Status of participation in physical activity among international students attending colleges and universities in the United States.
This study examined the status of participation in physical activity among international students attending colleges and universities in the United States. Participants for the study were 521 international students from five universities in the Midwestern part of the United States. Descriptive statistics revealed that international college students spent on...

Preliminary examination of first year female university students: smoking practices and beliefs in a city with no-smoking legislation.
Young adults between the ages of 20 to 24 are reported to have the highest smoking rates of any other age group. A questionnaire was used to assess the smoking practices and beliefs of 323 female university students. All participants were first year students entering university in a city...

The Charity Register 2008-2009.
AN INTRODUCTION TO 218 SARASOTA CAUSES. WELCOME TO OUR ANNUAL compilation of local nonprofits that give to the needy, heal the sick and further the intellectual, cultural and humanitarian pursuits of us all. In addition to holding 501 (c)3 nonprofit certification, each of these organizations...

Research and Markets Adds Report: North America Healthcare Sectors.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-16 October 2008-Research and Markets Adds Report: North America Healthcare Sectors(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North America Healthcare Sectors: A Company and Industry Analysis (July 2008)" report to its offerings. In a release,...

Research and Markets Adds Report: North America Insurance Sectors.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-16 October 2008-Research and Markets Adds Report: North America Insurance Sectors(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North America Insurance Sectors: A Company and Industry Analysis (July 2008)" report to its offerings. In a release,...

Research and Markets Adds Report: North America Retailing Sectors.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-14 October 2008-Research and Markets Adds Report: North America Retailing Sectors(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North America Retailing Sectors : A Company and Industry Analysis (July 2008)" report to its offerings. In a...

Linde North America Buys Respiratory Support Services.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-14 October 2008-Linde North America Buys Respiratory Support Services(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Linde North America has acquired Respiratory Support Services, engaged in delivering post-acute respiratory care in the U.S. Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group, a gases...

A critical review of global wind power generation.
INTRODUCTION Wind turbine is a non-polluting means of generating electricity. Large-scale modern wind turbines are presently able to produce electricity in the United States at economically competitive rates in a significant portion of the country, depending upon the average wind speed of the location of the turbine....

2008-2009 Charity Register calendar.
As the curtain rises on another packed social season, it's time to decide which events will take center stage in your schedule. Our exclusive Charity Register calendar shines a spotlight on the year's brightest parties and most noteworthy fund-raising events, all of which benefit local nonprofits. Whether...

Aircraft Finance & Leasing News - North America.
Oct 13, 2008 AgustaWestland, Ornge Canadian charity Ornge has agreed a $120 million deal with AgustaWestland to buy 10 AW139 medium twin helicopters. The agreement includes an option for two additional aircraft. The helicopters will be equipped with aero-medical interiors and a full de-icing system...