage orthodontists at Cosmopolitan have held the program, which is designed to encourage young patients to donate candies that could be harmful to their orthodontic treatment to American soldiers serving overseas. "Offering the buy-back program accomplishes a couple of things for us," said Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, an Eagan and Savage orthodontist, who opened Cosmopolitan Orthodontics in 2009. "It removes the ...

The big bucks will be rolling at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris, in which millions of euros can be won by participants. It all takes place at the Hippodrome de Longchamp in the French capital on October 2nd and 3rd 2010, with plenty of people from all over the world likely to be in attendance thanks in part to the enormous prize money. Travel listing site What's on When claimed this horse racing event is very popular with Brits, since they can simply cross the channel and stay in Paris hotels for the weekend. "There is a great deal at stake - more prize ...

Foodies may want to take a trip to the London Restaurant Festival later this year, which is going on all over the capital city in October. A stay in a London hotel for many people is not complete without heading out to a top-class eatery to enjoy some of the stunning cuisine the destination offers residents and tourists. This celebration of dining first began last year, when 450 restaurants across the city got involved with the event to promote eating in the English capital, with 800 places signed up for the 2010 edition. "London Restaurant Festival is a citywide ...

PhotoStudio.org announces the three-day workshop on travel photography in Barcelona. Experts in travel guide photography come together to share their experiences in architectural photography, landscape photography and nature photography applied to the exciting world of digital travel photo. The selection of Barcelona as a workshop host site is not accidental - Barcelona offers a plethora of historical sites, numerous iconic landmarks, colorful festivals, world-famous museums and popular parks. Workshop participants will explore the travel photography case studies and ...

Eating good foods and decreasing carbohydrate intake are good ways to take care of yourself. But, Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab notes that eliminating carbs can cause bad breath. "Ketones are the problem," explains Dr. Golab, a Flower Mound teeth whitening provider. "When the body burns fat, instead of carbohydrates, for energy, it creates ketones. Eating primarily foods high in protein can also help produce smelly sulfur compounds in the mouth." This type of bad breath isn't primarily a dental health problem, but you can improve the smell with a couple ...

One of Australia's biggest sporting events - the AFL Grand Final - is coming to the MCG in Melbourne towards the end of next month. The match, in which the winner of the AFL premiership season will be decided, traditionally takes place on the final Saturday of September at the famous venue. This year will be no different, with hordes of sports fans set to book into Melbourne hotels in order to head to the match on September 25th. Although Aussies will already be aware of the significance of the AFL Grand Final, overseas visitors may be surprised as they get swept ...

Arts and crafts enthusiasts may want to start arranging their trip to 5 star hotels in Rome, as the Hobby Show is just around the corner. Running from October 1st to 3rd at the Fiera Roma, this fantastic event offers all sorts of tips and products for people who enjoy such hobbies. Among the specialisations that the occasion covers are pillows, patchwork quilts, lace, costume jewellery and creative sewing. "The Hobby Show's labs and workshops are set up by experts to give guidance on new products and techniques and there's a special fun programme to stimulate children's ...

Guests at Naples hotels can get a real taste of Italian entertainment by heading to the Fiorello Show in the city this autumn. The occasion sees television personality Rosario Fiorello take charge of the evening's proceedings and show off his many talents as a performer. He is able to switch between doing comedy skits and impersonations to songs and audience interactions without breaking a sweat, making for an energetic and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The Naples show will take place at 21:30 local time on October 1st at the Arena Flegrea, which ...

Global Health Progress (GHP) is pleased to highlight the announcement that the not-for-profit public-private partnership Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) will became the first product development partnership (PDP) to contribute intellectual property to The Pool for Open Innovation against Neglected Tropical Diseases (The Pool). MMV joined GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in providing intellectual property to The Pool. Discussing the decision, Professor Patrick Nef, Executive Vice President of Business ...

A new law will allow a person who has as many as four DUI convictions to regain their right to drive, but it also includes the requirement that an ignition interlock system be installed on the vehicle. The ignition interlock prevents the car from starting if the person attempting to drive has alcohol on their breath. While the law will allow a person with four DUI convictions to get their license back, even anti-drunk driving organizations generally find this better than simply revoking the license, because the ignition interlock allows monitoring, and it is hoped, a ...

In California, DUI offenses are currently "priorable" if they follow a DUI violation date within the previous ten years. This ten-year period is an extremely long duration time. Years ago, DUI's were priorable for five years, then more recently, for seven years. For what seemed like eons, the driver's license sanction for a second priorable DUI offense was a hard and complete one year license suspension, whereafter one could pursue a restricted license, provided they met certain conditions. For what seemed like eons, the drivers license sanction for a third priorable ...

For nearly a generation, the majority of women who have had cesarean birth have been told by the medical establishment that any future births will also have to be C-sections. This advice was based primarily on the belief that a VBAC - vaginal birth after cesarean- might cause the scar from the previous cesarean to rupture. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) now says that statistics show there is less than a 1% chance of the scar rupturing, so more women should be allowed to choose a VBAC rather than opting for a scheduled cesarean.This statistical ...